Day #16

Wow - I've been at this for two weeks already? I swear it seems like so much longer! B'Ster made a comment this morning when I got out of the shower about how great I look, and for once instead of shying away from the compliment I said "I know!" My confidence is building more and more every day and it feels awesome.

People assume that just because I'm small means I have no hang ups with how I look and the second I say something about being insecure they get mad, as if I'm intentionally trying to hurt them. Self-consioucness has zero to do with one's size/shape and everything to do with what they think and feel. I'm finally starting to respect myself and my body. It's been a fun journey so far and I'm excited to see the difference in pictures and fat analysis in just a few short weeks ...

Food Log:

• Breakfast: banana w/peanut butter
• Snack: nothing
• Lunch: chicken quesadilla w/cheddar chz, guacamole & rice
• Snack: trail mix w/cheerioes, pumpkin seeds, almonds & semi-sweet chocolate chips
• Dinner: 3oz shredded chicken, 1/2 cup green beans, 1/2 cup pasta sauce, garlic bread & skim milk

Carb/Fat/Protein Breakdown:

• Fat: 45.9% - over my goal
• Carbs: 35.2% - met goal
• Protein: 18.8% - met goal

I don't think I've had a day yet where I've met all my goals. I inch closer to it every day but I haven't gotten there ... ugh!

Exercise:

• Incline Chest Press (15/15/20/20lbs)
• Incline Fly (12/12/15/15lbs)
• One Arm Row (20/20/25/25lbs)
• Cable Row (45/50/55/60lbs)
• Pull Ups (85/70/55/55lbs)
• Flat Bench straight leg ups (3x12)
• Decline Crunches (3x12, 10lbs)
• 20 minutes Rotating Stairmaster
• 15 minutes Elliptical

Felt awesome after my work out. Anxious to get back into the gym tonight to do legs ... I just need to keep focused. My upper body is quickly toning and getting bigger (like my trainer wanted) but it's my lower body that is requiring a lot more work!