I opened my eyes today and I didn't want to move. My abs and my biceps were so stiff and screaming at me. Josh killed me yesterday at the gym. Thats what I pay him for though, right? I started immediatly to think I should skip the gym today. However.... I did the right thing. I got up and moving and went to the gym as planned. We got there a little late, errands took a little long this AM. I took my BodyFlow class and then did some weights before picking up from preschool. All the stretching was good for my sore muscles. All the core work however, ouch. Its worth it though. Now, if I can just keep up the exersize, I will get over this soreness plateau. That is the worst part about slowing down or missing the gym for awhile, whatever the reason. Having to live through the soreness again. I really push myself hard, and I pay dearly for it.
I think I am going to go tonight and take a yoga class. I am really interested in learning about yoga and becoming more flexible and building my core strength. All of these things are so important to me, and the way I feel when the class is over is awsome. I think it may be my new addiction, especially once I get streched out and am able to actually do everything well. Its really tough stuff, who knew I would sweat through yoga?
I am going to make dinner and have in in the oven so the fam can eat while I am gone. I will eat when I get back. I am making a new low fat, low cal southwestern lasagna recipe I found. Its got carrots hidden in with all the salsa veggies, and beans. Fat free ricotta, low fat shredded mexican shredded on top- Less than 300 cal per serving, 6gram fat, and 11g fiber. I am psyched about this meal! I am hope it is as yummy as it sounds. We'll see.


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Its about time for that yoga class and my abs are screaming at me. I think I need to not push any more today. I do not want to end up with an injury. I am excited about getting back into really working out, and llearining about yoga, my new thing. I think I have to stop and listen to my body tonight. I have already spent my time at the gym today and I am not going back until tommorow am. I have an appt with Josh bright and early- lower body and ab day! I can already feel them screaming at me!
Then I have my kickboxing class shortly after. I will have some time to get a little bit of extra cardio in between. It will be a killer work out day. Todays was more layed back, but still tough. I am going to leave it at that. This is not an excuse, this is listening to my body. I have to do that sometimes. I am preaching to myself here a little. I am just gonna take it easy the rest of the night. Get a good nights rest in preparation for tommorows sessions at the gym.Good decision Erika