Pump It

I've always enjoyed lifting weights.

I feel (and think) I'm stronger while I'm working with weights.

I know that's silly, but it's true.

Working with weights obviously strenghthen and builds your muscles, but it also

*strengthens bones (helps prevent osteporosis)

*helps you become a stronger runner

*and helps you burn calories even when you're resting (because bigger muscles burn more calories)

*helps you lose weight (when combined with cardio)

*helps speed up your metabolism

I've been working on my arms and upper body now for four months, and I still have a while until they're really toned.

However, they look a whole lot better than they used to!

Friday

1 Gu gel (before 7 mile run)

1 Gu gel (during run)

1 cup Kashi, 1/2 cup 1% milk

1 corn tortilla, 1/4 cup nonfat cheddar, 6 slices turkey, tomatoes

7 almonds

grilled chicken breast, veggies

Saturday

1 cup Kashi, 1/2 cup 1% milk

1 corn tortilla, 1/4 cup nonfat cheddar, 6 slices turkey, tomatoes

7 almonds

eat what I want for dinner and dessert

1 orange

Sunday

1 cup Kashi, 1/2 cup 1% milk

1 corn tortilla, 1/4 cup nonfat cheddar, 6 slices turkey, tomatoes

7 almonds

grilled chicken breast, veggies

1 orange

I weigh myself on Saturday, so I'll see you back here on Monday.

Hopefully, I've lost more than half a pound this time.

I'm so close to my goal, and I'd really like to make it before my deadline.

Have a happy and healthy weekend!