Today was a GREAT Day! Part 1 - the Gym

Hi there! I had a great day today!! I arrived to the gym by 5:00 a.m. today and while it was early....it was GREAT!! I went to a new LA Fitness, off Lakewood in Downey. It is a newer fitness center and their machines were much new than my normal gym off Newhall in Valencia. Prior to entering, I made myself a Lean 25 shake (1 scoop with 8/10 ounces of water) and drank it. Yum, Yum!! I wore my Gold's Gym Slim/Sweat Shorts, a sports bra and a white t-shirt and a black hoodie. I like to wear the Gold's Gym Slim/Sweat shorts as they do just that...make me sweat it out!! This was the second time I wore them without capris leggings underneath. I did this because 1 - they are fitting much looser than I remember and 2 because of #1.... I felt a LOT more confident wearing them without the capris. YAY FOR ME!!! Because I couldn't locate the elliptical machine I normally use, I used a different machine that looked the same. I upped my normal time from 35 minutes to 45 minutes. I wasn't sure how I was going to do...but I figured now was the time to push myself and fine out! :) I left my large, long sleeved hoodie on to intensify the sweat - which is typical for me. I got more tired than normal by the time I was at the halfway point. My stomach muscles, my oblique's, were getting sore as I was completing the remaining 10/15 minutes. I drank some water and completed the time. I got off the machine slowly as my legs were a little shaky...but after refilling my water jug and drinking more water.... my body caught up to me! I did a few more machines and worked a few more areas than normal as the machines were really cool and different than what I am used to. I did the torso twist (that was the same); the rowing machine was different as was the calf workout. They were really nice! The pull down machine for the forearms was the same - however because of my wide hips, the machine kept rubbing me as I completed the reps. I didn't like the constant reminder that my hips were wider than the machine wanted....BUT... I completed the reps! Great work out today - I started at 5 and finished at around 6:45/7ish. Nice to finish early so I am able to enjoy more of the day!! Today included a wonderful visit with my friend Cassie, who I went to school with and lives in Rancho Cucamonga. More details in Part 2 - Fun in the Sun! Carmen