Day 3: MUCH better!!

Today went over much better than yesterday. I don't know if it's just because the soreness started to go away or what, but I felt much more rejuvenated today and didn't have to rest nearly as much. I was VERY proud of myself!

I also exercise really does make you more energetic. I always thought that was a complete crock; I couldn't fathom how exerting so much energy to begin with could really make you that energetic. But I feel wonderful. I'm still sore (and it hurts when I sneeze), but aside from that, I really do feel quite good.

Sean keeps saying that he's proud of me. =) I'm still struggling with the whole he's-going-to-like-me-better-when-I'm-thin-and-pretty thing. But ... I'm going to like myself better, too, aren't I? Why shouldn't he? Well, because he should love me no matter what. ... but then, shouldn't I love myself no matter what?

Touché, self.

On top of that ... and this is going to sound silly ... but I feel thinner already. It's probably just because my muscles are becoming tighter and sucking things in ... but really, it's a pretty wonderful feeling! My skin is also looking clearer and smoother. I used St. Ive's Apricot Scrub today and then used my Avon Liiv Botanicals daytime facial moisturizer. My face is all nice and smooth now!

I hope I can keep this up, I really do. Here are a few health tidbits ...

• You build muscle when you work out because putting stress on them tears the muscle; when the muscle heals it is bigger and stronger.

• Building lean muscles helps you burn more calories at rest.

• Caffeine stimulates insulin production which can in turn lead to more fat being stored in your body.

• Low fat does not mean low calorie!! Often times companies replace fat with sugar so that the product still tastes good, thereby increasing the food's caloric content.

I personally think that it's okay to take rests. Sure, Jillian says catch your breath for five seconds ... but sometimes, I've taken a little bit longer. We're not Biggest Loser contestants who have to do what she says all day, all the time. I feel that you know your body the best — if you need to catch your breath for 15-30 seconds do so. But get right back into the exercise. If you finish the set with the girls, you will feel ten times better about yourself!

Anywho, I feel like I had a lot more to post earlier, but I can't think of anything else.

I hope everyone is doing well!