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What a good week it was for work outs! Here it is below.

Monday- LiveFit Trainer Day 43: Arms/Abs

• Elliptical 30 minutes
• Seated triceps press
• One arm reverse grip tricep push down 
• Incline dumbbell curl
• Dumbbell alternate bicep curl

Tuesday- REST

This was wonderful, my body needed it and I gladly agreed to just eat and relax with Andrew. Therefore the rest of the week included some mixing and matching which switched things up a bit too. Sometimes change is good.

Wednesday

• 20 minutes on the elliptical
• Bench press
• Leg press (PR)
• Squats
• Calf Raise
• Roman Chair

Thursday 

• 10 minute elliptical
• Calf press
• Glute pushback (PR)
• Tricep press
• Side lift (PR)
• Plank
• Chest press

Friday - LiveFit Trainer Day 45 and 46 : Chest/Abs and Shoulders

• 25 minute elliptical
• Upright dumbbell rows
• Standing military press
• Incline bench front dumbbell delt. raises
• Lateral raise
• Seated bent over rear delt raise

Saturday - LiveFit trainer -Day 47: Legs

• 5 minute elliptical
• Seated leg extension
• Leg curl
• Barbell lunge 
• Adductor
• Abductor
• Stiff legged dead lift
• single leg squat
• leg press
• standing calf raise

Sunday -

Today we went on a hike and it felt so good! It reminded me how much I need to give myself some time to just be outside and take a minute from everyday life. It was a good workout both physically and mentally. It is so vital to give ourselves at least a little time per week away from the noise of our everyday lives. 

What I learned from this week in workouts:

As you can see, I have cut back on cardio. It was a stretch from my comfort level but so vital. I was not putting on any muscle and my body was just so fatigued when I was doing all that cardio with the strength training. It was unsustainable, which is one key factor I strive for in my workouts. I don't want to be doing something that will only last for a little bit. If I'm going to strength train, I'm looking at the long term. Our bodies aren't made for those up and down, yo-yo type programs. 

In striving for sustainability, the word balance is a huge component. I can not have all my eggs in the strength training basket nor cardio. Right now my method for this is cutting back on the cardio albeit still doing some. 

I'm feeling much better this week and have made gains so evidently the cardio cut-back has been beneficial! My goal is treat my body with the respect and love it deserves. We are here on this Earth for a purpose and I want mine to last and be able to live well and strong. 

Happy working out!