For the past year as I have worked on getting back to the gym and building my strength and endurance on a regular basis I have had quite a few frustrations. Just as I begin to feel good and complete more intense workouts my body tells me it's too much and I am put back in fatigue mode. I have to slow down, take a day off here and there and start over. This frustrates me because of my competitive nature and desire to be fit and strong. I have dealt with it and tried to have a good attitude that "at least I am able to work out and function." I have really had to work on having a positive attitude and being grateful for what I have, and I am…with that said, I do have some exciting news!
During our move to Idaho I was unable to go to the gym for about 3 weeks which I feel gave my body a nice break. Since being here I have some accomplishments! I have joined the gym and have been getting some good workouts in again. I have taken up biking and on my first ride I went 20 miles! I was waiting for the soreness and fatigue to set in but IT DIDN'T! My next ride was 15.7 up the canyon with some massive hills followed by swimming all day with the kids AND I played volleyball for 1.5 hours. Honestly, I was super nervous and waited for the shut down. I was not sore and I have not had my fatigue attack with my body telling me to slow down. Today I ran stadium stairs with push ups, lunges and squats and I am THRILLED!!! This may seem silly to some of you but to me this is FANTASTIC NEWS and such a good feeling. You wanna know what helps? Fuel pre, mid and post workout and not just any fuel but THE BEST, CLEAN food that helps the body recover quicker, build lean muscle and replenish with nutrients. AMAZING. Every athlete, competitor, trainer and so on should be using this- TRUST ME.
Here's a link on the Energy System shown below:
Here's a sweet podcast to listen to on "What Attracts Athletes to Isagenix"- beginners to Professionals and Olympians:
