First week down

One week down! I completely forgot to take starting photos last week so I have a reminder set for tomorrow morning to take them. Same with my measurements.

I will be taking a step back from counting macros this week. I want to concentrate getting back into fitness and the gym, so this week I'll set some targets around food but won't be counting as such. There's plenty time for that as I get further into prep ;-)

I met with a coach last week and I have sent an enquiry to another. I have a couple of issues that need addressing before I would start prepping so I need to see what they say regarding this. No biggie if the response isn't ideal; it just means I'd postpone my comp until season B 2016.

So, this week:

Mon - Lower body strength
Tues - Rest
Wed - Upper body strength
Thurs - Lower body strength
Fri - Rest
Sat  - Upper body strength
Sun - Walk

I usually throw a bit of core/abs into my lower body days. I don't tend to do much specific core work as I try to target my core during other exercises anyway (e.g. when I engage my core during squats). Again, I'm sure this will change as the weeks go by, but for now I'm happy doing it this way.

I hope you are all ready for a great week!

July goals and being back at the gym!

It was my first session back at the gym last night. It was magical. I can't believe there was ever a time where I didn't lift weights! My legs and glutes are definitely sore today! My session included:

* Squats
* Lunges & curtsey lunges (Superset)
* Weighted glute bridge (did my reps then held a bridge for as long as I could for each set)
* Leg extension (could have gone a bit heavier on this one; noted for next time)
* Split squats
* Plank

I tried not to be too disappointed as the weights I was lifting was not much, for me anyway. But I'm lifting what is realistic for me at the moment considering I've been away from the gym for a bit. Not to mention I'm only 4 months post partum so I'm taking each day as it comes so I don't hurt myself.

So my goals for the next month are to be consistent with training and tracking my food. I will try to stick to my macros of course, but if some days I can't as long as I'm in my calorie target that's ok. I am doing 4 lifting days and 1 cardio day, which will be a walk or a circuit. I'll be focussing on progressive overload for weights and food.

Upper body session tonight.