Day 6 & Day 7

So yesterday, After doing one hour of yard work in the sun, I decided to go against what I was planning on doing, which was to do Cardio, and listen to Seth and alternate Cardio and Weights. Unfortunately, while I was working on my triceps, I somehow over-extended my left elbow. It felt like sharp pains in my elbow whenever I straightened my left arm. [No Bueno] So I decided to instead, go swimming in the lap pool, which btw, worked out a lot of different areas in my body.

Today, was my third training session with Seth. I decided to workout before work that day, [which by the way, I was sore all day at work, which was a 2-close shift] We stayed in the corner of the gym, mostly doing exercises without any machines. Let's just say, I was always out of breath, sore, and my shirt was drenched in sweat.

The workout went great, although I was worried about two of the exercises.

[Push-ups] I hate push-ups, and have always hated them. When I was younger and in grade school, I was always the one who couldn't do a push up. Even today, I could only do 5, and would be out of breath afterwards, but it will take time for me to build up strength. [Patience is the key]

[Shoulder Exercise] Concerning the shoulder exercise, I had to straighten my arm, along with carrying a certain amount of weight. [Shots of pain in my elbow again] So I told Seth, and he decided to show me another exercise as to not risk hurting, what I already hurt the day before. All in all, the third training session with Seth was one of the best and one of the toughest.

One problem I am having though, is my diet, nutrition, and choices. I feel like I still don't know what I should eat, suppose to eat, and can eat. Questions I need to research or ask Seth. Since I work at Jason's Deli, I have a good opportunity to eat healthy, although most of the stuff there, besides the salad, I have seen and researched unhealthy. Lots of Processed food, sodium, sugar, and especially...[CARBS!] Luckily, I follow the simple saying,

"If you know it's bad for you or you don't know if it's good for you, don't eat it."

Gatorade, Red Bull, and Margaritas!

So is any of this stuff really good for you? If you had any choice in the matter, water is probably the way to go. Gatorade is okay for you only if you just worked out, if not, it's just sugar, sugar, and a little bit of salt. Energy Drinks help you stay awake, but yet again, sugar, sugar, and Caffeine! Alcohol will always have empty calories. Really, there is no other way around that, although you can have a drink once in a while, and a while being every month. Lastly, Diet Coke. Just because it says [Diet] doesn't necessary make it good for you.

Unhealthy Yogurt?

After being at the grocery store for an hour, I have learned that Yogurt can be deceiving. One serving of Yoplait yogurt or any other yogurt can have as much sugar as a can of soda. This also goes along with Yogurt Parfaits from McDonalds or any other fast food place. What's the alternative? Greek Yogurt! Little or no sugar, and along with fruit and granola, would make a great snack or breakfast item.