The Little Mama That Could

1. My muscles are teeny. 2. Daisy works so hard!
3. First time successfully doing a plank with my feet on the
stability ball!! 4. 5 minute bridge! 

I've had a cold the last few days. Mucinex is how I am surviving. I haven't missed any workouts, though. Friday, Matt and I went to the gym and did some cardio. I did about 20 minutes on the stair stepper while Matt was on the treadmill next to me. Then, we went over to the bikes. It's crazy how much slower you burn calories on the bike compared to the stair stepper! It was nice having Matt with me. Saturday, I crushed my lower body routine at home! I doubled my reps for the squats, and I added 5 reps to all the other sets. I also did my core routine. So, yeah. I felt pretty awesome. Then on Sunday, I went to the gym, and spent 40 minutes on the stair stepper. I still wasn't feeling 100%. So, I didn't push myself to beat my record. Monday, I did upper body. I had to use lighter weights for some of the exercises. So, I felt a little wimpy, but it was because I am still sick. I don't feel too guilty.

My favorite meal:
rice, taco seasoned tilapia,romaine lettuce,
baby spinach, 1/2 avocado, and tomato slices
with lime squeezed all over it.

Today was a training day! Matt came with me. It was great. I forgot to get pictures of us! All legs. The leg press is fun. That's how I move furniture! Hey, my calves are getting defined, by the way!

I'm down 16 pounds since I started training 6 weeks ago!  That puts me 22 pounds away from my original goal, but since I'm weight training, that end goal will probably change due to muscle weight gain.

I'm working so hard, but my hemophilia gene is showing. the sides of my thighs, especially my left thigh, is all bruised up from the weights. I'm pretty sure that won't look nice in a swimsuit! Any hemo carriers reading this have tips on bruising less??

Progress Pics!!
First pics taken on April 8th.
Pink shirt pics taken today, May 17th.
In 6 weeks, I've lost 16lbs, and I've gone from large pants to medium!