Still going strong

The second workout-day of my training program. I want to be at that stage where I stop counting the days and start thinking in weeks. I've just put the 'Angel of Darkness' down (I found out that this is the 'official' name of my kettlebeauty), so hands are still a bit unstable, typing speed reduced, it will take a while to write this post... But it was fun again.



This is the 3rd day of the program and the second training day. Yesterday the only thing I had to pay attention to was my food. It was easy, there's still plenty of blueberries left (great as this way I'm not eating all the 5 boxes in one go), nice chicken, courgette, almonds, yogurt.... So it was a nice dinner. And I didn't want to explode....

Today is lot-of-food-day again. Turkey and more turkey.... Is it Christmas yet...? Well... Talking about presents, it almost is... But more on presents later. Back to work. I've finished half of the 'prescribed' turkey but I still have some left for after-workout. It is here, next to me, freaking me out as I know I have to eat it and it is a loooooot! Not even talking about the spinach I have to finish with it... And there's still some broccoli... Goodness me, I'm going to eliminate a whole gardenful of greens!

Ok, let me settle before I have to start it. So: why are my hands still shaking...? Oh yes, the workout. This one seemed easier. It is a great balance between strength, mobility and endurance. Overhead presses for the fun of it. Turkish get-ups for healthy shoulders and strong midsection (no, we are not saying 'core' as Pavel doesn't really like that). Swings to get the excess skin off the palms. In fact all the skin.... Ok, I have to admit, I am exaggerating, I'm absolutely fine :) I love that tingling-burning feeling in my palms after many swings. 

It's funny how fast time goes once you are really into something. 1 hour disappeared in thin air, there's only this nice and warm feeling in my arms. And I'm getting more and more hungry. That bird will disappear after all.... I was thinking about 'before' and 'after' pictures, it would be about time to do a couple...

Let me add one thing: I already feel much better about myself. No more signs of depression and 'nothing is happening', instead I have the pleasant feeling of 'yes I've done this too, it was hard work but I tackled it'. And it is a nice feeling. Whoever says training does not make you a better person has never tried 'real' training. It requires determination, enthusiasm, strength of the body and mind. It requires you not to sink into a passive existence but actively 'live'. It teaches you how to get going even if you feel 'not today'.