Trying 2:2

The first of the month is always a crazy busy month for my job.
And today was no exception.

With the daily work load, plus the emotional roller coaster that today brought, I just wanted the day to end.

I guess we all have our days of trials and tribulations. 
I guess we all have some things that overwhelm us. 

But at the end of the day you gotta make sure you put your best foot forward.

I've ben trying to have that mindset.
Trying. 

Thats my key word. I'm only human, and I tend to get swept up in my emotions.

I'd like to think I'm a passionate person. I feel a lot.
And sometimes some emotions hit me harder than I expected. Which makes it hard to shake off.

However, all that phunk I was in all day went away mid-way through my workout.
I actually left the gym in good spirits.

I reminded myself that I was able to fit slightly better into my work shirts. My arms didn't feel like their circulation was being cut off.
I can't remember the last time they felt like that!

My mom said I looked skinny today. I sheepishly told her she was crazy.
But I secretly cannot wait to fit back into my old smaller clothes one day.

Right now, I'll be happy for my clothes to just fit me better.


Here's what I ate: 
Breakfast- 
1/2 cup of oatmeal 
1/2 banana
1/2 of egg whites
1/2 cup chopped onions 
1/2 cup each of yellow, orange, red, and green peppers
iced coffee with 2 tbsp of creamer

Lunch: 
4.6oz of seasoned grilled chicken 
1/2 cup pink beans
1/2 cup of edamame  

Dinner: 
1 beef burger patty
1 slice of cheese  
1cup of brussels sprouts
2oz of home made sweet potato fries

Snack 1: 
1/2 cup of cottage cheese 
1 tbsp of sunflower seeds 
1/3 cup of pineapple 


Workout A: 
1 hour on the elliptical = 4.60 miles 
Leg Press = 12 reps x 3 @ 120 lbs 
Barbell Bench Press = 12 reps x 3 @ 40 lbs 
Seated Cable Rows = 12 reps x 3 60 lbs 
Wide Grip Lat Pull Down = 12 reps x 3 60 lbs 
Barbell Shoulder Press = 15 reps x 3 30 lbs 
Standing Calf Raises = 15 reps x 3 with bar (25 lbs)
Ab Crunch Machine = 12 reps x 3 40 lbs 

 - Jess 

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