Day 4

This was a much better day in terms of soreness. I actually am still considering going to the gym and doing some squats because I'm starting to get this crazy lifting bug. It's almost like an addiction. I feel silly just saying that, especially considering the fact that just yesterday I was dreading hitting the gym. But I think I should stick to the routine and give myself the days off, so I'll resist and just do some intense stretching ha!

I've been downing protein shakes like crazy! Just massive water bottles full to the top and I'm doing at least 2 a day. They are definitely starting to get old fast, but I think they are really going to be vital for this whole process. It's become a fun little experiment on myself to see what will happen. But I'm loving every minute of it, minus the soreness. I get to test my limits and see what I'm really capable of. I also have pictures that I will be comparing to in the future. So here are my before's...it's not everyday you take a picture of your butt, but ha I definitely had to! And my right leg looks more muscular than my left?! Ha how does that happen? Oh well I'm excited to see some progress, and I'm hoping that it will come sooner than I'm expecting. :)

Day 3

Today just flat out sucked, I am so sore! I haven't been this sore in a long time. Walking and biking around campus aren't much of a help right now either.

But I got some stretching in thanks to good ol' Netflix and their plethora of wacky yoga videos. Then I dragged myself to the gym...literally almost dragging myself and pulling along the wall and hand rails at times when I needed assistance ha ha...pathetic. Today I actually took it easy, instead of the cruel trick I played on myself Saturday. 

Squats 65 lbs--3 sets, 8 reps; 85 lbs--1 set, 4 reps

Leg Extension 30 lbs--4 sets, 15-20 reps

Lat Pull Downs 60 lbs--4 sets, 15-10 reps

15 minutes on the Stationary Bike at Medium resistance

An hour or so later and 5 new guy-neighbor friends to add to the list ha ha, I now have a crazy protein shake with anything and everything in it. Its like some sick concoction no one would drink in their right mind. Gonna stretch down and pray to not be as sore tomorrow. 

Day 2

SOOOOOOORE! I'm walking like the old folks who live across the street from me ha ha but it's all for a good cause. "Hurts So Good" may not be the words I'm using but I'm trying to keep that mentality. Really easy day today though. I'm just going to do a lot of stretching, probably turn on another silly yoga video (yeah I think I'm becoming one of those wackos) and try to workout the soreness. Then another massive protein shake for good measure and yahoo I'll be done with day two. Stretching is going to really suck though. Everything is sore, my back, thighs, calfs, shins, shoulders, and especially my butt. Should make for an interesting day at work ha!

Day 1

So, I've started a workout routine in order to go from a 0 to 4 pant size. Call me crazy, but being stick thin isn't all that great. I also need to get my legs and butt back into shape for ski season, seeing how its right around the corner. I'm going to post it up here on the blog so that I will have some decent motivation and hopefully good peer pressure to continue on days when it gets tough. With the help of protein shakes, high caloric meals, and lifting I'm confident that I can get back into a size 4 again and have a phenomenal ski season!

I started out pretty simple today, hopefully not to discourage myself early on. Did some yoga, ha ha, to get a good stretch and hopefully increase my flexibility. I also hit the weight room and did mainly a lower body work out.

Squats 105 lbs--4 sets, 8 reps

Calf Raises 105 lbs--4 sets, 15-20 reps

Leg Extension 25 lbs--4 sets, 15-20 reps

Lat Pull Downs 60 lbs--4 sets, 15-10 reps

Protein shake to finish it off and I'm already feeling fatigued in my legs when having to sit and stand. Gotta Love it! Stetching and calling it a day. :)

BTW these are my size 4 shorts! I'm hoping they will be fitting much better soon!