Fit2Lose

I wrote this little blurb during the first week of my diet journey but posted it. It’s slightly amusing (to me at least) to look back and remember the pain I was in that first week.

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Wednesday
I am fairly sore in every muscle group today, so I am taking the day off from the gym.
I could probably do some chest exercises, but my arms, especially my left arm, is very sore. My legs are starting to feel the burn from yesterday’s session. I don’t know if it’s good or bad to work sore muscles, but better safe than injured.

Muscle soreness has always been a problem for me. Even in high school, the days following an intense football practice would be extremely painful. I felt, and probably looked like, an 80 year old man, walking slowly and methodically, unable to fully extend my arms or legs. The same happens after good workout at the gym. So for the first week, I will be taking it fairly easy.

I’ll take the opportunity to find a local bike repair shop and get my tires fixed and ready for the weekend.

*update: My arms are still incredibly sore, particularly at the base of the bicep and forearm areas. My legs are starting to stiffen up as well. No doubt it is worse from sitting most of the day. The muscles tend to loosen up after walking around or stretching. The second day after an intense workout is usually the worst. Tomorrow I expect my legs to be in pain, but my arms should be feeling better.

Thursday
My arms are STILL sore! I’m gonna pick up a heating pad and kick back on the couch.

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That first week or two was serious pain. I’ve finally got my body used to the punishment working out, and I’m only getting a little sore the day after a workout. If I don’t feel anything the day after, I know I probably didn’t push hard enough.