I began by heading to the gym where I have a membership, Fitness USA. I don't like it really at all, but it's better than nothing. Plus, it's very close and they don't require a contract for only $19. The only caveat is that weights can only be used on alternating days. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday are for guys. The rest are for women. Of course, I can still use the cardio machines or head to the farther location on the off days, but it is rather inconvenient to do so.
When I arrived, I started with the bench press. Given that it's been several months since I've done any weight lifting, the weights were lower to start off with.
Bench Press: 12 reps at 70 lbs., 12 reps at 80lbs., 12 reps at 80 lbs.
Incline Chest Machine: 10 reps at 115 lbs., 12 reps at 100 lbs., 12 reps at 100 lbs.
Seated Chest Press: Okay, I know I did three sets, but I can't remember the weight although it was somewhere around 100 lbs. Whatever felt right. And I did 12 of each.
Butterfly Chest: Same thing here. I should probably write this stuff down. All I know is that it was around 100 lbs. again and 12 of each.
Tricep Machine: I don't remember the name of the machine, but I sat down and pulled the bar up behind me. I did three sets of 12 reps at 70 lbs.
I know it wasn't an overload of work, but I tried to push myself hard doing the exercises I did do. Hopefully I'll build up a little bit from here.
Now on to the food. When I got home, I made myself four eggs, scrambled, and had a glass of skim milk.
For dinner I really slipped for this being day 1 of my new regiment. I had four leftover slices of pizza from Hungry Howies and a can of Pepsi Max. But I couldn't let it go to waste! Of course, I'll be better from here on out. (Hopefully.)
I should probably start weighing myself. Figuring that out. That could be fun. Or scary. Either way, the journey has begun and hopefully will continue. Help cheer me on!
