You're such a pain in the ass!

Oh, my aching ass! Yesterday, the owner or manager or chick who is usually working at the gym showed me how to kick it up a notch on a couple of machines. I go to Curves, and read the founder's book. He says that you're supposed to be more intense on the machines, and just keep up your heart rate on the pads in between. Also the way to build up more tension in the machines (hydrolic and spring resistance) is to do it fast. This way you're getting muscle building and aerobic at the same time. I think I may be one of the only people at my gym who have read that book, since most of the women are doing typical aerobics on the pads and acting like pansies on the machines. But that's just in my humble opinion.

I actually use the pads to lower my heart rate so I can keep going. I've also found that if I focus my mind on the muscles that each machine works on, I get a better workout. Well, let me tell you, four weeks later and my ass is still really sore! I am trying to up my intensity whenever I go. I think Mondays are the best, since I've had two days off. Makes me wonder if I need two days off instead of one. I like having my routine though. That, more than anything I think, is what's kept me going. I get up early and either go to the gym or for a walk. Come home, shower and change, then head to morning mass. Just making it something I do every day, like eating and breathing and other bodily functions which shall remain nameless.

But my ass and thighs are still sore. And my abs too, and obliques. Ah, well, just heal fast motherfuckers so I can start all over again tomorrow!