Worknprogress
Cathlete
I am in the midst of STS Meso 2. Meso 1 was "doable" - loved the variety, a bit of DOMS, progressing along as expected - so I surmise, Cathe LOVES ME!!!
I get to the first week of Meso 2. Workout #1 - love, love, love it. Yes, arms and chest are fried by the end of the workout but I feel so strong after all of those bench presses. Yes - she LOVES ME!!!
24 hours later - OH MY GOSH - what the heck is happening?????? Just a slight touch to my chest and I cringe in pain. Can barely make my kids' lunches, can barely brush my teeth or my hair! This goes on for 2 days before I can move my arms with little discomfort!!! YIKES - she hates me!!
Then I get to the first Meso 2 legs workout. Again, I love the workout. Have to use a squat rack in this cycle since my barbell is close to 80 pounds. Again, I am feeling strong and just forging through like a warrior. Another great muscle shakin' at the end workout - she LOVES ME!
24 hours later - I am creeping along at the speed of a snail. Longer strides are just about crippling - she HATES ME!
And so it continues, this love/hate relationship she has with me....until....a couple of weeks into this cycle my 55-pound son has fallen asleep on the couch and I carry him upstairs to bed without much effort! The next day I go running and I cannot believe how strong my legs feel. I ran an hour and felt I could physically run forever! I cannot believe the gains I have made in 6 weeks......
SHE LOVES ME!!!!
I get to the first week of Meso 2. Workout #1 - love, love, love it. Yes, arms and chest are fried by the end of the workout but I feel so strong after all of those bench presses. Yes - she LOVES ME!!!
24 hours later - OH MY GOSH - what the heck is happening?????? Just a slight touch to my chest and I cringe in pain. Can barely make my kids' lunches, can barely brush my teeth or my hair! This goes on for 2 days before I can move my arms with little discomfort!!! YIKES - she hates me!!
Then I get to the first Meso 2 legs workout. Again, I love the workout. Have to use a squat rack in this cycle since my barbell is close to 80 pounds. Again, I am feeling strong and just forging through like a warrior. Another great muscle shakin' at the end workout - she LOVES ME!
24 hours later - I am creeping along at the speed of a snail. Longer strides are just about crippling - she HATES ME!
And so it continues, this love/hate relationship she has with me....until....a couple of weeks into this cycle my 55-pound son has fallen asleep on the couch and I carry him upstairs to bed without much effort! The next day I go running and I cannot believe how strong my legs feel. I ran an hour and felt I could physically run forever! I cannot believe the gains I have made in 6 weeks......
SHE LOVES ME!!!!