Hero

So, Chelsi just needs to learn how to talk to her trainers instead of A) Pretending nothing's wrong, or B) Getting really mad and fighting about what isn't really the problem. Haven't we done this mountain before, Blog Friends? Yes, I believe it was last year, right about this time. Chelsi needs to not be so hard-headed...she goes around the same mountain much more than she should

Anyway, Brian saved the day and found another exercise to replace the one from Friday's experience. He's the hero yet again. :-) Good day.

Bench Press w/ Bands Underneath - Worked up to 165 lbs. for 3. Then did 135 for 10 for my last set.
Dumbbell Floor Press - 45 lbs., 10. 50 lbs., 8. 55 lbs., 8. I think Brian helped on the last one or two. But that's MUCH better than last week!! Bands kicked my butt and I never got off of 45 lbs. for dumbbells.
Floor Tricep Extensions supersetted with a Side-ways Tricep Extension - 20 lbs., 3 sets of 6 each way and 2 sets of 5 each way.
Lateral Raises - 15 lbs., 10. 20 lbs., 2 sets of 10.
Shoulder Horn - 8 lbs., 2 sets of 25.
New Ab/Back Exercise...I sat on an inclined bench and pulled myself up (without using my hands) from laying back against the seat. Then, he added a 10 lb. weight for me to hold under my chin. THEN he got really fancy and had me hold it over my head. lol. Just different techniques to strengthen different ways and make it more difficult. And, hopefully I'll get stronger and he'll be able to lay the seat back a little more and a little more until I can come up from lying straight. We're going to work on something else for my back, with me laying on my stomach...but, that's gonna take a little more work.

Cory's doing much better, continue to pray. Pap's doing really well. Misty's graft came open a little over the weekend, but she was sent back home. So, we just need prayers that she heals okay. Mary (that I lift with) had surgery on her mouth today. So. prayers for a quick recovery, please.

I'm switching weight classes. I'm dropping down. I need to lose about 7-10 lbs. and my funding standard will be 217 lbs., instead of 240 lbs! So, I'm on the very strict end of my diet through the holidays, and Brian's brain is working towards cardio workouts for the next cycle. Should be interesting. I'm sure he'll figure a lot of stuff out though.

I'm thankful to have a trainer that makes being a 'bif' not so bad. :-D