Yesterday was a scheduled day of rest on the ChaLean program, and I've been trying to do cardio even on the rest days, but a big Bio exam precluded that. I think the day off did me some good, as I was fresh today with no more soreness. Yay! My body is finally adjusting to the torture. Today was Burn Circuit 2, and while I was lifting 5 and 8 pounds last time (even 3 for one exercise), I was lifting 8, 10, and 12 this time. I was also able to crank out 4 true push ups...Well, I was able to get up on my toes and come down a couple of inches- not as far as I was supposed to- but that's still better than nothing. When it warms up this afternoon, I plan to walk at least 3 miles with Trev today to keep on my training schedule for the 5k. It was below 40 degrees this morning, and I had a headache, so I was not getting up at 6am today.
So, on to product reviews...The first is the Clean & Clear Acne Control Kit. I don't know if it's from working out, drinking tons of water, or sleeping in my makeup (GASP!), but I have developed what I like to call "meth face". Over the past week or so I have broken out worse than I ever did as a teenager. And it didn't seem to be stoppping, as I was noticing new bumps every day. I finally decided to take care of my skin for the first time ever, and I saw the Clean & Clear kit at the store. It comes with a face wash, moisturizer, and spot treatment. I've been using all 3 for 2 days, and I love it. My face is already clearing up and the new bumps, particularly those around the hairline have stopped.
The second thing I want to mention is the EAS Nutrition Shake. I was looking for some sort of healthy meal replacement bar or drink. I chose this one because it had the most protein (17 g) and was low carb (3g net carbs). I needed something for Tuesday and Thursday evenings since I'm in class and don't get home until around 8. I am trying not to eat that late, so I wanted something portable and healthier than fast food. Anyway, I chose the dark chocolate flavor. As soon as I pulled off the top, I was overwhelmed by the smell of the protein powder. The first sip tasted like a chocolate drink with a nutty flavor. Then, the more I drank it, the more aware of the protein powder flavor I became. The thing is, with that much protein, it was sure to overwhelm the taste. I got past it and finished it off. Then, I continued to burp it for the next hour, which was less than pleasant. Also, it didn't fill me up. I still had to snack on something when I got home, which defeated the purpose. If I'm going to choke down 17 g of protein, I expect it to keep me satisfied for longer than an hour. I tried these shakes because the ones Beachbody pushes (Shakeology) are way more expensive. I have 3 more of them to choke down, and then I think I'll switch to protein bars, or something.
We're going to the beach tomorrow for a few days, so I won't be posting. But rest assured, I will be working my big behind off.