Day 5: Energy Boost

Workout @ 1st break
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Due to irregular sleep patterns for the past few days, I wasn't feeling very energetic at all today. In fact, when I arrived at work, I actually was having trouble keeping my eyes open. I started to tell myself that I'd use my breaks to sleep instead of work out. But then I started to feel guilty, because I felt like I was on a roll. Since I started working out, I haven't missed a day. So, wanting to keep my streak going, I knew I needed more energy before 3:00am. I decided that the only way, was to drink a large cup of coffee during my 1:00am break. I knew that it took a while for the caffeine to kick in and wake me up so I figured I'd be ready by 3:00am. Two hours passed and just as I predicted, my energy level spiked, and I was ready to go to the gym. I didn't realize it yet, but I soon found out that not only did the caffeine wake me up, but it also gave me an extra boost of energy that allowed me to run longer at a higher and more consistent speed than normal. All hail the power of coffee =) I also noticed my heart rate was boosted roughly 10 points higher than normal. I've decided to start monitoring my heart rate as well.

Gym Log:
Elliptical - 18 mins - 6.5 mph - 165 Average Heart Rate (HR) - 181 calories


Workout @ End of Shift
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I reminded myself today that losing the amount of fat in my body is more important to me right now than building and toning muscle mass. So, that being said, from this day forward, until I reach 150 lbs, I will be doubling up on my time on the elliptical each day.

Gym Log:

Elliptical - 10 mins - 7.0 mph - 171 HR - 100 calories
Lat Pulldown - 3 sets - 15 reps - 50lbs