Just when I thought I’d take a revenge this week, the dreaded monthlies came. But I have read that it’s ok to exercise even during that time of the month so I tried.

Saturday, June 28, 2008 - Personal errands; no gym.

Sunday, June 30, 2008 - I went to the gym after 4 days of not going. I thought I’ll not survive HIIT but I did and in fact, I feel lighter while running compared to the past days. I guess that’s because I’ve allowed my body to rest and now I have all the energy to start anew.

Cardio - High Intensity Interval Training on the treadmill with incline for 30 minutes.

Strength Training - 3 muscle groups Chest, Abs and Arms

Monday, June 30, 2008 - abdominal pains, can’t exercise. But I did my initial test to the hundred pushup challenge and started Week 1, Day 1 program.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - Back to the gym with cardio for 30 minutes and strength training for shoulders and forearms and abs. Also included walking lunges and squats with weight.

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - Cardio for 30 minutes and strength training for chest despite the muscle pain because of yesterday’s leg work.  I was surprised I was still able to run/brisk walk on a steep incline. Performed Week 1, Day 2 of the hundred pushup challenge.

Thursday, July 3, 2008 - Cardio for 30 minutes and strength training. I am still sore all over.

Friday, July 4, 2008 - Rest (no gym). Performed Week 1, Day 3 of the hundred pushup challenge.

TOTAL DAYS OF WORKOUT: 5 days

Weigh-in: 1 lb. lost