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Friday 16th July 2010, Chilli tablets, mixed results

Janet — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:34:30 +0000

Last week I read an article about a supplement that could help speed up your metabolism while exercising. I of course just happen to the type of person that has to have something. So I spentgoodness knows how much on these capsules that contain chilli extract and claim to speed up your metabolism during exercise to burn five times the normal amount. At around 7 a.m this morning I took my first capsule as it is instructed to take an hour before exercise. By 7.15 I looked like a chilli my face was bright red and burning. Panic set in how I was going to explain to everyone I could not train as I had taken this chilli capsule which made me sweat profusely?

The hot sensation after a few moments subsided fortunately. I did manage to train and it was a fairly good session even though it has been a difficult week. I felt I was almost back on track. This I can honestly say is not due to the capsule. I am not sure how many calories I burned but it left me feeling quite good hopefully setting me up for a relaxing weekend ahead!

Mon 12th July -Wed 14th July Caring Personal Trainer

Janet — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:12:33 +0000

Yet another difficult week where my energy levels are very low. Caring for elderly parents is very demanding at the best of times and when they both become sick it is just physically and emotionally draining. I have still managed to train but not with the effort I would like. Michael understanding as ever and has made allowances. I hope my next blog finds my parents fully recovered and me back on track.

W/E 2nd July 2010, back to personal training

Janet — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:55:23 +0000

After two weeks in the Greek Mountains lazing around a pool and surviving on chicken, salad and Tattinger of course I am so very glad to be back training. Although my holiday has left me with a severe bout of lethargy which I just can not shake off !

It has been a very tough week trying my best to get back to my previous fitness level and I admit I am struggling. I have gained a few pounds which does not help and I put that down entirely to the feta cheese of course. We have more or less stuck to the same routine as we had before the hols to ease me back in which makes things even more worrying. I am just hoping by next week I will be in full swing and the weight starts to come off.

Power Plate, Friday 11th June 2010

Janet — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:31:33 +0000

I was awake at 4.40 a.m which gave me quite a bit of thinking time. I had to break it to Michael that I had some how locked his website! A miserable morning anyway with showers and did not seem that inviting for our regular run.

Michael thought a bit of rain would not give me pneumonia or even a severe cold but he had to concede when I told him it would make my hair curly so we did not venture much further than the conservatory. While on the treadmill I dropped into the conversation (so boring the treadmill makes you want to chat) the fact I had done something to the website whilst inputting my last blog. What a drama queen! All sorts of accusations about crashing his expensive site etc; A lot of fuss about nothing and of course at a touch of a button all is well.

As punishment he worked me very intensely on the power-plate. After wishing him luck for this weekends cricket he suggested some Pilates which he led and I followed. Well almost that is some of the positions were quite tricky! For some reason there was a lot of laughter not from me I might add.

Stress busting exercise, Monday 7th June 2010

Janet — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:51:51 +0000

It has been a long stressful and sleepless weekend and I can not believe it is Monday morning. Friday was not too bad after training until the Estate Agents called to say we had been gazumped on a property we offered the full asking price on. Hence quite a lot of tossing and turning that night wishing the vendors all sorts of good fortune! Saturday night a considerate neighbour had a very loud celebration so not much sleep then, Sunday the anticipation of training with a weekend of lack of sleep meant more lack of sleep.

Then before you know it Mr White arrives – not quite as cheerful as on Friday and looking slightly more tanned which makes me think he did not get as many runs on Saturday as he had forecast! I of course mentioned the fact he must of been standing around in the sun quite a bit , it did not go down that well surprisingly.

I really did struggle at first and did not think I would even complete our normal running route. It took all my reserves of energy for the twelve step-ups on each leg on the very very high park bench which felt like it was about ten foot off the ground today. Then I seemed to get into the swing of things and managed the rest of the run quite well to my own amazement not sure where the spurt of energy came from. Can not tell a lie did not enjoy the walking lunges at all I always suffer later in the day no matter how often I do these they never seem to get any easier.

I really do welcome some sleep tonight -if only !!!!!!!