Bad Weather Continues, But Phatfighter Rallies!

Sydney's shocking September weather continues today. Raining, wet, and miserable out there still, however there are patches of blue sky coming over. This morning I was all set to go to the gym (I even had my gear on and everything) and then the rain started coming down. It looked like it would never stop so I got out the Swiss Ball and the skipping rope again to do some exercise at home. I had been going for about 10 minutes when the rain broke and I decided to get cracking down to the gym and get into it. I got wet on the way, but not too badly.

I did the cardio routine that the trainer has set for me, and only increased it marginally during the running phases (I find it is better to run on 9km/ph rather than 8 or 8.5). I struggled a bit today, I don't think that the time was right to take a few days off from the normal routine. I struggle mostly with the walking phase of the workout, and I wondered for a moment if I was going to make it. I pushed myself, and did get through the workout, burning 665.6 calories today. I think it is important that I keep up with the routine and I will be making sure that I get into the gym tomorrow morning for another session. I wasn't able to wear the special socks today - I wonder if that accounts for the difference in the way I felt?!!!

Tomorrow is my partner's birthday. She's taking the day off work and it is my job to make her a birthday breakfast, to take her out for dinner in the evening, and generally pamper and indulge her for the rest of the day. For dinner we've chosen a nice restaurant in town that has a prawn buffet (prawns are her favourite), as well as a mixture of asian and indian cuisine on offer. We're looking forward to it, and will have a couple of drinks to celebrate. It is not every day that you turn 30 after all so there will be a bit of celebrating! All the more important that I get to the gym in the morning then!

I've also finally gotten a bit fed up with porridge all the time for breakfast. On the way home from the gym I got some Weetbix at the supermarket, as suggested by the trainer. I also got some chicken which I will have for lunch as well as the necessary ingredients for the breakfast tomorrow morning. Eggs benedict to be washed down with a nice espresso, and to round it all, an chilled bottle of Moet. Fantastic! Check back tomorrow to make sure I got to the gym again!