New beginning?

After last night's workout (and phone call to the podcast)...

Allow me to digress for a minute...
I had to workout last night at 9:30 because of the interview and some other work issues. That's OK, I found the time...back to the entry.

I had a great workout like I promised and it was all dedicated to my listeners. The group of people who "see" me every day and keep me accountable and going. First I did my resistance training with some free weights (no the machine) with a trainer and I must admit that I was a little nervous but after a few times, I was fine. Free weights force you to use ALL of your muscles to balance the weights. It's different. I woke up today with PAIN all over my chest and triceps (back of the arms).

THEN, I went on to the cardio where I just did the elliptical. My knee was acting up a little so I didn't want to do the bike which would have flexed it a little too much. The elliptical was my weapon of choice. About 30 minutes at a workout level of 9 (from 1-10). Came home to a QUIET house about 11pm and everybody was asleep. I had the chance to do some more thinking.

The feelings that I'm getting are VERY similar to the pumped up, psyched feelings of August when I started this whole thing. I can almost look back at last week and wonder why I've been down and frustrated. This probably has to do with all of the POSITIVE things and people that are in my life. This proves one thing. The things that you say, the people that you surround yourself with DO have a huge impact on your entire mental state. The brain is an awesome tool and sometimes if not harnessed (I'm always learning) will lead you down the wrong path. BUT, just the fact that I am identifying my brain's tricks and faults, is an awesome thing. I will try to PRE determine why I'm having feelings and try my best to break through them and succeed at all times.

Dave