Day 1 of the Relentless Challenge

The Relentless Challenge issued By Michelle Berger to begin yesterday is in full swing. The BuffMothers are all geared up and giving it their all, while supporting and encouraging each other to succeed. This challenge is only a three week challenge while Michelle and Shellie gear up for their upcoming competition. So today was Day 1 for me as yesterday was a day off, and it was hit the Biceps and Triceps day.

Before hitting the gym, hubby took me by Steere's Nutrition to get a new bottle of liquid Glucosamine that he sells under his label. Noah Steere is an awesome individual and a real gentleman...and he is HUGE. There is no way you stand near him and not be inspired. He is a NPC Super Heavyheavy weight competitor, all natural, 6' 6" and I saw his weight listed at 345 lbs. He suggested the liquid Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM liquid that he sells and I tried it. WOW what an amazing difference...if I miss it I can feel it in my right shoulder and my knees. So I am hooked and had to get a new bottle. So armed with my joint aid, attitude and a 'relentless' determination we hit the gym.

Cardio Warm-Up - Treadmill 3.5 mph 0 incline

Biceps:

BB Curls 40 x 8 x 3

DB Curls 15 x 12 x 1; 15 x 10 x 2

Triceps:

Push Downs 60 x 10 x 2; 70 x 10 x 1

DB Kickbacks 15 x 10 x 2

I felt good and love my squats so much...I could not stand it, so I did three sets :)

Sumo Squats:

145 x 8 x 2; 155 x 6 x 1

Husband is insisting that tomorrow is a day OFF however, I will try to sneak in some lunges and stuff while he is not looking. I am feeling so much better and my sinus infection is basically gone and my sinuses are getting back to normal and I want to workout! But he has his 'system" and strict schedule and wants me to stick to it. I on the other hand think of it like this...if I feel good and am not hurting or sore then workout. So, I will see what I can sneak in without him noticing.

I took my pictures this morning for the Relentless Challenge and was absolutely heartbroken with my abs, specifically my stomach. It is protruding more and more but I cried and got it out of my system and will keep attacking them ruthlessly. The daily pain is increasing but I can handle that...the appearance is what I cannot handle. I will beat this and I will succeed and reach my goals!