Want to make a workout really hurt? Ignore supportive nutrition

We are already more than half-way done with week three of Shannon’s magnificent fitness buffet of indoor cycling and group personal training. Week one was manageable, but definitely a challenge.

Week two, as promised, was more of a challenge. We spent more time on the bike and Shannon raised the intensity level up several notches. Still, it seemed quite a bit easier. In fact, by Friday, I actually found myself wishing I could go again. I credit this to an extra week of eating healthy (at least for the most part) combined with a slight gain in fitness. I also discovered I’ve shed about 5 pounds since this whole ordeal began. Very cool.

Shannon took it up another notch this morning. After a few minutes on the bikes, we got right into a tough circuit of strength training exercises that had my heart pounding. Then it was back to the bikes for some intense intervals. Shannon has been talking supportive nutrition since day one. Today I discovered what happens if you don’t eat enough the day before. It makes the workout a lot harder and recovery doesn’t seem to come as fast. Last week’s 90-minute workouts seemed really short. Not the case today.

So, for me, it is back to the kitchen. Thursday will be here soon.