The gym was quieter than usual today. I liked that very much. There are some exercisers that use the gym more for socializing and less for working out. Sometimes I get sucked into their conversations when all I really want to do is workout and get home.
Workout
--barbell squat, 65 lbs (no increase), 8 reps, 4 sets, 1:30 rest between sets
--cable crossover, 7.5 lbs (12.5 lbs decrease), 10 reps, 3 sets, 1:30 rest between sets (used a different machine that was much wider so I couldn't lift last weeks weight)
--thigh abductor, 50 lbs, 10 reps, 6 sets, :45 rest between sets (somehow I forgot to do this exercise last Monday so I added it in today)
total weight lifted 12,860 lbs
This is week 5 of this 12 week program and the scale is NOT moving. I weigh the same as the day I started this program. Now, part of this is because I am not following the food plan suggested. I am staying within my calorie allotment most days. In the past, the scale not moving down would have put me in a tizzy. I do feel that I am getting stronger physically even it the changes aren't showing up on the outside so much.
I an going to reread the food plan and possibly incorporate it starting next week.
I did take those two for a bike ride tonight so I guess I did exercise a little.
Right now I am trying out a chocolate zuchinni cake recipe. I found this huge zuchinni in my garden yesterday- grated made 3 cups! Perfect for the recipe. It sure makes the house smell wonderful!
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Tips for working well in a group: Meet people properly. Find things you have in common. Try for optimal meeting conditions. Meet over a meal if you can; food softens a meeting. Let everyone talk. Check egos at the door. Praise each other. Phrase alternatives as questions.
MacQUmm...sounds more like "how to avoid dysfunction." That's why so many teams fail to accomplish their objectives...they do everything they can to avoid dysfunction. Dysfunction is a natural phenomenon for a team. Learning how to deal with dysfunction rather than trying to avoid it is the better way to go.
MacQA "dream district?" No such thing in my opinion...and if it is true, dreams can turn to nightmares real quick. Be ethical and honor your current contract.
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