Day 5 - Still Going & Growing Strong

It's Day 5 of my Slim in Six and so far, I'm doing really well with the program.  When I say "really well", what I really mean is that I'm still doing the program.  I tend to be an excellent starter and a not so great finisher.  Even though I hate getting out of bed in the morning, once I'm up, I don't even hesitate to put on my video.  I have to tell you though, yesterday, when I did the routine in the evening, I did it barefoot (I was simply too lazy to switch from flip flops to sneakers).  DON'T exercise barefoot!  My balance was way off and I kept getting cramps in my toes.  In the morning, when I get up and do SI6 first thing, I leave on my PJ's, but I think that's okay to do.  Just remember to take off your slippers and put on your sneakers.

Last night I stretched right before I went to bed and it was wonderful.  It's very relaxing and makes those tired muscles feel really good.  Tonight, I have to do 15 minutes of Ab work followed by 15 minutes of stretching.  The plan was to do the Ab work this afternoon, but life got in the way.  I tend to be a night owl anyway, so I'll just do it all after I log off.

Speaking of my tired muscles, the SI6 booklet recommended taking things slowly, which I've been doing.  I perform all the exercises and in most cases, I'm keeping up with the pace.  When I started Slim In 6 five days ago, I could only do 8 push-ups, but now I'm up to 10.  So I know I'm getting stronger.  My arms, especially, are exhausted during the routine, and I can't wait to lower them.  But the funny thing is, I don't ache afterwards, and I think it's because of the stretching.

It's 12:30 AM, so I'm turning off my computer and turning on my video so I can get to bed by 1:00.  Good Night.