Noah (Non-fiction Writing)

 Last week I fell ill. I was basically in bed all day watching movies. It was only for 2-3 days so I didn't miss too much. It has been pretty much the same as usual. The main thing I can really report on is that I have been slowly improving. I managed to do 4 sets of 9 reps at 105 lbs. for bench press last time so I will be raising the weight to 110 next time. Not really much else to say. 

 This week we're back to normal. I may be playing another indoor soccer game this weekend, just like last weekend, but I don't have tryouts so my workout schedule should not be affected. Unfortunately, I missed Tuesday because I was working on college applications all day. Other than that though, the week has been going according to the schedule I have set up and the most important part is that I do the rest of the workouts. If you're ever in a similar situation where you miss a workout or two because of external factors, don't let that affect you. Just pretend it didn't happen, come back the next day you're supposed to workout and work hard. That's the most important thing -- consistency. Consistency is key. Obviously, our lives are unpredictable, anything can happen at anytime. But the most important thing is that you just keep moving forward. That's what I have decided to do. In the past, I would miss a workout and then beat myself up for it so much s...

 Last week went really well. I was able to complete all the workouts while also avoiding injury. I have realized that it is much easier to get started than it is to continue. I mean this in the sense that, when you think about working out you think about it being difficult and energy consuming but it isn't as bad as you think so all you have to do is give yourself that little initial push and then the rest will be much easier.  As I said last week went really well, but this week is not going to go as well. I did one portion of the workout on Monday in PE but I decided to play basketball instead of workout for the second PE of the week. I also have the problem that I will have tryouts for IFC on Thursday and Friday so I don't want to tire myself out before those. I will try to get a workout in at least on Saturday, to minimize the amount I am missing.