Alright, so I recently moved cross country, my shoulder injury has flared back up and the holiday are upon us.
I don't have a gym yet, and honestly I'm debating about even getting a membership since I have been wanting to put together my own power lifting home gym. I did buy an Olympic barbell from Play It Again Sports recently so now it's just a matter of building my power cage, getting weights and a bench.
That being said, I know I need to get my shoulder stronger and I have to make sure it's ACTUALLY healed this time.
This is going to entail me focusing on body-weight workouts and shoulder rehab exercises.
I'm going to use this website as a guide for various body-weight workouts
100 No Equipment Workouts
and I'm going to look towards doing actual physical therapy for my shoulder. .. maybe.. if not that then I'll have to come up with some shoulder exercises for at home.
I think that having someone else push me to do physical therapy is a better idea since I don't seem to have the will power to do those mindless tasks at home regularly.
I want to get to the point where I can do crossfit at one of the box gyms around here but again, not to be repetitive, my shoulder needs to be fixed by then.
Statistics wise though, here is where I'm at today.
141.8lbs | 26% BodyFat | 5'4"
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Re-Grouping time
So, I'm 3 weeks into another NerdFitness Challenge and I'm getting close to my goal weight.
I really believe I need to start shifting my attention and focus away from weight loss and focus on strength and tone.
I started this weight loss journey 2 years ago at 180lbs. January 2013 I was 176lbs. Today, I'm 148lbs. My original goal was 140lbs which I amended to 135lbs. In the last month the weight loss progress has really slowed down and I think it has to do with me lifting heavier than before.
Honestly I have a bit of a prejudice against that number "135". That's where the BMI scales say I "should" be which bothers me since they don't take into account ANYTHING about the person other than height, age and weight. As though it's okay for you to fatten up as you age. It's really not!
I'm still eating Paleo, to the point that it kicks my ass every time I have cheese or bread. I was worried for a bit about going out to eat with people while I'm on Paleo. Would they judge me? Would they have to make adjustments for me? I've found that it really isn't that bad. Namely most of the people I go out to eat with know what I used to look like at 180lbs and see me now, plus most of the places we go out to eat I can find something that is close to Paleo. Don't get cheese on the salad, or dressing or croutons. Get veggies as a side etc.
I have noticed as well that people start conversations with me about my eating habits asking if I have an allergy of some kind. While it's true I was born with a lactose-intolerance, as I grew it has dissipated and I do not have a wheat allergy. What I have noticed is that I am much more energetic without dairy products, without grains and without sugars. I've learned to explain to people that I avoid grains and dairy by choice, which then leads into a health conversation. I'm not really one who likes to talk about what I do or get into the details of why I do something, but it's slowly becoming more of the norm.
The most annoying part is when a co-worker asks what I've done to lose the weight then proceeds to inform me why that won't work for them despite the evidence to the contrary standing right in front of them.
A 300lb man informed me he did not want to lift heavy weights because he doesn't want to get bulky. 1) Bulky is not the first phase of lifting weights, 2) you still have to workout with a plan to get bulky. I ended up walking out of the room and the conversation as the negativity was simply not helpful.
My current bad habits :
Smoking, (5 cigarettes a day), Coffee at work 1-2 cups.
Other than that, it's cleaning my apartment. It is a horrendous mess. Not trash, not food everywhere just empty water cups, clothing places and stuff not put away.
It certainly has started to bother me and I intend to do something about it soon.
Anyways, that's all for now. :)
I really believe I need to start shifting my attention and focus away from weight loss and focus on strength and tone.
I started this weight loss journey 2 years ago at 180lbs. January 2013 I was 176lbs. Today, I'm 148lbs. My original goal was 140lbs which I amended to 135lbs. In the last month the weight loss progress has really slowed down and I think it has to do with me lifting heavier than before.
Honestly I have a bit of a prejudice against that number "135". That's where the BMI scales say I "should" be which bothers me since they don't take into account ANYTHING about the person other than height, age and weight. As though it's okay for you to fatten up as you age. It's really not!
I'm still eating Paleo, to the point that it kicks my ass every time I have cheese or bread. I was worried for a bit about going out to eat with people while I'm on Paleo. Would they judge me? Would they have to make adjustments for me? I've found that it really isn't that bad. Namely most of the people I go out to eat with know what I used to look like at 180lbs and see me now, plus most of the places we go out to eat I can find something that is close to Paleo. Don't get cheese on the salad, or dressing or croutons. Get veggies as a side etc.
I have noticed as well that people start conversations with me about my eating habits asking if I have an allergy of some kind. While it's true I was born with a lactose-intolerance, as I grew it has dissipated and I do not have a wheat allergy. What I have noticed is that I am much more energetic without dairy products, without grains and without sugars. I've learned to explain to people that I avoid grains and dairy by choice, which then leads into a health conversation. I'm not really one who likes to talk about what I do or get into the details of why I do something, but it's slowly becoming more of the norm.
The most annoying part is when a co-worker asks what I've done to lose the weight then proceeds to inform me why that won't work for them despite the evidence to the contrary standing right in front of them.
A 300lb man informed me he did not want to lift heavy weights because he doesn't want to get bulky. 1) Bulky is not the first phase of lifting weights, 2) you still have to workout with a plan to get bulky. I ended up walking out of the room and the conversation as the negativity was simply not helpful.
My current bad habits :
Smoking, (5 cigarettes a day), Coffee at work 1-2 cups.
Other than that, it's cleaning my apartment. It is a horrendous mess. Not trash, not food everywhere just empty water cups, clothing places and stuff not put away.
It certainly has started to bother me and I intend to do something about it soon.
Anyways, that's all for now. :)
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Pick it up
My goodness!
So I was in a lifting restriction for about 2 months, the shoulder still doesn't feel the best. I'm doing another six week challenge with nerdfitness.com and I'm focusing on fixing my shoulder as well as cardio.
That being said I haven't figured out how to mentally go to the gym and not do big lifts. Its kinda my thing. I love doing it, pushing myself and I don't know that I could keep myself from those lifts if I do go to the gym.
Sigh
So far this week I've walked seven miles. Seven. Walked.
I have blisters. My friends tell me I'm brilliant, but I walked four miles in cowboy boots. Now I didn't KNOW I was gonna walk four miles.. I just happened to pick the longest trail at the park and didn't realize it till two miles in.
GENIUS! .. Not really.
As a result of cold walking 4 miles, no stretches, my back is tight, calves are tight and my butt is making its own complaints known whenever I go to stand up.
So tonight I'm going to stretch and do body weight exercises. Yep, that's the plan!
Maybe soak my abused feet too so I can stop walking like a penguin. That'd be nice.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Update - :(
So I was doing very good going to the gym quite consistently despite my lack of updates on this particular blog.
Even set a deadlift personal record of 135lbs. Thursday I woke up with a twinge in my shoulder. I thought it was just tight from working out so I just massaged it and kept going. Friday it was worse and my arm was a bit numb.
It felt better Saturday and I had already scheduled a work out with my friend at the Gym. I knew my shoulder was hurt and figured "Hey, I can do a workout without using my shoulder". Apparently, no I can't. I did assisted chinups, bicep curls, dips and heavy bag work. Even running made my shoulder hurt!
Sunday it was much worse. I haven't been back to the Gym since Saturday and I'm grumpy. harumph. The shoulder still hurts and in fact is getting a bit worse. Thankfully, I have an appointment scheduled for tomorrow morning bright and early with a sports medicine doctor. I'm not naive enough to think he'll fix it right away but hopefully he can identify the issue and give me a plan to work through it. I must admit it's certainly a struggle to keep up the good eating and frankly making sure I'm eating enough. Gotta keep my metabolism up so I keep losing weight.
This incident really strikes the chord on my whole fear of not meeting my goals thing. I feel as though I've fallen short of my goals in life already and exercising, losing weight was one goal I could hold on to. Now it feels like between my ankles and my shoulder it's slipping away. I know it's a bit fatalistic, but at the same time I've never been an optimist.
Here's to what tomorrow brings.
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Upper Body Day
Alright, Today was upper body day.
Yesterday was a poor day, I had intended to do body weight exercises as my active rest day however I apparently do not have the necessary discipline yet to actually work out at home :(
My plan is this:
Monday: Deadlift Day
Deadlifts
Hyper Extensions
Back Rows
Lat Pull Down
Any other back related exercises that suits my fancy.
Tuesday: Active Rest Day
Body Weight Exercises primarily
Situps
Crunches
Planks
Pushups
Negative Pullups
Wednesday: BenchPress Day/Upper Body
Bench Press
Shoulder Press
Reverse Flys (Might move this to Monday)
Lateral Shoulder Raises
Bicep Curls
Tuesday: Active Rest Day
Body Weight Exercises primarily
Situps
Crunches
Planks
Pushups
Negative Pullups
Friday: Squat Day
Squats
(I need to research accessory movements for squats)
So that's the plan.
Here's what I did today after arguing with myself and cutting my workout short. harumph.
Total Weight 9707.5 #
Yesterday was a poor day, I had intended to do body weight exercises as my active rest day however I apparently do not have the necessary discipline yet to actually work out at home :(
My plan is this:
Monday: Deadlift Day
Deadlifts
Hyper Extensions
Back Rows
Lat Pull Down
Any other back related exercises that suits my fancy.
Tuesday: Active Rest Day
Body Weight Exercises primarily
Situps
Crunches
Planks
Pushups
Negative Pullups
Wednesday: BenchPress Day/Upper Body
Bench Press
Shoulder Press
Reverse Flys (Might move this to Monday)
Lateral Shoulder Raises
Bicep Curls
Tuesday: Active Rest Day
Body Weight Exercises primarily
Situps
Crunches
Planks
Pushups
Negative Pullups
Friday: Squat Day
Squats
(I need to research accessory movements for squats)
So that's the plan.
Here's what I did today after arguing with myself and cutting my workout short. harumph.
| 3/13/2013 | Sets | Reps | Wt | Wt Count | Total # |
| Bench Press | 1 | 10 | 45 | 450 | |
| 2 | 10 | 65 | 1300 | ||
| 1 | 9 | 75 | 675 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 85 | 1020 | ||
| Shrugs | 1 | 15 | 50 | 750 | |
| 2 | 12 | 70 | 1680 | ||
| 2 | 12 | 80 | 1920 | ||
| Tricep Press | 1 | 12 | 25 | 300 | |
| 1 | 10 | 25 | 250 | ||
| 1 | 10 | 27.5 | 275 | ||
| 1 | 9 | 27.5 | 247.5 | ||
| Reverse Fly | 2 | 15 | 2.5 | 150 | |
| Front Delt Raise | 2 | 15 | 2.5 | 150 | |
| DB Shoulder Press | 1 | 12 | 10 | 240 | |
| 1 | 15 | 10 | 300 |
Total Weight 9707.5 #
Monday, March 11, 2013
Catch-up
Alright, Saturday I went to Title Boxing Club for a "Power Hour". Honestly the worst class I've been to by far. Not because of the workout, but because of the personnel. Definitely won't be going back there.
Sunday was my full rest day so that's why there was not post there.
Today I was late, bad cramps this morning so it was harder than usual to get moving. However I wasn't about to miss deadlift day. booyah!!!
Deadlift 1 10 45
Deadlift 1 10 95
Deadlift 2 10 105
Deadlift 1 5 125
Deadlift 1 5 135
Sumo Deadlift High Pull 1 10 45
Sumo Deadlift High Pull 1 10 55
Sumo Deadlift High Pull 1 8 55
Rows 1 10 25
Rows 1 10 35
Rows 1 8 35
Rows 1 8 40
Hyper Extensions 1 10 0
Hyper Extensions 1 10 10
Decline Situps 1 10 0
Total # 7,540
Friday, March 8, 2013
Steady As She Goes
I'm going to run out of clever post titles here soon...
Anyways I made it to the gym today, I did not go to Crossfit. I'm having issues getting to sleep in time to wake up rested enough at 5:00am for Crossfit.
Here's how I did :) I'll fix the formatting later. This is a copy of the post I put on my NerdFitness Challenge thread.
I tried to focus more on my shoulders and upper body. I'm noticing they seem to be lacking.
(These numbers are per arm)
Alternating Dumbbell Press 1 10 10
Alternating Dumbbell Press 3 15 10
Dumbbell Press 1 15 10
Dumbbell Press 2 15 12.5
Dumbbell Press 1 12 15
Dumbbell Press 1 10 15
Dumbbell Press 3 6 20
Bicep Dumbbell Curl 1 15 10
Bicep Dumbbell Curl 1 10 10
Bicep Dumbbell Curl 1 8 10
Bicep Dumbbell Hammer Curl 1 8 12.5
Squat 1 10 45
Squat 1 8 65
Squat 3 10 65
Pinch Plate High Pull 3 10 25
Incline Benchpress 1 12 45
Incline Benchpress 1 10 45
Incline Benchpress 1 7 45 (Failure on the 8th)
Dumbbell Shrugs Forward Rotation (# per arm) 1 15 15
Dumbbell Shrugs Reverse Rotation 1 15 15
Dumbbell Shrugs Forward Rotation 1 12 20
Dumbbell Shrugs Reverse Rotation 1 12 20
Standing Obliques (each side) 2 15 25
Seated Pullups 1 10
Seated Pullups 1 5
Total Weight Lifted 12,725# (Note, all dumbbells workouts I multiplied by two since I was holding two dumbbells with the listed weight.)
Anyways I made it to the gym today, I did not go to Crossfit. I'm having issues getting to sleep in time to wake up rested enough at 5:00am for Crossfit.
Here's how I did :) I'll fix the formatting later. This is a copy of the post I put on my NerdFitness Challenge thread.
I tried to focus more on my shoulders and upper body. I'm noticing they seem to be lacking.
(These numbers are per arm)
Alternating Dumbbell Press 1 10 10
Alternating Dumbbell Press 3 15 10
Dumbbell Press 1 15 10
Dumbbell Press 2 15 12.5
Dumbbell Press 1 12 15
Dumbbell Press 1 10 15
Dumbbell Press 3 6 20
Bicep Dumbbell Curl 1 15 10
Bicep Dumbbell Curl 1 10 10
Bicep Dumbbell Curl 1 8 10
Bicep Dumbbell Hammer Curl 1 8 12.5
Squat 1 10 45
Squat 1 8 65
Squat 3 10 65
Pinch Plate High Pull 3 10 25
Incline Benchpress 1 12 45
Incline Benchpress 1 10 45
Incline Benchpress 1 7 45 (Failure on the 8th)
Dumbbell Shrugs Forward Rotation (# per arm) 1 15 15
Dumbbell Shrugs Reverse Rotation 1 15 15
Dumbbell Shrugs Forward Rotation 1 12 20
Dumbbell Shrugs Reverse Rotation 1 12 20
Standing Obliques (each side) 2 15 25
Seated Pullups 1 10
Seated Pullups 1 5
Total Weight Lifted 12,725# (Note, all dumbbells workouts I multiplied by two since I was holding two dumbbells with the listed weight.)
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Back in the Saddle
Day 2 this week of gym visitations!
Admittedly, this morning started out rough. I didn't want to go and didn't roll out of bed til 7:30. I was up til 11:30pm last night trying to fix my sink. (I failed, I'll probably have to clean the P Trap).
I didn't have anything setup except for my lunch food was cooked since I cooked that at the same time I cooked dinner. Somehow, I've managed to lose one tennis shoe. Who does that? I spent about 15 minutes looking for that one other shoe, I still didn't find it. I ended up going with my flying shoes. No, they don't have wings, they're just the ones I use for pilot lessons cus they're flat.
I took off from home about 8:20 which is 20 minutes later than I wanted to leave. The gym is right by work. Instead of turning right (to go to work) I drive straight for another block then turn right. Well, I turned right a block too early. I didn't get to the gym til about 8:40. Here's the exercises I did, I left my booklet in my car but once I get it I'll update with the weights and reps.
Bench Press almost ended disasterously. Apparently one day of rest is not quite enough for me to go back to a heavy weight exercise and try to push it again. Last time I did Bench Presses I got to 95lbs after 5 sets and did 5 reps. On my last set today I was at 85lbs, 3rd rep and my left arm gave out. I was able to get the right side racked and then wriggled out from under the bar after the left side was on the floor. Still a work in progress, I'll have to figure out a good regimen to push myself without going overboard. Not a skill I typically have.
Edit:
Gym Numbers!
Admittedly, this morning started out rough. I didn't want to go and didn't roll out of bed til 7:30. I was up til 11:30pm last night trying to fix my sink. (I failed, I'll probably have to clean the P Trap).
I didn't have anything setup except for my lunch food was cooked since I cooked that at the same time I cooked dinner. Somehow, I've managed to lose one tennis shoe. Who does that? I spent about 15 minutes looking for that one other shoe, I still didn't find it. I ended up going with my flying shoes. No, they don't have wings, they're just the ones I use for pilot lessons cus they're flat.
I took off from home about 8:20 which is 20 minutes later than I wanted to leave. The gym is right by work. Instead of turning right (to go to work) I drive straight for another block then turn right. Well, I turned right a block too early. I didn't get to the gym til about 8:40. Here's the exercises I did, I left my booklet in my car but once I get it I'll update with the weights and reps.
- Back Row
- Bench Press
- Weighted Crunches
- Front Pull Downs
- Seated Tricep Dips
- Running
Bench Press almost ended disasterously. Apparently one day of rest is not quite enough for me to go back to a heavy weight exercise and try to push it again. Last time I did Bench Presses I got to 95lbs after 5 sets and did 5 reps. On my last set today I was at 85lbs, 3rd rep and my left arm gave out. I was able to get the right side racked and then wriggled out from under the bar after the left side was on the floor. Still a work in progress, I'll have to figure out a good regimen to push myself without going overboard. Not a skill I typically have.
Edit:
Gym Numbers!
| Exercise | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bench Press | 10/65 | 10/65 | 6/85 | 5/85 | 3/85 |
| Crunches | 15/10 | 15/10 | 10/10 | ||
| Front Pull Down | 15/25 | 10/35 | 5/40 | ||
| Seated Tricep Dips | 15/20 | 15/40 | 15/65 | 15/85 | 15/85 |
| Rows | 15/25 | 15/25 | 10/35 | 8/35 | 8/35 |
| Running | 1/4Miles @ 5.3 mph | ||||
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Whoops..
Today I was supposed to go to a Crossfit class at 5:45a. However, where the gym is received 8.5" of snow overnight. Class was cancelled. Naturally I cancelled my 5:00am alarm, unfortunately I neglected to turn ON my 7:00am alarm. Luckily for work, my 8:00am alarm was still on.
Bad part is that I didn't have enough time to make it to my weightlifting Gym by waking up at 8:00. I didn't slack off entirely though. I went into my basement a couple things.
1. The ceiling is too low to properly jumprope.
2. My jumprope is too long
3. Wrapping the cable around the handle only made the Jumprope twist in on itself.
Hmm.
I wasn't about to give up, after-all I had gotten dressed up in workout clothes so I better break a sweat.
I ended up doing agility movements across the length of the basement. Front to back, side walks, walking backwards and running in place. Oh, and jumping jacks.
I thought about doing burpees, I really did! but the floor is a mess.
I was going to go to the gym, but then realized I didn't have any clean clothes for tomorrow. So laundry it is.
Though, my washer tripped my breaker, twice.. so I went up and down the stairs 4 times. Definitely warmed up my legs!
Back to the Gym tomorrow!
Bad part is that I didn't have enough time to make it to my weightlifting Gym by waking up at 8:00. I didn't slack off entirely though. I went into my basement a couple things.
1. The ceiling is too low to properly jumprope.
2. My jumprope is too long
3. Wrapping the cable around the handle only made the Jumprope twist in on itself.
Hmm.
I wasn't about to give up, after-all I had gotten dressed up in workout clothes so I better break a sweat.
I ended up doing agility movements across the length of the basement. Front to back, side walks, walking backwards and running in place. Oh, and jumping jacks.
I thought about doing burpees, I really did! but the floor is a mess.
I was going to go to the gym, but then realized I didn't have any clean clothes for tomorrow. So laundry it is.
Though, my washer tripped my breaker, twice.. so I went up and down the stairs 4 times. Definitely warmed up my legs!
Back to the Gym tomorrow!
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Gym Trip
This will be quick. I made it to the gym today! Whoo! Go me!
Here's what I did
| Exercise | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight | Reps/Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squats | 5/70 | 5/80 | 5/80 | 5/80 | 5/80 |
| Deadlift | 5/70 | 5/95 | 5/115 | 5/125 | 5/125 |
| Bench Press | 5/45 | 5/65 | 5/85 | 5/95 | 5/95 |
| Squat Press | 10/50 | 10/50 | |||
| Jumping Jacks | 50/0 | ||||
| Seated Pullups | 10/0 | 5/0 |
Monday, March 4, 2013
Metabo-Whoooa!
My body is rebelling! I start feeding it right and it's becoming demanding. I ate all my work food by 3pm today which left 4 hrs to go. After work I went to the store. By 830 my stomach was growling like a yeti. I was able to find a pear in my car to distract it, but as soon as I got home it started talking again. I have never made and eaten tuna salad that fast! I need to teach my stomach some manners.
I'm still looking for other food right now, I think it might be a lost cause right this second because it's close to my assigned bed time. I'm still over 1200 calories on the day but not my net. uh oh.. Stomach just growled. I might need to eat some eggs or something.
Hopefully this sudden demanding nature of my body indicates that the metabolism has kicked in hard core. That would be fantastic!
I'm still looking for other food right now, I think it might be a lost cause right this second because it's close to my assigned bed time. I'm still over 1200 calories on the day but not my net. uh oh.. Stomach just growled. I might need to eat some eggs or something.
Hopefully this sudden demanding nature of my body indicates that the metabolism has kicked in hard core. That would be fantastic!
Stepping it up
Well, I'm down to 165.6 lbs, (I started this round at about 178lbs.) 31.9% BodyFat.
That being said, I know I need to get back into working out on a daily basis and the kinds of exercises I like, I can't really do at home right now. I haven't met a deadlift I didn't like, squats are fun and I'm getting into standing presses now.
One of the difficulties I've been having is that the hours I work are right in the middle of the day. It has made it a bit more difficult mentally to get up and go. Today I woke up at 7:40 intending to go to the gym. I made myself breakfast and by the time that was done it was 8:15 and I still wasn't dressed or had lunch packed yet. I figured that would put me leaving about 8:45, arriving at the gym about 9:15 which wouldn't have allowed me to have a full workout. Lesson learned? I need to get up at 7 or have lunch all set the night before.
I didn't just give up though! I chose to do calisthenics. I did not do any cardio as I have a neighbor below me and I imagine she would not appreciate me jumping right above her head at 8am. Here's what I did:
Sit-ups (Feet Anchored)
Air Squats
Reverse Crunches
Hanging Leg Ups
I'll be adding about 200 calories to my diet today to add some fuel. After work I'm going to go buy a cable jump rope, come home and jump rope in the basement.
'Til Next Time!
That being said, I know I need to get back into working out on a daily basis and the kinds of exercises I like, I can't really do at home right now. I haven't met a deadlift I didn't like, squats are fun and I'm getting into standing presses now.
One of the difficulties I've been having is that the hours I work are right in the middle of the day. It has made it a bit more difficult mentally to get up and go. Today I woke up at 7:40 intending to go to the gym. I made myself breakfast and by the time that was done it was 8:15 and I still wasn't dressed or had lunch packed yet. I figured that would put me leaving about 8:45, arriving at the gym about 9:15 which wouldn't have allowed me to have a full workout. Lesson learned? I need to get up at 7 or have lunch all set the night before.
I didn't just give up though! I chose to do calisthenics. I did not do any cardio as I have a neighbor below me and I imagine she would not appreciate me jumping right above her head at 8am. Here's what I did:
Sit-ups (Feet Anchored)
- 2 - 20 reps
Close Shoulder Knee-pushups
- 2 - 20 Reps (Focusing on arm form)
Lunges
- 2 - 10 Reps per leg
Air Squats
- 1 - 15 Reps
- 1 - 20 Reps
Reverse Crunches
- 2 - 20 Reps
Hanging Leg Ups
- 1 - 9 Reps
- 1 - 6 Reps
I need to work on my grip so that I can hang longer and do more Hanging leg ups.
I'll be adding about 200 calories to my diet today to add some fuel. After work I'm going to go buy a cable jump rope, come home and jump rope in the basement.
'Til Next Time!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Two Forward - One Back
Today was not the best of days for my new choices. Due to some medical conditions I was anemic and highly fatigued. In the past the only way I know to fix that is to eat red meat. So I ended up ordering outback for dinner, a nice red filet mignon. However I also ate the bread and let me tell you, after going a week without bread I can tell you that the difference is noticeable. I feel much more.. laden than usual.
Tomorrow it's back to the lifestyle change once more :)
Tomorrow it's back to the lifestyle change once more :)
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
New Start
Alright, I know it's quaint and cliche' but it's the beginning of a New Year and I've started something "new". Old-new though, I've tried it before in different iterations. The hope is that by utilizing this blog to journal successes I'll be able to keep up with it. Fingers crossed!
Little bit of background on your's truly. I'm 5'4, mid-twenties and 174lbs. In case you're keeping track that's about 50lbs over what the good ol' BMI guys say I should be, I say it's 35lbs overweight since I like to think I'm muscular. I can sit here and make all the excuses in the world, some of which are actually pretty darn good, but the truth is I haven't made myself enough of a priority.
I've had injuries that have been setbacks but instead of pushing through and sticking to the habit I've let myself fall off the wagon, not even bothering try to jog along side. This year I certainly have more determination, but is it enough?
So here are my goals:
Little bit of background on your's truly. I'm 5'4, mid-twenties and 174lbs. In case you're keeping track that's about 50lbs over what the good ol' BMI guys say I should be, I say it's 35lbs overweight since I like to think I'm muscular. I can sit here and make all the excuses in the world, some of which are actually pretty darn good, but the truth is I haven't made myself enough of a priority.
I've had injuries that have been setbacks but instead of pushing through and sticking to the habit I've let myself fall off the wagon, not even bothering try to jog along side. This year I certainly have more determination, but is it enough?
So here are my goals:
- Lose 30lbs
- Increase Bench Press to 150lbs
- Increase Deadlift to 200 lbs.
- Squat 200lbs
- Curl 50 lbs
- Do 5 Pullups
The catch is, I'm honestly not sure if these are attainable goals or not.
Assuming I lose 1 lbs per week (I'm shooting for 2) it would take me 30 weeks to lose 30lbs.
Deadlift: currently at 90lbs 10 reps. So should be doable I think.
Bench Press and Squats, I haven't done any lately so I'm not even sure where I'm starting.
Bicep Curls I'm at 20lbs per arm now.
Pullups, well that's a difficult one to measure. I can do 10 reps at 100lbs of Lateral Pull Downs.
Regardless, I'm starting the Paleo eating style. I'm not going to call it a diet because that implies I intend to stop. The Paleo plan just makes sense and it's eating more naturally so where's the bad in that? This week I'll finish the bread and milk I have but next shopping trip, I won't buy any. I need to make a concentrated effort on buying more vegetables. I'll squirrel that thought away so hopefully I remember it later.
Off I go for now, the plan is to work out tomorrow. Can't reach my goals if I don't try!
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