Weight - 223.4
Just when I thought I was going to avoid weight gain this month! Wishful thinking I know!!
No ladders for my workout today. I got this crazy idea to paint my kettlebells. So my 25lber is outside drying. It would probably be a bad idea to try and use it!
Today I did a circuit. Six reps each, repeated 3 times. I was aiming for 5 but 3 was all I could do!
Exercise 1 - Clean, squat, press (6 each side)
Exercise 2 - Push-ups
Exercise 3 - Underleg pass, swing (6 each leg)
Friday, June 6, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
A few links on Ketogenic Diets
Keto.org
BodyBuilding.com
Think Muscle
That last one is a VERY informative article written by Lyle McDonald.
BodyBuilding.com
Think Muscle
That last one is a VERY informative article written by Lyle McDonald.
Warp Speed Final Stats
Weight - 221.6
Bust - 46
Chest - 38
Waist - 41
Hips - 48.25
Thigh - 26.5
BF% 37
Since beginning Warp Speed Fat Loss I have lost 11.4 lbs of fat and gained 2.4 lbs of muscle.
About 25% of that weight loss was in the last week and I was following the TNT diet instead of WSFL. (They really are very similar.)
I am super thrilled with the results and I will continue with TNT Plan C from here on out. Technically I should be doing Plan A but I am willing to take a slower fat loss and have one day of higher carbs. I will also go back to doing intermittent fasting. I was doing it before WSFL, although I am curious to see how different it is now that I am low carb.
Bust - 46
Chest - 38
Waist - 41
Hips - 48.25
Thigh - 26.5
BF% 37
Since beginning Warp Speed Fat Loss I have lost 11.4 lbs of fat and gained 2.4 lbs of muscle.
About 25% of that weight loss was in the last week and I was following the TNT diet instead of WSFL. (They really are very similar.)
I am super thrilled with the results and I will continue with TNT Plan C from here on out. Technically I should be doing Plan A but I am willing to take a slower fat loss and have one day of higher carbs. I will also go back to doing intermittent fasting. I was doing it before WSFL, although I am curious to see how different it is now that I am low carb.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Climbing the KB Ladder
My first run at a ladder style workout.
I used 15, 20 and 25lbs. Starting with the lightest I did each exercise with consecutively heavier bells.
20 two-handed swings
15 one-handed swings with each arm (10 with 25 lber)
10 high pulls with each arm
10 snatches with each arm (5 with 25 lber)
That was fun. Now that I can breathe again I should go take the dog for a walk!
I used 15, 20 and 25lbs. Starting with the lightest I did each exercise with consecutively heavier bells.
20 two-handed swings
15 one-handed swings with each arm (10 with 25 lber)
10 high pulls with each arm
10 snatches with each arm (5 with 25 lber)
That was fun. Now that I can breathe again I should go take the dog for a walk!
New Kettlebell and New Approach
Weight - 221.8
I have been in love with kettlebells since the first time I used them. Ever since that moment I have been trying to work them into my routine. The problem with this approach is that my "normal" routine does not allow for the addition of something as physically taxing as kettlebells. So that has left me with either skipping the kettlebells all together or replacing my "real" workout with a kettlebell workout, thus making it harder and harder to complete my "real" routine.
I came to the realization that my approach is backwards. In stead of doing something that I only sort of, kind of enjoy as my "real" workout and then adding in something that a really love whenever I am able, I need to be doing it the other way around. I should be doing the thing I really love as my main focus and then supplement with other, less interesting, things when I hit a sticking point. So that is what I am going to do.
I keep jumping around trying to find the "right program" and I keep coming back to kettlebells. This time I am staying here! LOL
Part of the reason I came to this decision/realization is because I found myself thinking about how cool it would be to open a kettlebell gym around here. I have also been looking online to find some place to get some certifications. I am thinking of getting my RKC and PT certification. Now I just have to find the program I want!
Now to the "New Kettlebell" part...
I stopped in Play-it-again-Sports today with a Visa gift card burning a hole in my pocket and picked up a 25lbs KB. I am very excited. I finally have 3 bells in incremental weights so I can play with ladders tonight! Some women get excited over a new purse, I prefer new kettlebells! My next purchase will probably be a second 25lber so I can do some double KB exercises.
I have been in love with kettlebells since the first time I used them. Ever since that moment I have been trying to work them into my routine. The problem with this approach is that my "normal" routine does not allow for the addition of something as physically taxing as kettlebells. So that has left me with either skipping the kettlebells all together or replacing my "real" workout with a kettlebell workout, thus making it harder and harder to complete my "real" routine.
I came to the realization that my approach is backwards. In stead of doing something that I only sort of, kind of enjoy as my "real" workout and then adding in something that a really love whenever I am able, I need to be doing it the other way around. I should be doing the thing I really love as my main focus and then supplement with other, less interesting, things when I hit a sticking point. So that is what I am going to do.
I keep jumping around trying to find the "right program" and I keep coming back to kettlebells. This time I am staying here! LOL
Part of the reason I came to this decision/realization is because I found myself thinking about how cool it would be to open a kettlebell gym around here. I have also been looking online to find some place to get some certifications. I am thinking of getting my RKC and PT certification. Now I just have to find the program I want!
Now to the "New Kettlebell" part...
I stopped in Play-it-again-Sports today with a Visa gift card burning a hole in my pocket and picked up a 25lbs KB. I am very excited. I finally have 3 bells in incremental weights so I can play with ladders tonight! Some women get excited over a new purse, I prefer new kettlebells! My next purchase will probably be a second 25lber so I can do some double KB exercises.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Can someone give me a swift kick in the a$$??
My motivations for lifting weights is really lacking lately. I think it is because setting up weights and plates for each lift is becoming more and more complicated. My set up is not designed for really heavy lifting and I am getting to the point where I am starting to lift really heavy (for me at least, I know there are people that would not consider a 100lbs deadlift really heavy but I do!).
I was supposed to start NROL Strength 1 this week but the mere thought of having to juggle all of those plates keeps me from even starting! I have been thinking about joining a gym but I just don't think it is in the budget. I did find a gym that I really like. It is a real weightlifting gym that is owned by a woman! I definitely would not have a problem feeling like the freak in the weight room there! It is only $36 a month which is not exactly in the budget but I could probably swing it. The only problem is that I have no where for the kids to go when I workout. That brings me back to the YMCA. The membership is a bit high and I doubt we would qualify for a scholarship since, on paper, we make too much money. Another problem with the Y is that my youngest son had a bad experience there a couple of years ago and has refused to go ever since. I may go down to the Y and see if we can do a trial membership just to see if he will stay in the child watch.
I am not just sitting around twiddling my thumbs though. Today I did a very short (20 min) but very intense kettlebell workout. I went in to start NROL S1 and looked at the weights and decided against it. Then I looked at the kettlebells and decided to throw something together spur of the moment. Basically I picked a swing or exercise and did it as long as I could. Then I switched to something else. I took breaks when I needed to, just long enough to catch my breath and get a drink and went back to it. I did that for 20 minutes. It was fun and if I thought I would be able to stand afterwards, I would have continued! LOL
I was supposed to start NROL Strength 1 this week but the mere thought of having to juggle all of those plates keeps me from even starting! I have been thinking about joining a gym but I just don't think it is in the budget. I did find a gym that I really like. It is a real weightlifting gym that is owned by a woman! I definitely would not have a problem feeling like the freak in the weight room there! It is only $36 a month which is not exactly in the budget but I could probably swing it. The only problem is that I have no where for the kids to go when I workout. That brings me back to the YMCA. The membership is a bit high and I doubt we would qualify for a scholarship since, on paper, we make too much money. Another problem with the Y is that my youngest son had a bad experience there a couple of years ago and has refused to go ever since. I may go down to the Y and see if we can do a trial membership just to see if he will stay in the child watch.
I am not just sitting around twiddling my thumbs though. Today I did a very short (20 min) but very intense kettlebell workout. I went in to start NROL S1 and looked at the weights and decided against it. Then I looked at the kettlebells and decided to throw something together spur of the moment. Basically I picked a swing or exercise and did it as long as I could. Then I switched to something else. I took breaks when I needed to, just long enough to catch my breath and get a drink and went back to it. I did that for 20 minutes. It was fun and if I thought I would be able to stand afterwards, I would have continued! LOL
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Warp Speed Day 21
Weight - 223.4
I am calling an end to Warp Speed today.
Overall I really liked the program. It definitely did not provide me with enough recovery time. I will be revisiting the program at a later date and hopefully I will be in a better position to handle the lack of recovery.
I lost 7lbs and 2 dress sizes so I am thrilled with my results even though I didn't finish. Tomorrow I will take final measurements and maybe some pictures.
I will be adopting a TNT approach to diet and moving into a strength focused program. Because I am fairly new to weight training I should still be able to lose significant body fat. I am excited for a change of pace. I have been focusing on fat loss for several weeks now. Although I should probably continue to do so, I think it is time to focus on some new goals for a little while. It will also be nice to do pure strength training during the summer when it is too freakishly hot to do anything remotely cardio related. (To think, people actually vacation here!)
So here are my goals for the next few months.
By September 1st I would like to:
I am calling an end to Warp Speed today.
Overall I really liked the program. It definitely did not provide me with enough recovery time. I will be revisiting the program at a later date and hopefully I will be in a better position to handle the lack of recovery.
I lost 7lbs and 2 dress sizes so I am thrilled with my results even though I didn't finish. Tomorrow I will take final measurements and maybe some pictures.
I will be adopting a TNT approach to diet and moving into a strength focused program. Because I am fairly new to weight training I should still be able to lose significant body fat. I am excited for a change of pace. I have been focusing on fat loss for several weeks now. Although I should probably continue to do so, I think it is time to focus on some new goals for a little while. It will also be nice to do pure strength training during the summer when it is too freakishly hot to do anything remotely cardio related. (To think, people actually vacation here!)
So here are my goals for the next few months.
By September 1st I would like to:
- Drop below 190lbs while losing only fat
- Deadlift my body weight
- Do 5 "real" pushups
- Be in a size 14 (last time I was 190 I was in 16 but I think this time around I will be smaller at 190)
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