Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Weigh-in

Final weight: 179.8 lbs.
Weight lost this week: 0.6 lb.
Total weight lost: 15 lbs.

Well, same loss as last week. These last couple of pounds seem to be the stubborn ones. I'd really like to get to 175 by day 90 but that's looking tougher and tougher. Mind you, I will hit 175 whether it's day 90 or day 190.

I've lost weight all over now - neck, face, fingers, legs & waist. My gut is definitely smaller, much smaller than when I started but it's not where I'd like it to be yet. I am officially on the last notch of all my belts though now. Once I go 3 consecutive days on a notch I know I'm not going back.

Day 77: Chest, Shoulders & Triceps followed by Ab Ripper X

Today was a bit different. I had never actually done this routine before. Because I'm missing the disc for this workout, I had substituted for it last time.

I was able to track down a rundown of the moves as well as a description for everything online. So, I just cranked up the tunes and went down the list doing max reps for every move.

This was definitely a challenging set and I thoroughly sweat through my clothes on this one.

Some of the more difficult moves were the clapping push-ups and the 1 arm push-ups. I was able to do about 6 clapping push-ups and an additional 10 of just pushing up hard enough to leave the ground. Back in the day I was able to actually clap behind my head while doing push-ups.

The arm push-ups proved to be too much for my wrists. I really need to build up my wrist strength as that has always been a weak area. Had it not been for my wrists, I probably could have done at least 6 one-arm push-ups. Heck, I remember a time where I could do fingertip and 2 finger push-ups. I had a lot less weight to support though.

The routine finished with "Dumbbell Cross Body Blows". You put one leg back and squat a bit holding weights in both hands. Then you twist back and forth and deliver punches to the lower body back and forth. I thought that was a fantastic finish. It reminded me of my heavy training days in taekwondo where you would wear yourself out and then start the fight while you were exhausted. It was great training for that final minute of match when you really have to dig deep and out perform your opponent.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Day 76: Rest

And it was good.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Day 75: 6.5 mile run

Went for a long one today. 6.5 miles. By the last mile, I don't even think I could feel my legs though I feel that wont be the case in the morning. After all that running, I wouldn't be surprised if I couldn't walk tomorrow.

I felt like I was moving at a pretty nice pace though I know that miles 2-4 were probably the toughest. The last two felt really good but as I finished, I couldn't imagine doubling that for a half-marathon.

I finished the run in 55 minutes which puts me at an 8min 45sec mile average.

Day 71-74

Behind on posting again!

Day 71: Plyometrics

Day 72: Shoulders & Arms followed by Ab Ripper X

Day 73: 3-mile run

Day 74: Legs & Back followed by Ab Ripper X


Not much to report here. Partied on Saturday which made Sunday morning difficult to work out. Pushed through it though.