Shoulder did not dig doing Chest & Back today. I had all kinds of popping and clicking going on, and it was a little sore at the end. I tried going with some bench presses on a machine at the hotel and that probably wasn't a good way to go. So it's back to push ups.
I'm back at 141-142 and have to keep an eye on my nutrition. I don't want to get below 140 again, and can't really lift heavy while the shoulder heals so it will be a trial and errror thing. I am happy about going to the Coach Summit really lean this year though.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Monday, June 11, 2012
Red-eye flight last night so I had a day-sleep today. Got up and did some computer work, then hit the hotel exercise bike for 25 minutes and did Insanity Pure Cardio. I was pretty gassed at the end. Ended up getting together with a couple of friends and they were going to do Asylum Strength and since I can't just sit and watch I joined in.
Now I am completely wasted, but definitely smashed a few calories today!
I stepped on 2 different scales today, one said 142, the other 141. Another last week said 142 as well. I know I'm a little leaner but that's not the direction I was planning on heading. Hrmmmm.
Saturday, June 9, 2012
A little RevAMP Nitro today live with Brett Hobel
Started out the day with a drive up to the L.A. area for a live workout with trainer Brett Hobel of Biggest Loser and RevABS fame. AWESOME workout, got a great sweat with some incredible people. The energy Brett brings to his classes and workouts is always through the roof, and everyone in the room pumped it up futher.
Brett is a very good guy and has a powerful story, and equally powerful passion for fitness and helping others. It was a pleasure to get to chat with him a bit.
Brett is a very good guy and has a powerful story, and equally powerful passion for fitness and helping others. It was a pleasure to get to chat with him a bit.
Friday, June 8, 2012
time to get back to it
It's been a long time since I kept up this blog, but I think it's time to start back and be consistent with it.
Today my wife Kim and I did an interval sprint run at the beach that a friend of ours came up with. It's just at 3 miles and involves a lot of stairs and hills, all done at a sprint for 13 intervals that leave you gasping.
I'm not much of a runner but 3 miles seems like about right to me, doing it in 40 minutes with 13 sprints and 450 calories burned. Add that to the 25 minutes on my lifecycle to warm up before I left this morning for my dentist appt. and it was a good day.
A buddy of mine on Facebook commented recently when I said that I felt doughy this week. He said if I felt doughy he must be just a ball of flab. I get that a lot. Here's the thing though: I NEVER judge anyone but myself. I go by what I want to achieve and what I am working toward. I push myself and I judge myself based on that, not on what other people are doing or think of me, or on what shape others are in.
I think that's a pretty solid philosophy. The only person we really need to compete with is ourself.
Today my wife Kim and I did an interval sprint run at the beach that a friend of ours came up with. It's just at 3 miles and involves a lot of stairs and hills, all done at a sprint for 13 intervals that leave you gasping.
I'm not much of a runner but 3 miles seems like about right to me, doing it in 40 minutes with 13 sprints and 450 calories burned. Add that to the 25 minutes on my lifecycle to warm up before I left this morning for my dentist appt. and it was a good day.
A buddy of mine on Facebook commented recently when I said that I felt doughy this week. He said if I felt doughy he must be just a ball of flab. I get that a lot. Here's the thing though: I NEVER judge anyone but myself. I go by what I want to achieve and what I am working toward. I push myself and I judge myself based on that, not on what other people are doing or think of me, or on what shape others are in.
I think that's a pretty solid philosophy. The only person we really need to compete with is ourself.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Crappafatccino
This is straight from Tony Horton's nutrition tips:
Try this recipe. Take one McDonald’s® Big Mac®, carefully remove the wrapping, and place it in a blender. Add half a cup of ice and blend into a smooth consistency. Add milk and sugar to taste, and serve in a tall glass. Garnish with whipped cream and drizzled caramel.
Sound crazy? Well listen to this: a Starbucks® Venti® Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino® Blended Crème coffee drink has more calories than a Big Mac, the fat of a medium order of fries, and more sugar than half a dozen Krispy Kreme® glazed donuts. Trying sticking that in your blender.
Most fancy coffee drinks are essentially high-calorie caffeinated fast food. But they have other factors that make them even more troublesome. The first factor is caffeine. Blended coffee drinks are loaded with it, making them more addictive. The second factor is their liquid form. When you eat solid food, your brain decreases your appetite and you feel satisfied. But when you consume liquid food, your appetite isn’t satisfied in the same way—so you wind up eating more.
So if you do need that java jolt during the day—keep it simple. Order up a small drip or an espresso. And if you still want something sweet, treat yourself to a blended fruit smoothie. It’ll not only taste better, but your body will thank you, too.
Try this recipe. Take one McDonald’s® Big Mac®, carefully remove the wrapping, and place it in a blender. Add half a cup of ice and blend into a smooth consistency. Add milk and sugar to taste, and serve in a tall glass. Garnish with whipped cream and drizzled caramel.
Sound crazy? Well listen to this: a Starbucks® Venti® Double Chocolate Chip Frappuccino® Blended Crème coffee drink has more calories than a Big Mac, the fat of a medium order of fries, and more sugar than half a dozen Krispy Kreme® glazed donuts. Trying sticking that in your blender.
Most fancy coffee drinks are essentially high-calorie caffeinated fast food. But they have other factors that make them even more troublesome. The first factor is caffeine. Blended coffee drinks are loaded with it, making them more addictive. The second factor is their liquid form. When you eat solid food, your brain decreases your appetite and you feel satisfied. But when you consume liquid food, your appetite isn’t satisfied in the same way—so you wind up eating more.
So if you do need that java jolt during the day—keep it simple. Order up a small drip or an espresso. And if you still want something sweet, treat yourself to a blended fruit smoothie. It’ll not only taste better, but your body will thank you, too.
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Adjusted the schedule to have my travel-to-work day as a rest day
Yesterday was a cardio day, and it being Kenpo on the Classic X schedule, and wanting to get some martial arts practice I did my Martial Arts Cardio workout instead of Pure Cardio. Got a great sweat and felt good afterward.
If you're interested in seeing it, the entire thing is broken down into 5 videos on youtube. S
http://www.youtube.com/user/grglblch
They are set up as Sets 1, 2-1, 2-2, 3, 4. I didn't go for great form in recording it the first time because it was just meant to be a demo for some folks at Beachbody. I figure maybe there are some out there who might want to give it a shot on their Kenpo day.
Today to get my schedule where I'm on track with our Fit Club on Monday nights (always a cardio workout) I rolled right into C&B tonight. KILLER. Great pump, heavy weights. Blasted the upper body. I also added a double scoop of BCAA powder to my pre-workout drink. It's another supplement experiment.
If you're interested in seeing it, the entire thing is broken down into 5 videos on youtube. S
http://www.youtube.com/user/grglblch
They are set up as Sets 1, 2-1, 2-2, 3, 4. I didn't go for great form in recording it the first time because it was just meant to be a demo for some folks at Beachbody. I figure maybe there are some out there who might want to give it a shot on their Kenpo day.
Today to get my schedule where I'm on track with our Fit Club on Monday nights (always a cardio workout) I rolled right into C&B tonight. KILLER. Great pump, heavy weights. Blasted the upper body. I also added a double scoop of BCAA powder to my pre-workout drink. It's another supplement experiment.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Long days, lack of sleep, but there is no rest for the weary
Last night at our hotel, someone managed to set a microwave on fire in the lobby. At 12:40 the fire alarm woke up everyone in the building. Although the person was smart enough to wheel the cart with the burning microwave out of the hotel, the alarm was set off and the fire trucks showed up, and it was enough to interrupt eveyrones sleep.
That coupled with a very early wake up and van back to the airport made for a long day. After flying, the commuting home to VA from Orlando, FL. I was pretty beat, but I have set the ground rules for this round: I WILL NOT MISS MY WORKOUTS. Period.
So I got home and put on the workout clothes, did 25 min to loosen up on my Lifecycle, then hammered through P90X Legs & Back. I actually felt really good during the workout, and my legs were wobbly and shaky at the end, which rocked. My pull up numbers continue to increase with my forearm injuries becoming a thing of the past.
All in all, I'm progressing and feeling good about this. 4 years after my first Round, I'm still at it with a vigor!
That coupled with a very early wake up and van back to the airport made for a long day. After flying, the commuting home to VA from Orlando, FL. I was pretty beat, but I have set the ground rules for this round: I WILL NOT MISS MY WORKOUTS. Period.
So I got home and put on the workout clothes, did 25 min to loosen up on my Lifecycle, then hammered through P90X Legs & Back. I actually felt really good during the workout, and my legs were wobbly and shaky at the end, which rocked. My pull up numbers continue to increase with my forearm injuries becoming a thing of the past.
All in all, I'm progressing and feeling good about this. 4 years after my first Round, I'm still at it with a vigor!
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