Monday, January 21, 2013

Playing Catch Up


So I have been very busy and not updating the blog. Go figure. I have a nasty habit of neglecting blogs and this one was going to be different. I had thought of describing ever day that has passed, but that would be even more boring that this blog currently is due to the detail that would be invariably overlooked. Instead, I will simply provide an overview.
Workouts – strong and challenging

Diet – neurotic and frustrating. Lots of second guessing going on in anticipation of meeting with integrated Fitness combined with a weekend out of town followed by a weekend of celebrating kiddo’s birthday and out of town guests.
Schedule – work has been hectic for me, work has been hectic for Lori. We had overnight guests and family visiting last weekend, we had kiddo home sick for two days, a sick cat that needed a visit to the vet and medication, and kiddo has a four day weekend and her friend’s birthday party this weekend.

In a nutshell, its been the continuation of the holidays, which actually started back at Halloween. Things will settle down after Saturday and we’ll back to a regular January.

Monday January 21, 2013

Woke up feeling pretty good. Thought I was looking leaner in the mirror. Probably just wishful thinking or maybe clear vision. Had a good workout. Felt good to move some iron through 5 sets.

Still getting used to the carbs. Was feeling hungry after dinner and noticed that my carbs weren't as high as they could be. I also threw in some extra cardio during the day. I checked the pantry and we had some gluten-free rice krispies. Three servings and a splash of flax milk later and I was right as rain and in the ball park for my macros and calories.

195.6 lbs.

2962 cals.              84.1 g fat               246.7 g carbs        288.8 g protein                    26%/33%/41%

Week 4, Workout 2 – Back and Traps
Rack Deadlift                         135 x 10, 245 x 10 x 5
Pull-Up                                   6 x 5
Bent Over Row                     145 x 10 x 5
BB Shrug                                205 x 10 x 5
DB Shrug                                75 x 10, 80 x 10, 75 x 10 x 3
Leg Hip Raises                       25 x 4
Stair mill 20 mins.
3 mile walk at lunch

Sunday January 20, 2013

Hockey and a visit from Dad. Not enough time to get a meal in before the game and Dad wanted to take us out for breakfast. As I expected there wasn’t anything for me at breakfast, so I had some black coffee. Had a quick snack when we got home, but then I was off to help Dad pick up a bed. Didn’t have a real breakfast until 1:30.

Thought about hitting the gym, ended up running errands and taking a very brief nap.

195 lbs
2627 cals.              91.7 g fat               210.2 g carbs        247.2 g protein                    30%/31%/38%

Work out - Rest day

Saturday January 19, 2013

Woke up with a crummy tummy, but things straightened out enough to hit the gym. Good workout. Was supposed to go for a run with Coffey, but he had a sick kid, so I went out by myself. Hit my local six mile route for my first road run since October. First mile was painful and I wanted to quit. Ended up loosening up and feeling fine. Started to worry around mile 4 that I was pushing too hard. Made it home and foam rolled and stretched. Managed to keep my food intake on track.

196 lbs
2770 cals.              48.6 g fat               264.3 g carbs        297.2 g protein                    16%/37%/44%





Week 4, Workout 1 – Chest and Shoulders
Bench Press                          135 x 8, 205 x 8 x 4
Incline DB Press                   65 x 10 x 4 to fail
Dips                                        25 x 7 x 3, 25 x 6, BW x 10
Military                                  80 x 6 x 2, 70 x 8 x 3
DB Side Lateral                     55 x 10 x 5
Hanging Leg Raises             25 x 4
6 mile run (8:40)

Friday January 18, 2013
 Not enough sleep last night. Not only wasn’t there not enough of it, it was broken up by horrific heartburn (potatoes?). Was fired up and had a good anyway workout. Felt very motivated. Hectic day at work preparing for next week’s sales meeting. My stomach and gut have been twisted and bloated all day. Thanks for nothing carbs.

Week 3 – Workout 4 – Arms and Calves
EZ Bar Curl                               80 x 10 x 4
Close Grip Bench                     185 x 7, 185 x 10 x 3
Skull Crusher                            90 x 10 x 3, 90 x 9
DB Curl                                      55 x 10 x 4
Standing Calf Raise                 150 x 20 x 4
Seated Calf Raise                     150 x 20 x 4
Leg Hip Raises                         25 x 4 
20 min stair mill
40 mins elliptical at lunch

Thursday January 17, 2013
Excellent yoga class. Finally got into the supported lift section of Wheel pose. Not quite ready to go fully up, but closer than I have ever been before.

Met with Jon at Integrated Fitness. Shared my history and my goals. Jon did some measuring and we worked on developing some macro goals. He made some changes to my diet and wants to see more carbs. Looks like I’m in a pretty good spot in terms of the amount of time I have set aside to achieve my goals, now I just need to finish the planning and put my nose to the grind stone and work at it.

Got home late and scrounged up some leftovers for dinner. Thankfully we had some chicken and roasted potatoes in the fridge (hello carbs). Dinner left me a bit low some I had some oatmeal and yogurt (wow, this carbs thing is easy).

197.3 lbs, 14.2% body fat

Workout
Yoga
Torso Twists                        120 x 4 x 25
Elliptical 40 mins / 4miles / 400 cals 



January 16, 2013

194 lbs
Legs
Squats                                     BW x 8, 135 x 8, 225 x 10 x 4
Stiff Leg Deadlift                    245 x 10 x 4
Leg Extension                         165 x 10 x 4
Leg Curl                                  110 x 10 x 2, 100 x 10 x 2
Lunges                                     50 DB 10 x 4 each side
Hanging Leg Raises                25 x 4
20 mins Stair Mill

January 15, 2013
197 lbs
Yoga
Leg Hip raises
3 mile walk

January 14, 2013
203 lbs
Back and Traps
Rack Deadlift                          4 X 6-10
Pull-Up                                    4 X 6-10
Bent Over Row                       4 X 6-10
BB Shrug                                                 4 X 6-10
DB Shrug                                                 4 X 6-10
Torso Twists 120 x 25 x 4
3 mile walk

January 13, 2013
206 lbs
Rest Day

January 12, 2013
Chest and Shoulders
Bench Press                            135 x 8, 205 x 8 x 4
Incline DB Press                     65 x 10 x 4
Dips                                        35 x 7, BW x 4, 35 x 4, BW x 6, 35 x 2, BW x 10 x 3
Military Press                         125 x 10 x 4
DB L-Lateral                           55 x 10 x 4
Hanging Leg Raises 25 x 4

January 11, 2013
Arms and Calves
EZ Bar Curl                             80x 10 x 3
Close Grip Bench                    185 x 8 x 3, 135 x 10 x 2
Skull Crusher                           90 x 10 x 3
DB Curl                                   55 x 10 x 3
Standing Calf Raise                 150 x 12 x 3
Seated Calf Raise                    150 x 12 x 3
Leg Hip raises 25 x 4
20 min Stair Mill

January 10, 2013
Yoga
Torso Twists 120 x 25 x 4
3 mile walk

January 9, 2013
Legs
Squats                                     225 X 3 X 10
Stiff Leg Deadlift                    245 X 3 X 10
Leg Extension                          165 X 3 X 10
Leg Curl                                   120 X 2 X 8, 110 X 10
Lunges                                     2-60 DB X 3 X 10
Hanging Leg Raises 25 x 4
3 mile walk

January 8, 2013
Rest Day
3 mile walk

January 7, 2013
Back and Traps
Rack Deadlift                          245 x 3 x 10
Pull-Up                                    8, 6, 6
Bent Over Row                       145 x 3 x 10
BB Shrug                                 205 x 3 x 10
DB Shrug                                75 x 3 x 10
Leg Hip Raises 25 x 4
3 mile walk

January 6, 2012
Chest and Shoulders
Bench Press                            90 x 7, 160 x 3 x 8
Incline DB Press                      65 x 3 x 10
Dips                                         35 x 8, 35 x 10, 35 x 8, 0 x 7
Military or DB Press                135 x 8, 125 x 10, 125 x 9
DB Side Lateral                       50 x 10, 55 x 3 x 10
Hanging Leg Raises 25 x 4
20 min Stair Mill

January 5, 2012
Rest Day
 

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