Current Weight: 295Approx Body Fat 32.3%Blood Pressure: 144/90
This week was full of changes. I apparently backslid on my weight and bp but i stuck with my workouts. I am having a hard time adjusting to the summertime schedule with having my children around more and that is pushing my workouts later into the evening. I am still enjoying all the exercises but the shoulder injury hampered me somewhat. I worked around the injury and i still feel really good. I added a pull-up bar to my routine. Up until now i have been using the bands for pull up simulation but the bar has helped add some intensity. I still need to use a chair to assist but i can definitely target the muscle better and i feel sore after my workouts.
Diet this week was tough. having the kids about and summertime activities is making it hard to stay on track. I found myself going for a diet soda on a few occasions where there was no water available and i need to detox that out of my system. Food wise was mostly prepared food and i think that is what has caused the weight gain and the bp increase. I ate well and proper foods but they are not as good as what i make myself.
Supplementing is still the same and i am going to finish the program before i add back the thermogenic. I only have 20 days remaining and i can push through without any more than my standard supplements..
I still have not made the decision between the p90x lean and the insanity for my next workout. I also have thought about coming up with a routine on my own but i find that pushing play will keep me motivated. Anyways here are this weeks pictures. I hope to see more results. I just wish those love handles would disappear.
Current Weight: 293Approx Body Fat 32.6%Blood Pressure: 142/82
Its hard to believe that the program is in the last 30 days. i have the insanity dvds and may try those next but i am also considering the p90x lean. I am unsure what is next. I have thoroughly enjoyed these workouts and this week was no exception. We went back to some of the starting routines and ill admit the difference is huge from the beginning My strength is amazing and the push ups are no issue at all I actually enjoy them. I did however over train my shoulder this week and i am feeling a minor shoulder injury. i will be sure to work around the injury but while continue to press on. I admit i am saddened that i am in the last 30 days but i know the results i have will continue to build. The addition of the extra heavy weight band is amazing and my back is truly feeling the results.
Diet this week was interesting. I found myself literally starving and craving really bad. I have maintained very low carbs and caloric intake but i believe that was the issue. on the one night i did cheat the hunger went away and i felt more energetic. I think I am simply consuming too few calories and need to increase my intake. My body is slowing down with the weigh loss and while this may be normal I am worried i may be going into a starvation mode. with building more muscle I guess the body needs more energy. I am going to make some adjustments this week and add some more lean foods to the diet. Also my water intake is still struggling, I need to really focus on that and do better. While I have improved over last week I still am not at goal.
Supplementing is the same. I did add a new type of protein to my post workout and this whey based one actually has "revigor" in the mix now it is supposed to help with muscle repair, also this one is a little higher in carbs than my others but with the decrease in energy and increase in cravings I think it will work out ok. My bp is still slightly high and the body fat didn't move much but i still consider this week a success. I am just afraid that it is becoming routine and I may not be pushing as hard as I should. my goal for next week is to fix my water intake and push harder on my workouts.
Current Weight: 295Approx Body Fat 32.9%Blood Pressure: 144/84
This week was the all cardio week and i admit the change was dramatic. i finally broke the 300 lb barrier!!!! Core while still being a very weak area for me was a huge improvement. And kempo is just plain fun now i really look forward to that workout. Yoga still is hard with some of the twisting moves but i can get through the entire workout and am finding myself very calm and relaxed at the end it all. Flexibility is definitely improving and strength is sneaking up on me. I wish i could see more physical change in my pics but i am doing my best and must remind myself that the way my clothes are fitting and my energy level is telling the true tale. I can now put on and take off jeans that were tight without even unbuttoning or unzipping now. And as this entry is a day late i will say that in today's workout i did more push ups than i ever have since leaving the Army. I found a heavy band with 100 lb resistance level and that has allowed me to step up the workout considerably.
Diet this week was ok i had a few meals i had to eat on the run and on especially bad trip to the golden arches with the kids was tough. But i made a good choice and avoided those yummy french fries i miss so much. My water intake is still not where i would like it to be and i am going to have to start making a point to drink more and more often, even if i have to set a reminder alarm. I also have been adding a small can of tuna as a evening snack that seems to curb late night munchies.
Supplementing is still going well. I still have not added the thermogenic and am trying to hold off until i stop seeing progress. I have added a second protein to the regimen. I am taking a casein based protein first thing in the am and before bedtime and any time i use a shake as a meal replacement. For any pre or post workout protein i am now using a whey based one. And this seems to be working ok.
I am looking forward to the upcoming week as it is a repeat of that first week of the program and i am very excited to see the changes from the beginning. Well here are this weeks pics. As i said i wish i could see more change but ill take the increase in strength, flexibility, and health.
