May 10, 201115 yr I just started month 2 of the Insanity workout. And for awhile I thought month 1 might actually be harder than month 2. I was wrong. Month 2 is definitely harder and its not even a question. But hey, I'm close to a new milestone. I'm close to 40 lbs lost. And at 196 lbs that puts me at the weight that I was when I came home from fighting wildland fires in Nevada in 2003. And I don't want to stop there. My goal is to get to 185 and hold steady there.
May 10, 201115 yr I just started month 2 of the Insanity workout. And for awhile I thought month 1 might actually be harder than month 2. I was wrong. Month 2 is definitely harder and its not even a question. But hey, I'm close to a new milestone. I'm close to 40 lbs lost. And at 196 lbs that puts me at the weight that I was when I came home from fighting wildland fires in Nevada in 2003. And I don't want to stop there. My goal is to get to 185 and hold steady there. :lol: You put that silly idea away pretty quick, right? Great job, btw--you should be very proud of yourself!
May 10, 201115 yr :lol: You put that silly idea away pretty quick, right? Great job, btw--you should be very proud of yourself! Uhh, yeah. :lol:
May 10, 201115 yr I'm so excited to be out of school and have more time to lift. I've been going before work and I just feel so much better throughout the day, however that may also have to do with not drinking throughout the week as well.....
May 11, 201115 yr What type of routine are you doing? Srength training. Basically 3 routines. Pushing, Pulling and Legs. Cardio also. Last night was pushing. Chest Press Hammer Strength Super set Straight bar Military press and Arnold press Skull Crushers 50 minutes cardio Thur will be legs Sat will be pulling which hits Traps, back and biceps
May 11, 201115 yr At age 63 my fitness goal is to stay alive another year . You're doing well so far.
May 20, 201115 yr Author Yesterday was my deadlift day for my strength program. After that and some front squats I did the crossfit main site WOD serts of 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 of weighted pullups. I started with 15lbs and increased 5lbs each set until I got to 30. I struggled with the 30lbs and dropped back to 25 to finish it out. The 30 wasn't really too much but my gym doesn't really have a pull up bar so I was doing them from the top cross bar on the cable cross over station. The bar is square and kind of hard to hold on to. Today was my shoudler press day of the strength program. After that I did the Wilmont WOD which is 6 rounds for time of 50 squats and 25 ring dips. My gym doesn't have rings so I did regular dips. Time was 21:40, lots of room for improvement there.
May 20, 201115 yr I did an Olympic Distance triathlon this morning. Didn't really transition that fast as I was waiting for a couple other people and we hung together on the bike. And the swim was in the pool. Swim: 35 minutes. .9 miles Bike: 74 minutes. 24.9 miles Run: 51 minutes. 6.2 miles
May 30, 201115 yr About 40 days out from my 1/2 Ironman in Muncie, IN. I am feeling confident enough endurance wise, just worried about the potential hot weather. On Friday I took a scenic 10 mile run through Washington D.C. Not a better way to see a city than on foot. This morning I did about a 3 hour brick session, biking 40 and then running 6. Miserable hot. Biggest reason I hate the summer and summer has not really even got going. I am incorporating the Jeff Galloway run a mile, walk a minute method. You are so beat down by the time you get to the run, one must strategize beyond just going out and running like I would a normal marathon. Pace is slower but I know it will pay off in the end.
May 31, 201115 yr I had a biometrics screening today and my numbers were very good. I've lost 22 pounds since January 1 and my LDL didn't even register on the blood test. Anyone wanting to lower their cholesterol I have a suggestion. I've been eating gluten free oats with a sugar substitute, agave nectar, every morning for six months. It's good stuff.
May 31, 201115 yr Ran a 5 mile trail run this morning. Then a few hours later I went for a 25 minute swim. I am very wore out.
May 31, 201115 yr I've been running with my friends. We're getting ready to start P90X after one of my buddies passes his endurance tests at the prison he works at.
May 31, 201115 yr Author I finished my 2nd cycle of 5-3-1 last week. On Thursday I am going to do a crossfit total to see where my strength progress is. The crossfit total is you 1 rep max on deadlift, back squat, and press. You get 3 attempts at each then you add the highest weight of each lift for your total. Other then that this is a light week for me. The gym was closed yesterday and I fly out to Vegas on Friday so I only get 3 days to workout. Next week my wife will be out of town so I'll I have the kids and won't be able to do anything.
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