Workout Log 225 - Another day closer to the prize

Completed all upper body today with 45 min weight training including 9 sets total of ab exercises.  Eating went pretty good as well as sleep. In perspective of the week thus far,  no missed workouts, no hic-ups and pretty much on par with what is scheduled (knock on wood)....

Just took a look in the mirror today and starting to see a little more definition near the ab section. Very cool...Whatever I'm doing, it's working again.... ;-)

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Workout Log 224 - Out of Rehab & Back into Action.

Good news, my foot is feeling good. It's been a week since I sprained it and it's pretty much 95% healed and no longer black & blue...Woohoo! =)

That being said, I was back on the treadmill jogging again. Felt pretty good to know that I can run again. Looking back at the last week, having an injury sucks bad....and it could have been worse. I think I was fortunate that it had healed quick and now back on my game plan.

Tomorrow is weight training and abs again. Seeing that I'm all good now, it should be no problem. Look'n forward to it. ;-)

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Workout Log 223 - Smooth Sailing

Completed 45 min of weight training and abs today. Due to my foot, I skipped out on the leg press exercises and therefore dismissed working on my quadriceps for today. I did however work on the hamstrings though - so legs wasn't entirely dismissed for the day. Kept all meals on par and only suffered when it came to sleep. No biggie...

I still have a slight limp, but optimistic that by tomorrow I'll be aok for the 35 min cardio that is scheduled. Lookin' forward to it. ;-)

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Workout Log 222 - Week 30 in Review

Wow...How time flies...It's already the 3rd week in January and almost completed my 1st month on the workout plan again.  If you been following along, this is my 3rd time on the plan and the 3rd mission. After this upcoming week, I'd be starting a new workout regime, building muscle and the workouts will only be 35 minutes long(definitely looking forward to the shorter workouts). This month is to burn fat and build muscle.

So this brings me to my review of the passed week. In perspective, it was a very tough and 'painful' week, I had burned some serious calories, but unfortunately sprained my ankle during a game of ball hockey. From this injury, I was not able to go to the gym the following day, but was able to 'man it up' a day later by still going to the gym, but avoiding foot exercises. The lesson learned here was that I made no room for excuses - only results. If I know to myself that I could make it in the gym, I will go.  There was no way that I was gonna have my handicapped foot keep me back. ;-)

Week 30  Pic

So looking at the results this week, I am progressing. I lost another .1" around the waist and an increase of 1 pound. My fat % has decreased from last week and I'm back to 7%. My main goal is to reach 5%. I know in 2 months time I will definitely reach this goal. But I'm challenging myself to see if I can reach there well before then. I just have to keep on eating well, no missed workouts and no injuries! =)

So looking at today's commitments, I completed my scheduled workout and looking forward to tomorrow's weight training. My ankle is still healing and therefore still skipping any exercises that involve any pressure on the foot. Especially with tomorrow's exercise with leg presses...I think I'll be skipping that one - besides, I hate doing leg presses. ;-)

  Week 30 Status Results

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Workout Log 221 - Crab Disaster

Figured I had the time to complete only 20 min of HIIT cardio, but unfortunately got tied up with a bunch of errands. Shouldn't have slept in... ;-)

Since it was also the mothers birthday,  her special request was to have crab, white rice and veggies.  Quite unfortunate that the crab was coverred in butter. Oh darn...Oh darn... =) Excellent dinner - but have to look at today as a disaster for weight loss....Missed workout, 2 missed meals and a high calorie dinner - Not good and was totally unexpected.

Tomorrow is weight training and definitely not missing it. Will do extra cardio to make up for today.

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Workout Log 220 - Sushi Time

Since today is reward day and rest day, no schedules workout and reserved this day to have a couple of beers(Sapporo Japanese Beer) and sushi for dinner.

Instead of my usual brown rice with the sushi, I opted in for the white. I definitely can taste the difference and definitely prefer the white rice over the brown.  But on regular days I would rather grab the brown. It's not worth the extra starchy carbs. =)

Tomorrow is HIIT training - 20 min of it. Should have time to get er' done. Ankle is still healing, but should be ok. 

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Workout Log 219 - Time to toughen up!

Time to toughen up (like Kimbo Slice)! Because of the rest I got yesterday, I'm pretty much 80% recovered. I still have a slight limp, but was able to adjust my weight training to accommodate my weak foot.

In the gym, I used mostly machines, bench exercises with dumbbells that weren't too heavy and also made use of my favorite workout station, the chinup bar. Since I skipped working on legs and calves, I was out in 35 min. But boy did I give a good sweat!! Pretty intense workout.


Tomorrow is my day off as well as for my reward meal. Looking forward to it.

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