Workout Log 256 - TIP: Feeling a Little Drowsy Before Your Workout? Go for a Siesta.

With today as the 1st day starting with a new 4 week workout routine (target's high reps and cardio to get lean), I nearly didn't make it in the gym.

Getting home from work, I was hungry, exhausted and extremely tired. I think you all been there before. To avoid having a bad start to an intense and effective workout, I decided to eat something small(chicken salad) and then go for an hour and a half siesta(day nap).

Upon waking up, I washed the face, grabbed my gear and was fully energized to face an intense workout. =) So at that time, I completed an hour workout working on hams, arms, chest, traps, abs and 15 total minutes on the treadmill and bike. Excellent workout and happy to report that I didn't bail out on my workout. Another battle has been won. Woohoo! =)

Tomorrow is similar to today's workout and lookin' forward to taking another small leap to leaning up. Twenty six more days left till I leave to the Caribbean to show it all off. ahh...can't wait... =)

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Workout Log 257 - Feeling the Intensity

With today's workout, I definitely felt the intensity running through my whole body as I jumped from one exercise to another working on triceps, traps, calves, legs and abs. Since this part of the workout plan doesn't allow much rest in between (along with 15 grueling minutes of cardio in between sets), I was seriously winded!

I do however know that all this hard work will pay off in the end though. Looking at my passed pics for the previous 2 missions/journey's, the last month I definitely showed significant change in appearance and should see the same by the time I finish up in approx. 3 weeks time.

Tomorrow is 50 min cardio and lookin' forward to taking another small leap to leaning up. Twenty five more days left till I leave to the Caribbean to show it all off. ahhhh...can't wait... =)

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Workout Log 255 - Canadian Mens Hockey Wins Gold!! Woohoo!!

WOW! What a Game!! Sooo intense! That has to be one the best games I've ever seen and extremely happy to see that Team Canada closed the deal with a 3 to 2 win in overtime/sudden-death. Thank you Crosby for that last goal!! You are Canada's hero!

What a great ending to an overall successful performance at the Olympics. Canada closed the games winning a record breaking 14 Golds. Good Job fellow Canadians!! You represented us very well and we are very thankful. =)

So with gold medals and punishing the U.S aside, it's time to get back to reality...I kept it pretty healthy today with passing up beer during the game and had bottled water instead.  20 min HIIT cardio was completed on the bike and ended the workout with completing abs.

Tomorrow is weight training and cardio. Since I only have one month left till mission 3 is complete, I have decided to skip the last week of building mass and move right into shredding fat and toning muscle(which is 4 weeks long). From that I remember, this part of the workout plan is very intense and I'm usually in the gym for at least an hour.

This is the last stretch of my 3rd journey, so now is the time to really focus on my goal and make sure that I stick with my game plan.

Wish me Luck. ;)

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Workout Log 254 - A Day to Relax

No workout scheduled for today as it's my rest day. Kept it overall healthy today.

Looking forward to tomorrow's hockey game (USA vs Canada) and tomorrows 20 min HIIT cardio.  GO CANADA GO!

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Workout Log 253 - Week 34 in Review - 6% Fat Reached!!

 Looking back at the last week and a half (since my camera had issues on Monday), I kept it pretty healthy through the week days, but on the weekends, I slightly indulged on a couple of beers and pizza(on reward days).

In regards to workout's, not one scheduled workout was missed and definitely on track. If I were to give myself an honest grade out of a 100, it would a 93%. ;-)

In the middle of the week, I did speak with a personal trainer and was advised to change everything what I have been doing. I have made a few changes with my eating as well as some of my exercises, without modifying my workout plan.

In perspective of all my commitments for the passed 12 days, I was pretty much on target with all commitments. Now with that being said, my numbers speak of something else. I gained 4 pounds?! :-O

Week 34 Pic 1

Upon getting the results on the weight scale, I asked myself one question... WTF?! But then I checked my waist - which is still the same as last week. Is it muscle that was built over the passed 12 days? Can you gain that much muscle in such little time? Maybe it's extra water? Honestly, I dunno....I may have to ask the personal trainer again (if I bump into into her again).

Week 34 Pic 2(with traps shown)

Looking in perspective though, my workout plan has been concentrated on building mass for the passed 3 weeks. My waist line has not changed and is currently stagnant at 29 inches. My latest pic also indicates some visual progression with muscle tone and the abs are starting to become a little more visible. According to my BMI, my body fat has finally broken the 7% barrier and I'm now in the 6% range. Wooohhhooo!!! 1 more percent to go and I still have one month left to do this!!! YES!!!

So yes, hard-work does pay off...but you can't let the weight scale results bring you down. BMI/Fat % is by far the best measurement to go by.

So, looking at this upcoming week, I am going to skip out a week of the building muscle program and jump right into the intense workouts that really concentrates on burning fat while still building/toning muscle. A lot of cardio(at least 15 min every day of cardio) and a lot of repetitions per exercise will be expected. This will be a tough month ahead, but will also be the last stretch of my 3rd journey/mission before I head to the beach.

Wish me luck. ;)

 Week 34 Stat Results

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Workout Log 252 - Team Canada Women's Hockey Wins Gold! And give an apology?

With over 10 million watching this game, Team Canada Women's Hockey takes the Gold leaving the U.S with the Silver. Score was 2 to 0, shutting out the Us team with 28 shots on goal, but none getting passed the rookie goalie Shannon Szabados. Woohhoo! Way to go Team Canada!

Now, if you haven't heard,  the team then celebrated their gold medals with beer, cigars, champagne and another driving a Zomboni. To be clear, this all happened when the fans were gone. The Olympic officials(IOC) demanded an apology for their 'inappropriate behavior' in public (as they should have celebrated in the dressing room) as well as there were a few girls on the team that weren't of drinking age(they were 18 - drinking age in Canada is 19 years).

Team Canada responded with the prompt apology "The members of Team Canada apologize if their on-ice celebrations, after fans had left the building, have offended anyone," the statement read".  The IOC at this moment is still investigating the incident.

Are you kidding me??? In my opinion, the fans were gone, they just won a gold, go ahead and celebrate!! From what I've seen in the pics and video, there was nothing IMO that was offensive. I can easily show this to a 5 year old and not feel awkward if he asks me of what the girls are doing. That's what it boils down to. So what's your opinion on this? Click on the poll on the right side and let me know what you think.

Canada is now in 4th place in the medal standings and lookin' forward to the men's hockey game. USA and Canada will meet again. This time we will destroy them. =)

Anyhow, back to commitments for the day. I completed 20 min HIIT cardio on the bike and abs before watching the big game. I also kept it pretty healthy with having water instead of beer.

Tomorrow is weight training where I'll be working on mostly upper body. Lookin' forward to it. ;)

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Workout Log 251 - Canada crushes Russia 7 to 3!

Way to Go Team Canada!! As an avid hockey fan and a true patriot, I couldn't miss one of the biggest games of a lifetime. Russia vs. Canada.

It's too bad we lost the game with the U.S, but we shall face off this weekend and crush them in the rematch. Gold medals aside, I just wanna see Team Canada beat the U.S for bragging rights sake... =)

In regards to comittments for the day, I completed 40 min weight traning, working on legs and shoulders. Got good sleep, with all meals on time and kept it healthy with veggies in every meal. Very good day.

Tomorrow is 40 min cardio. I may do the Triathalon thing again as it kills the boredom. Look forward to it. ;)

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