MONDAY - NOVEMBER 25, 2013 - Core Cardio
I actually think I did worse today than last week. I had to stop for a few seconds a few times to catch my breath. I may have done the same last week, but I can't remember. One problem that's definitely holding me back is my right calf muscle. It's still really sore and I'm afraid to go all out for fear I'll make it worse. The smart thing to do would be to totally rest it until it heals completely, but that might take a month, and I'm not willing to shut myself down for that long. I'll just have to work around it.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 291; Avg Heart Rate: 130; Max Heart Rate:155.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 26, 2013 - Speed 2.0
My right calf muscle was sore all day so I decided to try doing the workout in sneakers to cushion some of the landings, and also to give myself better support so my calves wouldn't take so much of a beating. I may have worked out in sneakers at some point in the last five and a half years, but if I did, I can't remember when. I'm always in bare feet because I feel more in touch with what I'm doing. Anyways, I felt like my calves came out OK, but I also felt like I was moving a lot slower, and my legs were starting to feel real heavy a lot quicker. I think I'll only use sneakers in the future in cases like this.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 293; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 151.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 27, 2013 - Rip't Circuit
I figured out the "circuit" on this one today. Cardio-Upper-Lower-Core. 6 times through that circuit, with each exercise lasting 1 minute. I did OK, but better than Monday or Tuesday. My calf muscle felt much better today, but it also wasn't getting incessantly pounded on each exercise. I'm eating poorly again.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 232; Avg heart Rate: 117; Max Heart Rate: 210.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 28, 2013 - Stretch
Today is Thanksgiving. I didn't eat real bad, or even overeat today, but I've been eating poorly the entire week, so it caught up to me. I've been really, really sluggish all day. So much so, that I was dreading even doing a Stretch workout. I did get it in, did OK with it, and do feel a little better. Once again, I need to focus on my nutrition. I feel so much better when I eat better. I just don't plan well, and I think that starts with what I buy at the grocery store.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 166; Avg Heart Rate: 100; Max Heart Rate: 114.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 2013 - Dynamic Core
I'm still feeling sluggish, but I realize it's going to take a few days to get all the crap out of my body that I've ingested this week, mostly diet pop. My calf still hurts, so I had to take it a bit easy on the jumping exercises again. Very frustrating. My legs in general feel like lead, and my body is pretty much sore all over. I guess that's good. The workout went OK. I was really tiring near the end, and screwed up the last move which was walking planks with progression burpees. I wasn't watching the screen so didn't realize they were progressions and was only doing one each time. I caught it on the last sequence. I'm not sure I'd have been able to do them all anyways.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 229; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 142.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 30, 2013 - Upper Focus
I was feeling a little better this morning, so I got the workout in late morning. I think it was by far my best effort of the week. I wasn't as sluggish as I had been. Again, I had to take it easy on the bouncing moves, but the rest went well. I used 15 lb weights again. I might try bumping those up to 20's next time. One thing I'm noticing with these workouts is that I'm exhausted by the time I get to the cooldown. Today I could barely do it. Another good sign. All in all, I'm pleased.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 260; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 151.
SUNDAY - DECEMBER 1, 2013 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 195.8 (+1.8 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.5% (+0.4%)
The gain wasn't unexpected based on the way I ate this week. I think this is the heaviest I've weighed in years, and it's really depressing. What's even more depressing is that I feel I can't control it. I know better than that, but the "purpose" no longer seems to be there. I need to get that back.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
It's Sunday morning. I just weighed myself to the heaviest I've ever been in years, so I'm obviously not feeling too good about things. I'm now questioning the program I'm doing. For the last 5 months or so, doing Pump/Combat and now Focus T25, most of the workouts have been of the shorter variety. I like that, but at the same time I feel like I'm cheating myself. The eating thing is my fault and something I need to address, but I'm wondering if I'm slacking off by doing these "quick" workouts. Yes, I'm really tired after doing a T25 workout, but I was also tired after doing a 60 minute P90X workout, and I feel I got a lot more out of it. I think I've decided to cut this T25 round from 13 weeks to 10 weeks so I can start P90X3 the first week of January. It's not that I'm getting real bored with T25. I'm just wondering if it's doing what I want it to do. I seem to be going through the motions, just to say I got a workout in. As I said above, there seems to be no driving "purpose" behind it. It's simply not motivating me because I don't see any results. Maybe that's my fault. Maybe not.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Monday, November 18, 2013
FOCUS T25 - WEEK 5 - Week of 11/18/2013
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 18, 2013 - Core Cardio
This is my first Beta workout. I knew it was going to be harder than the Alpha phase, but I wasn't sure how much harder. First of all, I burned more calories and had a higher Average Heart Rate than any of the Alpha workouts. But it really wasn't that bad. There weren't a lot of coordination moves, so I was able to go harder, rather than watching what they were doing. I actually enjoyed most of it. I'm anxious to see if the rest of the Beta Phase is the same.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 325; Avg Heart Rate: 138; Max Heart Rate: 158.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2013 - Speed 2.0
Non-stop moving. The moves were simple, so I liked it. A lot. I thought I'd burned more calories than I did.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 298; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 152.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 20, 2013 - Rip't Circuit
I have to admit I was afraid of this one going into it. I was imagining it being harder than Alpha's Total Body Circuit, I was pretty sure there were weights involved, and even the name scared me a bit. Turned out it wasn't so bad. I used 15 lb weights with no problems, and got through most of the other moves OK, including the 4 count pushups during the last few minutes. I liked the fact that each exercise was one minute long. That's the first time in this program I noticed that happening. So far, I'm liking the Beta phase. On the bad side, I'm starting to slip on the good eating again. I was a bit bummed by the weight increase from last week, so I've lost a bit of motivation there. After trying to find the cause, I realized I'd eaten a ton of almonds last week, using them as a "healthy" snack. I think I overdid it.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 275; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 160.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 21, 2013 - Stretch
Don't know what's wrong with me. I got home, exhausted from work. Took a nap. Got up to do my Stretch workout, but decided to watch a bit of the Sabres game with a little bit of ice cream. It was good, so I kept eating it. Stupid me. I felt the heaviness in me during a Stretch workout! I didn't even stretch real well. I need to get over this. (I will.)
Time: 25 minutes: Calories Burned: 138; Avg Heart Rate: 95; Max Heart Rate: 110.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 22, 2012 - Dynamic Core
I wasn't sure what to expect on this one. The Beta workouts haven't been as bad as I'd anticipated, and this one followed suit. The moves for the first 20 minutes were relatively simple, and I wondered if it was doing anything to my core. The last five minutes were a bit tougher, especially the last minute. When I was done I could feel my abs were tight, and about a half hour later, they were actually a bit sore. So something was working.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 147.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 23, 2013 - Upper Focus
I was a bit worried about this one, because upper body strength isn't my forte. I was expecting a lot of pushups. Turns out there were only two sets of those. There was a lot of core and cardio moves that had little to do with upper body. I used 15lbs on the numerous weight moves, and didn't have too many problems there. The only place I really slowed down was on the burpee to pushup moves. For some reason, my feet were slipping on the carpet when I went back, and it was tough getting back up quickly.
Time: 25 minutes: Calories Burned: 266; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 151.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 24, 2013 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 194.0 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.2% (-0.1%)
I'm happy with the drops, but I really didn't eat all that well this week.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
This was my first week with the Beta workouts. I didn't find them that much tougher than the Alpha workouts, and I actually liked them better because there weren't a lot of moves that required a ton of coordination. Overall I was pleased.
This is my first Beta workout. I knew it was going to be harder than the Alpha phase, but I wasn't sure how much harder. First of all, I burned more calories and had a higher Average Heart Rate than any of the Alpha workouts. But it really wasn't that bad. There weren't a lot of coordination moves, so I was able to go harder, rather than watching what they were doing. I actually enjoyed most of it. I'm anxious to see if the rest of the Beta Phase is the same.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 325; Avg Heart Rate: 138; Max Heart Rate: 158.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 19, 2013 - Speed 2.0
Non-stop moving. The moves were simple, so I liked it. A lot. I thought I'd burned more calories than I did.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 298; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 152.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 20, 2013 - Rip't Circuit
I have to admit I was afraid of this one going into it. I was imagining it being harder than Alpha's Total Body Circuit, I was pretty sure there were weights involved, and even the name scared me a bit. Turned out it wasn't so bad. I used 15 lb weights with no problems, and got through most of the other moves OK, including the 4 count pushups during the last few minutes. I liked the fact that each exercise was one minute long. That's the first time in this program I noticed that happening. So far, I'm liking the Beta phase. On the bad side, I'm starting to slip on the good eating again. I was a bit bummed by the weight increase from last week, so I've lost a bit of motivation there. After trying to find the cause, I realized I'd eaten a ton of almonds last week, using them as a "healthy" snack. I think I overdid it.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 275; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 160.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 21, 2013 - Stretch
Don't know what's wrong with me. I got home, exhausted from work. Took a nap. Got up to do my Stretch workout, but decided to watch a bit of the Sabres game with a little bit of ice cream. It was good, so I kept eating it. Stupid me. I felt the heaviness in me during a Stretch workout! I didn't even stretch real well. I need to get over this. (I will.)
Time: 25 minutes: Calories Burned: 138; Avg Heart Rate: 95; Max Heart Rate: 110.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 22, 2012 - Dynamic Core
I wasn't sure what to expect on this one. The Beta workouts haven't been as bad as I'd anticipated, and this one followed suit. The moves for the first 20 minutes were relatively simple, and I wondered if it was doing anything to my core. The last five minutes were a bit tougher, especially the last minute. When I was done I could feel my abs were tight, and about a half hour later, they were actually a bit sore. So something was working.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 216; Avg Heart Rate: 112; Max Heart Rate: 147.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 23, 2013 - Upper Focus
I was a bit worried about this one, because upper body strength isn't my forte. I was expecting a lot of pushups. Turns out there were only two sets of those. There was a lot of core and cardio moves that had little to do with upper body. I used 15lbs on the numerous weight moves, and didn't have too many problems there. The only place I really slowed down was on the burpee to pushup moves. For some reason, my feet were slipping on the carpet when I went back, and it was tough getting back up quickly.
Time: 25 minutes: Calories Burned: 266; Avg Heart Rate: 124; Max Heart Rate: 151.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 24, 2013 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH IN
Weight: 194.0 (-1.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.2% (-0.1%)
I'm happy with the drops, but I really didn't eat all that well this week.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
This was my first week with the Beta workouts. I didn't find them that much tougher than the Alpha workouts, and I actually liked them better because there weren't a lot of moves that required a ton of coordination. Overall I was pleased.
Monday, November 11, 2013
FOCUS T25 - WEEK 4 - Week of 11/11/2013
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 11, 2013 - Alpha Cardio
I had to make a decision today on this round of T25. P90X3 is coming out shortly, and most people will be starting it on the first week of the new year. I kind of wanted to start along with them, but that meant cutting this T25 round down to 9 weeks instead of the 13 I'd planned. Insanity is 9 weeks and the Asylum programs were only 4 weeks, so I strongly considered it. This meant each of the 3 phases of T25 would only be 3 weeks instead of 4, and I'd be starting the Beta Phase today instead of doing my 4th week of the Alpha Phase. I decided to continue with this for the 90 days (13 weeks), so I did Alpha Cardio again today. The inevitable happened. I went all out at the start today and tweaked my right calf muscle about 4 minutes in. I got through the remaining 21 minutes of the workout, but I was cautious. All in all, I did well, even though I had to miss a few reps here and there because I was tired.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 301; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 158.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 12, 2013 - Speed 1.0
I've been feeling much, much better lately because I've been eating better for over a week. I really went after this workout today, but was still mindful of my tweaked right calf muscle. Overall, I did well. I did very little "resting", but noticed I'm not as fast as they are on some of the fast foot movements. I'm not sure I ever will be, but it's something to shoot for.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 279; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 157.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2013 - Total Body Circuit
This is a tough workout, even at 25 minutes. It was very hectic at work today. I only had one half of a leftover bagel for lunch and stayed late to try and catch up on some work. Normally when I get home I relax for an hour or so before getting into the workout, but not today. I got right into it. I still have a hard time getting all the pushup and plank moves in, but I did my best. A few times I probably rested for a few seconds when I might have been able to push through, but for the most part I tried to keep going. I feel good afterwards and am glad I got it done early.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 136; Max Heart Rate: 157.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 14, 2013 - Stretch
I'm still feeling good. Still trying to eat good. I'm not sure if all that had anything to do with it, but I found I had better balance today, and I even felt a bit more flexible. Keep it going!
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 132; Avg Heart Rate: 94; Max Heart Rate: 107.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 15, 2013 - Ab Intervals
Had some leftover birthday cake at work today, but otherwise still feeling good. This workout went well also. I don't seem to be as sluggish or laboring through the workouts lately. I'm definitely doing more. A lot of it is because I'm getting used to the individual workouts, but I'm sure the better eating is helping too.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned:223; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 16, 2013 - Lower Focus
This was my last workout of the Alpha phase. I did OK on it. I'd been feeling great all week, but today I was really tired and sluggish. I'm not sure why. I can't believe it's because I had a few pieces of cake yesterday.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 218; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 17, 2013 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH-IN
Weight: 195.2 (+3.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.2% (+0.4%)
No idea where that came from. I just have to really watch myself.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm a bit baffled by the big weight increase, but I know I ate pretty well for most of the week. I'll just continue with that thought process, and it'll work itself out. Except for Saturday, I felt great all week. I'm not going to stress over it. I'm done with the Alpha phase. It was probably more challenging than I thought going into the program. Next week starts 4 weeks of the Beta phase. I'm looking forward to seeing how much harder it is.
I had to make a decision today on this round of T25. P90X3 is coming out shortly, and most people will be starting it on the first week of the new year. I kind of wanted to start along with them, but that meant cutting this T25 round down to 9 weeks instead of the 13 I'd planned. Insanity is 9 weeks and the Asylum programs were only 4 weeks, so I strongly considered it. This meant each of the 3 phases of T25 would only be 3 weeks instead of 4, and I'd be starting the Beta Phase today instead of doing my 4th week of the Alpha Phase. I decided to continue with this for the 90 days (13 weeks), so I did Alpha Cardio again today. The inevitable happened. I went all out at the start today and tweaked my right calf muscle about 4 minutes in. I got through the remaining 21 minutes of the workout, but I was cautious. All in all, I did well, even though I had to miss a few reps here and there because I was tired.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 301; Avg Heart Rate: 133; Max Heart Rate: 158.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 12, 2013 - Speed 1.0
I've been feeling much, much better lately because I've been eating better for over a week. I really went after this workout today, but was still mindful of my tweaked right calf muscle. Overall, I did well. I did very little "resting", but noticed I'm not as fast as they are on some of the fast foot movements. I'm not sure I ever will be, but it's something to shoot for.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 279; Avg Heart Rate: 127; Max Heart Rate: 157.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 13, 2013 - Total Body Circuit
This is a tough workout, even at 25 minutes. It was very hectic at work today. I only had one half of a leftover bagel for lunch and stayed late to try and catch up on some work. Normally when I get home I relax for an hour or so before getting into the workout, but not today. I got right into it. I still have a hard time getting all the pushup and plank moves in, but I did my best. A few times I probably rested for a few seconds when I might have been able to push through, but for the most part I tried to keep going. I feel good afterwards and am glad I got it done early.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 314; Avg Heart Rate: 136; Max Heart Rate: 157.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 14, 2013 - Stretch
I'm still feeling good. Still trying to eat good. I'm not sure if all that had anything to do with it, but I found I had better balance today, and I even felt a bit more flexible. Keep it going!
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 132; Avg Heart Rate: 94; Max Heart Rate: 107.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 15, 2013 - Ab Intervals
Had some leftover birthday cake at work today, but otherwise still feeling good. This workout went well also. I don't seem to be as sluggish or laboring through the workouts lately. I'm definitely doing more. A lot of it is because I'm getting used to the individual workouts, but I'm sure the better eating is helping too.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned:223; Avg Heart Rate: 115; Max Heart Rate: 152.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 16, 2013 - Lower Focus
This was my last workout of the Alpha phase. I did OK on it. I'd been feeling great all week, but today I was really tired and sluggish. I'm not sure why. I can't believe it's because I had a few pieces of cake yesterday.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 218; Avg Heart Rate: 113; Max Heart Rate: 138.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 17, 2013 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH-IN
Weight: 195.2 (+3.2 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.2% (+0.4%)
No idea where that came from. I just have to really watch myself.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
I'm a bit baffled by the big weight increase, but I know I ate pretty well for most of the week. I'll just continue with that thought process, and it'll work itself out. Except for Saturday, I felt great all week. I'm not going to stress over it. I'm done with the Alpha phase. It was probably more challenging than I thought going into the program. Next week starts 4 weeks of the Beta phase. I'm looking forward to seeing how much harder it is.
Monday, November 4, 2013
FOCUS T25 - WEEK 3 - Week of 11/04/2013
MONDAY - NOVEMBER 4, 2013 - Alpha Cardio
I'm making the commitment to eat better this week, then take it one week at a time. I want to lose 20-25 lbs. At one time I was down about 50 lbs from when I started back in 2008, but I've put back on that 20-25 lbs over the last year or so and am not happy with myself about it. I lost it before and want to do it again. Today's workout went well. It's the third time I've done it, and I've gotten better each time, in that I'm able to do more.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - Speed 1.0
I was feeling a bit down going into the workout. I haven't been "comfort" eating the last two days and I'm getting a bit irritable. Hopefully, that will pass soon. I didn't have a great workout. I'm getting a bit tired of Shaun's choreographed moves. I want to workout, not dance. I think I'd be getting a more effective workout if I didn't have to keep stopping because I couldn't get myself coordinated with what they are doing. I even stepped away for a few seconds during the Heisman crossword thingys where they were clapping their hands between their legs. It just seemed so silly. I was thinking to myself if someone came in and saw what I was doing, I'd almost be embarrassed doing a lot of the moves. Hopefully my attitude will be better tomorrow.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 264; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 149.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 6, 2013 - Total Body Circuit
I wanted to get this one done earlier than usual this evening, and I did. It wore me out. I admit I dogged one some of the moves. For some reason I'm really, really struggling with any of the pushup moves. I think the same thing was happening when I was doing them in the Pump / Combat hybrid I just finished. I just haven't done concentrated pushups in 6 months or so, and I can't even remember the last time I did a pullup. I'm still not motivated to the point I want and need to be to be getting the most out of these workouts. I'm really looking forward to P90X3 coming out next month. Tony seems to motivate me more than some of the other trainers. In the meantime, I'll do the best I can, and have to realize I'm going to have "down" days.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 157.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 7, 2013 - Stretch
Not much to say about the workout. It came at the right time. I needed the break. I'm still trying to eat better this week. I'm not perfect, but I'm doing OK, and am happy with myself there.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 127; Avg Heart Rate: 93; Max Heart Rate: 174.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 8, 2013 - Ab Intervals
I felt good during the workout for some reason. I'm really working on eating better, so I'm sure that's part of it. When I came home today I caved and had more than a few pieces of leftover Halloween candy I had stashed in the freezer. Then I ate a stale piece of pizza I had leftover from last Sunday, but I'm OK with all that. I'm not craving it.
Time: 25 minutes; calories Burned: 204; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 147.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 9, 2013 - Lower Focus
I think this may have been my best T25 workout yet. I was really pushing myself to get through the fatigue. I did miss a few reps here and there, but for the most part I got it done. I still can't hop off my left foot, and still lose my balance on the floor touches, but it is what it is. I'm happy overall.
Time 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 149.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 10, 2013 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH-IN
Weight: 192.0 (-2.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.3% (-0.5%)
Both are great numbers. I worked to get them by concentrating on eating better this week. I feel good.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
This week it was about eating better. I made a concerted effort to do that. While I wasn't perfect by any means, it's big step in the right direction. I really pushed myself during Saturday's workout.
I'm making the commitment to eat better this week, then take it one week at a time. I want to lose 20-25 lbs. At one time I was down about 50 lbs from when I started back in 2008, but I've put back on that 20-25 lbs over the last year or so and am not happy with myself about it. I lost it before and want to do it again. Today's workout went well. It's the third time I've done it, and I've gotten better each time, in that I'm able to do more.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 159.
TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 5, 2013 - Speed 1.0
I was feeling a bit down going into the workout. I haven't been "comfort" eating the last two days and I'm getting a bit irritable. Hopefully, that will pass soon. I didn't have a great workout. I'm getting a bit tired of Shaun's choreographed moves. I want to workout, not dance. I think I'd be getting a more effective workout if I didn't have to keep stopping because I couldn't get myself coordinated with what they are doing. I even stepped away for a few seconds during the Heisman crossword thingys where they were clapping their hands between their legs. It just seemed so silly. I was thinking to myself if someone came in and saw what I was doing, I'd almost be embarrassed doing a lot of the moves. Hopefully my attitude will be better tomorrow.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 264; Avg Heart Rate: 123; Max Heart Rate: 149.
WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 6, 2013 - Total Body Circuit
I wanted to get this one done earlier than usual this evening, and I did. It wore me out. I admit I dogged one some of the moves. For some reason I'm really, really struggling with any of the pushup moves. I think the same thing was happening when I was doing them in the Pump / Combat hybrid I just finished. I just haven't done concentrated pushups in 6 months or so, and I can't even remember the last time I did a pullup. I'm still not motivated to the point I want and need to be to be getting the most out of these workouts. I'm really looking forward to P90X3 coming out next month. Tony seems to motivate me more than some of the other trainers. In the meantime, I'll do the best I can, and have to realize I'm going to have "down" days.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 294; Avg Heart Rate: 131; Max Heart Rate: 157.
THURSDAY - NOVEMBER 7, 2013 - Stretch
Not much to say about the workout. It came at the right time. I needed the break. I'm still trying to eat better this week. I'm not perfect, but I'm doing OK, and am happy with myself there.
Time: 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 127; Avg Heart Rate: 93; Max Heart Rate: 174.
FRIDAY - NOVEMBER 8, 2013 - Ab Intervals
I felt good during the workout for some reason. I'm really working on eating better, so I'm sure that's part of it. When I came home today I caved and had more than a few pieces of leftover Halloween candy I had stashed in the freezer. Then I ate a stale piece of pizza I had leftover from last Sunday, but I'm OK with all that. I'm not craving it.
Time: 25 minutes; calories Burned: 204; Avg Heart Rate: 110; Max Heart Rate: 147.
SATURDAY - NOVEMBER 9, 2013 - Lower Focus
I think this may have been my best T25 workout yet. I was really pushing myself to get through the fatigue. I did miss a few reps here and there, but for the most part I got it done. I still can't hop off my left foot, and still lose my balance on the floor touches, but it is what it is. I'm happy overall.
Time 25 minutes; Calories Burned: 267; Avg Heart Rate: 126; Max Heart Rate: 149.
SUNDAY - NOVEMBER 10, 2013 - Rest
SUNDAY WEIGH-IN
Weight: 192.0 (-2.6 lbs)
Body Fat: 21.3% (-0.5%)
Both are great numbers. I worked to get them by concentrating on eating better this week. I feel good.
THOUGHTS FOR THE WEEK
This week it was about eating better. I made a concerted effort to do that. While I wasn't perfect by any means, it's big step in the right direction. I really pushed myself during Saturday's workout.
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