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« on: August 28, 2009, 04:03:26 PM » |
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Stay tuned to this space for future updates. Right now my lazyness is getting the better of me.  I wanted to start this for a while but never did. Same issue I had to install a pull up bar. Well since I installed the bar today and did 3 sets of 3 reps. I was happyly surprised. Therefore I will tackle this diary next. I will write it offline and post the text when its ready. Check my profile info for history. |
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« Last Edit: August 28, 2009, 08:58:32 PM by canadianguy »
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« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2009, 07:57:57 AM » |
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You need a bigger goal now! lol Yeah, you now have been marked to appear under my new replies section. Prepare to be watched. Mwahahaha.  |
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andersakaris
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« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2009, 01:31:57 AM » |
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Argh, i will be a lucky bastard when i will perform the first real pull up of my life, so i go on and lift this damn weights up to my hip *rughs*....someday...! Go on take a new goal  |
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canadianguy
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« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2009, 08:19:17 PM » |
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My lazyness can be very powerfull at time... But here it is.
So if you have read my profile you know where I was in winter 08 through May 09.
Since May 09 I've been following a continuously revised plan. The time and effort never change but the activities are. For the last 5 weeks I have been following this one. Sorry if the names make no sense I will try to find the names later.
I do all my work out at home. In the garage for the cardio, in the basement exercise room for the rest. Some numbers of reps are not yet achieved, the pull up being the only one for now.
I'm also the type of person that the best way to motivate me is tell me I cannot do something or that someone is better then me... I'm very competitive...
Monday
Cardio: 30+ minutes. Jump Rope
This routine is 50 reps in 50 sets. I use a weighted rope (2bls). When I’m done all my sets if the time is less than 30 minutes I add more sets. I do not look at the time until all my sets are completed. I started with 10 sets of 20 rep. So I know I am improving here. I’m around the 60+ jumps a minute now.
Weights: 60+ minutes
- Push up 3 sets to exhaustion or 30 reps
- Crunches 3 sets to exhaustion or 30 reps
- Chest flys 3 sets to exhaustion
- Latt pull down or pull ups 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Curls (using ez curl bar) 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Tricep kick backs 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Dumbbell pullovers 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Dumbbell press 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Innies and Outies 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
Tuesday
Cardio: : 30+ minutes. Jump Rope
Wednesday
Cardio: : 30+ minutes. Jump Rope
Weights: 60+ minutes
- Push up 3 sets to exhaustion or 30 reps
- crunches 3 sets to exhaustion or 30 reps
- Leg raises 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Latt pull down or pull ups 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Squats 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Deadlift 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Lunges 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Shoulder fly 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Hammer Curl 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Dumbbell side raises 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
Thursday
Cardio: : 30+ minutes. Jump Rope
Friday
Cardio: : 30+ minutes. Jump Rope
Weights: 60+ minutes
- Push up 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 30 reps
- Oblique 3 sets to exhaustion or 30 reps
- Latt pull down or pull ups sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Bench Press 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Chin lift 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Shoulder shrugs 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Curls (using ez curl bar) 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Dumbbell Overhead Extensions 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Dumbbell rows 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
- Good mornings 3 sets to exhaustion no more than 15 reps
Saturday
Yard work 3+ hours, Lawn, car care,
Cardio: : 30+ minutes. Jump Rope
Sunday
Household chores day two. Plus family outings (walk, park, etc…)
Cardio: : 30+ minutes. Jump Rope
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« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2009, 03:11:04 PM » |
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Well Since starting the pull up bar I REALLY feel the pain the day after in my arms, chest and back. Mind you I can only do 3 rep or so per set for now. I have to agree this is a very good exercise especially for the lazy. Most other exercise you have to figure how much weight you need to lift. With pull ups there is no calculation. Its you body weight plain and simple. I like simple. Another update is that i'm really close to the 34" waist... But I don't think I will count it for a while since I got the belly over hang that is not that bad but I would like it a little less pronounce (1" over). Work clothes are costing me a bundle to replace or get adjusted. My casual clothes well I look like a clown as I just keep tightning the belt. Very funny a pair of 46" squeezed to 36".. I don't really care since I tend to wreck home clothes doing yard work anyway. This is the first year people are not asking me what I want for xmas. But as xmas is coming I see clothes in my future... |
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« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2009, 10:59:01 PM » |
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Well Since starting the pull up bar I REALLY feel the pain the day after in my arms, chest and back. Mind you I can only do 3 rep or so per set for now. I have to agree this is a very good exercise especially for the lazy. Most other exercise you have to figure how much weight you need to lift. With pull ups there is no calculation. Its you body weight plain and simple. I like simple. Another update is that i'm really close to the 34" waist... But I don't think I will count it for a while since I got the belly over hang that is not that bad but I would like it a little less pronounce (1" over). Work clothes are costing me a bundle to replace or get adjusted. My casual clothes well I look like a clown as I just keep tightning the belt. Very funny a pair of 46" squeezed to 36".. I don't really care since I tend to wreck home clothes doing yard work anyway. This is the first year people are not asking me what I want for xmas. But as xmas is coming I see clothes in my future... yea one of my friends went through this in school last year he had his pants help on with safety pins by the end  he went from pretty heavy to almost as thin as me.. |
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« Reply #6 on: September 09, 2009, 10:11:12 AM » |
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Ok loosing weight has its flaws.... I now know that I'm thinner then I was when I got married over 10 years ago. How do I know? Well simple. I lost my wedding ring... Slid right off my hand  Luckly it was at work and someone I know found it and returned it to me. Pheu!! I really though I would have heck to pay at home if I mentionned to my wife I lost my wedding ring because I lost weight. Hell has no fury like a wife... That said the ring is now being resized. WITHOUT my wife knowing these are the little lies that make a marriage last... Which brings me the point of the weight lost flaws... The process is expensive when one considers the wardrob replacement and other adjustments one needs to do. This is not a bad thing just something one has to understand will occur. Having found the ring has made this less of a problem and more a nice motivation. |
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« Reply #7 on: September 09, 2009, 09:47:23 PM » |
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wow thats good news, i know this problem, my ring had to become 3 sizes smaller and if i dont notice it can flip of my hand^^ it is very good that u can see the motivation behind this situation, motivation is everything! keep it up, listen to the ring |
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« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2009, 01:37:34 PM » |
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Here are a few more jump rope exercises. I like the jump rope, crunches and push up one. Really burns.
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2009, 08:45:10 PM » |
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Oh my goodness you have an amazing workout.
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canadianguy
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« Reply #11 on: October 06, 2009, 04:02:45 PM » |
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New update. Waist is now at 35". Almost 34 but too snug.
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« Reply #12 on: October 06, 2009, 10:02:59 PM » |
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Wow good work you are close to your next goal keep on this progress!
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« Reply #13 on: October 07, 2009, 07:26:39 PM » |
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I have trepidations about hitting 34" It means I have to knuckle down and replace my wardrobe. That was the deal with the signaficant other.. Im' okay for work I have a few suites I can tailor and a few I can wear again (yay!) but all the jeans,shirts, etc... I gotta replace. And I hate new clothes. They take for ever to feel nice and any "spill" I get on them in the garage I get heck for... No winning. But it is fun.
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« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2009, 07:47:24 PM » |
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Forgot to add. I got another "notch in my belt" well made another hole in my belt to keep my pants up. A hole is a notch right?!?  |
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