Those coming along in the group behind us will read a bit about the super sets in the last week. They are great. Great for a change of routine, great for a burn, great for fatigue and great for letting you realise how much stronger you are. Seriously, 2 months ago, 4 chest dips was just about fatigue stage for me, now it's 5x12. You can look forward to the super sets knowing you will be able to push through them, you will be ready, IF you keep doing the work now.
So, it's Sunday morning, 8.00am and I've already done the day's workout. Nice to have the gym to yourself and a good feeling being up and at it whilst others snooze. Kind of like a secret session that gives you extra power. Too over the top? Sorry, just getting very into the new lifestyle.
Good luck for the rest of the PCP, look forward to blogging out in 3 days.......
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Day 80
Sitting here Sunday arvo on day 80, Tracey and I do our workouts together on weekends, usually first thing so we can relax into the rest of the day. It's great doing the sessions each weekend with someone else and has been a great motivator for both of us. She's in the chicken whipping up a meat and veg curry which we take to work for lunches and was just saying how these routines won't change in 10 days time. We have a food court at the bottom of our building with 5 well known food chain businesses selling lunch and coffees. Despite the wide range on offer, you cannot buy anything that isn't processed except for a piece of fruit or a fruit juice. You just can't get real food, so lunch and breakfast will need to be always brought in.
Been getting some stiff and sore back/shoulder muscles in the last week as the intensity ramps up. Nothing unbearable, just letting me know they are there and reminding me to get to bed. The only thing that fixes them is a good night's sleep.
When I started this I was quitely hoping to get below 100kgs and secretly dreaming of getting to 95kgs which would mean a 20 kg weight loss. I'm pleased to announce I hit 94.8kg this morning so have hit the dreamed of target with over 10% to go. That's sweet. What's also sweet is being able to shop for clothes in Asian without being sent out the door because they can't fit me. Now I can try on whatever I want! And aren't I having fun doing that. Whilst I have brought a few things recently I'm a bit concerned because the jeans I bought 2 weeks ago are now too damned big. Might have to wait a while longer before I fully kit up.
Been getting some stiff and sore back/shoulder muscles in the last week as the intensity ramps up. Nothing unbearable, just letting me know they are there and reminding me to get to bed. The only thing that fixes them is a good night's sleep.
When I started this I was quitely hoping to get below 100kgs and secretly dreaming of getting to 95kgs which would mean a 20 kg weight loss. I'm pleased to announce I hit 94.8kg this morning so have hit the dreamed of target with over 10% to go. That's sweet. What's also sweet is being able to shop for clothes in Asian without being sent out the door because they can't fit me. Now I can try on whatever I want! And aren't I having fun doing that. Whilst I have brought a few things recently I'm a bit concerned because the jeans I bought 2 weeks ago are now too damned big. Might have to wait a while longer before I fully kit up.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Home straight
Us Day 75 guys are like the Year 12 kids at school. Into the last big effort before graduating, getting the special attention from the teacher, fine tuning things, and talking to new kids at school. This PCP thing is growing and is getting very well known around the financial markets here in HK. My gym in the city here has a few more people jumping rope and one guy (Alex) doing PCP. He's a month behind us and is really enjoying the results and the discipline. He's 100% committed and really enthusiastic, a pleasure to chat to about the PCP. He asked me today about the after life and whether there is any program or specific plan that we are given upon graduation. I didn't think there would be, we've learnt enough about our bodies, our foods and our exercise to be at least fully aware of what we are sticking in our mouths and what needs to be done as a minimum exercise level.
Personally, Tracey and I will be continuing along the same line as the one we are on. We like cooking our food, we like our exercise and the endorphin kick we get, and we still love the wacky enthusiast on 8 minute abs. To think we'd be going out and woofing down 100's of beers, cheese laden pizzas and 3 course meals is simply wrong. Whilst we've both enjoyed great success on the program with body shape and healthier bodies, I still have a way to go. I'll be getting the full check up at the end of the month to look at body fat levels, blood sugars and blood pressure. I can still see some floppy bits and would like to keep going until they are gone. I know my body fat is still above "good" so I'll be rolling on until these things are healthy and satisfactory.
I'm sure we will feel entitled to eat and drink without rules on the 28th Sept, but I also know we will be watching what we eat and working out the next day. A short burst of indulgence will be OK. In that sense the last 2 weeks don't really feel like the end approaching, but to use a trite cliche, more like the beginning of something permanent.
Personally, Tracey and I will be continuing along the same line as the one we are on. We like cooking our food, we like our exercise and the endorphin kick we get, and we still love the wacky enthusiast on 8 minute abs. To think we'd be going out and woofing down 100's of beers, cheese laden pizzas and 3 course meals is simply wrong. Whilst we've both enjoyed great success on the program with body shape and healthier bodies, I still have a way to go. I'll be getting the full check up at the end of the month to look at body fat levels, blood sugars and blood pressure. I can still see some floppy bits and would like to keep going until they are gone. I know my body fat is still above "good" so I'll be rolling on until these things are healthy and satisfactory.
I'm sure we will feel entitled to eat and drink without rules on the 28th Sept, but I also know we will be watching what we eat and working out the next day. A short burst of indulgence will be OK. In that sense the last 2 weeks don't really feel like the end approaching, but to use a trite cliche, more like the beginning of something permanent.
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