allcdnboy1
New member
I think I may have started a journal way back in the day, but I'm going to start over and hopefully keep it going.
I don't have much of a back story other than I used to be in great shape (10 BF%) .... 20 years later, now 38, I'm not overweight, but I have lost most of my muscle tone and replaced it with fat (probably 20+ BF now).
So, my goals for 2017 are:
- minimize the late night snacking
- cut out snacking of sweets at all times. Ok as a treat once or twice a week, just not "just because"
- do intermittent fasting on non-workout days or days when I don't workout till the afternoon (not eating between 8pm and noon)
- get to the gym 5+ days / week
- I've always admired gymnasts, so I will be using the app Thenics to reach the goal of doing exercises like handstand pushups, back and front lever and other really strong core exercises
- do more effective cardio than just running, either HIIT or classes
- increase flexibility. I know one of the main components of strength is flexibility and I haven't truly worked on it for ages, other than more recently with my calves and shoulders (which are a mess)
- be able to run up a 7% incline for 2 miles at a 10m / mile pace (so in 20 minutes). Already working on this one and I'm doing just over 1 mile at a 2.5 % incline at a 10m / mile pace. I did the Tough Mudder a few years ago and it was really easy (being tall with decent upper body strength was what made it easy). So, I decided to do the Sparten Beast ... it's like the Tough Mudder, but not for the average person. Well, it kicked my ass. We had to run up and down a ski hill twice while doing obstacles that we 2-5x harder than Tough Mudder. I want another crack at it, but my ability to run up a hill is pretty much zero.
Things I'm already doing well:
- running every time I'm at the gym (except leg days - haven't been able to do both at the same time yet)
- going to the gym twice / week
- eating healthy meals (I eat out less than once / month and my meals are mostly whole foods, other than cheese and sometimes toast)
- drink less than once / week and in moderation when I do (usually because I'm not at home and am too cheap to $20+ for a taxi).
Day 1:
- Beginner Level Thenics for 48m. Was able to do all the exercises at the minimal reps / hold length with the exception of one core exercises, but I think it's because I overworked my core a few days ago and am still feeling it. Felt pretty good, but I know I'll feel my arms tomorrow. Never heard of a pike pushup. Looks easy in the pictures, but it's hard than a normal pushup.
- fasted till 11
- will have a few drinks tonight, as I am meeting for a "pass" with a fellow JCI member, which includes a pig head and poker
I don't have much of a back story other than I used to be in great shape (10 BF%) .... 20 years later, now 38, I'm not overweight, but I have lost most of my muscle tone and replaced it with fat (probably 20+ BF now).
So, my goals for 2017 are:
- minimize the late night snacking
- cut out snacking of sweets at all times. Ok as a treat once or twice a week, just not "just because"
- do intermittent fasting on non-workout days or days when I don't workout till the afternoon (not eating between 8pm and noon)
- get to the gym 5+ days / week
- I've always admired gymnasts, so I will be using the app Thenics to reach the goal of doing exercises like handstand pushups, back and front lever and other really strong core exercises
- do more effective cardio than just running, either HIIT or classes
- increase flexibility. I know one of the main components of strength is flexibility and I haven't truly worked on it for ages, other than more recently with my calves and shoulders (which are a mess)
- be able to run up a 7% incline for 2 miles at a 10m / mile pace (so in 20 minutes). Already working on this one and I'm doing just over 1 mile at a 2.5 % incline at a 10m / mile pace. I did the Tough Mudder a few years ago and it was really easy (being tall with decent upper body strength was what made it easy). So, I decided to do the Sparten Beast ... it's like the Tough Mudder, but not for the average person. Well, it kicked my ass. We had to run up and down a ski hill twice while doing obstacles that we 2-5x harder than Tough Mudder. I want another crack at it, but my ability to run up a hill is pretty much zero.
Things I'm already doing well:
- running every time I'm at the gym (except leg days - haven't been able to do both at the same time yet)
- going to the gym twice / week
- eating healthy meals (I eat out less than once / month and my meals are mostly whole foods, other than cheese and sometimes toast)
- drink less than once / week and in moderation when I do (usually because I'm not at home and am too cheap to $20+ for a taxi).
Day 1:
- Beginner Level Thenics for 48m. Was able to do all the exercises at the minimal reps / hold length with the exception of one core exercises, but I think it's because I overworked my core a few days ago and am still feeling it. Felt pretty good, but I know I'll feel my arms tomorrow. Never heard of a pike pushup. Looks easy in the pictures, but it's hard than a normal pushup.
- fasted till 11
- will have a few drinks tonight, as I am meeting for a "pass" with a fellow JCI member, which includes a pig head and poker
