Consumed 1550 calories. Did the "max circuit" workout.
Ate less today. Not sure why. Oh that's right, it's because I was at work and didn't bring any extra food with me.
Tuesday 31 January 2012
Day 59.
Day 59 photo
Consumed 1550 calories. Did the "max circuit" workout.
Ate less today. Not sure why. Oh that's right, it's because I was at work and didn't bring any extra food with me.
Consumed 1550 calories. Did the "max circuit" workout.
Ate less today. Not sure why. Oh that's right, it's because I was at work and didn't bring any extra food with me.
Day 58.
Day 58 photo
Consumed 2050 calories. Did the "max cardio conditioning" and "insane abs" workouts. Also cycled for about 2 hours.
Consumed 2050 calories. Did the "max cardio conditioning" and "insane abs" workouts. Also cycled for about 2 hours.
Monday 30 January 2012
Day 57. Last week of Insanity!
Day 57 photo
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max plyo" workout.
OMG last week of Insanity!!! I can't believe I stuck with it as long as I have, let alone have a realistic chance of finishing it. I've never been able to complete a workout program in the past because I would get discouraged from not seeing expected results, but taking daily pictures really helped this time. Being able to see the comparison between day 1 and each day showed that even though I can't see a difference in the mirror, there IS a difference. Even though I still don't see the expected results, the fact that I am seeing some results is good enough to keep me motivated.
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max plyo" workout.
OMG last week of Insanity!!! I can't believe I stuck with it as long as I have, let alone have a realistic chance of finishing it. I've never been able to complete a workout program in the past because I would get discouraged from not seeing expected results, but taking daily pictures really helped this time. Being able to see the comparison between day 1 and each day showed that even though I can't see a difference in the mirror, there IS a difference. Even though I still don't see the expected results, the fact that I am seeing some results is good enough to keep me motivated.
Sunday 29 January 2012
Day 56. Week 8 stats
Day 56 photo
Consumed 1800 calories. Rest day.
Consumed 1800 calories. Rest day.
Week 8 stats (in bold):
Stomach: 32.0 in -> 32.25
Chest: 31.0 in -> 31.0
Biceps: 10.0 in -> 9.75
Hip: 36.5 in -> 36.25
Thigh: 19.0 in -> 18.5
Calf: 13.5 in -> 13.5
Waist: 27.5 in -> 27.25
Neck: 12.5 in -> 12.5
Weight: 130 lbs -> 129
BF%: 24.4 -> 23.7
Saturday 28 January 2012
Day 55.
Day 55 photo
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max sports training" workout.
One more week left on the Insanity program!
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max sports training" workout.
One more week left on the Insanity program!
Friday 27 January 2012
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Day 52. Reflections on the deal
Day 52 photo
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max cardio conditioning" and "insane abs" workouts. Commuted to work by cycling.
Since making that deal with my friend I've noticed a change in my mentality. Instead of exercising/eating clean to get a better body, I'm now doing it to avoid the punishment. Fitness is now the lesser of two evils. I'm not sure how I feel about this change, but it IS effective. For example, right before indulging in some free brownies that had been set out in the lunch room at work, I remembered the deal and thought "Do I really want to give my friend $500 and be his toilet maid for 5 months?" and didn't indulge. Furthermore, I was hungry and thought about food for a good portion of today where usually I'm not hungry, but instead of eating more I thought about the deal and abstained. Certainly an interesting way to motivate.
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max cardio conditioning" and "insane abs" workouts. Commuted to work by cycling.
Since making that deal with my friend I've noticed a change in my mentality. Instead of exercising/eating clean to get a better body, I'm now doing it to avoid the punishment. Fitness is now the lesser of two evils. I'm not sure how I feel about this change, but it IS effective. For example, right before indulging in some free brownies that had been set out in the lunch room at work, I remembered the deal and thought "Do I really want to give my friend $500 and be his toilet maid for 5 months?" and didn't indulge. Furthermore, I was hungry and thought about food for a good portion of today where usually I'm not hungry, but instead of eating more I thought about the deal and abstained. Certainly an interesting way to motivate.
Tuesday 24 January 2012
Day 51.
Day 51 photo
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max plyometrics" workout.
So considering that last week I gained a pound (of muscle) rather than lose fat, I have reassessed my caloric needs. I'll be trying to eat around 1700 instead of 2000 per day. I'm not sure I can handle much less of a restriction just yet. I'll also probably do a "refeed day" every third day or so.
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "max plyometrics" workout.
So considering that last week I gained a pound (of muscle) rather than lose fat, I have reassessed my caloric needs. I'll be trying to eat around 1700 instead of 2000 per day. I'm not sure I can handle much less of a restriction just yet. I'll also probably do a "refeed day" every third day or so.
Sunday 22 January 2012
Day 50. The deal
Day 50 photo
Calories may be on the low side today, will update later. Did the "fit test" and "max cardio circuit" workouts.
Update:
Consumed 950 calories.
Fit test results:
Switch kicks: 112 -> 118
Power jacks: 60 -> 60
Power knee: 103 -> 103
Power jumps: 28 -> 36
Globe jumps: 9 -> 9
Suicide jumps: 13 -> 16
Pushup jacks: 25 -> 28
Low plank obliques: 55 -> 62
Today I made a deal with a friend that I would reach <20% body fat by June 10th or else I would give him $500 and clean his toilet every week for 5 months. SHIT JUST GOT REAL.
Here are the details of the deal.
Starting body fat percentage as of 22/1: 24.4%
Calories may be on the low side today, will update later. Did the "fit test" and "max cardio circuit" workouts.
Update:
Consumed 950 calories.
Fit test results:
Switch kicks: 112 -> 118
Power jacks: 60 -> 60
Power knee: 103 -> 103
Power jumps: 28 -> 36
Globe jumps: 9 -> 9
Suicide jumps: 13 -> 16
Pushup jacks: 25 -> 28
Low plank obliques: 55 -> 62
Today I made a deal with a friend that I would reach <20% body fat by June 10th or else I would give him $500 and clean his toilet every week for 5 months. SHIT JUST GOT REAL.
Here are the details of the deal.
Goal: <20% body fat by 10/6
Starting body fat percentage as of 22/1: 24.4%
Mini-goals:
23.4% by 19/2
22.4% by 18/3
21.4% by 15/4
20.4% by 13/5
I will email my friend a weekly progress report by mid-day of every Monday until I reach my goal or until 10/6, whichever comes first.
He will contact me in a manner of his choosing on Monday to ask for my report if he does not see a report from me in his email inbox by mid-day Monday.
If my progress report is unsatisfactory, there will be a warning the first time, and a punishment of some sort the second time. The punishment will be decided at his discretion.
I will give him $500 and clean his toilet every week for 5 months if any of the following occurs:
-I fail to give him a report after his prompt
-I fail to give him a report by mid-day Monday two weeks in a row
-I fail to meet my mini-goals by more than 0.4%
-I fail to reach <20% body fat by 10/6
The deal is off if I experience:
-medical emergencies
-alien abduction
I got the idea to do this from this article:
http://www.dextronet.com/blog/2011/04/achieving-goals-like-a-mad-klingon/
Day 49. Week 7 stats
Day 49 photo
Consumed 1600 calories. Rest day.
Consumed 1600 calories. Rest day.
Week 7 stats (in bold):
Stomach: 32.5 in -> 32.0
Chest: 31.0 in -> 31.0
Biceps: 9.75 in -> 10.0
Hip: 36.5 in -> 36.5
Thigh: 19.0 in -> 19.0
Calf: 13.25 in -> 13.5
Waist: 27.5 in -> 27.5
Neck: 12.5 in -> 12.5
Weight: 129 lbs -> 130
BF%: 24.4 -> 24.4
Saturday 21 January 2012
Day 48.
Day 48 photo
Consumed 2400 calories. Did the "max sports training" workout.
Spent most of today cleaning my house and weeding my garden. It was so tiring and made me so hungry that I ended up eating 6 meals. Food is goooood. Also, my cherry tomatoes are starting to ripen! I'm looking forward to picking them off the vine and eating them tomorrow.
Consumed 2400 calories. Did the "max sports training" workout.
Spent most of today cleaning my house and weeding my garden. It was so tiring and made me so hungry that I ended up eating 6 meals. Food is goooood. Also, my cherry tomatoes are starting to ripen! I'm looking forward to picking them off the vine and eating them tomorrow.
Friday 20 January 2012
Thursday 19 January 2012
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Day 45.
Day 45 photo
Consumed 2000 calories. Did the "max plyometrics" workout.
I've been lax with putting up pictures... I did take them, but just been too lazy to post them. There's no place for laziness in fitness, amirite??
Consumed 2000 calories. Did the "max plyometrics" workout.
I've been lax with putting up pictures... I did take them, but just been too lazy to post them. There's no place for laziness in fitness, amirite??
Tuesday 17 January 2012
Day 44. 6 meals
Day 44 photo
Consumed 2150 calories. Did the "max circuit" workout and commuted to work by bicycle.
Ended up eating 6 meals today because I guess 5 didn't cut it? Nah, I did my workout late and already had 5 meals prior. So I had an extra meal today. As for the cycle commute, yay extra calories burned, but I'm not sure how I feel about showing up to work all sweaty. It's worth it, right?
Consumed 2150 calories. Did the "max circuit" workout and commuted to work by bicycle.
Ended up eating 6 meals today because I guess 5 didn't cut it? Nah, I did my workout late and already had 5 meals prior. So I had an extra meal today. As for the cycle commute, yay extra calories burned, but I'm not sure how I feel about showing up to work all sweaty. It's worth it, right?
Monday 16 January 2012
Day 43. Calorie spike
Day 43 photo
Consumed 2200 calories. Did the "max cardio conditioning" workout.
I made banana muffins yesterday. They're sooo good! I ate too many calories today because of the muffins. Oh but it was so worth it :)
Consumed 2200 calories. Did the "max cardio conditioning" workout.
I made banana muffins yesterday. They're sooo good! I ate too many calories today because of the muffins. Oh but it was so worth it :)
Sunday 15 January 2012
Day 42. Week 6 stats
Day 42 photo
Consumed 1750 calories. Rest day.
Week 6 stats (in bold):
Stomach: 32.0 in -> 32.5
Chest: 31.5 in -> 31.0
Biceps: 9.75 in -> 9.75
Hip: 37.0 in -> 36.5
Thigh: 18.75 in -> 19.0
Calf: 13.5 in -> 13.25
Waist: 28.0 in -> 27.5
Neck: 12.5 in -> 12.5
Weight: 130 lbs -> 129
BF%: 25.7 -> 24.4
The overall trend in my stats is downward. I approve :)
Friday 13 January 2012
Day 40. Happy Friday the 13th!
Day 40 photo
Consumed 1900 calories. Did the "max circuit" workout.
Went to il Capo pizzeria for the first time today and ordered the vegetariana classico pizza. It was topped with mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, artichoke, avocado, zucchini, pineapple, and smothered in mozzarella. Absolutely orgasmic. It took a year, but I finally found a good pizza place near where I live!
Consumed 1900 calories. Did the "max circuit" workout.
Went to il Capo pizzeria for the first time today and ordered the vegetariana classico pizza. It was topped with mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, artichoke, avocado, zucchini, pineapple, and smothered in mozzarella. Absolutely orgasmic. It took a year, but I finally found a good pizza place near where I live!
Thursday 12 January 2012
Day 39.
Day 39 photo
Consumed 1650 calories. Did the "max recovery" workout.
I literally cried during this workout even though it was supposed to be a recovery one. It was so painful :'(
Consumed 1650 calories. Did the "max recovery" workout.
I literally cried during this workout even though it was supposed to be a recovery one. It was so painful :'(
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Monday 9 January 2012
Day 36. 1st day of month 2 of Insanity
Day 36 photo
Consumed 1700 calories. Did the "fit test" and "max interval circuit" workouts.
My fit test results:
Switch kicks: 80 -> 112
Power jacks: 59 -> 60
Power knee: 103 -> 103
Power jumps: 25 -> 28
Globe jumps: 8 -> 9
Suicide jumps: 13 -> 13
Pushup jacks: 22 -> 25
Low plank obliques: 49 -> 55
Overall, my results improved or stayed the same. I'm quite happy. After the fit test, I did the max circuit. It was SO DIFFICULT. I had to stop many times to catch my breath. It really didn't help that I did this workout right after the fit test, which had left me breathless already. Luckily, this sort of thing- two workouts in one day- doesn't happen often. Looking forward to seeing results!
Consumed 1700 calories. Did the "fit test" and "max interval circuit" workouts.
My fit test results:
Switch kicks: 80 -> 112
Power jacks: 59 -> 60
Power knee: 103 -> 103
Power jumps: 25 -> 28
Globe jumps: 8 -> 9
Suicide jumps: 13 -> 13
Pushup jacks: 22 -> 25
Low plank obliques: 49 -> 55
Overall, my results improved or stayed the same. I'm quite happy. After the fit test, I did the max circuit. It was SO DIFFICULT. I had to stop many times to catch my breath. It really didn't help that I did this workout right after the fit test, which had left me breathless already. Luckily, this sort of thing- two workouts in one day- doesn't happen often. Looking forward to seeing results!
Sunday 8 January 2012
Day 35. Week 5 stats
Day 35 photo
Consumed 1800 calories. Today was a rest day.
Tomorrow begins month 2 of Insanity. Oh. My. God. I foresee pain, a lot of it, in the near future.
Week 5 stats (in bold):
Stomach: 32.75 in -> 32.0
Chest: 31.5 in -> 31.5
Biceps: 10.0 in -> 9.75
Hip: 37.0 in -> 37.0
Thigh: 19.0 in -> 18.75
Calf: 13.25 in -> 13.5
Waist: 27.75 in -> 28.0
Neck: 12.5 in -> 12.5
Weight: 130 lbs -> 130
BF%: 25.4 -> 25.7
Consumed 1800 calories. Today was a rest day.
Tomorrow begins month 2 of Insanity. Oh. My. God. I foresee pain, a lot of it, in the near future.
Week 5 stats (in bold):
Stomach: 32.75 in -> 32.0
Chest: 31.5 in -> 31.5
Biceps: 10.0 in -> 9.75
Hip: 37.0 in -> 37.0
Thigh: 19.0 in -> 18.75
Calf: 13.25 in -> 13.5
Waist: 27.75 in -> 28.0
Neck: 12.5 in -> 12.5
Weight: 130 lbs -> 130
BF%: 25.4 -> 25.7
Saturday 7 January 2012
Day 34. 5 weeks done!
Day 34 photo
Consumed 1600 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Oh god, I'm at once frightened and excited about this next month of Insanity. It's going to be tough.
Consumed 1600 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Oh god, I'm at once frightened and excited about this next month of Insanity. It's going to be tough.
Friday 6 January 2012
Day 33. Apartment search. Again.
Day 33 photo
Consumed 1450 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Today I begin my search for an apartment again. Sigh. I dislike hunting for apartments and the whole moving process. I do like new environments though. I guess it balances out sort of.
Consumed 1450 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Today I begin my search for an apartment again. Sigh. I dislike hunting for apartments and the whole moving process. I do like new environments though. I guess it balances out sort of.
Thursday 5 January 2012
Wednesday 4 January 2012
Day 31. Ice cream
Day 31 photo
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Today I succumbed to ice cream. Twice. But I managed to keep my total caloric consumption within my daily limit so it's not so bad. No more ice cream for this girl for a while!
Consumed 1750 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Today I succumbed to ice cream. Twice. But I managed to keep my total caloric consumption within my daily limit so it's not so bad. No more ice cream for this girl for a while!
Tuesday 3 January 2012
Day 30. End of vacation
Day 30 photo
Consumed 1850 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Tomorrow it's back to the lab. Ah, it was a lovely vacation. I would like another one...
Consumed 1850 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Tomorrow it's back to the lab. Ah, it was a lovely vacation. I would like another one...
Monday 2 January 2012
Day 29. Revelation
Day 29 photo
Consumed 1850 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Today I realized the reason why my weight hasn't been changing. It's because I've been slowly increasing my caloric intake as my appetite increased! This should have been obvious but for whatever reason I didn't see it before. In essence, what I've done in the last month was to increase my metabolism to a normal level. This next month I will keep eating ~1800 calories/day and probably put in a higher calorie day every 3-4 days. Since the workouts will get harder and longer once this week is over, I foresee my metabolism increasing even more. So the next month I should start seeing changes. Fingers crossed. My body has rebelled against changing for the last several years, I'm going to try my hardest to make it change this time.
Consumed 1850 calories. Did the "core and balance" workout.
Today I realized the reason why my weight hasn't been changing. It's because I've been slowly increasing my caloric intake as my appetite increased! This should have been obvious but for whatever reason I didn't see it before. In essence, what I've done in the last month was to increase my metabolism to a normal level. This next month I will keep eating ~1800 calories/day and probably put in a higher calorie day every 3-4 days. Since the workouts will get harder and longer once this week is over, I foresee my metabolism increasing even more. So the next month I should start seeing changes. Fingers crossed. My body has rebelled against changing for the last several years, I'm going to try my hardest to make it change this time.
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