When a person makes a decision to lose weight there seems to be a natural progression that takes place. We tend to take the path of least resistance and start with making healthier food choices. We cut back on things like pizza and ice cream, trim down our portions, and opt for fruits and vegetables over processed convenience foods. This is an excellent start and we tend to see progress. As time passes we realize that if diet alone is …
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In last week’s workout log I talked a little but about changing things up. I’ve spent the past 8 weeks focused on high repetitions in the weight room and nearly an hour of steady state cardio. While I was seeing progress in certain areas, I wanted to refocus my efforts on building strength and stamina while spending less time in the gym. I’ve ironed out my plan for the next three months and feel pretty good after the first week …
A few weeks back my wife, two daughters, and I loaded up into the Mommy Mobile and took a ride out to the Jersey Shore. We stayed for a week, spending some time on the beach and going for long walks on the boardwalk. It was a nice time – despite me not being a beach person. Before we left I came up with a grand plan to workout each morning while everyone slept in. A good friend of mine, …
Today marks the end of another week of exercise. I’m still dealing with some pain in my back but I’m convinced that it is a pulled muscle. Stretching followed by keeping active helps a great deal. The more I sit, the worse it feels. To try and protect my back I’ve been replacing heavy (for me) conventional deadlifts with considerably lighter Romanian deadlifts. That change, as well as the adjustment to my squat form, has helped with the pain. I …
A few days ago I celebrated my 34th Birthday. Generally speaking, I’ve seen my birthday as just another day for quite some time now. I don’t normally do anything special to celebrate. I get up, I go to work, I come home and try to enjoy a little time with my family. That is exactly what I wanted to do this year. Hearing this, my wife expanded on my plans and made the night rather pleasant. I walked through the …
Last week my family and I did something we haven’t done in several years – we took off for a week and went on vacation. Before leaving I talked with my friend Jerry about a Kettlebell workout that he has been doing. My plan was to run over to Walmart, pick up a 35lb Kettlebell, and put it to use each morning. Online pricing for CAP was roughly $1 per pound. The in-store pricing for Gold’s brand was considerably more …
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