I was a little hesitant in starting a training log. Not like I need something else to keep me busy while I am working! I'm going to have to discipline myself and only update after work hours.
Back in the gym from a 2 week break. In the past two months I was working out with a PT and lost about 10 pounds with him. Not bad. But I feel weaker than I was when I started. Actually I know i am weaker. Before working with a PT I followed StrongLifts strength program and saw some great increases in strength but now I struggle doing a 25lb bicep curl when I could do 12 easily. Two months of high reps with minimal weight on 1300 calories does not do it for me.
During my break I read NROLFW and then reread different sections at least 4 times. I decided to follow the program for training and diet. (Its going to be easier to follow the training.) I need to break the news to my PT.
I started on Saturday:
Workout A
A. Squats - 45/15, 65/15, 65/15 Rest 60
B1. Pushups - 45 degree/15, 45 degree/15 Rest 60
B2. Seated Rows - 40/15, 40/15 Rest 60
C1 Step ups - 15/15, 15/15 Rest 60 (6 steps)
C2. Jackknifes on floor - 8 8 Rest 60
Could not figure out how to get the ball to cooperate with me to do the prone jackknife correctly. Need help with this one.
Monday
Workout B
A. Deadlifts - 45/15, 95/15, 95/15 Rest 60
Think my form slipped once I got past 8. I need to reset self after each lift and make sure to get into a squat. position before I start.
B1. Dumbbell shoulder press 8/15, 8/15 Rest 60
B2. Wide Grip lat pulldown 40/15, 40/15 Rest 60
C1. Lunge 12/15, 12/15 each leg
C2. Swissball Crunch 8, 30 These are way to easy. Need to modify to increase the intensity.
Ok, my current stats
height 5'6"
weight 155
approximately 26% body fat - body fat measured by holding a U shaped device in hands with arm straight out (not sure of the name of this doohickey)
Waist 32"
Hips 42"
Upper thigh 22.5"
Arm bicep 12" relaxed
Most jeans size 8
Goals
I want to gain strength.
I want to get to a 12" difference between waist and hips. So hopefully Ill gain muscle in my backside and lose some fat overall.
Get into size 6 comfortably. Really want to get into the
EJM jeans!
Well - better get back to work now
Josie