Well, I knew there wasn't really going to be any progress but I didn't expect to gain inches! I think it's a consistency problem though. Last time Bri measured me and took the pics and this time I had to do them myself. I may not have done the measurements right, maybe it will evident in the pics if I did or not? I couldn't tell on my camera. Also, since Bri has the calipers I will have to wait until next week to post the BF% update since he visits next weekend.
Anyway, here's the info:
Sorry for the funky picture sizes... I edited them all the exact same way but one came out bigger and the others came out smaller than the original ones, so I'm sorry if it's difficult to look at and compare.
Goals Progress:
1- 75% compliance or better at my running/HIIT schedule (HIIT on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1.5mile run once per weekend)
Had to change this goal because my knees got a little messed up and I didn't want to run the risk of hurting them more. So to let them heal on their own I changed this goal to a compliance with the Push-up program instead.
Week 1: 66% (missed Saturday)
Week 2: 100%
Week 3: 66% (missed thursday)
Week 4: 100% (so far)
Total compliance for the month = 9 compliant days out of 11 =
81% compliance.
I think I will change this goal again to a cardio type goal since now I have two push-up oriented goals. Instead of running (which I may do if my knees are not bothering me) I will start doing cardio in the form or either fast walking or the eliptical for 20-30 minutes. Goal will be to do this 3x a week on non-lifting days.
2- 10 real pushups in a row with good form (currently can do 4-5)
OK, I'm going to need to change this goal too... because
I already surpassed it! With my push-up test after week 2 of the program I did
15 good form pushups in a row!
This goal is now changed to 25 pushups in a row by the end of the challenge
3- Lose fat and maintain/gain muscle. Will be measured by photos, measurements, and calipers. Current body fat as per Accumeasure Calipers is 25.5%. Goal BF% for the end of the challenge is 22-23%
See photos above. The measurements may be a little screwy since I did them myself instead of having my bf/trainer do them for me. Some measurements decreased while some increased.
BF% will be tested on 9/5 or 9/6 and I will post the update then.
4- Find something outside of the gym to increase my activity that I enjoy doing... either a dance or martial arts class.
I have found a dance place that teaches ballroom dancing, swing, tango, etc. My roommate and I will be signing up for a class that starts in September.
I'll be doing NROL, starting with the Fat-loss programs and working towards strength programs.
My program has changed as well, which those who follow my log already know. My bf/trainer created a program for me to tackle fat loss while preserving as much lean mas as possible if not gaining some in the process. As of this moment, I am getting really sick of high rep sets and I am starting to think of switching to a strength program again. If I get my diet in better check I should be able to pull off some fat loss while gaining strength (I hope) Any ideas/suggestions are appreciated!