My NROL Experience

[Biskit]

Originally Posted by stingo

The past week? No - I've been lax in regard to my diet this past week. But back on the wagon now - I find that Plan E suits me best - having reloading days and carbs pre-/post-workout is something that I can do without having to think about it.

Tom,

I'm so glad you've found a philosphy that works for you physically as well as emotionaly. I've enjoyed reading your log of late. I can feel you're comfortable with the way you are doing things, and it's having postive results both mentally as well as physically. Your workouts show that. Anyway, my laptop is giving me problems right now, and I am fading...

Great job.

Deb

[Fitwit]

Hi Tom,
Just stopped in to say thanks for stopping by my log! From skimming sounds like I could learn a thing or two here, especially regarding striking a balance food wise. Gonna go back and read some more:0!!

[rem1956]

Just stopped by to say hello. keep up the good work Tom. Remember you're my inspiration.

[stingo]

All weights are per hand unless otherwise noted. 30 sec rest between exercises, except the complex.

A: Dumbbell Complex 3x5@30

1. Power Clean and Press
2. Pushup
3. Row

B: Stairs 3 flights x 4

C: Plank 30 sec, 45 sec, 2 minutes

D: Renegade Rows 2x6@15 (each side)

F: Lat Pulldown/Shoulder Press 2x12@80/30

G: Saxon Side Bend 2x12@12

H: Medicine Ball Lift 2x12@12

I: Pullups 2x8@-235

Notes:

A: Dumbbell Complex - made the 3x5 today - so next time I do this I might go for 2x8.

B: Stairs - Not as much hurt as on Monday but there was still plenty to be had at the end.

C: Plank - Only +rest I needed was an extra 15 secs before the 2 minute plank.

D: Renegade Rows - Again, 6 per side was all that was happening - I really need to concentrate on form for this one so will be mindful of that next time.

E: Lat Pulldown/Shoulder Press - Not sure why I omitted this in previous postings, but here it is now. I discovered just how easy it is to cheat at today, so weight will probably not be increasing for a while as I strive to get good, clean (non-cheating) reps.

F: Saxon Side Bend - Shoulders were hurting after the pressing, but got this done with the same amount of weight/reps as last time.

G: Medicine Ball Lift - Again, I need to get the ball out horizontally more when I lift it, otherwise this exercise is good.

H: Pullups - Having done 2x8 with better attention to form, I'm happier with this result than with Monday's.

Overall - I kicked my ass today... clearly rather than paying attention to weight, my first priority is to reduce rest to the regulated 30 seconds, unless absolutely necessary. Today was probably the closest I got to that. It was hard getting started, but I'm glad I got it done. And of course, the feeling afterward is great.

[Espi]

Loving all the discussions in your log, Tom. I'm reading them off-line but had to come back earlier to see what the latest developments are..

Plan E is the least strict plan of TNT Diet?

[stingo]

Originally Posted by Espi

Loving all the discussions in your log, Tom. I'm reading them off-line but had to come back earlier to see what the latest developments are..

Plan E is the least strict plan of TNT Diet?

Yes it is - I find it's the one I have to think about least when I'm on it. Example: my typical lunch is a chicken salad wrap, so I positioned it as pre-/post-workout nutrition (one half before, the other after). The reload days are for things like happy hour on Fridays (yes, the beer) and/or Saturdays (yup, beer again), or Mondays (book club = chinese food, usually garlic eggplant hot, or if the weekend is particularly filled with carbs, steamed chicken and veggies).

[stingo]

Today's dinner was gyro meat - I like this recipe because it's quick and easy to make, and it's TNT compliant.

Edited - checked over my notes and when I've made this it was with 80/20 ground beef. Tastes great.

[RebeccaC]

Don't you love it when you kick your own ass?

[stingo]

Just thought I'd share a podcast I've been enjoying for some time now. Sunday nights are sometimes spent with the radio on, listening to Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion. The podcast is an excerpt of one of the show's most popular segments - Keillor relating the goings-on in Lake Wobegone, his fictional hometown. A gentle humor and sometimes poignancy permeates the monologues where a wink or a sly smile is just around the corner. The segments themselves run about 15 minutes and new ones are available once a week.

[tcoy777]

Tom,

Great workout!! The dreaded 30 sec rest is always a killer. I started Hyp 2 and the 2x25 with 30 sec just might kill me. Thanks for the gyro recipe. I have been looking for an easy one that I can make after working out and not take all day to make.

[stingo]

Originally Posted by RebeccaC

Don't you love it when you kick your own ass?

Well thing is, I pay another person to do it for me too. I'll be seeing him tomorrow. lol When I do this workout on my own though, I'm going to see what I can do when I follow 30 secs all the time/every time. I'd imagine the weights/reps might go down, but it will probably have a greater metabolic effect.

[mel]

Congrats on reducing the extra rest. I love how you find small, manageable goals with in the larger goals. Almost makes it like a game.

mel

[stingo]

Spinning tonight - a full class too, so it was fun. Weather permitting, personal training session tomorrow - should be interesting to see what he comes up with.

[nutbar]

Originally Posted by mel

I love how you find small, manageable goals with in the larger goals. Almost makes it like a game.

Agreed! This is one of my favorite logs. I just wish it didn't make me so hungry!

[stingo]

Originally Posted by nutbar

Agreed! This is one of my favorite logs. I just wish it didn't make me so hungry!

Thanks - you might want to make it like a trip to the supermarket then and eat beforehand.

As for the smaller goals, they're just things I've noticed I can improve upon. Example - even though I'm not sure if I listed it, but jumping back from the pushup position ready for the row is another thing that needs work.

[RebeccaC]

We had book club (AKA eating club) last night. The next book is Water for Elephants, have you read it?