My NROL Experience

[stingo]

AMRAP, 1 Minute per exercise, rest at end of circuit and as needed within the circuit. All Exercises except A6 were done with a 30 lb dumbbell.

A Circuit x 3
A1 Goblet Squat
A2 Core Twist
A3 Arm Curls
A4 One Arm Swings (30 Secs per arm)
A5 Half Squat with Overhead Press
A6 Curl-ups (no weight)
A7 Core Push Press
A8 Squat with Upright Row (30 Secs per arm)
A9 Row (30 Secs per arm)

A1 Goblet Squat - Spinning class last night, though good, made these really tough today.

A2 Core Twist - Grip was better here since I took longer between circuit breaks.

A3 Arm Curls - These were good this time around, though I have to watch so I don't assist with the hips.

A4 One Arm Swings (30 Secs per arm) - Better today, though I still wish for kettlebells for this.

A5 Half Squat with Overhead Press - I have no idea why, but this was a killer to get through. I thought I wasn't going to make it on set 2 or 3, but I didn.

A6 Curl-ups (no weight) - Blech, still hunting the ever elusive situp.

A7 Core Push Press - Doing better here - I know I can do about 12 in a minute.

A8 Squat with Upright Row (30 Secs per arm) - Not only do I have to pay attention to the squat, I also have to pay attention to standing up straight when I complete the movement *sigh*.

A9 Row (30 Secs per arm) - These shouldn't feel as tough as they are - I think the squat/upright row really does a number on me so that I'm pretty much dragging through this set.

Overall - Ironically enough, I felt muscularly weaker, but I wasn't as fried at the end of the workout. I attempted to use longer between circuit rests, which worked pretty well, though by the end I just had to stop (like between A8 and A9) due to lightheadedness. I really didn't want to do this workout, but I am glad I did.

[Willie]

Tom, I've noticed that I've been getting pretty lightheaded when I do this type of work, too. I don't know how to combat that, and I don't like adding additional rest periods, but I figure if nothing else, it means I'm working hard (note to self: that kind of thinking is what got me into this mess in the first place...).

Do you keep track of how many reps you get in each minute, for each circuit? I'm wondering how those numbers compare to when you first started this cycle. And perhaps that data might tell you something about how you feel now at the end of that workout?

[stingo]

Originally Posted by Willie

Tom, I've noticed that I've been getting pretty lightheaded when I do this type of work, too. I don't know how to combat that, and I don't like adding additional rest periods, but I figure if nothing else, it means I'm working hard (note to self: that kind of thinking is what got me into this mess in the first place...).

Do you keep track of how many reps you get in each minute, for each circuit? I'm wondering how those numbers compare to when you first started this cycle. And perhaps that data might tell you something about how you feel now at the end of that workout?

I've an idea of some of them but not all. It's variable as to when the lightheadedness comes in also, but it's usually after the squats.

[stingo]

Went to the party tonight, and I think I will call this a split decision - I was nowhere near as bad as I could've been, but I also wasn't as good as I could've been either. A slice of pizza, some aloo rajma and triscuits and some sort of trail mix I've not seen/had before, along with a strawberry walnut salad were the bill of fare tonight. I expect I'll be the same or up slightly tomorrow, and that's ok. Still, I had a good time, and didn't really overload on the calories. (No Alcohol )

[stingo]

224 - As predicted, a little higher, but not by much at all. I'm pleased. Next time I'll be sure to stand far enough away from the open bowls of trail mix so I just don't mindlessly pick it up and realize what I've done only until after I put it in my mouth.

Oh yeah, the aloo rajma went over very well.

[stingo]

224 - Unchanged from yesterday... I was hoping for at least some kind of a drop, but oh well... At least it's not higher...

[SpacecityPaula]

Hey at least your aren't up like me.

A weekend of running around should take care of that though.

[GinnyLou]

Congrats on "no alcohol". That is the toughest part for me.

[foodfromafar]

Great job of holding steady, Tom. Good choices lead to good results... It's as simple as that.

[stingo]

Originally Posted by SpacecityPaula

Hey at least your aren't up like me.

A weekend of running around should take care of that though.

With all the weight you've lost recently, your body is probably just taking a breather before the next round.

Originally Posted by GinnyLou

Congrats on "no alcohol". That is the toughest part for me.

Indeed, it's somehow different now, in the sense that I don't have that roadblock to contend with. I've also convinced a friend of mine locally to abstain through July as well.

Originally Posted by foodfromafar

Great job of holding steady, Tom. Good choices lead to good results... It's as simple as that.

Agreed. Apparently I'm doing something right because two different people on two different occasions, one today, and one yesterday said to keep up whatever it was I was doing because I was looking good. Both know me to see me, but I don't see either much. Of course, I wore my "tight" pants both days - the pants that were toughest for me to fit into - they are still tight, but quite as much as they were before.

[nutbar]

Originally Posted by stingo

Apparently I'm doing something right because two different people on two different occasions, one today, and one yesterday said to keep up whatever it was I was doing because I was looking good.

Very nice! I think random comments are one of the coolest signs of sure progress.

[lorigaud]

Good for you Tom... random comments are the best! I've had several people at the gym compliment me, and it's just a great feeling... it's rewarding to know that other people notice how hard you're working.

[kfisherx]

Hey Tom just keep on holding and the payoff will come. It seems that you were able to just flush out 10lb in one day which we all know did not really happen in one day. It happened over the course of hard work and holding steady. I am sort of stuck right now ironically at 124. I have been hovering around that number (sometimes up a lb, sometimes down) for 2 weeks now. I am waiting as patiently as I can....

[stingo]

Originally Posted by nutbar

Very nice! I think random comments are one of the coolest signs of sure progress.

Originally Posted by lorigaud

Good for you Tom... random comments are the best! I've had several people at the gym compliment me, and it's just a great feeling... it's rewarding to know that other people notice how hard you're working.

Indeed - like I said it's a "Gee, maybe I'm doing something right after all..." moment

Originally Posted by kfisherx

Hey Tom just keep on holding and the payoff will come. It seems that you were able to just flush out 10lb in one day which we all know did not really happen in one day. It happened over the course of hard work and holding steady. I am sort of stuck right now ironically at 124. I have been hovering around that number (sometimes up a lb, sometimes down) for 2 weeks now. I am waiting as patiently as I can....

That's what got me to abstain from the alcohol for July - I got so tired of being in the 230's that I wanted/needed a change. Here's to hoping you find lower numbers soon.

[stingo]

I don't normally post my spinning workouts (which I do on Tues and Thurs) because I'm not sure the descriptions can be very exciting or informative, but this one was pretty cool. I went to the Y to attend my former spinning instructor's class, and she did a Tour de France ride. Basically she takes the topographical map and condenses the right into a 50 minute time span, but you're going over the same "terrain". It certainly made things go quicker, and the bikes at the Y are much smoother/better than the ones at the corporate gym.