Dhocott’s Journey - JP Fitness Forums

Dhocott · 01-01-2008, 01:36 PM

I will go ahead and post my fitness journal here to keep track of my progress and keep my motivation and accountability in check. I am in week three of TNT Plan A and Waterbury’s Total-Body Training, and I am loving the diet and workouts as well as the results so far.

Beginning Stats (December 17, 2007)
Weight: 195 lbs
Waist: 37.625 in

Current Stats (December 28, 2007)
Weight: 187 lbs
Waist: 36.75 in

Dhocott · 01-01-2008, 07:08 PM

Today's Workout

4 x 5’s

Barbell Flat Bench
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
Dumbbell Front Raise
Regular Deadlift
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Hammer Curls

Dhocott · 01-02-2008, 05:31 PM

No workout today. I got back into the swing of things at the office after being off since Friday. I noticed my pants fit well and they were tight when I tried them on around Christmas. I am a little sore from yesterday’s workout, and it feels good. I really like TBT so far and TNT Plan A is pretty easy for me to follow. I am looking forward to moving to Plan B in the near future.

My goal is 175 lbs and a 32.5-inch waist by 3/14/2008.

liftintexas · 01-03-2008, 06:41 AM

Looks like you've got some concrete goals. Good program to get there.

Dhocott · 01-03-2008, 06:53 PM

Today's Workout

4 x 8's

Squats
Chin-Ups
Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press (Military)
Calf Raises
Dumbbell Tricep Extensions

My wife took the soon to be 6 year old to her first Upwards Basketball Cheerleading practice so I had the 2 and 4 year olds watching a video while I worked out in the garage with the door open so I could check on them. That lasted long enough for me to finish the 4 sets of squats. The rest of the workout I tried to explain why Daddy couldn't answer their questions while he was lifting the big metal things, and refereeing between the two for who's turn it was to sit on the bench and hold the stop watch.

Really they were pretty good girls, and I had a great workout.

gregl515 · 01-03-2008, 06:58 PM

Welcome! Your kids sound sweet.

Dhocott · 01-04-2008, 08:09 PM

No workout today. At work today I noticed that my posture has improved, or it feels like it has anyway. I also have noticed some small changes in my arms, chest, and legs.

Dhocott · 01-05-2008, 06:47 PM

Today's Workout

3 x 15's

Stiff Leg Deadlift
Barbell Curls
Front Squats
Barbell Bent Over Row
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
Dumbbell Flat Bench Press

So I decided to take it easy today... Ha. I did get a nap this afternoon though and had a great workout.

I really like the program because I am a creature of habit and I end up doing the same lifts in the same order with the same sets and reps for too long. This program is forcing me to change it up every time I workout and I like that.

Dhocott · 01-06-2008, 09:21 PM

No workout today. I see our family doctor almost every Sunday, and last week he asked me if I had been losing weight. Today he told me I look like I lost more weight since last Sunday, and my wife told me that my arms look bigger.

Dhocott · 01-08-2008, 05:37 PM

Today's Workout

4 x 5's

Chin-Ups
Barbell Flat Bench Press
Barbell Curls
Tricep Dips
Squats
Good Mornings

I'm beat, and it feels good.

mel · 01-08-2008, 08:17 PM

It sounds like you are really seeing some nice visual results all ready . Congrats on that!

mel

Dhocott · 01-10-2008, 06:35 PM

Today's Workout

4 x 8's

Straight Leg Deadlift
Goblet Squats
Dumbell Incline Bench Press
Barbell Bent Over Row
Dumbell Overhead Tricep Extension
Hammer Curls

stingo · 01-10-2008, 09:44 PM

Welcome to the forum - promising start indeed.

Dhocott · 01-11-2008, 09:13 AM

Thanks for the encouragement. I am very pleased with my results so far. I have followed the TNT Plan A meal plans to the letter except for one meal on Christmas Eve. This is the end of my fourth week and I am starting Plan B on Tuesday, my first workout day next week.

I honestly have no desire to deviate from the meal plan and I really like that. I also have not missed a workout other than pushing a few back a day around the holidays, and I made those up over the following weekends.

My mini-goal for this week was to have my waist/abdomen measurement less than 36.5 inches to meet the less than 4 inches to lose requirement for Plan B and I just made it at 36.375 inches.

Current Stats (January 11, 2008)
Weight: 185 lbs
Waist: 36.375 in

Goal (March 14, 2008)
Weight: 175 lbs
Waist: 32.5 in

Dhocott · 01-12-2008, 05:32 PM

Today's Workout

3 x 15

Front Squats
Good Mornings
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Dumbbell Flat Bench Press
Side Raises
Calf Raises

Dhocott · 01-14-2008, 06:58 PM

Today's Workout

2 x 18

Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Dumbbell Front Raise
Dumbbell Bent Over Row
Dumbell Incline Bench Press
Goblet Squats
Calf Raises

I moved my workout up a day because tomorrow is my oldest daughter's 6th birthday and we will probably take her and her sisters out to eat tomorrow night.

I started TNT Plan B by adding fruit punch Gatorade mix to my vanilla whey pre/post workout shakes and it was good. I sat down at the dinner table with my shaker full and the two older girls gave me a funny look and said, "What's that!?" Since they like Gatorade, it was pretty easy to explain.

Dhocott · 01-17-2008, 06:46 PM

Today's Workout

2 x 8

Regular Deadlift
Barbell Flat Bench Press
Chin-ups
Barbell Seated Overhead Press
Barbell Curls
Close Grip Bench Press

Dhocott · 01-21-2008, 07:06 AM

Saturday 01/19/08 Workout

2 x 12

Squats
Straight Leg Deadlift
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Flat Bench
Calf Raise

stingo · 01-21-2008, 07:08 AM

How are you doin