So, with a hiatus from slow carbing for the time being...probably around 2 weeks and if it goes well, maybe more...I do need to sort out some sort of eating plan to keep me going towards my getting ripped goals!
I won't be counting calories (still!) but I will be monitoring my protein, carb and fat intake properly. I will be aiming for a ratio of protein:carbs:fat of 40:30:30 on training days and
Showing posts with label bootcamp. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bootcamp. Show all posts
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Sunday, 23 January 2011
Week 4, day 1
Cheat day of course!!
I completely forgot to take any sort of supplementation which was a bit reckless of me but I think it made sense as I was allegedly supposed to be taking a break one day a week anyway and hadn't done that yet.
So how did cheat day go?
Breakfast:
- 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg cooked in a bit of ghee
- Rocket salad
- Can of hot & spicy beans
Bootcamp session
Breakfast 2:
- 80g porridge, 200ml semi skimmed milk, 2 scoops of whey protein powder
- 95g bag of chocolate covered
I completely forgot to take any sort of supplementation which was a bit reckless of me but I think it made sense as I was allegedly supposed to be taking a break one day a week anyway and hadn't done that yet.
So how did cheat day go?
Breakfast:
- 3 egg whites and 1 whole egg cooked in a bit of ghee
- Rocket salad
- Can of hot & spicy beans
Bootcamp session
Breakfast 2:
- 80g porridge, 200ml semi skimmed milk, 2 scoops of whey protein powder
- 95g bag of chocolate covered
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Day 19
Another straightforward day. I tell you cooking in bulk makes things soooo much easier. I had no temptations to go off plan, had minimal meal prep time, filled up and good, tasty, slow carb friendly food and really have no complaints.
I didn't think it would be this easy. I will see what the results say on Saturday, but assuming they are on course, I think I can get this thing getting me flying towards my goals.
Did another bootcamp - that's 11 in 11 days. I am deferring my rest day to Sunday as I now have 3 personal training sessions on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, but I am loving my training. On this plan I have so much more energy which is letting me train and push myself harder than before, which is reaping me rewards too.
My arms and legs are aching now - badly. Think I will need to rest up tonight so I can give tomorrow morning's PT my all!
Bring it on!!!
I didn't think it would be this easy. I will see what the results say on Saturday, but assuming they are on course, I think I can get this thing getting me flying towards my goals.
Did another bootcamp - that's 11 in 11 days. I am deferring my rest day to Sunday as I now have 3 personal training sessions on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, but I am loving my training. On this plan I have so much more energy which is letting me train and push myself harder than before, which is reaping me rewards too.
My arms and legs are aching now - badly. Think I will need to rest up tonight so I can give tomorrow morning's PT my all!
Bring it on!!!
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
10 days 10 bootcamps
Some of you regular readers (and I believe there are a few of you??) know that I go for regular outdoor fitness bootcamp sessions at Strictly Bootcamp
Today I have completed an awesome 10 bootcamps in 10 days and I have honestly never felt fitter or stronger. Or leaner!
Amazing thing is that it has complemented the slow carb diet perfectly - the nutrition gives me enough energy to work hard in the sessions and recover quickly enough to go again the next day.
I am sensible and know it isn't sustainable and shouldn't be done regularly but I felt like setting myself a challenge to see if I could do it, and well I did. And did well.
I don't doubt it has helped me with getting the results I have had so far - well my week 2 results anyway.
My trainer is back from his holiday though so back on to some hardcore strength sessions with him to really build some muscle. Woohoo!
Today I have completed an awesome 10 bootcamps in 10 days and I have honestly never felt fitter or stronger. Or leaner!
Amazing thing is that it has complemented the slow carb diet perfectly - the nutrition gives me enough energy to work hard in the sessions and recover quickly enough to go again the next day.
I am sensible and know it isn't sustainable and shouldn't be done regularly but I felt like setting myself a challenge to see if I could do it, and well I did. And did well.
I don't doubt it has helped me with getting the results I have had so far - well my week 2 results anyway.
My trainer is back from his holiday though so back on to some hardcore strength sessions with him to really build some muscle. Woohoo!
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Day 15: Now THIS is a binge!!
Man I didn't think I was capable of it, but I have somehow managed to get up to 5000 calories today. Enjoyed every second and very deliberately overdid it to minimise the chance of cravings bugging me by Tuesday like they did last week.
So how did I get to the dizzy heights of more than twice my normal daily calorie intake?
So how did I get to the dizzy heights of more than twice my normal daily calorie intake?
Friday, 14 January 2011
Day 14
I think I have really got the hang of things a lot more now.
Breakfast today was some left over pork roast (yeah I don't know how I could stomach it first thing in the morning either) and my broccoli, cauliflower and kidney bean concoction. Using ghee adds such a nice flavour, it is definitely going to be a regular in all my meals. In fact today it was.
Had another bootcamp session and my goodness I was aching afterwards. If you have a fitness boot camp near you, go try it! If its even half decent you won't regret it.
Lunch I had out at Nando's so really easy to slow carb it. Half a chicken, removed skin, plus a side of ratatouille and used my diet coke quota for the day as well.
Snack was some grilled prawns with
Breakfast today was some left over pork roast (yeah I don't know how I could stomach it first thing in the morning either) and my broccoli, cauliflower and kidney bean concoction. Using ghee adds such a nice flavour, it is definitely going to be a regular in all my meals. In fact today it was.
Had another bootcamp session and my goodness I was aching afterwards. If you have a fitness boot camp near you, go try it! If its even half decent you won't regret it.
Lunch I had out at Nando's so really easy to slow carb it. Half a chicken, removed skin, plus a side of ratatouille and used my diet coke quota for the day as well.
Snack was some grilled prawns with
Monday, 3 January 2011
Training and the 4 Hour Body
One of the things Tim Ferriss emphasises is the importance of not overtraining. Does more harm than good.
I'm lucky enough to have one of the best, if not THE, best personal trainer in my area personally training me 3 times a week. That is 3 times a week of pushing myself to my limit, often ending up a sweaty wreck on the gym floor, too sore to move.
As painful as that sounds, I am looking forward to it - no pain, no gain after all.
In addition to that, I will be doing 2 bootcamp sessions a week, at Strictly Bootcamp, the best fitness boot camp in the area - also founded by my trainer.
And I will be keeping up my running, 2-3 times a week.
Sounds a lot, but I don't really run hard - it is more a hobby/recreation than exercise. I won't be burning myself out on running, that is for sure.
What are you guys doing exercise-wise to help shape your bodies?
I'm lucky enough to have one of the best, if not THE, best personal trainer in my area personally training me 3 times a week. That is 3 times a week of pushing myself to my limit, often ending up a sweaty wreck on the gym floor, too sore to move.
As painful as that sounds, I am looking forward to it - no pain, no gain after all.
In addition to that, I will be doing 2 bootcamp sessions a week, at Strictly Bootcamp, the best fitness boot camp in the area - also founded by my trainer.
And I will be keeping up my running, 2-3 times a week.
Sounds a lot, but I don't really run hard - it is more a hobby/recreation than exercise. I won't be burning myself out on running, that is for sure.
What are you guys doing exercise-wise to help shape your bodies?
Saturday, 1 January 2011
The start: 1 Jan 2011
Happy new year!!
Welcome to the first day of the rest of my life!
This is where I really get going with my life relaunch. Things are changing from this day forward.
As you can probably guess, to know where you are going, it is also useful to know where you are coming from! So I have taken my measurements at the start (I did them on the morning of Friday 31 December) and have taken some before pictures (which I am not sharing until I reach my goal!).
But my measurements at the start:
Welcome to the first day of the rest of my life!
This is where I really get going with my life relaunch. Things are changing from this day forward.
As you can probably guess, to know where you are going, it is also useful to know where you are coming from! So I have taken my measurements at the start (I did them on the morning of Friday 31 December) and have taken some before pictures (which I am not sharing until I reach my goal!).
But my measurements at the start:
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Test Day 2 - 31 December 2010
Tricky stuff , seeing as it is new years eve and I will be out tomorrow night. Will do my best, but no guarantees of anything. That is the beauty of my 'Test' days, before I launch properly...on Saturday...new years day...with a binge day....
Anyway plan for Friday 31 December, test day 2:
Anyway plan for Friday 31 December, test day 2:
- Wake up
- 2 glasses of ice cold water
- Breakfast: Omelette - couple of eggs, green onions, salsa, mushrooms
- Fitness bootcamp @ Strictly Bootcamp
- Brunch: Turkey rashers, green salad, refried beans
- Late lunch: Grilled prawns, guacamole, black beans, spinach
- Dinner: Tough one. I will do my best to stick to lean meats, salad and vegetables but I am out, don't know what I will be served and what the ingredients are. Hmmm.
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