Week 3 results

I did do these first thing yesterday morning, before my cheat day started in earnest but forgot to post.

To be honest I had no real movement in inches - a lot of very small fluctuations on various parts of my body - probably just from discrepancies in taking my own measurements.

I did lose 1lb though, so total loss of 7lb. I certainly won't be complaining about that! Wish it was more of course, but a pound off is 2 pounds lower than a pound on!

I am thinking about switching over to doing geek to freak after a couple of weeks but I'm not 100% on that. I'm starting some out and out resistance work in the coming week and want to see how that impacts before I consider changing my nutrition again.

Aching!!

First proper personal training session in a couple of weeks and oh my goodness I am so sore! But I love this feeling - no pain no gain and all that.

Did this combination of rowing, lat pull downs, cable cross, squats, jump squats, lunges, bicep burls, biking, lat raises, push ups, and goodness knows what else.

Really worked me hard and I am still aching in several places right now. Love it!!!

Had a whey shake right after, been told to up the quantity by Mr Trainer Man though.

Goal re-assessment...

Been thinking long and hard about my goals. I have decided to change up a bit.

At first, I said I want a lean slim physique to be proud of. Then I realised that with clothes on I would look the same as any skinny guy - 6 pack or no 6 pack.

So I have decided I want to put on a bit more muscle and have a physique which looks great with my top on and even better without... ;)

Something like this, maybe a bit less on the arms:

What you think??

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!!!

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!

Fat blasting workout

Obviously this is based massively on current fitness levels, but I really don't find Tim's four hour body suggested workout that challenging or invigorating so invented my own, based on interval training and tabatas, which are conventionally thought to be the best workouts for fat loss.

I think I will probably use a workout like this 2 days a week, to supplement my 3 times a week personal training and 1 run a week. I do want to do a bit more running than I have scheduled for, but don't want to overdo it.

Be warned that this is going to be pretty advanced, especially if you're new to using kettlebells so do be careful.

Day 9

I for no apparent reason decided to try tracking calories today, just to see how many I was getting in to my system out of my own curiousity. Before I started slow carbing, I was probably having 25-2600 calories a day MINIMUM, often still feeling hungry, with the intention of trying to put on some muscle. More on my findings shortly.

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?

(Proper) Beginning

Officially I started my slow carbing plan yesterday - with a cheat day....

So it is probably fair to say it REALLY starts today. Let's do this!