Day 21

I didn't domino today like I had done with the almonds yesterday. So good news there. I think I had in total about 20 almonds. Thought I finished them until I saw another huge bag sitting there which I am going to do my best to ignore for obvious reasons.

After 12 consecutive days of hard training, I had a rest day today though. Definitely needed it and I will be waking up bright and early to train hard tomorrow. With the rest day I should be well prepared to up the intensity and annihilate myself :)

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!

What will be different in week 3

I wanted to get these thoughts down as I was thinking fresh about them. I am writing this before I get my week 2 results sorted (although posting after), so it isn't dependant on what I did in the last 7 days, but just what I think could be changed up to help me on my way.

1. Cooking in bulk
I have realised (finally!) how much easier it is to make a huge batch of things and keep them in the fridge. It would help my discipline on this plan infinitely, as I have found over the couple of days. Definitely needs to be done I think. My Sunday morning at least is going to be spent cooking.

2. Stopping the peanut butter!

Results day tomorrow

Got my week 2 weigh-in and measurements tomorrow morning. To be honest I really don't think I had much progress this week - call it gut instinct. Pretty sure I haven't lost much if any weight. Clothes don't feel any tighter, nor any looser to be fair.

Time will tell. I'll find out when I get up tomorrow morning I guess. Stay tuned!

BUT it is also CHEAT DAY tomorrow :D I got 2 pizzas and a load of cookies lined up and waiting - I hope my morning measurements don't put me off them...

Day 5

I felt pretty good today. Stuck to the plan with absolutely no problem and didn't feel hungry.

Started the day with some leftover pork, lentils and green leafy salad.

I was then beasted around a personal training studio by my trainer - I really felt a difference in my own energy levels today and really could push myself more. Must be something in what I am eating taking effect. Plenty of work on strengthening my shoulders, cardio through rowing, some barefoot running and finished with some barbell squats. Loved it.

Lunch was a bit late - some leftover roast chicken, refried beans and a load of fresh spinach. Really filling. I also trialled a recipe for slow carb brownies, which I will share soon.

I was still stuffed by the time dinner came around so had a light meal of some cumin spiced chicken and salad - I didn't have the space for any legumes tonight.

Main thing today is that I really felt like my system was cleaner and a bit cleared out today - major difference from Monday and I am grateful for it.

Still not sure about weight/inch loss, but I will find out on Saturday - that combined with it being my cheat day is a big reason to look forward to it! :)

Had a thought...

Read this from Tim Ferriss on Twitter the other day:


The path of least resistance is only paved for the first 200 yards


Makes complete sense. Don't expect things to come easy, put in the hard work and reap the rewards.


Get your mind right and go for your goals!