Friday Update Numero Uno.

I want to start this post off by thanking my lovely wife Amanda for putting up with me while I go about with this transformation in progress.  She has done a wonderful job packing me a nice healthy lunch, filled to the brim with tons of fresh fruit and veggies, every day (I know, I'm spoiled).  Thank you Amanda for giving me the time and leeway to exercise in the afternoons and manning the stopwatch as I plank.  Here's to you, Manda.

(I am one lucky dude)

Now, on to the good stuff, am I right?  I have at least a Run Report and a Strength Training Update for you.  Let's start with the Run Report and see where it takes us.

Run Report:

I must say, my tri-weekly walks are getting faster and faster!  I was a little concerned today as I had a document to peer review at work and, as such, spent a lot of time with my butt firmly rooted to my chair and not walking around. 

(It felt much like this)

 I also had a pretty killer (at least to my flabby body) workout from last night not working in my favor, but, more on that later.

With out further ado, here are my sessions for this week laid out right next to each other:

Monday - 7Oct13                                       

Time: 32:18                                                               

Distance: 1.90 miles                                   

Pace: 17:02 min/mi                                      

Wednesday - 9Oct13
Time: 30:03 
Distance: 1.97 miles
Pace: 15:17 min/mi   

Friday - 11Oct13
Time: 31:12
Distance: 2.11 miles
Pace: 14:45 min/mi

Do you see what I see?  Progress!  Awesome tangible progress.  Don't get no better.  The best part is that I am not totally wiped out afterwards or hurting for days afterwards.  I really can't wait to throw in some running next week and watch those numbers inch higher and higher.

Strength Training Update:

Remember this guy?

(Original recipe...)

I was convinced last night that I would be this guy all day long yesterday.  However, I was only that guy last night.  And, let me tell you, during last night's workout, I was Mr. Human Torch there on steroids.

(Extra crispy)

I knew from the first squat that that workout was going to be a pain.  But, I didn't let it beat me and finished my workout strong, well, somewhat strong.

Body weight squats: 50 (1 Set)  ***

Incline push ups: 20 (2 Sets) ***

Bent over rows: 20 w/ 25 lb dumbbell (1 Set) ***

Minutes of planks: 2 (4 Sets) 

So, I had to modify the Incline push ups from the lofty goal of 40 to 20 pretty early on.  I am not upset about that one bit and will shoot for 30 tomorrow.  Let me tell you about them there planks...  I think I might slide that exercise towards the front of the workout instead of the tail end.  I'll tell you why.  It wasn't my core that burned so much (it totally did though) but my arms/shoulders that were giving me fits.  I'll level up on all of my lovely exercises all save the planking.  All-in-all, a success!  Here's what tomorrow will look like:

Body weight squats: 70
Incline push ups: 30
One arm rows: 30 w/30 lb dumbbell
Minutes of planks: 2

My first week back at this is and I am feeling really optimistic, hopefully not overly so.  Monday will bring my second weigh-in.  I started this at 273 and then 281.  I can't wait to see where I am on Monday.

Until next time.

-Louie