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It has only been 2 weeks and I can not only feel, but see my strength skyrocket!
My Sumo dead lifts are going up nicely and my presses are getting better. I am also excited about my squats because not only am I getting stronger with them, I am getting lower...ASS TO GRASS!!
As for my fat loss, scale is not showing it but clothes are getting loser. I do think my thyroid is messed up again. I am taking 1-2 naps a day and sleeping at night and still tired...yep my thyroid is messed up.
Otherwise, I changed up my diet a little. Still the same concept of what I was doing, just a little different.
Till next time...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Feeling and Seeing the Results
All I can say is that I am working harder than I have in a long time with my training!!! I know we have all been there before where because you like a certain way of training/working out (like KB swings or running) you don't push yourself as hard as usual. Your body gets used to the exercise and well then...nothing! No weight loss, no muscle development, nothing!
So I changed it up drastically and I am totally seeing the results and totally loving it!
For the past week I have been doing A LOT of strength....
deadlifts, squats, presses and bench pressing
I do one lift a day, 4 days a week and after that one lift, I do assistance work and then conditioning.
Lots of fun, Lots of work!
So I changed it up drastically and I am totally seeing the results and totally loving it!
For the past week I have been doing A LOT of strength....
deadlifts, squats, presses and bench pressing
I do one lift a day, 4 days a week and after that one lift, I do assistance work and then conditioning.
Lots of fun, Lots of work!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New Program...New Soreness
BJ has started me on a new strength program this week and for the first time in a long time my muscles are sore!!! Now let me make this clear, I am not in pain, my muscles are sore. It feels great! And the best part about it...it is soooooooo simple!
I have come to the realization that as I get older and experience new things, I don't need to make things complicated. Life is too complicated sometimes to worry about my workout being complicated!
Here is a little sample of what I have been doing this week...
Monday: Presses...lots of military presses!
Tuesday: Running intervals.
Today: Will be deadlifting and conditioning
See simple but affective!
I have come to the realization that as I get older and experience new things, I don't need to make things complicated. Life is too complicated sometimes to worry about my workout being complicated!
Here is a little sample of what I have been doing this week...
Monday: Presses...lots of military presses!
Tuesday: Running intervals.
Today: Will be deadlifting and conditioning
See simple but affective!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Back to it
So I have not blogged in about 4 months. Basically have not had time and have not really had much to talk about. I am going to start again. Don't know if anyone will read I am doing this more for myself and to just be able to get things out.
For those of you who don't know my husband and I have our own fitness facility here in Frisco. Full Throttle Athletics. Because we have been doing so well over the past 3 months I was able to quit my full time job as a respiratory therapist, working night shift by the way, and do training for others full time. Very happy about that. Not happy about how my fitness/body comp has become from working all those night shifts and not getting the training I should have in. I am very disappointed in myself but in now way shape or form am I going to roll over and give up.
Over the past 2 weeks I have up'd my training tremendously and started a new way of eating. I am not going to go into the nutrition part right now because it is still in it's testing phase and we are not ready to release it to everyone. But I can say my training is going great. Concentrating on deadlifts, presses, pull ups, Kettlebell swings, and overall conditioning work. I will post some of my training, but to be honest...not much. It's not secret..just don't know how exciting posting a workout would be for you!
Tell next time...
Train Hard...Train Like A Girl!
For those of you who don't know my husband and I have our own fitness facility here in Frisco. Full Throttle Athletics. Because we have been doing so well over the past 3 months I was able to quit my full time job as a respiratory therapist, working night shift by the way, and do training for others full time. Very happy about that. Not happy about how my fitness/body comp has become from working all those night shifts and not getting the training I should have in. I am very disappointed in myself but in now way shape or form am I going to roll over and give up.
Over the past 2 weeks I have up'd my training tremendously and started a new way of eating. I am not going to go into the nutrition part right now because it is still in it's testing phase and we are not ready to release it to everyone. But I can say my training is going great. Concentrating on deadlifts, presses, pull ups, Kettlebell swings, and overall conditioning work. I will post some of my training, but to be honest...not much. It's not secret..just don't know how exciting posting a workout would be for you!
Tell next time...
Train Hard...Train Like A Girl!
Friday, May 15, 2009
Update
Wow, totally didn't think it had been this long since I last posted. Oops!
Let's see..
Well the supplements are going well. I have been adding more iodine to not only my diet but also supplement wise. I am feeling good, but did have a week there where I was drained. I don't know if it was from work, my allergies acting up or hormones. But I feel much better.
Training is going well. I have been doing more deadlifting in preparation for the TSC in September. Also I have been doing the 6am boot camp class at our gym for the past few weeks. Training the GS style of Kettlebells really put my conditioning down so my goal is to bump that back up.
And for my weight loss...well I was getting really discouraged for awhile there. Nothing was happening. Then last Sunday I weighed my self and had BJ take measurements, did it again this morning and the scale didn't budge...BUT I lost 3 inches off my hips, and another 2 inches total everywhere else! I try not to get hung up on the stupid scale...not going to tell me really anything right now. I am just happy things are getting tighter!
Let's see..
Well the supplements are going well. I have been adding more iodine to not only my diet but also supplement wise. I am feeling good, but did have a week there where I was drained. I don't know if it was from work, my allergies acting up or hormones. But I feel much better.
Training is going well. I have been doing more deadlifting in preparation for the TSC in September. Also I have been doing the 6am boot camp class at our gym for the past few weeks. Training the GS style of Kettlebells really put my conditioning down so my goal is to bump that back up.
And for my weight loss...well I was getting really discouraged for awhile there. Nothing was happening. Then last Sunday I weighed my self and had BJ take measurements, did it again this morning and the scale didn't budge...BUT I lost 3 inches off my hips, and another 2 inches total everywhere else! I try not to get hung up on the stupid scale...not going to tell me really anything right now. I am just happy things are getting tighter!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Mrs.Texas 2009
Yesterday, April 26th, BJ and I had the pleasure of going to the 2009 Mrs.Texas beauty pageant to watch our friend and client Jennifer Johnson represent our town of Frisco.
Neither of us have ever been to a pageant so we really didn't know what to expect. It was actually a lot of fun and we had a great time!
Unfortunately, Jennifer did not win. That was really upsetting to all of us (her family and friends) because we really thought she had it in the bag. She looked FABULOUS in her swim suit and just STUNNING in her evening gown. She did stumble a little on the first question, but came back strong with the second.
Jennifer placed 3rd Runner-up, but the really great part was they had an award for the "Best body in a swim suit" (not sure what the exact award is), AND SHE WON!!!! Hands down she had the best body there! Jennifer was the only one who actually looked like she had muscle and was fit. BJ and I were so proud of that because that is why she hired BJ on for...make her look H-O-T in a bikini! Oh and she got this award after having 2 kids!!!!
Even though Jennifer did not win Mrs.Texas, I can tell you she worked harder than ANY of the other contestants. Whether it be on her body, her mind or her soul. She is the epitome of what Mrs.Texas should be.
BJ and I could not be more proud of Jennifer and how hard she has worked. I have never seen someone with such determination and strong will to get a job done. Oh and by the way...she only worked with BJ for 8 weeks!!! I don't know what Jennifer is going to move onto next. She will hold the title of Mrs.Frisco for the rest of the year, and who knows...maybe she will give Mrs.Texas one more shot!
Neither of us have ever been to a pageant so we really didn't know what to expect. It was actually a lot of fun and we had a great time!
Unfortunately, Jennifer did not win. That was really upsetting to all of us (her family and friends) because we really thought she had it in the bag. She looked FABULOUS in her swim suit and just STUNNING in her evening gown. She did stumble a little on the first question, but came back strong with the second.
Jennifer placed 3rd Runner-up, but the really great part was they had an award for the "Best body in a swim suit" (not sure what the exact award is), AND SHE WON!!!! Hands down she had the best body there! Jennifer was the only one who actually looked like she had muscle and was fit. BJ and I were so proud of that because that is why she hired BJ on for...make her look H-O-T in a bikini! Oh and she got this award after having 2 kids!!!!
Even though Jennifer did not win Mrs.Texas, I can tell you she worked harder than ANY of the other contestants. Whether it be on her body, her mind or her soul. She is the epitome of what Mrs.Texas should be.
BJ and I could not be more proud of Jennifer and how hard she has worked. I have never seen someone with such determination and strong will to get a job done. Oh and by the way...she only worked with BJ for 8 weeks!!! I don't know what Jennifer is going to move onto next. She will hold the title of Mrs.Frisco for the rest of the year, and who knows...maybe she will give Mrs.Texas one more shot!
New Supplements are AWESOME!!!!
I started my new supplements last Wednesday and I don't know if it is a "mind-game thing" or what but I feel fantastic!!
I feel like I have more energy throughout the day. I get better sleep at night. My food is digested much better (I won't go into detail about that one...just trust me!). My workouts are going great! Just hoping I don't come down.
As for my workouts, I am going back to the workouts that got me conditioned, strong and a slimmer body. Basically back to the basics. I am doing Press/Pull up ladders and swings or snatches on T/TH/Sat and then M/W I have been doing the 6am boot camp class that BJ teaches. I thought I worked hard...these people work hard!
That is about it...
I am hoping to drop a couple of pounds before I go back to WI in June for my mom's 60th birthday.
Till next time...
I feel like I have more energy throughout the day. I get better sleep at night. My food is digested much better (I won't go into detail about that one...just trust me!). My workouts are going great! Just hoping I don't come down.
As for my workouts, I am going back to the workouts that got me conditioned, strong and a slimmer body. Basically back to the basics. I am doing Press/Pull up ladders and swings or snatches on T/TH/Sat and then M/W I have been doing the 6am boot camp class that BJ teaches. I thought I worked hard...these people work hard!
That is about it...
I am hoping to drop a couple of pounds before I go back to WI in June for my mom's 60th birthday.
Till next time...
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Hair Analysis Test Results
Haven't blogged on here for awhile...been pretty busy with...EVERYTHING! But I am happy to report my hair analysis test came back and things are going in the right direction!!! I knew I was feeling great since PJ Wilson, DC started me on the supplements, but now it is on paper.
BJ and I had a phone consultation with PJ yesterday just to go over our tests. PJ said that what I am seeing on the tests is what is truly going on with my body and now we can get down to the nitty-gritty (my words, not his!).
Some of the things that are improving is my adrenals are not going 10000 miles a minute. To achieve this I have cut back on my caffeine (ugh!) and have really increased my sleep. I am also getting rid of a lot of calcium from my muscle tissue...again a good thing. And of course...my thyroid is way too low.
So what to do about all that? Well I still need to tweak my diet. I am a sweet tooth whore...I will admit to that. But I will be taking a different supplement that will help with not only my sugar cravings, but my blood sugar also. And I will be starting on some high doses of iodine. PJ wrote a great blog post on iodine and how we as Americans don't get nearly enough.
There is a lot more, but until I start taking everything and really tweaking my diet I won't know exactly how I am doing. I should be starting everything within the next week or so and then I will keep you updated.
BJ and I had a phone consultation with PJ yesterday just to go over our tests. PJ said that what I am seeing on the tests is what is truly going on with my body and now we can get down to the nitty-gritty (my words, not his!).
Some of the things that are improving is my adrenals are not going 10000 miles a minute. To achieve this I have cut back on my caffeine (ugh!) and have really increased my sleep. I am also getting rid of a lot of calcium from my muscle tissue...again a good thing. And of course...my thyroid is way too low.
So what to do about all that? Well I still need to tweak my diet. I am a sweet tooth whore...I will admit to that. But I will be taking a different supplement that will help with not only my sugar cravings, but my blood sugar also. And I will be starting on some high doses of iodine. PJ wrote a great blog post on iodine and how we as Americans don't get nearly enough.
There is a lot more, but until I start taking everything and really tweaking my diet I won't know exactly how I am doing. I should be starting everything within the next week or so and then I will keep you updated.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
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Friday, March 27, 2009
Change
Well I am over my cold now. Thank God! You don't realize how nice it is to breathe without a stuffy nose, until you can't! And this is coming from a Respiratory Therapist!
Anyways, I have decided to change up my training a bit for the next 6 weeks. I was going to train for the TSC on April 4th, but not only do I work the night before but I work that night too. The TSC starts at 10am. I really don't think my strength will be there with out sleep. So I have decided to combine a bit of everything for my training.
Kettlebells (I will always have KBs in my training some way or how...they do EVERYTHING!!)
Strength Training (Squats, DLs, Presses, Pull Ups, etc)
Conditioning
I started this on Monday and yesterday had a "heavy" day. Little sore but not too bad. So we will see how this goes!
Anyways, I have decided to change up my training a bit for the next 6 weeks. I was going to train for the TSC on April 4th, but not only do I work the night before but I work that night too. The TSC starts at 10am. I really don't think my strength will be there with out sleep. So I have decided to combine a bit of everything for my training.
Kettlebells (I will always have KBs in my training some way or how...they do EVERYTHING!!)
Strength Training (Squats, DLs, Presses, Pull Ups, etc)
Conditioning
I started this on Monday and yesterday had a "heavy" day. Little sore but not too bad. So we will see how this goes!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Will It Ever End???!!!!
UUUUGGGGHHHH!!!!
So I have been sick for the past 7 days and I am SICK OF BEING SICK!!! I even had to call in sick to work last week. Which is very unlike me, but working in a hospital, I figured being around people who's immune system is down would not be a good thing.
But on a good note my body looks better than ever!
My abs are showing through very nicely and I am down another 2 pounds from 1.5 weeks ago. Since the beginning of the year I have lost 15 pounds! I give credit to my eating, training and my supplements that PJ Wilson, DC has suggested to help not only my thyroid but my over all health. BJ and I will be sending in our hair sample analysis again today so in about 2 weeks we should see how things are going.
Today I am going to take it easy and just grease the groove with my jerks and snatches. Yesterday I did a strength routine of deadlifts, squats, presses and ring rows. That was actually really hard, I think from me still being under the weather.
We enough for today...
So I have been sick for the past 7 days and I am SICK OF BEING SICK!!! I even had to call in sick to work last week. Which is very unlike me, but working in a hospital, I figured being around people who's immune system is down would not be a good thing.
But on a good note my body looks better than ever!
My abs are showing through very nicely and I am down another 2 pounds from 1.5 weeks ago. Since the beginning of the year I have lost 15 pounds! I give credit to my eating, training and my supplements that PJ Wilson, DC has suggested to help not only my thyroid but my over all health. BJ and I will be sending in our hair sample analysis again today so in about 2 weeks we should see how things are going.
Today I am going to take it easy and just grease the groove with my jerks and snatches. Yesterday I did a strength routine of deadlifts, squats, presses and ring rows. That was actually really hard, I think from me still being under the weather.
We enough for today...
Friday, March 13, 2009
Past Week
Workouts have been going well this week, but yesterday and today I came down with a lovely cold!
I have been concentrating on strength workouts. A lot of Deadlifts, squats, pull ups and presses. Then using my Jerks and Snatches as conditioning, and throwing in some running here and there.
I have been taking 2 days off of completely OFF! Well, taking the dogs (yes we got another one! She is a yellow lab and just a puppy!) for walks.
Hopefully my lovely cold will go away soon. I am the type of person who HATES to take any kind of meds for colds so I kind of just suffer through it.
I have been concentrating on strength workouts. A lot of Deadlifts, squats, pull ups and presses. Then using my Jerks and Snatches as conditioning, and throwing in some running here and there.
I have been taking 2 days off of completely OFF! Well, taking the dogs (yes we got another one! She is a yellow lab and just a puppy!) for walks.
Hopefully my lovely cold will go away soon. I am the type of person who HATES to take any kind of meds for colds so I kind of just suffer through it.
Friday, March 6, 2009
I am sore!!!
So on Wednesday BJ and I decided I needed to really change up my training. I liked what I was doing, but I was getting a little bored. Well I should have just been bored!!! I have been sooooooooooooooo sore from Wednesday's workout it is unbelievable! I truly have not been this sore since...well honestly I can't remember the last time I was this sore! But this is a good thing. This means that I have some things I need to work on and muscles that have been neglected for sometime now. BJ has me doing squats, deadlifts, presses, rows, jerks and snatches w/ my KB....ouch!
Also, BJ and I are going to be sending in more samples of our hair to get another analysis done. I can't wait...I want to see if things have changed...I have a feeling they will.
Also, BJ and I are going to be sending in more samples of our hair to get another analysis done. I can't wait...I want to see if things have changed...I have a feeling they will.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
WOW!!! I SUCK!!!
At least this is what I was thinking as I was running today!
No I didn't have a bad run, really, what I mean by that title is that my form is HORRENDOUS!!! I knew it wasn't up to par, but today I decided to run in my Vibram 5-finger shoes and found out just how band I truly am!
For those of you who don't know what Vibram 5-finger shoes are go here. They are WAY cool and feel funky when you walk in them. So today I tried running in them to see how I would run in "bare feet" which is actually better for you than the hundreds of dollars some shoes cost. Plus my arches are really high, so running in "bare feet" will help them.
Well all I can say is running in them showed me just how bad my form really is! I felt like I had never ran before in my life! But I am glad, this is why I did it to really see what I needed to work on. Also, I tend to walk and run like a duck sometimes, with my feet out...this showed just how bad.
I will say it took a little to get used to, but I like it. I am going to be wearing them a lot more with walking, running and just doing little crap around the house. I am interested to see how my running form improves and how my feet will adapt.
No I didn't have a bad run, really, what I mean by that title is that my form is HORRENDOUS!!! I knew it wasn't up to par, but today I decided to run in my Vibram 5-finger shoes and found out just how band I truly am!
For those of you who don't know what Vibram 5-finger shoes are go here. They are WAY cool and feel funky when you walk in them. So today I tried running in them to see how I would run in "bare feet" which is actually better for you than the hundreds of dollars some shoes cost. Plus my arches are really high, so running in "bare feet" will help them.
Well all I can say is running in them showed me just how bad my form really is! I felt like I had never ran before in my life! But I am glad, this is why I did it to really see what I needed to work on. Also, I tend to walk and run like a duck sometimes, with my feet out...this showed just how bad.
I will say it took a little to get used to, but I like it. I am going to be wearing them a lot more with walking, running and just doing little crap around the house. I am interested to see how my running form improves and how my feet will adapt.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Good News and a Good Test Day
Well first I had a really good test day for my training. I was able to work with the 16kg for both my Jerks and Snatches. I was really happy with my performance. Here is what I did...
Warm Up:
Deadlifts w/ 135# 3x3
Pull Ups 3x3
Jerks w/ 16kg (6rpm) 4min
Snatches w/ 16kg (12rpm) 4min
**Yes only did 4 min but it was a heavy 4min and believe me...I was breathing hard!
Then when I came home I went for a nice jog with my doggie!
Now for the good news...I got my thyroid blood tests back and they are really good! I feel great, I am not sluggish and falling asleep every chance I get. For those who have ever had to deal with something like Hypothyroid you understand the feeling of not feeling good, and you also know how wonderful it is to feel...I guess you would say normal. YEAH I AM NORMAL!!! Well at least my thyroid is!
Warm Up:
Deadlifts w/ 135# 3x3
Pull Ups 3x3
Jerks w/ 16kg (6rpm) 4min
Snatches w/ 16kg (12rpm) 4min
**Yes only did 4 min but it was a heavy 4min and believe me...I was breathing hard!
Then when I came home I went for a nice jog with my doggie!
Now for the good news...I got my thyroid blood tests back and they are really good! I feel great, I am not sluggish and falling asleep every chance I get. For those who have ever had to deal with something like Hypothyroid you understand the feeling of not feeling good, and you also know how wonderful it is to feel...I guess you would say normal. YEAH I AM NORMAL!!! Well at least my thyroid is!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Feeling Good
Well today was a little better with my training. But I am still really weak with my deadlifts and that is one lift I am really trying to work on for the TSC. About a year ago my DL was really good and heavy so now that it isn't I am frustrated. But I know it will come.
One thing I did figure out today is that my weight has been at a stand still for the past 2 weeks. Am I frustrated? YES! But am I giving up? NO! BJ, my genius of a husband, pointed out something to me today. My body and health were in such disarray because of my over training, my weak diet, and my thyroid all out of whack that I had to dig myself out of the whole. I did this by starting my supplements that PJ Wilson, DC has started me on, and I really pulled back on my training. While all things were being repaired I was losing weight and now I am hopefully back to somewhat normal and will have to change things up a bit.
I am not going to post my training today because it was the same as always. But just to let you know it went well and I am happy with it!
One thing I did figure out today is that my weight has been at a stand still for the past 2 weeks. Am I frustrated? YES! But am I giving up? NO! BJ, my genius of a husband, pointed out something to me today. My body and health were in such disarray because of my over training, my weak diet, and my thyroid all out of whack that I had to dig myself out of the whole. I did this by starting my supplements that PJ Wilson, DC has started me on, and I really pulled back on my training. While all things were being repaired I was losing weight and now I am hopefully back to somewhat normal and will have to change things up a bit.
I am not going to post my training today because it was the same as always. But just to let you know it went well and I am happy with it!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Bad Test Day
Well I knew my test days had to go bad one day soon. Today was the day. I just did not have it in me today. But that is that, and it is time to move on! Here is what I did...
Jerks w/ 16kg 6rpm, 2 min (First time testing with the 16kg, not happy at all. I wasn't using my legs enough at all. I think my might try again on Wed)
Snatches w/ 16kg 12rpm, 2 min (Again not impressive)
Jerks w/ 12kg 8rpm, 6min
Snatches w/ 12kg 12rpm, 6min
Then I tried to Deadlift, I had nothing in my legs...oh well.
I know Wednesday will be better.
Jerks w/ 16kg 6rpm, 2 min (First time testing with the 16kg, not happy at all. I wasn't using my legs enough at all. I think my might try again on Wed)
Snatches w/ 16kg 12rpm, 2 min (Again not impressive)
Jerks w/ 12kg 8rpm, 6min
Snatches w/ 12kg 12rpm, 6min
Then I tried to Deadlift, I had nothing in my legs...oh well.
I know Wednesday will be better.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Pretty Good Wednesday
Here was today's training...Short and Sweet
Warm up: Deadlifts 135x3 145x3 155x2 165x1 (not too happy about this...it will come)
Jerks w/12kg (8rpm) 4 min x 3
Snatches w/12kg (no pacing) x 3
And I just came back from a 3 mile run. I know I shouldn't have, but it is 80 degrees outside...couldn't help myself!
Warm up: Deadlifts 135x3 145x3 155x2 165x1 (not too happy about this...it will come)
Jerks w/12kg (8rpm) 4 min x 3
Snatches w/12kg (no pacing) x 3
And I just came back from a 3 mile run. I know I shouldn't have, but it is 80 degrees outside...couldn't help myself!
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Great Test Day...considering.
Even with me being so tired these past couple of days I really had a great test day yesterday. Here is what I did...
Warm up with some Deadlifts. I really need to get these numbers back up b/c the TSC is fastly approaching!
Jerks w/ 12kg (6rpm) 10 min!!! First time ever!
Snatches w/ 12kg (12rpm) 4 min only. Really upset with these and I found out I did so crappy b/c I didn't rest long enough between the Jerks and Snatches.
Today I am just going to grease the groove with the 8kg and run on the treadmill. It looks so gloomy out today, don't want to get caught in the rain!
Warm up with some Deadlifts. I really need to get these numbers back up b/c the TSC is fastly approaching!
Jerks w/ 12kg (6rpm) 10 min!!! First time ever!
Snatches w/ 12kg (12rpm) 4 min only. Really upset with these and I found out I did so crappy b/c I didn't rest long enough between the Jerks and Snatches.
Today I am just going to grease the groove with the 8kg and run on the treadmill. It looks so gloomy out today, don't want to get caught in the rain!
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Sad but Happy Day
Today is one of those days where I could cry all day or laugh all day. No I am not having waves of hormones, but today is my father's birthday. The only thing is my father past away in 2005. So like I said today I could cry all day if I wanted to but I know that right now my dad is having a huge party up there so that makes me laugh!
As for my training, today is an OFF day and I think I really need it. I have been falling asleep at 7 pm these past couple of nights so I think I am wearing myself down a little. So today I am just going to relax, watch the Daytona 500, eat some homemade jalapeno poppers (with bacon!) and chill! Plus tomorrow is another Test Day and I want to be ready!!!!
Happy Sunday!
As for my training, today is an OFF day and I think I really need it. I have been falling asleep at 7 pm these past couple of nights so I think I am wearing myself down a little. So today I am just going to relax, watch the Daytona 500, eat some homemade jalapeno poppers (with bacon!) and chill! Plus tomorrow is another Test Day and I want to be ready!!!!
Happy Sunday!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Train Like A Girl!
Just wanted to give a heads up to everyone that my new and improved website/blog Train Like A Girl will be up and running soon! I am so excited to not only have this fabulous website/blog but also to be able to share information about nutrition, training, fat loss and just overall good health!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
This Past Week....
WOW, I didn't realize it had been so long since I last posted...sorry. One of the reasons was because I just finished a long 6 night stretch of working and when I work that much my life is basically...work, sleep, workout, eat, etc. I have really been trying to increase my sleep hours to a minimum of 8 hours and even more if I feel I need it. This is to let my body heal and also recover from my AWESOME training sessions.
Well over the past week and a half I have lost another 2 pounds, so a total of 12 so far! WOO-HOO!! And I have been going up on my Jerk and Snatch numbers. I have been feeling awesome and really enjoying my training. I am the first to admit...I don't always like to or want to train. But I do because I know in the end I have a goal and when I reach that goal, whatever it may be, I will be happy.
Today is just going to be a grease the groove day with my Jerks and Snatches. And because it is going to be at least 70 out today I will have to go for a run.
Till next time...
Well over the past week and a half I have lost another 2 pounds, so a total of 12 so far! WOO-HOO!! And I have been going up on my Jerk and Snatch numbers. I have been feeling awesome and really enjoying my training. I am the first to admit...I don't always like to or want to train. But I do because I know in the end I have a goal and when I reach that goal, whatever it may be, I will be happy.
Today is just going to be a grease the groove day with my Jerks and Snatches. And because it is going to be at least 70 out today I will have to go for a run.
Till next time...
Monday, February 2, 2009
The PRs Continue!
WOW! Can my Monday test days get any better?!?!?!
I hope they continue. I got 2 more PRs with my Jerks and Snatches. Here is what I did...
Warm Up: Deadlifts 135,145,135 (I am starting to train for the TSC in April so I am just greasing the groove right now)
Jerks w/ 12kg (6rpm) 7 min (4R, 3L) I really wanted to do 8min but my left is much weaker than my right. But like BJ says, at that time it is all mental. Next Monday will be 8 or more!
Snatches w/ 8kg (15rpm) 8min = 120 snatches. Very happy with this b/c I couldn't get past the 6 min all week! YEAH ME!!!
Now you are probably saying..."That's it!?!?!" Yes!!! My neuro system is a bit fried! This is a lot more work than it looks! Later today I am going to do a slow jog just to get the blood flowing and tomorrow I will do some nice stretching.
I hope they continue. I got 2 more PRs with my Jerks and Snatches. Here is what I did...
Warm Up: Deadlifts 135,145,135 (I am starting to train for the TSC in April so I am just greasing the groove right now)
Jerks w/ 12kg (6rpm) 7 min (4R, 3L) I really wanted to do 8min but my left is much weaker than my right. But like BJ says, at that time it is all mental. Next Monday will be 8 or more!
Snatches w/ 8kg (15rpm) 8min = 120 snatches. Very happy with this b/c I couldn't get past the 6 min all week! YEAH ME!!!
Now you are probably saying..."That's it!?!?!" Yes!!! My neuro system is a bit fried! This is a lot more work than it looks! Later today I am going to do a slow jog just to get the blood flowing and tomorrow I will do some nice stretching.
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Much Better
Today I feel 100% better and because I feel so much better I was able to get in a good training session. Did the usual Jerks and Snatches.
Jerks w/ 8kg 6 min x 2 (6rpm)
Snatches w/ 8kg 6 min (15rpm)
Then I went for a run outside because it is 73 degrees and just too good to pass up!
After, I stretched for a really long time and worked on a lot of mobility. With doing the Jerks my calves are getting pretty tight.
I am happy with this week of training and I am hoping for big numbers with my testing on Monday!
Jerks w/ 8kg 6 min x 2 (6rpm)
Snatches w/ 8kg 6 min (15rpm)
Then I went for a run outside because it is 73 degrees and just too good to pass up!
After, I stretched for a really long time and worked on a lot of mobility. With doing the Jerks my calves are getting pretty tight.
I am happy with this week of training and I am hoping for big numbers with my testing on Monday!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Sick
Had to take today off...not feeling good at all. There is a lot of colds going around and when you work in a hospital you are bound to pick one or two up. We will see how I feel tomorrow and decide if I will train or not.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
One More thing...
I lost another 2 pounds!
I have lost a total of 10 pounds over the past 4.5 weeks and I am feeling fantastic.
Oh and the best part about it is I am eating a lot more than usual and training less than usual.
See you don't have to run yourself into the ground or starve yourself to lose weight!
I have lost a total of 10 pounds over the past 4.5 weeks and I am feeling fantastic.
Oh and the best part about it is I am eating a lot more than usual and training less than usual.
See you don't have to run yourself into the ground or starve yourself to lose weight!
Less=More
Today BJ had me work with the 12kg Kettlebell again, but instead of one long set of Jerks, we broke it into 2 shorter sets. I liked it and I felt I had a great training session because of it.
Here is what I did today...
Warm up: Jump rope, Stretched out shoulders and hips
Jerks w/ 12kg 2 sets of 4 min (6rpm) took a 4 min break in between the 2 sets
Snatches w/ 8kg 1 set of 6 min (15rpm) **This was pretty hard, I tried to go faster and it just wore me out, so I had to slow down**
Swings w/ 16kg: just 2 easy sets of one-hand swings
This was a great training session. I felt I got a lot done but not falling to the ground tired.
Here is what I did today...
Warm up: Jump rope, Stretched out shoulders and hips
Jerks w/ 12kg 2 sets of 4 min (6rpm) took a 4 min break in between the 2 sets
Snatches w/ 8kg 1 set of 6 min (15rpm) **This was pretty hard, I tried to go faster and it just wore me out, so I had to slow down**
Swings w/ 16kg: just 2 easy sets of one-hand swings
This was a great training session. I felt I got a lot done but not falling to the ground tired.
Monday, January 26, 2009
On to the 12kg
Today is Monday and as said before Monday's are test days. I think I have gotten as far as I want to go with the 8kg so now I am onto the 12kg. Here is what I did today...
Warm up: Squatting w/ prying, Kosick squats (I need to do these A LOT more. My hips are so tight!)
Jerks w/ the 12kg 6 min w/ 1 hand switch (6/min)
Snatches w/ 12kg 4 min w/ 1 hand switch
**I was very happy with the Jerks but not so happy with my Snatches. I have done better but I was wiped out when I was done so I know I didn't need to do more.
Abdominal work
So all in all a pretty good training session. Wasn't my best, but I was pretty tired when I was done so I didn't do anymore. Tomorrow is going to be a stretch/walking day to let myself rest for Wednesday.
Till tomorrow...
Warm up: Squatting w/ prying, Kosick squats (I need to do these A LOT more. My hips are so tight!)
Jerks w/ the 12kg 6 min w/ 1 hand switch (6/min)
Snatches w/ 12kg 4 min w/ 1 hand switch
**I was very happy with the Jerks but not so happy with my Snatches. I have done better but I was wiped out when I was done so I know I didn't need to do more.
Abdominal work
So all in all a pretty good training session. Wasn't my best, but I was pretty tired when I was done so I didn't do anymore. Tomorrow is going to be a stretch/walking day to let myself rest for Wednesday.
Till tomorrow...
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Past Few Days of Training
After Monday's training I was a little tired on Tuesday so I took it real easy and Tuesday and Wednesday I just worked on my form more than anything with the Jerk and the Snatch. I used the 12kg a couple of times because my goal is to get up to the 12kg for 10min.
Today is my OFF day but due to the B-E-A-UTIFUL 80 degree weather outside I had to do something so I just went for a nice 30 min jog. Nothing taxing, just something to enjoy the weather.
The TSC (Tactical Strength Challenge) is coming up in April and BJ and I will be hosting one at our facility. So I am starting to think of my next set of training goals I have for April. If any one is interested in doing the TSC with us please email me at kbliffert@yahoo.com. Also, we will be accepting $10 donations for the Fallen Hero's Fund that day to join in the TSC.
Till next time...
Today is my OFF day but due to the B-E-A-UTIFUL 80 degree weather outside I had to do something so I just went for a nice 30 min jog. Nothing taxing, just something to enjoy the weather.
The TSC (Tactical Strength Challenge) is coming up in April and BJ and I will be hosting one at our facility. So I am starting to think of my next set of training goals I have for April. If any one is interested in doing the TSC with us please email me at kbliffert@yahoo.com. Also, we will be accepting $10 donations for the Fallen Hero's Fund that day to join in the TSC.
Till next time...
Monday, January 19, 2009
Mondays=PRs!!!
OK so after a nice long rest day yesterday (and a little more food than usual b/c I was starving) I had another PR day today! Monday's are labeled as Test days for my lifts and today was another great day! Here is what I did...
Warm Up: Z health
Jerks w/ 8kg 10 min straight w/ 1 hand switch at 5 min (10rpm)
THEN...
Snatches w/ 8kg 10 min straight w/ 1 hand switch at 5 min (12rpm)
Total of 20min of non-stop work!!! Well I did rest about 10min in between the Jerks and the Snatches.
BUT HOLY COW!!!
I was going to do more stuff, but a little birdie kept telling me to stop so I just did some ab work and stretched. I am very happy with today and hope PJ Wilson, DC doesn't read this ;) (I swear I am letting my body heal)
Warm Up: Z health
Jerks w/ 8kg 10 min straight w/ 1 hand switch at 5 min (10rpm)
THEN...
Snatches w/ 8kg 10 min straight w/ 1 hand switch at 5 min (12rpm)
Total of 20min of non-stop work!!! Well I did rest about 10min in between the Jerks and the Snatches.
BUT HOLY COW!!!
I was going to do more stuff, but a little birdie kept telling me to stop so I just did some ab work and stretched. I am very happy with today and hope PJ Wilson, DC doesn't read this ;) (I swear I am letting my body heal)
Sunday, January 18, 2009
The Good, The Bad and THE GREAT!!!
This week has been a good week and a bad week. Good week because at the beginning I had a great training session on Monday that got me to another PR. The energy was blazing and I was feeling good. But then my lovely work schedule decided to screw everything up! Because I work night shift (7pm-7am) my sleeping patterns get very screwed up, and this week was no exception. I worked Monday, Wed, and Fri. If anyone has ever worked the night shift they will understand that is NOT a great week. So as the week was going by I felt myself needing more and more sleep and my training sessions getting weaker and weaker. So you know what I did? I LISTENED TO MY BODY!!! FINALLY! I did what I could and I stopped training when I knew I had to stop. Wow, what a concept!
But now here is the GREAT part...I have lost 8 pounds in the last 3 weeks! And you know what? I am not starving myself, overloading my training sessions or taking any pills that makes your heart go 100 mph. I am listening to my body! It is a great feeling knowing that I can accomplish my goals and feel like a human.
But now here is the GREAT part...I have lost 8 pounds in the last 3 weeks! And you know what? I am not starving myself, overloading my training sessions or taking any pills that makes your heart go 100 mph. I am listening to my body! It is a great feeling knowing that I can accomplish my goals and feel like a human.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Feeling Good
Had another great workout yesterday, but kept it short. I am really trying to let my body heal, plus after my PR on Friday, I was a little tired. And when I say let my body heal, nothing happened to me, I just really trying to get my thyroid back, my adrenals back, etc. See a couple posts below.
I must say taking the supplements that P.J. Wilson, DC has suggested for me has really upped my energy. I am not as tired during work, my workouts are just screaming great and I am not as tired just in general. I truly have not felt this good in a long time.
More Jerks, Snatches and Swings later in the afternoon.
I must say taking the supplements that P.J. Wilson, DC has suggested for me has really upped my energy. I am not as tired during work, my workouts are just screaming great and I am not as tired just in general. I truly have not felt this good in a long time.
More Jerks, Snatches and Swings later in the afternoon.
Friday, January 9, 2009
New PR
Today everything just clicked. Don't know why and I don't know how (and to be honest I don't want to ask) but it did. Today I set a new PR for myself with the Jerk and the Snatch. Here is what I did today...
Warm up: Some Z
Jerks w/ 8kg x 10min (8/min so 5 min per arm)
Snatches w/ 8kg x 8 min (12/min so 4 min per arm)
Jerks w/ 12kg 10/10
I am sure you are saying "You are only using the 8kg...EASY!" Well yes and no. Yes it is only 8kg, but I didn't put the bell down for the entire 10min for the Jerks or put it down for the entire 8min for the snatches. And I did all 5 min on 1 arm then switched, same with the snatches.
Now I need to try and go faster on the Jerks and try to get 10min with the snatches.
Warm up: Some Z
Jerks w/ 8kg x 10min (8/min so 5 min per arm)
Snatches w/ 8kg x 8 min (12/min so 4 min per arm)
Jerks w/ 12kg 10/10
I am sure you are saying "You are only using the 8kg...EASY!" Well yes and no. Yes it is only 8kg, but I didn't put the bell down for the entire 10min for the Jerks or put it down for the entire 8min for the snatches. And I did all 5 min on 1 arm then switched, same with the snatches.
Now I need to try and go faster on the Jerks and try to get 10min with the snatches.
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Sunshine High!
I am back! I have been gone for about a week having a little scare with finding a lump in my throat, but it turns out not to be anything serious! Phew! Because I work in the medical field I think I get more paraoid than a person who doesn't. But I am back and having a great time!
Today was phenomenal! It was over 80 degrees here in TX today on January 3rd!!! Can you believe it! I guess most people who live down here can, but this is all new for me. So even though I slept through most of the day due to working the night before and having to go back to work tonight, I still got in an awesome 5k run and that was after I did my usual training.
Speaking of training, I am doing very well. My snatch and jerk numbers are going up...actually going up really fast. I really do love working with Kettlebells. You have a "home gym" in one small piece of equipment and all you need really is 10 min to make yourself puke...believe I did it!
Anyways, tomorrow is my OFF day and I have a feeling next week will be a great training week.
Today was phenomenal! It was over 80 degrees here in TX today on January 3rd!!! Can you believe it! I guess most people who live down here can, but this is all new for me. So even though I slept through most of the day due to working the night before and having to go back to work tonight, I still got in an awesome 5k run and that was after I did my usual training.
Speaking of training, I am doing very well. My snatch and jerk numbers are going up...actually going up really fast. I really do love working with Kettlebells. You have a "home gym" in one small piece of equipment and all you need really is 10 min to make yourself puke...believe I did it!
Anyways, tomorrow is my OFF day and I have a feeling next week will be a great training week.
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