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!

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.

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!

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.

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...

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...

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.