Friday, April 8, 2011

Day 84

Hooley dooley - we've started the beginning of the end - the final week. Feeling good - got up and did the jump rope (ended up skipping straight 30 mins which is actually relaxing - catching up with the news at home on cable). Then did happy Charles' 8 minute abs - which is brilliant.

Homework: OK - I did it and man oh man: if anyone has not done this - go - enjoy and surprise yourself. I have not been to my gym since before Day 1 of the program.  Today - all my exercises could be called the "show off".  I did a light jog on the treadmill and it was nice and slow just at the right pace. Did this for 30 mins while watching a news show; easy enough.

I noticed a lot of people looking at me which was really weird. In the beginning I was self conscious although I saw myself in the reflection and thought damn I am looking good. So a pretty good feeling and one that is still incredibly surreal as I have been overweight for so long in my life. Nice!

Then - after my workout I noticed there were some good varieties of pull up bars (there are 4 in my gym) ... so - of course I did 4 sets of 9 on one of them. Must say - this was to the amazement of some people around. What a great feeling and a massive turn around. Again, this is all very surreal, especially the power I have now.

As proposed and expected: most people in the gym are mulling around and either pushing themselves too hard or they are trying this and trying that.. Many overweight and most sweating and puffing; assuming eating into their muscle versus really getting their fats down.

Pretty good experience. Finished up with Captain's Chair sit up - although I did them similar to the kung-fu sits, showered up and now steaming my dinner.  Hilarious stuff and really happy with my results.

And here is my other homework regarding abs exercises. This photo here is not the best looking 'captain's chair' exercise equipment although this is an alternative I guess. I did this with legs straight out (versus knees bent) but lifted feet way up as high as I could take them - going slow using my abs to control the movements.

Giddy up - a good day.
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4 comments:

  1. PatrickApril 8, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    All in 3 months. Wonder how long they've been going to the gym?

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  2. MollyApril 8, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    This is good! I bet you turned more head then you realize. Love the comment about all your exercises could be called show off's! :) I've got to get to a gym to see what's going on.

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  3. ChrisApril 9, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Haven't been to the gym yet.... Not surprised that you knocked their socks off looking as fit as you do. Thanks so much for the pullup vid! Very helpful.xx

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  4. HelenApril 10, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Very interesting and inspiring to hear your progress! You've clearly come a long way with intelligent and dedicated training. I feel odd when people look at me jumping in the park, but I'm getting used to it. In the end, it's how we see ourselves right?

    All the best for a strong finish!

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