AuroraAl’s BodyBlog

Hi everyone, its’ been awhile since I last posted an update.

After completing the Body for Life challenge at the start of February I made the classic mistake …    I ate and ate and just to make sure, I ate some more … I managed to put on 5 lbs in the course of a week!!!  Not to worry though, I have things under control again. 

My plans over the next couple weeks are to determine my nutrition requirements to maintain my weight.  I’ll then start increasing my calorie intake to gain lean, quality muscle mass using a 4 day a week program outlined in the January edition of Muscle & Fitness.

Anyhoo, I should get going …   

Hi everyone, today was an excellent day.  Knowing that I’ve come nearly to the end of the Body for Life challenge (Day 84 is a day off!!) really feels amazing.  This challenge has been a very rewarding experience.  I’d like to thank everyone who encouraged me along the way (esp. Cleo    ).

My cardio workout went quite well.  I completed 35 min on the elliptical machine with my heart rate averaging around 140 bpm.

My nutrition was on track as well (2600 cal, 1.58 g/kg protein, 4.76 g/kg carbs, 39 g fibre & 18.2% fat).

Hi everyone,  the past couple days have been hectic, but I’ve been able to get my workouts in.

Yesterday I completed my cardio workout on the elliptical machine while watching 24.  Today I was able to complete my lower body workout (quads, hamstrings and calves) using the equipment I have at home.

Both days I’ve been within my target nutrition range … looking forward to Day 84!!! 

Hi everyone, today was great!!  It was my wife’s birthday and my little one and I gave her a family birthday party. 

I was able to head to the gym this morning and completed my upper body workout.

This evening I was able to eat in moderation (even had some awesome carrot cake  ).  While I’m not 100% sure what my calorie intake was, I think it was pretty close to my target range.

Anyhoo, I should get going …