AuroraAl’s BodyBlog

Hi everyone,

Today was my recovery day.  I kept my nutrition on track (2180 cal) and had an active rest day (yard work, etc.)

I hope that once I reach the end of this program that I don’t fall back into my old ways.  Last February I had progressed further than I have thus far and relapsed … I’ll have to come up with a plan …

Anyhoo, until next time …

Hi everyone,

My nutrition was on track today (2330 cal).  I was struggling with staying on track as I was hungry much of the afternoon (although I pretty much ate a similar amount of food as usual).  Fortunately I’m only bringing a set amount of food to work so it helps me stay on track.

I decided to complete my workout on the elliptical machine (40 min) while watching "Biggest Loser".  I find that my workout goes by quite quickly when I can watch something I’m interested in.  When I see the struggles that some of the people on the show are going through, it makes me shudder.  It quite easily could have been me if I didn’t chose to take a different path nearly 20 years ago … by the way, that last sentence makes me feel really old!!

Anyhoo, I’d better get going. 

Take care.

Hi everyone,

Today was a great day.  I was able to complete my workout and nutrition goals.  I’m really enjoying the Power 90X workouts and am improving on the AB Ripper X component as well.  If I keep working at it, I know I’ll be able to complete an ABS workout from start to finish.

As I mentioned, my nutrition was on target today as well (2030 cal).  I think that having the "cheat" meal on Saturday revitalized me.  While I know I went overboard, overall it worked out.

Anyhoo, until next time …

Hi everyone,

Saturday morning was awesome.  I went on the scale and discovered I’d lost 1% bodyfat over the past week.    I completed my workout but was dragging a bit.  I think I really need the recovery week next week.  I had planned on having a small cheat meal on Saturday evening … well, I have no ideal how much I ate, but I know I went way overboard on the Mexican cuisine.  But rather than beating myself up, I decided I would move forward and do better …

Today I completed 45 minutes on the elliptical machine while watching Indie take on the Cardinals.  I was able to keep my heart rate in the target zone for much of the workout.  My nutrition consumption was light (1260 cal) owing to the fact that I wasn’t overly hungry this morning after last night’s binge. 

Anyhoo, I should get going … 

Hi everyone,

Today was another great warm fall day.

This evening I completed the plyometrics workout.   I’m only able to do about half the workout but I’m gradually improving.

My nutrition was on track today (1960 cal).  I managed to consume 6 small meals relatively equally spaced apart.  I’ve been able to follow the nutrition plan for the past couple weeks.  Tomorrow I’m going to have mexican food and can hardly wait.  The trick will be not to overeat tomorrow. 

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Hi everyone,

Today I completed the chest and back workout.  I never liked push-ups in school (largely because I lacked the upper body strength), but I’m starting to enjoy this part of the routine.  This program keeps pushing me to achieve personal bests … well worth the price of the DVD set!!

My nutrition was on track today (2280 cal).  I’m really happy with the meal plan I’ve been following.  I believe this program will be sustainable.

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Hi everyone,

Today went quite well.  I managed to keep my nutrition within my target range (2480 cal).  I really needed the day off after an intense 6 days of training.  My legs are still suffering from doms.

Anyhoo, I should get going to sleep … 

Hi everyone,

Today I chose to work out on the elliptical machine for a bit over a half hour.  I found that I was a bit sore from the legs workout yesterday (in a good way).  I’m happy that tomorrow is a rest day … I’m at the point I need a day off from my program to recover.

My nutrition was on track today (2280 cal).  This nutrition program seems to be working really well for me.  My focus for tomorrow will be not to over-indulge.

Anyhoo, I should get going …

Hi everyone,

Today was an excellent Monday.  I was able to plan my meals yesterday and follow the plan today.  Hopefully tomorrow goes as well as today.  I had 6 small, relatively equally spaced meals (2300 cal).

This evening I completed the Legs and Back workout.  The wall squats and chair salutation exercises burned like *$&!.  It continues to amaze me just how well these workouts are put together.  I completed the AB Ripper-X workout as well.

Anyhoo, until next time …

Hi everyone,

I’m following the P90X classic plan, but I’ve decided yoga just isn’t for me.  I ended up spending a half hour on the elliptical machine watching the Cowboys and Giants playing this evening … a much better choice. 

My nutrition was on track today (1510 cal).  Overall I had a balanced diet, however I didn’t like having salmon for lunch.

This morning I was pleasantly surprised to find that I’m at 200.6 lbs and lost 1% bodyfat in the process.  I took my progress pics this morning and while I have alot more work to do, in perspective I can be proud at how far I’ve come.  When I graduated from high school I was over 350 lbs (I don’t actually know how much I topped out at since I stopped looking at the scale).

Anyhoo, until next time …