Week 8
Sunday, March 22nd, 2009Tomorrow marks the beginning of Week 8 of consistent weight-lifting, twice a week. In order to keep going, I’ve had to accept that sometimes life gets in the way. Last week, Week 7, I did not visit the gym due to a camping trip. And I already anticipate difficulty going to the gym on Week 9 due to a work-related trip. But what matters is what I do consistently over the long term, and so I will not dwell on a day or two here and there.
Over the first six weeks, I noticed great improvement in strength and endurance. I am now able to bench press 105 lbs. I can do approximately 3 reps on that weight. This is a new PR for me. I have set my bench pressing goal at 135 lbs. Almost immediately (just from walking for an hour each day) I lost an inch around my waist, and my mom says that my posture has improved and that my chest seems wider and more developed. Several people have commented on changes in me. I feel great, and I see no reason to quit now. My goal is to make it through 12 weeks of consistent workouts.
My weight has been consistent at about 155 lbs., 29% fat. I would like to drop below 29% and for that reason my gym partner and I have decided to start jogging in the early morning for 45 minutes. We are going to follow a 10 week program that alternates jogging and walking until we improve our endurance.
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