Crunch Time!
After losing over 100 pounds I have lost 24 inches from my waist and have changed wardrobes 4 times. Currently I am on my 8th belt. Even though I got down to a 30-inch waist there is still remnants of what used to be a 54-inch gut. For the past few weeks I have upped my ab workouts big time and attacked this problem area with a vengeance. I have been averaging 1000 ab crunches each day hitting all angles. At least half of the crunches I’m doing are weighted crunches. My best day so far was 2000 ab crunches. I can say with a good degree of certainty that it’s working. My upper abs have gone flat and it gave more definition to my chest. I found a formula and plan that works for me and I’m, sticking with it. I also bought an ab roller at a thrift store. At first I thought it was a joke but it gives one hell of an ab workout. I brought it into the office at work and try to pop off as many reps with it as I can and so far, so good.
I have re evaluated things and have gone back to doing what has worked best for me in my diet. I have started eating 10-12 boiled egg whites each day and have my ½ cup of oatmeal at 5 am each morning. I have remained committed to eating often and clean for the rest of the day taking in at least 200 grams protein while keeping fat and carbs really low. I have veins popping out all over the place so I know that I’m keeping my body fat down. I changed supplements and have been using a great combination of L-argenine, L- ornathine, vitamin C, creatine and L-glutamine. This combination has successfully put muscle mass on my chest and arms! Woo Hoo!
I am up 7 pounds since June but this is good weight! My size small shirts have gotten too tight in the chest, shoulders and arms and I had to return to wearing medium shirts and tanks that I fill out very well.
Never in a million years did I ever think Id get this far but it has become a way of life and an awesome addiction. Between work, schedule and life in general, it seems that there’s nothing like a great workout to put things back into perspective. I am staying focused on my goals and each day is a victory!
September 2, 2009 at 3:28 pm
I like hearing stories like this. It’s quite inspirational. Keep up the good work.
September 2, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Way to go. You inspired me to up my ab game, so I have been working them more for the last couple of week. Putting more of a focus on lower abs and obliques. Keep up the great work.
September 3, 2009 at 6:28 am
Just keep doing what you are doing bro … and vary your ab and core moves. There are a lot of good trainers in YouTube that have loads of ideas you can add for variety. Men’s Fitness [mag/website] is another place to tap use to ensure that your ab and core routines continue to evolve. It seems like every time I open that mag I am taking notes! Contrats on getting the fat weight off. Now comes muscle! Keep the meal frequency up and as you continue to push yourself in the gym and you will continue to morph. Diet is just as important in adding mass as it was in taking the weight off. As you are consistent month to month, a year from now you’ll look at the "transformation" pics you’re proud of today and realize you have taken it to a new level. Be relentless.
September 3, 2009 at 6:47 am
Extremely impressive, Joe! I believe I need to kick up my ab workout. I’ve been letting it slough off in favor of cardio lately since I have a preset amount of time available for my workout on that day.