Up the Ante

I read good things about the Supreme 90 Day fitness DVDs, so I went out and bought a set.  It was pretty cheap -- $15 plus tax by using a $5 off $15 coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond so I am not out a ton of cash if it turns out I don't like it.  Enclosed were 10 DVDs, a calendar that shows which workout to do on which day (with a few rest days on it), and a 30 day nutrition guide that includes a shopping list and recipes. 

The guide tells you to eat 6 smaller meals per day, probably to keep the metabolism engaged during the day, with the last meal being optional (don't eat if you are not hungry).  It has advice you commonly hear on many diet plans, drink a lot of water (including when you first wake up), eat complex carbs , stay away from junk food and sugar, and talks about what to do when eating out.  It seems like sensible advice.  To be honest, my eating habits are ok (about 4 meals per day), but I will give this an honest attempt to see if it makes a difference.

You also need an exercise ball and various hand weights.  We already have a ball but it's my wife's, so I am ordering one today from Amazon and should get it by Wed.  Tonight we will go to one of the sports stores or Target and get a few hand weights to supplement the 1 & 2 pound weights we already have.  I'm thinking somewhere between 4 and 10 pound weights for me.

I previewed the first workout DVD and it looks comprehensive.  It has a warm up, main exercises, then cool down.  The title says it all; Intro Chest & Back.  It has the obligatory already-ripped-bodies -- both men and women that are already in shape complete with six packs and tiny butts.  Note to the producers: I would believe in the marketing more if we were able to see an overweight man and woman become more fit as we watch the videos.  The preview has my mind and body prepared for intense workout sessions.  These people were sweating by the time the cool off period began and I'm sure I will be sweating well before they are.  From what I see, it is a huge mix of muscle movements to cause muscle confusion.  I am looking forward to burning the fat!

Before I start, I've got to figure out where I will work out.  My basement is a mess right now so either I've got to seriously clean it up, or work out in my den.  I think I'll put in the hours tonight and prepare the basement.

My plan is to get all the weights, food and clean the basement tonight and start in earnest tomorrow.  I will also buy a measuring tape so I can track my various sizes and document my body fat percentage that my scale reports.  We are also going to our regular workout tonight because I really miss it.

More tomorrow.  Get moving!