When they say Legs, they mean first abs then legs. I really liked this workout. It had me sweating profusely at the end. Again, I need larger weights, but my workout was effective. At some point in the video the leader says something like "you will feel the burn", and I do!
Hardest: laying on back, legs on ball, lift pelvis, stay steady, then change motion to pulling legs in. I liked it, but it was hard to stay balanced. I also have problems moving my leg to from a front lunge to a back lunge. It's like my muscles don't want to cooperate. Go figure.
Favorite: the beginning where it concentrated on abs, coincidentally, where I need the most work! :)
I missed doing this exercise yesterday due to a commitment with my son, so I am going to rest up and attack the Day 8 workout at lunchtime (Chest/Back). And go to the gym later too! I NEED to reach my goal and I'm not going to let anything stop me this time!
Meals:
Nothing really new. Today's breakfast is oatmeal and an egg white omelet with 5 whites and one yolk. I'm hungry so I might eat most of that. I will say eating all this food makes it easy to not be hungry at 2pm. I enjoyed a smoothie yesterday afternoon.
Let's see some comments! I'd love to hear what your experience has been.
If you haven't started the program, jump in! So far it is well worth the $15-$20 you will spend.
Keep moving!
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Thursday, July 14, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Day 7 Supreme 90 Day fitness program
We had a power outage for the last two days and finally got power restored last night. But I missed working out yesterday so I was unable to achieve my goal. But I still did pretty well:
Weight:178.8 (loss to date: 1.4 pounds) Goal 155
Body fat: 29.1% (loss to date .6%. It's from my scale so I'm not overly confident in this nbr anyway)
Waist: 39.5 (loss: .25)
Thigh: 24
Calf: 16.25
Bicep: 13 (this is a loss and seems large. Maybe I misread the tape w/o my glasses!)
Chest: 41.25
I grade my overall production as a B. Partially my fault in using weights that are too low and partially because I couldn't work out yesterday (here nor at the gym) due to not having power (and it being hot and humid in the house.) Still, I lost weight the first week and did not gain as others have. This weight loss brings me back to my recent steady weight. I NEED to lose another 2 pounds and be at 176 by next Wednesday. I can't stand being stuck at 178.
I will resume my workout later this morning with day 7, Legs. No idea on how difficult this one is yet but I will post something after I complete it.
I hope this blog is useful to people and if you are following along, please post a comment and press Follow! I want to share my experience with other people and it helps to know how many are with me!
Alright readers... Get Moving! It's hump day!
Weight:178.8 (loss to date: 1.4 pounds) Goal 155
Body fat: 29.1% (loss to date .6%. It's from my scale so I'm not overly confident in this nbr anyway)
Waist: 39.5 (loss: .25)
Thigh: 24
Calf: 16.25
Bicep: 13 (this is a loss and seems large. Maybe I misread the tape w/o my glasses!)
Chest: 41.25
I grade my overall production as a B. Partially my fault in using weights that are too low and partially because I couldn't work out yesterday (here nor at the gym) due to not having power (and it being hot and humid in the house.) Still, I lost weight the first week and did not gain as others have. This weight loss brings me back to my recent steady weight. I NEED to lose another 2 pounds and be at 176 by next Wednesday. I can't stand being stuck at 178.
I will resume my workout later this morning with day 7, Legs. No idea on how difficult this one is yet but I will post something after I complete it.
I hope this blog is useful to people and if you are following along, please post a comment and press Follow! I want to share my experience with other people and it helps to know how many are with me!
Alright readers... Get Moving! It's hump day!
Monday, July 11, 2011
Day 6 Supreme 90 Day Cardio Challenge
I like the variety of this video. Virtually nothing is repeated and each routine is 30 seconds on, then 30 seconds rest. I had to do a few exercise substitutions because I didn't want to get my heart rate too high, but I got it into the 130-145 range doing these routines. This video was a nice challenge and not over the top.
I know I need to get heavier weights because the 5's I've been using just are not challenging. I did this on purpose for week 1 so I can transition into two-a-day workouts without being so fatigued that I want to quit going to the gym with my wife. This has worked well. I will pick up some 10 and 15 pound weights to use. It will be harder to do this video next time.
Hardest exercise: One arm push ups (start with two arms but then lift one hand up.) Even though I have good balance, my wrists are just too weak to do this well. I substituted other push ups.
Favorite: Still the bicycle crunches and crunches using weights from side to side.
Tomorrow is day 7 - Legs. I will take my measurements on Wednesday and post them so you can follow along. I am still hopeful for very good news.
Not to brag (well, maybe it is!), but my wife noticed my stronger and flatter abs (long way to go) but that really makes me work harder. I've recently noticed and commented to her about weight she's lost all over, but especially in areas that she's been working on like arms (underside), waist and one that she didn't notice but I did... under her chin. Love the progress she's been making and I'm still hopeful that she joins me in the mornings to do the Supreme 90 Day, but so far she hasn't.
Tonight will be jogging on the treadmill (if it is cool enough at the gym) or elliptical and some weights.
Alright everyone... get moving!
I know I need to get heavier weights because the 5's I've been using just are not challenging. I did this on purpose for week 1 so I can transition into two-a-day workouts without being so fatigued that I want to quit going to the gym with my wife. This has worked well. I will pick up some 10 and 15 pound weights to use. It will be harder to do this video next time.
Hardest exercise: One arm push ups (start with two arms but then lift one hand up.) Even though I have good balance, my wrists are just too weak to do this well. I substituted other push ups.
Favorite: Still the bicycle crunches and crunches using weights from side to side.
Tomorrow is day 7 - Legs. I will take my measurements on Wednesday and post them so you can follow along. I am still hopeful for very good news.
Not to brag (well, maybe it is!), but my wife noticed my stronger and flatter abs (long way to go) but that really makes me work harder. I've recently noticed and commented to her about weight she's lost all over, but especially in areas that she's been working on like arms (underside), waist and one that she didn't notice but I did... under her chin. Love the progress she's been making and I'm still hopeful that she joins me in the mornings to do the Supreme 90 Day, but so far she hasn't.
Tonight will be jogging on the treadmill (if it is cool enough at the gym) or elliptical and some weights.
Alright everyone... get moving!
Sunday, July 10, 2011
The S90D Nutrition Guide
I am still perplexed about the quantity of food the guide lists we should eat each day. I am full just eating 2/3 of the plan. For instance, this morning called for the hard boiled eggs and I only ate 4 of the 5-6+ they recommend. I am not Cool Hand Luke after all. Also did not eat the cereal but I ate a half a piece of lightly buttered whole grain toast. And despite being full from that meal, I just ate a half serving of cream of wheat. Now I am back to being very full.
Recipe
I made a slight modification on the cream of wheat that I thought I would share because it tasted pretty good:
1/2 cup water, bring to boil
add 1/2 Tbsp EACH flaxseed and wheat germ
add a little salt. taste and add a little more if necessary
add 1.5 Tbsp of cream of wheat
Stir to make sure you get no lumps
Add .5 Tbsp of real maple syrup (optional)
Cook a few minutes until right consistency
Pour into bowl and stir in 1 Tbsp of vanilla whey protein powder and stir until smooth.
I really liked the vanilla/maple taste along with the nutty elements of flax/wheat germ. Excuse me while I veg out from my carb-load meal #2...
Hey! Get moving!
Recipe
I made a slight modification on the cream of wheat that I thought I would share because it tasted pretty good:
1/2 cup water, bring to boil
add 1/2 Tbsp EACH flaxseed and wheat germ
add a little salt. taste and add a little more if necessary
add 1.5 Tbsp of cream of wheat
Stir to make sure you get no lumps
Add .5 Tbsp of real maple syrup (optional)
Cook a few minutes until right consistency
Pour into bowl and stir in 1 Tbsp of vanilla whey protein powder and stir until smooth.
I really liked the vanilla/maple taste along with the nutty elements of flax/wheat germ. Excuse me while I veg out from my carb-load meal #2...
Hey! Get moving!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Day 2 Supreme 90 Day Ultimate Ball
It was tough riding the elliptical at the gym last night after completing S90 the morning before, but the extra workout will pay off. It was a short ride at 45 minutes but I worked up a good sweat and it said I burned a lot of calories (not sure I believe what the machine says... but that's another story.)
I did pretty well on the food side yesterday making a few substitutions but eating 6 smaller meals and drinking a ton of water. No artificial sweeteners were consumed.
Ultimate Ball
Upon waking up, I popped in the DVD and got to work. This one was more challenging balance-wise than yesterday's routine because everything involves the ball. I need to inflate it some more because it is too squishy and some of the exercises were not possible. I had fun doing them and again got my heart rate up and worked a good sweat. This video really concentrates on your abs.
Hardest part: going full extension with feet on the ball and lifting one leg at a time for 30 seconds. If you felt a tremor near your house, that was me shaking by the end of the second leg.
Best part: I have arthritis in my pelvis so I REALLY like the moves where you lie on your back, put the ball between your legs and rotate left and right. That motion helps relieve my pain.
Meals
I can't believe they want us (men) to eat 5 to 6 hard boiled eggs plus one yolk (really?) AND a full portion of cream of wheat for breakfast. Whoa. So far I have eaten 4 eggs and we'll see about the cream of wheat. I may make that my meal #2. We're supposed to add flax and wheat germ to the cream of wheat, so I figure that is to get our fiber intake up. No problem -- I take metamucil and get the fiber I need that way.
I bought a large fillet of salmon at Costco yesterday, so I will cook/freeze that today for portions throughout the week.
It's a bit interesting trying to fit this meal plan into my family's because dinners, in particular, don't align well. But I am flexible and will adjust my intake the best I can. It is a guideline and not a firm plan, IMO.
Tomorrow
Day #3 on the calendar they give you shows a day of rest. I have been working out for 10 months now, so I am not resting tomorrow. I am skipping to day #4 and Tabata Inferno. Everyone says that is a bitch of a workout. Can't wait to try it!
Tonight I will work out with my wife at the gym. Hopefully she joins me in the mornings to join my on this fitness odyssey.
Get moving!
I did pretty well on the food side yesterday making a few substitutions but eating 6 smaller meals and drinking a ton of water. No artificial sweeteners were consumed.
Ultimate Ball
Upon waking up, I popped in the DVD and got to work. This one was more challenging balance-wise than yesterday's routine because everything involves the ball. I need to inflate it some more because it is too squishy and some of the exercises were not possible. I had fun doing them and again got my heart rate up and worked a good sweat. This video really concentrates on your abs.
Hardest part: going full extension with feet on the ball and lifting one leg at a time for 30 seconds. If you felt a tremor near your house, that was me shaking by the end of the second leg.
Best part: I have arthritis in my pelvis so I REALLY like the moves where you lie on your back, put the ball between your legs and rotate left and right. That motion helps relieve my pain.
Meals
I can't believe they want us (men) to eat 5 to 6 hard boiled eggs plus one yolk (really?) AND a full portion of cream of wheat for breakfast. Whoa. So far I have eaten 4 eggs and we'll see about the cream of wheat. I may make that my meal #2. We're supposed to add flax and wheat germ to the cream of wheat, so I figure that is to get our fiber intake up. No problem -- I take metamucil and get the fiber I need that way.
I bought a large fillet of salmon at Costco yesterday, so I will cook/freeze that today for portions throughout the week.
It's a bit interesting trying to fit this meal plan into my family's because dinners, in particular, don't align well. But I am flexible and will adjust my intake the best I can. It is a guideline and not a firm plan, IMO.
Tomorrow
Day #3 on the calendar they give you shows a day of rest. I have been working out for 10 months now, so I am not resting tomorrow. I am skipping to day #4 and Tabata Inferno. Everyone says that is a bitch of a workout. Can't wait to try it!
Tonight I will work out with my wife at the gym. Hopefully she joins me in the mornings to join my on this fitness odyssey.
Get moving!
Monday, June 27, 2011
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!
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!
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