Fitness Challenge!

[Mickey]

After changing jobs about 12 years ago going from field work to desk work, and unknowingly developing celiacs, I watched my weight go from 160 a high of 197. Atkins would drop some, but it came right back. In the last year I dropped all of the excess and for two months have been a consistent 150.

Now, I finally feel good enough to take part here and start lifting again to rearrange where that weight is and add on another 10 to 20 of mass. Really looking forward to it! Been a long time since I've gotten the bug. Sides, gotta do the kilt justice

[Nick the DSM]

I've been working out more consistently the last couple weeks. I've dropped a couple pounds, but I think I'm okay with that. Still trying to work a regime and a goal.

[biblemonkey]

After changing jobs about 12 years ago going from field work to desk work, and unknowingly developing celiacs, I watched my weight go from 160 a high of 197. Atkins would drop some, but it came right back. In the last year I dropped all of the excess and for two months have been a consistent 150.

Now, I finally feel good enough to take part here and start lifting again to rearrange where that weight is and add on another 10 to 20 of mass. Really looking forward to it! Been a long time since I've gotten the bug. Sides, gotta do the kilt justice

Wow! Very nice! Remember no to get discouraged when adding lean mass. That can be a longer road than weight loss sometimes. Eating right and working a good and constantly varying routine is better than any supplement, by the way.

I've been working out more consistently the last couple weeks. I've dropped a couple pounds, but I think I'm okay with that. Still trying to work a regime and a goal.

Let us know when you do. Looking forward to it.

[biblemonkey]

And now what's up with my new routine.

Woof! Last night I started my new P-90X/race training hybrid to train for Warrior Dash and MAN am I beat! The plan is basically to do full Ab Ripper X with at least 25 lbs in hand or strapped on, then do half the lift workout with hypertrophy weight, then do 1/2 hour to 45 minutes of running or hiking on a local stair trail. On the cardio days I will mountain run or do the P-90X cardio workouts. Last night I upped the weighted vest from 25 to 50 lbs for body weight moves (pushups, pullups, etc.) and only did half the lift wokout and then I went on a 45 minute hike with my wife for the cardio. It’s like starting all over again and definitely gave me a new kind of challenge. I just have to start eating more (clean don’t worry) to make it up and get more sleep than I have been. Month two will probably see me ditching the vest and working harder on endurance to prepare for the obstacles at the race. Here we go! Gonna do my best and forget the rest!

Hugh