Good

Things are going well. I had 3 exams last week and I think I did pretty good on all of them. With that, I worked out on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. I don't really remember what we did on Monday and Tuesday, but on Thursday Brandon came with Jason and I and did the WOD. It was as follows:
-1500m row
-35 thrusters
-750m row
-25 thrusters
-500m row
-15 thrusters

We completed the workout in 22 min. I did the thrusters with 15 lb dumbbells because my shoulders were too sore to use 20 lbs.

After a great weekend, Jason and I got back in the gym today and we were a little winded after the warmup. The workout we did was:
As many rounds as you can complete in 20 min:
-5 pull-ups
-10 push-ups
-15 air squats

Now, since I can't really do pull-ups, I did 3 instead of 5. I was able to do 3 each set for the first 3 sets and then had to switch to doing 3, 8-sec arm hangs because I couldn't pull myself up. I completed 6 full sets and was half way through the 7th when the 20 min was up.

With that, the diet is going pretty well too. I've been able to minimize cravings and I've been drinking a lot of water.

So, I'm gonna go take a shower and get some rest. More to come tomorrow.

-Corey

My Own Worst Enemy....

So, I have 2 exams on Thursday - I could care less. But, I need to study for them. Sunday and yesterday were real good, but I had no classes on Sunday and only 1 yesterday. Today, I had 4. Now, I've got 3 hours before I'm going to workout. Somehow, just writing this makes me feel more motivated to get it done. I'll let you know how it goes.

-Corey

Workout

I'm starting to feel back in the swing of things - it was the same way I felt about 2 weeks into the summer. I've been talking for the last 2 weeks about getting started. I've worked out a few times and ate a few healthy meals but then I'd relapse. Now, I've actually buckled down and I feel very disciplined about what I'm doing. When I felt this way during the summer, it became a great 12 week program. Hopefully, I'll have the same results.

Yesterday's workout:
-5x3 reps: hang cleans
-Wt: 135, 135, 155, 155, 155

My eating is better too. I can't remember exactly what I ate yesterday, but I'm eating smaller portions of healthier food more often.

In the next few days, I'll be working out but probably not able to post as often. I'll be keeping track and posting when I have the opportunity.

-Corey

Ouch

So, I messed up my back working out yesterday and I couldn't work out today. Yesterday, we did hang cleans and push-ups and as we went on, my form got worse.

Hopefully, I'll be able to get back at it on Friday. (Tomorrow is Rosh hashannah)

-Corey

78 days....

That's right - the countdown has begun! I have 78 days (or 11 weeks and 1 day) until I'll be down in Ft. Lauderdale for a family Bar Mitzvah. I forgot to weigh myself after I worked out earlier, but I know I still have some weight I need to lose. I've also put on a little bit of weight after BGR, so I'm not really a size 36 anymore. I'm more like a 37 lol. So, I want to keep feeling better, looking better, and dropping pant sizes! I'll have some metrics in the next few days so I can track my progress.

-Corey

Goal: Week of 9/10/07

I didn't realize how goal-oriented and task-list needing I was until BGR was over and there was no structure in my life. So, there are 4 main areas in my life that I'm focusing on and fitness is one of them. Each week, I will have a goal of the week that will be a smaller sub-goal of my main fitness goal.

This week my goal is to workout 3 days in a row. Crossfit is the most effective when you do 3 days on, 1 day off. I worked out today, I plan on getting up early before class tomorrow, and then again on Wednesday morning. Once I get into a routine, working out 3 days in a row will be something very easy to do.

-Corey

Damn right...

Man it feels good to be back! I've been dragging ass and making up every excuse possible not to get into the gym. Well, I decided over the weekend that no matter what I'd be in there Monday morning. I even put it in my calendar - if it makes it to the calendar it'll get done. Well, after class I headed over to catch the bus and after waiting for about 5 minutes, I said screw it and I ran to the RSC. Once I was there I did the Workout of the Day with the following weights:

5 x1 - Shoulder press w/ 95,95,95,115, and 115
5 x 3 - Push press w/ 105,115,125,135, and125
5 x 5 - Push jerk w/ 125, 135, 135, 125, and 95

I've also started eating better (like I was over the summer). Today I had a banana, Special K bar, and a cup of coffee for breakfast, a banana and a protein shake for a snack, and for lunch I had 2 small pork cutlets (made them the other night) on wheat bread with a handful of almonds and a nectarine.

Even though I didn't sleep well last night (I probably only got about 5 hrs of sleep), I feel better than I have in the last 3 weeks.

-Corey