I'm Still Here!

So I know I've been a bit lax in reporting lately. But rest assured that doesn't mean I've stopped working. Just been feeling a bit lazy about blogging. So Here's a brief overview of how things are going . . .

Day 63: Back & Biceps and Ab Ripper X
This was my first time incorporating different strength bands into this workout. Overall, the numbers held steady throughout. A slight dip on the places where I upgraded to the green band. But otherwise par for the course. My continued focus on form made this one challenging, but it was a strong workout.

Ab Ripper X was equally strong as well. Managed to squeeze out 11 V-Up/Roll-Ups again. My goal is to complete 15 by the end of this round. Overall, par for the course and finished strong.

Day 64: Kenpo X
Another great Kenpo workout. This one continues to be my favorite. As usual the second half was much more strong and vigorous than the first. I love how this one always builds up to good end.

My planned workouts for the rest of the week (Legs & Back and Yoga X) got pushed aside due to another full weekend of activities. I at least managed to get a good bit of brisk walking in, so it wasn't a total washout, but still I feel bad about letting that happen. But that's behind me and we move on . . . .

Day 65: Chest & Back and Ab Ripper X:
So my plan was to replicate last wee'ks double with Legs & Back with this one. But time constraints, energy level and realizing that the Back would've been double worked, sort of put the brakes on that and I opted to just do Chest & Back. And trust me, it was plenty!! So again my goal was to do all of the Push-Ups off of my knees again. And I did! And the numbers were not too bad. I actually managed to increase my Standard Push-ups by 2/3, Military Push-ups by 1/3, and Declines by 2! Otherwise, numbers held pretty steady throughout with the other Push-ups and all of the Back work.

Ab Ripper X proved to be a bit of a challenge this go 'round. My V-Up/Roll-Ups dropped back down to 7. I almost gave out of steam at 5 but I was determined to get past that number and squeezed out 2 more. I was totally spent by the end of ARX, but I got it done.

Day 66: Plyometrics
This one is getting ever closer to being equally a favorite of mine up there with Kenpo X. It still kicks my butt, but it's feeling stronger each time. Much like Kenpo, I get a second wind in the second half, after the bulk of the squatting exercises are done. Finished with a strong Sports Bonus as usual. I look forward to this one more and more every week. Never thought that would happen.

Also, I am still incorporating my daily 2 mile walk to work instead of taking the train and that has been making a big difference. After a little stagnation, the weight seems to be dropping again, slow and steady, and I am noticing even more subtle physical changes happening as well. Saw some people over the past weekend that I hadn't seen in awhile and more than a few of them commented positively about my appearance, so that really motivates me to keep it up!

I will try to be more diligent with the postings from here on . . . .