Wow folks, sorry for missing yesterday! I am 100% focused on my site right now. Its a work in progress, but you promise to be nice I'll show it to you. =) Same address as before. www.sixpackresults.com
I'm a little shaky on the web work but I'm doing ALOT of reading so I hope to have it up to Bryan May standards soon. ;-) If you all have any suggestions or comments, I would be most appreciative!
Week 3 is going GREAT! I started out very well yesterday with Sculpt 1-2 and Sweat 1-2 was awesome. I was really able to push myself hard and not need to rest between sets like I have before. I'm also doing 12 reps instead of 10 on the Ab Ripper 100... That makes a BIG difference. I've never been so happy to stretch than after that exercise series.
I'm sorry this is so short, everyone. It may be short for a while till I have my site where I want it. Feel free to stop by and check it out. Take care all!
Dave
Showing posts with label Sculpt 1-2. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sculpt 1-2. Show all posts
Monday, June 13, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Power 90 - Week 2, Day 5
One more day and week two is under my belt... Or should I say, inside my belt. =)
So today I decided to up my weights this morning for Sculpt 1-2 and that made a BIG difference. I was really exhausted at the end of the work. Which I never experienced with the bands. I also wasn't able to finish the 21's all the way through my biceps were burning so hard. It really felt good to be lifting weights again.
I was also very interested to see if I felt that same Shakeology rush I had felt the day before. And again, much to my surprise, I had that same euphoric, lets go and get this done vibe. Tons of energy and an all around good feeling. I'm VERY happy I felt that way again. Today was a bit more stressful than yesterday but I still have that positive feeling carry me through. I also tried my Shakeology with PB2 powered peanut butter and protein powder and wow, the reviews were right. It really DOES take a like Reese's Peanut butter Cups. That was another big surprise.
One more day and week two is over... It feels like I've been doing the workout for a while, but it also feels like these last two weeks flew by. I'm really excited about that. I want to hurry to the end. =) I'll be taking Day 15 pictures just for fun. I'll put those up shortly with one or two of my before pictures. I want to hold all of them till the end to really show how far I've come in such a short time. Very exciting!
That's it for this evening.. take care.
So today I decided to up my weights this morning for Sculpt 1-2 and that made a BIG difference. I was really exhausted at the end of the work. Which I never experienced with the bands. I also wasn't able to finish the 21's all the way through my biceps were burning so hard. It really felt good to be lifting weights again.
I was also very interested to see if I felt that same Shakeology rush I had felt the day before. And again, much to my surprise, I had that same euphoric, lets go and get this done vibe. Tons of energy and an all around good feeling. I'm VERY happy I felt that way again. Today was a bit more stressful than yesterday but I still have that positive feeling carry me through. I also tried my Shakeology with PB2 powered peanut butter and protein powder and wow, the reviews were right. It really DOES take a like Reese's Peanut butter Cups. That was another big surprise.
One more day and week two is over... It feels like I've been doing the workout for a while, but it also feels like these last two weeks flew by. I'm really excited about that. I want to hurry to the end. =) I'll be taking Day 15 pictures just for fun. I'll put those up shortly with one or two of my before pictures. I want to hold all of them till the end to really show how far I've come in such a short time. Very exciting!
That's it for this evening.. take care.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Power 90 - Week 2, Day 4 (Day of the Shakeology...)
Cardio this morning went exceptionally well. I was tired and sluggish getting up but once I started moving I felt VERY in control. Usually my legs give out during the knee lifts but today I was with it the whole way. Felt very good not to be struggling but to be able to give that extra burst of power.
Today was very interesting. I have to say I am surprised. Pleasantly so, of course. In fact, I'm very happy I was surprised. =) After my Sweat 1-2 I popped open my bag of Shakeology and threw it in the blender with two scoops of strawberry whey protein and two handfuls of ice. Poured it in a glass and had to take a picture... (see below) I'll admit I was almost afraid to taste it. LOL I didn't want the first taste to be all, "whatever, its okay." I couldn't believe how rich and delicious it was. Honestly. It had such a rich, chocolatey flavor that I didn't notice the strawberry protein at all. The ice really gave it a milkshake quality. Since I've been restricting my sweets, this was a welcomed experience. It was not in my favorite glass for long...
But, it doesn't stop there. I hurried up and jumped in the shower and headed to work. And I will have to say that I don't think I've felt THAT good before in a long time. I felt energetic, positive, relaxed and charged up. I really felt good. I am totally giving credit to the Shakeology on this one. I had a pretty routine day, but it was how I felt that really made it unique. I haven't had that energy at work before in a long time.
I am really interested to see how it will go tomorrow. I am hoping that it wasn't just a fluke. From the reviews that I have ready, it isn't... but of course, I have to see for myself. =) I will give a full report tomorrow about that and about my dumbbell weight increase for Sculpt 1-2. This workout and nutrition program is really changing my life. It started slow but its accelerating now. I can't wait to see where I end up.
Nighty night...
Today was very interesting. I have to say I am surprised. Pleasantly so, of course. In fact, I'm very happy I was surprised. =) After my Sweat 1-2 I popped open my bag of Shakeology and threw it in the blender with two scoops of strawberry whey protein and two handfuls of ice. Poured it in a glass and had to take a picture... (see below) I'll admit I was almost afraid to taste it. LOL I didn't want the first taste to be all, "whatever, its okay." I couldn't believe how rich and delicious it was. Honestly. It had such a rich, chocolatey flavor that I didn't notice the strawberry protein at all. The ice really gave it a milkshake quality. Since I've been restricting my sweets, this was a welcomed experience. It was not in my favorite glass for long...
But, it doesn't stop there. I hurried up and jumped in the shower and headed to work. And I will have to say that I don't think I've felt THAT good before in a long time. I felt energetic, positive, relaxed and charged up. I really felt good. I am totally giving credit to the Shakeology on this one. I had a pretty routine day, but it was how I felt that really made it unique. I haven't had that energy at work before in a long time.
I am really interested to see how it will go tomorrow. I am hoping that it wasn't just a fluke. From the reviews that I have ready, it isn't... but of course, I have to see for myself. =) I will give a full report tomorrow about that and about my dumbbell weight increase for Sculpt 1-2. This workout and nutrition program is really changing my life. It started slow but its accelerating now. I can't wait to see where I end up.
Nighty night...
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| My Shakeology... Like my glass? =) |
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Power 90 - Week 2, Day 3 (My Shakeology is here!!!)
Sculpt 1-2 today went very well. I didn't up my weights yet since I'm still worried I might hurt my shoulder... Although I didn't feel like I pushed myself as much as I would have liked, so I may up them tomorrow. I'm getting the routine down now so I don't have to check the video as much. I do my thing and listen for Tony to prompt me to the next move.
I guess I had a mild case of "impatience" today. =) My wife has been working out for a longer than I and she is showing incredible results. And well, I guess I want that too. =) I know I have to do the work to earn it and I know that nothing good comes easy or quickly. But still. =) I want to be ripped... NOW!
I think that is why I'm so excited about the organization of this workout. I know that tomorrow I'll get to do another fun workout and to keep moving towards the end goal. When I would try to put my own workouts together they would get routine and boring and eventually I'd start making excuses not to go. Don't want to find my keys, don't feel like going down, its too early, its too late, I'm tired, I'll do more tomorrow... No more!
I have no more excuses because I won't allow them to even enter into my mind. Yes, I've been tired when I wake up and yes I've felt edgy like I couldn't finish my workout, but I stuck to it and even if it wasn't my best, I still gave it. And in a way that made it my best. Because me working out when I don't feel like it is still bringing it. AND its me not giving into my weaknesses.
On a very exciting note, my Shakeology finally arrived today. YAY! I've been really looking forward to it. I'm going to use it as a meal replacement in the morning so tomorrow will be my first time, if you will. =) I have some of my unboxing pictures below. My PB2 will be here tomorrow afternoon and Em is going to pick up some almond milk so I should be rocking by Thursday. More about that tomorrow!
All in all it was a good day and even though I am pretty tired, I feel ready and excited for my cardio day with Sweat 1-2...
Until then... =)
I guess I had a mild case of "impatience" today. =) My wife has been working out for a longer than I and she is showing incredible results. And well, I guess I want that too. =) I know I have to do the work to earn it and I know that nothing good comes easy or quickly. But still. =) I want to be ripped... NOW!
I think that is why I'm so excited about the organization of this workout. I know that tomorrow I'll get to do another fun workout and to keep moving towards the end goal. When I would try to put my own workouts together they would get routine and boring and eventually I'd start making excuses not to go. Don't want to find my keys, don't feel like going down, its too early, its too late, I'm tired, I'll do more tomorrow... No more!
I have no more excuses because I won't allow them to even enter into my mind. Yes, I've been tired when I wake up and yes I've felt edgy like I couldn't finish my workout, but I stuck to it and even if it wasn't my best, I still gave it. And in a way that made it my best. Because me working out when I don't feel like it is still bringing it. AND its me not giving into my weaknesses.
On a very exciting note, my Shakeology finally arrived today. YAY! I've been really looking forward to it. I'm going to use it as a meal replacement in the morning so tomorrow will be my first time, if you will. =) I have some of my unboxing pictures below. My PB2 will be here tomorrow afternoon and Em is going to pick up some almond milk so I should be rocking by Thursday. More about that tomorrow!
All in all it was a good day and even though I am pretty tired, I feel ready and excited for my cardio day with Sweat 1-2...
Until then... =)
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Monday, June 6, 2011
Power 90 - Week 2, Day 2
I went to bed early last... really early... well for me anyway... Funny thing was, I was REALLY tired this morning... I had to talk myself into that first two or three minutes of stretching... =) Once I got past Power Yoga I was fine though. It was really cool that I stayed with it the whole time. The first time I did it, it felt like I would be in plank forever... Great progress for me!
I'm still waiting on my Shakeology to arrive... Either I am too impatient, or my post office is unusually slow delivering... probably a bit of both. =) I also ordered PB2 from http://www.bellplantation.com/. I have heard SO many good things about it I just had to try it. Its a powered peanut butter that has almost no fat so its a great source of natural protein and I plan on using it to boost my Shakeology. I will post my review after I try both...
I also realized that I did not mention how the BowFlex 552 weights work... They are essentially 15 different dumbbells rolled into one. The weights sit in a tray with all of the necessary plates. There are dials on each end of the dumbbell and you turn them till you have the weight you want. Simply pull up on the handle and only the plates necessary to equal the weight you selected come up... not heavy enough... slide it back in and turn the dial... Pretty amazing! I wish I had known about these the last time I bought a weight set... I could have saved hundreds of dollars...
Well tomorrow I get to play with them again with Sculpt 1-2...
Until tomorrow... signing off...
I'm still waiting on my Shakeology to arrive... Either I am too impatient, or my post office is unusually slow delivering... probably a bit of both. =) I also ordered PB2 from http://www.bellplantation.com/. I have heard SO many good things about it I just had to try it. Its a powered peanut butter that has almost no fat so its a great source of natural protein and I plan on using it to boost my Shakeology. I will post my review after I try both...
I also realized that I did not mention how the BowFlex 552 weights work... They are essentially 15 different dumbbells rolled into one. The weights sit in a tray with all of the necessary plates. There are dials on each end of the dumbbell and you turn them till you have the weight you want. Simply pull up on the handle and only the plates necessary to equal the weight you selected come up... not heavy enough... slide it back in and turn the dial... Pretty amazing! I wish I had known about these the last time I bought a weight set... I could have saved hundreds of dollars...
Well tomorrow I get to play with them again with Sculpt 1-2...
Until tomorrow... signing off...
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Power 90 - Week 2, Day 1
Week 2!
Amazing! Adding the Bowflex 552 weights REALLY changed this workout... The bands were great to start and would be invaluable if I was traveling... But WOW, did the weights bring up the level on Sculpt 1-2 a few notches...
I felt like I was really struggling to finish those reps... I stuck to 8-10 on a lower weight since it was my first time... I didn't want to overdue it and hurt myself... After I got finished I felt very pumped up... more than I ever had with the bands. So if you are considering doing the Power 90 workout make sure to get weights if you want to make quicker progress and gain muscle quickly.
I still have not received my Shakeology... Uggg. =) I really wanted to try it this weekend... Hopefully I will have it tomorrow! I've been making protein shakes with mixed berries or bananas, which really helps enhance the flavor. The thicker it is too, the easier it is to drink. Making a protein shake too watery is kind of gross in my opinion. So invest in a blender... you will be amazed at how a few berries and ice can make a normal protein shake into a dessert.
Well, that is all for today. Really looking forward to Sweat 1-2 tomorrow!
Signing off, all...
Amazing! Adding the Bowflex 552 weights REALLY changed this workout... The bands were great to start and would be invaluable if I was traveling... But WOW, did the weights bring up the level on Sculpt 1-2 a few notches...
I felt like I was really struggling to finish those reps... I stuck to 8-10 on a lower weight since it was my first time... I didn't want to overdue it and hurt myself... After I got finished I felt very pumped up... more than I ever had with the bands. So if you are considering doing the Power 90 workout make sure to get weights if you want to make quicker progress and gain muscle quickly.
I still have not received my Shakeology... Uggg. =) I really wanted to try it this weekend... Hopefully I will have it tomorrow! I've been making protein shakes with mixed berries or bananas, which really helps enhance the flavor. The thicker it is too, the easier it is to drink. Making a protein shake too watery is kind of gross in my opinion. So invest in a blender... you will be amazed at how a few berries and ice can make a normal protein shake into a dessert.
Well, that is all for today. Really looking forward to Sweat 1-2 tomorrow!
Signing off, all...
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Power 90 - Day 7... Ahhhh, rest... =)
Today was my rest day... So did that mean I laid in bed all day?... NO! In fact, I had very little rest... =)
I went for an hour walk this morning... about 4 miles an hour... so not too intense...
Today was awesome because I was down to 188... which I haven't been that low in months...
Since I was back in the 180's, I had set up a goal award to get new clothing... So I went and bought some new shoes and workout clothes... Man it felt good to buy new clothes that fit better...
I even went out to eat at Jason's Deli... The lunch was AWESOME and it was only 400 calories... They had a Turkey Wrap with steamed veggies and I drank tea without sugar... I did not envy my mom's pasta, or my dad's sandwich... So I'm glad I survived without ANY temptations at the restaurant...
My Bowflex weights are in so Sculpt 1-2 tomorrow should be interesting. In a good way. =) I'm hoping it will be more intense, muscle wise... I like the feeling of reaching muscle failure...
Anyways, that's about it for today... Until tomorrow
I went for an hour walk this morning... about 4 miles an hour... so not too intense...
Today was awesome because I was down to 188... which I haven't been that low in months...
Since I was back in the 180's, I had set up a goal award to get new clothing... So I went and bought some new shoes and workout clothes... Man it felt good to buy new clothes that fit better...
I even went out to eat at Jason's Deli... The lunch was AWESOME and it was only 400 calories... They had a Turkey Wrap with steamed veggies and I drank tea without sugar... I did not envy my mom's pasta, or my dad's sandwich... So I'm glad I survived without ANY temptations at the restaurant...
My Bowflex weights are in so Sculpt 1-2 tomorrow should be interesting. In a good way. =) I'm hoping it will be more intense, muscle wise... I like the feeling of reaching muscle failure...
Anyways, that's about it for today... Until tomorrow
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Power 90 - Week 1, Day 1
Week 1
Wow... lol That's about all I can say... I got a late start today since my kids were sick and my wife and I had to go to two different services at Church. After she got back though I popped in the DVD and was ready... In my excitement I didn't pay attention and I started the Sweat 1-2 program... About 25 minutes in I realized that I was doing the wrong work out! LOL So I switched over to the strength workout, Sculpt 1-2 and completed it and the Ab Ripper 100.
I know I kind of overdid it but it was so much fun I couldn't stop. I'm really surprised by how smoothly the routine went. I was never bored and I never felt like I couldn't keep up. I did have to take a rest until I realized that Tony Horton gives you a break AND takes time for stretching... a huge bonus since I can keep up most of the time as long as I have a few seconds to let my muscles stop burning...
Another huge feature was the timers in the lower right hand corner.. Being able to keep track of how much time I had left to push and be able to know how much total time left really helped me stay in the game. In some workout videos I'd feel like I'd be doing exercise forever and really didn't have a goal line to keep my eye one... Very cool.
All in all I'm VERY happy that I started the program and the nutrition program is amazing... the last diet I was on restricted all carbs... not even good ones... No fruit? Are you kidding me? Today I had a slice of whole grain toast, two eggs sunny side up and a strawberry protein shake... Compared to my last diet that is a breakfast for a king...
I also lost a pound since yesterday, which doesn't hurt either. =)
Can't wait for tomorrow...
Wow... lol That's about all I can say... I got a late start today since my kids were sick and my wife and I had to go to two different services at Church. After she got back though I popped in the DVD and was ready... In my excitement I didn't pay attention and I started the Sweat 1-2 program... About 25 minutes in I realized that I was doing the wrong work out! LOL So I switched over to the strength workout, Sculpt 1-2 and completed it and the Ab Ripper 100.
I know I kind of overdid it but it was so much fun I couldn't stop. I'm really surprised by how smoothly the routine went. I was never bored and I never felt like I couldn't keep up. I did have to take a rest until I realized that Tony Horton gives you a break AND takes time for stretching... a huge bonus since I can keep up most of the time as long as I have a few seconds to let my muscles stop burning...
Another huge feature was the timers in the lower right hand corner.. Being able to keep track of how much time I had left to push and be able to know how much total time left really helped me stay in the game. In some workout videos I'd feel like I'd be doing exercise forever and really didn't have a goal line to keep my eye one... Very cool.
All in all I'm VERY happy that I started the program and the nutrition program is amazing... the last diet I was on restricted all carbs... not even good ones... No fruit? Are you kidding me? Today I had a slice of whole grain toast, two eggs sunny side up and a strawberry protein shake... Compared to my last diet that is a breakfast for a king...
I also lost a pound since yesterday, which doesn't hurt either. =)
Can't wait for tomorrow...
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