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 Sweat 1-2. Show all posts
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Monday, June 13, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Power 90 - Week 2, Day 6! End of week 2...
It's hard to believe its been two weeks of Power 90 already. It feels like I just started this workout. I was actually a bit sluggish this morning during Sweat 1-2 but I felt like I was sticking with Tony pretty well. My legs are still my weak point. I feel a TON more flexible though. I can pull my head to my knee on the hamstring stretches... Which I haven't been able to do since my MMA classes... I'll have to admit that on Fridays I'm glad to know that I get a rest day right after...
Again, I am amazed by how pleasant I feel after drinking my Shakeology... AND how much energy I have. The rush is really amazing. I am still adding my one scoop of strawberry whey protein and two tablespoons of PB2. I will probably get chocolate whey next time since the strawberry is not my favorite flavor of whey protein. I thought that maybe I would be more hungry mid morning since I was only drinking Shakeology for breakfast, but not at all. I feel full and satisfied was surprised when I realized it was snack time. =)
I think the combination of exercise, nutrition and supplements have really helped me feel like I'm 10 years younger. It's a really strong motivator for me. I remember how I felt after fast food and a few light beers. There is no comparison. I always wondered why the people who were in shape were so outgoing and enthusiastic... lol (You know the type I am talking about.) Now I think I understand. A greater passion for life because you are experiencing more of it. And its of a higher quality. I commit to myself every day that those fast food, snacks and beer days are over.
Well, tomorrow should be a blast. It's my 6 year anniversary! I am going out to eat but I'm not too worried. Alot of places have very good grilled chicken dinners with steamed veggies these days. No plans on cheating for this guy. =)
I'm also taking my Day 15 measurements, weight and pictures so that should be cool. I'm still a bit apprehensive about posting anything yet until I have the results I want. We'll see though..
I will try to check in tomorrow. Happy Friday All!
Oh, and don't watch this video... You've been warned...
Again, I am amazed by how pleasant I feel after drinking my Shakeology... AND how much energy I have. The rush is really amazing. I am still adding my one scoop of strawberry whey protein and two tablespoons of PB2. I will probably get chocolate whey next time since the strawberry is not my favorite flavor of whey protein. I thought that maybe I would be more hungry mid morning since I was only drinking Shakeology for breakfast, but not at all. I feel full and satisfied was surprised when I realized it was snack time. =)
I think the combination of exercise, nutrition and supplements have really helped me feel like I'm 10 years younger. It's a really strong motivator for me. I remember how I felt after fast food and a few light beers. There is no comparison. I always wondered why the people who were in shape were so outgoing and enthusiastic... lol (You know the type I am talking about.) Now I think I understand. A greater passion for life because you are experiencing more of it. And its of a higher quality. I commit to myself every day that those fast food, snacks and beer days are over.
Well, tomorrow should be a blast. It's my 6 year anniversary! I am going out to eat but I'm not too worried. Alot of places have very good grilled chicken dinners with steamed veggies these days. No plans on cheating for this guy. =)
I'm also taking my Day 15 measurements, weight and pictures so that should be cool. I'm still a bit apprehensive about posting anything yet until I have the results I want. We'll see though..
I will try to check in tomorrow. Happy Friday All!
Oh, and don't watch this video... You've been warned...
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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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...
Friday, June 3, 2011
Power 90 - Week 1, Day 6... End of week 1!
Week 1 - Complete!
Wow, I can hardly believe that my first week is over already. Sweat 1-2 this morning was still challenging but I felt much more comfortable with the routine. I'm definitely not sore anymore, but I do feel great the rest of the day... I think that's what is so incredible about exercising and eating right... I feel GOOD all day long... Not just, weekend in San Diego good, but two weeks in the French Riviera Good. I had forgotten how it feels to be getting into shape and eating well... So easy to forget when I'm stagnate and eating junk... =)
I thought my Shakeology was coming today but the post office let me down... If I'm lucky I'll have it tomorrow, but worst case scenario I should have it Tuesday.
Well, not much else going on... I'm about four days from taking my first progress picture... So that will be interesting... I'm hoping its significant... I think it will be. =)
Have a great weekend all... will check in tomorrow or Sunday.
Lata!
Wow, I can hardly believe that my first week is over already. Sweat 1-2 this morning was still challenging but I felt much more comfortable with the routine. I'm definitely not sore anymore, but I do feel great the rest of the day... I think that's what is so incredible about exercising and eating right... I feel GOOD all day long... Not just, weekend in San Diego good, but two weeks in the French Riviera Good. I had forgotten how it feels to be getting into shape and eating well... So easy to forget when I'm stagnate and eating junk... =)
I thought my Shakeology was coming today but the post office let me down... If I'm lucky I'll have it tomorrow, but worst case scenario I should have it Tuesday.
Well, not much else going on... I'm about four days from taking my first progress picture... So that will be interesting... I'm hoping its significant... I think it will be. =)
Have a great weekend all... will check in tomorrow or Sunday.
Lata!
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Power 90 - Week 1, Day 4
Week 1
Short post today, folks... Hung out at my son's Tae Kwon Do class today for a bit... Tons of fun!
Sweat 1-2 wasn't too intense today, other than my legs getting week towards the second circuit of knee lifts... I'm hoping that goes away soon. I want my muscles there with me so I can power through the workout. The abs workout is still amazing and I really feel it afterwards... I'm not sore at all though, which I kind of miss... lol Pretty sad to be missing being sore... I guess if I am sore that means I'm really making gains... =)
As far as my nutrition is going, the food is still excellent. I am only having one starchy carb a day... Either at breakfast or lunch... Avoiding them all together at dinner. So far I really haven't experienced any cravings... I really haven't felt this focused about exercise and diet before... Very encouraging.
My BowFlex weights still haven't shown up yet so I will be using the bands again... The days are really flying by, exercise-wise... I can't wait to be moving on to P90X... That's about it for now...
Signing off...
Short post today, folks... Hung out at my son's Tae Kwon Do class today for a bit... Tons of fun!
Sweat 1-2 wasn't too intense today, other than my legs getting week towards the second circuit of knee lifts... I'm hoping that goes away soon. I want my muscles there with me so I can power through the workout. The abs workout is still amazing and I really feel it afterwards... I'm not sore at all though, which I kind of miss... lol Pretty sad to be missing being sore... I guess if I am sore that means I'm really making gains... =)
As far as my nutrition is going, the food is still excellent. I am only having one starchy carb a day... Either at breakfast or lunch... Avoiding them all together at dinner. So far I really haven't experienced any cravings... I really haven't felt this focused about exercise and diet before... Very encouraging.
My BowFlex weights still haven't shown up yet so I will be using the bands again... The days are really flying by, exercise-wise... I can't wait to be moving on to P90X... That's about it for now...
Signing off...
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Power 90 - Week 1, Day 3
Week 1
I really hate it when I wake up 20 minutes before my alarm goes off... Five minutes okay... One minute, awesome... But 20? And of course I had to think about my workout... =) So I pretty much laid there waiting for my clock to go off. Which is okay... I was awake and ready to go...
Today's workout was interesting. I knew the routine, so no surprises there. The amazing thing is that I keep forgetting its actually 30 minutes. It seriously flies by. I was able to push myself alot more today, which is great. I like feeling like I am just getting that last rep done, or pushing out that last curl. I am waiting on the BowFlex 552 dumbbells to arrive, which will really take up a notch. The bands are awesome for traveling, but if I have the opportunity to use free weights, I'm going to choose them every time.
Since this is my first week working out in the morning I'm still getting used to having my evenings open. Usually by the time I got home and worked out it was well beyond our normal dinner time and next thing you know, it's time for bed... So working out in the morning is really allowing me to spend more time with the kids and my wife...
Really excited about Sweat 1-2 tomorrow...
Until then... =)
I really hate it when I wake up 20 minutes before my alarm goes off... Five minutes okay... One minute, awesome... But 20? And of course I had to think about my workout... =) So I pretty much laid there waiting for my clock to go off. Which is okay... I was awake and ready to go...
Today's workout was interesting. I knew the routine, so no surprises there. The amazing thing is that I keep forgetting its actually 30 minutes. It seriously flies by. I was able to push myself alot more today, which is great. I like feeling like I am just getting that last rep done, or pushing out that last curl. I am waiting on the BowFlex 552 dumbbells to arrive, which will really take up a notch. The bands are awesome for traveling, but if I have the opportunity to use free weights, I'm going to choose them every time.
Since this is my first week working out in the morning I'm still getting used to having my evenings open. Usually by the time I got home and worked out it was well beyond our normal dinner time and next thing you know, it's time for bed... So working out in the morning is really allowing me to spend more time with the kids and my wife...
Really excited about Sweat 1-2 tomorrow...
Until then... =)
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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