Day 52 - Martial Arts Training

Workout: Kenpo X

Diet: Semi-Successful

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Day 51 - To The Core!!

Workout: Core Synergistics

Diet: Semi-Successful

Core is very difficult for me. I mentioned on the first recovery week that it was difficult, but I didn't quite remember this time around. It was a surprise all over again. I like the workout a lot and seem to get pretty tired from it, which is a really good thing to me. 

My diet has been pretty good, except at work I had pizza during a company lunch. One of our suppliers brought a reward and lunch so I felt inclined to eat with everyone. I limited how many slices I had and even had a good salad with them. 

Tomorrow is Kenpo again. I woke up early today and hopefully I can do it again tomorrow.

Day 50 - Yoga Time

Workout: Yoga X

Diet: Successful

Once again I could not get myself out of bed for an early morning workout. It is just really hard to get going and with a workout as long as Yoga X, the motivation to get up at 5:00 AM is just not there sometimes. I eventually did get to Yoga at about 10 PM. I know that's a bit late, but it works out well because my body is warmed up from the day and today I got to do Yoga with my wife.

I was quite impressed with how well my wife did some of the poses I struggle so much with. I am getting better than I used to be, but I was nowhere near as good as she is. I am liking the Yoga routine more and more each time i do it, so I am glad I get to do it twice this week (besides the fact that it takes an hour and a half of the day).

Day 49 - Getting Closer

Workout: None

Diet: Successful

Well, today is my rest day so I won't be saying much. I just wanted to write about how much I feel like I need to focus and push myself this last Phase coming up. I still have a week in Phase 2 - but it is recovery week, so I won't be getting intense too often. I remember Core Synergistics being really hard last time so I should be challenged this week. Yoga twice in a week is also hard. I just feel like making this last phase my strongest ever. I know I have pushed myself beyond my limits already - but now its time to bring it home: add extra weight, extra cardio, extra reps, extra workouts and extra activities. It is getting near summer so the weather is starting to work out well for outside activities. I have a lot left to go - 40 days to be precise, but I know that I can push through and make myself stronger than I could have imagined.

I need to stay motivated and I need to get plenty of rest. Anyone who has anything encouraging to say, your comments would be appreciated. It is hard to stay motivated and harder still to keep pushing myself beyond what I think I am capable of. Its the only way to truly Bring It and excel in this program, and in any aspect of life.

Day 48 - My Butt!!

Workout: Kenpo X, Ab Ripper X

Diet: Semi-Successful

Today was a pretty crazy day. I got to sleep in, which was very good. I had to get up and work out before I left to my nieces birthday party, so I had a tight schedule. Kenpo is one of the easier workouts, but it always comes when I am tired from the previous weeks workout - so that makes it harder.

Ab Ripper is still getting harder, probably because I push myself a lot more and I am getting a better understanding of how to do the exercises and what works most. Its a pretty awesome workout that I absolutely dread every time I do it. 

I did have some cake and ice cream today - and I took my wife to The Pie (Pizza rocks). One year ago today, we had our first date at The Pie - so it was awesome. I still need to stretch my legs because they are pretty tight. Monday I have Yoga again so that should help a lot. and the X Stretch is my Thursday workout this week so I am going to get stretched and rested pretty good. Then I can gear up for Phase 3 - and really Bring It!

Day 47 - I Need To Stretch

Workout: Legs & Back

Diet: Successful

Today was a pretty good day. We are doing a biggest loser competition at work and we had our first weigh in and team competition. It was a relay to move boxes from one end of the warehouse to the other - both teams ran at once and we raced. My team lost because someone in our team fell and my team didn't lose as much weight as the other team. It was a lot of fun though and there is actually going to be a video on YouTube so I'll have to make a link to it sometime. Here it is, Check the Relay Out

My workout was Legs & Back today. I did even more pull ups this week than last. I am definitely getting stronger. My legs are pretty solid now too. I need to stretch again because my legs have been really sore and tight. It seems all areas of my body are where I like them except for my stomach - the hardest area to reduce. I am trying hard and working hard every day though. 

My diet was pretty good today - mostly the usual, yogurt, fruit, fiber bar. For dinner we are Chick-fil-a again. It is one of our favorites. I know that at this point I have lost most of my fat - or a lot of it anyway, so my weight will probably start increasing quite a bit, but weight loss isn't my primary goal - my goal is fat loss and fitness. 

Tomorrow I will do Kenpo and Ab Ripper - I had to skip Abs today because of time problems, but it works out. Recovery week is around the corner. I am hoping that I can push hard this week and maybe even add a few workouts. 

Day 46 - Can You Do It?

Workout: Yoga X

Diet: Successful

Wow, I am really starting to like Yoga! I did very well today: Vinyasa's were all done with push ups and upward dog, which is no small feat. I also did wheel for a considerable amount of time. I accomplished all of my goals for the workout. I know I am not perfect with the Yoga routine, but I am getting better.

I ate well today, the normal actually. For dinner I ate chicken and fruit. I love fruit.