gdss4life's Journal

Hi All,

I guess it’s about time I started a journal. Having to record my stats/routine will hopefully make me stay on track.

3 days before the start of the contest. It will be more of a race against myself rather than the other members. My reason for entering the contest - to give me an extra push. Having gone through a lot of things in the past 2 years, I'm starting to put things back together and on the right track - my physical capabilities, well-being and appearance are the next on my list. I'm hoping I'll see my desired results by the end of the summer.


Current Stats
Age: 23
Weight: 168lbs
Height: 5'6''
BF%: 29%
Waist: 36.5
(Other measurements recorded at bodybuildingjournal.com)

Workout: (Tuesdays = Rest day)


Cardio
5-6x week (early morning run)
2 laps brisk walk to warm up
20-25 minutes running (I'm trying to alternate the speed/intensity during the laps as opposed to a steady pace)
2 laps brisk walk to cool down

Weight Training
Afternoons, alternating days of upper body & lower body/mid-section. 10 minute warm up on elliptical or bike

Upper Body Day:
Flat DB Bench: (2x15@10)
Push ups: (2 x as many as possible)
Lat Pull Downs: (3x12@40)
Lat Row: (2x10@35)
Shoulder Press: (2x12@8)
Tri Kick-Back: (3x10@5) (I know I need to improve in this area)
Bicep Curls: (3x10@12)

Lower Body / Ab Day:
Ball squats: (3x12 with 8lb weights)
Lunges: (3x as many as I can do with 5lb weights)
Hamstring Curls: (3x12@35)
Stiff Leg D-Lifts (2x10)

Roman Chair: (3x as many as I can do)
Crunches: (3x as many as I can do)
Side-to-Side: (3x as many as I can do)

Other Activities
Giving racquetball a second chance, (a few times a week when my sister plays)

Diet
I consider it to be healthy. Will make an attempt to post a meal journal on fit day or here. Getting tired of tofu so I will be trying to eat fish again (chicken, beef, eggs, and other things are still out of the question). Past week has been somewhat difficult, with meal options and timing - planning on getting back on track tomorrow.


I didn’t know how specific I should be but here’s the list of items I’m currently taking: multivitamin, vitamin A and E, calcium, fish oil capsules, flax seed oil, an iron supplement, GNC’s greens plus, and protein powder every second day or so.

Although I have taken pics. I’d prefer not to post them (yet anyways).

"Good habits result from resisting temptation."

Did not go for a run today due to feeling ill - made up for it at the gym.

Today's focus - Mid/Lower body

"Good habits result from resisting temptation."

no weight training today. Intense cardio workout and played some racquetball.

"Good habits result from resisting temptation."

  

"Good habits result from resisting temptation."