It is currently 12:12 am on 1/21/10, and I am still awake. I could sleep, but I'm not. I could fold the towels, but I'm not. Oh well.
Today I did Workout B of the TTTorso workout for four circuits. I will reiterate that even though it's designed to be a beginner's workout, if you're not used to working out consistently or have been away for a while, it will tire you out.
Thanks Craig B. for the workout design, and it appears that workout C is pretty intense with a lot more weight training and less bodyweight work.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
End of week one
What an amazing difference a week makes. I started last week at 242.5 lbs. I weighed myself this morning at 234.5 lbs.
Here are some of the little things I did.
1. No cream and sugar in my coffee
2. A lot more water
3. Eating more lean meats, vegetables, and fruits
4. I exercised almost every day, whether I went to the gym, or did an in hotel room workout, as described by one of Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training programs
5. I got a lot more sleep, at least 7 hours per night
Today, I went to the gym and did week 1, workout A of the TTTorso training. This is a beginner's workout.
I've been training on and off for about 15 years now. I had a sport's hernia recently and wanted to ease back into working out.
Even this beginner's workout KICKED MY ASS!!
I did 4 circuits, and all my muscles worked were fatigued, and I LOVED IT!!
Until next time.
Here are some of the little things I did.
1. No cream and sugar in my coffee
2. A lot more water
3. Eating more lean meats, vegetables, and fruits
4. I exercised almost every day, whether I went to the gym, or did an in hotel room workout, as described by one of Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training programs
5. I got a lot more sleep, at least 7 hours per night
Today, I went to the gym and did week 1, workout A of the TTTorso training. This is a beginner's workout.
I've been training on and off for about 15 years now. I had a sport's hernia recently and wanted to ease back into working out.
Even this beginner's workout KICKED MY ASS!!
I did 4 circuits, and all my muscles worked were fatigued, and I LOVED IT!!
Until next time.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
It's Been a While
Wow!
I was just looking at my last post. Mid to late May, 2009. I weighed in at 212, that's less than the 235 I weighed this morning. Although I'm down 7 lbs this week (can we say water weight?) I cannot believe how small I was when my family went to Walt Disney World last May.
212 is not small by any stretch and the pictures I saw of myself with my shirt off were grotesque. I'm over 20 lbs above that now!! Terrible!! When my wife says I'm fat, she means it.
I'm back going to the gym, eating better, and drinking lots of water. I'm also back to using Turbulence Training.
The three workouts I will do are a TT Torso for Beginners, the Intermediate program from the original Turbulence Training for Fat Loss, and a new TT Transformation program.
I feel better in just one week.
I've also started looking at Isabel De Los Rios' Diet Solution program. It seems very straightforward, and full of common sense, that just stares me in the face.
I was just looking at my last post. Mid to late May, 2009. I weighed in at 212, that's less than the 235 I weighed this morning. Although I'm down 7 lbs this week (can we say water weight?) I cannot believe how small I was when my family went to Walt Disney World last May.
212 is not small by any stretch and the pictures I saw of myself with my shirt off were grotesque. I'm over 20 lbs above that now!! Terrible!! When my wife says I'm fat, she means it.
I'm back going to the gym, eating better, and drinking lots of water. I'm also back to using Turbulence Training.
The three workouts I will do are a TT Torso for Beginners, the Intermediate program from the original Turbulence Training for Fat Loss, and a new TT Transformation program.
I feel better in just one week.
I've also started looking at Isabel De Los Rios' Diet Solution program. It seems very straightforward, and full of common sense, that just stares me in the face.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Jeremy's 1st Turbulence Transformation
I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted. Doesn't seem right.
Well, we're back from visiting Walt Disney World, and although it was 95 degrees every day, we had a great time, and are already wishing to go back.
This post is just copying what I listed at TTmembers.com, as to why I'm doing the transformation contest.
A couple of weeks ago my wife asked me "Wouldn't you like other people to find you attractive?". I was floored, what's that mean? What she meant was that wouldn't I like to be in better shape and have people notice?
ABSOLUTELY!!!!
What came as a shock with this question meant that she wanted me to continue on my weight loss that had been occurring since I started using Turbulence Training three months ago. Following Turbulence Training, I've dropped 17 lbs and have more energy, but I have a long way to go.
Coming from a family with a history of obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure, I do not have any other choice. I know what the alternative is if I live a poor lifestyle, I've never actually seen what happens if I take care of myself and that future is intriguing.
My starting measurements are:
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 212 lbs.
Neck: 15.5"
Chest: 45"
Waist (at BB): 49"
Waist (at hips): 39.5"
Thighs: 25"
Arms (flexed): 14.5"
Bodyfat %: Plan on meeting with a trainer shortly to measure
I plan on using the following programs:
TT2k9
Buff Dudes Hot Chicks
AAA Abs
My goals for my transformation starting today (day 1) May 18th, 2009 are as follows:
Final weight of 185 lbs.
Waist of 34"
Bodyfat % of 12
More mental strength to go along with physical strength.
I've attached some before pictures for everyone's enjoyment.
I'd also like to thank Craig and all those on this forum for all the advice and constant support.
Jeremy
Oh and by the way, there are prizes, but obviously based on my post, those don't matter.
Until next time.
Well, we're back from visiting Walt Disney World, and although it was 95 degrees every day, we had a great time, and are already wishing to go back.
This post is just copying what I listed at TTmembers.com, as to why I'm doing the transformation contest.
A couple of weeks ago my wife asked me "Wouldn't you like other people to find you attractive?". I was floored, what's that mean? What she meant was that wouldn't I like to be in better shape and have people notice?
ABSOLUTELY!!!!
What came as a shock with this question meant that she wanted me to continue on my weight loss that had been occurring since I started using Turbulence Training three months ago. Following Turbulence Training, I've dropped 17 lbs and have more energy, but I have a long way to go.
Coming from a family with a history of obesity, heart disease, and high blood pressure, I do not have any other choice. I know what the alternative is if I live a poor lifestyle, I've never actually seen what happens if I take care of myself and that future is intriguing.
My starting measurements are:
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 212 lbs.
Neck: 15.5"
Chest: 45"
Waist (at BB): 49"
Waist (at hips): 39.5"
Thighs: 25"
Arms (flexed): 14.5"
Bodyfat %: Plan on meeting with a trainer shortly to measure
I plan on using the following programs:
TT2k9
Buff Dudes Hot Chicks
AAA Abs
My goals for my transformation starting today (day 1) May 18th, 2009 are as follows:
Final weight of 185 lbs.
Waist of 34"
Bodyfat % of 12
More mental strength to go along with physical strength.
I've attached some before pictures for everyone's enjoyment.
I'd also like to thank Craig and all those on this forum for all the advice and constant support.
Jeremy
Oh and by the way, there are prizes, but obviously based on my post, those don't matter.
Until next time.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Saturday April 18, 2009 and Tuesday April 21, 2009 Workouts
Okay, I got lazy.....again. Not necessarily in doing workouts, but in posting to my blog. I cannot be holding myself accountable if I do not keep up with this.
Alright, as I type this I am listening to my healthy child cough. Great 14 days until we fly out to Disney World and my kids are (getting) sick. That is good though, they should be over it by the time we leave. That will probably be the time I get the cold.
TIME TO TAKE MY VITAMINS!!!!
Okay, now on to the workouts. I stayed the same at some, but improved on my chin ups from last time.
Saturday April 18, 2009 Workout
Warm up:
Y Squat for 12 reps
Close Grip Push-ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
Warm up set:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 20 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
Superset #1:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 45 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times.
Superset #2
2A) Reverse Lunge for 8 reps with 25 lb dumbbells.
2B) DB 1 Arm Shoulder Press for 8 reps with 17.5 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times.
Tuesday April 21, 2009 Workout
Warm up:
Y Squats for 12 reps
Close grip push ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
I did this warm up twice
Warm up superset:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-up/Inverted row for 5 reps (2 chin-ups/3 inverted rows)
Superset #1:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-ups/Inverted row for 8 reps (4/4, 3/5, 2/6)
I did this circuit 3 times. This one I'm excited over. Last time I went 2/6/, 2/6, and 1/7. I used a tip I read in Kyle Battis' blog to increase chin-up/pull-up ability. He mentioned that he would do many mini sets per day. So every time I go by my chin-up bar, I do 2-3 chi-ups. I think it helped.
Superset #2
2A) DB Split Squat with 17.5 lb dumbbells for 8 reps
2B) Stability Ball Crunch for 15 reps
I did this circuit 3 times.
3A) DB Row with 35 lbs for 8 reps
3B) Mountain Climbers for 12 reps per side
I did this circuit 3 times.
I have two more workouts this week.
Next week I plan on doing a week of body weight intervals as I fly out of Boston to Orlando the following week, and don't want to start a new 4 week program.
Also, when I get back, i will embark on the 5th TT Transformation Contest. I'm looking forward to it.
Alright, as I type this I am listening to my healthy child cough. Great 14 days until we fly out to Disney World and my kids are (getting) sick. That is good though, they should be over it by the time we leave. That will probably be the time I get the cold.
TIME TO TAKE MY VITAMINS!!!!
Okay, now on to the workouts. I stayed the same at some, but improved on my chin ups from last time.
Saturday April 18, 2009 Workout
Warm up:
Y Squat for 12 reps
Close Grip Push-ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
Warm up set:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 20 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
Superset #1:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 45 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times.
Superset #2
2A) Reverse Lunge for 8 reps with 25 lb dumbbells.
2B) DB 1 Arm Shoulder Press for 8 reps with 17.5 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times.
Tuesday April 21, 2009 Workout
Warm up:
Y Squats for 12 reps
Close grip push ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
I did this warm up twice
Warm up superset:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-up/Inverted row for 5 reps (2 chin-ups/3 inverted rows)
Superset #1:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-ups/Inverted row for 8 reps (4/4, 3/5, 2/6)
I did this circuit 3 times. This one I'm excited over. Last time I went 2/6/, 2/6, and 1/7. I used a tip I read in Kyle Battis' blog to increase chin-up/pull-up ability. He mentioned that he would do many mini sets per day. So every time I go by my chin-up bar, I do 2-3 chi-ups. I think it helped.
Superset #2
2A) DB Split Squat with 17.5 lb dumbbells for 8 reps
2B) Stability Ball Crunch for 15 reps
I did this circuit 3 times.
3A) DB Row with 35 lbs for 8 reps
3B) Mountain Climbers for 12 reps per side
I did this circuit 3 times.
I have two more workouts this week.
Next week I plan on doing a week of body weight intervals as I fly out of Boston to Orlando the following week, and don't want to start a new 4 week program.
Also, when I get back, i will embark on the 5th TT Transformation Contest. I'm looking forward to it.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Wednesday April 15, 2009 Workout
Good evening.
To start, I'd like to say congratulations to the winners of the TT 4th Transformation Challenge.
To see the winners click here.
Great changes from all of the "winners". I wrote it that way because even though some of the finalists didn't win any prizes, they were winners in getting in better shape.
Okay, now for the workout.
Warm up:
Y Squats for 12 reps
Close grip push ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
I did this warm up twice
Warm up superset:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-up/Inverted row for 5 reps (Did 2 chin-ups and 3 inverted rows)
Superset #1:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-up/Inverted row for 8 reps (Did 2/6, 1/7, 1/7 for the 3 sets)
I did this circuit 3 times.
Superset #2
2A) DB Split Squat with 17.5 lb dumbbells for 8 reps
2B) Stability Ball Crunch for 15 reps
I did this circuit 3 times.
3A) DB Row with 35 lbs for 8 reps
3B) Mountain Climbers for 12 reps per side
I did this circuit 3 times and plan on keeping things the same.
I will be doing Friday's workout at World Gym in Portland, ME. The hotel I am staying at gives free passes to their guests. Pretty cool.
To start, I'd like to say congratulations to the winners of the TT 4th Transformation Challenge.
To see the winners click here.
Great changes from all of the "winners". I wrote it that way because even though some of the finalists didn't win any prizes, they were winners in getting in better shape.
Okay, now for the workout.
Warm up:
Y Squats for 12 reps
Close grip push ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
I did this warm up twice
Warm up superset:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-up/Inverted row for 5 reps (Did 2 chin-ups and 3 inverted rows)
Superset #1:
1A) 1-Leg Squat at BW for 8 reps
1B) Chin-up/Inverted row for 8 reps (Did 2/6, 1/7, 1/7 for the 3 sets)
I did this circuit 3 times.
Superset #2
2A) DB Split Squat with 17.5 lb dumbbells for 8 reps
2B) Stability Ball Crunch for 15 reps
I did this circuit 3 times.
3A) DB Row with 35 lbs for 8 reps
3B) Mountain Climbers for 12 reps per side
I did this circuit 3 times and plan on keeping things the same.
I will be doing Friday's workout at World Gym in Portland, ME. The hotel I am staying at gives free passes to their guests. Pretty cool.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Monday April 13, 2009 workout
Good morning all!!
It's a beautiful (but brisk) day up here in central Maine. Had a relaxing Easter. I do feel some remorse though. I ate too much, and I felt like crap last night. Stupid me, but sometimes you have those moments. Just get back on the train. I weighed 214 lbs on Sunday morning. That's down 15 lbs in 6 weeks. I'm pumped over that. Two more weeks and I take my pictures.
Okay, before I list my workout, the 4th installment of the TT Transformation Contest has ended, and here are the finalists. Some of the changes are staggering. This time Craig split up women and men into different categories. And anyone can vote. I've put in the links......NOW GO VOTE!
For Women click here: TT Transformation Women Finalists
For Men click here: TT Transformation Men Finalists
Okay, now for my workout. I'm a little bummed, I want to increase on my weights on some exercises but don't want to spend the money on some more Power Blocks, and my elliptical sucks, so doing interval training has been difficult. I'm searching for alternatives.
Okay, now here's my workout:
Warm up:
Y Squat for 12 reps
Close Grip Push-ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
Warm up set:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 20 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
Superset #1:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 45 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times and there's no way I'm changing anything for next time.
Superset #2
2A) Reverse Lunge for 8 reps with 25 lb dumbbells.
2B) DB 1 Arm Shoulder Press for 8 reps with 17.5 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times.
At this point, I'm looking for different interval workouts when intervals are necessary.
Until next time, have a great day(s)!!!
It's a beautiful (but brisk) day up here in central Maine. Had a relaxing Easter. I do feel some remorse though. I ate too much, and I felt like crap last night. Stupid me, but sometimes you have those moments. Just get back on the train. I weighed 214 lbs on Sunday morning. That's down 15 lbs in 6 weeks. I'm pumped over that. Two more weeks and I take my pictures.
Okay, before I list my workout, the 4th installment of the TT Transformation Contest has ended, and here are the finalists. Some of the changes are staggering. This time Craig split up women and men into different categories. And anyone can vote. I've put in the links......NOW GO VOTE!
For Women click here: TT Transformation Women Finalists
For Men click here: TT Transformation Men Finalists
Okay, now for my workout. I'm a little bummed, I want to increase on my weights on some exercises but don't want to spend the money on some more Power Blocks, and my elliptical sucks, so doing interval training has been difficult. I'm searching for alternatives.
Okay, now here's my workout:
Warm up:
Y Squat for 12 reps
Close Grip Push-ups for 8 reps
Lunges for 6 reps per side
Warm up set:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 20 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
Superset #1:
1A) DB Romanian Deadlift for 8 reps with 30 lb dumbbells.
1B) DB Chest Press for 8 reps with 45 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times and there's no way I'm changing anything for next time.
Superset #2
2A) Reverse Lunge for 8 reps with 25 lb dumbbells.
2B) DB 1 Arm Shoulder Press for 8 reps with 17.5 lb dumbbells.
I did this circuit three times.
At this point, I'm looking for different interval workouts when intervals are necessary.
Until next time, have a great day(s)!!!
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