8 weeks comparison pics. More noticeable difference than the front pics, basically the reverse of last month. Hey, body, if I could start seeing progress from the front and the side, that’d be great, thanks:
Thanks, man. It’s weird that I have one side more “curvy” than the other. I don’t think it’s a postural issue, it’s just, like, one love handle being more stubborn than the other. Who knew that was a thing?
I’m not going to stress too much yet since there’s still plenty of work overall to do. If it’s still more than the other side after another 15+ pounds, then I’ll care more.
Since we’ve buckled down into the final 12 weeks, I switched up the cardio. Dropped the 20 minutes post-workout (4 days a week), plugged in 30 minutes in the morning (5 days a week) after the AM coffee or Spike but before breakfast.
Not really making big diet changes yet, so I still have that in the back pocket along with re-introducing post-workout cardio if necessary. The increased weekly work (150 minutes cardio up from 80) and benefit of two training sessions per day (AM cardio, PM weights) should bring good stuff.
Wednesday’s training:
A1) Military press 3RM ramp
A2) Neutral-grip chin-up 7x4-7
Good call. I don’t mind a Manhattan once in a while when I’m out, but turns out I think I’m just not a Scotch guy. I just can’t get used to the smokey, peaty, thick flavor. I’ve tried Bowmore, some other one, and this. Just not digging it.
Had a ton of errands, couldn’t grab the usual workout but got the AM bike done. Will train today and then shovel the “blizzard”. We were expecting 12+ inches, but it only ended up being about 4. That’s what she said.
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I thought I’d just leave this here[/quote]
Ha! So… Eskimo Farmer’s Walk? Forget that.I still prefer my bend, scoop, toss to the side method so the rotation really hits the obliques.
Tuesday’s training, in-home due to snow:
A) KB Front squat 4x10-12
B1) 2-point row 4x12-15 (45 sec. rest)
B2) Reverse lunge 4x8-12
C) Open palm clean and bottom-half press 4x6-10
D) Horn hammer curl 2xX (22,17) 1-count pause at mid-point. 30 seconds rest
Then shortly after, shoveling snow in roundabout 12-pound shovel-fulls for about 45 minutes. (Yeah, I was curious because it was a slushy mix and not just fluffy snow, so I measured. I’m a dork.).
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What kind of Scotch have you guys tried? I’m a bourbon man myself too, but Macallan makes a very good scotch.[/quote]
Clan McGregor that was super-cheap for a screw-top jug, Bowmore Legend a long while back, JW Black, and the Laphroaig. Most of them were just too “heavy” I think. I’ll stick with my 'Murican ryes and bourbons, leave the fancy stuff to you guys.
Dude, I’m already a sorta-regular at this great little liquor store within walking distance from my house (That probably doesn’t sound good). I shouldn’t be starting this hobby. It’s too expensive.
You guys suck. My local place did get a shelf of a few Japanese whiskeys a few months ago and I’ve been ignoring it on purpose. Looks like I might have to check them out.
Still been at it. Tuesday’s morning weight: 208.3. Lowest yet. Lowest weight in recent memory, actually. That’s cool, but I don’t think I look it. We’ll see in a bit, taking the monthly progress pics later this week.
Tuesday food:
Spike Energy orange gold
1 scoop Metabolic Drive in water; 3 eggs, 1 cup spinach; 4 Flameout.