BMHW Challenge - D6 & Hectic-icity

I know that hecticicity is not a word, but I have lived by that made-up word today. Today has just come up busy for me. I typically work in the office on Saturday afternoon/evenings so that was normal but for some reason I ran out of time to do everything that I wanted to do today. To be honest - I don't feel that I even did much today but just know that it is 12:00am and I have yet to do my workout. I will not be getting cardio in tonight which will make the second time this month that I will go without cardio. I think I'm addicted to cardio work, but this home workout strength training and toning has been good for me.

I listened to the KU vs. UNI game and it was a great game. I, and this may upset some of my readers, was going for the underdogs. Here in Missouri, there are just not a lot of KU fans. In Kansas City there are quite a few (Kansas City is also a part of Kansas as well as Missouri) but other than that - not a whole lot... I don't think. I'm always game for a Huge Upset!

Here was Saturday's workout for the Blogger-Made Home Workout Challenge.

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Saturday

Formula for max heart rate: (208 – (.7 * age))
Formula for target heart rate: 50% - 70% of Max heart rate (MHR *.5 or .7)

- Stretch -
30 Minutes Cardio: This can take place any time throughout the day and should consist of an intensity level that can promote and create weight loss. I do my cardio immediately before my workout – the workout becomes much harder for me. Do your best to complete the entire workout. If you have no trouble completing the workout, consider upping the level that you are working at.

Exercise 1 – Pike Shoulder Press (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPU9rvvBfdw)
• Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 reps (1 rep equals one press)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 10 reps (1 rep equals one press)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 12 reps (1 rep equals one press)

Exercise 2 – Push Plank (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N82tfTrmo3g)
• Level 1 = 2 sets of 20 seconds (one set equals one 20 sec hold)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 20 seconds (one set equals one 20 sec hold)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 30 seconds (one set equals one 30 sec hold)

Exercise 3 – Side Lunge (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tH-GXaIB8qA)
• Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 lunges per leg (one rep equals 1 lunge)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 12 lunges per leg (one rep equals 1 lunge)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 15 lunges per leg (one rep equals 1 lunge)

Exercises 4 – Modified Situps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HPfXutjB1s)
• Level 1 = 2 sets of 8 reps. (1 rep equals one situp)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 8 reps. (1 rep equals one situp)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 12 reps. (1 rep equals one situp)

Exercise 5 –Pushups (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km1v-jbeNsw)
• Level 1 = 2 sets of 10 (one rep equals 1 pushup)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 8 (one rep equals 1 pushup)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 10 (one rep equals 1 pushup)

Exercise 6 – Standing Lunges (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xq2pr69H1sU)
• Level 1 = 3 sets of 5 per leg (one rep equals one lunge)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 8 per leg (one rep equals one lunge)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 10 per leg (one rep equals one lunge)

Exercise 7 – Wall Sits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjKeOCgisw)
• Level 1 = hold sit for 20 seconds. 2 sets (one set equals 20 sec. hold)
• Level 2 = hold sit for 30 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 30 sec. hold)
• Level 3 = hold sit for 40 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 40 sec. hold)

- Stretch -

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BMHW Challenge - D5 & A Nice Date

I'm getting ready to go workout but first wanted to get this post out. It is really nice being able to post daily - keeps me accountable.

My wife and I made it out tonight on a date. It had been a while b/c of busy schedules or something so it was good to get out. We went to Applebee's and to the movies and watched The Bounty Hunter.

I was craving some shrimp (and really don't know nutritional value of shrimp) so I got the Grilled Shrimp & Citrus rice. Yeah...Citrus + Rice = gross. I got some cole slaw instead of the citrus rice. The rice had mandarin oranges, pineapple, and something else...did I say gross yet? Overall, besides the rice, the meal was good. I took a picture but I don't have my phone near me so we'll go without right now. The shrimp hit the spot.

The movie was pretty funny. I love going into movies having no idea of what is about and being pleasantly surprised. I had a small popcorn there (no butter) and a water.

It was a good date and was fun to get out with my wife. The weather was great today and now they are expecting snow tomorrow. Ahh.

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Friday

Formula for max heart rate: (208 – (.7 * age))
Formula for target heart rate: 50% - 70% of Max heart rate (MHR *.5 or .7)

- Stretch -

30 Minutes Cardio: This can take place any time throughout the day and should consist of an intensity level that can promote and create weight loss. I do my cardio immediately before my workout – the workout becomes much harder for me. Do your best to complete the entire workout. If you have no trouble completing the workout, consider upping the level that you are working at.

Exercise 1 – V-Situps (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRMl9YS7si4)
· Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 reps (1 rep equals one situps)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 10 reps (1 rep equals one situps)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 12 reps (1 rep equals one situps)

Exercise 2 – Side Plank (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm1QxM9lehY)
· Level 1 = 2 sets of 20 sec hold (one set equals one 20 sec hold)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 20 sec hold (one set equals one 20 sec hold)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 30 sec hold (one set equals one 30 sec hold)

Exercise 3 – Sumo Squats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbA8akeUmpo)
· Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 seconds (one rep equals 1 squat)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 12 seconds (one rep equals 1 squat)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 15 seconds (one rep equals 1 squat)

Exercises 4 – Alternating Superman Arm/Leg Lifts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2vQB09nggs)
· Level 1 = 2 sets of 8 reps per side. (1 rep equals one arm & leg lift)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 8 reps per side. (1 rep equals one arm & leg lift)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 12 reps per side. (1 rep equals one arm & leg lift)

Exercise 5 – Explosive Pushups (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7ZfwgZJMMc)
· Level 1 = 2 sets of 10 (one rep equals 1 pushup)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 8 (one rep equals 1 pushup)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 10 (one rep equals 1 pushup)

Exercise 6 – Side Lying Leg Raises (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWiY9a6rPcU)
· Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 per leg (one rep equals one leg raise)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 10 per leg (one rep equals one leg raise)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 12 per leg (one rep equals one leg raise)

Exercise 7 – Wall Sits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjKeOCgisw)
· Level 1 = hold sit for 20 seconds. 2 sets (one set equals 20 sec. hold)
· Level 2 = hold sit for 30 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 30 sec. hold)
· Level 3 = hold sit for 40 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 40 sec. hold)

- Stretch -

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I am off to get the workout done. I will be watching some of this awesome tournament! There have been so many good games so far. Mizzou won today just so you all know.

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BMHW Challenge - D4 & Compliments

I went to a sports banquet tonight for the kids that I teach. I teach at a small private school for those of you that don't know and that group of students, parents, administration, and faculty is such a tight knit group. I am amazed at how awesome that school is.

They had a dinner - potluck style - and I had to pick through what I wanted to eat. I had...

Chicken and Rice mix, green beans, peas, salad, a bite of some "taco mix?". I had a couple pepperoni slices (sodium I know). I typically don't drink any soda besides my daily 12 oz Sprite but I did have Diet A&W Root beer.

The compliment came later when the banquet was over. A parent came to me and said, "You have lost so much weight!". Now, I'm not that good at taking compliments - I say thank you and move on. But, in all honesty - I love the compliments. I feel a little weird about that but I think that we all deserve encouragement and need that to be successful.

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Thursday

Formula for max heart rate: (208 – (.7 * age))
Formula for target heart rate: 50% - 70% of Max heart rate (MHR *.5 or .7)

- Stretch -
30 Minutes Cardio: This can take place any time throughout the day and should consist of an intensity level that can promote and create weight loss. I do my cardio immediately before my workout – the workout becomes much harder for me. Do your best to complete the entire workout. If you have no trouble completing the workout, consider upping the level that you are working at.

Exercise 1 – Oblique Twists (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5YbtdqK6g0)
· Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 reps (1 rep equals twist, twist, one; twist, twist, two)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 10 reps (1 rep equals twist, twist, one; twist, twist, two)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 12 reps (1 rep equals twist, twist, one; twist, twist, two)

Exercise 2 – Decline Pushups (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKrao591LBU)
· Level 1 = 2 sets of 8 (one set equals one pushup)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 8 (one set equals one pushup)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 10 (one set equals one pushup

Exercise 3 – Flutter Kicks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_ONDu5SL30)
· Level 1 = 3 sets of 15 seconds (one set is one 15 sec. hold)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 20 seconds (one set is one 20 sec. hold)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 25 seconds (one set is one 25 sec. hold)

Exercises 4 – Calf Raises (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhPXovWExco)
· Level 1 = 3 sets of 20. (1 rep equals one calf raise)
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 25. (1 rep equals one calf raise)
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 30. (1 rep equals one calf raise)

Exercise 5 – Dirty Dogs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxYSX3XEmQE)
· Level 1 = 2 sets of 10 lifts per leg
· Level 2 = 3 sets of 8 lifts per leg.
· Level 3 = 3 sets of 10 lifts per leg.

Exercise 6 – Wall Sits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjKeOCgisw)
· Level 1 = hold sit for 20 seconds. 2 sets (one set equals 20 sec. hold)
· Level 2 = hold sit for 30 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 30 sec. hold)
· Level 3 = hold sit for 40 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 40 sec. hold)

-Stretch-

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If you are participating in the Challenge - keep coming back to let us know how you are doing. Your success is continuous motivation for the rest of us!

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BMHW Challenge - Day 3

I have yet to do today's workout. It will be done though. I have basketball tonight at 9:00pm Central time and will be following that with my workout. I did not want to be too tired before I even get to play any ball.

I will go ahead and post the workout for everyone else to see and to have those participating a chance to post their comments, how they did, and what they did.

Today has been a packed day with all kinds of things. I went to work, came home and picked up the wife, went to the thrift store, got a hair cut, ate dinner, and now am making sure that I get this blog up and create tomorrow's workout.

BTW - those of you that have been commenting have been doing great with this challenge! I'm glad that it is challenging you, as it is meant too.

I have been very motivated to finishing these workouts at full intensity because I know that you all are doing it as well. It is great to be able to do this with other people and have learned a lot already from creating the workouts. Let me tell you, it is kind of nerve-wracking figuring these things out.

What is your motivation to finishing your workouts whether it is with this challenge or your own creations?

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Wednesday

Formula for max heart rate: (208 – (.7 * age))
Formula for target heart rate: 50% - 70% of Max heart rate (MHR *.5 or .7)

- Stretch -

30 Minutes Cardio: This can take place any time throughout the day and should consist of an intensity level that can promote and create weight loss. I do my cardio immediately before my workout – the workout becomes much harder. Do your best to complete the entire workout. If you have no trouble completing the workout, consider upping the level that you are working at.


Exercise 1 – Dive Bomber Pushups (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttk8RdiIHzA)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 4 reps (1 rep equals dive and return)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 6 reps (1 rep equals dive and return)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 8 reps (1 rep equals dive and return)

Exercise 2 – Dot Drills (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR7s4nXtWSw)

• Level 1 = 1 sets of drill (one set equals one drill)
• Level 2 = 2 sets of drill (one set equals one drill)
Drill is done with five spots on floor. There are multiple forms that create ONE set.
o Hopscotch form 1
o One foot hop form 2
o Opposite foot hop form 3
o Two foot hop form 4
o Hopscotch form 5
o End of drill, end of set.

Exercise 3 – Reverse Crunch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWKCeYRs2R0)

• Level 1 = 2 sets of 12 seconds (one rep is one crunch)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 10 seconds (one rep is one crunch)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 15 seconds (one rep is one crunch)

Exercises 4 – Walking Lunges (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYWhkctnP2o)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 8. (1 rep equals one lunge per leg)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 10. (1 rep equals one lunge per leg)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 12. (1 rep equals one lunge per leg)

Exercise 5 – Trunk Extensions (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88VCKD7jxzU)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 10 (1 rep equals one lift)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 15. (1 rep equals one lift)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 20. (1 rep equals one lift)

Exercise 6 – Burpees (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5oXadjFAlQ)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 (1 rep equals squat, pushup, jump)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 12 (1 rep equals squat, pushup, jump)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 14 (1 rep equals squat, pushup, jump)

Exercise 7 – Wall Sits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjKeOCgisw)

• Level 1 = hold sit for 20 seconds. 2 sets (one set equals 20 sec. hold)
• Level 2 = hold sit for 30 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 30 sec. hold)
• Level 3 = hold sit for 40 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 40 sec. hold)
- Stretch -

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If you are new to 1010in2010 and want to join this challenge. There are still four workouts left to do still. Be sure to comment letting us know how you are doing and that you are doing it with us. Comment with your Email so that you can receive the workout so that you can receive the next day's workout the night before!

BMHW Challenge - Day 2

Oh My Goodness!! That was a TOUGH workout...for me anyways. I think I had to push myself even harder than yesterday.This is the order that I completed the workout for Tuesday.

30 Min Cardio = 2.37 miles ------- 1 Mile Starter = 10:33
Rope Climbing - Level 3
Mountain Climbers - Level 2
Chair Squats - Level 3
Jumping Jacks - Level 3
Triceps Dips - Level 3
Leg Lift Abs - Level 1
Wall Sits - Level 3


I really hope that this challenged you all b/c I know that it did for me. As we speak - my wife is making a recipe out of the Biggest Loser cookbook and it smells delicious. I wish that I had some awesome words to add to this post but I just can't think of anything; I just feel so exhausted tired from the workout that I should probably give my brain a rest for a minute or two.

For those of you that are doing these workouts with me, do not get overwhelmed with the workouts but keep with it. You can do this! Thanks so much for doing this with me.

If you Are Participating - Comment Below letting us know how You Did.

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Tuesday

Formula for max heart rate: (208 – (.7 * age))
Formula for target heart rate: 50% - 70% of Max heart rate (MHR *.5 or .7)

- Stretch -

30 Minutes Cardio: This can take place any time throughout the day and should consist of an intensity level that can promote and create weight loss. I do my cardio immediately before my workout – the workout becomes much harder. I have added a couple more exercises on today’s workout. I want to make sure that everyone is challenged. Do your best to complete the entire workout. If you have no trouble completing the workout, consider upping the level that you are working at.


Exercise 1 – Rope Climbing Crunches (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLyAcERFQHQ)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 10 reps (reach, reach, 1; reach, reach, 2; reach, reach, 3)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 12 reps (reach, reach, 1; reach, reach, 2; reach, reach, 3)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 16 reps (reach, reach, 1; reach, reach, 2; reach, reach, 3)

Exercise 2 – Chair Squats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5DAGZRhKTQ)

• Level 1 = 2 sets of 12 (one rep equals one squat)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 12 (one rep equals one squat)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 15 (one rep equals one squat)

Exercise 3 – Mountain Climbers exercise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KI8u58hPam4)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 20 seconds (one set is 20 sec. nonstop)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 30 seconds (one set is 30 sec. nonstop)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 40 seconds (one set is 40 sec. nonstop)

Exercises 4 – Leg lift Abs Exercise (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VTU1jVkCMg)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 8. (1 rep equals one lift and extension)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 12. (1 rep equals one lift and extension)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 16. (1 rep equals one lift and extension)

Exercise 5 – Jumping Jacks (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmYwZH_BNd0)

• Level 1 = 4 sets of 10 (1 rep equals from start to finish)
• Level 2 = 4 sets of 15. (1 rep equals from start to finish)
• Level 3 = 4 sets of 20. (1 rep equals from start to finish)

Exercise 6 – Triceps Dips (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyYntHCL5lY)

• Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 (1 rep equals one dip)
• Level 2 = 3 sets of 12 (1 rep equals one dip)
• Level 3 = 3 sets of 14 (1 rep equals one dip)

Exercise 7 – Wall Sits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjKeOCgisw)

• Level 1 = hold sit for 20 seconds. 2 sets (one set equals 20 sec. hold)
• Level 2 = hold sit for 30 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 30 sec. hold)
• Level 3 = hold sit for 40 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 40 sec. hold)
- Stretch -

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Blogger-Made Home Workout Challenge - Day 1

Today was the first day of the Blogger-Made Home Workout Challenge. I was nervous about how or at what intensity the workouts would be done at but after doing the workouts - I felt that I had a really good workout. I did the workout at Level 3 for each exercise which immediately followed the 30 minutes of cardio. Can you see how drenched my shirt was after the workout. I really felt like it was one of the best workouts I've had yet this year. I still will hit the treadmill later tonight b/c I am not satisfied with that distance (I still am working towards my goal of 1,010 miles for the year - only twenty something away from 200 for the year thus far).

Below is the workout for Day 1 of the Home Workout Challenge. If you are participating - be sure to post below letting us know your thoughts and how you did with the workout!

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Monday

Formula for max heart rate: (208 – (.7 * age))

Formula for target heart rate: 50% - 70% of Max heart rate (MHR *.5 or .7)

- Stretch -

30 Minutes Cardio: This can take place any time throughout the day and should consist of an intensity level that can promote and create weight loss.

Exercise 1 – Side Plank Upper Body Twist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeK3I45rx7E)

· Level 1 = 3 sets of 8 reps (one rep equals from start to finish of twist)

· Level 2 = 3 sets of 10 reps (one rep equals from start to finish of twist)

· Level 3 = 3 sets of 12 reps (one rep equals from start to finish of twist)

Exercise 2 – Jump Lunge Squats (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7Gld30m53o)

· Level 1 = 2 sets of 8 (one rep equals one lunge per leg)

· Level 2 = 2 sets of 10 (one rep equals one lunge per leg)

· Level 3 = 3 sets of 8 (one rep equals one lunge per leg)

Exercise 3 – Round the Clock Pushups (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjOPuUUqrvo)

· Level 1 = Knees on Ground pushup after every third hour. 3 sets. (one set equals one time around the clock)

· Level 2 = Full pushup at every third hour of clock. 3 sets (one set equals one time around the clock)

· Level 3 = Full pushups at every hour of clock. 3 sets (one set equals one time around the clock)

Exercise 4 – Plank (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHQmRINu4jU)

· Level 1 = hold plank for 20 seconds. 2 sets (one set equals 20 sec. hold)

· Level 2 = hold plank for 25 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 25 sec. hold)

· Level 3 = hold plank for 30 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 30 sec. hold)

Exercise 5 – Wall Sits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjKeOCgisw)

· Level 1 = hold sit for 20 seconds. 2 sets (one set equals 20 sec. hold)

· Level 2 = hold sit for 35 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 35 sec. hold)

· Level 3 = hold sit for 40 seconds. 3 sets (one set equals 40 sec. hold)

- Stretch -

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Blogger-Made Home Workout Challenge

You will have to forgive my weak attempt at looking fierce and strong on the treadmill. Ha. My wife snapped it a couple weeks ago while on the treadmill.

In my attempt to have you all create my home workout for one week - I had the idea of challenging you all to do it with me. I've been given some really good ideas for exercises to perform and have some ideas of my own. Do you think you have it in you to try this challenge?

The Blogger-Made Home Workout Challenge will start on Monday. The workouts will be listed by days with your choice of day for one to two rest days (not sure yet - suggestions?). The workouts will be sent via email the night before for the next day's workout. It will go from Monday to Sunday.

The idea is that we can workout without having to spend money all of the time. We use what we have in front of us and make due with what we have. Life can be hard sometimes and we don't always have the luxury of time to make it to the gym. If right now you do not have a membership to a gym - this is perfect for you. It should not take much time and I hope it pushes your body's limits and imagination. Exercise instructions will be given in the email - hopefully along w/a picture or link to further explain if questions remain.

This challenge will cost no money and all that participate will be entered into a drawing to win a $15.00 Walmart gift card. If you are out of the U.S. - we will figure something out around the same value for you to receive.

How to join this Blogger-Made Home Workout Challenge: (two things)

1. Comment below giving your email address (for ex: thetrickshot at hotmail dot com)

2. Link this Post to your Blog. (comment letting me know that you have done with a link back to yours)

Extra entry for tweeting this challenge - comment letting me know that you have done so.

@MistrTyler

I challenged you to challenge me - I have now returned the favor.

Get off of the couch and lift the couch!

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Updated Photos & A Workout Created by You!

I wanted to thank everyone for the kind words and all of the prayers that you offered in regard to the passing of my grandmother. Thanks so much!

I have really taken to this idea of taking pictures of my workouts, food, and just life. I wanted to share some more pictures of what my workouts consist of and a little of my life. One of those pictures is of me lifting the couch for a workout – suggested by Jeremy from Stellar Path. It was not as hard as it looks as it has a pivoting point with the back legs of the couch.

My wife and I made some homemade pizza tonight. I saw a recipe on a blog (I read lots of blogs) and forgot what the recipe said. We improvised and went to the produce isle at the store for some pizza toppings. I had little sauce, little cheese, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and turkey bacon. We wanted to add some meat and I did remember that they used turkey pepperoni but the local store had none; we used turkey bacon. The pizza was really good and did not sit heavy. I would have rather had whole wheat dough though. I couldn’t find any. Any help with that?

I was looking forward to running at the park but then remembered that I have basketball tonight and thought I keep myself fresh for ball. The weather was so nice though I could not pass it up. I asked my wife if she wanted to take a walk at the park and of course she said yes. We didn’t get a long walk in b/c of some storms coming in but it was nice to include her in my workouts and have fun. She took some pictures of me today that I want to include.

CLICK HERE TO SEE SOME MORE OF MY COMPARISON PICTURES!!

On a different note --- it is time for you to create my next week’s resistance workout. I will attempt to do what you all tell me to for my workouts. I am leaving it up to you and am willing to try anything. I will continue to do my cardio either outside or on my treadmill but would like for you all to create my body resistance workout. As you can see from some of my workouts…I’m open to anything.

Leave a Comment posting your idea for a workout that you want me to do for one day. I will group the workouts together and take pictures of me doing those workouts. I will give you and your blog a shout-out in the process with a link back to your blog. Get challenging too – I want to challenge myself.