MMyers

Thank you Kibcy 8/8/12 (Wednesday) Asian Squat Test: 2:20 3X Max Pull-Ups Set 1: 2 Set 2: 2 Set 3: 1 Bridges: 5X1 Push-Ups: 5X4 Notes My plan is to either to try for maximum repetitions three times a day or do 5X50%. That's the basics of it, I really don't need to paste it here. I'm planning on making Sundays just basically a focused Burpee day and Saturdays a focused Asian Squat day. I'm starting to focus on recovery a lot more, as I badly need it. I only got to a little more than 2000 calories today. I do physical labor anywhere from 6-9 hours a day, it's a struggle to hit even 2500 calories a day, and I wonder why it takes me two days to recover from a simple workout and work(!) itself. I start shoving food in my mouth starting tomorrow, full or not. I desperately need it. Not being able to finish three pieces of toast in the morning is just really bad for anybody (that was me yesterday).

I'm doing ok with this, I'm keeping track of my total with a Push-Up counter in my signature. I'm not good at them. So, are we just gonna post the numbers here everyday, or are we gonna move entirely on to the spreadsheet?

A solid diet (Calorie Counting/Paleo/Calorie Counting and Paleo, etc...), lifting, and some extra walking would be fine I would guess. Cardio doesn't necessarily mean running, why not just walk if you're getting up a half hour earlier? It might even help you recover faster. I understand your eagerness to lose that metric f*ckton as you say, but get everything dialed in and let consistency take care of the rest until what you're doing just doesn't cut it anymore. Best of luck making your program work.

Thank you Kibcy, best of luck to you also! Today, I got up at 5:30 and was getting ready for work around 6:30. I started my workout early by going outside to do a Pull-Up every few minutes, but the callouses on my hands are really hurting, and I am very sore overall. I decided to see how the day would go, and when I got home and tried a Pull-Up that was even weaker than this morning's, so the rest of today is a rest day. Pull-Ups: 6X1 I also rested in the Asian Squat position a few times over the course of the day, but these were not tracked with a timer and therefore do not count.

Thank you! It's 5:50 Easter time and I'm getting today's workout together so I can start keeping track of numbers. I'm up at 5:30 and leave the house at 7:30, might as well do part of my workout. At least some Pull-Ups and Bridges so I can have the evening to focus more on the 10V1 Push-Up Challenge. That reminds me, my Life goal is doing alright. As long as I go to bed from 10-10:30 I should be alright.

8/6/12 (Monday) 15 Burpees Time: 2:47 Asian Squat Hold: 20-40-60 Pull-Ups: 10X1 Bridges: 10X1 Push-Ups: 3-5-7 I'll update my signature tomorrow, and I'll build off of this workout.

Well, the Challenge starts tomorrow, and I'm figuring out how I'm gonna set up my training. I'm thinking: Burpees, Asian Squat, Pull-Ups, Bridges, and Push-Ups. I'm doing the 10 Versus 1 Push-Up Challenge, so I'm gonna put a count in my signature. So, that's 3 counters: X/1000 Burpees, X/1000 Minutes Of Asian Squat, and a Push-Ups Counter. I've been eating a lot lately, so I don't feel weak. The past few days I've been ready to go, so I'm really excited to get started tomorrow.

I would imagine just chest to ground, straight body and elbows tucked in should suffice, but that's just what I was taught.

Welcome Carlos, I like your goals. I wish there were mountains to climb here.

Good Luck Spiral! Have you thought about Greasing The Groove with regular Push-Ups (try to do one once or twice a day)?

Good luck Librarian Of Doom!

Hi, welcome to the forum! You can find those badges here. Just tell your mom that bulkiness comes from a surplus of calories, but lift heavy regardless. She chooses if she wants to listen or not.

Do Push-Ups from Burpees count? Not that it would make a significant difference, just wondering. But I'll contribute.

Welcome to the forum. I really like your goals and I can't wait to see what you achieve these next six weeks.

Good luck WeyrCat, welcome to the forum!

Very nice goals, best of luck Loren!

Thank you! Best of luck to everybody in all Guilds!

Character Information Race: Movie Villian/Monster Class: Ranger Stats (I'm warming up to the idea of stats) STR: 3 DEX: 2 STA: 1 CON: 2 WIS: 2 CHA: 2 Fitness Goals 1000 Cumulative Burpees In 6 Weeks +3 Stamina, +2 Dexterity 1000 Cumulative Minutes Of Squat Stretch/Asian Squat/Third World Squat In 6 Weeks +3 Constitution 10 Pull-Ups +1 Strength, +3 Dexterity Life Goal At least 7 hours of sleep a night, and wake up at 5:30 AM Monday-Friday +3 Wisdom I start keeping track August 6th. I'm gonna put an X/1000 Counter in my Signature for the Burpee and Third World Squat goals.

Scene: Bunker In The Desert, August 2012 "Hello, MMyers, I want to play a game. It seems you have been having trouble..." "..." *heavy breathing* "Hear me out. You've slipped. Remember the old days? Remember doing Burpees everyday and having near limitless energy? Now you come home sore and beaten down every day after work. You need some inspiration. That's why I've placed a bomb somewhere in this bunker. If you can complete my tasks, then you're free to leave. If you lose, hundreds of tons of earth will seal your final resting place." "..." *Sighs* "There's a phone call for you, by the way..." *Grunts* "Never gonna give you up!" *Phone slams* *Extreeeeeemeely heavy breathing* "That's the spirit." *Door slams, deadbolt locks*

A 10 dollar Home Depot hacksaw isn't really worth renting and returning, I don't think, but they would probably cut it for you. A 10 foot stick of pipe, a few elbows and tees, a hacksaw, and PVC compound shouldn't take up much space after the fact if they don't.

This is not a very good way to introduce yourself on a forum and it's kind of nasty. I believe your intentions are to get involved in this discussion and to share what you believe is best, but maybe it could be worded a little less confrontational. Otherwise, this can only lead to an argument, frustration and anger.

How do you define "lifting for years"? What's your experience? It will get harder in time, as previously said.

I'm sure it depends a lot on the individual, intensity, etc....

I would try it to see if you like it. Try Dumbbells, Barbells, try everything and find what you enjoy. Then find a plan for what you choose, or, if you like everything you try, I'm sure you could get some feedback on your own routine ideas.

I see no problem personally, I haven't enjoyed Barbell/Dumbbell Rows the times I've done them either. Try Inverted Rows/Body Rows for a few sessions and see if you enjoy your Bench days a little more. If you're looking for ideas, a Smith Machine supposedly works really well to progress, but I have no personal experience with this. Find something easy enough to do 5X5 or whatever SetXReps you use, and lower the bar when you can hit that.