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Decided to try split this week's workouts up, as I've been doing them in the evenings after work, and don't have any energy left by the time I get home! Monday: Push up 8, 10 Plank 50 secs, 30 secs Assisted Pull up 5, 4 Tuesday Deadlift 39kg x7, 39kg x8, 39kg x6 Bodyweight squat 20, 20, 20 I was a bit wrecked on Monday, so the workout didn't go too well. Might have to switch back to morning sessions, just do be way too tired in the evenings!

Still absolutely wrecked (tired and sore!) after the last workout, so only did a half workout today. Definitely didn't have enough energy to get through a whole one, better to do something than nothing though! Deadlift 39kg x5, 39kg x5, 39kg x5 Push up 10, 6, 6 Bodyweight squat 10, 10, 10 Plank 30 secs, 30 secs, 30 secs Lunges 5 per leg, 5 per leg Assisted pull up 3, 3, 3

I'm trying to cut down on carbs in general, so this week's shopping had no bread, pasta, cereal etc. It was nearly all veg, meat and fish, I'm hoping to go fully paleo over the next few weeks, but haven't completely committed to it yet. I was never one for sugary drinks either, think the beer will be the hardest thing to give up, but it has to go! It's not too late, you just have to convince them that you think you can't do it, then bet them that you can, you'll find someone who'll go for it

I did, someone actually sent me the link to it, it was really inspirational! There's a few parts of it that I've still to get around to (I don't have a full length mirror for pictures, a measuring tape or a weighing scales...) but I'm hoping to stick to my exercise plan and get back to eating healthy, aiming to go fully paleo as soon as possible! Here's the link for the challenge too, for anyone who wants to keep an eye on it!

Workouts were neglected a bit for the last 2 weeks, due to family reasons, but I'm back on board now, and I've signed up for the latest 6 week challenge (here) to try keep me motivated. Today's workout was pretty tough, hopefully I'll be back to where I was by the end of the week. Deadlift 39kg x8, 39kg x8 Push up 13, 10 Bodyweight squat 20, 20 Plank 50 secs, 50 secs Lunges 10 per, leg 8 per leg Assisted pull up 5, 4 Had to give up after the 2nd go, most of my limbs felt like they were ready to fall off...

Hi! I made a bet with a friend just over a month ago that I could get a six pack in 6 months (22nd of July), which started out quite well but got derailed for a few reasons. I'm hoping this 6 week challenge will give me a short term goal to focus on, and will help with my overall goal of winning the bet! You can read about the progress so far here. Main Quest - Get a six pack! 3 Goals: Do a strength workout at least 3 times a week - I'll be keeping track of this here. Start eating healthier - No more bread, pasta, pizza etc. Going to try and give up beer as well... Try and get a full 8 hours sleep each night - Something I've never been able to manage! My main motivation is the bet - 200 Euro if I win! Wish me luck Edit: After reading SweetJane's challenge, I've decided to steal (or "borrow") her rating system for my goals (thanks Jane!). Do a strength workout at least 3 times a week A – Completed all 18 workoutsB – Skipped 1-3 workoutsC – Skipped 3-6 workoutsD – Skipped 6-9 workoutsF – Skipped more than 9 workouts. Start eating healthier - I'm going to start trying to eat Paleo full time from the start of week 2 and tracking my meals (didn't have time to properly plan my meals or get Paleo shopping in for this week!) A – Tracked every day and stayed within my goalsB – Missed tracking or didn't eat Paleo 1-3 daysC – Missed tracking or didn't eat Paleo 3-6 daysD – Missed tracking or didn't eat Paleo 6-9 daysF – Missed tracking or didn't eat Paleo more than 9 daysTry and get a full 8 hours sleep each night - I'll do my best to keep track of this too! A – 8 Hours every night!B – 8 hours 6 nights a week on averageC – 8 hours 5 nights a week on averageD – 8 hours 4 nights a week on averageF – 8 hours 3 nights a week or less

Hi Guys, I've fallen behind over the last 2 weeks, unfortunately we had a death in the family, so I ended up on a bit of a downer (which resulted in lots of beer and junk food being consumed). I haven't been eating right since, and I haven't had a chance to exercise either, but I'm back now and determined to get this done! I'm going to give the 6 week challenge a go to give me something short term to aim for, and I'm back with my (slightly improved) routine! It didn't go too well today, think my muscles were in shock after their time off, but hopefully it should start to pick up again over the next week!

It's all going well so far, think the eating healthy is the hardest part! I've no problem with the workouts, just would constantly love pizza or subway or a lasagne sandwich... It can be a bit of a pain trying to coordinate everything around work too, but sure there's not much I can do about that! Hoping to get out for a few runs as well when (if) the weather gets warm again!

I missed yesterday's workout, which means I had to swap around my rest day, but got it done which is the main thing! Deadlift 39kg x9, 39kg x9, 39kg x9 Push up 15, 14 ,12 Bodyweight squat 20, 20, 20 Planks 60 secs, 50 secs, 50 secs

Haha, steal away! It's common enough here, can be used to describe putting a lot of effort into something (like I did above) or to encourage someone to put a lot of effort into something "I'm going for a run." "Give it socks!" English lessons aside, here's how I got on today! Deadlift 35kg x10, 35kg x10, 35kg x9 Push up 15, 12 ,12 Bodyweight squat 20, 20, 15 Planks 50 secs, 50 secs, 40 secs

Ha, it means I gave it my best! Sorry, forgot some of my weird phrases aren't understood by everyone

Wasn't well over the weekend, so fell a bit behind on exercise, feeling better today though so I gave it socks! Deadlift 30kg x12, 30kg x10, 30kg x10 Push up 15, 10 ,10 Bodyweight squat 15, 15, 15 Planks 45 secs, 40 secs, 45 secs Delighted with the 15 push ups too, couldn't believe it when I did that many!

Bit of a setback this week, I was really sick over the weekend, I'm just getting back to being myself now, so missed my Friday and Saturday workouts. I think the rest did my muscles good though, as today's workout went really well! Think I'm soon going to have to go find some 25kg plates for my barbell...

Decided to do my first HIIT workout tomorrow I'm following Mev's advice and going with burpees (the alarm is set for 6:30am, really not looking forward to it!) I haven' tburpees done before, so it should be a good way to start my Friday! I've moved my normal workout to Saturday too, just to give myself a break after football, so my week now looks like this: Monday - Normal workout Tuesday - Football Wednesday - Normal workout Thursday - Football Friday - HIIT Saturday - Normal workout Sunday - Rest day Looks tough enough, hopefully once I get into a routine I should be OK! Can you share a bit more info on IIFYM Rooks? Being honest I'd never heard of it before, does it tie in with the Paleo diet or is it different altogether? Thanks for the input by the way!

I'll definitely give it a try when I get into slightly better shape, the circuits are tough enough on me as it is, not sure if I could take anything more intense at the moment! Today's workout went well anyway, improved in all areas (except squats, my legs are in bits after football last night, I couldn't even manage any on my third circuit...) Here's the results anyway: Deadlift 30kg x10, 30kg x8, 30kg x8 Push up 12, 11, 10 Bodyweight squat 10, 10, N/A Planks 45 secs, 45 secs, 38 secs Assisted pull up 4, 3, 3