Zinger's fitness log and accountability

[maninblack2k]

Still slogging along on your workout's bro?

[zinger565]

So it's been nearly a month and a half since the last update. I need to do some re-organizing with this thread, maybe make a "stat sheet" for the first post and update that regularly.

In the mean time, I'm going to continue with my functional strength work, add in daily yoga, and pick back up on the cardio work. Indoor paintball just hasn't been cutting it on the cardio front like the summertime did, too much downtime.

[zinger565]

New squat max! 315lbs!

[zinger565]

Big ride to finish out the cycling season!

[zinger565]

Had a great weekend taking photos at ICPL. Hit 18,000+ steps!

Had a workout with the trainer this morning, hit a new bench max! 185lb!

[zinger565]

Solo workout this morning. Kind of a de-load and volume day.

Weigh in: 284

[zinger565]

Worked with the trainer this morning, went for a squat PR, didn't get it. Only matched my previous of 6 x 265lbs. I'm upset with myself. Between bonking out of my bench pr attempt last week, and now this, seems I've got some focusing to do.

[zinger565]

Nothing special today, incline bench plus back and chest work with the trainer. Did rows and neutral grip dumbbell bench to failure.

Edit to add: been a while since I checked in on weight. Recent weigh-in was 283. Not a huge drop, but satisfying. Clothes are fitting better!

[Murdoc555]

Great, the excess sugar and carbs is the first thing to cut out. I agree with your comments on calorie deficits, Im not sold on that. Too many factors, hormone imbalances, metabolism, and what not. I’ve never had luck with calorie counting/my fitness pal, just eating intuitively with getting solid macros. The best results I’ve had are doing that and regular weight lifting and boxing, 3-4 days a week. I’ve went harder, ate more strict, and the results are always short term. Check out Mark Sisson if you haven’t, he has a very realistic and manageable approach to nutrition and fitness.

[zinger565]

Thanks Murdoc555, diet has been decent. I'm focused mostly on eating fairly clean and cutting out too many empty carbs/sugars and just in general eating less. I'm trying not to hit too much deficit, as I don't want it to affect my strength training. I'm fine with slow and steady progress. This year is just about getting active again feeling better.

Last year I was in a bad place, physically and mentally. I rarely rode my bike or did anything active with Mrs. Z (she's a very active person) because I was having back problems, or just tired. It all compounded to a pretty lackluster year.

[Murdoc555]

Good on you for making the effort to improve your fitness level. Just curious what your diet has been like?

[zinger565]

Bike ride with Mrs.Z for her birthday weekend. May have consumed a beer or three as well

[Pumpytrilly1]

no sense in getting injured. Keep up the good work!

[zinger565]

Hour with the trainer today doing upper body. Max'd bench at 170lbs. I bonked out hard though, felt like I could've done more but didn't have it in me.

[zinger565]

Woops, missed a few, but here's today's:


Squats and hip thrusts. After 10 days out for work and personal travel, it felt good to be back in the gym.