LAGear's Getting Shredded (Lean Fuel Extreme sponsored log)
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LAGear
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DAY 34
Not much new to report. Did a long 30+ minute cardio session on Saturday (Day 32) and took Day 33 off.
Today I lifted, ran for 12:00 and did some HIIT on the eliptical for 10:00.
Weight this morning was back up to 168.6. I seem to keep bouncing around between 164.5 and 168.5.
I'd like more definition on the outside of my upper arm. I'd like to see separation between my medial delts/bis/tris without flexing. I want to get my arms looking real lean but don't seem to be making any progress at all in that area.
Is the lack of leanness in that area a genetic limitation or do I need to work harder?
Not much new to report. Did a long 30+ minute cardio session on Saturday (Day 32) and took Day 33 off.
Today I lifted, ran for 12:00 and did some HIIT on the eliptical for 10:00.
Weight this morning was back up to 168.6. I seem to keep bouncing around between 164.5 and 168.5.
I'd like more definition on the outside of my upper arm. I'd like to see separation between my medial delts/bis/tris without flexing. I want to get my arms looking real lean but don't seem to be making any progress at all in that area.
Is the lack of leanness in that area a genetic limitation or do I need to work harder?
LAGear
Active member
DAY 36
Lifted today and after comparing today's weights with my lifting logs from two months ago strength is up considerably. Two months ago I was in the middle of my h-drol cycle and it seems like strength is up more post cycle than during the cycle.
Today's workout was supersets of 3x10 with only 45 seconds between sets. I was totally drained by the end of the workout. I would have liked to finish up with a hard cardio session but I only got a brief 12:00 jog because I was running late to go see my favorite steroid user, Manny Ramirez and get his bobblehead at the Dodger game. What a game that was!
Weight this morning was all the way up to 170.2 even though I did 36:00 of cardio yesterday (Day 35). I usually do HIIT for cardio but yesterday I just ran at a moderate pace the whole time.
I can't figure out the weight fluctuations here. My "skinny" pants still fit fine but when my weight is up on the scale I feel like I'm more flabby even though I may not be. I'll just have to go by how my clothes fit and how the pictures look. Planning next set of pics and body measurements for Friday. If my weight is up but BF isn't I'll be satisfied with that and I think that will reflect well on the product. I think I've got about ten days left in the log.
Lifted today and after comparing today's weights with my lifting logs from two months ago strength is up considerably. Two months ago I was in the middle of my h-drol cycle and it seems like strength is up more post cycle than during the cycle.
Today's workout was supersets of 3x10 with only 45 seconds between sets. I was totally drained by the end of the workout. I would have liked to finish up with a hard cardio session but I only got a brief 12:00 jog because I was running late to go see my favorite steroid user, Manny Ramirez and get his bobblehead at the Dodger game. What a game that was!
Weight this morning was all the way up to 170.2 even though I did 36:00 of cardio yesterday (Day 35). I usually do HIIT for cardio but yesterday I just ran at a moderate pace the whole time.
I can't figure out the weight fluctuations here. My "skinny" pants still fit fine but when my weight is up on the scale I feel like I'm more flabby even though I may not be. I'll just have to go by how my clothes fit and how the pictures look. Planning next set of pics and body measurements for Friday. If my weight is up but BF isn't I'll be satisfied with that and I think that will reflect well on the product. I think I've got about ten days left in the log.
LAGear
Active member
DAY 37
Weight was back down to 166.6 this morning.
I wonder how much of the weight fluctuation is caused by my irregular crapping. I don't crap everyday and I wonder if my weight goes up when I haven't taken a dump. I should probably chart my turds to see if there's a correlation with weight.
Anyone have a guess to what the average 48-hour turd weighs? lol
Anyhow, I got a solid 24:00 HIIT run today. Diet almost went to hell though. I went to a restaurant and had jambalaya with sausage on pasta. I had no idea how much of a diet disaster it was but I figured I don't ever have planned cheat days so if I got a little out of whack today it'd be OK. But when I got home I found out they have nutritional information on their website. Turns out that I banked enough calories through the day to only go over by about 250 calories and the carb hit wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Really trying hard to get a good log and result for IML.
Plan on taking new pictures tomorrow but I haven't shaved since my sunburn so I hope that doesn't start to affect how much definition you can see. I'm starting to look pretty furry IRL but it didn't look too bad in last week's pics. We'll see how this set looks. I'm not peeling that much anymore so I'll probably shave before next week's pics.
Weight was back down to 166.6 this morning.
I wonder how much of the weight fluctuation is caused by my irregular crapping. I don't crap everyday and I wonder if my weight goes up when I haven't taken a dump. I should probably chart my turds to see if there's a correlation with weight.
Anyone have a guess to what the average 48-hour turd weighs? lol
Anyhow, I got a solid 24:00 HIIT run today. Diet almost went to hell though. I went to a restaurant and had jambalaya with sausage on pasta. I had no idea how much of a diet disaster it was but I figured I don't ever have planned cheat days so if I got a little out of whack today it'd be OK. But when I got home I found out they have nutritional information on their website. Turns out that I banked enough calories through the day to only go over by about 250 calories and the carb hit wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Really trying hard to get a good log and result for IML.
Plan on taking new pictures tomorrow but I haven't shaved since my sunburn so I hope that doesn't start to affect how much definition you can see. I'm starting to look pretty furry IRL but it didn't look too bad in last week's pics. We'll see how this set looks. I'm not peeling that much anymore so I'll probably shave before next week's pics.
LAGear
Active member
Are you being serious or sarcastic?
I think genetics definitely plays a role in what you can accomplish naturally.
KgTomCat
Well-known member
IMO, genetics will play SOME role (how your abs look, natural posture/width...I just HATE it when people use genetics as the back bone of their physique. If your a lazy @ss, then dont say, 'oh its genetics', cuz if you bust your balls, your not going to say, 'yea, its genetics', your going to say, 'I work hard'. ya get me????
LAGear
Active member
DAY 38
Got a good solid workout in today but energy felt a little low.
For cardio jogged for 12:30 and did HIIT on the eliptical for 10:00.
Below are body measurement changes to date. For the first time my waist measurement is up. Really not sure what to make of that, or from the rest of the measurements. Since the start of the log my body measurements been all over the map. My conclusion is that it's really impossible to meaningfully track body measurement changes unless they are significant. Any of these changes are easily within the range of error for someone taking their own measurements, even if they are trying to be extra careful. I'm reporting changes that are fractions of an inch and I'm just not confident in the accuracy. I kept track of all this to try to provide lots of data and have a great log but despite my best efforts the data might be bunk.
These are body changes from Day 3 to Day 38:
Stomach -5/16"
Waist +1/4"
Hips +1/16"
Thigh - no longer measuring due to inability to measure accurately
Bicep - no change
Chest +7/16"
Weight +1.4lb
BF +0.7% (questionable accuracy)
Here are photos from Day 3 (first) followed by Day 38. What do you guys think?
I think you could make the argument that there is no change or you could make the argument that there have been slightly unfavorable changes. But to my eye it doesn't look like I've leaned out. Putting the pictures side-by-side as KG suggested is a bit frustrating to me because I've really been busting my ass and eating right.
On the flip side, today a third trainer (since starting this log) at my gym mentioned that he thought I was making good progress. This feedback was not solicited, I pretty much keep to myself at the gym. So the fact that trainers who see me on a regular basis are noticing positive changes is encouraging. But they don't see me posing with my shirt off like I do in these pictures, they see me in a t-shirt or sleeveless shirt so maybe I'm making a lot of progress in my arms. Whatever it is, great to have trainers noticing my progress.
I also went to a new place to get my hair cut today and the stylist asked me how much I work out. So maybe I shouldn't feel frustrated; it's so easy to over-analyze everything when logging...
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This is my weight charted every day of the cycle. There's a clear range but no identifiable trend.
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Any questions or comments?
I haven't been keeping up with the other LFE loggers threads which was partially on purpose so that my log wouldn't be inadvertently tainted by their logs. I want there to be as little bias in my log as possible.
Anyone keeping up with the others? How are they doing?
Got a good solid workout in today but energy felt a little low.
For cardio jogged for 12:30 and did HIIT on the eliptical for 10:00.
Below are body measurement changes to date. For the first time my waist measurement is up. Really not sure what to make of that, or from the rest of the measurements. Since the start of the log my body measurements been all over the map. My conclusion is that it's really impossible to meaningfully track body measurement changes unless they are significant. Any of these changes are easily within the range of error for someone taking their own measurements, even if they are trying to be extra careful. I'm reporting changes that are fractions of an inch and I'm just not confident in the accuracy. I kept track of all this to try to provide lots of data and have a great log but despite my best efforts the data might be bunk.
These are body changes from Day 3 to Day 38:
Stomach -5/16"
Waist +1/4"
Hips +1/16"
Thigh - no longer measuring due to inability to measure accurately
Bicep - no change
Chest +7/16"
Weight +1.4lb
BF +0.7% (questionable accuracy)
Here are photos from Day 3 (first) followed by Day 38. What do you guys think?
I think you could make the argument that there is no change or you could make the argument that there have been slightly unfavorable changes. But to my eye it doesn't look like I've leaned out. Putting the pictures side-by-side as KG suggested is a bit frustrating to me because I've really been busting my ass and eating right.
On the flip side, today a third trainer (since starting this log) at my gym mentioned that he thought I was making good progress. This feedback was not solicited, I pretty much keep to myself at the gym. So the fact that trainers who see me on a regular basis are noticing positive changes is encouraging. But they don't see me posing with my shirt off like I do in these pictures, they see me in a t-shirt or sleeveless shirt so maybe I'm making a lot of progress in my arms. Whatever it is, great to have trainers noticing my progress.
I also went to a new place to get my hair cut today and the stylist asked me how much I work out. So maybe I shouldn't feel frustrated; it's so easy to over-analyze everything when logging...
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This is my weight charted every day of the cycle. There's a clear range but no identifiable trend.
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Any questions or comments?
I haven't been keeping up with the other LFE loggers threads which was partially on purpose so that my log wouldn't be inadvertently tainted by their logs. I want there to be as little bias in my log as possible.
Anyone keeping up with the others? How are they doing?
LAGear
Active member
I see your point.
But at the same time it's good to understand what your genetic limits are. Understanding my limitations won't result in going easier but might lead to less frustration when I'm not getting the results I want -- if lack of results is beyond my control.
If there was any way to know for sure I could stop focusing on making changes that will never happen and focus on the changes that can happen.
Anyone ever get the feeling that they've just hit the wall and no matter what they do their not going to get any bigger or leaner without resorting to gear? Sometimes I feel that way.
Rosie Chee
The Female Terminator
This is true. Genetics only accounts for less than 20% (the same with nutrition; genetics plays a very minor role in what people can eat and look like); the rest can be achieved through hard work and dedication. Too many people like to make excuses as to why they aren't where they want to be.
~Rosie
Team APPNUT
KgTomCat
Well-known member
WELL...IMO you will have the harshest criticism of yourself, I mean, lets be serious, we look at ourselves every chance we get, so it is hard for us to notice changes and get frustrated, but when we get a random compliment that is positive, it re-asserts us that we are making changes, but at the same time you can ask yourself, 'what do they know' or just take it has it is, a compliment nonetheless.
what is all this 'limit' talk, I hear it almost everyday, 'the limits...' whether it be in the manner of 'Im going to push myself to the limit' or 'We all have our limits'...I dont use that word, ever, why? to limit OR put a limit on one is to say, I will only give so much, or I can only do so much. If you've already made up your mind to how much you can do or withstand, then why even do it? where's the challenge? the victory? I HATE the saying, 'the sky is the limit'...I dont believe in limits
Arnold said, 'life to me, is always being hungry'...sorry for the little rant
what is all this 'limit' talk, I hear it almost everyday, 'the limits...' whether it be in the manner of 'Im going to push myself to the limit' or 'We all have our limits'...I dont use that word, ever, why? to limit OR put a limit on one is to say, I will only give so much, or I can only do so much. If you've already made up your mind to how much you can do or withstand, then why even do it? where's the challenge? the victory? I HATE the saying, 'the sky is the limit'...I dont believe in limits
Arnold said, 'life to me, is always being hungry'...sorry for the little rant
LAGear
Active member
How can you say that genetics have little to do with what people can eat and look like? Some people can eat and eat and don't gain any weight even without exercise. That's genetics. Other people easily put on fat if they just go a little over maintenance. Sure, with proper training most people can change the way they look but there is a definite relationship betweeen genes, diet, activity and what you look like. For the vast majority of people genetics aren't a "limit" on what they can look like but I don't think it plays a very minor role.
Even if your 20% is correct, the closer you get to your goal the more significant that 20% becomes. If you are trying to add inches to your biceps or lose BF the closer you get to your goal the harder your going to hit any genetic barriers.
I'm not one to use genetics as an excuse, I bust my ass in the gym no matter what. But I think it's important for people to realize that if they are trying to achieve a specific look or shape it may not be possible. For example I don't think I'll ever get much fullness in my upper pecs no matter what I do. So either I've been doing something wrong my whole life or it's my genes.
KG - I do like your take on limits. Eliminating the word from your vocabulary is a great idea.
Back to the subject...
Saturday was Day 39 and I had my most intense day of cardio since starting the log. I ran for 19:00, did 16:00 of intervals on the stairs and finished up with a 15:00 HIIT run. 50:00 of solid cardio.
I took Day 40 off and then back to lifting on Day 41 (Monday) with a little cario, then a 20 minute HIIT run on Day 42.
On Sunday I looked at the mirror and for a second felt really satisfied with my progress so I was motivated to take some new pictures. I felt like I was leaner than I appeared in the last set of pictures. I usually take my pictures first thing in the morning with sunlight coming through the window. This time I took pictures at night using flash. I look much more vascular but I don't know if you guys will think I look any leaner here than in the last pictures I posted which were taken two days before these photos.
In real life I know I'm leaner than when I started. I'd lke to think pictures tell the whole sture but this may be a case where the photos are deceiving. I'm pretty knowledgable about photography and GMG can back me up on how much of a difference lighting can make in how lean you look. Despite my efforts I haven't been able to get consistent results when taking pictures of myself.
Point is that I was pretty disappointed with how the last set of photos looked but I do feel I've made progress since starting the log. Here is the Day 3 photo again along side a new photo I took on Day 40.
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EDIT: Just to be fair here is the picture again from Day 38. The Day 40 picture is in totally different light than Day 38 and Day 3 pics. I want it to be clear that some of the differences above are due to lighting. In all photos it was two days since my last workout with weights.
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LAGear
Active member
Agreed. Knowing what's possible with your genes should be a way for you to limit frustration not an excuse to limit your effort.
Also, I added a Day 38 photo to my last post just to make it clear that some of the difference is due to lighting.
MrBigPR
NutraPlanet Rep
It shouldn't man. Just keep up the intensity.
KgTomCat
Well-known member
ok man, thanks for the tip, everything Ive read argues with the site Im using for info on DC...look at if you can, should I follow that info or your DC style??
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dont mean to get off topic..anyone else please chime in
LAGear
Active member
DAY 43
Lifted today but my schedule only allowed for a minimal 12:00 run for cardio.
I also had a disappointing diet day. By my best estimate I went about 500 calories over. I know it's not the end of the world but it really pisses me off when I slip up, especially during a sponsored log.
I ate dinner at a party which threw me off a little bit (I caved and allowed myself to have a slice of pizza). Then I came home and started munching on a new brand of jerky I got that I wanted to try. I thought I'd just have one piece but once the bag was opened I kept nibbling on it.
However, coincidentally on Day 42 I was about 250 calories under so it's a bit of a wash.
Morning weight on Day 43 was back down 165.0 which is within .6lb of my low for the log.
I believe I have exactly one week left before I run out of LFE. I'm gonna make it count!
Lifted today but my schedule only allowed for a minimal 12:00 run for cardio.
I also had a disappointing diet day. By my best estimate I went about 500 calories over. I know it's not the end of the world but it really pisses me off when I slip up, especially during a sponsored log.
I ate dinner at a party which threw me off a little bit (I caved and allowed myself to have a slice of pizza). Then I came home and started munching on a new brand of jerky I got that I wanted to try. I thought I'd just have one piece but once the bag was opened I kept nibbling on it.
However, coincidentally on Day 42 I was about 250 calories under so it's a bit of a wash.
Morning weight on Day 43 was back down 165.0 which is within .6lb of my low for the log.
I believe I have exactly one week left before I run out of LFE. I'm gonna make it count!
LAGear
Active member
DAY 44
Morning weight was 166.6.
Today was a HIIT cardio day. I really didn't feel like doing any cardio but once I started I had more energy than expected. Which is a good thing because I was doing more difficult intervals today. I did 15 reps of 1:00 fast followed by :30 slow. It was the first time I tried this split and I wasn't sure I could keep my intensity up throughout but I was close to 8:00 pace on the high intensity intervals throughout.
I appreciate the compliments on my progress. That definitely helps keep me motivated when I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere.
As of today I've been logging for 101 days between my h-drol + PCT log and this LFE log (there was some overlap between PCT and LFE). I am quite honestly getting tired of logging. It'll be nice not to have to post regular updates once this log is done.
As soon as this log is done I'm going to start a run of Reset AD which, if it works, is desperately needed. I'm going to "log" it but I'm not expecting that to require much effort. There won't be a way to know if it works until the cycle is done and I try out some stims to see if they start working on me.
I appreciate that coming from a IML rep. But you guys gave me free product to conduct a good log so that other people can learn from me.
I'm sure you can see that I'm going to be as unbiased as I can be and tell it like it is; trying to give people a good idea of how well this product works or doesn't work. I can't do that if I don't hold myself to the same high standard I hold your product to. If I screw up on my end then the results will be inconclusive. Of course nobody is perfect but I don't allow myself many free passes for screw ups.
There's a lot of a$$ kissing by loggers and I won't do that. So I don't expect to get a lot of sponsored log opps because I'm not going to fluff a sponsor. So I just want AM readers and companies to know that if I'm picked for a sponsored log that I'm always going to give my best effort and the results will be legit. That's probably a scary thought for most companies so kudos to IML for letting me log this.
Huh???
Morning weight was 166.6.
Today was a HIIT cardio day. I really didn't feel like doing any cardio but once I started I had more energy than expected. Which is a good thing because I was doing more difficult intervals today. I did 15 reps of 1:00 fast followed by :30 slow. It was the first time I tried this split and I wasn't sure I could keep my intensity up throughout but I was close to 8:00 pace on the high intensity intervals throughout.
I appreciate the compliments on my progress. That definitely helps keep me motivated when I don't feel like I'm getting anywhere.
As of today I've been logging for 101 days between my h-drol + PCT log and this LFE log (there was some overlap between PCT and LFE). I am quite honestly getting tired of logging. It'll be nice not to have to post regular updates once this log is done.
As soon as this log is done I'm going to start a run of Reset AD which, if it works, is desperately needed. I'm going to "log" it but I'm not expecting that to require much effort. There won't be a way to know if it works until the cycle is done and I try out some stims to see if they start working on me.
I appreciate that coming from a IML rep. But you guys gave me free product to conduct a good log so that other people can learn from me.
I'm sure you can see that I'm going to be as unbiased as I can be and tell it like it is; trying to give people a good idea of how well this product works or doesn't work. I can't do that if I don't hold myself to the same high standard I hold your product to. If I screw up on my end then the results will be inconclusive. Of course nobody is perfect but I don't allow myself many free passes for screw ups.
There's a lot of a$$ kissing by loggers and I won't do that. So I don't expect to get a lot of sponsored log opps because I'm not going to fluff a sponsor. So I just want AM readers and companies to know that if I'm picked for a sponsored log that I'm always going to give my best effort and the results will be legit. That's probably a scary thought for most companies so kudos to IML for letting me log this.
Huh???
LAGear
Active member
Here is my update for Day 45 which was on Friday when I take my weekly pictures and measurements.
These are body changes from Day 3 to Day 45, the accuracy of all these measurements is questionable due to imprecision inherent in taking your own measurements:
Stomach -1/8"
Waist -5/16"
Hips +3/16"
Bicep - -1/16"
Chest +7/16"
Weight +2.6lb
BF +0.4%
These are photos from Day 3 (first) along side photos from Day 45:
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These are body changes from Day 3 to Day 45, the accuracy of all these measurements is questionable due to imprecision inherent in taking your own measurements:
Stomach -1/8"
Waist -5/16"
Hips +3/16"
Bicep - -1/16"
Chest +7/16"
Weight +2.6lb
BF +0.4%
These are photos from Day 3 (first) along side photos from Day 45:
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LAGear
Active member
DAY 47
Had a very long hill workout today. Went for over 70 minutes without a break. Cardio capacity is feeling very good right now.
Weight yesterday was 164.6 and today 166.8. Still all over the map. Here is my weight chart through day 47:
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One thing you might notice is that I was regularly peaking at over 168 but in the last 12 days I've hit 167.2 three times but haven't gone over. And the 164.6 I hit on Day 46 was the lowest reading in 16 days. Also, my weight has fluctuated a tad less over the last couple of weeks. However, these are very minor observations. Let's see how the last week goes.
**On day 46 I had 18 caps left. I decided to reduce my dose from 4 caps ED to 3 caps. I did this because I usually take weekly photos and measurements Friday mornings. Dropping down to 3 caps will extend the cycle by a couple of days so that it will end on Thursday and I'll take final wrap up pics and measurements Friday morning as usual.
So to recap (no pun intended) I started at 2 caps ED, bumped up to 4 caps at some point in the first two weeks (it's in the log) and for the last six days going back down to 3 caps.
Had a very long hill workout today. Went for over 70 minutes without a break. Cardio capacity is feeling very good right now.
Weight yesterday was 164.6 and today 166.8. Still all over the map. Here is my weight chart through day 47:
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One thing you might notice is that I was regularly peaking at over 168 but in the last 12 days I've hit 167.2 three times but haven't gone over. And the 164.6 I hit on Day 46 was the lowest reading in 16 days. Also, my weight has fluctuated a tad less over the last couple of weeks. However, these are very minor observations. Let's see how the last week goes.
**On day 46 I had 18 caps left. I decided to reduce my dose from 4 caps ED to 3 caps. I did this because I usually take weekly photos and measurements Friday mornings. Dropping down to 3 caps will extend the cycle by a couple of days so that it will end on Thursday and I'll take final wrap up pics and measurements Friday morning as usual.
So to recap (no pun intended) I started at 2 caps ED, bumped up to 4 caps at some point in the first two weeks (it's in the log) and for the last six days going back down to 3 caps.
LAGear
Active member
DAY 48
Weight back up to 167.2 this morning. Been hitting that point a lot lately -- four of the last nine days to be exact.
I expect my weight to be down tomorrow morning because I'm getting a blood test tomorrow so tonight I had to stop eating well before I usually do. I suspect I'll be waking up to a very empty stomach and will have serious hunger pangs by the time I get the test and can eat again.
Today I had a great lifting day. Considering how grueling my cardio was yesterday I had a ton of energy and focus in the gym today. I also jogged for 12:00 and did HIIT for 10:00 on the eliptical.
Just three days left before this log is wrapped up. Tomorrow is supposed to be a cardio day but I'm doing pilates for the first time with a friend. Not sure how good of a workout that will be so I may or may not run in the evening depending on how much time I have and how good of a workout I get from pilates.
Weight back up to 167.2 this morning. Been hitting that point a lot lately -- four of the last nine days to be exact.
I expect my weight to be down tomorrow morning because I'm getting a blood test tomorrow so tonight I had to stop eating well before I usually do. I suspect I'll be waking up to a very empty stomach and will have serious hunger pangs by the time I get the test and can eat again.
Today I had a great lifting day. Considering how grueling my cardio was yesterday I had a ton of energy and focus in the gym today. I also jogged for 12:00 and did HIIT for 10:00 on the eliptical.
Just three days left before this log is wrapped up. Tomorrow is supposed to be a cardio day but I'm doing pilates for the first time with a friend. Not sure how good of a workout that will be so I may or may not run in the evening depending on how much time I have and how good of a workout I get from pilates.
LAGear
Active member
DAY 50
Today was my last day of lifting on the cycle. Had a good solid workout, did a 12:00 run and put in 24:00 of HIIT on the eliptical. I want to finish strong!
I did pilates yesterday and my calves were sore as hell when I woke up this morning. It was bad enough that I thought I might have to take the day off from working out. But by afternoon I felt good enough for a full workout so it was business as usual.
Also went to the doctor yesterday for a blood test. I'll get the results tomorrow but my blood pressure was 110 over 70 which is good.
Down to my last three caps of LFE. Tomorrow is the last day of the log and it's a cardio day. Hoping for a good HIIT run as long as my calves don't act up. If I'm worried about my calves flaring up from running I may opt to hit the eliptical again.
Today was my last day of lifting on the cycle. Had a good solid workout, did a 12:00 run and put in 24:00 of HIIT on the eliptical. I want to finish strong!
I did pilates yesterday and my calves were sore as hell when I woke up this morning. It was bad enough that I thought I might have to take the day off from working out. But by afternoon I felt good enough for a full workout so it was business as usual.
Also went to the doctor yesterday for a blood test. I'll get the results tomorrow but my blood pressure was 110 over 70 which is good.
Down to my last three caps of LFE. Tomorrow is the last day of the log and it's a cardio day. Hoping for a good HIIT run as long as my calves don't act up. If I'm worried about my calves flaring up from running I may opt to hit the eliptical again.
LAGear
Active member
DAY 51
Today was the last day of the log. I had a GREAT 29 minute HIIT run. Despite my concerns I had no problem with my calves from the pilates.
In an ironic side note I tweaked my shoulder pretty bad this afternoon. I'm not even sure how it happened, I just started getting a sharp pain in my shoulder. Up until a couple of hours ago the pain was pretty bad but it seems to be responding pretty well to ibuprofen so I may not have to miss any workout sessions. I really should skip Friday's lifting session but I'm in such a good zone it's hard for me to skip a day.
I'll take my final pics and measurements upon waking up in the morning and write up my final analysis over the weekend.
Today was the last day of the log. I had a GREAT 29 minute HIIT run. Despite my concerns I had no problem with my calves from the pilates.
In an ironic side note I tweaked my shoulder pretty bad this afternoon. I'm not even sure how it happened, I just started getting a sharp pain in my shoulder. Up until a couple of hours ago the pain was pretty bad but it seems to be responding pretty well to ibuprofen so I may not have to miss any workout sessions. I really should skip Friday's lifting session but I'm in such a good zone it's hard for me to skip a day.
I'll take my final pics and measurements upon waking up in the morning and write up my final analysis over the weekend.
LAGear
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My session was more of a leg workout than a core workout. Abs definitely got work but I feel like I worked my quads the hardest.
Calves were sorest afterwards because they got some focused work and I haven't worked calves in a few weeks.
It's nothing I'd do on a regular basis but it was nice for a change of pace on what was supposed to be a cardio day. Interesting thing is that I felt like I worked hard throughout the session but oddly I hardly sweat at all. Really weird because it doesn't take much for me to break a heavy sweat.