The get in better shape thread 06/01to 12/31/12

Wow, now that's dedication.  I could never stick to a strict routine like that.  Good luck and keep us updated!

Its been great! So my background, 5'8 155. I always worked out (started from HS football) and have always been in good shape. Working out consists of weight lifting, cardio/abs, rock climbing and boarding. Coming out of this boarding season, i was pretty out of shape though. Sorta just let myself go, but im still 155, just not toned. When I started the detox, i just wanted something to jolt me into work out mode. Definitely did! I didnt think i had weight to lose (been 155 plus of minus 5 since high school). Dropped 12 pounds first week. The detox is avoiding anything processed, carbs, dairy, red meat, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, etc. So this is what I did. Mornings were all smoothies. Using my magic bullet, i blended blueberries and peaches, kale with almond milk. No strawberries (acidic) and no bananas (dont know why, book just said). Lunches were all fresh or steamed vegetables and chicken or salmon. No dressing, condiments. I only used sea salt. Then for dinner, i juiced vegetables. Usually carrots, kale, apple, cucumber, beets and other greens. This is what i did every day for 3 weeks. No snacks or other drinks besides water. I finished by losing 15 pounds (weight loss was definitely not my goal and actually surprised me since i was skinny). But body has changed for the better. I now really enjoy fresh vegetables, its like my taste buds have changed. I loved spicy food, but it always upset my stomach... now thats gone. My stomach has totally repaired itself. The cons of doing it.. you cant really socialize. Its not fun going to restaurants with your friends and them constantly asking you why you are doing this. Also, i was getting a bit light headed if i stood up too soon. But this is probably because I was working out pretty hard during the same time. I still juice a couple nights of the week but i smoothie every morning. Its just so convenient now. And I pack a lunch 4 of the 5 work weeks. Same deal, lots of veggies with chicken or fish. But now, i add a little more than salt. The 3 weeks made me realize how bad our normal diet has become and what we are used to. Definitely glad i did it. 

Your start is more like my finishing line.    Just bought a stationary bike or whatever you call them, but haven't gotten around to assembling it yet.  

You can do power squats or power jumps.  I think most quad exercises have some kind of squat in it.

 

I LOVE those kind of workouts honestly.  After recovering from Vegas, I found my foot is feeling a ton better.  Been hitting my gym every morning, then hitting they gym again every night for some more cardio/basketball.  Two workouts a day finally caught up to me Friday though, just didn't have the energy to go that long in the evening, but it felt so good to be that tired!

Can't wait to hit it hard again monday.  The foot is finally holding up to the abuse and swelling etc has been pretty minimal.

I failed this morning, drank too much this weekend and played a bunch of basketball.  Legs just did not have it in them for the workout this morning.  Hydrating up and will make up for it tonight though.

 

 

What do you think of Insanity so far??