Food Diary
9.30am Bowl of porridge
11.30am banana and a pear
1.30pm 2 scrambled eggs and 1 white on 1 slice of wholemeal bread
3.30pm 1 ryvita with peanut butter and a banana
5.30pm banana and a clementine
7.30pm lamb steak 1 boiled potato and 4 veg small amount of gravy
Exercise Diary
2 x 1 mile walks
1&1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
What a horrible start to a very busy day set out for a walk first thing only for the heavens to open up get completely drenched and forced to cut the walk short at only 1 mile. ggrrrr
Got out a visited the grand kids etc and afterwards decided to try again with the walk, would you believe i only managed about 10 minutes and the heavens opened up again so called it a day drenched again for relatively nothing.
Decided to get to the gym after the boys got home from school, and after the complete disaster this morning i really done a good session on the weights starting with the big 3
squats, dead lifts, and bench press, then finished with sessions on the dumb bells and bar bells unlike this morning the session was a great success
With it being Monday i weighed myself and am pleased to say have lost another 2 lbs and 1/2 inch of my waist so well chuffed its nice to know i seem to be managing on my own so to speak, but to be honest i think if Alex was on my case i would have managed another couple of reps lol
Also a massive well done to Tina who also managed to lose 1&1/2 lbs and half inch of her waist, she is doing fantastic well done and keep it up. love you honey xxx
Thank you all once again Gaz
Monday, 28 February 2011
Sunday, 27 February 2011
Day 84 + 21 Sunday 27th February 2011
Food Diary
8.30am 2 weetabix with sliced banana
11.00 am protein shake and a pear
1.00pm 2 scrambled eggs and 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
3.00pm banana
5.00pm banana and a pear
7.00pm egg roll with salad and a handful peanuts
8,30pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
Exercise Diary
1&1/2 hours at CV34 self defence + course
Diary
Up and about early this morning and after breakfast a trip back to CV34 for the first in another 6 week course with Louis Thompson, was great to see some new and some not so new faces, was good to chat with Alex and Louis havent seen then in 3 weeks or so always good to catch up and was nice that they both commented on the photo,s and both also could see i was still loosing weight so that's good a real confidence booster.
The session its self was a good one with my favourite, pad work and restrictive punching its great after being restricted to eventually get back to no restrictions and feel the extra power you can make for yourself.
Had my grandsons christening this afternoon running through till 9.00 o'clock hence the late blog, it did mess with the food diary but think i coped quite well had 1 roll with some salad and a handful of nuts so when you consider what was on the menu i done good, was also driving so was not tempted to drink any alcohol, i am one of them people that would rather have none than try and stick to a couple.
Always nice to have loads of friends and family around you and was nice to have loads of people notice the drop in weight, was the centre of attention for a while lol
Sorry its late thanks for reading cheers Gaz
8.30am 2 weetabix with sliced banana
11.00 am protein shake and a pear
1.00pm 2 scrambled eggs and 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
3.00pm banana
5.00pm banana and a pear
7.00pm egg roll with salad and a handful peanuts
8,30pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
Exercise Diary
1&1/2 hours at CV34 self defence + course
Diary
Up and about early this morning and after breakfast a trip back to CV34 for the first in another 6 week course with Louis Thompson, was great to see some new and some not so new faces, was good to chat with Alex and Louis havent seen then in 3 weeks or so always good to catch up and was nice that they both commented on the photo,s and both also could see i was still loosing weight so that's good a real confidence booster.
The session its self was a good one with my favourite, pad work and restrictive punching its great after being restricted to eventually get back to no restrictions and feel the extra power you can make for yourself.
Had my grandsons christening this afternoon running through till 9.00 o'clock hence the late blog, it did mess with the food diary but think i coped quite well had 1 roll with some salad and a handful of nuts so when you consider what was on the menu i done good, was also driving so was not tempted to drink any alcohol, i am one of them people that would rather have none than try and stick to a couple.
Always nice to have loads of friends and family around you and was nice to have loads of people notice the drop in weight, was the centre of attention for a while lol
Sorry its late thanks for reading cheers Gaz
Saturday, 26 February 2011
Day 84 + 20 Saturday 26th February 2010
Food Diary
10.00 am 2 weetabix and strawberries
12.00 am orange and banana
2.00 pm protein shake and pear
4.00 wholemeal wrap with chicken and salad
6.00 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
8.00 pm 1 poppadom with dips, chicken tikka and salad
9.00 pm 3 gin and slimline tonics
Exercise Diary
1.5 hrs at the gym
Diary
Late start again this morning, thought i would hibernate, could hear the rain lashing down so i just put my head back under the quilt waiting for it to stop.
Refereed the boys playing on the wii for an hour then took a trip down the gym, left Tina to get on with it lol, well she is better than me at that!
Concentrated on planks, sit ups, push ups, dead lifts and squats at the gym.
Spent nearly all afternoon on paperwork so didn't get out for my walk, got to be done though and hoping it will all be worth the stress in the end (fingers crossed), stress levels at the minute on a scale of 1-10 are reaching 9! lol
Off over to Studio CV34 tomorrow for the first of Louis next 6 week self defense + course early tomorrow morning, looking forward to it and meeting the new clients.
It will be the first time I've seen Alex since the end of the 12 week plan, so hoping he will be pleased with my continued work and see a difference.
Thanks for reading and your continued support please feel free to say your bit
Gaz
10.00 am 2 weetabix and strawberries
12.00 am orange and banana
2.00 pm protein shake and pear
4.00 wholemeal wrap with chicken and salad
6.00 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
8.00 pm 1 poppadom with dips, chicken tikka and salad
9.00 pm 3 gin and slimline tonics
Exercise Diary
1.5 hrs at the gym
Diary
Late start again this morning, thought i would hibernate, could hear the rain lashing down so i just put my head back under the quilt waiting for it to stop.
Refereed the boys playing on the wii for an hour then took a trip down the gym, left Tina to get on with it lol, well she is better than me at that!
Concentrated on planks, sit ups, push ups, dead lifts and squats at the gym.
Spent nearly all afternoon on paperwork so didn't get out for my walk, got to be done though and hoping it will all be worth the stress in the end (fingers crossed), stress levels at the minute on a scale of 1-10 are reaching 9! lol
Off over to Studio CV34 tomorrow for the first of Louis next 6 week self defense + course early tomorrow morning, looking forward to it and meeting the new clients.
It will be the first time I've seen Alex since the end of the 12 week plan, so hoping he will be pleased with my continued work and see a difference.
Thanks for reading and your continued support please feel free to say your bit
Gaz
Friday, 25 February 2011
Day 84 + 19 Friday 25th February 2010
Food Diary
10.00 am 2 weetabix and banana
12.00 am 2 scrambled egg on wholemeal toast
2.00 pm pineapple and an orange
4.00 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
6.00 pm handful of rice and chicken curry
8.00 pm handful of mixed Brazil and wall nuts
Exercise Diary
4 mile walk
Diary
Really out of sorts today, not a good start, didn't want to get up, feel rubbish and ache all over. Could have quite easily gone back to bed and stayed there. Not exactly great company i could fall out with my own shadow lol.
Forced myself to go on a walk not sure whether it is because the weather is milder but sweating is an understatement, could wring my clothes out when i got back, still sweating 2 hours later when i was changed into my what should have been dry clothes.
Planned to go to the gym this evening but in all honesty can barely move took some more pain killers and had a quiet afternoon. In my head i am trying to work out why i am in so much pain today, may have overdone it yesterday, my ego got the better of me saw people smaller than me lifting heavier weights so upped my usual 70 kg to 110kg, perhaps not the wisest move lol.
Although the pictures are up and plan officially ended may keep up the blog over next few days or more lots going on in my life at the minute and writing the blog is quite therapeutic keeps things in perspective (well sometimes lol), i shall post to my facebook page as and when i update blog, thanks all for reading GAZ
10.00 am 2 weetabix and banana
12.00 am 2 scrambled egg on wholemeal toast
2.00 pm pineapple and an orange
4.00 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
6.00 pm handful of rice and chicken curry
8.00 pm handful of mixed Brazil and wall nuts
Exercise Diary
4 mile walk
Diary
Really out of sorts today, not a good start, didn't want to get up, feel rubbish and ache all over. Could have quite easily gone back to bed and stayed there. Not exactly great company i could fall out with my own shadow lol.
Forced myself to go on a walk not sure whether it is because the weather is milder but sweating is an understatement, could wring my clothes out when i got back, still sweating 2 hours later when i was changed into my what should have been dry clothes.
Planned to go to the gym this evening but in all honesty can barely move took some more pain killers and had a quiet afternoon. In my head i am trying to work out why i am in so much pain today, may have overdone it yesterday, my ego got the better of me saw people smaller than me lifting heavier weights so upped my usual 70 kg to 110kg, perhaps not the wisest move lol.
Although the pictures are up and plan officially ended may keep up the blog over next few days or more lots going on in my life at the minute and writing the blog is quite therapeutic keeps things in perspective (well sometimes lol), i shall post to my facebook page as and when i update blog, thanks all for reading GAZ
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Day 84 + 18 Thursday 24th February 2011
Food Diary
10.00am bowl of porridge
12.00am banana and some pineapple
2.00pm 2 scrambled eggs and 1 white
4.00 pm protein shake and a banana
6.00pm pineapple and a plum
8.00pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal wrap
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Is today the first day of spring the sun is out the wind and rain stopped a really nice day or have i opened my mouth at bit to soon lol, it will most likely snow now at the weekend.
Tina off work today so back to the norm went out and really enjoyed the 4 mile walk the warmer weather brings out the best of me.
Spent and hour an half in the gym this afternoon i concentrated all on weights as i had done 4 mile earlier, they were really heavy weights and i ache in parts i never thought i would ache.
Photos now up Yay! worth the wait! and i am very pleased with them i will get Louis to put them on to my blog but in the meantime you can check them out on my facebook site or Alex Myers.
Tina off again tomorrow so i will be able to get to the gym and walk again tomorrow, feel guilty when i am not out and about.
Short one tonight, thanks all for taking the time to check in with me.
10.00am bowl of porridge
12.00am banana and some pineapple
2.00pm 2 scrambled eggs and 1 white
4.00 pm protein shake and a banana
6.00pm pineapple and a plum
8.00pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal wrap
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Is today the first day of spring the sun is out the wind and rain stopped a really nice day or have i opened my mouth at bit to soon lol, it will most likely snow now at the weekend.
Tina off work today so back to the norm went out and really enjoyed the 4 mile walk the warmer weather brings out the best of me.
Spent and hour an half in the gym this afternoon i concentrated all on weights as i had done 4 mile earlier, they were really heavy weights and i ache in parts i never thought i would ache.
Photos now up Yay! worth the wait! and i am very pleased with them i will get Louis to put them on to my blog but in the meantime you can check them out on my facebook site or Alex Myers.
Tina off again tomorrow so i will be able to get to the gym and walk again tomorrow, feel guilty when i am not out and about.
Short one tonight, thanks all for taking the time to check in with me.
Wednesday, 23 February 2011
Day 84 + 17 Wednesday 23rd February 2011
Food Diary
9.30am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
12.00pm banana
1.30pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white
3.30pm banana and a plum
5.30pm protein shake and a plum
7.30pm roast chicken with a handful of pasta and sweetcorn
Exercise Diary
40 minutes on the cross trainer
1&1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
What have we done to deserve this horrid weather, half term with bored children is no good at all, had to go to the hospital and with the mad traffic and appointments running late it was 3 hours wasted. rant over but come on, lol
managed to stay on the cross trainer for 40 minutes and really got a good sweat on to the point it was dripping on to the carpet and had to get the kids to put a towel down to soak it up eeer.
Tina had to work later today so never got to the gym till early evening, its so much more hard work at this time of day as its rammed and you have to dive in when you can, on the plus side everyone is really helpful and will assist with spotting you while doing the heavier weights and also urge you or push you to do that little bit extra a bit like having Alex over your shoulder lol.
with the gym being so busy i got to go on some more new machines its amazing what some of them do, think i might ache tomorrow in places i shouldn't i found myself in some very precarious positions lol no wonder there not used as often as some of the others.
No news on photo's yet today but if they come through later on i will put them up
Cheers Gaz
9.30am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
12.00pm banana
1.30pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white
3.30pm banana and a plum
5.30pm protein shake and a plum
7.30pm roast chicken with a handful of pasta and sweetcorn
Exercise Diary
40 minutes on the cross trainer
1&1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
What have we done to deserve this horrid weather, half term with bored children is no good at all, had to go to the hospital and with the mad traffic and appointments running late it was 3 hours wasted. rant over but come on, lol
managed to stay on the cross trainer for 40 minutes and really got a good sweat on to the point it was dripping on to the carpet and had to get the kids to put a towel down to soak it up eeer.
Tina had to work later today so never got to the gym till early evening, its so much more hard work at this time of day as its rammed and you have to dive in when you can, on the plus side everyone is really helpful and will assist with spotting you while doing the heavier weights and also urge you or push you to do that little bit extra a bit like having Alex over your shoulder lol.
with the gym being so busy i got to go on some more new machines its amazing what some of them do, think i might ache tomorrow in places i shouldn't i found myself in some very precarious positions lol no wonder there not used as often as some of the others.
No news on photo's yet today but if they come through later on i will put them up
Cheers Gaz
Tuesday, 22 February 2011
Day 84 + 16 Tuesday 22nd February 2011
Food Diary
9.30am 2 weetabix and a sliced banana
11.30am protein shake and a plum
1.30pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal wrap
3.30pm banana and a plum
5.30 pm 2 ryvita with peanut
7.30pm beef curry and a handful of boiled rice
Exercise Diary
1 &1/2 hours at the gym
4 mile power walk
Diary
Early gym session today as i had another busy day ahead of me and Tina had to attend meetings in the afternoon
Had a good session on the weights starting with bench press and some various other chest exercises then some dumb bell work for the shoulders and arms etc the session flew by and was time to get home before i could blink.
managed to do a 4 mile walk early evening, hadn't done a 4 miler in a few days and really felt it, did not beat the lap record but was on a par and was drenched on completion so was very pleased.
Will be glad to see the end of this dour weather, you cant plan anything and when you have younger ones that are bored at being house bound it gets you down roll on the great British summer lol can't come soon enough for me.
Thanks all see you tomorrow Gaz
9.30am 2 weetabix and a sliced banana
11.30am protein shake and a plum
1.30pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal wrap
3.30pm banana and a plum
5.30 pm 2 ryvita with peanut
7.30pm beef curry and a handful of boiled rice
Exercise Diary
1 &1/2 hours at the gym
4 mile power walk
Diary
Early gym session today as i had another busy day ahead of me and Tina had to attend meetings in the afternoon
Had a good session on the weights starting with bench press and some various other chest exercises then some dumb bell work for the shoulders and arms etc the session flew by and was time to get home before i could blink.
managed to do a 4 mile walk early evening, hadn't done a 4 miler in a few days and really felt it, did not beat the lap record but was on a par and was drenched on completion so was very pleased.
Will be glad to see the end of this dour weather, you cant plan anything and when you have younger ones that are bored at being house bound it gets you down roll on the great British summer lol can't come soon enough for me.
Thanks all see you tomorrow Gaz
Monday, 21 February 2011
Day 84 +15 Monday 21st February 2011
Food Diary
9.30am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.30am apple and an orange
1.30pm beef and onion small amount of mash potato and garden peas
3.30pm banana
5.30 protein shake and a tangerine
7.30 tuna and salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
Exercise Diary
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Busy day with one thing and another and the kids off school for a week so not as much free time on my hands to do as i would like lol
Went visiting over Leicester way so no time for my walk this morning, it was a really lousy day weather wise so was not to fussed about missing my walk although as the day went on i did feel guilty as i had eaten a good dinner and couldn't get any exercises done.
Did manage to get to the gym early evening so decided to make it a cardio session, i went on the rowing machine as the gym was really packed out, would you believe it i managed a whole hour without stopping once, i was well chuffed and think this would have burnt off any excess calories.
I then had half an hour more doing sit ups press ups and planks and was drenched by the finish, so well pleased and think i made up for the walk that never was.
Had a chat with Alex earlier and the photo's should be up on Wednesday so not long left now hopefully
Thanks again for your patience its very much appreciated Gaz
9.30am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.30am apple and an orange
1.30pm beef and onion small amount of mash potato and garden peas
3.30pm banana
5.30 protein shake and a tangerine
7.30 tuna and salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
Exercise Diary
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Busy day with one thing and another and the kids off school for a week so not as much free time on my hands to do as i would like lol
Went visiting over Leicester way so no time for my walk this morning, it was a really lousy day weather wise so was not to fussed about missing my walk although as the day went on i did feel guilty as i had eaten a good dinner and couldn't get any exercises done.
Did manage to get to the gym early evening so decided to make it a cardio session, i went on the rowing machine as the gym was really packed out, would you believe it i managed a whole hour without stopping once, i was well chuffed and think this would have burnt off any excess calories.
I then had half an hour more doing sit ups press ups and planks and was drenched by the finish, so well pleased and think i made up for the walk that never was.
Had a chat with Alex earlier and the photo's should be up on Wednesday so not long left now hopefully
Thanks again for your patience its very much appreciated Gaz
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Day 84 +14 Sunday 20th February 2011
Food Diary
10.00am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
12.00am Muller lite yogurt and a banana
2.00pm protein shake and a tangerine
4.00pm roast beef with 1 roast potato 4 veg and small amount of gravy
6.00pm pear and a tangerine
8.00pm 2 ryvita with egg and tomato
Exercise Diary
2 mile power walk
1&1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Had a lye over this morning that was very much appreciated and needed me thinks lol, it does throw you out though, don't know what happened to the day, before i new what was what the day had gone
Done a shorter walk as i was all behind, took the canal rout and a pleasant change of scenery and did notice loads of new flowers and buds really coming out in the hedge rows a sure sign were coming into spring, and finally getting out of this very long winter thank god.
Managed to get to the gym between shopping and other Sunday chores, started tentatively on the treadmill and was pleased with my performance managed 8 minutes of light jogging without stopping so that was good, never risked any weighted exercises on the legs think that would be pushing it slightly to far.
concentrated on the core for the rest of the session and managed a great workout and was soaked through to the skin.
Thanks again everybody for your constant support the viewing figures have now surpassed 12,000 how incredible is that, i cant quite believe it
Gaz
10.00am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
12.00am Muller lite yogurt and a banana
2.00pm protein shake and a tangerine
4.00pm roast beef with 1 roast potato 4 veg and small amount of gravy
6.00pm pear and a tangerine
8.00pm 2 ryvita with egg and tomato
Exercise Diary
2 mile power walk
1&1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Had a lye over this morning that was very much appreciated and needed me thinks lol, it does throw you out though, don't know what happened to the day, before i new what was what the day had gone
Done a shorter walk as i was all behind, took the canal rout and a pleasant change of scenery and did notice loads of new flowers and buds really coming out in the hedge rows a sure sign were coming into spring, and finally getting out of this very long winter thank god.
Managed to get to the gym between shopping and other Sunday chores, started tentatively on the treadmill and was pleased with my performance managed 8 minutes of light jogging without stopping so that was good, never risked any weighted exercises on the legs think that would be pushing it slightly to far.
concentrated on the core for the rest of the session and managed a great workout and was soaked through to the skin.
Thanks again everybody for your constant support the viewing figures have now surpassed 12,000 how incredible is that, i cant quite believe it
Gaz
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Day 84+13 Saturday 19th February 2011
Food Diary
9.30 am bowl of shreddies with skimmed milk
11.30 am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
1.30 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
3.30 pm Muller lite yogurt with a hand full of grapes
5.30 pm banana and a tangerine
7.30 pm Tandoori chicken breast with salad 1 poppadom and yogurt & onion dips
9.00 till 11.00 pm 3 gin and slimline tonic +2 tonic waters
Exercise Diary
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
3mile power walk
Diary
Right leg still very tender so again decided to rest it from any heavy weights, i went to the gym just the same and again worked the upper body starting with various chest presses then shoulders and then the back, then the last of the session doing sit ups, press ups,
pull ups and then some triceps dips etc all n all a very good workout.
Went for a 3 mile walk early evening with Tina, never set out to break any records today although Tina did set of at a gallop again, so told her i wanted to do a good pace but not to much to make the niggle in my ham string any worse although walking was not much of a problem, don't know if she did slow down as we managed to just about equal our previous best
Going to enjoy a night out with Tina tonight so will have a few drinks and try and chill ax for a bit
Still no news on photo's sorry
Thanks all a nice short one tonight
Gaz
9.30 am bowl of shreddies with skimmed milk
11.30 am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
1.30 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
3.30 pm Muller lite yogurt with a hand full of grapes
5.30 pm banana and a tangerine
7.30 pm Tandoori chicken breast with salad 1 poppadom and yogurt & onion dips
9.00 till 11.00 pm 3 gin and slimline tonic +2 tonic waters
Exercise Diary
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
3mile power walk
Diary
Right leg still very tender so again decided to rest it from any heavy weights, i went to the gym just the same and again worked the upper body starting with various chest presses then shoulders and then the back, then the last of the session doing sit ups, press ups,
pull ups and then some triceps dips etc all n all a very good workout.
Went for a 3 mile walk early evening with Tina, never set out to break any records today although Tina did set of at a gallop again, so told her i wanted to do a good pace but not to much to make the niggle in my ham string any worse although walking was not much of a problem, don't know if she did slow down as we managed to just about equal our previous best
Going to enjoy a night out with Tina tonight so will have a few drinks and try and chill ax for a bit
Still no news on photo's sorry
Thanks all a nice short one tonight
Gaz
Friday, 18 February 2011
Day 84 + 12 Friday 18th February 2011
Food Diary
9.30am a bowl shreddies with skimmed milk
11.30am banana
1.30pm roast beef and fresh green salad with a small roll
3.30pm protein shake
6.00pm beef curry and handful of boiled rice (Vesta pkt)
8.00pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
2 mile power walk
1 and a 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Busy day all round today much harder getting your food and exercise diary right when your here there and everywhere lol
slightly pulled my leg at the gym yesterday so was a bit dubious about what to do without causing any more damage
Managed a 2 mile walk and it was a walk today never attempted to go fast or worry about breaking any records so you might say it was a stroll by my own standards.
Went to the gym after picking the boys up from school telling my self to just take it easy and not attempt to do anything to upset the leg
Had a really good session, really had a good workout concentrating on my upper body with bench presses and a load of arm and shoulder work, then on to various sit ups press ups and planks etc
Still no more word on the pictures I'm sorry to say, must have needed a lot of work doing to make them presentable lol, should get them up shortly
Thanks for your patience Gaz
9.30am a bowl shreddies with skimmed milk
11.30am banana
1.30pm roast beef and fresh green salad with a small roll
3.30pm protein shake
6.00pm beef curry and handful of boiled rice (Vesta pkt)
8.00pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
2 mile power walk
1 and a 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Busy day all round today much harder getting your food and exercise diary right when your here there and everywhere lol
slightly pulled my leg at the gym yesterday so was a bit dubious about what to do without causing any more damage
Managed a 2 mile walk and it was a walk today never attempted to go fast or worry about breaking any records so you might say it was a stroll by my own standards.
Went to the gym after picking the boys up from school telling my self to just take it easy and not attempt to do anything to upset the leg
Had a really good session, really had a good workout concentrating on my upper body with bench presses and a load of arm and shoulder work, then on to various sit ups press ups and planks etc
Still no more word on the pictures I'm sorry to say, must have needed a lot of work doing to make them presentable lol, should get them up shortly
Thanks for your patience Gaz
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Day 84 + 11 thursday 17th February 2011
Food Diary
9.30 am 2 Weetabix with a sliced banana
11.30 am 2 Scrambled eggs + 1 white
1.30 pm protein shake and a banana
3.30 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
6.00 pm chicken breast with peanut butter
8.00 pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
35 minutes on the cross trainer
1 and a 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Back to normality today Tina's course finished for now so had a bit of a lye over decided to up the pace on the cross trainer so set the machine on cardiac and the timer for 35 minutes, seems like the extra 5 minutes from the last time was mammoth, i really felt the difference, i got through it but i felt it, and was soaked through, i swear i should only be about 10 stone with the amount of sweating i do lol
went to the gym early afternoon time and had a really heavy session on the weights again on bench press dead lifts squats and some clean and jerks followed by some press ups sit ups, must admit its a lot harder doing stuff on your own as opposed to some one really pushing you to the max.
Was shattered at the end of the session so must be doing something right, also getting used to the equipment and have devised a circuit so things are looking fairly healthy at the minute.
Had a message from Alex to say he has seen the final photo's so shouldn't be long now i hope
Cheers Gaz
9.30 am 2 Weetabix with a sliced banana
11.30 am 2 Scrambled eggs + 1 white
1.30 pm protein shake and a banana
3.30 pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
6.00 pm chicken breast with peanut butter
8.00 pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
35 minutes on the cross trainer
1 and a 1/2 hours at the gym
Diary
Back to normality today Tina's course finished for now so had a bit of a lye over decided to up the pace on the cross trainer so set the machine on cardiac and the timer for 35 minutes, seems like the extra 5 minutes from the last time was mammoth, i really felt the difference, i got through it but i felt it, and was soaked through, i swear i should only be about 10 stone with the amount of sweating i do lol
went to the gym early afternoon time and had a really heavy session on the weights again on bench press dead lifts squats and some clean and jerks followed by some press ups sit ups, must admit its a lot harder doing stuff on your own as opposed to some one really pushing you to the max.
Was shattered at the end of the session so must be doing something right, also getting used to the equipment and have devised a circuit so things are looking fairly healthy at the minute.
Had a message from Alex to say he has seen the final photo's so shouldn't be long now i hope
Cheers Gaz
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Day 84 + 10 Wednesday 16th February 2011
Food Diary
8.30am 2 Weetabix and sliced strawberries
10.30am banana
12.30am protein shake and an apple
2.30pm chicken breast with salad and a wholemeal pitta
4.30pm banana
6.30pm lamb steak with sweet potato cauli and green beans small amount of gravy
9.00pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
1 and a 1/2 hours at the gym
3 mile power walk
Diary
On the school run again this morning as Tina was still on her course in Derby, got the kids settled into school and headed for the gym, as i promised myself i started the session on the treadmill and decided to go straight for the jog as i had walked the mile or so to get there and felt sufficiently warm, was very pleased with myself as i managed 6 whole minutes without slowing it down, then a 5 minute walk and then back up again for another 6 minutes, stayed on there for 20 minutes and was soaked through, finished the morning on various free weights including bench press and dead lifts and loads of dumb bell work
Tina finished her course early'ish so decided to go for a 3 mile walk as my legs felt very stiff, never broke any records but did manage a good workout, funny how things turn themselves around 12 weeks ago i could find any excuse not to train now i just cant, to the point of it being obsessive lol
Haven't any news on the photo's as yet but will try and catch Alex and see if there is any joy
Thanks a million Gaz
8.30am 2 Weetabix and sliced strawberries
10.30am banana
12.30am protein shake and an apple
2.30pm chicken breast with salad and a wholemeal pitta
4.30pm banana
6.30pm lamb steak with sweet potato cauli and green beans small amount of gravy
9.00pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
1 and a 1/2 hours at the gym
3 mile power walk
Diary
On the school run again this morning as Tina was still on her course in Derby, got the kids settled into school and headed for the gym, as i promised myself i started the session on the treadmill and decided to go straight for the jog as i had walked the mile or so to get there and felt sufficiently warm, was very pleased with myself as i managed 6 whole minutes without slowing it down, then a 5 minute walk and then back up again for another 6 minutes, stayed on there for 20 minutes and was soaked through, finished the morning on various free weights including bench press and dead lifts and loads of dumb bell work
Tina finished her course early'ish so decided to go for a 3 mile walk as my legs felt very stiff, never broke any records but did manage a good workout, funny how things turn themselves around 12 weeks ago i could find any excuse not to train now i just cant, to the point of it being obsessive lol
Haven't any news on the photo's as yet but will try and catch Alex and see if there is any joy
Thanks a million Gaz
Tuesday, 15 February 2011
Day 84 + 9 Tuesday 15 yh February 2011
Food Diary
9.00am bowl of porridge
11.00am 2 boiled eggs and tuna salad
1.00pm protein shake and a plum
3.00pm banana and a Muller lite yogurt
5.30 chicken tikka with salad in a wholemeal pitta
7.30 hand full of mixed Brazil and wall nuts
Exercise Diary
3 mile power walk
30 minutes on the cross trainer
Diary
What a lousy horrible day no good to man or beast roll on the summer i say
Was on the school run this morning Tina was on her course in Derby so up and about early, my legs were really sore from the weights yesterday so decided to take it a bit easier on them, had to go out so decided to walk instead of taking the car and done a good 3 miles and it weren't to bad on the legs either.
Went hospital visiting in the afternoon so never got to the gym so after picking the boys up from school decided to give the cross trainer another go, its still a novelty so had to wait my turn the boys insisted they were first lol, its funny watching the little one he can hardly reach the peddles, anyway beat yesterdays effort by 10 minutes but it was hard going and the boys taking the mick, am quite impressed with it and it must be doing some good as i was soaked through to the skin.
going to give the gym another go tomorrow will try and avoid the squats and dead lifts for another day or so might even try the treadmill, funnier things have happened you never know
Thanks all for reading wont be long now lol
Gaz
9.00am bowl of porridge
11.00am 2 boiled eggs and tuna salad
1.00pm protein shake and a plum
3.00pm banana and a Muller lite yogurt
5.30 chicken tikka with salad in a wholemeal pitta
7.30 hand full of mixed Brazil and wall nuts
Exercise Diary
3 mile power walk
30 minutes on the cross trainer
Diary
What a lousy horrible day no good to man or beast roll on the summer i say
Was on the school run this morning Tina was on her course in Derby so up and about early, my legs were really sore from the weights yesterday so decided to take it a bit easier on them, had to go out so decided to walk instead of taking the car and done a good 3 miles and it weren't to bad on the legs either.
Went hospital visiting in the afternoon so never got to the gym so after picking the boys up from school decided to give the cross trainer another go, its still a novelty so had to wait my turn the boys insisted they were first lol, its funny watching the little one he can hardly reach the peddles, anyway beat yesterdays effort by 10 minutes but it was hard going and the boys taking the mick, am quite impressed with it and it must be doing some good as i was soaked through to the skin.
going to give the gym another go tomorrow will try and avoid the squats and dead lifts for another day or so might even try the treadmill, funnier things have happened you never know
Thanks all for reading wont be long now lol
Gaz
Monday, 14 February 2011
Day 84 + 8 Monday 14 th February 2011
Food Diary
10.00am 2 weetabix and a sliced banana
12.00am protein shake and a banana
2.00pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
4.00pm banana and a bowl of fresh pineapple
6.00pm roast beef 1/2 a roast potato 4 veg and a small amount of gravy
8.00pm handful of mixed raw nuts
Exercise Diary
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
20 minutes cross trainer
Diary
After breakfast decided i needed to join the local gym, its only a 20 minute walk from my house so may as well give it a whirl.
So the morning exercise was mainly on the free weights , bench press, dead lifts, squats etc, had a good work out and got a real sweat on.
It was strange to say the least but any thing different to the norm always is so will persevere for a while sure it will work out OK
Thought i might have over done the legs as they were well sore so i opted to do a 20 minute program on the cross trainer, think i may have been better off doing my 4 mile walk, it was really hard work, may be because I'm not used to it as we only got it at the weekend, again i managed to have a really good work out so well pleased.
Photo's should be ready foe Wednesday all being well, will put them up as soon as i get them
I only lost a lb this week but was weighed on a different set of scales so cant be sure of the accuracy i also lost a half inch of my waist so pleased with that, the new scales don't do any body fat etc so don't know any more stats.
thanks again for your patience Gaz
10.00am 2 weetabix and a sliced banana
12.00am protein shake and a banana
2.00pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
4.00pm banana and a bowl of fresh pineapple
6.00pm roast beef 1/2 a roast potato 4 veg and a small amount of gravy
8.00pm handful of mixed raw nuts
Exercise Diary
1 & 1/2 hours at the gym
20 minutes cross trainer
Diary
After breakfast decided i needed to join the local gym, its only a 20 minute walk from my house so may as well give it a whirl.
So the morning exercise was mainly on the free weights , bench press, dead lifts, squats etc, had a good work out and got a real sweat on.
It was strange to say the least but any thing different to the norm always is so will persevere for a while sure it will work out OK
Thought i might have over done the legs as they were well sore so i opted to do a 20 minute program on the cross trainer, think i may have been better off doing my 4 mile walk, it was really hard work, may be because I'm not used to it as we only got it at the weekend, again i managed to have a really good work out so well pleased.
Photo's should be ready foe Wednesday all being well, will put them up as soon as i get them
I only lost a lb this week but was weighed on a different set of scales so cant be sure of the accuracy i also lost a half inch of my waist so pleased with that, the new scales don't do any body fat etc so don't know any more stats.
thanks again for your patience Gaz
Sunday, 13 February 2011
Day 84 +7 Sunday 13th February 2011
Food Diary
8.30am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.00am protein shake and a banana
1.00pm ham salad sandwich
3.00pm Muller lite yogurt with sliced pineapple
5.00pm roast beef half roast potato and 4 veg small amount of gravy (yummy)
7.00pm handful of mixed Brazil and almond nuts
Exercise Diary
1 1/2 hours self defence course
4 mile power walk
Diary
Early start today over in Warwick for the last of a six week course with Louis Thompson
Great day with everyone getting there well deserved certificates and was all treated to a chat from Geoff Thompson, when you have inspirational people around you it seems to bring the very best out of you.
Done a work out on some very restrictive punching but watching and just listening to the thuds of hands hitting pads, i can tell you, you would not have know there was any restrictions at all, some awesome power and all in 6 weeks incredible.
Got the chance of a walk with Tina this afternoon as the eldest lad was here to look after the younger ones,
Think Tina thought there was a prize for getting the fastest time on the 4 mile trek, i was really blowing and the only thing that kept me going at the same pace was male pride, couldn't possible give up could i?
Anyway you will guess that we shaved a full 3 minutes of the record or rather Tina did lol
Think Tina is feeling it now though had a soak in the bath and is still walking like John Wayne, gonna ache tomorrow but serves her right lol. i know i will be aching so think it only fair I'm not on my own.
Thanks all speak tomorrow Gaz
8.30am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.00am protein shake and a banana
1.00pm ham salad sandwich
3.00pm Muller lite yogurt with sliced pineapple
5.00pm roast beef half roast potato and 4 veg small amount of gravy (yummy)
7.00pm handful of mixed Brazil and almond nuts
Exercise Diary
1 1/2 hours self defence course
4 mile power walk
Diary
Early start today over in Warwick for the last of a six week course with Louis Thompson
Great day with everyone getting there well deserved certificates and was all treated to a chat from Geoff Thompson, when you have inspirational people around you it seems to bring the very best out of you.
Done a work out on some very restrictive punching but watching and just listening to the thuds of hands hitting pads, i can tell you, you would not have know there was any restrictions at all, some awesome power and all in 6 weeks incredible.
Got the chance of a walk with Tina this afternoon as the eldest lad was here to look after the younger ones,
Think Tina thought there was a prize for getting the fastest time on the 4 mile trek, i was really blowing and the only thing that kept me going at the same pace was male pride, couldn't possible give up could i?
Anyway you will guess that we shaved a full 3 minutes of the record or rather Tina did lol
Think Tina is feeling it now though had a soak in the bath and is still walking like John Wayne, gonna ache tomorrow but serves her right lol. i know i will be aching so think it only fair I'm not on my own.
Thanks all speak tomorrow Gaz
Saturday, 12 February 2011
Day 84 + 6 Saturday 12th February 2011
Food Diary
10.00am bowl of porridge
12.00am protein shake and a small banana
2.00pm tin of tuna with salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
4.00 2 ryvita with peanut butter
6.00pm a small banana and a pear
8.00pm tandoori chicken breast with salad 1 poppadom and yogurt dips
3 gin and slimline tonics + 1 tonic
Exercise Diary
3 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Got a nice lye in this morning think i must have needed it as i never heard a thing till just before 10 lol
Didn't feel as blocked up and the sore throat was better, touch wood, so after breakfast went for the first of 2 walks, took the lad with me as he was bored so i let him ride his bike forgetting it would probably be to far for him, and that was to be the case bless him he was struggling, so decided to call it a 3 mile walk, how well did he do he's only 7 and to complete 3 miles is great in my book.
Had 2 of the grand daughters most of the day so had my ears well and truly chewed off think i can still hear them now lol, went for my second walk as Tina returned the girls home, managed to complete the 4 mile circuit this time but it was a struggle i don't mind telling you, must be the cold although i think the signs are looking good on that front.
Over to Warwick in the morning for my self defence course with Louis Thompson so will have a chat with Alex and see when the photo's will be ready, will keep you informed as and when i can
Cheers Garry
10.00am bowl of porridge
12.00am protein shake and a small banana
2.00pm tin of tuna with salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
4.00 2 ryvita with peanut butter
6.00pm a small banana and a pear
8.00pm tandoori chicken breast with salad 1 poppadom and yogurt dips
3 gin and slimline tonics + 1 tonic
Exercise Diary
3 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Got a nice lye in this morning think i must have needed it as i never heard a thing till just before 10 lol
Didn't feel as blocked up and the sore throat was better, touch wood, so after breakfast went for the first of 2 walks, took the lad with me as he was bored so i let him ride his bike forgetting it would probably be to far for him, and that was to be the case bless him he was struggling, so decided to call it a 3 mile walk, how well did he do he's only 7 and to complete 3 miles is great in my book.
Had 2 of the grand daughters most of the day so had my ears well and truly chewed off think i can still hear them now lol, went for my second walk as Tina returned the girls home, managed to complete the 4 mile circuit this time but it was a struggle i don't mind telling you, must be the cold although i think the signs are looking good on that front.
Over to Warwick in the morning for my self defence course with Louis Thompson so will have a chat with Alex and see when the photo's will be ready, will keep you informed as and when i can
Cheers Garry
Friday, 11 February 2011
Day 84 + 5 Friday 11 February 2011
Food Diary
9.30am bowl of porridge
11.30pm protein shake and a pear
1.30pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
4.00pm banana and a Muller lite yogurt
6.00pm 2 scrambled eggs and tomatoes on wholemeal toast
8.00 hand full of mixed raw nuts
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Still on the rough side today looks like this cold will fully run its course, they usually do.
wanted to try and do some weights today but really didn't feel up to it, felt really weak and everything a real effort.
Went for a walk first thing and struggled the whole route, glad i done it as it seemed to pick me up for a couple of hours.
Things went down hill again later on so forced myself out to do another walk, again i struggled and again I'm glad i done it got a real sweat on and after a shower felt better.
Sorry still no news on the photo's must be hard work to make them look good (pmsl)
but will get them up when i can
Thanks again all, patience is a virtue, so they tell me lol
A nice short one tonight Gaz
9.30am bowl of porridge
11.30pm protein shake and a pear
1.30pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
4.00pm banana and a Muller lite yogurt
6.00pm 2 scrambled eggs and tomatoes on wholemeal toast
8.00 hand full of mixed raw nuts
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Still on the rough side today looks like this cold will fully run its course, they usually do.
wanted to try and do some weights today but really didn't feel up to it, felt really weak and everything a real effort.
Went for a walk first thing and struggled the whole route, glad i done it as it seemed to pick me up for a couple of hours.
Things went down hill again later on so forced myself out to do another walk, again i struggled and again I'm glad i done it got a real sweat on and after a shower felt better.
Sorry still no news on the photo's must be hard work to make them look good (pmsl)
but will get them up when i can
Thanks again all, patience is a virtue, so they tell me lol
A nice short one tonight Gaz
Thursday, 10 February 2011
Day 84+4 Thursday 10th February 2011
Food Diary
9.30 am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
1130 am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
2.00 pm protein shake and 1 ryvita with peanut butter
4.00 pm Muller lite yogurt
6.00 pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal wrap
8.00 pm handful of mixed raw peanuts
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour CV6 ( the garage )
Diary
Well i never got my own way and got up this morning absolutely full of it sore throat cough runny nose ( man flu lol ), wishful thinking yesterday! still managed to do do a 4 mile walk although it took me nearly 5 minutes longer, however i still managed to get a really good sweat on in the hope i can shift this cold doubt it though the whole house is coming down with it.
The rain really came down this afternoon so decided to do a work out in the garage, got myself warmed up with 5 rounds of bag work then done the rest of the workout on the weights, apart from 8 sets of dead lifts the rest was on the dumb bells.
Again managed a really good session and sweated like a good one, cant have any of my cold left surely lol
Went over to the studio for my before and after photo shoot, a model i most definitely am not although was made very welcome and soon relaxed and even quite enjoyed it, will put the pictures up when there ready so please be patient its out of my hands lol
Thanks for your support Gaz
9.30 am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
1130 am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
2.00 pm protein shake and 1 ryvita with peanut butter
4.00 pm Muller lite yogurt
6.00 pm chicken breast with salad in a wholemeal wrap
8.00 pm handful of mixed raw peanuts
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour CV6 ( the garage )
Diary
Well i never got my own way and got up this morning absolutely full of it sore throat cough runny nose ( man flu lol ), wishful thinking yesterday! still managed to do do a 4 mile walk although it took me nearly 5 minutes longer, however i still managed to get a really good sweat on in the hope i can shift this cold doubt it though the whole house is coming down with it.
The rain really came down this afternoon so decided to do a work out in the garage, got myself warmed up with 5 rounds of bag work then done the rest of the workout on the weights, apart from 8 sets of dead lifts the rest was on the dumb bells.
Again managed a really good session and sweated like a good one, cant have any of my cold left surely lol
Went over to the studio for my before and after photo shoot, a model i most definitely am not although was made very welcome and soon relaxed and even quite enjoyed it, will put the pictures up when there ready so please be patient its out of my hands lol
Thanks for your support Gaz
Wednesday, 9 February 2011
Day 84 + 3 Wednesday 9th February 2011
Food Diary
9.30 am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
11.30 am Jacket potato with chill and sweetcorn salad
2.00 pm protein shake and a pear
4.00 pm bowl of mixed fresh fruit
6.00 pm beef curry and a handful of boiled rice ( vesta pkt )
8.00 pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
Diary
Woke this morning nose blocked sore throat etc, felt really sorry for myself lol, had a busy day ahead so never went for a walk this morning, got done what needed doing and then feeling a little better than i did this morning decided to get out there and do a walk had Tina for company again and again she decided to really push the pace so was blowing quite quickly, but it was on my mind that i never got out this morning so i decided to carry on after the 3 miles and do an extra mile, Tina stopped at 3 because the boys needed picking up from school, soon regretted it though i was really struggling don't know why its not like I'm not used to it, guess it must be the cold i seem to be getting, hopefully though i might have sweat ed it out as i was dripping when i got home to the point i had to hang my t shirt on the washing line, so fingers crossed that i have nipped it in the bud.
Had a quick look at the stats for the blog and was gob smacked with over 20 different countries looking in and will surpass 11, 000 views before the weekend, quite incredible they say everybody has there moment of fame i think mine has happened now lol
If the plan stays the same will get some photo,s up shortly.
Regards Gaz
9.30 am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
11.30 am Jacket potato with chill and sweetcorn salad
2.00 pm protein shake and a pear
4.00 pm bowl of mixed fresh fruit
6.00 pm beef curry and a handful of boiled rice ( vesta pkt )
8.00 pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
Diary
Woke this morning nose blocked sore throat etc, felt really sorry for myself lol, had a busy day ahead so never went for a walk this morning, got done what needed doing and then feeling a little better than i did this morning decided to get out there and do a walk had Tina for company again and again she decided to really push the pace so was blowing quite quickly, but it was on my mind that i never got out this morning so i decided to carry on after the 3 miles and do an extra mile, Tina stopped at 3 because the boys needed picking up from school, soon regretted it though i was really struggling don't know why its not like I'm not used to it, guess it must be the cold i seem to be getting, hopefully though i might have sweat ed it out as i was dripping when i got home to the point i had to hang my t shirt on the washing line, so fingers crossed that i have nipped it in the bud.
Had a quick look at the stats for the blog and was gob smacked with over 20 different countries looking in and will surpass 11, 000 views before the weekend, quite incredible they say everybody has there moment of fame i think mine has happened now lol
If the plan stays the same will get some photo,s up shortly.
Regards Gaz
Tuesday, 8 February 2011
day 84 +2 Tuesday 8th February 2011
Food Diary
9.30am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.30am protein shake and an apple
1.30pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice of wholemeal toast
3.30pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
5.30 banana and a plum
7.30 Chicken tikka with salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
3 mile power walk
Diary
Quit a contrast in the weather today went out early ish for a 4 mile walk and it was absolutely bitter cold a heavy frost yet again and really slippy in places so stuck to the main road route as opposed to the canal one, still managed to get a really good time and was soaked through with sweat even though the weather was so cold.
Was joined on my second walk by Tina as she had the afternoon off, and would you believe the sun had took its hat off, and was very pleasant to say the least, this walk was 3 miles only so thought it would be easier but with the weather being so nice and being dressed for the cold we were both sweating like crazy after the first mile, again never broke the lap record but did just about equal it, so very pleased
Will keep it short as you have all been fantastic and very patient, so see you all again tomorrow
Cheers Gaz
9.30am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.30am protein shake and an apple
1.30pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice of wholemeal toast
3.30pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
5.30 banana and a plum
7.30 Chicken tikka with salad in a wholemeal pitta bread
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
3 mile power walk
Diary
Quit a contrast in the weather today went out early ish for a 4 mile walk and it was absolutely bitter cold a heavy frost yet again and really slippy in places so stuck to the main road route as opposed to the canal one, still managed to get a really good time and was soaked through with sweat even though the weather was so cold.
Was joined on my second walk by Tina as she had the afternoon off, and would you believe the sun had took its hat off, and was very pleasant to say the least, this walk was 3 miles only so thought it would be easier but with the weather being so nice and being dressed for the cold we were both sweating like crazy after the first mile, again never broke the lap record but did just about equal it, so very pleased
Will keep it short as you have all been fantastic and very patient, so see you all again tomorrow
Cheers Gaz
Monday, 7 February 2011
Day 84+1 Monday 7th February 2011
Food Diary
8.00am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
10.00am Banana (for training)
11.00am protein shake and a banana
1.00pm vegetable soup and 1 slice wholemeal bread
3.00pm Apple
5.00pm Muller lite yogurt
7.00 roast chicken breast with sweetcorn and a handful of pasta
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour session at the studio
3 mile power walk
Diary
Up and about early again this am and braved a 4 mile walk with the wind blowing like a hurricane lol, at least it stayed dry, the walk was a killer so much harder with the wind this strong, so no records broke today but a good sweat worked up.
Over to the studio for my session with Alex and of course the weigh in and the results of the 12 week plan
I am delighted to say i lost another 2 and a 1/2 pounds plus 1/2 inch off my waist my body fat was down again and my muscle mass was increased too + hydration levels up and visceral fat down, so as you might expect am on a bit of a high.
I will post the charts of all the figures up as and when i get them hopefully in the next few days. But in a nut shell the main points are that i lost a total of 2 stone and 3lbs i also lost a massive 7 inches of my waist and every thing else is down that should be body fat and visceral fat and what should be up was up hydration and muscle mass.
The target was 2lbs a week or 2 stone to lose without loosing any muscle mass and as you can see this was all achieved. Delighted to say the least.
I feel i need to say a few thank yous at this point but there are loads to many to mention individually so will just do a few number one is of course Alex Myers whom without the plan would not of been possible, his fantastic knowledge and inspiration has got me where i am today, and i will be forever indebted to him but will start by paying him in the best possible way by carrying on and getting my weight and fitness levels even better he has given me the tools and the knowledge and the motivation to get the very best, for myself.
Also to my beautiful wife for her constant support throughout the 12 weeks doing everything in her powers to assist me from cooking the right foods going out walking in all weathers nursing me listening to all my tales of woe and there have been loads she has been an absolute rock and love her dearly
And lastly to each and everyone of you that have supported me in reading and commenting on the blog you don't know how much it meant and how much i needed it to keep me going
My before and after photo's will be done on Thursday evening this is the first opportunity we can all get together so will do a short blog till then to keep you all in the loop.
Be well Gaz
8.00am 2 weetabix with sliced strawberries
10.00am Banana (for training)
11.00am protein shake and a banana
1.00pm vegetable soup and 1 slice wholemeal bread
3.00pm Apple
5.00pm Muller lite yogurt
7.00 roast chicken breast with sweetcorn and a handful of pasta
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour session at the studio
3 mile power walk
Diary
Up and about early again this am and braved a 4 mile walk with the wind blowing like a hurricane lol, at least it stayed dry, the walk was a killer so much harder with the wind this strong, so no records broke today but a good sweat worked up.
Over to the studio for my session with Alex and of course the weigh in and the results of the 12 week plan
I am delighted to say i lost another 2 and a 1/2 pounds plus 1/2 inch off my waist my body fat was down again and my muscle mass was increased too + hydration levels up and visceral fat down, so as you might expect am on a bit of a high.
I will post the charts of all the figures up as and when i get them hopefully in the next few days. But in a nut shell the main points are that i lost a total of 2 stone and 3lbs i also lost a massive 7 inches of my waist and every thing else is down that should be body fat and visceral fat and what should be up was up hydration and muscle mass.
The target was 2lbs a week or 2 stone to lose without loosing any muscle mass and as you can see this was all achieved. Delighted to say the least.
I feel i need to say a few thank yous at this point but there are loads to many to mention individually so will just do a few number one is of course Alex Myers whom without the plan would not of been possible, his fantastic knowledge and inspiration has got me where i am today, and i will be forever indebted to him but will start by paying him in the best possible way by carrying on and getting my weight and fitness levels even better he has given me the tools and the knowledge and the motivation to get the very best, for myself.
Also to my beautiful wife for her constant support throughout the 12 weeks doing everything in her powers to assist me from cooking the right foods going out walking in all weathers nursing me listening to all my tales of woe and there have been loads she has been an absolute rock and love her dearly
And lastly to each and everyone of you that have supported me in reading and commenting on the blog you don't know how much it meant and how much i needed it to keep me going
My before and after photo's will be done on Thursday evening this is the first opportunity we can all get together so will do a short blog till then to keep you all in the loop.
Be well Gaz
Sunday, 6 February 2011
Day 84 Sunday 6th February 2011
Food Diary
8.30 am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.00 am protein shake and a banana
2.00 pm tin of tuna and salad
4.30 pm 2 lamb steaks with 3 veg and 1 boiled potato
7.00 pm Muller lite yogurt and a plum
9.00 till 11.00 pm 4 gin and slimline tonics
Exercise Diary
2 hours self defence course
4 hours Geoff Thompson's master class
Diary
Where to start today, so busy from the kick off, over to Warwick for the 5th of 6 self defence courses with Louis Thompson and what a good session it turned out to be, very pleased with my own work and the stamina i seem to be finding and also feel proud of the progress the others have made with a session to go already have some massive hitters, always surprises me how well and how quick people can take it all in, so a massive well done from me, you all deserve massive praise
Time for a quick shower and change of clothes for the next challenge of the day a 4 hour stint with some fantastic people on Geoff Thompson's master class, you will find all the top people from all walks of life all the different fighting styles, what else can i say about this everybody will be there to put you right should you falter, also give fantastic tips on improving etc you cannot fail to be gobsmacked at the amount of talent it inspires you to much greater heights and for this reason although tiring and very testing at times the session had just flown past and i,m still buzzing but will of course sleep like a baby tonight lol
Well that's it folks the plan has reached its conclusion, i will be going to Warwick and the studio for the last session and of course the final weigh in, i will put all the relevant info up tomorrow night so will do another blog to keep you all updated, i think the final photo's will not be taken till Wednesday evening so till i get them will still go on the blog
Many many thanks for all you kind words and endless patience in reading every night i know its not easy but it has got me through it almost as much as all the rest of the plan, so if you can all persist till mid week that will be fantastic
thanks again Gaz
8.30 am 2 weetabix with a sliced banana
11.00 am protein shake and a banana
2.00 pm tin of tuna and salad
4.30 pm 2 lamb steaks with 3 veg and 1 boiled potato
7.00 pm Muller lite yogurt and a plum
9.00 till 11.00 pm 4 gin and slimline tonics
Exercise Diary
2 hours self defence course
4 hours Geoff Thompson's master class
Diary
Where to start today, so busy from the kick off, over to Warwick for the 5th of 6 self defence courses with Louis Thompson and what a good session it turned out to be, very pleased with my own work and the stamina i seem to be finding and also feel proud of the progress the others have made with a session to go already have some massive hitters, always surprises me how well and how quick people can take it all in, so a massive well done from me, you all deserve massive praise
Time for a quick shower and change of clothes for the next challenge of the day a 4 hour stint with some fantastic people on Geoff Thompson's master class, you will find all the top people from all walks of life all the different fighting styles, what else can i say about this everybody will be there to put you right should you falter, also give fantastic tips on improving etc you cannot fail to be gobsmacked at the amount of talent it inspires you to much greater heights and for this reason although tiring and very testing at times the session had just flown past and i,m still buzzing but will of course sleep like a baby tonight lol
Well that's it folks the plan has reached its conclusion, i will be going to Warwick and the studio for the last session and of course the final weigh in, i will put all the relevant info up tomorrow night so will do another blog to keep you all updated, i think the final photo's will not be taken till Wednesday evening so till i get them will still go on the blog
Many many thanks for all you kind words and endless patience in reading every night i know its not easy but it has got me through it almost as much as all the rest of the plan, so if you can all persist till mid week that will be fantastic
thanks again Gaz
Saturday, 5 February 2011
Day 83 Saturday 5th February 2011
Food Diary
8.00 am 2 weetabix with 2 sliced strawberry
11.00 am protein shake and a banana
1.00 pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
3.00 pm bowl of fresh mixed fruits
5.00 pm 1 ryvita with peanut butter and a plum
8.00 pm tandoori chicken breast with salad 1 poppadom and yogurt dips
Exercise Diary
4 hour session at Geoff thompson's black belt course
Diary
Up early again for the start of whats going to be a marathon weekend, exercise wise that is, was at the At7 centre before 9 so no time to go out walking, and looking at the terrible weather i was glad i never
The session this morning was all about grappling and fighting on the floor, for those of you that don't know about this sport i must tell you its the most physically demanding of all the arts and you get so so tired and very quickly to say the least so 4 hours worth is a real test of courage and endurance.
I must say i coped quite well and although exhausted at times i feel my recovery rate was on a par with the best of them and that's including the younger ones, this is the first time i have noticed this and felt better for it, don't get me wrong it was a really tiring session but everyone was in the same boat.
Going for a soak in the tub as the aches and pains are already starting to kick in and have a proper grueller to come with 2 sessions back to back tomorrow
Remember to say a prayer for me tonight on anticipation of tomorrow lol
Gaz
8.00 am 2 weetabix with 2 sliced strawberry
11.00 am protein shake and a banana
1.00 pm 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
3.00 pm bowl of fresh mixed fruits
5.00 pm 1 ryvita with peanut butter and a plum
8.00 pm tandoori chicken breast with salad 1 poppadom and yogurt dips
Exercise Diary
4 hour session at Geoff thompson's black belt course
Diary
Up early again for the start of whats going to be a marathon weekend, exercise wise that is, was at the At7 centre before 9 so no time to go out walking, and looking at the terrible weather i was glad i never
The session this morning was all about grappling and fighting on the floor, for those of you that don't know about this sport i must tell you its the most physically demanding of all the arts and you get so so tired and very quickly to say the least so 4 hours worth is a real test of courage and endurance.
I must say i coped quite well and although exhausted at times i feel my recovery rate was on a par with the best of them and that's including the younger ones, this is the first time i have noticed this and felt better for it, don't get me wrong it was a really tiring session but everyone was in the same boat.
Going for a soak in the tub as the aches and pains are already starting to kick in and have a proper grueller to come with 2 sessions back to back tomorrow
Remember to say a prayer for me tonight on anticipation of tomorrow lol
Gaz
Friday, 4 February 2011
Day 82 Friday 4th February 2011
Food Diary
9.00am 2 weetabix and a sliced banana
11.00am 2 poached eggs on 1 slice of wholemeal bread
1.00pm banana
3.00pm protein shake and a banana
5.30 chicken breast with salad and a wholemeal pitta bread
7.30 Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour session at CV34 with Alex
Diary
Be glad to see the back of this winter it seems never ending and a nightmare for walking lol, had Tina for company this morning so new i would have a job keeping up she always kicks off with a really quick pace and true to form off she sped my legs and particularly my calves were aching after about 5 minutes so new i would struggle and i did for about 2 miles then the aches seemed to ease so thought i would get some revenge and do 4 miles as opposed to the 3 we set out to do, must admit i regretted it after a bit the wind was vicious and full on in your face blowing dust and all sorts at us, even with the conditions we still knocked a further 2 minutes of the fastest time so well pleased
Over to the studio for what i knew with it being the last week a real beastin and true to form i had a work out and a half, all weights have been increased as well as the reps and sets don't mind admitting i was blowing like a cart horse on 40 fags a day, think i will truly ache tomorrow and i have a megga weekend ahead of me with 3 hours Saturday and at least 7 hours Sunday so be kind and say a little prayer for me lol
Catch you all tomorrow
Gaz
9.00am 2 weetabix and a sliced banana
11.00am 2 poached eggs on 1 slice of wholemeal bread
1.00pm banana
3.00pm protein shake and a banana
5.30 chicken breast with salad and a wholemeal pitta bread
7.30 Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour session at CV34 with Alex
Diary
Be glad to see the back of this winter it seems never ending and a nightmare for walking lol, had Tina for company this morning so new i would have a job keeping up she always kicks off with a really quick pace and true to form off she sped my legs and particularly my calves were aching after about 5 minutes so new i would struggle and i did for about 2 miles then the aches seemed to ease so thought i would get some revenge and do 4 miles as opposed to the 3 we set out to do, must admit i regretted it after a bit the wind was vicious and full on in your face blowing dust and all sorts at us, even with the conditions we still knocked a further 2 minutes of the fastest time so well pleased
Over to the studio for what i knew with it being the last week a real beastin and true to form i had a work out and a half, all weights have been increased as well as the reps and sets don't mind admitting i was blowing like a cart horse on 40 fags a day, think i will truly ache tomorrow and i have a megga weekend ahead of me with 3 hours Saturday and at least 7 hours Sunday so be kind and say a little prayer for me lol
Catch you all tomorrow
Gaz
Thursday, 3 February 2011
Day 81 Thursday 3rd February 2011
Food Diary
9.00am Bowl of porridge
11.00am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
1.30pm banana
3.30pm protein shake and 1 ryvita with peanut butter
5.30 chicken breast with 3 veg and a handful of pasta
8.00pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour session in CV6 (the garage)
Diary
Busy day today loads to do and all at awkward times making eating and exercising more difficult to juggle but as the day unfolded it never turned out that bad and managed quite well even if i do say so myself.
Went earlier for my walk weather still lousy but at least it stopped raining and was not as cold as previous days, again never broke any records but did it a fair time and got a sweat on for England.
Managed to get in the garage for an hour in between errands and done the whole hour on the weights and really pushed myself, think even Alex wouldn't have got any more out of me than i managed myself, so another sign that i.m improving and getting stronger mentally as well as physically.
Cant quite believe the week is nearly done and the plan is coming to the end it seems to have flown past for me anyway, don't know about you lot having to read the daily blog and leaving comments etc, will leave word shortly as to when the final weigh in will be and the final photo's think it will be early next week so will get them up as soon as they come to me
Thanks for your time again
Gaz
9.00am Bowl of porridge
11.00am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice wholemeal toast
1.30pm banana
3.30pm protein shake and 1 ryvita with peanut butter
5.30 chicken breast with 3 veg and a handful of pasta
8.00pm Muller lite yogurt
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
1 hour session in CV6 (the garage)
Diary
Busy day today loads to do and all at awkward times making eating and exercising more difficult to juggle but as the day unfolded it never turned out that bad and managed quite well even if i do say so myself.
Went earlier for my walk weather still lousy but at least it stopped raining and was not as cold as previous days, again never broke any records but did it a fair time and got a sweat on for England.
Managed to get in the garage for an hour in between errands and done the whole hour on the weights and really pushed myself, think even Alex wouldn't have got any more out of me than i managed myself, so another sign that i.m improving and getting stronger mentally as well as physically.
Cant quite believe the week is nearly done and the plan is coming to the end it seems to have flown past for me anyway, don't know about you lot having to read the daily blog and leaving comments etc, will leave word shortly as to when the final weigh in will be and the final photo's think it will be early next week so will get them up as soon as they come to me
Thanks for your time again
Gaz
Wednesday, 2 February 2011
Day 80 Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Food Diary
9.00am am 2 weetabix and a sliced strawberries
11.00am banana
12.30pm tin of pilchards in tomato sauce & 1 slice wholemeal toast
2.30pm protein shake ans a small apple
4.30pm i ryvita with peanut butter and a handful of mixed nuts
6.30pm chilli con carne and a handful of boiled rice
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Up and about early again had to be at hospital before 10, these places can get you down very easily if you let them, i specifically ask the receptionist to check if i needed an x ray as i didn't want to sit there for an hour then get sent for one, I've looked and no you had one last time was the reply, are you sure says i, yes have double checked, any way to cut a very long story short finally got my name called and was greeted by the doctor with can you pop along to x ray for me please, (aaarrrrr) pointless arguing but little things do wind me up more than some big ones.
Doctor a little concerned as to the progress or rather the lack of progress to the very slow healing, anyway i didn't have the heart to tell him i was perhaps overdoing it a little just acted dumb just as he did when querying the x ray lol.
Threw the whole day out for me, but have still managed to get in 2 x 4 mile power walks as i know i need to try and up the cv work this being the final week of the plan, not ideal walking conditions again the morning walk was a wet and windy one and the late afternoon walk was blowing a gale and seemed to be in my face the whole time 2 very respectable times all the same, no records broke though, only seem to manage that when Tina is taking charge lol
Another short one hope you enjoy if so say so lol
Gaz
9.00am am 2 weetabix and a sliced strawberries
11.00am banana
12.30pm tin of pilchards in tomato sauce & 1 slice wholemeal toast
2.30pm protein shake ans a small apple
4.30pm i ryvita with peanut butter and a handful of mixed nuts
6.30pm chilli con carne and a handful of boiled rice
Exercise Diary
4 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Up and about early again had to be at hospital before 10, these places can get you down very easily if you let them, i specifically ask the receptionist to check if i needed an x ray as i didn't want to sit there for an hour then get sent for one, I've looked and no you had one last time was the reply, are you sure says i, yes have double checked, any way to cut a very long story short finally got my name called and was greeted by the doctor with can you pop along to x ray for me please, (aaarrrrr) pointless arguing but little things do wind me up more than some big ones.
Doctor a little concerned as to the progress or rather the lack of progress to the very slow healing, anyway i didn't have the heart to tell him i was perhaps overdoing it a little just acted dumb just as he did when querying the x ray lol.
Threw the whole day out for me, but have still managed to get in 2 x 4 mile power walks as i know i need to try and up the cv work this being the final week of the plan, not ideal walking conditions again the morning walk was a wet and windy one and the late afternoon walk was blowing a gale and seemed to be in my face the whole time 2 very respectable times all the same, no records broke though, only seem to manage that when Tina is taking charge lol
Another short one hope you enjoy if so say so lol
Gaz
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Day 79 tuesday 1st February 2011
Food Diary
9.30 am bowl of porridge
11.30am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice of wholemeal toast
1.30pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
3.30pm protein shake and a plum
5.30pm 2 plums
7.30pm chicken breast with salad and a wholemeal pitta bread
Exercise Diary
3 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Out and about early again this morning chucking with rain but not as cold, Tina was off for the morning and decided to do the first of my walks with me, glad she never came on the second she set off like a bat out of hell and me like an idiot tried to stay with her, both my lower legs were killing me after only 5 minutes think its a build up of lactic acid, but carried on regardless it was the longest 3 mile walk ever and never enjoyed it at all, did manage to shave a remarkable 3minutes of our best time but didn't i know it, Tina seemed to just take it in her stride (AHHH) i was drenched through to the skin and so was Tina.
Went on the second walk really to see if i could straighten my head out, seems i still haven't learnt to stop letting people wind me up, managed to stay out for 4 very hard miles but to be honest never helped with my mood, did get soaked through with sweat so it weren't all in vain.
Off to fracture clinic in the morning and will hopefully be discharged but you never can be sure and still get rough days so best be on the safe side
A nice short one today take care
Gaz
9.30 am bowl of porridge
11.30am 2 scrambled eggs + 1 white on 1 slice of wholemeal toast
1.30pm 2 ryvita with peanut butter
3.30pm protein shake and a plum
5.30pm 2 plums
7.30pm chicken breast with salad and a wholemeal pitta bread
Exercise Diary
3 mile power walk
4 mile power walk
Diary
Out and about early again this morning chucking with rain but not as cold, Tina was off for the morning and decided to do the first of my walks with me, glad she never came on the second she set off like a bat out of hell and me like an idiot tried to stay with her, both my lower legs were killing me after only 5 minutes think its a build up of lactic acid, but carried on regardless it was the longest 3 mile walk ever and never enjoyed it at all, did manage to shave a remarkable 3minutes of our best time but didn't i know it, Tina seemed to just take it in her stride (AHHH) i was drenched through to the skin and so was Tina.
Went on the second walk really to see if i could straighten my head out, seems i still haven't learnt to stop letting people wind me up, managed to stay out for 4 very hard miles but to be honest never helped with my mood, did get soaked through with sweat so it weren't all in vain.
Off to fracture clinic in the morning and will hopefully be discharged but you never can be sure and still get rough days so best be on the safe side
A nice short one today take care
Gaz
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