Back to Basics Work Out AND Weigh In Friday!

Back to Basics

Crazy Jedi Mind Tricks
Photo from: http://www.gojessi.com/training/

I love to try new things when I work out. I have recently been trying out those TRX Straps, it’s pretty crazy what you can do on those suckers! Seriously, you feel like a Jedi!

Kettle bells are an awesome tool that are so versatile, and who could forget the awesomeness of the stability ball, and the bosu ball…I could go on forever about all the neat toys in a gym.

But sometimes I think we all get too caught up in the newest and coolest toys that we sometimes forget how beneficial the basics can be. I also think that if you’re new to working out, all the toys is the gym can 1. Intimidating and 2. so much easier to use improperly and hurt yourself. I definitely would recommend someone new to working out to start with the some basic moves with little to no weight. Below is a great base workout that can be done with as much weight as you would like (or none for that matter, it’s awesome on it’s own). I've done this work out a few times and find it beneficial and extremely adaptable to your fitness goals. Also, you can adjust your reps based on skill level and the weight you are using. (If you are doing less reps, consider a heavier weight. If you are doing more reps, consider lighter weight or no weight at all – Note: all new to working out should try this workout with no weight, at least for the first set, and then see how you feel and what you can take on).

Try to do three sets!

Weigh in Friday

Results were mixed this week with weigh in Friday. L My chest and pants waist are looking decent compared to my starting measurements, but everything seems pretty much the same compared to two weeks ago. Although, I must admit, I can’t be too hard on myself because I maintained  my weight and size through Thanksgiving and that’s definitely a victory!

Some other forgivable factors that I have to take into account are

- this week was extra stressful at work (admittedly, not over stressful – I just feel like I was being
pulled in a million different directions!)

-I had a hard time hydrating myself this week. I don’t know if it was the weather, it was unusually
warm here this week, or if it was just my body’s natural cycle

As of October 30, 2013:	As of December 6, 2013
Chest:                  32 inches	Chest	30.75
Natural Waist:   30 inches	Natural Waist	29
Hips:                   38.5 inches	Hips	38.1
Thighs:               22.75 inches	Thighs	22.5
Upper Arm:         10.75 inches	Upper Arm	11.25
Pants Waist:       36 Inches	Pants Waist	35.2
Weight:              142 pounds	Weight	140
Body Fat %:       28%	Body Fat %	28%
Goals for December 25,2013
Natural Waist:   28 inches
Hips:                35 inches
Weight:             135 pounds
Body Fat%: 25%

On the plus side, I only need to lose five pounds to reach my goal weight! 

Two weeks to go! :-D