Strength Training & Today’s Totals - Oct 28th, 2008
I started off with 3 mins cardio (walking/jogging on the spot), the prescribed warm-ups, and then did:
Power Training - Strength Training (weeks 4-6)
Workout B2 (4 of 10)
1: One-arm Dumbbell Snatch - 45t/3, 45t/3, 45t/3, 45t/3
2: Bulgarian Split Squat - 55t/6, 55t/4, 55t/3, 55t/2
3: Supine Hip Extension - 6, 4, 3, 2
4: One-arm Dumbbell Incline Bench Press - 45e/6, 45e/4, 47.5e/3, 50e/2
5: Bent-over Row - 135t/6, 135t/4, 135t/3, 140t/2
6: Dumbbell Alternating Press - 35e/6, 35e/4, 35e/3, 37.5e/2
7: Pullovers, Barbell - 60t/6, 60t/4, 60t/3, 65t/2
8: Corkscrew - 25t/8, 25t/8, 25t/8, 25t/8
9: Four-point Plank - 35sec, 45sec, 45sec, 45sec
Total time: 70 mins
HR monitor: 407 cals, Max: 150 (84%), Avg: 118 (66%)
I backed off a little on the one-arm dumbbell snatch today. I’m pretty sure that’s what gave me the twinge in my lower back last time so I decided to be a little cautious with it. I was going to try going a little higher on the bent-over row, but couldn’t face it. I don’t need to up it by 10 lbs every week, 5 will do.
Running late, off to make dinner. I will do some studying tonight before I check in on how everyone else is doing today!
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I’m technically not done the review that I wanted to do before logging back on. I just wanted to come in and add the food for the day, as by the time I’m done (maybe 30-60 mins) I probably will just want to go to bed. I run out of gas on the 6am morning days.
The only thing to add is that not only am I fast, but I’m good. I’m talking about AutoCad you know. So, not only was I first to print my drawing, but I ended up with 99/99/100 on my three drawings. Of course now I want to know what ‘miscellaneous’ error I made that got the 1% deducted. He had a marking scheme up so I went looking but it only says miscellaneous so I’ll likely have to ask him on Friday (or Monday before we start the next set). That’s 3 down, 12 to go. I need my marks in the drawing portion to be high. I’m still not convinced that I’ll do well on the theory final… especially if I have to draw something by hand! (yikes)
Oh, and I’m sitting at 35.25 out of 37.5 in Communications (yes, 94%). Of course that’s the class that 30% of the mark comes from a group project, which I’m not looking forward to. I’ll find out who my group is on Friday. I have this sneaking suspicion he’s going to put the guy nobody wants in their group in with me. Probably thinks I can handle him. Although he’s probably right, I really don’t want the aggravation.
Well, that’s enough for today. I’m not sure I’ll be on much tomorrow. I should be (a) studying, and maybe (b) colouring my hair. I could leave it until Saturday but I started playing ‘hide the white bits’ when pulling it back Monday morning, so it’s time. It should be a cardio day, but unless I’m really trying to avoid studying I will probably drop it.
Food for the day:
Total: 2301 (26% fat, 40% carbs, 31% protein)
Breakfast: two scrambled eggs, honey oatmeal bread, fruit salad (473)
AM Snack: blueberry bran snack cake (206)
Lunch: whole wheat tortillas, smoked turkey, mustard, apple (507)
PM Snack: soy nuts, protein shake with frozen berries (388)
Dinner: stewed beef, potato, bean/carrot blend, butter, salad w/dressing (591)
Late Snack: fruit salad, blueberry bran snack cake (215)


Ha! I remember when I used to play “hide the white bits” - now if I wanted to try that I’d have to start with a full-sized paper bag! (I’m not ready to stop coloring yet, though!)
You’re doing so great! You are still just SUCH an inspiration to me!
WTG, Woman! And congrats on your school, too. I’m so impressed with your diligence and success. WooHoo! So good to see your consistency! You are really doing great. We are going to make this a lifestyle! Delita
Eileen - the real problem now is that I’m pretty much completely white under the hair colour. Like you though, I’m not ready to give up! As my mother (who I get the white hair from ) says, dyes are much better nowadays.
Delita - Thanks. As you said, I’m really trying to make it a lifestyle. I think by the time I am I think I will have.