Workout

Squat: 110 lbs + bar
Bench Press: 105 lbs + bar
Row: 90 lbs + bar
Dips: 10, 5, 4 (yeah, that right, I said 10)

 

Friday workout

5×5 squat – 100 lbs not inluding bar
5×5 overhaed press – 25 lbs not including bar
1×5 deadlift – 100 lbs not including bar
5,4, 3 chin-ups

Could have gone heavier on the dealift and I did my squats more quickly on the way up

 

Feed The Warrior and Lance

My son loves this video.

 

 

 

My Better

 

 

Motivation

 

Wednesday morning workout and Bible Study

5 am, squats, incline bench with dumbells, weighted calf raises
I’m going out of town tomorrow so I figured I’d save up to begin Stronglifts again
elbow was sore after swimming on Tuesday

stretching and then oatmeal for breakfast with banana

lunch is two meals today at 11 am and 2 pm of grilled pork chop, green beans and sweet potato

Met up with the guys for Bible study.  We are reading Acts right now.  Makes me feel like a weenie when those in Acts are brave and driven to speak about Jesus and I’m still so afraid at certain times.  I’ll get there too, but it hard to overcome the feeling that you are preaching to someone when I’m not perfect myself.  But I do know that there is hope of transformation that only Jesus can bring.

 

Wednesday morning workout

Woke up at 5 am.  Got my gear on and took my lunch. Arrived at gym at 5:30.

- 5 minute warm-up jog
- 5×5 chin-ups and pullup with various grips

3 circuit sets of 8 reps with 25 lbs for DB
- db step-up
- db squat to press
- db row
- db incline press
- cable PNF
- 50 lbs barbell row
- 135 lbs squats (5×5)

one banana, cup of coffee, and bowl of oatmeal for breakfast

Felt strong and had good form, etra barbell squats worked well even at the end of the workout

 

Monday night

I had a hard time sleeping after being at a Memorial Day cookout with friends.  I spent alot of time thinking about all the letdowns I’ve had recently.  Not eating right, too much beer, not enough time with my kids and wife, not enough time praying.  Then it hit me like a ton of bricks.  I’m hiding behind all these crutches and not acting on God’s movement in my life.  They are just excuses.

I layed there in bed next to my sleeping wife and prayed that I would let God move me to do the right thing and lay all my troubles with him.

I could feel something different at that very moment as God heard me and liked what he heard. Like a hard reset on my brain I started believing I could change things about myself.

I teared up some thinking something really great just happened in my life.  Now to act on it.

 

back in the game

After neglecting this site completely for a year, I’ve decided to get back into the game.  While most things in my life are the same, I’ve taken step to imporve my health and fitness and to reconnect with my faith.

Anyway, I’m hoping to use this blog as a general journal, but also as a fitness tracker.

Exercise: Chinups – 5, 5, 3, 2, 2; 3 Circuits with 30 lbs - Dumbell Step-Ups, DB Squat To Press, DB Row; Swimming – 20 minutes HIIT – 50 meters Breaststroke and 50 Meters Freestyle
6:15 am to 7:15 am, improved form and worked smoothly. 

Would do better to have more intensity.

Breakfast – glass of water, bowl of oatmeal, and banana

 

The Cost of Doing Business in Washington

WP: War bill includes tempting projects – washingtonpost.com Highlights – MSNBC.com

Looks like the Dems know how to play ball, Washington D.C. style, by appeasing the GOP with pork.

I guess a compelling policy and plan for ending the war sooner than later is just not enough for most folks. This type of bill only cheapens the democratic process.

“I’ll trade you more federal aid to Katrina surviviors for your vote to end the war.” As much as I am against the war, this bill make me uncomfortable and I’m not even a legislator.

This bill can only end in a veto if it passes. I guess we can expect several days of spin on the talk shows this week leading up to the vote.