barbabella's Journal, 21 December 2012

Friday morning.
What's new in my world? Not much.

Evelyn, you were asking me about my training plan, it's called 5 3 1 program. Based on four lifts: Squat, Deadlift, Shoulder Press, Bench Press. Each day is dedicated to one lift, with assistance exercises. Dips, lunges, pull ups, good mornings, etc... according to what lift I'm working on that day. Simple, effective, and I can have my workout done in 30 minutes. It's a long term plan, it works in 4 weeks cycle. Each new cycle, I add 5 to 10 lbs to each lift and build strenght slowly but surely. The 5 3 1 means the number of reps for each set, depending on the percentage of 1 RM on each lift.

My eating was far from good this week, I managed to have a couple of days with decent food, but I also ate crappy food. Pmsing is now over, I should go back to normal eating.
I've been exercising and working outside, and had long walks with the dog every morning. All in all I've been active!

I feel well, christmas is coming and I know holidays will be very quiet here. I had thought this year would be different, but it won't. It gives me the chance to relax, read and study quietly at home.

Wishing you all a great friday and even better weekend!


Diet Calendar Entry for 21 December 2012:
1893 kcal Activities & Exercise: massage works - 2 hours, Weight Training (moderate) - 30 minutes, Walking (brisk) - 4/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 13 hours, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...

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Thanks for the insight into your workout. It sounds like a very good plan. I am going to ask Oliver for some assistance in figuring out how to formulate workouts for myself for the future while I still have a few sessions left with him to pick his brain. We have a very quiet Christmas, too. I do miss the big family dinners we had before we moved. But so much within the family has changed that I'm sure it wouldn't be the same had we stayed, either. The ebb and flow of life. Enjoy your quiet time. Sometimes we don't appreciate it enough :) 
21 Dec 12 by member: evelyn64
Anne you have had such a big year...so many changes. I think going into 2013 with new career choices is so exciting for you. Good job on getting back to the exercises!!!! Keep up all the good work : )  
22 Dec 12 by member: sharonfriz
Good things are in your life Anne, although it hasn't turned out the way you imagined I too sense more positive changes for you in 2013. Enjoy the quiet holiday. I think of you often! 
22 Dec 12 by member: madaboutmoose
Good Morning Anne! I have not written a journal for awhile but am back at it today. I hope you had a nice Christmas. I haven't even seen you on FB for awhile and I have been thinking about you . We need to have a chat very soon. HUGS!! 
28 Dec 12 by member: chattycathy1955

     
 

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