fatoldmanworkout

Hey all. I’ve been sick. I’ve been stressed as hell at work. I’ve been working some days from 8am till 3am the following morning, sick as a dog.

Talk about stress! My cortisol levels must be off the charts. I haven’t been able to get better so I’m on Azythromycin and prednisone (steroids). I haven’t been able to work out at all.

Today I had enough of feeling bad. I am on vacation in Palm Desert and I am feeling slightly better. So, I went to the fitness center and did some HIIT training. I did a 3 minute warm up on the exercise bike, 6 intervals (treadmill, eliptical, weights), and then about 15 minutes of the exercise bike again, varying the intensity. I felt great! I needed that so bad.

After the workout I hit the hot and cold pools. I was completely relaxed, and now I’m ready to go back tomorrow. I can’t wait to get back into the swing of things and start making some more videos.

As an aside, the thumb that I thought was broken just over a month ago may be a ripped tendon. I may have a UCL injury that may or may not require surgery. Woo hoo!

Alright, it’s time to relax. I’m on vacation!

Sunday’s Weigh In: 221.5 lbs (GAINED 3 pounds).

The holidays are a tough time for everyone. I’m fighting the cold weather, holiday treats, and my appetite. I had an extra plate of food and 3 beers last night. That’s all. I’m not binging too much. But it’s still a struggle to keep my weight in check. Today I am going to do at least 2 workouts to try to get this under control. I have a holiday party tonight, so there will be even more temptation.

Workout #1 (morning)

Today I did high intensity interval training… 3 minute warm up, intervals between the stationary bike and with weights, and a 3 minute cool down.

Workout #2

I decided to search youtube for video challenges and as a way to find a new workout. I found a 100 rep squat challenge! Took me longer than the challenger (8 minutes as opposed to 6 minutes), but I’m happy with the results and the workout was great!

Workout #1

Today I went to the gym on my lunch break. I did interval training… 3 minute warm up, 6 intervals of running on the treadmill from 7.0mph to 8.5mph with rest periods at 5mph.

Workout #2

When I came home I did a quick biceps workout. I stayed pretty light because of my hand injury and I did 9 sets of standing curls and alternate hammer curls.

Today I am feeling a little sick. I think that I caught a cold that has been going around at work. That didn’t stop me from exercising. I did HIIT training for about 20 minutes or so.

HIIT

I was also video taping with my good camera to start up my youtube channel again. Unfortunately, I bought the wrong firewire cable (I need a 4pin/4 pin and I bought a 4 pin/6 pin by mistake). I will pick a new one up on Monday.

Weigh In: 218.5 lbs today

I seem to have plateaued at this weight. I am still nursing a hurt hand and a slight cold, so I am not working out as intensely as I could be.