This Is Harder Than The Gym

I'd need wings to do this!

I knew that my fat ass was going to have a hard time with body weight exercises but I didn't think it would be this bad.  What a change from going to the gym where I could adjust weights to accommodate my decline in strength from not staying in shape.

Today was a grim reminder that I have slid down the hill of conditioning.  Of course I could say it's because of my size.  I'm 6'5" and 240 lbs.  So how do you expect me to do the body weight exercises that were designed by a guy that is probably around 5'10" and maybe 180lbs?  This is just like high school where they expected me to do well in the required gymnastic classes.  I had the same chance of doing flips, L-seats, and hand stands as a pig does flying.

But no excuses, right.  Let's face it.  I'm not in very good shape right now.  If I am diligent I will improve with the body weight routines. 

The power of positve thinking!

How am I going to accomplish this task?  By doing the following over and over again like I did today.

Morning before going to work:  Push-ups till exhaustion and sit-ups and/or leg lifts.  The exercise ball has been sent to recycle since the kids used it as a hockey puck.

Right after work: Follow the TT1000 Workout Schedule which includes a lot of varying types of push-ups.  Since I don't yet have a bench or bar I will need to modify some of the routines.  I do have a set of 45 lb. dumbells that I will use for rows and curls to work the biceps.  I can also use the DB's for the kettle swings.

After the body weight exercises:  Since I don't have any aerobics equipment I will have to either go to the track and do some interval sprints and/or find some stairs to run.  I may make an investment in an jump rope or find a heavy rope and make one myself.  Jump roping is incredible for aerobic training although it can be brutal on your feet.  If you are in what you think is good shape try some rope skipping for 10 minutes.  It will kick your butt.

Meals:  Since I am trying to trim down to 230-235 lbs I am going to stay under 2000 calories day.  I don't measure out calories so I'll just have to guess and use some common sense.

• Breakfast - 1/2 cup of oatmeal
• Snack #1 - One banana
• Lunch - One can of Tuna or yogurt mixed with non-fat cottage cheese
• Snack #2 - One apple
• Dinner - Honestly I haven't figured this one out yet.  I was going to eat veggies and beans and rice, but I may have to throw in some chicken.

So for today I made it, barely, through all the body weight exercises but had not luck with the running.  Meals were okay except for dinner.  Bad planning.

What Is My Goal:  Shoot for the stars, right!  complete the TT1000.  I think I can do it, too.  That is something I'll put on You Tube.

Always look forward,
Jerry