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Found some stuff that helps a lot!

Travis — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:05:41 +0000

So I decided to try something new for losing weight. Was not having much luck lately as I was not making it to the Gym as much lately. So far I have lost 12 lbs in a week. Of course, it is a very strict, low calorie diet that you stay on for 1 month. If you think you have the self control to stay on it and follow it exactly, I HIGHLY recommend it if you are looking to lose some weight. I recommend going to the site and reading the manuscript first, and then decide if you think you can do it. I have been on it for one week, and am loving the results.

Only consider this if you think you can control yourself for a month.

Weight loss and getting in shape.

Travis — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:04:38 +0000

So for the last 8 months I have been working out 3 times a week for about 2 hours per session. I have gotten in much better shape, but only lost about 10 lbs really. Well, in the last week, I have changed my diet up. I gave up most carbs and went to eating a lot more veggies and meat and I have lost 10lbs in a week. Pretty impressive considering I have not lost much in the last 8 months. I am thrilled to see it and hope I can keep up with the progress!

Ideas for Valentines Day for the Guys.

Travis — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:10:39 +0000

Ok, so I know Valentines Day is normally for the women in our lives. However, for any of you ladies interested in getting something for the man in your life, I thought I would link to this article I found. It is not going to be perfect all the way around for all men, but it at least gives some good clues for most of us. Of course, many guys would just as soon you forget us on Valentines Day and just remember us on March 14th! But to each their own.

I said I would post where I am at now…

Travis — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:09:50 +0000

Machine

Low Row

Back Extension

Abdominal

Pectoral Fly

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Rear Deltoid

Chest Press

Shoulder Press

Bicep Curl

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Glutes

Seated Leg Press

Leg Extension

Seated Leg Curl

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270

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Lat Pull Down

Assisted Chin Up

Triceps Pushdown

Assisted Dip

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I also did a bunch of other stuff today. Played with the Medicine Ball, did several free weight stuff. All good fun! Was a good workout!

I can not believe….

Travis — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:04:20 +0000

So I was very surprised recently when we received a phone call from my Grandma and Aunt Susie. They asked Emmy if we could run down on the 24th to get my Uncle Roy. Emmy quickly asked,”So how long is he visiting for?” Which was answered with,”He is not visiting, he is coming to take us back to Michigan.” I was completely shocked. How could anyone go back to -3 degree weather when it is 70 degrees plus here? This just does not make any sense to me. Ah well. I am surprised, and disappointed, but I guess it is what my grandmother wants.

Still going!

Travis — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:38:48 +0000

So here it is 3 months later, and I am still going to the Gym 3 times a week at least. I haven’t really lost much weight, but I have started firming up a lot! Probably if I watched what I ate, I could actually drop the weight. I may eventually get around to changing my diet more, but first I figure I will do some time seriously exercising, which I have been doing. I am walking about an hour per day, which equates to about 4.2 miles or so. I end up at the gym for about 2 hours per time I go. To long for Emmy to be interested in going from what she says, but long enough for me to actually get into shape! I will have to fill out one of my sheets the next time I go so I can see what sort of progress I have made on weight and such.

A cool government website.

Travis — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:54:29 +0000

So I was looking around the internet for useful sites for changing my diet and getting more exercise and came across this government website. I think it will be very useful.

Still going…

Travis — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:46:16 +0000

So it has been since September 22nd or so since I started exercising again. I have gone pretty much every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for about 1 hour 30 mins to 2 hours 30 mins. Sometimes I go with Terry down to the Anytime Fitness on 19 and sometimes I go to the one over on County Line Rd that is only like 3 miles from me. If Terry is busy, I go to the closer Gym. I have only missed one Friday during the last couple months, that being the Friday we took Bleys to the airport to go to his Aunt’s wedding.

That being said, I am happy with the results I have been seeing.. In fact, now I am starting to want to work out more, because I want to add a cardio day that is just cardio to help burn the weight faster. I do a 30 min run every day I go to the Gym.. Normally do about 2 miles in that time and set the incline to about 4% Grade… Which does not seem like a lot, but it is amazing what a difference it makes to my heart rate.. I try and keep my heart rate in the 155-165 range.. I usually finish up with 3 mins of 6mph or so at a slightly higher incline.. like 5%. I normally burn about 310-400 calories according to the machine. Some days I run a little longer, some days I run a little harder.

Either way, I now want to add a day where I either ride our Exercise Bike at home, or run to my local Anytime Fitness and do just a cardio blast day. Maybe a 3 mile run, or some time on the eliptical trainer. Whatever I add, I have decided I want to add something, because I want to see more results, and I think that would help push me into that much better shape. I think when I get over the hump, I will start losing at a slightly better pace then I have been. I actually put on an extra 5lbs since I first started, although my waist is getting slightly smaller, and my arms, chest, legs and belly slightly more defined. I have decided I want to go into my 40’s in better shape then I came into my 30’s. Otherwise, how bad will I be by 50? 60? Scarey… So I want to start putting the work in now and see how I do.. Of course, I been putting in a little work out time almost every year, my problem is normally staying with it for more then 3 months or so.. Hopefully, paying for a gym membership will help motivate me to use it!

Wish me luck!

Weekly Exercise Table

Travis — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 22:23:28 +0000

Machine	Low Row			Back Extension			Abdominal			Pectoral Fly			Tricep Press
	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri
	120			130	150		110	120		70	70		130	130
Weight
	3			6	6		6	10		6	10		3	3
Sets
	12			12	10		12	10		10	10		10	10
Reps

Machine	Rear Deltoid			Chest Press			Shoulder Press			Bicep Curl
	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri
	70	70		75	80		50	50		60	65
Weight
	3	7		3	5		3	4		3	4
Sets
	10	10		10	10		10	8		10	10
Reps

Machine	Glutes			Seated Leg Press			Leg Extension			Seated Leg Curl
	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri
	95	95		250	250		95	110		80	110
Weight
	6	6		3	3		3	6		3	6
Sets
	10	10		10	10		10	10		10	10
Reps

Machine	Lat Pull Down			Assisted Chin Up			Triceps Pushdown			Assisted Dip
	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri	Mon	Wed	Fri
	70			115			40			115
Weight
	3			3			6			3
Sets
	10			10			10			10
Reps

Feeling better..

Travis — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:45:39 +0000

So after almost two weeks of working out, I am feeling better.. Still have not lost much weight or anything, but I am now not as sore when I get home, and I am starting to tweak my workout to be more interesting. I do this of course by figuring out ways to keep track of my progress online and on my computer. How else does a computer geek keep his workout interesting?

So I now have a page just for keeping track of my progress. I will eventually make it list my time on the treadmill also, but for now, it is enough. As you can see, I am skipping some things some days and going a littler harder on something those days. Other days I will be just doing a bit of everything. My goal is to lose some weight and get back into a shape I like. Heh. Something other than just rounding would be cool. Eventually, I will be making it so I can just post Blog like entries to my Exercise page.