Day 1:

So today started off not quite the way I planned diet wise, I pulled a 24 hour shift yesterday and ran a few calls during the night, so by the time I got home I crashed and slept till 11:30; no breakfast. I did well with the diet for the rest of the day though. Lunch (more like breakfast) was two eggs with with a slice of whole wheat bread, I had 1/2 cup nuts and raisins for a snack, then a chicken breast with some corn for dinner. I also had a protein shake after my workout, and a ton of water throughout the day.

CHEST, BACK, AND AB RIPPER

This workout was great. I paced myself during the first round, and brought it the second half, I even did a few more push ups the second round than I did the first. I thought the AB Ripper was going to kill me. My stomach muscles were starting to twitch uncontrollably by the time I finished. Overall I felt it went really well. I then proceeded to move a ton of dirt to finish prepping our yard for sod tomorrow blah I hate yard work, so I am totally spent and am looking forward to a good nights sleep and Plyo tomorrow.

Good job medik! It takes time to get the eating down...I still have days that could be better.

I'm a week ahead of you, but we will be doing the same work outs on the days of the week which is good...keep each other honest. Keep up the good work and I can't wait to hear how you feel about Plyo...be ready to bring it...I will be killing myself along with you!

looking good
following the diet will definitely help you obtain the result you're after.
oh yeah let us know about Plyo

DAY 2; Plyo

Ok this one kicked my A**. I was only able to complete about 85% of the video, but I when I couldn't do the moves anymore I made sure that I kept moving and kept my HR in the zone. I tried to keep up with Pam and think overall I did well. I feel good about my workout today. Heh I am still feeling the after effects of the AB Ripper today.

Did ok on my diet today all except for dinner. I made sure to eat breakfast today, had my snack of nuts and raisins, then a chefs salad for lunch I have also cut myself back to one medium diet soda instead of the several liters of soda I used to drink, had some raw veggies for another snack. My big goof was dinner. I had some fish out but then I started laying sod, by the time I was done it was 8pm and I didn't want to eat right before Plyo and then it was 9pm when I got done. So I did a double serving of my recovery drink hoping that will be enough.

I'm feeling great so far.

Good job Medik
85% first time with Plyo is respectable of course I don't need to tell you that, "who feels it, knows it"

Pam the blam is good for now but by the end of Phase 1 Dominick will be your target.

Day 3:
Shoulders, Arms and AB Ripper

I loved this workout, the resistance bands were a little awkward on a couple of the exercises, but overall I had a blast with it. You know it was a good workout when I can barely get my shirt off cause I can't lift my arms.

I think I did worse today on the AB Ripper than I did on Monday, I could still feel it from Monday so it started burning sooner than before. I pushed through it and did as much as I could, but was hoping for more.

Still doing good on the diet, I have actually had pretty good support from both my wife and my employees, some of them harass me a bit but the rest have been really supportive. I do have a question, is it just me or does anyone else feel like they are eating all day long? Like I said before I used to never eat breakfast and then would only eat one or maybe two big meals per day.

Hey Medik...great job! Plyo I think is the hardest, but it's my favorite. I do feel like I am eating a lot...but it's all really healthy and it's better to eat small meals to keep the bld sugar level and metabolism up...oh you probably already knew that...duh you are in the medical field! I technically fell in the 2 level, but knew that would be too many calories...so I'm doing an inbetween...1 1/2 I call it! Good job eating breakfast...I know that is a tough one for you!

Okay enough blabbing...I am just putting off yoga Which you are doing today as well, right? Let us know how it goes!

Day 4:
Yoga

So today basically sucked rocks for me. I had an absolutely horrible day at work, I was in such a bad mood by the end of the day I didn't want to do anything but come home and go to bed. Running a volunteer ambulance service can be more stressful than actually running the calls themselves. Anyway enough of my venting.

I told myself I wasn't going to give in, so I did the Yoga and it was just what I needed. It's amazing how that works. I was able to relieve some stress, work up a sweat, and clear my head. I feel so much better now.

Eating was hard today being in and out of meetings, and dealing with the problems that happened today I lost track of time but did the best I could and made sure to get a good dinner in.

Keep up the great work Medik! Let me know how legs and back go!

Day 5:
Legs, Back, and AB Ripper

Hrmm where to start. Well I knew that this was going to be my hardest workout, but I didn't realize how hard. I was born with Severe Bilateral Club Feet and have had multiple surgeries on my legs to correct it, because of this I was in cast for 2 years straight when I was a child so it atrophied the muscles below my knees, I can't physically stand on my toes, and my legs are very weak. So anyway this one did a number on me. I pushed through it and did everything I could, to the point where my legs felt like rubber. This is the one area that I really want and need to strengthen.

Felt good about the AB Ripper today, as well as my eating. I am looking forward to the Kenpo tomorrow.

Day 6:
Kenpo

This was a great workout, I was still a bit sore from yesterday so I'm sure I looked pretty ridiculous while doing the kicks off balance. I pushed myself as hard as I could and worked up a great sweat. I was able to keep my HR in the zone pretty much the entire workout so I was pleased with my effort.

I also found a great replacement for the jogging in place and jumping jacks, my 3 year old daughter was being silly so I decided to chase her around the room till the workout started again.

I was sore for Kenpo today too! Great work and it's nice that you could also play with your daughter!

Enjoy your day of "rest" tomorrow and congrats on finishing your first week

Day 7:
X Stretch

Wow week one is over, it really flew by. I have felt better physically this week than I have in probably 3 years. My wife was amazed at how good I felt, for the last year or so anytime I did anything physical like trying to put in the yard I could barely move the next day, but I was ready for more each day. With this week in the books I am a believer that this will change my life for the better.

I was still a bit sore from the last few days so I was thankful for the stretching. Now I'm ready for week 2

Nice job Medik! Keep up the great attitude and you will crush week 2!

Day 8; Week 2 Day 1

Chest, Back, and AB Ripper

I had a great workout tonight. I managed to either match reps using more weight or exceed my reps from last week on every exercise, including the AB Ripper.

My diet wasn't so great over the holiday weekend, but I'm ready to refocus and stick to it.

How did it go for you with Plyo today Medik? I would really like to hear how it was for you on week 2.

Day 9: Week 2 Day 2
Plyo

Well this morning at work I jumped out of the back of the ambulance and hyper-extended my right knee. I was debating whether to take today off and do something on my rest day but I had some frustration to get out so I decided to do it anyway. I made it through a little over half of the video when I'm pretty sure I heard my knee say "Screw This" The jumping was just a bit too much. I did some other cardio to make sure I got a full workout though, so I feel good about today. I did great on my diet today so overall it was a good day. Well other than the whole messing up my knee thing.

Good job listening to your body, good job improvising and getting your sweat bucket happy.

I hope your knee gets better Medik! Take it easy if you need to and good job with the eating