Day 33

This week was an insane school week that involved 3 exams, 2 papers, and some online work. It definitely kicked my butt, but I was able to work out fortunately. So with all the chaos I did this:

Squats:
45 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
55 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
65 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
75 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
85 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
95 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
105 lbs--3 sets, 5 reps


Leg Extensions:
40 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps

Lat Pull Downs:
70 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps


The weight for the squats is still moving up each time I go. I'm enjoying the challenge and curious as to when I will no longer be able to move up in weight 3 times a week.

31 Days = 1 Month!

I've made it 1 successful month of lifting! Yahoo! So to see if anything has actually changed, here's new pictures to see where I'm at. to keep things consistent, I made sure to be wearing the same shorts in these guys. Here's the new ones...

 There hasn't been too much change when looking at these photos, but I have definitely noticed a difference in the size of my legs and butt!

So here is what I did tonight:

Squats:
45 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
55 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
65 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
75 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
85 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
95 lbs--3 sets, 5 reps

Leg Extensions:
40 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps



Lat Pull Downs:
70 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps


I've gotten into the groove of things with this quick and easy routine I've got going. I'm really starting to enjoy it as its proving to be a great stress reliever as well! Here's to more months to come! And I'm off to make a protein shake :)

Day 29

I got the opportunity to hit the gym while at home in Falcon. I stole away from the family and grandparents and got in a good half hour of lifting. Heres what I did, followed by a great protein shake and Dad's famous fajitas!! I love going home! Here's what I did:


Squats:
45 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
55 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
65 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
75 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
85 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
95 lbs--1 sets, 5 reps
105 lbs--1 sets, 5 reps
115 lbs--3 sets, 5 reps

Leg Extensions:
40 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps

Lat Pull Downs:
70 lbs--4 sets, 12 reps


Glad I got the chance to get my workout in! 

Day 27

I lifted again today. I am doing well keeping with the program I've got going. There's really no method to it other than just kind of screwing around. The lifts become easier and easier every single time, which is awesome, but I'm wondering when I'll hit that road block that won't allow me to lift anymore weight. But I'm able to do all of these lifts in a constant steady rhythm and movement without breaking form and it makes me feel like I'm doing really well with all of this. So here is what I did today:


Squats:
45 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
55 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
65 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
75 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
85 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
95 lbs--1 sets, 5 reps
105 lbs--3 sets, 5 reps
Leg Extensions:
40 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps


Lat Pull Downs:
60 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps


I also biked to and from campus twice today up and down that silly hill, which got my heart rate going and is also a decent leg workout. I'm getting into pretty good shape and feeling confident in my choice to start lifting like I am again. I go home this weekend to see family and grandparents, so hopefully I'll hit the scale and see where I'm at weight wise again. Hopefully I'll be able to steal away for a half hour or so on Saturday to go to the Rec Center. 

Day 25

Fantastic news! I got to actually lift today. I'm finally back into the groove of things again which is awesome, but just to be on the safe side I took it pretty easy today. I had my usual protein shakes and I'm finding strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries make the best ever! Oh and some crazy news...I was at work the other day and ripped my pair of jeans right in the thigh...weird place, but it totally happened. I'm gonna have to say adios to size zero soon I think :)


Here's what I lifted today:


Squats:
45 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
55 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
65 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
75 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
85 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
95 lbs--3 sets, 5 reps

Leg Extensions:
30 lbs--1 sets, 15 reps
40 lbs--3 sets, 15 reps
Lat Pull Downs:
60 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps

So not a bad day at all. It felt pretty good to be back in there just kind of doing my own thing. I'm excited for some more noticeable progress.

Day 24

Finally tomorrow I will get to lift again. Cool news is that I have been gaining weight! Uncool news...I've been sick. I'm ready to get back into the routine again. Tomorrow will consist of some protein shakes, high caloric meals, and finally some lifting. :)

Day 21

I didn't get to lift yesterday. I finally started to feel much better, which is awesome. But I didn't want to chance over working myself and getting too eager. Saturday is now going to be my day back. I'm kind of scared to see the lifts go down, but they'll be back soon. So tomorrow I'm back at it again and as eager as ever. I'm buying my ski pass tomorrow as well so I'm super excited! Gonna be a great ski season!

Day 18

I'm still sick, so I didn't lift yet again. This cold is becoming quite relentless, that or I'm just not putting in the time to let myself get better. Either way, I'm doing much better but still not 100%. I'm hoping that by Thursday I'll but up and running again so that I can continue lifting. The good thing is that my appetite is still intact so that part of me is working just fine. The next time you hear from me I plan on actually posting what I lifted. Oh and I went home last night to see Bryce before he heads off to Texas for 9 months, and got the chance to weigh myself. The good news is that I'm at 122.3 lbs! Awesome! That means I've already gained 5 lbs of...well...something the last 2+weeks!

Day 16

I didn't get to workout yesterday because I've caught a mean cold thats left me in bed all day. I'm feeling much better today, not 100%, but if possible I might try and lift tonight so that I don't miss a day. If I do I'll take it easy and post up what I am able to lift. Until then, I'm downing water like crazy, taking meds, and living off of Halls. Oh colds...

Day 13

Got another day of lifting in. This time I changed it up a little bit to kind of try something that was suggested to me...except I didn't do that whole thing. Here's what I did today:

Squats:
45 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
55 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
65 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
75 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
85 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
95 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
105 lbs--1 set, 5 reps
115 lbs--1 set, 5 reps

Leg Extensions:
30 lbs--5 sets, 15 reps

Lat Pull Downs:
70 lbs--4 sets, 15 reps

The squats were fun to do since I was just playing around. I'm also squatting near body weight, which is really cool. Now I'm just ready to see some results :)

Day 11

After a few days without a computer thanks to my power cord dying, I'm back! Ha! Today was a lifting day, which is nice because Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday works out much better in terms of my schedule. I also got a suggestion to change up my lifting to some program but I haven't done that or really even looked into it yet. I did make some changes today though. Heres what I did:

Squats: 105 lbs--5 sets, 6 reps

Calf Raises: 105 lbs--5 sets, 6 reps

Leg Extensions: 30 lbs--5 sets, 15 reps

Lat Pull Downs: 70 lbs--5 sets, 15 reps

The squats were actually pretty easy this time around, which is way COOL! It makes me excited! Now I just need to go and buy my ski pass...Ski Colorado - College Pass 

Day 5

I'm not feeling very sore at all today which is awesome! Today was my 3rd day of lifting and it went pretty well. Here's what I did:

Squats:
65 lbs--1 set, 8 reps
85 lbs--1 set, 8 reps
95 lbs--1 set, 8 reps
105 lbs--1 set, 8 reps

Leg extensions:
30 lbs--4 set, 15-20 reps

Lat Pull Downs:
60 lbs--4 sets, 15-20 reps

I did a handful of calf raises for each weight increment of squats, but no concrete amount for each one. Overall decent day and now I'm putting down a protein shake with everything in it again ha ha! I'm curious to see how sore I'll be tomorrow.