On Friday I was up bright and early for a demo at Gulf Breeze Elementary. I got to fence on and off for 3 hours. I hadn’t fenced much since Gulf Wars.
After that I went to the beach and swam a lot. It was a fun way to cool down, even if I did get a little bit too much sun.
On Saturday I met up with Mike and Eddie for some Krav Maga practice in the morning.
I skipped fencing on Sunday because I was worried I’d be an asshole. I was productive around the house, though, so that helped.
I was without Internet access a few days, so I’m behind on my updates.
On Tuesday I had limited time at the gym. I hit the elliptical for about 15 minutes with the mask at the highest setting. Here’s a photo of my stats.
I had another short workout yesterday (Wednesday). I did about 20 minutes on the elliptical with the mask on high. I didn’t get a good photo of the machine.
After that, I went to Krav. Mike and I had one student, so we trained with her. I got a nice workout. After class, I worked security at a bar until midnight – it wasn’t much of a workout. I just got some steps in.
Today was a rest day.
Today I hit the elliptical with the Everest mask on the highest setting. Here are some numbers.
I went to Krav in the evening. Michael was teaching, but I helped with the warmup, demonstrations, and stuff like that. I participated as much as I could.
The game was really challenging for me. I’m a little concerned about CIC 2. I was hoping my fitness level would be higher, but I’m not seeing much change in class. Bring able to run on the elliptical is all well and good, but I need to keep up in class for long periods of time.
I hope part of the problem is trying to talk and work out at the same time.
Today I did my time on the elliptical with my mask on. Here are some numbers for you.
I have no idea what my weekend holds in store for me.
I weigh in tomorrow morning. Wish me luck!
Yesterday I did some cardio with the mask on. Here are my numbers from the elliptical.
Today I didn’t make it to the gym, but I did have a very active Krav class. None of the guys could make it, so I was lead instructor. Three people showed up. I definitely got my workout in by explaining, demonstrating, and partnering up with the odd (wo)man out. Everyone did the techniques right, was huffin’ and puffin’, and had a good time.
I’ve been bad at updating, but here goes.
Krav is happening. I missed last Monday for sport club banquet and the Wednesday before that for a visit with my mom. Attendance isn’t too great, but we have a core following. We’re going to kick our personal training into high gear soon. We have about a month before CIC 2 starts.
I’m still going to the gym. Here are some set lists. The day I did 3 sets of everything, I was working out alone and had time constraints. I did that in about an hour!
Last Saturday (04-21) I went to the beach. I took a walk, rolled around in the surf, and played games. I even did a cartwheel.
Today I went to the gym, but my knee hurt, I was grumpy, and my friends weren’t there, so I bailed. The Argo Fit incentive program is over for the semester, and that bummed me out too. I walked around on the track a bit before I went home.
Krav tonight was good. I participated as much as I could without upsetting the knee (I have no idea what I did). Naturally tonight’s class was all about getting up from the ground. The good side is that my students think I’m badass for doing one-legged squats.
Tomorrow the plan is to hit the gym after office hours. It’s already the last week of classes!
I had a good time at fencing last Friday, but I don’t feel like I actually did much fencing.
Last weekend was rainy, so no beach walks for me. I guess we had a lazy day on Saturday, but I lifted on Sunday. Here’s a set list.
Because we’re sharing a car, Nik has time to lift before and after fencing because I drop him off, go to Krav, and then pick him up. Rusty was in charge of class this Monday night, and I was able to assist and participate.
Today instead of doing cardio right after my office hours, I came home for lunch. After our food settled, we lifted weights. Here’s another set list.
I’m doing a pretty good job of paying attention to my calorie budget while still eating varied and flavorful foods.
I think that’s all I have to report for now. I’m wicked tired, and I need to hit the hay if I’m going to make it to the gym before the beach tomorrow.
Yesterday instead of going back to the gym, Nik and I took a walk outside. After that, I took the cat in the back yard on her harness so that she could pretend to be a big forest cat in the tall grass. We even got some yard work done.
Today Nik dutifully got up and went to the gym. He told me I deserved to sleep in, so I did.
When I did get up, I had my weekly weigh-in. I am down 3 lbs from last week (and down 5 lbs from my fitness assessment Tuesday, but I take that with a grain of salt because I was not weighing in under my usual controlled circumstances). I knew that being diligent in the kitchen and actually going to the gym would help, but I didn’t think I’d see such a change in a short period of time.
I intend to go to fencing practice tonight.
Krav on Monday night was productive. We all warmed up together. Then Eddie taught the class while the rest of us covered most of the material in P1. Then we did the closing actions together.
I finally made it to Body Fat Tuesday! My day percent is up to 37.5. I hit the elliptical after class (with the mask). I was hangry and didn’t like the particular elliptical I was on, but I did the thing.
Nik and I lifted weights yesterday morning. I got lightheaded at one point even though I’d eaten breakfast. It passed. I don’t know what was up with that. The only thing I can figure is I went too fast. Here’s the set list.
Last night was my turn to teach at Krav. We covered mounted chokes on the ground. Everyone was huffing and puffing at the end of class, and everyone was doing the technique, so I’ll call it a win.
Today I was starving after class, so Nik and I came home for lunch. I’ll get some cardio in later – our schedule is wide open today.
Since Monday, Nik and I have been making a more concerted effort in the kitchen. We’re eating lots of veggies and chicken. The meals are great. What really hurts is the moratorium on sweets. We’re cutting sweets and alcohol (entirely) until I get home from CIC.
I’m finally back!
On Monday, I helped teach my first Krav class of the new year in the new venue. I had my usual first day jitters, but Eddie and Michael were there with me, and we made a great team.
On Tuesday, I hit the gym after class and did 30 minutes on the elliptical with the mask on. I did half the run set on 2 on both sides. I did the next 15 minutes at settings 2 and 3 and the final 15 with both sides set on 3 (the max is 4 on each side – I’m not sure what elevation that mimics).
Today Nik and I woke up early and hit the gym (like we meant to Monday). We lifted weights. Then I went to the beach with Emmers and took a walk. Tonight Michael and I took lead (with Eddie mixed in as a very enthusiastic student) at Krav. It was a busy day.
Tomorrow my plan is to do another 30 minutes on the elliptical after my office hours.
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