Building Muscles

Video - How to Train Chest Muscles (1)

Lorraine & I managed to film a short video last night showing how I train chest muscles.

Nutrition - Day 45

I have eaten well today. I have had 2 x eggs and toast. 2 x tuna and salad.

I then decided I just was not in the mood to train so bought chicken and chips from the local fish and chip shop. A good job I was one meal short without training.

Water was around 2 lts.

General - Day 45

Well today was just a day I could not face training in any form. It is not often I have felt like this. I could have forced the training but then I might just start feeling like I have to force every training. If I feel like this tomorrow then it will be time to take action and maybe force a training or two.

I am a very big believer that you must train because you want to and not because you feel like you have to. I am just going to enjoy the day off and not feel guilty because I have not trained.

General - Day 44

With all this sunshine what a wonderful day I had. I normally go to Guildford on a Tuesday but at the last minute the meeting was changed to Southampton. My client from Brighton has the same distance to travel to either destination. I find Guildford very busy with traffic early in the morning, and it takes forever to get there.

Driving through the country in full sunshine feeling slimmer and quite fit is one of the best feelings I have had for a long time. I have got a new enthusiasm for life and feel there are some great things waiting for me. I am normally a very positive person but it it amazing how when you change your shape, you think differently.

I have to keep reminding myself that it takes commitment and effort on my part to make this happen. It is not just a walk in the park however the best things in life never are. They can be extremely enjoyable however if you allow them to be.

Training Back & Shoulders - Day 44

I am still having a lot of problems with my shoulders as the right shoulder is often quite sore when I train. I am not increasing the weights but just working out with as much concentration as I can, and within the pain limits. If I feel it is too sore I will stop and give it a rest.

The human body is amazing. We are constantly renewing cells all the time. Some are renewed daily and others take a lot longer. It is with this thought in mind that I believe - if I am not stupid about training I can cause some wonderful things to happen. I am stimulating muscles all the time and the cells are renewing themselves - which in my mind means I can do a lot of repairing myself.

I am sure that is why with the the few operations I have ever had in my life I have recovered so quickly that the Doctors have always been totally impressed.

I am really enjoying doing the one arm dumbbell rows and am feeling quite a difference after the training is over.

The bike training is just to burn off a little extra fat. Even though it is hard work, it is for a very good reason and that makes it quite rewarding.

Nutrition - Day 44

I ate quite well today. I started with a protein drink as I was a bit pressed for time to get to Southampton. At the hotel I was given a free Bacon and tomato roll. (I made sure it was within the eating plan). I had a tuna and cucumber sandwich. This all accounted for three meals.

I then had another protein drink and two meals of chicken and salad. I decided to cheat and had two little mini doughnuts. They are so nice yet so wrong. A moment of weakness I suppose. This always seems to happen at night just before going to bed. I can go right through the day with no problem but feel like I am fighting the world at night.

I think it is because I lose sight of how far I have come, and so am not really giving myself the credit of the big change I have already made. If I did, junk food would not be part of my thought patterns. It is very easy to go back to the good old days if you are not careful.

The water was fine just under 2 lts. Coffee as per usual.

Training Shoulders & Back - Day 44

Day 44	Goal			Actual
Shoulders	Reps	Kg's		Reps	Kg's
D/B Seated Alternate	20	10		20	10
Shoulder Press	12	12.5		12	12.5
	10	15		10	15
	12	12.5		12	12.5
D/B Side Raises	15	10		15	10
Back	Reps	Kg's		Reps	Kg's
One Arm D/B Rows	20	20		20	20
	12	25		12	25
	10	30		10	30
	12	25		12	25
Narrow Lat Pull Down	15	50		15	50
Abs	Reps	Kg's		Reps	Kg's
Lying Leg Raises	20	12.5		20	12.5
	12	12.5		12	12.5
	10	12.5		10	12.5
	12	12.5		12	12.5
Wheel	15			15

General Thoughts - Day 43

I have been a bit short on energy today. I think I am suffering from a bit of sunstroke. I am not used to sitting out in the sun (which I did for most of the day yesterday), so I have burned a bit red. The great thing about it is I go brown quite easily - so in a day or two I will look very fit and healthy.

I have got a few links under my links list from a company that supplies the most amazing equipment - Fitness Superstore. It is well worth having a look at their bikes and treadmills. I have used a rowing machine and they are great for cardio training instead of a stationary bike.

I am hoping to do some videoing tonight. I am keen to show chest training.

Training Arms & Chest - Day 43

What a good training day. You would think coming from Africa I would love the heat but I am afraid I prefer it a bit cooler. I really overheated today.

I kept all the weights as per the plan today.

I enjoyed the bike and did 15 minutes training but found I was quite wet after I finished.

Nutrition - Day 43

Food a bit poor. 3 x protein drinks (Great food for the lazy) 1 x chicken and potato. 2 x Gammon steaks and vegs.

Water excellent 2.5 lts (must be the heat)