Fitness

Name that exercise?

I’ve been scouring the net looking for a particular exercise’s name that has been eluding me. I first experienced it in Transformation Boot Camp, then later at Peak Body. It seems to be a hanging sit-up or crunch in which I’m twisting left and right, tapping the ground with my elbows. The closest I’ve come to finding it is Russian Twist, though I did find one resource that referred to it as a Backwards Crunch (not to be confused with the leg-raising Reverse Crunch).

I did find a whole lot more core builders and strength exercises I want to add to my regimen; with particular emphasis to abs, obliques and glutes.

I also plan on hitting those push-ups, squats, and lunges more regularly, since I’m particularly weak in those areas. The push-up pyramids in PBT are hellish.

General exercise resources: 

Specifics: 

I will mention here that my first protein shake attempt ended in failure; the whey protein concentrate tends to overpower the drink, and the lack of sweetness really just doesn’t inspire drinkability. I hope to try again with some better ingredients (and minus the vitamin D milk).

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Ye Olde Garden

Winter Yard Works

Larkspur, flax, and viola seeds have been planted. We had plenty of mulching,  raking and chainsawing to do this weekend. I also accomplished cleaning out the tree ring bed, scattering some marigold seeds in the process. Elsewhere, the mild weather is enticing bulbs and flowers to put out color and growth. Coral Nymph salvia managed to bloom in a protected spot, while the variegated lemon thyme shows off some pink color. The loropetalum in the purple bed is about to burst into fuschia flowers, while the dusty miller grows taller in the pansy bed. I hope to purchase more seeds soon!

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Fitness

Fast food, portion sizes, and shoes

I had a lengthy post drafted before I abruptly closed my browser, little realizing that I forgot to save it. So let me summarize the highlights:

Subway=cheap & convenient

Quiznos=tasty

Small portions makes me think I’ve been cheated

Skechers SRR Resistor=comfy, elevated, but makes me walk different 

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Fitness

Tuesday night at the Chinese diner

Somehow I knew the evening meal wouldn’t end reasonably. I stayed away from the rice which I knew would way me down, but I still ate my share of appetizers and main courses. Which equates to nearly half of the entire dinner. Given the smaller meals I had lately, I could physically feel my gut tighten after all was said and done.

Half portion of Vanilla Prawns

Half portion of Garlic Beef

Half appetizer portion Crab Rangoon

Half appetizer portion Fried Garlic Tofu

Cup of Mandarin Seafood soup 

2 glasses Diet Coke

At one point, I considered dessert. Thoughtfully, I refused. 

Punishment come morning. 

 

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