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I've got 3 weeks left on the btfc challenge. I haven't lost any weight since I started - that's a disappointment, but there have been so many great things I've done and learned.

I am very happy that I learned about and used 5x5 strength training systems like stronglifts, madcow, wendler 5/3/1 & Rippetoe's starting strength. I look back at those steroid bodybuilder magazine routines I used to try and say what in the fuck was I doing. All's good now, I'm on the right track.

I really had no idea that I would be doing Escrima, somewhat of a funny story how I ended up doing it. You'll have to read my ending post on day 84 to hear how that happened.

Below is my workout done on the 10th. Light squat day and a great bench press day. 300x3 and soon 300x5 accomplished!

momona earned 1534 points for:

  • Barbell Squat:
    • 45 lb x 8 reps (+17 pts)
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 245 lb x 5 reps (+85 pts)
    • 295 lb x 5 reps (+103 pts)
    • 295 lb x 5 reps (+103 pts)
  • Walking (treadmill):
    • 0:05:00 || 0.25 mi (+5 pts)
    • w/u
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 235 lb x 5 reps (+82 pts)
    • 270 lb x 5 reps (+94 pts)
    • 300 lb x 3 reps (+99 pts)
    • 315 lb x 2 reps (+100 pts)
    • I got this!
  • Seated Cable Rows:
    • 55 lb x 8 reps (+14 pts)
    • 95 lb x 5 reps (+23 pts)
    • 130 lb x 5 reps (+32 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+46 pts)
    • 265 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • Short on time, used machine rows to finish w/o
  • Fencing:
    • 2:00:00 (+400 pts)
    • Escrima not fencing!

 

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Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:32:22 -0700 btfc - Day 58 of 84 http://momona.posterous.com/btfc-day-58-of-84 http://momona.posterous.com/btfc-day-58-of-84

My post workout dinner - Ahi Poke (raw, fresh, yellow-fin tuna, green onions, chili peppers, sea salt, soy sauce, sesame oil, roasted kukui nut, and limu seaweed) & rice bowl.

I had a great workout day. I'm very happy with my Monday and Wednesday workout schedule - Ocean swim, strength training followed by Escrima. Life is good!

 

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momona earned 2370 points for:

  • Swimming:
    • 0:40:00 || 2000 m (+610 pts)
    • Ocean Swim - Ala Moana Beach
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 280 lb x 5 reps (+98 pts)
    • 330 lb x 5 reps (+115 pts)
    • 380 lb x
    •  3 reps (+125 pts)
    • 280 lb x 8 reps (+106 pts)
    • I <3 squats!
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+50 pts)
    • 185 lb x 5 reps (+64pts)
    • 225 lb x 5 reps (+78 pts)
    • 255 lb x 5 reps (+89 pts)
    • 300 lb x 1 reps (+93 pts)
    • 300 lb x 5 reps (+105 pts)

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It's me! This is the main branch of YMCA of Honolulu - Nuuanu. Prime time 6:30 pm and the gym is bare, especially the freeweight & powerlifting sections. Amazing! Looking at the picture my legs look pretty decent, hard to see but my stomach is way too fat! I really need to lose my gut, but how?

    • 315 lb 1 reps (+97 pts)
    • 225 lb x 8 reps (+85 pts)
    • On the 5th and 6th set I had 10 lbs more on the right side. I noticed it while lifting the 5th set. I stopped after 1 rep inspected both sides and didn't notice the right side had 35 lb plate and the left had 25.
  • Seated Cable Rows:
    • 85 lb x 5 reps (+21 pts)
    • 100 lb x 5 reps (+25 pts)
    • 115 lb x 5 reps (+28 pts)
    • 130 lb x 5 reps (+32 pts)
    • 145 lb x 5 reps (+36 pts)
    • I just felt like trying something besides Pendlay Rows for a change.
  • Fencing:
    • 2:00:00 (+400 pts)
    • NOT fencing - Escrima!

Oct. 5, 2011 

 

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Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:48:00 -0700 Day 46 of 84 - btfc question? http://momona.posterous.com/day-46-of-84-btfc-question http://momona.posterous.com/day-46-of-84-btfc-question

I'd like to do some type of recreation on my rest days. I really wanted to trail run and hike, but I think that's was to strenuous for a rest day activity - I did try and it was interfering with my lifts (SL5x5 program). Currently, I am swimming because it's not too strenuous and that's going ok, seems like there is no lag in my strength training (Now doing Madcow 5x5), but it's just a little boring. I'm thinking martial arts (Judo, Akido or most likely Eskrima). What do you think? btw, I need to lose weight. I'm at 280 and I'd like to get to about 235 and I have no intention of aborting 5x5 strength training.

momona earned 1736 points for:

  • Cycling (stationary):
    • 0:15:00 || 3.4 mi (+81 pts)
    • 0:27:00 || 6.7 mi (+192 pts)
    • w/u & c/d
  • Barbell Squat:
    • 175 lb x 5 reps (+61 pts)
    • 220 lb x 5 reps (+77 pts)
    • 265 lb x 5 reps (+92 pts)
    • 305 lb x 5 reps (+106 pts)
    • 360 lb x 3 reps (+118 pts)
    • 265 lb x 8 reps (+100 pts)
    • Madcow 5x5 Week 1 day 3. Perfect workout coming off SL5x5!
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 170 lb x 5 reps (+59 pts)
    • 205 lb x 5 reps (+71 pts)
    • 235 lb x 5 reps (+82 pts)
    • 275 lb x 5 reps (+96 pts)
    • 325 lb x 1 reps (+100 pts)
    • 205 lb x 8 reps (+77 pts)
    • Madcow 5x5 wk 1 day 3. Perfect w/o program to go to after SL5x5
  • Pendlay Row:
    • 135 lb x 5 reps (+47 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • 190 lb x 5 reps (+66 pts)
    • Still doing Stronglifts 5x5 on rows, standing OHP & deadlifts.

 

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