The Jeff R Project

Today I started week 2 of the workouts. OUCH. The workout focussed on my legs and biceps and hurt like a son of a gun! Bryan is a true sadist I think. I’m not a small or weak guy, but in the combination he used, I could do more than 6 reps with 20 pounds for the bicep curls at the end! Amazing. Who knew it’s not about the weight, but the technique, which he stresses.

I’m not as sore tonight as he warned me I would be. Maybe tomorrow. Since he was off on Monday, I’m back to it again tomorrow.

I’ve lost 5 pounds to, which I think is great. 5 pounds per week would be nice, but it’s not realistic. If I lose 10 pounds this month, I’ll be happy.

So my boss, the pencil thin “29-again” woman that she is (I love her, don’t get me wrong) signed up for a fitness competition and decided she needed some support. So, being her favorite target for everything, here I am.

Now I’m involved in this competition too. A 4 week food and exercise program managed 3 days a week by a personal trainer (Bryan). These workouts are 30 minutes long, targeting specific body parts, which is the way it’s supposed to be anyway, followed by 30 – 45 minutes of cardio.

The other 4 days are just a cardio workout. 30-45 minutes of hard cardio first thing in the morning, before eating. Apparently doing this before eating burns an additional 300% of fat! I’m in for that!

The food is well, good. LOTS of protein. Eggs in the morning, a TON of chicken and tuna, spinach, green beans and protein shakes. Delicious, and filling. 6 meals per day.

If you’re in Vancouver, check out www.weights101.com to see their other offerings. I’ll let you know how this goes – today is only day 2.

Jeff