Training Log - June 12 2008

Today’s Workout - 16kg

Warm-up: 20 Wall Squats, 20 Pumps

Workout: 3x 5 Rung Ladders- Clean and Press & Maxercist Rows (24kg), 5x 10×10 Snatches approx 45 seconds rest between sets

Notes: Good workout this evening.  I don’t have much time to rest before tomorrow morning so I’ll just do a light workout in the am.  My goal tomorrow morning is really to just get nice and loose before the long flight across the ocean home!

This week has been a good one. I’m expecting to see some losses by the time I get home, and I’ll continue that next week as my schedule begins to stabilize again!

It’s been tough to keep things up over the past month with extreme amounts of travel, and limited sleep.  My key learning is how important sleep is.  Once your body goes into a sleep deprived mode, it is really, really hard to keep up with life.  Over the past few weeks, I’ve been getting less than a normal eight hours a night, and with the busy travel schedule, and subsequent lack of exercise, that really caught up to me quickly!  I’ve been sick with various illnesses, and have had the joy of being tired all day every day.

This week, I’ve finally said enough is enough.  I slept as much as possible on the plane ride to Europe, and have had eight hours an evening since.  My goal is to get back into the rhythm over the next week and keep is up as I continue to gain muscle and lose weight.

Good luck to you!  Eat smart, sleep well and hit those kettlebells!