LOJxxx Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Hello,this is going to be my kind of training journal. I’ve been vegan for some time now and feel like improving my diet, lose some gut and get a bit stronger. I’m planing to do exercises according to Olivier Lafay’s training program, without equipment. I’ll try to find how exercises look like. My first fitness goal is to make a series of proper pull–ups... Regarding food:I’m doing my best to eat according to Thrive Diet book, and I’m really happy with that. Even though it’s not the cheapest way to eat. Obviously my schedule is quite full and I find it difficult not to eat–out. I am quite lucky, because I have nice places where I can get hold of decent foods. I know i should be eating more fruit and green veggies. But everything will come gradually. At least I hope so... Any suggestions are welcome! Today was my first day of training... Day: 1, week: 110, 10 x A1 - Push–ups on books (2 series of 10)12, 12 x D – Triceps dip on chair (2 series of 12) D & K2 execises10, 10 x C5 - Pull up under the table with legs on the floor ...because I don’t have a pull–up bar yet, and actually can’t do a pull–up12, 12 x E – Pistol squats I can’t do it properly yet, but I’m on a good way...12, 13 x F – Squat jumps F & F1 exercises13, 12 x G – Core 12, 12 x K2 – Triceps dips with head below on a chair D & K2 execises Food: 4x alpro desserts; falafels w/ brown bread with loads of salads, hummus; homemade curry, salads, chips, wraps; homemade energy bars (dates, bananas, almonds, hemp seeds, carob powder, flaxseeds, sesame seeds); Almond/Choc smoothie (almonds, dates, banana, hemp protein powder, flaxseed; 1/3 of Innocent smoothie; some yerba mate. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneoranother Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hi man, welcome Don't worry about the pull-ups. The rows under the table are a fine start, but get a hold of a real pull-up bar (you can just use a tree or a playground) and the pull-ups will come soon. I could also barely do 1 before I started, but it came quickly with training, so just get on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 agreed. Pullups, dips, a lot of bw exercises simply take time to be able to do. Diet looks clean and solid. Workout sounds very effective and fun. Keep at it friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOJxxx Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 Day 2, Week 1: A1 – 10, 10D - 13, 12C5 - 11, 10E - 9, 9F - 13, 13G - 15, 15K2 - 13, 13 4x alpro desserts2x Energy barsMassive sandwich with soy steak and lots of vegAlmond/Choc smoothie4x alpro desserts + musli2x energy barsSome orange juice, innocent smoothie, yerba. And that's it for now . I'm happy about those minor improvements. I'm going to do this training till Friday. And after a weekend I'll be doing it 2x a week with 3 series of each exercise. Regarding food: tomorrow I'm having a nice quinoa pizza, I hope . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOJxxx Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Week 1, Day 3: A1 – 11, 10D - 13, 12C5 - 11, 10E - 12, 10F - 12, 11G - 16, 15K2 - 14, 15 4xDessertsBowl of musli with rice milk2x VegOut pastries2x Energy bars1x glass of Innocent smoothie3x Tortilla Wrap w/ soy protein chunks, beans, guacamole, tomatoes, peppers + saladProtein shake (powder + oat milk)Tomato, sundried tomato, onion salad w/vinegarYerba because I'm staying long hours in the library tonightMore smoothie on my way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOJxxx Posted January 29, 2011 Author Share Posted January 29, 2011 Week 1, Day 5: (4th day of exercises) A1 - 12, 10D - 14, 13C5 - 11, 10E - 12, 12F - 12, 11G - 14, 12K2 - 14, 13 4x Energy barsProtein shakeInnocent smoothie3x Toritlla Wrap /w soy protein, beans, guacamole, olives, jalapenos, mayo and some other saladsEnchaillada with chips (black bean paste, rice, loads of veg), homemade chips, saladsCan of coke I got really into tortilla wraps, the most handy bread to get to uni/work etc. And one wholemeal slice is ~200kcal. I've got to do one last training tomorrow (Sunday) and that's all for this week. Next week I'll be doind 3 series of each exercise. Hopefully I'll be sent the pull–up bar that time and will be faking to do some . I'm happy that during that really short period I'm able to do few more reps of most exercises. Should I add something to the diet, even though I feel quite full most of the times? Any ideas? Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOJxxx Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 Small update from the last week: Week 1, Day 7: (5th day of exercise) A1 - 12, 9D - 13, 13C5 - 12, 10E - 13, 12F - 12, 12G - 15, 14K2 - 15, 14 This week I wasn’t really active. I was snowed under uni assignments, work and I got a cold. But I’m going to start exercising with three series from Monday. I’m thinking about squeezing in some yoga classes during a week, we’ll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I wish you the best with your goals! Brendan is a friend of mine, glad you like his book. All the best. Work hard, have fun. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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