JubNZ

Read through ya last few pages, epic progress!

Sounds like your really enjoying it at the mo, which is gonna make sure you hit that 145kg easy peezy!

Keep it up

No >1 year option )

24 years meat eater,4.5 months vegan

Thanks for the reply. Im glad you were able to relate with your shoulder injury. Its defo frustrating! But seeing that it took you a year to get back

to the starting weight shows me I just need to stay patient.

Havent been to the physio yet, has been suggested a couple times. I guess I might just have to pull the trigger, I have never been to one before so Im a bit skeptical but might be time to swallow my pride

I think the single leg glute bridges will be easiest for me to integrate, so will give them a go!

Thanks heaps

Hey all,

So my right elbow has been giving me trouble for a while now (6 months), its slowly improving.

Today I went to go try some pull ups, however the elbow was very stressed and I dont want to try dead lifts as its hard enough to hold a 8kg weight while doing calf raises I wouldnt have a chance.

So basically, what would people suggest I do instead. Interested in dead lift thoughts as it sucks that I may not be able to complete a dynamic compound movement for quite a while!

Sigh, looks like Im only good at keeping this updated if I do it nightly, otherwise I keep just saying 'I'll do it tomorrow'.

Tuesday I did work out

Wednesday I did not work out, planned to but was buggered

Thursday, did not work work out, Valentines day

Friday, me and the girl went to Sydney for weekend, ended up staying at a Sheraton branded hotel for the first night and there was a decent gym so I made sure to use it. No one was there for the hour I used it. Was plenty of equipment.

Saturday, we went to the Blue Mountains, we did a bunch of walking through tracks but no specific workout.

Today, Sunday. We left the Blue mountains in the morn but I went for a cheeky run to one of the lookouts, was only a 10 min run but was stoked I actually woke up to do it.

Pic looking over Blue Mountains on run this morning:

Also did a workout this evening (33 deg Celsius):

2km run

20 dips

200 skips

20 press ups

200 skips

20 burpees

200 skips

20 korean jumping jacks

200 skips

20 ski jumps

200 press ups

Was extremely stoked that a package I was awaiting on arrived before we left for our trip, the one and only:

Just over half way through it, really good book with lots of good info and easy to read!!!!

Good job on the comp!

9 weeks of awesomeness to come!!!

p.s. update on ya shake

Something to keep in mind that muscle size can take months to start growing noticeably.

Stick with it, give it 110% and the results will follow!

Bit more fat gain? I guess some longer low intensity cardio is ya best bet. Maybe take up golf or tennis to make those few hours something different....

What happens with yourself if you get near 145lbs? You will cut back when you are getting close to record attempt?

I'm about 145-146 right now, I know I can always drop a pound or two pretty easily the morning of a meet so as long as I don't really get over 148 I'm pretty safe.

 

How was your weekend, you're back in Aus now?

Yea that makes sense, 2 days till competition time, BOOYA!!!

Yea back in Aussie now, weekend was good, managed to catch up with a bunch of people hadn't seen in a while. Off to Sydney this weekend I think, should be good!

Sounds like your enjoying life! Check out the various sub forums, plenty to keep up with

Hey! Welcome to the forum, 8 years Vegan, well done.

Keep up the gym work, sounds like your making good progress already

Been a bit slack updating this :/. Need to get back to putting workouts in phone as memory isnt as good as I thought!!!

Anyhow, Thursday after the kettle bells I was buggered! Cant remember exactly what I did, but wasnt a long work out (think it was Chest Press, Calf Raises, Swiss ball Squats and some core work)

Friday, was still a bit sore, think I did arm up and down thing, bar bell rows, leg extension, core work and a few Km on the bike.

Was really buggered still from Wednesday so decided to take a couple rest days on the weekend.

Workout 8: Monday Feb 7th

Am going to start doing some interval training, I get bored of cardio at the mo, but want to keep it up so hopefully the variety helps.

430m Jog

20secs rest

20 secs sprint

40 sec rest

20 secs sprint

40 sec rest

20 secs sprint

40 sec rest

20 secs sprint

40 sec rest

430m jog

Skull Crunchers: 30 x 3

Dumb bell Twists: 30 x 3

Lat Raises: 30 x 3

Eating wise I am going good!

Outline for day is:

Breakfast: Oats with Soy Milk and dates

Snack: Piece of fruit w/ P

Lunch: Kidney Beans + Spinach + Raisins + Cous Cous and Cucumber

Snack: Almonds or Cashews (1 -2 handfuls)

Dinner: Either Tofu/Tempeh/Potatoes with Veges and Sunflower seeds

2x Protein shakes, one after workout and another one a couple hours before sleep time.

I tend to miss out on a snack every now and again but have started to eat more than 3 weeks ago which is good.

Going to have to put some pics up on the page next time I think to get some colour on it!

Well done on keeping up the training despite not journaling! Keep it up, looks like your in a very nice rhythm.

Heyya,

Im not really qualified to give advice, but a journal in the Online Training Journals & Blogs could help you see the progress your making

Hey Marco, welcome to the forums!

Stocks and tennis, solid life combo right there!

Did you know Venus is a vegan? I know Novak is gluten free, but he doesn't give away too many secrets haha

Welcome mate, how do you parents feel about you being Vegan?

Are they open to the idea? Maybe you could cook them up a couple awesome meals, show them its not all salad and chips

Good work champ. Im living in Melbourne (for another 6 weeks or so anyway). Vegie bar is the nuts, only been a couple times but its hectic busy!!!

Flick us a PM if ya wanna meet up or something at some point (Im in rihmond

On Tue, Feb 5, 2013 at 11:34 PM, Jordan Bryant wrote:

Saturday 2nd: No Workout

Sunday Feb 3rd, 2nd Workout: Was all good to hit gym, then mate asked if I wanted to play golf. Decided to play as havent done so in 6 months or so, tell ya what, carrying bag for 18 holes was harder than I remembered!

Workout 3: Monday Feb 4th

Noticed I was hungry when getting near the gym, ended up starving, water didnt fill me up at all. I should have eaten 30 - 45 mins before I went but completely forgot

Chest Press 27.5 x 12, 27.5 x 12 32.5 x 12

Kettle Bell Swing 16 x 12, 16 x 12, 16 x 12

Arm up and down thing 25 x 12, 25 x 12, 20 x 12

Leg Press 100 x 12, 100 x 12, 110 x 12

Ab Twist 3 x 50

Plank

Skull Cruncher 3 x 50

Dumb bell Twist 3 x 30

Workout 4: Tuesday Feb 5th

Forgot to eat again

Calf Raises 7 x 12, 7 x 12

Chest Press 32.5 x 12, 32.5 x 12 (attempted 37.5 and its tough!)

Ab twist 50 reps, 30 reps, 30 reps

Korean Jumping Jacks 3 x 30, 3 x 30

Kettle Bell Swing 16 x 12, 16 x 12

Planks x 2

More core work (phone died and my memory is shocking!)

Workout 5: Wednesday Feb 6th

They had a kettle bell class today at the gym for the 1st time today, decided to go during lunch for a change. Also wanted to see how busy the gym was in general during lunch. Too busy, I'll stick to going to work early and going afterwards.

Class was good, lots of aerobic work really. Was a total body work out, really like using kettle bells, would like to look into some more strength exercises with them.

Definately the weight increase is going to happen by eating more food. This is something I'm starting to notice now big time as my weight is steadily and constantly climbing. Another nice benefit is from the extra carbs, I'm looking so much fuller; my chest almost looks like I've just trained it at the moment... hasn't been trained in about 5 days lol.

Sweet, guess I'm on the right track , back to 66kg today. What happens with yourself if you get near 145lbs? You will cut back when you are getting close to record attempt?

As long as its the chest thats fuller and not the gut thats a good thing

Yea Im another one for coke, getting better. Next one chips

Feb Goals

1. Eat more food, weighted myself at the gym today.Weighted 64.5kg, lowest I've been in 7+ years at least. Want to get to 75kg by end of year, so not a good start there. Had a think and I simply do not think I am eating near enough calorie wise, I eat/drink a shit tonne of fruit and veg. But given I am actually hitting the gym 5/6 days a week now I am burning it all off and then some. Not going to count calories really, will see how I go tomorrow then use it as a basis for the rest of the month. I think if I add a bowl of rice/veges mid afternoon, apple/peanut butter mid morn and a extra protein shake that should help a bunch.

2. PLANK! Starting as a base of 1m 20 secs for base time of plank, improve plank time by 4 seconds each day. Don't think I need to get ready to achieve goals for size of arms, individual sizes yet. Its only been 6 weeks or so since I have been going reguarly.

3. 22 Workouts. Unfortunately its not a leap year, but 1.5 days of a week should be all good!

Workout 1 (17) - 1 Feb 2012

Kettle Bell Swing 16 x 12, 16 x 12, 16 x 12

Up down arm thingy 25 x 12, 25 x 12, 25 x 12

Seated Row 20 x 12, 25 x 6 (stopped mid set as elbow wasn't agreeing)

Chest Press 25 x 12, 25 x 12, 30 x 6 (was tough!)

Leg Press 90 x 12, 100 x 12, 100 x 12

Skull Cruncher 3 x 50

Dumb bell Twist 3 x 30

Lat Raises 3 x 30, 3 x 30

Plank 1m 20secs.

Pretty happy with today, was a bit sore from yesterday but was all good once I got into it.

Did a volunteer day today instead of going to work. Company allows us to attend to volunteer days a year which is cool. Was just packing sschool bags which will go to children effected by domestic violence. Great Experience.

Workout 16 - 31 Jan 2013

Pec Fly 23kg x 12, 36 x 12, 43 x 12, 43 x 12

Swiss ball Squats 7 x 12, 7 x 12

Calf Raises 7 x 12, 7 x 12

Compound Row 23 x 12, 23 x 12, 30 x 12

Kettle Bell Swing 15 x 12, 15 x 12, 17.5 x 12

Dumbbell Twist 3 x 12, 3 x 30, 3 x 20

Ab Twist 3 x 50, 3 x 50

Plank 80 seconds, 1 min break, 80 seconds

Korean Jumping Jacks 3 x 30, 3 x 30

So looking back on my Jan Goals:

1 - 22 workouts (revised down to 16 workouts) -> Semi-Pass, hit 16 as planned. 22 would have been nice!

2 - Keep this updated -> Yay! Epic Pass

3 - PT session either tomorrow or the next -> Pass, got the PT session done 1st week!

Feb Goals:

Will make specific ones later on tonight, but I do want to get back to playing Rugby Union (perhaps League). I am a small fry at the moment, so guess I will do some thinking about goals I can achieve in relation to that.

It's been a good month. My goal each week is to get in 4 - 5 days of workouts which I've been hitting! It's been a long time since I've done that for a whole month and it feels great.

 

A month ago, a buddy from out of town has been crashing at my place until he gets things settled. So I keep doing my vegan thing and working out and occasionally he's jumped in. Yesterday, he asked me if I'm working out after work and I replied that I was. Also, he's cleaned up his SAD diet and has given up drinking. Glad for him.

 

I mention this because I know he's the third person I know who I've had an influence on regarding diet and exercise. Even showed him Robert's bodybuilding book! The important thing is that as a vegan, one of my goals is to lead by example and show family and friends what it means to be vegan, workout, and be healthy. It's great when people ask me what I do and what I eat to stay in shape. I don't tell people that what they're doing is wrong. But when someone says, "how do you stay in shape?" or something similar, I'm happy to tell them.

 

Spreading the vegan gospel one disciple at a time

Awesome work on getting ya mate away from the SAD. Hopefully the 'pass it on concept' continues to work getting people towards a plant based diet! Take it easy. Jub

Im currently using http://www.martinandpleasance.com/brands/vital/about-vital-protein/

 

Seems to be fairly hard to get non whey protein at a reasonable price in Aussie. Any Aussies out there using something else? No complaints about this one at all (also use the Vital Greens). But almost at end of current tub and could be keen for something different

That's the one I use as well mate. It's good stuff

Epic! Shall keep with it then

Until you bring out your range of course

Workout 15 - 29 Jan 2013

Had planned to do some yoga with the GF after she got home from work, she ended up working late tho

Did get a wee bit of stuff in the lounge:

2 min Cardio -> 30 secs High Knees, 30 secs Skis, 30 secs Burpees, 30 secs Burpees w/ hops.

2 min Abs -> 30 secs Sit ups, 30 secs Explosive pops, 30 secs Side to Side, 30 secs Plank.

2 min Legs -> 30 secs Drop Down Squats, 30 secs Step Fwd Lunges, 30 secs Korean Jumping Jacks, 30 Jumping Squats.

Did these with a 3kg dumb bell, was really feeling the burn after 1m 30s or so!

20 Press Ups, 20 Press up position on elbows up to arms and down.

50x Skull crunchers

20x Dumb bell twists

Then did 10 press ups, 30 sec break, 9 press ups, 30 secs break etc down to 1. This was a struggle!

Today is a rest day, will put in a good session tomorrow to get to 16 for the month. Revised goal success!!! Now to think of Feb goals.