Take It Easy

     Day 14 of 21. Yesterday was my birthday so there was no training. I had ice cream cake & Chinese food and some fun time with my family. It was 100% worth it and I have zero regrets. That puts me officially 2 days behind where I should be, but I'm OK with that. Life goes on, and so does my training.

     I stayed with barbell work. As much as I love kettlebells, I do get bored with them easily and I enjoy lifting. So tonight I did some bench work. Here's what got done:

BENCH:

1.5 reps (bottom range):

55lb x10

65lb x8 

75lb x6

95lb x3

CURLS: 

Standard curls 15lb x10 / gladiator curls 15lb x10 / zottman curls 15lbx10 (no rest between each variation)

Reverse curls 15lb x10 / hammer curls 15lb x10 (no rest between each)

RENEGADE ROWS:

(15lb x10 each side) 2x

PLANKS:

(from forearms) 30 seconds x2

OVERHEAD RAISES:

25lb plate x25

15lb DB x25

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     I like the 1.5 rep benches. Some nights I work the top range, other nights, the bottom. This is the most weight that I've ever done on the 1.5 reps so I think that's pretty good. I'm not going back to any strict programming yet so I realize that these nights may seem somewhat haphazard. After I get past these 21 days I think I'll probably end up going back to that 12 week strength program that w-I was on so many moons ago. It had a great deal of variety but good structure to get results. 

     My nutrition has slipped over the past week and I'm noticing a distinct difference in how I feel and perform. I intend on getting back in line this weekend. I'm trying to keep myself on track and disciplined yet at the same time not stress too much at the slip ups. 

     I've hit the 45 year mile marker in my life. I'm not perfect. This may be surprising to those reading this, but I'm actually quite flawed. I know, I was shocked when I realized it too. I realized that beating myself up for messing up is pretty counterproductive. My birthday gift to myself is easing up on myself a little. A little.