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01 April 2015

Utterly wiped out. I wish there were an exercise setting for HIIT on the bike. x_x I'm not too used to doing HIIT, because I get a bit worried that I'll keel over, and to be honest, that sort of horrible burn on the leg isn't something I'm too used to.

Just now, I first did 7 minutes of comparitively lighter HIIT, (hardest setting, 1 minute bursts, stops per rest) then went into a more traditional go-completely-all-out for 30 seconds 3 times, and a slower more relaxed pace as a "rest", again on the hardest setting. Jesus, did my legs burn. Feels great NOW, but at the time, no thanks! Hah Anyone else do HIIT? If so, does it work for you?

Quite pleased because I know my resting HR is around 50, but after doing that insane sprinting, really pushing myself to the point of nausia, my HR only went to about 108, whereas when I was overweight, it would go to almost 200.

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31 March 2015

God, I can't wait until I'm leaner. It's driving me crazy.

I'm started shadow boxing. I used to do it when I was a kid, frustrated with being bullied, I'd spend ages kicking and punching thin air (or pillows, walls, doors, bins, etc lol - I had issues) but it turns out that was called shadow boxing.

As I get stronger and faster, I realise I can make my body more than just something nice to look at or something I can use to help people, but I can use it to defend myself and feel safer when I go places.

Maybe one day I'll do what I've always wanted to do since a kid, and take up martial arts (when my social anxiety is in better check, and when I don't feel so self-conscious about my body) perhaps via a personal trainer, and see what happens.

I've noticed my punches are actually quite quick - jabby - and I am capable of moving quite quickly, but my balance isn't great, and sometimes I'm just all over the place. At any rate, it's good exercise! I'll get myself a punching bag when I get outta here, and possibly one of those lil balls boxers train on. It should be a fantastic release for anxiety.

As for my bulk, I think I'm putting on body fat, or maybe it's water weight, I dunno. Could just be temporary. I do see I get more bloated, lately, if I eat something like hot sauce, pasta, and just about anything that is heavy or gassy/acidic. It's depressing, because it makes me look bigger than I am. I think I'm getting a little more muscular, and my muscles (at least some of them) feel harder, so that's a good sign, but I'm not expecting much from this bulk. I'm not doing it the traditional eat-like-a-pig way, just pretty much doing what I was doing before for bodyfat loss, but making sure to hit that 100g target of protein a day.

Since all these aches and pains, I think I've finally come to terms with the idea of REST. I need not workout all the time. It's all very well saying that it's just a few pullups here and there, it's just one or two more chinups, or a few pushups, it's not gonna make a difference, except it does. I'm fine with pushing myself, but sometimes I need to learn when to stop. Stupid OCD.

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30 March 2015

Had a takeout tonight, first in a long time. Had Chinese, a large chips and some curry sauce. T'was lush. No clue as to how many calories and stuff were in it, but hopefully not too much, since it's essentially just potato.

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28 March 2015

Jesus, I am feeling yesterday's workout! Started doing deadlifts for the first time ever. (I know, I've been missing - I see that now) Everything aches. xD Feels good, though.

I went to my dad's today and grabbed some more weights. I now have two 17.5KG dbs which will make shrugs a little quicker and less lop-sided. xD I've also now got two 12.5KG dbs for curls and stuff. I grabbed another 10KG db for arm raises. I need to be a bit more efficient with my time. The more I can cram into up to 40-50 minutes, the better. Oh and now that I have two 17.5KG dbs I can start doing some decent db squats... that's a thing,r ight? hah. There's a few exercises I can start doing.

I've been told that supermans (lower back extensions?) are good for the lower back, so I'm going to start doing that with my workouts. I've worked out my upper back rather a lot doing pullups and the like, but I think I need to focus more on my lower back, which is a very important part of the body, IMO.

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25 March 2015

Time for a picture update. Lost a lot of bodyfat since I came here! My not-so traditional bulk is going well so far. My weight seems to be settling around 12 1/2 to 13 stone yet I'm seeing and feeling less and less body fat as the days go by, which I presume means I'm losing body fat but gaining muscle. Woot.

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