Day 60 - Changes....

Day 60, 30 days to go, that equals 90 days of P to the C to the P.....  Thoroughly enjoying reading and seeing all the positive changes in everyone and funny reading all the same challenges and comments in the up and coming group ...

Seems that my sleeping patterns are all askew, feels like the body won't shut down. I think it's due to the increased training schedule and ramping up of PCP... But this tiredness only adds to my resolve, it's about breaking barriers, setting benchmarks and proving something to myself - gesus, i sound like a lunatic !

Wee bit of a late start this morning, so i did my exercises at the gym today ...

It was quite an experience to be back at the gym, saw all the usual lads, funny thing was, none of them have changed - still training the same way, and no real physical progress - freedom from judgement you know, but more so an observation....    Had an old timer there, he's all buff and great for his age, actually, great for my age - He said, "hey man, you're looking really good, you've been eating well haven't you?" - He picked up on it straight away and this makes you think, he knows what it's about! and he's looking better then lads half his age...

Confirms that nutrition and training, if you want to make some serious changes, one doesn't go with out the other  ... This fact has been around a long time, and yet, most people don't do it or get it, as we all are experiencing and learning ourselves...

Yes for Friday, Yes for the long weekend, and Yes for Changes ....

Day 58 - Motivation

I was asked recently "What makes you so motivated?" - I had to stop and think about this one, it's always been easy for me, if anything, what i struggle most with is moderation....

It's also a loaded question and you can't help touching into the philosophical side of life when answering... so switch off now if it sounds too much

Some back ground first, What I've learned most of all is mind and body; they are joined, they are also separate and conflicted with each other. I try and not let my body dictate my mind, and my mind my body - I think the only way to find true is to do it and see the results.

Everything is an opportunity, In PCP, it's very physically and Mental - I get up every morning because i like to look after myself and i love the challenges it brings to me. The physical challenges, every exercise, easy, make it hard, hard, make it easier, changing my body to be balanced,  and as i mentioned, the mental challenge of getting up and actually doing it and doing it the best that i can do it, keeping the perspective of my goals - This is how i see it every day....    This keeps me stimulated, interested and motivated....

                        - And I’d be lying if I didn't say that I also want a great physique ... but i've learned that this is and should be a second priority, my wellness and body balance is the key and the goal... - harder then it sounds i think..

If you can find your true motivation, you can apply this to PCP and all aspects of your life and you will do well – for PCP and afterwards. However if your looking for complacency in what you do or some sort of peace of mind/body - then perhaps your expectations will let you down and things will always be tougher for you... – so if you haven’t already, have a think about what your goals are and what truly motivates you...

I like the mantra Patrick mentioned, it rang true for me "Pain is temporary, pride is forever" - but more so on the pride front, being true to yourself, as you have to look in the mirror every morning and live in your head - What do you see? And I suppose more pertinent to this opportunity for personal development, what do you want to see and think? - Motivation can come in many forms, What's yours ?

I was concerned about writing this as it's my inner thoughts, and the way i look at things. We are all different - but I was asked and many people have commented on my motivation - so this is what it is for me...

Oh, and last thought for you, well, it's a mantra for me, no matter what ... Simplify!
                        You are often the one that makes things complicated...

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Day 57 - It's a question of etiquette, do you give the ass or the crotch ?

Ok, 8 weeks down, 9th week opened today, with a bang ! and followed with a POW !

I can't remeber the last time i did shoulder press with a rope and my legs we're shaking... could have something to do with the 3 sets of lunges(no break), 4 sets of pistal squats, and then 5 sets of floor jumps - Total muscle failure on the floor jumps with my face eating the dirt a couple of times .... It tasted good !

I've just had 10 days off, not from PCP, but 10 days off work, showed mum around town and did some travel around Taiwan with Shirls and my mum - Eating was tough, but did the best we could, training was ON...

I'm not sure about you ? but i'm quite excited for the next 33 days -  I don't really struggle for motivation but after having this time off it's gotten me even more pumped for the rest of this epic journey - I just want to do my absolute best and make it count....

Who's in and can i get a  ? 

Day 51 - Kicking it like it's 1985 ...

8min ab man makes me wanna visit the nearest 80s thrift shop and pick myself up a Lycra fun filled wardrobe.... - it never gets old..

Week 7 exercises are well and truly ramped up, love it - 3 exercises per body part, 2 body parts plus abs every day and a smidge of skips.. Did somebody say rip ? ! Oh, chicken legs actually getting some growth.. amazing...

Blogs have been, well, not been happening at all, apologies guys...  Mama Owen has been visiting and i've been well and truly over booked - but funnily enough, i asked her to go in the other room tonight whilst i did 8min ab session - all she could hear was that 80s porn music and some guy telling me to do it and keep my head up...Priceless..

All you can eat veggies for lunch and dinner, interesting concept ....

Off to Taiwan for 5 days tomorrow.. PCP International - Bring it ON

Enjoy the easter break and have a rocking PCP Week and enjoy easter with no chocolate.. What the  ??

Day 45 - This too shall pass...

Right now I feel like my body is burning all the time…demanding more energy, It’s like a machine, input here, output here i.e. Energy – Suppose that’s exactly the way it’s meant to work, giving your body “clean and useable” fuel, and it processes it to deliver a constant stream of pure energy…. Something satisfying in this realisation ….

Half Point, milestone seems somewhat insignificant compared to the gladiators that are finishing today…. Their results are simply amazing and what is really interesting is that they are from all walks of life; mums, dads, parents, execs, revellers, socialites….  If anyone ever complains to me about not having time or some sort of excuse to not look after ones self, I’ll point them in the direction of this website and tell them read it, then ask them to tell me again why they think they are different and can’t make time to take care of themselves ...

For those in my group that are in the midst and working the grind, this Persian proverb comes to mind -   “This too shall pass”   

Happy Hump & Ready to Rock 46 and Beyond ….

Day 43 - Body Wars ...

Starting to feel a little like myself again, last week, weekend, some great training, lots of outside activities, sunshine & Beach, all in all it’s been great, but damn I was exhausted, do you feel like you are constantly battling your body !? – hit the sack at 21:30 on Sunday and Monday night for some great rest and starting to feel like I’ve got some energy back today – in saying that, it’s only early. I usually start to drop around 6pm – funnily enough, close to when I’m expecting dinner….

I like the timed skipping, counting the 1400 or so is just plain old boring, and I find myself always wanting to just get it over with, as experimenting with skipping is too hard when counting. I actually started skipping for time periods over the weekend as I wanted to have a little more fun and experiment with different techniques; I definitely enjoyed it more and found that I skipped for longer …. Variety is the spice of life …

Hump day for the program is fast approaching, It’s been challenging, 43 days none stop, although I did have a couple of days, actually, this weekend where I couldn't have my pre-pared meals as I was out and about, and being out and not so regimented, even if only for a day or so, felt good for the soul and even though I kept training it was good to get some time off…. Now ready to rock Week 7 and bring in the second half with style !!!

Hope you all have a cracking week and looking forward to reading and seeing what’s moving and shaking ...

Bye for now....

day 39 - What do you want !

I've thought long and hard today, working out how to do it, what i'm going to do, how it's going to go down and what it's going to take... I've made a promise, created a plan, and now I'm going to teach my body new limits  ....

ha, sounds kinda evil, but seriously, we're coming up to half way, it's time to kick it up, sometimes you think, yeah, i'm doing it alright, challenging, but are you, are we just getting used to a certain pain threshold, can we be doing that little bit more, break it, recreate it, can you go back and do another 2... as arnie says, "do 2 more, then do another 2" - Now i'm not comparing myself to the man, nor do i want to, goes against the whole body in equilibrium... but i think you get my point....

Tomorrow is the start, first session of 2 double sessions... (well, as long as i can move after the first one, I'll do the second one, no! that's not the attitude, I'll be doing the second one regardless... )

Anyway, this weekend, it's going to hurt - I think I'm going to have to double my egg dosage to help me get through it.....

Later !

Day 38 - Mild, Hot or Spicy ...

this was the opening line from my yoga teacher today.... "Mild, Hot or Spicy ?" .... 60 minutes of inversion, arm balances and all round torture in a 40 degree room, and just quietly, i kinda enjoyed ...

Exercises are considerably tougher, more punch, more bang, and more bite !!! - I had to have a massage last night to get the body to keep up...

Note to self, learn moderation....

Kinda gross but i couldn't stop laughing..

Hope you all have a great day, for those in HK, enjoy the sun this weekend, it's going to be HOTTT ...

Good Day, Good Bye and Good Luck  ...



Day 37 - I found my kryptonite ...

We all have those exercises that we find challenging, to be honest, all of them are, but you know, some of them you feel strong, some not so strong, but one of them, I’m left wondering “what’s gone wrong?” Damn those shoulder flys !!! they are to me what kryptonite is to superman – they hurt me.

Didn’t matter how much I cursed, encouraged or simply pulled, they just didn’t want to budge…. On the up side, it’s good to find these imbalances in your body and I’ll work on them until I own them!

Food portions have gone up slightly, thanks goodness. I find my stomach constantly hungry and it’s also showing on the scales – dropped close to a kilo !  Not sure what others are doing or even if they have this, I have a pre work out snack allocated, 60grams of carbs, however at 6am, it rather tough to chow down on 60grams of bread before working out, it’s rather heavy, Tried it on Tuesday and felt like I was having twins… I think to just distribute them through out the rest of the day….

old man is back at it again, Ricky Ricky Ricky Ricky Ricky... once for every pushup (that I'm in the middle of) and then telling me to watch him whilst he does his exercise - again.... I feel like I'm a camp counsellor again, surrounded by children all wanting your attention .... Why me ?

Good Day.

Day 35 - I like to talk to my muscles ....

5 weeks – Done…. Kind of sneaks up on you… and it’s all rocking right now… boom boom !!!

Weekend was great; weather here in HK was very enjoyable. Spent both days at South Bay enjoying the sand and sun ….

I kind of like to talk to my muscles, often when I’m in the middle of a set and I’m struggling, I like to give them some encouragement and I also hate on the rope, “Come on arm, do it, your weak, you can do it, that rope sucks, he hates you, do just 2 more, the rope is so flexible, you know what he said about you  ” you know, that sort of thing… give it a go next time you’re struggling – find your motivation….

Exercises and diet is status quo and hanging to see what is install for us tomorrow…..

I've said it before and i say it again, 8min ab routine, awesome…. Soon as i walk in the door, I'm on the floor, hit replay, and he's there, on my TV - I tend to curse him at times as well, especially when he's telling me to touch my toes, and we all know you can't touch your toes when your legs are up in the air.... How does he talk so calmly whilst doing the routine! ??

Good Bye week 5, Hello 6….