Day 1 of Holiday Blitz

Today was strength test day as part of the evaluation system for this mini-challenge.  The test was to find out at what maximum weight can I manage 5 consecutive reps in each exercise?  The exercises I chose are below and the weight at which 5 reps maxed me out.  At the end, I will perform the exact same exercises again and hopefully be able to lift more weight at that point. This way, I will be developing more muscle to burn the fat I still need to lose!  

Bench Press:  30# dumbbells in each hand @ 5 reps 
Squats:  80# @ 5 reps
Bicep Curls:  20# dumbbells @ 5 reps
Shoulder Press:  20# dumbbells @ 5 reps

I took measurements today too, including body fat percentage.  I forgot to weigh myself, so I will do that tomorrow morning.

I also drank my pre-workout shake and post workout shake with an orange.  This is to feed the muscles in a window of time when they are fatigued and needing the energy.

More later!!  Oh, I added an inspiration link to my links list in the side bar.  Have you ever read this guy's BFL story?

Comments

JW said…
I can see why you gals like this particular challenge. I am sure you will do great!
2:00 PM
Unknown said…
I'm excited to see how far you come!!
3:31 PM
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