I'm looking better in my own eyes. I haven't weighed myself yet this month but I feel like I'm rocking this contest. My reps are up and I've added a couple exercises to the routine. My diet has changed a bit, as I take the girlfriend out to dinner twice per week.
I'm doing 30 inclined push-ups (Charles Atlas dips), 30 declined push-ups, 45 curls at 20lbs (9kg) per day. I started sit-ups yesterday so I'm not quite at the point of establishing a number, but I just did 4 sets of 10. Inclined push-ups are in sets of 10, declined in sets of 30, and curls in sets of 15.
I feel great. I feel muscular. My chest is tight and strong. My biceps feel like they're growing. My lower back hasn't hurt in quite a while.
Rice, baby spinach, applesauce, and cheese are great foods. I'm eating more than just those, of course, but they're a great addition to the diet. I'm staying away from junk. On Friday nights I don't drink more than one Mountain Dew, I limit myself on the pizza, and besides gum I don't eat much candy at all.
Cardio is one thing I'm lacking in. I just started a new job last week, so that will increase my daily calorie use. At least that helps a little. My brother has been getting into the exercise thing and has been borrowing my bike, but I haven't used it much in the past month. I'd love to be able to ride to work, but that would kill my legs at the moment.
I have a recommendation for curls: don't sit and hold your elbow against your thigh, stand up and rotate your wrist when bringing the weight up. It feels like it works the bicep a lot better.
Time to go make some more iced tea.
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