I am not a doctor and I am not trying to be. Before you start any exercise program you should contact your doctor before doing so.
MY NUTRITION
3 meals per day. Containing; complex carbohydrates, proteins, fibers and good fats. All liquids are calorie free; water, tea, coffee, green-tea.
3 snacks per day. snacks 1 & 2 can be made of complex carbs, proteins, fiber, but snack 3 is protein based.
Liquids have no calories; black coffee, black tea and about 3 liters of water per day.
SUPPLEMENTS
Mixed Whey Protein and Creatine shake 30 min before workouts.
Sports Recovery Shake after workouts (contains whey, creatine, carbohydrates and essential amino acids).
Also taking creatine on non workout days before lunch.
Cod Liver and Omega 3 oils.
STRENGTH
Mon, Wed & Fri: working out at my local gym, 30 min sessions. Currently lifiting heavy weights with 6-8 or 8-10 reps.
CARDIOVASCULAR
RUNNING: (Tue, Thur & Sat) Running a circuit and setting time goals. Once I have reached the time goal then the circuit gets tougher.
CYCLING: If I feel that I am going to dip into a plateau I will plan a long and hard cycle (normally on Saturdays).
I can’t believe that it’s only five weeks away until I head off to Premier in Trowbridge, Wiltshire for 10 weeks to do my diploma in personal training. I remember back in January when I put down my deposit (and weighing in at 282lbs (20st and 2 pounds) thinking that I had a life time to wait.
Now it’s nearly upon me! In the fat loss department I am happy with my progress so far, as for the muscle department I wish my gains were better than I have now, and finally the study department is going ok, I have completed all the pre-course (online) material and I am continuing to take 2 to 3 eClasses per week.
I think the heaviest thing on my mind at the moment about going is having to say good-bye to my wife and son for 10 weeks!
Since my wife and I have been married we have only spent one night apart! My wife couldn’t sleep and my son was wondering where I was, and I didn’t sleep either
I know that getting this diploma is so huge for my little family and I, and the time of separation will be well worth it; but it’s not going to be easy!
But then thinking about being a qualified personal trainer by the end of 2010 is going to be an awesome achievement, if I do say so myself
Great stuff!! You are an inspiration. Yep ten weeks is going to be a long time, but on the other hand as you say it’s all about the life change. Ten weeks is nothing compared to a 3 year sports science degree
I will (God willing) be moving to Devon in September and could make a detour to you to say hello. Let me know if they give you the weekends off )
Hi Jonathan, I know I am going to love the 10 weeks, and they will prob fly passed for me; it’s just going to be difficult not being there for my wife and son.
I am pretty sure that I’ll have Saturday’s and Sunday’s off, that will be nice to meet up
July 16th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Great stuff!! You are an inspiration. Yep ten weeks is going to be a long time, but on the other hand as you say it’s all about the life change. Ten weeks is nothing compared to a 3 year sports science degree
I will (God willing) be moving to Devon in September and could make a detour to you to say hello. Let me know if they give you the weekends off
)
July 16th, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Hi Jonathan, I know I am going to love the 10 weeks, and they will prob fly passed for me; it’s just going to be difficult not being there for my wife and son.
I am pretty sure that I’ll have Saturday’s and Sunday’s off, that will be nice to meet up
Take care,
Andrew
July 16th, 2010 at 10:36 pm
OK will let you know. Might be fun (and inspiring) to visit the Tri UK store near Yeovil one weekend…