One hundred and fifty-one days out from the triathlon. We're finally experiencing some spring-like weather in the area, making outside runs much more enjoyable. This past weekend flew by and unfortunately I didn't get a chance to get out and get some miles in. Yesterday I ran a short two miles (17:32) around South Orange and everything felt good. Tracy has already warned me I'm not going to like Wednesday's workout so that should be interesting!
My workout plan for this week is looking like this:
Tuesday - Lift
Wednesday - Run
Thursday - Run
Friday - Lift
Saturday - Rest
Sunday - Run
We'll see if this week continues to go as planed.
April 15 - Muse at MSG
May 17 - Birthday at Medieval Times
May 19 - Skate and Surf
May 25 - Attack Attack! at Gramercy in NYC
Now Playing - Bring Me the Horizon - "Sleep Walking"
Showing posts with label The Daily Musing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Daily Musing. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday Morning Musing
Hope everyone had a nice and safe weekend. I personally enjoyed the snow storm and didn't mind getting snowed in for a day. It was nice hype for skiing this weekend!
Last night I ventured out into the city to see my roommate's band, Jonesy, play at Highline Ballroom. It was a good show, with some good music. Thankfully, coffee exists and I'm able to survive this morning.
So the diet is still going well and I've managed to level out the weight a bit more. I'll do measurements again this week and see how they compare from two weeks ago. This weekend I was a little bit more relaxed with the eating which is where I need to be. Like I said earlier, I don't want to lean out too much just yet.
The one thing I miss most - bread. However, not having those processed carbs has caused a good change in my body composition. Stay tuned for measurements on Wednesday. As for today?Shoulders!
Now Playing - Armor for Sleep - Basement Ghost Singing
Last night I ventured out into the city to see my roommate's band, Jonesy, play at Highline Ballroom. It was a good show, with some good music. Thankfully, coffee exists and I'm able to survive this morning.
So the diet is still going well and I've managed to level out the weight a bit more. I'll do measurements again this week and see how they compare from two weeks ago. This weekend I was a little bit more relaxed with the eating which is where I need to be. Like I said earlier, I don't want to lean out too much just yet.
The one thing I miss most - bread. However, not having those processed carbs has caused a good change in my body composition. Stay tuned for measurements on Wednesday. As for today?Shoulders!
Now Playing - Armor for Sleep - Basement Ghost Singing
Monday, July 16, 2012
Monday Morning Musing
What's up, people? Monday morning and we're back to the grind. This past weekend was a very eventful one with a lot of fun with some good friends.
Friday my roommate and I went to Warped Tour down at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. There were a ton of bands who performed; we ended up seeing Yellowcard, Anti Flag, Senses Fail and Every Time I Die (to name a few).
On Saturday, we went up to Quogue, NY for a awesome time. We started off relaxing on a boat for the early afternoon, followed up by a dance and taco night (this was my cheat day :)). Here's a sunset picture I took while up in NY.
For those of you with a trained eye, yes this is from Instagram - follow me - MikeScic.
Well, that's it for now! Busy day ahead of training clients, and training myself. Have a good day and start the week strong!
Today's Workout: Chest, Abs, Cardio, BJJ
Days Until Tattoos: 6
Days Until New Zealand: 36
Friday my roommate and I went to Warped Tour down at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel. There were a ton of bands who performed; we ended up seeing Yellowcard, Anti Flag, Senses Fail and Every Time I Die (to name a few).
On Saturday, we went up to Quogue, NY for a awesome time. We started off relaxing on a boat for the early afternoon, followed up by a dance and taco night (this was my cheat day :)). Here's a sunset picture I took while up in NY.
Well, that's it for now! Busy day ahead of training clients, and training myself. Have a good day and start the week strong!
Today's Workout: Chest, Abs, Cardio, BJJ
Days Until Tattoos: 6
Days Until New Zealand: 36
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
The Daily Musing
So a little while ago I met with my coach (yes, personal trainers seek help too) to see how my diet has been. Earlier in June I set a goal of getting back down to around 7% body fat. After my last show, I made up for eight months of strict dieting - all in one month. On June 13 I weighed 162 pounds and had a body fat percentage of 13. Today I weighed in at 158 and 9.7% body fat - needless to say, I am pleased with my one-month progress!
In addition to getting back on a regular diet, I changed up my workout to a five-day split and am now working on giant sets for each muscle group. Monday was chest; Tuesday was legs; shoulders today; tomorrow I'll blast my arms; and finish the week with back on Friday.
Some other upcoming events/points-of-mention in my life:
Friday the 13th - Warped Tour with the roommates!
July 21 - New Ink!
August 21 - Depart for New Zealand!
Off to do some abs, then train one more client for the day before I head to jiu jitsu tonight at Up Top.
Now Playing - Thrice - The Artist in the Ambulance
In addition to getting back on a regular diet, I changed up my workout to a five-day split and am now working on giant sets for each muscle group. Monday was chest; Tuesday was legs; shoulders today; tomorrow I'll blast my arms; and finish the week with back on Friday.
Some other upcoming events/points-of-mention in my life:
Friday the 13th - Warped Tour with the roommates!
July 21 - New Ink!
August 21 - Depart for New Zealand!
Off to do some abs, then train one more client for the day before I head to jiu jitsu tonight at Up Top.
Now Playing - Thrice - The Artist in the Ambulance
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Fourth of July Musings
I hope everyone had a nice 4th of July! I certainly did!
After seeing a few morning clients at work, my roommates and I ventured down to my parents' house for a little rest, relaxation and BBQ. The holidays can be easy way to fall off of diets and miss-manage cheat meals. The key word in that last sentence is "meal" - even though it's a holiday, try to keep the cheating to a minimum. Drinking and snacking on finger foods should be kept to a minimum in a small time frame. One bad day can sidetrack the next few days.
Here's how we treated my parents' grill yesterday...
There's a wide variety on the grill there, but most of our options were on the healthier side. I went with 8 oz of salmon, sweet potatoes and chicken kabobs. I did cheat a little bit and have a sausage - the Italian in me couldn't resist!
Later on in the evening I had the privlidge to cook another meal for dinner - this time I went with tilapia, sweet potatoes and asparagus. I'll write up the recipe in a post later today.
Hope everyone had a nice mid-week break! Now it's back to the grind!
Now playing in the gym: Coldplay & Rihanna - Princess of China
After seeing a few morning clients at work, my roommates and I ventured down to my parents' house for a little rest, relaxation and BBQ. The holidays can be easy way to fall off of diets and miss-manage cheat meals. The key word in that last sentence is "meal" - even though it's a holiday, try to keep the cheating to a minimum. Drinking and snacking on finger foods should be kept to a minimum in a small time frame. One bad day can sidetrack the next few days.
Here's how we treated my parents' grill yesterday...
Later on in the evening I had the privlidge to cook another meal for dinner - this time I went with tilapia, sweet potatoes and asparagus. I'll write up the recipe in a post later today.
Hope everyone had a nice mid-week break! Now it's back to the grind!
Now playing in the gym: Coldplay & Rihanna - Princess of China
Monday, July 2, 2012
The Daily Musing
Monday means back to work today and with that seeing my Monday regular clients. With summer now upon us, I'm starting to see some of my clients leave for the summer and time is becoming much more available to me. This is both a good and bad thing, but in no time, summer will be over and we'll see members return to us. This morning consisted of five clients, all who have been with me for a considerable amount of time and I am very pleased with their progress.
Today's workout consisted of chest, shoulders, abs and 25 minutes of cardio. Since completing my last show back in April, my strength has improved quite nicely. I'm pressing weights I have never done before and it feels great. My nutrition has been a big part of this progress and I have to thank my coach Warren for supplying me with a great diet plan.
This past weekend's little heat wave has definitely worn me down and was still feeling the effects of the heat. Just goes to show how important it is to be well hydrated in extreme heat. Been pounding water all afternoon trying to get myself back to normal.
Now Playing - Paramore - Careful
Days until NZ - 50
Today's workout consisted of chest, shoulders, abs and 25 minutes of cardio. Since completing my last show back in April, my strength has improved quite nicely. I'm pressing weights I have never done before and it feels great. My nutrition has been a big part of this progress and I have to thank my coach Warren for supplying me with a great diet plan.
This past weekend's little heat wave has definitely worn me down and was still feeling the effects of the heat. Just goes to show how important it is to be well hydrated in extreme heat. Been pounding water all afternoon trying to get myself back to normal.
Now Playing - Paramore - Careful
Days until NZ - 50
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