Gym Diary

Monday, January 14, 2013

I like this picture!

Gym Diary: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

I want to like what I see in the mirror, so I do what I think will help. I really don't care what other's think. Flattery (and some is aimed at me now and then) really doesn't affect me much one way or the other. I won't dress a certain way for anyone. I won't wear my hair a certain way for anyone. I won't change my eating, drinking, sleeping habits, or any other habit for anyone else.... Well, if the paycheck is big enough, might consider SOME changes. If I love the guy enough and if he has made it clear to the whole world that he loves me too, I might consider SOME changes. Still, I'd rather present myself as I am... no sugar coating... no perks... no special sauce, and that's that. When I post pictures of myself on blogs and profiles, the point is simply to let people know what I look like, period. My camera is sort of like a mirror, so I do some twists and turns, tuck my tummy in, expand my chest a bit and SNAP!

On today, I enjoyed focusing on some leg and lower back exercises.

Workout Summary:

barbell good mornings 20 x 10
20 x 12
20 x 13
20 x 13
leg extensions 10 x 11
leg curls 9 x 8
leg raises 17
leg extensions 10 x 11
leg curls 9 x 8
leg raises 17
leg extensions 10 x 13
leg curls 9 x 8
leg raises 17
leg extension 10 x 12
leg curls 9 x 8
leg raises 17
machine assisted squats 30 x 10
dumbbell dead lifts 18 x 10
machine assisted squats 30 x 10
dumbbell dead lifts 18 x 10
machine assisted squats 30 x 8
dumbbell dead lifts 18 x 10

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Gym Diary: Monday, January 14, 2013

Yesterday, I visited a certain supermarket hoping they'd have shredded wheat cereal. They had it before. They had the large ones and the small ones. They were on sale. But, they didn't have either on yesterday. But, they had "Special K" and a few other whole grain cereals on sale, so...!

Also, I found packs of individually frozen chicken breasts, plain yogurt in half gallon size jugs, a few cheeses I wanted, and some dried fruit.

I list my workout summary this way to keep count of the number of exercises sets I do in the time I'm at the gym. I'm not saying that it proves anything. But, it kinda helps me manage my time. Fewer sets might indicate that I'm resting too much in between sets. It might suggest something about the time I spend setting up the barbells and, so, helps me make decisions about routines. Anyway, and for whatever it might be worth. Here's today's

Workout Summary:

seated rows 12 x 12
12 x 9
12 x 11
12 x 8
crunches (butt on a Swiss ball) 30
alternating dumbbell arm curls 18 x 6
crunches 30
alternating dumbbell arm curls 18 x 7
crunches 30
alternating dumbbell arm curls 18 x 7
crunches 30
alternating dumbbell arm curls 18 x 7
rope pull downs (knees on the floor, pulling straight down to front of chest) 13 x 19
crunches (ankles on the Swiss ball) 30
rope pull downs 16 x 15
crunches 30
rope pull downs 17 x 15
crunches 30
rope pull downs 17 x 15
crunches 30
rope pull downs (butt on Swiss ball, pull at about 45 degree angle towards chest) 15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 10
15 x 12

Friday, January 11, 2013

I dare you to watch this without laughing!!!!

Gym Diary: Saturday, January 12, 2013

Usually, we don't work on Saturday, but ... so I headed for the gym just like I do on most weekdays.

Workout Summary:

incline bench chest press 40 x 13
40 x 13
40 x 13
40 x 13
dead lifts (barbell) 20 x 13
20 x 13
20 x 13
20 x 13
flat bench chest press 60 x 8
crunches (calves on a bench) 28
flat bench chest press 60 x 8
crunches 35
flat bench chest press 60 x 9
crunches 46
flat bench chest press 60 x 8
crunches 45
pec deck machine 9 x 11
cable triceps push downs 14 x 10
pec deck machine 9 x 11
cable triceps push downs 15 x 11
pec deck machine 10 x 10
cable triceps push downs 15 x 9
pec deck machine 11 x 8
cable triceps push downs 16 x 9

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Gym Diary: Friday, January 11, 2013

To be honest, I have to admit that my life is pretty alright these days. No! I don't have it all together! Yes, I pray for situations to change. Yes, I would like to be in the USA nearer (than I am now) to my family and other people who I care about and where I might have better luck at finding a mate for life. Yes, I wonder "what's next?" But really, I can't complain much. I'm blessed. My employer pays the rent for my housing plus my monthly salary. I have medical insurance. I don't have to buy into a long contract in order to enjoy exercising in a gym. I can walk to gym everyday. I don't need to own a car. I can walk a short distance to find just about anything I really need. I can ride buses. I can fetch a taxi. Buses go all over South Korea. The nearest train station is only an hour away (walking).

I don't know where, in the USA, I could live like this? I wouldn't mind "starting all over" again even at my age (55). Yes, I've done some exploring on the internet, but (obviously) I have not "found the answer" yet.

Dear God...!

Workout Summary:

seated rows 12 x 12
12 x 13
12 x 13
12 x 10
leg curls 9 x 9
9 x 9
9 x 8
9 x 6
rope cable rows (butt on floor, rope upward angle) 12 x 17
14 x 17
15 x 14
15 x 13
rope pull down crunches (knees on floor) 15 x 24
15 x 24
15 x 24
15 x 24
bent over barbell rows 20 x 15
20 x 14
20 x 14
20 x 14
floor crunches (calves on bench) 35
40
45
50
machine preacher curls 10 x 10
10 x 8
10 x 6
10 x 6

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Gym Diary: Thursday, January 10, 2013

Generally, I'm pretty much a happy person. I have few reasons not to be. Of course, I'm not satisfied with how things are everywhere on earth. I pray "for the peace of Jerusalem" everyday. I do what I can to help spread love for justice, compassion, benevolence, kindness, peace, and decency as far as I can. I hope to find a husband. I hope to be nearer to my family. And, so it goes. Still, I am learning that in whatsoever state I'm in there is therewith to be content.