Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Fungus Test

I read online that there is a test you can do to check for a fungus. The test has you spit into a clear glass of water upon waking on an empty stomach. If the saliva looks a certain way (as depicted below), a fungus may be present. I did this test before I started my diet change. At the end of this diet I will preform another fungus test to compare.

Image from http://www.owndoc.com/candida-albicans/spit-test-candida-diagnosis-unreliable/

My saliva after 15 minutes

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Exercise Routine

I have been doing a 3 day a week exercise routine. The routine mostly focuses on core and endurance strength. I have listed the routine in detail below. Monday is a circuit day. Wednesday focuses mostly on pulling muscle groups. Friday focuses mostly on pushing muscle groups. I am currently on my 4th and final week of this routine. Each week my technique and endurance have improved. Generally, each week I was able to either lift more weight or fail at a higher rep count. After the end of this week, I will take a rest week and have a new routine. I am not certain what the new routine will be composed of, but I am thinking it will have more of a hypertrophy focus. I will post it as soon as I have it figured out.

Monday
Exercise Rest Reps Tempo Sets
Squats DB Circuit 10-15 slow 2-4
Push Ups Circuit 10-15 slow 2-4
Med Ball Chest pass on Knees Circuit 10-15 slow 2-4
Push Ups Circuit 10-15 slow 2-4
Kneeling Shoulder Press Circuit 10-15 slow 2-4
Sit Ups Circuit 10-15 slow 2-4
Lateral Raises Circuit 10-15 slow 2-4
Sit Ups 2-3 min 10-15 slow 2-4
Ju Jitsu Sit Ups 1-2 min 25+ moderate 2-4

Wednesday
Exercise Rest Reps Tempo Sets
Waling Lunges DB 60 to 90 sec 10-15 1-1-1 3
Lat Pull 60 to 90 sec 10-15 slow 3
1 Arm Cable Row 60 to 90 sec 10-15 slow 3
Anterior Serratus 60 to 90 sec 10-15 slow 3
21's 90 sec 7-7-7 slow 3
T Y 60 to 90 sec 10-12 slow 3
Jack Knives 60 to 90 sec 15-25 slow 3
Prone Cobra 60 to 90 sec 30-90 sec isometric 1-2


Friday
Exercise Rest Reps Tempo Sets
One Leg Squats 60 to 90 sec 10-15 slow 3
1 Arm Snatch 60 to 90 sec 10 fast 3
Bent Over Row 60 to 90 sec 10-15 slow w/ pause 3
Spider Crawl w/ push ups 90 sec 10-15 slow 3
Tricep Snap Down 90 sec 7-7-7 slow 3
Buddy Upright Row 60 to 90 sec pyramid up to 7 slow 3
Trunk Rotations 60 to 90 sec 10-12 moderate 3
Neck Bridges 90 sec 30-90 sec moderate 1-2

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Body Measurements and Pictures

Here is kind of the starting point.  I have recorded my height, weight, measurements, and have taken pictures.  I feel pretty good right now considering that I have been working on this whole summer.
  • Height: ~185 cm
  • Weight: 78.29 kg
  • Wrist: 17.5 cm
  • Upper Arm: 31.5 cm
  • Forearm Left: 27 cm
  • Chest: 99.5 cm
  • Thigh: 52 cm
  • Calf: 35 cm
  • Waist: 88 cm
  • Shoulder: 114.5 cm
  • Neck: 39 cm


My acne is pretty mild compared to what it was like over the summer.  See for yourself.

I will post my diet in the future.