workout log: pete.

Pete T wrote:

Just a short one today, getting really busy in the work shop now. I’m afraid I was a bit slack over the weekend, ate way too much food and work out effort was poor. Have given my self a good verbal bollocking and I’m now back on track.

If you need someone to "kick your ass", I am the man

Thanks for that Xavi, my ass has now been well and truly kicked. Had a good resistance training last night, with a cardio session afterwards for good measure. I did manage to break the foot strap on my rower though, and had to get the needle and thread out to mend it before I could finish.

Unfortunately had to go to a friend’s funeral yesterday, things like that tends to put things in perspective, it was a lovely day weather wise though, and I managed to take great photo of the moon last night from the garden. http://thesixpackjourney.blogspot.com/

Pete T wrote:

Unfortunately had to go to a friend’s funeral yesterday, things like that tends to put things in perspective, it was a lovely day weather wise though, and I managed to take great photo of the moon last night from the garden. http://thesixpackjourney.blogspot.com/

AWESOME PICTURE

And sorry about your friend

It’s funny how my mind works, it was a fantastic stormy night last night, and as I was sat on my rower I could hear the waves crashing on the rocks out side. So I started imagining that I was rowing through the storm to save the sailors on a stricken ship in the bay. Great motivation.

Easter Sunday, chocolate, chocolate, chocolate, resistance is futile, will have to work hard tonight.

end of week 10 photos are on my blog now, not much change, all my fault very poor diet, what with bank holidays and visiting family. will need to get back on track over the next two weeks. http://thesixpackjourney.blogspot.com/

Dude, you might say not much change - but just look at the difference between week 1 and week 10! That is an astounding change!

Keep up the hard work man, you are kicking arse!

Sean

Brilliant cardio last night, managed to get home in time, and get out for a run across the beach, nothing like it, beats any machine.

Had a resistance night last night, with some extra motivation. While I was doing my chest fly’s, Ann came into the room took off her top stood just out of reach, and said “if you can reach me, you can have me.” I’ve never stained so much.

Pete T wrote:

While I was doing my chest fly’s, Ann came into the room took off her top stood just out of reach, and said “if you can reach me, you can have me.” I’ve never stained so much.

DAMN MAN! THAT IS THE KING OF MOTIVATION!!!!

I wish my girl would do that....lol.

Sean

Pete...do us a favor...never leave this forum

MAN....THAT'S WHAT I CALL MOTIVATION

Less exciting session last night, just a run across the beach and back to the house. The tide was quit high, and running on the soft sand was hard going, as the pulse monitor showed by staying up in the 160 to 170 range for most of the run.

Couldn’t post yesterday no computer connection, week 12 already can’t believe it, not much to report, I do seem to have reached a wall though and don’t seen to be making any improvement which is a bit of a pisser, still keep pushing, may be it will all come at once near the end.

I know how you feel, I've been staring at the wall for a couple weeks. Hopefully you'll be able to get past it and share what worked for you.

Keep pushing Pete! You are the man!

Keep up the great work

I have a list of all the people that started this challenge, on the wall were I work out, with a big pair of eyes drawn underneath it looking down on me. I use that as motivation, and say to my self “what would they say if you didn’t put in 100% with your work out ? “ but it’s tougher to get motivated by this now, as so many people have dropped out.

Brilliant idea man, that must be such an excellent source of motivation Keep pushing hard mate

I should talk about my work outs, but bollocks to that; I’ve just taken delivery of my new 2008 model Honda fireblade cbr 1000rr. Will post some photos when I’ve stopped shaking from the speed, and wiped the stupid smug grin off my face.

Pete T wrote:

I have a list of all the people that started this challenge, on the wall were I work out, with a big pair of eyes drawn underneath it looking down on me. I use that as motivation, and say to my self “what would they say if you didn’t put in 100% with your work out ? “ but it’s tougher to get motivated by this now, as so many people have dropped out.

I know what you mean man, its not good the amount that have dropped out, but that is a really good source of motivation!

I am glad to see you are still working fucking hard, keep it up man you are doing awesome!

Also, congrats on the fireblade!!!

I’m afraid no work outs this weekend only some running. Ann and I were away in Salisbury with her horse, she rides competitively for Great Britain at endurance racing which is basically a 100 mile race in one day. This was just a training ride over a shorter distance, which was just as well as there was a lot of snow on the ground which delayed the start. Still back home now, and only a month to go till the end of the competition, so I need to put in some hard work for the final push.

I had great plans for this week, but it’s not happening. No motivation or energy to do my workouts what so ever. I know things are getting really busy at work and I’m getting home late, but that’s no excuse really. The fact that so many people have given up on the 16 week challenge is a big factor ( no competition ) and the people that are left, are just doing there own thing and not the 16 week work out routine. The other factor is that I have reached a body shape and fat level that I am quit happy with and I know I can maintain. It may not be the best six pack in the world but its way better than the tub of lard I was when I started. I need a reason to push hard for the final few weeks and at the moment I haven’t got one. If any body has any ideas of how to put the fire back into what I am doing I would be grateful.

A bit despondent.
Pete.

Dude...

DO NOT GIVE UP!

The you are an inspiration to everyone here! The changes you have made are so damn amazing. Yes people have given up, and shame on them, do not be like them. You are better than that. How do you think you will feel if you give up? You only have 3 weeks to go before you have done it! Completed the challenge! Done something many people have failed at.

Self pride my friend, thats what you will gain for completing this. That pride and the knowledge that people on this forum look up to you as you really do kick some serious arse.

I believe you can do this, others believe you can do this, i'm pretty sure you KNOW you can do this. Do not let yourself down man.

Keep it going man, keep it going.

Sean

Oh, and one idea...

...no sex untill you finish it

Hows that for motivation? haha

Sean

Hey Pete,

I have no rights to tell you what to do or to force you to finish because i was one of the first that, due to an incredible school period (where i practically spend my days studying, eating, sleeping, studying, eating, sleeping, etc...) i 'lowered' my workout intensity...

HOWEVER, i cant wait to take my last tests of this period cuz I WILL COMPLETE my 16weeks! And believe me when i say that, on my few free minutes of these days, when i get the time to do a couple of pushups and abs, i come to the forum and check on you guys for motivation, and specially you.

So, bottomline, if you wanna quit, go ahead. But when i continue my workouts and my friends ask me why the hell im doing those 'rare' routines, I WOULD LOVE to answer 'dude, my friend Pete from England finished this and he's looking awesome! so shut the fuck up and give me those dumbells!'

You really are an inspiration for us bro, keep it up!

Manny.-