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6 Ways To Spice Up Split Pea Soup
One of my favorite dishes to prepare in bulk and have around for a quick, hearty lunch or dinner is split pea soup. Especially during the cold winter months, there’s nothing like a steaming bowl of soup to warm the bones. I prefer my split pea soup thick, like a stew. I don’t follow a [...]
Using Video Games To Enhance Your Fitness Regime
Personally, I don’t. But, there’s a great article over at the Escapist for those of you who do, or are interested in doing so. Check it out, Gamer-size Me. Their current issue is all about the cross-over between the gamer lifestyle and the healthy lifestyle. Enjoy!
My favorite bit:
I’ve not exactly being pushed to my limits, [...]
Life As A Tube
Currently being forced to take a break from workouts due to a nasty (and persistent) head cold. So, I’m spending some time introspecting on the path that got me to the point where I would even contemplate doing a 100 push up challenge.
I was reflecting on what it was like to be morbidly obese. I [...]
100 Push Ups Week 6, Day 2
Week 6, Day 2:
Instructed -
Set 1: 22 reps
Set 2: 22 reps
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 24 reps
Set 6: 24reps
Set 7: 18 reps
Set 8: 18 reps
Set 9: 58 reps (minimum) to failure
45 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 22 reps
Set 2: 22 reps
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 24 reps
Set 6: 24 [...]
Horseradish Cole Slaw Tiger-style
Sadly I do not have pictures this time because I was in a rush, but the recipe came out great! It was also my first time trying to make cole slaw.
I searched on the internet for some ideas and found this one as a starting point – CAPE COD COLESLAW
Being that I can’t help but [...]
100 Push Ups Week 6, Day 1
That time again.
Week 6, Day 1:
Instructed -
Set 1: 55 reps
Set 2: 45 reps
Set 3: 35 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 55 reps (minimum) to failure
60 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 55 reps
Set 2: 45 reps
Set 3: 35 reps
Set 4: 30 reps
Set 5: 55 reps
That was rough! 225 total for the session. The last [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5 – End Of Week Test
*drum roll!*
75!
*rim-shot!*
Awwww, yeah, baby! Heh. I never thought I had that many in me in one go. This simple program is doing wonders for me. I am looking forward to the 200 Sit Ups challenge next, and with much trepidation to the 100 Pull Ups challenge after that (since in my best shape I have [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5, Day 3
Week 5, Day 3:
Instructed -
Set 1: 20 reps
Set 2: 20 reps
Set 3: 24 reps
Set 4: 24 reps
Set 5: 20 reps
Set 6: 20reps
Set 7: 22 reps
Set 8: 5o reps (minimum) to failure
45 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 20 reps
Set 2: 20 reps
Set 3: 24 reps
Set 4: 24 reps
Set 5: 20 reps
Set 6: 20 reps
Set 7: 22 [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5, Day 2
Week 5, Day 2:
Instructed -
Set 1: 19 reps
Set 2: 19 reps
Set 3: 22 reps
Set 4: 22 reps
Set 5: 18 reps
Set 6: 18 reps
Set 7: 22 reps
Set 8: 45 reps (minimum) to failure
45 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 19 reps
Set 2: 19 reps
Set 3: 22 reps
Set 4: 22 reps
Set 5: 18 reps
Set 6: 18 reps
Set 7: [...]
100 Push Ups Week 5, Day 1
Week 5, Day 1:
Instructed -
Set 1: 26 reps
Set 2: 40 reps
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 24 resp
Set 5: 40 reps minimum (to failure)
60 seconds rest between sets.
Achieved-
Set 1: 36 reps
Set 2: 40 rep
Set 3: 30 reps
Set 4: 24 reps
Set 5: 40 reps
Ok, I admit it: Today was tough! I think it was a combo of [...]