Update #1

Ok I am going to do this every Tuesday, its just a quick update on my progress and any changes I have made to my work out. Currently I do have a faint four pack...in a good light...if I tense....and lean back. But the point is its real I can see it....sometimes.

I have up increased the weight of my dumbbells in all of my exercise from 9KG to 10.25KG and will be increasing it by 1KG every 4 days (might be slightly more or less as my dumbbell weights are like 1.25, 2.5 etc). My planks are at 2mins at the moment I will be going for 3mins this week. I have increased the amount of dumbbell kick backs to 50 each arm (with the new 10.25KG weight). I have also introduced Burpees into my work out along with V sits and I am currently doing 25 of each as a start.

The protein shake I have before bed I am having with milk, this is because protein needs some carbs to attach itself to so it can work its way around your system. Since eating past 9 is bad (because it will just sit on your stomach and not process until the morning) just having it with milk is a solid move.

This week I am going to do varied sets, for example:

• 10 Bicycles
• 10 Elevated Push ups
• 10 Burpees
• Repeat 5 times

I also plan to do my normal reps but then do them "To Failure" which means repeat until you have physically do no more, this will force my muscles to grow more.

Remember to increase your calorie and protein intake as you gain to maintain your muscle mass. Your metabolism will burn more effectively so you will need to compensate otherwise your body will use fuel via your newly gained muscle!  - Rachel

A great bit of advice this and I have taken it on board so I don't loose what I am trying so hard to achieve by not eating and eating is goood!

I have kept up with my cold showers but it hasn't been easy. I have decided though to treat myself to a hot one every Sunday (when I will most likely be suffering from a hangover).


Didn't post yesterday because as I was hanging sorry.