So this week I’m starting phase 2 of the workout portion of my HitchFit transformation, which is good because my body was starting to adjust to the workout.
There are three workout phases in the transformation. I’m quite happy to say that so far this phase doesn’t have ridiculous amounts of reps and is instead more focused on intensity in short periods of time. I still get my ass kicked every time I’m in the gym though. The timed core exercises this time around are killer!
An interesting thing I’ve noticed, since I’m a fitness nerd who wears a heart rate monitor / calorie counter, is that the amount of calories burned and my heart rate zones are averaging out to be pretty consistent with the first phase.
Another thing I’m doing differently is moving my cardio to the morning. This should increase my overall metabolic rate for the day and hopefully burn more calories.
Oh ya happy belated Halloween! I hope you enjoyed some candy for me, since I couldn’t indulge myself. I did however make a chocolate protein soufflé. Here is the recipe if you are interested in trying it http://robriches.ning.com/page/nighttime-souffle
Live healthy,
Jonathan
September 21st, 2011 – Evening – Weight: 205 lbs – Body fat: 14.5 %
October 3rd, 2011 – Morning – Weight: 205 lbs – Body fat: 15.5 %
October 20th, 2011 – Morning – Weight: 195 lbs – Body fat: 12%
November 1st, 2011 – Morning – Weight 193 lbs – Body fat: 11%