Journey to Transform myself

[tClemente]

Hey guys!

I've been using this website to get some workouts for awhile but only now I've decided to create my own journal in a way to motivate myself to keep training.

First let me tell you guys more about myself...
I'm 36 years old, living in Portugal with my girl and a 9 month baby boy! All my life I've done sports and been very active. From soccer to swimming, from trail running to crossfit, from calisthenics to surf... I've done it all! Since I work as an application support guy at home, I always feel the need to move and do something more than just sit on my ass all day!

I let my self go and I've been a bit lazy on the past month. I've eaten a lot of junk food, been at home only watching TV after work and I've not done any exercise at all.
I've read about a challenge called 75 Hard which consists in training 2 times a day, eat healthy, drink at least 3l of water per day and read at least 10 pages of a book during 75 days straight. If you fail any of this tasks on any day you start it all over again! It seemed a bit harsh for me... So I've kind of adapted this challenge.
I'm doing the Darebee's Workout of the day from Monday to Friday in the mornings, in the afternoons I'll do crossfit Monday, Wednesday and Friday, running on Tuesday and Saturday (I'll do indoor bike if it's raining), swimming on Thursday and resting on Sunday. It seems a lot I know... I'll keep drinking the 3l of water as well and I'll be eating healthy a try to read something once in a while.

I'll try to post daily my workouts as well as my meals.

I hope that I won't lose my motivation (I'm counting on you guys to give me a hand on this) and, maybe, motivate someone else also!

Stay Strong!!!

 

[tClemente]

6/11/23

Morning Workout:

All Out Workout Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

Warm Up
3min Bike
3 Rounds
3 Pull Ups
7 Push Ups
10 Air Squats
Stretch

WOD
AMRAP 15min
12 Dumbbel Snatch 22,5kg
12 Sit Ups
12 Burpees
Result: 6 + 26

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pancakes with Apple and Honey
Morning Snack: Protein Pudding
Lunch: White Beans with Tomate sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms and 2 Cans of Tuna
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Boiled Sweet Potato, Sauteed Mushrooms and Chicken Burger

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!

 

[Mamatigerj]

Welcome!

 

[Fremen]

Welcome

 

[GentleOx]

Welcome! Looks like you're going all out already!

 

[Anek]

Hello and welcome!

 

[aku-chan]

 

[tClemente]

7/11/23

Morning Workout:

Banshee Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

6km Run
Time: 39m25s

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pancakes with Banana and Honey
Morning Snack: Cotagge Cheese with half a Tuna Can and 4 Rice Crackers
Lunch: White Beans with Tomate sauce, Sauteed Cabbage Mushrooms and 2 Cans of Tuna
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Boiled Sweet Potato, Sauteed Cabbage and Roasted Chicken Breast with Peppers and Onion

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

The morning workout was a bit hard because I felt a bit sored, especially in my shoulders, due to yesterday's workout.
The running was tooooooo slooooooowww... I didn't run for more than 3 months and my legs felt really heavy. I'll try to decrease my time on the 6Km next Saturday.

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!

 

[tClemente]

8/11/23

Morning Workout:

Cronus Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

Warm Up
3min Bike
EMOM 5min
5 Burpees
Stretch

WOD
30-20-10
Front Squat 40kg
Pull Ups
Result: 7m03s

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pancakes with Banana and Honey
Morning Snack: Cotagge Cheese with half a Tuna Can and 4 Rice Crackers
Lunch: White Beans with Tomate sauce, Roasted Peppers and Onion and 2 Cans of Tuna
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Boiled Sweet Potato, Sauteed Cabbage and Mushrooms and Beef Burger

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

In the morning my legs were so heavy that I thought for a moment that I couldn't complete the workouts today. I couldn't be more wrong! Even with pain on my legs I finished both workouts with lots of squats in both of them!

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!

 

[tClemente]

9/11/23

Morning Workout:

Ultimate Abs Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

Swimming
10x100m IM (25m Butterfly, 25m Backstroke, 25m Breaststroke, 25m Freestyle)
1min Rest between intervals
15min Sauna

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pancakes with Banana and Honey
Morning Snack: Cotagge Cheese with half a Tuna Can and 4 Rice Crackers
Lunch: Baked Salmon and Potatoes with Sauteed Cabbage and Mushrooms and Caldo Verde (a traditional portuguese soup)
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Caldo Verde, Rice and Fried Shrimps with Garlic and Lemon

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

Today the morning workout was doable besides a little bit of a struggle on the last 2 sets. I was eager to go swimming! I started too fast and went out of breath after the first 3 sets. But then I found my rythm and finished strong! After the swimming, I still had some time to relax in the sauna.
Tomorrow at the end of the day I'm going to visit my family in a small village near Spain. It's a 200km trip. For sure that I'm going to have some cheat meals... (This is why I didn't want to do the 75 Hard challenge!) And probably a few beers with my cousins and friends. Nevertheless, I'm still going to train no mather what! I will have limited internet access so I'll try to post tomorrow before I go or I'll do a full "report" on Sunday when I come back.

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!

 

[Mamatigerj]

I hope you have a good trip and a nice visit.

 

[tClemente]

Hello everyone!

I really hope your weekend was as good as mine!
I wasn't able to log the last couple of days but I'm going to do it now.

10/11/23

Morning Workout:

Never Give Up Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

Warm Up
Bike 3min
10 Inch Worm with Push Up
3x10 Kettlebell Swing 16kg
Stretch

WOD
5 Rounds
15 Dips
15 Deadlifts 80kg
50 Single Unders
Result: 13m23s

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pancakes with Banana and Honey
Morning Snack: Cotagge Cheese with half a Tuna Can and 4 Rice Crackers
Lunch: Baked Salmon and Potatoes with Boiled Broccolis
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Bifana! (Pork sandwich recipe traditional from Portugal) - Cheat meal!

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy




11/11/23

Morning Workout:

So Far So Good Level 3 with EC (I was going to run but it was raining like hell!)

Afternoon Workout:

N/A

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pudding with Granola
Morning Snack: N/A
Lunch: Steak with French Fries
Post Workout: N/A
Dinner: Rosted Chicken, Rosted Pork, a few beers and wine - Cheat meal!

Water Intake: Less than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy




12/11/23

Rest Day

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pudding with Granola
Morning Snack: N/A
Lunch: Pork Cheeks with Rice
Post Workout: N/A
Dinner: Subway Sandwich

Water Intake: Less than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

I had a few cheat meals this weekend. On Saturday I had a big dinner with family and on Sunday I didn't had the time or will to cook a 2h drive, so Subway sandwich...
After dinner I'll post my log for today. Even after missing a few meals and having some cheat meals, I'm still on track!

 

[tClemente]

13/11/23

Morning Workout:

Falcon Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

Warm Up
Bike 3min
3 Rounds
3 Pull Ups
7 Push Ups
10 Air Squats
Stretch

WOD
AMRAP 16min
10 Dumbbell Jump Squat
10 Dumbbell Push Press
10 Dumbbell Walking Lunges
Using 2 Dumbbells 10kg
Result: 11+9

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Puddin with Granola and Apple
Morning Snack: N/A
Lunch: Roasted Chicken with Rice and Sauteed Cabbage
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Chicken Pasta with Salad

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

Today the morning training was ok, but in the afternoon it was a bit difficult. I had a teeth canal surgery during the morning and wasn't at full 100% in the afternoon. Still, I finished the training and that's a big plus for me!
I hope that tomorrow is not raining so I can go for a run after work.

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!

 

[tClemente]

14/11/23

Morning Workout:

Equalizer Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

8km Run
Time: 50m17s

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Pudding with Granola and Apple
Morning Snack: Protein Pudding
Lunch: Chicken and Mushrooms Pasta
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Octopus Rice and Salad

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

What a challenge that the Equalizer was! I couldn't feel my shoulders with only 30sec rest between rounds.
It was not rainning today! I went for the 8k but I still need to improve my running... I used to run 5k in less than 25min and now I'm slow as a turtle.

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!

 

[tClemente]

15/11/23

Morning Workout:

Guardian Level 3 with EC

Afternoon Workout:

Warm Up
Bike 3min
EMOM 5min
5 Burpees
Stretch

WOD
4 Rounds
14 Power Cleans 40kg
14 Ring Row
14 Sit Ups
Result: 8m57s

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Puddin with Granola and Apple
Morning Snack: Cotagge Cheese with half a Tuna Can and 4 Rice Crackers
Lunch: Octopus Rice and Salad
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Chicken and Mushrooms Pasta with Salad

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

The Guardian workout was something! My abs are so sored...
Wanted to do sub 8min in the WOD today but i was so sored from the morning that it was impossible.
Now it's rest time and prepare for the swimming workout tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!

 

[tClemente]

16/11/23

Morning Workout:

Standing Core with EC

Afternoon Workout:

Swimming
1k Freestyle
15min Sauna

Meals:

Breakfast: Protein Puddin with Granola and Apple
Morning Snack: Cotagge Cheese with half a Tuna Can and 4 Rice Crackers
Lunch: Octopus Rice and Salad
Post Workout: Protein Shake
Dinner: Garlic Squid with Pasta and Salad

Water Intake: More than 3l

Book: The Divine Comedy

In spite of being described as a hard workout, I got through the morning workout with easily.
The 1k swimming was kind of boring... I've never swimmed that distance non stop.
Also went to get a sports massage to my back and legs which, according to the physiotherapist, weren't that bad at all. It means that the training is working and the movements are all being done correctly.

See you tomorrow!
Stay Strong!!!