Everyday Systems

Well. Looks like I've got the S days down pat. I just had an S week, coming off of a busy period at work (end of quarter stuff).

Dudes... I been real bad. So this is my official notice that Spring Break is now over, which means my week long Bacchanalian S Fest is over, which means I'm in embarking ...

16 pounder. I love it.

Weds. 3/8:

E: SG, Abs

B: multi-grain toast, almond butter

L: chicken breast, red pepper.

D: rib-eye steak, broccoli, small side of pasta.

Thursday. 3/9:

E: SG, Abs

B: None

L: salad with grilled chicken

D: chicken caesar wrap

Most likely, what's happening is your body/ immune system breaks down a bit when you change your routine/lifestyle. Make sure you are eating right, tons of fluids, and most importantly...rest.

Your body will adjust and you'll be right as rain in no time. If it persists, go see your doctor.

FYI: My ...

I have no idea what "awesmome" is, but you better believe it's better than "awesome."

yikes :shock:

I read the theme-based sg workout and added the paddling movement to my routine. Awesmome. Toughest move yet with my 16lber. I do it standing and not on my knees, but the motion really hits a lot of spots: total arm, shoulder, back, etc....

I think it has surpassed the fire(fighter ...

Monday 3/6:

E: None (but I did on Saturday :? )

B: None

L: Cup of chicken dumpling soup. Very salty.

D: 1/2 Cheesburger, cup of coleslaw, some green beans, 1 Coors Light.

Tuesday 3/7:

E: SG, Abs

B: None

L: Mixed veggies, mixed fruit

D: ?

I'm feeling the best I've felt in a long time. I ...

The link that Reinhard offers is great. Many, many wonderful and inexpensive wines come from Spain. My favorite is from the region Castilla La Mancha (La Ruta de Don Quixote) from a small vineyard town called Valdepenas (can't type the squiggle over the n). Presently, Whole Foods (only a Chicago ...

outstanding deb. (I've always wanted to use the "shock" emoticon).

Keep it up. You're an inspiration to all of us and exceptionally generous with your encouragement and advice.

kid

You guys wrok. :D

3/1

E: SG, Abs, speed/heavy bag work

B: Feta cheese omlette.

L: Nuttin' (breakfast was big enough)

D: whole wheat pasta and marinara sauce

3/2:

E: SG, Abs

B: 1/2 spinach and egg breakfast panini (I'm gettin' a panini maker!)

L: Other 1/2 of panini

D: 1 taco, 1 tamale

3 ...

Phenomenal. A fantastic device to encourage moderation. Great work Mr. Reinhard.

My "trick": Often when I attend weddings, reunions, or any other settings where my high school and college buddies expect me to drink like I was 18, I have a special drink: vodka and soda water with a lime. After two ...

E: 16lb sg/ ab work

B: small egg panini, coffee

L: cup of chicken gumbo (happy mardi gras)

D: not there yet....

FAILURE

E: None

B: Whole grain bagel, coffee

L: Beef sandwich, pickel

D: Chicken, sausage, spaghetti squash, cup-cake

Thanks for the perspective check deb... much needed.

Friday 2/24

E: 16lb SG, abs

B: Banana, cup coffee

L: Cup of clam chowder

D: Pizza (one plate, 4 squares)

Not so good today. :?

B: Whole grain bagel with peanut butter, coffee (not bad, but it gets worse)

L: Italian beef sandwich with peppers. No sides, no seconds, no sweets.

D: Gyro sandwich, salad, coleslaw, two lite beers (ugh), no sweets.

E: No shovel today. Sore from the 16lber. I can only do ...

deb:

16lbs felt tough in a good way.... thanks. I stand corrected: I will send in my "during" pics... when during means closer to my goal weight! :wink:

As for the arm wrestling, you'd better let me hit the hammer for a while first... 'cause if I arm wrestle you now, I'll be out of shuggin ...

So far so good:

E: 16lb shug this morning, followed by some extra ab work:

B: Piece of whole grain toast with almond butter

L: Salad with grilled chicken

D: ??? (something good 'n good for me...)

W: Currently hovering around 200lbs. (At 5'6" that's what you'd politely call "stocky") Hope to ...

Thanks Deb.

By the way, my magnet and mug arrived today!

kid

This may be better suited to the daily log section, but I'd just thought I'd throw out how badly I "no-S'd" it this weekend. In fact, I was full of S. Birthday parties, family brunch, not to mention the closing of the famous Berghoff restaurant in Chicago (issued liquor license no. 1), pizza ...

Because I'm nuckin' futz, I moved up to a 16 as well. Awesome. I immediately felt a better cardio and muscular pump. Most moves slow and deliberate however, so as not to tempt the injury Fates. So far so good.

However, before I get any praise from my trusted and gracious fellow hammerites, read ...

I just re-read the No S Diet Home site, and discovered my transgression. It's not about recipes...

"So use your normal cookbook. It's No S Diet approved.

Recipes do make great filler, however, which I'm sure is why diet books are so full of them." -from the home page.

Forget what I wrote. :oops ...

I like Jan's perspective-very Zen... Reinhard perhaps gets some advertising revenue, and we get a not so subtle reminder of why we do what we do-- and the last laugh. :lol:

So I say... keep 'em coming. It's a refreshing example of reverse corporate exploitation. In fact... I think advertisers of ...

Hi folks:

I love to cook, (even though I didn't list it among my profile interests), and I think, if it has not already been started, we should start posting some cooking ideas:

Simple chicken:

Buy a pre-cut whole chicken (on the bone) very cheap. Even the organically fed, free-range, hormone ...

How 'bout the mighty Thor wielding a shovelglove?

I teach a Chicago Writer's class, and as we watched Chicago: City of the Century , a PBS series, there was footage of workers on the railroad.

I apologize if this glove move already exists, but here it goes:

Stand as if you were straddling a rail. Then imagine you are driving spikes on either ...

Great posts... Freak, how old's your daughter? My son is about to turn 3.. when is it too early to start?! I probably will pick up a 16 pounder and just try some excercises with it... do two pound increments make a huge difference? In other words, is going from 12 to 16 not a good idea?

David, nice ...

My kb is 20kg. So I'll see how I feel in a few months-- then make the decision to jump to a 14 or a 16.... either way, a set of "gloves" is much much cheaper than a set of kettlebells!

kid

Point well taken deb.... let's get these babies in print!

Thanks Deb. I'm an impatient guy, and would love to jump to the 14 or 20 pounder, but I'm sticking with my 12 for at least 6 months to a year.... I want to make sure I'm doing everything right.

I appreciate the point about the weight gain, I guess what I really mean is I'm excited to "re-shape" in ...

This is a call to all of you creative/artisitc types. We've seen the No S shirts at cafepress... we need a shovelglove t-shirt! My idea (hopefully somebody elses artwork). A overly muscular, character torso Schwarzenegger-esque picture with Reinhard's head, brandishing the shovelglove... underneath ...

Hi all. I'm a newly addicted shovel glovin' lovin' rookie... on day 5. As a kettlebell user, I have to admit, I like the glove a bit better.... I still use my kb, but the sg workout is a more efficient, better way to start my day.

I've read many of the posts-- great info, and I really like hearing ...