New Regimes....

New Regimes

Now, here we are. Firstly, welcome back and thanks for staying tuned to my blog, and here is my first hello from “nowhere” on this, my first deployment. Oh and for the record: 1 month no soft fizzy carbonated drinks. Boom.

Life aboard this ship is pretty comfortable, and the work involved long days and nights. Between my “watches” I eat, sleep, work, study and train. My gym and workout routines have needed a serious overhaul. My nutrition has needed careful preparation ahead of deployment, with new supplements that can withstand a long duration at sea. I even purchased a portable tri-voltage (12/24/240v) Freezer, that's got a  35 litre capacity...Its gonna keep me away from the sweet stuff and bad health choices available...

Nutritionally speaking, I’m finishing off my last container of BNRG Pept-1 Ultra Burn protein and then I start an entirely new series of supplements. I’ve got thermogenics, complex protein and casein and post-workout supplements to complement my dietary supplements. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s coming in the nearing weeks:

Training Supplements:

Optimum Nutrition Platinum Hydro Builder Protein

Optimum Nutrition Platinum Casein

Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy

Ultimate Nutrition BCAA’s

EHP Labs Oxy Shred

Stocked Up...

Dietary Supplements:

Bioceuticals Ultraclean EPA / DHA Plus

Activated B6

Vital Greens

Spectrum-ceuticals SB-500 High Potency Probiotic

Thorne Research Basic B Complex

(Gluten Free Weet-Bix) :)

(Frozen Fruit for smoothies: Bananas, Berries, Mango, Pineapple) Yummy!

The Anti-Junk Food Haven

I’ve conducted hours and hours of research, consulted experts and for me and my body these were the best for me. (That’s for the neigh-sayers).

I’m very keen to include the use of the Oxy Shred and the Hydro Builder into my training regime. The plan is to build lean muscle mass and get some definition over next few months.

The Plan Ahead

At least for the time being, I’m directing my energy toward a new workout. It’s a little interesting because it spans 8 days! It covers the 4 major muscle groups (excluding legs as they are involved in my day to day routine and throughout the program) and switches between 4 days of heavy weight and low repetitions, and 4 days of light weight and high repetitions. It also builds over three rotations, which are then repeated.

Progress through each day on program A, then start over in program B, and again for program C. Then rotate through again.

Here’s a table to explain:

DAY	EXERCISE	WEIGHT	A	B	C
1	CHEST & ABS	HEAVY	8-10	6-8	2-5
2	SHOULDERS & ABS	HEAVY	8-10	6-8	2-5
3	BACK & ABS	HEAVY	8-10	6-8	2-5
4	ARMS & ABS	HEAVY	8-10	6-8	2-5
5	CHEST & ABS	LIGHT	12-15	16-20	21-30
6	SHOULDERS & ABS	LIGHT	12-15	16-20	21-30
7	BACK & ABS	LIGHT	12-15	16-20	21-30
8	ARMS & ABS	LIGHT	12-15	16-20	21-30

The cool thing about this workout is that it incorporates cardio and abdominal work every day.

Each exercise set is followed up with a 60 second high intensity cardio interval (to keep heart rate up).

I’m currently at the end of the first 4 days, so I’m a little sore and achy. I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s chest session!

This program is already showing promise. It should help me shred the excess blubber and build lean muscles. My plan is to return to Winnie as fit-looking as possible.

To my darling Winnie, I Love You; To the Moon & Back. I Miss you very much. I cannot wait to see you when I return, on FaceTime and in my dreams...