Week 35.1

Well, I'm taking this week off because we're going to Italy for 10 days. No training. No overtraining. We'll see how I am after I return, loaded with focaccia bread and gelato.

Week 34.1

Good news! On Monday, I squatted 2 sets at 215. So I've moved up another 10 pounds there, and I'm feeling good.

My wife bought me an outdoor hoop, which was really generous. I don't know when I'll set it up, but it will be better to practice jumping with, than the hoop attached to the garage (which I always run into garage wall when jumping).

I haven't contacted VJB's Bagget yet. Dunno why yet. Maybe I'm scared he'll lay into me harder than people on youtube.

Week 33.1

So one of my jumping buddy cohorts online, ScoobyChau, told me not to bend my knees over my toes so much when I do squats. I became so self conscious, now my knees have hurt all week. Thanks Scoob ;-).

However, my deadlift felt strong, and I'll try moving up another 10 pounds to 275, and up to 225 in squat, finally. I started at 225 but wasn't squatting deep enough. 3 months later, I hope to be back at that weight with the proper form.

I actually feel a little exhausted, but don't want to take a break quite yet because I'm going to Italy in a few weeks and I want that to be my break.

I'm also thinking of paying to consult with the VJB master, Kelly Baggett, because I'm sick of this plateau I've been at for 5 months.

Finally, yes, I could lose more weight, but it's not due to diet, but age. The body simply takes on more fat, and it sucks. Technically, I can always workout more, but there's the time issue. Then again, I'm not supposed to "overtrain". So I'm damned either way.