Thursday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec. 4th

Good Morning America:

* I am most proud my upbringing.
* I am grateful for my work ethic.
* I am enjoying in life my independence.
* I am committed to finding my place.
* I love my family and can't wait to spend time with them at Christmas.

Notes:

* A little behind on blogging. This is covering Thursday AND Friday.
* Life has added a little stress so I am not going to log nutrition until Dec. 28th so I can get a break and make sure I am ready to hit the ground running on Dec. 28th, by putting everything together and reaching my goals.

Question & Answer:

Why agave nectar over sugar, honey, or other sweetners?

Agave syrup comes from a plant that has been used medicinally in Mexico for generations. The natural sweetner is valued as a vegan alternative to honey and touted for its low glycemic index. According to a study in the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" agave's GI value is about five times lower than table sugar's. Agave is 20 calories per teaspoon, five more than granulated sugar, but like hone, it's sweeter than sugar, so you need less to achieve the same sweetness. Try it!


Metabolic Demand: Back & Bicep

1. Split Jumps with Lat Pulldown
2. Step back and row with bar
3. BOSU travel with MB touch

1. Side lunge 3 rows
2. Recline explosive pulls
3. Squat throw weight over shoulder rotation

Weights: Back and Biceps 8-12 reps

* Pullups - 5 sets
* Rows - 5 sets
* Lat Pulldown - 5 sets
* Barbell Curls - 5 sets

Cardio:

* None

Exercise Day:

Burpie Pull up -

1. Start in a standing position.
2. Squat down
3. Jump feet back into a pushup position
4. Jump feet back into squat position
5. Jump up into a pull up


Metabolic Demand: Shoulders 8-12 reps

1. Bench travel with MB OH
2. Alt. DB snatch
3. BOSU burpie

1. Barbell clean and press
2. MB woodchop onto BOSU
3. Squat with lateral DB raises

Weights: Shoulders 8-12 reps

* Hammer Strength OH press - 5 sets
* Barbell front raises - 5 sets
* DB lateral raises - 5 sets
* Stair calf raises

Cardio:

* Bike 40 min.

Good Night, Good Luck:

* I have given my support.
* I learned that I don't understand everything.
* Today has enhanced my life by being shown the support I have.

Thoughts:

At times life throws things at you and its okay for us to say I can only take on so much and prioritize. I'll be back on the full path Dec. 28th!