Talked to Scott today about adding some more targeted strength training to my weekly routine. I think doing heavy load deadlift, squat, and shoulder press workouts each week would really help add to the intensity of the non-strength workouts. Might add bench press to that as well. Part of the problem is that I'm walking around at 250 pounds right now and I know that's why I'm always last or near last on these timed workouts. My thinking is that by making those core muscle groups just flat out stronger, I can start to add some more intensity, which will help me burn more fat. I'll add muscle too, which will slow down the measured weight loss, but muscle helps burn fat as well, so that's fine. More muscle is a good thing - don't need to think too hard on that one.
Pull-ups are improving. I can generally do at least 1 pull-up now without any bands. Today I did 3 sets of 5 in the warm-up with only the blue band. We did a bunch of pull-ups last week and then I took the weekend plus Monday as rest days, which I think really helped. Also, last Thursday or Friday I stayed late and did 100 ring rows, which I'm sure helped a lot.
Lunch for the last three days has been Teriyaki Chicken with no rice and extra veggies. This is a pretty awesome lunch - lots of protein and slow carbs and it's enough food to keep me from snacking at work.
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