
How do I keep my strength, maintain my muscle mass and not put on tooooo much weight while relaxing, taking it slow with my family, not exercising religiously and eating all that I want to {oh I'm salivating just thinking abt it!} whenever, wherever??
Yes, it really is such a struggle.
He still wanted me to enjoy my holiday though and gave me some leeway... "We'll work hard again when you return, just don't come back past 60kg!" he said, and sent me off with a simple holiday training program to help me try to get some work in while there.
Ookkkkk.... (´∇๏พ`*)ใ
This time, we decided to not go to any gyms to work out in, and just planned to train in our apartment using mainly the TRX suspension band and body-weight exercises. I also brought along one red resistance band, my skipping rope and a peanut ball for rolling/ self-massage especially for my back.
Benjamin Franklin apparently said, “If you want something done, give it to a busy person.” It's so true. When we are busier, we also tend to be more focused and efficient in managing the many things on our hands, and make more of an effort to stick to what we've already planned..
But when we're on a holiday... well, "holiday mood" kicks in and somehow we just want to let loose and let go_ใธ__(‾◡◝ )>
It is a lifestyle change, not just something I do just when my PT is watching. Just like a certain goal or result isn't the end point for keeping healthy and fit, I must be able to make healthier life choices myself without Superman around. Even if I'm more relaxed in my exercise or eating plans... I shouldn't fall back to my old, unhealthy ways totally otherwise it'd just seem like I learnt nothing at all the past 2.5 years.
This is the simple program that Superman gave me to do on alternate days - just something to burn calories, and try to maintain my muscles and strength somewhat. It takes about 1hr to complete.
Exercises are mainly body-weight, but I got a bit creative and used some household items to help me make the exercises a little tougher e.g. holding a filled kettle for my Bulgarian Squat, or putting my legs up on our small luggages for Elevated Planks hehe and I also increased the sets/ reps from what was prescribed to increase intensity since these body-weight exercises are easy for me.
A1. Goblet Bulgarian Squats, 5 sets, 20 reps, 75s
B1. Knuckle Push-Ups, 5 sets, 18 reps. 60s
B2. TRX Rows, 5 sets, 25 reps, 60s
B3. Band Pull-aparts, 5 sets, 25 reps, 60s
C1. Feet Elevated Front Plank, 4 sets, 75s, 10s
C2. Bicycle Crunches, 4 sets, 25 reps, 10s
C3. Side-to-side Hell Touch, 4 sets, 25 reps, 60s
On days I didn't do this program, I did a bit of cardio like skipping or climbing stairs. Some days were too cold to leave the apartment so I just did burpees at home too.
Certainly no gym, no problem!! แ( แ )แ
And oh, I did NOT come back past 60kg!!! Maybe only 1-2kg heavier than before I left for hols?? (≡^∇^≡)
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Finally, I Have Visible Abs!
Holiday Travel Workout - No Gym No Problem!
Lessons learnt from Being Injured
New 2 Months Challenge
2 Months Challenge Results - Lowest Body Fat Composition Ever!
Girls Can Pull-Up Too!
Finally, I Have Visible Abs!
Holiday Travel Workout - No Gym No Problem!
Lessons learnt from Being Injured
New 2 Months Challenge
2 Months Challenge Results - Lowest Body Fat Composition Ever!
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Week 5 - New Workout Programs, New Challenges
Week 6 - Program Progress Report
Week 7 - Training with a Weak Back
Week 8 - Keep Calm & Gym On
Week 9 - Making Sense of Trap Lifts, TRX & Med Ball Slams
Week 6 - Program Progress Report
Week 7 - Training with a Weak Back
Week 8 - Keep Calm & Gym On
Week 9 - Making Sense of Trap Lifts, TRX & Med Ball Slams
Week 10 - Workout Max Out
Week 11 - Rolling in the Deep
Week 12 - Program End Report
Week 13 - Start of Cycle 2
Weeks 14 to 16 - Slow & Steady
Weeks 17 to 20 - Milos Giant Sets
Weeks 21 to 24 - Cycle 2 Program End Report
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Week 12 - Program End Report
Week 13 - Start of Cycle 2
Weeks 14 to 16 - Slow & Steady
Weeks 17 to 20 - Milos Giant Sets
Weeks 21 to 24 - Cycle 2 Program End Report
Weeks 25 to 28 - German Volume Training & MetCon Workouts
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11 comments:
Definitely a problem haha. Kinda besides the point of going on holiday when you have to monitor what you eat.
It's amazing to see how this new regime has become your lifestyle! Adore the creative kettle weight you came up with. However, Did you get wet? If were me.... I'd be drenched end of exercise with my clumsy actions. Lol. The weight lifting of your girl becomes a mission?๐ am sure she loves it!
It's so hard to eat right when on vacation here. About the only place where we've gone - Santa Fe, New Mexico - they had great, healthy food. Everywhere else they served really bad, heavy carb foods. I try and get a place that has a refrigerator. Then I can store away fruits and veggies.
I imagine exercise is hard. A lot of places we've stayed at has a mini gym, and indoor pool.
I love the photo of you holding little pumpkin. My boys are too big to hold now. :(
Wowww amazed at yr determination n will power!!! I'm usually K.O-ed by the end of the day every day during vacation. Carrying my 2 young kids already breaking my back what more your daughter. Super power momma!!!
Xoxo,
Jamie Chaw
(http://karmie080808.blogspot.sg/)
Agree with no gym no problem! I used to go to the gym daily but since stop working, no budget for that too! So now housework and carrying kids are part of my exercise regime... :D
Great effort there for keeping fit while on holiday... I sure pig out when I'm on holiday xp
Been following your progress and amazing fitness you in now. Never will I be able to maintain this, even when you are travelling! Keep this going Ai!
I just started training the past two months and I'm worried about losing all the hardwork when we are back in Sydney for 3 weeks too. Thanks for the inspiring post. Not having access to the gym certainly isn't an excuse to not working out.
I am so impressed that you committed to your fitness regime, even though you were on holiday! That is excellent willpower.
Good job sticking to a routine on your holidays. It's hard to do when you want to just enjoy the vacation, but you can't sabotage everything you've already worked so hard for. I had a heck of a time sticking to my health goals when we vacationed in California over the summer. It was hard, but with a little determination, I managed alright and didn't come home any heavier. Plus, all that walking helped too ;)
Would planking helps? Really needs a lot of discipline to train when we go overseas.
cheers, Andy
(SenkangBabies.com)
Good pointers for people who want to keep fit even when travelling. During travelling, we indeed tend to just eat and eat.
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