Body composition and Goal setting
Posted on Jul 23rd, 2007
by 
Casey
Casey
Inspired by the amazing results of my training partner, I got a Body Composition scan last week, and have formulated a goal and strategy for my physical practice for the next three months.
Jasons dedication to physical practice in the last 12 weeks not only resulted in him meeting his formidable goals, but actually exceeding them. While I had joined him in this practice, I did not have a goal of my own, and was relying on the practice itself as a motivator.
My own Body Composition analysis revealed encouraging condition with room for improvement. I have decided to set a three month goal to drop 4.5% body fat over the next three months while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass.
Setting this goal will add to the solid support system I already have in place for my physical practice. I have found that having a training partner is a key factor in a successful training practice. Much like the buddhist concept of sangha, the training partner offers much needed support when obstacles present themselves. Setting up some sort of dependancy with your training partener is also essential. Jason and I carpool, and knowing that he will be waiting for me on the curb if I don't show up has gotten me out of bed more times than I can count.
I have elected to adopt Jasons practice of Interval Training on tuesday and thursday, days when I would usually rest. Interval training is an intense way to kick up the metabolism, not to mention get in good cardiovascular condition.
In addition to the Body Fat reduction goal, I want to be in GREAT shape for snowboarding this season. My three month program will wrap up just in time for opening day. A few epic days on the mountain will be a welcome reward for a few months of hard work.
so thats where I am with the Physical development. Journaling it helps to make it real and gives me community support as well. cheer me along ;)
c
Jasons dedication to physical practice in the last 12 weeks not only resulted in him meeting his formidable goals, but actually exceeding them. While I had joined him in this practice, I did not have a goal of my own, and was relying on the practice itself as a motivator.
My own Body Composition analysis revealed encouraging condition with room for improvement. I have decided to set a three month goal to drop 4.5% body fat over the next three months while maintaining or increasing lean muscle mass.
Setting this goal will add to the solid support system I already have in place for my physical practice. I have found that having a training partner is a key factor in a successful training practice. Much like the buddhist concept of sangha, the training partner offers much needed support when obstacles present themselves. Setting up some sort of dependancy with your training partener is also essential. Jason and I carpool, and knowing that he will be waiting for me on the curb if I don't show up has gotten me out of bed more times than I can count.
I have elected to adopt Jasons practice of Interval Training on tuesday and thursday, days when I would usually rest. Interval training is an intense way to kick up the metabolism, not to mention get in good cardiovascular condition.
In addition to the Body Fat reduction goal, I want to be in GREAT shape for snowboarding this season. My three month program will wrap up just in time for opening day. A few epic days on the mountain will be a welcome reward for a few months of hard work.
so thats where I am with the Physical development. Journaling it helps to make it real and gives me community support as well. cheer me along ;)
c
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April 2008
never could have gotten those results without your amazingly consistent support as well as constant encouragement and challenge.
i don't think they're gonna have lifts that can keep up with you this season….