Basic Shoulder Workout + Plank Challenge Updates

This week has been quite successful in terms of progress on my weight loss journey.  We invested in the Fitbit Aria this week and it has blown my mind.  I am really enjoying having an accurate scale set at home.  According to the scales I am down just under 5lbs since last weigh in (yay).  The gym scales agree which is always good!

This week I have been at the gym Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.  I am going Saturday and Sunday this week too because PT falls on a Sunday this week.  I have done two back and shoulder days and one leg day so far. I thought this week I would share my shoulder routine.  It is pretty basic because of a previous injury I have to basically focus on rebuilding the strength on my left side.SO here it is:

Seated Dumbell Press: 3 sets 12 reps 4kg Dumbells
Standing Front Dumbell Raises: 3 sets 12 reps 4kg
Seated Side Lateral Raises: 3 sets 10 reps 3kg
Seated Bent Over Rear Delt Raise: 3 sets 12 reps 3kg
Bent Over Pulley Side Lateral: 3 sets 12 reps 3.4kg
Front Raise (pulley): 3 sets 10 reps 3.4kg
Delt Flies (pulley): 3 sets 12 reps 3.4kg
Row/Rear Delt: 3 sets 12 reps 5.7kg

This is proving successful in the whole strengthening process.  I am tracking the weights and reps each time to see the progress from week to week. It is also having a huge impact on my plank challenge.  So far this week I have managed to plank for 30 seconds twice per night and last night managed one 40 second plank.  This is a huge step forward for me as I could never maintain the strength required before.  It feels good to see the progress happening each week. 

I still get these moments - usually when I am daydreaming on the treadmill - when I just think back 3 months when there would have been no way I would have even went to a gym, let alone be there 4-5 times per week.  I also have to pinch myself when I look at the scales and see the effects my diet and training are having on my body. 

Start Weight: 14st 12lbs
Current Weight: 13st 6lbs

Next post: PT Session, Cheat Meal Saturday and Yoga - my first attempt!

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