When you do abs with Kenny, you'll be sore for 3 days

I had every intention of doing a better job of blogging since I've been finished with my externship, but that just didn't seem to happen! I've been hitting the gym pretty hard and I am definitely see results today. I'll be coming up on my 5 month mark blogging on the 26th and I am anxious to see where I stand. Ryan commissions for the Navy this weekend, so I know my eating and drinking will definitely be off, but it's all for a good cause.

For the past 2 weeks I decided to cut back on my carbs and load up on my protein and veggies.   I'm a sucker for sweets and bread, being Italian and having my mom decorate cakes on the side, there's always temptation. Cupcakes, cake, cookies, pretzels, rice. bread and pasta were all cut out. I also cut out potatoes. This was a hard challenge but I got through it :) I've slowly been re-introducing my carbs back in to my diet and I'm hoping my body will have a different way of storing them!

The other day I worked out with my very good friend, Kenny. He's hands down the best workout partner you could ask for. I did some light lifting on my own ( I haven't been lifting as much or as heavy, I'm trying to tone now instead of bulk) and then he put me through 2 ab circuits.I was so sore, I skipped the gym yesterday and used it as my cheat day and I still felt the tightness of my abs today. If you ever workout with Kenny, keep in mind you'll be sore for 3 days.  Here was the workout for that:

Circuit 1:

Tricep dips on bench 15 reps X 4sets

Single arm military press Wt:15lbs 15 reps X 4sets

Bosu Ball Lunges: 15 reps X4 sets each leg

Lateral raises Wt: 5lbs 15 reps X4 sets

Forward shoulder raises Wt: 5lbs 15 reps X 4 sets

Abs:
Circuit 1:

Incline sit up - 10 reps ( we decided to go ahead and add some height to the incline to increase difficulty- it worked. It was about a foot and a half of height and then we inclined the bench all the way)

Double set w/: 5 russian twists  then hold 30 seconds 90*

Repeat 4 times ( limit your rest periods to 15 seconds or less)

Circuit 2

V-ups- 10 reps w/ 5lb plate

toe touches w/ 5lb plate

Cross over sit up- 10 reps each side

30 flutter kicks w/ 5lb plate over head
(Repeat 4 times. Keep rest periods to 15 seconds or less)

Make sure you get all the way up!

90* hold for 15 seconds

Added weight with a medicine ball
( It's harder when you hold it behind your head rather
than in front of your stomach)

Today's workout:

Lat pull downs (close grip) 50lbs 15reps X 4 sets

Tricep rope extensions 30 lbs 15reps X 4 sets

Wide grip rows: 60lbs 15reps X 4 sets 

Overhead bar press 40lbs 15 reps X 4 sets

Abs:

V-ups- 10 reps w/ 5lb plate

toe touches w/ 5lb plate

Cross over sit up- 10 reps each side

30 flutter kicks w/ 5lb plate over head
Bosu ball oblique crunches: 10 reps each side X 4 sets

Repeat 4 times ( limit your rest periods to 15 seconds or less)