Raising the Bar

Day 72 / 90
Phase 3 , Week 11 , Routine 3
Shoulders & Arms, Ab Ripper X

Weight:	246 lbs	-	Loss:	52 lbs
% Loss:	17.4 %	-	Rate:	0.242 %

Pressin' play at 4:05am. Wow, I actually got started close to "on-time" today. This morning, after looking at the numbers from last time, I had decided that I was going to try and increase the resistance. I was aiming for the next increment(12 to 15, 20 to 25...etc), which I was mostly successful. I did not mind that the reps came down a little, as my reps have been on the high side for my goals. I was above average in Ab Ripper X today, but not my best to date. I got called away from the routine during "Hip Rock and Raise" but made it back before the next move started.

The "Active Observer" participated again today, which surprised me because yesterday he did not sound enthusiasctic about todays' resistance training.

Diet:
•	Philly Steak & Cheese Lean Pocket	270 cal.
•	Rockstar Zero	30 cal.	(24 oz.)
•	Green Apple	85 cal.
•	Small Banana	70 cal.
•	Nature Valley Peanut Butter Crunchy Granola Bar	180 cal.
•	Dole American Salad w/ Kraft Light Zesty Italian	75 cal.
•	Yoplait Light Fat Free Apple Turnover	100 cal.
•	Healthy Choice Grilled Basil Chicken Cafe Steamer	290 cal.
•	Campbell's Chunky Healthy Request Hearty Beef Barley	280 cal.
•	Half Chicken Sandwich on 100% Whole Grain Bread	160 cal.

Total: 1540 cal.