Time keeps moving on. Another week is completed and both athletes are well into their new program. Both Jon and Carley have had the opportunity to review their entire workout in the gym with us. Both of them commented on the change in approach for this phase. Both have noted more soreness after their first week than the first week in Phase I. As we noted last week, we are going to really  focus on the weaker areas. The approach will up the number of different exercises to be performed on a particular muscle group. The repetitions and sets will remain the same for each exercise. The biggest change is the trouble areas will be worked twice in a week.

Jennifer is continuing her watch on the diet and nutrition of  Jon and Carley. Jon reported he and Jennifer are discussing the addition of  Creatine to his regiment. Carley is continuing on with her present diet. Both are doing well with their diet and weight is not an issue at this time. Carley did send in some reflections on March 11th regarding the overall experience. Please excuse the delay in entering her comments:

“Phase one is coming to an end!! Finally… I’m so excited to start Phase 2 and really do some work on my body. Reassessments went well, I didn’t lose as much weight as I wanted to but, I lost inches. Beginners can’t be choosers, right? Right! I was also very excited to hear that my calves have pretty much evened out, and same with my thighs. I have noticed significant changes in my abs and upper body. This week has been a little tough though, I’ve  been dragging myself into the gym and barely finishing my workouts because of my being a little under the weather. Hopefully a little rest this weekend and I’ll be 100% for the beginning of Phase 2. All and all I’m anxiously awaiting this competition!”