Jamie Szczerbanik 8 Nov 20159:57 PM So tomorrow I upload my pic and answer my questions, then it's time for a recap of the last 12 weeks and see where I want this journey to take me. How far can I push myself, what is going to be my new motivating factor. My family are all so supportive and tell me how proud they all are. My wife mainly tells me but when my 6 year old tells me then I honestly feel proud of my own achievements as 6 year olds don't know how to lie. No matter what the public think, I'll put my pics on social media and be proud as punch. I don't want votes, I just want all my family and friends to realise that in 12 short weeks they too can turn their lives around! Congrats to you all and I can't wait to see all your transformations.
Jamie Szczerbanik 3 Nov 201510:09 AM The view for this mornings cardio. Head phones in, classic rock pumping and fresh country air in my lungs. Been to the gym and ripped through the session. muscle fatigue hitting faster and faster every session. Just gotta keep on keeping on! Enjoy the final week!
Jamie Szczerbanik 31 Oct 20159:32 AM So I placed an order online at the start of the week as my Lean was getting low. Arrives on Thursday, just in time! Open the box and it's the wrong product. Not only type of protein but also wrong brand. Living in Central West NSW I've had to do the ring around as I was on my last couple of scoops. Mad rush 2 hour turn around trip to get my tub of heaven On a Friday afternoon. A tub I shouldn have to buy but I can't just have any old rubbish shake. Guess when my other tub turns up Monday I won't need to order for a while. Also want to give a shoutout to Will Hampson, a champion bloke that has been smashing this challenge with no excuses and providing plenty of motivation and inspiration to others. Goodluck to you all in your final week of the challenge. #thisisonlythebegining
Jamie Szczerbanik 20 Oct 201511:26 AM Had the gym to myself at the end of my morning session so I took a few sneaky selfies. First one describes how my back and shoulders felt after training. The second one shows how personally satisfied I feel with my efforts so far!
Jamie Szczerbanik 16 Oct 20153:51 PM Another day of training done and dusted. The intensity is off the hook. Who needs cardio when you have these workouts? I do! Bring on legs tomorrow.
Jamie Szczerbanik 15 Oct 20157:33 AM This new program has me hurting from start to finish of every workout. Working out which weight to use is the hard part, but super sets are just what the doctor ordered.
Jamie Szczerbanik 12 Oct 201512:06 PM So i missed my cardio session this morning due to my wife giving birth to my 3rd princess last night. She sent me home this morning to make sure I had my breakfast and told me that I wasn't allowed to miss this Arvos weights session. Happy man and proud dad!
Jamie Szczerbanik 5 Oct 20159:03 PM A good day in the gym, 1 hr fasted cardio this morning and chest this arvo. Was feeling flat over the weekend and just pushed through both sessions but today I was back to normal and gave it a solid nudge. Counting down to check in!
Jamie Szczerbanik 4 Oct 20158:17 AM Cardio done and dusted. Day light savings got me good this morning. Now time for a day of rugby league grandfinals. Who needs beer watching the footy when you can have a shake?
Jamie Szczerbanik 3 Oct 201511:57 AM Doing legs and all the young punks look at me and watch. You can see it in their faces that they're thinking- "this blokes 100kg and that's all he can front squat?" Then I move to sumo deads and they are doing 1rm back squats with 10kgs more then what I was lifting for 3x10 and they have shit form with no depth. When you get your arse to grass come see me boys! Haha. Rant over.
Jamie Szczerbanik 23 Sep 20155:09 AM So, alarm goes off and I get out of bed and the old pins almost buckle under me. Then I remember that yesterday was legs day. Haha! It's gonna be a great day!
Jamie Szczerbanik 21 Sep 20155:32 PM 2 really good sessions today. Getting some positive feedback from other gym goers! Topped the day off with an order for more Lean and Night protein. #getinmybelly
Jamie Szczerbanik 20 Sep 20157:41 PM Had a sleep in today and felt better for it. Usually get to the gym by 6.30am on my days off work but instead opting out of the optional cardio on Sunday I had a sleep in to recharge and hit the gym in the arvo. Feeling very refreshed. Can not wait to get back into the grind tomorrow morning! The photos are just a reminder that when you're at home resting, someone is out there doing the hard yards. #gymtomyself #sundaysesh
Jamie Szczerbanik 19 Sep 20158:19 AM Second leg session done for the week. Was still sore from Tuesdays session but feel good now. Those sumo's are heart breaking. Loving the new program!
Jamie Szczerbanik 16 Sep 20157:04 PM Really enjoying the new program so far. The variations are really making me work hard.
Jamie Szczerbanik 14 Sep 20159:16 PM Week 4 day 1 complete. Was national chest day today but luckily enough I got it done. Glad I don't have to have tuna again for a week. Loved dinner though!
Jamie Szczerbanik 13 Sep 20157:11 AM So, I've made through the first 4 weeks. Dropped 4.8kgs and feeling great. Still have urges to break away but I'm staying strong. Have followed both plans exactly and will continue to do so. 1 third down! Bring on the next chapter of this challenge.
Jamie Szczerbanik 9 Sep 20159:08 PM Checked in this morning. Pretty happy with my progress. Just gotta keep on trucking!
Jamie Szczerbanik 8 Sep 20158:13 PM Cardio this morning and legs tonight= spent. so I shortened my recovery times today and man it was one tough sesh, not that legs are ever easy. Don't think I made any friendsat the gym tonight as I was in the zone and wouldn't give anyone the time of day. to bad, I'm on a mission.
Jamie Szczerbanik 7 Sep 20154:08 PM Start of week 4. Had some really tough challenges so far a conquered them all. Can't wait for check in this week and start chapter 2!
Jamie Szczerbanik 6 Sep 20158:45 AM Father's Day cardio done and dusted. Off to watch the local rugby league Grandfinal for the day. Gotta stay switched on and will take my lunch And water bottle with me. I'll even sit on the other side of the canteen. Nothing better than tuna salad and watching the footy??????
Jamie Szczerbanik 5 Sep 20158:04 PM Up the cardio today. Hitting the gym nice and early on my days at home so I can enjoy the rest of the day with the family. Even snuck in a little manna nap this arvo. no rest for Father's Day tomorrow. Gotta stay in that daily grind.
Jamie Szczerbanik 3 Sep 20157:33 PM Today was tough. The toughest yet. Was tired all day at work, feeling irritable and unmotivated. I haven't and won't weigh myself until week 4 check-in. I was asking myself- "why am I doing this to myself?" "Is it really worth it?" I don't feel bloated anymore, diet is on point and I'm training my ring off but I look in the mirror and see the same me. I could have just just got in the car after work and went home. But I didn't. I went to the gym and I used this frustration to have a really good session. Still 10.5 weeks to go. Plenty of time for change. Just bring it!
Jamie Szczerbanik 2 Sep 20158:35 AM Up early for a light cardio session. Legs are a little tender from last nights session, but the light work this morning really helped. Now it's a waiting game for tomorrow's workout!
Jamie Szczerbanik 1 Sep 20158:36 PM 4am cardio, only 9 more of them to go! improving every week. loved legs tonight. Squats into deads really makes me want to spew, but the satisfaction of getting it done makes it worth the pain.
Jamie Szczerbanik 31 Aug 20159:57 AM Day 15. Hit the gym this morning feeling positive. everything on point, and doing it solo. Living in a small town it's hard if not impossible to find someone that understands what or why you're doing this to yourself. Then, I come across another Challenger so we had a chat in our respected rest times which really helped with motivation as he understands. To top it off the new owner of the local gym pulls me up after my session and asks what I aim to achieve out of this experience? This has giving me more than enough motivation to complete the 12 weeks without sin! Do yourselves a favour, if you're struggling any day of the week, tale some time to talk to someone that understands!
Jamie Szczerbanik 30 Aug 20159:06 AM Tough gig last night. Out to some friends house for a birthday dinner. Prepped well and took my beef stir-fry with me. Temptation everywhere I looked, from chips, lasagne to ice cream. Fought the fight and won the battle. 6am cardio this morning and had the gym to myself! they must have junk food hangovers!
Jamie Szczerbanik 29 Aug 20159:10 AM Day 16. Feeling really good. Haven't missed a session and have had my meal plan on point. Although I don't feel my physical appearance has changed, I have lost the bloated feeling and my energy levels are increasing every day. I walk past the scales every morning wanting to jump on but hold myself back. Before the challenge it wouldn't be uncommon to have up to 5 coffees a day and plenty of lattes on weekends, so to adjust from that to 1 coffee in the mornings only is a massive leap for me. Can't wait for the coming weeks!