Baco_bacon's cardio/workout log. The journey from a twig to a machine

[baco_bacon]

First off let me just say I am horrible at writing logs, but fitnessnewb inspired me so I'll try my best to make one.

Next... I'll introduce myself. I am 14 years old, turning 15 on June 11th this next year. I do 5 sports; soccer, x-country, track, wrestling, and lacrosse. I really love running, it's probably my favorite hobby. I also enjoy biking and swimming, although not nearly as much.



I DON'T EXPECT YOU TO READ ALL THIS. I just tend to get caught up and write endlessly.

During the wrestling season two years ago (7th grade) I had to lose some weight to make the next weight group under me, so I did that easy. Just ran 20 minutes every day. But my mind kind of lost control after that and I went through an eating disorder and ended up losing all muscle, having no energy, being depressed 24/7 and not willing to do anything. At the start I was 125 lbs (5'7'') and ended up at 105 lbs. Soon after I went to the doctor for the checkup and they could not find my pulse, so I had to take tests, etc. Found out I had anorexia and got hospitalized immediately, for 3 days.

During those 3 days it hit me how skinny I was, and soon after I was 100% determined to gain all my weight back and not let that ever happen again. So I definitely gained that weight back, I got up to 145 at the beginning of 8th grade. Slightly chubby, but not fat. Just little muscle and a bit too much fat, due to eating a jar of peanut butter a day and not exercising much.

2 months later my cousin introduced me to a dumbbell, and I got hooked to that and started lifting it every day. It was just a 15lbs one... I also got hooked on crunches and pushups.

I went through that year enjoying my life eating all I wanted and not gaining a single pound anymore and lifting some weights, but I really wanted to workout, like... REALLY workout, at the GYM. That was my dream for the next 6 months and my parents got me one at the end of May.

In that time my friend Tim got me into running, and I started running and lifting with him at the YMCA, but he ended up not lifting anymore to just run. That was cool, I'll just do both.
My other friend was very overweight and so I go to the Y with him; he bikes/walks while I lift. It's pretty fun.

So now I've been lifting/running/eating right for the past 3 months consistently, and I have much more self confidence and love my life right now.


Cliffs:
- got anorexia
- determined to change
- started lifting dumbbells
- soon after started running and working out

[baco_bacon]

Here is a list of cardio I do, and I’ll continue to update it as often as possible. Yes, I know. It’s a horrible log, but it’s all I got.

1. June 20 – 20 minutes on elliptical
2. June 21 – 40 minutes running on BGT
3. June 22 – 20 minutes running around neighborhood
4. June 23 – 20 minutes running with dad on BGT
5. June 24 – 49 minutes running on BGT
6. June 25 – 62 minutes running on BGT
7. June 26 – 79 minutes running on BGT & Green Acres
8. June 27 – 60 minutes biking on BGT
9. June 28 – 40 minutes running on BGT
10. June 29 – 15 minutes running & 20 laps swimming at YMCA
11. June 30 – 64 minutes running on BGT
12. July 1 – 80 minutes running on BGT with Tim
13. July 2 – 71 minutes running on BGT
14. July 3 – 40 minutes running at Index
15. July 4 – 61 minutes around neighborhood & BGT
16. July 5 – 36 minutes at CPJH. Did some sprints.
17. July 6,7,8,9 – 60 minutes ave. everyday at Camp! Rounded 240 minutes
18. July 10 – 20 minutes running
19. July 11 – 85 minutes running on BGT
20. July 12 – 43 minutes running to-from Y
21. July 13 – 153 minutes on BGT! Ran to 60 Acres!! I was soooo tired after!
22. July 14 – 60 minutes with BHS XC team/on my own
23. July 15 – 45 minutes with BHS XC team
24. July 16 – 45 minutes slow jog on BGT…was exhausted..
25. July 17 – 43 minutes up Tiger Mountain with HSXC team! 3.1 miles
26. July 18 – 50 minutes total to/from YMCA
27. July 19 – 20 minutes running
28. July 20 – 40 minutes running
29. July 21 – 35 minutes running
30. July 22 – 45 minutes running
31. July 23 – 34 minutes biking (new bike!)
32. July 24 – 102 minutes biking to Redmond. Great ride!
33. July 25 – 150 minutes to Seattle and back with Dad!!
34. July 26 – 70 minutes to Redmond Park 
35. July 27 – 20 minutes running and 30 minutes swimming
36. July 28 – 20 minutes elliptical and approx. 40 minutes swimming
37. July 29 – 25 minutes biking and 30 minutes swimming
38. July 30 – 20 minutes ran and 30 minutes swimming
39. July 31 – 20 minutes ran 30 minutes swimming
40. August 1 – 20 minutes ran 30 minutes swimming
41. August 2 – 45 minutes ran and 30 minutes swimming
42. August 3 – 70 minutes ran and 35 minutes biking
43. August 4 – 180 minutes biking with dad around Seattle!
44. August 5 – 60 minutes running and 25 minutes swimming
45. August 6 – 45 minutes running easy pace
46. August 7 – 50 minutes running
47. August 8 – 30 minutes running and 20 minutes swimming
48. August 9 – 50 minutes running
49. August 10 – 50 minutes running
50. August 11 – 55 minutes running
51. August 12 – 45 minutes running and 25 minutes swimming
52. August 13 – 36 minutes running and 15 minutes swimming
53. August 14 – 100 minutes running
54. August 15 - 40 minutes running and swim lesson
55. August 16 - 30 minutes running and 15 minutes biking

[baco_bacon]

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[baco_bacon]

BEFORE WORKING OUT
Sorry, no leg or back... didn’t think of it then.

Stats -
5'8''
140 lbs
no working out
little running

[baco_bacon]

And here are pictures of me now. I will post them at the end of August... so just sit back and relax until then.

[baco_bacon]

I had a good ol' rest day yesterday. Today will be chest and tricep day.

I plan to do some DB flat bench press, DB incline bench press, cable cross overs, and tricep v-bar pushdowns.. if i get the chance to go! It's a Sunday and I rarely am able to go on Sundays.

[fitnessnewb]

ait man, read all of it. It was very interesting to know you fought anorexia and are actually making your life so much better now. Mirin the cardio too, similar to me. Whats up with the pec? Will check back later for more workouts and I subbed btw

[baco_bacon]

ait man, read all of it. It was very interesting to know you fought anorexia and are actually making your life so much better now. Mirin the cardio too, similar to me. Whats up with the pec? Will check back later for more workouts and I subbed btw

Yeah man thanks, in the end everything turns out all good.
The pec... sounds verrryy stupid. But I'll explain. I got outta the shower, in a really good mood, stepped out too fast (there was no bathmat) and I slipped and sliced it through the corner of the counter. Got 29 stitches and could barely walk for the week after that, and could not run/jog/jump for 3 weeks.

I have a picture during surgery and you could see my pec muscle, it was pretty gross and hurt like a *****.

Haha that's the story.

[fitnessnewb]

Yeah man thanks, in the end everything turns out all good.
The pec... sounds verrryy stupid. But I'll explain. I got outta the shower, in a really good mood, stepped out too fast (there was no bathmat) and I slipped and sliced it through the corner of the counter. Got 29 stitches and could barely walk for the week after that, and could not run/jog/jump for 3 weeks.

I have a picture during surgery and you could see my pec muscle, it was pretty gross and hurt like a *****.

Haha that's the story.

still feeling it when benching or not that much?

[baco_bacon]

still feeling it when benching or not that much?

Nah not at all. It never hurts anymore, which is awesome. The only thing that's left of it is a inch long scar.. but it's not all that bad!

[baco_bacon]

Had a excellent chest/tricep/forearm day. I did more than usual but that is only because I did absolutely nothing this whole day due to major health&family issues and felt a strong urge to work my tush off.

[fitnessnewb]

ait man, is that fitday.com? Looks quite cool

[baco_bacon]

ait man, is that fitday.com? Looks quite cool

Nah, it's Dailyburn.com
It's like fitday, but I like it better

[baco_bacon]

I just went on an hour long run. It was excellent; perfect weather, good mood... except I needed to take a dump about halfway through. I got home, let outta few logs, got some protein shake and now typing this up.

[Billage]

nice log
keep it up!
subbed btw

[baco_bacon]

nice log
keep it up!
subbed btw

Thanks man! I'll sub yours if I haven't already

[baco_bacon]

Had a pretty good back day. I tried somethin' new; ez bar row (yes picture says DB... I know) and also did a bit of stiff legged deadlifts. Great day rest day tomorrow!
I'm also gonna start eating more (eating tuna cheese sandwich as I type ), cause I haven't seen any gains with my weight lately, wish me luck

[fitnessnewb]

dont be afraid to eat!! I am sure you wont gain much fat

[baco_bacon]

Alright mate appreciate the help If anything I have LOST cause of my cardio I'm doing. So, time to get more in.

How many cals do you take in a day? Just curious?

[fitnessnewb]

Alright mate appreciate the help If anything I have LOST cause of my cardio I'm doing. So, time to get more in.

How many cals do you take in a day? Just curious?

4-5.5k, depending on my activity level

[baco_bacon]

Nice!


Today I ran with the High School XC team for a 40 minutes, then did a bit of core workouts. It was great! Later tonight my Dad and I might go Swim/Kayak in Lake Sammamish for a while! This is gonna be sweet.

(for some odd reason I cannot edit my Cardio Post...? Anybody know why? Thanks!)

[baco_bacon]

So swimming in Lake Sammamish was not possible, due to having to fix some things with the Kayak, but I went swimming with my dad and friend and swam 30 laps (.43) at our YMCA. It felt awesome.

I ate alot more than normal today, and I feeeell goooood.

HOPEFULLY: Shoulder/calf day tomorrow.

[fitnessnewb]

swimming rocks, but just 30 laps? Son I am dissapoint! 50 atleast my friend!

[baco_bacon]

swimming rocks, but just 30 laps? Son I am dissapoint! 50 atleast my friend!

Haha I would have done more! But the pool closed + one of the lifeguards was talking to me a while about technique, because I was swimming too flat so I needed to rotate more

[baco_bacon]

I had... a REALLY good lifting day today.
I don't know what it was;maybe my huge breakfast, longboarding this morning, or seeing my friend at the gym and we lifted together. But whatever, my day is great so far.

So this morning I ran for 25 minutes, had a huge breakfast, chilled for a little bit then longboarded down to the YMCA.

I had a shoulder/trap/calf day. I'd rate it 10/10.






In 20 minutes my Dad and I are going to open water swim together. I'm stoked. Time to lather sunscreen on my white body

[baco_bacon]

Open Water swimming was muccchh different than I expected.. I mean, I'm not a wimp kind of a kid, but I was freaked out when we got pretty far out. Good experience though, can't wait to go again.

[baco_bacon]

Didn't lift yesterday. I ran for an hour, but my ankle was killing me so I couldn't go longer. Hope to lift today

[baco_bacon]

Had an Isolation Lifting Day this morning. Good workout only like 2-3 people in the room. It says, calf raise with barbell, but it is actually the squat/shrug machine thing.

[Billage]

whole body wokout?

[baco_bacon]

Nah, just isolation. Rest day yesterday and tomorrow as well. Wanted to get in some good stuff