So in the upcoming month of February i am doing an experimental diet plan called the Paleo Diet. The Paleo diet consists of only eating food that the paleolithic people would have eaten. That means no processed foods like bread, dairy, or other sweets with sugar. The main focus of the diet is on red meats, vegetables, fruits, and tree nuts. I am very excited to see how my body reacts to the paleo diet because i eat allot of processed foods with grains and dairy. I am eager to start my diet plan.

I didn't do much this weekend. I was supposed to go skiing on Sunday but i stayed home and built two twin bed frames. I went to a motorcycle show in boston on Saturday, it was really cool to see some of the custom bikes. I haven't exercised since last week so I am looking forward to doing some great workouts this week.

height: 73 3/4in.
weight: 201.4lbs

In the past week i haven't done really that much physical activity. During my gym final exam i got in a good workout of hang-power cleans. I haven't really done any exercise since then. I am looking forward to skiing later and get a good lower body and core exercise done becasue i havent done anything for my legs or core in a while. I think in independent study tommorow i will work on my upper body. I'm gonna do 5 sets of 10 reps of push-press and push-ups. My shoulder has realy been bugging me for the past two weeks, but its not that bad.

Height: 73 3/4
Weight: 201.6lbs

So I had a pretty uneventful weekend, i didn't do much of anything. I had to do allot of work around the house, and i had to help one of my dad's friends move into his new apartment. I hope to do some good weight training today because i have had a nice long rest for all of my muscles. I am definitely going to make my way to Wachusset Mountain this week too, especially since we got 4 inches of fresh snow last night.

Height: 73 3/4in.
Weight: 198.6lbs

Winter Sport Exercise

        So winter is pretty much my favorite time of the year for one reason. Skiing. I love everything about it, the cold, the challenge, and the fun that i have with my friends. I like the thought of taking my hobby of skiing to the next level by training to increase my skill and form through cardio and strength training. I have been researching a few plans of things i could do to improve my endurance and strength on the mountain. I found a plan of what i could do for a exercise on a web page.

1st. Core Training
Train your core muscles 2-3 times per week (both pre-season and during the winter), trying at least one balancing exercise per session. Rest for one day between core workouts to allow those muscles to recover and repair. Strengthen your core and improve your balance with any one of these "snow" workouts.
2nd. Strength training
One technique that may help skiers and snowboarders build the both strength and endurance in these muscle groups: Use lighter to medium resistance and a higher number of repetitions to help train your muscles for strength and endurance that these sports require. But "high reps" doesn't mean 50-100 repetitions with three pounds of weight. You should still pick a weight that is challenging enough to fatigue your muscles within 10-15 reps. To help build greater strength and endurance, drop the weight by 20%, for example, after you've reached failure and try to squeeze out a few more reps. Or you could try supersets, which means trying two to three different exercises for the same muscle group in a row (without resting), such as squats followed by lunges followed by a leg press. Strength train these specific muscle groups 2-3 times per week (both pre-season and during the winter).
3rd. Flexibility Training
 Being flexible can directly help you in your fitness endeavors—it improves body awareness, enhances recovery, and may even help you improve your overall form and performance. The most important muscles for skiers and snowboarders to stretch regularly include the hamstrings, quads, hips, calves, IT band, and lower back. In addition, the upper back, chest and shoulders should also get attention—especially by skiers. Stretch at least 3-4 times per week (both pre-season and during the winter) after your muscles are warmed up.
4th. Cardio Training 
There's tons of fun activities that can build aerobic endurance—running, swimming, jumping rope, aerobics, sports like soccer, climbing stairs, cycling, kickboxing, and more—and it's a good idea to select a variety of these things for best results. Try a combination of steady-state exercise (where you maintain a constant heart rate during your workout) and intervals (where you alternate between high-intensity bursts like sprints and lower intensity recovery periods). Do cardio 4-6 times per week for 30-60 minutes per session. Long sessions (over 30 minutes) are vital for helping you build the endurance you need for skiing and snowboarding. If you're a beginner, start with fewer days and less time and gradually work your way up.
5th. Practice
Then get out on the mountain and put it all together...

So i think if i just try to stick by this workout then i should have alot more endurance and strength while skiing down the mountain.

Weekend and School Exercise

So i had a pretty awesome weekend. I started Friday after school by going to Wachusset Mountain and skiing from 3 to 9. It was very intense, my legs were on fire after the first hour and it just got progressively worse but i didn't care because i was having a blast. Saturday i did allot of walking to my friends house and we had a campfire because of the nice temperatures. And yesterday i went to Wachusset again. I went with my buddy James, we skied from 4 to 9 and that was some of the funnest skiing i have ever done in my life, i just flew down the mountain as fast as possible every run, it was such and awesome feeling.

Today at school i did over head squats in my personal fitness class. An over head squat is when you start in a put the bar on your back like a back squat and boost it up over your head and then squat it. Here is a video to show the proper form:

Weight: 200.8 lbs

Height: 73 3/4 in.

For the past few weeks i haven't been feeling to good. But last Monday i felt really awsome and decided to ride my bike to school because my car was broken. That was really  the only exercise I've had in the past week or two...although i did go skiing for 4 days straight, and that took a toll on my quads.
I have been eating very good for the holiday season. For dinner i have been eating lean red meat with salad and another vegetable. For breakfast i have been making a mini bagel and putting whipped cream cheese on it with a glass of milk. I feel like i have lost a lot of weight.

Height: 73in
Weight: 199.2

I found this cool video of these snowboarders at Whistler Blackbomb its pretty insane powder skiing!