Slim fit jeans not such a slim fit; Bodyrocking

       The title says it all. I am a fitness freak.  I love human bodies in all shapes and sizes for their aesthetics, strength, flexibility, and all the incredible feats a human body is capable of.  I love to stay in shape too if possible.  I  had to quit my gym membership at one of the local gyms here because it was way too expensive given my current situation.  To me, it was worth the money but I just could not pay it. 

    Fortunately, I was able to replace it with a cheaper and more affordable one.  Mind you I have had a lay off of about a month or so from working out.  Aside from not having a gym membership I was in a poor mental frame which made it difficult to workout.  However, my slim (not skinny) fit jeans changed my mind.

    I tried on my slim jeans a week or two ago and they fit uncomfortably.  It is a wake up call.  I don't want to be in irredeemable shape (not that such a state exists) before I have to trudge my way back into shape again.  I have been through that cyle a handful of times and it is tough.  However, I refuse to spend hours and hours in the gym again like I previously did.  Don't get me wrong.  I love to workout and I love spending hours in the gym.  However, i would rather use that time to do other things like study. So what am I supposed to do?

Here is the answer:

Meet Frederick and Zuzana light.  They run a website and a vlog called Bodyrock.tv. On this vlog they mainly talk about fitness.  Zuzana is the main subject of the videos and she always demonstrates the workouts and gives fitness insights.  The best part is the workouts are really short.  They are usually anywhere from 4- 30 minutes.  They are full body workouts, and they are super intense.  Along with the workouts, there is a great supportive community (of which I am a new member); Zuzana, Freddie, and other community members offer recipes, inspirational stories, and discussions about travel. 

      So, I have traditionally been a weightlifting and heavy cardio type of guy in the past.  I really aim for the V shape and I have always wanted to be ripped.  But, Zuzana's body says it all:

She has the best physique in terms of fitness I have ever seen for a female.  If she can do that, I am excited to see how far I can get as well.  Most of the workouts require little or no equipment; they are short; they burn tons of fat, they increase strength, and they increase flexibility.  Its a win win, no?

     What does this have to do with the bar exam? Don't forget, working out is good for memory and it helps the brain to function better overall by increase blood flow and circulation to the brain.  I am already seeing results after a week or so of workouts.  Check it out when you guys have a chance.  She does all of her workouts from home.  Her intention is actually to start a home workout movement.  Ironically enough, because of my situation, I do these workouts at my gym.  Go figure.

The incredible shrinking man: Working out and studying for the bar exam

     I am starting to lose mass and slim down. Due to finances, I had to suspend my gym membership, I still run every few days, although my motivation is not as high as of late. My body is changing again and losing the shape I worked so hard to build. I will still exercise, but I won't have the option of lifting weights.

     I am uber intrigued with fitness and health.  The intrigue stems from my infatuation with the human body. It amazes me when I see the various shapes, shizes, tones, injuries, healings, etc. . . Consequently, I love working out. I go at it HARD. A sound body will help one to achieve sound spirit, mind, and soul.


     I have always been fairly active since my youth. The only time I didn't work out was when I was in Law School. First semester of first year, I woke up Monday through Friday at 4:30am. On those days, I showered, dressed, ate, read, went to the library, studied until class, went to class, went back to the library, studied until class, went to class, ate, went back to the library, until class, went to the library, ate again, went back to the library until closing time or very close to it, went home, read, went on the net/radio/or T.V. for a few minutes and went to bed. My weekends were similar, but they started around 9:00a.m. instead. The rest of my Law School career was similar to this though I could not sustain that first semester pace (especially when I saw the payoff was minimal).

     I didn't workout during those 2 1/2 years. I suffered indigestion from the campus food. I ate alot of junk food and fast food as well. I fluctuated anywhere from a slim 180 to a pretty heavy 212, though I was mostly in the middle. Mind you, I am about 5 '9. The summer before my last year, I decided I would get buff before I went to school. I lifted weights and put on about twelve pounds to reach that 212 lb total. I vowed to maintain it, but the 1 1/2 hour cummute each way obliterated those aspirations and that muscle went to crap. I changed my eating habits for my first go at the bar exam but I still did not exercise.  My weight reverted between 190-195 lbs.

     I decided to change things for my second bar exam approach as far as working out was a concern. I went to the gym and got evaluated. My body fat was around 23%. I've never had a body fat that high. I was afraid. I used to have a fear of being overweight. I was a pudgy kid until I hit age 10 or 11.  I didn't want to go back to that, but it looked as if I already had. I resolved to correct the issue.

     So, I vizualized the body I wanted. I alwasy kept that picture in mind. I found a plan and followed it, to a tee. I worked out seven days a week. I lifted weights three (3) days, I did additional calisthenics, and I did cardio 7 days a week. I would do hour long Spin/RPM classes three to four days a week. On alternate days I would jump rope, jog, or use a treadmill for 30 minutes.
     I worked my way to the best body I have ever had. My body fat was about 11%. I reached a weight of 172, my lowest since Highshool. I marveled at what I achieved in six to seven months. I have been much stronger in the past, and even had 10% body fat while I was younger.  I was able to bench press 270 lbs, which was a lot to me.  I could squat about 360 lbs I thinkg. I wasn't able to do those things this time, but it wasn't about that. This time it was about the physiqe as well as the overall fitness.  During those previous times, I didn't care about cardiovascular fitness, diet, or physiqe.  It was all about "Strength."  Thankfully, I evolved.

     Physical fitness is pretty important. I just have to set goals and a schedule. I have recently hit 50 consecutive pushups and reached 17 pullups, but it has been weeks since then. I have a good foundation I think. Physical fitness helps with endurance for studying and test taking. I will follow the 100 consecutive pushups plan either here and/or here. Also, I will work to achieve the 20 pullups plan and possibly a 30 pullup plan.  Maybe I can even get my running up to an hour instead of 25 minutes.