Lost phone

I lost my phone last Tuesday. I initially thought that I left it at home, for some reason I did not bother calling the house to confirm that. So as soon as I got home I was expecting it to be on my bed, under my pillows or on my desk... I was wrong.

So I told my mom what happened and asked her to cancel my plan (it's actually her account... yes I know). I would be getting a prepaid SIM card to replace my number instead as sooner or later I would have to cancel my account anyway. At first thought, I was concerned with the effort of trying to rebuild my contacts and losing some as well (especially business ones).

Then I started thinking what else I lost. No, I don't have scandals or porn in my cellphone. Some notes and actually a few somewhat numbers but not much security risk I believe.

So the next question really is, what phone do I replace my old one with? Any suggestions? Open line and can be used in N. Americas, Europe and Asia (of course) with most of the bells and whistles. The iPhone 3GS is on that list but will also consider alternatives.

Fitness Log #24 aka FAIL

Day 24: Nov 30, 2009

Squats - 5x5@85kgs

Overhead Press - 4x5@42.5kgs 1x4@40kgs

Deadlifts - 1x1 @105kgs

Prone Bridges - 3x1min

Squats were ok, but I may have gassed out on the OHP. Failed on the last set of OHPs and had to remove 2.5kgs.

Deadlifts was a complete failure. Grip failed on first rep and was not able to recover. Perhaps I failed to rest properly or was not able to prepare by eating before workout and not drinking water during the workout.

*On a different note, I worked out at SM North Edsa's The Block but parked way back in SM Annex due to parking/traffic. Seemed there was a lot of people in the mall today for some reason. SM Annex was newly renovated and had a Rockwell/GB5 feel to it.... save for the shops.

Fitness Log #23

Day 23: Nov 27, 2009

Squats - 5x5@85kgs

Bench Press - 5x5@65kgs

Rows - 3x10@30++kgs

Push-ups - 3xF(?)@Bodyweight only

Reverse crunches - 3x15

Increased the weight on exercises. Psychological barrier on doing the squats and was not 100% on the technique.

Substituted upright row against inverted row

Fitness Log #22

Day 22: Nov 23, 2009

Squats - 5x5@82.5kgs

Overhead Press - 5x5@42.5kgs

Deadlifts - 3x1 and 2x1@100kgs

Pull-ups - 3xF@Bodyweight only

Advanced Prone Bridges - 3sets

I don't quite remember the weight for the squats, it was either 82kgs or 85kgs. Either way it was ok, getting better with the form every time. OHP was a little more challenging but made it through all sets.

Deadlifts were again better this time out and did better than last time and lasted 3 reps on first try.

Did another variation of the prone bridges which was a tag-team version of the last one. One person moves 4 plates from one side to the other and back (twice) while another one "suffers" with a normal plank. Both players switch roles right after the other. Fun!

Fitness Log #21

Day 21: Nov 20, 2009

Squats - 5x5@80kgs

Bench Press - 5x5@60kgs

Inverted Rows - 3xF(?)@Bodyweight only

Push-ups - 3xF(?)@Bodyweight only

Reverse crunches - 3x15

Squats can now increase in weight! It is heavy but I feel we can start progressing and start getting nearer 1.5x bodyweight (~105kgs)

Bench press is ready for weight increase as well. Performed the planche style push ups and its a good variety and kept me pushing more.

Fitness Log #20

Day 19: Nov 13, 2009

Squats - 5x5@80kgs?

Bench Press - 5x5@60kgs

Inverted Rows - 3xF(?)@Bodyweight only

Push-ups - 3xF(?)@Bodyweight only

Reverse crunches - 3x15

I forgot to log this one. Can probably improve on the bench press in terms of weight. Getting bored on the inverted rows and push ups. Might consider push-ups related to doing planche's with the hands nearer the waist.

Day 20: Nov 16, 2009

Squats - 5x5@80kgs

Overhead Press - 5x5@40kgs

Deadlifts - 4x1@100kgs

Chin-ups - 3xF@Bodyweight only

Advanced Prone Bridges - 3x30sec

Squats became better after reading Mark Ripptoe's Starting Strength. Proper technique goes a long way! OHP are back to the way I initially experienced it, time to add weight.

Deadlifts where better this time out. No hesitation, just doing it. Grip failed us yet again. Can only do 2 successive lifts.

Did a variation of the prone bridges which involves moving 4 plates from one side to the other. A lot more difficult... and fun.

Fitness Log #19 aka The Curse of the Cake

Day 16: Nov 9, 2009

Squats - 5x5@80kgs

Overhead Press - 5x5@40kgs

Deadlifts - 4x1@97.5kgs

Pull-ups - 3xF@Bodyweight only

Prone Bridges - 3x30sec

Huge jump in weights from last time out. did 80kg squats and at 67kg body weight that is almost 1.2x my own weight. Our goal is to reach 1.5x bodyweight which is a little over the magic 100kgs. The squats were ok, a little off on the form on a few occassions but not too bad.

OHP was more difficult than last time despite having the same weight, perhaps I burned out on the squats or the huge serving of cake an hour before workout did me in.

Deadlifts were again decent, grip becoming the main issue again.