1-Year No S / Shovelglove Testimonial
Posted: Wed Nov 23, 2022 3:37 am
Introduction
Male | 36 y/o
I started the No S Diet and Shovelglove one year ago, circa Halloween 2021. I’ve stuck to each habit – 5 days “on”, 2 days “off” – with rare missed/skipped days for one full year.
No S Diet
10-2021 – 165 lbs.
10-2022 – 160 lbs.
It took me four months to lose “just” five pounds, but – at 6’2” – my BMI was already “normal” when I began. (I didn’t start the No S Diet to become thinner-- only healthier.)
Plateau:
I haven’t lost weight in the past eight months, but – as a thin guy – I don’t want to!
Tweak:
1. My weekly “S Days” are Wednesday and Saturday. I’ve never tried to make things work any other way; I’ve assumed that I wouldn’t be able to stick to “eating healthy” five days in a row.
Shovelglove
10-2021 – 2 sets of 7 reps (all movements) with an 8-lb hammer
10-2022 – 2 sets of 9 reps (all movements) with a 12-lb hammer
It took me three months to “upgrade” to 2 sets of 9 reps with a 10-lb hammer, then another two months after that to “upgrade” further to 2 sets of 9 reps with a 12-lb hammer.
Plateau:
I haven’t gained any real strength in the past seven months. (Just maintaining!)
Tweaks:
1. My weekly “S Days” are Wednesday and Saturday. I’ve never tried to make things work any other way; I’ve assumed that I wouldn’t be able to stick to “working out” five days in a row.
2a. I do all this outside-- by force! (Small apartment.) Contending with the elements sucks.
2b. Seeing as I’m outside, I don’t wrap the sledgehammer. (At risk of hitting only myself!)
3. I do two sets of nine reps for each movement, rather than two sets of seven.
4. I finish each set with 18 squats, holding the sledgehammer against my back.
Conclusion
I’m in the best shape of my life-- or damn close to it!
"No S" is incredibly simple, and I recommend it often.
Male | 36 y/o
I started the No S Diet and Shovelglove one year ago, circa Halloween 2021. I’ve stuck to each habit – 5 days “on”, 2 days “off” – with rare missed/skipped days for one full year.
No S Diet
10-2021 – 165 lbs.
10-2022 – 160 lbs.
It took me four months to lose “just” five pounds, but – at 6’2” – my BMI was already “normal” when I began. (I didn’t start the No S Diet to become thinner-- only healthier.)
Plateau:
I haven’t lost weight in the past eight months, but – as a thin guy – I don’t want to!
Tweak:
1. My weekly “S Days” are Wednesday and Saturday. I’ve never tried to make things work any other way; I’ve assumed that I wouldn’t be able to stick to “eating healthy” five days in a row.
Shovelglove
10-2021 – 2 sets of 7 reps (all movements) with an 8-lb hammer
10-2022 – 2 sets of 9 reps (all movements) with a 12-lb hammer
It took me three months to “upgrade” to 2 sets of 9 reps with a 10-lb hammer, then another two months after that to “upgrade” further to 2 sets of 9 reps with a 12-lb hammer.
Plateau:
I haven’t gained any real strength in the past seven months. (Just maintaining!)
Tweaks:
1. My weekly “S Days” are Wednesday and Saturday. I’ve never tried to make things work any other way; I’ve assumed that I wouldn’t be able to stick to “working out” five days in a row.
2a. I do all this outside-- by force! (Small apartment.) Contending with the elements sucks.
2b. Seeing as I’m outside, I don’t wrap the sledgehammer. (At risk of hitting only myself!)
3. I do two sets of nine reps for each movement, rather than two sets of seven.
4. I finish each set with 18 squats, holding the sledgehammer against my back.
Conclusion
I’m in the best shape of my life-- or damn close to it!
"No S" is incredibly simple, and I recommend it often.