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Bob45

05-01-2007, 05:38 AM

dbx

05-01-2007, 05:41 AM

My biggest motivator on forums is just having everyone stop by my journal.

Let me be the first to stop by and motivate you :D

Good luck with the recovery, Bob. And may 07' be good to you!

Bob45

05-01-2007, 08:22 AM

Thanks Kevin. I'm back to work today. I have a carpet and upholstery cleaning business. It's a lot of physical work. The first job wiped me out. 15 extra pounds on me sure didn't help matters. I probably should have waited one more week. I'm going out to buy some light db's today. I'll be working on high reps for a while.

ChocoChick

05-01-2007, 08:38 AM

My biggest motivator on forums is just having everyone stop by my journal.

I'm here! :) Nice to see a new journal from you.

Bob45

05-01-2007, 11:03 AM

I'm here! :) Nice to see a new journal from you.

Cool. You are a very big motivation! Just bought some 15 and 20 pound db's. My past few trips have been heavier and heavier one's. It felt a little strange. I did have good luck building muscle and endurance in the past with very high reps. It should be better for fat loss too.

UCANDOIT

05-01-2007, 11:03 AM

Hi Bob

Look forward to the new lighter program, hope you recover as fast as you want.

Cheers
Marcos

Bob45

05-01-2007, 11:07 AM

Hi Bob

Look forward to the new lighter program, hope you recover as fast as you want.

Cheers
Marcos

Hi Marcos. Thanks for stopping in. High reps are killer but do work for me. I wish high calories worked for me too.

pastorgbc

05-01-2007, 12:41 PM

Hey Bob,

Good luck as you set out again. Like the rest of us, it is never-ending work.

You'll do well; I'm sure of it.

Ray

Bob45

05-01-2007, 05:02 PM

Hi Ray. I walked another mile through the woods today. Did some hills. Got really out of breath quick. I tried a short workout. Did some curls, tri extensions, and flyes. Pretty shaky just from that. I guess it's what I should expect. I was peeing blood for a few days just less than 2 weeks ago. I'm going to take this super light and slow.

dbx

05-01-2007, 06:06 PM

Chubby Mom

05-01-2007, 06:25 PM

Hi! Bob sounds like you have the right Idea woking back up slowly is the way to go. :)

ChocoChick

05-01-2007, 07:12 PM

Go slow and take care of yourself, Bob!

Bob45

05-02-2007, 07:55 PM

Thanks again! Today I did some light bench pressing, some military presses, close grip benches, pulldowns, and BB curls. I also walked a couple miles. I felt much better today.

Sure wish I knew what Elise looks like. Anyone else wondering? We need a face pic!

Intenceman

05-02-2007, 11:06 PM

Hi Bob, long time no talk. Good luck in your recovery. What kind of surgery? Have you talked to Val in the last century?
James

Bob45

05-03-2007, 05:21 AM

Hi Bob, long time no talk. Good luck in your recovery. What kind of surgery? Have you talked to Val in the last century?
James

Hey Intenceman. We haven't talked in a while. I have been following your awesome progress though. You've been pushing heavy for years now and deserve it. I haven't heard from Val in a couple years.

I got BPH at a young age. It was hard to pee, I went every half hour, the stream was very weak, I didn't empty, I had pressure all the time, I woke up at least 4 times a night for a long time. I lived like this and stayed very active for years. It was always hard doing anything. There always had to be a way to get to the bathroom. I've been waiting for years for them to come up with a surgery with no sexual sides. They have PVP laser surgery now. I
had a lot of complications and uncomfortable days. Everything seems to be still working properly sex wise, lol. It is supposed to take up to 6 weeks or more to help my other symptoms. The frequency is still there so far. Everything else seems better so far. My bladder probably needs to be trained now. It's not used to holding much. This procedure works better for some than others. Different sides too. I'm lucky so far.

Bob45

05-03-2007, 07:33 PM

Did a short full body routine today. Walked another mile. Doing pretty good cutting back on my eating. I'm down 3 pounds. Not sure I want to continue this wimpy workout journal. Maybe I'll come back when I can post some good workouts.

joed

05-03-2007, 11:28 PM

Hang in there Bob. Better surgical procedures or not, that was still a major impact on your body. It'll take time to heal properly, & IMO your main job is to keep your head on straight and your spirits up as best you can. Discouragement is a natural part of the healing process. Keep eating clean, take whatever supps you need, walk longer & longer everyday, stay in touch with your doc, & soon enough you'll be looking back at all of this as a memory. Don't go away & get holed up somewhere, ok?

Spitfire-1

05-04-2007, 01:26 AM

Hey Bob

The break from heavy lifting will probably mean you will come back stronger.
Use this time with the lighter weights to really concentrate on form and range of movement. We all pick up bad habits with our lifting, see this as a chance to focus on the movement.
Any joint/ligament issues will have time to heal as well.

Keep it up bob :)

Bob45

05-04-2007, 04:59 AM

Thanks Joe and Paul. I'm not discouraged in any way. I was just thinking this will be a boring thread to follow. I'm always up to the challenge getting back in shape. I'm back and forth with it all the time. This is definitely a different challenge.

stachedwalker

05-06-2007, 07:56 PM

Bob45

05-07-2007, 04:37 AM

Bob, when you can't lift for exercise, it's quite alright (really!) to do other things. Swimming, walking, tennis, squash ... you name it. Lots of stuff take energy and build muscle tone (and endurance) ... and are lots of fun, too. I'm not sure underwater basket weaving would count, though. ;)

I have been doing a lot of walking. It feels too early to be doing much more. Maybe another couple weeks. Swimming would be good. The water is freezing everywhere so far. I just opened the pool over the weekend. the water is 55 degrees.

I got 6 email notifications that you posted in my journal.

Daimozz

05-07-2007, 04:47 AM

hey bob .......... hope ur recovery is going well.......swimming is a great exercise .....just don't over do it......take it easy and it will all come to ya...ya i changed alot of my subscriptions on here to daily cause it was annoying getting 50 emails in a few hours lol........

orca

05-07-2007, 06:15 AM

Bob, Best of luck in your recovery. Take your time and allow yourself time to recover. Starting out easy, easy, easy is the best thing you can do. Look forward to reading your progress.

pastorgbc

05-07-2007, 07:05 AM

Glad to see you are staying at things and being patient. 10 years ago, I had to have 20 centimeters of my colon removed. I was in such a bad way for a couple of months after the operation that I never thought I would feel well again, let alone workout again. But once I got the green light to lift again, I just stayed patient and consistent. Before I knew it, I was feeling stronger than ever.

I'm betting the same is going to come down for you as well.

Ray

Bob45

05-09-2007, 05:27 AM

Thanks again for the well wishes. Recovery sure is tough. Especially when there is so much work I have to do! It's amazing how far backwards you can go in a short time.

StlBarbie

05-09-2007, 06:29 AM

Best of Luck in your recovery BOB!!!
and HAPPY Hump DAY!!! :)

kimsquit

05-09-2007, 07:03 AM

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hang in there Bob - you'll be back in full DOMS soon enough and wondering what your hurry was ;)

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Bob45

05-09-2007, 03:23 PM

Hi Barb and Chris. I had a long work day today. It sure is a lot easier when I'm in good shape. It was hard making it through the day. I'm back down to 195 so far from 204. My pants were pretty snug. I'm getting some relief there. I'm still doing very light workouts.

Off topic but here is a video of a friend of mine's boat. His is the one with 3 engines. I love boating and can't wait to get mine going. Memorial weekend is usually my first time out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V4H_CEyHxI

IR45N

05-09-2007, 06:15 PM

Nikonguy

05-09-2007, 08:18 PM

Hey Bob, congrats on the weight loss and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Bob45

05-11-2007, 09:33 AM

Been away and out of the journals for too long. Good to hear you're on the recovery road; healing and with the iron. Still admire your '90 day' goal attitude & still trying to put together one for myself. Keep up with the walking and progressive pumping that's still in you!

So you've been away too. I miss working out hard. I started back to work a week too early. I'm not letting myself heal. if someone would pay all my bills I would take a couple more weeks off.

Nikonguy Hey Bob, congrats on the weight loss and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

It's good to see a another new person in here. Thanks.

Spitfire-1

05-11-2007, 11:27 AM

Hey bob

how you doing mate :)

Hows the healing process going?

Good to see you are still posting dude ..... keep it up!

Hope you are taking it slow and staedy

SR800

05-12-2007, 04:48 AM

Hang in there Bob, life is a journey. You are doing the right thing. To get anywhere you have to first head in the right direction and start walking, you are doing that. On a side note, since this is the over 35 section I wonder if we should have a seperate journal section for those of us with BPH. I know when I was playing in a band for years in my 30's I would by dying for our break and I always joked that I had a bladder the size of a walnut, years later I found out it wasn't a joke.

thomasale

05-13-2007, 04:19 AM

Now I like this...I am finally at the beginning of something and I will be posting here as often as i am able. Hope you continue feeling better.

Bob45

05-13-2007, 05:39 AM

Hey bob

how you doing mate :)

Hows the healing process going?

Good to see you are still posting dude ..... keep it up!

Hope you are taking it slow and staedy

I over did it with work this week. I set myself back a little.

SR800 Hang in there Bob, life is a journey. You are doing the right thing. To get anywhere you have to first head in the right direction and start walking, you are doing that. On a side note, since this is the over 35 section I wonder if we should have a seperate journal section for those of us with BPH. I know when I was playing in a band for years in my 30's I would by dying for our break and I always joked that I had a bladder the size of a walnut, years later I found out it wasn't a joke.

Well I don't have it anymore Blake! I wish everything I did didn't involve physical work. Then I could actually heal up.

thomasale Now I like this...I am finally at the beginning of something and I will be posting here as often as i am able. Hope you continue feeling better.

Another newcomer. Good to have you here. I'm hoping to turn this into a workout journal very soon. I am actually doing pretty good keeping muscle size with super light weight and a lot of reps. Since I'm not overtaxing the muscles I hit them several times a week. Only the the upper body with weight. The legs involve too much core.

Happy Mother's Day girls!

SeaSiren

05-13-2007, 05:47 AM

Hello Bob! :)

Bob45

05-13-2007, 05:51 AM

Hello Bob! :)

Hi SS! Good to see you in here.

IronIc

05-13-2007, 09:14 AM

Hi Bob! I hope your recovery continues to be smooth.

It's easy to overtax ourselves after surgery, especially considering your physical job. Your'e smart in keeping track and going light!

~I

ChocoChick

05-13-2007, 10:37 AM

Hi Bob., sorry to hear about your set back.

Bob45

05-14-2007, 09:20 AM

Hi Bob! I hope your recovery continues to be smooth.

It's easy to overtax ourselves after surgery, especially considering your physical job. Your'e smart in keeping track and going light!

~I

It sure is easy to over do it. It's going to take a long time to heal.

ChocolateGirl Hi Bob., sorry to hear about your set back.

Thanks Elise. I think I have a little less work this week.

kimsquit

05-14-2007, 10:34 AM

Hi Bob!

Chubby Mom

05-14-2007, 10:39 AM

Thanks Elise. I think I have a little less work this week.

Hope so Bob we want you healed up soon :)

Bob45

05-14-2007, 01:38 PM

Hi Chris and Roseanne! Still glancing at journals wishing I could join in the lifting fun.

dartol

05-16-2007, 07:04 PM

Hey Bob! I have been away too long... surgery and healing. Man that stinks, but that God that we have the capability to do so much to fix the body these days. Hope you heal up and get back to lifting quickly!

Darren

ChocoChick

05-16-2007, 07:23 PM

How are you feeling?

Bob45

05-18-2007, 05:25 AM

Hi Darren and Elise. Feeling stronger every day.

Bob45

05-20-2007, 06:57 AM

orca

05-21-2007, 05:19 AM

congrats n getting the belt notch back. Nices pics.

Chubby Mom

05-21-2007, 09:01 AM

Great looking kids Bob :) They must get their looks from you too.

dartol

05-21-2007, 06:35 PM

Bob I know you are proud! Congrats on the belt notch too! That is a good thing. :)

Darren

Bob45

05-22-2007, 12:00 PM

Thanks for still stopping in my journal even though there is very little going on. My arms still measure 16.5 cold. I have been able top keep size with just 15# db's and several burning reps. Here is a pic of my daughter. Everyone likes pictures. She is on the right.

Daimozz

05-22-2007, 12:37 PM

awesome kids.......ya should be proud grats on ur weightloss and bicep .......wish mine were that big....... grrrrr lol

SeaSiren

05-22-2007, 05:50 PM

She's a beautiful young lady :)

ChocoChick

05-22-2007, 06:33 PM

Nice looking kids, Bob -- kinda like you! ;)

Gunn27

05-22-2007, 06:47 PM

Great pics there, Bob! How is the recovery coming along now?

Bob45

05-23-2007, 04:50 AM

Thanks for the compliments! I'm definitely making recovery progress. I was getting worried there for a while. I have so much work I thought I would never heal.

Bob45

05-25-2007, 05:34 AM

I just found out my scale is off by 7.5 pounds! I worked in a doctor's office last night and I weighed 207.5 on a few scales. My ideal weigh is like 175 - 180 to be at 10 - 12% BF so I am way off. No wonder I am tired all the time. Try walking around with 15 pounds dumbells for a while. You get tired a lot quicker. A lot of people say don't worry about the scale. It is true in some ways but I think a lot of people over estimate their lean mass and do need to watch the scale. The fat goes on a lot easier than the muscle. I still don't look too fat because I am tall but it's there.

scienceteacher

05-25-2007, 05:42 AM

Great looking kids Bob. Hope the recovery goes well.

Bob=Kids+brains

Mom=Kids+looks:D

pastorgbc

05-25-2007, 05:44 AM

How do you know the doctor's scale isn't off?

You're doing great, Bob. I wouldn't sweat the small stuff. It will all come around if you keep doing the right stuff.

Ray

dartol

05-25-2007, 05:58 AM

On the scale, the most important thing is the overall trend, not the number... and the only way to really follow that closely is to use the same scale and weigh about the same time I think. Bodyweight can fluctuate by a couple of pounds throughout the day with hydration, food, etc...

Maybe buy a new accurate scale and just use it as you get back on track. :)

Darren

jspirate

05-25-2007, 07:14 AM

Did I mention I lost a belt notch. I had gained 3. Easy on tough to get back off. Especially when you are supposed to take it easy. One of my boys graduated Summa Cum Laude yesterday. That is when your grade point avg is between 3.5 and 4.0. He must have gotten his brains from his father. My other son went to his Junior Prom yesterday. Today my daughter is in a dance recital. This is a very busy weekend!

Kids just have a way of making you smile, even when they are someone elses.

You are justified in being so proud Bob.

It also sounds like your recovery is coming along fairly well :)

Keep it going and have a great weekend :)

Bob45

05-25-2007, 05:05 PM

The kids sure do make me smile JS. The scale weight number doesn't bother me. I like the higher numbers. I am fat though!

Bob45

06-06-2007, 07:39 AM

Okay I'm going to get back at it. I did two workouts and I am very sore already.

Nikonguy

06-06-2007, 08:02 PM

Hi Bob45, sounds like you are back at it. Now get to work! Lol :)

Bob45

06-11-2007, 09:50 AM

Hi Bob45, sounds like you are back at it. Now get to work! Lol :)

Your right! I always miss a lot of workouts in the summer. The days fly by. I have been swimming a lot. I'll workout tonight for sure.

Bob45

06-13-2007, 05:32 PM

I need a new psyche. It's easy to get in the boring winter months. In the summer I have a lot of things to keep me occupied. I seem to be good at maintaining a weight. I wonder how I would do if I got lean. Maybe I would stay that way without much effort. It's funny how I maintained a BW of 190 eating the way I am now and I am at 205. (200) My scale.

I've been swimming more and more every evening. I went heavier on the bench press to see how I would do.

115 x 12
115 x 10
140 x 6
165 x 3
179 x 7
205 x 5

It felt pretty good!

UCANDOIT

06-16-2007, 02:48 AM

Hi Bob, glad to see I am not the only one who is slack at posting:)

Keep the motivation up, last I started here you and me were both just being our journey, over a year ago :D

Not bad going, considering most people only last 3 months

Have a great weekend
Marcos
:D

SR800

06-16-2007, 07:54 AM

You don't see many fat swimmers Bob!

Nikonguy

06-17-2007, 05:35 AM

Bob45

07-12-2007, 07:50 AM

Hello everyone!

Went to all my post op appointments this week. Everything is fine now. BPH is gone, blood pressure 120/70, I'm off all meds. Now it's back to work! I am up to 212 pounds. That's a record for me in my older years. Back in 2002 I got down to 170. In the 170's I had the strength I have now so it is all fat! I'll be buying some gym clothes today and joining a gym after work.

namtrag

07-12-2007, 09:33 AM

Great news Bob! I know what you mean about the easy on part. I am happy that you are healed up and ready to go.

bkeithb

07-12-2007, 09:42 AM

X2 Bob!

Get to work, bro!

Bob45

07-12-2007, 07:45 PM

I joined Planet Fitness tonight! $99. for a whole year and a T-Shirt. I felt like I was starting from the beginning again. I lost a lot of strength. It did feel good getting back to it anyway. Since I haven't used any machines I will probably use quite a few in the gym along with the free weights.

Last night at home;

Bench presses only. Nice slow reps
135 x 10 x 4

I am super sore from those today.

Tonight

seated smith military
25's x 10 x 4

seated db presses
30's x 10
40's x 10

cybex lateral raise machine
25 x 10
45 x 10

smith upright rows
10's x 10 x 3

wide grip pulldowns
80 x 10
90 x 10
100 x 10

big difference from my machine.

low rows
80 x 10 x 2

close grip pulldowns
85 x 10
105 x 10

one set of leg presses with 150. I have to super slowly start legs again to avoid my usual cramping. It felt great to workout again!

--------------------

orca

07-13-2007, 04:58 AM

Good to see you back! Nice workout and congrats on joining them gym.

SR800

07-13-2007, 05:11 AM

Don't try to do every exercise at once, that was a lot for one day Bob. And big congrats on the BPH issues.

Bob45

07-13-2007, 12:19 PM

Thanks guys! Yeah Blake. I'll never drink too much beer again either, lol. I sure am wiped out today. Too much new psyche going through me in the gym. I way over did it. I'll be away at camp for the weekend again so I will have plenty of time top recover and get back at it Monday and overdo it once again. It's good to hear from you guys again.

UCANDOIT

07-16-2007, 09:54 AM

Hi Bob, just popped in to say hi and see you are still going strong. Keep up the good work, greater men than us have given up......

Have a great week lifting
Marcos
:D

Bob45

07-16-2007, 05:39 PM

Thanks for stopping in Marcos.

Tonight's second gym experience. Everyone shows up on Mondays!

Flat bench Press
135 x 10
155 x 10
185 x 6
205 x 4

Incline db presses
40's x 10
55's x 10 x 2

fly machine
90 x 10 x 3
Too much. Felt my shoulders more than chest. Next time I'll go lighter.

Seated db curls
35's x 10 x 2

machine preacher
40 x 10 x 2

machine curl
50 x 10 x 2

The workout felt good tonight. I'm liking the variety with some machines thrown in. Now I need to work on diet! It's only a little better.

StlBarbie

07-17-2007, 06:35 AM

Your right! I always miss a lot of workouts in the summer. The days fly by. I have been swimming a lot. I'll workout tonight for sure.

OMG .. I can REALLY relate to this ...
Summer is a difficult time for me to be consistent in the gym ...
between travel, outings with kids, and enjoying all the summer activities ..
I certainly lose the gym time!! Sigh ... but I DO ENJOY SUMMER!!! :D

Great WO Bob ... :)

dbx

07-17-2007, 07:05 AM

Glad to see you've been back at it, Bob. It's easy as hell to put on weight, but is 10x harder to get rid of it, eh? Maybe joining the gym will help you stay motivated. I enjoy the convenience of having a home gym, but there are times I wish I had some people around. Lol, my biggest fear is that I'll have a heart attack while running on the TM, and there won't be anyone around to see my keel over :D

flywheel99

07-17-2007, 07:11 AM

orca

07-17-2007, 08:56 AM

Bob45

07-17-2007, 09:41 AM

UCANDOIT

07-17-2007, 10:25 AM

It's good to see you all posting in my journal. I need all the motivation I can get these days. I was relaxed with my eating for a few months now. I see how restricted I actually have to be now. It's going to take a long time to get this fat off. I'll do it though. My wife likes me eating what everyone else in the family eats. That has to stop. She just made a nice baked ziti too. I say what are you doing to me? Your making it hard for me to get started. She says she put in half the ziti it calls for. Now a serving is only like 600 calories!

Hi Bob,
I hear you, it is always difficult to do the "special" meals thing. I am lucky in that my wife has also changed her life style and we are eating better as a family, although she does not eat 300g of protein like me??

Stick to it and everybody will be soon asking that this "special" eating is making a difference.

Good luck
Marcos
:D

namtrag

07-17-2007, 10:33 AM

Hey Bob,

Know what you mean on the diet. I am going to have to go balls to the wall again like I did in Feb and Mar. I am trying to vary my diet some, and it's not working to well, so I have to go back to the same thing, day in and out, just to lose the weight. I am stuck at 200 or so, and I really want to get to 170-175.

Good luck to you, and I am glad you are back with us.

Bob45

07-18-2007, 06:36 PM

I walked three miles tonight. I was too sore to workout!

dbx

07-18-2007, 07:18 PM

I walked three miles tonight. I was too sore to workout!

That's a good distance, Bob. I love walking, but I don't do it enough.

ChocoChick

07-18-2007, 07:48 PM

Hi Bob. Good to see you back at it. :)

Bob45

07-19-2007, 05:35 AM

That's a good distance, Bob. I love walking, but I don't do it enough.

I walked with my wife. She is in good shape. I was tired feeling from start to finish. I have a long road ahead of me.

ChocolateGirl Hi Bob. Good to see you back at it.

Thanks for checking on me Elise. I will be complaining about diet next.

Nikonguy

07-19-2007, 06:41 AM

Hey Bob. Re-starting is always tough, looks like you are back on track.

UCANDOIT

07-19-2007, 08:39 AM

Hi Bob,

Did I read correctly that you have joined a gym, should be good to get more toys to play with. Enjoy them and the weekend.

Marcos
:D

flywheel99

07-19-2007, 08:44 AM

My wife likes me eating what everyone else in the family eats.

i hear you, bob. same in my house.

kimsquit

07-19-2007, 08:58 AM

I walked with my wife. She is in good shape. I was tired feeling from start to finish. I have a long road ahead of me.the journey is the destination, Bob - don't lose sight of the enjoyment that should be a key part of any exercise :)

orca

07-19-2007, 09:48 AM

the journey is the destination, Bob - don't lose sight of the enjoyment that should be a key part of any exercise :)

Nice post!

I walked three miles tonight. I was too sore to workout!

Being too sore to workout is a good thing! Three miles is a good walk! Keep at it Bob.

Bob45

07-19-2007, 06:50 PM

Tonight I did a lot more machine work. I haven't used machines like this in years.

Shoulder press machine
80 x 10
100 x 10
110 x 10
with this machine you hand go together at the top.

seated db raises
40's x 10
45's x 8
lost it quick on these

lateral raise machine
40 x 10 x 3
this one is good for my elbow because it is supported.

wide grip pulldowns
80 x 10
100 x 10
110 x 10
less pulleys on this machine

close grip pulldowns
120 x 10
140 x 10
160 x 10
different machine more pulleys

low rows
80 x 10
90 x 10
100 x 10

pushdowns
100 x 10
120 x 10
140 x 10
different machine again. It's hard to figure out amounts
quick they are all so different.

tri extension machine
70 x 10 x 3
this one isolated the tri's good. I bet they will be good and sore soon.

1 hour fast walk again. About 3 miles. I ate a little better today. The worst thing I had was some cereal. I'm slowly getting back to my good habits that took me years to get.
lying tri db extensions
35's x 10, 8

Nikonguy Hey Bob. Re-starting is always tough, looks like you are back on track.

Thanks for posting here. I'll have to see what you are up to.

UCANDOIT Hi Bob,

Did I read correctly that you have joined a gym, should be good to get more toys to play with. Enjoy them and the weekend.

Yes I joined Planet Fitness. I needed a little change. I'm liking it.
Marcos

kimsquit Quote:
the journey is the destination, Bob - don't lose sight of the enjoyment that should be a key part of any exercise

I do enjoy it Chris. I will enjoy it more as I lose this gut and back folds I can't believe I have now.

orca Quote:
Being too sore to workout is a good thing! Three miles is a good walk! Keep at it Bob.

Yes it is a good thing. I am good at keeping myself sore too. I actually had chin splints from walking.

IronIc

07-19-2007, 06:56 PM

Hi Bob! Nice workouts.

Also, congrats on the normalized blood pressure! That by itself is HUGE :D

ChocoChick

07-19-2007, 07:01 PM

Hi Bob

jspirate

07-20-2007, 04:31 AM

Hello there Bob. I like the approach on changing things up. it sure looks like a good idea from my perspective :)

flywheel99

07-20-2007, 04:40 AM

keep it rollin bob. nice work. way to get after it.

Bob45

07-20-2007, 05:52 AM

Hi Bob! Nice workouts.

Also, congrats on the normalized blood pressure! That by itself is HUGE :D

I'm not sure what lowered it. Definitely not my fat percentage. After surgery it went down an stayed down.

ChocolateGirl Hi Bob

Hi Elise. Is the avatar supposed to be fuzzy or is it my computer? Looks cool either way.

jspirate Hello there Bob. I like the approach on changing things up. it sure looks like a good idea from my perspective

Changing up and doing the same exact thing both seem to work as long as I am pushing hard. I always do. I see a lot of people in the gym that just go through the motions.

flywheel99 keep it rollin bob. nice work. way to get after it.

Thanks Flywheel.

bodyhard

07-20-2007, 06:13 AM

Instead of a short term goal journal I'm starting a more general journal. I just turned 49 on April 24th. I am 5' 11.5". In the past 4 years I've been as low as 175 pounds and now I'm at 204. The lowest I've had my bodyfat in this timeframe is around 13%. It's up and down quickly. I am now over 20%. I had recent surgery. I probably can't expect full recovery until sometimes in June.

In three weeks I have gained 15 pounds from sitting around and not working out. All fat! My training will be limited to very light weightlifting and walking for quite a few weeks. Nothing that strains the core area for a while. My continuous long term goal is shedding bodyfat and keeping it off. Also trying to maintain as much strength and muscle doing it.

My biggest motivator on forums is just having everyone stop by my journal.

Not sure if you are aware of this and maybe you are but what I typically tell people who are just starting out and are not too sure how to setup a plan is to set one long term goal and several short term goals to reach the long term goal.

i.e if You want to lose 20lbs in 8 months (Long term goal) to attain that set short term goals of 2.5lbs a month, which mentally and physically seems more realistic and doable. What I find is that the mind steers away from something that seems to be unrealistic or unattainable thus you lose before you even begin, "what the mind believes the body perceives" In essence setting up short term goals mentally seems realistic and your body reacts to it by sticking to the plan. Every time you hit that mark you are closer to reaching your long term goal.

bodyhard

07-20-2007, 12:44 PM

Hey Motivation Where Are The Workouts!

bodyhard

07-20-2007, 12:56 PM

My biggest motivator on forums is just having everyone stop by my journal.

I am here man where you at?

Bob45

07-20-2007, 12:57 PM

Hey Motivation Where Are The Workouts!

I just started back but I'm not new to this. I had a long recovery period from surgery in April. I'm still not 100% recovered but as far as working out I am good to go 100% now. In my 20's I was very dedicated for 5 years and competed twice. Since 2004 I've come back and stopped several times. I know what I need to do but haven't really set my mind to go at it all out. I enjoy too many things in life and you know how much dedication this takes. I am having fun changing myself even in short periods. One day I will finally give it my all and see how good I can look. I will be 50 next April so maybe this will be my year. It won't be getting any easier if I keep waiting. Thanks for your input and I hope you keep coming back in here. All you guys and girls are great motivators!

bodyhard

07-20-2007, 01:02 PM

I just started back but I'm not new to this. I had a long recovery period from surgery in April. I'm still not 100% recovered but as far as working out I am good to go 100% now. In my 20's I was very dedicated for 5 years and competed twice. Since 2004 I've come back and stopped several times. I know what I need to do but haven't really set my mind to go at it all out. I enjoy too many things in life and you know how much dedication this takes. I am having fun changing myself even in short periods. One day I will finally give it my all and see how good I can look. I will be 50 next April so maybe this will be my year. It won't be getting any easier if I keep waiting. Thanks for your input and I hope you keep coming back in here. All you guys and girls are great motivators!

Oh I didn't know all that, Now you tell me :D You competed? hm seems like I can learn from you! I am 43 and still haven't competed :(

SR800

07-20-2007, 03:58 PM

Bob, BH does have a point in that a bunch of short term goals may be the best way to approach things after the surgery? I am getting a little worried myself since my frequency at night has started to go back up.

ChocoChick

07-20-2007, 06:19 PM

Hey Bob!

Bob45

07-20-2007, 08:11 PM

Oh I didn't know all that, Now you tell me :D You competed? hm seems like I can learn from you! I am 43 and still haven't competed :(

I don't know about that. There is a ton of info available now on here. We didn't have the internet back then.

SR800 Bob, BH does have a point in that a bunch of short term goals may be the best way to approach things after the surgery? I am getting a little worried myself since my frequency at night has started to go back up.

Goals are always good Blake. He sure is right.

ChocolateGirl Hey Bob!

Hi Elise!

Tonight I rode a bicycle outside for 35 minutes and walked another 20. My old bike was a good workout. It doesn't glide very well. I'll come up with a split soon. Like I said before it takes a while for me to do regular leg workouts without cramping. The biking, walking, some deep knee bends will be first. I'll do some light squats in my basement too.

Bob45

07-23-2007, 07:02 PM

Chest/back

Flat bench
135 x 10
155 x 8
185 x 6
205 x 6

incline machine press
110 x 10
130 x 10
150 x 6

flat flyes
30's x 10 x 3

wide grip pulldowns
80 x 10
100 x 10
120 x 8

low rows small hammer grip handle
80 x 10
90 x 10
100 x 8

cybex eagle row machine
70 x 10
90 x 10
110 x 10

walked 45 minutes outside

Haven't weighed myself again yet. I don't feel like I've lost any fat yet. My diet is slowly getting better.

flywheel99

07-23-2007, 07:06 PM

cybex eagle row machine
70 x 10
90 x 10
110 x 10

is this a cable machine?

Bob45

07-23-2007, 07:11 PM

is this a cable machine?

Yes. You support your chest on a pad and reach for hammer grip handles. As you pull them toward you the handles widen. Felt pretty good. I've never been a fan of machines. I'm trying them all out. They do feel pretty good and I've been getting really sore.

ChocoChick

07-23-2007, 07:40 PM

Hello and good night. :)

dbx

07-23-2007, 07:46 PM

Haven't weighed myself again yet. I don't feel like I've lost any fat yet. My diet is slowly getting better.

Man, I tell you.....I've been waking up at 185 for a week now and it feels good. But....damn it, it takes a long time to do this every time! In other words, I'm hoping like hell that I can keep some discipline to stay under 190 throughout the winter, too. It just seems even harder and longer this year than last year to burn some off.

Bob45

07-24-2007, 07:17 PM

Man, I tell you.....I've been waking up at 185 for a week now and it feels good. But....damn it, it takes a long time to do this every time! In other words, I'm hoping like hell that I can keep some discipline to stay under 190 throughout the winter, too. It just seems even harder and longer this year than last year to burn some off.

Everything sure is changing for me too. My chest is unbelievably sore once again. Tonight was just some fast walking again and some single leg squats. I can't wait to get some regular leg workouts in.

ChocoChick

07-24-2007, 08:06 PM

Have you gotten the go-ahead for leg workouts?

Bob45

07-25-2007, 05:13 AM

Have you gotten the go-ahead for leg workouts?

I can do anything. I've always had a crampimg issue. If I don't take it super slow I cramp and they are no fun!

namtrag

07-25-2007, 06:14 AM

Bob

Glad to see you are getting back in the groove.

Mike

bkeithb

07-25-2007, 07:42 AM

Good job Bob - I know it has to feel good to be back it!

Pump some iron! :D

user464444132bbg

07-25-2007, 09:18 AM

Hi Bob! Thanks for visiting my journal! Your workout on Monday looked really good! :)

Bob45

07-25-2007, 09:52 AM

Bob

Glad to see you are getting back in the groove.

Mike

Thanks Mike. I'm into it and it's the middle of the summer! I usually work and play all summer. Now I work, play, and workout.

bkeithb Good job Bob - I know it has to feel good to be back it!

Pump some iron! Yes it does. Now I have to get some endurance back.

Fitnessfreak8 Hi Bob! Thanks for visiting my journal! Your workout on Monday looked really good!

Thanks for posting here too! Good to see you here. Tonight again. I'm still sore from Monday.

UCANDOIT

07-25-2007, 10:20 AM

Hi Bob

Great to get back into it, including all the DOMS :)

Have a great week
Marcos
:D

Bob45

07-25-2007, 01:38 PM

Hi Bob

Great to get back into it, including all the DOMS :)

Have a great week
Marcos
:D

Hey Marcos. Yes it is. I enjoy talking about it too. I go to the general question threads and give my opinion. It's so easy to tell everyone else what to do. I wish I could do it myself.

flywheel99

07-25-2007, 04:59 PM

what's shakin bob? any workouts today?

Bob45

07-25-2007, 05:24 PM

what's shakin bob? any workouts today?

As a matter of fact I did. Since I am going to the lake tomorrow night I did a lot tonight. I won't be able to get to the gym again until Monday. I need to recover good anyway. I've been real sore all the time. There is a boating poker run I am getting into this weekend. All high performance boats racing to each stop. Should be a blast.

To be honest I don't remember my all my amounts tonight. So I won't post amounts

seated shoulder press
3 sets
upright rows
3 sets
lateral raises
3 sets

alternating standing db curls
3 sets
preacher curls
3 sets

tricep extensions
3 sets
rope pushdowns
3 sets

leg press
3 sets
leg extension
3 sets
leg curls
3 sets

almost cramped when I got in my truck. If I did squats I definitely would have.

Bob45

07-25-2007, 05:37 PM

I forgot to say I lost 4 pounds in the past 2 weeks. I hadn't weighed myself in a while. I'm a little stronger so I will take it as fat loss.

dbx

07-25-2007, 05:40 PM

I forgot to say I lost 4 pounds in the past 2 weeks. I hadn't weighed myself in a while. I'm a little stronger so I will take it as fat loss.

Of course you will! :D Good job, Bob. I know how good that feels. Workout volume looks good, too.

Bob45

07-25-2007, 05:47 PM

Thanks Kevin. It's good to see my motivators in here!

Has anyone seen I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry at the movies yet? It's hilarious. Jessica Biel looks awesome in it too. What a body!

dbx

07-25-2007, 05:55 PM

Thanks Kevin. It's good to see my motivators in here!

Has anyone seen I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry at the movies yet? It's hilarious. Jessica Biel looks awesome in it too. What a body!

My son went with a bud to see it the other night. He liked it, as well.

StlBarbie

07-28-2007, 06:51 AM

Enjoy your time up at the lake .... ah .. the joys of summer!!!! :)

Nikonguy

07-30-2007, 07:14 AM

I forgot to say I lost 4 pounds in the past 2 weeks. I hadn't weighed myself in a while. I'm a little stronger so I will take it as fat loss.
Hey there Bob. Looking at your workouts that is a fat loss for sure. Good on you!

Bob45

07-31-2007, 05:53 PM

Tonight's fun!

Bench press
135 x 10, 8
155 x 8
185 x 6
205 x 6

incline machine press
3 sets

machine shoulder press
3 sets

lateral raises
15's x 10
20's x 10 x 2

tricep machine press
3 sets

rope pushdowns
3 sets

leg extensions
3 sets

leg curls
3 sets

ChocoChick

07-31-2007, 06:45 PM

Hi Bob. Enjoy your time away. And congrats on the fat loss. :)

SR800

08-01-2007, 04:36 AM

Glad to see you back in the groove!

Bob45

08-01-2007, 05:02 AM

Hi Bob. Enjoy your time away. And congrats on the fat loss. :)

It was a fun long weekend. One of the best this summer.

SR800 Glad to see you back in the groove!

Well I sort of am. The diet isn't good. The workouts feel pretty good though.

orca

08-01-2007, 05:15 AM

Morning Bob! Your weekend sounds like it would be a blast! Nice workout and congrats on the fat loss.

ChocoChick

08-01-2007, 05:17 AM

It was a fun long weekend. One of the best this summer.

Ooops.. You've gone and come back. Guess I am a little behind here. :o

flywheel99

08-01-2007, 07:05 AM

bob,

kudos on the 4 lbs. nice work.

how was the fishing. that sounded pretty sweet. bass fishing?

Bob45

08-01-2007, 08:00 AM

Thanks everyone. Definitely not fishuing flywheel. We were running 80+ MPH with these boats. I hope the pics work. There were 44 boats in the run.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z98/Bob452007/pokerun072807_013.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z98/Bob452007/pokerun072807_012.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z98/Bob452007/pokerun072807_007.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z98/Bob452007/pokerun072807_008.jpg
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z98/Bob452007/pokerun072807_002.jpg

flywheel99

08-01-2007, 08:21 AM

right....

that would make trolling a little difficult.

ChocoChick

08-01-2007, 09:48 AM

Nice boats. Can I come next time? :D

Bob45

08-01-2007, 10:21 AM

Nice boats. Can I come next time? :D

Absolutely!

Bob45

08-01-2007, 06:39 PM

45 minute walk up and down hills tonight.

Bob45

08-06-2007, 06:55 PM

I'm not setting any workout records.

Bench presses
135 x 12
155 x 8
185 x 8
195 x 8
135 x 15

machine shoulder presses
3 sets

cable side laterals
3 sets

single arm cable pulls
3 sets

wide grip pulldowns
3 sets

cable preacher curls
3 sets

pushdowns 3 sets

hack squat
1 set (my legs are so bad)

Lots of interesting people in the gym tonight. One guy was smoking near the front door before going in on the treadmill. He lasted a few minutes. The hack squat machine may work good for me. It seems like it will be easy on my knees. My legs tightened up instantly on it. I'm not doing anything for legs like I started to so I won't cramp. Summer will be over soon and I will be more dedicated.

dbx

08-06-2007, 07:39 PM

One guy was smoking near the front door before going in on the treadmill.

You say that like it's a bad thing :confused:

:D

Cool boats! I'd have to sell my house to afford one of those, lol.

ChocoChick

08-06-2007, 08:04 PM

Hi Bob. I have been doing ATG hack squats lately and they really kick my butt. Literally and figuratively. :)

UCANDOIT

08-07-2007, 01:00 AM

Hi Bob

Great boats, looks like fun.

I see your wo are not suffering too much, you still seem to get some weights around on the bench press:)

As to the knees, I have found that I do the leg ext and curls first, this seems to warm up the legs and more so the knees before the squats, food for thought.

Have a great week and congrates on the weight loss

Marcos
:D

Bob45

08-07-2007, 05:02 AM

You say that like it's a bad thing :confused:

:D

Cool boats! I'd have to sell my house to afford one of those, lol.

Smoking and running just don't seem to mix to me. Do you smoke Kevin?

ChocolateGirl Hi Bob. I have been doing ATG hack squats lately and they really kick my butt. Literally and figuratively.

It was almost embarrassing. One set an I was done. If I did another I would cramp for sure.

UCANDOIT Hi Bob

Great boats, looks like fun.

I see your wo are not suffering too much, you still seem to get some weights around on the bench press

As to the knees, I have found that I do the leg ext and curls first, this seems to warm up the legs and more so the knees before the squats, food for thought.

Have a great week and congrates on the weight loss

Marcos

I know what you mean. Some machines just seem to put all the pressure on my knees. Not sure I should be congratulated on fat loss. I'm not putting too much effort in. It's funny because I keep getting the looks like you put on a lot of muscle or looks like you've been working out comments. When I am nice and lean and in shape I get are you feeling okay? It looks like you lost a lot of weight.

ChocoChick

08-07-2007, 05:10 AM

Smoking and running just don't seem to mix to me. Do you smoke Kevin?

hahahahahahaha

I guess you are one of the few here who didn't know that, Bob! :D

Bob45

08-07-2007, 05:15 AM

hahahahahahaha

I guess you are one of the few here who didn't know that, Bob! :D

I didn't know. He does good with his running too. Imagine if he didn't smoke? Smoking while running would really get me thinking.

ChocoChick

08-07-2007, 05:34 AM

I didn't know. He does good with his running too. Imagine if he didn't smoke? Smoking while running would really get me thinking.

Or coughing. :D

Bob45

08-08-2007, 05:19 AM

I walked for about an hour last night. I must be getting old. I would never just walk.

Hibiscus09

08-08-2007, 05:35 AM

Morning, Bob! :) It's not "just" walking. Walking is great for you!

I love the boats!! :)

Bob45

08-08-2007, 09:22 AM

Morning, Bob! :) It's not "just" walking. Walking is great for you!

I love the boats!! :)

Hi Hib! I know but I always used to run.

Bob45

08-09-2007, 05:12 AM

"Just" swam last night. Ever try running in the water? Your legs get tired fast. Got another you looked pumped. You must be working out hard comment last night. Getting all these comments and I am fatter than I have ever been. Fat over muscle does make them appear big in clothes. I could easily pack more on too. I'd rather be lean and muscular with my shirt off anyday.

ChocoChick

08-09-2007, 05:21 AM

What's this? You're taking off your shirt? Pics, please! :)

Bob45

08-09-2007, 05:26 AM

What's this? You're taking off your shirt? Pics, please! :)

I'd be willing to trade shirt off pics with you anytime Elise!

ChocoChick

08-09-2007, 05:33 AM

I'd be willing to trade shirt off pics with you anytime Elise!

Trade? Who said anything about a trade. :o

Bob45

08-09-2007, 09:05 AM

Trade? Who said anything about a trade. :o

Me!!!

flywheel99

08-09-2007, 11:19 AM

Trade? Who said anything about a trade. :o

i'm in with trading "shirt off" pics with elise. (sorry bob, not interested).

and regarding the smoking...

i have to light up every time i post in elise's journal (or my own).

too stinkin nervous of what's about to happen!

Bob45

08-09-2007, 05:08 PM

Arms/shoulders

seated db presses
35's x 10
40's x 10
50's x 8

machine press
3 sets

cable lateral raises
3 sets

upright rows
3 sets

ez bar curls
50# x 10
60# x 10

seated alt db curl
35's x 10 x 2

smith close grip bench
3 sets

overheead rope tri ext
3 sets

Nikonguy

08-12-2007, 06:05 AM

Another good lookin' workout Bob. As for shirt off pics, everyone who ever looked at my progress pics owes me a pic....and I want 'em NOW! LOL :D

Bob45

08-13-2007, 07:48 PM

Another good lookin' workout Bob. As for shirt off pics, everyone who ever looked at my progress pics owes me a pic....and I want 'em NOW! LOL :D

It's hard to get rid of things on this forum once you post them. I post a picture and want it gone soon after.

Smith bench press
Plates counted only
50 x 10
90 x 10
140 x 10
160 x 10
180 x 6

incline db press
50's x 10
60's x 10, 7

fly machine
3 sets x 10

pulldown machine
3 sets

low rows
4 sets

Bob45

08-16-2007, 05:02 PM

Arms/Shoulders tonight

machine shoulder press
4 sest

cable laterals
4 sets

reverse cable flyes
4 sets

upright rows
4 sets

lying tri extensions
3 sets

single arms cable pulldowns
3 sets each

single arm cable curls
3 sets each

machine preacher curls
3 sets

Bob45

08-21-2007, 05:21 AM

Lots of journals in here. I was on the 4th page. The gym sure is interesting. Between sets I like to see what everyone is doing. It gets you wondering how technical do we need to be? The two biggest guys in there had terrible form. Someone had 345 on the bar for bench presses. He lies down butt is in the air. He brings the bar down a few inches and back up. It wasn't lock out day either. A half hour later they were done with bench presses. I was done with chest and back before they finished inclines.

BB bench
135 x 10
155 x 8
185 x 6
205 x 7
225 x 3

incline cable flyes (interesting machine)
4 sets

pulldowns
4 sets

row machine
4 sets

straight arm pushdowns
4 sets

scienceteacher

08-21-2007, 05:35 AM

[QUOTE=Bob45;71279763]Lots of journals in here. I was on the 4th page. The gym sure is interesting. Between sets I like to see what everyone is doing. It gets you wondering how technical do we need to be? The two biggest guys in there had terrible form. Someone had 345 on the bar for bench presses. He lies down butt is in the air. He brings the bar down a few inches and back up. It wasn't lock out day either. A half hour later they were done with bench presses. I was done with chest and back before they finished inclines.

I do the same thing Bob. I don't know that my form is spot on but I think it's pretty close. I have yet to see any squatters or deadlifters.

Bob45

08-21-2007, 05:52 AM

I do the same thing Bob. I don't know that my form is spot on but I think it's pretty close. I have yet to see any squatters or deadlifters.

None in my gym either. There isn't even an area to do deadlifts without being in the way.

dbx

08-21-2007, 05:56 AM

Lots of journals in here. I was on the 4th page.

Good to see you, Bob. Yep, a lot of journals. Beside the usual new ones at the beginning of the year, someone posted and open thread inviting all newcomers to post journals :). Anyway...

I'm glad I don't have to fight anyone for equipment, and really enjoy working out at home.

Bob45

08-21-2007, 06:03 AM

Good to see you, Bob. Yep, a lot of journals. Beside the usual new ones at the beginning of the year, someone posted and open thread inviting all newcomers to post journals :). Anyway...

I'm glad I don't have to fight anyone for equipment, and really enjoy working out at home.

Hi Kevin. Your doing great after your surgery. I know how much it takes out of you. I like my home setup too. For $99. a year it is nice to have a gym for soem differenty scenery.

dbx

08-21-2007, 06:08 AM

Hi Kevin. Your doing great after your surgery. I know how much it takes out of you. I like my home setup too. For $99. a year it is nice to have a gym for soem differenty scenery.

Yeah, I'm sure it's cool having access to all the different stuff you normally wouldn't have in a home set-up. That's a great price, too. But for me, I broke the barrier early last year, of needing anything else to motivate me to workout. In other words, I've learned to like working out by myself...in my own little world :)

Bob45

08-21-2007, 06:23 AM

Yeah, I'm sure it's cool having access to all the different stuff you normally wouldn't have in a home set-up. That's a great price, too. But for me, I broke the barrier early last year, of needing anything else to motivate me to workout. In other words, I've learned to like working out by myself...in my own little world :)

I think for me it's just fun meeting new people more than motivation. You get some interesting characters in the gym. I like joking around with the young guys between sets.

ChocoChick

08-21-2007, 07:01 AM

At my gym, the only time I have to fight for or wait on equipment is in the cable area. The squat rack is almost always free. ;)

Bob45

08-21-2007, 07:26 AM

At my gym, the only time I have to fight for or wait on equipment is in the cable area. The squat rack is almost always free. ;)

Everyone seems to love standing cable flyes. They don't take much out of you. There is an ab crunch machine. I saw a heavy woman lifting her head up and down on it for about 5 minutes.

SR800

08-22-2007, 04:47 AM

I walk by the local gym every Wednesday:), it is about $35 a month but has very restricted hours.

Bob45

08-22-2007, 05:11 AM

I walk by the local gym every Wednesday:), it is about $35 a month but has very restricted hours.

The one I joined is open 24 hours most days. Maybe I should try a 2am workout and checkout the crowd.

Bob45

08-23-2007, 05:22 AM

I am joining the biggest loser contest posted here. I've eaten everything I wanted long enough. I have stabilized at 212 pounds. I'm carrying more fat than I have in my whole life. My arms now measure 17". Even though they feel tight it is interesting to see how much fat you can hold and have it look fairly solid. My strength is where it was when I was in the 180# range so I know it's added fat. My waist is approaching 42! The low was 36.5 a couple years ago. I measure the biggest part of my gut.

I go up and down with my weight a lot. I will be 50 next April. I want to finally get in great shape because it is getting harder every year. Down to 10% would be nice by next April. By Christmas a good goal will be to get back to 190 pounds. Then I will continue from there.

SR800

08-23-2007, 04:28 PM

Good luck you loser ;)

Bob45

08-27-2007, 05:05 AM

Good luck you loser ;)

The biggest loser on here will be quite a title. I probably won't be strict until after Labor day weekend. We still go to camp until then. Too much to resist there.

UCANDOIT

08-27-2007, 05:17 AM

Hi Bob

Good luck

Bob45

08-27-2007, 09:14 AM

Hi Bob

Good luck

Hi Marcos.

kimsquit

08-27-2007, 10:07 AM

good morning Bob,

I have no doubt you can make the 10% b/f goal!

Bob45

08-27-2007, 12:23 PM

good morning Bob,

I have no doubt you can make the 10% b/f goal!

Thanks for stopping in Chris. This is my year!

flywheel99

08-27-2007, 12:43 PM

tear it up, bob. get after it!

Bob45

08-27-2007, 12:48 PM

tear it up, bob. get after it!

I'll hit the gym toinight. I'm constantly getting the you've been working out comments lately. Maybe I should stay fat?

Bob45

08-27-2007, 07:36 PM

Tonight's workout

bench press
135 x 10
155 x 8
185 x 6
205 x 10
225 x 4

shoulder press machine
4 sets

cable lateral raise
4 sets

leg extensions
4 sets

leg curls
4 sets

The bench press is going up! I will get a good split going after labor day.

Bob45

08-28-2007, 05:17 AM

Met a motivating guy in the gym yesterday. He is in his 20's. Weighed over 300 and was way out of shape. He lost a lot and looks great. He works out 7 days a week. Still sees increases with temporary plateaus. After a sweaty workout he goes in for cardio with a hooded jacket.

SR800

08-28-2007, 03:40 PM

In a few months you will be his motivation Bob!

Nikonguy

08-29-2007, 04:17 AM

Great work on the bench Bob....the pics really show off your hard work.

Bob45

08-29-2007, 05:41 PM

Great work on the bench Bob....the pics really show off your hard work. Actually that's the point I need to get back to by Christmas for my first back on track phase for fat loss. Clothed I look big and I'm getting compliments all the time. I just met one of my wife's co-workers. She told my wife I was really handsome and very big and strong looking. I'll take it!

ChocoChick

08-29-2007, 06:17 PM

Nice new avatar! :)

UCANDOIT

08-30-2007, 04:20 AM

Hi Bob

Nice new aviator, great goals. I am sure you can get to 10%bf...

Great stuff
Marcos
:D

Bob45

08-30-2007, 05:07 AM

Hi Marcos and Elise!

Hibiscus09

08-30-2007, 05:10 AM

Morning, Bob! You are very handsome! :) Happy Thursday!

scienceteacher

08-30-2007, 05:12 AM

All looks good in here Bob. I am going to cut again in about a month. We'll get there!

Bob45

08-30-2007, 05:19 AM

Morning, Bob! You are very handsome! :) Happy Thursday!

Thanks Hib! You are very pretty!!!

scienceteacher All looks good in here Bob. I am going to cut again in about a month. We'll get there!
Today 08:10 AM

It's a lot more fun eating nad drinking whatever!

Bob45

08-31-2007, 05:07 AM

I'm down 2 pounds in my first week. Strength is up too. 210 now. The first 20 pounds of fat shouldn't be too hard to lose. The last pounds will be the tough one's.

scienceteacher

08-31-2007, 05:15 AM

Congrats Bob.

SR800

08-31-2007, 04:17 PM

2 down, how many to go?

Hibiscus09

08-31-2007, 04:50 PM

I'm down 2 pounds in my first week. Strength is up too. 210 now. The first 20 pounds of fat shouldn't be too hard to lose. The last pounds will be the tough one's.

Nice work, Bob! :)

Bob45

09-01-2007, 07:20 AM

Thanks Teach, SR, and Hib. On my job I go to a lot of houses and doctor offices. I always step on their scales. I weigh anywhere from 204 - 216. Hopefully mine at home is at least consistent. Only 20 pounds to go till Christmas Blake!

flywheel99

09-01-2007, 08:17 AM

great work bob! keep it rollin.

UCANDOIT

09-06-2007, 04:19 AM

Hi Bob,

Great going, keep it up.

Marcos
:D

SeaSiren

09-06-2007, 04:24 AM

Good morning Bob!

orca

09-06-2007, 05:02 AM

Happy Thursday Bob. Congrats on the 2 lbs. Good luck with your goal!

Bob45

09-06-2007, 05:27 AM

Thank you all for stopping in. I've had too much work to get to the gym and make any progress with it. I've been drained for a few days now. It will calm down soon I'm sure. I do find time to eat plenty! I bet I'm up to 4000 calories these days. Maybe all this helped speed up my metabolism. I was eating too little for a long time.

Hibiscus09

09-06-2007, 06:19 AM

Morning, Bob!! Happy Thursday!!

Bob45

09-06-2007, 03:38 PM

Hi Hib. It's always great to hear from you!

namtrag

09-06-2007, 05:19 PM

Hey, Bob. I am down to 2000 cals again, but unlike before I am not hungry in between meals. I am following the Cut Diet and I eat a little healthy fat with every meal. Before I was trying not to eat any fat.

I believe I need to get to about 165-170 for my contest in 12 weeks. I am giving it my best shot.

You will make it by Christmas!

Bob45

09-06-2007, 06:11 PM

Hey Mike. I'll have to check out your journal to see what contest you are talking about. That is the best way to stay strict and motivated.

ChocoChick

09-06-2007, 06:16 PM

Hey Bob. 2 pounds is a solid start. 20 by Christmas is very do-able. Go, go, go!

Bob45

09-06-2007, 06:24 PM

Hi Elise. I'll do it. Too bad eating junk is so much fun!

dbx

09-06-2007, 06:32 PM

Hi Elise. I'll do it. Too bad eating junk is so much fun!

*takes another heaping spoonful of ice cream while reading Bob's journal*

Bob45

09-07-2007, 05:12 AM

*takes another heaping spoonful of ice cream while reading Bob's journal*

I have to admit I had a large Cone after dinner. Cookies and Cream mixed with some Dutch apple pie. It was a new flavor I had to try. When this next heat wave passes I should be able to stay away from ice cream.

I kept off the 2 pounds even with not so good eating and lots of beer and rum and cokes on Labor Day weekend. Holding at 210.

ChocoChick

09-07-2007, 05:36 AM

Hi Elise. I'll do it. Too bad eating junk is so much fun!

Just send all the junk to me, Bob. I'm that kind of friend. :)

Bob45

09-07-2007, 10:00 AM

Just send all the junk to me, Bob. I'm that kind of friend. :)

Or we could eat it together! Nice leg shot.

bkeithb

09-07-2007, 11:03 AM

Hey Bob - just saying "HI" :)

Don't be discouraged ... keep at it!

Bob45

09-07-2007, 11:06 AM

Hey Bob - just saying "HI" :)

Don't be discouraged ... keep at it!

Hi Keith. I only get discouraged when I try hard and nothing happens. I haven't tried hard! I will in the cooler months.

bkeithb

09-07-2007, 11:09 AM

LOL - well, when at first you don't succeed, try, try again ... when it's not so hot :D!

IronIc

09-07-2007, 11:16 AM

Hi Bob! **waves**

ChocoChick

09-07-2007, 11:36 AM

Or we could eat it together! Nice leg shot.

Yeah, on that boat... Deal! :)

Bob45

09-09-2007, 05:29 AM

Hi Bob! **waves**

Hi Penney. Thanks for stopping in.

Hibiscus09

09-09-2007, 05:49 AM

Morning, Bob! Happy Sunday!! :)

Bob45

09-11-2007, 05:07 AM

Hi Diane!

I was working too much last week to get to the gym. I made it last night. I feel like I lose all my strength gains instantly when I miss workouts. Some people come back stronger.

Last night's workout. I didn't go to failure at all. I felt like I was just starting back all over again.

Smith bench
4 sets x 10

incline flyes
3 sets x 10

machine seated cable presses
3 sets x 10

stiff arm pushdowns
3 x 10

pulldowns
3 x 10

machine rows
3 x 10

I'm sore already.

scienceteacher

09-11-2007, 05:29 AM

Bob45

09-11-2007, 05:31 AM

I do the same thing. I never feel like I come back stronger.

So we should never miss workouts!

Hibiscus09

09-11-2007, 05:35 AM

It's good you got a workout in, Bob! :) Nice job!!

scienceteacher

09-11-2007, 05:37 AM

So we should never miss workouts!

I don't know. I may miss a couple due to a shoulder issue. But I hope I don't. I feel like I need a break but, I know when I come back it will not be pretty.

bkeithb

09-11-2007, 06:01 AM

Hot Rose

09-11-2007, 04:23 PM

I feel like I lose all my strength gains instantly when I miss workouts. Some people come back stronger.

.

Yep and don't take 3 months off like I did :) HI Bob

UCANDOIT

09-11-2007, 04:43 PM

Gooooo Bob, get it into it.

Just enjoy the feeling of being alive, you are fitter and in better shape than most people your age. And you are continously upgrading:)

Marcos
:D

flywheel99

09-11-2007, 04:50 PM

hey, bob. just cruising through.

SR800

09-11-2007, 04:57 PM

So we should never miss workouts!

+2

Bob45

09-11-2007, 04:59 PM

It's good you got a workout in, Bob! :) Nice job!!

You come up with some great avatars Hib!

scienceteacher Quote:
I don't know. I may miss a couple due to a shoulder issue. But I hope I don't. I feel like I need a break but, I know when I come back it will not be pretty.

I would nurse the shoulder too. Do whatever you can. I can get away with as little a 2 workouts a week and maintain pretty good.

bkeithb Quote:

LOL - already??

I always get sore the next morning. It intensifies then the next day it is gone.

Hot Rose Quote:
Yep and don't take 3 months off like I did HI Bob

Hi Rose! You are hot. Thanks for posting here.

UCANDOIT Gooooo Bob, get it into it.

Just enjoy the feeling of being alive, you are fitter and in better shape than most people your age. And you are continously upgrading

Marcos

Yup, some people get old quick.

Bob45

09-11-2007, 05:02 PM

hey, bob. just cruising through.

I wish I had time to cruise through everyone's journals. In the winter I have more time.

Hey Blake. I'm thinking about another toy. I've been looking at Harley Sportsters. I have a lot of friends that ride now. I had a '73 Sportster years ago.

jspirate

09-11-2007, 05:34 PM

I wish I had time to cruise through everyone's journals. In the winter I have more time.

Hey Blake. I'm thinking about another toy. I've been looking at Harley Sportsters. I have a lot of friends that ride now. I had a '73 Sportster years ago.

Wow! Now thats a TOY. And to think I was proud of myself for buying a new plasma and a fancy remote :D

Bob45

09-11-2007, 07:38 PM

Wow! Now thats a TOY. And to think I was proud of myself for buying a new plasma and a fancy remote :D

That's a good toy too!

SR800

09-12-2007, 04:42 AM

Bob45

09-13-2007, 05:22 AM

If you get a sporty, make sure it is one of the new ones with the rubber mounted engine. I have to admit I really like the looks of the "nightster". Not just as a sportster but as any motorcycle period.

Instead of going to the gym I went to look at Harley's. Was it a good decision? I tried an 06 XL 1200R Sportster. It does have the rubber mounted engine and Screamin Eagle pipes. Sounded and felt awesome! The XT225 Yamaha I have is not good for the road. I have to hang on tight in a little wind. It doesn't have enough power for me, and I can only sit on that seat for 15 minutes before my butt is sore. Today will be gym day.

bkeithb

09-13-2007, 05:47 AM

Instead of going to the gym I went to look at Harley's. Was it a good decision? I tried an 06 XL 1200R Sportster. It does have the rubber mounted engine and Screamin Eagle pipes. Sounded and felt awesome! The XT225 Yamaha I have is not good for the road. I have to hang on tight in a little wind. It doesn't have enough power for me, and I can only sit on that seat for 15 minutes before my butt is sore. Today will be gym day.

DID YOU BUY IT??

BTW - I live in Milwaukee ... home of the Harleys! :)

Bob45

09-13-2007, 06:03 PM

DID YOU BUY IT??

BTW - I live in Milwaukee ... home of the Harleys! :)

I did get one today! Lots of fun.

Tonight's late workout.

shoulder db presses
30's x 10
40's x 10
50's x 10
60's x 7

shoulder press machine
3 sets

cable side laterals
3 sets

cable reverse flyes
3 sets

db curls
35's x 10 x 3

cable preachers
3 sets

tricep press machine
3 sets

tricep extension machine 3 sets

Good workout!

dbx

09-13-2007, 06:07 PM

Nice workout, Bob.

Congrats on the new bike. And..um..be careful!

Bob45

09-13-2007, 06:11 PM

Nice workout, Bob.

Congrats on the new bike. And..um..be careful!

Thanks Kevin. I'm always thinking someone is going to pull in front of me or cut me off so at least I try to be ready. I like country type riding. I will try to stay out of heavy traffic when I can. I had to drive it home tonight. It was a 45 minute ride on busy highways. I hadn't ridden a heavy bike in years.

dbx

09-13-2007, 06:25 PM

Thanks Kevin. I'm always thinking someone is going to pull in front of me or cut me off so at least I try to be ready. I like country type riding. I will try to stay out of heavy traffic when I can. I had to drive it home tonight. It was a 45 minute ride on busy highways. I hadn't ridden a heavy bike in years.

That means you probably got a decent leg workout, right? :D I'll bet you forgot how heavy those are, and I'm sure bumper to bumper traffic reminded you :).

bkeithb

09-13-2007, 06:54 PM

I did get one today! Lots of fun

Congrats, Bob! Have fun & be safe!

Good workout too! :)

Bob45

09-14-2007, 04:43 AM

That means you probably got a decent leg workout, right? :D I'll bet you forgot how heavy those are, and I'm sure bumper to bumper traffic reminded you :).

Funny you said that. I was wondering why my legs were sore. I've been neglecting leg workouts because I haven't been going enough so I won't get cramps all the time.

I'm still at 210. No change this week. I ate better but not enough to lose I guess. I'm cutting back very gradually. I don't want to get back to hardly eating and still not lose. Plus a week hasn't gone by where someone tells me how good I look.

Bob45

09-14-2007, 04:45 AM

Congrats, Bob! Have fun & be safe!

Good workout too! :)

Thanks Keith.

Bob45

09-17-2007, 04:52 PM

I worked out with someone in their 20's today. He was a couple reps stronger than me. I sure push a lot harder with a partner. It was short though. I got that very shaky weak feeling when I was done with chest.

Flat bench
135 x 10
155 x 8
185 x 6
205 x 8

incline db presses
60's x 10
70's x 10
80's x 6 and one assisted rep

cable incline press machine
3 sets x 10

Hot Rose

09-17-2007, 05:10 PM

Harley's. Was it a good decision? I tried an 06 XL 1200R Sportster. It does have the rubber mounted engine and Screamin Eagle pipes. Sounded and felt awesome! .

Hi Bob,

Sounds great where are the pics :)

We watched Wild Hogs the other night and I was wanting a bike but have to wate for the kids to get older.

Hot Rose (Chubby Momma to you )

UCANDOIT

09-18-2007, 01:06 AM

Hi Bob

Great wo's.

Congrates on the bike, another biker around is great news. I must admit I am not a shiny bike type of biker, I prefer the go fast plastic ones. Show us some pics....

Enjoy the wo's and the rider, keep it safe.

Marcos
:D

Hibiscus09

09-18-2007, 04:20 AM

Morning, Bob! Congrats on the bike purchase. Be careful. :)

Nice job on the workout!

Bob45

09-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Hi Bob,

Sounds great where are the pics :)

We watched Wild Hogs the other night and I was wanting a bike but have to wate for the kids to get older.

Hot Rose (Chubby Momma to you )

I didn't know that was you! Good fitting name change.

UCANDOIT Hi Bob

Great wo's.

Congrates on the bike, another biker around is great news. I must admit I am not a shiny bike type of biker, I prefer the go fast plastic ones. Show us some pics....

Enjoy the wo's and the rider, keep it safe.

Marcos

I took some of the shine off of it last night. I lost it on a corner. I got away with only a few scrapes. I wasn't going fast. I really don't know what happened. Before I hit the trees I just slammed the back brake and slid down the road and into the dirt.

Hibiscus09 Morning, Bob! Congrats on the bike purchase. Be careful.

Hi Hib. I'll have to be even more careful!

Nice job on the workout!