Chi_town's - Some day I'll train again thread. LMAO

[Original Poster]

It was an awsome time Hibby! :) It's 50's and yukkie here today.....rain rain rain....clouds clouds clouds.......gloom gloom gloom.

I am off to get some cardio in to make up for these indulgences........from here on out it gets extreamly high octane on my program.

[GREENFEATHER]

Cool pics Chi, that one from the top is a good spot for me to hang out. M said, hell no on the heights!! Glad you had a good time.

[Original Poster]

Rob some of the locals actually run up and down Squaw Peak. Of course, I went up at a good clip, but I took the time to stop and take a few pics along the way. The top is awsome...what a view.

The other thing I noticed was that I think every big breasted, small waisted Hot woman in the Phoenix area was on Squaw Peak the day I was there. LOL That did make for a more enjoyable climb/view ;).

[GREENFEATHER]

Rob some of the locals actually run up and down Squaw Peak. Of course, I went up at a good clip, but I took the time to stop and take a few pics along the way. The top is awsome...what a view.

The other thing I noticed was that I think every big breasted, small waisted Hot woman in the Phoenix area was on Squaw Peak the day I was there. LOL That did make for a more enjoyable climb/view ;).


It's always nice to have that kind of view chi! :D It seems that way when M and I go to Wilmington and Kure Beach in NC. One of my friends lives there so he knows where to go for the "sights", lol.

[jaguarr]

Ahhhh, I love those desert sunsets. :) Looks like you had a great time in AZ, Chi. How's the cold treating you now that you're back in your namesake city? :D

jag

[Original Poster]

Ahhhh, I love those desert sunsets. :) Looks like you had a great time in AZ, Chi. How's the cold treating you now that you're back in your namesake city? :D

jag

50's and Yukola ! Last week we had highs in the mid 20's...glad I missed that.

[mom24boys]

Sounds like a great vacation Chi.....Loved the pics.

[Original Poster]

Last night was some extra cardio to make up for the indulgence of Thanksgiving.

30 mins stepmill
+ 20 mins bike
+ 15 mins treadmill
(65 mins total :))

Today was Chest/tris/abs (should have been calves instead of abs.....but I messed up.....LOL)

Weighted Ball crunches 3 sets of 30 reps
Hanging leg raises 3 sets of 25
Lying weighted machine crunches 2 sets (40, 30 reps)

Flat bench Db presses 4 sets (10,8,6,6) Using Power Hooks :D
Incline Db presses 3 sets (10, 8, 6) Using Power Hooks :D
Flys 3 sets (10, 8, 8)....NEW PB last set :D
DB Pull overs 2 sets (10, 8)

Tri cable pulldowns 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 8)
Kickbacks 2 sets (10,8)
ez bar scullcrushers 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)NEW PB last set :D

+ 30 mins stepmill

For both flys and skulls I felt like Superman......right now for just about everything other then flat benching I am crazy strong..... for me anyway. LOL

[jtroster]

Nice workout. I have to convince my gym to get a pair of power hooks.

[Hibiscus09]

Nice job on the workout! Glad you're feeling strong. :) You've always been crazy. :D Congrats on the PBs!

[jaguarr]

Nice workout. I have to convince my gym to get a pair of power hooks.


Just get a pair and take them with you in your gym bag, man. Well worth the investment.

Nice job on those PB's, Petey! Gotta love it when those happen!

jag

[Original Poster]

Thanks Hibby......PB's are sure fun to hit, especially when you hit them so often. :)


Just get a pair and take them with you in your gym bag, man. Well worth the investment.

Nice job on those PB's, Petey! Gotta love it when those happen!

jag

No doubt about it worth every penny and bb.com has the best prices that I found for them.

Thanks Jag.......those PB's are racking up.

[Original Poster]

Legs today :eek:
(had to do calves today since I messed up and did abs yesterday...stupid me. LOL)

Squats 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Leg presses 4 sets (10 reps-16 plates, 8 reps-20 plates, 8 reps-22 plates, 6 reps-24 plates super deep)
SLDL's 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Walking Lunges 4 sets (15 reps each set....strapped to 75 lb DB's) (A few people at my gym really think I am nuts when I do these :eek: )

Calve raises 3 sets (21 reps my style) 6 plates, 8 plates, 10 plates
Rotory calve raises 3 sets (15 - 320 lbs, 12 - 390, 10-425)

Finished with seated leg curls 3 sets (10, 8, 7)
Seated leg ext 3 sets (10,8,6) (last 2 sets the whole damn stack)

Got up from leg ext and felt like puking bigtime..even more then I did from leg presses today. Talk about spent. Damn I loved it :D.

[someday]

great story about beth. good thing you were polite to her and wiping down the treadmill like a good boy or she really might have had a good story for her first post! :D glad to hear you had a great holiday and training is going well. still right on track to meeting your goal?

[jaguarr]

Nice leg workout, Petey! Near vomiting from a leg routine means it's working! :D Happy Hump Day!

jag

[GREENFEATHER]

I know it's all over when I'm on the verge of hurling. If I don't get to that place, I throw another set at the legs just to make me queasy.

GIT ER DONE PETE !

[Original Poster]

still right on track to meeting your goal?

Weight went uyp a bit form thanksgiving bloat......though it all seems to be gone now. Waist is still holding and has not budged in 2 weeks now. :( I am holding a bit more water then usual right now form a certain supp, but overall I feel I am on track, but of course I am getting antsie with only 13 weeks and 2 days left.

Gotta call John maybe tomorrow and set up a meeting with him.

[Original Poster]

Just some off day Cardio at the gym.

Happy Hump Day ! ;)

[Original Poster]

Total: 2365
Fat: 53 479 21%
Sat: 11 100 4%
Poly: 6 56 2%
Mono: 18 165 7%
Carbs: 197 672 29%
Fiber: 29 0 0%
Protein: 294 1176 51%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

[Original Poster]

Shoulders and calves

DB arnold presses 4 sets (10,8,8,7)
bent over lateral raises 3 sets (12,10,8)
standing side lateral raises 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8) new PB last 2 sets :D
standing rows 2 sets (12, 10)

Hack squat calve raise 3 sets (my style) (21, 21, 21)
leg press calve raises 3 sets (20, 20, 15)
Rotory calve machine 3 sets (15, 12, 10) (whole stack for all 3 sets :D........I forget but I think 425 lbs......LOL)

+20 mins treadmill

Shoulders and arms really starting to respond to this training and dieting. I am planning a whole new set of pics around Xmas to share my progress.

Happy Thursday everyone !

[Original Poster]

Back/bis/abs

Hanging leg raises 3 sets (25 reps)
Weighted Ball crunches 3 sets (30,25,30)

WG Pull ups 4 sets (8,8,8,6)
Narrow grip pull downs 3 sets (12, 10, 8) New PB last set
Seated cable rows 2 sets (12, 10) ) New PB last set
Bent over DB Rows 3 sets (8,8,6) ) New PB last set last set was insane I almost passed out after it....literally

Incline Curls 3 sets (10,8,8)
Reverse preacher with ex bar 3 sets (10,8,8)
Hammer curls 3 sets (10,8,8)
Barbell curls 2 sets (10,8)
Wrist curls 3 sets (15,12,10)

+20 mins stepmill

After work: 20 mins stepmill + 20 mins treadmill

Overall this was an INSANE TRAINING WEEK.
I felt like superman in the gym.


That is the end of my extra cardio this week. I just heard back from John, so hopefully he'll be making an adjustment or two.

This weekend is super busy. My basketball coaching debute is tomorrow at 2pm. We have practice tomorrow at 2pm and then I think noon on sunday. Sometime this weekend I need to find a way to fix my dishwasher or go out and buy a new one.

Oh........and at 6pm tomorrow the whole family is going to see a play......guess the name :eek:.

Yep...you guessed it......"Peter PAN" LOL. One of the girls I coach for softball is in the play as one of the lost boys. And Lord knows I can't resist a play about me :D:D ;).

Maybe sometime this weekend I'll find some time to just veg...but somehow I doubt it. :(

Have a great weekend everyone !

GO BEARZ !

[Montana Mike]

Chi,

I have been following your progress for some time. I must say you are doing great. Your hard work will pay off I am sure.

I must say I am surprised fitnessman doesn't post in your thread, I thought you two were buddies ? I mean, he seems to have the time to constantly change Hibiscus09's thread name all the time. Don't you and him hook up at the Arnold Classic each year, somewhere in the midwest ?

When can we look forward to some updated pics ?

[Original Poster]

Thanks Mike :)


Yes Fitty and I are buds. We go to the Arnold Classic every year in Columbus, OH.

He just gets too busy to stop by my thread or even talk to me via the phone from time to time. He's probably working too much or out eating and drinking too often. LOL

I am planning on updated progress pics around xmas or new years.

Thanks for stopping by !

Oh......and welcome to the forum.

[Hibiscus09]

Nice workout, Chi! :) Good job on the PBs.

Oh, and Mike -- I don't mind fitty changing my thread titles. In fact, I enjoy it and find it damn funny. He's entertaining me. :)

[Original Poster]

Nice workout, Chi! :) Good job on the PBs.


Thanks for the positive support Hibby ;).

I can't believe how many PB's am at hitting and by how much they are.

[GREENFEATHER]

Thanks Mike :)


Yes Fitty and I are buds. We go to the Arnold Classic every year in Columbus, OH.

He just gets too busy to stop by my thread or even talk to me via the phone from time to time. He's probably working too much or out eating and drinking too often. LOL




OOOOOOO, I'M TELLIN'!!! :D

[jaguarr]

Nice job on those PB's, Petey! You're rockin' on the workouts, brotha!

jag

[fitnessman]

Chi,

I have been following your progress for some time. I must say you are doing great. Your hard work will pay off I am sure.

I must say I am surprised fitnessman doesn't post in your thread, I thought you two were buddies ? I mean, he seems to have the time to constantly change Hibiscus09's thread name all the time. Don't you and him hook up at the Arnold Classic each year, somewhere in the midwest ?

When can we look forward to some updated pics ?

Petey this dudes looking for a perma ban. I suspect he is troll from days gone by.

I could change your title in this thread as well...But gee man...You don't have nice boobs :eek: :D

MMike...One more shot off my bow and you are gone.

[Original Poster]

Petey this dudes looking for a perma ban. I suspect he is troll from days gone by.

I could change your title in this thread as well...But gee man...You don't have nice boobs :eek: :D

MMike...One more shot off my bow and you are gone.


Fitty I checked Montana Mike out already...he's cool. I ran my usual full circle check on him. Ya think a newbie could fool the MASTER ? LOL ;)

[Original Poster]

Went last night to see one of the girls I coach for softball in the play...Peter Pan. She was one of the lost boys.
This play was put on by the CYT (Christian Youth Threater). IT was awsome. They had Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael flying all over the place. The system of cables and such had to be extreamly complicated, as they were criscrossing each other all over the stage. Amazing really !

During the intermission we got to see Brenna (the girl I coach) and told her how awsome both she had been and the play in general.

I had been a bit down these last few days (happens every year around my b-day) and this play and the night out really did me good. Nothing like seeing a play about me :D Peter Pan to bring me back to my happy self. LOL

Yesterday was my basketball coaching debut. We have an awsome team with alot of talent. Most of the girls are really tall for their age and all have very good skills. Vicki my oldest who is pretty tall for her age is like the 2nd smallest on the team. LOL

I even got two of the dad (really nice guys) to be my assistants. Practice went well and today at 3pm we have another one.

My wife is starting a new job this week and I'll have to make some adjustments to my training schedule to accomdate the kids getting to school. I'll be running these changes past John just to make sure he doesn't have a problem with it. LOL

Oh.......we got about 4 inches of snow last night. The kids are out building a snowman, a fort ect.... as I type this. Me, I hate the thought of having to shovel. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggg.

Happy Sunday !

[Baldsnake]

Just about to type a WTG and nice seeing those PBs then I read about your crisis with a little shovel. I'll check back when your walk and drive is pristine.

(......as Baldie bitches about the winchill factor and 72 deg. this morning. Hey, I did have to move the Orchids and Coffee Tree indoors last night)

[Original Poster]

Baldsnake, thanks for stopping by.

LOL...........when my walk and drive is pristine. :)

The kids had a blast out there. Me, I have not been out yet.......watching the Bear game. I'll venture out there around halftime and shovel. This white stuff sux...pretty to look at.... but give me 70+. If it could just snow for like two weeks here everyone would be happy. Start snowing about 3 days b4 Xmas...this would give us a pretty White Christmas, the kids could go sledding and do all that snowman and snowball fight stuff.......and then come Jan 2nd...........go back to 70 degs + LOL..........ahhhhhh.......isn't dreaming fun ?

[Gator]

good to hear things r goin great Chi..
just got back from the Bear game, froze my arse off but it was worth it to say goodbye to Brett..lololol

keep in touch

Gator

[Mr. Someday]

Thanks for the positive support Hibby ;).

I can't believe how many PB's am at hitting and by how much they are.


Ahhh....the power of good food Chi. I know for me, I didn't start dropping my poundages until well into my contest cut. Next time it will probably be even less of an issue as I won't have as much fat to rid myself of and can lose it a little more slowly. Glad to hear everything is going well.

[Original Poster]

Ahhh....the power of good food Chi. I know for me, I didn't start dropping my poundages until well into my contest cut. Next time it will probably be even less of an issue as I won't have as much fat to rid myself of and can lose it a little more slowly. Glad to hear everything is going well.

Because of my supplements I am on, I have decided to not get on a scale until January 1st. I have been driving myself insane seeing the weight fluctuations these past 5-6 weeks. I can't take it anymore. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggg. :mad:

The mirror and the BF % is telling me I am heading in the right direction. Am I on schedule ? I have no idea anymore. I'll leave that for John to figure out. LOL

[jaguarr]

Because of my supplements I am on, I have decided to not get on a scale until January 1st. I have been driving myself insane seeing the weight fluctuations these past 5-6 weeks. I can't take it anymore. Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggg. :mad:


Dude, maybe you are PMS'ing! :p

Hang in there, bro. No one said it was going to be easy. :)

jag

[Original Poster]

Thanks Jag ! :)


Today was chest/tris and calves

Dips 4 sets (20, 20, 15, 10)
Skulls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Cable tri pulldowns 3 sets (15, 12, 10)

Flat bench DB presses 4 sets (12,10,8,6)
incline DB bench presses 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
Flys 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
DB pull-overs 3 sets (10, 8, 8)

Hacksquat calve raises 3 sets (my style) (21, 21, 21)
Leg press calve raises 3 sets (20, 15, 12)
Rotory calve raises 3 sets (15, 12, 12)

Running later for work...cardio tonight after softball board meeting. 20-30 mins of heavy bag work should do it.

Happy Monday !

[Gunn27]

Wow, that workout was so good you had to post it twice!! :D

Good job there Chi, I have just been catching up on your thread and it looks like you are still doing great.

[Original Poster]

Thanks Gunn27.....I am giving it my all.


Tonight after my softball board meeting I squeaked in 20 mins of heavy bag work. That's all for today......tomorrow is Leg day. :D I can't wait to throw up :eek: or at least come close to it. LOL

Oh........and here was todays nutrition totals :D

Total: 2587 calories
Fat: 61 546 22%
Sat: 9 84 3%
Poly: 16 145 6%
Mono: 14 122 5%
Carbs: 178 607 24%
Fiber: 27 0 0%
Protein: 340 1361 54%
Alcohol: 0 0 0%

[jaguarr]

Nice job, Petey! Are you keeping your calories where your Master wants you to?

jag

[Original Poster]

Nice job, Petey! Are you keeping your calories where your Master wants you to?

jag

Yes I am pretty much...give or take 100 cals most days.
I am mixing up my protein sources......a man can only eat so many eggs and egg white before he cracks (no pun intended.....LOL)

[Original Poster]

Squats 2 sets (10,8)
Leg presses 4sets (10, 8, 8, 6)
SLDL's 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Walking Lunges strapped to 80 DB's 4 sets (15 reps each)
Seated leg curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Seated leg ext 3 sets (10, 8, 6)

Seated machine crunches 3 sets (25 reps each)
Hanging knee raises 3 sets (25,20,20)
Laying machine crunches 2 sets (20,15)

Leg presses and walking lunges just about killed me. I love the way people at the gym look at you like...."Are you ok ?" :D

Oh.....almost forgot......Happy St. Nicholas Day. It seems Santa and I share the same Birthday. ;) Fitting I guess, we both weigh about the same. LOL

[jaguarr]

Oh.....almost forgot......Happy St. Nicholas Day. It seems Santa and I share the same Birthday. ;) Fitting I guess, we both weigh about the same. LOL

Well, if I catch you coming down my chimney, Petey, you'll get yourself a buckshot enema! Ho ho ho! :D

Nice job on that leg workout!

jag

[fitnessman]

Well, if I catch you coming down my chimney

That's not a pretty image :eek:

[jaguarr]

That's not a pretty image :eek:


Seek help, fitty. :D

jag

[ExCompetitor]

Looks like you had an eggcellent workout Chi:D

[Original Poster]

I don't do Chimneys ! :mad: LOL

Thanks ExCompetitor !

Yeah and thanks Jag and Fitty too. ;)

[Hibiscus09]

LOL -- jag and fitty! :D Brian doesn't want us to have a gun in the house, so if heads down my chimney I'll have to skewer his ass with the poker or something. :eek: :)


Nice workout, Chi! :)

[Original Poster]

Thanks Hibs :p ;)


Ok, I did not even have a cake yesterday. I decided with the few cheats I have already had, that it was best not too.
I ate healthy all day and even had some thickly sliced roasted turkey breast for dinner.

I did give in however and I had almost a bottle of wine (it was yummie) and 3 gourmet chocolate cookies in place of the cake. Lately when I cheat at all........bam weight, sky rockets a few lbs at least.

This time the Birthday Gods must have been shining on me............I woke up 6 lbs lighter :eek:. Maybe it was the Dehydration Gods? LOL At least I get to enjoy looking more cut for one morning. :)

Today, I slept in (it's a cardio only day) and I will do my cardio this evening after work. I feel great, the rest did me good.

Happy Hump Day ! ;)

[jaguarr]

... so if heads down my chimney I'll have to skewer his ass with the poker or something. :eek: :)




Hmmm....buckshot in the rump or a hot poker up the ass. Boy, Santa's got some hard choices coming this year! :D

So, it sounds like cookies and wine are Petey's new magic cutting diet. LOL!

jag

[Original Poster]

Last night was 30 mins stepmill + 15 mins treadmill

Today's madness:Shoulders and calves

DB arnold presses 4 sets (10,8,8,6)
bent over lateral raises 3 sets (10,8,8)
standing lateral raises 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)
Standing rows 2 sets (10, 8) New PB :D

Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (my style) (21, 21,21)
leg press calve raises 3 sets (20, 15, 12)
Rotory calve raises 3 sets (15, 12, 10) Last 2 sets - the whole damn stack !

+20 mins treadmill

Shoulders and arms shaping up well.

Today's weight (I know I said I was not going to get on a scale for a while.......LOL......my bad)............

.....217.9 :eek:

Work is extreamly busy for me right now. I have a major project coming to a head. The customer's will be in next wed and thurs to see my masterpiece. LOL I have barely had time to update my journal here and post in a maybe a few other threads. Please forgive my absence lately.

Time for meal # 7 in a few mins.

Oh.......a nutrition update. John had me remove all dairy and all breads and bagels (I was using a very health bagel once in a while in place of steel cut oats.....they get really old fast. LOL)

Happy Thursday !

[Original Poster]

back and bis (doing abs tomorrow)

WG pull ups 4 sets (8,8,8,6)
Narrow grip pull downs 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Cable rows 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Bent over DB rows 3 sets (8-110, 8-110, 6-130)

Incline curls 3 sets (8, 8, 6)
Hammer curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Reverse Preacher curls (ezbar) 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
wrist curls 4 sets (15, 12, 10, 10)

+20 mins treadmill (135bpm)

Today's spiraling downward weight :215.9 :D

Softball picture day tomorrow and a practice on sunday.
Other then fixing my dishwasher, not much planned other then rest and maybe a movie.

Happy Friday !

[mom24boys]

did you gets loads of snow chi? I saw that airport thing on the news..WOW.

[fitnessman]

Nice job on the weight Pete!

[Original Poster]

did you gets loads of snow chi? I saw that airport thing on the news..WOW.

about 6" by us..but south of the city got over 10"

How about you guys Lisa ?

[Hibiscus09]

Oh.......a nutrition update. John had me remove all dairy and all breads and bagels (I was using a very health bagel once in a while in place of steel cut oats.....they get really old fast. LOL)


Ha,ha. You were probably snorting down bagels. ;)

I never got tired of oats during contest prep. I don't know why. I even ate them dry, just sprayed with butterbuds and mixed up with splenda and cinnamon. They tasted good when I threw raw oats into the pan while cooking my eggs also. A tablespoon of salsa and it was good to go! :)

I am tired of oats, now, apparently. :D I've been eating cheese grits for breakfast. LOL

Nice job on the workout and great progress with the stats!

[mom24boys]

about 6" by us..but south of the city got over 10"

How about you guys Lisa ?


we're about 8" with some big ole drifts :) supposed to get maybe a couple more over the weekend too UGH..stay safe and warm.

[Original Poster]

[/b]
Nice job on the workout and great progress with the stats!

Thanks Hibby, I am liking my results thus far.


[/b]
I never got tired of oats during contest prep. I don't know why. I even ate them dry, just sprayed with butterbuds and mixed up with splenda and cinnamon. They tasted good when I threw raw oats into the pan while cooking my eggs also. A tablespoon of salsa and it was good to go! :)

I am tired of oats, now, apparently. :D I've been eating cheese grits for breakfast. LOL


Hibs,
The is no way on god's green earth you could do that with the oats I am eating. Steel Cut oats are not like rolled oats.....nothing like them IMO. At work I have to microwave my steel cut oats for 10-12 mins before I can eat them. LOL


[/b]
Ha,ha. You were probably snorting down bagels. ;)


Was Not :mad: ;)

[GREENFEATHER]

Good job on the weight pete, I haven't been to the shop in 3 days so I don't have a clue as to the weight. I am getting leaner, I took up 1 notch in the belt so it's working. We got about 3 inches of snow here yesterday morning, it changed to rain and we got 2" of rain on top of the snow. I spun the diesel around on I-95 so I need a new driver's seat because mine has a big ole chunk missing wherre my ass ate the centre out!:D

[Original Poster]

Slept in today and just finished meal #1

6 egg whites
2 tbls of med salsa
1/2 cup of oatmeal
.....and of couse 2-3 cups of Java !

Today's Weight : 212.8

[Original Poster]

....let's see !

.............Start..........5weeks in...........Today(about week 10)
Forearm....13.................13.................. ..13 same
Calve........18.................18................ ...17.5-.5"
Bicep........17.................16.25............. ..16 :eek:-1"
Quad........24.................24................. ...24same
Chest.......44.................43.5............... ..42.25-1.75"
Waist.......37.................35.75.............. ..35 :D-2"

Weight....228...............224................... 212.8 :D

Forearms not changing I expected. Calve decrease I can live with......they are still stronger then HELL. Chest and bicep size losses I expected but do not really love. (a mental thing making me feel small, even though I know I am not.) Waist going down and quads hanging strong.......YIPPIE ! My quads have gained a bit of muscle while losing fat and I owe that all to the nutrition and my going back to leg pressing like a madman. LOL (and my leg routine in general)

Weight fluctations have been crazy, but some of that has been my suppplements and mostly water fluctuations. When I got back from Thanksgiving Holiday in Phoenix, I weighed about 235+. Today, just what, slightly more then 2 weeks later...I am 212.8 :eek:

What I like most, is the way my training is going in the gym and the results in the mirror. With just under 12 weeks to go, I feel pretty good about reaching my goal.

Happy saturday !

[fitnessman]

(a mental thing making me feel small, even though I know I am not.)


Gee....Where have I heard that before?

[Original Poster]

Gee....Where have I heard that before?

I have NO Idea :rolleyes: ;)

Ok, this may seem trivial to most of you but to me, it's a BIG DEAL.

About a 1/2 hr ago, I bought my first pair of 34" waist Kaki pants in like..........forever. I have not had this small a waist since probably early High School, if that. :eek:......I know, I know, pretty SAD...but for me this was a huge Mental BOOST !

[ExCompetitor]

Congrats on the progress Chi....as for me,i`m afraid my weight changes are in the opposite direction this time of year...i think it`s the Rum and EggNog:D

[fitnessman]

Congrats on the progress Chi....as for me,i`m afraid my weight changes are in the opposite direction this time of year...i think it`s the Rum and EggNog:D

You and I both Leon :D

Nice job on the pants there Mr. Lean :)

[Original Poster]

Leon and Mark,

Thanks guys !

I know this is certainly the craziest time of year to even consider cutting. I knew that with the holidays in the schedule here, that things would be extra tough. I am committed to this........for MYSELF...not for anyone else.

I am sure I'll be putting on a good 6-10 lbs (mostly all water) from Xmas Eve and Day's festivities.

Oh......dishwasher was not worth saving.......just got back from picking up a new one. That will be tomorrow's project.

[Mark1T]

Awesome transformation, Pete! Quite an accomplishment.

Keep it up :)

[Hibiscus09]

originally posted by worries too much

a mental thing making me feel small


originally posted by fake tree man
Gee....Where have I heard that before?

In bed? I hope not! :D :D

Chi, congrats on the 34" waist pants -- too cool! Great job on the stats!

[StlBarbie]

Gee....Where have I heard that before?

I am quite sure that is what he tells all the women!!! :D

WOW CHI What great results .... Congrats!!!!!!!!! Now, lets reexamine these on January 2nd!!! :D

Hope you are having a wonderful weekend! Did you hang outside Christmas lights for the girls?

[Original Poster]

In bed? I hope not! :D :D


Never ! ;) :p

[Original Poster]

Mart1T,
Thanks Budd!
I am working my ass off for this.

Hibby,
You are too funny ;). LMAO Thanks for the support.

Powellsey,
Nothing small on me in that regard. LMAO :eek: ;)

This year I just decided not to do outside lights. We have a ton of stuff in the house and in all the windows. (We have a two story colonial house)

Weekend has been good overall, except for my dishwasher dying. A good note however, we got a very expensive super quiet new dishwasher for about 1/2 price that I get to put in tomorrow after my Work Christmas Luncheon.

[GREENFEATHER]

Pete, your Christmas this year sounds like it's stacking up like last years Christmas here. I spent Christmas day swapping in a new motor in M's truck. Then my dad and I put in a new hot water heater a week later. Owning an old house is lotsa fun, NOT!!

[Hibiscus09]

Rut Roh! :eek: :D

GOOO STEELERS!!!

[Original Poster]

Rut Roh! :eek: :D

GOOO STEELERS!!!

I'll remember this ! :mad: ;) :)

[jaguarr]

Hey, Petey, those stats look pretty positive, man! Keep up the hard work, ya No-Christmas-Light-Hangin'-Dishwasher-Changin'-Scrooge! :D

jag

[Original Poster]

Hey, Petey, those stats look pretty positive, man! Keep up the hard work, ya No-Christmas-Light-Hangin'-Dishwasher-Changin'-Scrooge! :D

jag


LOL..........I gotta laugh today.

Ok, I am at the gym at 5:25am. As I put my stuff in my locker, my cell rings.........it seems my garage door will not go down........So.......I ahve to leave the gym and go take care of it. Of course, it looks like the door opener might be trashed. (another thing I need to replace probably. This is rediculous.........this year alon we replaced the Stove, the Fridge, the dishwasher and now probably the garage door opener. That's not counting the new entryway, windows, roof, siding and gutters we put on the house a few years back. Oh......and the water heater went out last year too. Arrrrrrrrrrgggggggg........does it ever end ? I know it doesn't this is my 2nd house. LOL

Anyway, I got the door closed and headed back to the gym. Needless to say there was only time to life and noi time for cadio......that will be tonight after work.

Today's madness: chest/tris/calves

flat bench DB presses 4 sets
incline DB presses 3 sets
flys 3 sets
DB pullovers 3 sets

Dips 4 sets
cable tri pulls 4 sets
skulls (ezbar) 3 sets

Hacksquat calve raise (my style) 3 sets
leg press calve raise 3 sets
hydrolic seated calve raise 1 set (was waiting for the rotary calve machine)
rotory calve machine 3 sets

That's all folks !

Happy Monday !

[phikappa]

Chi, I know exactly how you feel about the appliances, etc. Home ownership just sucks sometimes. We routinely have to return half of the electronics that we buy, 'cuz they're broken right out of the box. It seems like I can watch appliances age by the minute. Before you know it, you're replacing something that you just bought. You're like, "Didn't I just buy that last month?". But it was actually four years ago. :( We just bought a new dryer and the delivery guy noticed some scratches on it, so we got a $75 gift card. That was cool, 'cuz the scratches were hardly noticeable. However, the heating element broke a week later, so we were without a dryer until they could come out and fix. Nothing has broken since, but we are getting a new dishwasher for Christmas. I'm sure that will break right after I put it in.

Oh the joys of owning a home! :)

[Original Poster]

Thanks for the support Phi, but it still sux.especially right b4 Christmas. LOL


Ok.......because of the garage door fiasco this morning, cardio was tonight after work.

30 mins stepmill + 15 mins treadmill (135bpm)

[someday]

wow....your legs must look better than mine ;).........you're putting in way more stepmill time than i have been lately. :D keep up the good work!

[NuclearArms]

That more steptime in 1 workout than I've ever done. Good to see you continually fight through your issues Pete.

[Original Poster]

wow....your legs must look better than mine ;).........you're putting in way more stepmill time than i have been lately. :D keep up the good work!

Thanks Shelli, but I highly doubt my legs look better then yours (at least to me ;) ). My stepmill time will be increasing over the next 11.5 weeks. :eek:


Nuc, the stepmill murders you cardio wise. I run the fatburner plus routine at level 9 or 10 most days and it kicks my ass literally. ;)

[Original Poster]

Squats 3 sets (10,8,6)
Leg presses (15-12 plates, 10-16 plates, 8-20 plates , 6- 24 plates) :D
SLDL's 3 sets (10,8,6)
Walking Lunges 4 sets (15 reps each - strapped to two 80 lb DB's)
Seated leg curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Seated leg ext. 3 sets (12, 10, 8) Last set, the whole damn stack :D

seated crunch machine 3 sets (25, 20, 20)
Hanging leg raises 4 sets (25,20,20,15)

That's all Folks !

Happy Humpday Eve ! ;) :p

Almost forgot.....today's weigh in 213.9 LMAO

[Hibiscus09]

Nice job on the workout, Chi! I hope I burned some calories just reading it. LOL

[jaguarr]

Nuc, the stepmill murders you cardio wise. I run the fatburner plus routine at level 9 or 10 most days and it kicks my ass literally. ;)



This must be the Stepmill you're using (http://www.virginiabusiness.com/magazine/yr2000/apr00/graphics/09.jpg), Petey:

:D

Nice job on the workouts, bro! Keep at it!

jag

[Original Poster]

No that wasn't it, but I can see how that one might be effective. LOL

Today was cardio only this morning.

30 mins stepmill
15 mins bike
15 mins treadmill

Today's weigh in: 214 :eek:


Happy Hump Day !

[Original Poster]

Shoulders and Calves

DB Arnold Presses 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)
side lateral raises 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)
Bent over lateral raises 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)
Standing rows 4 sets (10, 10, 10, 8)
Shrugs 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 8)

Hack squat calve raises (my style) 3 sets (21,21,21)
Rotory calve machine 3 sets (15, 12, 10)

+ 20 mins stepmill :D

[Original Poster]

Back/Bis (doing abs tomorrow morning)

WG pullups 4 sets (8, 8, 8, 6)
Narraw grip pull downs 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Seated cable rows 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
Bent over DB rows 3 sets (8-110lbs) (6-110lbs)(6-130 lbs :D)

Incline DB curls 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)
ez bar reverse preacher curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
hammer curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
BB curls 2 sets (8, 6)

+20 mins treadmill (135 bmp)

[GREENFEATHER]

Damn Pete, 4 lbs in a day? You been biking up there in the cold? I pondered hopping on mine the other day, then I looked outside and saw it was only 20 degrees and said F- all that, lol!

I've been adding and subtracting my cardio as well to keep my body guessing. I had bloodwork done thursday and my thyroid level was quite low, actually it has been slowly declining over the last 5 months so it looks like I'll be on thyroid replacement therapy soon.

[Original Poster]

Rob, That would be stationary biking. You don't really think and am as crazy as Powellsey to go out and bike in this weather, do you ? LOL

Today, I skipped abs and slept in, I really needed the sleep. Between work and my training I was pooped.

A few errands and honey do's to do and maybe we'll hit a movie tonight.

You all Have a Wonderful Weekend !

[Hibiscus09]

Nice job on the workouts, Chi! :)

[Original Poster]

Nice job on the workouts, Chi! :)

:)

[Original Poster]

Weight fluctating all over the place. I had a few extra carbs this weekend and about 400-600 extra cals for the last 3 days. I really felt like I need those cals and carbs both mentally and physically. Of course it's driving me insane seeing my weight fluctuate as much as 10 lbs in a2-3 days.

Tonight's cardio :

30 mins stepmill (fatburner plus mode, level 7)
20 mins treadmill (135 bpm)
+ 10 mins stepmill, level 7, double stepping :D

If I can get past this next week without doing too much damage, I should be fine. I stopped going out of celebrating New Years a long time ago. It's a quiet night at home with the family, usually watching a movie before tuning into Dick Clark's New Years Rockin Eve. LOL

My Master (John) has given me homework this weekend. So, I best get to it and get him the info he wants. :eek:

[Original Poster]

Flat bench DB presses 4 sets (10, 8, 6, 6)
Incline DB presses 3 sets (8,8,6)
Flys 3 sets (8,8,8)
DB pull overs 3 sets (10,8,8)

Dips 3 sets (10, 10, 8) (did these later then normal and was pretty taxed....tough tough sets)
cable tri pulldowns 3 sets (10,8, 8)
Skulls 3 sets (10,8, 8)

Hanging knee raises 3 sets (25,20,20)
Kneeling rope crunches 3 sets (15, 12, 10)
Ball crunches 2 sets (30, 20)

+ 20 mins stepmill :D

[NuclearArms]

My Master (John) has given me homework this weekend. So, I best get to it and get him the info he wants. :eek:

You don't want too much homework at this age, trust me.

[Mark1T]

Great workouts, Pete. Keep it up :)

[Montana Mike]

Hey Chi, Keep up the great work.
I just found out I might be able to make the Arnold this year and party with Fitty, you and all the others that might show up.

[Original Poster]

Thanks Mike the more the merrier.


Nuc,
The homework wasn't half as bad as my damn time on that stepmill....now that is murder. :eek: It's a love hate relationship I am developing with that thing at the moment.

Tomorrow.........LEGS ! :D

[StlBarbie]

Is it Santa hat and thong time Santa Pan???? :D You are keeping your captive audience in suspense ................. oh, the drama!!!! :D

[Hibiscus09]

Nice job on chest/tris and abs, boy. :)

[fitnessman]

Hey Chi, Keep up the great work.
I just found out I might be able to make the Arnold this year and party with Fitty, you and all the others that might show up.

Cool! Another forum member joining us!

[Original Poster]

Legs and calves (I messed up yesterday, I should have done calves)

Squats 3 sets (4 plates, 6 plates, 8 plates)(more of a warmup)
Supersetted: Leg press and SLDL's
Leg press 4 sets (12 reps -16 plates, 10 reps-20 plates, 8 reps- 22 plates, 6 reps- 24 plates)
SLDL's 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Walking Lunges (4 sets of 15 reps) Strapped to 85 lbs DB's....a NEW PB......:D about past out form them beleive it or not.
Seated leg curls 3 sets (12,10,8)
Seated leg ext. 3 sets (12, 8, 6 - 345lbs:D)

Rotory calve ext. 3 sets (15,12,10)
Hack squat calve ext (my style) (21,21,21)

Could bearly walk after this WO......intenisty levels were through the roof.



Ok, ladies........here it goes.........LMAO

Up to this point I have promised nothing of the sort as far as thong/santa hat pics go. As far as my captive audience, well.....I don't have one.

You all don't come visit me in my thread enough :(........LOL.

Secondly, I am NO BOY, ALL MAN! But I can role play one with the right enticements. :)

ps. It's the suspense and anticipation that make it all (whatever that might be :p) that much better. LMAO ;)

[Original Poster]

Cool! Another forum member joining us!


We'll see. LMAO....If I had a dime for how many times a member said they were coming and cancelled, I'd be a rich man. Maybe this year will be different. :) I do know the ones that do show up, always have a great time.

[someday]

Weight fluctating all over the place. I had a few extra carbs this weekend and about 400-600 extra cals for the last 3 days. I really felt like I need those cals and carbs both mentally and physically. Of course it's driving me insane seeing my weight fluctuate as much as 10 lbs in a2-3 days.



happens to me too.... especially when i've cheated with alcohol :D so were those a clean 400- 600 calories or all beer? ;)

[jaguarr]

We'll see. LMAO....If I had a dime for how many times a member said they were coming and cancelled, I'd be a rich man. Maybe this year will be different. :) I do know the ones that do show up, always have a great time.


I won't be there! :mad: Maybe next year. :)

Keep up the great workouts, bro!

jag

[Original Poster]

happens to me too.... especially when i've cheated with alcohol :D so were those a clean 400- 600 calories or all beer? ;)

Mostly bad caleries, I am sorry to say. At leaste now I know it's not only me this happens too. Steve, I think we are alot alike in how our bodies react to this all.

Jag,
Sorry you can't make it. It would be a blast to throw down a few with ya.

[Original Poster]

I am still waiting to hear back from John on my next changes to make to things. I know he's been really busy lately premoting his book that came out last month. In lue of this weight fluctuation, I have taken it apon myself to add a few extra moderate cardio sessions this week.

Ok........so yesterday was legs........on this program I have not done any cardio on leg day. Yesterday like a smartass that I am......I head to the gym after work to just do a measley 30 mins on the stepmill. Now keep in mind I blew it out in my leg WO in the morning. With about 5-7 mins left in the stepmill WO, I really start feeling like ****....weak, disorientated a bit, you name it. Then it strikes me......I was way too low on carb intake and missed about 50-70 g of carbs I normally take in before 5pm........this explained it. (very busy at work, got distracted and missed some of my carbs) Of course I finish my 30 mins on the stepmill.........and head home to shoot down a shake and add some maltodextrin. I feel much better, thank you !


Ok, this morning was cardio only:
45 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm (nice and easy, but yet effective.......LOL)

Happy Hump Day !

[GREENFEATHER]

I'll be there come hell or high water this year damnit!! With the PL comp a few weeks before, I ain't promising being in the best of shape because the minute the strength starts to tank, that'll be the end of the cut. I'm holding at a 630 dead and I think that'll be enough to stave off the rest of the old bastards in my division.:D I'd still like to dump about 15-20 more lbs though. I've started ramping up the cardio a little too, 10 mins before, 15 afterwards. Hopefully that'll be enough to keep me not looking like I just inhaled the doughnut factory when March rolls around and before anyone says it, I frickin' hate doughnuts!! They were never my downfall, it was too much of anything, portion control was my downfall and still is today. If I don't measure it, I'll screw up the diet for sure!!

Good job chi, everything is coming together.

[StlBarbie]

We'll see. LMAO....If I had a dime for how many times a member said they were coming and cancelled, I'd be a rich man. Maybe this year will be different. :) I do know the ones that do show up, always have a great time.

That is ............. IF THEY REMEMBER IT!!! :D

Somebody is sure enjoying his cardio these days .... so how is the weight fluctuation going ... ya know, as a woman ... it is easy to understand your frustration !!! ;)

Happy Holidays Santa Pan!!! :)

[Original Poster]

That is ............. IF THEY REMEMBER IT!!! :D

Somebody is sure enjoying his cardio these days .... so how is the weight fluctuation going ... ya know, as a woman ... it is easy to understand your frustration !!! ;)

Happy Holidays Santa Pan!!! :)

If you ladies tollerate this amount of weight fluctuation......you all deserve an award. For me, this has been murder mentally.



I mental update: I almost quit my job today. In fact I told off my brother (who happens to own the company and is my boss) more then I have ever told a boss off. I HAD IT..........I left 17 years of security for unprofessionalism. I ripped him a new ******* and he deserved it. For now........at least, I will stay........but how long, depends on many things. So you can all imagine..............CHi had a few glasses of wine tonight.......plus a nice 3-4 shot glass of Vodka to kick it off.

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggg...........life sure can suck, but you know what? People like me cannot and will not be held back. Kill em all and sort the bodies out later, I say.

[fitnessman]

Sorry to hear this about your work Pete. I know this was a big move for you to go there.

Perhaps your rant will do some good....I know I let a few rants here fly from to time :D

[mom24boys]

morning chi..hope things go better for you soon...stopping by to wish you and your family a merry christmas :)

[Original Poster]

Thanks Mark and Lisa !

Well at least I am a bit more cut looking from the few drinks I had last night :). LMAO

I feel better today and need to focus on getting my Xmas shopping done tonight after work.

I slept in today and will be finishing this weeks workouts, tomorrow and saturday morning.

YOu all have a Wonderful Day!

[StlBarbie]

Merry Christmas Santa Pan!!!!!!!!!! :)

Don't ya just love the cut after some hard core liquid refreshments??? LOL :D And it lasts all the way thru the first 32 ounces of water!!! :eek:

Hope all works out on the job front ... and that you have a blessed and joyous Christmas with the family!!! :)

[Gunn27]

Sorry to hear of the work stress Chi, hope that works out for you and doesn't drag on. Merry Xmas and all the best for '06. :)

[Hibiscus09]

LOL -- I'm loving this thread title. :D Sorry about the work stuff -- focus on Christmas and enjoy!! :)

I'm with Powells -- if you're enjoying that cut look from drinking the alcohol --don't drink any water. Forever. :D

Merry Christmas, Petey!!

[Original Poster]

Ha ha Fitty !

Watch it I have the same powers you do and thensome ;).

[someday]

i have to admit i popped in here hoping to see some good pics but.....not a one :(

as for the alcohol cut i have no idea what you all are talking about! after 4 weeks of a huge binge my abs are long gone and no where to be seen! :(

i plan on enjoying myself until whenever.....now, someone who has some post some good pics!!!!!

[Original Poster]

That's it I am on a wine diet for the next 2.5 days !

Shelli,
Sorry but with these carbs I am takin in....my abs aren't in either. LOL The top 2-4 were coming in nicely too. Obliquies were even shaping up nicely. I'll have them (abs) by the Arnold.


Amazing how pumped these carbs make me.

Oh.......a little story from last night. I was out running my last few shopping errands. At Toys-R-Us I run into one of the moms of a girl I coached fallball softball this year. Frankie runs up to me hugs me and goes on to ask me if I have been training like an animal because she thought I looked great. Now keep in mind I am in a huge winter parka and shopping. She made my night. I told her I was training alot and thanked her for the compliment.

I have not seen her since about late October, so it's obvious my hard work has payed off so far.

Tonight I am off with 4 other couples to have a childless dinner and see a wonderful band that plays everything from 60's to today's music.

Have a Great Christmas Everyone !

Oh............and make sure to do all those things you think I may do this weekend.....you won't be sorry. LOL ;)

Merry Christmas !

[NuclearArms]

Pete, enjoy the holidays and the carbs.

[GREENFEATHER]

Enjoy your weekend Pete, the time off will be good for you. The rants are good, they cleanse the soul and keep you from ahving an EFFIN heart attack!! Take it from someone that used to keep it in, I just let it all out and let the chips fall where they may. I'll help ya stack the bodies bro, that I can do!!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
ROB

[Original Poster]

Thanks Mark, Rob, Shelli and Hib !

Now, this is a thread name that fits me.
This will be the most Anabolic I've been in months. LMAO :D

The weekend has already started right.........I had a great cigar, two glasses of AWSOME WINE and am about to shower so we can go out and have some fun tonight.

HOT DAMN ! This ANABOLIC MONSTER is VERY HAPPY ! LOL

Not sure what I will be drinking later tonight but I just thought of that song......"Tequilla makes her clothes fall off".......shots maybe? ;)

[GREENFEATHER]

I know that Cranberry juice and Southern Comfort, also known as Scarlet O'Hara's, is called " LIQUID PANTY REMOVER" in the south! :D I *might* have used that formula a time or 5.:D

[joed]

Merry Christmas Pete.

[fitnessman]

shots maybe? ;)


DID I HEAR SOMEONE YELL SHOTS?!?!?!?!


Merry Christmas brother! See you in a few weeks!

[Original Poster]

Thanks Joed.
Merry Christmas to you too.

Rob,
Liquid panty remover.........LMAO.
If I were single, last night I would not have needed that.


Why does having so much fun hurt so much the next day ? :eek: I had a blast last night. The Food was good, the comapny was good, the drinks were better and the Band we saw was AWSOME ! We danced and drank until almost 2am. It was a mix of ages at this place. The older I get the more I laugh at the younger crowd as I watch them in their dating and hitting on each other rituals.

I was coming back from the restroom at one point and this couple bumped into me. I was apologetic even though they bumped into me. The woman grabs me and starts dancing with me. I had no idea who she was or why I was dancing with her, but it was fun. By the time I get back to where our group was, I can tell the whole group was watching what just took place. I said, "I have no idea who that woman was, but she sure can dance well."
Right after this one of the Hostesses comes up to me and asks in front of our whole table......if I give lessons. :eek: Now anyone who knows me, knows I am far from a great dancer, but I can hold my own. :) There was a crazy but very nice crowd of people there last night. The lady who forced me to dance with her, later in the night came upto me and gave me a Christmas Hug and wished me a Happy Holidays ! That's twice in two days I have women I bearly know or don't know at all Hugging me. LOL

Of course I probably drank a ton of calories last night (the bar bill sure confirmed that) but I don't care and I know that I HAD A BLAST !

[Original Poster]

DID I HEAR SOMEONE YELL SHOTS?!?!?!?!


Merry Christmas brother! See you in a few weeks!

:eek:

YEP ! :D

[ChocoChick]

Looks like you are off to a great start for a happy Christmas. Hope it gets even merrier. :)

[bulletman]

Merry Christmas!!!!

[Original Poster]

I will not be weighing myself this week.
Not sure I could handle the numbers. :eek:

Heading to the gym in a little while to crank out chest and tris. These next 8-9 weeks are going to be tough as hell. I have a busy travel schedule in early January..so focusing and making sure I get my WO's in is going to be a challenge. Some of the places I am headed too are going to make it quite challenging to even find a gym. While I am going to have to be flexible with my training because of this......I am not going to cheat nutritionally even once from here to the Arnold. I can't....not and come close to what goals I have set for myself.

Even if and when Fitty comes to chi_town.......I am going to have to pass on the drinking and eating.....we can make up for it at the Arnold. LOL

Overall I had a wonderful Christmas. Christmas Eve was a bit subdued, but Yesterday at my brother's house we laughed our asses off and had a very fun time. The food was fabulous, the wine extra special and most of all the company was great. This was probabably the most fun I have ever had with my brother and sister-in-law on Christmas.

[StlBarbie]

I will not be weighing myself this week.
Not sure I could handle the numbers. :eek:


I am sure I won't be weighing myself this week because I KNOW I could NOT handle the numbers!!! :eek: :D

Glad to hear you had a wonderful time with the family ..... they can surprise us sometimes!!! LOL

You sound very determined to reach your goals ... not a doubt in my mind that you will accomplish it ... however, some of us still have a week to play ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!!!! :D

Happy Holiday Season Chi!!! :)

[Original Poster]

Ok, did I really drag ass getting to the gym.
There were 5 zillion kiddies there when I got there too.

That's ok, I put my Nano on and did my thing, paying no attention to anyone or anything. LOL I decided to do a light chest WO and really crank up tris and calves.


Dips 4 sets (20, 15, 10, 10)
Flys 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8) (new high the last set :D)
incline DB presses 3 sets (10, 8, 6)

Cable tri pulls 3 sets (12,10,8)
Skulls 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6) NEW PB by 10 lbs the last set :D
My freaking tris was exploading literally. I mean HOT DAMN, ALL THOSE BAD CARBS THESE LAST 3 DAYS DID DO SOMTHING. LOL My Tri's had the biggest pump I have ever experienced in my freakin life..........IT WAS INSANE !
2 sets of Kickbacks......both new PB's......I WAS AN ANIMAL.

Hack squat calve raises 4 sets (21,21, 18, 18) (My style)
Leg press calve raises 3 sets (20, 15, 12)
Rotory calve machine 3 sets (THE WHOLE DAMN STACK) (18, 15, 12)

Of course I had not tortured myself enough and I headed over to the stepmill :eek: 20 mins on the stepmill (level 6) followed by 30 mins on the treadmill (130 bpm).

I am really will be focusing on keeping heart rate in the target area of 120-135 bpm......with some added cardio and I am sure decreasing cals coming I need to do this to ensure maximum muscle preservation. I'll need to start tanning in a few weeks as well. Hopefully they'll have the 2 for 1 purchases at the tanning place this winter also.

I was SWOLE and pumped like a MOFO today. I can see what the carbs did to my midsection, but I believe it will all be gone by the end of the week, if not sooner. It's amazing how a couple of days of different eating really makes a huge difference........and then how getting back on routine.......and bam.......back to normal and on track.

[mom24boys]

mornin chi....wow look at all that calve work *grin* I am ready for more pics too. So how long you gonna stay on the wagon :) sounds like ya had a load of fun.


wait, did i read childless dinnner??? I want one of those...its been a loooooog time.

[jaguarr]

Nice workouts, oh ye of the exploded triceps! :D

jag

[Gator]

keep chargin amigo..
yer flyin now..
keep in touch, hope the holidays werent too hard on ya now..lolol

GATOR

[Original Poster]

Legs and abs

Squats 3 sets (10,8, 6)
Leg press 4 set (12, 10, 8, 8) (16, 20, 22, 24 plates)
SLDL's 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Walking Lunges 4 sets (15 reps each)
Seated leg curls 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Seated leg ext. 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 6) Whole stack the last two sets :D

Seated crunch machine 3 sets (20, 20,15)
Leg raises 4 sets (20, 20, 15, 15)
Kneeling pope crunches 3 sets (15, 12, 10)

Believe it or not I still managed to crawl on the treadmill for 20 mins after all of this.

Tonight I stopped at the gym after work and did 20 mins stepmill and 30 mins treadmill (130 bpm)

Tomorrow : Shoulders and calves (god I love doing shoulders)

Today's weigh in was not pretty....it seems my body is a sponge and easily puts on 10-15 lbs......when the wind blows even. :eek: LOL The good thing is my waist has remained the same :D.

[Original Poster]

I'll take some special calve pics just for you Lisa. LOL

Once this bloat and water is gone, I plan on posting some progress pics. Hopefully in a week or so.

[StlBarbie]

CHI!!!!!!!!!! I thought we were NOT weighing in this WEEK!!! AH!!!!! :eek:

KIller workout Chi ... don't know how you handled the tread after THAT!!! :eek: Awesome!!! :)

[joed]

...Once this bloat and water is gone, I plan on posting some progress pics...

(joed thinking "Chi...now here's a mod totally committed to keeping the Over35 members coming back...)
Ah, no real rush on the pics, wait until you're good & ready. Know what I mean? And remember, Hansen will be lookin' at them too. hehe.

[Original Poster]

CHI!!!!!!!!!! I thought we were NOT weighing in this WEEK!!! AH!!!!! :eek:

KIller workout Chi ... don't know how you handled the tread after THAT!!! :eek: Awesome!!! :)

I did not post the weight number now did I ? LMAO.....but I did refer to a 10-15 lb increase. :) It really was anabolic and some water gain.......I SWEAR ! LOL

Thank on the workout Barb........My level of intensity is through the roof right now. Wait until I post today's WO :eek:

[Original Poster]

(joed thinking "Chi...now here's a mod totally committed to keeping the Over35 members coming back...)
Ah, no real rush on the pics, wait until you're good & ready. Know what I mean? And remember, Hansen will be lookin' at them too. hehe.

Thanks Joed !

Oh.......I have already sent John pics a few times so far. Besides he is MIA at the moment, he might be out of town.

[Mark1T]

Great workouts, Chi! Hey - I had the same feeling on Monday from all the protein and carbs loaded up over the weekend, LOL. Great workout.

Killer leg workout.

Happy New Year :)

[Original Poster]

Shoulders and Calves today !

Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE trianing SHOULDERS ?

Seated Arnold DB presses 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)

Supersetted:
standing lateral raises 5 sets (10, 10, 8, 8, 6)
....with seated bent over lateral raises (starting under the legs on the edge of the bench) 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)

Laying 30 deg lateral raises 3 sets (10, 8, 8)

Standing rows 3 sets (10, 8, 8) (New PB last set :D )

Shrugs 4 sets (15, 12, 10, 10)

1 last set of standing lateral raises (light weight as many as I could crank out. Only hit 22 reps before falling over.....LOL

Off to hit Calves.......another body part I love working (right Lisa ? ;) )

Hack squat calve raises 4 sets (21 reps each, my style) AWSOME ! Talk about burn that last set.
Seated hydrolic machine calve raises 3 sets (20 - 300 lbs, 15- 405 lbs, 12-500 lbs)
Rotary calve raises 2 sets (whole stack) 10, 8

Calves were smoked and shoulders were more burnt then I have ever done them.

Of course I wasn't done :eek: 30 mins treadmill (125 bpm) nice easy pace.

[Original Poster]

Almost forgot..........LMAO...........

Tonight's cardio after work :

30 mins stepmill fatburner plus program at level 6
+ 30 mins treadmill (130 bpm)




Thanks Mark....right now I don't think my intensity in the gym could be any higher. Now if I can make it through all this travel I have coming up and continue my training without too much interuption, I'll be fine.

I am heading to Ft. Lauderdale (actually working in Belle Glade...YUK ! LOL ) tomorrow early for two days of bizz. I am bringing pretty much my own food for the 2 days.

Next week I am off to Moorefield, WV with my new machine and could be there 3-10 days. I am hoping for 3, come home for a few days and then return there on the weekend to finish off the project. 06 looks like my travel could be double what it was in 05. It can make it tough on training and nutrition.......but I will do what I have to do at least upto the Arnold.

Sorry for not being around much and not posting in alot of the threads I usually would, but right now life is very busy.

Happy Hump Day !

[StlBarbie]

MY GOD ... you have turned into an ANIMAL right before my very eyes :eek: .... a GYMRAT here for sure!!! :D

You are just KILLING those WOS!!! Great job CHI and happy travels!!! :)

[jmurjr]

I assume your from chicago, wondering if there are any Gym's downtown you could recommend that have a daily rate. Gonna be spending a couple days.

Thanks

[Original Poster]

Thanks Barb !

jmurjr,

Yep I am in the Chicago area..but don't know of any downtown gyms, other then the ones in alot of the better hotels. I am sure there is a Bally's or something at Water Tower Place. Most places allow 1 day visits, but prices can go as high as $20-30 at some of the better gyms.

[GREENFEATHER]

I was wondering where in the hell you were!! HAPPY NEW YEAR PETE!!
ROB & M

[Original Poster]

Bastards ! LOL

Ok, I got stuck in Fla until today. I overslept this morning and missed my 6am flight :eek:.....and NO I WAS NOT DRINKING last night. BUt I did hit the riverwalk in Ft. Lauderdale and had a wonderful grilled chicken salad at a place called "The Ugly Tuna" :)

So I miss my flight and get to the airport just b4 6am.....they put me on a 11:29am flight. So I go sleep on these really comfy couches for 3 hrs before getting back up and getting something to eat b4 my flight. (Turkey sandwhich and 2 diet snapples)

So I get home almost 4pm and want to go train. I get to the club and it's CLOSED ! I am like..WTF.....it's only 5pm on new years eve.....don't thgese bastards know CHI has goals to meet ? LOL..........ok, I know it's new years eve and I am probably the only retard in 50 miles who would rather go train. :)

Anyway, I am heading down to my basement to train back/bis and abs.

Happy New Years everyone........have a drink for me since I will not be indulging. :(

[Hibiscus09]

Absolutely -- we'd all be more than happy to do that for you. :D I've had two already. I can have more if you like. :D I can have more if you don't like. ;)

[fitnessman]

Absolutely -- we'd all be more than happy to do that for you. :D I've had two already. I can have more if you like. :D I can have more if you don't like. ;)

Umm..I am with hibby Pete...Wait way ahead..:D

Nice talking with you briefly today man..Give me a holler tomorrow or Monday. Pm's are not secure :eek:

[Original Poster]

Thanks for drinking for me tonight you two.
I knew I could count on you two. LOL

[someday]

we just flew in from mexico last night and trust me, i had plenty of tequila for the both of us!

happy new year!

[Original Poster]

we just flew in from mexico last night and trust me, i had plenty of tequila for the both of us!

happy new year!


LMAO........hope you and Mr. S had a great trip.

Happy New Year !

[Original Poster]

I have updated pics I want to post that I took last night, but this damn pc I have at home will not let me do so.

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggg!

I'll post them when I can.......just not sure when that will be as I head to WV for anywhere from 3 to 10 days tomorrow morning.

[Original Poster]

And now I can post pics. LOL

Be nice and remember I am a week after a 3 day food and booze fest last week. ;)

[Original Poster]

a few more Happy New Years pics :)

The faceless pic, I really had a stupid look on my face so I had to take the face out. LOL

[fitnessman]

The hard work is showing Pete!

[jmurjr]

them calves are sweet. My worse body part and my 2006 goal to work on get calves like Chi_town's

[Original Poster]

Yesterday was back/bis and abs (at home the damn gym was closed :mad: )

WG pull ups 4 sets (8, 8, 7, 6)
close grip pull downs reverse grip 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 8)
Bent over Db rows 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 6)
rev grip chins 2 sets (12, 10)

incline db curls 4 sets (10, 8, 8,6)
hammer curls 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
ez bar reverse preacher curls 3 sets (10, 8, 7)

Rope crunches 3 sets (20, 16, 15)
Ball crunches weighted 3 sets (25, 20, 20)
Hanging knee raises 2 sets (30, 25)

+ 20 mins heavy bag work :D

Today was chest/tris and calves

flat bench DB presses 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
incline DB presses 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
flat bench Flys 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
DB Pull overs 2 sets (10, 8)

Cable tri pulls 2 sets (10, 8)
Dips 3 sets (20, 15, 12)
ez bar skull crushers 3 sets (10, 8, 8) (matched PB last set :D )

Decided to do 4 sets of cable flys (12, 10, 8, 8)

Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (my style) 21 reps each set
Leg press calve raises 3 sets (8 plates - 20 reps, 10 plates -15 reps, 12 plates - 12 reps)
Rotary calve machine 2 sets (15, 12)

+ 30 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm

I am out of town what could be all week. I am not sure I'll be able to find a gym in the small town in WV I will be working in. Last time there I did not find one, I need to ask someone this time, since I may be there all week :eek:.

You all have a nice week, I'll be sure to check in by the weekend the latest.

[Hibiscus09]

Nice pics, Pete! You're definitely looking leaner.

[Transcendence]

Wow! Nice progress

[asoto]

Chi
The hard work is really showing. Keep it up!!!!

[someday]

nice job....you absolutely look leaner from the front but, i can't really tell if the stellmill is helping that backside of yours since we never saw the new years shot! ;)

keep up the good work!

[StlBarbie]

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME job CHI!!! You are looking MARVELOUS ... darling!!! :) Your hard work is really showing!!! Now, WHERE IS THAT THONG SHOT????? ;) :D

[mom24boys]

*GRIN* now my week is looking better LOL great pics Chi..and calves mmmmmmmm :)

[Original Poster]

Thanks Everyone !

Hib, Trans and asoto,
thanks for the support

Someday,
Thanks sweetie ! You'll have to wait on the butt pic. LOL

Powellsey,
Your enthusiasm is always conteagous.....thanks for the kind words........and keep them coming. I am sure over these next 8 weeks I will need them even more.

Mom24boys,
Thanks Lisa, I thought you'd enjoy a few of those. :p LOL

I really feel as if I am doing well. Of course the final results are what matter most. With what I have planned these next 8 weeks, I am expecting dramatic results.

[jaguarr]

Hey, Petey, you're looking much leaner, bro! Now get back on the stepmill while I go have a pre-workout carb load. :D

jag

[Original Poster]

Thanks Carb Boy ! :)


Oh....almost forgot...........

While in WV......the hotel had an exercise room (not a gym IMO). They had two treadmills, one recumbant bike, an exercise matt, a bench and no weights other then Db's from 10 lbs to 35 lbs. I do not believe this town has a gym.....a real gym. Damn !

I made due the best I could. Supersetting DB's at extreamly high reps. Did a million crunches and leg raises and hit the treadmill like a maniac monday night, tuesday morning and again wednesday morning.

Today was back to my normal gym. :D

Shoulders and calves:

DB Arnold Presses 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)
Standing side delt raises 4 sets (10, 10, 8, 8) supersetted with bent over lateral raises (seated bending over on the end of a bench starting with db's under my legs) 4 sets (10, 10, 8, 8)
Standing Rows 4 sets (10, 10, 10 8)
Shrugs 4 sets (15, 12, 10, 10)

Hack squat calve raises 4 sets (my style) 21 reps each set
Leg press calve raises 3 sets (15, 12, 12)
Rotary Calve raises 3 sets (15, 12, 10)

I did 3 sets of cable crossovers for the heck of it.

Finished off by Drop setting standing lateral raises......45's, 35's, 25's and then 20's until my shoulders screamed like a mofo. LOL

30 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm :D

[ms_mac]

Looking great, Chi! Keep it up!

[Gunn27]

Nice job making the most of a horrible situation at your hotel gym, LOL. And a great looking workout today too. Pics show great progress indeed!! :)

[joed]

With the progress you're making I thought I'd look into Hansen's book to see what he says in more detail. Been reading it over the holidays.

[Hibiscus09]

Morning Petey! Nice job on the workouts! :)

[Original Poster]

ms_mac and gunn, Thanks !

You too there green bookworm ! ;)

Joed, you have pm about your last post. LOL

[Original Poster]

Back/bis/abs

Narrow grip pull downs 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8)
WG pull ups 4 sets (6 reps each) I was a weenie on these today for some reason.....probably because I did them right after narrow grip pull downs.
Cable rows 3 sets (10, 8, 8) Last set a PB :D
Bent over DB rows 4 sets (110 lbs - 10, 8, 8)(130lbs - 6)

incline db curls 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)
Hammer curls 3 sets (8, 8, 8)
Reverse preacher ezbar curls 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)
Isolation curls 1 set (10 reps)
super slow cable curls 3 sets(15, 12, 10)

Wrist curls 4 sets (12, 12, 10, 8)

Hanging leg raises 3 sets (20, 20, 15)
Machine crunches 2 sets (25, 20)
Kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (20, 20, 15, 12)

+ 20 mins treadmill :D

Tonight after work was 30 mins stepmill + 20 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm.

[fitnessman]

Talk about me never answering my cell phone :mad:

:D

[Original Poster]

Talk about me never answering my cell phone :mad:

:D

I have two of them and I almost always have one with me.
I keep mine "on" and "charged" unlike some people :eek:.

Call me if you need too Volpe Sausage Boy ! LMAO

[Original Poster]

The first one made me very happy this morning.

Remember when I started this, my tanita scale told me I was somewhere between 15-17% BF. At the beginning my readings would really fluctuate (by about 1-1.5% depending on a few factors...salt intake, hydration, carb intake, ect.).

This morning I got on the scale before I headed to the Gym to do my morning cardio. Now keep in mind between Thanksgiving and Christmas I was consistantly reading 11.2% to 11.7% on the tanita scale. This morning was 10.2% :eek: :D. I still feel when I look in the mirror as if I am higher then that. But what I do know is the reading is continuing to go down. I am stronger then hell in the gym overall and I like what is becoming the weekly changes I am seeing in the mirror.

2nd thing to report

What I did for cardio this morning: LOL

20 mins stepmill + 30 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm.

I figure I better start tanning early this year.
Afterwards I went to Tan for a quick 10 mins. Yes it was Naked Tanning again this year. LOL :eek: ;)

[Gunn27]

This morning was 10.2% That's awesome! Especially so soon after the holiday season, a perfect boost to keep you motivated too! Way to go.

[Hibiscus09]

Very cool!! You're doing great. :)

[jaguarr]

Sounds like you're making great progress, bro! Nice!

jag

[Mark1T]

Hey Pete-Chi, very impressive progress. Lean and mean machine.

Excellent and impressive work :)

[GREENFEATHER]

I still need to get my tanning bed hooked up. It's got some kinda stupid industrial 220 plug on it. I need an electrician, damn I hate electrical crap!!

Nice job on the loss there Chi. I'm probably at 15-17 and the loss is over as of today. I'll keep on, but I'm bumping up the cals on the day after legs and power day by 200 cals.

[Original Poster]

I still need to get my tanning bed hooked up. It's got some kinda stupid industrial 220 plug on it. I need an electrician, damn I hate electrical crap!!


I have a EE, so I think that qualifies me. LOL
If we lived closer, I'd be happy to come hook you up.

I did only 10 mins on the tanning bed today because I did not want to turn a nice shade of pink....especially with me making my basketball coaching debute today at 4pm. (yes, I am vain:eek: ) It's our 1st regular season game. Tomorrow is game #2 at 1 pm.

Of course next time I go tan I am going to bump it up to 15 mins cause I am not even slightly pink. ;)

[TacticalMan]

Good work chi! a read everything but the last two pages! So when and where is the Arnold?

[fitnessman]

So when and where is the Arnold?

First weekend in March every year. Columbus Ohio. Chi_town and I are the founding members of the bb.com Arnold classic get together :)

[TacticalMan]

Thanks fiti!

Honored to meet the founding members of the Arnold Classic!

[fitnessman]

Thanks fiti!

Honored to meet the founding members of the Arnold Classic!


Oh no! That was Arnold himself :)

Three years ago Pete and I decided we should have a bb.com/Arnold classic get together. It's getting better each year!

[ExCompetitor]

Columbus Ohio...now that brings back memories...the last time i was there was in 1981 when my friend Roy Callender got robbed of the Olympia title!

[TacticalMan]

Oh no! That was Arnold himself :)

Three years ago Pete and I decided we should have a bb.com/Arnold classic get together. It's getting better each year!

Showing my inexperience again! lol

So you began the BB.COM version... I got it now! Learn something new everyday... That's my goal!

[Original Poster]

Not only are Fitty and I the founding father's of the bb.com get together at the Arnold, but also I am the Master of taking pictures with the booth hotties.

Mark, remember when those yougens were standing by that one booth afraid to take a pic or ask that one Hottie for a pic ? Remember what I did ? ROFLMAO

And let's not forget the way Laura Mark stalked me last year. LMAO. Valentina, I still think was ready to scratch Laura's eyes out after seeing the way she was hitting on me. ;) This year, I am hoping to be stalked, but not by any of those women from last year. ;)

[fitnessman]

Pete after that one night out..I don't remember much, except we closed that one place down....and there was that midget issue...

[Mr. Someday]

I heard after that night ESPN has decided to add Midget Tossing to he next X-Games!

[Original Poster]

Pete after that one night out..I don't remember much, except we closed that one place down....and there was that midget issue...

Yeah, I almost forgot about your little buddy.
I about pissed my pants that night. LMAO !

Fitty was about to toss that poor guy about two states over. LOL Me, I'd use the shot putt tenique if I ever had to toss the little fella. LOL

Steve,
Awsome on the ESPN thing. You are welcome to join us in the Xgames competition...........I am sure Fitty will be competing and I'll be his coach.

[TacticalMan]

Too bad that this event is so far away, couse it sounds like something I could get into!
I sure hope that after the event there willl be a thread with pics! :D

[Original Poster]

Since I could be sent out of town this week at a moments notice, I decided to start my training week today.

Chest/tris/calves


DB presses 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8)
Dips 4 sets (20, 15, 12, 10)
incline DB press 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
flys 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8,)

kickbacks 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
cable tri pulls 3 sets (15, 12, 10)
ez bar skull crushers 3 sets (8, 8, 8)

Cable crossovers 3 sets (15, 12, 10)

Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (my style) (21 reps each set) New PB last set :D
Leg press calve raises 3 sets (10 plates 20 reps, 12 plates - 15 reps, 14 plates - 15 reps)
Rotory calve machine 3 Sets (360x2x 15) (405x1x12)

+ 30 mins treadmill


I have basketball to coach in less then an hr, a bunch of errands to do and then it's back to the gym tonight for some stepmill madness :eek: :)

Happy Sunday !

[joed]

[QUOTE=Chi_town]...then it's back to the gym tonight for some stepmill madness :eek:/QUOTE]

("stepmill madness"...hmmmmmm...joed wondering if this is the same model stepmill as Someday's friggin' one, or the *@##**@ model that DBFL uses...so much to learn...)

WTG on the PB calf raises.

[Original Poster]

Here's a pic of the stepmill I will be on in a few hrs. LOL

[Original Poster]

Almost forgot.............


My oldest daughter's basketball team, which I head coach, won today 22 to 12. Vicki played really well. Yesterday she took a shot to the mouth which kept her out most of the 2nd half, but today she came back and played hard....fat lip and all. LOL We had another one of my girls take a hard pass to the face yesterday too...which gave her a shiner and kept her out the 4th quarter.

Today, every one of the 8 girls on my team scored today. My team plays awsome defense and executes pics/screens to perfection.

Fun was had by all today including my assistants, myself and all the parents who came out. One of the referees even told me after that game that my Vicki played great and that our team was very improved from yesterday's game. He said that we executed the pics/screens better then he has ever seen from a girls team of 5th and 6th graders.

No injuries today and with our Defense and the way we are improving Offensively with good ball movment, we should do well. Most of all, the girls are having fun.

[Original Poster]

20 mins stepmill
40 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm

Because I have been very energized in the gym lately, I decided to do 4 sets of cable crossovers (since it was chest day LOL) and 5 sets of reverse grip chins......just because the crossover cable machine has a pullup/chinup bar on it.

[Original Poster]

Legs and abs

Squats 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
Leg Press 4 set (12reps-16 plates, 10reps-16plates, 10reps-20 plates)
I supersetted Leg press with SLDL's 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 8)
Walking Lunges strapped to 85 lb DB's 4 sets of 15 (god are these taxing. I get dizzy doing these.......LOL)
Seated leg ext 2 sets (10, 8)
seated leg curl 2 sets (12, 10)

Legs were smoked....moved onto abs :D

Hanging knee raises 3 sets (30,20, 20)
Kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (20, 20, 20, 20) Last two sets were both PB's with the last one beating the 3rd one. :D

Because I was crazy........I did 3 sets of reverse grip chins.
They seem to be something I am really having fun doing. LOL

After all of this........I had some time before work so I walked......very slowly (3.5-4 mph) for 20 mins on the treadmill.



After work tonight was....
20 mins stepmill
+10 mins treadmill

and........just because........3 sets of reverse grip chins. I really need to stop doing this, I am going to overtrain. :eek:

Tomorrow is total rest day....not lifting, no cardio.....NADA !

[kimsquit]

looking good Chi :)

[StlBarbie]

Doing a great job of kicking your own a$$ as usual CHI!!! What an awesome leg workout ... love those lunges!!! :) So wish the gym I belong to now had a stepmill .... we only have steppers where I am at now .... and while a challenge don't seem to be nearly as grueling as the stepmill! All the more power to ya!!!

What a great job you are doing with the girls!!! What does Vicki think of having her dad as coach??? .. I bet she LOVES it!!! What position does she play?

Have a great one Chi and travel safely!!! :)

[Original Poster]

Thanks Barbie ! ;)



What a great job you are doing with the girls!!! What does Vicki think of having her dad as coach??? .. I bet she LOVES it!!! What position does she play?

Have a great one Chi and travel safely!!! :)

Vicki loves having me coach Softball and now Basketball.
She loves talking with me about the upcoming games and about the games we played. She speculates and analyzes everything (like her dad :D lol).

Softball she plays pretty much all positions except catcher (though she did catch a few innings this year) Her strengths are Pitching and 1st base. Being a lefty, she is idealy suited for 1st and being one of only 2 lefty pitchers, she really gets alot of girls to swing, sometimes at questionable pitches because of the different angle a lefty has. BUt don't get me wrong, she also is probably in the top 3 in control for the 11-12 year olds. She walks almost nobody. And....is the best fielding pitcher in the league IMO. (can ya tell I am proud of her ? LOL)

For basketball she plays more shooting gaurd and small forward then anything else. She is the best pick/screen setter on the team actually. :D

[Original Poster]

Ok my travel schedule just got crazier. LOL

Jan 12th (this thursday) I fly to Atlanta and fly home the same night.

Jan 15th (this sunday) I fly to Toronto and stay there until late tuesday night.

Jan 20th (Next friday) I fly to DC and drive to WV and stay there until the following wednesday (the 25th).

The 26th (a thursday - the day after I get back from WV) I fly to Oklahoma City and stay for 2 nights and fly home Saturday really early on the 28th.

The 28th and 29th I have a basketball practice, a softball pitching practice for my returning pitchers and a basketball game to coach. LOL


Talk about busy! :eek:
Training will be tough, but I am planning on just doing the best I can during this streatch. At the very least, I should be able to get in a bunch of cardio.

These Bastards (my work and our customers) better allow things for me to slow down in feb., which is my last 4-5 week push before the Arnold. LMAO

[Original Poster]

Shoulders and Calves

Arnold Presses 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8)
Standing lateral raises 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8) Super setted with
seated bent over lateral raises 4 sets (8, 8, 6, 6)
Standing rows 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
Laying face down on a 30 deg bench lateral raises 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)

Shrugs 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 8)

Hack squat calve raises 3 sets (my style) (21 reps each)
leg press calve raises 4 sets (20, 15, 15, 12) Last set a new PB :D
Rotoray Calve machine 3 sets (15, 12, 10)

+ 20 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm


After work was more cardio madness :eek:

20 mins stepmill + 10 mins treadmill.

That's All Folks !

I am off on bizz tomorrow. See you all on Friday. LOL

[Original Poster]

After 17 hr workday yesterday.........I still had it in me to crank out a good WO.

WG pull ups 4 sets of 8 reps (getting better at these...finally LOL)
Narrow grip pull downs 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Seated Rows 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8)
Bent over DB rows 3 sets (110lbs-8, 110lbs-8, 130lbs-6)

Incline Db curls 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)
hammer curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
reverse preacher curls with EZ bar 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
isolation curls 2 sets (8, 6)

leg raises 4 sets (20, 20, 15, 15)
Kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (25, 20, 15, 15)
Weighted Ball crunches 2 sets (30, 25)

This WO takes so damn long there was no time for cardio in the am. After work was...........30 mins stepmill + 20 mins treadmill @ 125-130 bpm. Berfore cardio today I did 3 sets of reverse grip chins.

Today's offical weigh in 213.8 :eek:

[fitnessman]

Nice work Pete!

[Montana Mike]

Chi I must say you are doing great so far. Too bad I can't make the Arnold this year, it would be great to meet you and all the other mods that will be there.

[Original Poster]

Thanks Mike !


This morning was 60 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm on nothing but some flax oil before hand.

Off topic note : Both my girls won their basketball games today. Val's team got their first win today and it was a good one. Vicki's team played awsome today. By the 4th quarter, we dropped to a zone, just to give the other team a chance, they could not handle our man-to-man D.

[Original Poster]

Today I decided to sleep in and get this old body some rest. LOL My doing all these reverse grip chins are taking a toll on my tricep tendons (really sore). I am taking a week or two off from doing these.

After coaching another basketball game today at 3pm, I get to go straight to the Airport and head to Toronto on bizz. Other then some cardio over the next two days....I am planning on resting.........if you can call it that......I'll probably be working 14-16 hr days monday and tuesday. :eek:

Later this week I plan on taking some measurements and maybe a few update pics. Things are going well, but I have to stay focused for this final push (6 weeks) until the Arnold. Just based on my progress so far, I am seriously considering prepping for a local show later in the year.

You all have a great start to your week !

[StlBarbie]

GREAT WORKOUTS + DEDICATION = AWESOME RESULTS!!! :)

WOW CHI ... love your motivation ... you just keep hitting it hard!!! Congrats on the well earned fabulous results!!!

Truly .... isn't it 'the best' watching the girls' games???? ALMOST, rivals the Superbowl!!! ;) :p

Travel safely and don't work too hard!

[kimsquit]

Hope you're enjoying Toronto! Say Hi to Mark & Joel while you're there

:)

[Gunn27]

After coaching another basketball game today at 3pm, I get to go straight to the Airport and head to Toronto on bizz. Other then some cardio over the next two days....I am planning on resting.........if you can call it that......I'll probably be working 14-16 hr days monday and tuesday. :eek:Not sue if you will see this in time or not.... when are you flying out from Toronto? I work at the airport and would meet you for a beer, just to say "hi". :)

[Original Poster]

Toronto was fun as always Chris. I have been there a few times, so I have learned the ropes there. LOL
I worked with our Canadian Rep there and visited 4 customers in 2 days.

Gunn,

Damn, I did not have internet access while I was there. I just flew home tonight. If I would have known you worked at the airport, I would have said hi and watch you drink a beer. LOL Me, I'd opt for a Diet Coke.....the beer just doesn't fit right now in these final weeks before the Arnold.
Maybe next time, I am sure to be back there a few times a year usually.

I did not train or do any cardio the last 3 days. Talk about feeling guilty ? LOL Tomorrow I hit it hard again. two-a-days on cardio for the next few days should make me feel better.

Happy Hump Day Eve ! LOL

[Original Poster]

Powellsy,

Thanks for the kind words. Your enthusiasm is infectous.
I really need to stay focused from here on out.

[jmurjr]

What is your body weight goal or do you have a % BF yo uwant to get to?

[Gunn27]

Gunn,

Damn, I did not have internet access while I was there. I just flew home tonight. If I would have known you worked at the airport, I would have said hi and watch you drink a beer. LOL Me, I'd opt for a Diet Coke.....the beer just doesn't fit right now in these final weeks before the Arnold.
Maybe next time, I am sure to be back there a few times a year usually.Maybe next trip we'll meet up. I guess beer was the wrong suggestion, I don't even drink so I guess you'd be there sipping diet coke and me with my pitcher of water, LOL.

Enjoy the "two a day" cardio routine. :eek:

[jaguarr]

Okay, Chi! Rest time is over! Get your ass back in the gym! :D

jag

[Original Poster]

What is your body weight goal or do you have a % BF yo uwant to get to?

BW.......as heavy as I can be.......LOL

BF% 7-9% is the goal for the Arnold

my BW is fluctuating lately.......216 as of tonight.
BF% is decreasing nicely. :D

[Original Poster]

Maybe next trip we'll meet up. I guess beer was the wrong suggestion, I don't even drink so I guess you'd be there sipping diet coke and me with my pitcher of water, LOL.

Enjoy the "two a day" cardio routine. :eek:

I might be back there in the next few weeks.
I go there pretty much ever 3-6 months.....tops.

[Original Poster]

Okay, Chi! Rest time is over! Get your ass back in the gym! :D

jag

****ing A !

Today was chest/tris/calves

Db presses 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)
incline DB presses 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
Flat bench flys 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)
weighed Dips (yes, I found the Grizzly belt at the gym....yahoooooooo) 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 10)

Kick backs 2 sets (10, 8)
Cable Tri pull downs 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
ez bar curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)

Hack squat calve raises (my style) 3 sets (21 reps each)
Leg press calve raises 4 sets (20, 15, 15, 15)
Rotory calve machine 3 sets (whole stack :D )

+ 30 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm

After work was.......
2 sets of cable flys,
4 sets of reverse grip chins
and 60 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm.

Happy Hump Day !


Tomorrow is leg day.............Now that's what I am talkin bout. LOL ;)

[someday]

BW.......as heavy as I can be.......LOL

BF% 7-9% is the goal for the Arnold

my BW is fluctuating lately.......216 as of tonight.
BF% is decreasing nicely. :D

7-9% i think you should be competing at the arnold nevermind hosting a booth for bb.com ;

[Original Poster]

7-9% i think you should be competing at the arnold nevermind hosting a booth for bb.com ;

LOL

Shelli,
You know as well as I do, that those dudes are 3-5% tops.
I have 10 years of GH to catch up on if I was even to think about it. LOL.......that would put me in the Grand Masters for most comps, by then. ;)

Besides I am only going to be in the booth officially for 1 hr or so. The only other time will be for pics with some people :p ;)

[Original Poster]

Squats 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Leg presses 4 sets (10 - 16 plates, 8- 20 plates, 8-22 plates, 8-24 plates)

Next I super setted SLDL's with high rep light weight leg presses.

SLDL's 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8)
Leg presses 3 sets (20, 15, 15) (12 plates)

Walking Lunges 4 sets (15 each) New PB - strapped to 90 lbs DB's :D

Seated leg ext. 3 sets (12, 10, 8)
Seated leg curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)

supersetted hanging knee/leg raises with rope crunches.

Hanging knee raises 4 sets (25, 20, 15, 15)
Rope crunches 4 sets (25, 20, 20, 15)

Freaking Fried !

Crawling down the stairs heading to the locker room I seriously almost spewed. :) Now, that's a sign of an awsome WO.

No cardio in the AM.

After work was 60 mins treadmill @ 125-130 bpm + 3 sets of reverse grip chins.

You all have a great night, I am off to Men's Violent Movie Night.

[kimsquit]

way to go on the PB! when you lunge, you rock!


:)

[jtroster]

My legs started twitching just reading your workout.

[Mark1T]

Great workouts, Pan Man :D

[Original Poster]

Chris,
For some reason I can lunge heavier then most people I see.
My legs have always been strong. :D


My legs started twitching just reading your workout.

LOL.........when I leg press heavy.......they twitch and shake like Kathryn Hepburn.

Mark1T, Thanks brother !

[Original Poster]

I know I have . LOL

Ok...my Arnold DB presses were tough today for some reason. Why ? I have no idea. LOL But the rest of the WO I rocked the house....or should I say shoulders and calves ?

DB ARnold Presses 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)

supersetted standing lateral raises with bent over seated lateral raises.

Standing lateral raises 4 sets (12, 10, 10, 8)
Bent over seated lateral raises 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)

Standing rows 3 sets (10, 8, 8) New PB at that weight rep count wise :D

Supersetted laying (30 deg, on stomach) lateral raises with standing lateral raises (lighter weight......to fry the delts)

Laying (30 deg) lateral raises 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
Standing lateral raises (much lighter weight) 3 sets (15, 15, 12)

Delts were toast ! :D

Shrugs 4 sets (15, 12, 10, 10)

Hack squat calve raises (my style) 3 sets (21 reps each) New PB last set....12 plates :D

Leg press calve raises 3 sets (20, 15, 15)
Rotary calve machine 3 sets (15, 10,10) Last 2 sets the whole stack :D

This WO was so taxing and high in volume that there was NO WAY I could even think about cardio after this.

So after work tonight it was 20 mins stepmill + 40 mins treadmill @ 130 bpm. I shot down my protein drink post cardio and I am sitting here typing this all up drinking a "Depth Charge" Dark roast coffee with 2 shots of expresso in it. Hopefully I can sleep tonight....I have a 6am workout in the morning, a haircut to go get, a function at our church with my kids.....and then basketball to coach......all by 2pm. :eek: Talk about busy !

ps. It's snowing like a Siv here..we already have 3-4 inches........ha.....and they say only 3-5 by morning. Boy were they wrong about by my house. ;)

[jaguarr]

Nice workout, brudda! New PB's and all! I don't know how you can do those Arnold Presses. Those things tear my shoulders up in the worst of ways. Have a great weekend, man!

jag

[ms_mac]

Wow! Those workouts are very impressive, Chi.

[Original Poster]

Jag,
The powerhooks help setting up for Arnold presses.
While I go heavy, I do not go so heavy as to injure myself.
It's a fine line IMO on some lifts.

ms_mac,
Thanks sweetie !
My WO's are actually impressing me too :eek:.
I would have never thought I could be maintaining my strength and even achieving new PB's one after another while cutting. I attribute it to my nutrition and a bit to my supplementation. My rate of recovery at the moment seems to be AMAZING !

You both have a wonderful weekend !

[Original Poster]

Ok....my day started by by heading out in what ended up being 10-11 inches of snow that had fallen last night. So much for the weather men/women being right. Ha !

Ok, so I get up early and decide I'll snow blow my driveway when I get back from the gym and getting my hair cut. I GET FREAKING STUCK in my driveway at 6:15 am.........ARrrrrrrrrrgggggg. A neighbor came and pushed me out.

I get to the gym and only the hardcore wierdos like myself are there. LOL

back/bis/abs

WG pull ups 4 sets (8, 8, 8, 6)
Narrow grip pull downs 4 sets (12, 10, 8, 8)
Standing (actually more leaning..LOL) barbell row 3 sets (10, 10, 8)
Bent over DB rows 3 sets (8-110, 8-110, 8-130 :D)
weighted hyper extensions 3 sets (25, 20, 20)

incline db curls 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6)
hammer curls 3 sets (10, 8, 8)
reverse preacher ez bar curls 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 6) Squeezing like a mofo at the top.

Supersetted rope crunches and knee/leg raises
kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (25, 20, 20, 30)
knee/leg raises (25, 20, 20, 15)

Smoked ! :eek: .........steamroom, showered and off to get the dew cut. LOL

My travel plans have changed. My WV trip is postponed, but now I head to Baltimore on monday and tuesday, home wednesday and out to Oklahoma for 3 days come thursday. Because of this crazy travel I have to train when I can, when I am home. Right now, most days are 2 trips to the gym....lifting with cardio and cardio again at night. I have just under 6 weeks until the Arnold. Time to turn the screws on this body and see what happens. :eek:

Happy saturday !

[joed]

Ok....my day started by by heading out in what ended up being 10-11 inches of snow that had fallen last night...Ok, so I get up early and decide I'll snow blow my driveway when I get back from the gym and getting my hair cut. I GET FREAKING STUCK in my driveway at 6:15 am.........ARrrrrrrrrrgggggg...

Let me see if I can phrase this the right way:

a Z won't go
in 11 inches of snow.

Not bad for a beginner, eh?

[Original Poster]

Let me see if I can phrase this the right way:

a Z won't go
in 11 inches of snow.

Not bad for a beginner, eh?


LMAO...........no Joed........I don't drive the Z most of the winter. I have an older Honda Accord for bike hauling and winters.


Ok, I have some serious signs of overtraining that hit me yesterday. Last night before meal 7, I hit the gym for my evening cardio.

I do......20 mins stepmill + 30 mins treadmill (130 bpm)

Towards the end of my 30 mins on the treadmill I get light headed and start feeling cold. It is not cold in the gym either....and I am normally hot blooded. LOL I finish my 30 mins.......down a protein shake, hit the steamroom for 5 mins, shower and head home.....feeling like **** all the way.

I get home and have meal 7 (6 oz salmon & 2 cups of brocolli) and still feel like crap. I breakdown and think ....."maybe I am just too low on carbs today"......and I have 5 small pretzel rods. I still feel like ****. It becomes movie time at home and I hit the couch and find myself aching like a mofo and feeling like overall crap.

Needless to say, I slept in today and will not train other then maybe one cardio session over the next 2 days.

I am sure this is overtraining as I feel a bit better today. With my travels, I have had to get my training and cardio in when I can. I did two-a-days (lifting/cardio am and cardio pm) wed, thurs, friday and yesterday (saturday). I am convinced that I am too old and I train to hard to do that. My CNS simply cannot handle that much without a break. The good part is.......I am smart enough to recognize the signs of overtraining. LOL


Off topic:
In about an hr.......it's off to coach basketball again. :D
Yesterday we played the Amazon team. This team had 3 girls who were all 3-5 inches bigger then our tallest girl. The league is suppose to spread the height around to ensure fairness.....but apparently this team had a bunch of girls grow 6 inches since registration. LOL Anyway, we lost by 2 points. My girls were down by as much as 12 points but came back to only lose by 1 basket. I am so proud of how they played. They never gave up and they put up 8 points in the last 1.5 mins. Must be a testiment to the great coaching they have ;).

Happy Sunday !

Rob, you have pm at ckd.com.

[GREENFEATHER]

LMAO...........no Joed........I don't drive the Z most of the winter. I have an older Honda Accord for bike hauling and winters.


Ok, I have some serious signs of overtraining that hit me yesterday. Last night before meal 7, I hit the gym for my evening cardio.

I do......20 mins stepmill + 30 mins treadmill (130 bpm)

Towards the end of my 30 mins on the treadmill I get light headed and start feeling cold. It is not cold in the gym either....and I am normally hot blooded. LOL I finish my 30 mins.......down a protein shake, hit the steamroom for 5 mins, shower and head home.....feeling like **** all the way.

I get home and have meal 7 (6 oz salmon & 2 cups of brocolli) and still feel like crap. I breakdown and think ....."maybe I am just too low on carbs today"......and I have 5 small pretzel rods. I still feel like ****. It becomes movie time at home and I hit the couch and find myself aching like a mofo and feeling like overall crap.

Needless to say, I slept in today and will not train other then maybe one cardio session over the next 2 days.

I am sure this is overtraining as I feel a bit better today. With my travels, I have had to get my training and cardio in when I can. I did two-a-days (lifting/cardio am and cardio pm) wed, thurs, friday and yesterday (saturday). I am convinced that I am too old and I train to hard to do that. My CNS simply cannot handle that much without a break. The good part is.......I am smart enough to recognize the signs of overtraining. LOL


Off topic:
In about an hr.......it's off to coach basketball again. :D
Yesterday we played the Amazon team. This team had 3 girls who were all 3-5 inches bigger then our tallest girl. The league is suppose to spread the height around to ensure fairness.....but apparently this team had a bunch of girls grow 6 inches since registration. LOL Anyway, we lost by 2 points. My girls were down by as much as 12 points but came back to only lose by 1 basket. I am so proud of how they played. They never gave up and they put up 8 points in the last 1.5 mins. Must be a testiment to the great coaching they have ;).

Happy Sunday !

Rob, you have pm at ckd.com.

I'd definitely say overtraining bro!! You're not 18 anymore (I'm going to copyright that :D). I train balls out for 5 days in a row and I have to do 2 days off to recover, especially now with these really heavy power days, the low carbs and I was fending off a cold the first part of the week. I think my new herbal attack worked, I need another time to say" Yea it should work". I'm not like the supplement comapnies, lol.

I got your pm.

[Original Poster]

Rob,
I was only on day four of in a row days of training, but I was doing cardio both am(20-30 mins) and pm (50-60 mins) on those 4 days. My level of intensity is through the roof lately. My recovery is awsome, but I guess my CNS is the one limiting me a bit right now.

I may not be 18 anymore, but I'll tell ya one thing. I am better then when I was 18, in many departments ;) :p.


off topic
Basketball update. Both my girls won their games today.
Vicki's team (the one I head coach) played awsome. Vicki scored 2 baskets, set some key picks and made some bigtime rebounds....not to mention played stellar defense as did the whole team. We were down almost the whole game by a few baskets.....then in the 4th quarter they blew it wide open with some great defense and some Michael Jordan type plays on offense. It was AMAZING to watch. It's a shame these girls can't play together for more then just this 10 game season. We are 6 games into the season and we are finally starting to become a team and learn how to win and play together. But this league is a rec league and it is the way it is. LOL The coaches and parents went nuts when we took the lead and went on to win by 6 points after trailing for 3+ quarters.

GOD I LOVE COACHING ! :D

[fitnessman]

Good for your girls Petey!

Easy there on the training bud...You have a PM.

[jaguarr]

Man, Petey. If you aren't careful your CNS is going to hold an intervention on your ass! Sometimes more isn't better....better is better. :)

jag

[Hibiscus09]

I GET FREAKING STUCK in my driveway at 6:15 am.........ARrrrrrrrrrgggggg. A neighbor came and pushed me out.


LOL -- now that's something that never happens in the sunny South. :D

Ha,ha joed. I like the poetry. Apparently, the Z is his summer car. :D


I was only on day four of in a row days of training, but I was doing cardio both am(20-30 mins) and pm (50-60 mins) on those 4 days.

Only on day four in a row? Silly boy. Didn't you just turn 40? :eek: ;)

Congrats to your girls! That is so cool. Now, THEY are young enough to play hard without it making them sickly. The elderly have to be careful!

Have a great week! Hope you're feeling better. :)

[GREENFEATHER]

He stuck to his diet tonight, I'll vouch for him!! Good to finally meet someone from this board. I'll see y'all at The Arnold come hell or high water!!

[jaguarr]

Hey, Rob, did Pete wear green tights to dinner? :D

jag

[Original Poster]

He stuck to his diet tonight, I'll vouch for him!! Good to finally meet someone from this board. I'll see y'all at The Arnold come hell or high water!!

Damn right I stuck to my diet.......I have no freaking choice. :eek:

Rob,
I really enjoyed meeting you and M last night. It was enjoyable evening that's for sure. You are a whackjob cut from a similar mould as Fitty, Nuc and myself.....you'll fit right in at the Arnold. LMAO ;)

Your beautiful wife was such a sweetie. You are a very lucky man there buddy to catch someone like M. I hope she didn't get too mad waiting in the truck as we stood there bull****ting like we did? In any event, YOU and M rock.....definately my kind of people. :)

Remember, first round is on you buddy!

[GREENFEATHER]

Hey, Rob, did Pete wear green tights to dinner? :D

jag

Nah, he didn't wear tights!! :D I've met some really cool people over the net, Pete is one of them! He's aiiight for a white boy!! :D

[Original Poster]

Hey, Rob, did Pete wear green tights to dinner? :D

jag

I thought about it, but I figured in that neck of the woods I might hear the deuling banjos if I did. LOL


Back on topic
I seemed to have either hurt my shin doing rotatry calve raises or from my increased cardio I have develped shin splints. My freaking shin is killing me. I have not been running at all lately, just stepmill and treadmilling it at 4 to 4.5 mph (to keep heart rate lower), so I doubt it's from that, but it sure feels like shin splints.

I can't afford not to do cardio with just over 5 weeks left.
I am going to hit the gym in a few mins here and may try and do some stationary bike and see how that feels. I am not liking my chances of doing much cardio this next week. ARrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggg :mad:

[fitnessman]

D You are a whackjob cut from a similar mould as Fitty, Nuc and myself..

UT-OH :D

[GREENFEATHER]

UT-OH :D


Columbus will "probably" never be the same again, lol!! It was great to meet you too. M taked about you the whole way home.

As for the dueling banjos down there, no, but up here where I live, more than likely,lol!!

What you were describing sure as hell sounds like splints to me bro. My legs started spasming 1/2 way through dinner, the mark of a good leg workout! Ease up on the calf workouts a little and see if that helps at all. Better to do the cardio and not calves. I don't do anything when biking season hits on calves, they get enough on the bike.

[Original Poster]

Columbus will "probably" never be the same again, lol!! It was great to meet you too. M talked about you the whole way home.



It definately will not be the same.

"M talked about you the whole way home" :eek:

Really ?
I hope it was good. ;)

[Original Poster]

Chest/tris/abs

Dips 4 sets (BW only) (20, 15, 15)
DB presses 3 sets (10, 8, 6)
incline DB presses 3 sets (8, 8, 6)
flat bench DB flys 4 sets (10, 8, 8, 8)

Cable tri pulls 4 sets (15, 12, 10, 20)
kickbacks 3 sets (8, 6, 6) New PB
ez bar skulls 3 sets (8, 8, 6)

hanging knee raises 3 sets (20, 20, 15)
Kneeling rope crunches 4 sets (25, 20, 15, 15)
hydrolic machine crunches 3 sets (20, 15, 12)

Did 3 sets of cable flys to end the WO.

I did not even think about cardio of any kind.
I am convinced it is shin splints. I think the only thing that will help is hot and cold compresses, some iceyhot and just staying off my feet. I have no idea how I'll be able to do that much other then for the next 1.5 days, because thursday night I head to Oklahoma on bizz........shlepping through airports........ect.

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrgggggggg.........damn, this is the WORST FREAKING TIME FOR A fricken INJURY. I better heal by the start of next week. Aahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh :mad:

I am skipping legs this week and will go straight to my shoulders tomorrow and may even skips calves which I usually do with shoulders.

[jaguarr]

Bummer about the shin splints, Petey. Give 'em some time to rest a bit and don't push 'em. On the other hand, hey...new PB! :D

jag