HoosierHardGain's Trimming The Fat Journal

[HoosierHardGain]

Ahhh...good to be home, good to be home. Oh, who am I kidding. I wanna go back on vacation!!!! We had a great time out on the west coast. Just me and the wife, no rug rats!

We spent the first 2 days out in San Diego. Great scenery out there and awesome weather. Each day out there was around 68 and 69 degrees and mostly sunny. We spent the first full day there running around the down town area, then out to Coronado Island. We too the ferry out to Coronado which was awesome passing all the air craft carriers. We visited the Coranado Del Hotel, which is an awesome place. It's right out on the beach. We took some pics out on the beach, and of course got our feet out into the ocean, and it was sooo cold.

The next day we checked out of our hotel and went to Sea World. In hindsite, we could take or leave Sea World. Totally over priced (which all of those places are) and for us not a ton to see. We left there around 3:00 and headed to Pacific Beach to have dinner before heading to L.A. The restaurant was right on the beach, and it was gorgous having dinner and watching the sun go down.

After dinner, we headed to L.A. Anaheim, actually. We checked into the Desert Palm hotel, just down the street from Disney. This was Saturday night, so we just crashed until the next day. We made reservations for Sunday evening to take a plane ride around L.A. at night. Since Cali is 3 hours behind Indiana, we elected to drive out to a mall to have lunch and walk around for a while. We went back to the hotel and rested up for the plane ride. The plane took us all around the L.A. area and out to the harbors and such. We got back to the hotel around midnight California time, which was really like 3:00am to us. So, needless to say we crashed big time!

Monday we took a tour bus out to Universal Studios. This was a blast. Running around the park acting like teenagers again (man, we're getting old!) After the park closed at 6:00pm, we strolled around the shops outside the park waiting for out tour bus at 8:00. The bus then took us down to the Walk of Fame outside the Chinese theater. This was great to finally see the walk of fame after seeing it on TV all my life. The bus then took us around the Sunset Strip, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, etc.

While at Universal Studios, we got free guaranteed tickets to the Tonight Show for Tuesday. We decided to do this instead of Disney (sure was cheaper). We drove down to Burbank after figuring out directions and had lunch at the WB cafeteria. We headed over to the NBC lot and got in line for the show. The Pages got everyone who had the guaranteed tickets off to the side, and after figuring out how many others to let in, let us in and showed us to the seats. We sat over by the band, basically to the left of Kevin Eubanks. Leno came out and warmed the audience up. He really seemed like nothing but class. The guests were Courtney Love and Brad Garrett. He was hilarious, and she was actually coherant :)

After coming out of the Tonight Show, there was a guy asking if people wanted to go to Last Call w/ Carson Daly. We said sure, and headed over to that studio. We had awesome seats there, sitting in the second row. I was on the end, and when Carson came out I literally could have reached out and smacked him (hehehhe.) He actually was taping two shows that night, so we got two for the price of one. He last guest was the musical guest, it was a rapper called Xhibit, or however it is spelled. Of course, neither of us had heard of him. They wanted people in the front rows to stand in front of the stage and dance and cheer and stuff as this guy performed. So, here we were, these two country music listening, square midwesterners, on national tv standing front and center trying to dance to rap music. It wasn't pretty :)

That was pretty much it. The next morning, we packed and checked out of the hotel, then headed out to LAX for our flight back to Indiana. I won't start back on my workout program until Monday. I sure have a lot of work to do to get my diet back in place since California basically destroyed it :)

[jtroster]

Welcome back. Sounds like you had lots of fun.

[HoosierHardGain]

Thanks JT, it's good to be back.

Well, back to the gym this morning. I weighed in, and it looks like the vacation put about 5 lbs on me, which was about what I expected. So, since my last thread got deleted with the outage a couple of weeks ago, let me restate my plans as of now:

Since I'd been doing mostly full body workouts this year, I am going to temporarily do a body split program called HSS-100, designed by Christian Thibedeau(sp) over at T-Nation.com. Basically, each day you start out with doing a heavy movement for that body part, followed by a superset which includes a compound movement and an isolation movement. Then you do what he called a special movement, and you finish it up with one set of 100 reps on an exercise. I fudge on the last and do only 50-80, but will workup to the 100. So, here was the routine this morning for quads:

Back Squat : 4 x 6

Superset :
Hack Squat : 3 x 8
Split Squat : 3 x 9

Low Cable Squat : 3 x 8

Leg Extention : 1 x 80

My plan is to work my kcals up to get my metabolism working again. I'm currently going to take in around 2400 on training day, and 2000 on non training days. I want to work up up to around 2800 on training day by the end of January. I'll try and stay on the body part split until then, then around the first of February I'll go back to Waterbury style full body workouts and dropping kcals again in order to cut some.

Hope all had a great weekend. GO COLTS!

[ChocoChick]

Sounds like a great vacation, Hoos. :)

Now, get back to work! *cracks whip*

[HoosierHardGain]

Now, get back to work! *cracks whip*

OUCH! Yes ma'am...right away!

[HoosierHardGain]

This morning was supposed to be back day, but the alarm refused to go off this morning. Akkk! I was scrambling to get me and the two boys ready on time this morning. No worries, Thursday is a build in off day, so it just now becomes a workout day. The quads are sore after yesterdays workout, so I will try to take a long walk to day to try and loosen them up some. Have a good one folks.

[pastorgbc]

This morning was supposed to be back day, but the alarm refused to go off this morning. Akkk! I was scrambling to get me and the two boys ready on time this morning. No worries, Thursday is a build in off day, so it just now becomes a workout day. The quads are sore after yesterdays workout, so I will try to take a long walk to day to try and loosen them up some. Have a good one folks.
Ah yes, an alarm clock catastrophe (Dunkin Donuts commercial in our area). Maybe the alarm clock is still on vacation?

No doubt the legs will be reminding you you worked them out hard for a day or two.

Ray

[HoosierHardGain]

Ray: Ha ha...you're right about the legs...they are still pretty sore. It's one of those things that the sorness feels great, but after a while it kind of becomes annoying.

This morning was chest day/shoulder day in the world of HSS-100. Here was the routine:

Bench : 4 x 6

Superset:
Rear Delt Raise : 3 x 10
Incline Bench : 3 x 8

Cable Side Raises, round style : the set/rep scheme for this is a bit wacky. You do a set of 6 raises for one shoulder, then you do the other. Do this 4 times, and this round is a set. Done for a total of 3 sets

Peck Deck : 1 x 100. Believe it or not, although I did 100 reps, the weight was too light for even that! I underestimated :)

So that was this mornings workout. I now return you to your regular scheduled web browsing.

[HoosierHardGain]

Cardio today, and it was 30 minutes of incline walking on the treadmill. Nothing too taxing, just enough to get the engines reving for a while. Hope everyone is having a great week. The weather here in the Indianapolis area has been aweful the last couple of days!

[Hibiscus09]

Morning, Hoosier! :) I've never tried doing 100 reps of anything, though I've read it's a good shock to the system. I wouldn't have a clue which weight to choose on a given exercise. :eek: I guess it's a trial and error kind of thing.

Nice job on the workout!

Happy Thursday!

[HoosierHardGain]

Thanks Hibby! The 100 reps really are not hypertrophy inducing. They are basically to aid in recovery, or at least that's what the article said.

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey, we made it to Friday!!!! I'll be doing back work later today, and tomorrow will be the hammies! It's amazing, my legs are still a little bit sore from Monday's workout. Must be old age setting in.

[ChocoChick]

Not old age, Hoos, but evidence of a great wo. :)

Happy Friday. What's up for the weekend?

[HoosierHardGain]

Not old age, Hoos, but evidence of a great wo. :)

Happy Friday. What's up for the weekend?

Ha...thanks DB. Not anything special going on this weekend, other that letting the little ones beat on me a bit.

[HoosierHardGain]

Well, back at it after the weekend, and it was quad day:

Squat : 4 x 5 - PB as far as weight for 5 reps

Superset :
Machine Hack Squat : 3 x 9
Split Squat : 3 x 10

Low Cable Squat : 3 x 8

Leg Extention : 1 x 80


A bit of a rant here...why is it that a whole gym can lose all of its 2.5lb plates and half of its barbell collars? I spent 5 minutes looking for both of these before I could start my squats. Arggg!!!

[HoosierHardGain]

Well, I actually had no problems this morning finding collars or 2.5lb plates. The gym I go to is pretty inexpensive, only $20 a month, so I guess I have to figure I get what I pay for. Anyway, here was the plan today:

Bench : 4 x 7 - I was able to increase reps this week!

Superset:
Rear Delt Raise : 3 x 10
Incline Bench : 3 x 8

Side Raise, Round Style : Do 6 reps with one shoulder, then 6 with another. Repeat this a total of 4 times without rest, and this is a round. I completed 3 "rounds"

Pec Deck : 1 x 100

And that was this mornings program. Please thank your usher on the way out :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Well, I hope everyone is getting their stomachs ready for the big day tomorrow. Hey, turkey has a lot of protein!

Barbell Rows : 4 x 7

Superset:
Pulldowns: 3 x 9
Deadlift : 3 x 8

Torso bent low cable row : 3 x 9

Chin pulldown : 1 x 70

DB Shrug : 3 x 8

Incline DB Shrug : 2 x 12


I wish all you a happy Thanksgiving, and have a happy start to the Christmas season.

[ChocoChick]

Happy Thanksgiving, Hoos.

And I think it's time for an updated picture of baby Hoos... Hint, hint...

[HoosierHardGain]

I'll try DB. I'll try and get one of all 3 of them up.

[mom24boys]

how was your thanksgiving hoos'?

[HoosierHardGain]

how was your thanksgiving hoos'?

It was just fine, mom24. Of course, I ate more than I should, but what else should I expect on Thanksgiving.

Back to the gym this morning, and here was the show:

Squats : 3 x 5
1 x 6

Superset :
Sissy Squat : 3 x 15
Machine Hack : 3 x 8

Low Cable Squat: 3 x 9

Leg Ext : 1 x 100 (finally got it!)

[HoosierHardGain]

Oh man, what a morning. I go and do my workout, and as I am walking out the door, my cell rings. It's my wife and asking when I am coming, because baby hoos is out of control. She had woken up, and only wanted me. I get home, and the little girl becomes attached to my hip. I can't get more than 2 feet away from her or she go bananas. I was about 45 minutes late for work because we had to move things around so I could get the little thing calmed down....yep, she has me totally wrapped around her little finger :)

The workout: Chest/shoulders

Bench : 4 x 7

Superset :
Rear delt raises : 3 x 11
Incline bench : 3 x 9

Side Raise, muscle round style : see previous post for explanation. 3 sets

Leg Extention : 1 x 100

I keep working on the diet too. I'm basically trying to raise my cals about 100 cals a week, getting up to around 2700, which is more than I've used. I'll try to keep that up through January, then start dropping in February for fat loss. Hopefully this should get my matabolism reset to a more normal level.

[Hibiscus09]

Morning Hoosier! :) Where's the pics of the baby? :D

Happy Tuesday!

[Chubby Mom]

I keep working on the diet too. I'm basically trying to raise my cals about 100 cals a week, getting up to around 2700, which is more than I've used. I'll try to keep that up through January, then start dropping in February for fat loss. Hopefully this should get my matabolism reset to a more normal level.

Good luck on increasing you cals it's tough when you are eating clean :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Good luck on increasing you cals it's tough when you are eating clean



I know. I tell ya what, if ice cream were allowed, I'd have no problems :)



Morning Hoosier! Where's the pics of the baby?

Happy Tuesday!


Hey Hibs...here ya go:

[Chubby Mom]

I know. I tell ya what, if ice cream were allowed, I'd have no problems :)

:

Yep eating Ice cream and lifting weights I would be in heaven :D

[mom24boys]

hoos' she is absolutly adorable..i can see why she gotta ya in a tailspin all the time :)

[jaguarr]

If you think that little girl's got you good now, wait until she's 16 and has REALLY learned how to manipulate her daddy. LOL! :D Looking good on the workouts, bro!

jag

[HoosierHardGain]

If you think that little girl's got you good now, wait until she's 16 and has REALLY learned how to manipulate her daddy. LOL! :D Looking good on the workouts, bro!

jag

Ohhh no...I can imagine when she's 16, me waiting outside the door with a shotgun waiting for her to come home from her 1st date.


hoos' she is absolutly adorable..i can see why she gotta ya in a tailspin all the time

Thanks mom...she's knows which buttons to push, that's for sure.


After a day off yesterday, this morning was back/traps:

BB Row : 4 x 7

Superset:
Straight Arm Pressdown : 3 x 12
Deadlifts : 3 x 9

Bent torso low cable row : 3 x 9

incline DB Row : 1 x 50

DB Shrug : 3 x 9

Incline DB Shrug : 3 x 12

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey all, it's Tuesday and I'm still feeling a bit crappy. With the weather changes, my sinus and allergies are going nuts. I skipped the quad workout yesterday due to not feeling well, which I coudl afford due to having worked them harder than any body part lately. Today was chest/shoulders:

Bench : 1 x 7, 2 x 8, 1 x 6

Superset:
Rear delt raises: 3 x 8
Incline DB Bench : 3 x 8

Cable Lat Raise : 3 sets, muscle round style

[Hibiscus09]

Awwww, I want to babysit!! She's so beautiful, Hoosier! Thanks for post the photo. :)

Nice job on the workout! I totally understand the allergy complaint. :p

Happy Tuesday! Drugs are your friend. LOL

[mom24boys]

hiyas hoos' Its too damn cold here..I went out today and got long johns and insulated boots..I have to stand outside for 20 min in the am at work brrrrrrrrrr.

[mom24boys]

how'd ya like that negative wind chill today? BRRRRRR

[HoosierHardGain]

how'd ya like that negative wind chill today? BRRRRRR

That was some brutal winds yesterday. My poor 6 year old has the worst chapped lips right now because of the winds. I took a walk at lunch and thought I had walked into Alaska or something. At least it will warm up some over the weekend.

[Hibiscus09]

Hi Hoosier! We have it chilly here also, but not that chilly.

Brittany was near D.C. last night and called me all excited because it was snowing. She said, "Mom, this isn't like our snow. This is REAL snow!" :D

Happy weekend!

[HoosierHardGain]

So Hibby, are you saying you only get fake snow in SC?

Back into the gym this morning. Decided to go ahead and start back with some cardio, also. The fat is starting to creep up on me with increasing my calories and carbs and such. Here was the show:

Front Squats : 4 x 6

Superset:
Hack Squat : 3 x 7
Step Ups : 3 x 9

Leg Press : 4 x 8

15 minutes of incline intervals on the treadmill. Hope ya all have a great Monday!

[HoosierHardGain]

Today was back day, and I needed a good workout to work off some of the extra sugar I've been eating...damn Christmas cookies!

BB Rows : 4 x 6

Superset:
Deadlifts : 3 x 7
Pulldowns : 3 x 10

Chin Pulldowns : 3 x 10

[HoosierHardGain]

Hello all. I haven't been journaling lately since I've been doing mostly maintenance type workouts. And of course, don't ask me about my diet :) I do have my post-holiday eating plan worked out. I'll be starting with a maintenance diet for about 2 weeks, then begin slowly lowering cals for fat loss.

I sincerly want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas. I pray you all get to your Christmas destinations safely. And of course, while chowing down on that Christmas goose, don't think about carbs or fat grams :)

[mom24boys]

are ya hiding?

[Hibiscus09]

Merry Christmas, Hoosier!! :)

[Original Poster]

MERRY CHISTMAS

[HoosierHardGain]

Chi Town and Hibby: Thanks...hope you guys had a great holiday!

Mom24: Not really hiding, just not journaling much lately. Which of course means that I haven't been working out as much lately, either :( Darn holidays!

Well, I did get back into the gym this morning and did chest and some cardio:

Neutral Grip DB Bench : 4 x 6

Superset:
Decline Bench : 3 x 6
DB Flys : 3 x 8

DB Bench/Fly combo : 4 x 9

15 minute inclinde intervals on the treadmill.

[Hibiscus09]

It's okay, Hoosier! Come January 2nd, none of us will have any good excuses. I guess we'll have to contract a mysterious disease. . . . :D

Nice job getting a workout done!!

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey, Happy New Year everyone! Now it's time to get serious again about diet and working out...at least for me it is :(

I did get a workout in on New Years day. I'm going back to 3 full body workouts each week. Trying to get the 4 body part split workouts were getting to be a bit much for me, so I realized it was time to go back to full body spits. Here was the workout for yesterday:

Squats : 4 x 5
Neutral Grip DB Bench : 4 x 7
Good Mornings : 3 x 10
Tricep Extentions : 3 x 10

15 minute interval on the treadmill

[mom24boys]

Morning Hoos' Great workout

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Lisa...thanks!!

Well, yesterday was supposed to be a workout day, but due to staying up too late cleaning the kitchen, I decided to break the last two workouts up. So, today I did legs and rear delts...plus treadmill stuff, of course :)

Supserset:
Hack Squats : 3 x 6
Step ups : 3 x 10

Read Delt Raises : 3 x 7

15 minute intervaling on the treadmill.

Tomorrow will be Chest and back, and hopefully Monday I can get into the full body stuff again.

[Hibiscus09]

Nice job! Come clean my kitchen, please. :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Nice job! Come clean my kitchen, please. :)

Hehee...problem is it's cluttered again...so I get to clean it again tonight!

[ChocoChick]

Hi Hoos! You gotta love those step-ups. ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Hoos! You gotta love those step-ups. ;)

Hey DB...yep, gotta luv em! They sure give a good pump, that's for sure

So, back to full body workouts this morning. I had forgotten how much energy it takes to get through them. With all the New Years people in, I decided to get up earlier so I could get to the gym right at opening, which is at 5:00. I wanted to make sure I could get into the squat rack before the guy who curls in it.

Squats : 4 x 5
Bench : 4 x 5
Rows : 4 x 6
DB Shoulder Press : 4 x 5

10 minute incline intervals on the treadmill

[ChocoChick]

Morning, Hoos. Nice workout. I think I missed what you are following...?

[HoosierHardGain]

Morning, Hoos. Nice workout. I think I missed what you are following...?

Hey DB...I am basically winging it at this point. I'll probably switch back to a Waterbury program in February. This program had heavy lifts on Monday, supersets on Wednesday, and more a bit lighter lifts on Friday.

[HoosierHardGain]

Ok...doms are setting into my quads today. ouch.

[HoosierHardGain]

Why is it, every January, there seems to be an influx of people who feel the need to stand right in front of the dumbbell rack while they curl keeping the rest of us from getting to the weights we need?

[mom24boys]

hiyas hoos' HaPpY hUmP dAy

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Lisa! HOW ABOUT THEM COLTS!!!!!

Well, you guys know that adorable little girl I keep showing pictures of? It turns out she's a little demon! Yep, BabyHoos was throwing a tantrum yesterday and while I was trying to calm her down, I aggrivated a muscle in my back!! Man did it hurt. It does feel better today, but to be on the safe side I didn't lift today. Devil Girl she is!

[mom24boys]

Hey Hoos' COLTS ROCK!

LOL she's a female suck it up and get used to it J/K
Hope your back feels better soon

oh and you make it stop freaking raining..my front yard is a lake.

[HoosierHardGain]

oh and you make it stop freaking raining..my front yard is a lake.

My back yard too. Let's both gang up on Chris Wright...I am sure it's his fault! ( This is an Indiana joke, people )

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Hoos' COLTS ROCK!


http://www.zettatronics.com/images/80181-indianapolis-colts-blanket-50x60.jpg

[HoosierHardGain]

The back feels a ton better today, so I should be able to resume workouts in the morning. The diet is going well...I'm down 7 pounds, so far, so good.

[mom24boys]

WTG on the weight loss...and Damn it's cold BRRRRRRRR

[ChocoChick]

The back feels a ton better today, so I should be able to resume workouts in the morning. The diet is going well...I'm down 7 pounds, so far, so good.

Great job!

[HoosierHardGain]

WTG on the weight loss...and Damn it's cold BRRRRRRRR

Thanks mom24 and dbflgirl. And yeah mom, it was cold the last few days. But hey, at least we have a big game to look forward to this weekend!

[jaguarr]

Kids can be hazardous to your health, Hoos! :D Glad to hear the back is on the mend. And keep up the dropping of the poundage! :)

jag

[HoosierHardGain]

Thanks Jag...plus kids cause too much sleep loss :)

Did a simple workout this morning, consisting of leg press, DB bench and pulldowns. Probably gonna go to a two day a week lifing plan starting next week plus a couple days of cardio. With the calories down, lifting 3 or 4 days will probably cause more harm than good.

[mom24boys]

Yes Yes Yes
Go Colts

[HoosierHardGain]

mom24.... COLTS ROCK!

http://www.e-cookbooks.net/mousepad/colts.jpg

[HoosierHardGain]

Had a hard workout this morning. The strength is down with the reduced calories, plus my energy is low. Fat loss sucks for weight lifting, ya know.

[HoosierHardGain]

Well, I'm down another pound now for a total of 8. Hopefully this means the water weight is pretty much off and now the pounds coming off is fat. Tomorrow morning I'll be hitting another cardio session, and Friday morning will be the weights. Hope ya all have a great day!

[HoosierHardGain]

Today was a happy morning of cardio. I did incline intervals on the treadmill. The hardest part is keeping awake....cardio can be so ho hum :)

[ChocoChick]

Well, I'm down another pound now for a total of 8. Hopefully this means the water weight is pretty much off and now the pounds coming off is fat. Tomorrow morning I'll be hitting another cardio session, and Friday morning will be the weights. Hope ya all have a great day!

Great news! Congrats. :)


P.S. I think anyone who can put 'happy' and 'cardio' in the same sentence is nuts!

[HoosierHardGain]

Great news! Congrats. :)


P.S. I think anyone who can put 'happy' and 'cardio' in the same sentence is nuts!

Thanks DB...and I agree on the cardio :)

THis morning was weights, and I felt strong, so I was able to do some heavy weights. I stepped on the scale before hand, and I was actually up a pound. Probably just normal water weight fluctuation, plus a product of my metabolism slowing down. I may do a small carb up on Sunday to give it a kick.

[jaguarr]

Looks like you're really going at it hard in here, Hoos! Nice work! Have a great weekend!

jag

[HoosierHardGain]

Looks like you're really going at it hard in here, Hoos! Nice work! Have a great weekend!

jag

Thanks Jag...hope your weekend rocked!

As promised, I did do a slight carb up yesterday, which basically amounted to a bowl of oatmeal. Let me tell ya though, when my two sons asked for ice cream and I was dishing it out to them, man it looked awefully good! But, I resisted.

This morning was weights, doing 6 sets of 4. One of the movements was squats, and for some reason I dread squats right now. Not sure why, but getting ready to go the the gym and thinking about having to do squats really makes me uneasy about going.

[mom24boys]

so do something instead of squats :)

GO BLUE!!!!
good job on the ice cream resisting. :)

[Original Poster]

http://www.gregsgrooves.com/images/chicagobears.jpg

Happy Monday ! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

http://www.gregsgrooves.com/images/chicagobears.jpg

Happy Monday ! :)

Hahahahaha...of course Chi, you had to go back 21 years to find a picture of Bears that anyone knew :)

[HoosierHardGain]

so do something instead of squats :)

GO BLUE!!!!
good job on the ice cream resisting. :)

Yeah, I know...but I am really biased for squats...they really rock. Maybe I could try hack squats for a while.

[Original Poster]

Hahahahaha...of course Chi, you had to go back 21 years to find a picture of Bears that anyone knew :)

Oh.......people know who this guy is.......
http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/tank/nfl2005/Urlacher.jpg

In fact, I'd bet your QB and all of your backs and receivers know who he is and wish he wasn't playing. LOLOLOLOLOLOL

[HoosierHardGain]

Oh.......people know who this guy is.......
http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com/tank/nfl2005/Urlacher.jpg

In fact, I'd bet your QB and all of your backs and receivers know who he is and wish he wasn't playing. LOLOLOLOLOLOL

Well, they didn't shy away from Ray Lewis, so I guess Urlacher won't overly scare them. However, I am sure the Bears secondary will get tired of seeing Harrison and Wayne run by them on their way to the endzone :)

[Original Poster]

The game will be won or lost in the trenches.
The play of the offensive and defensive lines will probably determine the outcome of the game.
About the only other thing that could.....would be the Bears uncanny ability to cause turnovers. :eek: :)

[jaguarr]

The Bears have so many turnovers they should be owned by Pillsbury! :p

jag

[HoosierHardGain]

About the only other thing that could.....would be the Bears uncanny ability to cause turnovers. :eek: :)


Oh, you mean like Grossman's 21 interceptions?

[HoosierHardGain]

This morning was to be cardio, but BabyHoos was up a lot last night, so combine that with the 6 degree temperature at 5:00am, I decided to sleep in this morning. Gotta get rested for the big game on Sunday.


GO COLTS!!!

[ChocoChick]

I heard on the radio that some schools in Indiana are closed Monday in anticipation of Superbowl festivities late into the night on Sunday!

Hoos - I have cycled off squats for a while in favor of hacks. For whatever reason, I just don't get the results that everyone says I should out of squats.

[mom24boys]

hiyas Hoos' yep damn cold here..I have what we call "outside duty at school for 20 min inthe am( getting kids off buses, into the building etc...) 3 people felt the need to me the wind chill was -8..duh I know I am out here LOL I am ready for spring.BRRRRRRR

DB only the catholic and a couple of private schools are closing Public schools say NO WAY..a 2 hour delay would be nice though since its such a late game.... got a feeling there are gonna be alot of absent kids and teachers LOL

[Original Poster]

http://www.wilson.wnyric.org/t/jalderman/Chicago_bears_mad.jpg

Happy Hump Day.......yes even to Colt Fans ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

hiyas Hoos' yep damn cold here..I have what we call "outside duty at school for 20 min inthe am( getting kids off buses, into the building etc...) 3 people felt the need to me the wind chill was -8..duh I know I am out here LOL I am ready for spring.BRRRRRRR

DB only the catholic and a couple of private schools are closing Public schools say NO WAY..a 2 hour delay would be nice though since its such a late game.... got a feeling there are gonna be alot of absent kids and teachers LOL

Even some businesses are closing for Monday so their employees can stay up late. How can I get that job? :)

[HoosierHardGain]

http://www.wilson.wnyric.org/t/jalderman/Chicago_bears_mad.jpg

Happy Hump Day.......yes even to Colt Fans ;)

Ha Ha! Thanks Chi....you have a great week.

[mom24boys]

Where ya at hoos' too much super bowl?

[mom24boys]

Do I have to hunt you down? Hope everything is ok

[HoosierHardGain]

Do I have to hunt you down? Hope everything is ok

Hey mom24...thanks, everything is fine. Work has been a beast the last 3 weeks. Throw in the weather, and things have been down right crazy. Needless to say, the gym hasn't seen me in a few weeks, either.

[ChocoChick]

Hi Hoos. Hope things calm down for you soon. :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Hoos. Hope things calm down for you soon. :)

Thanks Elise...they should next week. Of course, the little one is sick, so that can play into it as well.

[HoosierHardGain]

Well, things have calmed down somewhat at work now, but still been extremely busy. I was up really late one night with my son's science fair display. It was for the oldest, who is in the second grade. The science fair is optional at that grade, but he was really really wanting to do a project. He made a modal of the Solar System, which is pretty easy. You can buy styrofoam planets at a hobby store, which is what we did. He then painted them and I helped him assemble everything. The display is another thing. An 8 year old isn't really equiped to make a presentable display, so we talked about what he wanted to put on it and I printed things out off of the computer. Come 10 at night, I made him go to bed and I stayed up and finished pasting everything to the board for him. But wanna know the kicker? School ended up being cancelled the next day due to fog! I COULD HAVE WENT TO BED!!!! Oh well, me and him will look back and laugh at it someday :)

We hadn't gotten to work on it that much because I have been so darn busy with work, having to work extra on the weekends and late during the week. This week my hours have been fairly normal, but now the youngest is sick, as is HoosierWife. So, there has been no getting up early and heading to the gym. Hey, my duty to them come first :)

By the way, last Sunday HoosierBaby turned 2! I guess I can now just start calling her HoosierGirl!

[mom24boys]

(((HOOS))) Sorry to hear of the sickness..its been here too :( You got cancelled that day...we only got a 2 hr delay..what a Joke..the dive was awful and I only live 1 mile from school :(
Happy late birthday to babyhoosiergirl :)
Hope your all up and well soon.

[HoosierHardGain]

(((HOOS))) Sorry to hear of the sickness..its been here too :( You got cancelled that day...we only got a 2 hr delay..what a Joke..the dive was awful and I only live 1 mile from school :(
Happy late birthday to babyhoosiergirl :)
Hope your all up and well soon.

We were originally on a 2 hour delay. I went ahead and took my son's project to school for him on my way to work. I only live about a mile 1/2 from the school, and it was pretty scary. Then I get to school and ask the principal if they are still having the science fair, and he says "Well, I just found out that school is closed for the day." Soooo...

I then drove on to work, and the closer I got to downtown Indy, the better it was. The fog in Hamilton County was aweful.

[ChocoChick]

By the way, last Sunday HoosierBaby turned 2! I guess I can now just start calling her HoosierGirl!

And posting some updated pics!

Look on the bright side: at least the science fair project is done. :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Oh my! Finally I was able to make it to the gym this morning. Seven weeks of not working out makes me extra soft in the middle and other places. I took it fairly lite today, but I still expect to have the mother of all doms in the morning. I stuck with basic movements today:

Hack Squat: 3 x 10
Machine Shoulder Press: 3 x 10
Pulldown : 3 x 8
Bench : 3 x 8

I hope to be able to get in and do cardio tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me :)

[mom24boys]

Well its about damn time :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Well its about damn time :D

You ain't kiddin!

[mom24boys]

You gonna stick with it this time??? Ya know I live close enough to come "kick some butt" LOL

[Hibiscus09]

Oh my! Finally I was able to make it to the gym this morning. Seven weeks of not working out makes me extra soft in the middle and other places. I took it fairly lite today, but I still expect to have the mother of all doms in the morning. I stuck with basic movements today:

Hack Squat: 3 x 10
Machine Shoulder Press: 3 x 10
Pulldown : 3 x 8
Bench : 3 x 8

I hope to be able to get in and do cardio tomorrow. Keep your fingers crossed for me :)

Crossing my fingers now!! Good job getting back at it, Hoosier!

[HoosierHardGain]

Crossing my fingers now!! Good job getting back at it, Hoosier!

Thanks Hibs! I need all the luck I can get :)


You gonna stick with it this time??? Ya know I live close enough to come "kick some butt" LOL

I think I'll be moving now... :)


Last nights cardio workout? Playing baseball with the two boys out in the yard! This will be the 6 year old's first year, so I was just showing him a few basics. The 8 year old has played the last few years, so I was having to remind him of a few things. Most of my running was running after their throws :)

[ChocoChick]

Hi Hoos. Where are your workouts??

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Hoos. Where are your workouts??

Well, the Tuesday weight workout is listed below. Later today I'll be doing interval training on a treadmill. Tomorrow morning will be my next weight lifting session. I plan on using lighter weights this week and next since I have been off so long, then work back up to heavier weights with fewer reps.

[Seosaid]

Good job getting back at it, Hoosier!

I want to see pics of the little one :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Good job getting back at it, Hoosier!

I want to see pics of the little one :D

I should probably get one of all 3 of my monsters

[mom24boys]

[QUOTE=HoosierHardGain;28732751]

I think I'll be moving now... :)
QUOTE]


HEY.....LOL

[Seosaid]

I should probably get one of all 3 of my monsters

YEAH!!!!!!!! :D

[HoosierHardGain]

YEAH!!!!!!!! :D

:)

Made it to the gym early this morning for my second weight workout this week. I am thinking of only doing two strength training sessions a week in order to do more cardio. But, we'll see how it goes. Here was this mornings show:

Machine Squats : 3 x 10
Side Raises : 3 x 10
DB row : 3 x 8
DB Incline Bench : 3 x 10

I know I said I was staying away from squats for a while, but this was a new machine my gym had and I thought I would give it a try. It was decent, not as good as doing real squats, but better than the smith machine variety.

[ChocoChick]

Wait... why more cardio and less weights? Bad plan, imo...

[HoosierHardGain]

Wait... why more cardio and less weights? Bad plan, imo...

Actually, there is a Waterbury plan that calls for 2 days a week strength training for fat loss. It's his 10x3 for fat loss workout.

[Hibiscus09]

:)

Made it to the gym early this morning for my second weight workout this week. I am thinking of only doing two strength training sessions a week in order to do more cardio. But, we'll see how it goes. Here was this mornings show:

Machine Squats : 3 x 10
Side Raises : 3 x 10
DB row : 3 x 8
DB Incline Bench : 3 x 10

I know I said I was staying away from squats for a while, but this was a new machine my gym had and I thought I would give it a try. It was decent, not as good as doing real squats, but better than the smith machine variety.


I like machine squats, Hoosier! Nice job! :)

Did it look like this? :

http://www.fitnessscape.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/m-Legend-Squat-Machine-3129.jpg

Happy weekend!

[HoosierHardGain]

I like machine squats, Hoosier! Nice job! :)

Did it look like this? :

http://www.fitnessscape.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000002/m-Legend-Squat-Machine-3129.jpg

Happy weekend!

Yeh, it looks something like that except it uses plates instead of free-weights.

I got up late this morning, so I settled for sprints in our neighborhood. Wasn't able to do many...man I'm getting old! I always think back to all the sprints we had to do in pre-season baseball practice. Of course, that was back in the '80's...

[mom24boys]

:eek: 38 is NOT old..you cant complain till your at least 45 :D

[HoosierHardGain]

:eek: 38 is NOT old..you cant complain till your at least 45 :D

Men age quicker than ladies

[HoosierHardGain]

Happy Tuesday to everyone. Managed to crawl out of bed, allergies raging and all, and head to the gym. Here was the show:

Hack Squats : 3 x 10
Machine Shoulder Press : 3 x 10
Cable Row : 3 x 8
Bench : 3 x 7

I added weight to every excercise except for bench. I'll probably do a similar rep scheme the rest of this week and next, then move on to something like 5x5 for a while.

Hope the weather is as great where you are at as it is here in Central Indiana. Mid to high 70's today. My son starts baseball practice today, and it couldn't be a better day for it!

[mom24boys]

hiyas hoos..it is nice out huh..my allegies havent kicked in yet...*fingers crossed* maybe they go away this yr :D we started B ball here too. one has practice mondays the other wed, and we have scouts on tue and wed. *sigh*

Nice WO. I am ready to paint..as soon as I decide on what color LOL

[Seosaid]

Wait... why more cardio and less weights? Bad plan, imo...

I second that!

I think you should do the opposite, you'd see more results, and quicker.

No only that, it would be lasting results...

just my 2 cents!

[HoosierHardGain]

I second that!

I think you should do the opposite, you'd see more results, and quicker.

No only that, it would be lasting results...

just my 2 cents!

Noted. Plus, this wouldn't be a permanent thing, very short term. I've cut my kcals back, so I sure do need to preserve muscle.

Anyway, had a heck of a time getting into bb.com the last several days. Whenever I get a chance to post, the dang system is down. So, sorry for no posts the last few days. Yesterday was a 30 minute walk, and this morning was weights:

Machine Squat: 3 x 10
Pulldown : 3 x 8
Incline DB Bench : 3 x 10
Rear Delts raises : 3 x 10

Hope everyone has a great weekend...hope the weather is great!

[Original Poster]

Hoosier,
You behaving in here ?

** Chi waves Hi **

[HoosierHardGain]

Hoosier,
You behaving in here ?

** Chi waves Hi **

Best I can! My wife won't let me misbehave :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey all. Man, when things get busy they really get busy. My workouts have kept up this week, but I haven't had time to post until now. On Monday I hit the weights. I don't have my notebook, so I can't remember the exact exercises I did. I started wtih Hacks for 4 x 6, then I did 3 more movements for 3 x 8. I'll plan on doing about the same tomorrow with differenct movements. Later today I'll be doing some interval cardio.

Hope Tuesday finds you all doing well!

[ChocoChick]

Hi Hoos. Hope you will be back with us soon.

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Hoos. Hope you will be back with us soon.

Thanks ChocoChick

[mom24boys]

ACK..Indiana weather sucks :(

[HoosierHardGain]

ACK..Indiana weather sucks :(

Just wait 5 minutes...it'll change!

[SeaSiren]

Hi Hoos! Glad I found your journal :)

[ChocoChick]

Hi Hoos. Hope you will be back with us soon.

Famous last wrods.

*pouts*

[mom24boys]

I need a boat :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Hoos! Glad I found your journal :)

Hey SeaSiren...glad you found it too!



I need a boat


I need a plane ticket to some warm island!




Famous last wrods.

*pouts*


hehehe...I figured you were gonna come in here and say I looked like Sonny Bono (you have to read ChocoGirls journal to get the reference)

Weights again this morning...and it was tough with these allergies. My strength seemed affected, and that was to be expected:

Deadlift : 4 x 6
Good Mornings : 3 x 8
Leg Press : 3 x 8
Military Press : 3 x 8

Need to get back to tracking my macros. Probably start after Easter since I am sure Easter dinner will through everything out of whack!

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey Chi, thank's for the journal name change!

[ChocoChick]

hehehe...I figured you were gonna come in here and say I looked like Sonny Bono (you have to read ChocoGirls journal to get the reference)

He's dead, Hoos.

Hmmmm....

<lightbulb!>



:p

[HoosierHardGain]

He's dead, Hoos.

Hmmmm....

<lightbulb!>



:p

Little HoosierGirl will protect me!

[ChocoChick]

Little HoosierGirl will protect me!

LOL, too true. She's a cutie. :)

[HoosierHardGain]

LOL, too true. She's a cutie. :)

Thanks Elise :)

Today is an off day. We got to send the kiddo's off to Grandma and Grandpa's yesterday. We'll pick them up when we go there for Easter...although we were trying to see if we could even wait until July 4th....but that didn't fly :)

[ChocoChick]

Thanks Elise :)

Today is an off day. We got to send the kiddo's off to Grandma and Grandpa's yesterday. We'll pick them up when we go there for Easter...although we were trying to see if we could even wait until July 4th....but that didn't fly :)

Oooh, grown-up time! Sounds lovely. ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Oooh, grown-up time! Sounds lovely. ;)

I know...we actually went out last night and had...gulp....adult beverages! And chocolate

[HoosierHardGain]

Oh, and to those of you who won't be checking out bb.com over the next few days, have a very Happy Easter.

http://www.standrewsarlington.org/lent04/bunny.jpg

[ChocoChick]

I know...we actually went out last night and had...gulp....adult beverages! And chocolate

And? :D :D :D

[HoosierHardGain]

And? :D :D :D

Why Elise, you make me blush :o

[HoosierHardGain]

Worked the legs today. I hit both the quads and the hammies, then did some steady state cardio on the treadmill. I took to day off from work, so I'll be busy cleaning out the boys room!

Leg Press : 3 x 8
Step Ups : 2 x 12

Good Mornings : 3 x 8
Pull throughs : 2 x 12

Not sure if I did the pull throughs right or not. I seemed to feel it more in my lower back than I did my hammies.

[ChocoChick]

Why Elise, you make me blush :o

Actually, I am hoping that Mrs. Hoos did that. ;)

http://www.davehamilton.org/happy%20Easter.jpg

[Seosaid]

Worked the legs today. I hit both the quads and the hammies, then did some steady state cardio on the treadmill. I took to day off from work, so I'll be busy cleaning out the boys room!

Leg Press : 3 x 8
Step Ups : 2 x 12

Good Mornings : 3 x 8
Pull throughs : 2 x 12

Not sure if I did the pull throughs right or not. I seemed to feel it more in my lower back than I did my hammies.

Am really curious about the weights you use ;)

Happy Good Friday Hoosier!

[Original Poster]

Happy Easter Hoosier !

[HoosierHardGain]

Actually, I am hoping that Mrs. Hoos did that. ;)

uhmmm....urrrr.....uhhhhhhhhh.........



Happy Easter Hoosier !


You Too Chi...hope you had a great holiday!




Am really curious about the weights you use

Happy Good Friday Hoosier!



Thanks Josie...hope your weekend rocked! I am pretty gun shy about putting my lift numbers up. I got burned a few years ago doing that, some people who felt the need to point out how they lifted so much more, as if your life's worth hinged on how much you lifted.

Well, hope everyone's Easter weekend went great! We went to my parents house, and the kiddo's all got to hunt eggs. Actually, they were plastic eggs with candy inside, but that is just splitting hairs :) Or since it was Easter, hares :)

Well, here was this mornings side show:

Bench : 3 x 5
DB Fly : 3 x 8
Pulldowns : 3 x 5
Straight Arm pulldown : 3 x 8

15 minutes cardio on the treadmill.

Today I will make the effort to start counting macros and using FitDay again. Getting out of that habit has probably hurt me more than anything. You all have a great Monday!

[HoosierHardGain]

Cardio this morning. I did 25 minutes on the treadmill. I pretty much use the incline to add intensity. Running/jogging really bothers the tendonitis in my knees, so I just increase the incline rather than running too much. Diet is going well, although I ran out of time to cook breakfast this morning. I substituted a protein shake and a handfull of almonds. Hey, not perfect but better than nothing :)

[ChocoChick]

Hi Hoos. I hear you on posting weights. I had a similar experience and only recently started posting mine again.

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Hoos. I hear you on posting weights. I had a similar experience and only recently started posting mine again.

It's a rampant mindset on bodybuilding sites. Basically like kids on a playground, a lot of people, mostly men, feel they need to make themselves feel better by downing others. To be fair, I haven't really seen it in the over 35 section here, probably due to the relative maturity of, say, teens.

[Seosaid]

Thanks Josie...hope your weekend rocked! I am pretty gun shy about putting my lift numbers up. I got burned a few years ago doing that, some people who felt the need to point out how they lifted so much more, as if your life's worth hinged on how much you lifted.




Well too f****** bad for them :D

I'm sure you can post in confidence now.

[Tifflex]

Hi Hoosier, I found your journal and wanted to check in with you. How are things?

[Hibiscus09]

Well too f****** bad for them :D

I'm sure you can post in confidence now.

:D :D

Amen! Don't pay any attention to silly people, Hoosier! You know we love you and would never do such. Post away. :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Well too f****** bad for them :D

I'm sure you can post in confidence now.

Ha ha....no truer words have been said. I'll think about it, Josie :)



Amen! Don't pay any attention to silly people, Hoosier! You know we love you and would never do such. Post away.


Aww...thanks Diane! You had me at hello :)




Hi Hoosier, I found your journal and wanted to check in with you. How are things?

Hey Thinton! Welcome to my little corner. Things are going well around here. I've finally been able to get back into a routine, and it feels great!


Well, this week I've started a program that was written by Christian Thibaudeau which is basically a cutting program. This morning called for two 5 exercise circuits. The first circuit is done in the 12-15 rep range, and the second is in the 15-20 rep range. Problem was I had problems getting through the circuits. I tried using mostly machines for this, to minimize setup and break down time. But, the truth is you really can't reserve 4 or 5 machines. You try to work in with others, but it gets rough. Here was the show today:

Circuit 1: 12-15 rep range
Machine chest press
Leg Press
Low Row
Leg Curl
Crunches

Circuit 2: 15-20 rep range
DB Shoulder Press
Leg Extention
Chest Supported Row
Sitting leg curl
Side Bends

Each circuit is performed 3 times. I think next week I will try and set up at least part of the first circuit with free weights. Doing DB Bench instead of the machine press and doing BB rows.

[HoosierHardGain]

Today's an off day for me. It'll pretty much be work and then helping the wife clean up the house tonight. If anyone wants to come to central Indiana and help clean up, let us know :)

By the way, I want to know if anyone can recommend any hamstring exercises other than good mornings and leg curls? I've tried cable pullthroughs, but I am not sure if I do them right. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

[IdahoViking]

Well too f****** bad for them :D

I'm sure you can post in confidence now.
True, the only person on this board that has made disparaging remarks about my pathetic numbers is me!

[SeaSiren]

Today's an off day for me. It'll pretty much be work and then helping the wife clean up the house tonight. If anyone wants to come to central Indiana and help clean up, let us know :)


No, but you can come clean mine when you done :D

I'd encourage you to post numbers too :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Thanks for the encouragement Idaho, SeaSiren.

[Seosaid]

Hamstring exercises (my forte :D)

My recommendations:

- Lunges (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-barbell-lunges.gif)
- Flutter Kicks (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/videos/2005/fawnia27_flutterkicks.wvx)
- One Legged Cable Kickbacks (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-glute-extensions.gif)
- Exercise Ball Curls (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-exercise-ball-curls.gif)(my favourite)
- Deadlifts (http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/images/deadlift.gif)
- Hamstring on back extension machine (http://www.backtrainer.com/image-files/yukon_hams-glute-hyperextension-hyp_156.jpg)

[HoosierHardGain]

Hamstring exercises (my forte :D)

My recommendations:

- Lunges (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-barbell-lunges.gif)
- Flutter Kicks (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/videos/2005/fawnia27_flutterkicks.wvx)
- One Legged Cable Kickbacks (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-glute-extensions.gif)
- Exercise Ball Curls (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-exercise-ball-curls.gif)(my favourite)
- Deadlifts (http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/images/deadlift.gif)
- Hamstring on back extension machine (http://www.backtrainer.com/image-files/yukon_hams-glute-hyperextension-hyp_156.jpg)

Thanks Josie! I appreciate it!

[IdahoViking]

Thanks for the encouragement Idaho, SeaSiren.

I shall taunt you until you start posting some numbers! :p


"You silly english ka-nig-it!"

[HoosierHardGain]

I shall taunt you until you start posting some numbers! :p


"You silly english ka-nig-it!"

Taunt away, brother :)

[Seosaid]

Thanks Josie! I appreciate it!

anytime!

TGIF Hoosier!

[HoosierHardGain]

Good Monday morning, all! Hope everyone had a great weekend. This morning was a heavy day, and I focused on the legs:

A1: Machine Squat : 3 x 6
A2: Leg Press : 3 x 9 (need to go a bit heavier)

B1: Good Mornings : 3 x 5
B2: Leg Curls : 3 x 6

I kept the diet pretty clean during the weekend, which is a miracle!

[ChocoChick]

Hamstring exercises (my forte :D)

My recommendations:

- Lunges (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-barbell-lunges.gif)
- Flutter Kicks (http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/videos/2005/fawnia27_flutterkicks.wvx)
- One Legged Cable Kickbacks (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-glute-extensions.gif)
- Exercise Ball Curls (http://kbierek.powweb.com/shapefit-pics/hamstrings-exercises-exercise-ball-curls.gif)(my favourite)
- Deadlifts (http://www.myfit.ca/exercisedatabase/images/deadlift.gif)
- Hamstring on back extension machine (http://www.backtrainer.com/image-files/yukon_hams-glute-hyperextension-hyp_156.jpg)



I am sooo glad I saw this! Hmmm, Josie never gave me any advice on hammies.

Morning, Hoos! Congrats on a clean weekend.

[HoosierHardGain]

I am sooo glad I saw this! Hmmm, Josie never gave me any advice on hammies.

Morning, Hoos! Congrats on a clean weekend.

Thanks Elise! It's hard eating clean on the weekends because we eat out a lot because of church and other things.

You're right, Josie was great for giving me the advice! But you've given me tons before in the past...so all I can say is I have great friends here on the forum!

[IdahoViking]

Taunt away, brother :)
As a parent this probaly doesn't have the same effect, but here it comes anyways.

You wiper of other peoples bottoms!


:D

[HoosierHardGain]

As a parent this probaly doesn't have the same effect, but here it comes anyways.

You wiper of other peoples bottoms!


:D

LMFAO! Yeah, that really doesn't bother me too much. It's actually a badge of honor of sorts :)

[SeaSiren]

I shall taunt you until you start posting some numbers! :p



Oh, me too, me too!!!!

OK, maybe not RIGHT this second.....I'll be back as soon as I think of something witty :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Good morning to ya all. I was up and at it bright and early again today. Today was hight rep circuits, and I was actually able to work them as circuits instead of having to break them up. Here was the show:

Circuit 1:

DB Incline Bench : 3 x 13
Hack Squat : 3 x 13
Bent over BB Row : 3 x 12
Lying Leg Curl : 3 x 12

Circuit 2:
Machine Shoulder Press : 3 x 17
Leg Extention : 3 x 20
Machine Back Extention : 3 x 15
Sitting Leg Curl : 3 x 20

And that as they say is that. The diet remains strong...haven't entered into FitDay since last week, but I suspect the calories are still doing ok. Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

[IdahoViking]

If taunting won't work, then we want some shrubbery!


Or we shall continue to say "NI"!



NI! NI! NI!

[IdahoViking]

Good morning to ya all. I was up and at it bright and early again today. Today was hight rep circuits, and I was actually able to work them as circuits instead of having to break them up. Here was the show:

Circuit 1:

DB Incline Bench : 3 x 1313 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 13 pounds?


Hack Squat : 3 x 13Same question.

Bent over BB Row : 3 x 1212 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 12 pounds?


Lying Leg Curl : 3 x 12Same question.


Circuit 1:
Machine Shoulder Press : 3 x 1717 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 17 pounds?


Leg Extention : 3 x 20
Sitting Leg Curl : 3 x 2020 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 20 pounds?


Machine Back Extention : 3 x 1515 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 15 pounds?


I'm not sure which notation you're using, could you please clarify?

[Seosaid]

I am sooo glad I saw this! Hmmm, Josie never gave me any advice on hammies.



Well you never asked ;)


Good morning to ya all. I was up and at it bright and early again today. Today was hight rep circuits, and I was actually able to work them as circuits instead of having to break them up. Here was the show:

Circuit 1:

DB Incline Bench : 3 x 13
Hack Squat : 3 x 13
Bent over BB Row : 3 x 12
Lying Leg Curl : 3 x 12

Circuit 2:
Machine Shoulder Press : 3 x 17
Leg Extention : 3 x 20
Machine Back Extention : 3 x 15
Sitting Leg Curl : 3 x 20

And that as they say is that. The diet remains strong...haven't entered into FitDay since last week, but I suspect the calories are still doing ok. Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

Good job on the circuit training, can't wait to see your numbers :D

I have to be more consistent with FitDay too.

[HoosierHardGain]

Sets x Reps


13 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 13 pounds?

Same question.
12 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 12 pounds?

Same question.

17 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 17 pounds?

20 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 20 pounds?

15 reps w/ 3 pounds or 3 reps w/ 15 pounds?


I'm not sure which notation you're using, could you please clarify?

[HoosierHardGain]

Well you never asked ;)



Good job on the circuit training, can't wait to see your numbers :D

I have to be more consistent with FitDay too.


Thanks Josie! FitDay is a great tool, and is invaluable when starting a new eating plan. I tend to use it the first week or two on a new eating plan to just get a feel how much I am taking in, then when I need to adjust the plan I go back to FitDay to make sure I am getting the right macros and calories.

[IdahoViking]

Sets x Reps
so these were all done with no weight or body weight only?



btw - NI! :p

[Tifflex]

Thanks Josie! FitDay is a great tool, and is invaluable when starting a new eating plan. I tend to use it the first week or two on a new eating plan to just get a feel how much I am taking in, then when I need to adjust the plan I go back to FitDay to make sure I am getting the right macros and calories.

I want to get to the place where I am not constantly updating Fitday.

[SeaSiren]

Good morning to ya all. I was up and at it bright and early again today. Today was hight rep circuits, and I was actually able to work them as circuits instead of having to break them up. Here was the show:

Circuit 1:

DB Incline Bench : 3 x 13
Hack Squat : 3 x 13
Bent over BB Row : 3 x 12
Lying Leg Curl : 3 x 12

Circuit 2:
Machine Shoulder Press : 3 x 17
Leg Extention : 3 x 20
Machine Back Extention : 3 x 15
Sitting Leg Curl : 3 x 20

And that as they say is that. The diet remains strong...haven't entered into FitDay since last week, but I suspect the calories are still doing ok. Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!

I thought I was going to see some numbers! :(

May I ask why so many reps? What are your goals?

Just wondering if you might get more out of it by raising the weight and lowering the reps to say 6-8? :D


btw - NI! :p

rofl

[HoosierHardGain]

I want to get to the place where I am not constantly updating Fitday.

Well, probably if I were trying to get into shape for a contest or something, I would probably be real strict about FitDay. I am sure I should probably track a little better.


I thought I was going to see some numbers! :(

May I ask why so many reps? What are your goals?

Just wondering if you might get more out of it by raising the weight and lowering the reps to say 6-8?

Hey SeaSiren...the workout plan is actually from T-Nation by Christian Thibadeau. It's a fat loss program that has two heavy days and two high rep days. Here is the link.

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1499282

Today is an off day, and I sure needed the extra sleep. With the fluxing of weather, my allergies are rearing their ugly head!

[IdahoViking]

Good morning Hibby! :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Good morning Hibby! :D

Wrong journal, Idaho :)

[IdahoViking]

Wrong journal, Idaho :)
Whoops! (atleast I got the "H" right) Doh!

Good morning Hoosier.


Still no numbers, nor shrubbery - not sure if I should taunt or say NI!

[HoosierHardGain]

Still no number, nor shrubbery - not sure if I should taunt or say NI!

Shrubbery...

http://www.jdlanddesign.com/trees_shrubs/shrubs3_0403.jpg

[IdahoViking]

Shrubbery...

http://www.jdlanddesign.com/trees_shrubs/shrubs3_0403.jpg

Nice! No more Ni'ing I guess, now how about some numbers.

42 is a nice number, you could use that!

[HoosierHardGain]

Nice! No more Ni'ing I guess, now how about some numbers.

42 is a nice number, you could use that!

My wife says her lucky number is 29.

[IdahoViking]

My wife says her lucky number is 29.

So make 29 your bench press goal, and 42 your squat goal - then all will be right in the world! :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Today is heavy day, and I did back and chest:

Bench : 3 sets of 6 reps
DB Fly : 3 sets of 7

Pulldown : 3 sets of 5
Straight arm pushdown : 3 sets of 7

No cardio because I had to run back home and help the wife prepare for a sale she's having before I went to work. Hope all is well with you guys.

[IdahoViking]

G'morning Hoosier



Did I get the right thread this time?

[HoosierHardGain]

G'morning Hoosier



Did I get the right thread this time?

Yep, you found the party.

[SeaSiren]

Well, probably if I were trying to get into shape for a contest or something, I would probably be real strict about FitDay. I am sure I should probably track a little better.



Hey SeaSiren...the workout plan is actually from T-Nation by Christian Thibadeau. It's a fat loss program that has two heavy days and two high rep days. Here is the link.

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1499282

Today is an off day, and I sure needed the extra sleep. With the fluxing of weather, my allergies are rearing their ugly head!

Excellent article, makes sense. :)

[batteryrequired]

Today is heavy day, and I did back and chest:

Bench : 3 sets of 6 reps
DB Fly : 3 sets of 7

Pulldown : 3 sets of 5
Straight arm pushdown : 3 sets of 7

No cardio because I had to run back home and help the wife prepare for a sale she's having before I went to work. Hope all is well with you guys.

Good hard workout!

I am sure with the wife and all that running around, you can call that cardio :D

[Seosaid]

Thanks Josie! FitDay is a great tool, and is invaluable when starting a new eating plan. I tend to use it the first week or two on a new eating plan to just get a feel how much I am taking in, then when I need to adjust the plan I go back to FitDay to make sure I am getting the right macros and calories.

I know I bought the software, but I'm very consistent for a week or two, then stop. I should go back o it more often though.

I guess I'm a slacker ;)

[Hibiscus09]

Good morning Hibby! :D


Wrong journal, Idaho :)

:D I didn't know what ya'll were talking about it my journal. Now, I do. :p

Purty shrubbery, Hoosier!!

I hope you have a fantastic Friday! :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Good hard workout!

I am sure with the wife and all that running around, you can call that cardio :D

YOu are right about that, Battery...running after the 2 year old will get me in shape for the Boston Marathon!


I didn't know what ya'll were talking about it my journal. Now, I do.

Purty shrubbery, Hoosier!!

I hope you have a fantastic Friday!



I know I bought the software, but I'm very consistent for a week or two, then stop. I should go back o it more often though.

I guess I'm a slacker


Naw, not a slacker, just human. There are only so many hours in the day, ya know.

And speaking of slacking....this morning was scheduled to be high rep day. But with the weather changing, the allergies are kicking into high gear. I fell asleep way early last night, then didn't even set my alarm. I'll try and get it in tomorrow.

[mom24boys]

Big weekend plans Hoos? Its is supposed to be beautiful weather FINALLY :)

[HoosierHardGain]

Big weekend plans Hoos? Its is supposed to be beautiful weather FINALLY :)

Well, tomorrow both my boys have their first baseball games, so that'll take up part of the weekend. Plus my wife is running a kids stuff sale, so I am sure I'll need to help her a bit on that.

What about you?

[mom24boys]

same baseball :D gotta love little league LOL

[HoosierHardGain]

same baseball :D gotta love little league LOL

Well, we're not to little league yet...still in T-Ball and youth baseball. My 8 year old did get the game ball yesterday, so that made everyone's weekend.

I've been down for the count with allergies all weekend. I've come up with just enough to get my sons to their games and to also help the wife with cleaning up after her consignment sale. After that, it's sleep city :(

[HoosierHardGain]

Ughhhh....allergies still flaring up. I decided that sleep was much more important today then lifting weights, so I slept in...too much actually, I was almost late getting the boys to the bus stop. Hopefully I'll feel better tomorrow and can get back into the gym.

Happy Monday, all.

[Seosaid]

Great idea to rest!!

Hope you have a great day!

[HoosierHardGain]

Just let me say, allergies suck. The allergy flare up I had early this week basically led to a sinus infection, which led to me feeling like crap. So, here I am on Wednesday and no workouts done :(

I hope to get one each of the next two days...a heavy day tomorrow and a high rep day on Friday. Ughhh...change of seasons suck!

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey all. I was really, really excited about being able to get back into the gym this morning after being sick last week...but then, Little Girl Hoosier kept me up until 1:00am, and that ruined an early morning workout...I'll try and get it in later today.

Also, Friday my Grandmother pass away at the age of 87. She'd been in a nursing home since a few weeks after 9/11. Demintia had set in the last few years, and had been confined to a wheel chair for a few years now. She lived a long great life, and now can join my Grandpa in heaven.

[SeaSiren]

Hey all. I was really, really excited about being able to get back into the gym this morning after being sick last week...but then, Little Girl Hoosier kept me up until 1:00am, and that ruined an early morning workout...I'll try and get it in later today.

Also, Friday my Grandmother pass away at the age of 87. She'd been in a nursing home since a few weeks after 9/11. Demintia had set in the last few years, and had been confined to a wheel chair for a few years now. She lived a long great life, and now can join my Grandpa in heaven.


Hope you feel better soon.

My condolences regarding your Grandmother.

[Tifflex]

Hey all. I was really, really excited about being able to get back into the gym this morning after being sick last week...but then, Little Girl Hoosier kept me up until 1:00am, and that ruined an early morning workout...I'll try and get it in later today.

Also, Friday my Grandmother pass away at the age of 87. She'd been in a nursing home since a few weeks after 9/11. Demintia had set in the last few years, and had been confined to a wheel chair for a few years now. She lived a long great life, and now can join my Grandpa in heaven.

Hi Hoosier, I am glad you're feeling better. My prayers are with your family. It's good that you had your grandmother for a number of years.

[mom24boys]

Sorry about your loss Hoos' (((hugs)))

[HoosierHardGain]

Hope you feel better soon.

My condolences regarding your Grandmother.

Thanks SeaSiren...she had a good, long life and left me with wonderful memories!



Sorry about your loss Hoos' (((hugs)))


Thanks Lisa...hugs back!





Hi Hoosier, I am glad you're feeling better. My prayers are with your family. It's good that you had your grandmother for a number of years.


I appreciate it Tiff...you're a sweetie!

The memorial service is planned for Friday. I think the reason it is taking a week is because my middle brother is overseas, and allthough he cannot make it back, he is sending a taped speech that will be played at the service. The service is planned on being more of a celebration of her life as apposed to being a drab, depressing type of service.

Managed to get some cardio in today, in the form of interval walking/sprinting. It was another short night because my wife and I were up late helping the oldest getting his presentation finished. He's doing a presentations on salamanders today...it is amazing how much information that little guy can cram into his nogin!

[HoosierHardGain]

Hey there fellow over 35ers. Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. The weather here was absolutely perfect. Lot's of time to be outside, and it wasn't hard to come up with an excuse with this weather!

Today was a heavy weight workout, concentrating on the legs. Here was the program:

Machine Squat : 3 x 6
Leg Ext : 3 x 8

Romanian DL : 3 x 6
Lying Leg Curl : 3 x 8

Hope to do a long cardio walk later in the day. Hope everyone has a great Monday!

[IdahoViking]

Windy weekend here in the Treasure Valley, but other than that it wasn't too bad. Of course since it's a work day, it's an absolutely gorgeous day thus far. I'm sure that will all change though around quitting time.

When are you going to start posting numbers?

[HoosierHardGain]

Windy weekend here in the Treasure Valley, but other than that it wasn't too bad. Of course since it's a work day, it's an absolutely gorgeous day thus far. I'm sure that will all change though around quitting time.

When are you going to start posting numbers?

The numbers are there...you just need a magic decoder ring to read them :)

[Daimozz]

The numbers are there...you just need a magic decoder ring to read them :)

lol!!! cute...... hows the 3 x6 8 work out doing for you?......and how old is that lil one u got in ur arms now?

[HoosierHardGain]

lol!!! cute...... hows the 3 x6 8 work out doing for you?......and how old is that lil one u got in ur arms now?

Welcome to the journal, Daimozz. The workout so far is working out fine. It's based on a routine dreamed up my Christian Thibideau over at TNation:

http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=1499282


The baby is now over 2 and she rules the house, let me tell ya. It's amazing, she has two older brothers who are 8 and 6, and they totally love their little sister...she has her way with them, too :)

[Daimozz]

interesting work out.....hope its working well for you......heh wait till she gets older! lol sounds like shes already has everyone wrapped around her finger..... lol......

[Seosaid]

Sorry to hear about your loss Hoos! :(

My condolences to you and yours.

[HoosierHardGain]

Sorry to hear about your loss Hoos! :(

My condolences to you and yours.

Thanks Josie. The memorial was last Friday. Instead of the traditional funeral, we did more of a celebration of her life. Most of the immediate family got to get up and say some words about what they remember most about Grandma.

[mom24boys]

I love this weather Hoos' I have way to much yardio to get done...... wait I have an Idea... your close :D

[ChocoChick]

Hi Hoos. How're things. Are we long overdue for a pic of baby Hoos? She's starting high school next fall, right? Ok, maybe it's not quite that bad, but I am sure she's not a little blob in a blanket any more!!

[mom24boys]

hmm hey Elise...I am thinkin' If Baby Hoos' is over 2 now we need to "harrass" err I mean "gently suggest.".its also time for Hoos' to post some updated pics of him :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Hi Hoos. How're things. Are we long overdue for a pic of baby Hoos? She's starting high school next fall, right? Ok, maybe it's not quite that bad, but I am sure she's not a little blob in a blanket any more!!

Ok:

[HoosierHardGain]

Today was slated to be a high rep day, but the little one didn't sleep last night, and she only wanted Daddy to keep rocking her back to sleep. Plus the tendonitis in my knees is acting up, so I decided to rest the legs today. We'll try it again tomorrow!

[jtroster]

Adorable. She sure is not a baby anymore.

[Daimozz]

holy infants batman ....... thats a child! lol and a heart breaker by the looks of her......u must be proud!......i too recently lost a grandparent...... my condolences...chin ups and squats to take away the pain......

[HoosierHardGain]

Adorable. She sure is not a baby anymore.

Thanks Joel. Nope, sure isn't a baby any longer...she certainly has me wrapped around her finger

[HoosierHardGain]

holy infants batman ....... thats a child! lol and a heart breaker by the looks of her......u must be proud!......i too recently lost a grandparent...... my condolences...chin ups and squats to take away the pain......

Yep...I'm proud of all 3 of my little ones. My two boys really look after her, too. Thanks for the thoughts on Grandma...like I said, she had a long good life, now can spend all her time with Grandpa again.

[mom24boys]

Pics Pics Pics :d

[SeaSiren]

Ok:


Soo cute! :)

[Seosaid]

OH my!!! She is just so adorable!!

Do you think she would date younger guys ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Pics Pics Pics :d

Hey, I game you pics of the little girl...believe me, that is a lot better than any pic of me :)



Soo cute! :)

Who? Me or my daughter? :)


OH my!!! She is just so adorable!!

Do you think she would date younger guys ;)

Thanks...but I am not allowing her to date until she is about 37 :)


This morning was a high rep morning. I was supposed to do 2 circuits, but time only allowed me to do one. I was determined to get into the gym no matter what this morning, and I somehow rolled my butt out of bed and went :)

The workout, done as a circuit:

DB Incline Bench: 3 x 13
BB Hack Squat : 3 x 12
BB Row : 3 x 12
Good Mornings : 3 x 13

This circuit does wear me out pretty good, so it isn't like I ended up with a lite workout.

Hope you all have a great Hump Day!

[Daimozz]

gratz on the workout ........circuits can be quite exhausting.....

[HoosierHardGain]

gratz on the workout ........circuits can be quite exhausting.....

No kidding! Just one kicked my butt. Plus it didn't help that I didn't sleep that much last night.

[Seosaid]

Thanks...but I am not allowing her to date until she is about 37 :)


Sound like me with my son! They should be okay by then ;)




This morning was a high rep morning. I was supposed to do 2 circuits, but time only allowed me to do one. I was determined to get into the gym no matter what this morning, and I somehow rolled my butt out of bed and went :)

The workout, done as a circuit:

DB Incline Bench: 3 x 13
BB Hack Squat : 3 x 12
BB Row : 3 x 12
Good Mornings : 3 x 13

This circuit does wear me out pretty good, so it isn't like I ended up with a lite workout.

Hope you all have a great Hump Day!

Great job kicking your butt and Working out! it can be hard sometimes!
Circuits are the best when time is of the essence!

[Tifflex]

Ok:

She's adorable Hoos!

[HoosierHardGain]

Sound like me with my son! They should be okay by then ;)



Great job kicking your butt and Working out! it can be hard sometimes!
Circuits are the best when time is of the essence!

Thanks Josie. The program I am on calls for 2 days of heavy lifting, and two days of high rep circuits. Usually I am lucky to just get on the one circuit day.


She's adorable Hoos!

Why thank you, Tiff!

[mom24boys]

nope we get to judge the pics of you..so post em :D Ya know I will not stop this till you do :D

[HoosierHardGain]

nope we get to judge the pics of you..so post em :D Ya know I will not stop this till you do :D

Uh...well....our camera has this defect that only allows pictures of our kids to be taken...yeah...that's it...

No workout this morning. I may do some cardio later if my knees feel like it. The tendonitis has been flaring up lately after being pretty good for a while. Last week I helped my oldest son's baseball team by catching during batting practice. No, I didn't put on any gear or anything, I just caught the pitches and returned them to the coach. But just that little bending down caused them to act up.

Hope everyone has a fine Thursday. One more day and the weekend begins!

[Daimozz]

hope that tenditis goes away and good rest on ur weekend......

[Seosaid]

Uh...well....our camera has this defect that only allows pictures of our kids to be taken...yeah...that's it...
!

LOL I'll remeber this one :D

Take care of that tendonitis Hoos'!!!
Good idea to rest up a bit!

[mom24boys]

Uh...well....our camera has this defect that only allows pictures of our kids to be taken...yeah...that's it...



UMmm NOT..you do realize MY camera is working just fine and I live what 20-25 min away :D...heeheehee post the pics hoos' PICs PICS PICS

[HoosierHardGain]

UMmm NOT..you do realize MY camera is working just fine and I live what 20-25 min away :D...heeheehee post the pics hoos' PICs PICS PICS

hmmmm...I knew I should have filed that restraining order.

Daimozz, Josie: The tendoitis in my knees is ok. When it flares up, I need to ice it at night basically. It's something I will always have probably. Actually, it'll probably flare up today because of weekend chores. I guess you guys will just have to come do them for me...

[SeaSiren]

Who? Me or my daughter? :)


Both of course :D

[HoosierHardGain]

Both of course :D

Awww...you are so sweet :)

And I hope all your mothers had a great Mother's Day. The weather here couldn't have been nicer, really beautiful.

Heavy leg day was the workout this morning, and here is how the show went:

Machine Squat : 3 x 6
Leg Ext : 3 x 8

RDL : 3 x 6
Sitting Let Curl : 3 x 8

[mom24boys]

Where are the pics?? *looking forward to a short road trip here* LOL

[Lucky K]

I thought I smelled progress pics in here, but I must have been wrong......:D
Tomorrow, perhaps??:)

[ChocoChick]

Ok:

She's a cutie... must have a hottie for a dad. We need pics of him, too! :)

[Seosaid]

guess you guys will just have to come do them for me...



Just say when ;)

[HoosierHardGain]

Just say when ;)

Get on down here!

[HoosierHardGain]

She's a cutie... must have a hottie for a dad. We need pics of him, too! :)

She gets her looks from her mother


Where are the pics?? *looking forward to a short road trip here* LOL

Now where do I go to file that restraining order?


I thought I smelled progress pics in here, but I must have been wrong......:D
Tomorrow, perhaps??:)

What do progress pics smell like? Sure...everyday I will tell you the same thing...tomorrow the pics will come :)

[IdahoViking]

Howdy Hoosier! :D

[Lucky K]

What do progress pics smell like? Sure...everyday I will tell you the same thing...tomorrow the pics will come :)

Ooooh, smart guy, huh?:D TODAY!!

[HoosierHardGain]

Ooooh, smart guy, huh?:D TODAY!!

Hehehehe. I guess I could just post one of me totally in the buff. That should scare everyone enough to never have me post another picture :)

[ChocoChick]

Hehehehe. I guess I could just post one of me totally in the buff. That should scare everyone enough to never have me post another picture :)

Doesn't seem to have scared Mrs. Hoos... ;)