Vic's Workout Journal

[viccles007]

Not such a good lower hypertrophy workout today - missed out on calves because my guts decided to play up. After three trips to the bathroom, decided to call it quits. Am also feeling a bit tight from all the sitting I am doing. Calling this week a write off! Motivated and focused to get back on track next week. Eating is on par so not concerned about that area - more with weights.

[DieselsMom]

One step at a time, take what you can and move forward.

Darn tummies I hate when that happens - could it be your PWO?

[viccles007]

Darn tummies I hate when that happens - could it be your PWO?

I don't have the most stable digestive system. Occasionally I get mass explosion! Annoying when it disrupts workouts though. But only so much churning you can deal with it and trips to the bathroom.

[viccles007]

Amazing what a good nights sleep can do...and knowing that I don't have to work on PhD changes this week. Pumped out an awesome upper hypertrophy day! Don't think increases are going to come easy while I'm eating under maintenance but at least I'm maintaining where I am.

[viccles007]

Only thing I want to report for today - I DID HALF AN UNASSISTED CHIN UP!!!

[rickiecoombs]

Only thing I want to report for today - I DID HALF AN UNASSISTED CHIN UP!!!

Yay! Such a satisfying feeling, isn't it? Just wait, soon you'll be doing full chin ups... And then you'll be doing sets of chin ups!

[viccles007]

Yay! Such a satisfying feeling, isn't it? Just wait, soon you'll be doing full chin ups... And then you'll be doing sets of chin ups!

Thanks rickiecoombs! Feel like its a huge achievement for me. Been working so hard on them the past 2 months. Very motivated now - getting so close. Sets of chin ups would be awesome!

[DieselsMom]

Great work, chin ups are so tough and like Richie said before you know it your repping them out!

[viccles007]

Thanks DM! Make sure I do a few each day I am at the gym.

Feeling sad..my sore knee is not going away, no matter how much I ignore the pain I guess running and doing leg weights isn't helping either...:S

[viccles007]

In great news - my knee is feeling HEAPS better! Gave it a couple of days off and the pain seems to have gone away. Biggest test will be on Thursday when I plan to do a 5km. Tomorrow is rest day! Definitely need it. Think the cutting + extra stress of RL is really playing havoc on my emotional state. Have gone back to eating at maintenance until things settle down. Will also take a deload after next week.

[viccles007]

Really hanging out for my deload next week!

[DieselsMom]

How's the knee doing? Still feeling good?

[jjeane]

Glad your knee is better and good luck Thurs!!

[viccles007]

How's the knee doing? Still feeling good?

Still sore at times especially when I squat but that horrible burning pain down my knee cap seems to have disappeared thankfully! My knee sits on an angle and only way to solve is an osteotomy but definitely not having that at this stage!

Thanks jj! Shaved 10 seconds off my PB

[viccles007]

Haven't weighed myself in weeks...I lost weight. I feel like I'm getting gaunt/skinny around my face but I'm still flabby around my midsection and arms! I know I can't spot reduce and feel like I'm going to have to live with being a bit doughy because I seem to be fading away despite cutting back on cardio.

[viccles007]

My health is just lousy at the moment. My bowels are a mess. Off to the specialist in just over 2 weeks. I don't think I'm going to be making much progress until I sort this out. Everyone keeps telling me I look tired and like I've lost heaps of weight. Not intentional - just don't feel hungry. I miss having the energy to work out properly just doing what I can!

[DieselsMom]

Hope you feel better and that the specialist can direct you to a solution

[viccles007]

Hope you feel better and that the specialist can direct you to a solution

Thanks DM. Appreciate the support

[viccles007]

I set myself a goal of March but I DID MY FIRST REAL UNASSISTED CHINUP TODAY!!!

[viccles007]

Was a bit tired from yesterday haha http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WSphxWYAr0

[Mainer215]

I set myself a goal of March but I DID MY FIRST REAL UNASSISTED CHINUP TODAY!!!

Great work.

[viccles007]

Great work.

Thank you! I got someone to tape me today but they weren't as good as the ones I did the other day

[jjeane]

Very late but GREAT JOB! Unassisted chin ups are no joke! You will be repping them in no time!

[viccles007]

Very late but GREAT JOB! Unassisted chin ups are no joke! You will be repping them in no time!

Thanks jj! I am keen to start building up rep range and them moving onto pull ups!

[viccles007]

Been without a computer for a week! Went to the specialist yesterday. Looks like I'll be having an op in 3 weeks time and out of action from gym for a month. That's ok, its much less than I was expecting. Just trying to do the best I can at the moment with the little strength i have from not eating much. Still practicing my chin ups!

[viccles007]

I did three consecutive chin ups today! YIPEE!

[DieselsMom]

Way to go! super proud of you!!!

[viccles007]

Way to go! super proud of you!!!

Thanks DM! I think I'm going to move onto pull ups in the new year.

[viccles007]

Found out my PhD changes have been accepted. A big relief. Looking forward to graduation in Feb and getting to wear the floppy hat.

[DieselsMom]

Found out my PhD changes have been accepted. A big relief. Looking forward to graduation in Feb and getting to wear the floppy hat.

Hip hip horray!