Derick's ONFIRE

[derickonfire]

This was yesterday...

I'm weak.

Bike,
10 minutes, 13 resistance +
150ish calories?

Flat BB Bench
5 @ 140lb
6 @ 135lb
6 @ 135lb
6 @ 135lb

Seated Cable Row
8 @ 130lb
8 @ 130lb
8 @ 130lb

One Arm Cable Tricep Push Down
3x10 @ 40lb

Cable Flys, from knees
4x8 @ 40lb

Machine for Rear Delts "raise"
3x10 @ 80lb

[derickonfire]

This was the day before yesterday..

Bike,
15 minutes, 13 resistance +
200ish calories

Leg Press
5 @ 360lb + sled
5 @ 380lb + sled
5 @ 405lb + sled
5 @ 450lb + sled
5 @ 450lb + sled

.. other stuff, I forgot.

I've been trying to eat a lot post-workout and all night following the workout to do everything possible for recovery. At this point I want to get my lungs and stamina back on par before I worry about fat.

If I can get my cardio - skipping and running, and my weight lifting strength back in - then the fat will be no issue.

Hooray for food!

[meyer23]

nice workouts brah, lets get this started

[derickonfire]

Originally Posted by meyer23

nice workouts brah, lets get this started

Oh hellz ya.

[derickonfire]

Did cardio today.

- Lap Around Complex
- 5 Pushups (sore from yesterday)
- 50 Crunches
- 100 Skips
- Repeat 3x -

Additional hour or so of random cardio and breathe control... threw some tires around like a hulk - in a swing motin using hips and entire body swinging like a bat. Threw tires into ground using both sides - 6-10 times to exhaustion.

Jumped over tire stacks, stretching yoga style intermixed. Trying to control recovery of heartbeat and breathing after an intense moment.

I have a heavy-bag I need to hang.. and a lot of kick boxing instructional videos.

[derickonfire]

Wednesday..

Flat BB Bench
8 @ 135lb
7 @ 140lb
5 @ 145lb

DB Row
8 @ 65lb
2x8 @ 75lb

BB Overhead Press
8 @ 95lb
8 @ 100lb
7 @ 95lb

Bike,
5 minutes, intense

DB Bench
lighter-, 35-40lb
focus on stretch and hold at the negative

Seated Cable Row
3x8 @ 140lb

15 minutes of skipping and leg stretching.. yoga style.

[theWolf247]

workouts look awesome!! subb for sure

and your food porn is epic, inspiration for mine lol

[derickonfire]

I've been working on my gym attendance consistency. I want to stabilize things a bit before I start posting workouts.

I've been alternating Push and Pull days, without much variety. I really don't want to focus too much on legs because mine are pretty big already.

I did do some single leg leg press the other day though just to make sure I have full control and flexibility over my glutes.

My cardio is also.. a joke. I haven't spent much time running, but I need to tough it up and get back into it.

More to come..

[MarvelComicGirl]

Hi-ya Derick! I'm sure your cardio will get back up there soon Hope things are going ok for you

[derickonfire]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Hi-ya Derick! I'm sure your cardio will get back up there soon Hope things are going ok for you

Thank you, miss! I hope so, too.

Monday

Incline BB Bench
3x8 @ 135lb

Side Lateral Raise
3x8 @ 20lb

Flat DB Bench
13 @ 45lb
9 @ 45lb
6 @ 45lb

Front Lateral Raise
3x8 @ 15lb

1 Arm Tricep Pushdown
3x8 @ 50lb

Bike
15 minutes

Going for back / pull today...

[derickonfire]

Tuesday

Wide Grip Overhand Lat Pull-Down
2x8 @ 160lb
6 @ 160lb

Standing DB Bicep Curl
2x8 @ 30lb
7 @ 30lb

Seated Cable Row, Narrow Grip
2x8 @ 120lb
8 @ 130lb

Ghey Machine BB Curl
Weak

DB Row
3x10 @ 45lb

Highrow Machine
.. I forget..

Bike
15 minutes

Squats tomorrow? HOORAY!? (maybe)

[derickonfire]

Wednesday - Went for a jog outside, probably 2 miles. Alternating jog/walk after every block. My cardio is awful!

Friday

Flat BB Bench
8 @ 155lb
7 @ 155lb
5 @ 155lb
2x4 @ 155lb

Seated Cable Row - narrow grip
10 @ 130lb
10 @ 140lb
8 @ 140lb

DB Fly
3x8 @ 30lb

Lateral Shoulder Raise
2x10 @ 30lb
8 @ 30lb

Wide Grip Lat Pull Down
3x6 @ 160lb

Preacher Curl
2x8 @ 50lb
6 @ 50lb

Treadmill
.5 miles @ 6mph

I had intended to do 5x5 for the bench, but the first set felt light.. but then I pushed too hard because I failed the last rep on the 2nd set, and it went downhill from there.

I really have trouble with eating. I am definitely very impulsive about it, in a very unhealthy way. I can't control it. I'll eat something that I know I don't NEED to eat because I'm not hungry, and think that I shouldn't be eating it WHILE I eat it. I really have a hard time controlling the urge.

[derickonfire]

Tuesday

Flat BB Bench
5 @ 165lb
2x5 @ 160lb
9 @ 135lb
6 @ 135lb

Seated Cable Row - narrow grip
3x8 @ 140lb

DB Shoulder Press
3x15 @ 30lb

Bent Rear Lateral Raise
3x10 @ 15lb

DB Fly
3x8 @ 30lb

One Arm Tricep Pressdown, cable
3x8 @ 50lb

Cardio
Treadmill, 1 mile @ 10ish minutes
Bike, 10 minutes, 13 (of 20) resistance
Swimming, 5 sets of 2 laps, rest in between

Steam Room

Was a decent workout, my strength is clearly rising - albeit slowly and still very far from what I used to do.

I like using all 3 forms of cardio. It seemed to be a good mixup, though the running was definitely despised by me. I hate it, but I love what it does for me AFTER the fact.

Today is Wednesday, and it's been a long day. I had a job interview which was desperately needed. I've been out of work since January, and am running very low on funds.

My car is giving me hella trouble and is just another tick on my negative aura lately, and I have it torn down right now - but it sucks because I have no tools besides a screwdriver and a crescent wrench. Huge pain in the ass while working on an import. The car is overheating, and all of my tools are 6 hours away.

To give an update - I moved from Southern Utah to the North, or Salt Lake City. I'm living with my cousin, and the living situation is pretty poor, I won't go into detail. I've been here for about a month, and have been somewhat actively looking for work. By that I mean I've only applied for 10 or so places, but that should be enough, right? Anytime I needed work prior I could get away with 2-3 applications and secure a solid job.

Send some positive energy my way and let's hope this job works out! For proof on my desperation, I have a warrant out for my arrest because I owe a $90 ticket because my car isn't registered, and hasn't been for 6 months (woot, I'm awesome). It failed inspection at the time of renewal because the power steering rack went out, and just the part alone is $4-600. Not counting labor. It also needed new rotors to pass.

Now on top of that, it is overheating.

I also have 2 parking tickets because I didn't have a front plate (**** authority) and ANOTHER ticket which requires me to appear in court because I forgot to put new insurance cards in my car after moving up here. It is insured so that's not a problem, but the cop also cited me for no registration, which I'll have to pay something for I'm sure.

Utah also says I owe them $350 for taxes, which is BS because I'm 22 and paid a good chunk each paycheck.. so I need to find the time and way to dispute that. I think there was an error somehow on my tax submission.

There's more.. but whatever. Bottom line, I'm a good person and I don't deserve this ****.

Anyways, I had an interview today and it went fairly well - though I am worried about my transporation. My car overheated about 5 blocks from the location, and I had no time to walk. I went up to the first decent individual I saw and put my plea on the line, I simply told him my problem and asked for a ride up the street, he said no problem and saved my ass. I've encountered this kind of hospitality twice now. People will usually say yes to giving you a ride from the gas station if you look them in the eye, and simply ask them. Now for the job, I may be required to do a 30+ minute commute. THis could suck if my car decides to be a hoe-bag. Hopefully tomorrow goes well and I can get my car functional again with a very low pricetag.

Umm.. gym tomorrow, maybe? Probably the exact same routine I've done the past two days.. I don't see a problem having one workout for a few weeks, my body isn't going to plateau, and without my inconsistency on days on and off, I don't think I'll have a problem with recovery.

I went home this past weekend and brought some creatine and BCAA with me, so will start taking those in-time.

Once I find solid work and get some expenses resolved, I'll look into another cycle of Havoc or the like.

[MarvelComicGirl]

Man Derick ... Sorry to hear about that stuff going on. I know what you mean about the taxes... The past 3+ years I always seem to OWE money now I also owe a local school district $302 for occupational taxes WAH?!

Sucks to hear about your car giving you problems. If its the same car you had in your last journal, It sounds like everyone is targeting your car. Hope things get better for you soon

[derickonfire]

Originally Posted by MarvelComicGirl

Man Derick ... Sorry to hear about that stuff going on. I know what you mean about the taxes... The past 3+ years I always seem to OWE money now I also owe a local school district $302 for occupational taxes WAH?!

Sucks to hear about your car giving you problems. If its the same car you had in your last journal, It sounds like everyone is targeting your car. Hope things get better for you soon

Hey MCG, thanks for the kind words!

I think I have the car thing figured out - I'm hoping it's just the thermostar (I already replace a few other things and checked other stuff). Luckily the part is cheap, sub-$20, but the tools will cost me a bit.

I've been away from the gym, sadly. It's about 50 blocks away from where I'm living, and there is no way in hell I'm walking that.

Ill do a search next week for a closer location - but I really like the one I've been going too since it's clean, and is 24-hours.

The benefit of not having a car is that I have been walking a lot. The other day I went on a 3 hour walk / adventure to the car parts store and then back home. It was very nice, besides the uncomfortable feeling from wearing flip-flops.

[Gunn4r]

Keep up the good work D, if you need anything you know how to get me.

I restarted physical therapy this week and am back in the Gym every day so I will be starting a progress report up... I'll letcha know.