Toad: Ahiga

[Whatsinaname84]

Originally Posted by TheUnlikelyToad

To some degree, yes. There are tests that can be performed to see how and which muscle fibers fire and at what rate. I had this done as a kid at tha Shriners to analyze my gate and all I can remember was that I went through an enormous amount of pain.

i remember the tests.. i just dont remember them ever doing anything with my pelvis. siod youd tihnk the pelvis would be effected as well? when you say the muscle fibers fire and measuring at what rate is that spasticity?

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Originally Posted by Whatsinaname84

i remember the tests.. i just dont remember them ever doing anything with my pelvis. siod youd tihnk the pelvis would be effected as well? when you say the muscle fibers fire and measuring at what rate is that spasticity?

I have no idea with regards to your pelvis... that's all you man.


Synapse and Neurons
Effects on muscles and spasticity is only what we see.

[Whatsinaname84]

Originally Posted by TheUnlikelyToad

I have no idea with regards to your pelvis... that's all you man.


Synapse and Neurons
Effects on muscles and spasticity is only what we see.

I know this is a little odd to ask but i figure since its on the topic of cp you might be willing to answer. well first off when you were younger did you gave bed wetting issues? also when having sex do you experience discomfort frequent amounts of it in a short period of time? i noticed that the the past "blue balls" hurt pretty badly and upon asking my brother about it he just says its discomforting. I am asking this because i am trying to figure out what to tell her. Thank you so much for reading this Jordan. you are a life saver.

edit: i tried to send this via pm because it is rather personal but it did not seem to go through. if you want you can send the response via pm

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Originally Posted by Whatsinaname84

I know this is a little odd to ask but i figure since its on the topic of cp you might be willing to answer. well first off when you were younger did you gave bed wetting issues? also when having sex do you experience discomfort frequent amounts of it in a short period of time? i noticed that the the past "blue balls" hurt pretty badly and upon asking my brother about it he just says its discomforting. I am asking this because i am trying to figure out what to tell her. Thank you so much for reading this Jordan. you are a life saver.

Don't take this tha wrong way, but I can't really help you with these issues. I think every guy has wet tha bed at some point when they were a child... and every guy as probably also experienced blue balls too. Whether or not you have discomfort with sex has nothing to do with CP.

[Whatsinaname84]

Originally Posted by TheUnlikelyToad

Don't take this tha wrong way, but I can't really help you with these issues. I think every guy has wet tha bed at some point when they were a child... and every guy as probably also experienced blue balls too. Whether or not you have discomfort with sex has nothing to do with CP.

no...wertting the bed is dirrectly related to mild cp. a lot of people with full on cp have the issues their entire lives. sorry to ask the question im just kind of trying to figure out if the cp is really playing a role in this because i know it can. discomfort during frequent amounts of sex can have something to do with cp as there are higher amounts of people with spastic pelvic regions that have pelvic floor dysfunction... thats why iasked. and the only ereason whyi tihnk im spastic down there is because you mentioned that all of one side is effected to some degree. ill shut up now though. sorry.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Back / Biceps
Time: 1.25 hours
Exercises Used:

Lat Pulldowns = 6 sets, 8 reps
Fixed Pulldowns = 7 sets, 8 reps
Biceps Curl = 6 sets, 10-8-6

Current Stats & Goals:

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (-)
Day 30 of Phase 1's 'Critical Mass' stack: Thermolife T-Bol

Supplements Used:

XF ICE
XF Ultra Peptides
ISS Pro M3 Shake&Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
AN Osteo-Sport
MS MVP-365
Primaforce Insopro-R
Thermolife T-Bol

Thoughts/Observations:

There was a monkey wrench in this week's plans. I ended up dealing with some family issues resulting in having my mother-in-law stay over for a couple of days. While I probably could have found some time to train, I thought it might be best to provide additional support to my wife during this time.

This week should put me back on track until On-Call week, which is always a toss up. My plan for tha next few days is to introduce some shock value or alarm state training. Now that my body has adjusted to tha extra calories, I'm going to slightly cut tha cals while simultaneously increasing weekly workload. My theory is that this will ensure a cruise week while carrying tha pager. Since I'll be transitioning to my use with ATD (Novedex XT), I should have enough exogenous support to follow this through.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Legs
Time: ~1 hour
Exercises Used:

Hack Squat = 9 sets, 10-8 reps


Current Stats & Goals:

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (Intra Only)
Day 31 - Phase 2's 'Critical Mass' stack: Fusion Zeus + GN Novedex XT

Supplements Used:

XF ICE
XF Ultra Peptides
ISS Pro M3 Shake&Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
GLC Direct GLC 2000
MS MVP-365
Primaforce Insopro-R
Fusion Zeus
Gaspari Novedex XT

Thoughts/Observations:

I improved, only slightly. Fired it up tonight with good tempo and then sort of hit a mental wall after my father received a phone call from a hunting buddy. I ended up talking to him while Dad and I traded off set for set... Despite tha lack intensity, I put up 5 sets of 10 and 4 of 8. 5 more pounds and 1 extra set than last workout. My plan is to go back to crazy 8's for next week.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Shoulders / Chest
Time: 1.25 hours
Exercises Used:

Military Press = 8 sets, 15 reps
Machine Flys = 8 sets, 8 reps


Current Stats & Goals:

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (Intra Only)
Day 32 - Phase 2's 'Critical Mass' stack: Fusion Zeus + GN Novedex XT

Supplements Used:


XF Ultra Peptides
ISS Pro M3 Shake&Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
GLC Direct GLC 2000
MS MVP-365
Primaforce Insopro-R
Fusion Zeus
Gaspari Novedex XT


Thoughts/Observations:

Test drove GN's Size-On MP last night. Tha combo of product plus high reps delivered a hellacious pump in both shoulders. Tha right side is fairly easy. When I get one for my left, there's no doubt I'm in business... in fact, I still feel a little inflammed this morning.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Arms
Time: 1.5 hours
Exercises Used:

Biceps Curl = 6 sets, 12 reps
Seated Tricep Ext = 6 sets, 8-7 reps
Standing Tricep Ext = 6 sets, 15 reps


Current Stats & Goals:

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (Intra Only)
Day 33 - Phase 2's 'Critical Mass' stack: Fusion Zeus + GN Novedex XT

Supplements Used:


XF Ultra Peptides
ISS Pro M3 Shake&Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
GLC Direct GLC 2000
MS MVP-365
Primaforce Insopro-R
Fusion Zeus
Gaspari Novedex XT


Thoughts/Observations:

I didn't sleep well last night so I'm feeling a little beat up both physically and mentally at present. Highlight of tha night was 135x7 on Seated Tri's... a new first.

[ChadRas]

"135x7 on Seated Tri's... a new first. "

Nice!!! Keep the updates coming!

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Lower Back / Legs
Time: 1.5 hours
Exercises Used:

Back Ext = 8 sets, 15-20 reps
Sissy Squat = 10 sets, 10-8 reps


Current Stats & Goals:

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (Intra Only)
Day 35 - Phase 2's 'Critical Mass' stack: Fusion Zeus + GN Novedex XT

Supplements Used:


Dymatize Elite 12-Hour
ISS Pro M3 Shake&Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
GLC Direct GLC 2000
MS MVP-365
Primaforce Insopro-R
Fusion Zeus
Gaspari Novedex XT


Thoughts/Observations:

Had tha gym all to myself tonight, not a single person was there. This gave way to my best Layne Norton impersonation to date.

Updated evidence posted tomorrow.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Back / Abs
Time: 1.5 hours
Exercises Used:

V-Bar Pulldowns = 8 sets, 8-6 reps
Seated Rows = 7 sets, 8-7 reps
Weighted Ab Crunch = 6 sets, 20-15 reps

Current Stats & Goals:

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (Intra Only)
Day 36 - Phase 2's 'Critical Mass' stack: Fusion Zeus + GN Novedex XT

Supplements Used:


Dymatize Elite 12-Hour
ISS Pro M3 Shake&Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
GLC Direct GLC 2000
MS MVP-365
Primaforce Insopro-R
Fusion Zeus
Gaspari Novedex XT


Thoughts/Observations:

"10% luck, 20% skill, 15% concentrated power of will... 5% pleasure, 50% pain... and 100% reason to remember Toad's name!"

There was only one other person at tha gym tonight. I figured it would be a low turn out lifting so late on a Saturday night. Due to this foresight, I sodium loaded in effort to weigh a little more for pulldowns. It must of worked because another all-time record was hit 193.5x6. Progressed by 4.5 lbs on Rows since round as well.

BB.com's way too slow tonight to mess around with attachments. I'll see what's up in tha morning.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Shoulders / Chest
Time: 1.5 hours
Exercises Used:

Military Press = 8 sets, 9-10-8 rep range
Machine Flys = 8 sets, 12 reps


Current Stats & Goals:

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (Pre-Workout Only)
Day 37 - Phase 2's 'Critical Mass' stack: Fusion Zeus + GN Novedex XT

Supplements Used:


Dymatize Elite 12-Hour
ISS Pro M3 Shake&Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
GLC Direct GLC 2000
MS MVP-365
Primaforce Insopro-R
Fusion Zeus
Gaspari Novedex XT


Thoughts/Observations:

Glory to God... I am thankful he's shown me my life's purpose and blessed me today with yet another personal record - 100x8 on Military Press. Tonight I share a personal story of a time in when God has reached out and reaffirmed my faith:


Brian Keenan

For whatever reason, I was thinking about this quote I have in my signature over at Avant tha other day. It reads "I get the most wonderful high when I know that I've just affected a person's life in a seriously positive way. To me, this is much better than any high and it NEVER goes away. I can always look back fondly on these memories and feel the satisfaction and pride just like it happened at that moment...it's overwhelming to me. So I'm always seeking it out." These words came from SJA and are very meaningful to me for a whole host of different reasons. In fact it's how I try and live my life day by day. There will always be times where you find yourself doing things you just don't want to do, or living life at such a pace where you are constantly trying to get 'ahead'. These are times where you say to yourself "Man, I can't wait for tha weekend". Yet you fail to realize it's 5 days away. So instead of wishing your life away, or bitching about tomorrow I've always tried to heed Steve's advice and live in tha now and for my sake really try to remember things. Because in tha end, thats all you have memories and if you take tha time to smell, feel, taste and see you could be able to recall it as if it were yesterday. This is one of those stories.

A few years ago when I first started lifting at Bloomsburg, there was a guy there named Brian Keenan. He worked at tha Student Rec Center and often his shift would coincide with me and Kelby's lifting time which was 9-10 at night. Brian was one of those guys who people looked up too. Even if you thought it was uncool to look up to someone or admire someone of tha same sex in college, you could just tell by tha people he associated with that many thought tha same way. He was of different calibur all together. The girls knew this too and it was fun to sit back at times and watch them swoon, but he had a girl and a lot of times because of this he had tons of clout in playing matchmaker for friends. You can imagine how jealous guys would get too, but thats not where I'm going with this... So anyhow, I think I first met Brian that first semester as a freshman and we chatted here and there on occasion like most gym-goers do. At that time I could tell he seemed like I cool person but what was usually overlooked by him getting my name wrong. Every time he saw me it was always something different.... Jared, Jason, Johnathon etc. I guess there was a time where he saw me across campus, yelled out my name and rushed to catch up with me just to say "Hi" but I had already boarded tha shuttle bus and never even gave him tha time of day because I didn't know tha fool screaming "Jason" really meant "Jordan".

As time went on, so did our friendship. Because Kelby had a different schedule than I, there were times where I had to lift on my own and it was always nice to have Brian greet me at tha door. One day, after my workout, we were standing around bull****ting and I asked him if there was anyway I could get a T-Shirt like tha one they wore for work. I'm not quite sure why I asked since I knew it would be next to impossible but I liked how they had STAFF on tha back and it was tha only Student Rec shirts available. "Sorry buddy, you gotta work here" he replied. I figured as much and left it as that. Over tha next few semesters, if I'd see him and there wasn't anything to talk about, I'd tease him about those shirts. I'd come up with humorous ways in which I could possibly get one, just for a laugh. For example, asking him if he could hook me up with one of his female co-workers just so I could sleep with her, but instead of actually sleeping with her, I just wanted to take off her clothes. Then I'd hi-tail it out tha back door with shirt in hand. Brian would always end our conversation with "For you Jordan, I'll do what I can to get you one".

I never realized how much those words meant to me until his last semester at Bloom. Like me, he graduated in December instead of your typical spring graduation. This would have been my Junior year, and for me personally this was one of those 'hit you like a ton of bricks' moments where God revealed Himself to me. It was about a week or two before finals. Once again I was doing my usual routine, hitting tha gym up late at night. Brian asked me something like how late I was going to be here (meaning in Bloom) and when my last final was. I told him I was going to stay til Friday, tha last day possible. He kinda shook his head; I laughed and thought nothing more of it. Before you knew it that THURSDAY came in a blink of an eye. I really felt bad driving to tha gym that night. I knew it would probably be tha last time I saw Brian. You try to find tha right words to say yet somehow no matter how many times you play it out in your head, it never comes out tha way in which you want it too. After my workout we said our goodbyes. I thanked him for his friendship and as always, like I tell everyone, I told him it's been real. We shook hands and then I made my towards tha door as tha rest of tha staff including Brian turned off tha lights and shut everything down. I was just about ready to open tha door when Brian yelled "Jordan, wait man, I have something for you". I turned around and gave a smile as I saw saw him and tha three other girls rushing towards me. It was then that it happened. He said "It might not be tha best Christmas present to get this year but at least I hope it means something", and with those words, in front of everyone, he took off his shirt and gave it to me… I really didn't know what to say and to be honest tha next few seconds are nothing but a blur. I just remember tha four of us getting into cars and Brian without a shirt on, and it snowing outside. I thank God I made it home safe that night because I cried like a child all tha way to my apartment. I was dumb struck, and it was then that I knew God had his plans for me. Brian touched me as much as I touched him. "I get the most wonderful high when I know that I've just affected a person's life in a seriously positive way. To me, this is much better than any high and it NEVER goes away. I can always look back fondly on these memories and feel the satisfaction and pride just like it happened at that moment...it's overwhelming to me." It is something I will never forget.

You want more irony? Fast forward a few years… I work at tha gym where I train – King's Fitness for Life (Armstrong Fitness) in Halifax and have my own staff shirt now.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Here's tha physical evidence:

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Part 2:

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Workout: Arms
Time: 1.5 hours
Exercises Used:

Biceps Curl = 6 sets, 8-5 reps
Standing Tricep Ext = 6 sets, 8 reps
Seated Tricep Ext = 6 sets, 15 reps


Current Stats & Goals:

Weight = 171

Intra-workout & Post-workout carbohydrates only (Intra Only)
Day 38 - Phase 2's 'Critical Mass' stack: Fusion Zeus + GN Novedex XT

Supplements Used:


Dymatize Elite 12-Hour
ISS Pro M3 Shake & Go's
AEN Intrabolic
Animal Omega
GLC Direct GLC 2000
MS MVP-365
Jarrow ALA Sustained 300
Fusion Zeus
Gaspari Novedex XT


Thoughts/Observations:

Highlights -- Curls: 165x8 (+3 reps from previous PR); Standing Ext: 85x8 (New PR)

Gotta keep on reminding myself of proverb Norton 1:57 ... One more day.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Well... I officially cancelled tonight's workout with Dad. Should have taken a little more precaution, working so hard and having everyone sick in tha office. So now I'm down with tha sickness. Unfortunately not in a good way... fever, chills, body aches etc.

[ChadRas]

Man, I just read your 11/8 update. Awesome message!

For the record; from across the country you have inspired me.

There is so much that we have in common that when I want to quit cardio early or go light on weights, I tell myself Jordan wouldn't wimp out so I can't!!!!

Keep it up man!!!!!!

[Whatsinaname84]

I would like to mention that i have been taking Baclofen and i have noticed a difference in spasticity. I am only at a small dose at the moment but i have noticed ROM improvements in my ankle. i am hoping that as i increase dosage and start to partake in a baclofen related therapy for spastic cp that symmetry and abilities will improve. It is promising simply because thats the whole point of the therapy and it is covered by insurance.

[EMISGOD]

Originally Posted by TheUnlikelyToad

Well... I officially cancelled tonight's workout with Dad. Should have taken a little more precaution, working so hard and having everyone sick in tha office. So now I'm down with tha sickness. Unfortunately not in a good way... fever, chills, body aches etc.

Get well soon, J. Is it the crap getting all the media love these days?

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Originally Posted by ChadRas

Man, I just read your 11/8 update. Awesome message!

For the record; from across the country you have inspired me.

There is so much that we have in common that when I want to quit cardio early or go light on weights, I tell myself Jordan wouldn't wimp out so I can't!!!!

Keep it up man!!!!!!

Thank you... I'm glad you find me as a source of inspiration bro.
Remember, your own success is determined by just how bad you want to achieve greatness.

Originally Posted by EMISGOD

Get well soon, J. Is it the crap getting all the media love these days?

Confirmed Swine Flu... I was told today that it's actually less strong than tha regular seasonal flu 3-5 days vs. 7-10. I should be good no later than Monday.

Despite sleeping in our guest bed, it now looks like my wife has it too.

[Whatsinaname84]

Originally Posted by TheUnlikelyToad

Thank you... I'm glad you find me as a source of inspiration bro.
Remember, your own success is determined by just how bad you want to achieve greatness.



Confirmed Swine Flu... I was told today that it's actually less strong than tha regular seasonal flu 3-5 days vs. 7-10. I should be good no later than Monday.

Despite sleeping in our guest bed, it now looks like my wife has it too.

wow that sucks man. get well soon.

[Whatsinaname84]

What do you use for rest times in between sets and do you increase or decrease that time as sets progress?

[EMISGOD]

How are things, J?

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Originally Posted by EMISGOD

How are things, J?

Not good... I have yet to return to tha gym as anticipated. I still continue to experience chest congestion, some wheezing of tha lungs, and frequent coughing attacks. Another doctor's appointment has been scheduled for Monday at 10 AM. It's tha best I could do while being On-Call and Thanksgiving.

Also, if that wasn't bad enough, that slight hernia on my left side keeps tormenting me through this whole ordeal as well.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Originally Posted by Whatsinaname84

What do you use for rest times in between sets and do you increase or decrease that time as sets progress?

It's all relative to my intensity. On average I hit about 14 sets an hour and within lies a happy medium for my level of conditioning. As I near tha end of my workouts and start to fatigue, time between sets typically increase. This is not an absolute however. There are multiple variables at play such as how heavy I'm lifting as well as caloric intake to consider.

[EMISGOD]

Originally Posted by TheUnlikelyToad

Not good... I have yet to return to tha gym as anticipated. I still continue to experience chest congestion, some wheezing of tha lungs, and frequent coughing attacks. Another doctor's appointment has been scheduled for Monday at 10 AM. It's tha best I could do while being On-Call and Thanksgiving.

Also, if that wasn't bad enough, that slight hernia on my left side keeps tormenting me through this whole ordeal as well.

That coughing will sure not help the hernia...I'd suggest my (and Japan's) time-honored remedy of sake for your congestion and coughing issues, just don't overdo it...it sounds almost more like a cold at this point than H1N1?

In any case, get better soon, compadre.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

Originally Posted by EMISGOD

That coughing will sure not help the hernia...I'd suggest my (and Japan's) time-honored remedy of sake for your congestion and coughing issues, just don't overdo it...it sounds almost more like a cold at this point than H1N1?

In any case, get better soon, compadre.

My fever has broke a long time ago, so it could just be a cold or progressed to something worse like Bronchitis or walking Pneumonia due to tha wheezing. Both of which I've had often in later school years for some odd reason.

It's just not like me. I'm slightly embarrassed to say, but there were a few nights last week where my wife had to help me in the shower to keep me from losing my balance and falling... We're approaching tha three week mark since I've worked out last. I'm just sick and tired of being sick and tired, ya know?

[FATHER FLEX]

Damn dude get well.

[Whatsinaname84]

Originally Posted by TheUnlikelyToad

My fever has broke a long time ago, so it could just be a cold or progressed to something worse like Bronchitis or walking Pneumonia due to tha wheezing. Both of which I've had often in later school years for some odd reason.

It's just not like me. I'm slightly embarrassed to say, but there were a few nights last week where my wife had to help me in the shower to keep me from losing my balance and falling... We're approaching tha three week mark since I've worked out last. I'm just sick and tired of being sick and tired, ya know?

dang that sounds rough. did your wife actually catch the h1n1 from you? it seems like shes well enough to be moving around already and being useful whereas for yourself you are still having issues.