I, Lex29us, am a MASS MACHINE doing the "Challenge" and here's my journal!

[henderjb]

Looking forward to seeing you be the "poster boy" of all the reasons why it CAN be done! Use all this as fuel to feed your fire. Like Skip says, sometimes its the pain that drives us.

[Lex29us]

Mass Machine Training
Tuesday September 25th, 2012

Chest / Triceps / Cardio
Barbell Bench Press – 2 sets, 4-6 reps - 365lbs
Hammer Strength Inc Press - 2 sets, 5 reps - 410lbs
Weighted Dips – 1 sets, 6 reps - 100lbs

Triceps Pressdown – 2 sets, 6 reps - 130lbs
Bent Over DB Triceps Extemsion – 2 sets, 6 reps - 60lbs

Cardio
08/26/12----------->Session #1 ----------->20 min------------>2.95m---------->135 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/30/12----------->Session #2------------>20 min------------>5.40m---------->138 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/31/12----------->Session #3------------>20 min------------>5.45m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
09/04/12----------->Session #4------------>20 min------------>1.10m---------->132 Cal------------->Level 3------------>Treadmill
09/07/12----------->Session #5------------>20 min------------>5.59m---------->143 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/11/12----------->Session #6------------>15 min------------>5.32m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/13/12----------->Session #7------------>20 min------------>1.00m---------->176 Cal------------->Level 10----------->Treadmill
09/21/12----------->Session #8------------>15 min------------>0.89m---------->160 Cal------------->Level 12----------->Treadmill
09/25/12----------->Session #9------------>20 min------------>1.17m---------->250 Cal------------->Level 15----------->Treadmill


Tonights cardio was MONUMENTAL!! I said I was going to raise my cardio standards, and I did. Not only did I surpass my new standards, I ended up raising them again!! I stated that I was looking to burn a minimum of 200 calories within the 20 minute time frame. Well I aimed way to low. I shattered that goal today by not only burning more than 250 calories, but also going a further distance. If it sounds like I'm a tad bit excited well its because I am. Cardio has been a nemesis but only because that's the title I gave it mentally.

Well like I said, I shot too low on my Cardio standards. My NEW Cardio standards are as follows;

1. to burn a minimum of 330 calories within the 20 minute window
2. to go further than 2 miles within same time frame.

So looking farward to Thursdays Cardio session!!

I AM A MASS MACHINE!!
TRAINING HARD, THINKING BIG!!

-Lex

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[pphelps83]

hey Lex29us

That’s a great post there about your wife, my brother had a similar situation I managed to convince them both it was for the better if she got on board and she did there both doing great at the gym and working together.
Last week’s podcast skips asks me what my thoughts on this type of situation, if you haven’t listened to it, have a listen as skips gives some pointers too!!

Keep training hard!

[Lex29us]

Mass Machine Training
Thursday September 27th, 2012

Shoulders / Traps / Cardio
Military Press
Seated DB Press
Side Laterals
Bent Over DB Laterals

Barbell Shrugs
Upright Rows

Cardio
08/26/12----------->Session #1 ----------->20 min------------>2.95m---------->135 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/30/12----------->Session #2------------>20 min------------>5.40m---------->138 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/31/12----------->Session #3------------>20 min------------>5.45m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
09/04/12----------->Session #4------------>20 min------------>1.10m---------->132 Cal------------->Level 3------------>Treadmill
09/07/12----------->Session #5------------>20 min------------>5.59m---------->143 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/11/12----------->Session #6------------>15 min------------>5.32m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/13/12----------->Session #7------------>20 min------------>1.00m---------->176 Cal------------->Level 10----------->Treadmill
09/21/12----------->Session #8------------>15 min------------>0.89m---------->160 Cal------------->Level 12----------->Treadmill
09/25/12----------->Session #9------------>20 min------------>1.17m---------->250 Cal------------->Level 15----------->Treadmill
09/27/12----------->Session #10----------->20 min------------>

I've been doing really well with my shoulder training. I can see little details in my delts and traps showing up. Looking to move up on two exercises today. Barbell Shrugs, and Seated DB Presses.

Routine is switching up a bit, but only for today. I'll be doing my Cardio in the morning, and training this evening. Not expecting any slow down though.

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TRAINING HARD, THINKING BIG!!

-Lex

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Mass Machine Training
Thursday September 27th, 2012

Shoulders / Traps / Cardio
Military Press - 2 sets, 5 reps, 245lbs
Seated DB Press - 2 sets, 6 reps - 90lbs
Side Laterals - 2 sets, 8 reps - 60lbs
Bent Over DB Laterals - 1 sets, 8 reps - 50lbs

Barbell Shrugs - 2 sets, 6 reps - 425lbs
Upright Rows - 2 sets, 8 reps - 125lbs

Cardio
08/26/12----------->Session #1 ----------->20 min------------>2.95m---------->135 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/30/12----------->Session #2------------>20 min------------>5.40m---------->138 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/31/12----------->Session #3------------>20 min------------>5.45m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
09/04/12----------->Session #4------------>20 min------------>1.10m---------->132 Cal------------->Level 3------------>Treadmill
09/07/12----------->Session #5------------>20 min------------>5.59m---------->143 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/11/12----------->Session #6------------>15 min------------>5.32m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/13/12----------->Session #7------------>20 min------------>1.00m---------->176 Cal------------->Level 10----------->Treadmill
09/21/12----------->Session #8------------>15 min------------>0.89m---------->160 Cal------------->Level 12----------->Treadmill
09/25/12----------->Session #9------------>20 min------------>1.17m---------->250 Cal------------->Level 15----------->Treadmill
09/27/12----------->Session #10---------->20 min------------>1.24M---------->304 Cal------------->Level 16----------->Treadmill

Daily Discipline:
On a scale of 1-10, how would I rate this workout? 8.5/10

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the intensity of this workout? 8.5/10

What was AWESOME about this workout?
Pushed hard on each rep, on each exercise. Completed full workout in under an hour.

What about this workout still needs IMPROVEMENT?
Must stop swining the weight on Bent Over DB Laterals. Remember to control weight on the wey up, as well as back to the starting position.


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TRAINING HARD, THINKING BIG!!

-Lex

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Mass Machine Training
Friday September 28th, 2012

Back / Biceps
Barbell Rows - 2 sets, 6 reps, 315lbs
Weighted Pull Ups - 2 Sets, 8 reps, 45lb Plate
Seated Cable Rows - 1 set, 8 reps, 260lbs
Straight Bar Seate Rows - 1 set, 8 reps - 200lbs

Babrell Curls - 2 Sets, 6 reps - 135lbs
Preacher Curls - 2 Sets, 6 reps - 150lbs

Cardio
08/26/12----------->Session #1 ----------->20 min------------>2.95m---------->135 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/30/12----------->Session #2------------>20 min------------>5.40m---------->138 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/31/12----------->Session #3------------>20 min------------>5.45m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
09/04/12----------->Session #4------------>20 min------------>1.10m---------->132 Cal------------->Level 3------------>Treadmill
09/07/12----------->Session #5------------>20 min------------>5.59m---------->143 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/11/12----------->Session #6------------>15 min------------>5.32m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/13/12----------->Session #7------------>20 min------------>1.00m---------->176 Cal------------->Level 10----------->Treadmill
09/21/12----------->Session #8------------>15 min------------>0.89m---------->160 Cal------------->Level 12----------->Treadmill
09/25/12----------->Session #9------------>20 min------------>1.17m---------->250 Cal------------->Level 15----------->Treadmill
09/27/12----------->Session #10---------->20 min------------>1.24M---------->304 Cal------------->Level 16----------->Treadmill

Daily Discipline:
On a scale of 1-10, how would I rate this workout? 8/10

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the intensity of this workout? 7.5/10

What was AWESOME about this workout?
My lats, and biceps are getting stronger. I can feel the difference in various exercises.

What about this workout still needs IMPROVEMENT?
Energy was lacking, and intensity wasn't where I wanted it to be throughout the workout.

*****SIDE NOTE******
Earlier this week, I created my own meal plan and put it all on a spread sheet. I've been able to track everything, and even set it up for a twelve week time period. So this being the first week, I was able to see where I I succeeded, VS where I need to put in more effort. One thing I noticed, as I head into the last few feeding schedules, was that as I got towards the end of the week, (Thur-Fri) was that I kind of fade off. In other words, my level of focus fades and a feeding is either late or missed. I'm glad I did this because I can see a broad picture of everthing that went on this week. I think it will be a big help to me.


I AM A MASS MACHINE!!
TRAINING HARD, THINKING BIG!!

-Lex

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Mass Machine Training
Saturday September 29th, 2012

Forearms / Calves / Cardio
Calf Press - 2 sets, 8 reps - 250lbs
Seated Calf Press - 2 sets, 8 reps - 160lbs

DB Standing Wrist Curls - 2 sets, 8 reps - 80lbs
Barbell Wrist Curls - 2 sets, 6 reps, 135lbs

Mass Machine Cardio

08/26/12----------->Session #1 ----------->20 min------------>2.95m---------->135 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/30/12----------->Session #2------------>20 min------------>5.40m---------->138 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
08/31/12----------->Session #3------------>20 min------------>5.45m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 5------------>Recumbent Bike
09/04/12----------->Session #4------------>20 min------------>1.10m---------->132 Cal------------->Level 3------------>Treadmill
09/07/12----------->Session #5------------>20 min------------>5.59m---------->143 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/11/12----------->Session #6------------>15 min------------>5.32m---------->140 Cal------------->Level 7------------>Recumbent Bike
09/13/12----------->Session #7------------>20 min------------>1.00m---------->176 Cal------------->Level 10----------->Treadmill
09/21/12----------->Session #8------------>15 min------------>0.89m---------->160 Cal------------->Level 12----------->Treadmill
09/25/12----------->Session #9------------>20 min------------>1.17m---------->250 Cal------------->Level 15----------->Treadmill
09/27/12----------->Session #10----------->20 min------------>1.24M---------->304 Cal------------->Level 16----------->Treadmill
09/30/12----------->Session #11----------->20 min------------>1.26m---------->320 Cal------------->Level 18----------->Treadmill

Daily Discipline:
On a scale of 1-10, how would I rate this workout? 8.5/10

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the intensity of this workout? 8.5/10

What was AWESOME about this workout?
Focused on the rep speed for my calf and forearms. I really wanted to squeeze throughout the movement.

What about this workout still needs IMPROVEMENT?
I may be trying to lift too much on barbell wrist curls. I'll reevaluate for next week.

*****SIDE NOTE******
Another strong cardio session. I'm challenging myself every time i step foot on the treadmill.


I AM A MASS MACHINE!!
TRAINING HARD, THINKING BIG!!

-Lex

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[Lex29us]

Mass Machine Training
Monday October 01st, 2012

So today starts my week off and it couldn't come at a better time. WOke up this morning feeling drained. Mainly because I was awakened way before I was supposed to get up. (I should have had kids at an earlier age) Looking back on the past week, I have to say it was a pretty good week. There were definitely a few things I could have done better and those corrections will be made, but overall, I had a great week.

During the time off, while I will take my break from the rigors of the weights, I wont stop my cardio. I'll continue my cardio sessions three days a week. I do not want to stop the roll I am on concerning my cardio efforts. I'll be doing my cardio from home so as to remove myself from the gym.


Daily Discipline:
On a scale of 1-10, how would I rate my week? 8.5/10

On a scale of 1-10, how would you rate the intensity of this week? 8/10

On a scale of 1-10, how closely did I follow my training plan? 9/10

On a scale of 1-10, how was I when I came to keeping my workout schedule? 9/10


Nutritional Daily Disciplines
I will plan my feedings ahead of time. 10/10

I will eat all my schedule feedings on time. 8.5/10

I will not miss ANY meals. 8/10

I will take my scheduled supplements on time. 9/10

I will drink 1g of water EVERY day. 10/10

I will have one cup of vegetables with 4 of my feedings, every day. 8/10


Since I wont be working with weights this week, my efforts will be placed on tightening you my nurtition. I've been good with eating my veggies, so I will continue on that route by increasing my vegetable intake. I also will look to make sure my meals are more proportioned. Meaning keeing my marcos in line. I'll be pushing to exceed my goals regarding Mass Machine Cardio. Seriously intent on pushing my limits.

I AM A MASS MACHINE!!
TRAINING HARD, THINKING BIG!!

-Lex

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[Lex29us]

"The two most important days in your life, are the day you were born, and the day you find out why." - Mark Twain

[henderjb]

Lex29US had some great words of encouragement for a lot of us. Thought I would share a piece of one of his posts he entered in my journal. It encouraged me a lot & I think it has a lot of good words for others:

Hey there HJB.....
there are many things in life we can use as fuel in order to achieve our goals. Disappointment is definately one of them. Use it, feed on it to push you to that next level. ................
Believe beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is absolutely nothing you cannot achieve. After all, you are a MASS MACHINE!