Reply
Page 3 of 142 FirstFirst 1 2 3 4 5 13 53 103 ... LastLast
Results 61 to 90 of 4248
  1. #61
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    The numbers for today (9/4/10):

    Total caloric intake = 1,707

    Macros:
    Protein = 130.79g
    Carbs = 175.95g (bulk came from wheat english muffin, banana and sports drink)
    Fat = 53.39g
    Reply With Quote

  2. #62
    Old Man Yelling at Cloud -=FLEX=-'s Avatar
    Join Date: Jan 2010
    Posts: 39,084
    Rep Power: 289343
    -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) -=FLEX=- has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000)
    -=FLEX=- is offline

    Thumbs up

    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post
    Also...

    Just stepped off the scale. 254.8. When I first returned back to the gym on 8/19/10, it was 259.6.

    Decent progress, still need to keep my head down, eatin' right and pluggin' away.
    Well done.

    -=FLEX=-
    Insta: flexjs

    Perseverance, Inc.

    Spring Supremacy 2018 - 620/345/615 @ 50 yrs old

    RIP Gene Rychlak
    Reply With Quote

  3. #63
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by -=FLEX=- View Post
    Well done.

    -=FLEX=-
    Thanks Flex, much appreciated!
    Reply With Quote

  4. #64
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Well today was an "off"/recoup day. Spent it with most of my family, celebrating a family member's birthday.

    Today, the numbers are as follows:

    Total caloric intake: 1,414.5

    Macros:
    Protein = 84.78g
    Carbs = 120.93g
    Fat = 41.59g
    Reply With Quote

  5. #65
    Mark is cool. msru's Avatar
    Join Date: Jul 2008
    Location: Stanardsville, Virginia, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 463
    Rep Power: 768
    msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500)
    msru is offline

    Thumbs up

    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post

    Leg Pres:
    5 x 360lbs (x4) (with crunches (4 x 10) in between sets)

    Also did some work with the kettles.

    Feeling excellent.
    Good stuff on the leg presses. I haven't done any in a while due to fluid on the knee. How do you like the kettlebells? I've thought of buying some when I return.
    My Workout and Diet Journal:

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=132284633

    2009-2010 Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=125381851
    Reply With Quote

  6. #66
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by msru View Post
    Good stuff on the leg presses. I haven't done any in a while due to fluid on the knee. How do you like the kettlebells? I've thought of buying some when I return.
    Thanks. I really enjoy the kettles. Very versatile. Good for a variety of things - anything you'd do with dumbells, and such things as lunges/dips (esp. those one-legged, one foot on a bench-heel facing up, kettle held out fully straight out with arms), rows, etc.

    Marius took the time to create and upload some videos of some routines with the kettles which, if you've not seen 'em, are in his journal, here:

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=122218241

    I think his kettle vids are post #254.
    Reply With Quote

  7. #67
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Just back from the dungeon.

    Today's session:

    Jog to the gym. Once there, did a little over a 1/4 mile on the treadmill, at inclines ranging from 6.7% to 11% (the damn machine kept jacking it up on me, but I just decided to let it go), at just under 4mph, to warm up and loosen up a bit.

    Then:

    V-Squat:
    5 x 270lbs
    5 x 290lbs
    5 x 330lbs
    5 x 350lbs

    Leg Press:
    5 x 360lbs (x 4)
    Crunches in between set (4x10)

    Bench Press:
    7 x 115lbs
    5 x 115lbs (x2)

    Incline Bench Press:
    10 x 75lbs
    10 x 85lbs
    10 x 100lbs

    Bicep Curl (Dumbells):
    10 x 60lbs (x3 - right)
    10 x 60lbs (x3 - left)

    Bicep Curl (Curved Barbell):
    7 x 120lbs (x3)

    Tricep Extension:
    5 x 125lbs (x5)

    Closed with 6 grueling minutes on heavy bag. Did quick 3 minutes on elliptical and then jog home.

    Feeling good.
    Reply With Quote

  8. #68
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Just got back from a little shopping with the wife. Picked up a new pair of shorts. Whereas previously I was a solid 42" waist, never able to fit into a 40" (at least, at no time in the last few years), I now am able to do so, comfortably. Noticed the shorts/pants I already have were bigger on me and that I was having to ratchet over the belt a few more clicks.

    New waist size = 40".
    Reply With Quote

  9. #69
    Smolovian apprentice mharrislove's Avatar
    Join Date: Nov 2008
    Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    Age: 55
    Posts: 7,398
    Rep Power: 26941
    mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    mharrislove is offline
    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post
    Just got back from a little shopping with the wife. Picked up a new pair of shorts. Whereas previously I was a solid 42" waist, never able to fit into a 40" (at least, at no time in the last few years), I now am able to do so, comfortably. Noticed the shorts/pants I already have were bigger on me and that I was having to ratchet over the belt a few more clicks.

    New waist size = 40".
    The small victories reflect a mountain of work - enjoy the new waist size!
    "First train the mind, then the body."


    Made from all-natural products since 1968...no gear, no HRT, no prohormones.
    Reply With Quote

  10. #70
    -In Reconstruction Mode- IronAvalanche's Avatar
    Join Date: May 2009
    Location: United States
    Posts: 5,572
    Rep Power: 8882
    IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000)
    IronAvalanche is offline

    Talking

    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post
    Just got back from a little shopping with the wife. Picked up a new pair of shorts. Whereas previously I was a solid 42" waist, never able to fit into a 40" (at least, at no time in the last few years), I now am able to do so, comfortably. Noticed the shorts/pants I already have were bigger on me and that I was having to ratchet over the belt a few more clicks.

    New waist size = 40".
    Excellent job! Great indicator of solid progress!
    I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
    ~ Philippians 4:13

    "People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents."
    ~ Andrew Carnegie
    Reply With Quote

  11. #71
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by mharrislove View Post
    The small victories reflect a mountain of work - enjoy the new waist size!
    Originally Posted by IronAvalanche View Post
    Excellent job! Great indicator of solid progress!
    Many thanks fellas.
    Reply With Quote

  12. #72
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    The numbers for today:

    Total caloric intake = 1,327

    Macros:
    Protein = 113.5g
    Carb = 121.5g (bulk came from sports drink and whole-wheat english muffin)
    Fat = 46g
    Last edited by FlaIronMind; 09-06-2010 at 06:19 PM. Reason: Fix typo.
    Reply With Quote

  13. #73
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Just got back from the dungeon. Last night was a bit rough, having been unable to fall asleep until about 0430 this morning. Then, up at 0730. Ugh.

    Today was a pure cardio today. It reminded me how thoroughly I dislike pure carido days and just find them completely boring, even with the "surprises" of random machine-willed increases in speed and incline. As I was on the treadmill, listening to the clanging of iron over the monotonous buzz and drone of the trance "music" playing, seeing the iron in the mirrors, I couldn't help but feel I was in the wrong place. But, after my session, I was drenched and felt a healthy weariness in my legs, I felt satisfied. Just not the same satisfaction that comes with a good iron session, if that makes sense.

    At any rate, did a little over 3 miles, keeping the heart rate from dipping beneath 138 bpm, going up to about 172 bpm. Speed ranged from 3.5 mph to 6.0 mph. Jogged to the gym as well, walking back home as my "cool down."

    Feeling excellent.

    Make it a great day.
    Last edited by FlaIronMind; 09-07-2010 at 08:29 AM. Reason: Add info.
    Reply With Quote

  14. #74
    Banned fitmom43's Avatar
    Join Date: Mar 2010
    Location: United States
    Posts: 14,130
    Rep Power: 0
    fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) fitmom43 has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000)
    fitmom43 is offline
    Yes I totally sympathize with what you are feeling! The pull of the iron is strong

    But we all need a rest in between or else we will not see the progress that we should, at least thats what I tell myself

    BTW Great workouts!!!! We should be seeing those progress pics soon
    Reply With Quote

  15. #75
    Smolovian apprentice mharrislove's Avatar
    Join Date: Nov 2008
    Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    Age: 55
    Posts: 7,398
    Rep Power: 26941
    mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    mharrislove is offline
    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post
    Just got back from the dungeon. Last night was a bit rough, having been unable to fall asleep until about 0430 this morning. Then, up at 0730. Ugh.

    Today was a pure cardio today. It reminded me how thoroughly I dislike pure carido days and just find them completely boring, even with the "surprises" of random machine-willed increases in speed and incline. As I was on the treadmill, listening to the clanging of iron over the monotonous buzz and drone of the trance "music" playing, seeing the iron in the mirrors, I couldn't help but feel I was in the wrong place. But, after my session, I was drenched and felt a healthy weariness in my legs, I felt satisfied. Just not the same satisfaction that comes with a good iron session, if that makes sense.

    At any rate, did a little over 3 miles, keeping the heart rate from dipping beneath 138 bpm, going up to about 172 bpm. Speed ranged from 3.5 mph to 6.0 mph. Jogged to the gym as well, walking back home as my "cool down."

    Feeling excellent.

    Make it a great day.
    Good work, my friend.

    As you well know, we don't eat when we're hungry, we eat when it's scheduled; we don't lift to impress others, we lift to make progress; we don't run because we want to, we run because we need to.

    So, way to stick to the program - you did exactly what needed to be done!
    "First train the mind, then the body."


    Made from all-natural products since 1968...no gear, no HRT, no prohormones.
    Reply With Quote

  16. #76
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by mharrislove View Post
    Good work, my friend.

    As you well know, we don't eat when we're hungry, we eat when it's scheduled; we don't lift to impress others, we lift to make progress; we don't run because we want to, we run because we need to.

    So, way to stick to the program - you did exactly what needed to be done!
    Thanks for the kind words, support and encouragement sir!
    Reply With Quote

  17. #77
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    The numbers for today:

    Total caloric intake = 1,421

    Macros:
    Protein = 83.3g
    Carbs = 215g (largely fruit, 1 sports drink, vegetable soup and wheat tortilla)
    Fat = 25.75g
    Last edited by FlaIronMind; 09-07-2010 at 06:09 PM. Reason: Add an item to carb list.
    Reply With Quote

  18. #78
    ☼☼☼ whatevergirl's Avatar
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: United States
    Posts: 22,882
    Rep Power: 247266
    whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000)
    whatevergirl is offline
    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post
    Just got back from the dungeon. Last night was a bit rough, having been unable to fall asleep until about 0430 this morning. Then, up at 0730. Ugh.

    Today was a pure cardio today. It reminded me how thoroughly I dislike pure carido days and just find them completely boring, even with the "surprises" of random machine-willed increases in speed and incline. As I was on the treadmill, listening to the clanging of iron over the monotonous buzz and drone of the trance "music" playing, seeing the iron in the mirrors, I couldn't help but feel I was in the wrong place. But, after my session, I was drenched and felt a healthy weariness in my legs, I felt satisfied. Just not the same satisfaction that comes with a good iron session, if that makes sense.

    At any rate, did a little over 3 miles, keeping the heart rate from dipping beneath 138 bpm, going up to about 172 bpm. Speed ranged from 3.5 mph to 6.0 mph. Jogged to the gym as well, walking back home as my "cool down."

    Feeling excellent.

    Make it a great day.
    The treadmill is pretty dull, so true. Nice that you jogged to the gym too! Awesome workout...

    Switch to running outside completely, and you will love it...and won't ever find it boring. I promise you. You'll not look at it as mere cardio to 'get through,' but you will get addicted.
    Reply With Quote

  19. #79
    Mark is cool. msru's Avatar
    Join Date: Jul 2008
    Location: Stanardsville, Virginia, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 463
    Rep Power: 768
    msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500) msru is a jewel in the rough. (+500)
    msru is offline
    Good stuff on the cardio. Yes, I agree it can be boring. In the past I've loaded videos on my small mp3 player to watch while on the eliptical machine.

    Also, good stuff on the smaller pants size. That is tangible and measurable progress.
    My Workout and Diet Journal:

    http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=132284633

    2009-2010 Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=125381851
    Reply With Quote

  20. #80
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by whatevergirl View Post
    The treadmill is pretty dull, so true. Nice that you jogged to the gym too! Awesome workout...

    Switch to running outside completely, and you will love it...and won't ever find it boring. I promise you. You'll not look at it as mere cardio to 'get through,' but you will get addicted.
    I do run on the beach, since I live right on it. But, as far as outside running goes, because of my significant shin splints, I avoid running on concrete.

    Thanks for the kind words WEG!

    Originally Posted by msru View Post
    Good stuff on the cardio. Yes, I agree it can be boring. In the past I've loaded videos on my small mp3 player to watch while on the eliptical machine.

    Also, good stuff on the smaller pants size. That is tangible and measurable progress.
    Many thanks! The dungeon has treadmills which have tvs in them and, if that is not enough, there are t.v.s mounted from the ceiling. It still doesn't seem to help all that much. Lol.
    Reply With Quote

  21. #81
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Got back from the dungeon earlier this morning, but had so much going on today that now is the first time I have had time to actually sit down.

    I truly did not feel like going to the dungeon this morning. Have been feeling as if I am fighting off the beginning of a head-cold. So, the flu-ish feeling last night, coupled with two prior nights of a hours of sleep that can be totalled on one hand, prompted me to pop a couple of those "PM" cold pills. This morning I felt positively zombiefied, which made dragging my rear end to the dungeon a little more of a task.

    At any rate, this morning, after a jog to the gym, I focused on upper body, primarily pects, delts, traps and lats.

    Bench Press (wide grip):
    7 x 115lbs (x4)

    Bench Press (close grip):
    7 x 105lbs (x2)
    5 x 105lbs (I was feeling it here)
    7 x 105lbs (x2 - I felt compelled to squeeze off two more sets of seven due to the "5" above)

    Incline Dumbbell Fly:
    10 x 30lbs (x5)

    Shrugs (Dumbbell):
    12 x 40lbs (x5)

    Upright Rows (Barbell) (Wide Grip):
    10 x 50lbs (x4)

    Upright Rows (Barbell) (Medium Grip):
    10 x 50lbs (x4)

    Standing Press (Dumbell):
    10 x 30lbs (X2) (Alternating)
    10 x 30lbs (x2) (Tandem)

    Pulldowns (Close Grip):
    10 x 42.5lbs (X3)

    Pulldowns (Wide Grip):
    10 x 42.5lbs (x3)

    Closed with three minutes on the heavy bag and a jog home.
    Reply With Quote

  22. #82
    -In Reconstruction Mode- IronAvalanche's Avatar
    Join Date: May 2009
    Location: United States
    Posts: 5,572
    Rep Power: 8882
    IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000) IronAvalanche is a name known to all. (+5000)
    IronAvalanche is offline

    Thumbs up

    I know how you felt. Workingout was probably the last thing you wanted to do. None the less, you had a good workout. Sometimes the biggest battle is just getting in the gym. Round one goes to you. Keep up the good work!
    I can do all things through him who strengthens me.
    ~ Philippians 4:13

    "People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents."
    ~ Andrew Carnegie
    Reply With Quote

  23. #83
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Numbers for today:

    Total caloric intake = 1,410.5

    Macros:
    Protein = 134.7g
    Carbs = 96.0g
    Fat = 50.4g

    This evening I was at my in-laws where they had prepared home-made tacos. Whole-wheat (I mean, WHOLE GRAIN) taco shell, 93/7 ground beef, a little guacamole, a little shredded cheddar and a touch of lettuce. Don't have any idea the numbers on that, nor did I bother to ask, count or otherwise look it up. I mention it because the one taco I had is not included in those numbers above and it is documented herein because the point of this journal is to be as accurate and thorough as possible.
    Last edited by FlaIronMind; 09-08-2010 at 08:47 PM. Reason: Fix error.
    Reply With Quote

  24. #84
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by IronAvalanche View Post
    I know how you felt. Workingout was probably the last thing you wanted to do. None the less, you had a good workout. Sometimes the biggest battle is just getting in the gym. Round one goes to you. Keep up the good work!
    Thanks IA.
    Reply With Quote

  25. #85
    ☼☼☼ whatevergirl's Avatar
    Join Date: May 2010
    Location: United States
    Posts: 22,882
    Rep Power: 247266
    whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000) whatevergirl has a reputation beyond repute. Second best rank possible! (+100000)
    whatevergirl is offline
    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post
    Numbers for today:

    Total caloric intake = 1,410.5

    Macros:
    Protein = 134.7g
    Carbs = 96.0g
    Fat = 50.4g

    This evening I was at my in-laws where they had prepared home-made tacos. Whole-wheat taco shell, 93/7 ground beef, a little guacamole, a little shredded cheddar and a touch of lettuce. Don't have any idea the numbers on that, nor did I bother to ask, count or otherwise look it up. I mention it because the one taco I had is not included in those numbers above and it is documented herein because the point of this journal is to be as accurate and thorough as possible.
    they make whole wheat taco shells now? wow...cool.
    looks like things are going well in here.
    Reply With Quote

  26. #86
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by whatevergirl View Post
    they make whole wheat taco shells now? wow...cool.
    looks like things are going well in here.
    Many thanks WEG.

    And, it's been a long day...I meant to type "whole grain," but I must have had "whole wheat" on my mind. Corrected my post above. Thanks.
    Reply With Quote

  27. #87
    Smolovian apprentice mharrislove's Avatar
    Join Date: Nov 2008
    Location: Washington, District Of Columbia, United States
    Age: 55
    Posts: 7,398
    Rep Power: 26941
    mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) mharrislove has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    mharrislove is offline
    Originally Posted by FlaIronMind View Post

    Bench Press (wide grip):
    7 x 115lbs (x4)

    Bench Press (close grip):
    7 x 105lbs (x2)
    5 x 105lbs (I was feeling it here)
    7 x 105lbs (x2 - I felt compelled to squeeze off two more sets of seven due to the "5" above)
    Nice job maintaining the intensity on the CGBPs after the wide grip work.
    "First train the mind, then the body."


    Made from all-natural products since 1968...no gear, no HRT, no prohormones.
    Reply With Quote

  28. #88
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Originally Posted by mharrislove View Post
    Nice job maintaining the intensity on the CGBPs after the wide grip work.
    That's what I was going for. Thank you sir!
    Reply With Quote

  29. #89
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    Today has been another day that proved to be more chaotic than I had wanted. Hit the dungeon this morning, but only have just now found the time to sit down and commit it to this journal.

    I'm still slightly feeling the impact of the last few days and I've got a session with my trainer set for tomorrow morning. That said, slightly sore and unsure what tomorrow morning holds in store, today's session, albeit abbreviated due to an appointment in the morning, consisted of:

    Jog to the gym followed by 1/4 mile on treadmill as warm-up. Treadmill set at 3.5mph, 2% incline.

    Leg Press:
    5 x 360lbs (x4)
    5 x 450lbs (x2)
    crunches in between sets (10 x 6)

    V-Squat:
    5 x 230lbs (x4)

    Bicep Curls:
    10 x 100lbs (x3)

    Pect Fly:
    10 x 100 (x3)

    Seated High Rows:
    5 x 80lbs (x5)

    Lat Raises:
    7 x 90lbs (x3)

    Closed session with 3 minutes on heavy bag and then 1/2 mile on ellipitcal. Then walked home.
    Reply With Quote

  30. #90
    Built Upon Struggle FlaIronMind's Avatar
    Join Date: Aug 2010
    Location: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
    Age: 51
    Posts: 7,093
    Rep Power: 23858
    FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000) FlaIronMind has much to be proud of. One of the best! (+20000)
    FlaIronMind is offline
    The numbers for today:

    Total caloric intake = 1,941

    Macros:
    Protein = 145g.
    Carbs = 223g (bulk was from fruit, oj, 2% milk and a nine-grain sub)
    Fat = 50.5g
    Reply With Quote

Similar Threads

  1. Chest and Back on the same day
    By Kutulus in forum Workout Programs
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 08-08-2017, 10:24 AM
  2. Back to the basics
    By Manteca in forum Supplements
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 02-17-2002, 07:42 PM
  3. Getting back into the game.
    By stiffmeister in forum Teen Bodybuilding
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 02-05-2002, 12:54 PM
  4. Me, back in the day!
    By Dave in forum Post Your Pictures and Introduce Yourself
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 12-11-2001, 09:48 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts