Vytis Chapter II - The Realization of a Dream

[Vytis]

I have some issues with that list.

Granted...Unbreak my heart is not the worst song ever...but number 1?!?!?!?!??!?

And With Arms Wide Open?!?!?!?!?


First Time Ever I Saw Your Face....that is a decent top 10 pick. Heck, even Baby Got Back is worthy of top 10.....

Fat Bottom Girls by Queen better be on that top 100.....

Looking Through Patient Eyes by PM Dawn probably isn't on the top 100...but it'd be on my top 15.....

To quote the book, this list is based on Chart performance (on Billboard) for every week they were on the top 40, they were given a point score (ie 40 pts for #1, 39 pts for #2, etc.) So the longer they were near the top of the list, the higher their ranking...

oh and Fat Bottom Girls, not in the top 100

Looking through patient eyes... #79 right ahead of For your eyes only

Yeah, Baby Got Back and I Want to Hold Your Hand are the only ones that belong in the top ten. Our picks are way better. Just another example of flawed science.....

Still it's a fun game though. Brian, what's the next category?

[Vytis]

Another solid week of training capped off with this:

Chest & Back Hypertrophy
Bench Press - 135x14x14, 225x12x12x12
Decline Press - 225x11x11x11
Incline Press - 205x13x12
Lat Pulldowns - 180x14, 210x14x14
RG Pulldowns - 210x14x14x14
BB Rows - 225x12, 275x12x11, 225x20

Total Cardio - 112 min LISS

I am actually really happy with my performance today. I was expecting this to be a lot worse, especially when I went to rack the olympic bar and was like, "damn, this is heavy".

I think I'll have some pics up tomorrow at 3 weeks out. I just realized that's 21 days...."doh"

This is actually a great blues tune:


Chocolate Caramel Hazelnut Torte

[sammykapp]

Today's workout is why I refuse to believe that your days when you aren't feeling so powerful are only temporary and not a trend.

I've always liked Ms. Crow's tune selected for today.

And that torte....looks almost sinfully good.

[FrmrHoss]

I think I finally figured out your notation system for the workouts - when I first looked at that, I was like, did he just do 14 sets of 14 reps?!?! What a nutjob!

[blsmith]

Yeah, Baby Got Back and I Want to Hold Your Hand are the only ones that belong in the top ten. Our picks are way better. Just another example of flawed science.....

Still it's a fun game though. Brian, what's the next category?

okay how about songs with animals. Won't be able to check until Monday though so debate away

[Vytis]

Today's workout is why I refuse to believe that your days when you aren't feeling so powerful are only temporary and not a trend.

I've always liked Ms. Crow's tune selected for today.

And that torte....looks almost sinfully good.

I guess that it's truly all relative. My lifts are better than some, wekaer than others....I just have to keep pushing myself each day.

I think I finally figured out your notation system for the workouts - when I first looked at that, I was like, did he just do 14 sets of 14 reps?!?! What a nutjob!

I've thought that my posts would be a bit confusing, but if you want to keep thinking that I'm doing 14 sets of 14 reps then be my guest.

okay how about songs with animals. Won't be able to check until Monday though so debate away

Great category, I'll have to start thinking up my list.

50 min of LISS to start off the day. Maybe some pics soon.....21 days out!

[Vytis]

Here are a few shots....21 days to go....

[sammykapp]

Your legs are ridiculous. It is crazy how lean you get them. It never ceases to amaze me.

[adminJaxon]

Right on track big V!

your quads are going to look freakin SICK at this show bro!

[fitlover]

Like Sammy said - legs = ridonkulous. Definite improvements there Rob, well done!

[Vytis]

okay how about songs with animals. Won't be able to check until Monday though so debate away

Here are my picks:

Black Dog - Led Zeppelin
Stray Cat Strut - Stray Cats
Rock Lobster - B52's
Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran
When Doves Cry - Prince

Your legs are ridiculous. It is crazy how lean you get them. It never ceases to amaze me.

Thanks Sammy - you're the best!

Right on track big V!

your quads are going to look freakin SICK at this show bro!

That is my goal. I have 3 weeks to get them freaky.

Like Sammy said - legs = ridonkulous. Definite improvements there Rob, well done!

Thanks so much for you encouragement Christine!

[Vytis]

Today was a wierd one for me. It started off alright, but then I progressively started to feel more ill as the day wore on. During my weights session I honestly felt like I was going to be sick and I actually had to lie down for a while. I didn't think I'd hit my daily total, but be 7pm I was good to go and was able to plug out a solid 64 minutes.

Shoulders & Arms Hypertrophy
Shoulder Press - 160x14, 190x14, 220x12x11
Upright Rows - 95x12, 115x12
Face Pulls - 160x14x13x12
Side Laterals - 45x14, 55x14
Hammer Curls - 45x14, 55x12x12
Cable Curls - 100x10x10
CG Bench - 135x12, 165x12, 175x12x12
Rope Pressdowns - 120x14x12

Total Cardio - 114 min LISS

I can't believe that it's already been a year since we lost him:


Treat of the day - Scones

[sammykapp]

If I was a betting girl...and I am, especially when I know I'll win.....I'd bet money that your legs will be at their freaky deaky leanest.


My top Animal Songs
Brass Monkey- Beastie Boys (a former Ringtone)
Givin the Dog a Bone- AC/DC
Who let the Dogs Out- Baha Men
When Doves Cry -Prince (Always gotta rep my MN peeps)
Black Cat- Janet Jackson
Fly like an Eagle -Steve Miller Band
Barracuda- Heart
Cat's in the Cradle -Harry Chapin
Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
Hair of the Dog - Nazareth
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

But I do give props to your selections of Rock Lobster and Hungry like the Wolf (doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo do do do) See...it's catchy....

EDIT: I'm diggin the scones too.

[blsmith]

I don't have the list with me but I know the top two and there should be NO dispute to them being there... and neither Rob or Sammy has mentioned them...

I know Prince is in the top 5 though!

[Vytis]

If I was a betting girl...and I am, especially when I know I'll win.....I'd bet money that your legs will be at their freaky deaky leanest.

Thanks Sammy and great picks as always.

My top Animal Songs
Brass Monkey- Beastie Boys (a former Ringtone)
Givin the Dog a Bone- AC/DC
Who let the Dogs Out- Baha Men
When Doves Cry -Prince (Always gotta rep my MN peeps)
Black Cat- Janet Jackson
Fly like an Eagle -Steve Miller Band
Barracuda- Heart
Cat's in the Cradle -Harry Chapin
Buffalo Soldier - Bob Marley
Hair of the Dog - Nazareth
Eye of the Tiger - Survivor

But I do give props to your selections of Rock Lobster and Hungry like the Wolf (doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo do do do) See...it's catchy....

EDIT: I'm diggin the scones too.

I don't have the list with me but I know the top two and there should be NO dispute to them being there... and neither Rob or Sammy has mentioned them...

I know Prince is in the top 5 though!

Well I'm picking my favs not trying to guess this crazy list. But if I were to try to guess the top 2 I'd choose Hound Dog - Elvis & Freebird - Lynyrd Skynyrd.

60 min LISS in the books. More to come. Happy Sunday!

[Vytis]

Overall I had a pretty nice day. A couple of World Cup matches, a visit to Canada's Wonderland where I was tempted with the delicious smells of pizza and funnel cake, and 126 min of cardio. I'm bringing the shred on the 17th.

I'm homage to Christine's Cheesecake countdown I'm starting one of my own:

Days Until No Morning Cardio - 21



Treat of the day - Buttermilk Cake

[sammykapp]

Things are looking solid...just as I'd expect.

Nice selections on Song and Treats.

[Vytis]

Things are looking solid...just as I'd expect.

Nice selections on Song and Treats.

Thanks Sammy. 60 min of LISS this morning. Another 60 min plus abs later today.

Everytime I hear Joni I can't help but smile:

[blsmith]

well you got 3 of the top 4 so this list must not be too bad... Hound Dog is #1, Eye of the tiger is #3 and When doves cry is #4.

#2 was another Elvis song...Teddy Bear

This top 10 has a lot of really old songs but some of the big ones that are on this list...

Crocodile Rock
A Horse with no name
the lion sleeps tonight
rockin' robin
puff the magic dragon
union of the snake
black horse and the cherry tree

[adminJaxon]

Buttermilk cake!!!! YUM!


120 minutes man, my hats off to you sir!

[BillyUrias]

Buttermilk cake!!!! YUM!


120 minutes man, my hats off to you sir!

Cake = YUM YUM

120min of cardio = me dead.

Have a great day.

[fitlover]

Well Rob, I'm going to try my bestest to make it to your show! I have my fingers crossed


I love your "days till no morning cardio" countdown, haha. I used to tell myself that on the stairmaster... "Just one week, Christine...one more week..."

[Vytis]

well you got 3 of the top 4 so this list must not be too bad... Hound Dog is #1, Eye of the tiger is #3 and When doves cry is #4.

#2 was another Elvis song...Teddy Bear

This top 10 has a lot of really old songs but some of the big ones that are on this list...

Crocodile Rock
A Horse with no name
the lion sleeps tonight
rockin' robin
puff the magic dragon
union of the snake
black horse and the cherry tree

I love Elvis and all, but those aren't my picks, I was just guessing the #1 song. Out of all these I think When Doves Cry & Union of the Snake are the best.

Buttermilk cake!!!! YUM!


120 minutes man, my hats off to you sir!

I agree - that cake looks fantastic!

Cake = YUM YUM

120min of cardio = me dead.

Have a great day.

It nearly killed me today Billy!

Well Rob, I'm going to try my bestest to make it to your show! I have my fingers crossed


I love your "days till no morning cardio" countdown, haha. I used to tell myself that on the stairmaster... "Just one week, Christine...one more week..."

I really hope that you can. Are you planning to go with Jaime?

I am totally drained right now. The last cardio session totally did me in....120 min is a damn long time when your legs feel wobbly and your brain is just screaming at you to stop. Thank god for the tv and Ipod...I need all the distractions I can get to put my mind somewhere other than the treadmill.....

Days until no morning cardio - 19!



Treat of the day - Cherry Tarts

[Vytis]

It's my refeed day....hooray! Funny how happy I am from eating 23g worth of cream of wheat.

60 min of LISS done. Upper Power and more cardio yet to come....

I'll make you hot like you had enough....

[adminJaxon]

dude I know what you mean! enjoy your cream of wheat I bet it will be very rewarding!

[BillyUrias]

dude I know what you mean! enjoy your cream of wheat I bet it will be very rewarding!

Cream of wheat, dang I only have grits lol. Love the pics V, quads are sick.

[RUBICON19]

Any chocolate chips in it??

[blsmith]

I love Elvis and all, but those aren't my picks, I was just guessing the #1 song. Out of all these I think When Doves Cry & Union of the Snake are the best.

I understand that. And that wasn't a top 10 list either. Just going over some of the better ones in my opinion that wasn't said...

One more for you... food/drink songs. Since you display the food pornm so freely! There are only 30 on this list...

[Vytis]

dude I know what you mean! enjoy your cream of wheat I bet it will be very rewarding!

Crazy what you get excited about during a prep.

Cream of wheat, dang I only have grits lol. Love the pics V, quads are sick.

Oooooh, you could make some nice johnny cakes.....with maple syrup.....mmmm....

Any chocolate chips in it??

Sadly no. If I could I'd put heaping spoonfuls of PB & jam.

I understand that. And that wasn't a top 10 list either. Just going over some of the better ones in my opinion that wasn't said...

One more for you... food/drink songs. Since you display the food pornm so freely! There are only 30 on this list...

Another great category Brian. I'll have to start thinking. I'll have plent of time during my next bout of cardio....

[Vytis]

Here are my photos that I just posted for the OBF contest. Dropped about 21lbs and went from 14.8% to 6.4% BF: