Take the fat out of 1FATOLDMAN

[1fatoldman]

Not posting too much lately but still cheering you on from afar. Working hard as always George.

I always appreciate the support Jon!
It's that time of the year that we all get busy with other, more important things.

[1fatoldman]

Picked up my repaired computer last night, now it's time to get the Journal up to date!


THURSDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Rest/Pause (PUSH)


BENCH PRESS
115 x 5
135 x 5
170x12 x5 x4 x3 x3 x3 30 reps 6 sets

INCLINE BENCH PRESS
150x10 x5 x4 x4 x4 x4 31 reps 6 sets

TRICEP PRESSDOWN
80x11 x5 x5 x4 x3 x3 31 reps 6 sets

SINGLE ARM LANDMINE PRESS
Bar + 50x12 x9 x9 30 reps 3 sets

BEHIND BACK SHRUG
180x12 x8 x7 x5 32 reps 4 sets



FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Rest/Pause PULL


CHIN UP (Body Weight)
4-3-3-2-2-2-2-2 20 reps

LAT PULLDOWN
145x11 x5 x4 x4 x3 x3 30 reps 6 sets

V-BAR CABLE ROW
155x10 x5 x5 x4 x3 x3 30 reps 6 sets

REVERSE FLYES
25x12 x9 x8 x7 x6 42 reps 5 sets

CABLE LATERAL RAISE
12x20 x12 x10 42 reps 3 sets



MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Rest/Pause (PUSH)


BENCH PRESS
115 x 5
135 x 5
175x8 x3 x3 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 30 reps 11 sets

INCLINE BENCH PRESS
150x9 x4 x4 x3 x3 x3 x2 x2 30 reps 8 sets

TRICEP PRESSDOWN
80x11 x5 x5 x4 x4 x3 32 reps 6 sets

SINGLE ARM LANDMINE PRESS
Bar + 55x9 x6 x5 x4 x2 x2 x2 30 reps 7 sets

BEHIND BACK SHRUG
185x8 x5 x5 x5 x5 x4 32 reps 6 sets



TUESDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Rest/Pause PULL


CHIN UP (Body Weight)
4-3-2-2-2-2-2-2-2 21 reps

LAT PULLDOWN
145x11 x5 x4 x3 x3 x3 x2 31 reps 7 sets

V-BAR CABLE ROW
155x10 x5 x5 x4 x3 x3 30 reps 6 sets

REVERSE FLYES
25x14 x10 x7 x6 x5 42 reps 5 sets

CABLE LATERAL RAISE
14x15 x10 x9 x8 42 reps 4 sets


Started concentrating more on execution and muscle involvement rather than how much I can lift. Sucks for the ego, but the muscles like it more

Time for a little update
Went to my Dr concerning my back and he put me on a cycle of Prednisone, I'm happy to say that helps a lot. Also got the OK for physical therapy, I'm not sure when I'm going to start? I'm waiting to find out when my wife will have her surgery I'm more concerned with being around to help her.

I don't know if, when or what I might be doing for my legs? My back issue has made me stop doing any leg work and as a substitute I have been riding my bicycle (road or stationary weather dependent) 40+ miles per week for the last couple of months. My bad knee likes this kind of exercise a lot and although it isn't that great for muscle growth, my leg and calf muscles are getting solid!

Overall I'm very happy with progress and as always looking forward to lifting tomorrow1

[69cam]

Hey look at the bright side George, not being able to hit legs gives you more time to hit upper body.

God bless and happy Turkey day.

PS,don't eat to much.

[1fatoldman]

Hey look at the bright side George, not being able to hit legs gives you more time to hit upper body.

God bless and happy Turkey day.

PS,don't eat to much.

Thanks Kevin, I hope you and your family have a Happy Thanksgiving!

TURKEY = PROTEIN
PROTEIN = MUSCLE

EAT LOTS OF TURKEY!

[1fatoldman]

It's a GREAT day to reflect on ALL of the things we should be thankful for!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

[jonnyboy44]

No posts for a while hope all is well

[mirroroferised]

No posts for a while hope all is well

Same here George. Hoping just a forum break (which we all need from time to time )

[69cam]

No posts for a while hope all is well

Ditto.

[robosphere]

Hey George, how's it been? You are looking great, man. Really really great. Have a great holiday season!

[64509chvl]

Good to see your log still rolling George...you're a bad dude!

[1fatoldman]

Same here George. Hoping just a forum break (which we all need from time to time )

Ditto.

No posts for a while hope all is well

Your thoughts and concerns are appreciated.
THANKS!!!

It's been a LONG couple of weeks since Thanksgiving.
I took Wednesday Nov 26 and Thursday Thanksgiving day off with the thoughts of possibly doing a double workout day on Friday, or at least that was the plan. Friday morning when I got up my back hurt a LOT and even standing was an effort, this lasted thru the weekend so all I did was lay around. Monday I was feeling a little better, but still not good enough to lift "anything".
Thursday Dec 4 & Friday Dec 5 were spent with my wife while she was undergoing pre operation tests. Sun Dec 7 and Mon Dec 8 was pre operation prep, Tuesday Dec 9 was her operation (12" of her colon was removed to clear a blockage). I was with her every day 8am to 10pm (long days!), on Dec 13 she was released from the hospital and we both got a good nights sleep Pathology reports were fine , staples from the operation were removed December 18, Doctor told her to take six weeks off before returning to work and to expect several months before a full recovery. As soon as she feels up to it, we're going to go someplace warm and relax for a couple of weeks.

My back
Doctor tried muscle relaxers and steroids for my back with no improvement.
Just prior to my wife's operation I got an MRI of my back, the Doctor told me that I have one slightly bulging disc Monday January 5th I start physical therapy, hopefully this will help???

That's where I've been for the last four weeks

[1fatoldman]

Hey George, how's it been? You are looking great, man. Really really great. Have a great holiday season!

Hi robo
Thanks for the kind words! Life's been a challenge for the last couple of months, but I keep pushing forward.

I haven't seen you around for a while. What have you been up to?

Hope you and your family enjoy the holidays!

[1fatoldman]

Good to see your log still rolling George...you're a bad dude!

Thanks Chad
One day at a time, I'll get it done!

[1fatoldman]

MONDAY DECEMBER 22, 2014

(PUSH)


BENCH PRESS
115 x 5
135 x 5
165x8
165x6
165x6

INCLINE BENCH PRESS
140x9
140x7
140x7

TRICEP PRESSDOWN
70x10
70x7
70x7

SINGLE ARM LANDMINE PRESS
Bar + 45x12
45x11
45x10

BEHIND BACK SHRUG
135x12
135x12
135x12

Time for me to get off my lazy a** and start lifting again
Just starting off with some light straight sets and build up from here. Not sure what I can do? But I will do the best I can!

As always, looking forward to tomorrow and lifting again.

[69cam]

Good to here your wife is doing good George, sounds like both of us are going though some "stuff" for the holidays...... Sooooo you are doing steroids? JK

[jonnyboy44]

glad to read your wife is on the mend. Im sure with you looking after she will be fully recovered in no time Then after Christmas a lovely holiday and some warm sun sounds a great idea and time to get your back sorted.

Merry Christmas.

[1fatoldman]

Good to here your wife is doing good George, sounds like both of us are going though some "stuff" for the holidays...... Sooooo you are doing steroids? JK

Thanks Kevin!
Ten day on steroids and no muscle to show for it

[1fatoldman]

glad to read your wife is on the mend. Im sure with you looking after she will be fully recovered in no time Then after Christmas a lovely holiday and some warm sun sounds a great idea and time to get your back sorted.

Merry Christmas.

Thanks Jon!
Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[1fatoldman]

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 24, 2014

PULL


CHIN UP (Body Weight)
3-2-2-2-2 11 reps

LAT PULLDOWN
140x7
140x7
140x6

V-BAR CABLE ROW
140x10
140x8
140x8
REVERSE FLYES
20x10
20x10
20x10

CABLE LATERAL RAISE
10x10
10x10
10x10

DB CONCENTRATION CURL
20x10
20x10
20x10

It wasn't much, but it feels good to be picking something up

SANTA ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A NEW BACK

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

[mirroroferised]

Merry christmas George. Hope all is well. PT did wonders for my bulging disc.

[69cam]

Merry Christmas George.... Don't eat too much tomorrow.

[1fatoldman]

Merry christmas George. Hope all is well. PT did wonders for my bulging disc.

Merry Christmas Dave
If the PT works? That will be my best Christmas present

[1fatoldman]

Merry Christmas George.... Don't eat too much tomorrow.

Merry Christmas Kevin
My intentions were good, but it looks like I will be starting the first of the year with a couple of extra pounds to loose

[1fatoldman]

FRIDAY DECEMBER 26, 2014

(PUSH)


BENCH PRESS
115 x 5
135 x 5
165x9
165x7
165x6

INCLINE BENCH PRESS
140x12
140x8
140x7

TRICEP PRESSDOWN
70x12
70x9
70x8

SINGLE ARM LANDMINE PRESS
Bar + 50x12
50x10
50x9

BEHIND BACK SHRUG
145x12
145x12
145x12

A little more than the last time, so I'm happy
looking forward to the next day and lifting again.

[1fatoldman]

MONDAY DECEMBER 29, 2014

(PUSH)


BENCH PRESS
115 x 5
135 x 5
165x10
165x7
165x6

INCLINE BENCH PRESS
145x12
145x7
145x6

TRICEP PRESSDOWN
75x12
75x9
75x8

SINGLE ARM LANDMINE PRESS
Bar + 50x12
50x10
50x9

BEHIND BACK SHRUG
150x12
150x12
150x12

A little more than the last time.
looking forward to tomorrow and lifting again.

[EjnarKolinkar]

Hope the PT goes well.

[1fatoldman]

Hope the PT goes well.

Thanks! I appreciate the support

Hopefully the PT will fix my problem?

[1fatoldman]

TUESDAY DECEMBER 30, 2014

PULL


CHIN UP (Body Weight)
3-2-2-2-2 11 reps

LAT PULLDOWN
140x9
140x7
140x6

V-BAR CABLE ROW
140x10
140x8
140x7

REVERSE FLYES
20x12
20x12
20x12

CABLE LATERAL RAISE
10x12
10x12
10x12

DB CONCENTRATION CURL
20x12
20x12
20x12


Not much, but another day is in the books.
I'm looking forward to the next day and doing it again!

[jonnyboy44]

a good couple of sessions since Christmas George. Hoping the back problem is sorted out soon
Happy New Year to you and your family.

[1fatoldman]

a good couple of sessions since Christmas George. Hoping the back problem is sorted out soon
Happy New Year to you and your family.

Thanks Jon!
Thanks for your support throughout the year

Wishing you and your family a Happy and Healthy New Year!