Round two

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-04-2015, 09:36 AM

I almost never read manuals, glad I did for the smoker. I'm sure you'll make good use of it !

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-06-2015, 12:08 PM

been a good couple days of working out. I'm sure I went a bit over maintenance with the 4th, oh well. life happens. I did 25 minutes of cardio last night after a really good back and bis workout. Had my appt with the ortho today, going to hold off on another injection for the time being and slowly ease back into leg workouts, for the sake of being cautious. I'm feeling pretty good about things.
I plan on hitting shoulders hard tonight and some more cardio. Hope everyone is having a good start to the week!

**phoenix4444** · 07-06-2015, 02:16 PM

I think there are many who also went over on that day. I was also one of them and no regrets, at least not many

So the back is feeling pretty good then. Good to hear. A little fear involved doing legs again I am sure. Once you feel pain like that you never forget it.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-07-2015, 04:09 AM

Yep, back is feeling pretty damn good

I plan on hitting legs later on today. I had a good night on shoulders:
DB press: 25x10,35x10,45x10,55x10,65x85
3 sets of lateral raises, some rotator cuff work, upright rows, and face pulls
Face pulls finished up with two sets of 30 reps, that had me feeling it!

Edit: that should be 65x8....not 85 reps lol

**phoenix4444** · 07-07-2015, 05:19 AM

Face pulls 2 sets at 30 reps, I even feel that burn. Nothing like a good upper body day. Nice work.

**bbowsh54** · 07-07-2015, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by OfficerJimLahey

Yep, back is feeling pretty damn good

I plan on hitting legs later on today. I had a good night on shoulders:
DB press: 25x10,35x10,45x10,55x10,65x85
3 sets of lateral raises, some rotator cuff work, upright rows, and face pulls
Face pulls finished up with two sets of 30 reps, that had me feeling it!

Great work!! Nice job working the shoulders... Love some face-pulls to finish a delt lift!

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-07-2015, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by bbowsh54

Great work!! Nice job working the shoulders... Love some face-pulls to finish a delt lift!

thanks, Bow

I throw in the face pulls on back day as well but not nearly to the volume I normally do on shoulders.

Feeling pretty tired today, but later on I'm going to find out how weak my legs have become. Oh well, as long as you're improving that's all that counts.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-07-2015, 07:52 PM

Just got back from legs, kept it pretty short and tame but it felt good nonetheless. Good to actually be training legs, I'm sure I'll wake up sore. I did seated leg curls, leg extensions, seated calf raises, and then did some light hack squat.

Feeling good about hitting the gym consistently, and nutrition is dialed in pretty well currently. I'd love to go grab a burger and a couple beers tonight but I'm going to pass. I'll probably make some tomorrow, so at least I know how many calories I'm eating.

Tomorrow, I might hit the pool and get some exercise in there. Solid cardio and always leaves me feeling good and muscles exhausted.

**phoenix4444** · 07-08-2015, 05:22 AM

Got it going guy. Focused and getting it done!

**phoenix4444** · 07-08-2015, 10:43 AM

Question for you. About how many cook hours to you get from your propane for your smoker?

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-08-2015, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by phoenix4444

Question for you. About how many cook hours to you get from your propane for your smoker?

I'm at 14+ now, I'm guessing it has to be approaching empty

**phoenix4444** · 07-08-2015, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by OfficerJimLahey

I'm at 14+ now, I'm guessing it has to be approaching empty

Thanks, good to know. I am attempting a brisket on Sunday. Pray that I don't screw up that beautiful and expensive piece of cow. I will die a little inside if that happens. Will be doing alot more research to avoid wrecking it.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-08-2015, 11:31 AM

I'll be looking forward to some pics, I think. Might give me an intense craving I'll have to do something about. Smart on the research! I figured out I was doing something wrong with smoking whole chickens...I was keeping it at about 225, and the skin was a bit rubbery/tough when the bird was finished. I turned it up to 300 and the skin is coming out real good now. It's all a learning process for a bit I guess.

**phoenix4444** · 07-08-2015, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by OfficerJimLahey

I'll be looking forward to some pics, I think. Might give me an intense craving I'll have to do something about. Smart on the research! I figured out I was doing something wrong with smoking whole chickens...I was keeping it at about 225, and the skin was a bit rubbery/tough when the bird was finished. I turned it up to 300 and the skin is coming out real good now. It's all a learning process for a bit I guess.

Cross fingers. I like to do that jumping in head first without knowing how deep the water is. Rarely works out the way I want

knowledge is good.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-08-2015, 11:26 PM

Interesting to see how different body parts appear more lean than others. Calves are showing some vascularity, others not at all. Oh well, it'll come with time.

**phoenix4444** · 07-09-2015, 04:53 AM

^^^True that. Patience my friend, it will indeed come in time. Frustrating it is though.

Nice calves by the way.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-09-2015, 01:30 PM

well thanks

I'm feeling a bit more sore from my leg day but going to hit some cardio tonight at work, gotta keep at it!
hope everyone has a great day

**NoCarbsNoSugar** · 07-09-2015, 07:33 PM

nice shoes!

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-11-2015, 11:39 PM

Thanks

Went to a pro baseball game tonight, drank a decent amount of beer. First day not focused on the goal in a few weeks, back to it soon.

**InhumanGenetix** · 07-12-2015, 03:20 AM

Originally Posted by OfficerJimLahey

Interesting to see how different body parts appear more lean than others. Calves are showing some vascularity, others not at all. Oh well, it'll come with time.

Wow, really leaning out. Good Work

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-12-2015, 08:47 PM

Originally Posted by InhumanGenetix

Wow, really leaning out. Good Work

Thanks a bunch! I'm feeling really motivated and hoping to keep the good results coming. Slacked off on diet/training for the weekend but will be right back to it tomorrow.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-13-2015, 08:34 AM

Checked the scale today, water weight back in full effect after two days out of town. I'm sure it'll go away soon.

**phoenix4444** · 07-13-2015, 08:44 AM

Stupid water! Yeah, a few days gone like the wind. Week-end was fun though, right. Sometimes you just have to live.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-13-2015, 01:50 PM

the weekend was great, and with water weight it's really no harm. back on track and it'll go away soon.

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-13-2015, 09:51 PM

back to work and a more structured routine than being out of town and playing tourist. I'm going to drop down to 1900 calories or so and try to catch up to where I should be at this point. too much out of town and spinning my wheels.

**phoenix4444** · 07-14-2015, 05:55 AM

A few weeks of 1900 you will be back up to speed. A normal routine will help. It is harder to stay on point when your routine is disrupted.

**markprivinius** · 07-14-2015, 08:43 AM

You got this man. I'm mirin those calves!

**OfficerJimLahey** · 07-14-2015, 01:27 PM

Thanks, Mark!
Phoenix, I'm thinking we're both right on how dropping down a bit will work for me

Just a quick meal picture before heading to work....

Smoked chicken quarter and polenta, steak and rice, and some sweet potato with tri tip. Frozen broccoli in all meals. Hope everyone has a great day

**NoCarbsNoSugar** · 07-14-2015, 01:33 PM

that food looks awesome!!!

**phoenix4444** · 07-14-2015, 01:42 PM

Looks delish. Simple but full of goodness.

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