Hey folks, it appears like it's been a few years since I've kept up with my journal. Must be, since I can't even locate the old one...I've been archived....aaaahhhhh!
I have been lurking, checking in once in a while. My passion for lifting has not ceased; still training like I've always have, just not writing about it. Figured I'd get another log going just in case anyone is interested in seeing the occasional progress shot, latest food creations or crazy kid adventures....so basically pictures of cake, leg shots and my little men.
So without further delay:
Cake I made for my Father-In-Law's Birthday - Toasted Coconut:
Latest Leg Shot:
Nathan's homemade Robin outfit:
Hope you enjoy....and good to be back....
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10-25-2017, 06:51 AM #1Team General Mills
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Vytis - Don't Call It A Comeback....
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10-26-2017, 06:22 AM #2Team General Mills
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A coupe of throwback pictures popped up on my FB page that I found a little funny.
First is from my 1st BBing show in 2009; I was 2 weeks out:
I was most likely hovering around 185lbs here; and my 1st born Nathan was probably around 13 weeks old then.
Fast forward to 2013. This is my 2nd, Evan; would have been around 2 years old. Love the Hulk hair on him, lol. I think I was weighing around 230lbs
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10-26-2017, 08:09 AM #3The Pump is the Cure
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Nice to see. Welcome back!
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10-31-2017, 06:56 AM #4Team General Mills
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Thanks!Originally Posted by DocJekyll
Today's the big day, Halloween! The boys are excited; started getting ready last night:
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11-01-2017, 07:44 AM #5Team General Mills
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First time in 6 years that it didn't rain on Halloween!!!!
Time to get the post Halloween gains; chocolate is anabolic right?
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11-01-2017, 08:37 AM #6Registered User
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Are you an LL cool j fan?
Nice pictures! fun with your kids and family is always the best!Please record my time/reps if I pass out
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11-01-2017, 01:38 PM #7Registered User
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Awesome stuff Brother! Great to see a nice balance between being an excellent dad and building an awesome physique too!
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11-01-2017, 03:15 PM #8Bloody but unbowed
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Ha ... the kids look great in their Hallowe'en outfits. Looks like their dad's been an inspiration
Haven't seen you around for a long time but you've always had the most shredded and vascular legs and good to see that that hasn't changed!"Better to wear out than rust out!"
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11-02-2017, 12:01 PM #9Team General Mills
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I'll admit that your question threw me...LL Cool J???? lol I finally clued in. But on my defense the 90s were a while back...right?Originally Posted by Cantplankwell
Thanks, though sometimes I feel like I could be doing more on all counts. But I'm sure we all feel lilke that sometimes....Originally Posted by JohnButz
Thanks mate. Even though I haven't been posting I have still been lurking; keeping up with things. My motivation has been all over the place, and I guess I've felt like I didn't have much to contribute at times. But I'll try again, and at a minimum you'll get to see what my boys get themselves in to, lol.Originally Posted by fittofattofit
Ha ... the kids look great in their Hallowe'en outfits. Looks like their dad's been an inspiration
Haven't seen you around for a long time but you've always had the most shredded and vascular legs and good to see that that hasn't changed!Team General Mills
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11-03-2017, 08:54 AM #10Team General Mills
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So, there was an interesting event in the parking lot at work late yesterday afternoon. A car fire took out two. I was parked beside one of the cars that morning, went out at lunch, then parked adjacent to it in the aft. I saw firemen hosing my car down with foam after the fires were put out. Thought I got away with no damage but later found a scratch along the rear panel along with a small dent. Probably happened when the firemen were dragging their hoses, equipment back towards their truck. Ugh, now I may have to deal with an insurance claim.
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11-03-2017, 09:07 AM #11me>you
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I log in rarely and it was a real treat to see your thread. Liked the pics, and hope your car issues go smoothly if there's something wrong.
I'll be watching good sir!
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11-03-2017, 04:52 PM #12Bloody but unbowed
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Wow ... that's amazing that your car didn't get scorched! Fire brigade must've got there quickly
"Better to wear out than rust out!"
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11-06-2017, 06:47 AM #13Team General Mills
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Holy sh!t, look who it is. How you doing? Please stick around....Originally Posted by ArchAngel'73
From what I hear they did. Could have been shopping for a new car. Which wouldn't be so bad....Originally Posted by fittofattofit
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11-06-2017, 06:12 PM #14Muscle Bound!
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Hey....I think I know you.
LOLOLOL!!
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11-08-2017, 06:39 AM #15Team General Mills
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Hey M.A! Hope you pop in every so often.Originally Posted by ms_mac
Hey....I think I know you. LOLOLOL!!
So after seeing a reference to Convict Conditioning in Loggerboots' journal I was intrigued enough to download myself a copy. Now after inhaling all the info I jumped right in and started the program. The program focuses on the "Big Six" movements; Push Up, Pull Up, Squat, Handstand Push Up, Leg Raise, Bridge. Each movement has a 10 step progression to it, each step harder than the last. This is a bodyweight program, and I'm going to use it to supplement my traditional weight training routine. Yesterday I did the Squat and Pull Up and this morning Push Up and Leg Raise. Already I've been challenged, so it makes me curious and maybe a little anxious to see how challenging this will become.Team General Mills
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11-08-2017, 12:29 PM #16The Pump is the Cure
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Interesting choice! This will be fun to watch. Please do log the details.
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11-08-2017, 06:43 PM #17LIKE A BOSS
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*wave*
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11-09-2017, 06:35 AM #18Team General Mills
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Fun to make me suffer?Originally Posted by DocJekyll
Did the assisted squat 2 days ago, 3 sets of 30. Yesterday my legs and hamstrings were aching like never before and my hips were so tight; I was moving like an old man. Tomorrow I'll be doing the squat again; this should be interesting.
This morning I was working on the Handstand Push Up; let's say attempted the Crow Stand, as I lasted a mere matter of seconds each time. The second movement was the Short Bridge; here I managed 3 sets of 30. Followed this up with a couple sets of side laterals, DB Curl and 32 min on the bike.
Mo!!!!! I bringing all the old crew out of the woodwork....better come in here for more than just a few waves!Originally Posted by MoEcho
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11-09-2017, 12:57 PM #19Registered User
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In for this... great pics!
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11-10-2017, 02:53 PM #20Team General Mills
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Excellent and thanks!Originally Posted by wasmeFINAFLEX
Back to convict conditioning this morning; assisted and half squats, incline push ups and vertical pulls. Followed this up with 32 min on the bike.
This will be the last workout for a few days; had the big snip this morning, yup a vasectomy. I'm in lounge mode for the next little while...
Nathan had been creating some more costumes lately:
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11-13-2017, 06:41 AM #21Team General Mills
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Surprisingly not in as much pain as I thought I'd be. Do have a general soreness, and some interesting bruising, but all in all not too debilitating. Probably shouldn't ave, but this morning I did some exercise, incline push ups and vertical pulls. Followed this up with 2 types of incline press, lat pull downs, reverse pull downs and face pulls. Not a mind blowing workout, but I felt the need to move....not used to not working out everyday.....Happy Monday???? lol
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11-13-2017, 07:50 AM #22
God I didnt need to see the cake pic, now I want toasted coconut cake
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11-14-2017, 03:35 AM #23Registered User
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Good to hear you are on the mend!Originally Posted by Vytis
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11-14-2017, 10:16 AM #24Team General Mills
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Then I should apologize for all the future treats I'll be posting; like the emoji cookies we made.Originally Posted by machina1
Things are going pretty smoothly, but I may have overdone it this morning, pushed things a bit too hard. Did some Vertical Pulls, Flat Knee Raises, Short Bridges and Kneeling Push Ups. Felt okay during, but a little tender afterwards; nothing a little Ibuprofen couldn't fix....Originally Posted by JohnButz
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11-16-2017, 07:15 AM #25Team General Mills
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The last two days I've only managed to do cardio on the bike. I've found that this little break in my routine has already affected my motivation. I've found it hard to get out of bed to train before work; honestly feel like bailing each morning. I hope things get better, as I continue to mend and de-bruise, lol.
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11-17-2017, 07:46 AM #26Team General Mills
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Back to almost normal this morning. Felling a bit more comfortable so I dabbled with a bunch of movements; Incline & Kneeling Push Ups, Vertical & Horizontal Pull Ups, Short Bridge, Flat Knee Raise, Supported Squats. Followed this up with 34 min on the bike.
On an unrelated note, ran into this article on FB yesterday.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/nati...1054?cid=bitly
I passed along the story to my boys, how Jacob might really enjoy getting some cards from them. Looks like we have a card making party coming up this weekend....Team General Mills
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11-20-2017, 06:42 AM #27Team General Mills
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Training has still been erratic. Felt okay on Sunday, did some (relatively) heavy pressing and lat work. Today just didn't feel it, so only cardio first thing this morning.
Yesterday we attending my wife's Company Kids Christmas party. The boys had their visit with Santa, made some ornaments, got candy floss and popcorn, saw a magic show, received a nerf machine gun and RC Mustang as presents; a good time all around.
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11-26-2017, 01:31 AM #28Registered User
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Great pics of the visit with Santa! How are you feeling now Brother?
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12-05-2017, 10:07 AM #29Team General Mills
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Pretty much back to normal activity, in the gym and out, lol....Originally Posted by JohnButz
My family just spent the last week in Punta Cana. Went to a great resort that had a huge waterpark. The boys had a blast; I did as well, being a big kid myself. Plenty of sun, food and drink too....the funny thing is that even though I easily tripled my calorie intake (probably drank my normal calories) I came back only 1lb up. Must have been the daily visits to the gym, plus all the stair climbing. Here are some pics:
First time on a plane, so they were excited:
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12-06-2017, 08:21 AM #30Team General Mills
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Some more pics:
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LOLOLOL!!
Did the assisted squat 2 days ago, 3 sets of 30. Yesterday my legs and hamstrings were aching like never before and my hips were so tight; I was moving like an old man. Tomorrow I'll be doing the squat again; this should be interesting.
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