As I posted elsewhere in this forum, I'm a 37 year old Marine, long-time heavy-weight boxer, former football/rugby player who shamefully allowed life and other non-important b.s. to interrupt my dedication to iron and, far more quickly than one would suspect, allowed myself to slip into a fairly non-disciplined, soft-body state.
Then I woke up.
Signed up at a local gym and had a jump-start with a trainer last Thursday (Aug. 19). The fella would give my old SDI a run for his money and seriously kicked my ass. Left me unable to fully lower my arms (or stretch them) until Tuesday. Enter some HDM doses and some extra-strength Tiger Balm and I was back in the gym Tuesday morning (Aug. 24) for more lifting. I had done some cardio on the days in between, days I could scarcely lift a gallon of water. But, as I said, Tuesday morning the pain was diminished and I was back at it.
Today, after yesterday's session, the pain is back, but only very, very slightly. Nowhere near the pain of that first session back, and I was able to do the same routine, plus a little more weight, with different lifts. For those who are just getting back to it (or who are just starting out), one thing to keep in mind: as long as you persist, you will have ONE "first day back."
Won't bore with the lifts, weights, reps I've done thus far (or that I will do), largely because I just started this journal as more of a general outline of my progress back to my fighting weight and back to the size/definition I once had.
Also, thanks to this fine forum for adding to those motivators I already have. This truly is an outstanding place.
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Thread: Back To The Dungeon
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08-25-2010, 07:23 AM #1
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Back To The Dungeon
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08-25-2010, 03:17 PM #2
Hi there...
You won't be 'boring' us with the details of your routine. I wish you great success with your goals, and look forward to reading your progress. Nice to see you are making this a priority & please list what you're doing for cardio. I would be interested to see that piece of your workout, too.
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08-27-2010, 09:22 AM #3
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Just back from the dungeon to throw some iron after two days of down time (doing only cardio). Yesterday I was actually in PT gear, gym pass in hand, on my way out the door when I got called to an emergency situation in West Miami that kept me there until well after 10pm. So, I had to wait until this morning. Was actually pretty pissed at the time, but, it happens.
This morning, mostly upper body work again. Rows, lat pulls, pec deck, cables/crossovers, curls, bench press, squats, hammer, shoulder shrugs, etc.
Some lower body too, mostly consisting of leg curls and leg press.
Did some cardio this morning - ran to gym, ran home from gym and did some treadmill work once I got at the gym and some elliptical (to help with the lactic) afterwards.
As I said, ran back home, just tossed in some fruit and OJ into the blender, chased by some HDM and some Omegas and will be having one of my staples - tuna - for lunch.
Feeling great.
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08-27-2010, 09:31 AM #4
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08-28-2010, 02:00 PM #5
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Just got back from the dungeon again. Still feeling yesterday's session, today's was bit of a bric-a-brac of sets focusing on upper body.
To warm up, jogged from home to the gym.
At the gym:
Chest Press:
35 lbs x 10
50 lbs x 8
12 lbs x 30
Incline Press:
50 lbs x 7 (3 sets)
Decline Press:
30 lbs x 10
30 lbs x 12
Bicep Curl:
40 lbs x 10 (3 set)
50 lbs x 10
Wide-Grip Pull-Downs:
42.5 lbs x 12
50 lbs x 8
Reverse-Grip Pull-Downs:
35 lbs x 15 (2 sets)
High Rows:
40 lbs x 12 (3 sets)
Rows:
50 lbs x 10 (2 sets)
Pect Fly:
70 lbs x 12
100 lbs x 10 (2 sets)
Shoulder Press:
30 lbs x 7 (2 sets)
Followed this with 3 minutes, all out, on the heavy bag.
Jog home from the gym for some additional cardio (and to also help with the lactic).
Today I've not feeling as if I've eaten enough....so far anyway. Meals today have included:
Breakfast: Turkey sausage (one patty) on honey-wheat english muffin with sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese.
Snack #1: Fuji apple.
Lunch: Two, small, thin-cut chicken breasts (boneless, skinless), cooked on Foreman grill, with small bowl of rice, green-beans, carrots and red bell-peppers.
Snack #2: Fruit shake - 2 cups orange juice, hand-ful of strawberries, one banana, one apple, one nectarine, blended. Turned out to be more than I usually make for a shake, so I shared some with my wife.
About to have some grapefruit and plain yogurt.
Anyway, that's the day so far. Feeling great.
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08-28-2010, 04:14 PM #6
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08-28-2010, 04:25 PM #7
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Thanks.
The gym isn't that far from my place at all. Jogging there is more of a warm-up (on the way there) and "cool-down" (on the way back). The gym is only about 3 city blocks from place.
At this point in time in my life, after doing all I've done throughout it, I can be thankful to say that one of my few complaints is limited to wicked shin splints, so running (especially on concrete) is something I try to limit.
Another such complaint would be diminished hearing (and periodic ear-ringing....STILL) from 155mm artillery, but, that's another story altogether.
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08-29-2010, 10:57 AM #8
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Just back from the dungeon. Still *slightly* feeling the last two days of upper body, so focused primarily on lower-body this time. A committment this afternoon kept the session today somewhat abbreviated, but today included:
Leg Extension:
12 x 150 lbs (x2)
Seated Leg Press:
10 x 210 lbs (x2)
Linear Leg Press:
15 x 180 lbs
10 x 230 lbs
Calf Extension:
10 x 130 lbs
15 x 130 lbs
V Squat:
10 x 250 lbs (x2)
Leg Curl:
10 x 80 lbs
12 x 95 lbs
Hit the heavy bag again for 5 minutes. Jogged to the gym to warm up, did a brisk walk back home from the gym.
Today's meals have, thus far, included:
Low-Sodium Bacon, 2 strips, sprinkle cheddar cheese on honey-wheat english muffin. Cup of coffee and 8oz OJ.
8oz (approx) whole wheat spaghetti, 93/7 ground beef, tomato-basil sauce.
14 oz. muscle-milk chocolate (post PT)
***EDITED TO REVISE MEALS:
Chicken breast (skinless, boneless, grilled on Foreman Grill) diced with diced tomatoes, avocado, mushroom, with lettuce and sprinkle of cheddar cheese, wrapped in whole-wheat, low-carb tortilla.
6 oz flank steak, grilled
Tomato, basil, red onion salad
Couscous with dried cranberry
Feeling good.Last edited by FlaIronMind; 08-30-2010 at 04:38 AM. Reason: Edited to revise meals.
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08-29-2010, 01:34 PM #9
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08-30-2010, 04:33 AM #10
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08-30-2010, 04:40 AM #11
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Just got back from the dungeon. Have been on the last two days, so today included cardio (ran to the gym - in pouring rain no less, did treadmill and elliptical there) and then did some iron: squats, v-squats, press, pull-downs, rows, curls, shrugs. Also, inspired by Marius, grabbed some kettles and started swingin' one-handed until my arms and shoulders felt like they were being deep-fried in a cast iron skillet. Good stuff brother, thanks for the inspiration.
Ran back from the gym. Thankfully the rain had stopped.
Rec'd a chiropractic adjustment this afternoon as well.
***EDITED TO INCLUDE MORE INFO AND IMPROVE POST ORGANIZATION:
Intake for today:
Meal #1
Two whole-wheat, lite, organic waffles (toasted)
Handful blueberries
Three strawberries, diced
Two patties turkey sausage
8 oz coffee
Snack #1:
Odwalla Super Protein "shake" (Chocolate)
Meal #2:
6-inch sub; turkey, black forest ham, half slice white American cheese, baby spinach, red onion, tomato, lettuce, dash of oil and vinegar, on 9-grain oat.
Snack #2:
Handful pistachios
Greek non-fat yogurt
Meal #3
2, 3 oz. honey-glazed pork chops, cooked on Foreman grill
Green beans, almond slivers, roasted red potatoes, red bell pepper.
10 oz. low-fat milk
Snack #3
2 oz turkey kielbasa
1 slice irish cheddar
2 oz warm low-fat milk (w/ 1 tsp of Nescafe Decaf)
5 mini Nilla wafersLast edited by FlaIronMind; 08-30-2010 at 07:44 PM. Reason: Update information & improve post organization
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08-30-2010, 04:49 AM #12
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08-30-2010, 06:33 AM #13
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08-30-2010, 02:43 PM #15
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I am, but not upon every trip to the dungeon/every session. I have sessions with my trainer roughly once every two weeks, the second one coming up this Thurs.
And, yes, I have written down my goals and my personal deadlines. I do keep a personal journal as well, and have hung the calelndar with periodic red circles upon my personal deadlines/dates as to where I want to be.
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08-30-2010, 09:11 PM #16
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08-30-2010, 09:25 PM #17
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A list of your food choices is nice, but breaking this down by total macros and ratios (percentages and/or grams per lb of body weight) is much more useful (for us and perhaps you too). This is especially true if your goals include body recomposition, and not just being as huge/strong as humanly possible - not that there's anything wrong with that.
"First train the mind, then the body."
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08-31-2010, 04:40 AM #18
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08-31-2010, 04:42 AM #19
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08-31-2010, 06:03 AM #20
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Feeling the impact of the last few days in the dungeon and have made the executive decision to spend today "off," particularly as I have a scheduled session with my trainer in 2 days and need some recovery time given the last few days. Tomorrow will do some carido with a light session with iron.
In the meantime:
Mathematics has never been my area of specialty, but, inspired by MHL, even with one of them calcu-ma-lator things, I spent far longer than it probably takes most to calculate the digits in terms of what I'm going for intake wise, to drive down body fat and not sacrifice muscle at the same time (which I am working hard to rebuild, redefine and, ultimately, significantly increase). Any input is welcomed and most certainly tremendously appreciated, particularly if it appears as if I've left something out or made an error somewhere (or just haven't thought something through).
FlaIronMind by the numbers:
Weight = 258
Body Fat = 22.6%
BMR = 2786.4 (calories)
BMR increased by 25% = 3483
I fall more into the endomorph body type than I do the meso, so I am going for the 40/40/20 ratio at this point. Again, I've never been this precise or detailed with my goals before, but these are different times, I've a different mindset than I've had and want to not only regain what I once had, but surpass it. Thus, any input on these ratios is welcomed and appreciated. I can't help but feel that I arrived at that ratio rather arbitrarily, though, from what I do know about that ratio, it seems it is generally recommended for us endos, but please advise if anyone thinks it should be tweaked.
That said, going with the 40/40/20 ratio (at 3483 calories), the numbers break down as follows:
Protein = 1393.2 cal
Carb = 1393.2 cal
Fat = 696.6 cal
Macros of each per day (using carbs/protein @ 4 calories per gram, fat @ 9 calories per gram):
Protein = 1393.2 / 4 = 348.3 grams
Carb = 1393.2 / 4 = 348.3 grams
Fat = 696.6 / 9 = 77.4 grams
(These numbers match up to the numbers I reached using the calculator found at this site in the article by Marc Lobliner, using the 40/40/20 ratio - http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/body...tion_guide.htm)
Breaking down further:
Macros per meal:
Protein = 348.3 / 6 = 58.05 grams
Carb = 348.3 / 6 = 58.05 grams
Fat = 77.4 / 6 = 12.9 grams
There you have it. Those are the stats. Any future meals that are posted in this journal, will be calculated accordingly. I understand that these ratios are somewhat fluid and will, over time, fluctuate as I meet certain goals and my needs change. For the time being however, this is it.
Thanks again MHL, your input is much appreciated.Last edited by FlaIronMind; 08-31-2010 at 06:04 AM. Reason: Edited for typo.
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08-31-2010, 06:25 AM #21
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Hey. You are to be commended for displaying this level of detail in your diet thus far - few people even make it to this step.
To my eyes, the macro ratios look fine as an initial attempt to nail down a diet. To be honest, when you are around 20-25% BF or higher, it's really more about creating a calorie deficit (regardless of the ratios) and hauling ass. Assuming that you were taking minimal action before, and maximal action now, odds are that you will drop some weight.
There are lots of details to consider in the long run: shifting the macros, meal timing, workout mode, blah, blah, blah... You deal with this stuff when your fat loss stalls and/or when the fat loss calculus changes as you become more lean (fat loss rules shift as you lose more weight). But for right now, it's all about hard work and tracking what truly goes into your gullet.
As you well know, if you can track your prey, then you can kill it."First train the mind, then the body."
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08-31-2010, 06:30 AM #22
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Many, many thanks MHL. And you touched on a point I mentioned - that I can't help but feel the ratio is somewhat arbitrary. Like you stated, I think it's decent to start (but glad to have your two cents on the matter) and will be shifting it and my goals are met/surpassed. It's a fluid thing to be sure, but I sense this will start me in the right direction.
Thanks again sir.
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08-31-2010, 02:41 PM #23
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08-31-2010, 02:55 PM #24
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09-01-2010, 07:57 AM #26
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Some early morning PT today, albeit somewhat abbreviated due to the fact I had to get back home to sit and wait for some delivery men to show with a delivery that will either arrive from 10 - 12 or from 1 - 3. Thanks for the specificity.
Anyway, today included:
Bicep Curl:
12 x 70 lbs
10 x 90 lbs
7 x 110 lbs
4 x 110 lbs
Chest Press:
10 x 60 lbs
7 x 60 lbs
3 x 70 lbs
Decline Press:
10 x 60 lbs
10 x 50 lbs
10 x 40 lbs
Side-Seated Pulldowns:
10 x 42.5 lbs (1 x each arm)
10 x 50 lbs (1 x earch arm)
High Rows:
12 x 50 lbs
10 x 70 lbs
5 x 80 lbs
Also did four minutes on the heavy bag and closed this session with some work with a speed rope. Also jogged to the gym and back home.
Will update later this evening with caloric/macro intake numbers.
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09-01-2010, 08:17 AM #27
Hey, Jarine. Is the chest press the same as a bench press? It looks like you have a serious strength imbalance going on just looking at the numbers you posted. Your bench press (if that's the same thing as a chest press) should be much bigger than what you're capable of curling with your biceps...unless those chest press numbers are for each dumbbell and not the total loaded on a barbell while the curls are barbell curls.
Is it something like that?"Blessed be the Lord my rock, who trains my hands for war and my fingers for battle." - Psalm 144:1
Also, taxation is theft.
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09-01-2010, 08:23 AM #28
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