My Juggernaut "Road to Recovery" 12 week Challenge

[kimmichael79]

So today is the kick off to my "Road to Recovery."
I have been a personal trainer for 10 years now, I graduated from UNCG with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition (2001).
I have always been an athlete, I played basketball in college.
Over the last 6 years I have experienced some bad luck and a few "tough" injuries.
Dec 2005 I had to have a C5 C6 cervical fusion due to an accident.
After that surgery a lot of my lifts and training had to change. I pushed through my recovery only to be in another accident Dec 2009 in which my left lung was punctured. I had to have a chest tube and was hospitalized for two days. This injury was pretty depressing as my neck, shoulder, and lat training was effected due to residual neck pain and the site of chest tube insertion. I would say I was a bit depressed and my weight training and diet began to go off track for "me." I decided to challenge myself and my lungs to a 1/2 marathon in Jan 2011 a way to get my training and diet back on track, it worked. I completed the 1/2 marathon 13 months after getting the chest tube, it was a great feeling. Then just my luck, one week after finishing the race I was playing a pick up basketball game and I tore my left Achilles tendon (Jan 16th 2011). My surgery was Jan 26th 2011 and this has by far been the worst experience of my life. I could not walk for 6 weeks. I am 18 weeks out from surgery tomorrow and I still can not do lunges, full squats, or even walk more than a mile without my foot swelling. When I saw the Juggernaut challenge I decided I would take this opportunity to challenge myself to get back on track. Over the last 18 weeks I have done more drinking (of wine), and over eating mostly because I'm bored and again maybe a little depressed with loss of activity and basic mobility. I weigh about 15 pounds more than my normal weight in 2005, at the start of my bad luck streak. So this challenge is for ME, I'm going to focus hard on my diet, workouts, and Achilles recovery. I'm looking forward to trying the Infinite Lab products as I have never really used many products outside of whey protein, basic amino acids, vitamins, herbs, and creatine. Day 1 here I go......
Product used now
Juggernaut The Ultimate Pre Workout Experience
Phenyl Core

[WildBill22]

Welcome to the JUGGERNAUT family kimmichael!! You sure have been through a lot over the last few years. Sounds like you have a great attitude and a "can do" frame of mind - and after all you have been through that says a lot about you as a person. We have a great bunch of guys and gals here and I am sure you are going to have a very positive experience. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.

[J_D828]

Welcome to the challenge, goOd selection of products I my self use phenyl core, love em both. The name is Shawn, just call me boog, glad to see another person in this contest.... Will be looking forward to reading further, and sorry about the run of bad luck it happens to everyone.

"HULK SMASH"

BOOG

[Snowgrrl83]

So today is the kick off to my "Road to Recovery."
I have been a personal trainer for 10 years now, I graduated from UNCG with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition (2001).
I have always been an athlete, I played basketball in college.
Over the last 6 years I have experienced some bad luck and a few "tough" injuries.
Dec 2005 I had to have a C5 C6 cervical fusion due to an accident.
After that surgery a lot of my lifts and training had to change. I pushed through my recovery only to be in another accident Dec 2009 in which my left lung was punctured. I had to have a chest tube and was hospitalized for two days. This injury was pretty depressing as my neck, shoulder, and lat training was effected due to residual neck pain and the site of chest tube insertion. I would say I was a bit depressed and my weight training and diet began to go off track for "me." I decided to challenge myself and my lungs to a 1/2 marathon in Jan 2011 a way to get my training and diet back on track, it worked. I completed the 1/2 marathon 13 months after getting the chest tube, it was a great feeling. Then just my luck, one week after finishing the race I was playing a pick up basketball game and I tore my left Achilles tendon (Jan 16th 2011). My surgery was Jan 26th 2011 and this has by far been the worst experience of my life. I could not walk for 6 weeks. I am 18 weeks out from surgery tomorrow and I still can not do lunges, full squats, or even walk more than a mile without my foot swelling. When I saw the Juggernaut challenge I decided I would take this opportunity to challenge myself to get back on track. Over the last 18 weeks I have done more drinking (of wine), and over eating mostly because I'm bored and again maybe a little depressed with loss of activity and basic mobility. I weigh about 15 pounds more than my normal weight in 2005, at the start of my bad luck streak. So this challenge is for ME, I'm going to focus hard on my diet, workouts, and Achilles recovery. I'm looking forward to trying the Infinite Lab products as I have never really used many products outside of whey protein, basic amino acids, vitamins, herbs, and creatine. Day 1 here I go......
Product used now
Juggernaut The Ultimate Pre Workout Experience
Phenyl Core

Sounds like quite the bad luck streak. There are a couple of you that are recovering from serious injuries in this challenge!
You will see that the support you will get from other Juggernauters is incredible!
Welcome and look forward to reading about your progress in the next 12 weeks

[kimmichael79]

Thanks! Itsbeen a tough road for me, but I'm ready to get back to 138 my original weight before all this crap!

Welcome to the JUGGERNAUT family kimmichael!! You sure have been through a lot over the last few years. Sounds like you have a great attitude and a "can do" frame of mind - and after all you have been through that says a lot about you as a person. We have a great bunch of guys and gals here and I am sure you are going to have a very positive experience. Looking forward to sharing this journey with you.

[kimmichael79]

Yes, crappy luck! Not gonna let it get to me any more as of today!!

Sounds like quite the bad luck streak. There are a couple of you that are recovering from serious injuries in this challenge!
You will see that the support you will get from other Juggernauters is incredible!
Welcome and look forward to reading about your progress in the next 12 weeks

[kimmichael79]

Yeah time to quit worrying about the bad luck and get moving!

Welcome to the challenge, goOd selection of products I my self use phenyl core, love em both. The name is Shawn, just call me boog, glad to see another person in this contest.... Will be looking forward to reading further, and sorry about the run of bad luck it happens to everyone.

"HULK SMASH"

BOOG

[lonewolfcf]

Good luck and Welcome to the Juggernaut family. It is a great group of people full of support. I'm subbed and ready to follow!

[ironpump22]

cool welcome! I saw you already stopped by my log and said hello! Your story is realy neat not everyone can bounce back from such obstacles and injuries that you have. I applaud you for changing your life around and for entering this contest! So used to play basketball eh? Well I'm a volleyball guy, just so you know! Looking forward to following this, and good luck! We're all having a lot of fun haha

Don't be a stranger

Jon

[Credz]

Welcome to the challenge!

[kconnell]

in for the butt-kicking!. Sub'd

[WildBill22]

in for the butt-kicking!. Sub'd

I feel some serious butt kicking will be going on in here for sure!!

[JohnButz]

Inspiring Intro! Best of luck!

[corcorbc]

GL, looking forward to see your progress

[mbrook04]

Nice to see someone else in NC in this. Welcome, have fun and talk to us everyday. I think you'll like this group, all really good at encouraging and giving a hard time when needed. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Mike B

"Believe you can and you're halfway there"
Theodore Roosevelt
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=134602371

[Bronzebird]

Welcome to the Juggernaut League! Your challenges for recovery sound impressive. I have done my share of recovery from life events. Keep making small steps in progress and the rest is HISTORY!

[kimmichael79]

So I took Juggernaut today for the first time! Nice energy boost for my workout.
Started with one Phenyl Core til my body adjusts.

Workout
Warm Up 15 mins Bike
DB Bent Over Row
1 set x15 = 35lbs
3 sets x10 = 60lbs
Wide Lat Pulldown
3 sets x10 = 110lbs
Cable High Rows
3 sets x8 = 70lbs
Cable Pullovers
3 sets x10 = 100
TRX Body Rows
3 sets of 10 = body weight
Calf Raises
3 sets of 10 = body weight (therapy)
Balance on one foot
3 sets of 1 min each foot
Cool Down 5 mins Eliptical


Diet
Breakfast
1.5 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
1 serving blueberries
1.5 scoops whey protein

Snack
Can of tuna

Lunch
4 oz of baked chicken
Asparagus
10 cashews

Snack
1 cup almond milk
Fiber one cereal
1.5 scoops of whey protein

Dinner
4 ounces of chicken
10 cashews
Banana


Wasn't planning on starting today but wanted in for the Olympia Prize vs the Arnold.
Will clean up my diet asap! Did chest yesterday!

[kimmichael79]

Day 2 Juggernaut
Workout
Legs
Mind you I'm still recovering from a torn Achilles.
20 mins bike
Single Leg Press 4 x 10 = 100lbs
Single Leg Calf Raise (machine) 4 x 15 = 25lbs
Low Back Extension 4 x 25 = 25lbs (body)
Ball Squats 4 x 15 = body weight
Single Leg Ball Lunge 3 x 10 = body weight
Single Leg Ext 3 x 10 = 40
Single Leg Curl 3 x 10 = 10
Stiff Legs 2 x 10 = 40

Supplements
Juggernaut/Phenyl Core

Diet
Breakfast
1.5 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
1 serving blueberries
1.5 servings whey

Snack
Can of tuna
Banana

Lunch
4 ounces of chicken
Broccoli
15 cashews

Snack
1 serving Greek yogurt

Dinner
5 egg whites and one full egg (scrambled)
1 serving goat cheese
1 low carb tortilla

Side Note: The Juggernaut is really a great way to get a jolt for a workout! WOW. I still can't move very fast bc my leg but what a great workout!

[kimmichael79]

Yeah we are only about an hour apart....lol
I'm a trainer so I'm a great motivator....quite annoying I'm told .
If you ever need a good kick in the rear let me know.
So what's your workout today?

[Snowgrrl83]

I bet you can give us some good tips - since you're a trainer!
Looks like some good workouts and excellent nutrition!
Which Juggernaut flavor did you get?
Did they have to graft any bodypart to repair your achilles? or is it synthetic?
I had an awesome core/leg workout today

[WildBill22]

Glad you got the thread thing figured out!!


Looks like you are doing work!! Do you track Calories and Macros or just try to eat healthy?

[J_D828]

workouts are looking outstanding and coupled with the nutrion is great, good work.... keep it up......

[lonewolfcf]

Day 2 Juggernaut
Workout
Legs
Mind you I'm still recovering from a torn Achilles.
20 mins bike
Single Leg Press 4 x 10 = 100lbs
Single Leg Calf Raise (machine) 4 x 15 = 25lbs
Low Back Extension 4 x 25 = 25lbs (body)
Ball Squats 4 x 15 = body weight
Single Leg Ball Lunge 3 x 10 = body weight
Single Leg Ext 3 x 10 = 40
Single Leg Curl 3 x 10 = 10
Stiff Legs 2 x 10 = 40

Supplements
Juggernaut/Phenyl Core

Diet
Breakfast
1.5 cups almond milk (unsweetened)
1 serving blueberries
1.5 servings whey

Snack
Can of tuna
Banana

Lunch
4 ounces of chicken
Broccoli
15 cashews

Snack
1 serving Greek yogurt

Dinner
5 egg whites and one full egg (scrambled)
1 serving goat cheese
1 low carb tortilla

Side Note: The Juggernaut is really a great way to get a jolt for a workout! WOW. I still can't move very fast bc my leg but what a great workout!

Looking good for diet and workout! You will get your speed back, just be patient.

[kconnell]

What is your daily caloric intake? Estimate?

[ramsgoldberg61]

Looks like your doing a pretty kick-ass job! Especially coming off a tear like that.

Took me around 6 to 8 months when they took out my thrashed lateral meniscus in my knee, so I feel you when it comes to the frustration of not being 100%.

On another note I was scanning through your diet, and I was wondering around how many grams of protein your aiming to get into your system each day?

[Credz]

2 great workouts for sure. How was the pump on those days?

[lonniej]

Nice intro...Good looking workouts. Wishing you the best.

[kimmichael79]

1500 to 1600 per day....calories
I plan to lose a quick 10 this month

What is your daily caloric intake? Estimate?

[kimmichael79]

Protien goal is 160 per day

Looks like your doing a pretty kick-ass job! Especially coming off a tear like that.

Took me around 6 to 8 months when they took out my thrashed lateral meniscus in my knee, so I feel you when it comes to the frustration of not being 100%.

On another note I was scanning through your diet, and I was wondering around how many grams of protein your aiming to get into your system each day?

[kimmichael79]

Yeah I have some good tips.....and I'm pretty motivational!
I tore my Achilles in the middle.....so the Dr. Jus sewed it back together.....OUCH.
I like the Juggernaut this is the first time I've taken something outside of basic ceeatine, aminos, vitamins, and herbs.
I'm a longevity nut, lots of my knowledge is in functional medicine, dextoxing, and I do alot of work with disabled and elderly!



QUOTE=Snowgrrl83;692160531]I bet you can give us some good tips - since you're a trainer!
Looks like some good workouts and excellent nutrition!
Which Juggernaut flavor did you get?
Did they have to graft any bodypart to repair your achilles? or is it synthetic?
I had an awesome core/leg workout today [/QUOTE]