Some of you may know me, some of you may not. I see no need to tell you who I feel I am nor my life story, after all we are only on our 1st date and I wouldn’t wanna come across as all needy ‘n sh*t.
I’m here to lose a lot of fat, get my physical health back, and to not be what I loathed when I was younger…an old guy telling stories of the glory days who can’t back sh*t up now.
As I did in 2007, I’m here to make myself better. Plain and simple.
“Actions speak louder than words”
March 2, 2020
Chest
Hammer Strength Incline Press
3x20x90
3x15x140
3x10x180
3x6x270
3x3x320
-I have tendon issues that need constant monitoring. This was a good lifting day, but not an excellent lifting day.
Decline Hammer Strength machine
3x12x60
3x6x80
I recently discovered this machine and like it. I’m starting slow with the weight and have my eye on “conquering” it (repping the stack for sets). In a few months I am confident this weight will be upped significantly.
15 minutes on the Elliptical.
-I am recently introducing frequent cardio, there is no need to make it excruciating.
Yet.
BUUUUUUUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTTTTT FEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEnd
YOU ONLY DID 2 EXERCISES AND SOME CARDIO
U DON'T BODYBUILD THIS WAY
You're right!
I forgot the pre, intra, and post workout drinks.
and 3 layers of underarmor clothes
fukk I'm doin' it wrong
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Thread: You may call me Fiend
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03-02-2020, 04:52 PM #1
You may call me Fiend
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03-03-2020, 03:08 AM #2
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03-03-2020, 11:31 AM #3
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03-03-2020, 11:31 AM #4
Phase 1:
Continue weight training, add cardio to a minimum of 3x/week, and revert to “lifestyle” eating plan with the goal of losing a minimum of 2 lbs./week. When weight loss stalls hit, adjustments will be made to cardio output and/or food intake.
I’m operating off of the K.I.S.S principle and refusing to rush into things as I’ve done in the past. That led to temporary solutions to long term problems and what I’m looking at here is a complete lifestyle overhaul before I consider competing again.
Why I’m here now is because in the past I felt journaling here helped me accomplish my goals. I may be here for me but if anyone is going to read this I will strive to make this journal entertaining or informative, or both.
March 3, 2020
I was itching to go to the gym but a quick assessment of my sore joints and tendons told me it was time for cardio only.
35 minutes Elliptical trainer
Today I lack entertainment in here but will impart a few words of wisdom learned from past mistakes;
If you want results that last do not run before you can walk, and do not run if you can walk.
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03-03-2020, 07:54 PM #5
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03-04-2020, 02:47 AM #6
Mostly be less fat. I have no aspirations of competing but BB.com has taught me enough about nutrition and training that I feel a strong attachment to the place. Additionally I feel the same about what you posted below about having a journal here is a good way to try to stay motivated and accomplish goals.
Your Phase 1 sounds good. Go crush it.
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03-04-2020, 06:27 AM #7
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03-04-2020, 06:50 AM #8
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03-07-2020, 03:52 PM #9
I'm gonna quote this guy but not talk to him yet.
Let me introduce Vytis...a fellow natty bb'er, Canadian, and an amazing guy who helped me diet for 2 shows and didn't ask me for a dime in payment. I really appreciated his help and support then and am tickled pink to see him here knowing he also has been absent from bb.com.
All my hormones are taken care of buddy, time is passing by, and I want to see what I got competing healthy for a change. I cannot express my gratitude enough.
I'm not gonna talk to her either, yet.
Heidi's an awesome hard working woman who has similar issues as me, loves to train, fellow Cdn., and she doesn't act like a bimbo on the internet.
Vytis has helped her in the past and maybe now. I have a lot of respect for her and here is a link to her journal;
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=178075961
Hello Heidi!
Great minds think alike and it was time to get back here and make ourselves better. It is very good to see you.
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03-07-2020, 03:58 PM #10
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03-07-2020, 04:00 PM #11
I'm not talking to you either, yet.
I know very little about this guy but seeing what great shape he's in makes me wanna hate him.
And I've checked out his journal here;
https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showt...hp?t=176141261
and there's no denying dude knows his stuff, works hard and is dedicated (2018 he started).
Sincerely, its nice to meet someone of a like mind. Thank-you for joining me.
and I ain't ever talkin' to this guy.
Complete forum sh*t disturber.
As long as you're not offering to luv me long time we're good my friend.
I know journals aren't your usual thing and its good to see you in here.
btw, did we run off BH yet? lol
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03-07-2020, 04:03 PM #12
March 4, 2020
This is how I will be coding my workout entries;
reps/weight/sets
If I only did one set it will be clearly delineated, like the 3 individual sets I did today starting off pressing.
March 4, 2020
Side deltoids
Hammer Strength Shoulder Press machine, Plate Weight Only (PWO)
20x0, 20x50, 20x90,
12x180x3
6x270x3
2x320x3
behind the back side Dumbbell (DB) Raise
20x30x2
10x40x2
6x50x2
Front DB Raise
12x30x3
"LifeFitness" cable Shoulder Press
10x100/sidex26x140(stack)/sidex2
Yes, side deltoids are such an important bodypart in bodybuilding that I give them a whole day very much on purpose.I've been hammering away at that HS shoulder press for 8 years solid and started at 25 lbs./side then. I've had numerous battles with that thing and firmly believe its the best damn shoulder press machine or exercise for both gains in strength and size while minimizing the chances of injury. I frequently use the Hammer Strength line for chest, biceps, and back for the same reasons as above.The most weight that can be used in a safe manner.
Safety for you and other people should always be the #1 priority.
The only time I will ever advocate for the "rights" of others on a gym is their safety.
The rest of the time, they can go f themselves.Last edited by ArchAngel'73; 03-07-2020 at 04:26 PM.
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03-07-2020, 04:04 PM #13
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03-07-2020, 04:04 PM #14
March 5, 2020
I trained with weights in the morning and in the late afternoon had a chance to walk to and from my work office, which is not normally where I physically work.
Now the deal is with my diet is that if I DON'T pass or surpass my weight loss goals for the week (loss of minimum 2lbs./week) I DON'T get a cheat meal for the week. This is what's working for me without going to extremes, yet. Even on a contest prep diet I was given a refeed meals once every 4 days. I f'ed up today and put that in jeopardy (please see last sentence).
A.M
Arms
cable Pushdowns
20x90x2
20x120x2
10x150x2
6x180x2
8x205 (stack)x2
overhead cable Extensions
20x120x2
Hammer Strength Preachers Curl machine, AKA HS Preachers
20x45x2
15x70x2
10x90x2
6x115x2
simultaneous DB Curl
6x40x2
P.M
40 minutes walking
And full disclosure, this day I had a very stressful day. I cheated on my diet and had pizza.
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03-07-2020, 04:05 PM #15
March 6, 2020
Mentally feeling like dog poo poo for cheating on my meal plan and like a bloated pig monkey...I chose to forgo the weights today and focussed on the damn Elliptical.
36 minutes Elliptical
(notice, it has to be PRECISELY 36 minutes, not 34, 37 nor even 66 minutes
and you may ask why
and I will tell the secret to that time is...
I'm full of sh*t and being a sarcastic s.o.b-I had to go to work)
Sweatin' like a whore in church, I'm just hoping I can recover from my mistake.
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03-07-2020, 04:06 PM #16
March 7, 2020
I normally do 2 seperate back workouts, 1 for width, 1 for thickness. Regardless of what the dip dunks in lab coats say there's a difference between deadlifting and rowing. An experienced weightlifter knows this because you hurt very much different the day after from doing deads than you do from rowing movements.
To avoid again getting tendonitis and tendonosis I have learned that ya just can't keep doing the same movements hundreds of times per year lifting heavy sh*t regardless if its getting you GAINZ and not have wear and tear on the joints. To combat this I will randomly completely f up my routine and do things as I seem impulsively fit.
Back
HS Row, PWO
20x90x3
15x180x3
8x270x3
6x360x3
Assisted Chin Ups, I call them "fake Chins" because of the weight counterbalance. I use that because I'm either too f'in fat or too weak to do chins or pull ups without the weight counterbalance.
For now, there was a time though...
8x-205x3
Assisted Pull Ups, AKA "fake Pull Ups)
6x-205x3
lat station Hypers (hyperextension)- I've been around the gym a long time. I've never seen this exercise used by anyone in real life nor over the internet, I created it. When I can I will gladly video it and post it. Its for the lower back and I love the feeling.
10x150x2
Now, the moment of truth, the weigh in....(drum roll please)
-7 lbs. down in 5 days.
Pizza f up and all.
My consistent good food intake, the addition of cardio, and the plan of maintaining lifting has worked this week beyond my wildest expectations!
I used three different scales after the normal one gave me a number too good to be true and have taken the lowest loss. So an absolute minimum of 7 lbs. of water (mostly) and some fat.
I will take that, have my designated cheat meal, but I will NOT be blowing sunshine up my own aZZ because there is a lot more to lose.
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03-07-2020, 04:18 PM #17
I'm not talking to you yet!
MISS Lisa, and I emphasize MISS, because I've met here irl up in Toronto along with FLEX, and she is a legit classy lady with integrity and charm. Strong as fawk too.
I am VERY happy to see you! -and glad I could make someone laugh. Welcome, wish I had steak and blueberry cobbler for you. Sugar free Jello do?
Another long time forum member. Its great to see you!
Thank-you for the feedback on my "Tales". I see they undid IronWill's making it a sticky and that's fine by me. I am thinking of adding to it one day.
As for "kimsquit", one of my bb.com mentors. Before he "retired" from bb.com I asked to use that tag line and he agreed. I liked its brutality.
I very much appreciate the visit! Do you have a journal I can visit you in?
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03-07-2020, 04:52 PM #18
- Join Date: Feb 2010
- Location: Streetsville, Ontario, Canada
- Age: 59
- Posts: 12,830
- Rep Power: 136261
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03-08-2020, 07:27 AM #19
Me too. When I look back on all the competitors and long time lifters who took their time to notice noobs like me and comment and encourage, I realize more and more how valuable it was.
Thanks for asking but I'm not journaling online right now. I've thought about it, but it's hard to stay motivated when continuously comparing the forum to "how it used to be". Maybe your presence will help change that.
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03-09-2020, 06:40 AM #20
Solid 3 workouts and nice scale drop. I too like the hammer strength stuff and wish my gym had more of them. Best equipped gym I have been to that was loaded with all the HS toys was down in FLA. It would be nice to have that one close to the house.
Those are some damn strong HS OHPs and nice lat raises as well.
I am curious to see this lat raise machine hyper extension. I think I know what it looks like. Kind of like a GHR off the hyper but the use of weights really has me rethinking that.
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03-09-2020, 09:56 PM #21
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03-10-2020, 01:32 PM #22
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03-10-2020, 06:09 PM #23
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03-10-2020, 07:03 PM #24
Saw this on the recent threads, and figured I'd drop in. Hope all is well.
Good to see you still kicking!RAW lifts
635 Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mATRBZ0gwdg
585x7 Dead reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yf2ZkdNNNQ
420 Bench (paused) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ2_Q-TLIB8
535 Squat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdgVaiTi4-8&feature=youtu.be
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03-12-2020, 02:11 PM #25
WTF y'all, you think this is ******** or something??
I did not come here to visit
I came to BRAG!
Sincerely, thank-you all.
How's the cutting going?
and I'm still amazed that big bugger can keep getting older AND stronger AND be natty. His lifts make me feel like chump change.
Well, there are "noobs" and then there are "newbs". The difference is the "noob" is both new and a boob, whereas the "newb" is new but is willing to learn.
Those guys back then, they could tell even on a forum which was which.
The forum is way different, numbers everywhere are down for a variety of different reasons, different options, and many have left. Regardless of the changes ,the forum can be what the people that are left want it to be.
We are the forum.
Thank-you.
I don't prefer machines necessarily, but the HS line has kept me lifting heavy and relatively injury free. Thank goodness most gyms I've been to recently have them.
Believe it or not, I don't own a cell phone of my own but hopefully I'm changing that soon. When that happens the lat station hypers is the 1st I'll cover. It's not a separate machine, its done from the lat pulldown station.
Thanks for your time!
This is the no bullsh*t bb.com over 35 journal, I wrote the truth.
You're welcome
and
RESPECT.
Of course, If I muck it up my 1st mistake to admit would be that I asked you to help me...
lol
NOT!
Imo, I looked like sh*t my last few shows but I was unknowingly sick and we made the best out of what we could at the time.
In theory, it should all go much better this time than any before.
Your boys must be huge by now?
Still on cereal refeeds?
and us you.
I'm not sure if I need to introduce you...probably one of the most misunderstood posters on bb.com. They seem to either love ya or hate ya ID. I'm a (no homo) (no hater) kinda guy and I have a lot of respect for you. and FTR, I thought that thread you made with that pic was funny, some just lost their sh*t though.
Very good to see you!Last edited by ArchAngel'73; 03-12-2020 at 02:20 PM.
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03-12-2020, 02:12 PM #26
May 8, 2020
^^^
ummm
March 8, 2020
Legs
Barbell back squats- AKA "Squats"
20x45x2
10x135x5- I thought of doing 10 sets on a whim, and settled for 5
6x225x2
2x315x3
sated Calf Raises, PWO
12x90x3
Leg Extensions- AKA "extensions"
10x180x3
Pronated Hamstring Curl machine- AKA lying Ham Curl
15x75
12x75x2
10 minutes Elliptical Trainer
This was an "easy" workout for me, almost lazy. Still hurts like a mo'fo' after though. Despite the lower weight on the squats my hips were unusually very sore.
Felt like I gave birth to the barbell through my rectum and that my hips actually had to pop out of place to accommodate the width of the 45 pound plates. On the positive side my rectum, hips, and legs have all healed, and I'm expecting my 315 pound iron baby to jump to 405 soon.
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03-12-2020, 02:13 PM #27
March 9, 2020
Chest
HS Incline
20x50x2
20x90x2
15x140x2
10x180x2
6x270x2
HS Decline machine
8x80x3 +2 reps per set compared to last session
cable "Most Musculars"- think of these as cable "crossovers" with a bodybuilding pose
10x60/side
12x60
10x75x2
6x105x2
10 minutes Elliptical.
The majority of this session was spent lubing up my joints and increasing blood flow. I also felt the need to progress in something and chose that to be the decline machine.
I will be one of the few bb'ers out there that will state I have enough muscle. I've been lifting for 31 years and am getting older. I'm not trying to get bigger, I'm trying to make what I have better. If I can add a few ounces of meat here and there I'm cool with that but the goal is to be better, not bigger.
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03-12-2020, 02:14 PM #28
March 10, 2020
My bones, joints, and tendons are telling me to rest today.
I say f you, you need to adapt to at least cardio.
35 minutes Elliptical Trainer.
I walked into a completely different "Elliptical" machine that felt more like a freaking stair climber. This difference caught me by surprise because I firmly believe the ""gotdamn stair climber" is the most brutal and efficient torture/cardio devices ever made. I have done, and only ever will do a session on the "gotdamn stair climber" if I was competing.
I checked the surrounding ellipticals, sure enough mine was different. So it appears I'm gonna get f*cked today because my dumb azz doesn't know there's a variety of elliptical machines and I'm too proud and too much of a "man" to admit defeat and get off the f'ing thing even though know one was looking.
and when I was done my 35 minutes on that hunk of sh*te...
I TWISTED THE HANDLEBARS TO SH*T SO NO ONE ELSE WOULD EVER MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS I DID AND GET SUCKED INTO THIS GLORIFIED "GOTDAMN STAIR CLIMBER" THAT LOOKS LIKE AN ELLIPTICAL MACHINE !
I look out for people like that.
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03-12-2020, 02:15 PM #29
March 11, 2020
Side Delts, "rounding" the fronts
behind the back Side DB Raise- another one of my concoctions, its self descriptive
20x20x3
10x30x1 -f'ing log book says 15 reps when I thought it was 10. F'ed up my 1st set...ahhh f it, its only warming up
15x30
10x40x2
6x50x3
Oh yeah, old man Fiend can still pull rabbit's outta his strength azz on occasion, show these young dogs what work is all about.
Even on a pussy exercise.
"Chicken Wings"- AKA I DGAF what anybody calls them they are chicken wings. Weight pads on your elbows, you flap the elbows up and down to move the weight, and get big delts like a chicken. Ok, not exactly.
What's that stupid song they play at weddings...the one where you flap your arms up and down like a moron with a whole bunch of other morons, and they do this together to a song so that they don't feel like morons individually.
Well, that's like this machine, but with weights.
20x80x3
10x125
6x70
8x210(stack)x3
Front DB Raise- this exercise was done for "shaping and toning" only *GAG*BARF*PURGE
15x30x3
Some f'ing wanker was grunting and groaning loudly next to me doing calf raises with 20 lbs. while I was doing chicken wings.
So I said in ma head "f*ck this", loaded up that mutha f'ing stack and repped that b*tch out, while that dude was draping himself across a machine resting in between his "draining" workout watching me...
I repped that stack quietly, like a ninja master, no grunting nor groaning from me
BUT
when I was done repping the stack I let that mutherfukker down so hard the WHOLE GYM heard me end my set.
Like this is Gym GOD here letting you know we came to this place to put in WORK you pansy azz biotches.
THEN
I looked over to Mr. 20 lb. calf raises, wearing his five toe pathetic azz shoes
AND I SAID TO HIM...
"Do you want a spot for that?"
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03-12-2020, 02:19 PM #30
March 12, 2020
Arms
cable Pushdown's, PD's
20x90x3
10x120x3
6x180x3
6x205x3- oh my, that's the stack, where do we go from here?....
Overhead cable Tricep Extensions, AKA- OH Extensions
15x120x3
HS Preachers
20x45x3
12x90x3
4x135x3- FFS this felt heavier than the time I had to pick up the family pig (my sister) when she got drunk and fell down by the camp fire next to the tent we were makin' love in.
I will let that just sink in.
Treat my journal like Planet Fitness and don't pass judgment on me.
FTR, training biceps is one of my least favourite lifting activities.
But, do you really care after that doozie I just dropped on you?
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