ljk11 Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Too funny! The comment about the food (not your measurements.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Sunday 27 November 2005Hour run on treadmill Today's Menu1 grapefruit6 oz cultured soy w/ 3 tsp ground flax, sunflower, pumpkin and almond mix3 waffles w/ margarine and syrup1 PB sandwich3 black bean fajitas 1 spinach salad w/ sunflower seeds and dressing 1 cup chocolate soy milk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 29, 2005 Share Posted November 29, 2005 Monday 28 November 2005SQ: (20x45) (12x95) (4x135) 5x5x180SLDL: (10x205) 5x5x230ISU: 2x25xbw+7.5, 18xbw+5Did much better on squats today, thanks to the advice Ryan gave me. I know it was the stance and bar position, because I tried it all ways and low bar, wide stance made a world of difference. Today's Menu6 oz cultured soy w/ 3 tsp ground flax, pumpkin, sunflower and almond1 bowl cold cereal w/ soy milk1 cup chocolate soy milk1 protein bar1 sandwich2 slices of pumpkin bread1 energy bar3 fajitas 1 cup chocolate soy milk1 salad w/ sunflower seed and dressing [rant] Today I was reminded in the gym locker room why, even though cable comes free with my apartment, I do not have a television. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d52/veganism/journal/antiv.jpg Usually the TV set in the locker room is tuned into the talking heads of some sports show like Sports Center and the like. As I have no interest in competitive sports this could just as well be a test screen for all I care. But this morning the set was tuned to ABC Morning News (sic). However, I would hardly call what this network was broadcasting "news." First was an incredibly inept story on the Minutemen, a racist vigilante operation patrolling, or, rather, profiling, U.S. borders. This story actually reported as if the Minutemen had some legitimacy. They even showed a person wearing a "White Pride" t-shirt, but didn't bother to seriously report the fascist leanings of this so-called movement. Then they followed up with some nonsense about a celebrity couple flying blankets and food to the people of Pakistan on their personal helicopter. Of course, with some insulting blather about their new movie opening up in that country. As a journalist by training I find this stuff very annoying. [/rant] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Tuesday 29 November 2005Power yoga3x25xbw crunchesToday's Menu1 cup chocolate soymilk1 grapefruit6 oz cultured soy w/ 3 tsp ground flax, pumpkin, sunflower and almond1 energy bar1 sandwich1 food bar1 cup chocolate soymilk1 bowl chiliHere's a before & after photo from my old log on veganfitness.net. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/vegancrystal/Daniel/Pose1.jpg The log, and the photo, coincided with a contest Ryan's was running on that other vegan fitness type community. I think I won, but I haven't heard back from Ryan, yet. Anyway, my goal at the time was to gain mass; not for the contest, but for myself. I really like the photo, and find it inspiring to look back on past success. But I'm also determined not to rest on my laurels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Daniel, You did win - I just have been so damned swamped to get this thing set and wrapped up. I guarantee, before the weekend is out your gift certificate will actually be on the way! Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Yesterday's MenuB: 1 cup chocolate soymilkB: 1 bowl cold cerealS: 1 energy barL: 1 almond butter and fruit preserve sandwichS: 1 slice pumpkin breadS: 1 slice pumpkin breadD: Corn chips w/ grilled vegetables, salsa, guacamole and imitation sour creamGot the idea from seasiren to point out when I ate what. Breakfast (B), Snack (S), Lunch (L), Dinner (D), and Post-workout (P). Thursday 1 December 2005BP: (20x45) (10x70) 5x5x140OHP: (10x45) 5x5x70Dip: 5x5xbw+12.5Was a good workout. Hit all my numbers, and I hope to raise them next week. Today's MenuP: 1 cup protein drinkB: 1 cultured soy w/ ground flax, pumpkin, sunflower and almondB: 1 slice pumpkin breadB: 1 cup chocolate soymilkS: 1 protein barL: 2 burritos S: 1 energy barD: 1 plate pasta w/ sauce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Yesterday's MenuB: 1 cup chocolate soymilk So tell me how you prepared your choc soy milk exactly. Was it good? Was this the first time you drank that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stove6 Posted December 2, 2005 Share Posted December 2, 2005 Hey can you post a recipe for that Tempeh London Broil? Thanks a mil! 'Vegan Power' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2005 Share Posted December 3, 2005 compassionategirl, I'm not sure about the source of the chocolate used in my soymilk . That was one of the reasons I was asking. I'm going to look into the sources of vegan fair trade chocolate listed in this article, "Chocolate, Unchained." stove6, I'm sorry, but I don't have the recipe on hand right now, but the Tempeh London Broil recipe is from Dining With Friends, by Priscilla Feral and Lee Hall. I left my copy of cookbook is at my office . Friday 2 December 2005DL: (20x95) (10x145) (8x195) 4x5x300, 3x300BOR: (10x60) 5x5x115Chin: 3x5xbw+4, 2x4xbw+4Not a bad workout, today. I didn't hit all my numbers, but I still improved over my last workout. I found a couple little two pound dumbbells and stuck them in my pockets for added wait on the chins. I would have had that last set of deads, but my grip gave out. This is what my shins usually look like after deadlifting. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d52/veganism/journal/dead-shin.jpg Today's MenuP: 2 cups protein soymilkB: 1 bowl cold cereal S: 1 protein barL: 2 enchiladas S: 1 food barD: 1 vegan burgerS: 1 cup chocolate soymilk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2005 Share Posted December 4, 2005 Saturday 3 December 2005Power yogaToday's MenuS: Cultured sou w/ ground flax, pumpkin, sunflower and almondB: Cold cerealS:Pumpkin breadL: Corn chips w/ salsa, guacamole and imitation sour creamS: Chocolate soymilkD: Vegan kielbasaS: Spinach salad w/ sunflower seeds and dressing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Sunday 4 December 2005Elliptical machine 55 minToday's MenuS: Protein soymilkB: Cultured soy w/ ground flax, pumpkin, sunflower and almondS: Chocolate soymilkL: Vegan burgerS: Chocolate soymilkD: Vegan grilled cheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2005 Share Posted December 6, 2005 Monday 5 December 2005SQ: (20x45) (12x95) 5x5x185SLDL: (10x135) 5x5x235ISU: 3x20xbw+10Calves: (12x160) 3x10x320Squats felt light. Today's MenuB: Fruit protein smoothie w/ ground seed mixS: Protein barL: Almond butter and fruit preserve sandwichS: Energy barS: Chips and salsa w/ guacamole and imitation sour creamD: Pasta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Yesterday's MenuB: Cultured soy w/ ground flax and pumpkin breadS: Energy barL: PB and fruit preserve sandwichS: Food barS: Potato chips D: Corn chips and layered dip w/ black beansWednesday 7 December 2005BP: (20x45) (10x75) 5x5x145OHP: (10x45) 5x5x75Dip: 5x5xbw+16Good workout. Was happy to hit all my numbers. Going to have to find another way to add weight to dips. If I put any more weight in the pockets on my shorts I'm going to lose my pants. Today's MenuP: Protein drinkB: Cold cereal and chocolate soymilkS: Protein barL: 2 burritos S: Chocolate soymilkD: Corn chips and layered dip w/ black beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted December 8, 2005 Share Posted December 8, 2005 Going to have to find another way to add weight to dips. If I put any more weight in the pockets on my shorts I'm going to lose my pants.What about a chain? Or you could hold a dumbell with your feet/legs, that works up to a certain weight. But at some point you'll need a chain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Thursday's MenuB: Cultured soy w/ flax, chocolate soymilkS: Energy barL: 2 enchiladas S: Food barD: 2 grilled cheese, chocolate soymilkSaturday 26 November 2005DL: (20x95) (10x155) 4x4x305 3x305BOR: (10x65) 5x5x120Chin: 3x5xbw+6 2x4xbw+6Lack of energy today. Hope to hit my numbers next week. Today's MenuS: Protein drinkP: Protein and fruit smoothie w/ flaxB: Cold cerealL: Foot-long sandwichS: Chips and salsaD: Grilled tofuhttp://friendsofanimals.org/img/cookbook-grilledtofu.jpg Get the recipe in Dining With Friends or Friends of Animals' Vegan Starter Guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Yummy! Did you ever find out why your arms were falling asleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 Yummy! Did you ever find out why your arms were falling asleep?You know, it really hasn't gone numb since I posted , so I haven't really thought about it. I know I should still have someone look at it though. Still haven't any idea what the cause is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Yesterday's MenuB: Cold cereal S: 2 pieces of toastL: Almond butter sandwichS: Cultured soy w/ flaxS: 2 cookies and soymilkD: Grilled tofuMonday 12 December 2005SQ: (20x45) (10x95) 5x5x190SLDL: (10x135) 2x5x240, 2x4x240, 5x240ISU: 2x25xbw+10Seated calves: 20x90, 8x180, 8x160, 20x90Today’s MenuP: 2 protein drinksB: Cultured soy w/ flaxS: Protein barL: SandwichS: Energy barS: 2 cookies and soymilkD: 3 fajitas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yesterday's MenuB: Cultured soy w/ flax & cold cerealS: Energy barL: 2 enchiladas S: Energy barD: 3 fajitasWednesday 14 December 2005BP: (20x45) (12x75) (8x115) 2x150, 5x145 4x145OHP: (10x45) 3x5x80 2x4x80Dip: 3x5xbw+20 2x4xbw+20Didn't do so well. This is the last week of my 5x5, so I guess I should be at my limit. Still, I thought I might have done a little better. Got stuck under 150lb, so I was somewhat shy about going all out after that. Today's MenuP: Protein drinkB: Cultured soy w/ flax & cold cerealS: Protein barL: 2 sandwichesS: Energy barS: 2 cookies & soymilkD: 3 burritosThere seems to be a lot of comic book fans on this site so I thought I'd post this picture from Oct 1997. http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d52/veganism/journal/forgettable4.jpg That's right, I'm a complete dork. Hope you folks like the new avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tylerm Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 Yummy! Did you ever find out why your arms were falling asleep?You know, it really hasn't gone numb since I posted , so I haven't really thought about it. I know I should still have someone look at it though. Still haven't any idea what the cause is. I had this happen to me several months back. For maybe a couple weeks I would periodically get either one or both of my arms falling asleep, while I was sleeping and even during the day. It has also happened to my legs frequently for periods of time, then stopped. In both cases, I had been lifting heavy and gaining mass, I assume it was related, but since it went away I never worried about it. Your diet looks real tasty, but if you want more mass you better pack in some more food! I eat more than that in half a day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 I was wondering because this happens often to me. Sometimes when I sleep to the point where limbs start to turn color. Just wondering if there was an answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2005 Share Posted December 17, 2005 (edited) Tyler and SeaSiren, that's interesting that you two have had something similar happen. Incidentally, after I posted that it went away it came back, but only for one night. I thought it might be related to heavy lifting, but it hasn't bothered me so much since my lifting has increased. Tyler, I'm not too concerned with gaining mass, but I have been eating more. Actually, since I'm not keeping track of calories I don't know that for sure. I currently have less mass than I did at the end of June and would like to gain back about five pounds, but I'm not interested in getting huge. I do plan to add a couple supplements to my diet that should help me gain some weight. Namely cookies and fruit . Yesterday's MenuB: Cultured soy w/ flax & 2 pieces of toastS: Energy barL: 2 burritosS: Energy barD: PastaFriday 16 December 2005DL: (20x95) (10x155) (8x225) 3x5x305, 4x305, 2x305BOR: 5x5x125Chin: 3x5xbw+6 4xbw+6, 5xbw+4The gym attendant was hassling me about deadlifting. Usually they don't notice me because of the thud-thud-thud of a herd of treadmills and the blasting teenybopper music (I seriously suffer on days when I forget my i-pod), but today the gym was almost empty. Plus I'm usually using lifting around the corner. Anyway, this affected my lifting on the last set. Don't know if I would have gotten all five reps, but I at least would have had four rather than two if I wasn't worried about making any noise . This was my last week of five-by-five. By Sunday I hope to have a new program ready to go. Today's MenuP: Protein drinkB: Cultured soy w/ flax & cold cerealS: Protein barL: 2 sandwichesS: Protein drinkD: 3 burritos Edited December 18, 2005 by Anonymous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Saturday 17 December 2005Power yogaToday's MenuB: Smoothie w/ flaxS: 2 cookies w/ soymilkL: 2 grilled cheese sandwiches & protein drinkS: Corn chips w/ hummusD: Sandwich & oven friesS: 2 cookies w/ soymilk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 It was in June, six months ago, that I last did the five-by-five routine. I went back and compared my strength six months ago with where it is right now. The results are in -- and it ain't pretty. Pull-dayThen (21 June 2005):Deadlift: 5x5x305Bent-over row: 5x5x125Chin-up: 5x5xbw+10 Now (16 December 2005):Deadlift: 3x5x305, 4x305, 2x305Bent-over row: 5x5x125Chin-up: 3x5xbw+6, 4xbw+6, 5xbw+4 Push-dayThen (24 June 2005):Bench press: 5x5x160Overhead press: 3x5x80, 4x80, 3x80Triceps Dip: 5x5xbw+10 Now (14 December 2005):Bench press: 2x150, 5x145, 4x145Overhead press: 3x5x80, 2x4x80Triceps Dip: 3x5xbw+20, 2x4xbw+20 Leg-dayThen (26 June 2005):Squat: 5x5x200Stiff-leg deadlift: 5x5x240Incline sit-up: 3x25xbw+10 Now (12 December 2005):Squat: 5x5x190Stiff-leg deadlift: 2x5x240, 2x4x240, 5x240Incline sit-up: 3x25xbw+10 My strength is equal to or less than what it was six months ago. And it is in the three main lifts (deads, bench and squat) that I am falling most behind in. This is very frustrating . I was hoping to at least break even, but I'm still playing catch-up with myself. It's back to the drawing board for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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