John V Posted October 9, 2008 Author Share Posted October 9, 2008 flat bench press 111#x12x2incline bench press 100#x9, 8flat db flyes 38.5#x12x21 arm db rows 45#x12x2seated alternating curls 31#x11, 8false grip reverse curls 50#x12x2donkey kickback 15#x8x2standing press 52.5#x15x2 I also unloaded, hand trucked and shelved a van full of food today, as I often do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 12, 2008 Author Share Posted October 12, 2008 Tried the mini-trampoline. Not good. My right knee is still easily pained and the calf is strained from favoring the knee. It's been a long time since I ran. The problem has been working on it, including a lot of lifting and carrying cases of food, most of which are 25 to 45 pounds. I wish I could take the time off to let it heal properly. Trying to start an abs campaign, something I need most and conveniently forget. My nephew showed me crunches with feet up on a chair, which I'm trying to make a habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 What a coincidence, I too just started making a daily habit of hitting the abs. nothing insane just a giant set of leg pull ins (think they might even be called laying knee bends), leg raises and crunches with legs elevated. Let me tell you, I feel it...so it's gotta be working =). The main reason I started it was to stretch and strengthen my lower back. Which is always a good idea. Good luck with the ongoing knee issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 209# 60.5# bf (29%)Still limping. Doing some crunches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 My dear friend is Director of Emergency Medicine at the worst ghetto ER in Cleveland. Today he told me he thought I had cartilage damage and need to not run or do ANY load bearing exercise on that knee for a good while. He recommended bicycling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Sounds like cycling time. I'll be sending positive vibes to your knee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 Finally lifted again. My nephew gave me two 50 lb hex dumbbells as motivation. Skipped the kickbacks as my elbow doesn't seem to like them. flat bench 115x11, 9incline bench 95x10, 8flat db flyes 41x9, 111 arm db rows 45x12x2seated curls 31x8x2false grip reverse curl 52.5x12x2press 57.5x15, 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 The late night gorge was still in my gut when I weighed in this morning. The infrequency of my lifting and lack of aerobics have left me prey to my old nemesis: evening munchies. 213.5# 63.4 bf 29.7% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 (edited) Edited October 21, 2008 by John V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Mmm popcorn. What do you think about switching to swimming? That was some advice I got, but I'm not gonna take it. It's so much trouble to lug all that gear around and wash all those towels. I think bicycling is fun though! What if you hooked up a bike trailer and made deliveries by pedal power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Thanks for reading and for your suggestions. Swimming would be great, but I can't afford to join any place with a pool soon. Delivering the 41,000 lbs my small program moved in the past year would have been a challenge on a bike. The other program I work for has received around six tons of food in the last week alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivalasvegans Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Your quads and calves would be so gangster though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 flat bench 115x12, 11incline bench 95x11, 10flat db flyes 41x10, 111 arm dumbbell row 50x12x2seated curl 31x10x2false grip reverse curls 55x12x2standing press 57.5x12x2lateral raises 11x11x2 Been doing crunches most days. Yesterday I Ioaded and unloaded then stacked or shelved 5300# of cased foods. That work exercises my grip and back especially. Right knee is still not well and calf is still strained from favoring it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 flat bench 115x12x2incline bench 97.5x11, 9flat db flyes 41x12x21 arm bent over db rows 50x12x2seated alternating curls 31x9, 12false grip reverse curls 60x12x2standing press 60x15, 12lateral raises 11x12x2 Joined Fitness19 today. It doesn't open for 6 weeks, so I was able to lock in my rate at $12 per month. Also the membership fee before they open the location is $12 rather than $199. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Joined Fitness19 today. It doesn't open for 6 weeks, so I was able to lock in my rate at $12 per month. Also the membership fee before they open the location is $12 rather than $199. Woot, score!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 210.3# 61.5bf 29.3% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 It's been over a week since I lifted, which is a bit depressing. My trip to the chiropractor last week left me with a sore knee and ELBOW. I'd waited a log time to deal with this stuff and it seems things had to to be put back right so as to heal properly, as they were healing in the wrong way. I return for another chiro session today, and hopefully it will be less dramatic. My knee is sure feeling straightened out in a big way, though it didn't enjoy standing on the cold, moist lawn for so many hours at the Obama rally yesterday. I guess after 12 weeks of weights I needed a little break to rest and heal up thoroughly, though my training had already slowed significantly in the previous couple of weeks. I can't wait for my knee to heal enough to hit the cardio hard when Fitness19 finally opens in a few weeks. While I'm not doing cardio or lifting I should be cutting calories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 214 pounds! 63.3 bf 29.6%Yeouch! Time for breakfast. Voting made me hungry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 214 pounds! 63.3 bf 29.6% Yeouch!No worries man, it all seems like a normal-ish fluctuation, especially with all the injuries and niggles lately! You'll be back at it soon enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 11, 2008 Author Share Posted November 11, 2008 It's over 2 weeks since I lifted. My elbow and knee still hurt, probably due to the warehouse work I've been unable to avoid. Many tons of canned foods that need all to much handling in my 2 highly inefficient warehouse spaces have kept the injuries from healing. I really want to be ready when the gym I joined opens in a few weeks! Losing muscle: 212.9 lbs (64 bf, 30.1%!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's been 3 1/2 weeks since my left elbow allowed me to lift weights, about 9 since my right knee stopped my running. I could be exercising more, but I haven't. I repeatedly re-injure myself while doing heavy warehouse work for the charities I run, which leaves me tired with negative fitness gains. Acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, and chiropractic have all been helpful, but ultimately failed due to lack of rest. I'm taking off tomorrow. I desperately want to be well healed in a few weeks when I'll begin a new, recommitted, cardio and weight training program at the gym I joined before it opened. A recommitted hatha yoga practice is what I need most. Food wise I've been back to my bad habits of too little food in the day, too much in the night. I didn't post my weekly numbers yesterday and they follow:212.8# 63.6 bf 29.9% After this I'll post them monthly.Thanks for reading and good health to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Rest is just as important as training, especially when it comes to meeting goals. Don't feel bad about taking off ANY amount of time to heal up or tend to injuries. Just think of it as PROGRESS towards meeting your goals. I mean if we stretch to avoid injuries and rest inbetween sets to replenish our energy. Then taking time off from the stress that training places on our body is VERY acceptable. So again Johnny, you're still on track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks brah. Do you listen to www.ktuh.org ? I do. My friends show moved to 3am EST Sat am, but that'd be earlier for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks brah. Do you listen to http://www.ktuh.org ? I do. My friends show moved to 3am EST Sat am, but that'd be earlier for you. Nope, but I just tuned in now that you mentioned it. They are playing some Jimmy Hendrix now I think. Definetly gonna stay tuned...what is your friend's name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Irie-Sistable! www.myspace.com/808reggaewahine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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