SO, hopefully ZenMaster Phoenix, will drop in and keep giving his sound words of wisdom


I saved my intro from my last log, so I'll post it again, modified a bit:
My short-term goal is to get my arms into better shape; Long-term is to somehow, find a way to enjoy/stick to a weightlifting program for life so as to achieve and maintain bone health/growth.
I've been running for about 12 years regulary (because I love it), but just don't like lifting. Matter of fact, sometimes I hate it. Was running 10 miles a day.
Goal is to cut down on running (this is *very* difficult for me. I have a lot of energy) and increase weightlifting.
I haven't lifted in MONTHS; and when I did, it was sporadic and not very fruitful. I burn out on it, mostly because it is a chore.
I will post a food log occasionally, but that also is very routine now, with only slight variations.
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Background:
Exercise: I run, cycle, study Hapkido (not sure for how much longer)
Diet: Vegan: Raw, fresh, whole foods only; no dehydrated or gourmet "raw"; no grains
(Raw,for now; been at it for over a year now-feeling better than ever.)
Supplements: I like to experiment from time to time with new things. Right now, I'm taking some raw maca in my green smoothies, and I notice some benefit (feeling a slight energy boost and a more sustained energy). I tried it several months ago, but I took the recommended starting amount which was 1/2 tsp. -- did nothing for me. Now I take the 1 TB and notice a difference.
MSM
Borage oil
B-12 tablet
Calcium (probably don't need it, but I take it for insurance) with Magnesium (helps *alot*with muscle fatigue/cramping and that twitching I hate)
Occasionally, I add raw hemp protein to my green smoothies.
Occasionally, I have some raw rice protein.
General Health: Excellent! got a clean bill of health from the doc; no deficiencies (must be the green smoothies!) Bloodwork, heart, etc. all great.
Dental: Great. I had some teeth sensitivity before cleaning up my diet, but it wasn't major. No cavities

Injuries: Nothing new; but I do have permanent vertebrae injuries from a car accident in '97. Unfortunately, it's affecting my Hapkido now, and it does keep me from a few fun sports activities. Otherwise, no injuries.
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Sunday, February 19
Rest day
Food Log:
-Green Smoothie, 50 oz: Collards, Bok Choy, Kale; Green Apple, lemon; Green Rooibos,HoneyBush tisanes; stevia;1 TB Maca
-Fruit Meal: Apples
-Dinner: 2 bags of romaine salad; 1 container Mache (lamb's lettuce); sweet onions; mushrooms; cucumber; 2 C broccoli sprouts; homemade walnut dressing; flax seeds; 1/2 tsp borage oil.
Monday, February 20
5 Tibetan Rites
6-mile run (with 6 sets of fartleks: three 60-second; three 90-second)
5 sets of 15 bicep curls, 15# (Help!)
Hapkido
Notes: I had a few days off which is unusual for me. I wanted to run 10 miles, but I held back. Beautiful weather for running. I have Hapkido later, and running too much on those days insures a suboptimal performance.
Hope my wimpy arms are at least sore tomorrow.
