MontanaVegan Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 (edited) This weekend I bought myself a new Weider Pro 396 Weight Bench.I also got an Olympic bar and an assortment of weights.Since I'm too heavy and too weak for pullups I liked the pulldown feature. http://www.huetheronline.org/vbb/396.jpg After I can do 3 sets of 10 reps, then I'll try more weight the next time.Since I'm new, all advice will be apreciated. Chest, ShouldersBB Bench PressBB Incline Bench PressBB Decline Bench PressDB Fly DB Military PressDB Front RaiseDB Lateral RaiseDB Rear Deltoid Row BB Tricep ExtensionDB Tricep Kickback Arms, BackBB Preacher CurlDB Bicep Curl BB Wrist CurlBB Reverse Curl BB ShrugPulldownSeated Cable RowDB Bent Over Row Legs, Abs, WaistLever Leg ExtensionLever Lying Leg CurlSingle Leg Calf RaiseDB Squats CrunchDB Side Bend Edited June 11, 2006 by MontanaVegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 (edited) Breakfast - all ingredients are organic except the cinnamon 1 cup oats1 tsp cinnamon1 cup raisins1 apple (shredded in blender)1 banana and soymilk added to blender. Lunch - Raw fruits and veggies several times during the day. Edited May 16, 2006 by MontanaVegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Sunday - May 14-2006Went for a hike at Phipps Park Monday - May 15-2006Stayed up way too late, slept in a little.My first day on my new weight bench.Only had time for bench press, had to be to work by 08:0010 reps - 2x20# Dumbbells10 reps - 2x40# Dumbbells3x10 reps - 135# Barbell I guess that I'll need to add a little weight next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 Hey, Montana, pretty fancy machinery you got there . Your food intake looks pretty light -- what do you do for dinner? What are your goals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 (edited) Hi RavenThe day I bought this, I was going to buy a different one.Play it Again had a used bench for $100 last time I was there.It was better than the new $150 benches I sawI went back to buy it, but it was gone. We've only got 3 real places to buy weight equipment in Billings.I saw this model at a different store and decided to get it.So far I'm very pleased with it. My dinner usually consists of a fairly large meal.Rice, Pasta, Chili, or something wrapped in a tortilla.I've got 2 basic rules for what I eat:1. no refined foods2. no animal productsI'm still a new vegan, so I don't have many new meals yet. My most important goal is my health.Both my dad and his brother had angioplasty at age 50Neither one is overweight like me and both ate better than I did.Both are taking drugs for high BP and cholesterol.Both take their cholesterol drugs before they eat their steak.I'm not going to follow in their footsteps. My weight lifting goals are to be stronger and bigger overall. Edited May 20, 2006 by MontanaVegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 My most important goal is my health.Both my dad and his brother had angioplasty at age 50Neither one is overweight like me and both ate better than I did.Both are taking drugs for high BP and cholesterol.Both take their cholesterol drugs before they eat their steak.I'm not going to follow in their footsteps.This sounds familiar. Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Saturday - May 20-2006Went for a hike at Phipps ParkTook a few pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 Sunday, May 21, 2006 Day 1 workout Went up to 40# DumbBells today for Bicep Curls.OUCH! 5# makes a big difference. Also increased weight on the Triceps and Shruggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 25, 2006 Author Share Posted May 25, 2006 Tuesday, May 23, 2006Day 3 Workout, no significant improvements Thursday, May 25, 2006Day 1 WorkoutWas able to do a couple more bicep reps with the 40# DumbBellsI completed 4, 5, and 4 reps. Felt good to improve a little. Last time I only got 3 reps on first set and 2 on second set.I had to quit last time after the second set, there was a lot pain.I'm not sure which muscle but in the forearm near the elbow.Doing 20# curls afterwards was even painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi Raven... I saw this model at a different store and decided to get it.So far I'm very pleased with it. Cool! ...I've got 2 basic rules for what I eat:1. no refined foods2. no animal products Awesome. Now how about some raw? ...I'm still a new vegan, so I don't have many new meals yet. Post what you like and I can dig up some recipes for you. I've got a ton of vegan recipes and a lot of veganized versions of favorites. However, if you're into fresh, whole foods, then I say eat as much raw as you can. I don't mean gourmet, complicated, fatty raw concoctions which are not health promoting; I mean eat simple, raw, whole foods like veggies, fruits, seeds and nuts. Super easy to add to your diet. My most important goal is my health. Good. 'Cause a lot of vegans think just because it's vegan it's healthy: it's not! One has to watch a vegan diet just as much as omnis do. For health, I would suggest Dr. Fuhrman's Eat to Live Plan, which is a way of eating, not a "diet." Both my dad and his brother had angioplasty at age 50Neither one is overweight like me and both ate better than I did.Both are taking drugs for high BP and cholesterol.Both take their cholesterol drugs before they eat their steak. That can be tough, I know. My dad always liked to say how he was "fine" no pain, no problems whenever I'd caution him about the junk he ate (even before I was vegan, I knew he ate horribly). I used to tell him it's going to hit him all at once...sadly, it's happening . ...I'm not going to follow in their footsteps. My weight lifting goals are to be stronger and bigger overall. Well, I think you can get somewhat bigger if you're shooting for health first; but probably not HUGE, if that's what you want...you'll have to compromise optimal health to get really big on a vegan diet. Excessive protein and fat overload is not health promoting; but it will get you "bigger." Let me know if you need any recipes How's your forearm? _raVen_ _More reviews of E2L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 Hi Raven, thanks for the response.I'm always trying to more add raw, raw is so easy, just wash it and eat it.I do add raw fruit to my oats in the morning.Most of the food that I eat during the day is raw fruits and veggies. Sometimes nuts.My dinner usually tends to be cooked though. I do agree that vegan does not automatically = healthy.So much of the available junk "food" is vegan, but not very healthy.I'll look for Dr. Fuhrman's book, I just finished Howard Lyman's book.I've seen Dr. Fuhrman speak on the VegSource.com websiteThere are several hours of great videos at VegSource.My RAVEdiet book and DVD should be here early next week, then maybe Dr. Fuhrman's book will be next.Other books that I've read are by Dr. Barnard, Dr. Campbell and John Robbins.Dr. McDougal is another who's book I would like to read. I don't want to be huge, but maybe that will change as I grow I try for low fat, high carb, moderate protein.My fats have changed from greasy or hydrogenated to healthier plant fats.My carbs are now fruits, veggies, whole grains instead of refined garbage.My protein is no longer animal but instead quality plant protein.I rarely shop at the supermarket, now I go to the health food stores.Our choices are a little slim here in Montana. My forearms are better, thanks for asking.I had the same pain when I went from 20# to 30# dumbbells.We've all heard the expression: no pain, no gain. This was a little more.It wasn't the good burning pain like when I try to do just one more calf raise.No more pain and more reps on my second workout with the 40# bells.My upper body is still pretty weak. My legs are strong though.That comes from carrying around a lot of extra weight everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Oh, then you're well informed on nutrition Good, good. Your diet sounds good. I'm at about 1 1/2 years of raw wow, it's flown by...Not psycho about it though; I will eventually eat some cooked food, I'm sure I keep my journal here now -- stop by any time and feel free to offer advice, suggestions or just comments It's just a food log and workout log like I used to keep here, but I moved it. Yes, I've listened to some of the stuff on VegSource. I love Dr. F. . He's not quacky or extreme. Speaking of which, I see you like McDougall just kidding...I respect Dougall... in general; I just think his "no-fat" mantra is ridiculous and outdated. His unwillingness to adapt to new science is annoying, though, and, I don't think very honorable, frankly. We need good fats in our diets. But most of his 1970's advice is still good . I need upper body strength too. It's tough for me, though, 'cause I despise lifting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 27, 2006 Author Share Posted May 27, 2006 From _raVen's_ webblogMeal #3: Watermelon; HoneydewNotes: Yummy melons!I've been eating a lot of Honeydew latelyLast night I went to Walmart. (I buy a few things there)Our selection of organic produce is lacking here.I saw some seedless watermelon and thought, hmm.. that can't be natural.Are these some type of genetically modified watermelons? I need to try some of you green smoothies. Compared to the typical American I'm very well informed.But against most of the people in this forum, I'm a beginner.I like Dr. Barnard, Dr. Fuhrman and Dr. Gordon.They seem to teach and practice healthy lifestyles and food choices.Dr. McDougal and Dr. Esselstyn seem more about disease reversal.I guess once you are sick and almost dead a more drastic diet might be needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 28, 2006 Author Share Posted May 28, 2006 Saturday, May 27, 2006Bench, shoulders and legs workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 29, 2006 Author Share Posted May 29, 2006 Monday, May 29, 2006Day 1 workout Another slight improvement on DB bicep curlsAfter 2 warmup sets of 10 reps with less weight, I do 3 working sets with 40# DumbBellsLast Thursday I did 4, 5, and 4 repsToday I was able to do 5. 7, and 6 repsGetting closer to 3 sets of 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 For health, I would suggest Dr. Fuhrman's Eat to Live Plan, which is a way of eating, not a "diet."Picked up Dr Fuhrman's book today at Barne's and Noble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_raVen_ Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Cool! Let me know what you think. Tried the Green Smoothies yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 I've only read the foreword and introduction so far.But I already know I'm going to like the book.Chapter1: Digging our graves with forks and knives.That title is so true (and sad) for so many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hi! Can I just say thanks for posting so many photos of Phipps Park! I was born & raised in Billings and miss it quite a lot sometimes . I can imagine it is pretty hard to be vegan there, are there other vegans around? Anyway, good that you are training with weights, I notice you post a lot about bicep curls. Definatly need to list more details and more lifts . You mentioned starting legs soon, but I haven't seen anything posted . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Hi CrystalGlad to see somebody from Billings.I do know a few people who are as far as I know vegan. Bicep curls are the only thing that I seem to be improving on.A little on the bench press too, but not much else.Those two exercises are the only 2 that I'm closely tracking.I'm still doing the others though.Someday I'll post the weights on the other exercises. I haven't started using the attatchment for the legs yet.Just doing single leg calf raises, climbing stairs, and bodyweight squats.My knees are pretty bad from injury, pain when doing squats.I'm afraid to try any weights right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystal Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 My knees are pretty bad from injury, pain when doing squats. I'm afraid to try any weights right now.That's cu, I've had bad knee problems myself, but as I started squatting heavier and building the surrounding muscles, a lot of it went away. Was really nice . Could be totally different though. My injuries were from Track. I'd like to encourage you to post your other lifts anyway, but only if you want to. Often I've felt stuck in certain lifts, but when I look back, I'm able to see the changes, even if it takes months to do so! Progress can be slow and its hard to look objectionably at it. Its nice to have a record to refer back to. That's just what helps encourage me though, definatly stick to what you are comfortable posting . Take care of those injuries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 (edited) Did my Saturday morning walk at Phipps ParkIn the afternoon, I worked the chest and shoulders.I decided to see what I could do on the bench.10 x 20# Dumbbells10 x 40# Dumbbells5 x 135# BB1 x 145# BB1 x 155# BB1 x 165# BB1 x 175# BB1 x 185# BB1 x 195# BB0 x 205# BB - couldn't get this one up3x10 with 145# BB I also tried the leg section of my new benchI put 50# on and did 10 reps each ofLever Leg ExtensionLever Lying Leg Curl Edited June 4, 2006 by MontanaVegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted June 4, 2006 Author Share Posted June 4, 2006 (edited) deleted double post Edited June 6, 2006 by MontanaVegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Sunday - June 04, 2006Walked Phipps Park again In the afternoon I did my Back, Abs, Waist workout5x10 - 115# - BB Shrug5x10 - 110# - Pulldown5x10 Crunch5x10 - 20# - DB Bent Over Row5x10 - 20# - DB Side BendNext time I'll need to add weight to each exercise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaVegan Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Monday - June 05, 2006Arms work out Tuesday - June 06, 2006Lazy Day Since June 2, I've been almost raw.The only non-raw food for me has been soymilkAt least I think soymilk isn't raw. Aren't the beans cooked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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