LongTimeVegan

Recording is fun and necessary, but I'm all about playing live shows. Are you a vocalist?

I just compose and arrange the music... Lyrics aren't my thing, so I'm hoping to find a vocalist that can write their own.

Hello all, It's been quite a while since I've come to visit here... I've been busy putting together a band in the Los Angeles area. The music is hardcore/punk influenced, yet modern sounding. We are currently guitar, bass, and drums. We need a vocalist to complete the band. I'm looking for someone who can write political/conscious lyrics, and not having much luck on the local craigslist, so I thought I'd see if anyone here is interested. Some issues I'm passionate about: social injustice political corruption wars for corporate profit colonialism rampant consumerism environmental destruction oppression of indigenous peoples racism, misogyny and homophobia general ignorance ...and of course Animal Rights/Vegan issues! You can check out some instrumental tracks at: http://www.myspace.com/hundredmeterzero If it's something you're interested in, or if you know someone who might be up for it please let me know! Thanks! Christian

Wow, that is unbelievably funny Richard... You are one crazy cat. -Chris

It's been well over 20 years since I've seen an episode of sesame street but I can still totally hear his voice... lol -Chris

Welcome to the forums, Dani! -Chris

Saturday February 23, 2008: Workout 10 of 36 Bent-Over BB Rows: 12 x 155lbs 11 x 165lbs 10 x 165lbs Flat DB Press: 12 x 80lb DBs 9 x 90lb DBs 10 x 85lb DBs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Seated Close Grip Low-Pulley Rows: 12 x 160lbs 12 x 160lbs 10 x 160lbs Pushups (medium grip on knuckles): 24 x bodyweight 18 x bodyweight 18 x bodyweight (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Wide Grip Pulldowns: 10 x 190lbs 10 x 190lbs 10 x 180lbs Incline Cable Crossover: 10 x 60lbs 10 x 60lbs 12 x 50lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Seated Rear Delt Machine: 10 x 135lbs 9 x 135lbs 10 x 120lbs Donkey Calf Raise Machine: 15 x 180lbs 12 x 180lbs 12 x 165lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Had a pretty nice workout tonight. Was a little worried at first because I had a weird pain in my right shoulder/neck area on my first set of bent-over BB rows... Stretched it during my rest periods and managed to make it through the workout. I think the pain may have been related to my squatting last night. I keep trying to situate the bar further "down" on my traps during squats to minimize the mechanical disadvantage of being kinda tall. Last night I experienced a similar pain. Doesn't seem too serious as I feel ok now. Decided to do Flat Press instead of Incline tonight just to switch things up a bit. It's been a while since I've done those, and I didn't get the weight right until my last set (too light, too heavy, then just right). Tried to go lighter on Donkey Calf Raises so I could keep my reps higher, but my calves were still pretty fatigued from yesterday. Other than that, nothing special to report. Workout took 51 minutes to complete. -Chris

Friday February 22, 2008: Workout 9 of 36: ATG Squats (warm-up set): 8 x 135lbs ATG Squats: 10 x 190lbs 10 x 190lbs 10 x 190lbs Lying Ham Curl Machine: 10 x 130lbs 10 x 130lbs 10 x 130lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set) BB Lunges (# of reps is per leg, not total): 10 x 135lbs 10 x 140lbs 10 x 140lbs Straight-Leg Deadlift: 10 x 185lbs 10 x 190lbs 10 x 190lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set) Plate Loaded Leg Press: 11 x 410lbs 11 x 410lbs 11 x 410lbs One-Leg Ham Curl Machine: 12 x 60lbs 12 x 65lbs 12 x 65lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set) Seated Calf Press Machine: 22 x 400lbs (full stack) 15 x 400lbs 15 x 400lbs One-Leg Calf Raises: 12 x bodyweight 12 x bodyweight 12 x bodyweight (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Workout took 65 minutes to complete. Made gains on just about everything. -Chris

Welcome to the forums! -Chris

Welcome to the forums, Alison! -Chris

I want to get my legs bigger... Quads and Calves specifically. Chest would be my second priority. As long as I've been working out I've had decent arms, back and lats. Legs and chest have always been difficult. Same with chest. -Chris

I guess when I first read it I thought you experienced some ill health effects from "juicing" with steroids, and decided to take a healthier approach. Sounds like robert made a clarification, so no worries. I received a juicer as a gift many years ago, but never used it. I should check to see if I still have all the parts for it, and try it out. -Chris

Ahhhh... That would explain it. -Chris

Lean and Green, I am confused... In your workout log you say: ??? Obviously taking steroids is nobody's business but your own, so I am not trying to judge you... Just looking for clarification. -Chris

Looks like you're making progress Dave! Keep up the good work. -Chris

Wednesday February 20, 2008: Workout 8 of 36 Seated DB Curls: 12 x 45lb DBs 12 x 45lb DBs 12 x 45lb DBs Lying DB Tricep Extension: 12 x 35lb DBs 12 x 35lb DBs 10 x 35lb DBs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Concentration Curls: 11 x 35lb DB 11 x 35lb DB 11 x 35lb DB Tricep Kickbacks: 12 x 35lb DB 12 x 35lb DB 12 x 35lb DB (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Reverse Grip EZ-Bar Curls: 12 x 80lbs 12 x 80lbs 11 x 80lbs Dips (Tricep-Emphasis): 25 x Bodyweight 22 x Bodyweight 17 x Bodyweight (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Seated DB Overhead Press: 11 x 55lb DBs 8 x 55lb DBs 9 x 50lb DBs Upright Rows: 12 x 95lbs 12 x 95lbs 11 x 95lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Gym was pretty busy tonight, but still managed to keep my pace up and rest periods down. After several months of observational study at my gym, I have concluded that there is some kind of strong correlation between doing half squats and not cleaning up the squat rack when you're done. I was doing my reverse grip EZ bar curls by the squat rack tonight and literally had to move to keep myself from laughing at this guy who was squatting. Usually the guys at my gym will start by squatting 135 almost to parallel, then do half squats for ALL their working sets. I think that there are a total of four other people besides myself who actually squat parallel or below. A couple months ago some guy complimented my form and while talking about all the guys who do half squats he said: "the only thing that gets big is your head"... lol So anyways, in addition to the guys providing me entertainment during my rest periods I had a nice workout. Kinda weak on Overhead DB Presses, but made nice gains on everything else. I'm cycling my caloric intake down a bit right now. I'm starting to notice a bit of fat loss just after a few days... Planning on eating this way for about three weeks (unless I stop making gains). I will definitely go back to eating normally for the last two weeks of the program. Workout took 49 minutes to complete. Weight is down to 213lbs despite the fact that I am gaining on virtually every exercise. I am supposed to go to a concert tomorrow night, so I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to hit the gym. I've been taking WAY too many days off, and I need to find a way to change that. -Chris

I also have no problem getting gemma to mix with water stirring by hand. Has anyone who's tried the buckwheat powder made a decision about the flatulence factor as compared to other commonly consumed protein powders? -Chris

I logged all my calories/carbs/protein/fat and calculated daily totals for about 3 months last year. After eating super strict for that long and logging everything I have a pretty good idea of what most of the stuff I eat has in it, so now I am able to just estimate on the fly. -Chris

Welcome to the forum, vegygrl! That's so cool that you've been vegan you're whole life! -Chris

I used to really like sleeping on the floor when I was younger, but I find it more difficult now. My arms usually end up falling asleep if I'm on my side. In bed, I usually sleep on my sides, alternating throughout the night. When I try to sleep on my back, my lower back starts to hurt... This might have to do with the softness issue potter mentioned, but my bed is really quite firm, so I'm not entirely sure. -Chris

I used to play paintball as a teenager. I was pretty bummed when I became vegetarian, then found out the capsules were made of gelatin. It's been about 18 years since I've played. I used to wonder how many cases of balls you'd need to order from the manufacturer to spec veggie gelatin (if that's even possible in this application). -Chris

Monday February 18, 2008: Workout 7 of 36 One Arm DB Rows: 12 x 100lb DB 12 x 100lb DB 12 x 100lb DB Incline DB Press: 12 x 80lb DBs 11 x 80lb DBs 10 x 80lb DBs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) DB Pullovers: 12 x 60lb DB 12 x 60lb DB 12 x 60lb DB Dips (forward lean/wide elbows for chest emphasis): 12 reps w/bodyweight 12 reps w/bodyweight 10 reps w/bodyweight (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Wide Grip Pulldowns: 12 x 180lbs 12 x 180lbs 11 x 180lbs Incline DB Flys: 12 x 50lb DBs 12 x 50lb DBs 10 x 50lb DBs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Bent-Over Lateral Raises (on incline bench): 11 x 25lb DBs 12 x 25lb DBs 12 x 25lb DBs Seated Calf Press (plate-loaded): 15 x 135lbs 15 x 135lbs 16 x 135lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Made gains on every exercise tonight. It will be about three more weeks before I get back into low reps. I'm thinking One-Arm rows with 120lbs (biggest DBs my gym has) might not be out of the question. I made pre-printed workout log sheets using excel that I can take to the gym on a clipboard, so I'm not scribbling on 3x5 cards anymore. I feel so organized. Workout took 51 minutes to complete. -Chris

Sunday February 17, 2008: Workout 6 of 36 Wide Stance Squats: 10 x 135lbs (warm-up set) Wide Stance Squats (to parallel): 10 x 185lbs 10 x 195lbs 11 x 185lbs BB Lunges: 10 x 135lbs 10 x 135lbs 10 x 135lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-4 minutes rest between each exercise/set) Seated Leg Extension: 12 x 120lbs 12 x 120lbs 12 x 120lbs Seated Ham Curls: 12 x 255lbs 10 x 270lbs 10 x 270lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 90 seconds rest between each exercise/set) Hack Squat Machine: 10 x 140lbs 12 x 140lbs 12 x 140lbs Lying Ham Curls: 8 x 120lbs 10 x 110lbs 10 x 110lbs (these exercises were performed as compound sets, with 2-3 minutes rest between each exercise/set) Standing Calf Raises: 18 x 120lbs 16 x 120lbs 15 x 120lbs 13 x 120lbs 15 x 110lbs 14 x 100lbs (these exercises were performed with 90 seconds rest between each set) Not too many people in the gym last night, which made for an easy workout. Except for the whole weightlifting part. Did my wide-stance "ballet squats" in the squat "rack" rather than the squat "cage". This allowed me to go really wide with my stance, because there are bars on the floor that would prevent my feet from moving if they started to slip. I've read that these are supposed to be easier than regular squats, but for me this is not the case. As was expected, I almost lost my lunch compound setting these with heavy lunges. Only one more plate on the seated ham curl machine before I max it out. I was going to do front squats for my second set of squats, but my right shoulder was in serious pain. I think I slept funny on it and messed it up because it really hurt, even just moving 45lb plates around. It feels much better this morning, so I should be able to hit chest/back/calves tonight as scheduled. Workout took a full 60 minutes. -Chris

rofl -Chris

Welcome to the forums, ChaserHUN! -Chris