Offical eH squad list.
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Scott, like Gabe said, once your foot is in the door, you are on your way. For me, though, it is like an addiction. So, I need to be "clean" for awhile before I can say that I am "cured".
I have been doing pretty good, lately. My workouts seem to be at a higher level than I had expected at this point. My weight isn't where I would like it to be, but oh well. Form will follow the function.
I am to the point where come Monday night, I am so ready for Tuesday just to get back in the gym and get to work. I might start adding a quick Sunday banger in there for good measure. I have my Qdoba trips to below 500 calories, but I might start cutting it down to one visit a week.
Regardless, I am having fun. Brandy is helping a ton with support and cooking chicken for me. The writing out the workouts would seem to be long and boring, but normally I'll pick a day late in the week and write out next weeks schedule. It makes it fun, because you set a challenge. Cardio for instance, every week gets either more time, more incline or resistance, or both. I use the My Fitness Pal app to count calories, I do it every night and get my lunch box packed with the "non-cold" stuff and stage the cold stuff in the fridge. That is kind of a pain, but it nice to know what you are eating for the next day, calorie, fat gram, and protein gram wise.
I am nowhere near where I want to be, but it is a challenge and I accept that!!
I have been doing pretty good, lately. My workouts seem to be at a higher level than I had expected at this point. My weight isn't where I would like it to be, but oh well. Form will follow the function.
I am to the point where come Monday night, I am so ready for Tuesday just to get back in the gym and get to work. I might start adding a quick Sunday banger in there for good measure. I have my Qdoba trips to below 500 calories, but I might start cutting it down to one visit a week.
Regardless, I am having fun. Brandy is helping a ton with support and cooking chicken for me. The writing out the workouts would seem to be long and boring, but normally I'll pick a day late in the week and write out next weeks schedule. It makes it fun, because you set a challenge. Cardio for instance, every week gets either more time, more incline or resistance, or both. I use the My Fitness Pal app to count calories, I do it every night and get my lunch box packed with the "non-cold" stuff and stage the cold stuff in the fridge. That is kind of a pain, but it nice to know what you are eating for the next day, calorie, fat gram, and protein gram wise.
I am nowhere near where I want to be, but it is a challenge and I accept that!!
I'm going to start with a more basic run this time. check in later got to take off for work.
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Yeah, before it took me about 7 months to lose 50lbs, but I was also like 22 and had all the time in the world to do want it wanted. Not the case, now, but I am making due.
The Pacers beat the Bulls, last night, which is good for the division because it is going to be a tight division all the way until the 82nd game.
I weighed in 4lbs lighter than yesterday. Some of that is probably water weight because I didn't wake up to pee, last night. haha.
The Pacers beat the Bulls, last night, which is good for the division because it is going to be a tight division all the way until the 82nd game.
I weighed in 4lbs lighter than yesterday. Some of that is probably water weight because I didn't wake up to pee, last night. haha.
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yeah...i quit smoking 1 1/2 years ago i gained 20lbs i was clean for 6months and started again....about 6months ago i quit again and so far so good, im way better now and think i really got over it...the urg is gone 99.9% of the time...but again i gained 20lbs in a matter of a month, just constantly munching to keep my hands busy or whatever....now its time i get back in shape....right now i wish i could afford a treadmill, it would be easy for me to walk or run a few miles everyday if i had one here, just for convenience and not getting ready and driving to the gym, that all takes time which i have so little of....but it needs to be done and im am feeling the effects of my weight which i dont like
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After this week, I'll be a month in. One step at a time. I am making my workouts fun, so that helps. It has kind of became a competition to myself.
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ughh...hit the gym today... did about 1 1/2hours. started on the treadmill to get warmed up...started at a walk for 5 min, then a speed walk for 5 min, then jogged 1/2 mile and then did a full run for 1/2 mile and holy crap i almost didnt make it....i really had to push myself....slowed to a light jog for a couple min and walked off to mellow out for another 5 min....then i jumped machine to machine and worked all the muscle groups....i feel it already and i know tomorrow is gonna suck, i know im gonna be so sore....but i gotta get back to it
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Damn....so i found a routine that'll work....it sucks but it'll work
So i woke up at 4:45am (gym opens at 5 and its 2 miles away)...peal myself out of bed, still sore as hell from workout one i pop two tylenol and head out. Did some streachs, Jogged a mile and had a little left in me so i crank that bish up to a full sprint/run as fazt as my fat *** could go...i commited mentally to a tenth of a mile push...i did 2/10th and was pretty happy with myself....gasping for air i slowed it down to a speedwalk hand behind my head and did 2 min cooldown. I did a round on the machines working all the muscle groups. Although i did less weight as my muscles are still very sore....i didnt want to repeat last attempt at fitness...workout hard sore for a week and by the time i feel better had given up hope...so i pushed through....so i thing im doing 45min-1hour tuesday and thursday morning and on hour on the weekend....three days a week is not an unrealistic goal and its one i belive i can keep.
So i woke up at 4:45am (gym opens at 5 and its 2 miles away)...peal myself out of bed, still sore as hell from workout one i pop two tylenol and head out. Did some streachs, Jogged a mile and had a little left in me so i crank that bish up to a full sprint/run as fazt as my fat *** could go...i commited mentally to a tenth of a mile push...i did 2/10th and was pretty happy with myself....gasping for air i slowed it down to a speedwalk hand behind my head and did 2 min cooldown. I did a round on the machines working all the muscle groups. Although i did less weight as my muscles are still very sore....i didnt want to repeat last attempt at fitness...workout hard sore for a week and by the time i feel better had given up hope...so i pushed through....so i thing im doing 45min-1hour tuesday and thursday morning and on hour on the weekend....three days a week is not an unrealistic goal and its one i belive i can keep.
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Keep at it. 3 days is better than none! What is that saying? "You might be slow, but you're still faster than the person sitting on the couch."
I'll be getting in for some racquetball, tonight. Finally getting over this strep throat crap. Another reason to get myself "together". I used to never get sick, well hardly ever, now it seems like every 3-4 months I get something silly.
I'll be getting in for some racquetball, tonight. Finally getting over this strep throat crap. Another reason to get myself "together". I used to never get sick, well hardly ever, now it seems like every 3-4 months I get something silly.
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Well, I am hitting the gym for some racquetball. Testing the waters on how I actually am. I have the bubble guts, as of now, but the throat is getting there.
I wrote out tomorrow's workout. I'm a bit scared, but my Halls' cough drop wrapper said "You've been through worse". So, time to suck it up and get it.
Elliptical-10min
Stretch
Core-10min
Bosu squats 10x3
(super set)
Bosu push ups 10x3
Box-floor-box jumps 10x3
(super set)
Jumping jacks 20x3
Alternating arm chest press in Adjustable cable machine 20(10ea)x2
Side bridge, single arm cable row 10x2 each side
Kneeling, single arm cable hammer press 10x2 each
Jump squats 10x3
(super set)
Stab ball Alt arm chest press 20(10ea)x3
Bosu side lunge w/ med ball front raise 10eax2
Bosu Ball side up, single leg Dbell curls 10x2
Incline Trainer-25mins.
I wrote out tomorrow's workout. I'm a bit scared, but my Halls' cough drop wrapper said "You've been through worse". So, time to suck it up and get it.
Elliptical-10min
Stretch
Core-10min
Bosu squats 10x3
(super set)
Bosu push ups 10x3
Box-floor-box jumps 10x3
(super set)
Jumping jacks 20x3
Alternating arm chest press in Adjustable cable machine 20(10ea)x2
Side bridge, single arm cable row 10x2 each side
Kneeling, single arm cable hammer press 10x2 each
Jump squats 10x3
(super set)
Stab ball Alt arm chest press 20(10ea)x3
Bosu side lunge w/ med ball front raise 10eax2
Bosu Ball side up, single leg Dbell curls 10x2
Incline Trainer-25mins.
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The Pacers play the Cavs, so you know in typical fashion..one of the Uncle Drew videos have to be watched.
http://youtu.be/8DnKOc6FISU
http://youtu.be/8DnKOc6FISU
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http://www.goalsinmotionfitness.com/urbandale_johnston/
I'm in the blue shirt with white #10 on the back. I'm in the video here and there.
http://youtu.be/2o_ShH5u0ck
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Today was..
Elliptical for 20mins.
Stretch.
Core for 10 and added a couple new exercises.
Basketball court for drills-
Sprint down, backpedal back, full court. x4.
High knees to half court, straight leg kick; foot to hand at shoulder height, full court x2.
Suicides(free throw, half, ft, full) x4.
Shuffle around lane x2/ea way.
Sprint, shuffle, backpedal, shuffle around lane x4.
Stab ball neck holds. 4 planes, 20 sec count.
Stab ball neck rotations. 4 planes, 10 rotations.
Dbell Shrugs 20x2.
Dbell Wrist Curls 20x2.
Smith Mach Shrugs 20x2.
Straight bar Cable Wrist Curls 20x2.
Incline trainer for 20mins.
Elliptical for 20mins.
Stretch.
Core for 10 and added a couple new exercises.
Basketball court for drills-
Sprint down, backpedal back, full court. x4.
High knees to half court, straight leg kick; foot to hand at shoulder height, full court x2.
Suicides(free throw, half, ft, full) x4.
Shuffle around lane x2/ea way.
Sprint, shuffle, backpedal, shuffle around lane x4.
Stab ball neck holds. 4 planes, 20 sec count.
Stab ball neck rotations. 4 planes, 10 rotations.
Dbell Shrugs 20x2.
Dbell Wrist Curls 20x2.
Smith Mach Shrugs 20x2.
Straight bar Cable Wrist Curls 20x2.
Incline trainer for 20mins.
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i started with a strech
did one mile jog
did .3 mile sprint
.2 mile jog going slower and slower to walk it off
did 25situps x3set with 150lbs on the machine
then a circle on the other machines.. all at 10reps and 3 set with a ten count between sets
for the weight of each im starting to get and idea of the weight to set it to, by the end of first set it burns, second set i struggle with the last one or two and on the third i about **** my pants on the last 3...lol...put your mind to it. i have grown fat and weak and need to get both muscle mass up and weight down.
i am capable of doing more weight each workout and run loger before getting winded.. i did .2mile sprint last time and almost died... i did .3mile sprint and felt like i could have pushed it more(which i wished i did)
have only shown a 3lbs loss but pants felt slightly looser. i think its because of muscle mass building as fat burning. it also has only been a week since i started...i really would like to drop 20lbs this first month...i have cut back eating like crazy. and trying to eat alot healthier
did one mile jog
did .3 mile sprint
.2 mile jog going slower and slower to walk it off
did 25situps x3set with 150lbs on the machine
then a circle on the other machines.. all at 10reps and 3 set with a ten count between sets
for the weight of each im starting to get and idea of the weight to set it to, by the end of first set it burns, second set i struggle with the last one or two and on the third i about **** my pants on the last 3...lol...put your mind to it. i have grown fat and weak and need to get both muscle mass up and weight down.
i am capable of doing more weight each workout and run loger before getting winded.. i did .2mile sprint last time and almost died... i did .3mile sprint and felt like i could have pushed it more(which i wished i did)
have only shown a 3lbs loss but pants felt slightly looser. i think its because of muscle mass building as fat burning. it also has only been a week since i started...i really would like to drop 20lbs this first month...i have cut back eating like crazy. and trying to eat alot healthier
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Wow lol. That was pretty funny actually lol. Who is he? I love the ending too haha good stuff.
Just to fill everyone in since I haven't been in here for a minute, the EG got all finished up as the motor is running great! Pulls strong.
Have a good Friday everyone!
Just to fill everyone in since I haven't been in here for a minute, the EG got all finished up as the motor is running great! Pulls strong.
Have a good Friday everyone!
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did 25situps x3set with 150lbs on the machine
then a circle on the other machines.. all at 10reps and 3 set with a ten count between sets
have only shown a 3lbs loss but pants felt slightly looser. i think its because of muscle mass building as fat burning. it also has only been a week since i started...i really would like to drop 20lbs this first month...i have cut back eating like crazy. and trying to eat alot healthier
then a circle on the other machines.. all at 10reps and 3 set with a ten count between sets
have only shown a 3lbs loss but pants felt slightly looser. i think its because of muscle mass building as fat burning. it also has only been a week since i started...i really would like to drop 20lbs this first month...i have cut back eating like crazy. and trying to eat alot healthier
Since I kind of went over this with Avijit and you mentioned it, I'll discuss.
"Abs" or core with machines, to me, is rather pointless. What does your core, not just abs, do for you? Stabilize your body, specifically from your upper body to your hips. Also, in turn, that also because the balance of your whole body. Ie, say that you are walking on a balance beam and you start to lose your balance. What "normally" happens? Your arms go out and your upper body moves to counteract the off balance.
Ok, so, why do core stuff in a "supported" fixed plane machine? Yes, you target those specific muscles, but you are taking the fundamental basic definition out of core. You aren't firing those stabilizer muscles, I would rather get the "biggest bang for my buck".
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High school sports' lifting programs are a perfect example. What was the "big thing" when we were in school? The big 3, squat, power clean, and bench. In the past 5-10years, the core has "out shined" the big 3 disciplines.