Jimbo drops a log

[tasinquefield]

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Thanks so much. I feel like such a whiney butt these days. Lots of stuff hanging over me right now including the injuries. I really wanted to start the new year with a bang and turned into a sputter.

I need to be doing something training wise. I feel good about what I'm doing with my diet right now. But I need a low impact, affective activity. I'm considering trying swimming but I would have to change gyms and I HATE to leave JP's. But I may have to. Idon't think he'll be putting a pool in on the 29th floor anytime soon.:p

I'm sure you could talk him into the pool. Just kick out the tenants above or below, simple as that!

As for low impact, what about using an eliptical or stationary biking? They are not the most exciting things but are low-impact activities.

[K-Court]

Good luck with the healing, bro. Hope the back is recovered soon. Back pain is such a b*tch. Are you doing lots of MM stuff? I found that since focussing on my hips/glutes with mobility work, my hip and back pain have disappeared.

Nice work cleaning up the diet too. Any thought of substituting green tea for all the coffee? LOL Didn't think so.

[gobbla]

just so you know, I was serious about the walking. it's low impact and you move...outside. I'd rather get kicked in the nuts than do something on a cardio machine. With a kick I'm up and about in 5min or so, you're trapped on a machine for god knows how long. Plus you can get a nice workout.

The difference between walking and running? Bad knees.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by K-Court

Good luck with the healing, bro. Hope the back is recovered soon. Back pain is such a b*tch. Are you doing lots of MM stuff? I found that since focussing on my hips/glutes with mobility work, my hip and back pain have disappeared.

Nice work cleaning up the diet too. Any thought of substituting green tea for all the coffee? LOL Didn't think so.

Thanks Rob. Yep I intend on getting MM when tax money comes back. The green tea thing..yeah...I actually do use green tea. Seems like I'll do coffee for a few months..then I'll go on a green tea kick for a few..back and forth. Long as it has caffiene in it I can survive.:p

I believe you are right on the mark on the hips/glutes mobility work. I know that is what I need to do as well. Thanks for dropping in bro.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by gobbla

just so you know, I was serious about the walking. it's low impact and you move...outside. I'd rather get kicked in the nuts than do something on a cardio machine. With a kick I'm up and about in 5min or so, you're trapped on a machine for god knows how long. Plus you can get a nice workout.

The difference between walking and running? Bad knees.

I'm with you on the cardio machines. Even with headphones I want to slit my throat. But I do take long walks sometimes on Sundays..so I'll keep that up.

Originally Posted by tasinquefield

I'm sure you could talk him into the pool. Just kick out the tenants above or below, simple as that!

I'm gonna have to see him today. I went by another fitness center this morning and did laps in the olympic pool. No pain! Great workout. NOW..unless I become allergic to chlorine or get a bad case of swimmers ear...I'm gonna start going there in the mornings and do laps. Loved it.

My swimming form probably looks like I'm drowning:p but my lats were pumped when I finally climbed out. Good cardio workout too.

Appreciate ya. I'm feeling encouraged. You guys are the greatest. I love this forum.

[Jimbo]

What a difference it makes to be ABLE to DO something! I swam laps again this morning. No pain..I feel great!

I guess I need to start at least logging the laps or something so I can track my progress.

My diet is on track though I did relax Saturday. Had some drinks Saturday night and ate additional carbs. But back on track today. I didn't go crazy or anything. I guess the proof will be in the pudding when I weigh in tomorrow afternoon.

I went ahead and joined the new gym with the pool. I hope JP wont be too upset with me. He and the center he runs is top notch.

[gobbla]

that's awesome. no pain is great.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by gobbla

that's awesome. no pain is great.

Thanks. Now, I figure I need to incorporate some leg work in somehow. Swimming don't do much there.

I also need to learn the art of the kick flip. I suck at it.

[UConnJulie]

Jim, glad to hear that you found a workout that feels good ... for legs, you can do stuff in the pool ... they must have kickboards ... do laps of just kicking ... with flutter kick you can change where you "feel" it by changing the emphasis. In other words, create the movement with your glutes or your quads, or your hams ... try it and you'll see what I mean. Just be sure to keep your lumbar spine neutral and your abs in tight ... you can also do squats and lunges in the water with much less impact on your spine ... the deeper the water, the less impact ... you can do step ups on the stairs ... all sorts of things!!!

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by UConnJulie

Jim, glad to hear that you found a workout that feels good ... for legs, you can do stuff in the pool ... they must have kickboards ... do laps of just kicking ... with flutter kick you can change where you "feel" it by changing the emphasis. In other words, create the movement with your glutes or your quads, or your hams ... try it and you'll see what I mean. Just be sure to keep your lumbar spine neutral and your abs in tight ... you can also do squats and lunges in the water with much less impact on your spine ... the deeper the water, the less impact ... you can do step ups on the stairs ... all sorts of things!!!

Great ideas! That way I don't have to leave the pool! I'll experiment! Thanky thanky

[Jimbo]

It's been 8 days since my first weigh in. I was at 172.

I'm at 171 today. Dang. One measley pound. Oh well..a pound is a pound. I could have swared I was loosing cause I seem a bit more defined here and there. Imagination I guess.

[K-Court]

You're still over 10 pounds lighter than me, twin-boy. Don't sweat it.

(And I'm not sure, but I'm almost certain "swared" is not actually a word .... well, not in the English language in any event ... )

[gobbla]

1 lbs is absolutely perfect man. That's what you're supposed to lose. That means you're doing things right! Don't beat yourself up.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by K-Court

You're still over 10 pounds lighter than me, twin-boy. Don't sweat it.

(And I'm not sure, but I'm almost certain "swared" is not actually a word .... well, not in the English language in any event ... )

HEY. Don't be correctin the southern boy. I sware I swared when I read that.:p

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by gobbla

1 lbs is absolutely perfect man. That's what you're supposed to lose. That means you're doing things right! Don't beat yourself up.

Maybe it's fat this time around.. I'll just give it another week and see what it says then. Thanks

Patience..not one of my strongest points.

[Jimbo]

Bunch of sickly family at home so I had to skip swimming yesterday giving me a 3 day rest this weekend..wow..I think I must have needed it.

I friggin swam like a fish. Doing multiple laps..like 4-5 down and backs before stopping for breathers...I did a mile and had a lot left in the tank on my last lap..I sprinted back.

I haven't religiously counted laps or timed myself because I'm just learning technique...but I'm beginning to get in a groove here.

I may just have to start timing and counting..maybe my log will become more interesting after that.

[Jimbo]

Swam a mile this morning. I did stop every few laps and rest a minute or so. (is that vague enough or what?) I have no idea about "swim speed". I wonder what is considered a "fast" time for a mile? Hmmm. Google.