Diary of a Small Planet II: The Omen

[gregl515]

Bill,
I am going to Results in Chasmbersburg. I get a discount since my wife works at the Hospital. James, I prefer working out at home. The gym is crowded and it makes it impossible to do circuit training as written. I am not one of those smiling social people when I work out. I want to get in and out.

Yesterday:

Leg Press: 1 x 20 x 129.5
2 x 15 x 187
Chest Press 1 x 20 x 70
2 x 15 x 85
Leg Curl 3 x 20 x 63.5
Underhand Lat Pull 1 x 20 x 63.5
2 x 15 x 77.5
Leg Extensions 2 x 20 x 55
1 x 15 x 60
Lat Raise 1 x 20 x 12
2 x 17 x 15
Step Ups 3 x 15 x BW
DB BO Rows 1 x 20 x 35
2 x 15 x 45
Crunch 3 x 20
Back AExtension 3 x 10

I could do more back extensions, but I have to get used to the feeling on my leg. Gym was crowded and it made it difficult to do my circuits.

Today: Bike 5 minute warmup
4 x 30/90 intervals
5 minute cool downs.

Fell yesterday so I am pretty sore today.

[James Newman]

How are you doing after your fall? I fell down part of the stairs at work today. Fortunately, I wasn't hurt. I think my ego was hurt more than anything else. You are a strong man and I admire your courage. They gym isn't the best place to do your workouts, but you are getting them done. You are overcoming. This is a very admirable characteristic.

You don't have to be a smiling person when you workout. Honestly, I worry about those guys... something doesn't ever sit right with me.......

Newman

[gobbla]

bump

[gregl515]

Sorry I haven't been consistently checking in. I don't have my computer connection so I have to make do. Mostly, I use my Dad's computer right now. Anyway:

Saturday I did my final Phase I of TAdvantage. I didn't progress so much, but I did finish. On Sunday, I did two bouts of 20 minutes of steady state cardio on a treadmill.
Monday, I did a set of intervals. 5 minute warm up and 4 sessions of 30/90 intervals on an exercycle followed by a cool down. I did 20 minutes of steady state in the evening on a treadmill.

Tuesday I wanted to start Phase II of T Advantage, but the gym wasn't cooperating. I did the following:

Warmup on the treadmill for 10 minutes.

Flat DB Bench Press 3 x 15 x 40
Leg Press 1 x 190 x 12
1 x 210 x 12
1 x 230 x 12
Bent Over Rows 3 x 12 x 40
Step Ups 3 x BW x 10
Concentration Curls 3 x 25 x 15
Curl Ups 3 x 20
Hip Extension 3 x 15

Wednesday I had job interview, OVR appointment and banking so I didn't get anything done.

Thursday: TAdvantage Phase II Workout A

[gregl515]

Broken Connection, I'll try again.

Thursday: T Advantage Phase II

Barbell Bench Press : 1 x 10 x 95
(feet up) 2 x 10 x 115
Machine Row: 1 x 90 x 10
2 x 105 x 10
Lat Pulldown: 3 x 94.5 x 10
Seated DB Shoulder Press 3 x 30 x 10
EZ Bar Lying Triceps Ext: 3 x 55 x 10
DB Concentration Curl: 3 x 20 x 10
DB External Rotation 2 x 8 x 10
Swiss Ball Crunch 2 x 20

I slipped when I was returning DBs to their place. The folks there were right on top of it. I guess they are aware of me and I understand it, but it makes me feel self conscious.

[gregl515]

The diet is going okay. Ihad two major slips. Both after my wife called. She is being very nice, but I just don't know how to handle it yet. Obviously, breaking my diet solves nothing.

[gobbla]

Hang in there man. You're progressing.

[Egham]

It's good to hear from you. And, what gobbla said....

[gregl515]

Woke up pleasantly sore today because yesterday I did TA Phase II Workout B:

Leg Press: 1 x 190 x 12
2 x 230 x 12

Leg Curl: Left Leg: 3 x 47.5 x 12
Right Leg 3 x 38 x 12
Leg Extension Left Leg: 1 x 45 x 12
1 x 50 x 12,8
Right Leg 1 x 35 x 12
2 x 40 x 8
Superman 1 x 15
Back Extension 2 x 8
Squats 1 x 15 x BW
2 x 15 x 25 (DBs)
Reverse Crunch 2 x 10
Leg Raises 2 x 15

NuStep Before and After Workout 15 minutes at level 5

Today 2 x 20 minutes treadmill at 2.8 mph.

[gregl515]

TA Phase II, Workout A:

Barbell Bench Press: 1 x 8 x 115
(feet on bench) 2 x 8 x 120
Cable Row: 1 x 12 x 100
2 x 12 x 120
Lat Pulldown 1 x 12 x 69
1 x 12 x 103.5
1 x 10 x 103.5
Shoulder Press DB 3 x 8 x 30
Lying Triceps Extension 1 x 12 x 35
2 x 10 x 40
Preacher Curl 1 x 12 x 30
2 x 12 x 45
DB External Rotation 1 x 12 x 7
1 x 12 x 10
Swiss Ball Crunch 1 x 15
1 x 12

NuStep 20 minutes at level 5.

I have to do bench presses with my feet up because my right leg draws off the floor when I lift causing imbalance.
I had an embarassing struggle with the swiss ball. On my second set of crunches, the ball rolled forward and my leg rolled under the ball and popped off! I had to right myself and put my leg back on and then lift myself off the floor. I figured since I had already embarassed myself, I might as well finish up and so I did the Nustep for twenty minutes. Fun!

[gobbla]

leg falling off =

Looking good there man. Big numbers are starting to make me jealous. Going to have to start kicking my butt in gear!

[Bill2380]

Duct Tape.....the 8th wonder of the world.

[gregl515]

I already use duct tape for everything else, might as well use it on the leg!

[gregl515]

Woke up in a crappy mood so I took my crappy mood to the gym.

TA Phase 2, Workout B

Leg Press: 1 x 200 x 12
2 x 235 x 12
Leg Curl 2 x 46 x 12 left leg, right leg
1 x 46 x 7 left leg, 1 x 46 x 5 right leg
Leg Extension 3 x 12 x 40 left leg, 2 x 12 x 30 right leg.
Superman 3 x 12
Step Ups 3 x BW x 15
Squat 1 x BW x 20
2 x 25 x 12

Reverse Crunch 3 x 20

Nu Step 20 minutes before and after workout.

I talked to Doug, the trainer who runs Results about doing deadlifts with my butt just touching the wall when I am leaned all the way over to pick up weights to secure my balance. He wasn't loving that. However, he suggested King Deadlifts. I did these out of the hospital when I did not have my prosthesis and occasionally with prostheses but got away from them. I like the idea though and may try to fit them into my workout.
My prothesis worked loose during leg extension. I may have to get it adjusted. I did have to stop doing my third set of leg extensions with my right leg.

[James Newman]

Originally Posted by gregl515

Woke up in a crappy mood so I took my crappy mood to the gym.

I don't know how many times I have done this. What's even more interesting is when I consider how many times I SHOULD HAVE DONE THIS!! You are doing Rowdy Awesome, Greg. Your numbers tell me you are growing stronger in body and as I can see from some of your comments, your mind is strengthening too. What, if anything are you strengthening your spirit with? Rock on Greg, Rock on...

Newman

[gregl515]

James,

After things get bad enough, they get funny. I am starting to get interviews from my job hunt and things are beginning to happen. I am keeping an open mind because things may go in a way that I never considered.

I have had the person I loved most give up on me, but I find I am somewhat relieved. She was so angry and disapproved of me so much. She decided that I liked the way things were going, without thinking of the process. Progress is rarely a linear thing. Anyway, that leaves me sad but relieved.

My leg is bothering me. Yesterday I had phantom pain. I used narcotics when I got out of the hospital but I am not using them now. It just gets very unpleasant. I think that I need an adjustment on my leg. The leg irritates the nerves and stirs up phantom pain. I tried to use the treadmill, but its a no go for today. Tomorrow is upper body which should not irritate it and I am calling my leg man.

[msmozrt]

Wow Greg -- I'm just now finding your log -- what a story.....

Remember, "A setback is a setup for a comeback" -- one of my favorite quotes....please keep us posted.