Diary of a Small Planet II: The Omen

[Mahler]

Originally Posted by gregl515

The Washington Redskins.

I am sure you mean the Washington Native Americans.
You really must learn to be politically correct.

[gregl515]

Yeah, I guess so. I do sometimes feel a little selfconscious, but the helmets look awfully good!

[gregl515]

Originally Posted by Victoria

New England Patriots

Cheaters!:p

[gregl515]

Originally Posted by gobbla

Nice Squatting

Thanks. My PT emphasized squats and leg presses in my therapy so I am going heavy on them as far as numbers. I feel strange squatting with just a bar but that is all my balance will allow. Hence a lot of sets of low reps. As I get better, I will reverse that. Then I will begin adding weight. The goblet squats and the dumbell squats are easier to balance. I can strengthen my legs with the leg press and hack squats for more weight.

[gregl515]

Tried something different for cardio today. I did the following:

5 minutes Nordic Trac
10 minutes treadmill
10 minutes lifecycle
10 minutes Nustep
5 minutes rowing.

The hardest thing was the rowing. I'm not used to it and I did it last. I could barely walk out of the gym!

[gregl515]

Today I went to the gym and did the following:

Warmup: 5minutes NuStep at level 6.

Squats: 45 x 10 x 4
DB Bench Press 40 x 10 x 4
Leg Press: 270 x 10 x 4
Seated Cable Rows: 105 x 10 x 4
Goblet Squats 45 x 10 x 4
Crunches 10 x 4

4 circuits 2 minutes rest between circuits.

Intervals after on lifecycle:

5 minute warmup
4 intervals 30 fast and 90 active rest
3 minutes cooldown.

Crawled home and took a shower and then I went to see my rehab doctor. He told me I have a lateral whip in my gait and to take it easy until the leg is adjusted. It looks like I am taking tomorrow off to get the leg adjusted and will work out again on Saturday.

So don't mess with me or I will whip you with my lateral whip!
Crunches 10

[bigDman]

strong squats. hopefully your leg adjusts fast

and lets go skins!... eagles have nothing

[gregl515]

Thanks! It's just a matter of the prosthetist adjusting the leg. Hopefully we can get it straight with an adjustment tomorrow.

[gregl515]

Going to the gym tomorrow!

[GG300]

Gotta love those goblet squats for getting low. Nice job on the circuits. Thats a workout that will get the blood pumping and the sweat pouring out of you. Be careful in traffic when you are crwaling home.

[gregl515]

Today, I went to the gym and then I watch a lot of college football. In fact the USC v. Nebraska game is on now. I don't care who wins, I just want to watch college football. I do think the ACC and Big Ten games have more of a collegy feel though. I can't put my finger on why.

Workout:

Squat with bar: 10 x 3
Leg Press: 270 x 10 x 3
Bench Press: 115 x 10 x 3
Hack Squat: 75 x 10 x 3
DB Military Press: 30 x 10 x 3
Step Ups: BW x 10 x 3
Waiter's Bows: 10 x 3 (These look weirder than hell in a gym!) (A little had on my balance as well.)
Goblet Squat: 45 x 10 x 3
Crunches: 3 x 15
Reverse Crunches 3 x 10
Machine Back Extension: 50 x 10 x 3

Good workout. It was cooler out and I didn't get that half sick feeling you get in the heat and humidity. My leg hurt so I need to call my prosthetist again. My prosthetic cut my leg a little so there probably is still some lateral whip in my stride.

[gregl515]

By the way. I think I'm feeling happier the last two days because I am puppy sitting for my brother. Really, Max is a dog, but he's a Shih Tzu which I think is chinese for little cute dog. He's laying on my lap while I am typing this. I have to get a place that will let me have pets! Job! Apartment! A couple of cats!

[gobbla]

dogs are awesome. I think when we get back to the states, we might get one. PROBABLY a Shih Tzu at that. They're cute and laid back, don't really bark. Little poo's. And it's a dog, so that makes it 10x more awesome than a cat.

[Egham]

Nice workouts this past week Greg.....Yea, you should eventually move to a place where you can enjoy having a dog or cat; they can be great company. Hopefully your job hunt will prove fruitful soon.

[UConnJulie]

Originally Posted by gobbla

dogs are awesome. I think when we get back to the states, we might get one. PROBABLY a Shih Tzu at that. They're cute and laid back, don't really bark. Little poo's. And it's a dog, so that makes it 10x more awesome than a cat.

Are you kidding? Friends of ours have Shih Tzu's (well, only one now as the other one was about 100 and died recently) ... and we call it the crack-dog because he barks CONSTANTLY!!!!

Dogs are awesome, but if I want something cute and cuddly that will sit in my lap I'd get a bunny ... we have a Lab and he's great with the girls ... loves to be active and do stuff ... and is a great companion. I like my dogs to be DOGS ... not cats in a dog suit!!!

[gregl515]

Well I had a great day today with Max. We played hand wrestle and sock pull and he licked my arms and face to death. It was just what I needed. I got an email from my wife and she is excited about her mission to Bolivia. I love her and I'm happy for her, but I'm sad that we can't share this excitement. So, more dog play.

[L'ilJ]

My friends have a Shi Tzu named Larry and he's awesome. He loves to have his fur blow-dried.