Tom, you're a funny guy!!! I love the "L-up" reference! That workout looked like fun (sorta)--well now that you've done the "test", why don't you start the 100 pushup challenge?! Come on, come on...join us why dontcha!
Your workouts sound brutal! Can't imagine doing 50 v-ups (even L ups)
Used the tandoori spice rub you had posted on some grilled chicken. It's very good, thank you for posting the recipe.
Heh thanks - it was almost comical... Tim was doing them along with me and he was doing perfect V-ups of course lol.
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Tom, you're a funny guy!!! I love the "L-up" reference! That workout looked like fun (sorta)--well now that you've done the "test", why don't you start the 100 pushup challenge?! Come on, come on...join us why dontcha!
Ironically enough, push-ups are part of my workout as it is. I do six sets of 11 so far (with intervening sets of rows and rests). Once I get a new workout from Tim I may take part in it. Right now though I feel I should be training sit-ups as that seems to be weaker than push-ups.
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We have a Japanese market here that sells white shorgrain rice with germ. It doesn't have the bran/fiber, but at least it has most of the nutrition of whole grain rice. I use that quite a bit...nice and sticky!
We have a Japanese market here that sells white shorgrain rice with germ. It doesn't have the bran/fiber, but at least it has most of the nutrition of whole grain rice. I use that quite a bit...nice and sticky!
I love the taste of the brown rice though, particularly its extra nutty flavor. However, I'll see if they have that particular rice at the store. What brand is it/what should I look for?
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217.75 - Well I'm a little disappointed that it's not lower, but glad it's not higher. Trend is still going downward on the 5 day rolling averages, but I'm going to need to see some good losses if I'm going to hit 210 or thereabouts by the end of the month. (Yes, it's unlikely that I will, but still hoping...)
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It looks to me like your going to be really close to hitting the 210 by the end of the month. You still not drinking beer? I had a hard time passing the beer isle in the store last night.
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It looks to me like your going to be really close to hitting the 210 by the end of the month. You still not drinking beer? I had a hard time passing the beer isle in the store last night.
Heh yup, still off the beer for that reason. I want to complete the challenge and win the prize associated with the class I'm taking. (Think it's 3 months of membership free.)
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Nice work, Tom.
Sit to stand is one of my staple warm-up moves. They help me dream of some day doing a pistol...
Cool - for me it's an exercise rather than a warmup, and even then I need assistance. But I'll work up to something better.
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E1 Front Squat + High Pull3x12@60 (each side)
E2 Front Squat + Lateral Raise3x12@15 (each side)
F1 Pushups 3x12@BW (each side)
F2 Row3x10@60 (each side)
A Turkish Getup - Not quite happy with this yet, but I think I can work out the glitches in the next few workouts.
B One-Arm Swings - Grip strength is starting to become an issue with these (as with all exercises I do which require weight at or over 60lbs in one hand...) but I was able to get the 60 up.
C Core Push Press + Goblet Squats - Some progress here, as I got more 50's and less 47.5's this time. I hope to score all 50's Wednesday.
D Assisted Pull-up - Same weight as last time, but finished with better form today (as opposed to JUST finishing last week).
E1 Front Squat + High Pull - the higher weight is forcing me to focus on the exercise and really pay attention to how I'm doing what I'm doing.
E2 Front Squat + Lateral Raise - The woman who runs the gym saw me doing the lateral raises and suggested dropping back the weight on them so as to eliminate the use of body english I was doing to get the dumbbell up.
F1 Push-ups - As promised, added a pushup per set, making the number 12.
F2 Rows - Challenging here, as the last reps got pretty tough at the end, which tells me the weight was correct.
Overall - A good workout today. I took more rest than I usually do between exercises as my friend was in the gym to start NROL4W and we talked in between our sets.
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Cool - for me it's an exercise rather than a warmup, and even then I need assistance. But I'll work up to something better.
They are HARD! Really, I first used them as an exercise, particularly in my old days of a push / pull / legs split. Now, since "plyo squats" have been part of my PT regimen, I've added squat-to-stand instead. It's another attention-getting exercise at my (still seeminlgy sweat-free) gym.
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They are HARD! Really, I first used them as an exercise, particularly in my old days of a push / pull / legs split. Now, since "plyo squats" have been part of my PT regimen, I've added squat-to-stand instead. It's another attention-getting exercise at my (still seeminlgy sweat-free) gym.
Yeah I've noticed that about the gyms I've worked out at, particularly the corporate gym and planet fitness.
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Great workout. I like how you can see increases beyond weight. Better form to me is the best increase.
Well, I strongly suspected I was cheating on the lateral raises. The fact that it was also pointed out to me by someone's opinion I trust sealed the deal.
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214.5 - Can ya say WHOOSH!? A very nice surprise from the scale today, as it makes that 210 (or thereabouts) goal a bit more realistic. It also means I'm half a pound shy of losing 140 lbs. (So glad I opted for the steamed chicken and broccoli last night at the Chinese restaurant!)
As a side note, I was told this morning I'm starting to look like a thin person. This kind of amused me since I know that my BMI still puts me in the obese category.
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Way to go Tom!!!. BMI is something that I honestly hate to look at. It may be useful for some people, but IMO, for those lifting weights its not that useful. 140 pound weight loss is simply mind boggling. Great work!
Way to go Tom!!!. BMI is something that I honestly hate to look at. It may be useful for some people, but IMO, for those lifting weights its not that useful. 140 pound weight loss is simply mind boggling. Great work!
As it works out, I think once I hit 197, I'll move from obese to overweight on that scale.
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Well done sir!
Thanks - I hope to continue the progress.
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214.75 - Late posting this due to having to work (dang it). Not bad, I held on to most of the whoosh from yesterday, so feeling pretty good about things.
Planning to consolidate my gains today in lifting. That means basically using the same weights as last time but evaluating form. This is in preparation for going through my workout with the woman who runs the gym, so she can see what I'm doing and how. I'd much prefer to move lower weight with better form under her watchful eye.
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E1 Front Squat + High Pull3x12@60 (each side)
E2 Front Squat + Lateral Raise3x12@15 (each side)
F1 Pushups 3x12@BW (each side)
F2 Row3x10@60 (each side)
A Turkish Getup - While the actual standing is getting better, the getting up from the floor could use more work.
B One-Arm Swings - The first set SUCKED in terms of control/grip for both arms. Luckily things had calmed down for set 2.
C Core Push Press + Goblet Squats - Did the same as Monday, but with better form. Maybe that's the reason I was dying in the second set.
D Assisted Pull-up - Ok, so I lied, I didn't do the exact same workout.
E1 Front Squat + High Pull - These went better than Monday in terms of control.
E2 Front Squat + Lateral Raise - The 15 is proving a challenge yet, which tells me I made the right choice.
F1 Push-ups - Focused on getting more depth for each push-up. I succeeded.
F2 Rows - Not bad here - Same weight as Monday but better/more control.
Overall - I liked this workout today. It was challenging to be sure, but I think concentrating on doing the weight I'm at in a controlled fashion is better than doing a higher weight in an uncontrolled fashion. To that end, I need to remember to keep my hand off my legs when I do things like swings as it makes the exercise easier.
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No "happy hours" makes for a lot of miserable days. - Mahler
214.5 - Can ya say WHOOSH!? A very nice surprise from the scale today, as it makes that 210 (or thereabouts) goal a bit more realistic. It also means I'm half a pound shy of losing 140 lbs. (So glad I opted for the steamed chicken and broccoli last night at the Chinese restaurant!)
As a side note, I was told this morning I'm starting to look like a thin person. This kind of amused me since I know that my BMI still puts me in the obese category.
VERY COOL on both counts!
BTW, what's with the pushups (each side)? I keep trying to figure that out...
And well, at least if you add one each time I'll quit bugging you about the pushup challenge. j/k Actually your response about situps being more important right now makes a lot of sense.
BTW, what's with the pushups (each side)? I keep trying to figure that out...
And well, at least if you add one each time I'll quit bugging you about the pushup challenge. j/k Actually your response about situps being more important right now makes a lot of sense.
I do a set of pushups for each set of rows I do, so...
1 Set Pushups, 1 Set Rows (Left), 1 Set Pushups, 1 Set Rows (Right) = 1 set of the superset.
I thought about the situps a bit more, and think I'll just continue with full body workouts not highlighting any particular part. Tim seems to be handling that in our sessions together.
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You know I thought the same thing as that person did, when I saw your last pics. I didn't want to say it aloud though for fear that someone might take offense. (now that I am no longer overweight I cannot get away with saying anything even remotely non-PC) That said, I agree... You are starting to look like a thin person.
Congratulations!
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You know I thought the same thing as that person did, when I saw your last pics. I didn't want to say it aloud though for fear that someone might take offense. (now that I am no longer overweight I cannot get away with saying anything even remotely non-PC) That said, I agree... You are starting to look like a thin person.
Congratulations!
I don't see it. To my (admittedly jaundiced) eye I don't see much difference in my progress pictures for the past few months. My weight's definitely lower, but I just don't see it.
Now, when I was told that (starting to look like a thin person) I wasn't sure how to take it at first - but ultimately decided on a compliment.
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Good job, Tom!!! You are totally focused and getting it done....way to go! What's your goal weight? I say you'll be under 200 by the end of September.
No idea - my doctor told me that at 180 he'd think about adjusting my meds, but I hope we can do that sooner. As for me, no real set number in mind - just when I can live with what I see in the mirror.
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I got my new kettlebells. You were right about the quick shipping. I LOVE them. The handles are so smooth. I ended up getting a 20 lb and a 25 lb since they don't come in kg in that design. With my trainer, I was using an 8kg and a 12kg so I went with something close to that. I may decide to get a 30lb too!
I got my new kettlebells. You were right about the quick shipping. I LOVE them. The handles are so smooth. I ended up getting a 20 lb and a 25 lb since they don't come in kg in that design. With my trainer, I was using an 8kg and a 12kg so I went with something close to that. I may decide to get a 30lb too!
Yay for kettlebells! I've got to use mine more often, but working out at the corporate gym is so convenient that I tend to work out there. (Plus the temperature is more controlled).
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That said, I agree... You are starting to look like a thin person. 
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