Tony's Lifestyle Change

naturaltan · 09-01-2004, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BritChick

You sound like a very loving Dad.
Kids certainly seem to grow up fast, mine are now 9 and 7 and I am wondering where the years have gone. My son is starting to be able to kick my ass at chess (no, not really all that hard but still quite impressive! lol) and my little girl is seeming less like a little girl everyday and more like a young lady, into clothes and make-up and music... oh yes, and talking on the telephone... already!

beautiful and plays chess

fantasma62 · 09-01-2004, 12:33 PM

Hey all, I hope all is well for ya'll. Didn't get to work out yesterday. Ankle was a little sore and in truth, we are kinda stressing over here with this monster of a hurricane coming way.

Thanks Jodi, LG, Britty, Velvet, Funk, JD. I wrote that in the journal simply as a reminder for me later in life how it felt when Aly celebrated her first birthday at school (actually her 3rd b-day), but the first time at school.
It was so much fun today. I will do the rest of my workout today and tomorrow because this thing is expected to hit Florida Friday night...Two days to go and nobody has a F'ing clue where this thing is going to hit, but it's getting narrowed down to us in SoFla or north to West Palm Beach.
Believe me all, this is nothing to laugh at. We went thru Hurricane Andrew and even if I didn't get hit as hard as farther south, we still got nailed pretty good...
I'll be on a little later with my workout, but I am worried. Guys, my kids are too small to be going thru this. I am probably in the majority of the people. I am afraid for my family and my children. My house has hurricane shutters and we are pretty covered, but who knows who it'll affect the roof of my house.....
This sucks....

I'll talk to ya'll later

BritChick · 09-01-2004, 12:58 PM

Hey Tony, it sounds very scary... keep us posted, you are in my thoughts and I'm wishing for the safety of you and your family.

TheWolf · 09-01-2004, 01:00 PM

I've been watching reports on this monster. Not sure where you live but they are very concerned about this storm, Category 4, 140 mph winds.

http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D84R0L6O0.html
"I can't emphasize enough how powerful this is. If there's something out there that's going to weaken it, we haven't seen it," National Hurricane Center director Max Mayfield said.

You can't be too careful.

jfrance · 09-01-2004, 01:18 PM

Tony -
I wouldn't stress over the hurricane. Yes, do everything you need to, to be prepared, but don't stress out. That's the problem with hurricane's, we see the comming for weeks and get all worried, and upset. That's really not going to help. Either you evacuate or you don't. If you don't evacuate, you make sure you have a safe place in the house to go to, and if it hits, it hits. Then you fix things afterwords...

If you don't have a place to evacuate to, we'll take you in for a couple of days in NC, and I'm sure there are about 20 women on here who will be glad to take you ,and your little missus, and your beautiful children, in for a couple days. (I say women, because they keep commenting you how beautiful your kids are, with due cause, of course....

)

sftwrngnr · 09-01-2004, 01:19 PM

Tony,
I will certainly pray for you and your family's safety!
-Dan

fantasma62 · 09-01-2004, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jfrance

Tony -
I wouldn't stress over the hurricane. Yes, do everything you need to, to be prepared, but don't stress out. That's the problem with hurricane's, we see the comming for weeks and get all worried, and upset. That's really not going to help. Either you evacuate or you don't. If you don't evacuate, you make sure you have a safe place in the house to go to, and if it hits, it hits. Then you fix things afterwords...

If you don't have a place to evacuate to, we'll take you in for a couple of days in NC, and I'm sure there are about 20 women on here who will be glad to take you ,and your little missus, and your beautiful children, in for a couple days. (I say women, because they keep commenting you how beautiful your kids are, with due cause, of course....

)

Hey all, thanks for your thoughts. Trust me, I'll be praying tonight.

Jamie, thanks so much for your thoughts and offer. I appreciate it. I am planning on kicking this hurricane's ass like I did Andrew...
Truth is I am not stressed out as much as I am worried about my kids.
My house, thank goodness withstood Andrew (didn't live here then but heard about it) and got a new roof right after that, so I know we'll be Ok. I guess I am stressing because my kids are so little and this, let me tell you, stays with you forever.
I remember pulling a couch in front of my parents' home's front door because the double door opened toward the inside, and I'll never forget sitting on the couch with my then 12 year old brother, who by the way is scared shitless today

, and feeling the breeze going thru the crease in the door and hitting me in the back of the neck. You never forget that. You never forget the sound that it makes when it hits your walls like a freight train. Anthony won't even know. Aly is old enough to remember everything...That is my stress, my kids.....
I guess it's just wait and see what'll happen.....

lakergirl · 09-01-2004, 03:09 PM

oh tony.. My thoughts will be with you. just stay strong for your kids, they will need you to be! and have faith that it will all be ok. just stay safe!

naturaltan · 09-01-2004, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by lakergirl

just stay strong for your kids, they will need you to be! and have faith that it will all be ok.

Speaking from experience, your kids will look to you for guidance/protection. If their faces, you can show fear but allow them to know that you will do all you can to keep them safe!

Keep up updated Tony

- Stephen

Rocco32 · 09-01-2004, 03:40 PM

Hey Tony. Just checking up on all the new journals I've been missing

Wow, this is a great journal. I only read the first page and a few latest pages to get an update on you! Sounds like your doing great. And Saph is training you? Lucky man

Great job on the 135 bench press, that's awesome!!

About 3 years ago I weighed 275 and was at 35% BF. The best thing I've done for myself is lose the weight, it's a great process. Hard, but it really does help you find yourself more if you know what I mean! Your on a great program also. Keep trucking my man, your doing great!

Rocco32 · 09-01-2004, 03:41 PM

Oh, and I'll keep you and your family in my prayers! Keep us posted!!

fantasma62 · 09-01-2004, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by TheWolf

Progress is a wonderful motivator. Great job Tony. Keep it going.

A very wise wolf said the above....
I'll post my workout later, going to Home Depot....
I'll keep ya'll in suspense

fantasma62 · 09-01-2004, 10:31 PM

As I said, the Wolf was right. After my workout, I was very happy and was able to erase from my mind, for about 1 hour, the problem with Hurricane Frances.

I really didn't feel like training today to tell you the truth, but I remembered what Wolf said and I said, I wonder how heavy I can lift today. Then Voila, I started my workout.
Today I did Shoulders and Triceps. This is my Power workout for P/RR/S. The weight that I lifted in my previous workout is in parenthesis.

Seated Military Press
6 x 95 (65)
4 x 105 (75)
2 x 105 (85)
I tried to lift as much as I could and really wasn't able to do the 6,5,4 reps. However, I was able to increase the weight I lifted in my first 6 reps by 30 pounds!!!

Upright Row
6 x 65 (55)
5 x 75 (60)
4 x 95 (65)
I was very happy with this one....

Close Grip Bench Press
6 x 75 (65)
5 x 95 (75)
4 x 120!!!! (85)
Incredible.....wonderful increase don't you think?

Tricep Pushdowns
6 x 60 (50)
5 x 80 (70)

All in all, a very good workout for someone who didn't really feel like working out....

Later all.....

gwcaton · 09-01-2004, 10:35 PM

Way to go Tony !! You are really coming along! and fast !

fantasma62 · 09-01-2004, 10:47 PM

Surprised the "dickens" out of me. I guess my body is readapting to what it used to lift....right.....

I am very happy...Part of my workout tomorrow will be putting up hurricane shutters.
After, I WILL work on my biceps and back.....
Hey folks, pray for us down here. Not for me, but for those who may not be as protected as I am. I know I will....

**Jodi** · 09-02-2004, 01:23 AM

Excellent workout Tony

I'm willing to bet you are going to notice that appetite increase soon

dalila · 09-02-2004, 03:33 AM

hey Tony I am just popping my head in to say hi! And greeky is right, your kids are adorablestestest!! ( malaysian way of saying most adorable LOL) Way to go with the workouts!

JerseyDevil · 09-02-2004, 05:18 AM

Fantastic progress Tony!

Velvet · 09-02-2004, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fantasma62

This has absolutely nothing to do with working out or dieting, but I think it is relevant because it is my journal, and well, if it's my journal, then it's my family's journal.
Tomorrow is Aly's birthday. She turns 3. I can't believe that she is 3. I am so happy and so tremendously sad. Now I know how my dad felt as we grew up.
NT you were right buddy, time flies.
She is going to school for the first time, as I have said before and tomorrow they are celebrating her birthday in her class. We were invited and I know I'll be the designated photographer/videographer.
I am so proud of her. She is so good. She appeared in her school newsletter already. Her first month of school. She was, of all things, reading a book (well, actually looking at it, she can't read yet

). Takes after her daddy (I love reading)...
Well, enough of this. She's turning three and growing up....How happy and sad I am (what a contradiction...) ....

Ah you are such a good proud dad Tony! That's so nice to see (or rather in this case, read lol) I hope ALy's birthday is a smashing success tomorrow! Give her a big big huge and birthday wishes from all of us here at IM!

naturaltan · 09-02-2004, 08:28 AM

Having read about the hurricanes makes one realize how good we have it here weather-wise. We always put in some dollars into relief funds for those let unfortunate. We are not rolling in money, but we contribute what we can when we can.

God Bless you, your family and those around you Tony. Be safe!

M.J.H. · 09-02-2004, 09:48 AM

Nice workout Tony! Strength is looking very impressive!

fantasma62 · 09-02-2004, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonStar

Nice workout Tony! Strength is looking very impressive!

I had the most amazing workout today. I think it is the best so far....

5 Sliding Doors
15 Windows
3 French Doors

What? LOL This was me putting up Hurricane Shutters and my grandparents', parents' and my own house....

This hurricane is coming too close and I need to keep my sanity, so a little humor never hurts....

Rocco32 · 09-02-2004, 05:56 PM

I can't believe I wrote that big post to you and you never even said hi!!

fantasma62 · 09-02-2004, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rock4832

I can't believe I wrote that big post to you and you never even said hi!!

Man I am sorry, it's been crazy down here. If they would at least have an idea of where this thing is going, it would be great. The hurricane is supposed to hit "somewhere" in Florida tomorrow night....TOMORROW NIGHT...
Couldn't they give you at least an idea??

Listen, you guys in IM have been more than kind to me and have helped me more than anyone ever has. I have read all the posts now and believe me, they are all very important and special to me....
Rock, the fact that you took all of that weight off is amazing. I have read your journal before and seen your pictures....Going from 275 down to your current weight and then looking muscular...man, it is not easy and should be congratulated....
By the way, like the new AVI....
Oh, and Rock....HI

lakergirl · 09-02-2004, 08:39 PM

thinking of u and your family Tony.

you are all in my prayers!

JerseyDevil · 09-03-2004, 05:24 AM

Tony, have you been told to evacuate? I just saw where they are saying this storm has the potential to be worse then Hurricane Andrew. My Mom & Dad are in the Bradenton/Sarasota area, so I'm worried for their safety also. Thankfully Charley just missed them.

You and your family are in my prayers Tony.

09-01-2004, 12:33 PM	#332
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Hey all, I hope all is well for ya'll. Didn't get to work out yesterday. Ankle was a little sore and in truth, we are kinda stressing over here with this monster of a hurricane coming way. Thanks Jodi, LG, Britty, Velvet, Funk, JD. I wrote that in the journal simply as a reminder for me later in life how it felt when Aly celebrated her first birthday at school (actually her 3rd b-day), but the first time at school. It was so much fun today. I will do the rest of my workout today and tomorrow because this thing is expected to hit Florida Friday night...Two days to go and nobody has a F'ing clue where this thing is going to hit, but it's getting narrowed down to us in SoFla or north to West Palm Beach. Believe me all, this is nothing to laugh at. We went thru Hurricane Andrew and even if I didn't get hit as hard as farther south, we still got nailed pretty good... I'll be on a little later with my workout, but I am worried. Guys, my kids are too small to be going thru this. I am probably in the majority of the people. I am afraid for my family and my children. My house has hurricane shutters and we are pretty covered, but who knows who it'll affect the roof of my house..... This sucks.... I'll talk to ya'll later
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

09-01-2004, 01:00 PM	#334
TheWolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coal Region Posts: 187 Photos: 6	I've been watching reports on this monster. Not sure where you live but they are very concerned about this storm, Category 4, 140 mph winds. http://apnews.excite.com/article/200...D84R0L6O0.html "I can't emphasize enough how powerful this is. If there's something out there that's going to weaken it, we haven't seen it," National Hurricane Center director Max Mayfield said. You can't be too careful.
	If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you are reading it in English, thank a soldier.

09-01-2004, 01:18 PM	#335
jfrance Jamie france Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 87 Photos: 3	Tony - I wouldn't stress over the hurricane. Yes, do everything you need to, to be prepared, but don't stress out. That's the problem with hurricane's, we see the comming for weeks and get all worried, and upset. That's really not going to help. Either you evacuate or you don't. If you don't evacuate, you make sure you have a safe place in the house to go to, and if it hits, it hits. Then you fix things afterwords... If you don't have a place to evacuate to, we'll take you in for a couple of days in NC, and I'm sure there are about 20 women on here who will be glad to take you ,and your little missus, and your beautiful children, in for a couple days. (I say women, because they keep commenting you how beautiful your kids are, with due cause, of course.... )
	My Online Journal

09-01-2004, 01:19 PM	#336
sftwrngnr Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 187 Photos: 2	Tony, I will certainly pray for you and your family's safety! -Dan
	*"Dude... thats a lot-a weight... I mean yer like... what... 50??"* Said to me by a 17 year old when I was doing deadlifts. -------------------------------------- Current Stats: Age: 39 Squat: 585 Bench: 265 (STILL Pathetic) Deadlift: 565 Weight: 218 Goals: Interrupted due to accident ! Rehab journal: Dan's rehab journal Training journal: Dan's westside training journal

09-01-2004, 03:09 PM	#338
lakergirl impossible is nothing Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 200	oh tony.. My thoughts will be with you. just stay strong for your kids, they will need you to be! and have faith that it will all be ok. just stay safe!
	So the last shall be first, and the first last.For many are called but few chosen"—Matthew 20:16.

09-01-2004, 12:58 PM	#333
BritChick Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,449 Photos: 7	Hey Tony, it sounds very scary... keep us posted, you are in my thoughts and I'm wishing for the safety of you and your family.

09-01-2004, 03:40 PM	#340
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Hey Tony. Just checking up on all the new journals I've been missing Wow, this is a great journal. I only read the first page and a few latest pages to get an update on you! Sounds like your doing great. And Saph is training you? Lucky man Great job on the 135 bench press, that's awesome!! About 3 years ago I weighed 275 and was at 35% BF. The best thing I've done for myself is lose the weight, it's a great process. Hard, but it really does help you find yourself more if you know what I mean! Your on a great program also. Keep trucking my man, your doing great!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-01-2004, 03:41 PM	#341
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Oh, and I'll keep you and your family in my prayers! Keep us posted!!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-01-2004, 10:31 PM	#343
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	As I said, the Wolf was right. After my workout, I was very happy and was able to erase from my mind, for about 1 hour, the problem with Hurricane Frances. I really didn't feel like training today to tell you the truth, but I remembered what Wolf said and I said, I wonder how heavy I can lift today. Then Voila, I started my workout. Today I did Shoulders and Triceps. This is my Power workout for P/RR/S. The weight that I lifted in my previous workout is in parenthesis. Seated Military Press 6 x 95 (65) 4 x 105 (75) 2 x 105 (85) I tried to lift as much as I could and really wasn't able to do the 6,5,4 reps. However, I was able to increase the weight I lifted in my first 6 reps by 30 pounds!!! Upright Row 6 x 65 (55) 5 x 75 (60) 4 x 95 (65) I was very happy with this one.... Close Grip Bench Press 6 x 75 (65) 5 x 95 (75) 4 x 120!!!! (85) Incredible.....wonderful increase don't you think? Tricep Pushdowns 6 x 60 (50) 5 x 80 (70) All in all, a very good workout for someone who didn't really feel like working out.... Later all.....
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

09-01-2004, 10:35 PM	#344
gwcaton Lookin' for abs ! Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: central missouri Posts: 9,271 Photos: 28	Way to go Tony !! You are really coming along! and fast !
	My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now Old Journals : My P/RR/S Journal My GWcaton Journal My Bulking Journal Just remember, when you think you're done you've just started . DEADBOLT . 2005

09-01-2004, 10:47 PM	#345
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Surprised the "dickens" out of me. I guess my body is readapting to what it used to lift....right..... I am very happy...Part of my workout tomorrow will be putting up hurricane shutters. After, I WILL work on my biceps and back..... Hey folks, pray for us down here. Not for me, but for those who may not be as protected as I am. I know I will....
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

09-02-2004, 01:23 AM	#346
Jodi Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	Excellent workout Tony I'm willing to bet you are going to notice that appetite increase soon
	Essence EFA

09-02-2004, 03:33 AM	#347
dalila Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 813 Photos: 4	hey Tony I am just popping my head in to say hi! And greeky is right, your kids are adorablestestest!! ( malaysian way of saying most adorable LOL) Way to go with the workouts!

09-02-2004, 05:18 AM	#348
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,181	Fantastic progress Tony!

09-02-2004, 08:28 AM	#350
naturaltan Going nowhere fast! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 9,935 Photos: 7	Having read about the hurricanes makes one realize how good we have it here weather-wise. We always put in some dollars into relief funds for those let unfortunate. We are not rolling in money, but we contribute what we can when we can. God Bless you, your family and those around you Tony. Be safe!
	just kick'in it in the ole Charger

09-02-2004, 09:48 AM	#351
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Nice workout Tony! Strength is looking very impressive!
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

09-02-2004, 05:56 PM	#353
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	I can't believe I wrote that big post to you and you never even said hi!!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

09-02-2004, 08:39 PM	#355
lakergirl impossible is nothing Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 200	thinking of u and your family Tony. you are all in my prayers!
	So the last shall be first, and the first last.For many are called but few chosen"—Matthew 20:16.

09-03-2004, 05:24 AM	#356
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,181	Tony, have you been told to evacuate? I just saw where they are saying this storm has the potential to be worse then Hurricane Andrew. My Mom & Dad are in the Bradenton/Sarasota area, so I'm worried for their safety also. Thankfully Charley just missed them. You and your family are in my prayers Tony.