Tony's Lifestyle Change

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by atherjen

KEEP POSTING!

STAY POSITIVE!!!

your always so supportive of everyone here! Keep that attitude for yourself!

Hope you get better soon

Hi Jen, thanks for the words, I think I was more worried about stopping and going backwards, but I am good today

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Velveteyes

Exactly! Rest up and stay positive...and count on us for support!

Thanks Velveteyes, I feel much better today....

Velvet · 08-25-2004, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by fantasma62

Thanks Velveteyes, I feel much better today....

Very glad to hear it! You SOUND a lot better too

Jenny · 08-25-2004, 10:57 AM

Tony, your journal always gives me goosebumps!

Seriously! I'm sorry about your ankle, just take it easy with it and don't do any exercises where it hurt. Maybe you should skip working legs this week to give it some rest.
You are doing so great Tony, it's wonderful to read. One thing that bothers me is that you're so hard on yourself

You really need to give yourself more credit! You are turning your life around here! It's a process ya know

I was going to tell you to keep it up, but I know I don't have to cause you will anyways

You really are an inspiration to me, you really prove that it's possible to turn your life around and get on a healthier path.

Have a wonderful day!!

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphire

Hey Buddy!!

What's all this negative talk??

NO WORRIES!! If it was the step ups were the problem... then we wont do them!!!!!

I can't do skull crushers cause my elbow hurts when I do and I dont do lunges (although I should) I am a SPAZ with those...

Listen .... lets just go easy on those legs for now, until you lose a bit of weight. You do have to work every body part even if they are already strong, you want a complete physique! But let's treat your ankle carefully.. OK??

Exactly what were you doing when you popped your ankle?

After waking up today and thinking it over a bit, my ankle popped while I was making a change from an exercise to the other. Last night I thought it might have been the SL Deadlifts, but after I thought about it, maybe it was just as I was walking. I was more worried about Aly hurting herself than the workout, so maybe as I was switching from leg curls to deadlifts, I may have hurt myself. I finished the last curls after the pop...
I loved the workout and I don't want to stop doing it. I have already proposed to myself that my next shock leg workout will be the same, and this time I plan to finish it

. I am not changing anything. I'll wrap up the ankle and get it in gear....

**Jodi** · 08-25-2004, 11:02 AM

Sapph - I think he could probably still do some leg presses, leg curls and maybe a hack squat machine. Also, some VERY VERY light rotary calf would help with the ankle.

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenny

Tony, your journal always gives me goosebumps!

Seriously! I'm sorry about your ankle, just take it easy with it and don't do any exercises where it hurt. Maybe you should skip working legs this week to give it some rest.
You are doing so great Tony, it's wonderful to read. One thing that bothers me is that you're so hard on yourself

You really need to give yourself more credit! You are turning your life around here! It's a process ya know

I was going to tell you to keep it up, but I know I don't have to cause you will anyways

You really are an inspiration to me, you really prove that it's possible to turn your life around and get on a healthier path.

Have a wonderful day!!

Hi Jenny, thanks a bunch for your kind words. I feel great today...what sleeping a little can do for you...
By the way, welcome to the US....

I read your journal but hadn't have not written much more in it. I just love to read it though.
I hope you have a good time here....

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Jodi

Sapph - I think he could probably still do some leg presses, leg curls and maybe a hack squat machine. Also, some VERY VERY light rotary calf would help with the ankle.

Hi Jodi, thanks for the recommendations....
It's funny, the workout that Sapphy did for me had leg presses and leg curls. I would have done all that, but due to timing issues (crazy kids

, cooking my food, late from work), I couldn't make it to the gym and had to stay at home. I changed the workouts to be able to stay home just in case my wife needed me....This was all my bad....

She had proposed leg presses, leg curls, step ups, but I changed them to work around my home gym instead...

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Sapphire

Hey Buddy!!

What's all this negative talk??

NO WORRIES!! If it was the step ups were the problem... then we wont do them!!!!!

I can't do skull crushers cause my elbow hurts when I do and I dont do lunges (although I should) I am a SPAZ with those...

Listen .... lets just go easy on those legs for now, until you lose a bit of weight. You do have to work every body part even if they are already strong, you want a complete physique! But let's treat your ankle carefully.. OK??

Exactly what were you doing when you popped your ankle?

One thing about lunges, I am also a Spaz.. In fact the only time that my knee hurts me is when I do lunges....Maybe I am doing them wrong or maybe that puts way too much stress on my knees....

Sapphire · 08-25-2004, 12:18 PM

So let's skip the lunges! I hate them anyway, I always feel like I am gonna tip over.

I understand about having to change your workout to be done at home, I do that too sometimes. You do what ya can Hun, just as long as you do something!!

Glad to hear you are set for your next shocking leg workout!

What do you need today?

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 01:09 PM

Hi Sapphy,

Today I rest. I am going to the stadium to watch the Marlins game tonight and going to sleep early right after. I haven't mentioned it, but I have been sleeping 5-5 1/2 hours per night since my daughter started school. She is so cute. She loves school.....I digress....I normally am not a good sleeper. I can sleep 6 hours and that sometimes is too much...go figure...
Anyway, I am going to the game with Miriam, my dad, my brother and his girlfriend. This may end up being the last time we go to a game in a while, as much of a baseball fan as I may be. It's tough for me not to play with my kids every night, and tonight we are going to be home late

.
Either way, tomorrow is shoulders and back and friday is Bis and Tris....
By the way, I have to tell you that today my legs are truly jello. My chest hurts and my lower back is a little sore. That must have been when I was doing the deadlifts. I was concentrating so much on my grip and Aly that I may have done them wrong. Still, that was one of the most amazing workouts, albeit incomplete, but still good enough to have me on unsteady legs

One little note that I have, and this is from

I really want to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing for me. Sometimes being older does not mean much and in my case, at 35, I am learning from you, a young "whippersnapper". Still I really want to thank you for what you are doing. You didn't have to but you did. This, I'll never forget, fail or succeed. No I know, no fail, but it needs to be said

Adios

greekblondechic · 08-25-2004, 01:36 PM

Tony I bet Sapphire is GLAD to help you, she is so sweet and you are so appreciative!

BTW, being sore sucks but I can already feel an improvement in my butt from squats! Now that I finally recovered from them!

lakergirl · 08-25-2004, 01:43 PM

I agree with Tony! Sahp you are an inspiration andits great to see someone get Tony pumped to work out

Tony! great job, and I love that you recognize how important your kids are, and how crucial it is to spend time with them as the time will fly. My own father was killed in a boating accident when I was three. so I know what its like to be on the other side of the picture. Your kids will forever be shaped by you, and they will never ever forget the memories you are creating every night. you are a wonderful person, both you and Sappy shall be blessed.

Sapphire · 08-25-2004, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasma62

Hi Sapphy,

One little note that I have, and this is from

I really want to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing for me. Sometimes being older does not mean much and in my case, at 35, I am learning from you, a young "whippersnapper". Still I really want to thank you for what you are doing. You didn't have to but you did. This, I'll never forget, fail or succeed. No I know, no fail, but it needs to be said

Adios

You are SOOOOOO sweet! You literally made me smile and tear up at the same time! I LOVE to help you! You are such a good man, husband and father, I want to support you in ANY way I can.

Ok now back to business..... are you adamant about working shoulders and back the same day? I would do back and bis and shoulders and tris... BUT it is up to you!!
I will get you a good shock WO for whatever you decide....

Have a great time tonight and rest up for a KICK ASS workout tommorow!

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphire

You are SOOOOOO sweet! You literally made me smile and tear up at the same time! I LOVE to help you! You are such a good man, husband and father, I want to support you in ANY way I can.

Ok now back to business..... are you adamant about working shoulders and back the same day? I would do back and bis and shoulders and tris... BUT it is up to you!!
I will get you a good shock WO for whatever you decide....

Have a great time tonight and rest up for a KICK ASS workout tommorow!

Actually, no, I am not adamant about working those together. It's just that nobody ever told me to do otherwise, so I have never stopped....
Can you tell me pros? For my knowledge. In fact, if you think it's better to train back and bis, and shoulders and tris, I am fine with that....Variety is the essence of life.....

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapphire

You are SOOOOOO sweet! You literally made me smile and tear up at the same time! I LOVE to help you! You are such a good man, husband and father, I want to support you in ANY way I can.

Ok now back to business..... are you adamant about working shoulders and back the same day? I would do back and bis and shoulders and tris... BUT it is up to you!!
I will get you a good shock WO for whatever you decide....

Have a great time tonight and rest up for a KICK ASS workout tommorow!

In fact, if you think my workouts should be a little different, I am open to suggestions, always have been....If you feel that the way you do P/RR/S is better than the way I "try" to do it, let me know, I don't mind changing, I mean, you have been doing this for a while and then again, look at you...

jfrance · 08-25-2004, 02:57 PM

Hi Tony -
I've been reading your journal for a while now, and figured I should say hi. I have thought that you've been a little too hard on yourself, too. After all, you are turning your whole life around. I really emphasize with you. I'm 34, and for Christmas last year, my wife wanted a list of things that I would be happy with as a present. One of the things I had put on there was sessions with a trainer. She ended up getting me the trainer sessions, because that would have the best positive impact in my life. I was very resistant to the idea of changing my diet, but as soon as I started with her, she had me writing down everything I ate and the calories & protein, and we set a goal for those. I started going to the gym 5 days a week for 1/2 hour weights and 1/2 hour cardio. I've gone from 270 to 230, and dropped my bf from about 50% to 30%, so I've lost about 50 lbs fat and gained 10-15 lbs muscle. It wasn't fun for a lot of that, but I got used to it pretty quickly.
Now, I've plateaued, mostly because I've relaxed the eating a little bit. I am trying to motivate myself to eat almost perfectly again, and then loose those last 30-35 lbs.
Just push through the pain and suffering you have now. It's worth it...

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 03:06 PM

Hey Jamie, thanks for stopping by. I am hard on myself now I think to motivate me. Yesterday though, I was down because I am doing so well and an injury that I thought would linger, was going to slow down my progress...Today I am in much better spirits. My ankle is a little swollen and the pain subsided over night a lot. Now it's just bothering me. I am not worried, either way I am not doing legs until next week.....

Once again, thanks and hey, don't give up on your side. A plateau will be there and then you make changes to eliminate the plateau. You have come a long way. Congrats....

greekblondechic · 08-25-2004, 03:22 PM

My ankle is messed up too! I don't know when I hurt it, but I woke up and I was like ouch. Wearin my ugly ace bandage but still gonna lift since chest and tri's won't aggravate it.

Can I adopt you as my uncle?

BTW, I actually go back to look at your pics, because your kids are soooo cute and the one of your baby boy ALWAYS makes me smile. So I kinda use it when I feel a lil upset to make me smile. Gosh I sound like a net-stalker

I struggle w/ being too hard on myself, I think yeah it's good to care but being negative towards one's self makes it harder to reach one's goals bc it drains mental and physical energies by feeling bad

I am SUCH a hypocrite!!!!

Sapphire · 08-25-2004, 04:05 PM

GBC!!

SQUATS =

Sapphire · 08-25-2004, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fantasma62

In fact, if you think my workouts should be a little different, I am open to suggestions, always have been....If you feel that the way you do P/RR/S is better than the way I "try" to do it, let me know, I don't mind changing, I mean, you have been doing this for a while and then again, look at you...

Let's try doing shoulders and tris and back and bis... and see how you like it! It's good to mix things up and try new things...

I will post your wo tommorow! Enjoy the game!!!!!!!!

fantasma62 · 08-25-2004, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greekblondechic

My ankle is messed up too! I don't know when I hurt it, but I woke up and I was like ouch. Wearin my ugly ace bandage but still gonna lift since chest and tri's won't aggravate it.

Can I adopt you as my uncle?

BTW, I actually go back to look at your pics, because your kids are soooo cute and the one of your baby boy ALWAYS makes me smile. So I kinda use it when I feel a lil upset to make me smile. Gosh I sound like a net-stalker

I struggle w/ being too hard on myself, I think yeah it's good to care but being negative towards one's self makes it harder to reach one's goals bc it drains mental and physical energies by feeling bad

I am SUCH a hypocrite!!!!

Hi Greeky, sorry for my laughter. I just got a bid dose of reality today and I have been laughing all day because it just hit me that I am 35.
I had never had a beautiful woman tell me if I wanted to be their uncle. No, don't worry, I am happily married and my comment has nothing to do with anything other than this being very funny.
I think I was the hypocrite by the way. I have been all over you about feeling good and being good to yourself and here I was yesterday sulking and bumming about what happened to me. Instead of getting on with it, I sulked....
Again Greeky, please don't take my comment a

08-25-2004, 11:02 AM	#216
Jodi Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	Sapph - I think he could probably still do some leg presses, leg curls and maybe a hack squat machine. Also, some VERY VERY light rotary calf would help with the ankle.
	Essence EFA

08-25-2004, 12:18 PM	#220
Sapphire P/RR/S groupie Join Date: May 2003 Location: anywhere my love Chris is... Posts: 4,449 Photos: 4	So let's skip the lunges! I hate them anyway, I always feel like I am gonna tip over. I understand about having to change your workout to be done at home, I do that too sometimes. You do what ya can Hun, just as long as you do something!! Glad to hear you are set for your next shocking leg workout! What do you need today?
	Sapphire "Thank goodness that perfection is something I will never reach, which will keep me striving till the day I die" ...... GOPRO http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17570 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17638 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17567 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17622

08-25-2004, 01:09 PM	#221
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Hi Sapphy, Today I rest. I am going to the stadium to watch the Marlins game tonight and going to sleep early right after. I haven't mentioned it, but I have been sleeping 5-5 1/2 hours per night since my daughter started school. She is so cute. She loves school.....I digress....I normally am not a good sleeper. I can sleep 6 hours and that sometimes is too much...go figure... Anyway, I am going to the game with Miriam, my dad, my brother and his girlfriend. This may end up being the last time we go to a game in a while, as much of a baseball fan as I may be. It's tough for me not to play with my kids every night, and tonight we are going to be home late. Either way, tomorrow is shoulders and back and friday is Bis and Tris.... By the way, I have to tell you that today my legs are truly jello. My chest hurts and my lower back is a little sore. That must have been when I was doing the deadlifts. I was concentrating so much on my grip and Aly that I may have done them wrong. Still, that was one of the most amazing workouts, albeit incomplete, but still good enough to have me on unsteady legs One little note that I have, and this is from I really want to thank you and tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing for me. Sometimes being older does not mean much and in my case, at 35, I am learning from you, a young "whippersnapper". Still I really want to thank you for what you are doing. You didn't have to but you did. This, I'll never forget, fail or succeed. No I know, no fail, but it needs to be said Adios
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

08-25-2004, 01:36 PM	#222
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	Tony I bet Sapphire is GLAD to help you, she is so sweet and you are so appreciative! BTW, being sore sucks but I can already feel an improvement in my butt from squats! Now that I finally recovered from them!
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

08-25-2004, 01:43 PM	#223
lakergirl impossible is nothing Join Date: May 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 200	I agree with Tony! Sahp you are an inspiration andits great to see someone get Tony pumped to work out Tony! great job, and I love that you recognize how important your kids are, and how crucial it is to spend time with them as the time will fly. My own father was killed in a boating accident when I was three. so I know what its like to be on the other side of the picture. Your kids will forever be shaped by you, and they will never ever forget the memories you are creating every night. you are a wonderful person, both you and Sappy shall be blessed.
	So the last shall be first, and the first last.For many are called but few chosen"—Matthew 20:16.

08-25-2004, 10:57 AM	#214
Jenny Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 6,728	Tony, your journal always gives me goosebumps! Seriously! I'm sorry about your ankle, just take it easy with it and don't do any exercises where it hurt. Maybe you should skip working legs this week to give it some rest. You are doing so great Tony, it's wonderful to read. One thing that bothers me is that you're so hard on yourself You really need to give yourself more credit! You are turning your life around here! It's a process ya know I was going to tell you to keep it up, but I know I don't have to cause you will anyways You really are an inspiration to me, you really prove that it's possible to turn your life around and get on a healthier path. Have a wonderful day!!

08-25-2004, 02:57 PM	#227
jfrance Jamie france Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 87 Photos: 3	Hi Tony - I've been reading your journal for a while now, and figured I should say hi. I have thought that you've been a little too hard on yourself, too. After all, you are turning your whole life around. I really emphasize with you. I'm 34, and for Christmas last year, my wife wanted a list of things that I would be happy with as a present. One of the things I had put on there was sessions with a trainer. She ended up getting me the trainer sessions, because that would have the best positive impact in my life. I was very resistant to the idea of changing my diet, but as soon as I started with her, she had me writing down everything I ate and the calories & protein, and we set a goal for those. I started going to the gym 5 days a week for 1/2 hour weights and 1/2 hour cardio. I've gone from 270 to 230, and dropped my bf from about 50% to 30%, so I've lost about 50 lbs fat and gained 10-15 lbs muscle. It wasn't fun for a lot of that, but I got used to it pretty quickly. Now, I've plateaued, mostly because I've relaxed the eating a little bit. I am trying to motivate myself to eat almost perfectly again, and then loose those last 30-35 lbs. Just push through the pain and suffering you have now. It's worth it...

08-25-2004, 03:06 PM	#228
fantasma62 HIHT Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoFla Posts: 2,516	Hey Jamie, thanks for stopping by. I am hard on myself now I think to motivate me. Yesterday though, I was down because I am doing so well and an injury that I thought would linger, was going to slow down my progress...Today I am in much better spirits. My ankle is a little swollen and the pain subsided over night a lot. Now it's just bothering me. I am not worried, either way I am not doing legs until next week..... Once again, thanks and hey, don't give up on your side. A plateau will be there and then you make changes to eliminate the plateau. You have come a long way. Congrats....
	-Tony- HIHT: High Intensity Hybrid Training

08-25-2004, 03:22 PM	#229
greekblondechic I'm special :) Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 7,791	My ankle is messed up too! I don't know when I hurt it, but I woke up and I was like ouch. Wearin my ugly ace bandage but still gonna lift since chest and tri's won't aggravate it. Can I adopt you as my uncle? BTW, I actually go back to look at your pics, because your kids are soooo cute and the one of your baby boy ALWAYS makes me smile. So I kinda use it when I feel a lil upset to make me smile. Gosh I sound like a net-stalker I struggle w/ being too hard on myself, I think yeah it's good to care but being negative towards one's self makes it harder to reach one's goals bc it drains mental and physical energies by feeling bad I am SUCH a hypocrite!!!!
	I can do it I WILL be a size 5.

08-25-2004, 04:05 PM	#230
Sapphire P/RR/S groupie Join Date: May 2003 Location: anywhere my love Chris is... Posts: 4,449 Photos: 4	GBC!! SQUATS =
	Sapphire "Thank goodness that perfection is something I will never reach, which will keep me striving till the day I die" ...... GOPRO http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17570 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17638 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17567 http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/at...chmentid=17622