Pylon

OK, so after 6 months, I finally decided to start an online journal. So far, here's the progress I've made:

Starting weight - 323
Starting BF - 23.2%

Current weight - 290
Current BF - 16.8%

Things are going well, but I'd like to make sure I stay on track. This seems like a good way to do it. (And I'm probably skipping my cardio today. Have a cold, can't breathe...treadmill might be a bad idea. Maybe I'll feel better tonight.)

Did legs yesterday:

Hip Sled - 2 warmup x 15 (90lbs, 180lbs)
360 x 10
630 x 8
720 x 6
810 x 6
900 x 4

Followed with squats: 225lbs, 3 sets of 20 (almost died from that)

Finished with 3 sets of 50 leg extentions (started at 100lbs, ended at 45lbs)

Crawled into the shower, stumbled thru rest of day. Fell asleep before 9pm. 10 hours of sleep. Felt good.

And, of course, now stuffed up, can't breathe. If up to it, will crank out cardio tonite while playing NFL Blitz, hope to be ready for back and tri work tomorrow. Woo hoo!

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

gwcaton

Pushing some good weights there

Making good progress too. How tall are you ?

Good luck with the journal

My Last Journal Before The One You're Reading Now
Old Journals :
My P/RR/S Journal
My GWcaton Journal
My Bulking Journal

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Cold Iron

Youre a pretty big pylon

Pylon

Sorry, guess I should have added that. I'm 6' - 6'1", depending on what shoes I'm wearing.

I lucky that I have a pretty strong structure to build off of. I'd like to get my BF down to under 12% and work on flexibility. I used to play a lot of roller hockey, but haven't for a while and probably wouldn't do very well at this point. (I play goal, so it takes a while for the reflexes to come back.)

My leg days are best, mostly because I can crank up the weights. Other days are good, but not as fun. (My bench is around 210 right now, deadlift around 275, I think.)

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Pylon

Yah...but not quite as big as I was....

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Cold Iron

True, nice progress bud

Pylon

Actually, I maxed out at close to 350, about 2 years ago. I'm happy with where I'm at (comparitively speaking), but still lots of work to do.

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Pylon

Couldn't breath, so I figured I was OK to skip. I'll pick it up this weekend. (Famous last words, huh?)

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Pylon

OK, so didn't get to the gym today either, and actually got talked into lunch with some others. Caved a little, had a calzone, but managed not to do too much damage. Guess I'll lose an off day this weekend to go lift...

I'm kinda at a sticking point right now. I feel like I can' get moved off of 285-290. I just bought new pants that are smaller than last time around, but I'm stuck on the weight thing. Just need some extra motivation, I guess. Shitty weather and a cold make it tough to get stoked up...

Hmm. Should've started this journal earlier...or later. A low spot is probably not the best place to start from, huh?

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

crazy_enough

NAAAAA!! You picked the best time...that way, the bad, or hard times will be fresh in your memory when U are tempted to skip more w/o's or eat more calzones!! Dont quit!

Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE!

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Pylon

Hmm...sounds like the voice of experience.

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Pylon

As the day rolls on, my slide continues. I went into full tilt junk mode tonight. The funny part is, I've been harping about buying healthy food for some time now. So I headed to the kitched, craving anything other than chicken or egg whites. I guess my shopping theories have been working, because I couldn't find ANYTHING! The worst I could throw together was a quesadilla made from chicken and veggies with cheese, plus a couple of toaster waffles my kid doesn't like. (I couldn't bring myself to eat the ones he does like.)

I also know I don't have the patience for anything that would take more than 5 mintues to make. So, I ate a rice cake or two and mixed a bowl of sugar free pudding with low carb milk.

I'm not sure if all this makes me feel better or not. If I had the junk, I'd eat it, but I don't, so I can't. I guess it's pretty effective self preservation in advance.

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Archangel

It's not easy brother, but you have to stick with it!!! Where are you at in "the Lou"? I'm about 20 minutes outside of St. Louis.

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Cardinal

Can't tell you how many times I have been through the same scenario almost verbatim. It works really well to control my binging tendencies. I find myself eyeing my father's food but can usually restrain myself by remembering that it is his. Getting rid of junk completely is such a good call!

Pylon

Affton. And yes, I'm within walking distance of Fortell's. Never a good thing...

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Pylon

The good news is I came out of it OK the next morning. Man, what was that about?

Back on track with the food, just about over the cold, back in the gym on Monday. Chest and Arms. Good times, good times...

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Archangel

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Archangel

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Pylon

Got an early start. 45 min on the bike downstairs...now off to football. Feeling mucho better.

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

sara

Good Luck Pylon

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Pylon

Chest/Biceps day, 4 sets of 8 on each

HammerStrength Preacher curls - 90lbs
Standing Alt BD Curl - 35, 40 x 2, 35lbs
Rev Cable Curl - 80, 100x2, 120

Smith incline press - 90, 130, 160x2
DB incline press - 50x2, 60x2
Pec Deck - 135, 150, 165x2

Good day. I usually do chest then bis, but swapped today. Didn't feel as gassed when done, but 15 minutes later could really feel it. Snuck in an extra 5 minutes of cardio at the end, just because I had a little time. Back on track with food as well.

As I was leaving, one of the other lifters (don't really know him but have seen him once or twice there) made a point to ask how much I had lost and how, and complemented me on my progress (but not in a gay way or anything...not that there's anything wrong with that.) Nice way to end the day...

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Pylon

Cardio day today...started on eliptical, bounced to bike halfway thru.

Had a group lunch at work...they have gotten used to me showing up after working out and bringing my own food. Kinda makes me laugh.

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Archangel

Keep it up Brother.

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Archangel

You play foozball??? Foozball for the Devil!!! Love that line in "The Waterboy". So what team you play football for?

"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13

"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

Pylon

Um...no...just, uh, watching...football...

"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when I’m drinking whiskey, it’s usually when I’m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when I’m sober." - C. Bratton

Pylon