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Making good progress too. How tall are you ?
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01-20-2005, 12:03 PM #1Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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Pylon's new journal
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!"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-20-2005, 12:46 PM #2Lookin' for abs ! ELITE MEMBER
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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
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01-20-2005, 12:51 PM #3High $ociety
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Youre a pretty big pylon
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01-20-2005, 12:53 PM #4Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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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.)"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-20-2005, 01:20 PM #5Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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Yah...but not quite as big as I was....
Originally Posted by Cold Iron
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-20-2005, 01:37 PM #6High $ociety
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Originally Posted by Pylon
Yah...but not quite as big as I was....
True, nice progress bud
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01-20-2005, 01:40 PM #7Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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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. Originally Posted by Cold Iron
True, nice progress bud"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-20-2005, 08:02 PM #8Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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No cardio today
Couldn't breath, so I figured I was OK to skip. I'll pick it up this weekend. (Famous last words, huh?)
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-21-2005, 12:56 PM #9Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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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?"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-21-2005, 02:07 PM #10IM lesbo extraordinaire
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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!! Originally Posted by Pylon
Dont quit!
Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE!
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01-21-2005, 03:09 PM #11Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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Hmm...sounds like the voice of experience. Originally Posted by 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!
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-21-2005, 07:50 PM #12Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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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."The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-22-2005, 01:26 PM #13High Intensity Freak ELITE MEMBER
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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
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01-22-2005, 04:00 PM #14Registered User
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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! Originally Posted by Pylon
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01-23-2005, 09:55 AM #15Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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Affton. And yes, I'm within walking distance of Fortell's. Never a good thing... Originally Posted by Archangel
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-23-2005, 09:57 AM #16Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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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..."The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-23-2005, 11:18 AM #17High Intensity Freak ELITE MEMBER
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Originally Posted by Pylon
"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13
"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37
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01-23-2005, 11:28 AM #18High Intensity Freak ELITE MEMBER
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Originally Posted by Pylon
"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13
"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37
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01-23-2005, 11:32 AM #19Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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Got an early start. 45 min on the bike downstairs...now off to football. Feeling mucho better.
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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Good Luck Pylon
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01-24-2005, 11:30 AM #21Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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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..."The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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01-25-2005, 01:22 PM #22Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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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.Last edited by Pylon; 01-25-2005 at 03:27 PM.
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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Keep it up Brother. Originally Posted by Pylon
"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13
"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37
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You play foozball??? Foozball for the Devil!!! Originally Posted by Pylon
Love that line in "The Waterboy". So what team you play football for?
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"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37
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01-26-2005, 10:49 AM #25Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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Um...no...just, uh, watching...football... Originally Posted by Archangel
You play foozball??? Foozball for the Devil!!! Love that line in "The Waterboy". So what team you play football for?"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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Ahh, leg day! I'm traveling for business the rest of the week, so this may be my last lift until Monday. (Can still sneak in my cardio, though. Not sure if I'm happy about that or not.)
Leg ext (4x20) 100lbs
SS with leg curl (4x20) 100
leg sled
540 x 20
630 x 15
720 x 10
810 x 8
DB sumo squat (3x15) 100, 120x2
leg ext (3x8) 150, 200x2
leg curl (3x8) 160, 200x2"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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Cardio day on the road, always a challenge. The hotel I'm in had two treads and a bike, but all in good shape. Plus, the room was empty and the temp was around 120 inside. (OK, maybe 80, but it felt pretty hot.) Cranked out time on both machines, and I'm going to sneak back down and do some laps in the pool. (They are checking the Ph right now, so I have a few minutes to kill.)
I tried something a little different on the tread: running. Now, you have to understand, I don't even run in from the car when it's raining. My worst memories of high school were gym class on running days. Hated it, still do. But I figured, what the heck, let's see how it feels now.
I still don't love it, but it is amazing the difference when you are carrying less weight. My legs are pretty strong, but having dropped 40lbs or so int he last 6 months makes it a whole new deal. My knees feel OK, and the work was way diff from fast walking on max incline. Still not a lot of endurance, but I can see working it into my routine to build up without Mr. Cherv screaming at me to finish the lap.
Who'da thunk it? OK, off to the pool!"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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OK, the pool was a bust. Too small for laps, plus an old women's exercise group had moved in. I didn't want to fight them for space (heck, I wouldn't want them power walking in my gym) so I opted for a hot tub soak and stretch instead. Still felt gooooooood...
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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Hey Brother, at least your still doin' somethin!!! By the way, puttin up some serious weight on legs
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"For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37
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01-27-2005, 08:11 PM #30Squishy ELITE MEMBER
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That's why I love leg day, my man! Originally Posted by Archangel
Hey Brother, at least your still doin' somethin!!! By the way, puttin up some serious weight on legs
"The test of courage comes when we are in the minority. The test of tolerance comes when we are in the majority." - R. W. Sockman
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