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Old 05-23-2005, 08:12 PM   #91
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It looks like I am going to Houston next week for 3-4 days, probably starting on Tuesday and coming back during the day Friday. Its not definite, but I should know for sure on tomorrow.

So this week has to be good, as I may be lucky to get one weight session in between next Tuesday and Sunday the 5th of June. Saturday the 4th I am a guest of my one of my customers at the NASCAR race in Delaware, so no workout that day ( unless it rains ).

Because of all this, I have to tie up some loose ends around the house and at work before I leave, so no searching for a local PT now until I get back.
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Old 05-23-2005, 09:50 PM   #92
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let me know around the 3rd if you need a rain dance

will you be staying somewhere in houston where u can work out at? i know it sucks being away from your gym... i'm sure you'll make the most of this week though!



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Old 05-23-2005, 11:55 PM   #93
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maybe if your lucky your hotel will have a weight room. I know they are never very good, but it's better than nothing!!



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Old 05-25-2005, 06:46 PM   #94
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Had a great workout Tuesday night. Chest and shoulders, starting week 7. I added weight on every exercise except for the dumbbell bench presses. Energy level was high and I was able to stick to 90 second rest periods. Starting to see those rear delts popping out.

Weakness in the left shoulder from that rotator cuff is hampering the bench presses. I did have someone spot me just on the left hand on the last set. I got the 60s up for 8 reps with the last two assisted before the left arm gave out. The right side was still fine, but without the spot, I wouldn't have gotten past 6.

Weighed 187. Down 3/4 from last week, but that number seemed kind of high. The 187 seems more right. I'm up 7 pounds in six weeks which is good. Quad separation is clearly visible, have veins on forearms and biceps and good middle back definition. Abs are visible in the morning, but as I eat and drink water, they do wash away as the day goes along. I'm satisfied.

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Old 05-25-2005, 07:05 PM   #95
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Its confirmed. I'm going to be in Houston from Tuesday through Thursday afternoon next week. Flying out of Philadelphia at 7AM Tuesday, will probably work a couple of hours in the afternoon, all day Wednesday and then Thursday morning, before catching a 3:30 flight back.

The exact time frames and the hotel where we'd be staying wasn't finalized until today, so I spent this afternoon in a whirlwind making plane and hotel reservations and searching out what I could on the area.

Its likely that the group of us will go out for dinner Tuesday night, so no workout that day. I'm thinking I can get a workout in either Wednesday or Thursday night and will definitely get in at least one early morning cardio session before breakfast.

The hotel has a fitness center which will do fine for cardio, but I need a real gym with real weights for a workout. There is a Ballys on the same street as the hotel that seems close by from the directions. It won't cost me anything. I hate Ballys, but I guess I'll have to suck it up for one workout. I was SHOCKED to find out there are NO Golds, World Gyms or LA Fitness' in Houston! Its true. Checked their websites. Each has clubs in other parts of Texas, but not Houston. What's that all about???

I will eat the best I can. I'm packing protein bars, whey protein packets, shaker bottle, some tuna and tupperware, but I can't be too "strange" working in someone else' department and work area ( especially being a "Yankee" down there), so day time eating and meal timing probably will not be the best. I also suspect that our boss will be ordering take out to be bought in for lunch. We have alot of files to go through and not much time.

There are a ton of Golden Corrals in Houston, so hopefully one is not too far away and I can at least eat a couple of healthy dinners and maybe breakfast on Friday.



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Old 05-25-2005, 08:14 PM   #96
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to the workout on tues!

sucks about the being on the road deal... but knowing how dedicated you are, you'll do all you can to stay on track. its not as frustrating if you plan on missing a workout/meal here and there rather than planning to stay on track 100%.

I hear you about the not looking strange deal... i've gotten several strange looks while chugging some raw oats out of a shaker!

i hope you get a nice rental once you get there and you're not doomed with my "kia curse"



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Old 05-25-2005, 11:54 PM   #97
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I know how the "strange" thing goes too....why do so many people think it's strange to eat tuna fish straight out of the pouch???



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Old 05-26-2005, 10:01 PM   #98
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Cardio on Thursday morning, then back and hamstrings at night. It was a super workout. I added 5 pounds on EVERY set of pulldowns, T Bar rows, one arm rows (70 lbs, 12 reps on last set), lying leg curls and standing leg curls. My only "failure" was my hams gave out after 7 reps at 90 pounds on the last set of stiff deads. I got 8 reps two weeks ago, but they were absolutely gone after curls and then repping 10 reps at 80 the set before.

I've made a major change of plans. The weather is supposed to clear up ( FINALLY) tomorrow and Saturday looks like sun with low 70s temps. Going to beach Saturday and will celebrate Friday's birthday with my beach friends there. That means arms and abs in the gym Friday night. Still having my little work party with birthday cake at work tomorrow, but no birthday feast on Friday night. Need to keep those abs.

Sunday is off ( big racing day with Formula 1 race, Indy 500 with Danica Patrick, and NASCAR at night). Will couch potato, do laundry, pay start of the month bills and start packing for the trip. Monday morning is quads and calves.

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Old 05-26-2005, 10:40 PM   #99
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Solid plan. Good luck in Texas...

BTW, Happy Bday!



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Old 05-27-2005, 12:15 AM   #100
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wow, looks like you have everything planned out, great job adding all the weight/reps, AND......looks like I get to be the one of the first to wish you a...........HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!



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HAPPY BIRTHDAY EGO!

Hope you have a wonderful day - Enjoy that cake!
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Old 05-27-2005, 11:16 AM   #102
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Happy B'Day, Ego!!
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Old 05-27-2005, 12:44 PM   #103
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Wow....he ate so much birthday cake that he can't get off the couch



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Old 05-28-2005, 09:12 PM   #105
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Thanks everybody for the birthday wishes.

Yes, Billie. I had two big pieces of birthday cake and then fell asleep at my desk after lunch.

I was worried about Friday night's workout. I couldn't sleep in as late as I wanted in the morning after Thursday's grueling workout because of an early morning conference call at work. Then birthday cake, lunch and then I felt like a zombie all afternoon.

Had extra carbs before training and warmed up slowly. My energy level returned and it was another fantastic workout. Added 5 pounds on barbell curls, dumbbell curls and reverse curls. Got 11 clean reps at 95 pounds on barbell curls. The last full intensity workout, I did 9 reps at 90. The target is 8 reps, so I'll go to 100 or 105 next time.

I had lost reps on close grip bench presses the last two workouts, but got back to 8 reps at 145 and really pushed the envelope on pushdowns. Got 9 at 160 pounds the last set. The whole stack is only 200! Arms were blown up like balloons.

Spent the morning and early afternoon today at the beach. Left early because a cool sea breeze and clouds made it very cold after lunch, but 4 good hours of sun was worth the trip.



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Old 05-30-2005, 05:31 PM   #106
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Worked quads and calves Monday morning. I really pushed the envelope and was adding 10 or 15 pounds at a time instead of 5. Got 8 reps at 140 on leg extensions, 220 for 12 on hack squats and did 18 reps on each leg at 80 pounds on walking lunges before collapsing. Two weeks ago, it was 15 at 65 pounds.

I hate having to take a break this week. A Wednesday night workout at Ballys is still possible. At the least, I'll do one or two morning cardio sessions.

Flying out early tomorrow morning. I won't have access to my personal Internet until at least Friday, so until then, sayanara.



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Old 05-30-2005, 07:09 PM   #107
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HEY EGO!!! Looks like I'm going to be passing the quadzilla title on to you!! Have a good flight and trip. And I didn't hear who Danica Patrick is... its the 30th! Fill me in, I'm guessing it's a race car person?



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It is. She was supposed to be on all the morning talk shows, but maybe its tomorrow because of the holiday. She almost won the Indy 500 Sunday and WILL be the first woman in history to win a major automobile race, possibly by the end of this year.

Lets see if this link works:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

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oh yeah!! i just read about her in SI yesterday... saw her on ESPN too. So i take it back, i do know who she is. she's a bad ass!



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I hate having to take a break this week. A Wednesday night workout at Ballys is still possible. At the least, I'll do one or two morning cardio sessions.

Flying out early tomorrow morning. I won't have access to my personal Internet until at least Friday, so until then, sayanara.
Don't worry too much about the break Ego... It is not too long - and you have been feeling under the weather lately, so your body may even thank you for it!

Be safe on your trip - I hope you have a nice time and see you soon!
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Happy belated birthday, Ego!

Sorry to hear about the training break. Can't do much about that.



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Your girl made the cover of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED!! I'd like to know the # of females who have made the cover solo... doubt it's more than 8 or 10.

hope your getting some workouts in on the trip... hey it's friday... u should be back!



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Your girl made the cover of SPORTS ILLUSTRATED!!
Wow! I didn't know. They said on a racing show Sunday that they were planning to put her on the cover if she won, but it seems it was close enough. I'll pick up the mag later. Thanks for the news. I did see that the ratings for the race were up 40% over last year. That was all because of her.
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. I'll bet that excluding the swimsuit models, its less than that. I don't think Annika Sorenstam, who has been better at her sport than Tiger Woods the last 2 years, has EVER on the cover. The last one I remember was that soccer player and of course, she had no shirt on.
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Yes, I am back!

I worked my tail off, but it wasn't in the gym. We were working until 6 PM each night, then back to the hotel, change clothes, then in a cab to dinner, getting back at 10PM.

I did get a 35 minute walk on the hotel treadmill Wednesday morning. But no chance ( and no energy) to get to the gym. The Ballys was right across the street and there was also a 24 Hour Fitness a mile away.

Anyway, had alot of catching up to do at work today, plus carryover stuff from Houston I bought back, so no workout today.

Going to the NASCAR race tomorrow, as the rain is supposed to stop by early morning. Should get back to the gym Sunday morning and will shoot for Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday weight workouts and cardio either Tuesday or Thursday morning.

I still have to think this through and talk to some people, but there is the chance I may be making a serious life change. The bank really needs people in Houston. The lending servicing department down there is really short handed and they have openings for the same job I am doing now. Believe it or not, someone even quit during the time we were there. I am seriously thinking of taking a job there rather than waiting to see what happens with the consolidation up here. I've been thinking about relocating to a warmer climate for a while now and other than South Florida, you can't get much farther from winter weather than the Gulf Coast. The downside is that with all the turmoil and cleaning up that has to be done down there, I will probably have to get back into "career mode" which means this serious bodybuilding thing will have to stop.

I'm back here for two weeks and then going back to Houston for another week on the 20th.
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