The Meltdown - Pylon's Journal V 3.1

Brutus_G · 01-25-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

So, here's something interesting. I took yesterday off, clean diet but no workout or cardio, and could not fall asleep. I'm wondering if my body has gotten so accustomed to the nightly output of energy that if I skip it, all that extra energy just pools up and prevents me from dozing off. Not sure how I feel about that. Anyone else have an issue like this?

I've been sleeping less now that im cutting.

Brutus_G · 01-25-2007, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

That just means its not for me. Haha...

Anything that takes away my morning wood is not Worthy of consideration lol.

Pylon · 01-25-2007, 05:56 PM

Well, no ill effects, but thanks for letting me know it's not just me...

Leg day...

wu - bike, 10 min; hyperext, bwx10; squats, 135x6

Leg Ext - 195 x 12 (up 30 lbs and 2 reps)
SS squats - 225 x 10 (up 4 reps)

Seated donkey calf raises - 270 x 10 (up 15 lbs, sort of)

I say sort of because last time I did 285, but didn't really the extension to make them work, so dropped to 255.

I really pushed on the other lifts, trying to get the most out of them. The heavier leg ext really slowed me down on the squats, but I got my 10 reps with good form and ROM. I was supposed to play racquetball after work, but my partner bailed on me, so another time I guess.

Malley · 01-25-2007, 05:59 PM

Nice workout. Strong numbers.

Archangel · 01-25-2007, 06:02 PM

Excellent, progression is ALWAYS a good thing!!! He bailed??? What a bum, we definatly have to get together for some r-ball!!!

Pylon · 01-25-2007, 06:08 PM

Thanks, D, but the numbers are just ok. I'm still paying the price for the long layoff.

Yeah, we keep saying that, Archie.....

Pylon · 01-25-2007, 09:03 PM

Totally bummed. Went to do my cardio, found the bike was still not turning well, then started to screech. Pulled it apart, found that the main bearing is completely destroyed. I have no idea if I can fix it or not. This sucks.

Archangel · 01-26-2007, 05:10 PM

That sucks, you gonna get a new piece of equipment, or try somethin new???

Malley · 01-26-2007, 05:13 PM

Damn that sucks P. Looks like you may have to buy you some tae-Bo tapes, hahaha.

Brutus_G · 01-26-2007, 05:41 PM

I've busted 2 bikes they seem prone to breaking.

Pylon · 01-26-2007, 07:00 PM

Well, I think my brother-in-law might be able to fix it. We'll see. If not, I guess I'll look for a new bike. I'd take to running, but it is supposed to be ass-cold for the next couple of weeks, and my lungs seem to respond poorly to running in sub-freezing temps. It's the fastest way I know to get sick.

Archangel · 01-26-2007, 07:20 PM

Cool, hope he can fix it!!! Definatly supposed to get COLD here this weekend, was thinkin of takin to runnin myself!!!

Pylon · 01-26-2007, 07:50 PM

I'm on hold now, trying to get parts....

Pylon · 01-26-2007, 07:58 PM

Well, no news yet, but I did find the contact info for the company. We shall see....

Archangel · 01-27-2007, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

Well, no news yet, but I did find the contact info for the company. We shall see....

Best wishes, hope it all works out!!!

Pylon · 01-27-2007, 04:11 PM

Training matters on hold for a bit....

JD (Jack Daniel) arrived 4 weeks early at 10:25am today. He's in a 7lb 2oz, 20 inches. 6.5 hours from start to finish.

Everyone is doing well. We'll be at the hospital until Monday. Probably off my plan (food and w/outs) until next week. I'll try to check in from time to time.

Archangel · 01-27-2007, 04:23 PM

AWESOME and CONGRATS!!! GODspeed you and yours my Friend!!!

DOMS · 01-27-2007, 04:45 PM

Congratulations, man!!!

It's great that everything went well.

Triple Threat · 01-27-2007, 06:22 PM

That's a good size baby for 4 weeks early.

Congratulations, Py. Good work!

Brutus_G · 01-28-2007, 07:42 AM

Wow congratulations Pylon!

Malley · 01-28-2007, 03:08 PM

Congratulations Py.

Andalite · 01-28-2007, 06:17 PM

wow. congrats bro!

Burner02 · 01-29-2007, 12:04 PM

wow...I leave for a couple days...and Py goes out and has a baby.....hhmmm...

Congrats, mi amigo!

Pylon · 01-29-2007, 12:49 PM

Thanks everyone...

We just got back home a couple of hours ago. Everyone is doing fine. The big brother is very excited. The parents are just tired.

My diet absolutely went to crap at the hospital. (No shock there. I was due for a cheat meal anyway, I guess.) I find it fascinating how little healthy food is served there, which would explain why so many nurses are out of shape. The really interesting thing is how low my energy level has been. Between the crap diet, crap bed, and lack of supps or exercise, I've been really dragging. Hope to get back on track now that we are home.

fufu · 01-29-2007, 01:33 PM

Congrats man! When you gonna order that infant power rack?

Bakerboy · 01-29-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by fufu

Congrats man! When you gonna order that infant power rack?

Congrats Pylon!

Archangel · 01-29-2007, 03:37 PM

Glad ALL are home safe and sound!!!

Rest up and get ready for your next wave of attack my Friend!!!

01-25-2007, 05:56 PM	#453
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Well, no ill effects, but thanks for letting me know it's not just me... Leg day... wu - bike, 10 min; hyperext, bwx10; squats, 135x6 Leg Ext - 195 x 12 (up 30 lbs and 2 reps) SS squats - 225 x 10 (up 4 reps) Seated donkey calf raises - 270 x 10 (up 15 lbs, sort of) I say sort of because last time I did 285, but didn't really the extension to make them work, so dropped to 255. I really pushed on the other lifts, trying to get the most out of them. The heavier leg ext really slowed me down on the squats, but I got my 10 reps with good form and ROM. I was supposed to play racquetball after work, but my partner bailed on me, so another time I guess.
	"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

01-25-2007, 05:59 PM	#454
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Nice workout. Strong numbers.
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01-25-2007, 06:02 PM	#455
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Excellent, progression is ALWAYS a good thing!!! He bailed??? What a bum, we definatly have to get together for some r-ball!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-25-2007, 06:08 PM	#456
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Thanks, D, but the numbers are just ok. I'm still paying the price for the long layoff. Yeah, we keep saying that, Archie.....
	"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

01-25-2007, 09:03 PM	#457
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Totally bummed. Went to do my cardio, found the bike was still not turning well, then started to screech. Pulled it apart, found that the main bearing is completely destroyed. I have no idea if I can fix it or not. This sucks.
	"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

01-26-2007, 05:10 PM	#458
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	That sucks, you gonna get a new piece of equipment, or try somethin new???
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-26-2007, 05:13 PM	#459
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Damn that sucks P. Looks like you may have to buy you some tae-Bo tapes, hahaha.
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01-26-2007, 05:41 PM	#460
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,124 Photos: 24	I've busted 2 bikes they seem prone to breaking.
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01-26-2007, 07:00 PM	#461
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Well, I think my brother-in-law might be able to fix it. We'll see. If not, I guess I'll look for a new bike. I'd take to running, but it is supposed to be ass-cold for the next couple of weeks, and my lungs seem to respond poorly to running in sub-freezing temps. It's the fastest way I know to get sick.
	"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

01-26-2007, 07:20 PM	#462
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Cool, hope he can fix it!!! Definatly supposed to get COLD here this weekend, was thinkin of takin to runnin myself!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-26-2007, 07:50 PM	#463
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	I'm on hold now, trying to get parts....
	"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

01-26-2007, 07:58 PM	#464
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Well, no news yet, but I did find the contact info for the company. We shall see....
	"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

01-27-2007, 04:23 PM	#467
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	AWESOME and CONGRATS!!! GODspeed you and yours my Friend!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-27-2007, 04:45 PM	#468
DOMS Metrosexual Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: In a van, down by the river... Posts: 21,512 Photos: 5	Congratulations, man!!! It's great that everything went well.
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01-27-2007, 06:22 PM	#469
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,474 Photos: 6	That's a good size baby for 4 weeks early. Congratulations, Py. Good work!

01-28-2007, 06:17 PM	#472
Andalite PowerBuilder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 468	wow. congrats bro!
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01-29-2007, 12:04 PM	#473
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,316	wow...I leave for a couple days...and Py goes out and has a baby.....hhmmm... Congrats, mi amigo!
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01-28-2007, 07:42 AM	#470
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,124 Photos: 24	Wow congratulations Pylon!
	"My main objective is to be professional but to kill him." "I want to rip out his heart and feed it to him [Lennox Lewis]. I want to kill people."- Mike Tyson

01-28-2007, 03:08 PM	#471
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,008	Congratulations Py.
	www.crossfit.com

01-29-2007, 12:49 PM	#474
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,473 Photos: 3	Thanks everyone... We just got back home a couple of hours ago. Everyone is doing fine. The big brother is very excited. The parents are just tired. My diet absolutely went to crap at the hospital. (No shock there. I was due for a cheat meal anyway, I guess.) I find it fascinating how little healthy food is served there, which would explain why so many nurses are out of shape. The really interesting thing is how low my energy level has been. Between the crap diet, crap bed, and lack of supps or exercise, I've been really dragging. Hope to get back on track now that we are home.
	"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

01-29-2007, 01:33 PM	#475
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,225 Photos: 7	Congrats man! When you gonna order that infant power rack?
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01-29-2007, 03:37 PM	#477
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	Glad ALL are home safe and sound!!! Rest up and get ready for your next wave of attack my Friend!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

01-29-2007, 07:16 PM	#478
Andalite PowerBuilder Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, USA Posts: 468