So...Where Was I?

Pylon · 09-06-2007, 09:06 PM

Hey all.

With everything going on with work, I've been distracted and a bit depressed, which means no gym time and less clean eating. (Not less eating, of course, just less clean.)

Anyway, I've decided to hit the open market and look for a new home (work-wise, I mean). No rush, so I can take my time and find something that suits me. It will be a frustrating process, I'm sure, but hopefully will yield good results.

I've felt bad enough about my lack of w/outs and creeping waistline that I've been absent more than I should...well, lurking, but that's about it. I wanted to try to get things turned around and have something positive for the new journal.

So, following the holiday (lots of beer, lots of good food, including my nearly-world famous ribs), I've been to the gym 3 straight days, working the treadmill. I started the first two days with a mile run/walk, then 15 min on the bike. Today worked up to 2 miles run/walk. The loose plan is to do cardio and light weights to get started up, then to start a serious lifting plan at the end of the month. (M&F has a nice 3 month plan this month, which looks pretty good to me.) I've also been getting in 10-15 min of stretching 2x/day, just to try to get things off on the right foot.

Down year for fitness so far, but I'd like to try to salvage it.

yellowmoomba · 09-07-2007, 07:00 AM

Get back in the game Pylon.

Good to see you back.

PreMier · 09-07-2007, 09:31 AM

welcome back you slackey

Triple Threat · 09-07-2007, 09:53 AM

Good to have you home again.

Pylon · 09-07-2007, 12:26 PM

Thanks, fellas. The great thing about this place is that no matter how long you are gone or how bad you've fallen off the wagon, you are always welcomed back.

Back in the gym today. Upped distance to 2.25 miles, 1.75 run, .5 walked. Will likely just do the bike over the weekend, but may brave the pavement for a little running, weather pending.

katt · 09-07-2007, 01:32 PM

Hi Py!

KelJu · 09-07-2007, 02:49 PM

Welcome back, bud! You will be back to where you were in no time.

Scarface30 · 09-07-2007, 03:06 PM

welcome back man! new journal I see...I'm gonna follow along, but post in this one, lol.

looking forward to the workouts to come. just like katt told me, muscle memory is geat

Pylon · 09-07-2007, 07:29 PM

Thanks Katt, Kel and Scar. I appreciate the company.

**IainDaniel** · 09-07-2007, 07:58 PM

Um Go Leafs

Pylon · 09-07-2007, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IainDaniel

Um Go Leafs

I actually wore my Leafs jersey to Disney last year. Turns out, lots of Canucks in that area. They all seemed disappointed I wasn't one of their countrymen...

**IainDaniel** · 09-07-2007, 08:05 PM

Well atleast you know a good team.

(the leafs, not the Blues)

Pylon · 09-07-2007, 08:11 PM

Leafs suck. But I was always a Domi fan.

Pylon · 09-07-2007, 08:36 PM

Just finished up my evening stretching. Considering the miles I've put it this week after the time off, I think that the stretching has helped keep me from feeling sore or worn out.

I am concerned, though, about my elbow. I don't have a great arm to start with, and had to make a throw in the game a week ago. My elbow has been a little stiff since then. No games this week thanks to the holiday and the rain, hoping it feels better by Monday.

So, any phys ed gurus out there have thoughts about how to loosen it up a bit (other than light throwing, I mean)?

Triple Threat · 09-08-2007, 06:28 PM

Sorry, can't help you with the elbow stiffness.

Haven't had any problems with mine yet.

Pylon · 09-09-2007, 05:45 AM

Finishing the week strong, got in 40 minutes on the bike last night. Off day today, including cheat food for football. (Looking at bbq nachos and chicken wings...good times...)

Scarface30 · 09-09-2007, 07:40 AM

^^ there's no drooling face around these parts is there? this one will do I guess

good job with the cardio Pylon

Pylon · 09-10-2007, 12:13 PM

Thanks Scar. The food was great.

Back in the gym after the off day. Feel like crap (everyone in the house is sick), but got on the treadmill anyway. Went a little light, just doing about 1.5 miles. But extended the jogging to the full mile, which is good. A little more each day, that's the plan.

I also have a game tonight, and I don't want to push too hard with the cold knocking on the door. (At least, that's my rationalization.) But 10 days ago I would have skipped completely, so that's progress.

**DOMS** · 09-10-2007, 12:20 PM

"Back in the gym after the off day."

Details?

Pylon · 09-10-2007, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DOMS

"Back in the gym after the off day."

Details?

Nothing special, just didn't work out Sunday. A day of rest, you know....

Pylon · 09-10-2007, 09:00 PM

Good game tonight. We beat the team that finished first last session (and beat us 8-6, our last loss). Final score 19-7. I played well, going 2-2, 2 RBIs, 2 runs and a walk. Also had a flawless night in the field, including gunning down a runner at third on a relay throw to end the game. I really needed to have a good night, so tonight felt great.

Burner02 · 09-11-2007, 09:07 AM

hiya PY!
yep...sounds like we are at about the same point..u are doing better than I am at the moment...so looks like I will be ratcheting it up to catch up!

Triple Threat · 09-11-2007, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Good game tonight. We beat the team that finished first last session (and beat us 8-6, our last loss). Final score 19-7. I played well, going 2-2, 2 RBIs, 2 runs and a walk. Also had a flawless night in the field, including gunning down a runner at third on a relay throw to end the game. I really needed to have a good night, so tonight felt great.

Brutus_G · 09-11-2007, 01:56 PM

Good to have ya back Brother P.

katt · 09-11-2007, 02:44 PM

How often do you play Py?

soxmuscle · 09-11-2007, 02:51 PM

It's good to see a hockey fan 'round these parts.

Pylon · 09-11-2007, 03:26 PM

Thanks all.

Katt - I play 2x per week, plus the occasional weekend tourney. I find I play better when I play a lot.

SM - Yup, puckhead and not ashamed. I took the boy (he's 4 1/2) to a couple of games last year, and we had a blast. Can't wait for the season. We are headed to the fanfest on Saturday.

09-06-2007, 09:06 PM	#1
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	So...Where Was I? BODYBUILDING SUPPLEMENTS High Quality Supplements For Bodybuilders and Athletes. www.ironmaglabs.com Hey all. With everything going on with work, I've been distracted and a bit depressed, which means no gym time and less clean eating. (Not less eating, of course, just less clean.) Anyway, I've decided to hit the open market and look for a new home (work-wise, I mean). No rush, so I can take my time and find something that suits me. It will be a frustrating process, I'm sure, but hopefully will yield good results. I've felt bad enough about my lack of w/outs and creeping waistline that I've been absent more than I should...well, lurking, but that's about it. I wanted to try to get things turned around and have something positive for the new journal. So, following the holiday (lots of beer, lots of good food, including my nearly-world famous ribs), I've been to the gym 3 straight days, working the treadmill. I started the first two days with a mile run/walk, then 15 min on the bike. Today worked up to 2 miles run/walk. The loose plan is to do cardio and light weights to get started up, then to start a serious lifting plan at the end of the month. (M&F has a nice 3 month plan this month, which looks pretty good to me.) I've also been getting in 10-15 min of stretching 2x/day, just to try to get things off on the right foot. Down year for fitness so far, but I'd like to try to salvage it.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

09-07-2007, 07:00 AM	#2
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,388 Photos: 2	Get back in the game Pylon. Good to see you back.
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

09-07-2007, 09:31 AM	#3
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 20,999 Photos: 1	welcome back you slackey
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09-07-2007, 12:26 PM	#5
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Thanks, fellas. The great thing about this place is that no matter how long you are gone or how bad you've fallen off the wagon, you are always welcomed back. Back in the gym today. Upped distance to 2.25 miles, 1.75 run, .5 walked. Will likely just do the bike over the weekend, but may brave the pavement for a little running, weather pending.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

09-07-2007, 03:06 PM	#8
Scarface30 Moving Stones Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 1,640 Photos: 2	welcome back man! new journal I see...I'm gonna follow along, but post in this one, lol. looking forward to the workouts to come. just like katt told me, muscle memory is geat
	Warning: Seismic Testing Zone

09-07-2007, 09:53 AM	#4
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,147 Photos: 4	Good to have you home again.

09-07-2007, 01:32 PM	#6
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,903 Photos: 37	Hi Py!

09-07-2007, 07:29 PM	#9
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Thanks Katt, Kel and Scar. I appreciate the company.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

09-07-2007, 07:58 PM	#10
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,778	Um Go Leafs
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

09-07-2007, 08:05 PM	#12
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,778	Well atleast you know a good team. (the leafs, not the Blues)
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

09-07-2007, 08:11 PM	#13
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Leafs suck. But I was always a Domi fan.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

09-07-2007, 08:36 PM	#14
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Just finished up my evening stretching. Considering the miles I've put it this week after the time off, I think that the stretching has helped keep me from feeling sore or worn out. I am concerned, though, about my elbow. I don't have a great arm to start with, and had to make a throw in the game a week ago. My elbow has been a little stiff since then. No games this week thanks to the holiday and the rain, hoping it feels better by Monday. So, any phys ed gurus out there have thoughts about how to loosen it up a bit (other than light throwing, I mean)?
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

09-08-2007, 06:28 PM	#15
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,147 Photos: 4	Sorry, can't help you with the elbow stiffness. Haven't had any problems with mine yet.

09-09-2007, 05:45 AM	#16
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Finishing the week strong, got in 40 minutes on the bike last night. Off day today, including cheat food for football. (Looking at bbq nachos and chicken wings...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 Fresh Start Journal

09-09-2007, 07:40 AM	#17
Scarface30 Moving Stones Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax, Canada Posts: 1,640 Photos: 2	^^ there's no drooling face around these parts is there? this one will do I guess good job with the cardio Pylon

09-11-2007, 09:07 AM	#22
Burner02 Super Hero in Training Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tip of the spear! Posts: 28,274	hiya PY! yep...sounds like we are at about the same point..u are doing better than I am at the moment...so looks like I will be ratcheting it up to catch up!
	Success leaves clues. People who produce outstanding results do specific things to create those results Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing NOW to solve our problem THERE IS NO TOMORROW! - Appollo Creed

09-10-2007, 12:13 PM	#18
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Thanks Scar. The food was great. Back in the gym after the off day. Feel like crap (everyone in the house is sick), but got on the treadmill anyway. Went a little light, just doing about 1.5 miles. But extended the jogging to the full mile, which is good. A little more each day, that's the plan. I also have a game tonight, and I don't want to push too hard with the cold knocking on the door. (At least, that's my rationalization.) But 10 days ago I would have skipped completely, so that's progress.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

09-10-2007, 09:00 PM	#21
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Good game tonight. We beat the team that finished first last session (and beat us 8-6, our last loss). Final score 19-7. I played well, going 2-2, 2 RBIs, 2 runs and a walk. Also had a flawless night in the field, including gunning down a runner at third on a relay throw to end the game. I really needed to have a good night, so tonight felt great.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal

09-11-2007, 01:56 PM	#24
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,651 Photos: 24	Good to have ya back Brother P.
	"I look like you wanna look, I fuck like you wanna fuck, I am smart, capable, and most importantly, I am free in all the ways that you are not." -Tyler Durden

09-11-2007, 02:44 PM	#25
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,903 Photos: 37	How often do you play Py?

09-11-2007, 02:51 PM	#26
soxmuscle do work son Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: I will eat your face Posts: 7,546 Photos: 10	It's good to see a hockey fan 'round these parts.
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09-11-2007, 03:26 PM	#27
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,291 Photos: 3	Thanks all. Katt - I play 2x per week, plus the occasional weekend tourney. I find I play better when I play a lot. SM - Yup, puckhead and not ashamed. I took the boy (he's 4 1/2) to a couple of games last year, and we had a blast. Can't wait for the season. We are headed to the fanfest on Saturday.
	"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 Fresh Start Journal