countryboy

Thanks!

Knowing you will check in and keep me in line helps..

Will be heading over to your journal to see what's cooking.. Se ya over there!

-Dennis

SamEaston

I wish i had a dog. What kind do you have?

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boilermaker

you are doing great, man. hope some of that dedication rubs off on me. I'm inspired by your work.

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countryboy

Why?? Do you want her.. ??

Mutt.. Part Pit bull, part Boxer.. Brindle color.. Very nice! I always wanted a brindle boxer... was about 1 1/2 years after I had to put down my last one.. We came across this one. VERY high energy. I kept saying I would bring her for walks.. (did last summer, but not consistent).

Measured it out.. Our "route" is 4 miles.. Time was 1:14 Including her BR break to start us off..

Figured this would get some energy out of her.. she gets back in the house and does laps around the coffee table.. like the damn energizer bunny..

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countryboy

WOW! Thanks...

Just trying to do what I can.. and keeping the journal keeps me honest..

Hearing your comment will give me even more motivation..

-Dennis

countryboy

Basic health walk...

Weight 219.6

Measured the distance.. ~4 miles.. If you count my driveway
Time 1:14, including the lead off bio break for the puppy.. Was surprised on the distance. Will do this again tomorrow..

Did not make the gym.. Went to the pool wife my wife to get her a new set of booties / fins for our dive trip, and give her a chance to try them out before we leave for Florida!

Appologies for not leaving more info in other's journals.. Late night(s) and need to get some sleep..

-Dennis

b_reed23

your dog is adorable!!!

speaking of your wife...why no pics of your family in the gallery?? Do you have any kids?? What kind of job do you do?? We want to get to know you more than through your workouts!!

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countryboy

Thanks about the pup!

Light day to start... 2 mile walk w/ the dog.
Weight - Even 219 BF was 22mm (I believe) from yesterday's measurement. Will be taking the "final" measurement for this quarter, along with body measurements.

Gym / weights tonight for the last whole body workout.

Will post the new workout once I get some of the exercises spelled out.

-Dennis

countryboy

Updated some of the profile bits... will add more as time goes on.

Pics of the wife... Hmmm.. she's not fond of those.. LOL..

-Dennis

countryboy

OK.. last "real" one for a bit.. so I tried to hit it hard

I am not good at squats.. so let's get 'em done

workout 4/14

wu - eliptical 6 mins

squat - smith machine, 5 lb weights under heels (no 2 X 4)
bar X 15
105 X 12
155 X 8
175 X 6
65 X 12

DeadLift (never really did these before..?)
125 X 12
175 X 8
195 X 4
225 X 2
125 X 10

Leg Extension
50 X 10
70 X 8
80 X 6
50 X 10

Leg Curl
50 X 10
70 X 8
80 X 6
50 X 10

Abs
Crunch BW 25, 15, 15
Leg Lift BW 20, 20

Treadmill
WU 5
Incline 3.5, pace 3.7
20 Mins
Cool down - 5 mins, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0


Now I will check out the comments on the training routine I posted..

-Dennis

nadirmg

countryboy. countryboy. countryboy. your ability to speak ridiculous things about yourself confounds me.

i checked the beginning of your journal and you were squatting with a 25 lb weight to your chest. less than a month later you're already squatting 175 lbs. that speaks VOLUMES about how you're progressing as well as your confidence level.

excellent work.

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weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +30 x 5 x 5

Pylon

Good work there, CB. Does the plate/board under your heels help with the balance?

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heeth

Hey man i read your most of your journal you look like your progressing well. Just keep with it and good things will happen.

hornypornstar

Nice thread

boilermaker

doing great!! hey, an input you can take or leave from me......don't get too wrapped up in all the measurements and scale watching and stuff. it's fun when you are seeing rapid improvements, a downer when your not.....just have fun!

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b_reed23

those are great numbers on your deads...especially having never done them before...way to try something new!!!!!!!!!

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SamEaston

Thats what i was thinking!

Amazing work - and on the squats too. Fabulous, really great

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countryboy

Thank you... Yes, we are hard on ourselves.. I was speaking in the terms of "taming the beast".. which I think I did ok with..


Yes, lifting my heel even that extra 1 inch helped a lot.. Good suggestion with the 2 X 4, I just improvised


Thanks!

Thanks to you as well.. I think.


Hey there! .. Yes.. see my end of phase 1 post. I need to stop looking at the gauges, and enjoy the ride.

(..but for now, looking at the gauges is cool )


Thanks!.. Yes was very good. The leg presses were hurting my lower back, so I gave this a shot..


Thanks!



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OK, time for vacation... Will touch base as possible but nothing guaranteed!

take care, be safe!

-Dennis

countryboy

Greetings....

End of Phase 1.. Jan 14 - April 15
Overall I would rate a great Success!

Weight 246 - 217 = -29 lbs

BF (Didn't measure in beginning)
30 mm - 22 mm = -8mm (28.92 - 25.3 = -3.62%)


Started with Diet, then added Cardio, then weights..
Tried (and did well) to work out at least 6 days a week (5 am)
M, W, F - weights whole body
T, TH, S - Cardio, interval and Steady

The main problem I had was eating... enough.
I was consuming about 1800 calories a day.. and was getting weaker / slower.
Sleep - A couple of nights are late for me, I need to get more sleep.

Between the calories and lack of sleep I could see a pattern of poor workouts and a lack of motiviation. It was tough to get going some days.. others I just said F@ck it!

Next steps:
For the detail, you can look in the training forum, as I posted my intended workout.. Simple walking in the am, workouts in the afternoon. Double the times per day I raise my heart rate, and allow for more sleep, and stronger afternoon workouts.

That is a VERY brief rundown of the past 3 months...

One of the items stated was keeping track of all the numbers... Yes it gets to be "too much".. Although just starting out, I need to see the big changes.. I have focused too much on the destination, and need to look more into the journey!

It is a great journey.. and I am enjoying the ride!

Working out is giving me a new energy and outlook, this is friggin' addicting

-Dennis

b_reed23

I have a feeling your gonna be one of the newbs that sticks around with us!!! I am so glad, your a wonderful addition to IM, and reading your end of phase 1 is really inspiring!!!!!

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Triple Threat

As others have said, you're making excellent progress.

Two things, though.

If possible, get away from the smith for squats. Do you have access to a power cage?

Watch out for high rep DLs. Form tends to get sloppy when doing high reps and bad form + DLs = back problems. I'm not saying don't do them, just be very aware of your form.

And one more thing. Enjoy that vacation.

SamEaston

Excellent progress - you must be proud. Yes it's hard work, but as my granny always says, if somethings not difficult to achieve, it's probably not worth it.

Good for you - and bring on stage 2!! WOOT!!

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nadirmg

so when does phase II begin??

w/o log
5'5" - currently bulking - 145lb on 5/16
weight goal I: 150 :: bench goal II:170 :: squat goal II: 250 :: weighted chin goal IV: +30 x 5 x 5

boilermaker

i think he has to get the beach sand out of unmentionable places first to avoid chafing

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