So many excuses, so little time....

Pylon · 08-05-2008, 10:18 PM

Hey all....

So, the new job is working out very well. I get feedback from people that I've never met that they've "heard good things" about me. Most of my life has become going to meetings, listening for a day or two, then telling them they are all idiots. Then they thank me and start getting better. Seriously.

Travel is picking up. Did Mexico, Ireland, Belgium and LA already, heading off soon to Minneapolis and North Carolina soon. (And maybe Brazil, but nothing for sure on that just yet.)

The downside is the gym has been missing me. The Y is 5-10 minutes away (depending on traffic) from the office, and 15-20 from home. The good news is I found a closer one this week, and will be switching. Also about half the cost, so there's that.

I did get in and lift today to try out the new place. (5x5 squats, nothing too serious.) I've been trying to get my knee back in shape, and some home rehab moves have helped.

So to outline a few new goals....

1) Keep my diet clean. Day by day, meal by meal, bite by bite.

2) Keep my gym visits regular. Going to work the Crossfit for a while. Started today. So that's one.

3) 5K. Keep saying it, need to do it. (OK, I've done it a couple of time, but I want to do one that counts. Where you get a shirt and all.) There is one Labor Day weekend. I think that's the one.

That's enough to get started. Let's try to drive through Sept 1 and see where it goes from there.

Triple Threat · 08-06-2008, 11:59 AM

Welcome back, Py.

Great journal title, too.

yellowmoomba · 08-06-2008, 12:21 PM

I think your title should say.

So many EXERCISES, so little time

Pylon · 08-06-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Threat

Welcome back, Py.

Great journal title, too.

Gracias! Glad to be back on the right side of the gym door.

Pylon · 08-06-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowmoomba

I think your title should say.

So many EXERCISES, so little time

Yeah, maybe if I do a few of them I'll change it.

Pylon · 08-06-2008, 08:15 PM

Daily update (so far, anyway....)

Goal 1 - Done. Oatmeal for breakfast (ok, instant, but better than many other choices), salad at lunch, passed by the cookies and brownies at work. Dinner was tougher to come up with on short notice, so mixed 2 cans of tuna with some fresh garden tomatoes (not my garden, of course) and mustard, plus some cukes.

Goal 2 - Nothing yet, but planning to bike. Legs are sore, but not too bad, from squats.

Goal 3 - Registered for the United Way 5K on September 6th. Paid and everything.

KelJu · 08-06-2008, 09:09 PM

Do you mind if I ask what you do?

b_reed23 · 08-06-2008, 11:11 PM

it's so nice to have one of the regulars back Py!!!!! I may have to start posting in my journal again if someone may actually READ it!!

so, you set 3 goals for yourself each day, or was that just today? I happened to come across the Crossfit website the other day...the WOD was run a 15k

good luck with all that.....

Pylon · 08-06-2008, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KelJu

Do you mind if I ask what you do?

Um....well.....hmm. That's a tough one.

I work for Ingersoll Rand in the climate control division. (A/C, grocery coolers, truck cooling, etc.) I work in the HR group, but my role is business excellence. Basically I spend time listening to people tell me what they do, then I point out how ridiculous some of it is, and try to inspire them to get better. I also do internal auditing, as well as a few other minor tasks. Overall I'm having a good time with it.

Pylon · 08-06-2008, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b_reed23

it's so nice to have one of the regulars back Py!!!!! I may have to start posting in my journal again if someone may actually READ it!!

so, you set 3 goals for yourself each day, or was that just today? I happened to come across the Crossfit website the other day...the WOD was run a 15k

good luck with all that.....

No, just 3 overall goals. I figure they are limited enough in scope that I should be able to stick with them.

Yeah, the crossfit stuff gets crazy. I'm easing into it. There is another site (Brand X crossfit, I think) that scales back the workloads for different levels.

I promise to read your journal faithfully.

Pylon · 08-07-2008, 05:23 AM

Saw this, thought I would share....

Pylon · 08-08-2008, 12:10 PM

Gym time. Legs have been very sore from the first day back. Did 1.5 miles on the mill. Good times.

Of course, now they are even more stiff than before....

Pylon · 08-08-2008, 08:09 PM

Stupid legs...won't move when I tell them....

BTW, if you haven't read "In Defense of Food", get ye to a book store or library. Great stuff.

Pylon · 08-09-2008, 09:12 AM

Mmmm....peaches are in season, and in the house. Breakfast was a simple omelet with sauteed turkey and peaches. Tasty.

Pylon · 08-09-2008, 11:34 AM

Great day outside, and looks like we are in for a solid week of SoCal style weather.

Took the fam and hit the trail. Did 5 miles on the bike (3.5 of which were just me, so I made good time and got a decent workout).

Brutus_G · 08-09-2008, 08:14 PM

Great day of cardio P. It's fantastic to see you back and posting.

Pylon · 08-09-2008, 09:57 PM

Thanks. Glad to be active again.

b_reed23 · 08-10-2008, 11:19 PM

it is nice to have you back!! MMMmmm...peaches!! Gonna have to get me some! I've been hooked on plums

Pylon · 08-11-2008, 05:53 AM

Peaches, plums, watermelon....yup, love summertime.

Brutus_G · 08-11-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Peaches, plums, watermelon....yup, love summertime.

Wow you just listed every fruit i dont like to eat lol.

Pylon · 08-11-2008, 12:44 PM

Freak. Them's the bests. But I have love for grapes, oranges, kiwi, apples, and all them too.

Pylon · 08-11-2008, 12:48 PM

Officially swtiched gyms today. Very happy with my new find. Clubs close to work and home, some hammer strength machines, good free weight set-up, lots of cardio machines (away from the weights, which is nice), and $30 a month cheaper. Good times.

I tinkered with a few different splits this morning, trying to decide what to do. In the end, I decided to go back in with HIT, at least for now. I think the fast w/out and familiar lifts will help me get back into a rhythm.

WU - run, 5 min, pec deck 50 x 10, incline press 90 x 10

Pec Deck - 100 x 10
SS HS incline press - 140 x 2

DB pullovers - 60 x 10
SS CG pulldowns - 90 x 2 (drop) 70 x 6 - needed to adjust here to the new machine, but I think 70 is the right number to be on

deadlifts - 135 x 5, 225 x 6

cooldown - 5 min run

b_reed23 · 08-11-2008, 11:03 PM

I love fruit...we just finished off a huge watermelon and a large cantaloupe

nice workout..it'll be nice having someone doing HIT with me

Pylon · 08-12-2008, 07:25 AM

Thanks, B.

In other news, the diet has been going well too. I spent much of yesterday in meetings, and managed to avoid the tray of brownies that were set out. Then we had a business dinner, and I skipped the pasta and burgers, instead went with a simple (but very tasty) salad with steak and goat cheese. Also passed the beer and enjoyed some of the local red wine. Good times indeed.

DeadBolt · 08-12-2008, 03:45 PM

glad to see ya back bud just be thankfull you have your health. the gym will be there just live a healthy life and your one step ahead of the average joe!

b_reed23 · 08-12-2008, 11:25 PM

amen to that!

any workouts today?

**Gazhole** · 08-13-2008, 07:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Thanks, B.

In other news, the diet has been going well too. I spent much of yesterday in meetings, and managed to avoid the tray of brownies that were set out. Then we had a business dinner, and I skipped the pasta and burgers, instead went with a simple (but very tasty) salad with steak and goat cheese. Also passed the beer and enjoyed some of the local red wine. Good times indeed.

Nice willpower man! You know its the right choice, lol.

Pylon · 08-13-2008, 12:27 PM

DB - Thanks!

Billie - No w/out yesterday, but did some manual labor around the house. Will be doing cardio after work today.

Goob - You're a cock.

Why?

Well, I was having a nice sandwhich for lunch at my offsite meeting, and had procured a piece of this really fantastic looking cheesecake, with whipped cream and what I assume is a raspberry drizzle. Then I read your post, and I was guilted into putting it back. (Nevermind the donuts at breakfast.)

So up yours. And thanks.

Triple Threat · 08-13-2008, 01:30 PM

I see you're doing Archie-style workouts.

Pylon · 08-13-2008, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

Gaz - You're a cock.

Fixed. Sorry, the tag in your sig threw me off....

08-05-2008, 10:18 PM	#1
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	So many excuses, so little time.... Hey all.... So, the new job is working out very well. I get feedback from people that I've never met that they've "heard good things" about me. Most of my life has become going to meetings, listening for a day or two, then telling them they are all idiots. Then they thank me and start getting better. Seriously. Travel is picking up. Did Mexico, Ireland, Belgium and LA already, heading off soon to Minneapolis and North Carolina soon. (And maybe Brazil, but nothing for sure on that just yet.) The downside is the gym has been missing me. The Y is 5-10 minutes away (depending on traffic) from the office, and 15-20 from home. The good news is I found a closer one this week, and will be switching. Also about half the cost, so there's that. I did get in and lift today to try out the new place. (5x5 squats, nothing too serious.) I've been trying to get my knee back in shape, and some home rehab moves have helped. So to outline a few new goals.... 1) Keep my diet clean. Day by day, meal by meal, bite by bite. 2) Keep my gym visits regular. Going to work the Crossfit for a while. Started today. So that's one. 3) 5K. Keep saying it, need to do it. (OK, I've done it a couple of time, but I want to do one that counts. Where you get a shirt and all.) There is one Labor Day weekend. I think that's the one. That's enough to get started. Let's try to drive through Sept 1 and see where it goes from there. "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

08-06-2008, 12:21 PM	#3
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 6,261 Photos: 2	I think your title should say. So many EXERCISES, so little time http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/on...-bag-work.html "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

08-06-2008, 08:15 PM	#6
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Daily update (so far, anyway....) Goal 1 - Done. Oatmeal for breakfast (ok, instant, but better than many other choices), salad at lunch, passed by the cookies and brownies at work. Dinner was tougher to come up with on short notice, so mixed 2 cans of tuna with some fresh garden tomatoes (not my garden, of course) and mustard, plus some cukes. Goal 2 - Nothing yet, but planning to bike. Legs are sore, but not too bad, from squats. Goal 3 - Registered for the United Way 5K on September 6th. Paid and everything. "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

08-06-2008, 11:11 PM	#8
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,348 Photos: 39	it's so nice to have one of the regulars back Py!!!!! I may have to start posting in my journal again if someone may actually READ it!! so, you set 3 goals for yourself each day, or was that just today? I happened to come across the Crossfit website the other day...the WOD was run a 15k good luck with all that..... My Journal!

08-07-2008, 05:23 AM	#11
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Saw this, thought I would share.... "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

08-06-2008, 11:59 AM	#2
Triple Threat End of the world Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 10,401 Photos: 6	Welcome back, Py. Great journal title, too.

08-06-2008, 09:09 PM	#7
KelJu Thats Dr. Keke to you! Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In my imagination. Posts: 10,125 Photos: 2	Do you mind if I ask what you do?

08-08-2008, 12:10 PM	#12
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Gym time. Legs have been very sore from the first day back. Did 1.5 miles on the mill. Good times. Of course, now they are even more stiff than before.... "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

08-08-2008, 08:09 PM	#13
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Stupid legs...won't move when I tell them.... BTW, if you haven't read "In Defense of Food", get ye to a book store or library. Great stuff. "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

08-09-2008, 09:12 AM	#14
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Mmmm....peaches are in season, and in the house. Breakfast was a simple omelet with sauteed turkey and peaches. Tasty. "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

08-09-2008, 11:34 AM	#15
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Great day outside, and looks like we are in for a solid week of SoCal style weather. Took the fam and hit the trail. Did 5 miles on the bike (3.5 of which were just me, so I made good time and got a decent workout). "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

08-09-2008, 08:14 PM	#16
Brutus_G Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,122 Photos: 24	Great day of cardio P. It's fantastic to see you back and posting. "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

08-09-2008, 09:57 PM	#17
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Thanks. Glad to be active again. "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

08-10-2008, 11:19 PM	#18
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,348 Photos: 39	it is nice to have you back!! MMMmmm...peaches!! Gonna have to get me some! I've been hooked on plums My Journal!

08-11-2008, 05:53 AM	#19
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Peaches, plums, watermelon....yup, love summertime. "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

08-11-2008, 12:44 PM	#21
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Freak. Them's the bests. But I have love for grapes, oranges, kiwi, apples, and all them too. "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

08-11-2008, 12:48 PM	#22
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Officially swtiched gyms today. Very happy with my new find. Clubs close to work and home, some hammer strength machines, good free weight set-up, lots of cardio machines (away from the weights, which is nice), and $30 a month cheaper. Good times. I tinkered with a few different splits this morning, trying to decide what to do. In the end, I decided to go back in with HIT, at least for now. I think the fast w/out and familiar lifts will help me get back into a rhythm. WU - run, 5 min, pec deck 50 x 10, incline press 90 x 10 Pec Deck - 100 x 10 SS HS incline press - 140 x 2 DB pullovers - 60 x 10 SS CG pulldowns - 90 x 2 (drop) 70 x 6 - needed to adjust here to the new machine, but I think 70 is the right number to be on deadlifts - 135 x 5, 225 x 6 cooldown - 5 min run "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

08-11-2008, 11:03 PM	#23
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,348 Photos: 39	I love fruit...we just finished off a huge watermelon and a large cantaloupe nice workout..it'll be nice having someone doing HIT with me My Journal!

08-12-2008, 07:25 AM	#24
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	Thanks, B. In other news, the diet has been going well too. I spent much of yesterday in meetings, and managed to avoid the tray of brownies that were set out. Then we had a business dinner, and I skipped the pasta and burgers, instead went with a simple (but very tasty) salad with steak and goat cheese. Also passed the beer and enjoyed some of the local red wine. Good times indeed. "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

08-12-2008, 03:45 PM	#25
DeadBolt MP Minister of Pain! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocean County NJ Posts: 7,449	glad to see ya back bud just be thankfull you have your health. the gym will be there just live a healthy life and your one step ahead of the average joe! "Only in dictionaries does SUCCESS come before WORK." -Alfred K. Henderson Today I do what others will not so thats tomorrow I can do what others cannot!

08-12-2008, 11:25 PM	#26
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,348 Photos: 39	amen to that! any workouts today? My Journal!

08-13-2008, 12:27 PM	#28
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bottom of the hill Posts: 6,808 Photos: 3	DB - Thanks! Billie - No w/out yesterday, but did some manual labor around the house. Will be doing cardio after work today. Goob - You're a cock. Why? Well, I was having a nice sandwhich for lunch at my offsite meeting, and had procured a piece of this really fantastic looking cheesecake, with whipped cream and what I assume is a raspberry drizzle. Then I read your post, and I was guilted into putting it back. (Nevermind the donuts at breakfast.) So up yours. And thanks. "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

08-13-2008, 01:30 PM	#29
Triple Threat End of the world Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 10,401 Photos: 6	I see you're doing Archie-style workouts.

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