Baseline- Ouch! - Pictures Don't Lie

[lina]

What I like
about you is that you
are a man
who is not afraid
to say
what he feels
that's all!



Have a good weekend! And yum on the sushi!

 

[tgkfour1]

Originally posted by Craig777****
What is this with pics in a hot pink bikini. Do you mean you or a female

I was joking with leslie that my first set of progress pics wouldn't be in a bikini like hers-

Also referring to a post in Sosunni's journal where I threatened to wear a thong backwards and spill the goods all out of the front-

you had to be there- a bit of self-depricating humor.... I do not plan to be in a bikini.....

Originally posted by Lina****
What I like
about you is that you
are a man
who is not afraid
to say
what he feels
that's all!

Lina- thanks a bunch. I've realized that the truth about how I feel and speaking about how I feel makes me stronger in mind and spirit and it also keeps me in a good mood. I came from a family where most of the people were not very honest with themselves or others and my natural way of rebelling was to do the opposite. In my case rebelling made me more open and honest than my parents.

Luckily, It has made me a very attentive person as well, because I never really felt that they listened to me and my brothers much.

So now that I'm off the psychoanalytical sofa........

Let's have some more sushi!!!!!!!!

 

[lina]

It is funny how things work out. Never know how kids will turn out but I guess we all try hard to be what our parents aren't. Or like you try to be the opposite.... and then some kids end up exactly like their parents!

Have fun eating the sushi!

 

[tgkfour1]

lina that's true. By the way, that B&W picture of you in your avatar kind of has that Mona Lisa quality to it.

You can't quite figure what she's thinking and you can't quite pinpoint the age......

Did you take that yourself?

 

[lina]

Tom, you are deep!!! Mona Lisa, eh? hehe

Yeah, took that myself but it wasn't a B&W to begin with but it came out very dark so I touched it up in photoshop and a sofware that Preacher recommended.. and I made it a B&W..... wish I was smiling tough....

How was your weekend ????

 

[tgkfour1]

I had a great weekend!!

I worked out a couple of times-

Upper Body On Friday Afternoon-

Lower Body Yesterday-

Cardio This Morning at 5:40 a.m.- Fitgirl would be proud. Gym Scale says that I am at 158 Lbs. I am beginning to see some good differentiation on my delts/traps/back. i spent a few minutes posing and goofing in the Gym, but honestly I was happy to see some new lines take shape in the upper back areas.

I visisted forums site a few times over the weekend to stir the pot over the Pledge Of Allegiance debate. I have resolved to only visit it now for a laugh- All future posts there shall reflect that....


Overall, eating and working out were good since Friday and i havene't cheated...

I believe that means I had a clean week- along with Devil Man and Princess........

 

[Stacey]

GOOD JOB BABE!!!!!

 

[lina]

Yeah Good Job on a clean week!!! Stirring the pot? Betcha you're good at that!!!

 

[tgkfour1]

Thank you Ladies!

Yeah I'm good at stirring da pot- and I only use my biological utensils-

AKA- the meat thermometer- EEEEHWW?

Did he just say that? YUK

But it's a BEEF STEW! OK?

'pologies fer the vulgarities ma'am's.....

 

[Stacey]

welcome

 

[lina]

Ewwwwww....Tom.....bad cheezy joke!

 

[lina]

I am only joking you know that right?

 

[tgkfour1]

Pretty Good Eating Yesterday:

B- Coffee & Cream, Animal Crackers- (I could not get to the deli near my office before an early meeting. Animal Crackers have about 160 cals/ serving according to the bag. THey also have 2g protien so It's not a total carb out.)

L- Mixed Salad- Spinach/Romaine, Peppers, Onions- Lemon Vinaigrette
5oz. Tuna Fish
Pickled Beets

Afternoon Snack- Skim Cafe Mochaw/ Equal & Animal Crackers

Dinner-
Poached Salmon w/ Fresh Dill
Fresh Coleslaw with tiny amount of dressing

Evening-
Strawberry & Whey Protein Shake

I have been up at 5:40 and 5:10 a.m. the last two days- i think I actually like it?!?!? FitGirl would be proud. THere is a whole different world of people up and about at that hour. Everyone seems to be very cheery. I had about five people say good morning to me at the gym yesterday, and about three said hi to me in the center of my town this morning.

My legs are killing me today from Sunday weights and Monday cardio intervals. I am looking foreard to my upper body tonight to give them a nice rest. Will have to take some advil in a second to help them out.

 

[lina]

Tom,

I love working out at 6 am too, it does feel great! Get that workout outa way and feel good and refreshed the rest of the day. Funny that we are not used to people being friendly to us and when they do, it feels great! I think it's also because you feel good about yourself and you project that energy too... and who wouldn't want to say 'hi' to a goodlooking guy like you?

LOL, on the animal crackers... it's like me with the gold fishes!

 

[dvlmn666]

Yep I think the morning crowd is the best. It's like everybody knows everybody after a while. It's really cool expecially if your training partner doesn't show and you need a spot. You don't feel dumb or lame for asking. You just ask and nobody thinks twice. It's something that's hard to find up here in the Bay Area, alot of people see to look out only for themselves. It's a big culture shock when you grow up somewere else, and you grow up being polite, saying gmorning to everybody, opening doors for people and those kinds of things. Well lately the only place that happens is at the gym. Makes you feel good doesn't it.

ok i'm rambling now. lol

 

[tgkfour1]

Checking Back In after a great 4 day weekend-

I hope everyone had a terrific 4th of July.

I maneged to stay level weight-wise, but only worked out twice last week.

I did upper body, and lower body, once each. I also ate like a pig. Expected to have gained a good 4-5 pounds, but not a one stuck!

Anyway, Looking forward to reconnecting with everyone and seeing how you all are

 

[Stacey]

Hey TkG~ Glad you had a great 4th of July sweets!! ME TOO!! Had lots of fun, drank a lot, ate a lot, danced a lot!!

(ps..I didn't work out much either..)

have a great day!

 

[tgkfour1]

Well, I just did my BMR calcs for my baseline macronutrients and calories and I was too low on proteins and calories, and too high on carbs and fats, both of which were blocking better gains, no doubt.

Anyway, I have a week until my IM 30 day picture and I'm sure i will make a better push for the remainder.

Overall, I will do a 60 and 90 day as well.

Here are my daily Basal Metabolic Requirements as of today- I was 300 calories low and about 150g of Protein low??

Basically boils down to not asking the right questions before I started. Now that I have a better roadmap things should be easier .

 

[tgkfour1]

Food Yesterday-

Granola & Skim milk
1/2 Cup Coffee & Cream

Lunch
Roasted Chicken Legs & Breasts
Steamed Rice & Veggies Mix
1/2 Cup each:
Chick Peas, Pickeled beets, Fresh Peas, White Corn

Snack:
Strawberry & WHey Shake

Dinner:

Broiled Salmon w/ Lemon, Butter, Dry Spice Mix (just a little Butter)
Steamed Cauliflower
Mixed Salad with Olive Oil & Balsamic Vinaigrette

Post W/O Snack:
Isopure Sport 16 oz.

Workout:

Upper Body Split- minus bi's

Chest
Back
Tris
Shoulders
Traps

Doing Bi's tonight prior to cardio b/c back totally fatigues 'em before I can really hit them.

Tonight: Cardio and Bi's
Tomorrow: Legs, Legs, Legs- Crushing the puny things for the next month.........

5 more days to pix- for better or worse.......

 

[lina]

Hi Tgkfour

Just dropping a quick line to say 'hi' and how things are... Can't wait for pics!

How is your wife? still no news?

Bye sweetie!

 

[tgkfour1]

Thanks Lina- things are okay. Work is really stressful right now. Adelle is overdue as of now, but no swelling, no high-blood pressure, so no inducing.

We're waiting it out.

How's the fun in the sun progressing?

 

[lina]

Adelle is such a beautiful name and glad things are going well. Take care and will check on you and the baby progress from time to time...

Fun in the sun is going well, lots of R&R and connecting with my kids and family, and my past.... Alls good, thanks!

 

[tgkfour1]

Meals yesterday-

b-bowl of granola & skim milk 350 cals
snack- fat free yogurt- 120 cals
Lunch- roasted chicken, steamed carrots, veggie rice
snack- cafe mocha- skim
Dinner- Swordfish, salad, beets
Dessert- Angel food cake with peaches, mangos, and blueberries


Legs last night- this was a jury rigged effort- I couldn't get to the gym b/c I was helping my father-in-law out in the evening. I used an old set of weights for my legs, and i tried two new exercises.
Everyting was done with 95 on the Bar (excluding dumbbells (40's), b/c I have a really crappy emergency set of weights at home.........


Dumbbell Squats
4X12

Romanian Deadlift
3X12

One-legged Calf-raises
BW+40Lbs.
4X15 each side

Deadlifts
3X12

I really liked the feeling of the Romanian and Regular Deadlifts. I can't wait to try them heavier at Gym.

 

[tgkfour1]

Cardio last night even though my legs were a bit sore-

Did a HIIT interval on my treadmill:

3MPH @ 3% Grade- 3 Min Warmup
3.2MPH @ 8% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 4% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 8% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 4% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 8% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 4% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 8% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 4% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 8% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 4% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 8% Grade- 1 Min
3.2MPH @ 4% Grade- 1 Min
5.0MPH @ 4% Grade- 3 Min
3.0MPH @ 0% Grade- 2 Min
2.0MPH @ 0% Grade- 1 Min

About 15 Minutes Stretching While Watching the News

Food:

B- Oatmeal/ Granola
Sn- Fat Free Yogurt
L- Tuna Fish, Beets, Spinach Salad
Sn- Tall Skim Starbucks Mocha
D- Spaghetti W/ Puttanesca- OK High Carbs but my wife made it.
Dessert- HD Cappucino Commotion

 

[dvlmn666]

hey what's with all the desserts?

Honestly though, I'd say if your going to have them try to eat them earlier in the day. That way at least some will get burnt off before you go to sleep and your metabolism naturally slows a bit.

How's the baby lookin, they going to consider inducing her soon?

 

[lina]

Like your avatar Tom, lots of muuskels!

Some HIIT you've got there buddy!! Tall Skim Starbucks Mocha as a snack? LOL!!! Where's the protein my friend?

 

[lina]

Hi Tom,

I've been reading a book by John Edward "Crossing Over" who is a psychic and claims to be talking to the dead... maybe that's why I was referring to my past? My dad died a few years back and coming home kinda makes me think about these things and you can't help but wonder...

How are you today?

 

[lina]

Hey Tom

Where are you? Had to bump up your journal from alllll the way the other page! I bet your wife had her baby? Hope all is well, sweetie!