Bodyrock: Phase II

[J.K.]

Hey Man... thanks for the encouragement..

Here's shooting it right back at cha..

AM Weight - 227.6

That makes my weight-loss for this week a bit less than I want. I believe, however, that the slower than normal rate is due to me starting Creatine again. When I started it the first time the weight loss seemed to hesitate for about a week (as I believe my muscles were filling up a bit) but then it picked right back up again.

BTW - 40 minutes cardio yesterday (10 treadmill, 10 stairmaster, 10 eliptical, 10 treadmill)

There is a slight chance that I might work out this afternoon. Today is normally a free day, but tomorrow I have a doctor's appt that cuts right into my workout time. The choice then is do I take a day of rest today or tomorrow. Right now I'm leaning toward taking this day off and trying to get some lifting in tomorrow afternoon or evening.

All for now though. Hava great day, all.... And cheers!

 

[J.K.]

grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... AM Weight - 228.2

But I swear, I've not cheated even once on my diet..

Oh well - I guess I'll write it off to water weight and/or creatine again (which I just started).. Hopefully it will start a downward trek again soon.

I may not, however, make it to the gym today. I've got an appt. with an endocrinologist in Hattiesburg, MS this morning. I'm seeing him for cholesterol, however, as part of that I also had him check my testosterone levels. If they are low, perhaps I can get him to give me some juice.. lol

All for now though. I have to get a move-on. Have a good day everyone. And cheers!

 

[J.K.]

No 'official' AM Weight this morning.

I weighed and it was 230.0, but as you can see from the time of my post I'm up waaaaay early today. In fact, it's still dark outside. I've found that a difference two hours can make a significant difference on the scales so the 230.0 is overstated.

My doctor's appointment went well yesterday, although it turns out he ran fewer tests than I thought. The reason for the visit was to check my liver enzymes. Recently, the doctor put me on Zocor which is actually contraindicated for me given my medical history. However, it turns out it's not having a negative effect on my liver enzymes. They are all within normal limits.

When I go back in two months he's going to test 'free' testosterone. He took some other testosterone measurement before and it was within normal range but lower than optimal. As a result he said he wanted to run this 'free testosterone test.' - If that comes in low he's going to prescribe some for me. As a result, irnoically, I'm hoping that it will.. lol

Workout today will be back, bi's, forearms + about 15 minutes cardio. I should be heading out in a few hours.

Take it easy - And cheers!

 

[J.K.]

A little late getting to my journal today but back on schedule program-wise nevertheless.

AM Weight - 228.2

I did my regularly scheduled cardio today (45 minutes) and tonight's a Carb-Up. Tomorrow morning I'll be doing legs.

Looking back over my progress I really haven't seen any downward movement in my weight recently - or at least none like I'm accustomed to. But I'm still just not that worried about it right now. I'm running a decent calorie deficit each and every day and the mirror tells me I'm making some progress. I still believe the apparent weight loss 'stall' is related to getting back on Creatine. Again, when I look in the mirror I can tell that something's workin' right even if it doesn't say so on the scales.

All for now then. And cheers!

 

[LiftinBear]

Hey J.K.
I think you are weighting yourself to frequently. You are going to have day to day fluctuations...Once a week is a better measuring point. Just my opinion...

 

[J.K.]

Hey LiftinBear..

Good to see ya - thanks for the tip and yea - I'm familiar with the suggestion to weigh only once a week. I think perhaps it's a mental thing. (i.e. folks who are just starting a diet need to see progress and if they weight every day, since everyone's weight tends to flux, they'll get discouraged.).

With me, however, it just hasn't bothered me. I track everything I eat in PC FitDay and I know as long as I'm running a calorie deficit I'm going to loose weight, so the weight measurement is kinda secondary - at least to me. Mentally, I judge my progress daily and the measuring stick I use is the calorie deficit.

The only way I get bummed out is if I screw up and miss an opportunity to have one on a given day.. lol


Anyway - AM Weight - 228.0

I had a killer leg workout today which I believe was the result of doing my carb-up last night. (banana, sweet potato, oatmeal, lima beans)..

Chest, Shoulder's & Tri's tomorrow.

 

[J.K.]

Whoooosh

AM Weight - 227.0

I'll take that this morning - do doubt..

- Great leg workout yesterday. I did good on my diet, and I ordered a few supplements last night. (Omega blend, Salmon oil, chromium, and this time some CLA)

I've not tried any CLA yet, so it will be interesting to see if I notice any result.

Chest, Shoulder's and Tri's this morning (my fav) so today's a good day.

All for now then. And cheers!

 

[gwcaton]

Hey thats like 5 lbs since you started your journal

 

[J.K.]

Hey Man, - thanks..

I'm doing good on my program I think, but I've been slackin on my Journal.. lol

Friday - Chest, Shoulder's, Tri's
Saturday - 60 minutes cardio
Sunday - off day / PM carb-up
Monday - Back, Bi's, and Forearms

I overslept this morning so I got to the gym late, but I had a good workout nevertheless. I was also lucky in that today I sold my stairmaster. The gym owner took delivery of it just a few minutes ago.

No more gym dues for me now for two years..

Plus, I got a grand out of the deal to boot.

Blastin legs tomorrow...

 

[gwcaton]

Hey Man, - thanks..

I'm doing good on my program I think, but I've been slackin on my Journal.. lol

Friday - Chest, Shoulder's, Tri's
Saturday - 60 minutes cardio
Sunday - off day / PM carb-up
Monday - Back, Bi's, and Forearms

I overslept this morning so I got to the gym late, but I had a good workout nevertheless. I was also lucky in that today I sold my stairmaster. The gym owner took delivery of it just a few minutes ago.

No more gym dues for me now for two years..

Plus, I got a grand out of the deal to boot.

Blastin legs tomorrow...

Sweet deal !!!!!!!!!!

 

[J.K.]

Cool, aint it..

lol - thanks, Man...

Just as planned, I blasted legs today. Calves first, then moved into Squats and after that I got on the Flat Sled. On that, I had a personal best (22 plates 2 times). I have no idea how much physical weight that is, but there are only two more plates on the machine so I was kinda siked.. lol

Finished off with inclined leg press, leg extensions, leg curls, 100 crunches and then inclined situps (notch 6). That's damn near upside down.. lol

I also started this brand of CLA today..

Link

I'm planning on taking one of those with a meal - 3x per day. I'm not expecting anything major but I thought it worth a shot at giving me a little edge. I'm already taking a handful of supplemtents each day, but I've not tried this yet.

AM Weight - 227.0

Cardio day tomorrow - ironically on my Stairmaster - which is now owned and located at the gym. - That should be kinda cool.

Anyway - hope everyone is doing well. Take care, everybody - And Cheers!

 

[J.K.]

BAM - 225.8
First time I've seen a 225 number.

I'm considering it lightly as I slept late and weighed about 2 hours later than usual today. Nevertheless, it was cool to see it.

Today's Cardio:
10 min - treadmill
10 min - stairmaster
10 min - treadmill
10 min - stairmaster
10 min - eliptical
50

No rest in between those, and on an empty stomach. - I did a carb-up tonight, and I'll be doing Chest, Shoulders and Tri's tomorrow.

 

[gwcaton]

BAM - 225.8
First time I've seen a 225 number.

I'm considering it lightly as I slept late and weighed about 2 hours later than usual today. Nevertheless, it was cool to see it.

Today's Cardio:
10 min - treadmill
10 min - stairmaster
10 min - treadmill
10 min - stairmaster
10 min - eliptical
50

No rest in between those, and on an empty stomach. - I did a carb-up tonight, and I'll be doing Chest, Shoulders and Tri's tomorrow.

J.K.,

man you're doing great !!! Shoulders and tri's tomorrow for me too

 

[J.K.]

man you're doing great !!!

LOL - not really.. I took a about 4 workout days off..

I was back in the groove today though. Did Chest, Shoulder's and Tri's. I felt really strong after having some rest, so perhaps it was a good idea. That's actually the first time I've really taken a break in about 6 months. - It felt good, but gawd - by day four I was feeling fat.. lol

Anyway, no weigh-in today but I did have a good workout. I finished off with a lil cardio and I'll be working Back, Bi's and Forearms tomorrow.

Hava good one. I'm over and out..

 

[LiftinBear]

LOL - not really.. I took a about 4 workout days off..

Well at least you are back at it...I always find it hard to get started again once I stop...motivation to never stop I guess