tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57171693335343438642024-03-12T20:05:13.810-07:00Our fitness journeyGoal: Jamie & Angela Fit & Fine by T-dayJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-90918269672726194852009-05-27T20:24:00.000-07:002009-05-27T20:45:20.621-07:00Proof of better conditioningI just got back from a grueling trip to help my Brother in law, George unload a truck full of stuff.<div><br /></div><div>George just got transfered to Fort Polk in La. He had the military movers handle his furniture, but the miscellaneous collections & other stuff he has collected over the years got loaded into a 24 foot truck that he drove down in. It was slightly over 7000 pounds of stuff(yep we weighed it) including a number of quite heavy individual pieces. An old steel 8 cylinder engine & tranny, on its own little dolly. A huge tool chest. & then the gorilla. An 800 # gun safe (empty- because we unloaded it to move it) </div><div><br /></div><div>It might have been easier if it hadn't been the very last piece off the truck & we hadn't been moving all this other stuff in 85 degree 100% humidity central lousiana, all the time from noon til 6:00pm.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will admit that this effort taxed me to the very limit of my current abilities. But I managed it. & we got that 800# monstrosity off the truck, down the ramp & into a 10 x 5 locker with just myself, George and a groaning handtruck. OF course after that, I had to let George complete the reloading of the safe. I handed him some stuff here & there, & collected all the loose ends. </div><div><br /></div><div>I did all the appropriate post workout drinks & stayed hydrated. Relied on O2 Gold most of the day, & cursed myself for forgetting to order muscle fuel. :-)</div><div><br /></div><div>After all of this activity I had a nice dinner, & drove 3 hours to my parents. Fort Polk is literally in the middle of nowhere central La & I had to get to Baton Rouge.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I was driving I reflected on the fact that as little as 6 months ago, being able to help George out was not a possiblity. I physically could not have done it. I'm a bit sore today, but not as much as I expected. I even got out & washed Mom's car for her this morning. Well dad got up on the ladder & did the top of the SUV, but I got all the lower bits. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then I completed the last 3 hours of the journey home.</div><div><br /></div><div>OH My Goodness. what a couple of days.</div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-23662591196632122492009-04-22T12:56:00.000-07:002009-04-22T12:57:39.012-07:00did 2o min with bell & 1.5 hours of furniture moving yesterday. major aches today :-)<div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-85766779899076451042009-04-20T08:05:00.000-07:002009-04-20T08:06:19.190-07:00Did my 2o minute with bell this morning. <div><br /></div><div>Deadlifts</div><div>2 handed swings</div><div>Snatches</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-77713386352846498622009-04-16T19:23:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:29:43.411-07:00back in saddleLost focus. Lost a little ground and am annoyed. I have had better months. <div><br /></div><div>Bounced up 10 lbs after Easter with the inlaws. Removed 6 of those lbs through diligence this week.</div><div><br /></div><div>Resumed better eating patterns & excercise this week. Layed off bell in favor of desperately needed yard work. 30 min this morning before work & 30 min this afternoon afterwork. </div><div><br /></div><div>Will continue this pattern for at least a week. Working bell back into routine ( at least 20 minutes every day to start)</div><div><br /></div><div>330# today. But have a massive effort planned for next 30 days. We see what kind of results I can generate with total focus :-)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-20573985483701839112009-03-10T04:15:00.000-07:002009-03-10T04:17:50.148-07:00Time change rulesFour miles yesterday. Just over an hour. Decent challenge of hills. Broke into sustained run twice. Need better running shoes. Motivation pants still motivating. Bells tonight.<br /><br />A.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08802865838682544070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-82002126186462860362009-03-03T06:30:00.001-08:002009-03-03T06:36:41.502-08:00Injured left foot again!I have been abusing left foot something fierce this year. <div><br /></div><div>Managed to slam my poor toes into corner of desk in dark. I don't think I actually broke them but it must be a serious bone bruise cause I had to dig out the lortab to be able to get to sleep.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ended up staying home & off of it yesterday & am feeling better today. I am going to resume normal activities & see how it goes. </div><div><br /></div><div>Haven't figured out how much of a workout to do today. That is next on my agenda.</div><div><br /></div><div>J</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-83701246286463678902009-03-01T07:18:00.000-08:002009-03-01T07:28:38.801-08:00Mar 1Today is a great day. :-) EMD reads 330. Yesterday excercised about 20-25 minutes with bell & went on to a moderately physically active day. <div><br /></div><div>With a 6lb contest weightloss so far I may end up painting my face blue & wearing a kilt after all.</div><div><br /></div><div>Eating is still the same, I'm thinking that new product (slim) is going to help me get to the next level faster.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jon I'm not sure about 31# in 30 days so we can go fishing but we will be ready to go in April sometime.</div><div><br /></div><div>J</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-32687692948358059082009-02-27T05:57:00.000-08:002009-02-27T06:06:48.613-08:00120 day challengeWe've been challenged to make the biggest change in our bodies we can make over the next 120 days. The winner gets a makeover or in my case a fishing trip. :-) <div><br /></div><div>I got back into town on tuesday night after being on the road since last friday, didn't do too badly considering the challenges & tempations of eating on the road.</div><div><br /></div><div>336. </div><div><br /></div><div>Resumed focus on bodily fat removal wed. :-) Added new product to regimen (slim) , max 3, catalyst, spark, meal replacement shakes, O2 Gold.</div><div><br /></div><div>As of this morning 333 on EMD. Still hopeful about kicking off March at 330 or lower. </div><div><br /></div><div>Swung the bell for 10 minutes yesterday & walked for an hour this morning. My goal for march, do some level of physical activity every single day, escalating difficulty as able.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-6489583550838932362009-02-16T08:47:00.000-08:002009-02-16T08:56:33.928-08:00Resumed KB workouts todayDid<div><br /></div><div>Superjoints</div><div>5 sets squats with weight<div>3 sets of 10 2 handed swings</div><div>3 sets of 10 snatches.</div><div><br /></div><div>took about 25 minutes, but boy am I sore. Definitely paying for layoff.</div><div><br /></div><div>yeah yeah I know no pain no gain.</div><div><br /></div><div>EMD reads 335</div></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-67278359101402981632009-02-15T08:15:00.000-08:002009-02-15T08:25:55.344-08:00How time flies!I am embarrassed to even admit how long it's been since I've posted. Should not have let sickness and then life stress get the better of me. I too, am back in the exercise saddle. The glorious weather has meant lots of long (2 miles or better) power walks. Have had to stop inviting people as they get distracted with pretties in the windows. I do tend to get singular minded when I'm on the mission. Continuing to do well on food. Free day is now free meal day. It's good to have boundaries. A new friend has offered me her size 16 pants as a motivator as she's left that size and headed to a 12! Jon, thank you for your continued motivation! As you said, there's still plenty of Feb. left and November will be here before we know it. Focus, focus, focus.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08802865838682544070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-83405601203579006272009-02-11T22:57:00.000-08:002009-02-11T23:32:46.995-08:00Ack its been a whole weekI have good news and bad news. Good news first. I have been working extraordinary hours (12 -15 hours/day seven days / week) on a start-up business project that will <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">hopefully</span> pay off handsomely. The really good news is that I have been able to work those hours on a sustained basis at all. You see up til around Christmas I had been unable to work anything like a full week consistently. My sleep disorders were kicking my butt on a regular basis, leaving me in a serious state of sleep deprivation. Yeah I thought big deal myself, so what if you miss a few hours of sleep here or there. Actually I was averaging 3 to 4 hours of restless sleep per night on good nights. I also discovered that in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">addition</span> to exhaustion, <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">advanced</span> sleep deprivation has some nasty mental side effects. Mood swings, short temper & forgetfulness (really bad -early <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Alzheimer's</span> level memory loss) The reason I mention it is as things have improved these last few weeks I have started to recognize how bad things had gotten. (It is much harder to gauge the degree of performance loss/ability when your capacity to notice is diminished as well.) <div><br /></div><div>Things are much better now & I sincerely hope that I have reached a point in the healing process that I can mark steady improvement from this point forward. I am certainly making it a priority in any case. But it also means that I have to clean up the damage done to my business & the financial mistakes that have to be corrected. (one of the motivations for the long hours) </div><div><br /></div><div>The bad news is that in my single minded pursuit of meeting deadlines on the new project I have endangered my progress on my other goals. Dealing with the injuries & feeling bad generally I broke down & went to doc today. (something than I will usually clean toilets to avoid) but it turns out that I had a sinus infection that merited treatment. 10 glorious fun filled days of antibiotics and nasal spray, oh joy. Sinus infections get my attention more rapidly these days because I use a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">CPAP</span> machine to help me breathe while I sleep. If you are stopped up you either don't get enough oxygen or you blow crap into your lungs, putting yourself at risk for other more serious problems. </div><div><br /></div><div>On the whole I have managed to keep to a reasonable diet with only a few lapses to comfort foods. But I have not been <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">exercising</span>, other than 10 -15 flights of stairs per day @ office. Just enough to keep me even, not enough for progress. Hopefully now that I am armed with all the prescription goodies & with the bulk of my part of the project completed I can resume my quest for optimal health.</div><div><br /></div><div>Keep up the good work Jon. Those reminders do get through & I appreciate the effort. BTW congrats on the race this weekend, sorry we couldn't make it over on <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sunday</span>. I felt horrible & still had work that had to be completed for a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Monday</span> morning deadline. Keep us on the list we will make it over there soon. ;-)</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh well I have to go squirt some junk up my nose & try to get some sleep. I hate insomnia, I might treat myself to sleeping pill <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">tonite</span>.</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-89146055055361701812009-02-04T11:49:00.000-08:002009-02-04T11:55:13.893-08:00Back in the saddleResumed quest with very mild workout this morning.<div><br /></div><div>Superjoints,</div><div>deadlifts</div><div>2 handed swings</div><div>1 handed swings</div><div>snatches</div><div><br /></div><div>Spent about 20 minutes, will do more tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>J</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-90000969070833464292009-02-01T07:10:00.000-08:002009-02-01T07:21:17.061-08:00Day 32Ended first month of journey at 337 down about 17 lbs from Jan 1. A good start to a long project. I am particularly pleased with continued progress in spite of the challenges. Falling down stairs & having to reduce excercise component slowed progress but did not halt it.<div><br /></div><div>Ankle finally feeling better, only aches if I am on it all day. I found I had to take a few days where I stayed almost completely off of it. </div><div><br /></div><div>Was planning to start again today. But managed to pull something in my back last night. Very sore & don't think swinging weight will help. Will focus on stretches and isometric tensing of core.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have found that by tensing my stomach muscles the back does not hurt as much. Fo figure.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have a pressing deadline for work in morning so I have to go to office & work today. Will try to get up & walk around a bit every few minutes to keep from stiffening up. </div><div><br /></div><div>Looking forward to continuing progress in February.</div><div>J</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-35715524926670853712009-01-28T08:05:00.000-08:002009-01-28T08:28:58.803-08:00Day 28Had a difficult night sleeping, had to resort to all available mesures including chemical to get to sleep. But did manage to complete the most difficul portion of the Bus. plan that has been disrupting my schedule. Today I shall complete it.<div><br /></div><div>A little soreness from last nights bout with stubborness. And Great news 338 on the evil measurement device. </div><div><br /></div><div>Had a laugh yesterday about the actions of well meaning fools. As I may have mentioned my business partner & his wife have some reatail stores. The are also both engaged in a similar battle with their unruly habits to lose a bit of weight. Some thoughtless vendor in an attempt to show apppreciation for business and garner good will for their products, submitted as Christmas tokens at least 3 Evil Measurment Devices all wrapped pretty as you please in festive paper. I say at least 3, because I found those 3 unopened presents stacked in my partners office & inquired about them. Since he knew what they were I can only assume that there was at least 1 more that had been opened (not in evidence mind you). I must have read hundreds of books on the best ways to create and maintain happy customer relationships but I can not ever recall, " Lets send a scale to a fat person for Christmas, they surely need it. " as ever being a listed option. :-) </div><div><br /></div><div>Once I get a few minutes I will dispose of the EMD's at the office in humane fashion. Perhaps we can decorate them as targets & blow them to bits as part of our "Reaching our goal celebration ritual" What do you think? :-)</div><div><br /></div><div>I will attempt a lighter workout this evening & post the results tomorrow. Have a great day & don't let the EMD's keep you down.</div><div><br /></div><div>J</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-28728237577559473142009-01-27T16:27:00.000-08:002009-01-27T16:46:25.531-08:00Day 27 part 2Got home & worked out.<div><br /></div><div>Superjoints</div><div>5 sets 10, deadlifts</div><div>5 sets 10, 2 handed swings</div><div>3 sets 10, snatches (each side)</div><div><br /></div><div>Tried to follow Vo2 timing top of minute per set. Found that this was too ambitious & almost ended up toes up on living room floor graying out. Had to sit down & then lie down for a bit. Will try again tomorrow with longer break between sets. Unless Jon has other recommendation.</div><div><br /></div><div>Based on July measurement I have lost inch in hips & waist. However I think the change since December is more than that since I had gained 20 lbs of flab since July.</div><div><br /></div><div>At any rate here are current measurements that we can use as baseline for future progress checks:</div><div><br /></div><div>As of Jan 25, 2009</div><div><br /></div><div>Neck<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>19.5</div><div>Bicep<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>18.75 (Unsightly chicken wing right now)</div><div>Chest<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>56.5</div><div>Waist<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>50.75</div><div>Belly<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>58</div><div>Hips <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>52</div><div>Thigh<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>31.75 (Another unsightly chicken wing)</div><div>Calf <span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>18.75 (Mostly muscle)</div><div>Neck to Tummy<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> 28.5 ( Measures the Dunlop factor)</div><div>(bottom)</div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-49431536139663369682009-01-27T15:50:00.000-08:002009-01-27T16:04:15.489-08:00Today's effort, tomorrow's rewardToday was a banner day for avoiding the evil cookie! Every Tuesday, temptation strikes from the good willed vendors bringing their wares and a little something sweet. Oh, how I love sweets (see cheesecake posts below :) ) Today, I was determined not to succumb. Took huge salad, split it in half, with the remaining portion going directly to the fridge for a snack later on. Then, I see all the cookies floating around on the table. They smelled so good. Determined, I reminded myself, reward for these steps would not come today, or even next week. The reward is a month from now when I am down to a 16. I believe I have crossed over into the world of nothing tastes as good as a smaller pants size feels. Not every test is a perfect score, but I'm definitely feeling my A+ for today.<br /><br />No exercise yesterday. Woke this morning for exercise. Went lighter than Sat. due to time. Warm ups and then on to swings, etc.<br /><br />3/10 deadlifts<br />3/10 swings<br />3/10 one armed swings<br />4/10 lunges<br />3/10 squats<br />100 get up situps<br /><br />Ran out of time for the TGU practice, but did stretch for a bit. Shoulder injury beginning to bark a little. Heading for a massage next week. Should take care of pesky shoulder.<br /><br />Sweaty day to all. A.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08802865838682544070noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-31598738913010831372009-01-27T13:16:00.000-08:002009-01-27T13:42:01.893-08:00Day 27Felt like crap this weekend, no energy, no motivation & ankle still bothering me. Took a few days & tried to keep off of it as much as possible. Maintained diet regimen no (tastes good but bad for you food sneaking in) but have not worked out in a few days.<div><br /></div><div>Have been largely occupied in very sedentary task, writing business plan. Would stretch it out but am facing tight deadline. Have been sleeping for 4 hours & getting up & working on it until I get tired again & then down for another 3-4 hours every night for last 3 nights. Very wearing, but almost to end. Completed 1rst draft early this morning & edited it for content issues with partner. </div><div><br /></div><div>Have another 5 or 6 hours of work to do (minimum) before we turn it over to the Grant writer. :-) </div><div><br /></div><div>Current plan is to go home & swing iron a bit before dinner. Work a couple of hours & then try to get good nights sleep & finish up tomorrow. Will be glad to get to next step in project & get back to better routine. The good news is the billing on this project is significant & we should be able to outfit ourselves with complete set of bells once the check from client comes in. </div><div><br /></div><div>Weight holding steady @ 342, but was holding fluid this morning so i expect a decrease tomorrow. :-) Am following it closely because I want to close out Jan with a net 15 lb loss for the month :-) </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm so close I can taste it :-)</div><div><br /></div><div>BTW we got a good baseline body measurement on each of us with tape measure on Sund. I tried to compare to previous measurements but found that the most recent saved was from June of last year. I will post my results on that later this evening once I get back to house. </div><div>We have also managed to locate most recent photos (July last year) and will post them once they arrive from family. We will be better able to document progress from here on out.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can say that clothes are fitting better & I have had to re-tie my fat boy shorts twice this month to keep them from sliding down around ankles and i have also been able to comfortably wear t-shirts that were too tight a few months ago. :-)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-55168132342203569262009-01-25T13:54:00.000-08:002009-01-25T14:00:17.466-08:00Light dayDefinitely sore from yesterday's efforts. Nighttime recovery and joint promotion worked like a charm. Today's plan for a 4 mile walk were dashed by cold, dreary weather. So, I dusted off ye olde exercise bike and did a brisk 5 miles. Enough to work the body and get a little sweat on.<br /><br />No purchases yesterday, but I did successfully get into a size 18 jeans and 18/20 shirts without any grunting, huffing, puffing, etc. Tight, true, but wearable in public. Size 12 is getting ever closer!<br /><br />Note on eating/food: have done course correction in last few days to ensure smaller meals truly are small (at or under 300 calories at a time), and generally staying under 1500 for the day. Not all meals are at the 300 mark, so I'm somewhere between 1200 and 1500. Will see how that along with exercise spirit does over the next few weeks.<br /><br />Good day to all. A.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08802865838682544070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-40526362103572595742009-01-24T08:59:00.000-08:002009-01-24T09:18:28.533-08:00I love a challenge...So, Jon's challenge to KBMarty got me thinking...If I never go beyond what I think I can do, I will never know what I can really achieve. So, this morning, I set out to do what I refer to as my "sweaty man" workout. Came up with this phrase while I was working out in the gym and spending 1.5 hours to get as sweaty as a man.<br /><br />Today's challenge...do entire workout on the top of the minute clock. All exercises done with 15 lb kb. Ever mindful of form.<br /><br />Start with superjoints<br /><br />One top of the minute<br />Four sets/10 dead lifts<br />Four sets/10 swings<br />Four sets/10 one armed swings<br /><br />Two minute walking break here. Huffing like crazy, needed to slow down.<br /><br />On top of the minute<br />Four sets/lunges (two sets each side) (note to self: pants that drag get caught in the bell. get smaller pants)<br />Four sets/squats<br /><br />Two minute walking break.<br /><br />10 sets/get up sit ups. Kicked this one up and did 100 in 8 minutes instead of 10. Soon my chest will protrude further than the belly fat. :)<br /><br />slowed down for TGU practice. Locating and working the weak areas for strength. Working with bell now vs. just lifted arm.<br /><br />Finished up with good floor stretching and slow, methodical breathing.<br /><br />Snack is probably one of the best I've tasted in a while. One scoop muscle gain, one scoop post workout recovery, 1/2 tbs of cheesecake pudding mix, whizzed up with ice and water! The magic bullet is the BEST "As seen on TV" thing we have ever owned!<br /><br />In keeping with today's challenge mentality, I've decided it's time to go into a real store and try on the size 18 pants to see how they fit. Far cry from the tight size 30s I was wearing a little over two years ago and I haven't had a size 18 in the closet since high school. High School was a long time ago. Ultimate size is 12. Must keep pushing the envelope!<br /><br />Sweaty day to all. :)Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08802865838682544070noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-26599018873505329662009-01-23T18:52:00.000-08:002009-01-23T19:02:54.891-08:00Day 23 part 2Jon pointed out that i had not included some info about progress. True but unintentional. I had posted this morning before getting dressed & then discovered that my fatboy shorts that i had retied last week were once again loose. I relayed this to Jon via phone on my way to office. <div><br /></div><div>I plan to put tape measure to body tomorrow with Angela's able assistance & will post results. </div><div><br /></div><div>Long exhausting but productive day & work. But in no mood for second work out today. Will have to get used to doing longer workout in mornings to make sure it gets done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Jon you did show me that flexibility thing for ankles & I had been doing it prior to fall, i think in part that is why the damage was minimal. I just overworked it too soon this week.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is getting better, particularly since i switched to boots to get better support.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can't quite touch butt to floor on squats, but amazed Angela & myself with how far down I could go & get right back up without assistance. Making progress for sure, first time I met with Jon (6 or 7 weeks ago) I did about 10 swings & was toes up in the garage trying to keep from passing out. Probably scared the crap out of him. :-)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-22475015632146051522009-01-23T08:07:00.000-08:002009-01-23T08:19:03.961-08:00Day 23I got up this morning after a somewaht better night of sleep. Had my spark & started working out before I could wake up enough to come up with any creative excuses not to. :-)<div><br /></div><div>Before: Max 3, Spark, Catalyst, O2 Gold</div><div><br /></div><div>Superjoints</div><div>Deadlifts x 20</div><div>2 arm swings 2 sets 10</div><div>1 arm swings 2 sets 10 each</div><div>snatches 2 sets 10 each</div><div>presses 2 sets 10 each</div><div><br /></div><div>took about 20 minutes. The plan is to do similar effort this evening. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div>After: Meal packs Max 3, Postworkout recovery+ muscle gain shake, with chessecake pudding mix for extra flavor. Ok but not as good as Meal replacement shke with pudding mix. Yum</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Still sore, particularly ankle, change shoes out for hiking boots to get better stability. Hope that will help. </div><div><br /></div><div>Today I get to do battle with server again, as we transfer some inventory to Ebay Store site to try it as an additional outlet for sales growth for the Jewelry & clothing stores my partner owns.</div><div><br /></div><div>Also working on business plan for new venture, due monday, as well as promoting my own side business (Advocare). Today is a day of many hats. :-) </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-57041166603421691722009-01-22T21:12:00.000-08:002009-01-22T21:18:16.060-08:00Day 22I found that I did indeed overdo it yesterday. Straining injured ankle which hurt like dickens last night. Had rotten night overall, woke up choking, apparrently have not lost enough weight yet to sleep on back. CPAP unable to compensate enough. This may have been cause of some of my energy issues the last couple of weeks. May not have been getting good rest due to poor apnea response while sleeping on back. Will make concious effort to sleep on side tonite with hopefully better results.<div><br /><div><br /></div><div>All I did today was Squats, deadlifts, & presses.</div><div><br /></div><div>Will attempt more tomorrow.</div><div><br /></div><div>Still losing, down to 342 today.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-29396975629807786372009-01-22T19:15:00.000-08:002009-01-22T19:25:29.197-08:00Back in the saddleAfter a brief, but icky sinus infection (meds and all), I'm back in the saddle. Thanks to Jon for the motivation. Workout tonight was light. Around 15 minutes. Super joint warm up. Did one set of 10, each dead lifts, swings, one-arm swings, lunges, squats. 40 get up sit ups. Practiced TGU. Able to go one side all the way with the weight. Other side, still working on strength. Since lungs weren't cooperating with getting overheated, I focused on top shelf form. Felt good when done. Tomorrow's weather looks positively balmy, 71 degrees, so I'm planning a power walk at lunch. <br /><br />Losing inches in waist and belly fat. Going to do some modification to portion sizes to see if I can get better results.<br /><br />A.Angelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08802865838682544070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-3389813554296804132009-01-21T15:16:00.000-08:002009-01-21T15:23:19.743-08:00day 21Crummy couple of days working on business & personal challenges. In the old days this would have meant days of comfort food & grumpiness.<div><br /></div><div>Today I chose instead to keep working toward my goal.</div><div><br /></div><div>Had modest day eating & the time i was tempted to cheat @ lunch I had grilled chicken breast sandwhich on1/2 the bun & water.</div><div><br /></div><div>Was pushed for time this morning so did not excercise. When I got home I didn't feel like it but I went ahead & did very vigorous 15 minute workout before having to quit. Probably overdid it a bit taking out the frustrations of the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>I still have to make a very concious effort to do the exercise. Hopefully someday it will be a habit I won't have to think about as much.</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5717169333534343864.post-61384889721634169332009-01-20T20:00:00.000-08:002009-01-20T20:11:16.665-08:00Day 20<div>Angela has been sick. (Nasty sinus infection) I felt like I was trying to come down with it as well but managed to head it off by sleeping 18 hours a day for last few days. (which helped with injury healing as well)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Finally able to do modest workout today. Ankle still a little sore. But by keeping to excercises that kept my feet planted I was able to do a fairly thorough 30 min. KB routine.<div><br /></div><div>Superjoints</div><div>Swings</div><div>Cleans</div><div>Presses</div><div>Snatches</div><div><br /></div><div>Had good allover post workout soreness, so I know I'm getting back on track. :-0</div><div><br /></div><div>I also weighed this morning to see if there was any weight penalty for the layoff. </div><div><br /></div><div>I am pleased to say that there was not. Still 344. I consider holding steady to be a plus, given the forced inactivity.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16017561190175416225noreply@blogger.com2