bethann1156
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That smoothie sounds good, Tom! I usually make a soy protein smoothie on Saturday mornings--I love them!
Ummm...could ya run some of that incense down here, too? I think you are on to something....
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That smoothie sounds good, Tom! I usually make a soy protein smoothie on Saturday mornings--I love them!
Ummm...could ya run some of that incense down here, too? I think you are on to something....
TomO
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Sirant, you may use my entire journal as an authentic testimonial. After all, the scale gods and GOM prefer quantity over quality.
Thanks, Felici. And I will ignore the bit of sacrilege ("regardless of the reason") appended to your quote.
Ummm...could ya run some of that incense down here, too? I think you are on to something....
Beth, I am now buying futures in the incense market, so the more people buy, the richer I get!
TomO
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1 scoop Great Earth Great Body Vanilla Absolute Whey
1 cup nonfat milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen mangoes
juice from 1/2 lemon
1.5 cups ice
Blend for about 30 seconds until smooth
323 calories, for 2 8 oz. glasses
2 gm fat, 1 gm saturated
54 gm carbs, 6 gm fiber
26 gm protein
Enjoy!
1 cup nonfat milk
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup frozen mangoes
juice from 1/2 lemon
1.5 cups ice
Blend for about 30 seconds until smooth
323 calories, for 2 8 oz. glasses
2 gm fat, 1 gm saturated
54 gm carbs, 6 gm fiber
26 gm protein
Enjoy!
Curvie Girlie
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Incense Gods:
"You have worshipped well, my son. We will reward you with good numbers."
"You have worshipped well, my son. We will reward you with good numbers."
daiseeangel
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tom, you are awesome!
you have such a well worked out, smart plan of attack for this!
you are doing so great!!!
you have such a well worked out, smart plan of attack for this!
you are doing so great!!!
Curvie Girlie
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I'm with Tylie--you're a HUGE inspiration to me--in your efforts, your kindness, empathy, understanding, tolerance, and open-mindedness. I appreciate it greatly!! Even though we have differing goals--it doesn't matter to you!! Thanks for the continuing support!
TomO
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Workout Log - 4/25/2007
Daise & Valerie -- you are TOO nice to me! I'm going to get a swelled head, and regain all this weight I lost in my head!
On top of that, had a major cheat night tonight. We went to Soup Plantation, which is one of those buffet places, but has great soups and salads. So I was doing fine, with a nice salad, olive oil and vinegar for the dressing, nothing very sinful. Then they came around with warm, freshly baked chocolate cookies, so I had to have one. Then Marlene came back with some lemon cake that was really yummy, so I had to try that. Then I looked over at the people next to us, and saw the brownie and ice cream, and had to have some of that.
I see now why keeping track of calories has such an effect on you. It's easy to eat all that, but it's very tough to enter it all in FitDay. I ended up with 3,055 calories for the day, but, because of the 600 calories I burned in my weight training today, I only ended up with a surplus of 186 calories for the day -- not too awful, but something I won't repeat for many days.
So here's my exercise log for today:
Weights "B" - 56 minutes, 595 calories
BB Squat
1 x 5 - bar only
1 x 4 - 95 lbs.
1 x 3 - 135 lbs.
5 x 5 - 180 lbs.
Difficulty = 2
Increased 5 lbs. over last time
Incline DB Bench Press
5 x 5 - 120 lbs.
Diff = 3-
I'm not sure why I'm having such a hard time with this one. I've been "stuck" at 120 lbs. for a few weeks now. Today was a little bit easier than last time, but not enough to increase the weights.
BB Deadlift
1 x 5 - bar only
1 x 4 - 95 lbs.
1 x 3 - 135 lbs.
4 x 5 - 180 lbs.
Diff = 2
Increased 10 lbs. over last week.
BB Row
5 x 5 - 80 lbs.
Diff = 2+
Increased 5 lbs. over last time
Assisted Chinups
4 x 5 - level 16
Diff = 2
Ready to decrease to level 15 next time
Reverse Crunch
3 x 10; Diff = 3
At least I finished all 3 sets this time!
Calf Raises
3 x 10 - 300 lbs.
Diff = 2
Will raise to 315 lbs. next time. I'm doing these at Coach Steve's suggestion, in an effort to slow down the shrinkage of my calves, so I don't have that "chicken leg" look.
All in all, a pretty good workout. I was happy with progress in all the exercises with the exception of the incline db press, where I continue to struggle.
Daise & Valerie -- you are TOO nice to me! I'm going to get a swelled head, and regain all this weight I lost in my head!
On top of that, had a major cheat night tonight. We went to Soup Plantation, which is one of those buffet places, but has great soups and salads. So I was doing fine, with a nice salad, olive oil and vinegar for the dressing, nothing very sinful. Then they came around with warm, freshly baked chocolate cookies, so I had to have one. Then Marlene came back with some lemon cake that was really yummy, so I had to try that. Then I looked over at the people next to us, and saw the brownie and ice cream, and had to have some of that.
I see now why keeping track of calories has such an effect on you. It's easy to eat all that, but it's very tough to enter it all in FitDay. I ended up with 3,055 calories for the day, but, because of the 600 calories I burned in my weight training today, I only ended up with a surplus of 186 calories for the day -- not too awful, but something I won't repeat for many days.
So here's my exercise log for today:
Weights "B" - 56 minutes, 595 calories
BB Squat
1 x 5 - bar only
1 x 4 - 95 lbs.
1 x 3 - 135 lbs.
5 x 5 - 180 lbs.
Difficulty = 2
Increased 5 lbs. over last time
Incline DB Bench Press
5 x 5 - 120 lbs.
Diff = 3-
I'm not sure why I'm having such a hard time with this one. I've been "stuck" at 120 lbs. for a few weeks now. Today was a little bit easier than last time, but not enough to increase the weights.
BB Deadlift
1 x 5 - bar only
1 x 4 - 95 lbs.
1 x 3 - 135 lbs.
4 x 5 - 180 lbs.
Diff = 2
Increased 10 lbs. over last week.
BB Row
5 x 5 - 80 lbs.
Diff = 2+
Increased 5 lbs. over last time
Assisted Chinups
4 x 5 - level 16
Diff = 2
Ready to decrease to level 15 next time
Reverse Crunch
3 x 10; Diff = 3
At least I finished all 3 sets this time!
Calf Raises
3 x 10 - 300 lbs.
Diff = 2
Will raise to 315 lbs. next time. I'm doing these at Coach Steve's suggestion, in an effort to slow down the shrinkage of my calves, so I don't have that "chicken leg" look.
All in all, a pretty good workout. I was happy with progress in all the exercises with the exception of the incline db press, where I continue to struggle.
TomO
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
Weight: 236.4 - up a whopping 1.8 pounds from yesterday, and increase of 29 ounces. OUCH!
I've put this through my new program, BodyMasterAnalytics 7000, and it's come up with the following analysis of this unwanted weight gain:
8 ozs. - yesterday's outrageous cheating
4 ozs. - revenge from the scale gods for yesterday's outrageous cheating
4 ozs. - revenge from GOM (god of metabolism) for - you guessed it - yesterday's outrageous cheating.
2 ozs. - collusion by the scale gods and GOM to punish me for arrogance
11 ozs. - extra weight gain from swelled head given to me by Valerie and Daise
OK, I'm going to whip out the high power incense, power up the hibachi to sacrifice to chicken wings to GOM, and stay on my nutrition plan today, even though it's my off day. I'm not planning to do anything but sit on my butt today, because in the past 8 days, I've burned 5,877 calories in exercise, and I'm due for a rest.
Also, I've completed my first 18 day regimen successfully, without a day missed. I'm going to do 2 more of these, and then take a week off again.
Weight: 236.4 - up a whopping 1.8 pounds from yesterday, and increase of 29 ounces. OUCH!
I've put this through my new program, BodyMasterAnalytics 7000, and it's come up with the following analysis of this unwanted weight gain:
8 ozs. - yesterday's outrageous cheating
4 ozs. - revenge from the scale gods for yesterday's outrageous cheating
4 ozs. - revenge from GOM (god of metabolism) for - you guessed it - yesterday's outrageous cheating.
2 ozs. - collusion by the scale gods and GOM to punish me for arrogance
11 ozs. - extra weight gain from swelled head given to me by Valerie and Daise
OK, I'm going to whip out the high power incense, power up the hibachi to sacrifice to chicken wings to GOM, and stay on my nutrition plan today, even though it's my off day. I'm not planning to do anything but sit on my butt today, because in the past 8 days, I've burned 5,877 calories in exercise, and I'm due for a rest.
Also, I've completed my first 18 day regimen successfully, without a day missed. I'm going to do 2 more of these, and then take a week off again.
what are you doing to the poor ozone with all that insence burning? won't someone think of the poor environment?
29 ounces? cripes there are restaurants in chicago that serve steaks that big - 29 ounces is puny for a lobster... it's nuttin' -- go pee or something
29 ounces? cripes there are restaurants in chicago that serve steaks that big - 29 ounces is puny for a lobster...
it's nuttin' -- go pee or something 
TomO
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what are you doing to the poor ozone with all that insence burning? won't someone think of the poor environment?
29 ounces? cripes there are restaurants in chicago that serve steaks that big - 29 ounces is puny for a lobster...
LOL, I DID pee! And cut my nails. And cut my nose hairs. And got a hair cut yesterday. Of course, I was still wearing my underwear when I was at the scale. Hmmm . . . that ought to be worth 3 ounces at lease.
Ozone -- what's that?
Actually, I rigged up a scrubber on my bathroom vent. It takes all the incense smoke and converts it to pure oxygen. A bargain at $8,759, installed by Home Depot.
TomO
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bethann1156
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All I have to say is...yummmm Souplantation. Oh yeah..and "It's water weight"
Oh yeah..and "It's water weight" 
brucev1162
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Tom.. I don't think I have written in your diary before. I am the lucky guy to which Beth refers to.
I was reading your workout log and was curious.. are those a cumlative amounts of weight you are recording? Sounds like a decent workout overall especially since Steve has helped you out. He's given me some really good pointers which have worked well for me. I've got a routine that works for me but always willing to try new lifts and/or ideas.
Where do you work out? Do you go to a gym or at home? I have a hard time with Barbell Presses since I do not have a workout partner to spot me.. so I live the life of a dumbbell so to speak! LOL BUT, I tend to get a really good lift using the dumbbells.
Congrats on your progress so far! Best of luck in reaching your goal!
Bruce
I was reading your workout log and was curious.. are those a cumlative amounts of weight you are recording? Sounds like a decent workout overall especially since Steve has helped you out. He's given me some really good pointers which have worked well for me. I've got a routine that works for me but always willing to try new lifts and/or ideas.
Where do you work out? Do you go to a gym or at home? I have a hard time with Barbell Presses since I do not have a workout partner to spot me.. so I live the life of a dumbbell so to speak! LOL BUT, I tend to get a really good lift using the dumbbells.
Congrats on your progress so far! Best of luck in reaching your goal!
Bruce
Curvie Girlie
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Got a minute--DELICIOUS dessert! Mmmmmh! Yes it's very hard to put in the calories after an indulgent day! Thanks for everything! Muah!
TomO
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Tom.. I don't think I have written in your diary before. I am the lucky guy to which Beth refers to.
I was reading your workout log and was curious.. are those a cumlative amounts of weight you are recording? Sounds like a decent workout overall especially since Steve has helped you out. He's given me some really good pointers which have worked well for me. I've got a routine that works for me but always willing to try new lifts and/or ideas.
Where do you work out? Do you go to a gym or at home? I have a hard time with Barbell Presses since I do not have a workout partner to spot me.. so I live the life of a dumbbell so to speak! LOL BUT, I tend to get a really good lift using the dumbbells.
Congrats on your progress so far! Best of luck in reaching your goal!
Bruce
Thanks Bruce -- I didn't realize you were the worse half of Beth
I'm not sure what you mean by "cumulative" On the bench press, for example, I do 5 sets of 5 reps, each rep at 145 lbs. On squats and deads, I do 3 warmup sets: 1 set of 5 reps with the bar only; 1 set of 4 reps at 95 lbs., and 1 set of 3 reps at 135 lbs. Then I do my "working" sets - 5 sets of 5 reps at 180 lbs. -- so I'm not quite sure what you mean by cumulative in this context.
I work out at LA Fitness in Encinitas. It's a very nice, large gym, although it gets somewhat crowded in the afternoons when I generally work out. Fortunately, most people use the machines, so I almost never have to wait in the free weights area, and the power cages are typically empty, thank god.
I've never asked anyone for a spot, but I know my limits pretty well. On the BB bench press, I don't aim to go to failure, though I do want to push it as far as I can go just short of that. I'm not sure I'd trust anyone at LA fitness with a spot anyway -- the vast majority of people there don't have the faintest idea of what they're doing. For every 5 people who have good form, there are 95 that just make you want to cry.
I find dumbbell presses to be my biggest challenge right now. While I bench press 140 to 150 (pathetic, I know), pressing 2 60 lb. dumbbells 5 x 5 practically does me in.
Curious, are you cutting or bulking?
Thanks for dropping by!
brucev1162
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Tom,
I work out at LA Fitness as well and can relate what you said about "spotters". I currently use the one in 4S Ranch but once we move, I'll be going to the one in Clairemont (805 and Clairemont Mesa Blvd). That's just one exit up from us.
Dumbbells are what I usually workout out with. I don't kill myself too much but, I hurt myself pretty bad.. 5 sets of 6 reps (55 lbs) for a bench.. but I do a Super Set of push ups immediatley after I get done, rest for 30 secs and begin again.
I break up my routine the stereotypical way.. Monday's are Chest, Triceps and I do my hamstrings plus Ab workout.. Wednesday's are Back, Biceps, Calves and Abs again.. Friday's are Shoulders, Traps, Quads and Abs again. Saturday's is a full body workout. Basically, that's my schedule. Most of my exercises take me to a negative. I don't show much mercy!
I was doing more of a cutting down, toning and getting my form down with lighter weights. 30-45 Minutes on the ellipitical and 3 sets. Now I've increased my weight lifting and cut my cardio back to 20 minutes. Still losing some fat and getting some definition now. I want to bulk up.. but not HUGE.
Be cool to compare notes.. too bad we aren't closer, we could help each other along!
Later!
Bruce
I work out at LA Fitness as well and can relate what you said about "spotters". I currently use the one in 4S Ranch but once we move, I'll be going to the one in Clairemont (805 and Clairemont Mesa Blvd). That's just one exit up from us.
Dumbbells are what I usually workout out with. I don't kill myself too much but, I hurt myself pretty bad.. 5 sets of 6 reps (55 lbs) for a bench.. but I do a Super Set of push ups immediatley after I get done, rest for 30 secs and begin again.
I break up my routine the stereotypical way.. Monday's are Chest, Triceps and I do my hamstrings plus Ab workout.. Wednesday's are Back, Biceps, Calves and Abs again.. Friday's are Shoulders, Traps, Quads and Abs again. Saturday's is a full body workout. Basically, that's my schedule. Most of my exercises take me to a negative. I don't show much mercy!
I was doing more of a cutting down, toning and getting my form down with lighter weights. 30-45 Minutes on the ellipitical and 3 sets. Now I've increased my weight lifting and cut my cardio back to 20 minutes. Still losing some fat and getting some definition now. I want to bulk up.. but not HUGE.
Be cool to compare notes.. too bad we aren't closer, we could help each other along!
Later!
Bruce
TomO
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Well maybe one of these weekends we can make arrangements to meet at one of the LA Fitness's we go to. Do you do squats & deads as well?