This time is for life - Page 4

scohen158 · Sat, April 21st, 2012, 07:45 PM

Apr 21: Nutrition was perfect today and I went to my storage unit and dug through a ton of boxes and found my old Tanita Digital Scale with Bodyfat test I also found my old GNC Myotape type thing. I put batteries in and the scale fired right up. I plan to use the Tanita going forward as I have weird fluctuations on the cheaper digital scale (Weight Watchers brand one that isn't mine) and I will see what the relatively inaccurate body fat tester says and make it part of my weekly updates and when I read up where to measure I will use the Myotape and post some sort of measurements for reference likely will only take them 1 time a month.

So I am curious what the scale will say tomorrow morning as switch midway maybe the other one was inaccurate the wrong way so I may be a heavier or lighter then my weigh ins have been.

leftyx · Sat, April 21st, 2012, 10:06 PM

Good finds. The tape is normally consistent. I wouldn't trust the bodyfat tester on the Tanita.

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scohen158 · Sun, April 22nd, 2012, 09:48 AM

Apr 22: Well today is a day off from working out even though I feel like going and doing one right now I can't leave the kiddos lol. Nutrition will be good.

Weigh in: Well as mentioned in yesterdays post I found my old Tanita Scale so without further delay the weigh in on this scale and the scale I will use going forward was 284.0 lbs. Which is "gain" of .6 lbs from last weeks number on the cheap Weight Watchers scale. For comparison I did and will weigh with both scales for the rest of April as I set a goal based on a starting weight for the April 100 challenge. So for reference the WW scale gave me 3 different weights (hence the change) from lowest to highest 280.1 lbs, 281.1 lbs & 282.2 lbs 281.1 lbs seemed to be the weight that came up most with all the testing I did. So official weight is 284 but compared to last week on the crap scale I did make progress.

The flip side of this is if the WW scale consistently comes in a little low then I was likely closer to 320 pounds when I started back on February 22nd.

The nice thing of finding the Tanita Scale as it is the one I used in 2005/2006 so when I hit the less than 200 lbs goal I know it will be the same scale as I did it the last time.

I tested my bodyfat on the tanita this morning and it came in high scary high I hope it's off but who knows. Either way it's a number and I will track it if anything to see if I see a downward pattern. The number was 46.9%.

So has anyone comfortably and safely ridden a bike at 284 lbs? I am strongly considering getting a bike in the next month or so but want to use it right away likely as a supplement for some of the elliptical cardio throughout the summer and fall.

scohen158 · Sun, April 22nd, 2012, 08:45 PM

Apr 22: Nutrition was dead on. After I dropped my boys off I decided it was time to go to the gym yes on my off day and do a little cardio I had energy to burn all day long so I did the most intense 30 mins of cardio I have to date topping yesterdays session. Bumped the resistance to 7 and was able to hit more distance and calories then I have so far. I then stopped by and picked up some fish oil to add to my list of supplements and bump up my fat slightly. I now have all the supplements I intend to use for the rest of the my cut.

The full list is:
Multivitamin
Fiber Gummies (inulin)
Fish Oil
Creatine Monohydrate

This is the last full week of April and with adding Creatine and changing scales I have added hurdles to hitting my April 100 challenge goals so this week I intend to hit it harder then I have so far so I see the 27*.* between now and the 30th.

scohen158 · Mon, April 23rd, 2012, 08:18 AM

Apr 23: Woke up at 4:20am and it was easier then I expected as I could not fall asleep last night so only ended up getting like 5 hours of sleep. I got my chest and back workout with the normal 5+25 cardio. I was able to increase the weight on all my lifts except I didn't try on back extension. So i would say the workout went well I will know how well depending how the chest and back muscles feel tonight/tomorrow. Nutrition will be on point but I have decided to add a 6th meal on weight training days only its just 8 oz skim milk and 1 scoop of whey to increase the calories and protein a touch on the days my muscles get used. Also to try and not eat the exact same amount of calories everyday.

FetteredApe · Mon, April 23rd, 2012, 10:00 AM

I'm glad you have a scale that is more accurate, it sounds like you aren't letting the weight "adjustment" between scales get you down.

As far as the bike goes, I would expect that you could ride one right now. It will become more and more comfortable as you lose weight, so you have that to look forward to!

scohen158 · Mon, April 23rd, 2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by FetteredApe

I'm glad you have a scale that is more accurate, it sounds like you aren't letting the weight "adjustment" between scales get you down.

As far as the bike goes, I would expect that you could ride one right now. It will become more and more comfortable as you lose weight, so you have that to look forward to!

Trying not to it's annoying but in the end consistency and accuracy is key and when it comes down to it when I get close to my goal 211 lbs or 213 lbs won't mean much. More annoying n the short term. Yeah I will see how much money I can get together for a bike and figure then go to a Trek shop to try to get sized. I kind of like the Trek Dual Sport bikes http://www.trekbikes.com/int/en/bike..._series/models they seem to be fine for the road but also decent for trails. I don't plan to get into anything extreme until I am at my goal.

scohen158 · Mon, April 23rd, 2012, 10:01 PM

Apr 23: Nutrition was pin point perfect all day. I also went to the gym and did 30 mins of level 8 resistance elliptical work was very easy to do while watching the playoff hockey game I tuned in. Most calories burned in a cardio session so far and felt good afterwards. Anyways off to try to get to bed although I am not tired yet...

scohen158 · Tue, April 24th, 2012, 07:31 AM

Apr 24: Woke up at 4:20am and headed to the gym it was legs/abs day. I did the workout great and the 5+25 mins of cardio. I hit 295lbs on the leg press on the 3rd set for 10 reps. So I am still able to increase my lifts. I used the smith machine for calf extensions this week and it felt good having weight on my shoulders versus just using the leg press for calf extensions. I was also able to increase the weight on leg curls and extensions so solid workout. Nutrition will be on point no pm workout tonight as I have flag football practice with my son.

scohen158 · Tue, April 24th, 2012, 09:07 PM

Apr 24: Nutrition was on point and I look forward to the morning workout tomorrow.

scohen158 · Wed, April 25th, 2012, 08:19 AM

Apr 25: Woke up and got my AM Bi's/Tri's & Shoulders Workout done. As well as my 5+25 mins pre and post weights cardio. Overall it was a solid workout out the legs are sore from yesterdays leg day but once you get going it goes away in the moment at least. No issues like I had last week I think it was with sore hamstrings. Nutrition will be spot on again. I was considering a PM cardio session after dinner but it will depend on the legs I also don't want to over train but I am pushing this last week of April to try to hit my short term goal.

leftyx · Wed, April 25th, 2012, 08:11 PM

Doing great man. Kkeep it up.

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Whoracle · Wed, April 25th, 2012, 08:47 PM

Being down 30 pounds in 2 months is pretty damn good. Keep up the good work.

scohen158 · Wed, April 25th, 2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leftyx

Doing great man. Kkeep it up.

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Originally Posted by Whoracle

Being down 30 pounds in 2 months is pretty damn good. Keep up the good work.

Thanks I am locked in and I won't lose focus this time. I can see and feel more muscle now then I had when I started even though most of it is still hidden under a layer of excess calories lol.

Apr 25: Nutrition was perfect just had my PM shake and actually went to the gym, about 45 mins after dinner and did cardio while watching the hockey game did 45 mins on the elliptical for 415 calories and 3.6 miles.

Tomorrow is chest/back day again before cardio only friday. I am going to try to increase my bench tomorrow and finally get 45lbs on each side not quite 135 as its on a smith machine but it is all they have and progress is progress.

scohen158 · Thu, April 26th, 2012, 09:11 AM

Apr 26: I woke up at 4:30 am and went to the gym. I did my Chest and Biceps workout as well as 5+25 pre post weights cardio. Overall it was a good workout. On the bench I warmed up with Dumb Bell Bench and did 3x10 at 30lbs dumbells then I moved to the Bench started at 40lbs on each side and did 8 reps. Then I put the 45lbs on each side and was able to do 4 reps I think i could have pushed another 2 but didn't want to overestimate and get stuck under the smith machine bar. I think next time I will start with the main bench. I then did 8 reps at 40 on each side. Overall I am pleased with getting stronger week by week considering I am on a calorie deficit. From what I have found the bar on the smith machine I use weighs in at 10kg=22lbs so that means with the 45lbs on it I was doing 112lbs nothing amazing but progress is progress and i'll take it eventually when I get my weight down and am eating in a calorie surplus I look forward to seeing this number rise. Nutrition will be on point tonight and I am debating doing a 45 mins cardio session while watching the NFL draft tonight after dinner.

I am thinking of changing my workout schedule around a little starting next week and doing 45 mins cardio in the am at like 4:50 am and then after dinner doing my weights. I would do Chest Back Monday PM, Bi's Tri's Shoulders Wednesday PM and Legs/Abs Thursday PM so I would only have 1 cardio session scheduled after legs day.

Do you think this should be effective?

scohen158 · Thu, April 26th, 2012, 01:28 PM

Apr 26: I have decided to not do the cardio tonight as I forgot it is grocery night and since it isn't a scheduled workout nutrition is much more important then an extra cardio session.

scohen158 · Thu, April 26th, 2012, 09:17 PM

Apr 26: Wrapped up perfectly nutrition wise. Got the groceries done so will be perfect next week as well. Just relaxing watching my Chiefs fail at the 1st round of the draft.

scohen158 · Fri, April 27th, 2012, 08:18 AM

Apr 27: Slept in till 5:00am then went to the gym and got my cardio in. Nutrition will be solid today. I need to get some more whey between now and Sunday so debating which flavor to get. Thinking of trying vanilla it seems to have positive response I would just had to get something and not like it enough to use it.

Tonight will be a relaxing night with the kids and Rounds 2 & 3 of the NFL draft. Flag football at noon Saturday for my oldest so should be fun.

Have a good Friday everyone.

scohen158 · Fri, April 27th, 2012, 08:10 PM

Apr 27: Nutrition was perfect. I stopped by Vitamin Shopped and they were having a Buy 1 get 1 50% off on there BodyTech Whey I decided to give it a try it is made by Optimum Nutrition. I got the Vanilla and Chocolate. Paid 78 and some change uncluding tax for 2 5.15lb tubs overall a good deal and I should be set on Whey for all of May and June hopefully it tastes alright.

Well I signed up for a May 1st - August 1st Weightloss Comp on Bodybuilding.com so starting in May I will update my weight on Fridays since that is the day they do it there.

I will also take measurements as long as I get up as planned on May 1st and will update them on the 1st of every month there after.

I'm hoping for a good number Sunday

scohen158 · Sat, April 28th, 2012, 09:42 AM

Apr 28: I got to sleep in until I woke up on my own ended up being 6:30am I then got ready and went to the gym for a cardio session. I did 40 mins on the Elliptical burned 465 calories and felt good.

Nutrition will be good.