Must get fit before the Mayan Apocalypse - Page 5

paulo_drummer · Wed, May 9th, 2012, 08:53 PM

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In other news my son took eight steps yesterday without falling! He did it during the day, so I have been hovering around with the video camera trying to capture the moment if he does it again

Behold! The best cardio ever is about to begin!

scohen158 · Thu, May 10th, 2012, 08:26 AM

I have to say I am pretty jealous of your strength so early on. 4x225 on bench is a pretty nice near starting point.

FetteredApe · Thu, May 10th, 2012, 10:12 AM

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Behold! The best cardio ever is about to begin!

I know! Why did I join a commerical gym? I bet chasing/carrying my son all the time could give the Titan a run for it's money

FetteredApe · Thu, May 10th, 2012, 10:16 AM

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I have to say I am pretty jealous of your strength so early on. 4x225 on bench is a pretty nice near starting point.

Yeah, my trainer said that was abnormally high. I can't really explain it, I have been sedentary for years. About 15 years ago I worked full time for a year stacking 80 lb bags of solar salt off a conveyor belt, I got pretty strong doing that. Maybe muscle memory? Seems like an awfully long time ago though. Maybe I just have lucky genetics like that - sounds good to me!

FetteredApe · Thu, May 10th, 2012, 10:26 AM

Well yesterday I ended up having a burger for a cheat meal with my wife. I got home exhausted and she had a really bad day too, so my dad watched our son for a hour while we went out for dinner. She was so excited by the idea I felt like I'd been neglecting her. I didn't pig out or anything, so it should be OK. I have to say that burger was awesome after eating the same stuff meal after meal for weeks.

To compound my eating badness I missed breakfast this morning. I got a call right as I woke up that the network and phones were down in one of the buildings at work. I just threw on some clothes and tore out of the house. Turns out it was just a failed UPS, so no big deal. Truth is I still feel full from my cheat meal, so I'm not all that bummed about missing breakfast.

Today is upper body day at 1pm, I feel energetic and ready to kick ass.

FetteredApe · Fri, May 11th, 2012, 09:23 AM

My trainer wasn't available today, so I switched my cardio day to today and will do lifting tomorrow. 50 minutes of cardio done this morning.

FetteredApe · Sat, May 12th, 2012, 08:31 AM

Saturday Update #5

Change from last week in parenthesis.

Weight: 285.8 lbs (-3.0 lbs)
Body fat (calculated by Omron Meter): 34.7% (+.3%)
Calf: 17.5" (no change)
Thigh: 26.25" (+.5")
Hips: 45.5" (-.5")
Waist: 51.0" (-.5")
Chest: 49.5" (-.5")
Shoulders: 53.75" (-1.25")
Neck: 18.00" (-.25")
Wrist: 7.5" (mo change)
Forearm: 13.5"(-.25")
Bicep flexed: 16.75" (no change)
I got a polar FT80 heart rate watch and strap. I did the resting heart rate test to get my VO2MAX which was 32. (Pretty bad, but I will get better!)

Meeting my trainer today when he calls me. Off for some oatmeal and eggs!

FetteredApe · Sun, May 13th, 2012, 09:59 AM

The trainer wasn't able to meet me yesterday, so I did 1 hour on the AMT trainer at level 4, burned 875 calories. Had a pizza cheat meal last night with the wife. It was good. I think I am going to do once a week cheat meals on Saturday night, my trainer at the gym recommended it. Back on track with the nutrition today. Today is a rest day. Have a great mother's day everyone!

FetteredApe · Mon, May 14th, 2012, 10:12 AM

Nutrition was good yesterday. Met my trainer for a tough workout this morning. I hope I get used to the early morning workouts soon! I'm not a morning person, but the am workouts make a lot of sense for my schedule. The gym is a mob scene after work when I would best like to go, and it appears that everyone wants to just socialize and not actually work out, why don't those people just go to a bar? I bet they make zero progress in their fitness goals month after month with these "workouts".

scohen158 · Mon, May 14th, 2012, 03:29 PM

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Nutrition was good yesterday. Met my trainer for a tough workout this morning. I hope I get used to the early morning workouts soon! I'm not a morning person, but the am workouts make a lot of sense for my schedule. The gym is a mob scene after work when I would best like to go, and it appears that everyone wants to just socialize and not actually work out, why don't those people just go to a bar? I bet they make zero progress in their fitness goals month after month with these "workouts".

My favorite are the ones that come do 8 - 12 mins at 1 mph (seems that slow) on the treadmill then they hit 1 set of back extensions, maybe light leg press and leave after a total of 15 mins in the gym total not a drip of sweat or intensity and I wonder what was the purpose of the visit. They do the same thing like 3-4 times a week.

FetteredApe · Tue, May 15th, 2012, 05:32 PM

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My favorite are the ones that come do 8 - 12 mins at 1 mph (seems that slow) on the treadmill then they hit 1 set of back extensions, maybe light leg press and leave after a total of 15 mins in the gym total not a drip of sweat or intensity and I wonder what was the purpose of the visit. They do the same thing like 3-4 times a week.

Yeah, very puzzling. I guess people have a lot of time to waste...

I was up all night last night with weird stomach cramps. I cancelled my workout this morning and called in sick to work. I'm feeling better now, not sure what the problem was. Nutrition is good today at least!

FetteredApe · Wed, May 16th, 2012, 10:53 AM

Feeling kind of wiped out today, maybe it is the vestiges of whatever little bug I had yesterday. I am debating whether to go do cardio later on today. I think I will just see how I am feeling later.

FetteredApe · Thu, May 17th, 2012, 10:23 AM

I decided to pass on the cardio yesterday and I think I feel a lot better for it today. Off to the gym at 1pm. Nutrition was good yesterday, I did forget to eat part of my breakfast though. Nutrition should be spot on today. I ordered some Nitrean powder and have to say I like it a lot better than the protein powder I was using before. I'll stick with it.

FetteredApe · Fri, May 18th, 2012, 11:53 AM

Nice quiet day today at work. I think I head home a bit early today and revamp my meal plan. I am getting really tired of the same thing every day.

When I ordered that Nitrean protein powder I also decided to try the ETS supplement. I thought it was probably bunk, but man after a couple of days I feel really really good. I have been sleeping like a rock at night and that isn't usual for me. I think I am going to kill it in the gym today.

scohen158 · Fri, May 18th, 2012, 12:32 PM

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Nice quiet day today at work. I think I head home a bit early today and revamp my meal plan. I am getting really tired of the same thing every day.

When I ordered that Nitrean protein powder I also decided to try the ETS supplement. I thought it was probably bunk, but man after a couple of days I feel really really good. I have been sleeping like a rock at night and that isn't usual for me. I think I am going to kill it in the gym today.

I am lucky I am content eating like the same thing almost daily. My variety is added with seasoning or sauce I use for my chicken breast, flavor of my greek yogurt, veggie I use with dinner.

FetteredApe · Sat, May 19th, 2012, 10:06 AM

My stats this morning (change from last week in parenthesis):

Weight: 282.2 lbs (-3.6 lbs)
Body fat (calculated by Omron Meter): 34.2% (-.5%)
Calf: 17.25" (-.25")
Thigh: 25.0" (-1.5")
Hips: 45.5" (no change)
Waist: 50.5" (-.5")
Chest: 48.5" (-1.0")
Shoulders: 54.75" (+1.0")
Neck: 18.00" (no change)
Wrist: 7.5" (no change)
Forearm: 13.75"(+.25")
Bicep flexed: 16.25" (-.5")
VO2MAX: 33 (+1)
Resting Heart Rate: 64 (-7)

Cardio today. Have a great weekend everyone - hope it is as a beautiful day where you are as it is here in Maryland!

scohen158 · Sat, May 19th, 2012, 11:43 AM

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My stats this morning (change from last week in parenthesis):

Weight: 282.2 lbs (-3.6 lbs)
Body fat (calculated by Omron Meter): 34.2% (-.5%)
Calf: 17.25" (-.25")
Thigh: 25.0" (-1.5")
Hips: 45.5" (no change)
Waist: 50.5" (-.5")
Chest: 48.5" (-1.0")
Shoulders: 54.75" (+1.0")
Neck: 18.00" (no change)
Wrist: 7.5" (no change)
Forearm: 13.75"(+.25")
Bicep flexed: 16.25" (-.5")
VO2MAX: 33 (+1)
Resting Heart Rate: 64 (-7)

Cardio today. Have a great weekend everyone - hope it is as a beautiful day where you are as it is here in Maryland!

Nice results. How many calories are you taking in daily on average?

FetteredApe · Sat, May 19th, 2012, 12:17 PM

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Nice results. How many calories are you taking in daily on average?

Thanks!

About 2000 on off days and 2400 on lifting days.

mastover · Sun, May 20th, 2012, 02:36 PM

Matt, your results and progression with everything has been better than I even expected. I couldn't be more proud and happy for you, my friend.
WTG buddy!

FetteredApe · Sun, May 20th, 2012, 08:33 PM

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Matt, your results and progression with everything has been better than I even expected. I couldn't be more proud and happy for you, my friend.
WTG buddy!

Thanks so much, that means a lot, especially coming from you!