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Just remember that when she is doing squats, her eyes are up here.
not saying - just saying.
I do what I want!
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Just remember that when she is doing squats, her eyes are up here.
not saying - just saying.
I do what I want!
What do you think about diet Joe? Should I force myself to add calories? I still have some bodyfat (primarily midsection) I want to lose, but not a ton. If I don't add calories do you think I'm wasting my time with the resistance?
What do you think about diet Joe? Should I force myself to add calories? I still have some bodyfat (primarily midsection) I want to lose, but not a ton. If I don't add calories do you think I'm wasting my time with the resistance?
Hawk make sure you do mobility work also or yu will get tight and not recover as well.
If you're craving something, beef jerky is good. A nice option. Don't be afraid of carbs either.
Again, if you're hungry, eat. It's your body's way of telling you something.
This right here ^^^^^^ we do a lot stretching before the workout, but Thursday is mobility day, we use lacrosse balls and barbells to roll on the muscle's, hurts like hell but when your done it feels really great. after the mobility work we do a small workout to get the blood flowing, today we did 3 rds of 200m overhead barbell carry 50 jumping jacks and 20 roman candles, it usually involves short distance running or carrying.
Those pouches of tuna with the seasoning are good also.Do love some (non-spicy) jerkie.
Awesome job. Keep up the good work.Stood on the scales last night and I have lost just under 1kg since last week so things are starting to get back on track with the weight loss again
Also had my blood pressure checked this morning as part of my annual checkup following the TIA I had a number of years ago and am pleased to say it was lower than it has been for quite some time as well so I was pleased to see that as well
So following my little dip in enthusiasm last week I am feeling a bit better about things again - just need to keep it going now
Looking and feeling better certainly has its upside, but bottom line is that I have a few people that need me around for years to come. I didn't just do all this for the short term benefit (Morgan Cup), but rather feel like I made a sustainable lifestyle change that should be fairly easy to carry on with for years to come. My diagnostic reports came back and some of the changes are pretty wild. October 2013 is on the far right. At the time I started all this I was about 5lbs heavier.
Desirable Level
2014
BMI (kg/m[SUP]2[/SUP])
18.5-24.9
23.6
31.3
Height (in)
n/a
72
72
Weight (lbs)
n/a
179
231
Blood Sugar (mg/dL)
60-99
95
111
Blood Pressure (mmHg)
<120 and <80
118 / 80
116 / 84
Total Cholesterol (mg/dL)
<200
189
245
HDL (mg/dL)
≥40
61
55
LDL (mg/dL)
<100
108
156
Ratio (TC/HDL)
<3.6
3.1
4.5
Triglycerides (mg/dL)
<150
98
171
BMI down by 25%
Weight loss of around 55lbs
No longer 'pre-diabetic'
56 points off my cholesterol
73 points off my triglycerides
It's so easy to get stuck in a rut of making bad choices and things just creep up on you. Never felt unhealthy last year, and the way I carry weight sort of masks the true huskiness that was going on. I guess I knew I could lose some weight, but a lot of those 2013 numbers were a little shocking for a guy that 1) was 33 at the time and 2) has grandpa die at 58 of heart disease and a dad that has dealt with heart issues for 15 years now. Not to mention the diabetes thing. Ain't nobody got time for that.
I get a lot of 'what did you do' questions, but the answer is very unsexy. Just making better choices all around. I understand that I was lucky to be able to lose quickly what I'd gained over time, but a lot of sacrifice and sweat went into that.
Bottom line is though - the one thing that got me truly motivated was the Morgan Cup. Now it's taken on a little more importance in other parts of my life, but I'll always look at the event (and THP) as the catalyst for this, so thumbs up to two of my best friends in the world JB and Morgan for that. Little things sometimes have bigger consequences than you all realize.
Nice work Ryan!
I just had my first physical (yeah, I know I should be doing these yearly) since I turned 50. All my blood levels are very similar to your recent bloodwork results. BP is nice & low. Overall, everything appears like I'm in good shape - except my waist size...44 inches - I couldn't believe it! Funny (actually kinda sad) how I can delude myself into thinking things aren't too bad. While I was waiting for the doctor, I looked at the BMI chart in the office - mine is currently at 30.7. To get down to the normal range (24.9), I should be at 165 lb! I'll be ecstatic if I can reach 180! I'm not sure BMI is a good indicator for me; the year after I graduated high school, I was bicycling alot (doing century rides regularly), playing soccer, & doing martial arts, and gained 20 lb of muscle (mostly in my legs) & was at 165 lb - and there wasn't much fat to trim at that point (but I would've been borderline fat according to BMI then).
Thank you!
I've read quite a bit about BMI this year and it's sort of a junk statistic on the individual level. More for evaluationg populations. I had to get down to something like 180 just to not be 'overweight' and I was in a decent spot there. I think I'd need to be around 165 as well.
I know I am not in good shape at the moment but I am a lot better than 12 months ago as well so hoping to continue with the progress - it is a long term plan not a sprint so I will keep working
I have zero diet discipline.
Workouts are going well, though. I'm starting to struggle to get all 5 sets in on bench with the StrongLifts app. This next week should be fun.
Well it's time to make some changes. I went to the doctor today and he told me some things I really didn't want to hear, Cholesterol is high, Cardiac calcium score came back at 124 which means I have heart disease, 20 lbs over weight, diet sucks, lungs are shot, and if I don't make a change I'll be gone in a few years.
The toughest thing is going to be the diet, I love my crap food but not every day, it comes in waves. but when I want it I have to have salt first then sweet. I have a couple snacks laying around I can't find in my heart to throw away and the doc said to finish them up so I will. Golds just opened up the street from me so I'm there tomorrow to begin the journey.
I will make it a point to come here and share some struggles and successes along the way just as you folks have. I've always wanted to go out on m terms but not at this fast a pace lol, time to reverse the clock a little.
Well it's time to make some changes. I went to the doctor today and he told me some things I really didn't want to hear, Cholesterol is high, Cardiac calcium score came back at 124 which means I have heart disease, 20 lbs over weight, diet sucks, lungs are shot, and if I don't make a change I'll be gone in a few years.
The toughest thing is going to be the diet, I love my crap food but not every day, it comes in waves. but when I want it I have to have salt first then sweet. I have a couple snacks laying around I can't find in my heart to throw away and the doc said to finish them up so I will. Golds just opened up the street from me so I'm there tomorrow to begin the journey.
I will make it a point to come here and share some struggles and successes along the way just as you folks have. I've always wanted to go out on m terms but not at this fast a pace lol, time to reverse the clock a little.