**Marcus's HIT Dungeon**

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-02-2018, 04:52 PM

I collect only that which

. I’m not wasting $$$$$ on stuff. have my eye on gorgeous print 50 wide X 66 tall. I’m gonna have to move on this soon.

Rather have less than more.

**Proximal** · 12-02-2018, 04:55 PM

Agreed. Art can be ridiculously expensive. The art we have is small in number & only things that speak to us.

Please share if you move on the piece, that is if you don’t mind, TY.

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-03-2018, 09:58 PM

I hit my personal interim progress goal of 12 lbs in 2 months...Halloween, Halloween party, week vacation, thanksgiving debacle plus several other opportunities to eat off plan so I am thrilled!!!!!

Today I’m 6 lbs higher than my lowest low after joining this board.

12 more in 2 months is my next interim progress goal. I know this may be difficult with Christmas, vacation, NYE.. I’m going to let my body figure it out and this does feel like a number to start training.

If I was to lose a total 36 from October start,I would be 9lbs above my LBM. This seems unobtainable and unhealthy for maintenance weight.

**kelkel** · 12-04-2018, 10:24 AM

Way to go GGR! My only advice would be to judge by the mirror, not the scale. Scales will F you up....

**DCI** · 12-04-2018, 10:56 AM

Chest tonight gonna keep it simple. Flat db incline db flies and KK special db standing flies and barbell to finish just light weight to get the strech on the muscle fascia.

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-04-2018, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Way to go GGR! My only advice would be to judge by the mirror, not the scale. Scales will F you up....

In aware of

scale!

I’m tracking everyday so seeing trends...including water intake, skip meals (gain). If I lose 6 in the next 2 months I’ll be ahead of most!!!

Thanks for the encouragement!

**TRA** · 12-04-2018, 05:05 PM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

In aware of

scale!

I’m tracking everyday so seeing trends...including water intake, skip meals (gain). If I lose 6 in the next 2 months I’ll be ahead of most!!!

Thanks for the encouragement!

Congrats on the progress GGR. I missed the origin, may I ask what the end goal is?

**TRA** · 12-04-2018, 05:08 PM

Hey boys and girls. Man, can’t seem to stay dialed in here for some reason, but that’s because life is good and busy. Went for a vertical hike instead of legs today, to get some real life real time quad work in. Nice steep desert trail which easily affords 50-60 min round trip and steep enough to make you suck wind in a huge way. I can hardly look at gym cardio these days and especially after a hike.
Starting a new recomp phase and will post up once dialed in. Life is good! Hope it’s the same for all of you. Holidays can be a bugger, but I choose to look only into now and the future, leave the past alone, and enjoy my family. Cheers

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-04-2018, 08:50 PM

great attitude!

**almostgone** · 12-05-2018, 02:50 AM

Scrambling some oatmeal and simmering some egg whites..or something like that. Off to the shop soon. Will post up this evening.

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-05-2018, 07:12 AM

Originally Posted by TrailRunAZ

Congrats on the progress GGR. I missed the origin, may I ask what the end goal is?

Thanks! Cut then rebuild!!!

‘lifestyle’ is modified Overeaters Anonymous program w/no strenuous training during weight loss. After weight loss phase, add food back in selectively. I’ll start training during this phase.

Setting up for all new wardrobe come spring!

**almostgone** · 12-05-2018, 05:03 PM

Finally made some blood move this morning.

Cable side laterals- 2 w/w, Work 1- 11+, rest a minute, Work 2- 8.
Reverse flyes - 2 w/u, Work 1- 12 reps, drop a bit of weight, Work 2 - 8
D'bell press - 3 w/u, Work 1- 8 reps, Work2- 7 reps
B'bell/d'bell shrugs superset - 2 w/u, Work 1 (front),10, drop a little weight, Work2 (rear) -8 reps. D'bell shrugs from the side to fail.

37 minutes
Temp was low to mid 30s in my shop. Perfect lifting weather!!!!

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-05-2018, 08:57 PM

37 is not

!

65!!!! No humidity.

**almostgone** · 12-06-2018, 04:17 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

37 is not

!

65!!!! No humidity.

They don't make 65°F temps with no humidity around here.

It would be nice though.

**Proximal** · 12-06-2018, 07:28 PM

Placebo affect? Too early? Am I crazy?

MK-677 x 2 weeks. The skin on my face looks better and I swear I’m a bit more lean.

We had this wet stuff dropping from the sky the past couple of days, rain I think it’s called. Much better this afternoon though, sunny and in the low 60’s (a bit chilly still).

**DCI** · 12-07-2018, 08:53 AM

Hit shoulders and arms today was great gym was dead.

Shoulder db press, side raises and front raises supersetted, to finish with shrugs and close grip machine press.

Biceps db curls, single arm seated curl machine, the straight bar to finish.

Triceps rope push downs, straight bar push downs, tricep db kick backs.

Felt good.

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-07-2018, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Proximal

Placebo affect? Too early? Am I crazy?

MK-677 x 2 weeks. The skin on my face looks better and I swear I’m a bit more lean.

We had this wet stuff dropping from the sky the past couple of days, rain I think it’s called. Much better this afternoon though, sunny and in the low 60’s (a bit chilly still).

I NEED this!!!

**DCI** · 12-08-2018, 07:13 AM

Arms again and streching. For the past while I have been lacking in bicep and tricep shape.

So after every workout I attack them on their own to add shape to them.

I may do some traps too. Going to do streching to help with my back etc.

**Proximal** · 12-08-2018, 10:14 AM

Originally Posted by GirlyGymRat

I NEED this!!!

I asked the guys for a source and they generously helped. Problem was, the manner of payment was too convoluted and tech savvy for this moron. Wouldn’t you know it, I bought some on Amazon Prime. Is it likely crap, probably. But I swear I’m seeing changes.

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-11-2018, 07:28 PM

I’ve revised December goal to not gaining....so many opportunities to sabotage self.

**almostgone** · 12-12-2018, 02:21 AM

Very very busy right now but will be more active soon.

**kelkel** · 12-12-2018, 12:07 PM

Had my first of three knee gel injections yesterday morning. I was telling AG I was expecting it to be painful but it wasn't at all. No residual pain either. Surprised me. Have another one next week and then a couple days into next year for the last one. Ortho said it's like an oil change for the knee but will take some time to work.

Shoulder is improving slowly. No doubt the TB-500 and BPC-157 are helping. Doing rehab band work and a couple real light dumbell movements daily to help it per doc's orders. Other than that, doing about 20 minutes of cardio Monday through Friday along with hamstring stretching.

Yes, a whole 20 minutes. Have to admit it feels pretty good, which scares me.

**Proximal** · 12-12-2018, 02:21 PM

What kind of cardio Kel? Bike, elliptical, treadmill? Is the knee ortho cool with that?

**kelkel** · 12-12-2018, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Proximal

What kind of cardio Kel? Bike, elliptical, treadmill? Is the knee ortho cool with that?

Stationary bike. Yes, he's fine as there's no real impact.

Thoughts?

**Proximal** · 12-12-2018, 04:30 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Stationary bike. Yes, he's fine as there's no real impact.

Thoughts?

Totally agree with the non-impact of the bike. Arthritis is a b****, sorry.
Seems the injections work for some, not for others & it will buy you some time if it does.
Hey, nothing wrong with looking like Frank Zane after all of that cardio.

**GirlyGymRat** · 12-12-2018, 07:22 PM

Body needing rest!

Cardio. and enjoying!!! Are you ill???

Originally Posted by kelkel

Had my first of three knee gel injections yesterday morning. I was telling AG I was expecting it to be painful but it wasn't at all. No residual pain either. Surprised me. Have another one next week and then a couple days into next year for the last one. Ortho said it's like an oil change for the knee but will take some time to work.

Shoulder is improving slowly. No doubt the TB-500 and BPC-157 are helping. Doing rehab band work and a couple real light dumbell movements daily to help it per doc's orders. Other than that, doing about 20 minutes of cardio Monday through Friday along with hamstring stretching.

Yes, a whole 20 minutes. Have to admit it feels pretty good, which scares me.

**kelkel** · 12-14-2018, 01:34 PM

Probably just a little drain bamage. But I am sorta disgusted that I'm liking it......

**tarmyg** · 12-16-2018, 11:13 AM

Hi guys,

Second week in San Francisco and training and work is going well. Only one week left until I see the girls :-) Got a question about leg press machine. Never really used one. Is it normal to have to load it up with 7 plates on each side or am I dealing with a "made for beginners" machine?

**Igifuno** · 12-16-2018, 02:25 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Stationary bike. Yes, he's fine as there's no real impact.

Thoughts?

I guess we’re beyond neoprene these days. Had the 2nd of 3 corticosteroid injections in my back recently. Helps but hasn’t cured.

Training otherwise has been great, but dealing with injuries is on going and seemingly never ending.

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**almostgone** · 12-16-2018, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by tarmyg

Hi guys,

Second week in San Francisco and training and work is going well. Only one week left until I see the girls :-) Got a question about leg press machine. Never really used one. Is it normal to have to load it up with 7 plates on each side or am I dealing with a "made for beginners" machine?

On an angled leg press....yes. That's why I bought some 100s on the cheap years ago, so I could build the base weight quickly then slap on 45s. after I got my angled press.
It's common to see them loaded up well past 6-700#.

That's the trade off on an angled vs. a vertical press. On a vertical you don't need as much weight because it loads up your legs with all the weight, whereas an angled press the weight is hitting on a vector instead of the full amount.

On the other hand, with an angled press, you can usually perform hack and reverse hacks as well.

**almostgone** · 12-16-2018, 03:09 PM

^^^^ Igi!!!

**Igifuno** · 12-16-2018, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by almostgone

^^^^ Igi!!!

Heeey what’s happenin AG? How’s life treating you?

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**almostgone** · 12-16-2018, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by Igifuno

Heeey what’s happenin AG? How’s life treating you?

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Aw, a few hiccups, burps, and bumps here and there, but we're still plodding along.
Igi clan doing well?

**kelkel** · 12-16-2018, 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by Igifuno

I guess we’re beyond neoprene these days. Had the 2nd of 3 corticosteroid injections in my back recently. Helps but hasn’t cured.

Training otherwise has been great, but dealing with injuries is on going and seemingly never ending.

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Ton's of injuries the past year and a half but "giving up" is not in my vocabulary.

Igi it's damn good to see you! Stick around please!

**Igifuno** · 12-17-2018, 10:46 PM

Originally Posted by almostgone

Aw, a few hiccups, burps, and bumps here and there, but we're still plodding along.
Igi clan doing well?

Everyone is really well, thanks. Kids and wife are great, everyone is getting ready for Christmas at this point. How about on your end?

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**Igifuno** · 12-17-2018, 10:49 PM

Originally Posted by kelkel

Ton's of injuries the past year and a half but "giving up" is not in my vocabulary.

Igi it's damn good to see you! Stick around please!

Me too kel. Have L5 slipped onto S1 and a bulging L4. No more squats or dead’s for me but still at it, even though it hurts. I figure, I’m either going to stay home, get fat, and be in pain, or keep lifting, look good, and be in pain.

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**almostgone** · 12-19-2018, 02:00 AM

Heating up a bowl of hamburger and rice and then off to ease into some squats and knock the rust off these old bones.

Post up this evening.

**Igifuno** · 12-19-2018, 06:36 AM

Nice AG. Standard weekday morning routine for me this morning. 5 eggs (Maximus gets one though so really 4), 1/2 avocado, 2 strips turkey bacon in a couple wheat wraps with hot sauce, handful of berries (ran out of bananas).

Full workday ahead and gearing up for chest work this eve.

Got some tattoo work done yesterday so a little tender, but happy.

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**Capebuffalo** · 12-19-2018, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by Igifuno

Nice AG. Standard weekday morning routine for me this morning. 5 eggs (Maximus gets one though so really 4), 1/2 avocado, 2 strips turkey bacon in a couple wheat wraps with hot sauce, handful of berries (ran out of bananas).

Full workday ahead and gearing up for chest work this eve.

Got some tattoo work done yesterday so a little tender, but happy.

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Look what the cat drug in. What’s up buddy? New tat?

**Proximal** · 12-19-2018, 08:58 AM

Originally Posted by Igifuno

Got some tattoo work done yesterday so a little tender, but happy.

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