RaginCajun's Daily Log

**RaginCajun** · 12-18-2017, 07:17 AM

Didn’t make it yesterday evening to the gym, wasn’t feeling it.

Today, went in and did some HIT cardio on the bike. Forgot how tough it is, so will continue to do this!

**RaginCajun** · 12-19-2017, 07:33 AM

Started out with some HIT cardio on the bike, then stretched really good. Legs were definitely tight today. Then, supersetted lat pulldowns with chest press on machine, then did some leg extensions and chest machine flys. Done, about 50 minutes

**RaginCajun** · 12-19-2017, 07:47 AM

Just looked at my resting HR. It has averaged around 48-58 bpm for the past month or two.

**RaginCajun** · 12-20-2017, 07:41 AM

Did HIT/sprints on the bike, had a good pump going

**RaginCajun** · 12-21-2017, 07:44 AM

Did some HIT/sprint cardio on the bike, then tried some incline dumbbells but couldn’t do it. Damn A/C joint/bicep tendinitis is bothering me so shut that down, sucks. Did some rotator cuff exercises, abs, abductors, and adductors. Frustrated about the constant tendinitis, I would love to lift heavy!!!!!

**RaginCajun** · 12-23-2017, 10:49 AM

Took yesterday off. Today, did 7 sprints on the bike and stretched. That is all for the fat man!

**MuscleScience** · 12-23-2017, 11:23 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun

Did some HIT/sprint cardio on the bike, then tried some incline dumbbells but couldn’t do it. Damn A/C joint/bicep tendinitis is bothering me so shut that down, sucks. Did some rotator cuff exercises, abs, abductors, and adductors. Frustrated about the constant tendinitis, I would love to lift heavy!!!!!

I can’t do pull-ups any more because of my shoulder. Sucks getting old. I’m just glad I’m not as old as you

**RaginCajun** · 12-27-2017, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by MuscleScience

I can’t do pull-ups any more because of my shoulder. Sucks getting old. I’m just glad I’m not as old as you

Haha ass!

You mean, feel as old as me! I’m 36, how old are you again?

**RaginCajun** · 12-27-2017, 07:29 AM

Had a good workout this morning, was being conscious of tight muscles and really tried to stretch and warm those muscles up. Did 20 minutes of HIT cardio on the bike, then did a light full body workout. I’m still worried about going heavy as I do not want any injuries. Still need to see a podiatrist about my foot/plantar fibroma, wanting to run again, even bought some new shoes to do so, competition calling my name! I have also been looking into juicing (veggies and stuff, not the good stuff even though I want to try some HGH and or some IGF-1 healing peptide) to get in more veggies. I will come up with some type of daily routine so that I’m consistent. Thinking 2-3 of these a day, maybe 2 to start off with. I am just not getting enough veggies in right now and feel this is an easy fix.

**RaginCajun** · 12-31-2017, 02:41 PM

30 minutes of cardio with done HIT mixed in. Did full body workout afterwards, abs started cramping up. That was the last workout of 2017!

**MuscleScience** · 01-01-2018, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun

Haha ass!

You mean, feel as old as me! I’m 36, how old are you again?

36 lol

**Clove1234** · 01-01-2018, 08:33 PM

Olddddddddd sucks. Don’t even want to know how it gets

**MuscleScience** · 01-01-2018, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Clove1234

Olddddddddd sucks. Don’t even want to know how it gets

Parts of it are great, you can put on muscle like nobodies business. Have sex with many various aged women. Most of which are very good at it by now. Don’t have to deal with 21 y/o much and everyone’s dog likes you cause they think you are friendly with the gray hair.

**bethdoth** · 01-02-2018, 02:25 PM

Old you get bigger, stronger, leaner and most of all wiser (I hope)! You youngsters have a ways to go yet!

**RaginCajun** · 01-03-2018, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by rhoag

Old you get bigger, stronger, leaner and most of all wiser (I hope)! You youngsters have a ways to go yet!

Oh damn, look what the cat dragged in!

Happy New Year’s bud!

**RaginCajun** · 01-03-2018, 07:54 AM

Had a good workout and pump this AM. Did 20 minutes HIT cardio on the bike then did an upper body workout. I can still feel tightness in my chest and A/C joint so did not go heavy on any weight and avoided chest. Hoping to do some chest on Friday. Started drinking more veggies yesterday and will continue to do so.

This is what’s in the blended juice, I use a Nutri Ninja. I put in carrots, celery, spinach, kale, lemon, lime, turmeric, shot of apple cider vinegar, kiwi, parsley, cilantro, local honey, and ginger root. Taste pretty darn good, better than what I thought. I am hoping this will help my immune system and help out with inflammation throughout my body.

Tally ho!

**RaginCajun** · 01-03-2018, 11:15 AM

so far today:

had pre-workout mix

post gym - green smoothie (protein powder, kale, spinach, carrots, lemon, lime, ginger root, turmeric, kiwi, shot of apple cider vinegar, celery, cilantro, parsley, and local honey. i need some plain vanilla protein but it did taste good with cookies and cream, lol!

3 whole eggs with cheese, olive salad, sour cream, and salsa

have some chicken boobs thawing for later

**RaginCajun** · 01-03-2018, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun

so far today:

had pre-workout mix

post gym - green smoothie (protein powder, kale, spinach, carrots, lemon, lime, ginger root, turmeric, kiwi, shot of apple cider vinegar, celery, cilantro, parsley, and local honey. i need some plain vanilla protein but it did taste good with cookies and cream, lol!

3 whole eggs with cheese, olive salad, sour cream, and salsa

have some chicken boobs thawing for later

For a snack, had a beef jerky stick and some cheddar

Had some chicken boobie and broccoli with cheese

Another shake like above but no protein powders, subbed some natty Pb in. Will try avocado in it if the ones in my fridge are still good

**RaginCajun** · 01-05-2018, 07:24 AM

Forgot to post yesterday. Did 15 minutes of HIT cardio and then rolled my quads with a barbell, hurt like hell. Did some ab/adductors in legs and did some abs.

Today, probably go in and do the same. Really need to get these knots and shit out of my legs so I can try to run again. Also still need to go see a podiatrist about this lump on the bottom of my foot.

**bethdoth** · 01-05-2018, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun

Oh damn, look what the cat dragged in!

Happy New Year’s bud!

I've been around just nothing to contribute lately. I think the longer you are on this forum and the more you learn and the less you post ... ie dumb questions! Doing great! Shoulder is healed now lower back hurts, but overall feel great and have been packing on some serious muscle during this last cycle (5 weeks in). I hope that 2018 is better than 2017 for me. Hope you had a good New Years.

**RaginCajun** · 01-08-2018, 10:16 AM

well, i blew all the work i put in last week by bad eating and drinking. really didn't drink a lot per say, only had 12 beers through out the entire weekend, and that includes the Saints game. Will be cutting that down to a minimum, which will still be hard while hunting season is still open.

woke up to go to the gym, but still did not feel rested. will be getting after it at some point today!

**bethdoth** · 01-08-2018, 10:29 AM

I am trying out a new gym. I have belonged to an upscale gym (LP), (towel service, steam room, hot tub, nice carpeted locker room, protein shake bar etc etc ...) for many years. One of the owners pissed me off, so I went and joined Crunch. It's a new facility equipment is nice ... locker room sucks compared to LP. It cost 9.95 a month and an annual 43.00 maintenance fee compared to 684.00 a year/ 57.00 a month and a 69.00 annual fee. The eye candy at Crunch is way better which equals more motivation. LOL

**RaginCajun** · 01-08-2018, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by rhoag

I am trying out a new gym. I have belonged to an upscale gym (LP), (towel service, steam room, hot tub, nice carpeted locker room, protein shake bar etc etc ...) for many years. One of the owners pissed me off, so I went and joined Crunch. It's a new facility equipment is nice ... locker room sucks compared to LP. It cost 9.95 a month and an annual 43.00 maintenance fee compared to 684.00 a year/ 57.00 a month and a 69.00 annual fee. The eye candy at Crunch is way better which equals more motivation. LOL

i wish i had a steam room in my gym here, and a pool. those are the only two things i miss the most! if i land a new client or two, i will join/find a gym with a steam room!

**RaginCajun** · 01-08-2018, 05:22 PM

I think I have my workout plan worked out, it’s something I worked on years ago with Twist. It is Full body workouts with a lot of volume.

I crushed it this evening, really crushed it!

Workout:
10 sets 16 reps Calf raises
10 sets 10 reps 45lb kettle swings
10 sets 10 reps chest fly machine
8 sets 8 reps Smith machine squats
5 sets 10 pulldowns
5 sets 10 tricep push downs

I’m spent, really spent!

**RaginCajun** · 01-09-2018, 01:02 PM

today, fasted (well, had coffee with sugar free vanilla caramel creamer and stevia) until just now. had a green shake for now, but just marinated some chicken and pork chops to throw on the new grill later on. bought this with my fantasy football winnings https://www.chargriller.com/akorn-kamado-16820-16820

went in and spent 60 minutes in the gym. i did cardio, abs, back extensions, and stretched. i am definitely feeling that workout from yesterday, tight and a little sore. i like this feeling and can't wait til tomorrow! i just hope my elbows can hold up, that is one of my concerns, taking some aleve to help.

**RaginCajun** · 01-10-2018, 08:32 AM

Pissing Excellence over here!

Workout:
3 minutes rowing
10 sets 10 reps each leg of glute isolation (machine where you do back kicks with your leg)
8 sets 8 reps assisted pull-ups (really weak here)
8 sets 8 reps chest press machine
8 sets 10 reps leg extensions
3 sets 10 reps triceps push downs

I’m hurting

**MuscleScience** · 01-10-2018, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun

Pissing Excellence over here!

Workout:
3 minutes rowing
10 sets 10 reps each leg of glute isolation (machine where you do back kicks with your leg)
8 sets 8 reps assisted pull-ups (really weak here)
8 sets 8 reps chest press machine
8 sets 10 reps leg extensions
3 sets 10 reps triceps push downs

I’m hurting

You’re killing it!

**RaginCajun** · 01-11-2018, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by MuscleScience

You’re killing it!

i needed to ramp it up and this competition is just the ticket!

**RaginCajun** · 01-11-2018, 10:23 AM

went in this morning and spent 60 minutes in the gym. 30 minutes on the bike, 6 rounds of HIT mixed in there, 10 minutes walking on treadmill at 5.0 incline, and the rest of the time was spent stretching. my body is tight, but it is a good tight. weighed in at 196lbs today, that is one pound down since the start. that is good for now as i did not do good with my diet last weekend.

**MuscleScience** · 01-11-2018, 10:25 AM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun

i needed to ramp it up and this competition is just the ticket!

I was already doing a mock show prep to see where I would be at. This really helps make it real. I haven’t cheated or strayed from my plan at all. I’m having a ton of fun doing it too.

**RaginCajun** · 01-12-2018, 08:17 AM

Crushed it but died towards the end.

Workout:
8 sets 10 reps calf raises
8 sets 10 reps deadlifts
6 sets 10 reps hammer chest press
4 sets 10 reps standing lat pulldowns

I’m whooped

**RaginCajun** · 01-12-2018, 07:34 PM

35 minutes of slow cardio on the bike and a lil stretching

**MuscleScience** · 01-12-2018, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by RaginCajun

Crushed it but died towards the end.

Workout:
8 sets 10 reps calf raises
8 sets 10 reps deadlifts
6 sets 10 reps hammer chest press
4 sets 10 reps standing lat pulldowns

I’m whooped

That’s a lot of volume for sure

**RaginCajun** · 01-13-2018, 10:20 AM

2.5 miles of walking this morning while deer hunting.

**energizer bunny** · 01-13-2018, 10:53 AM

Alright mate, see you have joined the most improved comp, good luck with that.

**RaginCajun** · 01-15-2018, 10:18 AM

Did a lot of walking over the weekend, logged about 12 miles total. Diet wasn’t as bad as last weekend.

Today:

10 sets 10 reps 45 lb kettle swings
8 sets 10 reps calf raises
6 sets 10 reps pulldowns
6 sets 10 reps machine push press (shoulders)
5 sets 10 reps 50lb kettle goblet squats

Did all that fasted, and I feel dead now

**RaginCajun** · 01-16-2018, 09:29 AM

this morning, went in and did 5 minutes on the rowing machine, 20 minutes HIT cardio on the bike, then stretched and foam rolled. i need to stretch throughout the day as my legs are all knotty and tight. i put in some work yesterday and over the weekend, feeling it.

will be cooking some meatballs later on and having them with some spinach noodles, and probably roast some broccoli

**RaginCajun** · 01-17-2018, 08:16 AM

Fvck me, it’s 17 down here today! I don’t think it’s been this cold down here since I’ve been alive.

Pissed some excellence this AM!

Today:

8 sets 10 reps single glute isolation, each leg
5 sets 10 reps chest fly machine
6 sets 10 reps leg extensions
5 sets 10 reps vertical row machine

Done!

**RaginCajun** · 01-18-2018, 12:11 PM

down 5 pounds since the challenge started, down to 192 lbs.

today, went in and did some lacrosse ball rolling, stretching, and 15 minutes of HIT cardio on bike. i may go back in and do some LISS cardio later on. still cold as hell down here, i still have ice in my yard!