rhoag Weekly acountability log

[bethdoth]

Another story for Ragin. So we were camping in the Dels this weekend and were down at the pool. There were a lot of younger guys because of numerous bachelor parties. So all these guys are rubbing lotion on themselves and each other. There was a line of about 7 girls sitting on the edge of the pool. I go up and ask the guy that just got done lathering up another guy "hey can I borrow your lotion?" I take the lotion and go up to the best looking blonde sitting on the edge and ask her if she would mind putting some lotion on my back and shoulders. No problem ... then I turn around and ask if she would get my chest too... no problem she was almost giving me a massage it lasted so long. I thanked her then walked over and gave them their lotion back. All they could say was we just just schooled by an old guy. LOL

[RaginCajun]

Another story for Ragin. So we were camping in the Dels this weekend and were down at the pool. There were a lot of younger guys because of numerous bachelor parties. So all these guys are rubbing lotion on themselves and each other. There was a line of about 7 girls sitting on the edge of the pool. I go up and ask the guy that just got done lathering up another guy "hey can I borrow your lotion?" I take the lotion and go up to the best looking blonde sitting on the edge and ask her if she would mind putting some lotion on my back and shoulders. No problem ... then I turn around and ask if she would get my chest too... no problem she was almost giving me a massage it lasted so long. I thanked her then walked over and gave them their lotion back. All they could say was we just just schooled by an old guy. LOL

Love it!

[bethdoth]

I have not been able to touch a weight in 13 days. Went camping and a bunch of young guys just felt they were stronger than me. They wanted to arm wrestle. I went undefeated even beat the lefty left handed, but am paying the price with something torn in my left shoulder? I have an appointment today to have my tennis elbow and shoulder looked at. Shoulder is getting better I could probably lift, but figure it has been 13 days I might as well get the elbow right.
Diet has been ok, I tightened it back up yetsreday. Still able to do cardio so i have increased cardio. I need to drop some bodyfat anyway prior to this fall and another cycle.

[krugerr]

I have not been able to touch a weight in 13 days. Went camping and a bunch of young guys just felt they were stronger than me. They wanted to arm wrestle. I went undefeated even beat the lefty left handed, but am paying the price with something torn in my left shoulder? I have an appointment today to have my tennis elbow and shoulder looked at. Shoulder is getting better I could probably lift, but figure it has been 13 days I might as well get the elbow right.
Diet has been ok, I tightened it back up yetsreday. Still able to do cardio so i have increased cardio. I need to drop some bodyfat anyway prior to this fall and another cycle.

Glad you showed them buddy. Often see it in the gyms with young kids ego lifting to try impress the bigger lifters, same thing by challenging you. Silly fvckers!

Get that shoulder right, you dont want to make it worse when that cycle starts.

[bethdoth]

I always tell them before we start "It's a lose lose for you. If I win you got beat by a 55 year old man, If I lose wow you beat a 55 year old man" I can't remeber the last time I lost? Humm must be because I have a bad memory i'm old or it was a long time ago. LOL

[SlimmerMe]

^^ Hilarious.

[krugerr]

I always tell them before we start "It's a lose lose for you. If I win you got beat by a 55 year old man, If I lose wow you beat a 55 year old man" I can't remeber the last time I lost? Humm must be because I have a bad memory i'm old or it was a long time ago. LOL

I hadnt thought of it that way. haha!

[bethdoth]

Well Doc said it's not tennis elbow. He said it's golfers elbow because it's on the inside of the elbow. He shot it up with some steroids , so i hope it heals and I can get back to lifting. Weight was at 206 this morning about normal for me. Now just gotta let the shoulder heal.

[bethdoth]

I'm feeling motivated to cut and get my BF% down to 12%, since I can't lift upper body right now! Tighten up diet a bit more, fasted HIIT 3-4 times a week at 5AM, do legs twice a week, lastly reduce alcohol intake. Did legs last night then went home and had a protein shake, then made dinner (grilled turkey breast, brown rice and asparagus), then ground some oats and made protein pancakes for my breakfast. Was up at 4:30 AM at the gym at 5 and did 40 minute HIIT, hot tub shower and off to work.

[krugerr]

I'm feeling motivated to cut and get my BF% down to 12%, since I can't lift upper body right now! Tighten up diet a bit more, fasted HIIT 3-4 times a week at 5AM, do legs twice a week, lastly reduce alcohol intake. Did legs last night then went home and had a protein shake, then made dinner (grilled turkey breast, brown rice and asparagus), then ground some oats and made protein pancakes for my breakfast. Was up at 4:30 AM at the gym at 5 and did 40 minute HIIT, hot tub shower and off to work.

Thats it mate, if you cant do upper body, utilise what you can. Make the most of it, as it appears you're doing.

[RaginCajun]

I'm feeling motivated to cut and get my BF% down to 12%, since I can't lift upper body right now! Tighten up diet a bit more, fasted HIIT 3-4 times a week at 5AM, do legs twice a week, lastly reduce alcohol intake. Did legs last night then went home and had a protein shake, then made dinner (grilled turkey breast, brown rice and asparagus), then ground some oats and made protein pancakes for my breakfast. Was up at 4:30 AM at the gym at 5 and did 40 minute HIIT, hot tub shower and off to work.

sounds like you are back at it!

hopefully the elbow will heal up fast bud.

didn't know you were a golfer

[bethdoth]

That's the thing I don't golf but used to do a lot of preacher curls with a curling bar and dumbbell hammer curls.

[RaginCajun]

That's the thing I don't golf but used to do a lot of preacher curls with a curling bar and dumbbell hammer curls.

haha, i was just joking with ya

are you doing any stretching for it while the steroids work?

[bethdoth]

Yes heat and ice too.

[RaginCajun]

Yes heat and ice too.

Good

I need to prob use more ice and heat

[bethdoth]

Man I have got to get back on track. Feeling fat! I took the last 5 days off from all exercise and was drinking and partying. Still have a slight pain in my left shoulder so still not much weight lifting. I need to get my diet and cardio back in check, but to do that my motivational level needs to return.

[SlimmerMe]

Man I have got to get back on track.

You will. We will. We all will. Summer's over.

SM

[bethdoth]

You will. We will. We all will. Summer's over.

SM

All most over. We have atleast two more camping trips planned. Then comes hunting camp, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas party's, New Years and FU winter party. Ok February should be a slow month! Tried to lift today and still shoulder pain. Did 45 minutes of cardio.

[RaginCajun]

All most over. We have atleast two more camping trips planned. Then comes hunting camp, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas party's, New Years and FU winter party. Ok February should be a slow month! Tried to lift today and still shoulder pain. Did 45 minutes of cardio.

Hahaha

You know how to do it so just do it

Ease off that shoulder and do some band work. Is it your shoulder or rotator cuff?

[tarmyg]

You do not need motivation, just action. I live by, in terms of training, Action before Thought. I basically show up no matter what and just start lifting. Once I start and a few minutes in I forget that I did not want to go, to begin with, and I workout like normal. Works great for me.

[bethdoth]

It's more than showing up at the gym. It's little things like not being motivated to do the fasted HIIT instead of just 40 minutes on the elliptical after work. Also instead of ordering chicken and cottage cheese order a burger and fry's! Not staging food on Sunday etc etc... the lifestyle is slipping a bit. I will get back on track I just need to find a new goal. I met my most of my goals last spring and was in maintenance mode through the summer. I think with out a goal and getting the attitude of just staying the same allows a person to slip back into old habits. I have not gained any weight or inches, it's just when you can't lift your muscles aren't full.

[bethdoth]

Ok doing what I can. Did 30 minute arm workout last Thursday and 40 minutes cardio. Friday I did a 45 minute leg workout no cardio. Saturday I did my "so you want abs routine", 100 push ups, and 35 minutes cardio (fasted), Sunday Fasted 35 minutes cardio. Took Monday off because my abs are killing me. My shoulder hurt bad from the push ups. I have an appointment next week to get an x-ray (takes forever to get an appointment with the VA). Will do cardio today then off camping till Sunday!

[bethdoth]

Shoulder is getting better! Physical therapy is helping and I hope to be back to my normally lifting in the next month. Still doing arms, legs, abs and cardio. Diet better the past 2 weeks since camping season is over. Time to cut and prepare for a mid winter cycle. Last cycle ended in May of 2016. We booked our winter trip for mid February so I will see how I am doing as far as injuries and decide cycle before or after vacation? Golf elbow is gone since I haven't been doing chest, back or shoulders since the end of July.

[bethdoth]

Diet was pretty good the last 4 days. Workouts getting better every day. Did legs and cardio Thursday, then was able to bench and cardio on Friday, abs and cardio Saturday, then arms and cardio Sunday. taking today off except physical therapy exercises. Sitting at about 206 pounds and holding.

[RaginCajun]

Diet was pretty good the last 4 days. Workouts getting better every day. Did legs and cardio Thursday, then was able to bench and cardio on Friday, abs and cardio Saturday, then arms and cardio Sunday. taking today off except physical therapy exercises. Sitting at about 206 pounds and holding.

Get it bud!

Hope PT helps ya out!

[bethdoth]

I really need to get my diet back in check. Way to much drinking and partying. Shoulder is getting a bit better but not 100% yet. Taking it easy on the lifting light weights high reps. Still doing cardio 5 days a week and maintaining, but feeling fat.

[RaginCajun]

get back at big guy!!!

[bethdoth]

Haven't been posting much lately very busy and not much to report. Doing PT twice a week now for the shoulder that still isn't 100%. Getting a bit better. I am able to do some lifting, but hurts like crazy the next day. Doing a cleanse right now and then plan to hit the diet and cardio hard for a month. After that we will see what is next? Still sitting right about 208 and have not lost any muscle in the 3 months that I haven't been able to serious lift.

[kelkel]

Still sitting right about 208 and have not lost any muscle in the 3 months that I haven't been able to serious lift.

Big plus right there.

[bethdoth]

I was taught if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything so I haven't been posting! The VA wouldn't allow me to continue physical Therapy because they said lifting weights isn't part of a persons daily routine and since I am able to work, eat, sleep etc... that there was nothing more they could do. I understand higher priorities then a guy that just wants to be able to lift weights again. So I was at a Thanksgiving day get together and my nephews brother is a physical therapist, he told me to take 2 weeks off don't do any lifting, exercises, or repetitive motions with the shoulder... just continue stretching it. It's been 12 days and as of right now I feel no pain in my shoulder. Maybe this weekend I will test it with some light weights. It seems like after I turned 55 in July I have been falling apart. Pulled muscles in my shoulder, then my left hip that I had replaced 3 years ago started to hurt and I can't even do 30 minutes on the elliptical with out pain and now plantar fasciitis and can barely walk. Gotta get my health back one of these days soon!

[TheTaxMan]

Hey rhoag long time no speak! Glad the shoulder pains gone for you
I hear the only way to regain your youth is to hit the human growth hormone

[RaginCajun]

Rhoag!

Glad to hear that your shoulder is getting better bud!

Come back and play!

[bethdoth]

i'm going to test the shoulder tomorrow and see where it's at. Day to day and stretching there is no pain but under load with weights who knows. If I can't lift and can't do cardio I am going to have to clean up my diet big time.

[bethdoth]

Was able to bench and do incline flies last Friday with minimal pain in my shoulder. Then On Monday I did shoulders again no major pain. I can't believe how much strength I have lost not lifting for just over 4 months. Military press was at 265 for 6-7 reps struggled to do 225 for 5 reps. Still some minor pain in the left shoulder and right foot, but starting to get better, atleast I am back in the gym. Now I really need to tweak my diet, something I should have done 4 months ago. Need to redo my TDEE with the reduced activities and stick to a strict diet. My weight this morning is up about 4-5 pounds to 212, but my abs are disappearing already. Time to dig deep and motivate!

[tarmyg]

Good to see you back rhoag, all the best!

[RaginCajun]

Was able to bench and do incline flies last Friday with minimal pain in my shoulder. Then On Monday I did shoulders again no major pain. I can't believe how much strength I have lost not lifting for just over 4 months. Military press was at 265 for 6-7 reps struggled to do 225 for 5 reps. Still some minor pain in the left shoulder and right foot, but starting to get better, atleast I am back in the gym. Now I really need to tweak my diet, something I should have done 4 months ago. Need to redo my TDEE with the reduced activities and stick to a strict diet. My weight this morning is up about 4-5 pounds to 212, but my abs are disappearing already. Time to dig deep and motivate!

don't push it big guy, just do enough to not aggravate anything

my left shoulder is giving me problems as well, feels like it is popping out of place almost

motivation is all around bud, just find yours!

[bethdoth]

Was able to do a light weight high rep back workout yesterday and 35 minutes on the bike vise elliptical. Diet much better this week and I have only had two drinks on Tuesday night when we went out with some friends. Weight was 211 this morning. Gotta uncover my abs before Feb 12th vacation!

[bethdoth]

Feels good to be getting back to normal! What i mean by normal is able to workout each muscle group. My shoulder still isn't 100% but I can do most exercises with lighter weights and not experience much pain. Time to dig deep and make some diet changes and crank up the cardio a bit more.

[bethdoth]

Not much has changed over the holidays. My diet sucked. My shoulder is still bothering me so I am taking a few more weeks off from lifting again and plan to kick the cardio up to an hour. Gained 1 pound over the holidays, but went through the house and purged all $hit food on Monday. I have a 2100 calorie per day plan with a 50% protein 30% carb and 20% fat ratio laid out and WILL track every thing that goes across my lips. Have not had a drink all week, even though my wife comes home from work and has 2-3. Vacation is quickly approaching and I need to uncover what 6 pack I have!

[bethdoth]

Doing better ... have my estrodial back in check, increased cardio and got my diet back in check this week, down 2 pounds. Still not lifting till next week on Wednesday. I hope my shoulder is healed and I don't re-injure it.