Wango back at the grind

[wango]

Another killer week. 2 push days, 2 pull days. Abs all 4 days. 5 days of cardio.

All workouts in the morning & fasted, plus intermittent fasting the entire week. Alcohol free x 3 evenings.

Down 7 pounds in 2 weeks and can tell it’s not all water.

I thought that I had totally fucked my shoulder 4 weeks ago, as in it wasn’t getting better, ever. I can’t believe it; 100% improvement & back to all of my Hammer pressing movements. I’ll take whatever my body gives me and say thank you. 150 mg./wk. TRT only.

Having our favorite friends over tomorrow, chillin.

[Cylon357]

Another killer week. 2 push days, 2 pull days. Abs all 4 days. 5 days of cardio.

All workouts in the morning & fasted, plus intermittent fasting the entire week. Alcohol free x 3 evenings.

Down 7 pounds in 2 weeks and can tell it’s not all water.

I thought that I had totally fucked my shoulder 4 weeks ago, as in it wasn’t getting better, ever. I can’t believe it; 100% improvement & back to all of my Hammer pressing movements. I’ll take whatever my body gives me and say thank you. 150 mg./wk. TRT only.

Having our favorite friends over tomorrow, chillin.

Chilling periodically is always a good plan!

[wango]

Push yesterday with abs, pull today. Cardio with each.

Back to higher volume & resistance. Mirror looking better. No booze last 2 days and a fast tonight through dinner, till noon tomorrow.

Choosing between 15 colors for outside paint. Getting close, but what a PITA.

[Cylon357]

Push yesterday with abs, pull today. Cardio with each.

Back to higher volume & resistance. Mirror looking better. No booze last 2 days and a fast tonight through dinner, till noon tomorrow.

Choosing between 15 colors for outside paint. Getting close, but what a PITA.

WAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNGGGOO back at it! Keep killing it, brother!

[wango]

WAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNGGGOO back at it! Keep killing it, brother!

Thank you brother, keeping at it.

4 mile hike Wednesday, push day with some cardio yesterday, but a very sweet pull day today with full cardio & abs.

Fasted workouts are getting brutal so might start adding a small breakfast prior.

Scale plateaued this week, but the mirror is showing weight redistribution to my pecs, arms and delts; so I’m good. I’m definitely approaching pre-Covid levels, though not as “muscular”, as I cycled in 2019 and put on some “size”.

Man, if I added var, clen, T-3 and HGH, this would be coming along quickly, but I want to do it through TRT, diet and cardio only. It feels right.

Man, I wish these current books were page-turners, because it is slooooow going.

[charger69]

Thank you brother, keeping at it.

4 mile hike Wednesday, push day with some cardio yesterday, but a very sweet pull day today with full cardio & abs.

Fasted workouts are getting brutal so might start adding a small breakfast prior.

Scale plateaued this week, but the mirror is showing weight redistribution to my pecs, arms and delts; so I’m good. I’m definitely approaching pre-Covid levels, though not as “muscular”, as I cycled in 2019 and put on some “size”.

Man, if I added var, clen, T-3 and HGH, this would be coming along quickly, but I want to do it through TRT, diet and cardio only. It feels right.

Man, I wish these current books were page-turners, because it is slooooow going.

Yes use all of that stuff and have atrial fibrillation!
BTW- you forgot to add a little ephedrine in the mix.


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[wango]

Yes use all of that stuff and have atrial fibrillation!
BTW- you forgot to add a little ephedrine in the mix.


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Atrial fib? Nope, gotta keep the BP reasonable, trying to keep clear of a CVA. Plus, just trying to give my liver a bit of a break.

[wango]

Week 4 is over. 3 days of great cardio & 3 resistance workouts. This week added walking to and from the gym as well.

2 push days w/nice gains on pressing motions. Heavier on all w/zero pain. Form is strict, Uber-controlled and slow. It is sad/funny trying to raise my arms so I can grab any machine handle above my head. I’m thinking now, successfully putting something in the overhead bin in an airplane is not going to happen.

Hammer Incline chest press
Hammer Military press
Close grip machine chest press
Machine dips

1 pull day only, but still feeling it 72 hours later.

No evening (dinner) fasts this week as I want to see my body’s weight stay level for a bit. Diet is super clean and only carbs are veggies. Breakfast added 2x this week. Even with an increase in calories, body weight has not changed, but mid-section is slimmer w/ arms, Delts and pecs are perking up. Once again, alcohol eliminated for three evenings. Now it’s time for two days off with the knowledge that it’s well earned & I’m headed in the right direction.

[wango]

Got this thing about busy gyms during peak hours & weekends. Looked in the mirror, saw the progress & said f it. Nice back, biceps & abs workout. Walked 1.5 miles each way to and from the gym. Abs covered in fat, but starting to make their presence known. I feel some sashimi and salad tonight.

Enjoying nice weather, but Summer is coming and water rationing is starting out here. The regions goal is 80 gallons per person, per day. How the hell the wife & I aren’t there already is beyond me. Motto of the summer: if it’s yellow, let it mellow.

[wango]

Oh hell yeah, my reward for yesterday’s sacrifice was dropping below 210 for the first time in 3 years. Today is officially a rest day though, got books up the wazoo.

[Cylon357]

Oh hell yeah, my reward for yesterday’s sacrifice was dropping below 210 for the first time in 3 years. Today is officially a rest day though, got books up the wazoo.

Congratulations! I personally cracked below 180 the other day for the first time in 6 months... Progress!

[wango]

Congratulations! I personally cracked below 180 the other day for the first time in 6 months... Progress!

Congratulations back at you. Nothing like the positive reinforcement from progress to keep us going!

[wango]

Counting my blessings. Motivation continues & I “destroyed” a push workout. All pressing movements are heavier and pain free. Bless the variety in machines and bless Planet Fitness. The place flat out rocks.

1.5 miles to the gym, 2.0 miles back. We have a crazy neighborhood adjoining ours ( but across the freeway ) with 7000 square foot plus mansions. Some are just flat out big & uninteresting, but damn, some are pretty f’n cool. Got to sneak into one that’s being constructed, it’s a beast & it looks like there’s 2 guest houses going up behind it as well.

Firing up that grill for dinner!

[wango]

Week 5 in the books.

The scale is f’n with me, but the mirror isn’t, so I’m happy.

I’m thinking it’s possible that I tore more of my RC tendon off of its attachment which is why my pain is less. That’s what happened on my left shoulder. It’s crazy how some arcs of motion are impossible, or are excruciatingly painful. Yet, other motions have gotten less painful or not painful at all, and considerably stronger (like those involved on the weight machines). Thankfully the shoulders are not weight bearing or the osteoarthritis would be awful at this stage. Hopefully I have a few years before shoulder replacements are a necessity.

[Cylon357]

Week 5 in the books.

The scale is f’n with me, but the mirror isn’t, so I’m happy.

I’m thinking it’s possible that I tore more of my RC tendon off of its attachment which is why my pain is less. That’s what happened on my left shoulder. It’s crazy how some arcs of motion are impossible, or are excruciatingly painful. Yet, other motions have gotten less painful or not painful at all, and considerably stronger (like those involved on the weight machines). Thankfully the shoulders are not weight bearing or the osteoarthritis would be awful at this stage.

Hopefully I have a many, many years before shoulder replacements are a necessity.

Fixed

[wango]

Fixed

Thank you good buddy!

[Cylon357]

Dupe

[Cylon357]

BTW, where did you land on the bike thing? Recumbent (aka 'bent) or ?

[wango]

BTW, where did you land on the bike thing? Recumbent (aka 'bent) or ?

As awesomely perfect as the recumbent really was, it’s just not doable. Garage space is too restricted, not a fan of my own bike repair skills & transporting that beast is impossible. That said, every time I’m out walking, I’m thinking how f’n cool it would be. Did I mention that the darn thing was perfect? Darn it, just not in the cards.

[Cylon357]

As awesomely perfect as the recumbent really was, it’s just not doable. Garage space is too restricted, not a fan of my own bike repair skills & transporting that beast is impossible. That said, every time I’m out walking, I’m thinking how f’n cool it would be. Did I mention that the darn thing was perfect? Darn it, just not in the cards.

'Bents tend to be more expensive to purchase, but most of the maintenance items are the same as a conventional bike. I'm trying to find a frame / fork / handle bar combo, as I have a variety of bike parts floating around (either on bikes or separate) and could build up something relatively nice pretty easily. Just can't seem to find what I want (yet).

[wango]

'Bents tend to be more expensive to purchase, but most of the maintenance items are the same as a conventional bike. I'm trying to find a frame / fork / handle bar combo, as I have a variety of bike parts floating around (either on bikes or separate) and could build up something relatively nice pretty easily. Just can't seem to find what I want (yet).

The bike was just so ergonomically perfect. Damn, everything was in a neutral/relaxed or untaxed position. Shoot, now you have me thinking about the darn thing again.

You are far more adventurous & trusting of your fixing stuff skills than I ever was - not part of my gene pool.

[Cylon357]

As awesomely perfect as the recumbent really was, it’s just not doable. Garage space is too restricted, not a fan of my own bike repair skills & transporting that beast is impossible. That said, every time I’m out walking, I’m thinking how f’n cool it would be. Did I mention that the darn thing was perfect? Darn it, just not in the cards.

Oh and bike maintenance is really not that difficult, though it does seem daunting at times, just like most things we have never tried. That said, it is easier (sometimes WAY easier) with the addition of specialized tools. That runs up the price and can be a reason to just take it to the shop.

[wango]

Tore into week 6 with a vengeance. Pull day on Monday with abs and elliptical and treadmill. Push day Tuesday with elliptical and treadmill. 1.5 hour sweat fest today, alternating abs and core in between bouts of elliptical, then topped off with more treadmill.

Diet has been strict, protein/vegetables only & going on night three of no wine at night.

There is a completely different dude reflecting back in the gym mirror. That and the scale inching down a bit further? Really want to see a clean six-pack again before I die. How long can I keep this up? Fingers crossed.

[wango]

Had to stay home bound the last two days due to house painters & didn’t feel doing cardio those nights. Ate super clean though & still the only carbs consist of veggies.

Got my ass to the gym today though. Hit all my favorite movements/machines. Kept reps 8-12 and never went more than %80-%90 of my usual resistance. Nice little workout & the mirror continues to make me want to continue this path.

Hot streak already out here. A few years back the increased intensity of the sun (really bizarre, but obviously noticeable) literally fried some of our landscaping to death in only a few days. Now with watering restrictions, I’m wondering how destructive this Summer is going to be. Thankfully our place is insulated to the max.

[wango]

Week 7 has been heaven, lol.

So far, 2 pull days, 1 push day, 2 days cardio (elliptical & treadmill), 3 days of abs.

Diet has been spotless, although calorie-restrictive, no alcohol x 3 days in a row.

Scale dropped only a pound, but mirror continues to improve. Despite not getting in enough calories, I’m still seeing some muscle growth & my strength has only improved. I’ll know I’m really there when I’m back into my 32” waist Levies, but the 33’s are getting loose.

My physique currently has a no-photography clause due to embarrassment.

[wango]

Wife returned after 2 weeks of travels & said the transition was damn noticeable. 33” waist Levi’s are loose. Considering I’m adding muscle, I’m closing in on 12-15 pounds of fat lost in 7 weeks.

Started off week 8 with a pull day with abs, elliptical and treadmill.

Getting down to 205 is going to be tough while still improving muscle size. Still holding off adding calories for another week though. Diet is CLEAN.

[Cylon357]

Good job, man!!

Are those legit 33" jeans or the more recent vanity sized 33"?

You might have to go back 20 years to get legit waist sized jeans lol

[wango]

Good job, man!!

Are those legit 33" jeans or the more recent vanity sized 33"?

You might have to go back 20 years to get legit waist sized jeans lol

I’ve always been partial to Levi jeans only and they are pretty accurate/consistent from year to year from what I’ve experienced. Since TRT, I’ve been thrilled to not have to go back to a relaxed fit Levi’s.

Full disclosure though, ain’t no way in hell could I have pulled off these last 7 weeks if I was still working. Oh and flavored THC liquid mixed with sparkling water, in lieu of alcohol has saved me thousands of calories.

Thank you for always posting your very consistent workouts, they definitely keep me on track as well.

[Cylon357]

Thank you for always posting your very consistent workouts, they definitely keep me on track as well.

This weekend kind of derailed things a bit, but hey, life is dynamic and I'm adapting! Details in my log soon

[wango]

Push day and core yesterday; walked the 2 miles to and from the gym. Today was a pull day with elliptical and treadmill.

For shits & giggles I’ve bumped my reps up to 12-15 and cut the rest period between sets so far this week.

For the past 8 weeks, all workouts have been fasted & I’ve had no carbs besides veggies. Fat consumption has been minimal as well. Having to steady myself sometimes after a set or a bout on the elliptical. Walking home from the gym I just put myself into autopilot and keep my feet moving forward.

Going to tackle a couple hours of yard work in a bit, then treat myself to a nice steak for dinner.

Oh, thanks Planet Fitness - they made it free for teens between 14-19 to workout there during the Summer

[wango]

Week 8 is complete. Push day with abs yesterday. PB on Hammer Shoulder press for 6 reps. Now also able to add, underhand, upwards chest flies on double cable machine. I get impingement right around 90 degrees, but it’s pain free up to that point. Also walked the 2 miles to and from the gym.

Officially today: first time in over 3 years I was able to comfortably get into my 32” waist Levi’s. Shoulders and arms filling out the t-shirt & a nice taper is emerging.

3 mile walk today. Hotter/sunnier than a mofo out and it was a sweat-fest for sure.

Diet continues to be almost flawless with all protein and vegetables.

[Cylon357]

Week 8 is complete. Push day with abs yesterday. PB on Hammer Shoulder press for 6 reps. Now also able to add, underhand, upwards chest flies on double cable machine. I get impingement right around 90 degrees, but it’s pain free up to that point. Also walked the 2 miles to and from the gym.

Officially today: first time in over 3 years I was able to comfortably get into my 32” waist Levi’s. Shoulders and arms filling out the t-shirt & a nice taper is emerging.

3 mile walk today. Hotter/sunnier than a mofo out and it was a sweat-fest for sure.

Diet continues to be almost flawless with all protein and vegetables.

Keep killing it, Wango!

[wango]

So I weigh in below 207 and I’m thinking damn, what a great week, I think I’ll kick back a bit. BUT, my good buddy Cylon, gets in another couple of workouts before tackling Disney. Well, I can’t have that, lol.

So, coincidentally the wife says, hey come join me for a 4.6 mile hike around our park in the blistering sun & 95 degree heat in the early afternoon? And I say hot diggity dog, heck yes!

It kicked my behind, but very happy that I did; dinner & wine will be well deserved this evening.

[Cylon357]

So I weigh in below 207 and I’m thinking damn, what a great week, I think I’ll kick back a bit. BUT, my good buddy Cylon, gets in another couple of workouts before tackling Disney. Well, I can’t have that, lol.

So, coincidentally the wife says, hey come join me for a 4.6 mile hike around our park in the blistering sun & 95 degree heat in the early afternoon? And I say hot diggity dog, heck yes!

It kicked my behind, but very happy that I did; dinner & wine will be well deserved this evening.

I might not be right in the head... over 11k steps at the park alone today, after doing the shoulder workout in the early afternoon.

YOU might not be right in the head for taking on almost 5 miles in that heat!

Though neither of us should have any problem sleeping tonight...

[wango]

I might not be right in the head... over 11k steps at the park alone today, after doing the shoulder workout in the early afternoon.

YOU might not be right in the head for taking on almost 5 miles in that heat!

Though neither of us should have any problem sleeping tonight...

Honestly, the very second I stepped out into the heat & started walking I was questioning my judgement. The wife and I started chatting though and the time passed more quickly than expected.

As you stated, slept pretty darn well. Today is definitely an off day however.

[wango]

Pull day, abs & elliptical yesterday. Thought I’d work my way back to body-weight pull-ups (haven’t done them since years ago prior to tearing off 1/2 my bicep) by starting the gravity assisted machine.

Push day today with elliptical & treadmill. Damn I was extra calorie depleted today, really felt it & had to steady myself a few times. Still a solid workout though. Shoulders remain remarkably cooperative pain wise, but damn they are functioning badly for day to day shit.

Ordered some adjustable squatting wedges for under my heels. Might venture into body weight squats as well, but that might be a pipe dream, who knows.

Nasty heat here, I am not walking back & forth to the gym in this stuff.

Just refueled on egg-whites, salmon & spinach and feel the urge to nap. Why not, it’s well deserved and Medicare is just around the corner.

[wango]

No gym, but the wife convinced me to do another 4.25 today. I’ve got to love & never let go of an angel like that. My ass is dragging though.

[Cylon357]

No gym, but the wife convinced me to do another 4.25 today. I’ve got to love & never let go of an angel like that. My ass is dragging though.

I have not hit the weights since Sunday (ah, the joys of deload week) but did get in a two miler yesterday morning. 4 and quarter is a pretty long haul!

[wango]

10 weeks done, scale came in at 205 this morning. So going purely by the scale that’s 13 pounds or about 1.25 pounds lost per week. However the mirror and t-shirts are showing muscular growth & my strength has increased, so the fat loss has to be more than 13 pounds for sure. Abs are showing through the fat a bit, but the midsection is radically different.

Pull day, abs/core, elliptical & treadmill yesterday.

Push day, mild abs, elliptical & treadmill today. Can’t drink from my water thermos with one hand by a long shot, but added a weight plate on hammer shoulder press, hammer incline press and close grip bench press (machine) though. Crazy, pec/delt strength increasing but certain arcs of motion are impossible. Pain is pretty much gone, which is what most of the remainder of the RC tendon must be.

Tattoo day tomorrow, first one since just before Covid. Gotta say, the economy is beginning to worry me. I don’t like to think about, leave our $ in the hands of a very good professional, but between the market and inflation? Yikes! Throw in the continued bs in Ukraine & the likely hood of China pushing us with Taiwan? This shit keeps getting better & better.

[wango]

Pull day with abs & elliptical yesterday.

Push day today with walking to/from the gym.

A body is definitely emerging in the mirror. Haven’t been below 200 since starting my first moronic test only cycle 5 years ago. I see 195 and clean abs in a couple of months. Just got to stay the course.

Toying with the idea of doing 6 workouts per week again. My wife says my glutes/ass is flat & now that a bunch of fat has disappeared, I definitely agree - plus I certainly have an abundance of machines to play with, that’s for sure.