Wango back at the grind

[wango]

Have been a little lax diet wise this week, nothing huge, but enough to see the scale creep up daily. So:

AM
3.5 miles at 65 minutes

PM
Circuit training:
1. Chainsaw Rows
2. Decline Press
3. Curls
4. Pressdowns
5. Lateral Raises

20 reps each, repeat 10x, no rest. About 20 minutes. Solid burn!

Probably fasting tonight and threw out the rest of the candy my wife bought for Halloween trick or treaters. And, she bought one of my favorite old time snacks that are my kriptonite - Peanut M&M’s. Can you say sabotage?!?

[wango]

Fasted last night and got the scale back in order, though likely sodium that I wasn’t aware of that was the biggest culprit.

“Get Up Workout” AM

Bike x 25 minutes
300 side/oblique crunches
50 lower Ab leg flutters

Itching to start the HGH, but want to wait 2-3 more weeks. Still keeping TRT at 120.

[wango]

3 SS decline flies w/incline flies (15 all)
3 SS lateral raises w/dips (15 all)
3 SS front raises w/ overhead ext. (15 all)
3 SS bent over lateral raises w/Pressdowns (15)
150 alternating elbows to knees crutches

New Avi: reflection in the kitchen window at 6 am. It would be nicer if I had the other (outer) half of that biceps

[wango]

AM
25 minutes bike
325 side/oblique crunches
150 lower ab leg flutters

PM
3 SS lat Pulldowns w/rear flies (15 all)
3 SS chainsaw rows w/curls (15 all)
3 sets 15 of high biceps curls
3 SS of goblet squats (11x) w/hammer curls (20x)

[wango]

Yesterday was 25 minutes bike only.

Today AM
30 minutes bike
200 side/oblique crunches

PM
3 SS decline press (20) w/incline flies (15)
3 SS of lateral raises w/dips (15 all)
3 SS of upright rows w/pressdowns (15 all)
3 consecutive drop sets of overhead extensions (15,12,10)

Weight is somewhat steady with the reduced cardio, decreased training volume and occasional lapses in dietary strictness - HGH begins on Monday. Fingers crossed it works like I recall it did from a few years ago.

[wango]

Lots going on at the homestead. All good, but distracting & tiring.

3 SS high curls w/dips (15 all)
3 SS decline press w/bent over rear flies (15 all)
3 SS of alternating curls w/ pressdowns (15 all)
3 SS of reverse Curls w/overhead extensions (15)

First vial of HGH mixed & in the fridge. Time to chill over a glass of wine.

[wango]

3 SS decline flies w/incline flies (15 all)
3 SS upright rows w/dips (12 all)
3 SS lateral raises w/pressdowns (12 all)
3 SS bent over lat raisesw/overhead ext. (12all)
3 SS front raises w/ kickbacks (12 all)

Annual check up w/ doc today - looking fit as a fiddle & he’s happy with my blood work, drop in blood pressure & weight loss.

[wango]

Household matters pulling some energy out of me - feeling tired and a bit under the weather. So, another day of no AM workout or cardio.

3 SS of chainsaw rows w/curls (15,12,12)
3 SS of Pulldowns w/reverse Curls (15,12,12)
3 SS of rear flies w/high curls (12 all)

Dragging, need a good night of sleep.

[stocky121]

Household matters pulling some energy out of me - feeling tired and a bit under the weather. So, another day of no AM workout or cardio.

3 SS of chainsaw rows w/curls (15,12,12)
3 SS of Pulldowns w/reverse Curls (15,12,12)
3 SS of rear flies w/high curls (12 all)

Dragging, need a good night of sleep.

I’ve started to get a bit of man flu (a cold) on Monday. So this week has been a slight struggle, I just don’t have that extra bit of intensity. So I feel your pain mate, I’d rather have it now than Christmas.

[wango]

Thank you. Yes, agree, better now than the holidays! I lucked out with a solid night’s sleep, so that should help. Feel better Stocky!

[wango]

Goofy week, so light workouts continue.

3 SS lat Pulldowns w/curls (15,12,12)
3 SS chainsaw rows w/high curls (same)
3 SS rear flies w/reverse curls (12,12,10)

[wango]

Goofy week concluded. Have had our adopted cats since Wednesday of the prior week & they are adjusting fine. But, it’s exhausting figuring out what they could get into and damage proofing the home has wore me out. I love them like crazy already though.

3 SS of dips w/high curls (15 all)
3 SS of decline press w/rear flies (15 all)
3 Giant sets of curls with overhead extensions and chainsaw rows (15 all)
3 SS of lateral raises w/hammer curls (15all)

Also 5 mornings of 1 iu of HGH added. Will do 1 iu next week then bump to 2.

[wango]

3 SS decline press w/incline flies (15 all)
3 SS upright rows w/dips (15,12,12)
3 SS lateral raises w/pressdowns (12 all)
3 SS front raises w/overhead extensions (12all)

20 minutes bike

[wango]

3 SS lat Pulldowns w/alt. curls (15 all)
3 SS chainsaw rows w/ high curls (15,12,12)
3 SS bent over rear flies w/hammer curls (15 all)

20 minutes bike

3 SS curls w/reverse curls (12,12,10)

[wango]

Watching the Dallas game & burning some calories.

3 SS decline press (20x) w/incline flies (15)
3 SS lateral raises w/dips (15 x all)
3 SS front raises w/pressdowns (12 all)

250 side/oblique crunches

30 minutes bike

Time to re-add those calories and then some.

[Cylon357]

Watching the Dallas game & burning some calories.

3 SS decline press (20x) w/incline flies (15)
3 SS lateral raises w/dips (15 x all)
3 SS front raises w/pressdowns (12 all)

250 side/oblique crunches

30 minutes bike

Time to re-add those calories and then some.

Don't worry, I am at present saving those calories, so we net to zero! Happy Thanksgiving, brother!

[wango]

I was just going to sit on my ass, but Stocky just had to get in a workout .

So:

3 SS of chainsaw rows w/ high curls (15 x all)
3 SS of reverse Curls w/ curls (12,10,8)
3 SS of reverse flies w/hammer curls (15 x all)

Thanksgiving leftover feast for lunch during Michigan - Ohio game:
Stuffing
Green beans with almonds
Sunny side eggs
Cranberries below eggs

[stocky121]

I was just going to sit on my ass, but Stocky just had to get in a workout .

So:

3 SS of chainsaw rows w/ high curls (15 x all)
3 SS of reverse Curls w/ curls (12,10,8)
3 SS of reverse flies w/hammer curls (15 x all)

Thanksgiving leftover feast for lunch during Michigan - Ohio game:
Stuffing
Green beans with almonds
Sunny side eggs
Cranberries below eggs

Sorry I was going to train legs Friday. But I hurt my cankle again trying to show my daughter how to do a cartwheel. I need to remember I’m to old and fat to be doing this shit

Edit. Your meal looks nice

[wango]

Sorry I was going to train legs Friday. But I hurt my cankle again trying to show my daughter how to do a cartwheel. I need to remember I’m to old and fat to be doing this shit

Edit. Your meal looks nice

Zip lines & now cartwheels?!? Your daughters are very fortunate to have such a great father!

Oh, yeah, definitely tasty - maybe throwing in a little extra cardio this upcoming week, lol.

[stocky121]

Zip lines & now cartwheels?!? Your daughters are very fortunate to have such a great father!

Oh, yeah, definitely tasty - maybe throwing in a little extra cardio this upcoming week, lol.

Son and daughter twins. I know, I need realise I’m not 21 any more and my agility and recovery is seriously diminished

[wango]

4 days straight of far more extra calories, carbs, a couple of deserts & a snack or two. Miraculously the mirror & scale were not phased this morning

15 reps all today:

3 SS decline press w/incline flies
3 SS dips w/front raises
3 SS upright rows w: overhead extensions
3 SS of being over lat raises w: kickbacks
3 SS decline flies w/press downs

3 sets 40x alternating elbow to knee crunches

Bumping up to 2 iu of HGH M-F mornings.

[wango]

Tweeked my shoulder a small bit on Monday so took an unexpected day off yesterday, been taking advil & 95% better. I know this routine by now.

But just to be safe today:

3 SS of high curls with dips (20x)
3 SS of curls w/overhead extensions (15x)
3 sets of chainsaw rows (20x)

Zero pain during or post workout. Continuing to show a temporary disinterest in cardio, I’m sure I’ll snap out of it, lol.

[wango]

Shoulder making progress & have been off of Advil for a few days. Playing it conservative (no need not to) and will resume on Monday.

Super psyched, we’re picking up our order at this killer bbq place today. Insane menu, it changes weekly and for holidays as well as NFL Sunday. Only a brief window mid week to place your order on-line and you are given a specific time on Saturday afternoon to pick it up (you get turned away if you miss it). And on Sunday for their football feasts. Really testing the effectiveness of the off-routine and the HGH on my metabolism.

[wango]

Wolfed down “The Bear” sandwich just because we couldn’t wait, lol.

On deck for dinner is that we dig into some of the “Big Texan Platter”, the cannolis and some banana pudding. Gee, I guess whatever we don’t finish will fuel my full day on my ass watching NFL Redzone

[wango]

Shoulder is 95% better without Advil since last week so it’s time:

3 sets decline press (15)
3 sets declined flies (15)
3 sets of dips (15)
3 sets lateral raises (15)
3 sets of pressdowns (15)

BBQ leftovers are done; and after 2 pounds of meat, a chopped brisket and cheese sandwich, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, potatoe salad, Mac salad, extra salt laden pickles, cannolis & banana pudding, if my weight doesn’t sky rocket; well, something’s working.

Oh, additional great news, we have to replace our entire HVAC set-up - $$$$$. Positively overjoyed!

[Cylon357]

Shoulder is 95% better without Advil since last week so it’s time:

3 sets decline press (15)
3 sets declined flies (15)
3 sets of dips (15)
3 sets lateral raises (15)
3 sets of pressdowns (15)

BBQ leftovers are done; and after 2 pounds of meat, a chopped brisket and cheese sandwich, Mac and cheese, coleslaw, potatoe salad, Mac salad, extra salt laden pickles, cannolis & banana pudding, if my weight doesn’t sky rocket; well, something’s working.

Oh, additional great news, we have to replace our entire HVAC set-up - $$$$$. Positively overjoyed!

At least this is a good time of year for it!

[wango]

At least this is a good time of year for it!

Yup. At least we got some solid, problem free years from the units. Plus, now an upgrade in efficiency & even more quality. Would have had to do it eventually.

[wango]

Shoulders feeling almost 100% again.

3 SS rear flies w/alternating curls (15x)
3 SS chainsaw rows w/high curls (15x)
3 SS of reverse Curls w/curls (10 ish)

Short one today, we’re taking the girls to their first vet visit later.

All said and done, feeling very blessed & fortunate.

[wango]

Still easing up due to the shoulders. We’re doing a lot of organizing in the cabinets (all overhead, and it hasn’t been great).

3 SS decline press w/pressdowns (20 reps)
3 SS dips w/upright rows (15 reps)
3 SS decline flies w/ overhead extensions (15 reps)

I’m in disbelief that the HGH has worked so quickly, but I’m not sure how else to explain it.

*I have deliberately cut down workouts
*Practically eliminated cardio
*Am hungrier
*Eating more and at times high caloric snacks
*Less Keto friendly diet & more bread, pasta
*Weight and mirror are holding steady

I’m not complaining, that’s for sure! I’m actually going to cut it back from 2 iu’s to 1.5 (M-F).

[wango]

Wanted to make sure I hit all upper body 2x this week:

4 SS decline press w/high curls (20 reps)
4 SS upright rows w/dips (15 reps)
4 SS chainsaw rows w/pressdowns (15 reps)
3 giant sets: reverse curls/curls/bent over lat. raises (15 reps)

Nice little burn & pump. Our very best friends are coming over for dinner, wine & to meet our two lovely additions to our family. Then, NFL all day tomorrow. Blessed and thankful.

BTW, thanks Cy and Stocky helping me keep focused to keep up to some degree with your posts!

[wango]

3 SS of decline flies w/incline flies (20x)
3 SS of upright rows w/pressdowns (15x)
3 SS of bent over lat. raises w/ overhead extensions (15)
3 sets dips (15x)
3 sets alternating elbow to knees crunches (30)

[Cylon357]

Wanted to make sure I hit all upper body 2x this week:

4 SS decline press w/high curls (20 reps)
4 SS upright rows w/dips (15 reps)
4 SS chainsaw rows w/pressdowns (15 reps)
3 giant sets: reverse curls/curls/bent over lat. raises (15 reps)

Nice little burn & pump. Our very best friends are coming over for dinner, wine & to meet our two lovely additions to our family. Then, NFL all day tomorrow. Blessed and thankful.

BTW, thanks Cy and Stocky helping me keep focused to keep up to some degree with your posts!

This is why we are here, especially in this sub! We all sometimes focus on our differences, rather than the things that bind us together. That's a sure path to ruin...

[wango]

Still on “vacation mode”, but wow, what a weekend of eating - gotta watch that a bit & not take it too far. Still not in the mood for steady cardio yet, but getting closer.

3 SS chainsaw rows w/high curls (20 reps)
3 SS rear flies w/alternating curls (15)
3 SS goblet squats w/hammer curls (12)

[wango]

3 SS decline flies w/pressdowns (15x)
3 SS incline flies w/dips (15x)
3 SS decline press w/overhead ext. (15x)
3 sets 10 of goblet squats

Goblet squats are a winner. Able to add decent resistance that’s smooth & I like the great back posture. I also use small wedges beneath my heels to keep the form clean and get better depth.

Thinking vacation mode may be ending as I’m starting to feel antsy/hungry again for another weight loss push.

That said, it’s an oyster fest tonight!

[wango]

Oysters & fresh fish kicked major ass last night!

Pull day:
3 SS lat Pulldowns w/high curls (20,15,15)
3 SS shrugs w/alternating curls (12,12,12)
3 SS bent over flies w/reverse curls (12,12,12)
3 SS upright rows w/hammer curls (12,10,10)

[wango]

Good news:

Bike x 25
200 side/oblique crunches

Bad news:

The friends we ate dinner with on Saturday have tested positive for Covid . Keeping my fingers crossed.

Hoping for workout #2 later.

Edit/added

Some easy old man stuff this afternoon:

Lunges
High rep chest press and biceps for tone
Hip Abd
Wood choppers

[Cylon357]

Good news:

Bike x 25
200 side/oblique crunches

Bad news:

The friends we ate dinner with on Saturday have tested positive for Covid . Keeping my fingers crossed.

Hoping for workout #2 later.

Sorry man, I can't like that post. Frigging Covid, man...

[wango]

Sorry man, I can't like that post. Frigging Covid, man...

Appreciate it Cy. I’ve had it before & know what to expect if I have it. There’s worse things out there, so I look at it like getting the flu at this stage. But damn the timing - this weekend my mind officially told me it was ready to get back to it. Oh well.

[wango]

AM
Bike x 25
Side/oblique crunches 250
Leg flutters 50

Hopefully will edit/add for this afternoon

Edit: PM
3 SS of decline flies w/ pressdowns (15)
3 SS of upright rows w/dips (15,12,12)
3 SS of goblet squats (10) w/overhead ext. (12)
3 SS of incline flies w/front raises (15)
3 sets of decline press (15,12,12)

[wango]

Yesterday:
25 minutes bike
150 side/oblique crunches

Today:
25 minutes bike
3 SS rear flies/high curls (20,15,15)
3 SS chainsaw rows w/alternating curls (15,12,12)
3 SS of curls w/reverse Curls (12,10,9)

Workout cut short due to heavy rain (my lazy ass didn’t want to rearrange the entire set-up ).