Yeah I don't think any soft tissue is messed up other than the skin. It was pretty much right on the part of the shin that there is just skin & bone. My concern was perhaps a hairline fracture or something. That and it being mishaped but I banged my shins up all the time when I was young so not even sure if the bump isn't from something that happened long ago. Once I built a ramp & jumped my bike over like 4 tires, when I landed my left foot slipped of the pedal and it was a freestyle bike so my back foot went down slamming the metal teeth/spikes of the petal into my shin where it stuck into my bone and that was near the same spot so it could be from that too. I guess at this point I am afraid to go get it looked at because the last thing I want is to be told I need to lay off again.Only way to know is to get an MRI. Could've put a small fracture in it in which case you wouldn't want to go heavy on it.
It is really hard to tell with the RADAR1NE as far as any anabolic characteristics, but I think it has to do with some of the fat loss this week. Sleep has been good as of late, but no crazy or vivid dreams recently. I don't always get them though. Having something that increases GH is hard to know it is working if not from better sleep, or vivid dreams. Especially in the first few weeks. I am definitely sleeping pretty good now only waking up if I need to go to the restroom.What are your initial thoughts on the Ghar1ne? Especially at 2 caps.
Well, then check it really well before doing a workout. Check to see if it's puffy, warm, etc. then do a heavy workout and check it again. If it's the same and no additional heat or inflammation then your probably good to go. If there is a hairline all the force will cause it to be warm and some slight inflammation.
I tried nexium for my acid reflux and it did little for me. NoI started taking two tbsp of ACV (1 tbsp am & 1 tbsp pm) and within two weeks I didn't have ANY acid reflux. Worth a shot.
To this day, I don't have acid reflux. I take ACV every now and again - if I remember.
Cool, I will give it a shot. Thanks! Already decided to go get an Xray this coming week though. I can work on it now but would rather know if I should or should not be doing certain things. I KNOW I am not dead lifting for a while without some sort of shin protection!
I used to take it a little bit. I will give it a shot as I am finishing up the Nexium, it is working well right now and I got the 42 pack so I might as well finish it since it is working. The ACV sounds like a much better solution though!!!!! Thanks!
So let's talk about workouts Man! Friday I did the timed training completed 3 rounds of this complex.
Squat Jumps 12, 14, 16
Lunge Jumps 12, 14, 16
DB Farmer carry - 75lbs x50 yards, 75lbs x50 yards, 75lbs x50 yards
Time 8:29.14 This was just extremely brutal these weighted carries get so rough especially after that much jumping. Legs were wobbly as all get out.
Flat Bench = 10,8,6,4,2
Band Pull-Aparts - 5 x 10
Rear Delt Flyes - 3 x 12
Dumbbell Lateral Raise - 3 x 12
Band Triceps - 33,34,33
Mobility Cool Down
1 x 7:00
Yesterday I had my NASM CPT Live Workshop, it was a great experience. Definitely improved my confidence levels. I was easily the most knowledgeable person in the group. That is a pretty good feeling! These are the workouts we did there.
Stabilization Endurance Workout
SMR - Foam Rolling
Stabilization complex - 2 sets of 15, no rest
Floor Bridge - tempo 4-2-2
Prone ISO-ABS - AKA Plank - tempo 2-10-2 = Holy craps sticks!!!! That is 3.5 minutes of almost constant tension per set!!!!!!! NEW TIP!!!! Do not clasp hands together, they should not be touching the difference in tension and stabilization is massive when your fists are out just in front of your shoulders with thumbs up, elbows under the shoulders and keep glutes tight with no letting you chest fall forward.
Single Leg Reach and Balance 2 second hold in each extended position, 1 second when leg is in the center position, leg stretch and flexed forward, center, to the side & flexed, center, then diagonally back and flexed tgen back to the center that is one rep. We did 8 reps per leg @ basically 9 seconds per rep so 71 seconds per leg per set... These single legs balances are ridiculously hard if you have not been doing them. Especially for that long. My ankles and calves were screaming and quads were toast because you do not lock out on the posted leg.
DB Squat to Curls - 15 reps x 8 seconds per rep x 2 sets
Push Ups - 15 reps @4-2-2 tempo
Scaptions - 15 reps @ 4-2-2 tempo
We took about a 15 minute break to go over the next workout which was a Strength Endurance work out. Very basic since we just completed a doozy that had everyone feeling weak as hell! These things are ridiculously challenging!!!!!
2 sets each Super set 1
DB Bench Press - 12 reps @ 2-0-2 tempo
Push Ups - 12 reps @ 4-2-1 tempo - As you can imagine these were pretty brutal after the push ups and planks earlier.
DB Squats - 12 reps @ 2-0-2 tempo
Single Leg Squats - 12 reps per side @ 4-2-1 tempo - Holy Hell!!! Doing these after the DB squats and while destroyed from the reach and balance in the first workout was ridiculously hard. I was wobbling and had to stop and reset a few times.
Neutral Grip Pull Ups - 12 reps @ 2-0-2 tempo
Renegade Rows - 12 reps per side @ 4-2-1 tempo - these were just brutal too, between the planks push ups and everything else stabilizing myself on a ROUND dumbbell to do a row was absurd but I got the job done!
So this weekend has been pretty active for me.
My son got put in the hospital last night, his lung collapsed again. He is donig fine he knew exactly what happened when he felt it deflate on him so when they got into the ER they had him seen and a tube in his lungs within 20-30 minutes. They are going to try and do a surgery to keep this from happening again. Apparently once it happens in his situation it will keep happening. Has to do with him being small from a GH deficiency. He is only 5'2" and trying to support a grown mans lungs in a boys rib cage. It is apparently something that happens often in these situations. We should find out in the next day or so if they are going to do the procedure or not. It sucks that it happened but I am grateful knowing he is doing fine and may actually be getting fixed. This is why we keep insurance on our grown kids who don't have it yet!!!!!!
As far as my physique goes, I am looking pretty good but feel I am starting to get a little water retention. I assume that is from the GHAR1NE but from other logs it might also be slightly from the RADAR1NE as well.
Cool, I will give it a shot. Thanks! Already decided to go get an Xray this coming week though. I can work on it now but would rather know if I should or should not be doing certain things. I KNOW I am not dead lifting for a while without some sort of shin protection!
I used to take it a little bit. I will give it a shot as I am finishing up the Nexium, it is working well right now and I got the 42 pack so I might as well finish it since it is working. The ACV sounds like a much better solution though!!!!! Thanks!
So let's talk about workouts Man! Friday I did the timed training completed 3 rounds of this complex.
Squat Jumps 12, 14, 16
Lunge Jumps 12, 14, 16
DB Farmer carry - 75lbs x50 yards, 75lbs x50 yards, 75lbs x50 yards
Time 8:29.14 This was just extremely brutal these weighted carries get so rough especially after that much jumping. Legs were wobbly as all get out.
Flat Bench = 10,8,6,4,2
Band Pull-Aparts - 5 x 10
Rear Delt Flyes - 3 x 12
Dumbbell Lateral Raise - 3 x 12
Band Triceps - 33,34,33
Mobility Cool Down
1 x 7:00
Yesterday I had my NASM CPT Live Workshop, it was a great experience. Definitely improved my confidence levels. I was easily the most knowledgeable person in the group. That is a pretty good feeling! These are the workouts we did there.
Stabilization Endurance Workout
SMR - Foam Rolling
Stabilization complex - 2 sets of 15, no rest
Floor Bridge - tempo 4-2-2
Prone ISO-ABS - AKA Plank - tempo 2-10-2 = Holy craps sticks!!!! That is 3.5 minutes of almost constant tension per set!!!!!!! NEW TIP!!!! Do not clasp hands together, they should not be touching the difference in tension and stabilization is massive when your fists are out just in front of your shoulders with thumbs up, elbows under the shoulders and keep glutes tight with no letting you chest fall forward.
Single Leg Reach and Balance 2 second hold in each extended position, 1 second when leg is in the center position, leg stretch and flexed forward, center, to the side & flexed, center, then diagonally back and flexed tgen back to the center that is one rep. We did 8 reps per leg @ basically 9 seconds per rep so 71 seconds per leg per set... These single legs balances are ridiculously hard if you have not been doing them. Especially for that long. My ankles and calves were screaming and quads were toast because you do not lock out on the posted leg.
DB Squat to Curls - 15 reps x 8 seconds per rep x 2 sets
Push Ups - 15 reps @4-2-2 tempo
Scaptions - 15 reps @ 4-2-2 tempo
We took about a 15 minute break to go over the next workout which was a Strength Endurance work out. Very basic since we just completed a doozy that had everyone feeling weak as hell! These things are ridiculously challenging!!!!!
2 sets each Super set 1
DB Bench Press - 12 reps @ 2-0-2 tempo
Push Ups - 12 reps @ 4-2-1 tempo - As you can imagine these were pretty brutal after the push ups and planks earlier.
DB Squats - 12 reps @ 2-0-2 tempo
Single Leg Squats - 12 reps per side @ 4-2-1 tempo - Holy Hell!!! Doing these after the DB squats and while destroyed from the reach and balance in the first workout was ridiculously hard. I was wobbling and had to stop and reset a few times.
Neutral Grip Pull Ups - 12 reps @ 2-0-2 tempo
Renegade Rows - 12 reps per side @ 4-2-1 tempo - these were just brutal too, between the planks push ups and everything else stabilizing myself on a ROUND dumbbell to do a row was absurd but I got the job done!
So this weekend has been pretty active for me.
My son got put in the hospital last night, his lung collapsed again. He is donig fine he knew exactly what happened when he felt it deflate on him so when they got into the ER they had him seen and a tube in his lungs within 20-30 minutes. They are going to try and do a surgery to keep this from happening again. Apparently once it happens in his situation it will keep happening. Has to do with him being small from a GH deficiency. He is only 5'2" and trying to support a grown mans lungs in a boys rib cage. It is apparently something that happens often in these situations. We should find out in the next day or so if they are going to do the procedure or not. It sucks that it happened but I am grateful knowing he is doing fine and may actually be getting fixed. This is why we keep insurance on our grown kids who don't have it yet!!!!!!
As far as my physique goes, I am looking pretty good but feel I am starting to get a little water retention. I assume that is from the GHAR1NE but from other logs it might also be slightly from the RADAR1NE as well.
Yeah I noticed it. I have slight indentation from my socks and my lower belly got jiggly but is squishy like water, not fat gain.Mk can cause some serious water retention rather quickly.
For cutting up I would think GHAR1NE and a keto diet would be pretty insane.Damn dude your work outs look awesome! Looking forward to seeing the results of this.
I think I have started to retain some water from the ghar1ne as well. I'll take that in exchange for the quality of sleep I have been getting since I started taking it tho! I'll be curious to see what happens on it when I start my ketogenic diet after I finish my current cycle.
Sorry to hear about your son, glad he is doing good tho! Hope they fix him up.
Thanks!Very sorry to hear about your son, man. Hope he'll be OK.
Yeah, this one hurt by the time he got to the hospital, it had shriveled up so bad the sacs were sticking to each other so he was in a ton of pain after they re-inflated it and of course stuck the hose through his ribs.Collapsed lungs suck. Had my right lung collapse when I was 16. Spent 2 weeks in hospital. It doesn't hurt but you freak out about it regardless. Hope they get it straightened out for him.
They plan to do a surgery on Tuesday that is supposed to correct the issue. Will be good because this being the second time with his situation they said he was 75% likely to have this happen over and over again. So they are going to fix it now instead of waiting.Glad to hear son is doing alright! Hopefully they'll be able to prevent it from happening ever again!
Yeah that was actually 2 workouts about 20 minutes apart. I imagine I will have some bloat but that is all temporary as long as things are going as they should under the bloat I am okay with it.Sorry about ur son man, I just skimmed threw your workout and didn't see the end. You mind end up pretty bloated from both but the MK may subside around week 3.
No doubt! I will tell you what I have had a crazy 2-3 years, if I weren't relatively laid back this would have driven me nuts!Wow Chris sounds heavy, but glad it's not more serious than it is. Just hope everything gets dealt with to everybody's satisfaction so you don't have to deal with this anymore.
No doubt, and it is good that good things should be coming as I am working more actively on getting some training going on. I don't want to work for a globo gym if I can figure out a way to do it elsewhere.Yes I was thinking that you have really been through the ringer the last few years. Handling things like a champ Chris. I expect really good things for you in the future. A) you deserve better. B) you have paid your dues.
Looking all serious there in that cool shirt... man means business!
I built mine up over the last 15 years so I have a pretty good amount. Now trying to get a good set of Kettle bells. I want a few heavier ones.I work for globo gym. It has its plus an minuses.
I prefer to workout in my garage, but I ain't got nothing but sbt unit, hex bar, 30lb db, jump rope lol.
Awesome thanks! I am there!Yea, I want to but some of those next
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Awesome work as always! I sure hope things perk up for you! You've definitely had more than your share of rough patches! Hope your son is better!! You're looking awesome btw! Really see you're leaning out!!
Welcome Brother!Super late Chris but subbed! I'm going to have to catch up big time!
Glad everything went well with the surgery and will say a few prayers it never happens again!
Also, glad the bag could be of use! You just need a "Brown Round" and you'd look like a Drill Sergeant out there training!
So glad things went well! Sounds promising! I've been praying for him! Very creative and kick butt workout!! Love it!
I have trouble using machines, they don't move. Give me a long walk in the park anytime. Enjoy some scenery free your mind up.
Thanks Kat! I am enjoying doing the different things. I have an elliptical at the house but it is just so boring and doesn't make me any stronger.
Gotta put it on level 50 bro!
Yeah, it is a home model, it can definitely be challenging when the intensity is up but not like some of the commercial ones.
Now Stationary Bike and HIT will be used as it really burns the legs and I feel it helps define them. Only about 15 20 minutes. Legs feel like they're on fire.
Mix it up an do some db shoulder presses an other exercises while on it.
My wife wants one of those but she doesn't use the stationary bike I bought her so that's a no
Now Stationary Bike and HIT will be used as it really burns the legs and I feel it helps define them. Only about 15 20 minutes. Legs feel like they're on fire.
Yes more to the point an Airdyne bike. The ones with the handles that use wind resistance are about the best because the harder you work the more resistance they give and they are full body.Agree with this 100%
People make a mistake usually by not actually doing HiiT. If done correctly I think the bike gives best bang for the buck for HiiT!
Thanks Red!Really can see the difference in your chest and upper abs. Great work!
That is a beautiful 7 pound difference man!!
You are pretty much experiencing exactly what I was. I am such an enormous water drinker that when my urine started becoming darker I was suspicious. I like your theory. Will you yourself be supplementing with additional B vitamins?
Thanks, my activity level is increasing again. The last two weeks I have been dealing with my injured shin, and also a stomach issue keeping me from much intense running or GPP. So it slowed down my fat loss a little. However my leg is good enough now that I feel I can do most anything as long as I don't take a direct hit to the area I hurt. So my activity level will be going back up and will put me closer to creating the same deficit you speak of.You look leaner, yet you are 7 lbs heavier. Interesting. You know... if you don't feel too hungry, I'd drop those calories even more. It seems like your body is responding well, and you can drop some serious body fat with an additional reduction in calories. Nothing drastic, try eating around 200 less, see what happens. Or include some additional cardio if you like that better.
Holy 3wk transformation, Batman!
Yes definitely pleased right now!Great work so far! Leaner but gaining weight, that's the dream right there!
Thanks Yates!Very impressive! Keep up the good work
Yes Doug, it is going to fill you out which will tighten things up. I think it will probably also keep your blood sugar levels relatively stable on the lower end with it's nutrition partitioning ability.Some good info here. I am excited to be starting RAD tomorrow. Based on your results it is going to do me some good.