A Day In The Life Of Rocket

Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
it's crazy how fast you turned this ship around, addressed things, got the right doctors, and started making great progress. what a roller coaster Feb was for you. What did you say, 2 more treatments? So you knock that out and you still have all of 2023 to hit those goals you had laid out last month. it's gonna be a great year!
I have a meeting with my Cancer Dr. on March 6th and I hope I get a plan mapped out. So I am really not sure abou treatments till than ??
 
MrKleen73

MrKleen73

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • Best Answer
  • First Up Vote
Happy to see you are home and got the extra water off of you. Sounds like you are feeling pretty good doing yard work after a days work. Well done Rocket!
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
03/03/2023 Weight 166lbs

I could no wait any longer got up a 4:30 am got a cup of coffee and sat down at the computer. I finished my coffee and did some ab work. I showered and thought I might as well get the XPG Ab Solved out and start taking advantage of it. 6-8 minutes of ab work my not sound like much, but for me it was a big step in the right direction.

I started tracking my nutrition again also.

Nutrition

Calories 1,927
Fat 73 grams
Carbs 133 grams
Protein 173 grams
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
@Hyde Had recommended the Mutant Banana Cream Protein and I must say he was right! Great smooth taste !!

DPS 02142023.jpg
 
BOSSMAN

BOSSMAN

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
03/03/2023 Weight 166lbs

I could no wait any longer got up a 4:30 am got a cup of coffee and sat down at the computer. I finished my coffee and did some ab work. I showered and thought I might as well get the XPG Ab Solved out and start taking advantage of it. 6-8 minutes of ab work my not sound like much, but for me it was a big step in the right direction.

I started tracking my nutrition again also.

Nutrition

Calories 1,927
Fat 73 grams
Carbs 133 grams
Protein 173 grams
Great job Rocket. Really happy for you bud. 🇺🇸
 
gphagan1

gphagan1

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
03/03/2023 Weight 166lbs

I could no wait any longer got up a 4:30 am got a cup of coffee and sat down at the computer. I finished my coffee and did some ab work. I showered and thought I might as well get the XPG Ab Solved out and start taking advantage of it. 6-8 minutes of ab work my not sound like much, but for me it was a big step in the right direction.

I started tracking my nutrition again also.

Nutrition

Calories 1,927
Fat 73 grams
Carbs 133 grams
Protein 173 grams
That’s great… can’t keep a good man down. That’s the right way to do it, just ease back into it, and see how your body feels as you progress. You’ve been in this game long enough to listen to your body and progress or make adjustments to your routine if needed.👍
 
LeanEngineer

LeanEngineer

Legend
Awards
4
  • RockStar
  • Established
  • Best Answer
  • First Up Vote
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
This picture was taken July 2, 2022 I weighted 182lbs. I was working on setting some Fitness and Nutrition goals for the next 9 months. I set 2 goals #1 I wanted to go from Thanksgiving to New years without gaining and weight (aka Fat) I meet that goal! # 2 Mach 6, 2023 (The day I turn 65) I wanted to be in the best shape of my life, lean and about 175lbs. Well goal # 2 did not work out quite like I wanted, so I set a new goal for the next year. I am going to get healthy and back to the gym as soon as I can and enjoy a long life with my family!!!

Goals 07-02-2022.png
 
gphagan1

gphagan1

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
You’ve done an amazing job reaching your goals, and we can all learn a lesson from watching your dedication and focus to reach those goals. And even though you may not have exactly hit your second one, which we all know is understandable, I know with your resolve and mindset you will have that same focus and dedication to reach your new goals. I believe you have already started that journey and are on the right path to accomplish it.
Rocket we are praying for you to reach your new goals and you are and will be an inspiration to us all along the way.🙏👍💪🚀
 
LeanEngineer

LeanEngineer

Legend
Awards
4
  • RockStar
  • Established
  • Best Answer
  • First Up Vote
This picture was taken July 2, 2022 I weighted 182lbs. I was working on setting some Fitness and Nutrition goals for the next 9 months. I set 2 goals #1 I wanted to go from Thanksgiving to New years without gaining and weight (aka Fat) I meet that goal! # 2 Mach 6, 2023 (The day I turn 65) I wanted to be in the best shape of my life, lean and about 175lbs. Well goal # 2 did not work out quite like I wanted, so I set a new goal for the next year. I am going to get healthy and back to the gym as soon as I can and enjoy a long life with my family!!!

View attachment 229857
That's a good goal! Longevity at your stance in life is key!
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
Thank you guys very much, the AM family has helped me a lot along my way!

This morning I am back in Pittsburgh to see my cancer Doctor praying I have nothing but good news!
 
Dustin07

Dustin07

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • RockStar
  • First Up Vote
Seriously the most jacked man I have seen at that age. Your work ethic and consistency is evident to all.
I mean dang dude, it would take most guys a forever to get that jacked. 20 years to go and the bar is high!

Thank you guys very much, the AM family has helped me a lot along my way!

This morning I am back in Pittsburgh to see my cancer Doctor praying I have nothing but good news!
right on, looking forward to positive updates!
 
sns8778

sns8778

Board Sponsor
Awards
4
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
  • Best Answer
Thank you guys very much, the AM family has helped me a lot along my way!

This morning I am back in Pittsburgh to see my cancer Doctor praying I have nothing but good news!
We'll be praying for you as well. I hope that you receive great news today.
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
I saw my cancer Doctor yesterday in Pittsburgh, we now have a treatment plan that can be carries out much closer to home. (Pittsburgh is a 3.5-4 hour drive) I have been cleared to lift (light weight high reps) how ever I can do almost nothing that puts any stress on my right arm, in the words of the Doctor the heaviest thing you can lift with your right arm is a fork!

03/07/2023 Weight 172lbs

Pre-Workout; (1/2 scoop) Merica Labz - Red, White & Boom - Orange, (2) SNS GlycerPump

CEL Api-Plex (1) Capsule Post, (1) Before Bed
SNS Phosphatidic Acid XT (2) Capsules PWO, (2) Post
Sipping Rule 1 All 9 Aminos During workout

Today's Workout
Workouts are all done in my home gym

25 Minutes on Treadmill at 2mph

Superset
Wrist Curl Underhand Grip (1) 30X10 (2) 30X12 (3) 30X15
Wrist Curl Overhand Grip (1) 30X10 (2) 30X12 (3) 30X15

Concertation Curl (1) 10X20 (2) 12.5X16 (3) 15X20 - (Left Arm Only)

Leg Raises 100 Reps

Nutrition

Calories 1,726
Fat 55 Grams
Carbs 154 Grams
Protein 144 Grams

Notes; It really felt good to be back in the gym after about a month off, work a 10 hour day and I felt like life was normal again !! I think I will train legs tomorrow. Nutrition was pretty much on track, but I think I can do better tomorrow.
 
BOSSMAN

BOSSMAN

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
I saw my cancer Doctor yesterday in Pittsburgh, we now have a treatment plan that can be carries out much closer to home. (Pittsburgh is a 3.5-4 hour drive) I have been cleared to lift (light weight high reps) how ever I can do almost nothing that puts any stress on my right arm, in the words of the Doctor the heaviest thing you can lift with your right arm is a fork!

03/07/2023 Weight 172lbs

Pre-Workout; (1/2 scoop) Merica Labz - Red, White & Boom - Orange, (2) SNS GlycerPump

CEL Api-Plex (1) Capsule Post, (1) Before Bed
SNS Phosphatidic Acid XT (2) Capsules PWO, (2) Post
Sipping Rule 1 All 9 Aminos During workout

Today's Workout
Workouts are all done in my home gym

25 Minutes on Treadmill at 2mph

Superset
Wrist Curl Underhand Grip (1) 30X10 (2) 30X12 (3) 30X15
Wrist Curl Overhand Grip (1) 30X10 (2) 30X12 (3) 30X15

Concertation Curl (1) 10X20 (2) 12.5X16 (3) 15X20 - (Left Arm Only)

Leg Raises 100 Reps

Nutrition

Calories 1,726
Fat 55 Grams
Carbs 154 Grams
Protein 144 Grams

Notes; It really felt good to be back in the gym after about a month off, work a 10 hour day and I felt like life was normal again !! I think I will train legs tomorrow. Nutrition was pretty much on track, but I think I can do better tomorrow.
You are a bad man 🏋️‍♀️💪💥🇺🇸💥
 
gphagan1

gphagan1

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
I saw my cancer Doctor yesterday in Pittsburgh, we now have a treatment plan that can be carries out much closer to home. (Pittsburgh is a 3.5-4 hour drive) I have been cleared to lift (light weight high reps) how ever I can do almost nothing that puts any stress on my right arm, in the words of the Doctor the heaviest thing you can lift with your right arm is a fork!

03/07/2023 Weight 172lbs

Pre-Workout; (1/2 scoop) Merica Labz - Red, White & Boom - Orange, (2) SNS GlycerPump

CEL Api-Plex (1) Capsule Post, (1) Before Bed
SNS Phosphatidic Acid XT (2) Capsules PWO, (2) Post
Sipping Rule 1 All 9 Aminos During workout

Today's Workout
Workouts are all done in my home gym

25 Minutes on Treadmill at 2mph

Superset
Wrist Curl Underhand Grip (1) 30X10 (2) 30X12 (3) 30X15
Wrist Curl Overhand Grip (1) 30X10 (2) 30X12 (3) 30X15

Concertation Curl (1) 10X20 (2) 12.5X16 (3) 15X20 - (Left Arm Only)

Leg Raises 100 Reps

Nutrition

Calories 1,726
Fat 55 Grams
Carbs 154 Grams
Protein 144 Grams

Notes; It really felt good to be back in the gym after about a month off, work a 10 hour day and I felt like life was normal again !! I think I will train legs tomorrow. Nutrition was pretty much on track, but I think I can do better tomorrow.
I’m glad they will be able to treat you closer to home, that much total driving time there and back and getting treatments had to be rough. Awesome news you get to workout, just ease back into it brother, but I know that it felt good hitting the gym again.👍💪
 
MrKleen73

MrKleen73

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • Best Answer
  • First Up Vote
Awesome news and be careful not to use that left arm to stabilize too much during leg work if you are not supposed to use it like that. After my surgery I had to avoid holding on to the handles in the leg press because I was creating a lot of tension grabbing them during work sets. Same with my IronTec Squats, just natural to tense up on the handles when bracing and applying force.
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
Awesome news and be careful not to use that left arm to stabilize too much during leg work if you are not supposed to use it like that. After my surgery I had to avoid holding on to the handles in the leg press because I was creating a lot of tension grabbing them during work sets. Same with my IronTec Squats, just natural to tense up on the handles when bracing and applying force.
I am very aware I have two lines in my bicep that go to my heart, I am scared to death I will catch them on something and pull them out :eek:
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
03/08/2023 Weight 174lbs

Pre-Workout; (1/2 scoop) Merica Labz - Red, White & Boom - Orange, (2) SNS GlycerPump

CEL Api-Plex (1) Capsule Post, (1) Before Bed
SNS Phosphatidic Acid XT (2) Capsules PWO, (2) Post
Sipping Rule 1 All 9 Aminos During workout

Today's Workout
Workouts are all done in my home gym
All Super Sets


Standing Leg Curl (1) 30X15 (2) 30X16 (3) 30X18 (4) 30X20
Standing Calf Raise (1) 135X15 (2) 135X16 (3) 135X18 (4) 135X20

Leg Extensions (1) 10X20 (2) 15X20 (3) 15X20 (4) 15X20
Seated Calf Raise (1) 50X20 (2) 50X20 (3) 50X20 (4) 50X20

Planks
Foam Roll Legs
Nutrition

Calories 2,106
Fat 53 Grams
Carbs 148 Grams
Protein 181 Grams

Notes; I was surprised how fatigued my legs were after this easy workout, I guess that's what a month off does to you. I did not quite get to hold, my planks for my usual time, but I did get close. Good news, when my wife changed the bandages on my back this morning it looks like it has almost stop bleeding. I had a friend of my from a few hundred miles away send me a Birthday Cake today, Chocolate with Peanut Butter Icing made by an Amish Bakery. I had to indulge, it was so good. I keep thinking tomorrow I am going to get my nutrition on track, but I keep finding a good excuse to be bad! Over all I am feeling really good and am very glad to be back in my daily routine!
 
Dustin07

Dustin07

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • RockStar
  • First Up Vote
Notes; I was surprised how fatigued my legs were after this easy workout, I guess that's what a month off does to you. I did not quite get to hold, my planks for my usual time, but I did get close. Good news, when my wife changed the bandages on my back this morning it looks like it has almost stop bleeding. I had a friend of my from a few hundred miles away send me a Birthday Cake today, Chocolate with Peanut Butter Icing made by an Amish Bakery. I had to indulge, it was so good. I keep thinking tomorrow I am going to get my nutrition on track, but I keep finding a good excuse to be bad! Over all I am feeling really good and am very glad to be back in my daily routine!
Happy birthday old man! and just think, when you have the all clear you get to enjoy newbie gains all over again! 😅
 
gphagan1

gphagan1

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
Happy belated birthday…..Chocolate and Peanut Butter cake from an Amish bakery is worth cheating over, at least until it’s all gone.😜
I had some machines I worked on in Indiana, for my company, a couple of years ago, and it was Amish country with a little restaurant and bakery. Man they can cook, and I think I gained like 10 lbs that week. Needless to say that was a cheat week.
 
Last edited:
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
Thanks Guts !!!
 
SHORSE

SHORSE

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • RockStar
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
You just do you brother! at our age we know just how far we can push it.
Also: eat that cake!
What does your chemo schedule look like?
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
What does your chemo schedule look like?
I don't have that yet, I had three treatments in Pittsburgh and now I am making arrangement to get the rest of it done closer to home. I got blood work done this morning and it looks really good compared to my original done on 02/10. But I still have a long way to go. Lucky for me that Cancer doesn't know who it mess'in with, I will kick it's butt !!!
 
gphagan1

gphagan1

Well-known member
Awards
3
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
I don't have that yet, I had three treatments in Pittsburgh and now I am making arrangement to get the rest of it done closer to home. I got blood work done this morning and it looks really good compared to my original done on 02/10. But I still have a long way to go. Lucky for me that Cancer doesn't know who it mess'in with, I will kick it's butt !!!
Love it…..you’re putting cancer in its place!

68A6DB48-31E9-458D-B432-1D40A2D9690A.jpeg
 
MrKleen73

MrKleen73

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • Best Answer
  • First Up Vote
Happy Belated Birthday. Hope you enjoyed that cake. It would be a shame to let it go to waste. Cut it into peices and freeze some of it if you don't want it all now. Cake is good after being frozen.
 
Rocket3015

Rocket3015

Legend
Awards
5
  • RockStar
  • Legend!
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • Best Answer
03/09/2023 Weight 176lbs

Pre-Workout; 1 Scoop - Muscle Addiction, Pump Addict, (2) SNS GlycerPump

CEL Api-Plex (1) Capsule Post, (1) Before Bed
SNS Phosphatidic Acid XT (2) Capsules PWO, (2) Post
Sipping Rule 1 All 9 Aminos During workout

Today's Workout
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Tread Mill 30 Minutes 2.1MPH (5 minutes Longer and .1mph Faster than last time)


Left Arm Only Tricep Press Down (1) 20X20 (2) 25X20 (3) 30X18 (4) 25X16

BFS Neck Machine (1) 10X60 (2) 10X60 (3) 10X60 (4) 10X60
(I remember what @MrKleen73 said about using my right arm to hold on and I caught myself doing it)

Leg Raises

Nutrition

Calories 2,236 (The Cake Is Gone)
Fat 81 Grams
Carbs 174 Grams
Protein 157 Grams

Notes; I went for blood work this morning, My White Blood Cell count is down from 378 to 159 should be 11, My platelets are up from 40 to 67 should be 140-360. Everything is headed in the right direction !!! Bad news is my Treadmill is Dying :mad:

I started a new Pre Work Out today - Muscle Addition's Pump Addict - Blue Rasberry Leamonade From our good friend Steve @sns8778 if you notice most of my supplements right now are from the SNS Family SNS, CEL, XPG & Muscle Addition. I am using the Pump Addict Ultra Hardcore at one scoop, seeing as it has been a month since I have worked out and I am not really training very hard. At one scoop in 20oz of cold water it has a very mild smooth taste. The 150mg of caffeine gives me a nice boost for my 4am fasted workouts. The pump I had this morning in my one tricep was a great feeling. Hopefully I can get back to a little more intense workouts and give the Two Scoop serving a test drive!

Muscle Addition  Pump Addict.jpg
Muscle Addition Pump Add Label.jpg
 
Last edited:
sns8778

sns8778

Board Sponsor
Awards
4
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
  • Best Answer
03/09/2023 Weight 176lbs

Pre-Workout; 1 Scoop - Muscle Addiction, Pump Addict, (2) SNS GlycerPump

CEL Api-Plex (1) Capsule Post, (1) Before Bed
SNS Phosphatidic Acid XT (2) Capsules PWO, (2) Post
Sipping Rule 1 All 9 Aminos During workout

Today's Workout
Workouts are all done in my home gym

Tread Mill 30 Minutes 2.1MPH (5 minutes Longer and .1mph Faster than last time)


Left Arm Only Tricep Press Down (1) 20X20 (2) 25X20 (3) 30X18 (4) 25X16

BFS Neck Machine (1) 10X60 (2) 10X60 (3) 10X60 (4) 10X60
(I remember what @MrKleen73 said about using my right arm to hold on and I caught myself doing it)

Leg Raises

Nutrition

Calories 2,236 (The Cake Is Gone)
Fat 81 Grams
Carbs 174 Grams
Protein 157 Grams

Notes; I went for blood work this morning, My White Blood Cell count is down from 378 to 159 should be 11, My platelets are up from 40 to 67 should be 140-360. Everything is headed in the right direction !!! Bad news is my Treadmill is Dying :mad:

I started a new Pre Work Out today - Muscle Addition's Pump Addict - Blue Rasberry Leamonade From our good friend Steve @sns8778 if you notice most of my supplements right now are from the SNS Family SNS, CEL, XPG & Muscle Addition. I am using the Pump Addict Ultra Hardcore at one scoop, seeing as it has been a month since I have worked out and I am not really training very hard. At one scoop in 20oz of cold water it has a very mild smooth taste. The 150mg of caffeine gives me a nice boost for my 4am fasted workouts. The pump I had this morning in my one tricep was a great feeling. Hopefully I can get back to a little more intense workouts and give the Two Scoop serving a test drive!

View attachment 229995View attachment 229996
I'm sorry to hear about your treadmill dying; hopefully it'll be fixable without having to buy a new one?

But that's a great thing to hear that your bloodwork numbers are going in the right direction. I'm so happy for you.

And thank you, I'm glad that you like Pump Addict. It's a great product, its a shame it doesn't get more talk on here.
 
sns8778

sns8778

Board Sponsor
Awards
4
  • Established
  • First Up Vote
  • RockStar
  • Best Answer
My son and I have purchased 4 jugs of PUMP ADDICT since xmas 🎄🙃
That's awesome. I'm really glad that you like it.

I'm really surprised that it doesn't get more talk here because it checks both boxes for people that love pumps and for people that love stims and the dosing allows for easy customization.
 

Similar threads


Top