Weights up, scales down…

alright so this is sorta funny. just checked a couple old amazon orders:

Saucony 8s, purchased 2016 $52 no longer available (not shocked)
Saucony Zealot ISO 3s purchased 2018 $66.41 now are $115
Saucony Cohesion 14s purchased Oct 2023 $45.31 are now $75.89

sorta surprised that the inflation has hit OLD shoes that hard.
although the Cohesion 16s are $44.95ea
 
Wake up time 4:30 am 1/2 scoopnedge of insanity, cup of coffee, pre workout shake.

Gym time 5 am-6:30 am

Warm ups stretching

high bar squat
215x8 x6
185x10

db Romanian deadlift
65#x12 x12
super set leg press
315# x15 x13 x12

seated leg extension
120#x20 x15 x10
80#x20
superset seated leg curls
120#x20x15x10
80#x20

incline treadmill, 8% incline, 3.3-3.8 mph, 140-160 heart rate 30 min.

This session just completely gases me. Squats are feeling a lot better. The leg extensions are crazy pump city.

Another great session
 
Killing it!!!
 
Resolve10 said:
That’s not inflation that’s just they aren’t produced anymore and aren’t really on sale they just revert back to retail a lot of times. Things will go on sale to clear out before new models then usually they just go back up even if they haven’t sold out.
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yeah at this point I am thinking of just really prioritizing a couple gym based expenses for black friday. I almost never do any black friday shopping, but I'm betting that might be a good day to get some new shoes. Surely my abused feet can wait one more month...

akboom87 said:
The leg extensions are crazy pump city.
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Love that feeling!
 
What kind of shoes are you guys using? I have some old ass under armor ones. About due for a new pair but have no clue.
 
akboom87 said:
What kind of shoes are you guys using? I have some old ass under armor ones. About due for a new pair but have no clue.
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I have gone through a couple pairs of ASICS now and they make some great cushy Dad shoes, even their cheap discounted models - especially if you have extra wide feet like me, they offer that as well. My last pair was under $60 on Amazon.

I just bought some Xero Prios I’ve been wearing the last few weeks to see how I respond to flat wide toebox shoes outside the gym, and I have been liking them so much I ordered a pair of their light trail shoes on clearance. I wore the Prios all day Monday, walked hours at the zoo and my feet stayed comfy throughout, which amazed me. Normally my feet get achey after a couple hours on them, as I have next to no arch.

Anyway, both brands make some cushy and flat shoes, respectively, in lots of models.
 
I swapped out my Reebok lifters for old school ristos years ago and loved them so much I've had them restored by the cobbler but stopped using heels so for the past few years I've switched to my Reebok LTs (flats, mark bell design) for pulls and squats, and my Sauconys for basically everything else.

But that's not the he first time I've seen Hyde talk about his ASICS so I might have to give a pair a try. I always call my Sauconys my "dads pads" when my wife and I are doing a walk that requires more heel padding than sandals lol. Farmers market, vacation, etc. They've been life changing since my plantar issues developed back in 2015.
 
Dustin07 said:
I swapped out my Reebok lifters for old school ristos years ago and loved them so much I've had them restored by the cobbler but stopped using heels so for the past few years I've switched to my Reebok LTs (flats, mark bell design) for pulls and squats, and my Sauconys for basically everything else.

But that's not the he first time I've seen Hyde talk about his ASICS so I might have to give a pair a try. I always call my Sauconys my "dads pads" when my wife and I are doing a walk that requires more heel padding than sandals lol. Farmers market, vacation, etc. They've been life changing since my plantar issues developed back in 2015.
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ASICS make some great dad pads; that’s a perfect takeaway.

And I’m really impressed with the Xero stuff as far as feel, if you wanted a flat shoe for daily life.
 
Wake up time 4:30 am, 1/2 scoops souls for sale. 1 cup of coffee. Pre workout shake.

To be honest I didn’t want to go to the gym, tired and my hams/quads are sore. Got going though

Gym time 5:15 am -6:45 am

Stretching/ warmups

Seated DB press
45# x15 x12 x8
Super set db overhead seated tricep extensions
40#x16 x15 x12

Db upright rows
35# x12 x10 x10
Super set cable tricep pushdown
50#x15 x15 x12

Assisted dips
50# x 10 x10
Super set bent over db flys
15# x20 x16

Incline treadmill 7%, 3.5-3.7 mph 15 min
Treadmill jog 0% incline 3.8 - 6.5mph 15 minutes

This was very much not the best session by any stretch. May have pushed a little hard yesterday session. But got in and got done what was manageable.
 
Wake up time 4:45 am -/2 scoop edge of insanity, cup of coffee, pre workout shake

Gym time 5:20 am - 6:30 am

Stretch/ warmups

Lying leg curl
95#x15 x14 x12

Trap bar deadlift
225#x8 x6
205# x10

Cable flexion row
60# x20 x15 x10
50# x20

Seated lat pull down
135# x15 x15

DB pullover
55# x13 x12 x10 x8

Incline treadmill 15 minutes

Legs still sore I’m surprised by that. Pretty decent day I had to get some real white boy angry music cranking to get the fire going.

Sitting at 211 Lbs
 
Nice work, and way to push while being tired.
 
akboom87 said:
Wake up time 4:45 am -/2 scoop edge of insanity, cup of coffee, pre workout shake

Gym time 5:20 am - 6:30 am

Stretch/ warmups

Lying leg curl
95#x15 x14 x12

Trap bar deadlift
225#x8 x6
205# x10

Cable flexion row
60# x20 x15 x10
50# x20

Seated lat pull down
135# x15 x15

DB pullover
55# x13 x12 x10 x8

Incline treadmill 15 minutes

Legs still sore I’m surprised by that. Pretty decent day I had to get some real white boy angry music cranking to get the fire going.

Sitting at 211 Lbs
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What did you listen to?
 
Busy day today.
Check in this morning weighing it at 210.8. Things are going great and a big shoutout to @MrKleen73 his coaching has been impressive! Have made a ton of progress since utilizing his coaching. Almost down 18 pounds since the beginning.


Well today I got some truck maintenance done I’ve been needing to do. My old GMC was getting slow to fire when cranking. Changed out the spark plugs, fires up fast now. Also it was long over do for front and rear differential oil changes. So got that taken care of. I still need to change the transfer case but didn’t feel like it after the rest. Also I discovered I have a leaking axle seal. Going to have to get that later this year.

Then went out to the country and took a nice afternoon walk with the family, it was a nice day here. The wind finally quit it has been windy the last 4 days in a row.

Steps - (edit) 13,771 we went on a evening walk


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Goooood morning
Wake up time 4:30 am, 1/2 scoop edge of insanity, cup of coffee, pre workout shake

Gym time 5 am-6:30 am

Stretch warmup

Incline db press
65# x5 (to heavy)
55# x 14 + rest pause +5
55# x12 myo - X5 x4 x2 x1
Super set lying db curls
25# x13
20# x15 x15

Seated vertical chest press machine
100# x15 x12 x10 double drop set 80#x8 50#x10
Super set db dead hang curls
20# x15 x15 x12

Pec dec was being homesteaded

Triple complex
Lying db fly
30# x12 x10
25#x16 x15

Seated medial delt swing
20# x22 x21 x20

Rear delt swings db seated
15# x21 x20 x20

Incline treadmill,8% , 3.5-3.7 mph, 30 minutes

Great session, had to drop weight on incline and chest press. Still great activation, great pump. Just happy happy happy

Have a great day!
 
Yeah, it gets annoying when people won't hop off. Don't feel shy about asking people if you can work in with them. Most people will even if they are surprised that you ask.
 
So just curious anyone hear about this Jeff Nippard and Van Wyck thing? Seen a video but hard to tell what took place because all it showed was Van w. Catching nippard right in the throat.
 
Wake up time 4:30 am
1/2 scoop edge of insanity
1 cup coffee
1 pre workout shake

Gym time 5 am -6:30 am

Warmups stretching
My back was acting up this morning and so was my shoulder, took a while to get going

High bar squats
135 x8 back just wasn’t feeling right and didn’t want to proceed.

Some kind of cable squat thing
200# x10 x10
180# x12
There is no way it was equivalent to plate weight, but didn’t seem to bother my back

Db Romanian deads
50# x12 x12
Super set leg press
3 plates per side x15 x15 x10
4 plates per side x8

Seated leg curls
110#x15 x10
85# x20
Super set leg extension
110#x15 x10
85# x25

Incline treadmill, 9% , 3.2 mph- 3.7, 20 minutes

0% incline, 3.5-7.5 mph 10 minutes
 
Good autoregulation there - you can always come back to squat again next week if things feel better, but if you actually hurt your back you remove all chance to get back soon.
 
Wake up time 4:45 am
1/2 scoop souls for sale
1 cup coffee
Pre workout shake

Gym time 5:15am - 640 am

Stretch warmup

seated db OHP
50# x12
40# x16 myo rep 8 - 4 - 2 - 2
super set db overhead tricep extension
40# x15 x15 x12 + 3

db upright row
35# x11
30# x15 myo rep 10 - 5
super set tricep push down
50# x16 x14 x13

dip body weight
x10 x11

super set bent over db rear fly
15#x15 x15

incline treadmill, 9% , 3.6 mph , 30 minutes

This morning sitting at 208.2
This is a big deal for me. I’m really excited and proud that I have broke past 210. It has been a journey but I’m very excited to have hit and past that milestone.
 
Also on another note. I have been a lot more stressed this week. We are out of room in the place we rent. Are lease is up in December. We have found the place we want to rent for the remaining year we plan on staying here. Trouble is I have to lease it next month. That is going to be a double whammy paying the deposit and rent on 2 places for 2 months. Not the end of the world financial wise it just sucks because it’s like throwing money away but the drawbacks of renting and leases.
The good news is rent prices have dropped substantially so its a lot more budget friendly.
 
akboom87 said:
Also on another note. I have been a lot more stressed this week. We are out of room in the place we rent. Are lease is up in December. We have found the place we want to rent for the remaining year we plan on staying here. Trouble is I have to lease it next month. That is going to be a double whammy paying the deposit and rent on 2 places for 2 months. Not the end of the world financial wise it just sucks because it’s like throwing money away but the drawbacks of renting and leases.
The good news is rent prices have dropped substantially so its a lot more budget friendly.
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You are NOT throwing your money away - if you don’t move on this, you have stated you won’t get the place. But you have determined that this is what’s best for your family’s wellbeing, all things considered.

So reframe it: this is an INVESTMENT in securing ideal living conditions for the next year for your family.

You’re doing what needs to be done, Dad - and sometimes that’s going to be the tough thing 👍
 
Hyde said:
You are NOT throwing your money away - if you don’t move on this, you have stated you won’t get the place. But you have determined that this is what’s best for your family’s wellbeing, all things considered.

So reframe it: this is an INVESTMENT in securing ideal living conditions for the next year for your family.

You’re doing what needs to be done, Dad - and sometimes that’s going to be the tough thing 👍
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Very good points, and after some negotiation back and forth today we ended up signing. Move in day negotiation for November 18th.

This is what we needed another room bigger square footage and a 2 car attached garage, a large backyard so the kids and dogs have some room to play.

Also on the very edge of town, real quiet neighborhood.

It gets better I’m even closer to the gym now 😂

So big weight off my shoulders today.
 
Wake up time 4:30 am
1/2 scoop souls for sale
1 cup of coffee
Pre workout shake

Warmups stretching
Seated leg curls
110# x15 x12 x12

Trap bar deads
245#x6 x6
225#x10

Cable flexion row
70#x20 x15 x10
50# x20

Lat pull down
145# x10
120# x12 x12

Db pullover
60# x12 x12 x10
50# x12

Treadmill 1 mile for time, 7:54.
Incline treadmill 8% , 3.5-3.7 mph , 20 minutes
 
akboom87 said:
Wake up time 4:45 am
1/2 scoop souls for sale
1 cup coffee
Pre workout shake

Gym time 5:15am - 640 am

Stretch warmup

seated db OHP
50# x12
40# x16 myo rep 8 - 4 - 2 - 2
super set db overhead tricep extension
40# x15 x15 x12 + 3

db upright row
35# x11
30# x15 myo rep 10 - 5
super set tricep push down
50# x16 x14 x13

dip body weight
x10 x11

super set bent over db rear fly
15#x15 x15

incline treadmill, 9% , 3.6 mph , 30 minutes

This morning sitting at 208.2
This is a big deal for me. I’m really excited and proud that I have broke past 210. It has been a journey but I’m very excited to have hit and past that milestone.
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Congrats man! Always a great feeling when you achieve a long term goal you've set for yourself. Be proud, your discipline is paying off!
 
Had a good check in yesterday, despite being a little stressed and hectic last week stayed on plan and checked in at 207#

Next week I will be wrapping up my 8 weeks with @MrKleen73 , me and the family will be off next weekend for are annual trip down to Kansas, hunting, grandparents farm etc. be there for 8 days then we come back it will be time to move into are new place. Try to get that taken care of by end of November. Will be off another week for thanksgiving, part of that will be moving the other part will be going to the other grandparents for thanksgiving and pheasant hunt.

So November going to be busy hectic all that. December should be moved and settled in. I plan to hop back with coaching starting January.

My thoughts are keeping cutting make a push for 190 ish and then come January end cut and start adding some new muscle.
 
Just keep leaning into your diet as you stay active! You can definitely still make progress on your cut, and that should be your focus despite the break from coaching.
 
akboom87 said:
This morning sitting at 208.2
This is a big deal for me. I’m really excited and proud that I have broke past 210. It has been a journey but I’m very excited to have hit and past that milestone.
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you've worked really hard, and maybe equally or more importantly, consistently towards this, good work and congratulations on the milestone!

akboom87 said:
Also on another note. I have been a lot more stressed this week. We are out of room in the place we rent. Are lease is up in December. We have found the place we want to rent for the remaining year we plan on staying here. Trouble is I have to lease it next month. That is going to be a double whammy paying the deposit and rent on 2 places for 2 months. Not the end of the world financial wise it just sucks because it’s like throwing money away but the drawbacks of renting and leases.
The good news is rent prices have dropped substantially so its a lot more budget friendly.
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Moving can be so exciting, new digs, etc, but man............ i never want to move again, lol.

akboom87 said:
Next week I will be wrapping up my 8 weeks with @MrKleen73 , me and the family will be off next weekend for are annual trip down to Kansas, hunting, grandparents farm etc. be there for 8 days then we come back it will be time to move into are new place.
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Seems like your work with Chris has really kicked things up a notch? You have done really well in here for a long time, but man it seems like you've been on fire lately.

akboom87 said:
My thoughts are keeping cutting make a push for 190 ish and then come January end cut and start adding some new muscle.
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remind me how tall you are?
 
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