EvoMuse Fat Loss Sponsored Log - Kaprice

Smaller muscles today, but still quite tiring:

Barbell Shoulder Press (standing)
1. 65lbs 12x
2. 65lbs 6x -- I had to stop because my shoulder started complaining again.
3. 45lbs 12x
Dumbbell Shoulder Press (standing)
1. 25lbs 12x
2. 25lbs 10x
Dumbbell Lateral Raise (standing)
1. 10lbs 15x
2. 15lbs 12x
DB Alt Front Raise (standing)
2. 20lbs 10x
Dumbbell Shrugs (standing)
1. 50lbs 12x
2. 50lbs 12x
3. 50lbs 12x
4. 50lbs 10x

Post WO weight: 235.8
That's a new low by 0.2! :)

I'm actually pretty excited about that because this wasn't a killer, large muscle workout.

(though it did tire out the small(er) shoulder and trap muscles.)

Dinner was mac & cheese with hotdogs mixed in -- it's great if you haven't tried it!

Then off to Cold Stone's for ice creme for my wife's birthday. (yeah, I know -- sucky dinner for a birthday, but... I suck!)

I ordered a small end ended up being sick of it after maybe 1/3 of the way through. I trashed the rest. Without needing willpower. I was just done. And saving it for tomorrow had no appeal.

:D
 
DAY 65 - Tuesday

Last night before dinner, I took Defuse.

Up again way too late last night.
Wake: 9a

Morning weight: 235.7

That's 0.3 pounds lower than my previous POST WO low, this this is huge!

I'll do a run this afternoon and hopefully hit 235 or lower.

Breakfast: 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ milk and Grade B maple syrup.
YUM!

Brite / Epitome
 
Apparently when your phone battery is low, MapMyRun doesn't accurately track your distance.

I walk/ran for 30 minutes. I probably got 2 to 2.5 miles in that time.
I applied SN 45 mins prior.

Post WO weight: 233.8
That's a new low. My previous low was 236.
So, 2.2 pounds below that.
WOOHOO!

Next milestone goal: 230.
Ultimate goal: 215.
 
Kaprice said:
Apparently when your phone battery is low, MapMyRun doesn't accurately track your distance.

I walk/ran for 30 minutes. I probably got 2 to 2.5 miles in that time.
I applied SN 45 mins prior.

Post WO weight: 233.8
That's a new low. My previous low was 236.
So, 2.2 pounds below that.
WOOHOO!

Next milestone goal: 230.
Ultimate goal: 215.
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And there is that whoosh. I love it. It's the one thing ...when you hit a plateau and think it isn't working and have faith anyway and just keep laying it down, then suddenly it just flies off.

You kept laying it down. You stuck to it. You earned it!
 
Great progress! Glad to see things moving for you again.
 
Macros for the day:

Cal: 1781
F: 65
C: 161
P: 123

I'm really tired. It's 9:30p. I think I'll be in bed by 10:30p.

Tomorrow is Leg day.

Hoping to stay close to or lower than today's low of 233.8 after tomorrow's workout.
 
Kaprice said:
Macros for the day:

Cal: 1781
F: 65
C: 161
P: 123

I'm really tired. It's 9:30p. I think I'll be in bed by 10:30p.

Tomorrow is Leg day.

Hoping to stay close to or lower than today's low of 233.8 after tomorrow's workout.
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Great progress brother. Ive been away for work and my numbers are going in the wrong direction but will be back on track in a few days. Great job!!!!
 
Bed at 12:15p (not bad, but I'm targeting 11:30p)
Up at 9a

Morning weight: 235.8

Forgot to take Brite and Epitome in the morning.

Took Brite at 12:30p

can't take Epitome since I'll be heading to the gym at 1. Will take one at around 4p.
 
Around 9:30a, I had 3 slices of bacon.

15 mins before gym, 1 sc of whey protein, w/ 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 banana, and a bit of maple syrup.

I felt very weak and winded at the gym today. Not sure if I was lifting more or if I was just tired and wimpy. I don't know where my stats are from my last leg workout because I'm using a new app now. BTW, I'm using GymRun and I quite like it. Very simple routine set up and workout data entry. Plus I can email the workout to myself to make it easy to post here! :)

Barbell Squats (standing)
1. 180lbs 12x
2. 180lbs 12x
-- I probably need to go lower in the range (my quads never quite hit level), but as this was my first go at squats since my hamstring pull several years ago, I decided to be cautious. When I can do 12x I'm supposed to go to the next available weight. So, I'll probably do 200 next time.

Leg Press Machine (incline)
1. 270lbs 12x
2. 360lbs 12x (plus whatever the bar/plate is) -- my last high was 350 x 10, but that was with 4 sets. BUT, it was also the first exercise, not after squats.
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Barbell Deadlift - stiff leg
1. 145lbs 8x
2. 145lbs 8x

Machine Leg Extension (seated)
1. 145lbs 10x
2. 145lbs 12x -- previous high was 130 x 12 (again with 4 sets, but w/o having done deadlifts first)

Machine Leg Curl (seated)
1. 115lbs 12x
2. 120lbs 10x -- previous high was 130 x 12, so this was a drop

Barbell Calf Raise (seated)
1. 205lbs 12x
2. 235lbs 10x
3. 235lbs 10x -- previous high was 310 x 12, so this was a major drop. BUT, I shifted to a different position, which increased my range and might have made it more difficult.

I was exhausted during and after this workout. But, it's weird. My muscles aren't noodly and useless the way they are when I do 4 or 5 sets. But, McManus seems to think this is all that's needed for big gains. We'll see.

After the gym, I needed to do some shopping, so I had 32 oz of green drink in the car. And a cherry size fruit/oat energy snack sample at CostCo.

When I got home, I had a decent BM and then my Post WO weight was 235.8

That totally surprised (and disappointed me) because that's barely below my morning weight. I did have the bacon and the protein shake and the green drink, but I also had a nice BM. I don't know why I didn't weigh less.

BUT, I'm quite happy that it seems my "new normal" is around 235. I want to hit 230 soon -- hoping for a week from this Saturday (10/22).

Got a mini Family Reunion this weekend and I don't plan to deprive myself too much -- though I intend to be moderate. And, I'll have Defuse / Epitome / Gut Health with me.

The rest of my family has already left for the reunion, so I'm on my own for dinner. Probably makes it easier to eat healthier (if not yummier!)
 
Workout looked good to me, you pushed through, that's all that counts!

And a cherry size fruit/oat energy snack sample at CostCo.
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Oh no! All workout was in vain, LOL
 
I've been using and enjoying Gold Standard Whey for my protein shakes. But, I just saw this and CostCo and decided to try it. Stats look good. Great reviews.

Taste was absolutely AMAZING.

Anyone tried it?

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I also bought this for when I'm feeling snacky and/or needing a bit more protein. At about a buck a bar, I'll have to limit myself to one every day or two.

Anyone tried these? I just had the chocolate peanut butter flavor and it was quite tasty -- you know, for a protein bar. I got a chuckle at one reviewer who said the taste was so bad he had to spit out the bite he had in his mouth! What was he expecting? Snickers?? LOL!

Anyway I liked it. Anyone else?

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After the Combat Protein, a protein bar, 2 thin slices of roast beef, 10 roasted almonds, some apple juice, and leftover tuna casserole, I'm feeling much better.

I'm still kinda tired, though, so will probably get to bed in a couple hours -- unless I catch a second wind.

I'm mostly done with my calories, but might have another protein shake, maybe some roasted almonds, and maybe some fresh roasted pine-nuts. We'll see.

Currently at:

Cal: 2054
F: 75
C: 157
P: 153

Almost half the carbs are from the noodles in the casserole. But hey, I didn't have to cook! :)
 
dsade, how's the shipping schedule for Clear Edge looking?
 
So, I only ended up snacking on about 30 extra roasted almonds. Final Macros:

Cal: 2336
F: 93
C: 160
P: 160

Bed at midnight.

I'll be at my family reunion on Friday with no access to a gym, so I'm going to do Friday's workout tomorrow and I'll do tomorrow's run on Friday.
 
Bed at 12:15a
Up at 9:40a

Morning weight: 237.5

Epitome / Brite

3 bacon
1 egg
1 sc combat protein in water
Ultimate Omega
 
Prior to my workout, I only consumed the bacon, egg, and 1 scoop of Combat Protein. That was around 10a

For Dumbells, the weight is always the single dumbell, so, for example the Incline curl was 30 pounds per arm, not total.

1:30p - Arms

Pulley Machine Robe Triceps Press (standing)
1. 77.5lbs 10x
2. 77.5lbs 8x
3. 77.5lbs 6x

Cable Kneeling Tricep Head Ext
1. 57.5lbs 8x
2. 57.5lbs 6x
3. 52.5lbs 8x

EZ-Bar Triceps French Press (decline)
1. 40lbs 12x
2. 40lbs 8x

Cable Preacher Curls
1. 47.5lbs 9x
2. 47.5lbs 6x
3. 42.5lbs 8x

Dumbbell Biceps Curl (incline) Face Up
-- The first two sets, I had the incline wrong -- it was nearly flat.
-- I adjusted to about 45 degrees for the third set. That's where I'll do it from now on.
1. 30lbs 8x
2. 30lbs 8x
3. 30lbs 8x

Concentration Curls
1. 25lbs 8x
2. 25lbs 8x -- Needed to assist on the last two reps, focused on slow negatives for those two.

Barbell Forearm Wrist Curl
Wrist up
1. 25lbs 8x

Wrist down
20 x 8

Wrist up
2. 25lbs 8x

Wrist down
20 x 8

Pretty wiped out after workout, but I didn't feel as weak or winded as I did yesterday.

10 mins on hydrabed massage. Ahhhhh.

Post WO weight: 236.1

Post WO shake: 2 sc Combat Protein w/ 1.75 cups whole milk, luecine, creatine -- heavenly treat, though the luecine and creatine do nasty up the flavor a bit. 1 oz sliced roast beef.

Calories as of 3:45p: 973

I head out to my family gathering at 7p.

I'll run tomorrow and see what happens on Saturday.

I'm not going to try to be strict on my diet but will avoid excess quantities. And, I'll have Defuse / Brite / Epitome with me.
 
hairygrandpa said:
Good looking workout!
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Thanks! The Tricep Cable Pulldowns have only 4 or 5 more weight slots before it's maxed out. Then I guess I can't do cable pulldowns anymore! :)

I wonder how long it will take me to get there.
 
When recording and reporting weights, what's the standard practice for dumbbells?

I realized I've been putting the single DB weight -- for example, if I'm doing a DB curl, with 30 pounds in each hand, I've been putting 30. What's typical? Should I be putting 60? Or, is it understood that when it's dumbbells the weight is for each hand?
 
Kaprice said:
When recording and reporting weights, what's the standard practice for dumbbells?

I realized I've been putting the single DB weight -- for example, if I'm doing a DB curl, with 30 pounds in each hand, I've been putting 30. What's typical? Should I be putting 60? Or, is it understood that when it's dumbbells the weight is for each hand?
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thats actually a good question and honestly i would say for each arm
db curls 30 x12- i am taking this as 30 each arm
 
smith_69 said:
thats actually a good question and honestly i would say for each arm
db curls 30 x12- i am taking this as 30 each arm
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That's been my thinking. But, then if I'm doing a BB curl, I'd say 60. So, my ego doesn't want anyone thinking I'm struggling to pump two 15 pounders when I'm actually doing two 30s! :D

I'm good either way. I'm just curious what standard practice is.
 
You were right, if you're using 30's you just say 30's. anything single arm is the same way
 
Kaprice said:
Thanks! The Tricep Cable Pulldowns have only 4 or 5 more weight slots before it's maxed out. Then I guess I can't do cable pulldowns anymore! :)

I wonder how long it will take me to get there.
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Nah, after that comes TUT, 1 sec. down, 3 sec. up 1 sec. pause. :)
 
Just got back from our mini family reunion.

I was jogging with my daughter when I pulled my calf muscle -- just above my ankle. Painful, but at least it wasn't a tear. I immediately stopped and let it rest. Stretched a BIT. Carefully walked back to the condo while my daughter finished her run.

SO FRUSTRATING!

I'm pretty sure the heavier calf extensions on Thursday is what did it. I think that tightened and weakened the calf just enough for the pull. Plus, I didn't do much of a stretch before the run. I haven't been needing it. But, it seems clear (now) that was a mistake.

That was two days ago. I'm not limping anymore, but I can still feel some soreness. I don't know how long to lay off it before lifting and running again.

I know I can keep doing upper body. Leg extensions and curls are probably fine. But leg press, dead lifts, squats -- those all have at least SOME calf involvement and I'm now scared to death to risk a worse injury.

I didn't eat a LOT this weekend (at the reunion) but a lot of what I DID eat was pretty dirty stuff. I'm curious (in a scared way) to check the scale tomorrow.
 
Kaprice said:
I've been using and enjoying Gold Standard Whey for my protein shakes. But, I just saw this and CostCo and decided to try it. Stats look good. Great reviews.

Taste was absolutely AMAZING.

Anyone tried it?

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Used it for years. Got sick of the flavour and then their purity tests started to slump for a while. Switched to ON Gold standard. Bought 7 bags of it when it was $12 off at Costco.
 
Kaprice said:
I also bought this for when I'm feeling snacky and/or needing a bit more protein. At about a buck a bar, I'll have to limit myself to one every day or two.

Anyone tried these? I just had the chocolate peanut butter flavor and it was quite tasty -- you know, for a protein bar. I got a chuckle at one reviewer who said the taste was so bad he had to spit out the bite he had in his mouth! What was he expecting? Snickers?? LOL!

Anyway I liked it. Anyone else?

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Gives me gas lol
 
I've been using ON Gold Whey for a while. Still use it. But, I like the idea of also having the Combat Protein with 5 different types vs just whey. Could be all marketing hype. But, at least for now I really like the flavor. I'm having the ON once or twice a day and the CP once or twice .
 
Kaprice said:
Just got back from our mini family reunion.

I was jogging with my daughter when I pulled my calf muscle -- just above my ankle. Painful, but at least it wasn't a tear. I immediately stopped and let it rest. Stretched a BIT. Carefully walked back to the condo while my daughter finished her run.

SO FRUSTRATING!

I'm pretty sure the heavier calf extensions on Thursday is what did it. I think that tightened and weakened the calf just enough for the pull. Plus, I didn't do much of a stretch before the run. I haven't been needing it. But, it seems clear (now) that was a mistake.

That was two days ago. I'm not limping anymore, but I can still feel some soreness. I don't know how long to lay off it before lifting and running again.

I know I can keep doing upper body. Leg extensions and curls are probably fine. But leg press, dead lifts, squats -- those all have at least SOME calf involvement and I'm now scared to death to risk a worse injury.

I didn't eat a LOT this weekend (at the reunion) but a lot of what I DID eat was pretty dirty stuff. I'm curious (in a scared way) to check the scale tomorrow.
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Done that before. Lay off legs for a week until it's normal. Stretch and ease back into WALKING and gradually build up the pace (15 min keep changing the incline and stopping to stretch) before trying to run. Probably not a terrible pull, ive done it before and it typicaply is a solid week off from legs. Dont try to squat. I did and i almost dropped it on myself. Also laying down hamstring curls may cause it to pop again. Dont risk it for a week with no legs
 
Kaprice said:
I've been using ON Gold Whey for a while. Still use it. But, I like the idea of also having the Combat Protein with 5 different types vs just whey. Could be all marketing hype. But, at least for now I really like the flavor. I'm having the ON once or twice a day and the CP once or twice .
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I did that for a while. Two scoops with milk of ON in the morning, one combat for lunch, then two ON post workout at night. I live off them though in college lol. It used to be $38 for the combat. It's like 45$ now right?
 
Bodybeast said:
Done that before. Lay off legs for a week until it's normal. Stretch and ease back into WALKING and gradually build up the pace (15 min keep changing the incline and stopping to stretch) before trying to run. Probably not a terrible pull, ive done it before and it typicaply is a solid week off from legs. Dont try to squat. I did and i almost dropped it on myself. Also laying down hamstring curls may cause it to pop again. Dont risk it for a week with no legs
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Sounds like good advice. Thanks!
 
Bodybeast said:
It used to be $38 for the combat. It's like 45$ now right?
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I got it at Costco. But, I don't recall the price. That sounds close though.
 
Sorry. I just realized I was DEFENDING my decision after asking for people's opinion of it. DOH!

So, other than the cost and getting tired of the taste, did you feel it was better (or worse) than other protein options?
 
Kaprice said:
Sorry. I just realized I was DEFENDING my decision after asking for people's opinion of it. DOH!

So, other than the cost and getting tired of the taste, did you feel it was better (or worse) than other protein options?
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Costco is hands down the best place to buy protein. My problem with it happened about a year ago when they got bad purity results from an independent lab test. The idea of multiple protein sources sounds good, buy obviously it's going to be full of the cheaper proteins with maybe a hint of the others. That being said, when i used it it was fine. But i know gold standard is probably the best quality. They used to have the 100% performance whey at costco too but they stopped it. Im sticking with the bag of ON for now. I also used to get gas with the combat if i tried to do more than 2 scoops a day... so in that way i like ON because i can have two In the same shake and have no problems.
I think now it'll be held at a higher standard so yoy should be fine in that regard and it was good enough in terms of taste and mixibility and i gained muscle too but i have with most protein shakes. If you do decide to experiment with other costco ones, i personally find the muscle milk bag of vanilla to be a bag of disgusting fake tasting vanilla ****
 
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Kaprice said:
Just got back from our mini family reunion.

I was jogging with my daughter when I pulled my calf muscle -- just above my ankle. Painful, but at least it wasn't a tear. I immediately stopped and let it rest. Stretched a BIT. Carefully walked back to the condo while my daughter finished her run.

SO FRUSTRATING!

I'm pretty sure the heavier calf extensions on Thursday is what did it. I think that tightened and weakened the calf just enough for the pull. Plus, I didn't do much of a stretch before the run. I haven't been needing it. But, it seems clear (now) that was a mistake.

That was two days ago. I'm not limping anymore, but I can still feel some soreness. I don't know how long to lay off it before lifting and running again.

I know I can keep doing upper body. Leg extensions and curls are probably fine. But leg press, dead lifts, squats -- those all have at least SOME calf involvement and I'm now scared to death to risk a worse injury.

I didn't eat a LOT this weekend (at the reunion) but a lot of what I DID eat was pretty dirty stuff. I'm curious (in a scared way) to check the scale tomorrow.
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Stretching before a workout may actually be part of what causes injuries. It isn't a good warmup and more and more evidence points in this direction. It can cause micro tears that damage the muscle and make is susceptible to injury and it doesn't really get blood to the area. A low-intensity version of whatever activity you are doing is generally a better warm up - i.e. - 5 minutes of walking before your run.

Running in the wild can be brutal regardless - unlevel surfaces, coming down hills, stepping in a dip, whatever - I feel it when I run on grass especially.

I would highly recommend getting a bottle of Joint Force and spraying it on the area. Evomuse Injure-Eeze will be better after Matt is done with the upgrade, but Joint Force is effective too. It isn't just for joints, can use it on all kinds of pains to help speed healing.

Kaprice said:
Sorry. I just realized I was DEFENDING my decision after asking for people's opinion of it. DOH!

So, other than the cost and getting tired of the taste, did you feel it was better (or worse) than other protein options?
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LOL - you and I both do this. I think it's because we are analytical and have considered other sides before we ask, and then when someone mentions that side we've already got a response in our heads to ourselves when we thought of it? Not sure, but it's a sign of intelligence that you realize.

I used to eat those bars quite a bit, they were OK. I think Quest and a bunch of other bars are better tasting but the Macros on those bars was pretty good too.

Never had the combat protein and I think I mentioned in another thread they took a beating during the protein spiking stuff a couple years ago - but on the other hand people overthink their protein too. I've done it plenty. Oh, I want 60% milk protein isolate and 20% whey concentrate and 20% whey isolate or whatever - but it's nutrition. It's food. Not long ago straight whey was better than anything you could buy. Whole milk is a great protein source. So is beef, chicken, fish and eggs.

If you like it and it seems to be meeting its label claims, and you look forward to using it, that's what really matters. I've tried a ton of proteins and Select and Modern Protein which both get a lot of love on these boards are both top quality, great tasting, and a good blend. I like thicker textures and both these proteins have that. Scivation is often on sale (Nutraplanet just had a good sale for 2 pounds ...I think $12) - and I've used that and like it but it's thinner so I don't look forward to it as much. But it is still a great product with good macros. Some of the bulk protein places are good too.

For me, being on such a limited diet, I like to have at least 4-5 proteins in the cabinet so that I can swap flavors and stuff. they really can be like a desert and may be the tastiest thing I eat all day, so having new flavors is a huge help.
 
Kaprice said:
Thanks! The Tricep Cable Pulldowns have only 4 or 5 more weight slots before it's maxed out. Then I guess I can't do cable pulldowns anymore! :)

I wonder how long it will take me to get there.
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That's when you strategically attach the resistance bands to the machine.
 
HIT4ME said:
Stretching before a workout may actually be part of what causes injuries. It isn't a good warmup and more and more evidence points in this direction. It can cause micro tears that damage the muscle and make is susceptible to injury and it doesn't really get blood to the area. A low-intensity version of whatever activity you are doing is generally a better warm up - i.e. - 5 minutes of walking before your run.
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Funny thing is that's exactly what I told myself when I decided to not stretch before that run. And, we did walk for about 5 minutes before the run. I feel like I was doing all the right things, but I still pulled the muscle. UGH!

It feels pretty good today and I'm thinking I might go out with my daughter on her run, but only walk it. Maybe experiment with a few stints of light jogging.
 
HIT4ME said:
Running in the wild can be brutal regardless - unlevel surfaces, coming down hills, stepping in a dip, whatever - I feel it when I run on grass especially.
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Yeah, I stopped doing grass / wild runs a long time ago. I was always worried about that one bad step that blows out my ankle.
 
HIT4ME said:
I would highly recommend getting a bottle of Joint Force and spraying it on the area. Evomuse Injure-Eeze will be better after Matt is done with the upgrade, but Joint Force is effective too. It isn't just for joints, can use it on all kinds of pains to help speed healing.
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I'll look into that.
 
HIT4ME said:
Never had the combat protein and I think I mentioned in another thread they took a beating during the protein spiking stuff a couple years ago
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Yeah, I read about that and also read lots of reviews saying they'd repented of all that and are now on the up and up. Some people went so far as to send their purchase to a lab for a full certification to confirm what they got was what was promised.
 
dsade said:
That's when you strategically attach the resistance bands to the machine.
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Interesting. I hadn't considered that. I'll explore it once I get to the machine's max. Thanks!
 
Morning weight: 240.5.

So, the damage for my weekend of decadence was about 6 pounds. I can live with that.

I'll go extra clean for the next few days and see how long it takes me to get back on track.

I'm really, really bummed about my calf, though. Not being able to run or do most leg lifts is going to really limit my progress.
 
Kaprice said:
Funny thing is that's exactly what I told myself when I decided to not stretch before that run. And, we did walk for about 5 minutes before the run. I feel like I was doing all the right things, but I still pulled the muscle. UGH!

It feels pretty good today and I'm thinking I might go out with my daughter on her run, but only walk it. Maybe experiment with a few stints of light jogging.
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Do a light walk and don't push it is my opinion. re-injuring will only hit you harder mentally. Given the history your describe of being afraid of injuries, taking it slow and coming back stronger will help you get to a point where you ARE stronger and less injury prone. Regardless, like you said, even when you do everything right, it only takes the smallest mishap that you may not even be consciously aware of and something goes bad. That's the nature of it all I guess.

Kaprice said:
Morning weight: 240.5.

So, the damage for my weekend of decadence was about 6 pounds. I can live with that.

I'll go extra clean for the next few days and see how long it takes me to get back on track.

I'm really, really bummed about my calf, though. Not being able to run or do most leg lifts is going to really limit my progress.
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I'm reminded of the wise advise you give me - slow and steady. You haven't lost anything, just rest and come back strong. Don't fly the plane into the ocean! haha
 
Yeah, the difference is YOU were whining. I was just reporting! :)
 
HIT4ME said:
I used to eat those bars quite a bit, they were OK. I think Quest and a bunch of other bars are better tasting but the Macros on those bars was pretty good too.
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At 2 bucks a bar??? HECK NO!
 
So, I decided to go with my daughter on her run -- I figured I'd just walk the path while she did her laps.

I ended up testing my leg with some light jogging. I found that if I avoid the hills (by jogging only half the loop, back and forth) and keeping my foot fairly stationary (very little calf engagement), I was able to jog most of the time.

1.5 miles in 24 minutes

Plus a quarter mile walk to and from the park.

The first 8 minutes was walking and dealing with a cranky baby -- we ended calling for his dad to come get him. I didn't turn off MapMyRun during that part, so it really skewed the times, making it look like I was a lot slower than I really was.

Once the baby was gone, the last 15 minutes was in the 11 to 13 minute mile pace range.

I never felt any pain in the calf, but it sure tightened up quickly when I got home. I iced it and massaged Melalueca's Pain-a-trate into it. I should have stretched, but didn't feel like it. I'll probably stretch some tonight.

Prior to the jog, I had 1 scoop Combat protein in 1.5 cups milk. 2.2 oz sliced roast beef. A Pure Protein bar. And, a hand full of roasted almonds.

Post WO weight: 239.4
 
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