gokix's summer kickoff!

gokix811 said:
Some bad news guys... today I was let go from my job of one year. The day after I come back from my vacation and the week of Thanksgiving so the timing couldn't have been worse. Super bummed out right now.
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Keep positive. U will find an amazing new job.
 
damn that sucks kix! im sure you'll bounce back and find a better job soon! i know what its like to be unemployed, but sooner or later youre bound to get back on your feet if you keep a positive attitude and keep spamming your resumes :D
 
Thanks for your kind words everyone. :love: I'm doing my best to try and keep my head up. To be honest, my training has taken a back seat since I've gotten back. The holidays and delicious food everywhere is making it challenging as well! I think I just need to sit down and write up new goals for me to reach which will keep me motivated and moving forward. Anyway, here's a pic of me in St. Maarten last week. It was really nice even though I got sunburned on my shoulders!

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What a lovely pic!!! You look so pretty!!!

Your right about the holiday's. It's super hard to keep your diet in check this time of year. Three holiday's right in a row, all pretty much surrounded by food and beverages....:soapbox::saevilw:
 
Miss Q said:
What a lovely pic!!! You look so pretty!!!

Your right about the holiday's. It's super hard to keep your diet in check this time of year. Three holiday's right in a row, all pretty much surrounded by food and beverages....:soapbox::saevilw:
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Thanks Q :) The waves at this beach were a little rougher but it was in a pretty secluded area with only a handful of people. It felt like paradise... there was another, more popular nude beach, but that didn't pique my interest at all lol. Oh and I saw your after pics too. Alll I have to say is they are damn inspirational!! Your abs are flat as a washboard!!

Anything with pumpkin is a big problem for me...I kept a very low carb diet prior to leaving, but once I got on the ship I went a little carb crazy lol... I stepped on the scale and HOLY BATMAN I gained about 19 lbs!! Luckily, 10lbs of water weight has come off over the past few days so hopefully it keeps going down.
 
Sorry to hear about your job, happy to hear you had a good time on your vacation!

As far as the holidays go, today was a planned carb day for me. Next week I'll be bulking with carbs until Jan 1 for the reasons already mentioned. It's just too difficult to stay social, IMO. Luckily I've got some AP, yellow gold & 2 tubs of bulk P-Slin here to help me :D

PS: don't sweat the weight gain, I've gained about 20lbs after a carb up before.
 
gokix811 said:
Thanks for your kind words everyone. :love: I'm doing my best to try and keep my head up. To be honest, my training has taken a back seat since I've gotten back. The holidays and delicious food everywhere is making it challenging as well! I think I just need to sit down and write up new goals for me to reach which will keep me motivated and moving forward. Anyway, here's a pic of me in St. Maarten last week. It was really nice even though I got sunburned on my shoulders!

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I agree w/Q.
Nice pix Kix.
 
Things could always be worse! Hold your head up high and something better will come along, no doubt! It actually is probably better it came during a time when you reflect on all you have to be thankful for (glass half full:D).

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone in here!!!

- Valdez
 
Lovely picture. That carb weight will fly off.

I know it's after the fact but I lined up my heavy leg day with Thanksgiving. my big Thanksgiving meal was 90 minutes after I finished training.
 
gokix811 said:
Thanks Q :) The waves at this beach were a little rougher but it was in a pretty secluded area with only a handful of people. It felt like paradise... there was another, more popular nude beach, but that didn't pique my interest at all lol. Oh and I saw your after pics too. Alll I have to say is they are damn inspirational!! Your abs are flat as a washboard!!

Anything with pumpkin is a big problem for me...I kept a very low carb diet prior to leaving, but once I got on the ship I went a little carb crazy lol... I stepped on the scale and HOLY BATMAN I gained about 19 lbs!! Luckily, 10lbs of water weight has come off over the past few days so hopefully it keeps going down.
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Don't let anything discourage you. You can get to where you want to go. You've come so far already. Hard work will pay off in the gym and life in general! Hang in there!
 
WED LOG [yesterday]

40 min LISS

BBR
42X10
42X10
42X10

Reverse Grip BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

DB Floor Press
18x12
18x12
18x12

DB Floor Fly
18x12
18x12
18x12

Skull Crushers
18x10
18x10
18x10


Been a lazy butt since returning home almost 2 weeks ago, but finally I'm back! Felt good to get back into things. I feel weaker physically but mentally strong. Also back on IF and low carb diet as well. Funnnnn times! lol. I'm going to change up my routine so I'll be doing complexes 2x week and rotating my other workouts weekly.

Complexes:
A One-Arm Swing 3 5 each*
B Threaded Lunge 3 5 each*
C SLRDL + Row 3 5 each*
D Strict Press 3 5 each*
* drop sets

New Routine Example:

Mon - Complexes
Wed - Workout A or B
Fri - Complexes


THUR LOG

30 min LISS

Gonna try and get a 2nd session in later. Left shoulder started getting achy and experienced side cramp as well. Nice to see fellow joggers though, gives me a little pump and I know I'm not suffering alone lol. Trying to acclimate myself to the cold weather. Hate feeling hot and cold at the same time - makes my stomach turn. I enjoy listening to music when I'm jogging but I think the treble from the ear buds + chilly weather hurts my ears. Does this happen to anyone else?
 
gokix811 said:
WED LOG [yesterday]

40 min LISS

BBR
42X10
42X10
42X10

Reverse Grip BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

DB Floor Press
18x12
18x12
18x12

DB Floor Fly
18x12
18x12
18x12

Skull Crushers
18x10
18x10
18x10


Been a lazy butt since returning home almost 2 weeks ago, but finally I'm back! Felt good to get back into things. I feel weaker physically but mentally strong. Also back on IF and low carb diet as well. Funnnnn times! lol. I'm going to change up my routine so I'll be doing complexes 2x week and rotating my other workouts weekly.

Complexes:
A One-Arm Swing 3 5 each*
B Threaded Lunge 3 5 each*
C SLRDL + Row 3 5 each*
D Strict Press 3 5 each*
* drop sets

New Routine Example:

Mon - Complexes
Wed - Workout A or B
Fri - Complexes


THUR LOG

30 min LISS

Gonna try and get a 2nd session in later. Left shoulder started getting achy and experienced side cramp as well. Nice to see fellow joggers though, gives me a little pump and I know I'm not suffering alone lol. Trying to acclimate myself to the cold weather. Hate feeling hot and cold at the same time - makes my stomach turn. I enjoy listening to music when I'm jogging but I think the treble from the ear buds + chilly weather hurts my ears. Does this happen to anyone else?
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RAWR!!!! WELCOME BACK!!!
 
Nice to have you back Gokix!!! Looks like you had a good w/out. How's you diet going? My mother used to ask me that question all the time and it made me ANGRY!!! So, please don't get angry at me!!;)
 
Miss Q said:
Nice to have you back Gokix!!! Looks like you had a good w/out. How's you diet going? My mother used to ask me that question all the time and it made me ANGRY!!! So, please don't get angry at me!!;)
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Thanks Q :) Yeah, not too bad but I was aching the next day lol. My diet is going to be similar to how it was before I left - high protein, moderate fat, low carb. Sticking around 1500 calories this week to assess and then go from there. Funny you mention that. Before I left for my trip my mom told me not to lose any more weight because 'skinny' wasn't a good look. I'm hardly 'skinny'. Then just last week as I was stuffing my face full of rice and stuffing she told me to stop eating so much because I was going to get fat again! LOL!!!! So then I was like:

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gokix811 said:
Thanks Q :) Yeah, not too bad but I was aching the next day lol. My diet is going to be similar to how it was before I left - high protein, moderate fat, low carb. Sticking around 1500 calories this week to assess and then go from there. Funny you mention that. Before I left for my trip my mom told me not to lose any more weight because 'skinny' wasn't a good look. I'm hardly 'skinny'. Then just last week as I was stuffing my face full of rice and stuffing she told me to stop eating so much because I was going to get fat again! LOL!!!! So then I was like:

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That's too funny, sounds just like my mom! I don't know about you but I actually get mad when I'm accused of being skinny!! Skinny?? Please?!? By the way, my mom once called me obese and even though I was, I preferred to be called fat!!

Love that pic....what a funny show, too bad it's not on anymore!!
 
Miss Q said:
That's too funny, sounds just like my mom! I don't know about you but I actually get mad when I'm accused of being skinny!! Skinny?? Please?!? By the way, my mom once called me obese!! I guess I was but I preferred to be called fat!!

Love that pic....what a funny show, too bad it's not on anymore!!
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I heard they were bringing it back to life in some format...not sure if it was a movie, tv, or webisode!
 
As for ear pain and running in cold weather, I get it, but I only get it when I'm now wearin something to cover my ears.
Way to get back to it. It's hard to get back in a routine!
 
Came down with a minor cold this weekend but hopefully it goes away soon! I tried out complexes on Friday and it was a nice change. However I think I'd benefit more by keeping my ABA/BAB schedule and just adding the complexes on top of my cardio days as opposed to my original plan.

In February it will have been 1 yr since I started this journey and I think it's only fitting to have a weight goal in mind. The # I have set is 138 lbs! Today is Day 1; 61 days to go. :)

MON LOG

OHP
35x5
35x5
35x5

DL
62x10
82x10
102x10

RDL
62x10
72x10
82x10

Step Ups
15x10
15x10
15x10

Single Leg Box Squat
2x10


Good workout. Kept the pace fast and rests short. Planning to get some cardio in later today.
 
I know it's rude to ask a lady this but what is your current weight? Did you end up dropping most of that carb weight from your cruise??
 
Lukef2000 said:
I know it's rude to ask a lady this but what is your current weight? Did you end up dropping most of that carb weight from your cruise??
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I dropped a good amount of carb weight and ended up around 156. I am on my cycle this week so holding water weight and bloat. I will wait a few days to get a starting weight number. :-)
 
TUES LOG

Complexes 4x5

Arm Swings
Reverse Lunges
RDL + Row
Power Clean + Press
Half Burpee (3 x10)

Hip Thrusts BW 3x12


Got a good workout in despite this darn cold. Will hold off on liss cardio until if I feel my sore throat/coughing is under control. Half burpees really got me sweating but could only do 3 sets because the constant squat into burpee position started agitating my hips.
 
Get some of that Yogi Tea... I had some Yogi decongestion tea this morning... Cleared me right out...

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gokix811 said:
Thanks Huggy. I picked up Yogi Cold Therapy since they didn't have the breathe deep one. :)
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good girl... If i hit the lotto i might wander the world healing strangers with a sack of assorted yogi teas. Like a giant hipster shaman....
 
gokix811 said:
Hey Girly!!! And thanks! I don't know what it is, maybe I've been hanging around too many sick people :P
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Well you have been stressed too.. that can affect sleep, and energy, and the immune system.. be sure you are taking enough vitamin d, and vitamin c and zinc. :)
 
FRI LOG

BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

Reverse Grip BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

DB Floor Press
17x12
17x12
17x12

DB Floor Fly
17x10
17x10
17x10

Skull Crusher
17x12
17x12
17x10

DB Pull Over
3x10 with 10lbs

Rack Chins (modified)
7,7,5

2 days off and I'm finally feeling better so I got a work out in. Trying to build my back so I added in some pull overs and rack chins. Also threw in a few sets of db rows to build up my right side as it is smaller than my left!
 
SAT LOG


Complexes 4x5

Arm Swings
Reverse Lunges
RDL + Row
Power Clean + Press
Mountain Climbers 3 x10 (1,2,3)

Hip Thrusts 3x15
 
MON LOG

OHP
35x5
35x5
35x5

DL
62x10
82x10
102x6 (the last 2 seriously drained me!)

RDL
62x10
72x10
72x10

Step Ups
15x10
15x10
15x10

Single Leg Box Squat
2x10

BW Squats
3x20


OK work out today. Rests 30-45 sec. DL gave me some trouble esp. on my last set. I was getting minor headaches when I'd drop into position so I attempted 10 but got 4, then collected myself and pushed for 2 more. Finished it all up with BW squats going down low comfortably, which for me is just above parallel. Hopefully I can start building on that so I can do more!
 
gokix811 said:
MON LOG

OHP
35x5
35x5
35x5

DL
62x10
82x10
102x6 (the last 2 seriously drained me!)

RDL
62x10
72x10
72x10

Step Ups
15x10
15x10
15x10

Single Leg Box Squat
2x10

BW Squats
3x20


OK work out today. Rests 30-45 sec. DL gave me some trouble esp. on my last set. I was getting minor headaches when I'd drop into position so I attempted 10 but got 4, then collected myself and pushed for 2 more. Finished it all up with BW squats going down low comfortably, which for me is just above parallel. Hopefully I can start building on that so I can do more!
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Just wondering, i don't know if it applies to women as well but you generally don't want to squat and deadlift on the same day too often. Too much stress on dem hammies...

I apologize if this sounds sexist, lol...
 
huggy77 said:
Just wondering, i don't know if it applies to women as well but you generally don't want to squat and deadlift on the same day too often. Too much stress on dem hammies...

I apologize if this sounds sexist, lol...
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When I first started months ago I was doing SL 5x5 and that program calls for squat and deads on the same day which was a lot! But I think if I'm just sticking to Body weight squats right now it shouldn't stress the hammies too much. :)
 
TUES LOG


Complexes 4x5

Arm Swings
Reverse Lunges
BBR Row
Power Clean + Press
Mountain Climbers 4x10 (1,2,3)

Hip Thrusts BW 3x20

Hammies sore from yesterday so didn't work on them today, just stretched them out. Gonna try for some cardio today since the weather is halfway decent again. Been avoiding cardio since last week so I need to get to it!!
 
This is going to sound crazy but an old Italian remedy that will knock any cold symptoms out is a tablespoon of EVOO a day.

- Valdez
 
Valdez said:
This is going to sound crazy but an old Italian remedy that will knock any cold symptoms out is a tablespoon of EVOO a day.

- Valdez
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Gonna have to give that a try sometime - I usually go for oregano oil for colds, etc


Great log GoKix! Keep up the good work!
 
WED LOG

AM - 45 min liss

BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

Reverse Grip BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

DB Floor Press
22x10
22x10
22x10

DB Floor Fly
17x10
17x10
17x10

Skull Crusher
17x10
17x10
17x10

DB Pull Over
3x10 with 10lbs

Rack Chins (modified)
8,6,6

20 min LISS
 
Cold is gone but I'm still congested it seems. Hey, I know what EVOO is! I watch the Food Network :laugh: Thanks for the tip Valdez + huggy :)

Thanks Liz! Nice of you to drop by. :)
 
THURS LOG

[SOTD]: Marina & The Diamonds - PrimaDonna [ReMix]
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AM - 50 min LISS

Complexes 4x5

Arm Swings (x10)
Reverse Lunges
BBR Row
Hang Clean + Press
Mountain Climbers 4x10 (1,2,3)

Hip Thrusts BW 3x20
20 min LISS
 
FRI LOG

AM - 50 min liss


DL
62x5
82x5
102x5
112x5
122x1
82x10

RDL
62x10
72x10
82x10

Step Ups
15x10
15x10
15x10

Single Leg Box Squat
2x10

DB Squats
15x15
15x15
15x15

20 min liss

DL's were difficult for me today, not sure why. =\ Just one of those days I think. Finished up with a set of 10. DB squats burned in a good way after step ups! Didn't go ATG but just made sure to hit parallel each time. Hips feel OK right now, and if there is no indication of a flare up tomorrow then I'll likely add it back into my routine.
 
MON LOG

AM - 50 min LISS

[SOTD]: Guy Sebastian Feat. Lupe Fiasco - Battle Scars
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BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

Reverse Grip BBR
42x10
42x10
42x10

DB Floor Press
17x15
17x15
17x15

DB Floor Fly
17x10
17x10
17x10

Skull Crusher
17x10
17x10
17x10

DB Pull Over
3x10 with 10lbs

Inverted Rows (modified)
8,5,4

Wide Grip Inverted Rows
5,4,4

20 min LISS


Did some damage over the weekend with my diet. Not too horrible but people can't be putting a pumpkin pie in front of me and not expect me to eat it?! On the upside it gave me good energy to power through my workout today. Also I've been putting down rack chins but upon further research the exercise is more like an inverted row...oops! Feel kinda silly now. And just want to say thank you to the person who sent me that great motivational video - you know who you are. Really touching. :)
 
Nice back day Kix! You ready to kick it up a notch with ALCAR and Thyrocaps???? I'm excited to follow!

- Valdez
 
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