Weights up, scales down…

This week I have around 10-12 hours of shoveling logged in my back yard, back breaking effort and yesterday was the first time in years that my left knee felt a little weird and "hollow" and it reminded me oh yeah, I might be missing a ligament there lol. didn't hurt, just felt sorta "weak". however today, it feels normal again.
 
akboom87 said:
Have you guys known anyone who has undergone surgery for a tear? Just curious on time frame of healing, google has multiple answers. Of course still depends on what they see on the mri and all. She doesn’t have a loss of mobility or really bad pain. Swelling has gone down from what it was initially.
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I mean if you have full mobility, pain and swelling is fading, I just start using it. My doctors final verdict on me was that i would definitely finish my knee off in due time (he was getting to know me very well those days from BMX and snowboarding) so he said keep it until it's gone then fix it all at once. but I never did blow it out and I do believe squatting has been amazing for my knees.
 
If she doesn't have a lot of symptoms, and is okay then nothing wrong with her approach at all. However she might at least want to try a little therapy first. Most insurance will require a little PT before dropping the cash on an MRI unless it is obviously very bad. PT could at least teach her how to strengthen the supporting muscles so the problem can heal.
 
I’ve had a few knee things pop up, and they have always worked themselves out with time so far. I mean, can’t do stairs and hobble from the recliner to bathroom bad, and within a couple weeks good to lift even. No idea what happened, but my point is if she’s not symptomatic still like Kleen said, then I wouldn’t worry about it.

That’s a normal copay for an MRI btw; they’re not taking you to the cleaners or anything. That’s what my elbow MRI copay cost last fall.
 
Hyde said:
I’ve had a few knee things pop up, and they have always worked themselves out with time so far. I mean, can’t do stairs and hobble from the recliner to bathroom bad, and within a couple weeks good to lift even. No idea what happened, but my point is if she’s not symptomatic still like Kleen said, then I wouldn’t worry about it.

That’s a normal copay for an MRI btw; they’re not taking you to the cleaners or anything. That’s what my elbow MRI copay cost last fall.
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When I weighed the weight you're at and trying to achieve, I couldn't walk for 3 days after some really hard hikes as well.

LOL I just realized that could come off as insulting, which isn't the intention. it's just that when i was 240+ I actually believed I had bad knees. the pain went away when I dropped under around 210 ish 200 for sure
 
Dustin07 said:
When I weighed the weight you're at and trying to achieve, I couldn't walk for 3 days after some really hard hikes as well.

LOL I just realized that could come off as insulting, which isn't the intention. it's just that when i was 240+ I actually believed I had bad knees. the pain went away when I dropped under around 210 ish 200 for sure
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Exactly, Sage was wanting us to pay for them to go see a chiropractor. I told them I am not paying for a chiropractor until they start exercising and trying to correct the root issue. Being severely overweight. I told them they had to drop down at least 30lbs before I was paying for a chiropractor unless they actually got injured but an achy back and knees, it ain't happening. Lose some weight, 90% of the time it will self resolve. I am not throwing my money down the toilet for temporary fixes that require constant visits since not actually correcting the problem.

Not saying anything regarding @GreenMachineX wife with that remark by the way. I don't want the big guy hunting me down and throat punching me.
 
Dustin07 said:
When I weighed the weight you're at and trying to achieve, I couldn't walk for 3 days after some really hard hikes as well.

LOL I just realized that could come off as insulting, which isn't the intention. it's just that when i was 240+ I actually believed I had bad knees. the pain went away when I dropped under around 210 ish 200 for sure
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Lol no not like that. I’m talking like on rep 3-4 of a 465 sumo set my knee randomly went ‘pop’ and I immediately felt pain & lost proper function.
 
Appreciate all the good information guys! I was just shocked at the mri price especially after just paying the bill for are daughters birth.

we are both losing weight and I’m sure the extra weight does not help knee issues for sure. She has been saying it’s a lot better. We also went and got her good shoes because I think that was also part of the problem.
 
Hyde said:
Lol no not like that. I’m talking like on rep 3-4 of a 465 sumo set my knee randomly went ‘pop’ and I immediately felt pain & lost proper function.
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man I dont' even want to think about that 😅
99% of my injuries have been high speed blunt force trauma, I do everything I can to block out any feasibility of gym injuries

akboom87 said:
Appreciate all the good information guys! I was just shocked at the mri price especially after just paying the bill for are daughters birth.
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yeah man I'm sorry about how expensive it is. if it's any consolation I've seen MRI bills as high as $2500-4000. I don't recall what it cost when I had mine done for the ACL but I think it was in the neighborhood of your wifes quote and at the end of the day we didn't even do surgery....
 
Dustin07 said:
man I dont' even want to think about that 😅
99% of my injuries have been high speed blunt force trauma, I do everything I can to block out any feasibility of gym injuries



yeah man I'm sorry about how expensive it is. if it's any consolation I've seen MRI bills as high as $2500-4000. I don't recall what it cost when I had mine done for the ACL but I think it was in the neighborhood of your wifes quote and at the end of the day we didn't even do surgery....
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Not much you can do just lucky to have as good of insurance as I do. That’s the tricky part if she was not doing good it would happen and find out what’s wrong.
 
akboom87 said:
Not much you can do just lucky to have as good of insurance as I do. That’s the tricky part if she was not doing good it would happen and find out what’s wrong.
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I think when I hurt my knee I babied it too long because I was told it was the blown ACL and was likely going to lead to surgery, whereas had I began working on mobility and using it a little earlier my recovery would have been faster. IIRC I blew it out late dec/early Jan (snowboarding), but didn't start PT until Feb, and by March I was doing some grueling hikes against my PT's wish so I fired him.
 
Hit the gym this morning, definitely was needed. Endurance and strength definitely down but not a surprise.

lying leg curl- 40# X 12/90# x8/ 110# x4 X 8 x 8 x6

leg extension- 40# x 12/ 80# x 8/ 100# x8x8x10

stiff leg deadlift-45x12/95# x8 x 8

life extension squat machine-95# x 12/ 120# x 8/ 220# x4x10x10x8

calf extension- 45# x12x12x12

BB shrug- 45#x12/135#x10x10x8 cable shrug 65#x 20

DB flat bench-20#x12/30#x8/45#x4x8x10x10

cable curl arms out front-25#x12x10x10

cable face pull-35x10x10x8 /20# until failure

Was completely wiped and drenched in sweat. Loved every minute and wanted to do more but was out of steam and would have been junk volume.
 
Had a breakdown yesterday so that means I had time to go to the gym this morning! Next week should be back to normal and going every morning.

Bench Press- 45x12/95x12/115x8/135x4x7x6

pec dec-40x12/60x8/100x4x8x8

chest support DB row- 20x12/25x8/35x4x10x8

ez bar skull crusher-30x12/40x8/50x4x8x6 super slow negative explosive back up

hammer curl-15x12/20x8/25x4x12x10x6

DB leaning shrug-20x12/25x8/30x4x10x12x10

leg extension- 40x12/60x8/110x4x8x8

lying leg curl-40x12/60x8/110x4x 8

barbell wrist curls- 45x12/55x8/85x4x12x10x10
 
Also I was down to 228 after my food poisoning, as of today I’m back up to 230. Feeling great and getting ready to start again on shedding the pounds! Still have a lot of work to do and still not satisfied, progress has been made and so far since Jan 1 2023 have lost 40lbs.
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You’ve lost 15% of 270! Good work, and keep it going because it’s going to pay out every single day in your ability to move. You could be putting years back on your life too!
 
You are doing such a great job Man! Killing it!
 
Dustin07 said:
dude 40lbs is so much weight off your back and joints that's phenomenal work man
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It has been a big difference for sure!

Hyde said:
You’ve lost 15% of 270! Good work, and keep it going because it’s going to pay out every single day in your ability to move. You could be putting years back on your life too!
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it’s amazing how much better it feels and I’m hoping to add quality years to my life!


MrKleen73 said:
You are doing such a great job Man! Killing it!
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Has been not as productive as I would have like with work but that’s about to go back to normal so full steam!


thanks guys for all the good words and all the help and advice along my journey!!
 
akboom87 said:
It has been a big difference for sure!



it’s amazing how much better it feels and I’m hoping to add quality years to my life!



Has been not as productive as I would have like with work but that’s about to go back to normal so full steam!


thanks guys for all the good words and all the help and advice along my journey!!
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You showed yourself that you can keep things moving even when things got tougher and more complicated. That is progress of a different nature but progress all the same!
 
MrKleen73 said:
You showed yourself that you can keep things moving even when things got tougher and more complicated. That is progress of a different nature but progress all the same!
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This is also true! Got to stay focused see the goal, reach the goal, conquer that fucking goal!
 
Had a breakdown today so got off a little earlier.

leg press-1plate per side x12 / 2 ps X 8 / 3ps X 6/ 4 ps X 8 / 3 ps X 8

leg extension- 40x12/80x8/110x4x8x8

squat- 45x12/95x8/135x6/185x6x6/135x8

calf raise-45x18x12x10/90x10x10x8

ez bar preacher-20x18/40x15x12x10

cable upright row-40x12x12x10x8

rope press down- 30x18x15x12x10

10 minutes stair master/ 30 minutes treadmill/ 10 minutes stationary bike.

legs are jello feels good to be back and getting some work in other then the regular work.
 
Meal prep done for the week eggs ham and cheese for breakfast. Then 2 meals for after noon, ground burger rice broccoli mash.

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Segansational said:
40 lbs! Wow! Incredible job buddy, now I just need a little akboom motivation to get me going!
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Thanks man! I failed to get the job done when I first started this log. Getting it done now though!

One thing that works for me and keeps me in check. Weighing myself every day, I have my notes on my phone of every day weights since whenever I started.
I know a lot of people say don’t do that but it keeps me motivated and seems to be a tool that keeps me in line.
 
Finished up my project today so gym time will re gen tomorrow morning!

not much else to report today 11,000 steps and nutrition on point.

dinner was pretty killer we cooked a roast yesterday and left over today shredded browned in cast iron pan, added onions bell peppers, layer provolone cheese over top finished of in the broiler. Broccoli and Brussels sides.
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That's a good looking plate of food!
 
Gym time 5 am
Body weight 231

DB incline bench- 20x12/30x8/45x4x14x12

pec dec-20x12/30x8/60x10x10x10

delt machine- 10x10/20x8/40x4x10x10x10

wide grip pull up- 80# assistance X 8 X 8

BB overhead Tricep extension- 45x12/55x8/65x4x 8x8

DB incline curl-15x12/20x4x8x8x8

BB shrug-45x12/95x8/135x4x15x15x12

leg extension- 30x12/70x8/100x4x12x12

leg curl-30x12/70x8/90x4x12

BB wrist curls-45x12/65x8/85x4x15x12x12
 
How long does this entire session take you? You must be booking it to get it done in a reasonable amount of time.
 
MrKleen73 said:
How long does this entire session take you? You must be booking it to get it done in a reasonable amount of time.
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Well I finally finished my project so I don’t have to be in until 7 am now. Think it was almost 1.5 hr and that’s not a lot of rest time 😂
 
Pec dec and delt machine is not in the meso, but I added them in because the place was dead and I had access to everything.
 
akboom87 said:
Gym time 5 am
Body weight 231

DB incline bench- 20x12/30x8/45x4x14x12

pec dec-20x12/30x8/60x10x10x10

delt machine- 10x10/20x8/40x4x10x10x10

wide grip pull up- 80# assistance X 8 X 8

BB overhead Tricep extension- 45x12/55x8/65x4x 8x8

DB incline curl-15x12/20x4x8x8x8

BB shrug-45x12/95x8/135x4x15x15x12

leg extension- 30x12/70x8/100x4x12x12

leg curl-30x12/70x8/90x4x12

BB wrist curls-45x12/65x8/85x4x15x12x12
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What does the 45x12/65x8/85x4x15x12x12 mean as far as sets and reps go?
 
GreenMachineX said:
What does the 45x12/65x8/85x4x15x12x12 mean as far as sets and reps go?
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First number is the pounds X number of reps.

so 45#x12 reps / 65# X 8 reps/ 85# X 4 reps X 15 reps X 12 reps X 12 reps.
So 3 sets are warming up 3 sets working sets.

it’s just a pain to write out so I just do it like previously, but now I wonder if anyone understands it and I should detail it out.
 
akboom87 said:
First number is the pounds X number of reps.

so 45#x12 reps / 65# X 8 reps/ 85# X 4 reps X 15 reps X 12 reps X 12 reps.
So 3 sets are warming up 3 sets working sets.

it’s just a pain to write out so I just do it like previously, but now I wonder if anyone understands it and I should detail it out.
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it's your log homie, as long as you know how to search what you need a year from now to see what you did back when you accomplished this or weighed that, then you're good to go
 
akboom87 said:
First number is the pounds X number of reps.

so 45#x12 reps / 65# X 8 reps/ 85# X 4 reps X 15 reps X 12 reps X 12 reps.
So 3 sets are warming up 3 sets working sets.

it’s just a pain to write out so I just do it like previously, but now I wonder if anyone understands it and I should detail it out.
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45x12
65x8
85x4,15,12,12

We have standards for these things to make it easy, you know
 
akboom87 said:
Good call

I will fix this going forward so it’s not such fuckery.
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You don’t have to do it that way, but I wouldn’t want to have to keep typing reps - I know it is reps, because nobody does 15 sets with a given weight unless it’s a snatch - and probably not even then!
 
akboom87 said:
First number is the pounds X number of reps.

so 45#x12 reps / 65# X 8 reps/ 85# X 4 reps X 15 reps X 12 reps X 12 reps.
So 3 sets are warming up 3 sets working sets.

it’s just a pain to write out so I just do it like previously, but now I wonder if anyone understands it and I should detail it out.
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Lol
Now I'm wondering if anyone understands my log 🤔

I actually thought that's what you were doing, but that one warm up set of 4 threw me off just simply because it's unique. No biggie. Just so what's best for you like Dustin said.
 
GreenMachineX said:
Lol
Now I'm wondering if anyone understands my log 🤔

I actually thought that's what you were doing, but that one warm up set of 4 threw me off just simply because it's unique. No biggie. Just so what's best for you like Dustin said.
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I will drop it down like Hyde’s example that makes way more sense.

Yeah I’m using the RP hypertrophy app and there warm ups are a set for 12 then 8 then you use your working weight do a set for 4 then jump into your normal work load rep range.

At first I thought it was a little funky but now I’m liking it lets you get a quick shot of what’s to come kinda priming so to speak.
 
Gym time 5 Am- 6:30 am
Body weight 230
Had a low carb day yesterday 80 grams was all I had.

Dumbbell flye flat bench-
15x12
25x8
30x4,18,14

Delt machine-
20x12
30x8
40x4,12,10,10

Seated cable row-
20x12
40x8
60x4,12,10

JM press-
30x12
40x12
60x4,12,8
40x8

cable curl ez bar-
15x12
20x8
25x12,12,12

barbell upright row-
65x12
85x8
90x4,10,10,10

leg press-
135x12
225x8
315x4,12,12

ran out of gas was going to hit triceps some more and forearm, but called it after the leg press.
 
Pretty good day nutrition on point. Dinner was a salad with 4 ounces of ground beef on top with fresh shredded cheese and small drizzle of ranch.
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Your food porn is always on point too. I can tell you care about presentation. I am not the plating type, but I am anal about how I prep my food before I eat it. I have a big thing about if it should be mixed, or I think it tastes better mixed then I will mix it painstakingly trying to get an even distribution of ingredients in each bite. I take my burgers back apart half of the time and move the condiments, and veggies around so I get an even distribution. I take the time to make it exactly how I want to eat it before devouring it. My family always laughs because I carry the conversation during the beginning of a meal while preparing my plate. Most people are almost done eating by the time I start, then they carry the conversation while I shove food in my flavor loving face hole!
 
MrKleen73 said:
Your food porn is always on point too. I can tell you care about presentation. I am not the plating type, but I am anal about how I prep my food before I eat it. I have a big thing about if it should be mixed, or I think it tastes better mixed then I will mix it painstakingly trying to get an even distribution of ingredients in each bite. I take my burgers back apart half of the time and move the condiments, and veggies around so I get an even distribution. I take the time to make it exactly how I want to eat it before devouring it. My family always laughs because I carry the conversation during the beginning of a meal while preparing my plate. Most people are almost done eating by the time I start, then they carry the conversation while I shove food in my flavor loving face hole!
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Frickin' hilarious. it drives me wife crazy that I am so polar opposite of you in that way. One morning I had leftover salmon, chicken, and I think pork but all of it combined wasn't enough, so I fried an egg and then threw it all on rice with some hot sauce. She said if I took over the cooking for her she'd loose weight immediately cause she couldnt' eat it lol
 
Dustin07 said:
Frickin' hilarious. it drives me wife crazy that I am so polar opposite of you in that way. One morning I had leftover salmon, chicken, and I think pork but all of it combined wasn't enough, so I fried an egg and then threw it all on rice with some hot sauce. She said if I took over the cooking for her she'd loose weight immediately cause she couldnt' eat it lol
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Oh no, I would absolutely eat that. I would just make sure when I stirred it up it would be pretty evenly distributed. Same if i added a sauce or something, I ain't drizzling crap, put it on, stir it up and make sure it is distributed how I want it.

I often mix a lot of my meals into casseroles is they go well together. If you make mashed potatoes, baked chicken breast, green beans and gravy, I am going to put the potatoes down, drop the green beans on them, cut my meat, throw that on top then put my gravy on and stir it up and eat it. Sometimes I might stir it up first then put the gravy on but that is just how I prefer things.

I eat spaghetti in a bowl, cover it with super meaty meat sauce then cut the spaghetti noodles, add crushed red pepper and stir it all up. If my family wouldn't complain I would just use macaroni, or penne, but they like Angel Hair so... By the way my meat sauce, is a meal by itself, it is more like spaghetti flavored sloppy joe mix. I use like 2lbs 93/7 beef, or turkey for one 24oz jar of spaghetti sauce. So it is a thick meaty meal all by itself. When I was low carb I would just eat the sauce in a bowl, sometime adding in cheese if I had the bandwidth. It kept things easy while feeding the rest of the family.

Anyway, I definitely like to mix foods, and will add just about any meat source to some rice in a pinch just like you.
 
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