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#4413099 - 03/27/18 01:30 PM Re: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join [Re: RSColonel_131st]  
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My reading comprehension sometimes... duh Yeah, dropping the bar like you were saying is exactly what I was referring to, seems like the only option. In my case, the bar collar is a screw type, leaving if off might not work as vinyl weights don't slide smoothly off the bar but get hung up on the bar threads, requiring a really steep angle to get them off.

The rest sounds like a good plan.

Redhead, eh? Then between sets you get to watch her tight lean muscles, glistening with sweat in her cute little gym outfit, working themselves to exhaustion. That's when you're happy she's *not* 'one of the guys!' biggrin



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Ah stop it, I'm getting an appetite here...

#4413129 - 03/27/18 03:22 PM Re: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join [Re: RSColonel_131st]  
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That's concentrated motivation! wink

On a less sexy note...

My older sister (by 7 years) is having back troubles again. My mom (late-70's) has had several major back surgeries over the years and is putting off the next one as long as possible. My father and older brother (by 5 years) have never had back troubles so I'm keeping my fingers crossed while trying to be pro-active about it.

My wife has always had slight scoliosis, not the typical front-on "S" shape but more of a twist in her spine that you can only see on x-rays. I've noticed that when she's standing rigid and doing curls, that the bottom of her ribcage on one side pokes out just a touch more than the other, due to her spinal twist. These defects don't improve with age of course, but she feels ever since she's become consistent with workouts (alternating evenings with yoga) that her back feels much better, going days at a time without bothering her, plus she sleeps better.

I've had what I consider to be normal back aches and pains for my age, but the yoga stretching really seems to be helping me and I'm definitely sleeping better since I've started doing yoga (DDP). Before each weights workout we go through a quick DDP "touchdown/diamond cutter" as part of our stretch routine, I've never heard so much popping and cracking. biggrin The thing with the hands and finger stretching (I show some pages back) has helped my Carpal Tunnel big time, also with what I felt was possibly arthritis setting in.

On our way home from NYC, we're going to try to attend a DDP Yoga class at his studio in Atlanta. It'd be kinda cool if he's the instructor that day (doubtful).



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The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
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Have you tried physical therapy? An orthopedist can diagnose you and refer you.
I thought I had a back issue developing, but no prescrips helped. Turned out to be my hip, not my lower back. I remember before that not sleeping well and had a tendency to sit up in my sleep, slightly awake, then falling asleep again. That time I fell out of bed LOL. Landed sitting up, but down on my right hipbone first, pretty sure that caused it.
The problem is around the cartilage where the hip joins your spine. Went to physical therapy and a few exercises later it was fine. I still have to do them from time to time, but it’s not bad and never remotely to the point I can’t get out of bed like before. I lived with that crap for a year before finally addressing it. Apparently it’s pretty common.
PT can do some amazing things. I also use a TENS device sometimes. They’re cheap and also good for sore muscles.


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#4413293 - 03/28/18 02:19 PM Re: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join [Re: RSColonel_131st]  
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RK, my back aches are an occasional roaming soreness, never feeling bad enough to see a specialist. I tell my GP about it during physicals while he does a general pressure check of my torso. But the stretching and yoga have me feeling good now, I go days not thinking about it and even sleeping on my sides instead of just my back. I can also sleep on my stomach again, neck twisting to either side without discomfort.

Now I'm wondering how well I would do in a game of Twister (Milton Bradley - 1966)? biggrin



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
#4413756 - 03/30/18 04:01 PM Re: The SimHQ Diet and Training Thread - everyone feel free to join [Re: RSColonel_131st]  
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Crap, I'm a wussy.

Finished setting up the home studio now, and tried to benchpress my dumbells (17kg per Hand).

I can press them, but I can't get them off the floor when on my back on the bench biggrin

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It’s the unexpected workout that really gets you!
Go lighter but slower on your reps with a squeeze at the top. I’m learning there’s a lot of benefit to lighter but getting more out of your reps.


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Yesterday we did our last clothes container check before the trip, a little disappointed but not too much. I'm not comfortable enough in my 34s yet (realizing now that 32"W was never a possibility), she feels the same way about her 2s, sticking with 4s and even some baggy 6s to dress in layers (thermals under jeans) as it's going to be pretty chilly and rainy in NYC. So the clothes situation didn't turn out how we wanted for the trip (preferring lighter smaller Spring/Summer wear) but at least we both have closets growing with nicer clothes as we get into them. As long as we're in our final containers by July/August beach vacations, what we're shooting for.

I've had to quit doing any running on the treadmill (brisk walking only, 10 - 12 miles/day) due to dizziness, and I know why as I've been there before (and it's good news). I'm going to see my GP as soon as we back, fingers crossed that I'll be taken completely off BP meds this time (already reduced). With my next physical in August, for the first time I want every number (BP and blood work) to be in the normal range without being on any medication. Just once, before I get any older. Wife is trying for the same (not on any meds but iffy cholesterol).

Good news...they're not moving the Baton Rouge Zoo (relatively close to us) and we're going to make it a regular habit using our annual passes when we return, just a great place to get in some walking. In fact, the city is going to expand it into the adjacent city park, making more walking paths and adding horseback trails. That's going to be cool.



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
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Yeah, the dizzy/ight headed could mean it's time to drop the BP meds! Or you might be dehydrated...or both. That was my case.


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My BP at the dentist 12 days ago was a record low for me (I think) at 126/83. Only regular cleaning and checkup, but just sitting in "the chair" always get my heart to racing!

I drink plenty of water as well, keeping a big plastic mug filled with ice water and freshly squeezed lemon slices (nothing else). I buy very large-sized bags of lemons from Costco, seldom do any go bad with age.

I was thinking the other day, I'm doing very well with not drinking my calories...

- Haven't had alcohol since the end of December (standard 3-shot concert date night...next one will be in a Jazz club, NYC [1 drink min.]).
- Stopped drinking orange juice for breakfast, plain black coffee instead (with a little cream/sugar if away, small milk on Sundays with pancakes...splurge day).
- Don't remember the last time I had a soda, even with a rare splurge of fried seafood or pizza.

So I'm doing pretty good with drinking enough water every day. Now that I think about it, I don't remember the last time I had a pimple on my face, and I used to get them all the time. smile



The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
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I hear ya! No soft drinks at all, we just get my daughter a Dr Pepper on the weekend and I have a little sweet tea. I didn’t think I could cut back the tea, but once you get used to water, it becomes what you crave. I use a sport bottle with a wide mouth and I buy ice bags for the softer ice to crunch on with it. I don’t drink anymore either. Had some wine last summer on vacation, then our anniversary in Oct. Eh, that’s fine. Just not interested.
I went to black coffee too. Didn’t fit with the interrmitent fasting and I can drop 3-4 tspn of sugar a day. The Commity praline pecan is just fine without it.

What are you eating lately?


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Did some calcs. I need to drop three kilos of fat and add one kilo of muscles, that would bring me into the 12% bodyfat range. Seems doable until proper summer.

I'm seriously shocked how much stamina and muscles I lost last year for not training properly. My performance on the crosstrainer is 2/3s of what I was regularly and easily able to do, and the weights maybe half. I did avoid fatting up but obviously beneath the surface a lot of room for improvement...

The good thing is that with the new weight bench, additional of a tablet/TV app for the crosstrainer and stuff, it should be fun to work out two or three times a week now.


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Originally Posted by Raw Kryptonite
I hear ya! No soft drinks at all, we just get my daughter a Dr Pepper on the weekend and I have a little sweet tea. I didn’t think I could cut back the tea, but once you get used to water, it becomes what you crave. I use a sport bottle with a wide mouth and I buy ice bags for the softer ice to crunch on with it. I don’t drink anymore either. Had some wine last summer on vacation, then our anniversary in Oct. Eh, that’s fine. Just not interested.
I went to black coffee too. Didn’t fit with the interrmitent fasting and I can drop 3-4 tspn of sugar a day. The Commity praline pecan is just fine without it.

What are you eating lately?


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Seriously, as much seafood as we can afford.

Two nights ago I took a pic of marinated shrimp salads we made to take next door to my parents for dinner...

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Spinach, tomatoes, British cucumbers, avocado, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, whole grain pasta, boiled egg, the usual (ran out of black olives). We'll have a salad of some sort (usually shrimp or grilled chicken), or baked/sautéd fish on a good evening, otherwise it's Greek yogurt/cottage cheese with kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, granola or slivered almonds, again the same ol' that I've posted for years now. On page 1 of this thread (Dec. 2015) I show a pic of the inside of my fridge, not much has changed.

I've become addicted to Costco sardines (and pitted dates), unlike any other I've ever eaten. I just love them and usually what I have for lunch...

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Even though the day is done
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Mark, put away the perverted pics biggrin

Great, I just kinda pulled my left shoulder trying to pick up the dumbbells from the floor while laying flat on the new bench. The joys of designing your own workout at home...
Feels like that's the end of chest/arm training this week.

Figure I need to grab a pair of stepstools or beer crates or whatever fits to have the weights ready at or near my waist as I lay down.

Edit: I suppose this is how to properly do it... but that requires dumbbells that are flat on the end (mine have the bar coming out a few inches from the last plate which isn't pleasant to put on your knee) and a heavy duty bench on which you can confidently roll backwards...




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I should have mentioned, I actually am eating mussels, clams, octopus and oysters, but usually from a can so they don't look nearly as delicious as those pics. It's been a while since we've purchased the fresh stuff, usually to make a seafood pot with crab boil or a gumbo. readytoeat

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Dude, that sucks! frown Are you stretching first? Very very important. I'll try to describe some of what we do before we touch the weights...

1. Place your hand on your opposite shoulder, arm in front of your neck, then reach your hand back as far as you can on your shoulder blade. With your free hand, grab your elbow (or use your wrist) in front of your face and push it towards your neck as far as you can. Hold for a few seconds, then repeat with other arm.

2. Repeat #1, but this time bring your arm behind your neck, hand on opposite shoulder blade. With your free hand, reach behind your head to grab your elbow, then pull it back as far as you can. Hold for a few seconds, then repeat with other arm.

3. Hug yourself, walking your fingers along your shoulder blades as far as you can and hold. Switch arm position (one on top of the other) and repeat.

4. Stand up straight, one hand on hip, the other arm extended upwards and curled over your head, then reach as far as you can in the direction your hand is pointing. Hold for a few seconds, then repeat with other arm.

Then we do some leg stretches, but I think upper body is far more important and easier to injure.

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The rusty wire that holds the cork that keeps the anger in
Gives way and suddenly it’s day again
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
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I admit I never stretch, mostly because I'm a lazy #%&*$# but also because from various sources that disagree with each other it doesn't seem clear to me to be useful for weight training...

In the end, it was biomechanically a boneheaded move. Outstretched arm, behind the back (at the edge of it's travel) providing a lot of leverage on the weight, all hitting the muscle in the shoulder.

Thankfully it didn't swell up over night, I'm cautiously optimistic that I just overstretched the muscle and didn't tear anything. I'm getting to appreciate what a complex mechanism the shoulder is...

The more I experiment around the more I understand what a clever little exercise the classic pushup is. Problem being that my Abs usually give way before my chest when doing them.

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Well, that's what I get for relying on 30+ year old books on weightlifting that I picked up from a Goodwill! smile

I see what you mean RS, of the 4 YT videos I've watched this morning (plus 3 webpages), it seems that static stretching (like I described) is considered bad *prior* to lifting, instead it's suggested that you do dynamic stretching (movement) before and then static *after* you workout. One guy feels the current thinking of not doing pre-workout static stretching is bogus (any power loss being inconsequential) and another thinks static stretching cold muscles is bad *all* of the time (the counter-argument being the benefits of yoga).

I didn't realize that stretching (type and timing) was so controversial, I'm going to look deeper into it.

Glad you seem to be ok. In NYC, if we have enough space in our room, we're going to do a daily basic workout (pushups, situps, 0-weight squats) and yoga routine.



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The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done
Two suns in the sunset, hmph
Could be the human race is run
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Looked up some info about stretching/warmup and the consensus seems to be that a warmup is a good idea for weight exercises, but stretching comes afterwards.

For NYC or any other travel exercise, I can recommend some "Thera-Bands" or similar rubber expander stuff. Easier to take with you than the weight bench, and not quite as stupid as it might seem at first.

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IMO, either stretch or warm up. For my cardio, I stretch my legs. It makes a huge difference and I ease into it for a minute before ramping up the speed.
After that, I"ve already got my blood moving so I don't worry about it. If going into the weights cold, I'd at least do a set with much lighter weights first.
I've torn my bicep before and I don't plan to do it again. Stretch or warm up.


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I've been absent for a while and here's why. I put most of the weight back on in 2017 that I lost in 2016 and I just didn't have the will-power to control it. Plus I wasn't cycling after that rather unfortunate spill early 2017.

However I've just been to see the nurse to have my 'well man' check-up and my BP is up (140/100) so I need to work on that. I'm waiting for blood results for cholesterol/diabetes but I am really going to have to exercise more and control the diet again. I'm so annoyed with myself frown


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