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Post by shamie on Feb 12, 2020 14:19:08 GMT
Yesterday's steps: 11,123; y-t-d average: 13,637 After workout protein shake: day 26/26. Weds: 2/12/20 - chest training; 20 minutes elliptical, Sauna: 20 minutes. m-t-d workouts: 9/12. My first post here. I almost registered for the NYC marathon 2 days ago, I typed in all of the information, and just before I was going to send, I logged out. Tomorrow is the last day. I am pretty sure I am not running, the last 2 days I am having issues with my leg, and I haven't even been running. I think running a marathon is just wishful thinking for me, and I am glad I didn't register. Looking at my nutrition below, need to lower carbs, and increase protein. Tomorrow - back training. Tues Nutrition: calories: 3,105; m-t-d: 3,140; y-t-d: 3,630 Carbs: 386 50% Protein: 113 15% Fat: 126 126% total: 101% Sodium: 1,202 mg.
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Post by M@ on Feb 12, 2020 18:35:42 GMT
Woohoo! Life goes on! Good to see your post on this epic day.
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Post by Graham on Feb 12, 2020 19:26:08 GMT
Good to see you posting here. I always find myself checking you've had your sauna time . Sounds like a sensible move regarding the marathon if you've got issues with your leg. No issues with my leg but I certainly don't see a marathon in my future. It looks like it would be punishing on the body.
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Post by seltzer on Feb 12, 2020 19:55:26 GMT
Shamie, I feel your pain. As much as I have threatened to run another marathon the fact is I haven't done one in five years. I hate to write that maybe my time has passed for such an endeavor, but with the way things are going in 2020 I don't see one happening this year for me.
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Post by macdiver on Feb 13, 2020 13:39:09 GMT
It can't be easy for you to not run the NYC marathon after so many years of running it in a row. Hopefully you can get back into running shape for next year.
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Post by shamie on Feb 13, 2020 14:26:23 GMT
Woohoo! Life goes on! Good to see your post on this epic day. When when I logged into Johnstonefitness.com yesterday, it looked like a tombstone 2003-2020. Yesterday's steps: 13,134; y-t-d average: 13,625 After workout protein shake: day 26/26. Thurs: 2/13/20 - rest day. m-t-d workouts: 9/13. Last night I injured my stomach carrying a backpack from the back seat to the front seat of my car when I stopped to get gasoline (don't ask). In that process, I sort of twisted my stomach, and it felt like it was on fire for about 5 minutes. I never felt pain like that before. I guess that sort of scared me, since a few times recently when I have been getting up from a chair, I had a pain above my stomach, now with this, I am getting more concerned. Combined with my continuing gastro issues (which have been mitigated, but not disappeared since being gluten free), I think something might be wrong. I am going to make an appointment with the doctor today. Weds Nutrition: calories: 3,307; m-t-d: 3,154; y-t-d: 3,623 Carbs: 354 43% Protein: 172 21% Fat: 136 37% total: 101% Sodium: 2,881 mg.
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Post by shamie on Feb 14, 2020 14:38:52 GMT
Yesterday's steps: 7,210; y-t-d average: 13,479
After workout protein shake: day 27/27.
Friday: 2/14/20 - leg training. Sauna: 25 minutes. m-t-d workouts: 10/14. Have a great weekend. TGIF. Tomorrow - back training.
Thurs Nutrition: calories: 3,067; m-t-d: 3,148; y-t-d: 3,610
Carbs: 415 54% Protein: 98 13% Fat: 116 34% total: 101% gluten free day: yes Sodium: 1,206 mg.
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Post by shamie on Feb 15, 2020 18:57:06 GMT
Yesterday's steps: 11,902; y-t-d average: 13,436
After workout protein shake: day 28/28.
Saturday: 2/15/20 - chest; ab training; 16 treadmill (walking, before lifting warm up); Sauna: 30 minutes. m-t-d workouts: 11/15. I need to find a photo for the avatar. I definitely am weighing myself and taking measurements tomorrow. Happy long weekend for those who have off Monday. Tomorrow - back training.
Friday Nutrition: calories: 3,157; m-t-d: 3,149; y-t-d: 3,600
Carbs: 401 51%
Protein: 97 12%
Fat: 134 38%
total: 101%
gluten free day: yes
Sodium: 1,247 mg.
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Post by seltzer on Feb 16, 2020 17:57:05 GMT
Agree bout finding a personal avatar; I have to do the same because the default one is creepy.
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Post by shamie on Feb 16, 2020 18:52:44 GMT
Yesterday's steps: 7,855; y-t-d average: 13,315
After workout protein shake: day 28/28.
Sunday: 2/16/20 - back training; 16 treadmill (walking, before lifting warm up); Sauna: 40 minutes (30+10). m-t-d workouts: 12/16. I wrote yesterday I was definitely weighing myself and taking measurements today, but apparently it wasn't too definite, since I didn't do it. I can't seem to quote someones comment, then make a reply. Right leg is bothering me, even when I am not using it. Steps will be low again today. Tomorrow - most likely cardio (elliptical).
Sat Nutrition: calories: 3,172; m-t-d: 3,150; y-t-d: 3,591
Carbs: 401 52% Protein: 97 13% Fat: 134 41% total: 106% Gluten free day: yes S0dium: 1,467 mg.
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Post by shamie on Feb 18, 2020 17:25:14 GMT
Sunday steps: 5,472; y-t-d average: 13,219 Yesterday's steps: 16,147; y-t-d average: 13,156 After workout protein shake: day 30/30. Monday: 2/17/20 - 60 elliptical; 65 treadmill; Sauna: 30 minutes. m-t-d workouts: 13/17. Tuesday: 2/18/20 - shoulders; triceps; squats. Sauna: 20 minutes. m-t-d workouts: 14/18. I made a mistake training one body part per day, once a week (instead of doing split workouts) for a long period of time. It only makes sense that if you are training a muscle twice a week, instead of once a week, the muscle should grow more. Since I have been doing split workouts, I have been getting stronger. I hate the fact I have become one of these people who hates cardio. For a long period of time, I used to only do cardio, and I liked it. Tomorrow - chest training; cardio. Nutrition: calories: ;m-t-d: ; y-t-d: Don't have my nutrition info with me. But it was more of the same. Carbs: % Protein: % Fat: % total: % Gluten free day: yes Sodium: mg.
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Post by macdiver on Feb 19, 2020 12:30:22 GMT
As you know, I read a lot about fitness (mostly on the web). While I don't practice any of this , I have read several articles which say 2 to 3 times a week is really what a muscle needs. Programs like stronglifts work a muscle group 5 times in two weeks which averages 2.5 times per week. Some articles I have read talk about hitting the muscles with different exercises each time so lets say squat the first day for quads then do lunges the second day. I don't know if there is any real basis to this. I think that a combination of compound exercises followed by isolation exercises 2 x 3 times per week per muscle group would give the best benefit. All that said, I'm a cardio guy who struggles with lifting on a regular basis.
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Post by shamie on Feb 19, 2020 14:35:15 GMT
As you know, I read a lot about fitness (mostly on the web). While I don't practice any of this , I have read several articles which say 2 to 3 times a week is really what a muscle needs. Programs like stronglifts work a muscle group 5 times in two weeks which averages 2.5 times per week. Some articles I have read talk about hitting the muscles with different exercises each time so lets say squat the first day for quads then do lunges the second day. I don't know if there is any real basis to this. I think that a combination of compound exercises followed by isolation exercises 2 x 3 times per week per muscle group would give the best benefit. All that said, I'm a cardio guy who struggles with lifting on a regular basis. I can only speak from my experience. For me, I am definitely getting stronger training chest, and back twice a week. Weds: 2/19/20 - chest training (4 exercises); 30 elliptical; Sauna: 25 minutes. m-t-d workouts: 15/19. Tomorrow - back training / cardio. I tried to upload a photo for the avatar. The max size was 1 MB. It said photo was too big (6.70 mb). I don't know how one photo can be 6.70 mb? Tues Nutrition: calories: 3,147;m-t-d: 3,141 ; y-t-d: 3,561 Carbs: 339 43% Protein: 98 12% Fat: 160 46% total: 101% Gluten free day: no Sodium: 1310 mg.
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Post by seltzer on Feb 19, 2020 19:34:31 GMT
One MB is quite small especially if you want a print. Depending upon how I'm shooting, my five year old DSLR will take pictures exceeding 35 MB. I need to change my avatar to something more personal and certainly less creepy so I'm going to have to do some serious downsizing.
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Post by Graham on Feb 19, 2020 20:38:12 GMT
On the issue of how often to hit each muscle group. In general with my workout plan, something that resembles a cross between Starting Strength and Wendler's 5/3/1, I'm only hitting each body part on average 3 times per fortnight (1.5 times per week). Seems to be working for me whilst 'cutting'. I'm maintaining strength and reducing body weight/body fat. I'm not sure whether it would be effective enough for a muscle building phase though.
On the limitations on upload size, there is the option for a paid increase in storage space on these boards. I haven't looked at the cost.
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