Tic's Reflection

1/24 Sat

Another Cardio day.

Ellyptical w/ arms = 61 min = 800 cal
Rowing machine ~25 min = 300 cal
Ellyptical w/o arms ~ 15 = 180 cal

Total time ~ 100 minutes: TEA = 1280 cal

Too hard to keep track of my diet right now but postworkout food looks like this:

1 scope whey protein
3 chicken leg + 1 drumstick (steamed)
~ 6 oz salom steamed
 
1/25/2009 Sunday

New Year's Eve (chinese) at least and it's a REST and REFEEDING day period. Wow, I pretty much ate nonstop from noon until 6 pm. Good stuff. Here is my weight range, man...

Wt at 9 am = 170.8 lbs
Wt at 10 pm = 176.8 lbs

Go go carb reload + water weight. Will find how the damage tomorrow and Tuesday morning after some hard cardio / weight training.

I like my new Avatar for the week. Might keep it for the month!!!
 
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1/26/2009 Monday

Happy Chinese New Year: Now Year of the Ox​

As tradition for my family, I think its Chinese culture, but we are eating vegetarian the whole day. In the past, I used to have major energy and hunger issue but not the last couple of years. Today was cake walk to be honest and I will try to eat vegetarian for the whole week. The major issue will be to be able to consume 150g of protein while on this diet. Will most likely eat eggs + lots cottage cheese to fill in the gap.

Not sure of how much and what I ate the whole day, too many different food for me. But did a hour at the gym, TEA = 700 calorie. My weight was pretty surprising, only 172 lbs. Figured it would be more from all that eating yesterday, wow.


Wt at 9 am = 172 lbs

REFLECTION​

I have not done this in awhile. Today, is a bittersweet day. When I met one of my neighbor a few years ago, I sense that this guy is not a good person. But over the year, it seemed alright. Thought nothing much about it until recently. As the saying goes, his tail finally stuck out. The man is decieving little bastard that smile in your face and talk crap about you behind your back. To make a long story short, he used to put the blame of this and that on other poeple when in reality he was the one pushing the issue and creating all the problem. One of those type of people that make others look bad so that he appear better.

The moral of the story which kinda contradict another cliche is to:
Trust your instinct until proven otherwise.​
It is sad to see such ugly people in this world but at the same time, it makes me appreciate you guys this much more. Good people are hard to find; the kind that truly cares and honestly help out. Have a happy new year everyone.
 
Workout back + shoulders. Still trying to lose weight so just trying to get rid of glycogen in muscle

TEA from cardio = 850 cal.

Man, this vegetarian + low carb diet feels weird. Not sure if it's messing with my hormones or what not but damn, I cannot stand being around people. Gonna lock myself up in my room and chill. People disgust me atm, so I am hoping yoga will reset my mindframe, I hope so.
 
1/28 Wednesday

Still on vegetarian diet, at least as of the afternoon. Body feels very different and it's hard to sustain energy level up and long time at the gym. Overall, I think this diet is probably affecting my mood but will try to stick with it a bit longer. Avoiding meat is not a bad thing just mean eating a ton of cheese.

Morning TEA = 400 cal + yoga.
 
1/29/09 Thursday

Today is REST day and I really mean rest. Was planning to try out TKO kickboxing class at the gym for the first time ever BUT I failed. After I did my morning stuff and all ready to go, I still felt too tired so went back to bed for 3 hours instead of working out.

Dang, so that is 11 hours of sleep so far and still pretty tired. Can go back for another nap but have work to do.

Weight dropped to 171 lbs yesterday at noon and waist is about 32 inches. I can SEE the leanning effect beside the physical weakness, LoL. Hmm, next week I don't know if I should go another week of dieting or switch it up to mass building.
 
1/30 Friday

Burnt 1,100 calorie in morning workout + did a good vinyasa flow yoga class. Unfortunately, I probably ate too much... oh well. Overall, I think I am still at negative 800 calorie though. Onward.

REFLECTION​

Today, I've been pondering over that story about the girls high school basketball team that blew out the other school 100-0. The adminstrator of the winning team apologize the next day for the poor display of sportsmanship and requested a forfeit of the game. Then the coach said that he believed he did nothing wrong and then got fired afterward. Initially, I thought what was so wrong and bad about blowing a team out 100-0? It's game and winning is winning right? But in the back of my head, I knew something was off.

After a hard workout session at the gym and extremely fatigued, I went shopping and bought some groccery. Went to the truck and tried to put the stuff in and unfortunately, my shoulder accidentally hit the inside of my door which caused my door to slightly hit the car next to me. There was no scratch or anything BUT unannounced to me, the girl inside the car came out screaming at me. I tried to explain my case but I knew this girl was not going to show me ANY MERCY at all. I wanted to yell back that she parked too close to me but bit my tongue because I did hit a parked car. I wished that I can explained to her that it was truly an accident and I am usually very very cautious of opening the car door but that did not happened. She just went back into her car and was all pissy, oh well.

Well, my point is this; yes it was mostly my fault BUT there was NO damage to either vechicle. She should have came out and inspected it and show some mercy. If she would have accepted my apology, it would have made me feel a lot better. Instead, she twisted the dagger more like the team that blew out the other school 100-0. Then, it dawned on me why the adminstrator had to apologize for the action of his school. At the same time, I realized how much the fired coach lacked character for what he did and not realizing the errors of his way. In the end, I did lose some sleep over the whole incident and still feel bad about it until now BUT it's an accident without any damages. The morale of the story is this:

When it is possible, show some characters by being compassionate and have mercy!!!​

We are all human and mistakes and accidents will happen. Have a good weekend everyone!!!
 
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I like your reflections. Nice life lessons as a break from all the muscle-headed topics.

Good job tic, you're a better person because of it, no doubt.
 
1/31 Saturday

Did some quick upperbody workout for 30ish minutes: flat BB bench, lat pull down, db bicep curl, tricep ext. Nothing to really write about just 3 sets of 10-15 reps each with minimal-moderate effort. Then went hiking for 6.5 miles which took about 2.5 hours. Pace was very steady and EASY because I was hiking with a friend.

I think the hike was a "date," I am not sure. Since I have the penis in the whole ordeal, it was up to me to make aggressive moves but I was fairly passive. Don't know what is wrong with me. I enjoy her company but do not feel that special connection. When I was younger, at least I used to tell myself that I will get some afterward but that is not I am really after anymore. Feelings get hurt and all for a moment of lust. But at the same time, I know this indecesiveness has driven a lot of women crazy in the past. I miss falling in love and being in love and not sure if this whole thing will materialized into that.

Where do I go, what do I do??? If it's fitness or bodybuilding or strength training, at least I know my goal and know what I can do to achieve it via dieting and excercising properly. I know my goal is to fall in love again but not sure if this girl (like this excercise routine) is the right way for my goal. Whatever, at least if anything I go to hike 6.5 miles and gained a new friend (or foe). Will probably go out again next week with her because I always follow the policy of:
Always try something at least twice before you make a decision and judgement on it.​

wt post shower at 2 pm = 170.8 lbs.
 
tic said:
I am Backward PB... I did 15 reps for 3 sets. Soo used to saying rep, then set... I don't know why.

First one is 1/5 Tuesday (just for kicks)
Middle one is 1/9 (right before my diet program)
Last one, on right is 1/13 (last day of depletion workout)
Click to expand...

Not sure what the wheels look like but you have very good overall symmetry to your upper body from what I can see.
 
Thanks a lot LV. I enjoying reading yours, chillens, Hoss, karky, kraken, and a host of other board veterans discussions about things and reply. You guys are extremely detailed and informative; btw the shopping list is great as well.

As for the wheels, they are rocking and strong but not huge, only 23 inches on the thigh. But it has a lot of torque to allow me to hike again today for probably another 7 miles with the nephews and do squats later on this week. As for the spare, it works fine and while it is not as big as the main, it more than does it's job. Never had a complent whenever the spare on used. :) maybe that was TMI there.
 
2/2/09

Did chest and bicep today. Flat bench 295x1 with a bunch of other reps / set in between. Sure was nice to know that I can still pressed that much heavy. About 75 minutes doing weights.

Ellyptical w/ arms
150 (pre) + 800 (post) = 950 calorie

Reflection​
Something happened that was extremely cool that I forgot to mention on Saturday. While hiking with my friend, an older woman offered my friend some water because my friend looked pale and exhausted. I already offered water to my friend BUT her bladder was already full and yet will not pee in public so she was holding it in and does not want to drink too much more water.

The cool thing was that older woman offering us water. She was very sweet and kind. Got to talking to her and her husband and she said, "Yeah, I remember ONE time when someone offered me some water while hiking and now I want to try to help anyone else out as well." Wow, just ONE act of kindness as offering something simple as water and that lady remembered it and trying her Best to pass on the buck. Wow, sometimes I forgot how much a simple act of kindness can be. Have a wonderful day everyone.
Our actions are like ripple in a pond, even a small act of just giving some water can have enduring effects​
 
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2/3 Tuesday

wt at 7 am = 171 lbs

Okay, I am slightly frustrated with my weight being stuck at 171 for the past 10 days. The saving grace has been that my waistline is going down slightly from 32.5 to 32 inches. I do feel my waist being smaller but the weight is steady. I am hoping that my weight is due to the fact that I've been training hard and the body is retaining extra water (actually, I am pretty sure this is the case). Will hit 170 or below by then end of the week!!!!

Apparently today became my dayoff because workout partner could not make it. Still did cardio
ellpytical w/ arms = 270 cal: stairs = 170 cal: row = 250 cal
Grand total of 690 calorie burnt

Went out and brought a Timex HR monitor. It's a cool little toy and all that it is, a toy. I am amazed that the cardio machine at the gym does measure my HR accurately. Almost exactly as the HR monitor. Funny thing is that I burn more calorie on the ellpytical but my my HR was about 108-115 bpm vs the stairs when i burned less calorie but my HR was at 128 bpm vs rowing at 125 bpm. Gonna try to wear the HR monitor as I do weight the next week and see how my heart beat. My apparent resting HR is 60-65 bpm sitting around reading / working.
 
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Tic, you are doing great! 295 bp is awesome for anyone, especially your weight.

As for the good samaritan, I, too, like to pay it forward. Then, if I get nothing in return, at least I made a deposit in my "Kharma Bank".
 
2/4 Wednesday

Thanks for the encouragement, Mr. Goat.

Okay, I figured out why I am not losing weight.... I should have taken my our advice and check out my diet. I did not realized this until I consumed a whole rotisserie chicken from Sam's Club, weighing 2.75 lb, in a period of less than 20 hours. Fortunately, I did not eat the skin. So from 5 pm until 10 am today, I ate: 2.75 lbs chicken, 1 Bsn protein shake, 1 cup of cottage cheese, 1 string chees, 2 slices of cheddar cheese, 1 banana, and 1 lowfat yogurt. Everything is good except for the WHOLE chicken. Guess like time to down tons of veggie today until dinner. Once again wow...... stupid diet.

On another note, my heart rate monitor is a fun toy. Figured out how to get it to calorie count and it's reading is higher than the machine at the gym. Calorie burnt in yoga was 380 per hour instead of 300, which I used to use. Figured out that my comfortable HR is 120-135 and going pass 135 wears me down much faster so I try to keep my HR btw 128 to 145. Neat gadget for only $40; worth it. I got the Timex Triathlon one from Costco.

Morning cardio burnt = 900 (175 stairs + 225 row + 380 yoga + 120 from whatever my device missed:rofl:)

Wt at 5 am = 171.2 lbs (not really concern as I felt full)

Afternoon, did legs workout for 77 minutes total and according to my HR monitor, I burnt 750 calories. Nothing impressive to mention but I will break my diet this weekend to lift heavy next week. Dieting too long and time to power-up for a week or 2 so I have something to write home to. :)
 
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2/5 Thur

Okay okay, I am tired and drained. Did back and bicep workout today. Wow, my strength dropped A LOT, db curl single arm only with 35 lbs when I used to do 45 lbs. This is probably the result of leg workout yesterday + hard back workout earlier.

Going to do a final weigh in tomorrow morning and hope / pray that I am at 170 lbs or lower so that I hit my goal. Either way, I am going to break my diet after the afternoon chest / tricep / (with some leg so its fullbody) workout. Looking forward to eating and refueling again. Man, I ate on veggie (calflower+brocilli+carrots) nonstop for 2 hours and still felt hunger, that was when I decided that I needed a break.

I feel sooo excite and looking forward to powerlift again next week. I know it's vain but going to those little punks at the gym off who benches 250 lbs and not re-rack the weight and walk around like they are ALPHA. Which will lead into today's quote:

For every mountain, there is a mountain higher.​

Remember to have confidence but do not be ****y. If you don't know the difference, I will explain it. :)
 
2/6 Friday

Did cardio and yoga in the morning, burnt 1640 calorie according to my HR monitor over 3 hour period. Then ate a big ass brunch and then lifted heavy. Shoulder hurt while doing yoga, werid...

Flat bench 275x3x5 (setting up 5x5 later).
 
dude...dont diss the guys who can bench 250...thats a good lift! ><
yeah they shouldnt think they'r alpha but its still worth giving props for the work they put in to get there.

but i like your quote its a good one.
awesome benching too man..wow. plus while your cutting..great lift!
 
Thanks PB for the encoragement. Those 2 guys are tools. I applaud them for benching 250 lbs BUT it was their approach and just leaving a mess after they finished. I mean, clear the weight to 135 at least. Most people I see warmup with 135, even if they bench 350. That and the stare they give everyone one like "look at me, I am badass."

Gonna give myself 2 days off and eat and eat and eat to replenish. Do like the cut look on me, wow my arms are popping out in the mirror. But then I saw this big black guy, about 6'2'' ish and WOW. He was just simply amazing, physique-wise. His strength was realitively weak for this his size but I think he was cutting phase for competition. He looks like one of them circus-que martial artist fighter. Probably THE best physique that I've seen in real life. Well, he gave me a goal to try to attain; have a feeling that I will not because of genetics but why not dream the impossible dream.

Wt today in morning = 172.2 (the carbs are filling up slowly, i am guessing 174 by monday).
 
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