Accountability thread.

I'm starting this thread to keep those of us motivated that are preparing for upcoming hunts.

I'm at 260 lbs. right now, and I need to be around 205. I just quit smoking, and I'm about to start doing some cardio. Cutting back on the whiskey, too. I'm stuck on location 5-6 days a week, so I have to make do with what I've got. I have plenty of time on my hands out here, so there's no excuses. I'm going to hit these hills that surround the well sites. I've been doing some stretching and taking some vitamins for my joints. Drinking more water. Now I'll start walking up those hills and work my way up to running and walking with a loaded pack.

Also, I'm setting money aside for gear and the trips themselves. I've got an elliptical at home, and once I have all my gear and the money for the trip set aside, I'll invest in some type of home gym.

I'll give updates as I work out, and expect y'all to hold me accountable for any slacking. Lets get prepared, people. Now is the time. Feel free to join in, but don't expect me to take it easy on you if you commit. I don't want anyone letting me slack off in any way.

Good Luck Brother!

Good luck.

I've also started eating better. Less junk, more fruits and vegetables. Smaller meals, more often, instead of a couple of big meals.

Sound like you have a great plan You can do it, chute I smoke, quit a few times.

I had a LT. that would hunt with me, he was 6'7" and 370# (carried the door ram LOL). He is now around 250 I hear.

Where we going huntin?

Colorado. I hear you Sneaky. I need to start eating better, more exercise, less booze, etc. It's tough, but I have to do it.

I'm here to testify! Time for me to drop the excuses and get serious. I'm starting right after dinner. The wife has her killer enchiladas smelling the house up right now and I don't want to hurt her feelings! Oh, I almost forgot, Tres Leches for dessert.

You have my full support and I will hold you accountable. I started taking my health more serious about 3 years ago when I turned fifty and my blood pressure started getting elevated.

The good news is my doctor gave me a chance to exercise and eat better before prescribing me drugs. I started walking at a brisk pace a mile a day and worked up to 3 miles a day taking the weekend off. Then started light running intervals spaced out in my walk routine. I now walk two miles and run a mile and a quarter. Still take the weekends off.

Cut the burgers back to one to two per month. Cut out the eggs for breakfast and especially the bacon and sausage. When I eat pork I eat the lean cuts and grill them.

Started eating chicken and turkey sausage and bacon. Replaced ground beef with ground turkey.

Started eating more veggies and chicken, seafood, and VENISON. Drink more water. Stay away from the soft drinks.

I feel and look much better. Probably lost about 20-25 pounds. And taking no medications. I'll be ready for those mountains.

I wish you well Sneaky with your goal.

Well I'm usually the oldest, so I started the cardio and jogging about a month ago. Got a girlfriend, that want to become full time night woman and we have been eating healthy. Do a lot of stair climbing at work, so I need to work on the jogging thing more. By the time we get to the mountains I will be back in some type of good physical condition for young old kid. Any way this is a once in a life time or bucket list goal and I want it to be fun.

It's not easy, but the results are worth it. It always helps to make it a team effort.

The caterer served a brisket sandwich for dinner, with pasta salad, corn on the cob, and salad. I ate the briskets, sans the bread. Picked the olives and tomatoes out of the pasta and ate them without touching the noodles (not easy), and made a salad with less dressing than usual.

I also told my wife to pack my tote with fruit that will keep and no more junk. As a side effect, she is quite pleased with the whole deal. She will be a big help, and so will this thread.

Palehorse, enjoy those enchiladas. Tomorrow, it's healthy time.

Erathkid, no more excuses for either of us. Time to buckle down and get serious about this. Our health is everything. It's time we took care of it.

Down from 228 to 214 as of today. Goal is 205 although haven't been that light since I was a Freshman in highschool

Friend who's 52 lost 205 on nutrisystem with some jogging once she got down to 150. Cpl minor cosmetic surgeries to remove skin and she's at a comfy 105.

That's what I'm shooting for, but chicken? Surely I don't have to resort to that nasty stuff. I have a freezer that's plumb full of wild game. I'll make that work.

Stairs are a great way to prepare for what we'll be doing. That's how I got in shape for my first elk hunt, and it paid off.

Go for it. I took off some and then began to backslide....paying for it now. Pooped out on my daughter unloading a ton of protein today. Hit 245 and came down to 223. Back up to 230 again. Need to get my butt in gear and join you guys. I'm in.

Last time I got in shape, I found 205 to be just right for me. That was all cardio, though, and this go round I'll eventually do some lifting. Not to get big, but to be stronger and more fit.

Glad to hear it. 40 sacks of feed will get the blood flowing.

Awesome, sounds like you're doing it the right way.

I'm 5'10" and got up to almost 240lbs a couple of years ago. I worked my way down to 215-220lbs with diet and no exercise, but I wasn't really losing any fat.

A couple of months ago I recommitted to tracking what I eat, exercising 5-6 times/week, and trying to walk 10,000 steps/day. As of yesterday I'm down to about 194lbs, plus I'm losing fat and gaining muscle at a healthy rate.

I still have a long way to go, but I don't feel like I'm "dieting" at all - more like just living a healthy lifestyle. Keep up the good work. Feel free to hit me up if need any suggestions / motivation / whatever.

A couple of things I've done or noticed that may help some of y'all.



I've been eating a lot of sunflower seeds. They do have some calories, but they're good for you and help to replace a lot of bad habits.

Stop eating before you're full. You'll find that you are satisfied, and by taking a break, you'll realize that you're no longer hungry, and it's easier to not finish the meal. This was hard for me, because it was drilled into my head to not waste food, but if it's making you fat, what is the point? After awhile, you'll find it easier to eat less because your body becomes more used to it. If you get hungry again later, but before your next meal, eat a piece of fruit.

Start walking. You don't have to run a marathon on your first outing. Build up each workout as you can. Push yourself, but build it up gradually. My joints hurt me because of weight and bad genes. I've been taking supplements for that, which are helping, and I've started stretching and using those joints more to get them in better shape. Using them is painful, but it's good for them. Walking or running up an incline will help you prepare for mountainous terrain. As you build up your workouts, try it with a pack on. Increase the weight as you go.

Be honest with yourself and with us. Cheating won't get you there. That's what this thread is for. Accountability. I'm being 100% honest here, and that's in the back of my mind any time I'm tempted or feeling lazy. It helps.....a lot.

Exactly. I don't want to diet as much as I want to change the way I eat and take care of myself. This isn't temporary.

If you have any suggestions, share them. I want to get in shape and stay in shape for hunting. Elk hunting, mostly. Legs and lungs are number one, but I'd like to be stronger, too. Not bodybuilder strong, just fit and all around stronger than average. I want to be well rounded.

Do insanity...it'll suck at first but part of the problem with high elevation is lungs not trained for it. Insanity will push your lungs and teach you how to breathe. You can then pick 1 day to eat like crap to throw your body out of routine.

Oh! I am sooo full. Where did I put those sweatpants?

Just got back from my trek to the pasture. My route is about a mile. The pasture road makes a loop from the house, off the hill to the creek. along a draw, back up a gentle slope to the house. Now that I am back to walking,it will take me a week or so before I can reverse the course and tackle the hill at the end. Too much backsliding to start off like that.

By the way, my two dogs want me to say "Thank you!" to whoever got me off my rear and back to walking. They had more fun then I did.

Not too break anybodies bubble about getting into aand STAYING with a program in prep for a trip to the Rockies...

Some many years back, a buddy made this same pilgrimmage ya'll are attempting...only he was about 40 at the time 6'/5"s & skinny at about 240-250. Had been a 3 sport 4 year letterman, football/track & basketball but excelled as wide receiver at Wichita State...but at 40 drank like a fish and smoked like he was trying to melt Iron Ore into steel. Any way was doing 5+ miles a day running the entire way. Got up to Eagle - just outside Aspen - a day early to meet the Outfitter and walked the knots out of his legs from the straight thru drive by himslef...and the altitude like to have made him turn around and drive back to Dallas.. for all the under 1k altitude heavy training he'd done he had NOT run the stadium steps like everyone who'd been to the Rockies told him over and over and over.

Another close friend used to guide on the Western Slope & north of Glenwood Springs and what became the Interstate...and ran the stadium steps with a 80 lb back pack on at the old Bronco Stadium in Denver for 3-4 hours a day when he could finally work up to it every year as his prep...but then his Hunt Area base camps were all above 7-8K feet and hunted up to past tree line. When I hunted with him down here he could smoke a pack, drink a Large Red Go Cup of 1/2 & 1/2 gin & tonic ... and walk me down in the 1st mile talking the entire time...but then I never did get back into shape the way I was working construction right after High School & later on the freight docks at under 25-26. Graduated HS at 5'8" & 137 lbs at 17.

Came off the truck docks in May of 1970 at 5'10" 205lb 32" waist and wore a size 52 suit coat....from a 36" waist 165/170lbs and 40-42 Reg suit coat when I started the job 3 years earlier. My contract quota on the docks was to move by hand a minimum 51K's freight every nite busting out 52'box's and still go to college 9-12 hours a semester minimum at the same time. Rain or Shine Hot or Cold with no AC or Heat in the open walled but covered dock.

When you get into your program...go find a high school stadium and start by running full out around the outside at least one lap, then run all the steps up & down using a side stepping descent and change sides every other staircase all the way around, and finish with another lap around the outside. When my youngest played Mens Soccer at San Jose State that was the warm up drill, then they had a 3 hour practice, and did the run the stadium thing again as a Cool Off. I could see his quads flex sitting halfway up th stands and him running down the opposite side sidelines to make a play. Football teaches you build bulk...Soccer teaches you to build endurance to run full out for 90 minutes a play the game too.
Ron

Rifleman, what is that Insanity like?

Keep in mind, my biggest challenge is being stuck on a caliche pad for 5-6 days at a time, on average, round the clock. I don't have a gym or even a clean floor out here. I have the room to walk and run, and I'm even fortunate enough to have some decent hills to climb. But I am limited to that, most days. For my one to two days a week at home, I have more options, but hardcore workouts aren't a weekend thing, I'm sure.

I'm dealing with probably a slight torn meniscus in my left knee. Going to therapy with all the old people, doing the exercises, plus walking 2 miles about 3 times a week. Before this knee I was regularly walking 5K (5K sounds so much further than 3.1 miles) up and down pretty steep hills in my neighborhood. I also do pushups - not a lot - but a decent amount for me.

Gave up dessert for Lent and have lost a few pounds. Will have to mostly stay off of them after Easter. We've quit buying chips, there are none in my house. (I'll admit, when I walk past the chip and dip aisle I feel like I'm driving by an old girl friend's house. You know the one. The one you wouldn't dare take home to meet the folks, but she sure was a lot of fun.)

Trying to decide if the knee is getting better or if I should just get it scoped and fixed, or just cowboy up and decide it comes with being in my 50's. If I can get it fixed, I will tackle stairs regularly. I might even get that dam trumpet out and go through the lung buster exercises - a unique way to train your lungs.

I have to walk my last daughter down the aisle at the end of May. I have a walking hunt in late August and this hunt in October. I've hunted elk before and I know what it takes. I will bow out if I feel like I'm going to be a burden to anybody.

As a side note, on our hunt thread, I brought up whiskey and cigars just as a way to get the thread moving again. Yes, I will bring whiskey and cigars, to be enjoyed in strict moderation by any and all legal adults that desire to. I like to joke and have fun, but I will be 110% focused on Cervus canadensis nelsoni.

I tried out my hill this evening. Went much better than I thought it would. The supplements, water, and stretching made a difference. They had to. Normally, one trip up a hill like that would do me in, especially my joints. They didn't bother me at all, I made 4 trips up and down, and finished with a few laps around the location, all walking. I got my heart rate up pretty good, got my lungs and legs to burning, and felt good doing it. I could have done more, but my throat started hurting since I'm just getting over a head cold, and I didn't want to overdo it. The other wireline crew will be here in the morning, and they're all on a workout kick, so I'll go at it again with them. I feel pretty great about how it went, particularly how good my joints felt. Really makes me look forward to doing more, since it won't be so painful.

There was a nice view up there, too.

Way to go. Nice pic too.

Take care of that knee. Doesn't matter how fit you are if you're hopping around on one leg.

You got it Toyota!

Hint: Don't forget your feet!

Figure out what boots you're gonna wear and get 'em broke in at the same time! ...and take a spare pair just in case the weather goes south on ya!

It's a royal PITA that gets better over time.


she's slackin on it and not doing full range.



doesn't take much room, can even be done outside if you have a laptop.

I'll look into it, then. If I can get a group of guys to do it, it might happen. I'm not going to be rolling around out here by myself, having everyone think that the long hours finally got to me.

I'll watch that video when I have time to drive up on the ridge and get service. I feel pretty certain I should watch that.

I'm on it. Got a pair that's just about broke in, and I've got another pair that I have picked out that I just need to go try on and see if they're as good as I think they'll be. Then I'll break those in, too.

Hell, I'm 17 workin' on 18, and workout everyday, eat nothing but healthy food, and literally live a bodybuilder's lifestyle, but don't have a bodybuilder's body quite yet, haha.

I'm really looking forward to this trip!

West Texas is a special place but most folks don't slow down long enough to find spots like that.

I'm 71 and not really interested in getting in shape for a Colorado Elk hunt but we filled feeders today and saw deer, raccoon, hogs, a redbird,lots of jackrabbits, heard dove talking to each other and saw a day old baby calf. I just want to be able to keep on doing what I am doing for a long time.

I can assure you, when I reached that spot, I had no problem slowing down for a few minutes.

Well, if you ain't just cut out for packing elk, already. Good news.

But, you can't say hell til you're 18.

I lost 30 pounds last year, but I still need to loose another 30.

Get after it, then.

Made the hike up Romero Canyon and to the top of a Mountain in Tucson a few weeks ago. It kicked my butt, but I want to get back again soon.



14.5 mile hike, and 6000 foot elevation the view was beautiful.

Very nice.

I ate some pistachios, and now I'm going to take a nap.

Same here. And I believe a team effort can do wonders. Keep your eyes on the prize. I have a "SNEAKY" suspicion that this deal is going to work out just fine.

Me too AEB.

I did the P90 work out, (not P90X or insanity,(too old), and went from 34" waist to 30" in about 2 months!!!

AEB, last year I shared camp with a man i have spoke with over the last 25 years (while in Colorado hunting or when I lived there) He and his wife have been hunting there for alooong time. They drive their RV up from Uvalde. He is 83!! A great couple to share camp with and die hard hunters. I told him this past year, that I hope to at least be able to enjoy the outdoors at his age, he replied "Just know your limitations and plan for it" Just a great couple to hang out with.

Sneaky

I have been at it for a month and a half now and went from 205 to 187.
Its not easy but i do feel better i eat 5 times a day now and run 2 miles and walk 2.

And man did it feel good when my pant started fitting loos!!!

Good deal. Keep it up.

Worst thing I did was let myself get out of shape. 2nd worst thing I did was let it happen again. Not this time.

Hey I'm kind of there with ya Sneaky. Not sure how tall you are but I'm about the same weight and 6'3". Just started back on cardio this week. I used to run three to four times a week and I'm going to slowly get back into that pace. It's been two years since I quit running/jogging. At that time I was doing 2 miles in about 15 minutes and weight about 220.

I'm just an inch shorter, Curtis.

I'm about to take on my hill again. Get my blood flowing first thing this morning before it gets hot.

Haha, I guess I gotta agree with you on that one too. I'm just gonna keep getting fit for the hunt so nothing slows us down and I can help.

Alright ladies, check in. What are you doing today to improve yourself?

I had some pistachios with my supplements, this morning. I'm about to have some smoked oysters to tide me over til lunch.

Just finished 4 or 5 reps (lost count) on my hill and 5 laps around location, all walking. My legs are really starting to feel it. Lovely morning for a workout.



It sucks at the time, especially starting out like this, out of shape, but you just have to force yourself to get up and push yourself to go harder than you want. Before you know it, you're done, and you're better off for it. One step closer to being in shape. One step closer to being healthy. That much more efficient a predator. And no regrets.

Sounds good.

I'll bet you $100 that you can't pack out a bull by yourself.

My doctor told me to drink a glass of water before every meal as a way to eat less.

Wish I could say I always follow his advice.

Just finished knee exercises/stretching, 27 slow, proper push-ups, 2 miles brisk walk on minor hills in neighborhood. Greek yogurt and cereal for breakfast (like always). 207Lbs. at this minute.

Later on I'll start carrying a 12Lb. exercise bar like I have done in the past getting ready for a hunt. It weighs the same as my .416; overkill for the .338, but it's what I have.

I don't mind checking in and I appreciate you starting this thread. I think it's good to support each other.

Well then, Sir Sneaky. I may have to take you up on this bet when the time comes around. Mark my word on that one.

Haha, I may have to make this double or nothin' and take a little bit more of your money.

One thing that really helps me me is tracking everything I eat. I use an app called myfitnesspal which is pretty user friendly. I think just being conscious of everything I put into my body really helped me change my lifestyle, and it's nice being able to relate my gains / losses to nutritional data along the way. I found out the hard way that no matter how hard I worked out, if I wasn't pumping good nutrition into my body, I didn't get the results I wanted.

Oh yeah, and make sure you give yourself at least one or two rest days / week. I made the mistake of going too hard last year while running stairs in my apt. complex. I ended up straining my achilles tendon, which sucked, and forced me to take a few weeks off.

Ya'll sound like your really getting into this deal...Outstanding.

Slow & steady careful daily progress is what my Ortho guy @ Plano Sports Medicine, Dr Sutker ?sp told me after taking 1/3+ of my meniscus & the right Horn of my left knee after a car wreck in '03. He allways sez on his specialty of knees ..."it's easier to build on steady progress rather than cut it again and start over trying to push things too fast". Good Luck All.
Ron

you just gave Sneaky clearance to pull the trigger 20 miles from the truck!

Did my walk run 3.25 miles with my lab Mocha. Checking in.

I'm in excellent physical condition and terribly good looking.

Really nothing to improve on. My participation in this thread will clearly be short lived.

up until you walk by a mirror and come crawling back.....

Ha ha.....I'll bet you can't pack out half a bull...they weigh 600-800 lbs on the hoof...field dress to 400-600 lbs. Boned out you could still be looking at 300-400 lbs.

Today's hike was pretty easy. First part was all downhill. On the 2nd leg I had a 30 mph wind behind me as I came up the slope.

Sounds good, guys. Keep it up.

Dang frac hand just lit one up right next to me. I had to check in.

I had a salad and half a ribeye for lunch. Just ate the other half. I avoided the baked potato.

And for only 200 bucks. Heck of a deal.

Cheaper than a "HOSS" too

This is a great idea, Sneaky. I'm in.

About 12 years ago I clocked in at 280 lbs. At 6'2" that's pretty hefty. I lost weight after my first daughter was born and got down to what I consider my fighting weight, about 190. Over the years the weight has crept back up and I'm at 215 now, about 25 more than I'd like.

It's time. It will take lots of running, weight lifting, and laying off the carbs, but I'll be there by the end of summer. I've got to find a stadium with some stairs.

I'm feeling that morning walk. It's gonna take a lot of willpower to get my fat carcass up that hill. I may take it easy on the hill, and swap out for some push ups, sit ups, and more laps around location.

I didn't know you were going for two-a-days. Let's be reasonable here.

This is just for starters. Once I get some legs and lungs back, I'll probably shoot for something every frac, except for the middle of the night when I sleep. That should be 5-6 short work outs or 3-4 long ones. When I work up to it, I'll probably do two all out, early and late, and some minor ones in between to keep active.

It's too late, now. You're in.

Started using the My Fitness Pal app on my phone again today. It a pretty cool app. Keeps track of every calorie I eat and every calorie I burn through exercise. I used it to lose 40 pounds a couple of years ago but I stopped and gained most of it back.

I've heard good things about that ap. Whatever helps. Keep on keepin' on.

Same thing for dinner as lunch.

Workout was a little of everything. Warmed up with one hike up the hill and walked a few laps. Then some sit-ups and push-ups. Some jogging, jumping jacks, air squats, then some more sit-ups and push-ups. Cool down with some walking. Nothing too strenuous. Just enough to stay active and loose and get a routine going.

Workin' out everyday for me as well! I really love working out to be honest, and an elk hunt in the making gives me more drive than ever.

I'll be packing that bull in no time! And may be richer while at it. :P

I am down from 205 of 180. I do have one cup of coffee in the morning, followed by a cup of applesauce and a cup of yogurt with my fiber drink. Lunch is either soup, or lean meat with no bread. I drink about 6-7 water bottles during the day. Dinner is wild game on the grill, but yes occasionally chicken fried. Steamed veggies for a side. Still not where I want to feel, but getting there. With a freezer full of whitetail, axis, speckled trout, crappie and turkey, I figure I have some pretty lean protein for months. The biggest thing is the yogurt and fiber supplements every morning. If I feel hungry mid day I will just have another applesauce. Or some broccoli spears.

Sneaky,you need to help those frac crews rig up,I promise you will loose some weight and they must cater pretty good now.All we ever got in the Barnett boom was BBQ and CFS. Where are you working,looks like Big Lake or Ozona country.

Close. About 10 miles north of Barnhart.

If I helped frac, it would be a workout, alright. 20 guys stand and watch 1 guy swing a hammer.

They're worse than a road crew.

Excercising is key to life

You stay in good shape, every single aspect of your life will improve

Good luck to y'all on this

Cameron, you never disappoint. Yes you good looking thing, your participation will definitely be short lived

I have to agree. Aches and pains were less when I was 20lbs lighter.

Nothing this morning but sleep. My legs are sore. I'm getting relief in a bit, so I'll go home for a day. I'll hit it hard, there.

And chase turkeys.

Pansie..excuses excuses.. May have put more on yourself to start than you should have? A good turkey hunt should fix ya up though.

This couldn't be any more spot on. I figured that out last summer, and have been going at it ever since!

Same with eating clean... You feel so much better about yourself in every aspect during the process, and especially after you start seeing results.

Sneaky,

I'll tell you that I worked out religiously for 6 months before my Colorado elk hunt. Crossfit type workouts with weights and lots of cardio. My have 5 weight stations and a lap around the property the station sits on. It would total a mile run, plus lots of weight moved by the end of the program. We would change the exercises every shift, always keep 6 stations with one being pure cardio. Then my two days off I'm working, on my feet, manual labor. It thought I was prepared for 9000'. The first morning on the mountain wearing a pack, and carrying a rifle, I felt like a weakling! The altitude beat me down! I though how bad I would've felt had I not prepared.

Water is key. At least I have the long habit of lots of water every day. In winter, I have a 3 gallon water jug in the bed of my truck, in summer I swap it out for a 5 gallon. You're right about small meals. I tend to eat at 0800, 1030, noon, 2:30, and 6. Eat small, eat often, keep moving. I wish you success!

I am so glad the altitude didn't affect me. I could honestly not tell a difference at 9600 ft. vs. here at home in Sa.


they make a thing that you put over your head while your walking/running that deprives you of oxygen and "mimics" the effect of being in high altitude. may be something to look into if you have never been up high and are unsure of how the elevation will affect you.

Also, a few tips I will give you advice for if your planning on going on demanding hunt:

if you smoke or dip.....stop about 2 months prior to your hunt. the tobacco restricts your arteries and blood/oxygen flow and will SEVERLY limit your performance.

cut out the sweets/sugar. Sweet tea is a killer, sodas are worse. Cut out the sugar, your body will start to respond better and give better performance. you will also start to drop weight on this alone. I know guys that drop 10 lbs just by cutting out sweet tea and sodas


I personally limit my carb intake (no pasta, no bread, try and keep the carbs down as much as possible) to keep me from feeling sluggish. when I am having to do a lot of walking I will eat carbs in the morning and during the day to give me fuel but when I'm doing my day to day I like to keep them as low as possible

Yeah. It's called a Self Contained Breathing Apparatus, and it weighs 20 pounds.

I went skiing in 2004 and had no altitude problems. Last November I felt it, and I don't know why. Too many miles on the body since 2004, I guess.

^^True story^^

I'm on the same page except for cutting out the tobacco. I'm weak! And I don't want to quit. I want no part of a cigarette, but if I don't have a can of snuff in my pocket I'll walk crooked.

2.2 miles in 17:23

I have no ambition to get to a weight less than 200. I've been that weight and thought I just looked like a pole. I was 185 out of highschool in 1992 and 195 when I got out of basic that summer. If I can get to 220 or below I will be very happy with that. Weighed in this moring @ 256.

Good morning Sneaky,
First of all, I'd like to wish you all the best. I recently had a rude awakening after getting a physical a month ago. Can't say i was suprised, but definitely worse than i thought. I'm 36 going on 37, 6'2", 255lbs. Got my Lipid panel done and was shocked at my cholesterol levels. in the 300's. Dr. wanted to put me on medication right away and i asked for 3 months to try and make some improvements on my own. Well, haven't done much to improve and a specialist told me that even if i exercise regularly and eat as healthy as possible, i will still have high cholesterol. I also smoke and for about 6 years of my army service, i drank at least a bottle a day of scotch(my parents passed down the high tolerance gene to me). Stopped drinking heavily when i left the Army in 2012 and used to have a drink or 2 a week. don't drink anymore, but can't stop smoking. as much as it disgusts me, i find myself lighting one when i drive anywhere.
Now, i don't have an amazing hunt to prepare for, therefore having a ton of motivation, but i am going to have my first child, a,boy, in August. So now i have to really change my lifestyle and ensure I'm gonna be around to take my boy fishing and hunting like my father took me. Only hard part is trying to eat healthy with a pregnant wife!!!
I wish you all great success and can't wait for the pictures from the hunt!

Thanks for all the advice and encouragement. It has all been noted.

Keep setting goals and reaching for them, for those involved. Keep checking in and updating your progress. It helps.

And Western, I'm doing an extra set of push-ups, just for that.

The smoking part is tough, I know. I'm driving home now, and I'm not used to having nothing to do. Seeds. Lots and lots of seeds. That helps me avoid it.

They served chicken wraps for lunch. I picked out some of the grilled chicken, had some fresh mushrooms, carrots, and broccoli. Now I'm tearing up the seeds on my way home. There's a serious workout of strength training and cardio waiting for me there.

And a shower. Dang, I need one, bad.

Now this is great to hear. I'm going to Colorado with summer with some buddies actually, and we're camping in the mountains along the rivers and doing hiking/mountain biking and things of that nature for about 2 weeks.

I was planning on trying to work out this summer with one of those altitude masks. Yea, they're expensive, but I'd rather it not effect me while working hard than be up there and be having issues day-in and day-out.

milsonrisas, I had the similar thing in 2010. High cholesterol to 292. I went on a strange diet, but it worked for me. I had coffee in the mornings and bananas. For lunch/supper I had 1 cup white rice with a package of steamed vegetables, I used some butter and sometimes seasoned with garlic salt. Every other day or two, I had a bowl of Blue bell chocolate Ice cream

I lost almost 37 pounds and lowered my cholesterol to 198 (In 2-1/2 months). I smoke as well, which of course raises our cholesterol some. My Doctor was shocked, but said sometimes it just takes cutting out "most" of the bad stuff. Did I stay the same, no, but am much more conscience and not to the point I was.

I've noticed that I've been continuously noticing results with my heavy weight workouts I've been doing.

My brother's birthday was last month, and he's 15. His birthday present was a custom home-gym, and all I can say is that it's awesome!

I eat the same thing, every freaking day, unless I eat out with family. I mean it sort of gets old, but it keeps the change coming, and that's my reason for staying on it.

6:00 - 3 egg whites, 1 whole egg, cup of spinach, and whole oats with cinnamon
9:45 - a Quest Bar (one of THE healthiest protein bars out there)
12:00 - 8oz. chicken breast, small portion of brown rice, broccoli
3:30 - protein shake, 6 oz. chicken breast
7:00 - 8 oz. chicken, sauteed spinach, sweet potato
10:30 - protein shake

I usually get in my workout before my main course for dinner, and have a protein shake with my dinner as well. It works really well, though. This is what I have found works best for me.

Then again, I'm only ~18 years old, and my body type is probably a lot different than most of you who are a few years older. I started all of this before it was too late, honestly, so I sort of got lucky. I have a really fast metabolism as well, so it works out well.

Sort of on topic because you can't make that dream hunt if you are flat of your back. My neighbor (50 year old bachelor) is in the hospital right now with advanced bladder cancer. Hadn't been to a doctor for a check-up or physical since he got off the road as an OTR trucker years ago. A trip to the clinic to give up a little blood and pee in a cup could very possibly have saved his life. If you haven't made the trip to the doc in awhile, do it. If you are one of the folks following this thread and looking at exercise, diet, etc. go to the doc and find out just where you are. It could be an appointment that makes the big hunt actually possible.

At my age, we do blood work twice a year. Even then, I had something slip up on me.

Up to you, but my advice is to wait on something like that mask. Do the hunt. See what you think about it. Then you can decide how much you need it and just how serious you'll be about that type of hunting in the future. The altitude had its effects, but it's no deal breaker as long as you acclimate properly, especially at your age and shape.

I hate to admit it, but that's sound advice. Having a CDL gets me in once every two years, otherwise I'd never go.

Question:

Anyone know if those 5 hour energy drinks are okay for you?

Well I'll be up in Colorado this summer actually, before the hunt, for about 2 weeks. I'll be mountain biking, hiking, fishing, etc.

I'm gonna see how it effects me then, and then base the mask deal off of my experience. If I'm a little bothered by that kind of activity, I'm definitely gonna train with the mask since hiking with gear, a gun and packing a bull up there will be a lot harder.

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You won't from drinking one, but you absolutely can do without it.

It's never easy.

Stay away from 5 Hour Energy if you're trying to keep healthy. Mark my word on this.

If you want energy, drink natural Vitamin B-12 shots. Those are your best source of energy and are completely healthy.

5 Hour Energy has been traced to many heart attacks. Don't get me wrong, a lot of people get energy from them and are perfectly ok forever. But B-12 is your best bet by far.

You won't from drinking one, but you absolutely can do without it. [/quote]

Gotcha.

Where would I get the B12?

You can get it anywhere from your local grocer to the pharmacy over the counter. It's simple.

Sneaky my cardiologist said to never drink 5 hr energy or any drink similar to red bull.

I take B vitamin complex with "C". Make sure you get the Complex with the assorted B vitamins. Besides energy, it helps increase your metabolism (theses statements are not approved by the FDA)

Walmart , or any pharmacy carries OTC, look for natural ingredients.

At that age, go easy on your body. When I was that age I was trying to compete with everyone else and ten years later I can feel the damage in my shoulders from trying to be bigger/faster/stronger.

Alright. Thanks guys.

My wife gets all my supplements through Melaleuca and Herbalife, so I'll get her on it.

I use this oral B-12 spray from Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014BA0OA/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

From everything I've read, other than injections it offers the best absorption into the blood stream. It's easy too - one spray/day under the tongue. I either take it first thing in the morning, or 30 minutes before I know I'll need a boost of energy (pre-workout, exam, interview, etc...)

I'll just have to try that.

My workout for the day:

33 minutes on the treadmill - 5 min warm up, then did some intervals consisting of 2 minutes walking briskly @ 7.5% grade, 2 minutes recovery @ 2.5%, 1 minute side-stepping at 4.0%, then 1 minute walking slow at 4.0% to recover.

After that, I did 3 sets of 60 second planks on a medicine ball followed by standing on the medicine ball for 90 seconds, then 60 seconds rest.

Here is some good reading on Just B12,
http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-QuickFacts/

Note this excerpt

"Vitamin B12 is also available in sublingual forms (which are dissolved under the tongue). There is no evidence that sublingual forms are better absorbed than pills that are swallowed."

I would go natural and cost effective, but that's just me. There are several B vitamins, . So my Doctor recommended the complex.

Another quick read

http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/daily-dose-vitamin-b

Sneaky your thread has made me feel tired again. Guess I'll take another nap and check back later.

Yep, Sneaky, ya heard it from all of us. Stay away from the 5 Hour Energy, or else...

Lol, but yea. Natural and a little bit more costly is always better than lab made poison that gives you energy. That's how I put it. Same with foods actually.

Old fart - checking in. Physical therapy this morning for the knee. After lunch, stretching and 30 push-ups. Just got back from 5K walk, up la loma grande and back.

I'm on enough supplements already (I fight migraine headaches) and my wife and I eat fairly healthy as it is. I am not going to eat only white rice or a skinless chicken breast for two meals a day.

After I cool down, I'm going to fix myself an adult beverage.

And Ducklord - You're 17. Live your life for Pete's sake. Eat some cookies. If you go on this hunt, you're going to be just fine. To paraphrase a recent movie, I've got hemorrhoids older than you.

I don't know man. To get big, ya gotta eat big. Every Sunday I have a 2 honey butter chicken biscuits from Whataburger or a few donuts though, just to get in that cheat every week.

I like the way I'm doing though honestly, it's not that tough.

Enjoy that stuff now, cause in 5 years it will catch up to you.

I could eat anything I wanted till I was about 22, then my love of sweet tea, whole milk and dinner rolls started affecting my waistline

"Aint" that the truth!
I was about 28 when it hit me

Well, I guess you're right. I could enjoy it every day but then have to work as hard as I am now with 1/2 the energy and drive.

Youguys might look into a Vitamix, kinda like a blender on steroids. Blend leafy greens, fruits and juices or milk and you get the fiber and all of the phyto-nutrients. And surprisingly enough they taste pretty good!

Good thread....got my wake up call last mont after 7days in ICU with double pneumonia, Afib and hypertension. I'm 63 and thought I was bulletproof. I'm 50 lbs overweight. Heart healthy diet now and exercise. My recumbent bike is my new best friend and salt is totally out. Salt is a killer and I was addicted to it. Used to no salt now and it ain't no thang. Weight is coming off nicely. There is light at end of the tunnel. Good luck to all who trying their best to get healthy. Don't wait as long as I did. Believe me, you'll regret it.

I regret it already at 30. No more.

Had a good workout yesterday. Elliptical, dumbbells, weight bar, sit-ups, push-ups, and some walking while looking for birds that weren't there.

Deer steaks and fresh spinach for dinner. A dozen shrimp for desert.

Got my tote packed with fruit, jerky, and other healthy eats for work.

Got it.

Turns out my multivitamin has a bunch of B vitamins, so I'm good.

Just finished mountain biking for a few hours with the older brother and his weimerainer. That dog can run some distance, man. I love it!

Typical breakfast of the 4 egg whites w/ spinach and cheese, and plain oatmeal with some cinnamon and Splenda. Couldn't have started the Saturday any better!

Now, let the 17 y/o festivities begin, lol. I've never been a fan of juicing though, but never really had to either. I may try it soon.

My dad has a Vitamix - that thing is badass! It puts the 1000watt Ninja we got as a wedding gift to shame.


Sneaky, which multi-vitamin do you take?

Something from Melaleuca. I take that twice a day, along with the Replenex for my joints and fish oil.

Vitality might be the name of it. Not sure.

Glad to hear you take fish oil. A lot of people who plan on cutting or building always forget about fish oils.

What you need to take, if you aren't, is some MP Aminos before breakfast and before bed, and also BCAAs. Those two supplements will help you out a ton as well.

The supplement industry is the biggest scam in health and fitness

"This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA"

I couldn't say what the vitamins are doing for me, but I'm a believer in the Replenex. I can feel huge improvements in my joints.

What are MP Aminos and BCAA's?

It's warm, I'm sore, this truck is comfortable.....


I'm going to walk my hill for a bit.

MP Aminos are just amino acids, which I'm sure you know of. MP is just the company that makes the highest quality of aminos, Muscle Pharm.

BCAAs are a mixture of vitamins that have all of your macro-nutrients in them.

I'm in the same boat as you guys. Backpacking in 8 miles off a trailhead in wilderness area with a 60 pound frame pack. Finally almost in shape for the trip. At 5'8" and 170 pounds 6% body fat. Try eating nothing but grilled game, chicken fish and veggies only a few times a week. Swimming, bleachers, leg press, lunges, and stair master, also lots of shrugs will help with carrying a pack. Packing in is easy. It's getting the elk out that's bad. Lol

You getting ready for a contest?

Do you maintain that level of BF?

5 trips up the hill and one lap around location, just for a mild, mid day warm up.

I've heard the term, but I don't really know what amino acids are. What will those and the macronutrients do for me?

Article about body fat percentages

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/09/24/body-fat-percentage-men-women/

Drain your wallet, that's what they will do

A good multi-vitamin is all you need.

I was a supplement nut, I ran into a trainer one day Thru our convo he asked me what I took. I quite proudly rattled off a list and he looked at me and said "wow, what's it like taking $5 bathroom breaks" referring that $5 worth of supps were comming out the other end.

I stopped taking supps about a week later and not surprisingly I lost no strength, size or had a decrease in performance

Pork steaks for lunch. Grilled chicken for dinner. Broccoli and rice. Salad. Mushrooms.

Eating healthy hasn't been as hard as I thought. Instead of thinking about how much I dislike chicken or fresh broccoli, I just think if it as premium fuel for my body. Thinking about all the good things I'll get out of the healthier foods makes it easier to eat.

I just like being in shape and it makes the back country hunting a lot easier. Only supplement to me worth the money is protein. To me the roughest is the cold rifle season. You wake up and it's 10 degrees if that, so you bundle up and 100 yards from camp you're sweating. So you remove clothing to walk the rest of the way to your spot. Then you put your clothes back on to wait til sun comes up. Wet from sweat. I learned to just walk out with one pair of pants and a short sleeve shirt and put extra warm coveralls in your pack and extra socks in case your feet sweat and put them on once your at your spot. Learned this after a lot of cold weather mountain hunts.

Yeah, learning how to juggle layers can take some getting used to. I have a real bad problem with cold feet, will try taking extra socks next season.

What Sneaky, No diary report! taking the weekends off?? Ninny, already slack'n

We're shut down again waiting for sand. Headed to the house for a serious workout.

Only thing I'm taking off is the fat.

It's a nice day for a workout. Dark and rainy. Get on it, people.

LOL, just push'n ya man!

That's what I need.

That a way to stick with it Sneaky. You might want to take the weekends off to give you body some recovery time.

I work out on the weekends, but i'll take a day or two off during the week. Most people fall into the trap of "i'll bust my arse during the week" and then pig out on the weekends thus canceling out the hard work you put in during the week.

two biggest killers of an exercise program are named Saturday & Sunday

Church, lunch, power nap, stretch, push-ups, 2mi. walk with the blue lacy on mild hills.


Bebe, the wonder-dog. (She wonders a lot.)

Well at least she is fit and ready to hit the mountains!

That's a good looking dog.

I hit the cardio and dumbbells pretty hard. Pretty hard for my level, anyway.

Fish and broccoli for dinner. I may take it easy tomorrow to rest. Just some walking, maybe.

At the gym now.

Chest and tri's


Summers a commin'

So, does this mean that you are officially making yourself accountable to this thread?

After having a protein shake and a granola bar for breakfast, I went out for brunch late this afternoon - has a salad, CFS and mashed potatoes

Gotta have a cheat day every now and then. Feels good when it's a meal I've "earned".

Guess I never made it official either - but I'm in.

I've been back on the wagon since before Christmas, but yes, I'm in

There is a guy in here now benching 160 #'s IN EACH HAND

Insane

You either change your eating habits or you don't, weekends have nothing to do with it. And my excercise program has worked great taking the weekends off to recover.

She's a great looking dog Creekrunner.

Insane is right. That's one goal I don't aspire to reach.

Your absolutely right you have to change your eating habits. But for many just starting out, the weekend beer and BBQ parties are too hard to pass up on an "off" day

Taking weekends off works great for some, and not so great for others.

Glad to have MeanGreen and TXtrophy in on this.

Is that not normal? Should I use less weight?

I'm no expert on the subject but I have been lifting weights for 12 years and will offer help if anyone needs it

I'm aware, and that's why I appreciate your participation. I can use all the help available.

Honestly, diet is 80% of it.

Cut out the sugar and bread and it will help you a tremendous amount.

Cut out the salt too if you can, I'm not the best about that but I use Ms. Dash seasoning that is sodium free

Also use the resources at bodybuilding.com (not the store but the body space) to help motivate you and give you tips

Good luck and keep trucking!

Bingo. I worked my [censored] off in the gym last fall but didn't eat that clean, and I didn't see the results I wanted.

Checking in. Yesterday was spent at the Perot with the family, so just a bunch of walking. We also did that sprint thing in the sports exhibit where you can race a T-Rex (I lost).

This morning was a 4.5 mile trail run. Intended to do longer but the sprinkle turned into a downpour and the clouds overhead were rumbling pretty good.

Stayed on task all weekend as far as diet is concerned. No sugar, lots of meat and vegetables. Tomorrow I start P90X2 and probably go for a swim.

That's what I finally figured out too. For a long time I was a fat guy who could run 10k's. Exercise alone isn't enough.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

There is 3500 Calories in one pound of human fat. The link above will give you our metabilic rate at rest based on age, weight and, heigh. Your heart uses the most calories. The formula is (BMI Calories + Exercise Calories) - Food Calories= Caloric Difference

For every 3500 Caloric Difference creates one pound of loss of human fat.

You will loose water weight and impacted matter weight but in order to loose fat that is the only way you can do it...

Thanks.

I've cut out most of the sugar and carbs. I'll check out the website.

On my way into the gym for an hour to start the week. Going to do some cardio and upper body.

Wow, I missed a lot this weekend here! Starting my month of olympic lifts today, can't wait.

What are you guys up to?

I haven't done anything yet but sleep and work.

Haha, sounds about right I guess. I'm sitting here bored, taking an AP Physics test on my laptop.

I think I'm due for another nap.

Physics is frying my brain right now. I'd do anything to close this computer and nap as well.

storming here in SA.


hope we get some at the ranch and at the farm

Up at 4:50 this morning for an 800m swim. Pretty rusty.

leg day today.....ugh.....I hate leg day

Leg days suck. Chicken legs suck worse.

It's a cool day. Nice jogging weather. If they give us some time after we rig down, I may have to go jogging on my place with a .22.

I actually enjoy leg day more than upper body day... does that make me a sadist?

Now that's my kind of workout.

Leg days are the easiest but make you feel the worst. It's odd. I love leg day though, that's my strongest muscle.

legs are made up of many muscles

yes

I prefer days of rest the most, but they aren't very productive.

Old fart check in: 2 reps of 10 each sit-ups on the Roman chair, 5K walk to the big hill and back (in a steady wind with gusts to 34mph, I might add). Chasing the 2 year old grandson around later this afternoon.

TxTrophy's tip of the day:

if your reducing your calorie intake but feel the need to snack, try pork rinds. Low calorie, no carb snack.

I'd rather snack on a fruit or veggie over piggy LOL

some fruit has a lot of sugar in it naturally. Veggies are ok if you want to eat those.

edamame and snap peas are a good snack.


I just hate uncooked vegetables

I do snack on apples and peanut butter though, but my dietary requirements are different from those trying to drop weight

Natural sugar is far better than refined and easier to metabolize. With you on the Soy beans and peas

Have you tried dried fruit? Sometims better for some people, I think it's as good as fresh. Bananas are great dried. Dried dates are a great sugar substitute in cereals, oatmeal, whatever. Honey is super and has enzymes only found in honey.

I didn't know that about the pork rinds.

I didn't get off work in time to hunt, so I'll hit the elliptical at the house.

The walmart by me has the best BBQ flavored pork rinds. Every time my in laws visit they leave with a bunch because they can't get them nearby.

yep, actually one of the best healthy snacks around

Hmm...had me fooled. I know I've tried them before, but it's been at least 10 years. I just assumed they were horrible for you. Might pick some up tomorrow.

I'm not saying live off them, but they are a good snack food

My wife was on a very aggressive weight loss diet and it was on the list. Lost a ton of weight

Read the nutritional values tomorrow

so guys, who is sore this morning?


had a short leg workout yesterday but I'm crippling around this A.M

Pretty much non-existent for me today. Last week I got the urge to do a set of pushups worthy of a montage. I started at 3 sets of 10 and worked my way down to 3 sets of 1. Good pushups too; no knees, straight back. I was really hoping for a sore chest, which I got. My lats' were surprisingly sore.

Me? Sore? After those piddling few sit-ups yesterday? Just because I had a hard time getting out of bed this morning or lifting myself up off the couch last night doesn't mean anything!

I ended up doing nothing, yesterday. That was my day of rest.

I'm off today, though, and when I get back from running a few errands in Midland, I'll get in my hardest workout, yet. Today is the ideal day for it. Last week was a warmup to get back into things. Now I get serious and start pushing myself.

Got in a solid chest/back workout yesterday to start off the week! Just chillin' in history taking Vietnam notes, haha.

Today is leg day, you know what that means... Sore legs for the next 2-3 days, and that's what I love. Same meals as always though. gotta do what you gotta do for results.

How's y'all's Tuesday?

I'm looking over CAD maps trying to find landowners.....fun fun

Hey, that seems a lot more fun than learning about stuff that I already know quite well.

I mean the MLK era of the Vietnam War is cool, but I am not into history whatsoever. Only 30 minutes 'till lunch though.

ok...pop quiz


what was the battle called that "turned the tide" of the war in 1968?

I see you, sir. That was the Tet Offensive.

No doubt, I just finished my Tet Offensive note sheet, literally 1 minute ago and then went to check the thread and saw this question.

Haha, that timing was great.

What we do to kill animals!!! Lol sitting here studying before my nursing exam tomorrow and trying not to read DIY elk hunts. Question!? do y'all get sore after working out? It seams like no matter what I so I can't get sore I rep 385 on bench and go down to 225 and rep it 25 times and still nothing. I try bench, cables, dumbells, same with legs they don't get sore while working out or afterwards. Maybe this is a dumb thing to ask but I haven't had the burn and soreness in years and I want it back!

I guess maybe your rest period between sets is a little too long. That's what was happening to me a few months ago, and I do NO MORE than 1 minute between sets, no matter what it is. Except for ab workouts, I do 2 minutes.

Try that the next time you workout, unless you're already doing so.

But you're not even sore on leg day?!

I've tried everything lol I recently started swimming though and I actually get winded from that. But I sort of sink like a rock!!!!

I'm at a loss.


that's a lot of weight

A bad one!

Benching 385 is a ton though, like seriously. I don't know how you're not sore from that, lol. I'd be dying from that weight.

Finally out of school. This weather down in Houston is amazing, and yesterday it was raining sideways and 50 degrees.

I rest for a while between sets, a few minutes. I'm always sore. I like to lift moderately heavy and go at a slower pace.

I never found any correlation between soreness and how long I waited between sets.

My upper body is feeling more and more cooked from yesterday as the day goes on. Did 30 minutes of intense core today, and I'm supposed to do an hour of cardio / legs tomorrow. Thursday should be fun!

back/biceps tonite.


summers coming adding in a set to each exercise

Had a good workout earlier. Lots of elliptical and dumbbell exercises. A few sit-ups and push-ups.

Had a chicken sandwich and applesauce from Macalisters for lunch. Had some chicken breast, cheese, and jalapeños for a mid-afternoon snack. I am told peppers are good for metabolism, so I loaded up on those. Looks like either fish or deer steaks for dinner. I'm leaning towards fish.

Yep. Gotta look good in that bikini.

if you don't mind me asking......what are your overall goals you are trying to achieve thru exercise?

Yesterday was swimming in the am, P90X2 core in the evening. Just finished a 2.5 mile run, then after the kids are in bed it's time for Plyocide. Down 4 lbs since Saturday but probably mostly water. Got to stick to it for the long haul.

Lose weight and get fit for elk hunting.

Don't forget the THF Bikini contest


You guys are doing real good so far

Just finished up leg day. 20 min brisk walking on the treadmill w/ incline intervals, then 4 sets each of back squats, dumbbell stiff legged deadlifts, weighted sled pushes and squat jumps. Finished up by balancing on a 13lb medicine ball (usually easy, but couldn't go more than 30 seconds at a time today)

Not sure how many of y'all plan on incorporating just hiking with your pack, but today that's what I did. Its been years since I hiked with a pack and 10 years makes a huge difference.

Took my pack with 50 lbs on a 2 mile wander... not too bad of a pace. Definitely room for improvement and getting conditioned to the extra weight.

Worked out today for 45 min and ran a mile just saw this thread and would like to join my work started a competition 3 weeks ago to loose weight but its only a 4 week contest so also need a way to be motivated.

Just call me "Nutsy". The long walk...
[video:youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=JcrhFxF5kD8[/video]

Be just a bit more in shape than the rest of the masses for when SHTF and I need to make like ROBOCOP

Made "the long walk" without it "killing" me.



Be able to find the elk, shoot the elk, walk back to camp to get my young friends.

that's still not in very good shape

Morning ladies!

Mornin'

How's everyone feeling today? My legs are feeling it from yesterday. Heading to the gym @ noon for a quick cardio / core session.

Mornin'. Solid arms & core workout yesterday, I felt extra pumped up to workout for some reason. Typical meals for a kid like me too, haha.

Pounds of crawfish for dinner tonight, always lookin' forward to that! Shoulders & core later today.

I'm tired. I'll probably take another nap before I even think about working out.

I woke up very sore this morning, I struggled to steer on the way to school, haha.

I'm just sittin' here bored in physics, learning about science and stuff.

Just thinking 'bout the extended weekend and crawfish tonight, oh and of course gym time!

Core workout today was good, but I decided to sit down for a while after lunch. Just got up, and GOOD GOD do my legs hurt from yesterday.

I've decided that I need to get some kind of schedule put together for my workouts to keep it consistent and keep track of what I'm doing. Since we are still waiting on sand and have nothing to do, I'm going to get that done, and then I'll pick a workout and do it.

Just did the short (2mi.) walk with the 12# "fitness bar". Not too bad.

But I have learned something - it's not 20, 15, or even 10 years ago. I've got to introduce new exercises real gradual like. My stomach is still hurting from doing too much on Monday. That's over 3 days ago. I know the difference between sore and almost pulling something 'cause your trying to get results too fast.

Breakfast was muesli with banana. Lunch was, well, you see, I was at Costco picking up a Pelican ice chest and those 1.50 hot dogs are GOOD. No worries, I got the low calorie lemonade. Then over an hour later, the wife brings home Whataburger. I try not to piss off the war department.

On the plus side, at least I'm never gonna look like this guy -


(And I'll definitely tone down the outfit for elk hunting.)

Creek runner, that photo totally polluted THF!

I do what I can.

Viewing that is almost as painful as that workout I just did.

Cheese and crackers. Cheese and freaking crackers! People that enjoy torturing themselves like this are not okay in the head. Not at all. I understand why we do it. I will continue to do it. But i will never understand liking any part of it.

I did a lot of research today, and I settled on this workout:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=157587143

Did part A just now. I have to improvise on some of the workouts, due to being on location instead of at a gym, but with the equipment I have thrown together in the pic below, I get pretty close to most of the workouts and exact on some. I know it's effective. I could feel a variety of muscle groups working. My body now feels like it has weights strapped to it. I can barely tap this post out on my phone. What a workout. I hated it, so it must be good.

TXtrophy told me that strength training would give me my much needed cardio. Boy was he right. I was winded as if I'd been on the elliptical, but I was also building muscle at the same. Seems much more effective than putting my focus into running/hill climbing. I will still do some purely cardio workouts, like my hill climb, but it will no longer be my main focus. I feel that's a smart move for me. I'm glad I started this thread to receive the help I need like that. I'm also thankful for y'all's participation and help. (Or maybe I hate y'all. I haven't decided yet.) I've gone from fat and lazy, to motivated but lost, to motivated, focused, and headed in the proper direction. I'm still fat, but we're solving that one day at a time.

My gym:

Nice gym and cheap membership too

I have the will, so I found a way.

No caterer today, so I picked a few things out of my tote. Snacked on some olives and okra. Had some jerky and smoked oysters. Now I'm tearing up a watermelon.

Sneaky, you might check out crossfit.com. They post daily workouts that are short and intense and (usually) require little equipment. You can usually substitute with what you have on hand, such as dumbbells for a kettle bell. It will give you some nice variety.

I would still put some cardio into the routine, running or hiking with weight, but that will probably create some disagreement from the strictly strength training folks. For me, I get best results from both strength and cardio.

OR, unload that sand truck, 5 gal bucket at a time

Drill some holes in the bucket to encourage speed.

I will still do some cardio. I just isn't my main focus, now.

As long as we've been waiting for sand, they'd probably like it offloaded a little quicker than what I could manage with a bucket.

I'll check out crossfit. I really like this exercise, but I'm open to other ideas.

yesterday did chest and Ran a mile weigh in is today for my work competition. I am trying to run after I lift now so I can shed more weight off.

Good luck slackers!

Good and sore this morning, all over. That workout was just what I needed. Going to do the B part later.

Sneaky must be out burning some serious calories.......Aren't you Sneaky......

Always.

Health related, but not exercise - I did a "sleep study" last night. 1/2 the night monitor without anything, 2nd 1/2 with the CPAP. I like the doc, but he and the tech last night spend more time talking about the CPAP machine than they do talking about what you're body is doing. I'll wait for the follow-up visit with the doc, but my gut is sending off con-job alerts. My feeling is the CPAP industry is quite lucrative and growing. Tech said "oh, you slept so much better with the machine on," but I felt exactly the same this morning. I know life-expectancy wasn't ideal in cave man days, but somehow we've managed to sleep for thousands of years without a CPAP machine. I want to hear wind in the aspens/pines when I'm hunting, not some stupid machine and a generator running. And, not to be overly dramatic, but once you start dragging around a machine with you so you can sleep, haven't you taken that first, albeit tiny, step down that slippery slope on the "quality of life" road? I know only fellow old farts will be able to relate to this.

Planning knee exercises, walk, and some kind of low-impact lower back workout for later today. I like this one, I don't know why .

Good updates, guys. And Sneaky, I dig the gym - simple, yet effective.

I finally got to the point recently where I "enjoy" working out. I don't enjoy the pain, but I like challenging myself. We, as humans, don't get any stronger by sitting around - strength and results come from hard work. Finishing a tough workout (for me) is incredibly rewarding. The DOMS and the pain may suck, but they're a reminder of accomplishment - something I enjoy feasting on.

Speaking of feasting, the more muscle I put on and the more workouts I complete, the more I can eat!

Strength comes from resistance and adaption is a result of change

Push yourselves in each one of your workouts to see results.

Good luck today guys

Creekrunner, I wouldn't want any part of that machine, either.

I've noticed my appetite increasing with my workouts. Had fish, rice, green beans and peppers for lunch.

Got a second training hike in; took it down from 50 to 40lbs but added distance going over 3 mile. Mile 1 wasn't bad, mile 2 was tough, mile 3 was smooth sailing.

Looking good, guys.

Just finished up with part B of my workout. I'm feeling it.

Did shoulders yesterday. Off today then back at it tomorrow with chest and tri's

No slacking for Easter. Don't eat too many eggs.

I am up for part A of my workout today. Not sure how. Squats are going to suck. I can barely get on and off my trailer to get any work done.

I took yesterday off. Ate a burger and fries from Five Guys for dinner.

On the treadmill now as I type this.

Gotta mix it up now and then. My second serving of fish yesterday was fried.

That's what you call "2 steps forward, one step back". But slow and steady I say

I've eaten grilled chicken the last two meals and had a grilled back strap for lunch today

Gonna eat pretty clean till mid may then its time to really tighten it up

We had steak sandwiches, fries, and salad for lunch. I skipped the bread, and ate just a few fries.

Just finished up part A of my workout program. Got it in just in time before the rain hit. I'm beat.

We've got eggs coming out the ears at my place, so that's not really an option for me. Eggs aren't the problem anyway, I'm just staying away from the kid's candy baskets.

This week has been very successful. No diet issues, got two swims and two runs in, and completed week 1 of P90X2. Down about 7 lbs so far. Hard to tell how much of that is water weight but I'm going to be optimistic and say I'm down 2-3 actual lbs.

Is anyone thinking about a scouting trip this summer?

Glad to hear it.

We've talked about a scouting trip. It's always a good idea, but it will be tough for me to make it. You might get on the elk hunting thread and see if anyone wants to plan for it.

My exercise this coming week+ is going to be going through my dad's stuff in his shop/barn and putting some in a rented dumpster, some to sell, and some to take home...doing this with my brother. Dad only passed 28 years ago. Yeah, we don't exactly deal with stuff right away. If I'm not in jail, I'll get back to exercise in a week or so. Have a Happy Easter y'all. Signing off.

Glad to hear that you found a workout that you can do onsite.

Good luck, keep up the good work!

Thanks.

Just did part B, again. I may rest tomorrow.

I know. I'll take a rest day from this program, and I'll do some cardio.

So who is hurting from the weekend?

I am. I'm not as sore as I was the second day, but I'm still sore. At least I can get around.

in about 10 years or so you will stop being as sore.


look at the bright side of things

Is that all? And here I was worried it might take awhile.

Sneaky, I'm sure one of the guys will send you a post card from Elk camp, just make sure to let them know the address where you are recovering from over exertion!

Gonna take more than that to keep me out of those mountains come October.

I know what you mean. I'd rather be in a med cot in camp, then sitting at home.

I'm hurting, but I think it's because I drank a decent amount of rum on saturday. Let myself get dehydrated and it brought on a migraine yesterday and today.

Wow. I've been outta the loop for a few days. Hope all y'all had a great Easter holiday! I sure did, 2 days off of school sure did some good for me.

Still sore from yesterday's workout after a long, long Saturday night. Just super tired during school today. Probably ate a lot of things I shouldn't have eaten yesterday at my grandma's, but it's alright.

How's y'all's Monday?

I cut back on the whiskey, but when I drink now, I do things different. Instead of adding Dr. Pepper to my Crown, I drink it straight, over ice, and I chase it with water. Probably drink at least 4 times the water as whiskey. I can't tell you the difference that made for me. I feel better while drinking, and I can't remember the last time I felt so well the next day. Hardly any side effects the next day. Huge difference. Instead of being worthless the day after, I can pick up where I left off.

Pretty good for a Monday. If frac would get their act together, we could finish this well and go home.

try mixing it with water

I do that some, too. I'm just not crazy about it.

Got in some walking this evening. Went up and down my hill six times, then around location six. I stepped it off. One lap is about a quarter mile. I get in some more laps on the next frac.

For those that are interested, here is the guy that got it all started:

http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/sandowindex.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugen_Sandow


A lot of his advice still holds true today (he was a big proponent of not eating too much and sleeping, he slept 9-10 hours every night). '

Yeah, I definitely need to step it up with my water intake. I probably had 6 L yesterday alone just trying to catch up.

I have a nice break between classes today, so I'm going to take the dog for long walk, then do some cardio and core.

Very interesting.

Does anyone have some suggestions for a late lunch? I don't have much food at home at the moment, so I'm going to have to eat out. I'd like to keep it clean with protein and plenty of veggies, but I'm drawing a blank...

After drinking I swim and hit the wet and dry sauna. Gotta sweat that alcohol out! Lol

MeanGrean, do you have a Mcalisters nearby?

You guy running and walking. Need to download RunKeeper. Keeps up with how fast and far you walk or run. Gives you an update every fifteen minutes. Just not sure how good it would work out in the country.

Chick fil a sandwich grilled with the fruit, any BBQ joint and get smoked chicken

We'll see.

Sneaky, yeah we actually do have a McAlister's, but I've never eaten there - I'll have to check it out.

txtrophy, I must not have been thinking straight, because I live not too far from a Rudy's...could have walked there for lunch and killed two birds w/ one stone.

McAlisters is pretty healthy, and delicious, too. Try it sometime.

Just did part A. Since I was coming off a rest day, so to speak, I hit it pretty hard. Feels good.

We finally rigged that job down. That's a small workout in itself. Going home for a day, then back at it in the morning. I'll do part B tonight at home.

rode my bike tonite for 5-6 miles around town.


it was leg day and the hills in north SA can get you a pretty good pump in your quads.


tomorrow its back/biceps, Friday shoulders

I slacked off at home yesterday. Went fishing with the family instead of working out. Part B will happen today.

Brother, I don't think those days count against you, Wife and kiddo's, are the larger point of getting in shape . I wouldn't call it "slaking", that's being a family man IMO.

Yeah, I felt like it was not time wasted.

Suggestion on lunch.

Off duty from the FD I work away from home, either at the range, or on welding jobs for customers. I've been carrying my lunch for many years. It's cheaper and prevents you from having to stop work, get in the truck, drive to the nearest fast food restaurant and pay for food that isn't good for you. I also carry snacks for 10:30-ish, and 2:30-ish. Keep the fire stoked but not a super full belly. That kills you when you're actually working, physical labor that is.

Also, to go one step further in trying to eat a healthy lunch I smoked doe hind quarters. Get them to 175F internal, then kill the smoker with them wrapped in foil, slowly cooling. Once they're room temperature (next day), slice the crust off exposing the grain of the muscle. Section the muscles and cut across the grain about 1/8" apart. Viola! The healthiest lunch meat there is. No salt, and way less cholesterol than store bought lunch meat. Equally good on a sandwich with mustard, mayo, or barbeque sauce. Put it on whole wheat bread than morning, and look forward to noon arriving.

Okay. Just finished B. It's done. I'm back in my routine. I'll be making Cameron Hanes look like a little girl in no time.

That dude is a freak. I may never reach his level of dedication, but it is something worth aspiring towards.

I had to take today off, and not too pleased with myself for doing so. I don't have much free time tomorrow, either, but I'll make sure to find some time for at least cardio.

Yeah, you can't tell that guy that you don't have time to work out. He'll get up at 3:30 in the morning to ride 20 miles on his bike before work just to make sure he gets his cardio in on busy days.

Just did part A. I'm ready for a nap.

Got back on the horse today. Did 30 min of cardio followed by about 20 min of core. Time for some tex-mex!

Going to the gym here in a few, gonna do shoulders

Anyone hit the gym this weekend?

Not yet. I will workout here in a bit if we can get work lined out. The wind has us shut down, and since I don't know when we'll start back up, I can't go anywhere.

Did cardio and core on Saturday & Sunday, then 20 min of cardio followed by back and shoulders this morning. Gotta make up for last week

I've noticed your doing a lot of core.

what are you trying to go for?

Just overall fitness and health. I'm a believer that the core is our foundation, and I think a strong core is key to preventing injury both short-term and long-term.

true a strong core is important, but don't train it at the expense of other muscle groups. Your core acts like a giant stabilizer. its engaged when you work your back, your chest, your shoulders, even when you squat.

a strong core isn't going to prevent a torn rotator cuff or a torn pec regardless.

True. I meant it more towards proper posture and back injuries down the road. I don't want to be a hunchbacked old man. I've got an old friend who spends most of his time slouching on the couch, smoking pot and playing video games. Whenever I see him I'm shocked by his posture and gait - looks like he's only a few years away from hanging out in an old bell-tower, and he's only 29).

I typically do upper body on mondays, legs on wednesdays, and core/cardio on tuesdays/thursdays. Cardio mostly on off days with a few planks or pushups mixed in.

not knocking that routine, but for overall health and fitness, you may want to break up your upper body workouts over a few days.

Back/biceps one day or bi's and tri's, then the next back and chest, then shoulders and abs on its own day.


Working core is good but core will get worked out by doing a lot of these excercises, plus by doing them separately it will give you enough time to work each muscle group properly and will give you the "total package" when it comes to fitness and will ultimately lead to better wellness.

lol, I think everyone knows that guy.

to keep from being hunchbacked, working your upper back is the ticket. a lot of kids (I was the worlds worst when it came to this) only work on their beach muscles(chest, arms and abs) and neglect the back and shoulders. what ends up happening is the chest pulls the shoulders forward and will cause you to have that Quasimodo appearance.

Its about being active, and sweating out the junk in your body. As long as you hit it hard and are consistant doesn't matter how you break down what day you do some or all your upper body..

Core is what holds you together, most excises if done right with free weights encompass core, but two days of complete core is good for the body, and will save you in the long run.

I do core tuesday and thrusday and sometimes sat.

You can be ripped squat 600lbs, bench 400, and press 225 and still get annoying injuries do to lack of core.

In other words meangreen keep doing what your doing, you got the right mind set.

That's incorrect. Chest will not pull your body forward. Weak core will. Push ups, bench, dumbells all touch your shoulders.

Just like squats, straight leg dead lifts, etc touch you back.


Point is core focused exercises like medicine ball or ring push ups will serve you better then a 4x6 bench work out.

Best way to avoid things like rotator cuff injuries or shoulder impingement is forget the muscle area specific groups via heavy weight and grab the bands and do no weight or lighter weight balanced work outs specifically focus to build up those rarely used mucles.

If you want to be the next Ronnie coleman cool, but don't forget the core focused exercises, that's what will help keep you injury free
At the very least do core exercises as your warm up

You focus too much on chest and not on back your shoulders will roll forward and will give you a hunch back appearance. That's not a myth

Core is very important. But not at the expense of other parts of your body

It's about balance. Too much focus on one part of your body typically results in neglect to others.

For instance, you give several days to core and your legs it's own day, but only give one session to your entire upper body? That is not a balanced routine

You are not serious about the hunch back are you, did you read that in muscle and fitness. ..lol.


balance is the amount of time and exercises you do per each specific muscle, not group but muscle. Doing all up body in one day or to days does not create unbalance. You can do two days or one depending on time allotment, and still maintain balance by focusing on exercises that target more than one group.

My upper body is split between two days. I assure you I'm not unbalance nor is my training schedule causing unbalance.

You think of core as just you mid section. Core is total body. Its the foundation of all exercises. Why dumbells where invented. When i got the privilage to trained in Colorado at this cool little gym down town C.springs and a smaller gym up on the mountain, Only straight bar exercises you got to do were squats...even then we pretty much only did straight bar squats, cleans, snatch and bench for testing. Rest of the time was all dumbells. Dumbell cleans, dumbell one legged squats etc. Why? They are all core based.

Hell even there we only lifted three days a week other two where polymeric and core. We even rotated that to three days polymetics/core and two days weights. But never were our weight work outs not core based

More and more NCAA and Olympic programs are focusing on core for the very reason it makes or breaks you. More core less injuries.

You want to be Ronnie Coleman and Mr universe, knock your self out. Or you can be Cameron Hanes and be fit and truely balanced.

Later is going to help you on the mountain, and save your butt from the shoulder impingements, disc issues, knee, issues etc

Maybe I missed something down the line, but when is core not your mid section?

Core isn't just midsection, every thing along your spine from pelvic bone all way to your top of your neck.

Everything is connected. You can get shoulder impingement issues from you bicep...why it all connects at the joint.

Don't think of core as ab workouts, think of core as little tiny muscles that allow you to keep from falling off a ball, keeping you back from hurting for setting long periods. Its gives your body the ability to free stand, lift etc.

None core chest exercise. ..smith machine bench press
All core plus lots more muscles groups. Medicine ball push ups or ring push ups

Make sense?

Same reason you see more non traditional work outs now. Heavy rope work outs, tires, chains, rings, medicine balls etc.

I agree with what you wrote.

I was referring to core as literally your mid section

Think of Core as everything that supports or keeps your spine straight.

We always referred to those as secondary or stabilizer muscles

you consider hip muscles and glutes secondary?

I've been slacking this week. Need some motivation lol

No, your glutes are your glutes.

That's why I'm having trouble wrapping my mind around how those can be considered your core?

Lets ask meangreen:

Are you just working your abs and midsection when your doing core or are your working your glutes and other muscles outside your midsection?

I consider glutes not core but it is technically. I get why its considered part of your core though, base of your stability and starting part of proper spine alignment

Nutshell total body excises that are core focused are better overall for body health and fitness

says whom? Some crossfit guy?

Not saying your wrong, but how is a total body routine better than a split that works each muscle group individually?

think of all those bikini clad honeys at the lake or beach here in a month

Says NCAA, NFL, NBA etc. Don't get me started on crossfit.

Not saying eliminate a split routine, just saying step away from the bench press and smith machine and incorporate more core based exercises.

Or an 800 dollar tag sandwhich b/c you could get up the hill in time

Just checking in here. I did arms yesterday. I'm doing a bit of cardio (soccer) followed by a leg workout afterwards. I bought some syntha-6 so you know I'm all about liftin' now broeseph.

The last few days have been hectic. Last night was a real doozy. I remember shooting at a skunk, two blown tires, a tractor, getting stuck in dry dirt, and leaving a pick up on the side of the road. My ribs hurt.

I think I'll just treat this week as my deload week and start the routine over in day or two.

I'm with you there. A lot of my routine is bodyweight excercies. particularly back day. Very rarely do I use a barbell, 98% of my lifts are with dumbbells. I also incorporate cable machines alot

Just think not even hump day yet...

I don't even know what day it is.

Yea it's my Friday, but its jog and trot afternoon.

For the last week or so I've been walking from my truck to the WO rig & back about 10 times a day. Does that count for cardio?

Have not updated in a while worked out for an hour Monday through Friday last week, also Ran a mile two of those days. This week I have not done anything I am going to go to gym for an hour today.

Leg day today.....ugh

health is a very important thing. best wishes

I feel you. I did legs yesterday. Make sure to do your calf-raises! Yesterday I did body-weight calf raises with heels out, in the middle and inwards. I think I should have done a few more, even though I would have contested that yesterday.

Leg day for me today as well. Did a variety of squats & jumps, then some burpees & mountain climbers. Also ran sprints while pulling the sled with 3x45lb weights. That was surprisingly fun.

Hey I'm with you. Started riding my bike again, I have a 4.5 mile route thru the neighborhood. Takes me about 40mins to do it twice, when I did it last summer I lost 35 pounds, but because it was so dang cold this winter I slacked off and put the weight back on. Good luck to both of us.

I'd like to think so. Sure beats tripping pipe.

need to get back on it....this week started off good but I got invited to after work social activities the past two nights so I skipped my evening workouts.

back on the grind today, gonna hit legs and shoulders

I walked up some stairs a couple days ago.

did you get a burn?

What about looking at the hump day posts? Gets heart to pumping!!!

That's hazardous to my health, actually.

Just did "The Murph" invinted by SEAL Lt. Mike Murphy R.I.P.

Run a mile

100 chin-ups
200 push-ups
300 body squats

(Break it up how you like)

Run a mile.

I'm gonna be crippled for three days, but I finished it By Gawd!

Sadly, I'm actually really sore.

It was 40 flights, but still...

That looks like a recipe for death.

100 chin up? Who the hell can do 100 chin ups?

I can run the mile but out on the others!

Ten firemen did them today. You gotta take it in small bites. Run the mile, the make it into bites. I did:

5 chin-ups
10 push-ups
15 squats

I did that set 20 times, then run the second mile. That was the last down of the fourth quarter. The whole time I was telling myself "the mind gives out before the legs do". I finished and didn't puke. So I say it was a success.

haha I can do maybe 3...still can't do 1 pull-up

Cardio/core day today. Did some more incline intervals on the treadmill, then battle ropes, medicine ball sit-ups & russian twists.

Just took down a chick fil a spicy combo.

With DIET lemonade.

Go me.

Ha..Mine was pretty similar
5x20 lat plus 190lbs
4x20 lat rows. 180lbs

4x20 regular balance ball push up (got 12 on last)
5x20 close grip balance ball push up(got 16 on last)
4x20 wide grip balance ball push ups(finished)

4x20 135lb squats
4x20 single leg squats 30lb dumbells


13 x 40 yard Sprints 20 v ups in between. (I pucked)

its not that much.

This has officially become a muscle head thread.

I'm a lover, not a fighter. I'm doing good to walk 2 to 3 miles up and down these mild hills, 3 times a week. I want to increase that to daily and add some distance and add some weight. 30 or so push-ups before the walk. Trying to get my knee to heal. Trying to keep the adult beverages to just a couple a day. (The last week and a half has been dealing with extended family, so don't even suggest "liver rest days" at this current time.) May try some shoulder shrugs with dumb bells for the backpacking - somebody on here mentioned those. May start again, slower this time, with a few sit ups.

And the closest I'm gonna come to a "pull-up" is when, hopefully, my 2-year old grandson moves up to them in the next few weeks.

I'll be good to go; you young'uns knock yourselves out.

No need to go crazy to get healthy. Just walking and getting more active will have great benefits. Keep up the good work.

For the record, squats suck

Of all the exercises, I hate squats the most. It's too bad that they're so important.

Doing legs and shoulders yesterday was a beating, but I got it done.

Feel pretty crippled today

Blew my lower back out doing squats about 10 years ago. Have scar tissue.

Docs have told me that there will never be a point in the rest of my life where I will not have lower back pain to some extent.

So that's cool.

That sucks. I have had lower back pain for half my life, but I've learned to take care if it and it has slowly gotten better. It doesn't bother me much these days.

At least you have a good story

If it makes you feel better both my shoulders are shot

slacked off the past 3 days.....more social activities keeping me from the gym.

Gotta hit it hard again and get back on track tomorrow

I've got to get back to it myself. Today I will resume my workout. I had my week off. Now it's three weeks on.

And that's how it starts...tis tis tis

Did the 5K big hill last Mon., Wed., Fri. and Saturday and just finished it again. 'Getting warm out there. Going to have to switch to early mornings soon.
Always stretch and do the pushups before the walk. I now have the added incentive of borderline high BP to try and drop 10 pounds and maybe stay off BP meds. The young, lady doc was looking at me and futzing around with BMI calculations, asked my height, then said "and you're muscular" - first time anyone has used the word "muscular" in my life to describe me. I have found the primary care physician for the rest of my days on this earth.

I'm taking a week off. Going to get back on it next week after these finals are done.

head to the gymnasium right now to lift heavy numbers.


chest and tri's today

Glad to see y'all staying with it.

Just did part B of my workout. Feels good to be back in it.

beat it up yesterday in the gym.

i woke up sore, which means I'm gonna be dying tomorrow.

i had been hitting a plateau, i added an extra set to each exercise and also an extra exercise to each muscle group.


seems to be making a difference

Bust through that plateau. Knock it out.

I just did part A. I increased the weight on the bigger lifts like bench press and squats. That was a good workout. I'm feeling it.

Did part B this evening right before the storms whipped through.

What are you old ladies doing?

I didn't do a lick of exercise today. Walked 5K, the big hill, Mon. and Tues. though, Tues. with the 12 lb. stick. Shot the .338 today. Once. In the wind. Dead on horizontally and less than an inch high at 100 in a cradle rest on a table. I'll practice off the bench more later.

I listened to my mother-in-law talk for 4 hours tonight. Does that count for anything? Sorry, I had to wine about that.

4 hours? That's tough.

Get that rifle off the bench and do some real world shooting.

Do you ever go to bed Sneaky? Up all night, I am doing squats, pushups, climbing stairs, and jogging. I believe that by the time to go, I can look over the ridge.

I take a few naps every night during frac. I am on location 24 hours a day, several days at a time. Gotta pay for my elk hunting habits.

yall need to read this

http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/things-you-will-only-see-at-planet-fitness?bffb

Wow that's insane, but really not surprising. I suppose as long as you're at the gym, you're getting in shape. Doesn't really matter what you do or how.

I guess that's what's going thru their minds.

If that's the case they shouldn't waste their time

Or their money. Course, that's probably the reason they get a membership. Just to say that they go to the gym.

Just finished part A. I can slowly feel my muscles coming to life and being useful again.

Planning on doing some hill climbing this evening. Did my B exercise last night. Probably fish tomorrow or Monday.

gonna beat up my shoulders/legs tonite.


gonna be hurting tomorrow

Walked this morning after 3 days rest.

Big hill, with big stick in drizzle. Come on real rain.

This thread seems to be suffering some "entropy".

you must mean Atrophy.



and yes, it has.


I'm still hard at it, ate like poo last week and had too many adult beverages, but hit it hard last nite and plan to again this evening

Hope y'all aren't slacking too bad. I'm going to try to get in a workout this afternoon. We may get off early due to an incident at the rail yard.

Alright, I did my workout A just now. Going to do some walking to make up for doing nothing yesterday.

Got back in the gym yesterday, but didn't make it today - back on the horse tomorrow.

I'm also doing some walking during frac. On this pad, it's a tenth of a mile down a right of way to a fence. 5 trips, and I've got a mile. Takes less than 20 minutes. If I do that every frac that I don't sleep, then I can get 3 or 4 miles a day. More if I do more than 5 trips a frac.

The extent of taking care of my health today consisted of getting an MRI on this knee. We'll see if I'm getting the scope/repair. Hope to walk in the morning.

Good luck. Hope it works out for you.

Just did part B. I'll do more walking later.

Walked a mile this morning. I'm not doing anything this weekend but running lines on the Red. See y'all Monday.

Big hill with big stick. Nice breeze.

Did some leg / full body work at home yesterday, them went to the gym and did some cardio. Took the dog for a nice long walk this morning and plan to be on my feet a lot today, so I probably won't "work out".

so how many people have fell off the wagon so far?

looks like a bunch of guys have just resorted to walking a bunch

"just resorted to"? I take umbrage at that remark sir!

I'll have you know that before my big hill walk with my big stick today I did pushups and two sets of shrugs with 15lb. ea. dumbells. I feel positively buff, or, my new favorite term from another recent thread on this very site, like an exotic stallion.

And I like being known as "the guy with the big stick" in my neighborhood. Alas, the truth is a "wee bit" different.

Still on the wagon. I'll workout this evening when I get back to work. Been busy catching and cleaning fish all weekend.

I did notice we only have a handful still posting from the group that started.

Doc's office called a little while ago with the MRI results on the L knee: torn meniscus with flap. I'm pretty sure the flap means it won't heal on its own. So it looks like a scope/repair for me. 'Guess my big stick will be a cane for a few days at least. I'll get it done in June hopefully which should give me plenty of time to recover for the elk hunt. I'd rather hobble off a little ways out of camp with a repaired knee than go way back in there with an iffy knee, blow the knee out and then wonder if y'all will carry me or just shoot me where I lay.

It's just such a marginal, nagging, occasional ache that it really burns me to have to go through the procedure and then do rehab exercises for a second time.

'Glad the fishing trip was successful Sneaky.

As far as "the wagon" goes, if this thread involves staying on the colloquial wagon, then I've been posting in entirely the wrong place.

Finishing up back/bi's

For some reason for the last week I've been eating like a horse and I'm never full.

Strange

I had my last workout at the gym this morning. I won't be in town enough this summer to make the membership worthwhile, so I'll have to resort to some old school body weight exercises with some kettlebell and medicine ball work.

I've gotta say, while the gym isn't cheap, it's been nice having a bunch of equipment at my disposal to train with.

Better get that knee fixed. Ammo is expensive, but I can only carry so much.

I've noticed, since I've started working out, that my appetite has gone bonkers. It's been tough to eat less. It helps to only bring healthy food with me to work.

Glad every one is still doing well, I keep plugging along, hoping not to slow sneaky down to much.

5'10" and about 147. Wanting to get up to about 160. Also hoping I can do the Spartan race in Dallas this November. I definitely gotta start running more though.

With that much running, you'll have to eat like a pig (with strength training obviously) to bulk up. I'm jealous!

If you wanna gain weight quite running. Period

If your 5'10 you should weigh around 165

Scheduled the ortho consult on the knee this morning, then went to the dentist - cracked tooth. If my current lucky streak continues, well, ya know there is the occasional case of bubonic plague up in them mountains. Go team elk!

We still have time to prepare/heal/procrastinate. You'll make it.

I've been busy at work the last few days. Caught a break today and just did my A workout. Hit it pretty hard. Increased the weight some on some of my lifts. This one's gonna hurt.

Just finished part B. Rain's coming. Perfect weather for a workout.

In the gym right now. Shoulders and legs

Chest tomorrow

What happened to all the guys wanting to get in shape?

Lots of people have high minded goals and very little follow thru

This is typical of most people who say they are "going to make a change"

As for me, I'm on my way to the gym right now

Yeah, I figured this would happen. There's still a couple of troopers, anyway.

I have my days that I can't get to it, but I'm sticking to it. I'm also feeling the improvements.

Remember. Diet is the key

My liver's been getting a workout for the past few days - does that count?

The fourth child (daughter) of my four children will be the last one to get married next Friday. My liver and my psyche are getting a workout. Does that count? Wife's nagging to walk on the beach later. I'll sweat some of it out.

2 hours south of where the bloodiest war we've ever been in started. (Saw that site yesterday.)

Hah! I wish that counted.

Yes sir. My diet has changed drastically. I stay away from junk now. Still working on eating less, but what I do eat is healthy, for the most part.

Walked 5+ miles (not clicks) in this flat "low country" this morning. 'Should be in church.

The wife promised Mimosas at the end of the walk, but has renigged on that plan. Oh, the humanity.

So lets get a roll call of who is still with us.

Looks like just me, sneaky and creek

Mean Green should still be hanging in there.

I'm headed back to work, so I should get in a workout this evening.

Wireline had a misrun, so that pushed me back a couple hours. I may have to work out at midnight, but I will get it done.

It was late, alright, but I got it done. I can feel elk season coming on. The closer it gets, the more motivated I feel.

I started using my fitness pal ap today to get a better idea of my calorie intake. I can feel myself getting much stronger, but I don't feel like I'm shedding much fat. I'm cracking down on that. I've got about 40-50 pounds to lose, and I'd like to have most of it gone before the hunt. Or rather, I WILL have most of it gone by then.

Pushups and 3 mile walk in the low country this morning. We're off to the wedding "venue" city this afternoon. Exercise will have to wait until next week. My "happy place" will be chasing elk in the mountains.

Glad to see you staying active when you can.

It was late again, but I got my workout in. I was also able to stay just inside my calorie goals today by counting them. Made a big difference.



Stay fit, THF.

Walked two miles before lunch. Now I'm having some grilled chicken and salad.

Walked another mile, earlier. Just did my strength training. Probably walk some more tonight, after I recoup a little.

I know y'all aren't slacking. You're just too busy to post about it. I know that.

Where you at, MeanGreen?

Haven't updated in a while. Starting to look lonely here. I've been working legs a lot, both with weights and running. Haven't done as much cardio as I'd like, and the diet has been about 80% on 20% off. Still feel like I'm making some progress.

Lots of weighted walking lunges to get ready for climbing. I hate walking lunges.

Seems like the more you hate it, the more productive it is.

I just bought some 10lb kettle bells...Hey, you've gotta' start somewhere. Now if my knees will just hold out, I'll be alright.

Getting started is half the battle. Sticking with it is the other half.

Just did another workout. That's 4 days in a row. I'll do some serious cardio tomorrow. May walk some tonight. Haven't walked all day.

Afternoon spent with MIL. Only my elbow will get any exercise this evening.

One can certainly lead to the other. Understandable.

I walked a mile last night. Nothing yet today. When it cools off some, I'll do some hill running.

Worked on cardio yesterday. Walked 4 miles. .7 of which, was up a really nice hill I found out here. It's about 1/8 of a mile from bottom to top. Good incline. 129' elevation change. I hit it hard three times, and it was a lot more hill than I had being doing, apparently. I was beat. From now on, I'll use that as my cardio gauge. I would like to be at ten trips, without stopping, by the hunt.

I'll continue my strength training. Try to get 4 good workouts a week in. And do my hill cardio at least once a week, preferably two, for now. And continue my walks around location to burn calories and condition my feet and legs. Soon, I'll incorporate a weighted pack into the hill climb, as well as sprints, unloaded. When the hunt gets closer, I'll start turning things around to focus more on the cardio. I'll slowly work my way to 4 cardio sessions a week with a couple days devoted to strength training. All the while, eating right, cutting weight, and working towards my ten rep hill climb goal.

I'll do workout A, this evening, on the next frac. Walk a mile or two, after. Tomorrow, I'll do my B workout. Wednesday, cardio. Thursday, I'll probably do some different strength training to mix things up a bit and keep from splitting up my A/B routine, because Friday I go to the river to fish all weekend. Hopefully this trip is as good or better than the last, so I have enough fish in the freezer to last the rest of the year. I like my fish oil straight from the source when I can get it.

Program reboot for me starting today. Did pushups, a few shrugs and 2 miles with the mutt on the low hills here. Today will be an official liver rest day (with more to occur more often)...no matter how the Spurs play tonight.

Ortho doc said L knee wasn't bad enough to scope. Time to suck it up. He said the tear wouldn't cause my knee to "blow", so, barring any other incident, there shouldn't be a need for a coup de grâce to my noggin back in them thar hills.

Good deal.

Big hill with big stick done this morning.

Keep it up

Push ups and the big hill with the big stick this morning, in the rain.

Brothers, where are ye? Dost ye not pull hard for yonder heights of the mighty stag's lair?

I'm back at work. My days off were extended due to sand shortages out here. I'll treat the last 5 days as a deload week, and get back into it this evening.

Been doing lots of running and swimming with some weights/crossfit thrown in for good measure. So yes, I dost.

Did big hill again.

I haven't done anything but a little bit of work. I caught something yesterday that has me under the weather. It's just not happening right now.

I hurt my shoulder something terrible, and I don't know how. took this week off to hopefully heal it

Hope you both feel better soon.

I did shrugs, pushups and the big hill this morning, followed by a new wrinkle - 1/2 hour massage on the neck and shoulders (Father's day present). Not exactly iron man training, but hey, this aging body is ok with it.

need ta loose bout 40# my self. knee blown out, & the extra weight don't help. what kind of hunt ya got planned. like pappy always says when the input is greater than the output, your body goes ka-put . hope ya reach your goal, tis your health.

Elk hunt.

I'm feeling a lot better today. I think after this frac I'll go to my workout area and see what I can't put together, just to get back in the swing of things.

I wasn't looking forward to that, since I'm still not 100%, but I did a quick, light workout. I don't feel sick now, but I have no strength or stamina. Hopefully that will loosen me up and get me back into my routine.

I also haven't been watching what I eat. I've been eating fairly clean, but not counting calories. I'll start back on that tomorrow. And I'll do some walking tonight to add to my light workout.

best wishes on up coming Elk hunt & getting in ta shape, got call earlier, my bro in hospital, & at work they just laughed & made fun of me, best wishes

Thanks.

Sounds like some terrible coworkers. Hope your brother gets better.

I walked a mile. Felt pretty good. I think I'll be in shape to get back into a serious routine, again, tomorrow.

colt.45 - X2 on hoping your brother gets well.

I did the same routine (without the massage) this morning. Shot the .338 at 100 and 200 off the shooting sticks.

Shooting is something else we need to be doing. Off sticks, off trees, and especially off hand. I know all too well how important that off hand shot can be. I've done some shooting this spring. I'll have to do some more.

I feel 100% today. No excuses, now. Walked 2.4 miles before lunch. Felt good. This evening, I am going to tear up some weights.

Maybe we need to make the gathering at Erath Kid's place a shooting outing. With a little planning, we could set up a nice shoot while we're they're out to 400 yards.

Nobody should even think about hunting in a spot and stalk, still hunt without having shooting sticks and knowing how to use them. If I would of realized this in my younger days, I'd have a few more nice bucks to show for it. And a bull elk as well.

Sounds good to me.

200 yards is a long dadgum ways for me. I actually touched the bullseye, but it was by sheer luck. I will leave the longer shots to my compadres. I've "runned and gunned" a bull off hand, but he was under 60 or so yards.

Thanks for consern for my bro they done some tests may have ta move him. best wishes again on up coming hunt

appreciate the kind words

I would love to practice like that, just haven't found a property to shoot at close to DFW. The best I've got is the 100 yard ranges where you're pretty much forced to shoot off a bench. I have a single shooting stick with a "Y" at the top, but was thinking about getting the set of two. Any recommendations?

I like the simple ones that have two sticks and an attachment point between them.

If y'all need a place to do some longer distance shooting, you're welcome to come out to my property, as well. It's a few hours from DFW, but it's about 600 yards across my wheat fields and pretty flat.

I use the 3 stick, African style shooting sticks. Once you get used to them, they're as solid as a rock.
You can make your own with 6 oak dowels, a little copper tubing, and a vacuum cleaner belt.

I don't mind the drive to get practice shooting at distance. How's the weekend of 7/12? I'll bring burgers for the grill and beer (for after the shooting, of course).

You can come out whenever you want, whether I'm there or not. In order for me to join you, it will have to be short notice. I work til the job is done, go home a day or two, then back to work for a week or so. I'll let you know next time I have a weekend off, and we'll see if we can time it right. If not, just go out there, anyway.

Got my A routine in this evening. I was a little weaker than usual, but I felt fine. Walked 2 miles afterwards to cool down.

Your doing good there Sneaky Started with a full gym and now down to just a few fellas LOL Keep going man, even if you missed hunting, you will be alive loner to aggravate your wife

It does feel good to be getting back into shape. Been awhile.

Just did my B exercises. They are a bit lighter and easier exercises, for the most part, than the A exercises. So I go for weight on A days and reps on B days. Between the 10 exercises, I did at least 450 reps tonight. That's more than usual, so it was a pretty solid workout. I'll keep increasing reps and weight as I improve.

Just did some cardio. I think I've decided an A, B, Cardio routine.

Walked my big hill 4 times, which is an improvement over my 3 of last time. That put me right at a mile of up and down.

Now I will walk a few miles around location.

Anybody still hanging in there?

Don't put this off.

Still doing good for an old man hanging in there.

Did the pushups, shrugs, step up on the bench and the big hill walk. Need to work on more reps on shrugs and step ups. Need to find some stairs for regular exercise. We kept both grandkids a while tonight, so that was more lifting. I'm beat.

Glad to hear it.

Still hanging in. Got me some shooting sticks today, now I just need to break them in. Honestly I stay pretty active so like Creekrunner was saying, I need to focus on some shooting.

Good. I know just the place.

Getting harder to head out the door each time. Need some motivation.



Did the routine.

Persons health is nothing ta ta laugh about. acountofbilliity of my health of my health am limited. don't do no good ta complain. on the Elk, back in the day had planned Elk hunt, things happen. were was it taken

Had a couple rest days because of work. I'll do something today. Should be fun with all this rain we've had.

I've got to get motivated too. I'm 52,,5' 11" tall weigh 231 and need to drop about 20-25 pounds. Got a big hunt coming up in Nebraska this year and need to be in better shape. Also been dipping for 37 years,,got 8 cans left and am going to quit when I run out.

Get after it. Sooner the better.

No Post today????????? You girly slackers!!!!!


Caveat : I didn't sign on as a demo, rather a motivator

Thanks for the motivation.

I did work out last night, and hard. I upped some weight and added a few reps. Then I walked 2 miles.

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I stopped bye just ta see what thread is about. persons health is nothing ta laugh at. my body frame is used ta carriing around 120-140lbs as we get up in age wear & tear catches up. got up ta 197 several years & the ol knees started burning, eexcess weight. enjoy the out doors, so got my lazey but off couch & did some walk-a-bouts for some hogs at favoret stompen grounds. worked for a living, got the aches & pains ta prove it. Self theropy. don't do no good ta complain. like pappy always says: proof this in the pudding so got out their pudding one foot in front of the other. lots of miles, some cool videos. lost little over 20# knee stopped burning, although it does go out more frequent. did a lot of shooting, finding hogs was the easy part, the work was getting the chops out. carried a light back pack. only have few more years ta enjoy hunten, started out with 70# bow, shoulder is capoot, denighed disability, an they don't allow crossbow during archery were I hunt. i worked for my aches & pains, not a slacker. worked in a foundry making that easy money. so hang in their an enjoy while ya still can

good luck and rock on

Just did my B workout. Upped the reps on most of the exercises. Combined reps, for all ten exercises, was 465. The plan calls for 300. My A days are fewer than 300, but I use heavier weights.

I think I'll go walk 2 miles, now.

hurt my back on the job..had to lack off for a couple of months..gained some weight..5-9 200..finnally started eating my game meat and cut out all junk food...SWEET TEA no alcohol for me..just dr. pepper and sweet tea..cut those out and dringking lots and lots of water..and anybody over 50 knows about the prostate thing..but lost 6 lbs down to 194..without doing anything physical..will start walking tomorrow..up some pretty steep hills..joining the y tomorrow also..i know i can do it..i just now starting reading your posts sneaky about your workouts..congrats,man..i dont smoke or drink..eating sweets late at night is my demon..i have quit that..

Mow, I understand back trouble all to well, hope yours get s itself lined out.

Thanks!

Hang in there guys!

Glad to hear it, man. I think the walking will help your back, too. It helps mine.

+1 got a cheap pair of tennnishoes that were at favoret stomping grounds, use PVC pipe glue ta keep em together mornings & evenings take a couple of Ibuprofen bye Equate its soothing fast action takes the pain out of the equation, check with your doctor. during the hog hunts do lots of walking good the the theropy the real work be gains bringing the groceries home for in & chillen. &give thanks that ya have an understanding boss. Go see a doctor for those aches an pains. Best Wishes

The usual 5K walk this morning. Skipped the pushups 'cause I'm fighting some shoulder pain. Keep pumping that iron Sneaky, I, for one, am gonna need help. Always wondered why some older folks do nothing but complain about their aches and pains; I'll be derned if I'm not beginning to resemble that remark. The fun 50's - playing whack a mole with pain. I really feel for some of the guys my age that played hardcore football.

I really pushed my cardio workout, today. I did my hill 4 times, like my last cardio day, but I included a farmer's walk this time. I carried a 25 lb. dumbbell in each hand for about a third of my walking. Man, what a workout that was.

I recommend the farmer's walk for anyone that can do it, which should be most people that can walk, it's so simple. Look it up. It's a hell of a workout, and all you have to do is walk while carrying weights at your side. So simple, so practical, and so good for you. I ramped mine up a good bit by going up the hill, but doing it on flat ground is normal and quite effective.

NAPROZEN..IBUPROFEN..COFFEE..RELIEF...i was diagnosed with a bulging disc..in 1998..i had back surgery..recovered great..in about 6 months..so im gonna do this physically..by diet PT and non evasive..i cant lift weights..and that is a great way to lose lbs..but plan on doing alot of walking..swimming..eating right..we'll see

As long as you stick to it and burn more calories than you take in, it will happen.

Did my A workout. Now I'll do some walking.

Just did my B workout. Really didn't feel like it, but forced myself through it. Glad I did.

Light day for me, shoulder is feeling better. Did paddling in the inner tube in the pool last couple of days, per doc's instructions and it seems to have helped a lot. That and the two massages. Man, we need to get a masseuse for elk camp. (I'm talkin' legit, not an "entertainer"-type.)

'Hope to do the big hill in the morning.

like pappy always says: whin the input is greater than the output,ya feel kaput

Did the push ups and walked the big hill. With the humidity down here, we're fast approaching "commando" season.

I'm off to move a deer blind base.

Did my hill climb today. Same as last time. Time for some walkin'.

I'll probably rest tomorrow. I've worked out 6 days straight, and we should be rigging this job down anyway, so it works out.

dang sneaky..youre gonna be able to pack some elks out..lol

I can do that, anyway. I'm just hoping this keeps me from keeling over, afterwards.

Did the big hill. Did paddling laps for the shoulder in the pool yesterday evening with the lab riding along as first mate in the inner tube.

Was gonna set up the new tent, but the weather's still iffy. Well, now the sun's out. Oh what the hell, I'll try it after lunch.

Just opened this for the first time. I have been up and down with my weight since graduating high school. I recently was up to 265 and got all the way down to 219. Over the last year and a half I've packed it back on and I am back up to 253. For me it's all in my diet. I stay in fairly good shape because I am required to work out an hour a shift on duty as a fireman. The problem is I'll consume 6-7 thousand calories a day in junk.

Back on track the last few days hopefully this time I keep it off!

Stay at it. 'Appreciate you being there for all of us.

Guess Sneaky wussed out?

Creek runner, I guess the men separated from the boys

Ain't no wussin' out going on here. Just took a couple days rest since I'm home. Tomorrow, I get back to it.

OK, just check'n.

Just doing some 12 oz. curls.

I give you...our fearless leader. You're not helping me increase my number of "liver rest" days compadre.

For some crazy reason, I decided to do 8 100 yard sprints after a 2 mile run yesterday morning.

DO NOT ATTEMPT, MEN.

Can barely walk this a.m.

Did ok today. I kept my net calories and carbs down under my goal on "MyFitnessPal"

Did about a hour back work out and finished with abs. We caught a structure fire right when I was done that didn't amount to much. We did lay out a supply line and had to load it back up which burned a few more calories.

Feels good to be back eating right. Gotta keep it going!!

Wednesday I did 100lbs pack up 16stories..... still can barely walk. Don't think the blood has left my calves yet

I did CT Fletcher's "Armed Warfare" Friday. You can look it up on the internet but it's got a ton of profanity and the guys kinda a quack. I did the work out with a guy at work before I watched the video. This arm work out is crazy! Several hundred reps of just biceps and triceps. If your wanting a challenge try it but be prepared to not use your arms for a few days.

Doing actual flights of stairs, especially with weights on or if you step up 2 stairs at a time, is just really, super tiring.

My brother climbed Mt McKinley last year and said it wasn't anywhere near as painful as the race up a skyscraper he did to train.

Stairs are great training for elk hunting.

Got in my A day workout.

Especially when going down

Sneaky, its a new day...........Screwing off again? or just exercising your fingers on the keyboard?

Doing as little as possible while I wait for the sun to pass and make my next workout tolerable.

Just sitting in my brand new work truck enjoying this water shortage we're having. I love being paid by the day and not the stage.

Yes sir, to da'um hot outside! I work nights and it is barely tolorable

Did the push-ups, shrugs and big hill this morning. The wife walked the big hill with me and we didn't even argue (that much)!
Just got back from the playground with the 2-year old grandson. I tried to do a pull-up and a chin-up. Felt like the fat kid in gym class. 'Course the 2 beers out at supper didn't help.

I know what you mean on the pull ups and chin ups. I have to use my bucket to help me up.

Got my B day workout in. I'm going to shoot for 4 miles of walking tonight.

Done.

back on the wagon. took about 3 weeks off due to a shoulder injury followed by some personal matters I had to deal with.....lost about 7 lbs but I made it into the gym last nite.

gonna hit it hard from now till thanksgiving.

That's good. Take care of that shoulder.

I think I hurt it playing pick-up basketball.


I am going to start doing some cardio because running up and down the court was kicking my arse.

Well, that's what you get for playing basketball.

I just took down a chick fil a sandwich and fries.

But I did so as hard as possible.

Did you you get a good burn? I hear the spicy chicken will do that.

Got my cardio in. I noticed a significant improvement over my last cardio session. I made 5 trips up the hill, with less time between trips, and much less fatigue and winding. Felt great.

Next time, get out of the truck!

I could kill that hill in my Tundra, but not too sure about this Ford

Big hill this morning.

Happy July 4th. God Bless America.

At least "someone" is staying at it!!

Still sticking with the exercise. Not quite as good on the diet. After the holiday it's back on the wagon.

Did an overnight backpack with my daughter in the mountains near Tucson. About 12 miles over 2 days with 4k elevation gain and 50+ lbs in the pack. Good news- didn't die.

Work got in the way, last night. I'll work out today.

Sounds like quite a workout and great father daughter time ta boot!

tiss tiss tiss, excuses- excuses ..... Saw you where "type'n" at 3am? what, your legs broke?
Maybe when your working, you can delegate someone else to work out for ya?

(Glad I didnt sign on, y'all would be on my azz BIG TIME )

Yes we would!

I was freed up around that time, but I hadn't slept all night, and rest is very important for getting in shape. I also hear that's peak movement time for Bigfoot.

Oh yeah, almost forgot about BF!! BUT, pretty sure my ex wife is still in Arizona, so you should be GTG.

Sneaky, not to "de-rail" your thread further, but what exactly do you do? I know you work well sites from some of your photos, but not real familiar with the oil and gas bidness. The only ones I have personally met, where either engineers, but mostly the crews that show up 1st with the drill rig......

Pressure control. Basically, I provide lubricator, BOP's, a grease unit, and grease and operate it all for wireline. Wireline does various things, but we are typically on frac jobs, so we perforate the casing in the well so they have holes to pump into.

My lubricator is 5 1/8" i.d., 10K iron that holds the tools so we can equalize the pressure before opening the well and dropping the tools down. My BOP's (blow out preventer) are basically valves with rams that close on the wireline without damaging it. This is to seal off the well in the case that we need to while in the hole. Can't shut the frac valves or they cut the line. It's rare that we need them. I have a grease head with tubes that fit around the line within a few thousandths of an inch that I pump grease into to hold a seal and keep the pressure from blowing out the top. It's a real tacky grease called honey oil. Looks just like honey, too.

Also, we will make a run, then they will frac. Takes us an hour or two, depending on how deep we're going. Fracs out here are fairly long. Usually between 2 and 4 hours, not counting break downs or sand and water shortages. When we aren't making a run, I am still out here, but I have that time to myself, which allows me to get in my workouts, eat, shower, sleep, and most importantly, harass people here. I'm on location an average of 130 hours a week, but I have more time to myself than I do working.

Sounds "impotant"! That may explain why they had a drill rig out down the road 5 times, same spot, over about 4 months??

It's not nearly as important as it sounds, but it is necessary.

Typically when a drilling rig comes and goes, they are drilling multiple wells on the same pad. They will spread it out to hold the lease rights. I don't know if you're familiar with the difference in a drilling rig and a work over rig, but it sounds like a work over rig, to me.

IDK...They set up in the same spot each time, the 2 times I sat there watching (at the end or our drive) the rigs had the pip standing up in a cradle looking thing. Now, it is a huge pad with about 8 tanks and a bunch of above ground piping. May get a photo and you can tell me what it is. There are 3 of theses type pads in a 4 mile drive to the hwy, I see tanker trucks at them almost daily, or nightly in most cases.

Pulling units (WR) are a pretty simple affair. The derrick lays down onto a truck. It's all one unit. A drilling rig is much bigger, hauled in pieces, and requires much more equipment. They both have derricks and stands of pipe.

Got my workout done.

Did my B workout yesterday and my cardio today. Tomorrow, I rest.

back in the gym, feeling a lot better. keep it up guys

Not if you've got glutes and delts like I do.

Push ups, big hill this morning.

Back to training. Got my A routine in.

On a side note, something took down a rabbit just down the hill from me. Kind of spooky hearing that and not knowing what it was, but I did get a free calling lesson out of the deal.

Did a few step-ups, shrugs, pushups and the big hill this morning.

Did my B routine last night. Cardio today.

did a sit-up this morning, nother hour or two gonna finish it. person doesn't realize the value of health till its taen away. on the quite smoken been 20+ years here

Did the big hill with the big stick this morning. That makes two days in a row - a big deal for this ol' fart.

Well done. It'll be worth it in the long run.

Went out to the Poetry gun range in Terrell and shot a couple boxes from shooting sticks. 1 box from 100 yards and 1 from 200 yards. Also did a lot of dry firing to make sure I wasn't yanking on the trigger pull. Much better than going to the range and shooting off a bench, and Walter was very welcoming. I had the whole place to myself. If anyone is in the DFW area and wants to head out there some weekend, hit me up.

Looks like my property will be selling next month, so I better get out there and do some shooting while I can. We went out last weekend, but I was just sighting in my 25-06. Need to get that 7 out there and stretch its legs. I swear every time I go, the wind is bad. Makes for some fine offhand practice, but I really need to shoot precisely at distance to confirm ballistics.

Did A yesterday and B tonight. Cardio tomorrow.

Danced with the wife while holding 2-year-old grandson last night at our last child of 4 to get married's reception. (The wedding that felt like it lasted a month and a half 'cause they got married May 30th in Savannah.)

Unloaded left over wine and cases of beer this morning.

Skipping out of church and will be smoking a cigar and "relaxing the back" the rest of the day. Back to traditional exercise tomorrow.

Pushups, shrugs (2 sets! Doing a second set of anything is unusual for me), and the big hill. Need to add distance to the walk, but I'm not getting my posterior up and moving(in every sense of the word) early enough. Guess I should listen to the dog. Yeah, she talks. I have to be careful not to overheat or it will click over a point and trigger a migraine. I know, I'm a wreck, but still a huntin' fool.

This a.m. - 2 actual sets of sit-ups (10 ea. on the exercise ball - I think it's better for my bad back) and several sets (of 2 each) pull-ups. 'Course, the base of my neck is sore as heck now. Back to the big hill tomorrow.

CR, sounds like you are kicking some arse Unlike someone else in here, would mention his name, but don't want Sneaky to get a complex

For bad back. I got a crossbow from criegdlist paid $50.00. when workmen out i pull down instead of pulling up. it seperates the virtabrais or what ever. can feel the difference. Best wishes

HUH Try that again bud, lost me when the "workmen out i pull down"

Yeah, yeah. I'll do something today.

Pushups, 2 sets of shrugs, and the big hill (5K) this morning. Just can't make myself turn left and add another mile to the walk when hardly a leaf is stirring, humidity is around 80%, and the sweat is pouring off of me.

This heat is oppressive. That's why I like to workout at night when I can. Keep it up, though. October will be here before you know it.

Yes sir, I would prefer nights as well, especially since I work outside nights. Heat of the day can be dangerous also...

watchen the talk. an them thar gals go crazy, thrown a way my pot, ya is what ya drink pot of coffee=pot belly & six PAC beer=6pac Abs gonna join chip & dales & let the chips fall were they lie. i got good deer population seeing less hogs deer stand in can take 4 deer we must give thanks for our health, been blessed, now paying the price

I woke up sore in the chest muscles. Did a few pull-ups (12, I'm on the "Do more than one stinking pull-up" plan), and a few sit-ups this morning. I'm more sore now. Trying to work through it without over doing it. Actually looking forward to walking and a few pushups tomorrow. It's like beating your head against the wall; it feels so good when you stop.

Put 4 rounds through the .338 at noon. (The top hole is from a previous shooting session.)


Disclaimer #1: Yes, I'm stupid enough to post my shooting ability on an internet forum. And no, I can't shoot everything in the ear at 400 yards with a .22-250 like everyone else on them internets.

Disclaimer #2: Whatever you think my target may or may not be, I assure you that A. It was not and is not currently mounted beside or within any view of any public road or right of way and B. I myself did not remove said item, nor do I know who did. It appeared in my attic years ago.

CR, looks like a dead BBD at 100 yards

Also great to see your manning up with your decision Many have gone AWOL............

Looks like some perfectly fine, real world shooting to me. I have a drum that I shoot at, and it doesn't have a space on it without holes.

like said before not that good at spelling, phone has spell check. when typing some times hit wrong key, i do use the words thar & tis when type tis it changes it ta this worken typed out it changes it to workmen. Sorry for confusion ya missed the miss spelling of creigslist, had a d in it kinda like my report card. is it cre or criegslist . Theirs two ways of hooking up (3) if ya count for legs when working arms or upper body doing curls ya hook on lower part of machine & if ya have lower back problems ya will feel it quick, so when i work out I hook on upper ones & pull down, not a doctor, but don't need a medical degree ta feel pain

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last several years work out in the heat. long sleeve shirt for sunscreen, have found that the sweat sticks ta shirt, for coolness & when a breeze hits I use Equate taking the pain out of the Equation would check with a Doctor before going this route loose bout 20# & in good shape for hog hunts. great theropy till get one, then work begins. back PAC works best, why is it they usually mile or two away from scales. 25# of pure meat after deboning feels like 100# by time get ta truck. reward. in & chillen the aches & pains let ya know your still alive

ogh, got some Equate commercials made up. don't think their lawyers would go for em on Accountability theyed problem tell ya ta consult a Doctor

i sit & watch that Fluffy guy on t.v. he's happy, proubly better shape than me, like pappy always says: these love handles make me easier ta handle, something ta hold on too

Well, I've got plenty to hold on to, then.

I have only heard "love handles" are on girls, something you 2 want to tell the group???????? Or are going to do something about it??????

maybe we talken about different area. the fluffy area just above the hip, didn't know it was just on girls. had s gal complement me on my love handles.

Colt, my understanding is "love handles" are for the man to grab on too, when "attacking from the rear". guess you could call them extra pecks

U keep your version I'll keep mine

how many headen on trip. not bad idea going as group save on gas & it always more fun than doing a solo. gotten used ta doing solo's, had a sow put on a bluff charge protecting young, another about took my legs out from under me, not ta mention stabbing knife bout 1 1/2-2" in ta leg just above the knee, always nice ta have some one else around stay safe

Hah! Well said!

How many? Who knows. 6, maybe.

Work interfered with my workout yesterday, but I got it done today. Now, it's nap time.

about time.
Being the "cheerleader" is tough,,,when the team don't show up half he time.....

I show up about 2/3 of the time.

Hey, you started the thread and asked to be "whoop'd back in line" if you fell behind...2/3rds works for girl scouts.

This a.m.: Push-ups and the big hill. 97% humidity, but 72™ degrees and a slight breeze.

Hey, rest is an important part of any training program.

Well why didn't you say so early on? geez..."you and I are going to have to work on our communication skills" Will Smith- Independence Day