07-28-08 08:27 AM - Post#466718    

take care of that shoulder and come back strong

"no hell, no high water, no drama, just preform your art." Kim Frazier Desire, Dedication, Discipline

The One and Only Pink Training Log
07-28-08 05:40 PM - Post#466901    

Hi there,

I'm back on track today (it wasn't the shoulder, Scott). My guess is as follows: I really look into this trigger point 'situation' now and two days ago in the evening I worked on the neck muscles (scalenes) and also under the shoulder blade.
Afterwards I realized I was massaging even the lymph nodes, maybe not so good. My little unscientific theory is that it released some toxins into the blood stream-and caused the total write-off.

Today OK.

WO
Raspberry hill sprints
30x 15m (second half hip driven & knee high)

I found this grassy short nice hill about 30% slope. When I ran up first time I discovered plenty of wild fresh raspberries growing on top there. I dived in and called it pre workout food, LOL.

Later: Bosu ball balance 10 min (legs together, more difficult than shoulder width apart).

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PS-in case you wonder:

It is in the sternocleidomastoid where an anterior cervical lymph node can either lie beneath or above. A posterior cervical lymph node is the type that is usually enlarged because of the infections occurring in the upper respiratory area.

Another lymph node in the human head and neck is the tonsillar lymph node which is found just below the mandible’s angle. What a tonsillar does is to drain the regions of posterior pharyngeal and tonsillar. Sub-mandibular is another lymph node that runs on either side of the jaw, specifically on the underside. The floor of the human mouth is drained by this lymph node. Sub-mental is another lymph node in the head and beck that is located below the chin, which functions to drain the intra-oral cavity and the teeth. Supraclavicular is located above the clavicle, with a function of partially draining the abdomen and the thoracic cavity.

Lymph nodes of the arms include medial, central, posterior, anterior and lateral glands. These lymph nodes are the arm’s deep lymph glands. There are also superficial lymph glands. Examples of which are deltoideopectoral and supratrochlear glands.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

07-28-08 05:52 PM - Post#466907    

wow thats a great image
must be beautiful there this time of year

"For sure, grit and spit will get you so far but it will also grind you down and leave you spent. Good movement, superior movement, that is where grace and power live." My 2011 Training Log

07-28-08 06:04 PM - Post#466916    

Raspberries are so yummy, and hard to find. Looks like you got rewarded for running up a steep hill, proving there is a God! lol

Start date 10-5-09: 215 lbs current weight: 187 lbs, 15 weeks in Goal: 175 lbs

07-28-08 06:44 PM - Post#466932    

Glad you're feeling better, Pixie. If you get to feeling that way again, let me know, and I'll fly over to give you an Italian-American massage. Results guaranteed.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

29.7.08
07-29-08 06:08 PM - Post#467255    

Brothers and sisters in arms,
this was one DD's quote on this site today:

"They say bodybuilders are philosophers and poets. Yeah, man, lay your ears on this fire n’ ice: A missed workout is like precious metal flushed down the toilet of time, never to be retrieved."
~ Draper

..and I report that I feel uneasy when I don't do 'some physical activity per day'....so yes, that is good news and definitely an improvement!

However, today I gave a priority to training in the afternoon and I missed an appointment at six pm by half an hour Three guys waiting for me, we were supposed to do some IT work. OK, we did, not sure if I am forgiven tho'. But....the 'worstbest' of it....it was worth it, heheh.

Hike with poles (see my previous posts on Nordic Walking here on the log). I just think it works best in a (hilly) terrain, so I was crisscrossing the woods in the park instead of relying on my usual route.

At the end raspberries sprints repeated- (except not so many raspberries eaten today, just a few)
10x, then one extra sprint for each of you who posted here on my log recently, then 10x again and one final for dsun's friend who's in a hospital.

Anything to keep me going.

So on the whole a few more sprints done compared to yesterday.

Except, I forgot Dave aka COL and that will be five extra sprints next time...at the end...and high knees, too.
OTH I lost count midway and I think I did two for Kim.

Then some bends and turns with the pole, 30x "pole squats" (no weight), this time I've got Dan John's message to get my elbows inside the knees! ha, (yes, I'm still working on the form) and at the end some stretches.
Bosu in the evening

I will reply to your recent individual posts ASAP.

I was late for the evening meeting but I was a day too early for another meeting this morning because I thought it was Wednesday already, heheh. Are those hemps seeds from the health food store really harmeless?

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

Re: 29.7.08
07-29-08 06:28 PM - Post#467260    

• pink.pixie Said:

Pixie:

This is one of your funniest posts ever! I am "LOL" for real.

And you are tearing it up on those sprints -- my, oh, my. High knees, no less!

And if you did do an extra one for me, accidentally or whatever, I greatly appreciate it.

I will join others who have at various times asked you to pretty please consider posting photos. We want to see our Pixie!

kim

07-29-08 10:27 PM - Post#467341    

Photos photos photos!!

Well done on the sprints, I can't think of a better treat after a sprint than cold water and fresh raspberries.

Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right.

30/7-08
07-30-08 01:33 PM - Post#467555    

Extern evaluation test
(questionnaire, measurements etc.)

Your reasonable Weight: 111-140 lbs (135 now)
Your target Weight: 120 pounds
Activity Level: Active
Flexibility: Flexible
BF%: not measured

Metabolism: require equal proportions of protein, carbs and fat to process the nutrients optimally; thrives best on a diet including a wide range of foods and the ideal macronutrient ratio: 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% fat.

Screw will power, program yourself mentally against failure. Do the work.
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OK, words no BS. It sounds like I am a perfect zone victim.

Today work out gym (shoulders mostly):

warm up on treadmill incline 8-10, speed 7, 5min, extra warm up shoulders (=PT movements)
pull downs wide and small grip,
lat rows with DB
Bicepscurl, hammer curls,
triceps kick back and pulley
outward+inward extention and other rehab stuff with tubing
circles with DBs (hanging arms).
tennis ball trigger point on scapula work inbetween exercises
back extensions swiss ball
reverse extentions swiss ball and
across extension (?) swiss ball (leg and opposite arm stretch). Trickier than I thought to keep the balance
DBs lifts for infraspinatus /diagonal in front of the body)
side bends with DBs
backward bridge on swiss ball (stretch)
+
chat with a fellow shoulder patient (having another shoulder prob)-we both agreed 100% that the most scary thing is how the body starts falling apart once some body part is handicapped....like a domino effect.

lights weights, different reps 3x12, 2x15

Evening: bosu ball, hip flexibility exercise, walk 1,5h.

I don't quite know what I am doing but I keep doing 'something'.

....and hair cut with a new lady....scary, but it seems OK.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

Re: 30/7-08
07-30-08 01:50 PM - Post#467564    

I had to modify the zone ratios to 40% protein, 30% carb, and 30% fat to get it to work optimally for Judy and me.

What is your height? Judy is 5'3" and is almost too lean at 125 lbs.

Great workout. Keep the faith.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

modified?
07-30-08 01:59 PM - Post#467568    

Hi Al,
I am 5'4"

I love the fish oil, I could drink it. I limit the omega 6 as much as I can. If so, I use olive oil and a little butter (periodically only), both pretty neutral fats.

Carbs come mostly from oats and fruit (fresh and dried), and veggies (this week beans) or cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, zucchini etc.

I understand the increased amount of protein in "your zone", could also be due to your personal metabolism when you thrive on more protein. There are individual variations. In my case I would imagine it can also change with seasons a little (because the changes here are so extreme) but I never followed the blocks as B.Sears prescribes it. But it is just a help to get a hang of the amounts.

I weighed the food/portions temporarily to learn how much is this or that.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

Re: modified?
07-30-08 02:04 PM - Post#467576    

Yes, my mod was to reverse Sears' protein and carb ratios. I've had no trouble keeping low bodyfat for two consecutive years as a result.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

07-30-08 02:10 PM - Post#467579    

Nice workouts, Pixie. The outdoor sprints sound almost fun, especially given the surroundings.

“I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.” Banksy

Re: modified?
07-30-08 02:10 PM - Post#467581    

• AAnnunz Said:

yes, that is what happens when you hit it right, no more struggle, you just cruise and calories stay pretty steady even if it can vary a little each day.
I experience some variations in the frequency, this afternoon I needed to eat at 3pm, 4pm, 6pm...that doesn't happen every day....but then OK for 4 hours. Other days it will be more even

Sometimes it's more difficult to eat breakfast (so I wait longer after I wake up)....but on the whole there is a same frame.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

07-30-08 02:26 PM - Post#467590    

Uh... WOW!

aka SAVAGE/JDIDAN/Dan the Protein Man You can't choose your parents however you can choose your lifestyle Earn your supplements The most important stack you can do are big plates.- Sweatn

07-30-08 02:30 PM - Post#467595    

Good response, Pixie. I'm glad you're not eating every few hours just because the book says you should. I usually eat five times a day; Judy four.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

The One and Only Pink Training Log
07-30-08 04:48 PM - Post#467638    

Right, today not much cooking; such meals like today would be 3pm pWO- MRP (bought it ready made,based on yoghurt) and small banana, 4pm two scrambled eggs (lunch) and the third at 6pm nectarine and 1dl yoghurt and ground flax so no huge amounts but I count it as a meal. Then 9pm sardines and sallad (dinner) and after walk 10.30pm 0,5 dl frozen protein powder. It usually comes to 4-5 meals a day.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

07-31-08 01:22 AM - Post#467761    

• Manor Said:

Ditto here

Life's a rock 'n roll Means you keep rocking and rolling, no matter what, no matter how much; while people feel that you have to smash into the rocks and roll into a ditch...

07-31-08 02:53 AM - Post#467764    

progress pix, keep it up! =)

I get up every morning determined to both change the world and have one hell of a good time. Sometimes this makes planning my day difficult. — E. B. White Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it. - Mahatma Gandhi To be stupid and selfish and to have good health are the three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, the others are useless. -Gustave Flaubert

07-31-08 04:38 AM - Post#467772    

good job on the sprints

Irish Car Bomb "It's not the hand your dealt, it's how your playing them cards." Irish Car Bomb's Training Log

07-31-08 06:50 AM - Post#467776    

Great workout pink
loving the cool wave avatar

"For sure, grit and spit will get you so far but it will also grind you down and leave you spent. Good movement, superior movement, that is where grace and power live." My 2011 Training Log

07-31-08 08:11 AM - Post#467807    

Hi guys, good morning IRL and as an exercise, too, hehehe!
I don't know how to word this accordingly but I was really deeply touched by your support here.

I felt a wave of male energy when it is at its best, supportive, caring, driving, daring.
Cheers to you all, you are awesome!

Thanks for your support. I trully feel encouraged to dig for the best in me, too.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

07-31-08 09:15 AM - Post#467851    

HA! Now we'll have to bring the Savage out for you!

aka SAVAGE/JDIDAN/Dan the Protein Man You can't choose your parents however you can choose your lifestyle Earn your supplements The most important stack you can do are big plates.- Sweatn

07-31-08 07:02 PM - Post#468070    

Doing good Pixie!!:-)

Obsessed is a word the lazy use to describe the dedicated!!!

1.8.2008
08-01-08 08:21 PM - Post#468463    

*Thanks AB for your support. I really mean it.

*Al, American Italian massage sounds like a real treat anytime. Written permission from Judy is required.

*Vast et al, photos....ahem yes, that counts, agreed.
Gotta figure out the technicalities some day and first of all get rid of the pics that crowd the memo chip...like Halloween 2005 in Nashville. Oh my, I've got a pink guitar back then! LOL. Still waiting for a pink Stratocaster, though.

Hey people, never miss the action at Bluebird Café http://64.20.48.250/~bbccom/
and Smart Bar in Chicago
http://www.smartbarchicago.com/

*Manor, did you say savage?

*Scott, the quiz answer was spelled right there, backwards, above the knees is the sordid place. I wonder what Cory Everson ever did.

And log today:

I felt as if in a haze (one of those days).

1. Rowing machine 20 min, increased resistance in 3 steps (they were closing the gym just about when I got there, so this was it)

2. Standard walk 1,5h

3. Joint mobility (only part of that prgm, I didn't learn it whole, yet) but at one moment shoulder sounded as if the lesions were tearing, pray they were!

4. Bosu ball-balancing (eyes closed)

5. Beginner total core WO on Swiss ball (seated hip roll, roll back, rotating knee raise, back extention), plus standing hip stretches afterwards

6. I signed up for 100 burpee challenge here so I tried to do some on the grass during my walk. I don't think I ever did one before. Now this will be interesting!

7. I drew a spread sheet to better keep track of what I should be doing each day.

Other remotedly related activities: trigger points work plus I investigated a barbell in a shop (which one to get), and I found a chin up bar, too.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

Re: 1.8.2008
08-01-08 09:20 PM - Post#468474    

• pink.pixie Said:

Pixie!

Living in St. Louis, both Nashville and Chicago are within easy driving distance for a nice weekend, and we have enjoyed live music and libations at both of these places. Agreed; quite fun and rather unique, each of them!

More on subject, you are managing an ever-expanding fitness and rehab program for yourself. I truly am impressed. Now, about those photos.... a person as clearly intelligent as you can surely work out the logistics of posting photos -- bring it girlie, let us "see" you. We already know you're beautiful!

kim

The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-02-08 08:44 AM - Post#468552    

Hi Kim,
it's not so much me as the ancient set up hardware/software combo I presently operate with
St. Louis .....hmmm, nice! I am in the outback of the world, LOL. It has some basic advantages though, like clean water and clean air, restful 'old' nature, far from the madding crowd.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061648/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Far_From_the_Mad ding_Crowd

I say, my present journey is as much about research as the training itself. I have to do things differently this time around. What I mean is that previously the incentive came from outside or from inner lack of acceptance of myself. What is different now is that the motivation is on the inside.

This is what I meant a little while back here on the log (that Scott commented on) = feeling of being in the body.

In my case I heard the message first when my shoulder became corrupt a year ago, realizing it has to be 'me with the body'. Effort yes, but no fight. The functionality comes first. It's like starting over from ground zero. Count in the conflicting or confusing feed back of the experts.

Often I think my WO looks better on paper than IRL

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

08-02-08 11:03 AM - Post#468604    

• pink.pixie Said:

Well said, Pixie. You know us well.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

Zimbabwe
08-03-08 04:08 PM - Post#468883    

Saturday:
slow walk in the rain 2,5h (my neighbour wanted company so I followed, otherwise I would probably stay at home. I looked like a drenched rat at the end.)
bosu, core WO on Swiss ball (deceptively simple but it seems to get to those deep muscles)

Sunday:
A walk "Style Naturelle" 2h+
(what plus means here, see the explanation below)
that is walk spiced by jumping rope 2 occasions (3x10 each leg plus 10x both legs), 30 push ups against a low wall mixed with 3x10 dips on a low step (used what was in my way there), prayer squats 3x20, lunges on a step=one leg higher, knee down to ground 3x10 each leg, walk and run backward (incl. parts that were up hill and down hill) 10x50m, weird feeling but I've managed. Strange looks and all dogs barked at me

When I walk now I try to keep the basic shoulder posture as much as I can (=the military style, chest out scapulas down & tucked together). I have to re-educate myself on this.
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So what did I mean by 2h+? I warmed up by walkign 30min when I happened to pass an exhibition. I ended up spending a long time there and buying tree African sculptures (done by contemporary artists from Zimbabwe). Go figure. This park never cease to surprise me. Consequently, I had to start over with a new warm up to do my number.

http://www.friendsforeverzimbabwe.com/news.asp?NewID=79

http://www.friendsforeverzimbabwe.com/news.asp?NewID=80

So there is this Fjärillshuset in the park(= Butterfly House where they have all these wonderful butterflies) but the main part of the exhibition called "Living Stones" now moved to another 'barn' nearby which was the place I happened to go by today.

The sculptures I plan to make an accomodation for are of animals: two birds, one's called Kakbird, and the other Too Cold to Be Here and the third family member is called 'Attentively Listening'.

It was an outrageous thing to do, economically absolutely insane in my case but I am supporting a good thing. Thinking of the deed is totally enervating, but my heart is very happy.

To make a living as a sculptor is tough everywhere. To make a living as a sculptor in Zimbabwe today is amazing. The infrastructure is falling apart and they call forward these strong images out of stone.

Well, I have to breathe deeply.

For moving the sculptures home I sure will need some muscle power, LOL, they are heavy.
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Back to biz: evening bosu and learning movements for a core WO#2 and stretches on Swiss ball, 30min cardio stationary bike.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

Re: Zimbabwe
08-03-08 04:23 PM - Post#468886    

• pink.pixie Said:

To occasionally let the heart override one's finances, particularly for such a good cause, is probably a good thing.

And probably no coincidence that you would be attracted to a piece of art called "Attentively Listening." Hmm. That is you all right.

As usual, a most interesting sounding workout. You and Dsun surely do make the most of your walks -- they are so much fun to read about! I imagine you'll be amazed at the changes in your physique a few months down the road.

kim

Re: Zimbabwe
08-03-08 04:50 PM - Post#468891    

• Kim Said:

dsun's log inspired me to experiment and also the crossfit and you joining it, kind of showing it is possible.
I can't tell you how frustrating this shoulder limitation feels at times. I get so but that doesn't help. Besides that I have not much basic strength so I need to build up. While I attempt to work with weights I do not want to educate the body in 'wrong movements' (see zhealth.net). The body tries to work around the obstruction but it isn't necessarily the best thing happening.

I am kind of trapped and I try to find some ways out. Georges Hébert's motto was "être fort pour être utile" (be strong to be useful).

He taught his "méthode naturelle", which he defined as:
“ Methodical, progressive and continuous action, from childhood to adulthood, that has as its objective: assuring integrated physical development; increasing organic resistances; emphasizing aptitudes across all genres of natural exercise and indispensable utilities (walking, running, jumping, quadrupedal movement, climbing, balancing, throwing, lifting, defending and swimming); developing ones energy and all other facets of action ...; one dominant moral idea: altruism.
(a quote from wikipedia)
Actually ideas behind Parkour.


I gotta live up to my motto here

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

08-03-08 07:42 PM - Post#468944    

Hey girl, looking good with the workouts, I agree with Kim about buying things sometimes above your finances...sometimes you just have to. I think its a keep sane mechanism we all have to do now and then instead of just paying bills, you like to actually have something to show for your hard work.

lots of work going on here, keep it going!

"no hell, no high water, no drama, just preform your art." Kim Frazier Desire, Dedication, Discipline

The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-05-08 07:31 AM - Post#469480    

• Scott I Said:

Hey Shari, come read this! Now I can get that Elieko Bumper set and feel good about it. LOL

Pink, what you did was a balance of something very nice and enduring for your self and at the same time, giving back to a struggling artist. I know the birds will have a nice home with their new owner.

BTW - your workouts are looking awesome. Very motivating for a linear thinking guy like myself. If I keep dropping by, I'm going to have to learn to "expand" my repertoire.

"You can take a ride through this life if you want, but you can't take the edge off the knife" Ironeagle Army Training IroneagleFitness Videos IronEagleFitness FB page

08-05-08 08:23 AM - Post#469519    

Elieko Bumpers!?? Rolling with the deep pockets I see there Sir.... I would settle for a Pendlay bar and some decent cheap rubber plates. Not to Hijack your log there Pixie. Workouts are looking good. Hope the shoulder is getting better.

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon. "It's a sublime thing to suffer and be stronger" -Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "May God be with you and may the Devil be crushed underfoot as you march for peace on the skulls of our enemies, for goodwill, security, and a quality of life that comes only with Democracy" -Ted Nugent 100 Day Burpee Challenge Survivor 08 Facebook: Cory Birdsong Myspace: www.myspace.com/corybirdsong

Africans
08-06-08 07:13 PM - Post#470155    

• Ironeagle Said:

I am sort of making mental space for that friendly stone tribe.
However, life is not about accomodating stuff so I was a little concerned. It's nothing you pack into a tote either....but then this idea bumped itself up into my consciousness yesterday. I could speak to a nearby children's hospital (named after the writer of Pippi Longstocking books, Astrid Lindgren) and check if I could testament those sculptures to them.

'Stones' are in a size that kids could handle and they are very 'touchable'. Here I simply need to think in a long time perspective. But I am not sure if it works like that in practice. I'll investigate.

Cory (and anybody), you can chat here as much as you want to, no problem. My burpees are not very elegant, but they get done, LOL.
Also, I wanted to mention I saw in a book that one can attempt a hand stand from a Swiss ball. Feet on ball, sharp bend in hips, hands on the floor, butt up in the air, spine and arms in a straight line. Maybe that could be a starting point for me (not yet though).
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Each day I do some sort of mini WO. Walk in any case, stationary bike (more often) and those thera tubing'moves'. Today goblet squats with DB. Burpees. However, I could be more diligent.

Shoulder report:
1) I am studying trigger points and the whole bunch of related subjects...if this continues long enough I'll become a rotator cuff specialist, LOL.

2) Monday visit PT: catastrophe! She tried to move the arm, cold muscles, force. What was she thinking? I went from there with pain on the other (right) side, too (trapezius). Now she wants to repeat two more such sessions before she sends me to a doctor. Duh. I bet she'd have a good reason by then. No way! I am better off with my first PT who doesn't do anything.

3)I was ball rolling the new trigger spot three days in a row and I've got it a little under control.

4) Trager session today, which was good. After that at home I did my subscapular trigger points, then not even thinking about it, I do the outward rotation of wrist, I hear some very odd sound in shoulder and the hand turns! I almost jumped. I was staring at it, turning it again and again, comparing with the right one but I was able to turn the hand, then another sound in my neck (spine)...even better. Go figure.

So to make a long story short: I just keep at it, something's gonna give here.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

08-07-08 12:51 AM - Post#470234    

Hi Pixie,

Very impressed with your training. You attack the physical, mental, and spiritual approach to life, the body, and have shown to be a most excellent IOL citizen.

David

08-07-08 08:43 AM - Post#470309    

I could probably out ugly your form in the burpees, Im as cooridanated as a barrel of snakes. Always good to have a positive mental approach in anything. Bad outlook = bad outcome regardless how good it is for you. I like your closing commment....I hold dear to that on just about everything, just hope its not you that gives first. Hang tough!

"no hell, no high water, no drama, just preform your art." Kim Frazier Desire, Dedication, Discipline

08-07-08 12:07 PM - Post#470388    

• dsun Said:

Agree. Your log is always an interesting read.

Be strong. Be in shape. Be a man among men, regardless of your age or circumstances.

08-07-08 03:13 PM - Post#470461    

I wouldn't do the burpees if you have shoulder problems, even adjusting your form on the burpees may cause problems somewhere else. My wife had shoulder problems (Biceptal tendonitis) on one shoulder, then as she adjusted her form on various bodyweight exercises like push ups, she ended up having biceptal tendonitis on both shoulders and burpees were also something she was doing that agrevated it. In fact I told her that she shouldn't do any form of "push ups" during her rehab including burpees. She didn't listen and that is why she ended up mucking both shoulders as per her PT. She is OK now and can do some push ups after a year of rehab and very little upper body weight lifting. She would have cut her time in half if she wasn't so "enthusiastic".

aka SAVAGE/JDIDAN/Dan the Protein Man You can't choose your parents however you can choose your lifestyle Earn your supplements The most important stack you can do are big plates.- Sweatn

The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-08-08 02:01 PM - Post#470837    

David, thank you I was touched.
Al, thanks to ya 2, little big man , stay strong.
Scott, you are definitely in burpee safe margins compared to me, more than I can say.

Which brings me to Manor: Thank you for your words of caution, indeed. I took it to heart and really gave it a good thought.

I like the idea of adding slowly and the one of getting up and down, not to mention the main idea of being fit, LOL. However, I can see how that might be unwise under the circumstances. I need to choose movements carefully right now. For now it can hardly be called even modified. It looks more like a mosqué prayer combined with yoga than any 'PT convict eight count' aka burpee.

Today I lost count of five so I probably did six 'variations on the theme', but I'll heed your advice. I'll check with PT. Once more, many thanks.

--
Summary:
An easy week (walks, stretches, rehab, body core work on swiss ball, bosu), not any significant training to be noticed.
Do I dare to say why? Now and then I need to do the thing you guys don't, namely to bleed.
Not sure how other ladies handle it but I am usually kind to myself.

Today delts, biceps, triceps and shoulders with bands.


I have a question about form and triceps exercise. I try to describe it.

You know that pull behind and back: arm's up, you bend it back (like for a triceps stretch) and pull the band up (could be DB) and down (elbow pointing up toward the ceiling) and then straighten the arm again etc.

Q: is it OK to do this exercise if my affected arm can't stretch all the way in the direction of the ceiling but it is pointing (both arm and elbow if bent) more forward? (ca 50°).

I can feel the triceps working but I am not sure how much off this is?

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

Re: The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-09-08 09:25 AM - Post#471054    

hey pink i just finished ur whole journey, reasonable goals and u accomplished alot . seriously u got some determination girl . don't u think its time for a before and after pic??

Oh God thy sea is so great and my boat is so small. "Forgive him who wrongs you; join him who cuts you off; do well to him who does evil to you; and speak the truth even if it be against yourself” prophet mohamed pbuh check my bulking log :D plz CURRENT CHALLENGE: Beat jesse in the Incline press HARD!

Re: The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-09-08 10:37 AM - Post#471078    

Hi Amr,
a really nice new avatar you've got. I can't believe you made it through all my ramblings! Thanks for reading. I couldn't find my camera for weeks, but yesterday I finally did. I put it into the original box. Duh, I didn't expect that level of orderliness from myself.

Let's do with measurements for now:
Nothing much can happen on the upper body (ribs show) but slow changes on the lower.

waist 74cm
hip (over hip bone)
35->34,5 inches (mid July)->now down to 34
butt over hip joint (widest place)(98)->97,5cm
thigh up (60->58cm->) now 57cm (22,5")
thigh middle (56-> 55cm->) now 54,5cm (21,2")
calves 15,5" (same)
above knee 17", I didn't measure that before

Numbers on scale constant (61-62 kg)
It feel more like some trolls are nibbling on me, small changes. I say 'just continue'!

Today I tried some new morning BWO for basic mobility (body weight only) with funny names like: Titanic, (LOL=spread arms wide) or the Fire Hydrant (=the peeing dog), Superman Toe Taps, Yo-Yo and Hula Hopp not to mention Elastic Man.
Actually it works through all the body parts, hits shoulders and the names hide exercises like fluter kicks and spine mobility plus torso/core work. It's fine to add some other exercises to it, too.
I printed out this WO in March already and never got to doing it. (realage.com)

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

08-09-08 01:54 PM - Post#471134    

thnx pixie, u know one of the things i found while trying to get my lower body leaner is to eat carbs in breakfast and post workout , and now after 4 weeks of this i can see 3 different muscles in my legs.

Oh God thy sea is so great and my boat is so small. "Forgive him who wrongs you; join him who cuts you off; do well to him who does evil to you; and speak the truth even if it be against yourself” prophet mohamed pbuh check my bulking log :D plz CURRENT CHALLENGE: Beat jesse in the Incline press HARD!

The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-10-08 05:28 PM - Post#471467    

• amr Said:

That's encouraging, amr. I tend to have a carb breakfast, not that it is planned, just my habit that I didn't change. I can't always eat a lot of protein in the morning, too heavy.

Jim74 posted a link on Kyle's log and here is another part of that site. According to that I must have an efficient metabolism...

http://www.higher-faster-sports.com/metabolictyping.html

Also sarah announced her slim leg policy on her log: sled, squats, diet.
I mean the leg fat goes when there's no more to take elsewhere, it's that simple. Also the first stored layer goes last. It takes perseverance.
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Core on Swiss ball
Walk 2,5h
Today I saw a red fox!
She was less than 10m from me, viewing me, not darting by, just leisurely tripp-trapping by, watching me as I was watching her. She looked slim, probably a result of an enforced urban diet.

I am a city kid, these nature happenings are unexpected on my orbit.

Aut viam inveniam aut faciam.

08-10-08 06:31 PM - Post#471483    

i thought i'd just tell u that iam adding a bean meal to my diet.lol hehehehehe couldn't stop myself from posting that :D

Oh God thy sea is so great and my boat is so small. "Forgive him who wrongs you; join him who cuts you off; do well to him who does evil to you; and speak the truth even if it be against yourself” prophet mohamed pbuh check my bulking log :D plz CURRENT CHALLENGE: Beat jesse in the Incline press HARD!

Re: The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-10-08 10:34 PM - Post#471539    

• pink.pixie Said:

Not just right now, but always. Good thing for all of us to remember!

“I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.” Banksy

08-10-08 11:11 PM - Post#471547    

Pixie,

If you could, please don't mix metric and standard measurements. Those of us in the USA are mostly metric disabled. If I could figure it out, I would probably use standard for my waist and metric for my arms.

Hope we get to see those pix soon now that you found your camera.

Judge John "You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves." - Abraham Lincoln "I live, I lift, I ache, I am." - Dave Draper "Moderation assures mediocrity -- nice, safe. Mediocrity is for the mediocre -- simple, okay. The intense rule; the mediocre follow." - Dave Draper Every day innocent plants are killed by vegetarians. Help stop the slaughter. EAT MEAT!

The One and Only Pink Training Log
08-11-08 01:40 AM - Post#471567    

Pix, you should take your camera with you during your walks and hikes. Apparently the fox found something interesting, and we need to "see" what that is

Life's a rock 'n roll Means you keep rocking and rolling, no matter what, no matter how much; while people feel that you have to smash into the rocks and roll into a ditch...

08-11-08 11:25 AM - Post#471656    

• The Judge Said:

They did that the other day during women's volleyball - gave the court dimensions in metric and net height in Imperial. Kind of odd.

“I mean, they say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.” Banksy

08-11-08 02:16 PM - Post#471723    

If you can't get the full ROM from the shoulder to support the triceps extension, perhaps do triceps push downs instead. The overhead work for triceps will take a beating on the shoulders as stabalizers and IMO not a good thing for recovery or rehab until you get the green light to do so. In fact the triceps push down is often a good movement for those in shoulder rehab as per the PT that worked on Danièle (my wife).

aka SAVAGE/JDIDAN/Dan the Protein Man You can't choose your parents however you can choose your lifestyle Earn your supplements The most important stack you can do are big plates.- Sweatn