Do what ever you need to do Bro. Just get it out of your system. When it’s gone you’ll be ready to let it rip. Peaks and valleys, life can be a roller coaster.
Like everyone else Bro, I’m there for you.
You’ll get back into it when you’re ready. We’re all grown ups here and understand sometimes it just ain’t there. Shit happens. Here when you’re ready again.
Nothing wrong with slacking. Motivation isn’t exponential. We all need to recharge so we can re-motivate ourselves.
[quote]soldog wrote:
Brothers - forgive me for I have slacked and will continue to slack for a few more days. I have been enjoying beers in the evening and not restricting carbs - someow I haven’t been able to bring myself to care.[/quote]
Sounds like you are letting the shot work its way through you and keeping your stress down while you do it.
Everyone needs a cycle once in a while.
[quote]Elaikases wrote:
Sounds like you are letting the shot work its way through you and keeping your stress down while you do it.
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You know I think this is close to what is happening - maybe not in the exact way you meant it. Couple of the less common side effects of the particular drug she gave me are abdominal pain (ever since Friday) and depression.
Thanks for all the support guys!
Soldog, this is a lifestyle and not a 100 Meter dash. The fact that you recognize it and acknowledge it means that you will be back on track when you need to be.
Stay strong and healthy…
Unscheduled breaks can aid recuperation. You have been hard at it, Soldag, and have earned the off time. One of my pleasures is making, and eating, chocolate chip cookies with my daughter. Now that is something to justify training!
18 August 2008
Weight 181.8#
At least my “break” didn’t add any weight.
no karate class this week
Shoulder rehab
8 Chins/40 frog crunches/10 push ups/40 twist crunches x2
60 minute ride, 8.9 miles, 1100 feet total climb
Sorry to hear about the stomach upset. I hope the depression part isn’t too bad.
Nice job getting elevated.
[quote]skidmark wrote:
Sorry to hear about the stomach upset. I hope the depression part isn’t too bad.
Nice job getting elevated.[/quote]
Thanks Skid!
Abdominal pain is gone today - depression is lifting like a morning fog that you didn’t know was there.
Getting out and getting “elevated” helped a lot this evening!
Glad the funk is lifting! Just go with the flow!
Nice ride!
Cappy
[quote]Capacity wrote:
Glad the funk is lifting! Just go with the flow!
Nice ride!
Cappy[/quote]
Thanks Cappy!
That’s exactly what it was a “blue funk”.
This was an “easy” ride - dirt roads around the neighborhood. Tomorrow I’m doing a hard trail ride with a buddy from work.
Can’t keep a good dog down!
[quote]soldog wrote:
skidmark wrote:
Sorry to hear about the stomach upset. I hope the depression part isn’t too bad.
Nice job getting elevated.
Thanks Skid!
Abdominal pain is gone today - depression is lifting like a morning fog that you didn’t know was there.
Getting out and getting “elevated” helped a lot this evening![/quote]
Glad to hear it.
“I’m back in the saddle again”
Played hooky from work this afternoon and went for a trail ride with Larry. Kicked my butt.
1562 feet of total elevation
Total time 2h 32m
Max hr 172
Avg hr 142
1893 kcal
5 mph avg
26 mph max
1:31 ride time
Imagine ride up a steep slope covered with bricks and cinder blocks sticking out ot the ground at all angles and you a picture of the steepest parts of the ride.
Fun times…
Glad you made it back alive 
[quote]soldog wrote:
Played hooky from work this afternoon and went for a trail ride with Larry. Kicked my butt.
1562 feet of total elevation
Total time 2h 32m
Max hr 172
Avg hr 142
1893 kcal
5 mph avg
26 mph max
1:31 ride time
Imagine ride up a steep slope covered with bricks and cinder blocks sticking out ot the ground at all angles and you a picture of the steepest parts of the ride.
Fun times…[/quote]
I am totaly blown away by that ride brother.That is some great training.Keep up the good work!!!
[quote]Jimmy T wrote:
I am totaly blown away by that ride brother.That is some great training.Keep up the good work!!!
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Thanks Jimmy! It had me sucking wind big time and trying not to black out a couple of times.
20 August 2008
Weight 181.4#
Starting a new program for the fall. Upper/lower 4 days/week, lower will alternate focus between squats and deads going for strength doing a 5x3 at the top weights, upper will focus on bench and military press working low weights and high reps until I see how my shoulder responds over time. I’ll also do 2-4 other exercises each session trying out a variety of stuff that is new for me.
Any and all comments welcome…
Warm-up: Shoulder rehab
10 push ups/20 frog crunches/5 Chins/20 twist crunches/20 BW squat x2
Box Squats
135#x5
155#x5
175#5x3 I’ll work these up in weight as long as I can keep good form.
Calf raise - Barbell
175#5x10 trying to pause at the top to work balance
Good Mornings, first time ever doing these
Barx10
65#x10
85#x10
105#x10
115#x10
Probably need to do these pretty often to work the hamstring stretch