8/24/25
5/5/5 Deadlift:
5/275
5/320
6/360
Deficit Stiff Leg DL:
4/5/225
Pendulum Squats:
4/15/45
Seated Leg Curls:
4/10/135
I probably should have grabbed one or two more at 360, but I started to feel pain in my lower back, so I backed off. I figure as long as I reach the minimum reps, I’m doing something.
8/26/25
Triceps Gauntlet
Kickouts:
4/25/25
V-Bar Pressdowns:
4/25/160
Pulldowns:
4/50/120
Cable Curls:
4/25/120
Poundstone Curls:
100
100
Treadmill:
20 minutes
I had a contractor at the house after work, so I was there way later than normal. I arrived about the time I’m normally leaving. The place was packed and super-hot. I did the bare minimum.
8/27/25
Prowler Push:
80 / 100 yards
95 / 100 yards
110 / 100 yards
Prowler Pull:
165 / 100 yards
This was the shortest Weighted Walk Wednesday to date. I need to head out of town for a meeting. I figure a little bit is better than not at all.
8/27/25
I’m pretty excited. I woke up this morning to find I have hit the 24 pounds lost mark. We’re going to Vegas again on the 19th and I am already at my goal for that trip. I’ve decided to move the goal posts and see if I can drop another five by then.
At my meeting last night, I ran into a young lady who is a former student at my second job. She commented on my weight loss and said I look great. Of course that was great for my ego.
8/28/25
OHP:
4/10/135
Hammer Strength High Row:
4/10/100
Hammer Strength Front Pulldown:
4/10/100
DB Upright Row:
4/10/40
DB Leaning Side Raises:
4/15/20
Pull-Ups:
4/10
I had two more people tell me how good I am looking with the weight loss. Both were dudes from the gym this time.
8/30/25
Belt Squats:
90/10
180/10
270/10
360/10
450/10
540/10
630/10
360/15
270/20
180/25
90/30
Pendulum Squats:
45/10
55/10
70/10
100/10
Seated Leg Curls:
135/10
That was another fast one. I got there at 5:30 AM. I’m taking a day trip with the wife and daughter but felt the need to knock it out.
8/31/25
5/3/1 Bench:
5/250
3/270
2/310
Bench Against Band:
4/1/260
Dips:
4/15
Machine Flies:
4/15/235
Pull-Ups:
15
Self-Propelled Treadmill:
45 minutes
That was an epic one. Almost two and a half hours. I’m finding the weight loss is having a slight effect on my overall strength. I wanted three or four reps at 310. I might have been able to push another one out with a little help. Still, however, I am hitting my minimums and exceeding them.
I about lost my cool with a truly annoying guy. He was doing some kind of circuit. He’d do some dumbbell press and then run over to where I was doing dips and do pull-ups. There are multiple pull-up areas, but he picks the one right next to me. When I was on the treadmill, he continued to run over the one next to me and do sprints, leave and come back. It didn’t matter each time I let out a “f&#k” each time he came by. At the end of his workout, he stretches. But he goes to the area where you walk in. Therefore, you have to walk around him to enter or leave. Never mind the whole gym was open to him. The guy was totally unaware.
There…I vented.
9/1/25
Poundstone Curls:
100
Preacher Curls:
4/10/100
DB Curls:
4/10/40
3/3/3 Biceps Blowout
Cable Curls:
4/15/120
Pulldowns:
10/10/various (no rest between sets)
Pulldowns:
4/25/100
Pressdowns:
4/25/200
Kickbacks:
4/25/30
Pullups:
15
Heavy Bag:
3 - 3 minute rounds
Self-Propelled Treadmill:
45 minutes
This was another two-hour session. I wanted to hit the 30 pounds lost mark today, but it was not to be. I’ll keep pressing. I was stuck at 16 pounds to a bit, and then the weight came off. I suspect I might be at another plateau.
All I can say is you have more patient than I do.
Looking good must come with a price. Ha!
Clearly he didn’t understand the point of my f-bombs.
And I’m not even that great.
9/2/25
Self-Propelled Treadmill:
30 minutes
Row Machine:
15 minutes
Exercise Bike:
10 minutes
Ski Simulator:
5 minutes
Plus, I walked a mile at work today before it got too hot.
I’m determined to take off another five pounds before our trip to Vegas on the 19th. That will be an even 30 since my powerlifting meet in April.
9/4/25
Hammer Strength Shoulder Press:
4/10/130
Hammer Strength High Row:
4/10/3 plates
Hammer Strength Low Row:
4/10/4 plates
Pull-Ups:
4/10
Self-Propelled Treadmill:
30 minutes
That felt pretty good, and I felt strong.
It’s now smoke season in Washington. I was hopeful we would miss it this year.
9/5/25
Treadmill:
15 minutes
Adductor Machine:
4/25/210
Abductor Machine:
4/25/210
Seated Calf Raises:
4/25/90
Crunch Machine:
4/25/150
Ski Simulator:
5 minutes
Self-Propelled Treadmill:
5 minutes
I just got the blood flowing after work. I’m going to kick it up this weekend.
9/6/25
5/5/5 Bench:
5/225
5/255
6/285
10/225
Dips:
4/15
Machine Flies:
4/15/250
Pull-Ups:
15
Self-Propelled Treadmill:
30 minutes
Each morning I get up and think, this will be the day I break the 25 pounds lost mark. I feel like my diet is on point, and I have upped my workouts. For the past 10 days, I have been averaging two hours a day. Each morning, however, I am stuck at 24 or 25 pounds. I remember being stuck at 16 pounds for a while, and then the next eight or so just came off. Hopefully, once I break this plateau, the same thing will happen.
9/7/25
3/3/3 Deadlift:
3/300
3/340
3/380
10/315
Self-Propelled Treadmill +40 lb Weighted Vest:
35 minutes
I finally did it. I broke the 25 pound mark. I’ve now lost 26. My goal is four more before our vacation on the 19th. If I hit that, I’ll be the lightest I’ve been in probably 20 years.
I again, noticed the weight loss is affecting my strength. 300 felt like 3000. I’m going to repeat this session next time. It will be after we return, so I should be properly rested.
I finally made an appointment to get my knee looked at. I’m certain it’s arthritis, but my ankle is now swelling during the day. AI tells me their related, but I want to make sure. I’m hopeful the weight loss will help with both issues.
While on the treadmill I couldn’t help but think the vest weighs almost as much as the extra body weight I was packing around.
Try cottage cheese with seasonings for lunch.
The last time I was the lightest I had been in 20 years my wife told me I looked ill. You cannot win! Congratulations on reaching your goal!
I’m close. Down another pound this morning. Just three more to 30. I told the family I’m buying everyone burgers when I get there.