In similar boat here re higher number from genetics. My Doc advised it’s not necessarily an issue if there’s no other bad factors (poor term that) at play. But some great supporting diet info there too thanks again @QuadQueen on the plethora of knowledge!
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Wednesday 12 June - week 3
Deadlift
Bar x 10
60 x 5
100 x 3
140 x 2
Belt
160 x 1
180 x 1 moved good
205 x 1 - nope stuck at the knees .
165 x 3 x 3 sets - these moved fine
Not happy with deadlift but not going to lose any sleep over it. Just means more work to do.
Hammer Inc press
65 x 3 sets - 7, 8, 7
That was Fkn heavy.
Hammer row
55 x 3 sets - 10, 10, 10
These were heavy too. Good work though.
Pull ups
3 sets - 8, 8, 8 - OK
Hammer curls
20 x 12 x 3 sets
Happy overall with how this block has gone. Deadlift wasn’t there today but without the fatigue I rekon it would have gone up. One more session to go and then it’s time to give this old body and kind a well deserved break.
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Deadlift failed at the knees. @wiseman83 something to work on ???
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It definitely sounds like it’s a thing. Diet and lifestyle changes can still help - but just maybe not to same degree as they would if you were dealt a better genetic card in this department. I feel your pain, I was dealt a similar card…
Life’s a b!tch sometimes… lol.
BOOM! I feel like this just might be the ticket! Potentially, the protein piece might not even be necessary.
I completely agree!
Have a great vacation and enjoy your time with your parents!
I’ll still be here and the offer is always on the table (just like veggies should be). lol
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I’m so glad it was helpful! And if you’ve got that cruddy genetic card too, it’s tough. I’m in the same boat. My doctor, like @raven78 's, isn’t super concerned because my cholesterol ratio is great (total cholesterol divided by HDL cholesterol - should be 5:1 or below; 3.5:1 is considered very good).
There’s only so much you can do with genetics pulling hard against you, but every little thing counts and just think of how much worse the situation would be if you made zero effort. We just gotta keep on fighting the good fight.
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Love all the contributions you’ve put here. As usual: I’m a big fan. I don’t want to say biggest, because I can’t speak for everyone, but I like to think I’m at least close to that, haha.
I realize your area is nutrition rather than cardiology specifically, but do you take triglycerides into consideration? I’ve heard a lot regarding the benefit of high HDL and low triglycerides when looking at elevated totals/LDL.
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Thank you so much! According to this, I’m ok - 3.59 - which is what my doctor has said (“I don’t worry about you”) but given my strong family history of dropping dead, I’ve still worried. I do like a good formula, though!
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YES!! I actually put MORE weight on TG’s than on LDL when evaluating most cases. If LDL is super high, then I have them request an LDL particle breakdown test and see if the LDL is more ApoA (bad) or ApoB (not bad). Looking at just the totals alone can be very deceiving.
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Creatinine levels are a funny thing. And often not really painting the whole picture. If that is the only number our (not including cholesterol here as not related I don’t think), it’s probably got more to do with WHEN the blood is drawn. I’m assuming fasted in the AM? Likely slightly dehydrated as most people are in the AM after waking.
Creatine is known for creating misleading creatinine results. Doesn’t make them dangerous results. Doesn’t make taking creatine dangerous either.
Feel good? Then you’re probably good to be honest. Id only focus on that cholesterol reading.
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I’m a bit younger at 27 but recently got high cholesterol, specifically LDL, with my recent bloodwork. I haven’t gotten re-tested and doctor told me that due to my age I don’t have to until my next physical, but I’ve replaced a few eggs a day with egg whites and red meat with fish/chicken/turkey. Haven’t noticed much of a difference with performance with lowered red meat intake. I’ll be following along with how things go for you as well @simo74
@QuadQueen great information that I’ll continue to come back to as well.
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Yes fasted and I wasn’t really too worried about it either. The reading was a little high and the doctor only really mentuoned it because the last few tests has seen some variability. High 3 tests ago and 2, low last time and back to high this time.
I dropped eggs back and added fish and chicken for a few months last year. No change in performance but I did miss eating my chilli. Looks like I will have to make it with chicken mince for a while.
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Friday 14 June - week 3
Bench
Bar x 10
60 x 5
60 x 5
80 x 3
100 x 2
110 x 1. (242 lbs) -
115 x 1
120 x 1
122.5 x 1 (270 lbs). - very happy with that
100 x 8
100 x 5
100 x 6
Bloody please with myself tonight. Got stuck halfway up on 120 last week, but this week got a good rep with 120 and then a set at 122.5. Quality
Bent over row
100 x 8 x 3 sets (220 lbs)
That was heavy
Lat pull downs
82 x 12 x 3 sets
Rolling tricep ext
20 x 3 sets (44 lbs dumbells)
12, 10, 9
And that is me done.
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Top bench single
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Nice one! Very solid press.
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That’s what @wiseman83 said too. Thanks mate
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Big simo bench
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Thanks mate. It is a little down on my best but I am pretty fatigued at the moment, so was happy with that.
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Half way to the UK. First flight from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur done. Small wait and then catch the next flight to London. Body held together ok on the flight but hip and glute was getting sore by the end. The next flight is longer so going to need to stand up and move about a bit more. Hopefully I can get some zzzz.
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Long haul flying is a massive punish. Nothing I found ever works to make it better lol. I’m too tall to sleep comfortably, so I try and spend a lot time walking up and down, and of course trying to sleep. Meanwhile my daughter just sleeps lol.
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