Hawkwind's musings....er ...log!

[Hawkwind]

Like many others I have to start this again! Not a problem. It was gorgeous out today. I slept in, it was much needed to fight off a rather nasty fibro flare in the making. I was in so much pain and so exhausted yesterday that I didn't do my leg workout. I 'rested' instead.

Breakfast: Missed it!
And forgot to take my AM supps.

Lunch: Turkey and provolone on herb and onion french bread.

Supper: Chicken cutlets with broccoli/cauliflower mix and corn.

Legs:
Front bb squats 3 sets - 8 reps
Ham curls 2 sets - 10 reps
Hip adduction 3 sets - 8 reps
Hip abduction 3 sets - 8 reps
Cable kickbacks 3 sets - 8 reps
Leg extensions 2 sets- 10 reps

Post w/o shake: Gatorade with 100% vanilla whey
+Amino complex

Late supper: Turkey and provolone on a garlic and herb wrap with honey mustard.

[Hawkwind]

There's nothing I dislike more than rain on top of snow! We had 4 inches of snow, that has now been reduced to 2 inches of mush overnight. The drive into the city should be so much fun today! Not!

On a brighter note I don't feel too bad at all for coming so close to having a monster flare nearly hit. Today is my annual physical. Oh joy, time to get poked, prodded and questioned to death. And review my growing list of meds. Then I get to hear the annual:
"You do what? You lift? You hike how often and how many miles? You do know that you are getting older? Right? You do know that most people slow down?" And I get to tell the doc (again) that there is still a lot of 'kick' left in this little gray duck thankyou very much and I have no intention of slowing down! *Sigh...gotta love protective doctors! I really hate some aspecs of getting older.

Today is *shoulders and triceps day. I'll have to make sure to get them in early since Joe and I are going straight out the door to do the shopping after he gets home.
*For the astute observers: Yes I did mistype 'back' earlier today!
Tomorrow is back day!

Breakfast: Spiru-tein shake with yogurt, rice milk and oatmeal.
+AM supplements

*My doctor's visit went really well! My new NP was totally cool and didn't get upset with me at all about 'all' my hiking and lifting. She didn't even freak when I told her flat out that I tend to push for heavier lifts.

Although I did catch h-e-double-toothpick for missing my 6 month check up. As she reminded me, with all my health issues I really cannot be missing my appointments. (Which I really do know and it's the first time in years I've missed my 6 month checkup.) My weight went down, but not by much, so it's not my imagination that I'm maintaining my muscle growth inspite of my sketchy diet of late. *Whew! I was worried about that since I 'lost' another clothing size recently and this is such a bad time of year for me all the way around.


The good news, I'm not getting tested for Lupus again! Yippeeee! I can't tell you how glad I am about that. I hate being tested constantly for Lupus and MS. But all my tests have been clear for the past couple of years, so the need for retesting wasn't even brought up. Especially as for once I was able to answer 'no problem' to all the screening questions they hit me with in the worry about me having Lupus. And only ONE tube of blood for testing this year! Yahoooo! Not two or three like previous years!

I have to go for my mammography in January. I hate them and told her I would really prefer a thermography. They are more accurate and less expensive and not painful like a mammogram. She told me that they (Hospital) are working on it! Yahooo! I will be soooo thrilled when they have the equipment for a thermography!

Lunch: Turkey, lettuce, and provolone on a garlic herb wrap with honey mustard.
*I was running out the door to pick up Michele from school. Forgot my water and my supps!

Shoulders and Triceps:
Shoulders:
DB presses 3 sets - 8 reps
*Went up a bit in weight!
Upright rows 2 sets - 10 reps
*Next week I'm going to add more, they were too 'easy' this week.
Lateral DB raises 1 set - 15 reps
*Shoulders 'complained'.
Alternating Front DB raises 1 set - 15 reps
*Shoudlers 'complained', but not as 'loudly'.
Triceps:
OH DB triceps presses 3 sets - 8 reps
Close grip BB press 2 sets - 10 reps
*Went up in weight!
Cable tri press downs 1 set - 20 reps
**Maybe the Tribulus I'm cycling is working!?!? 3 improved lifts, I can't believe I improved a shoulder lift! Shoulders are my toughest area!

Post w/o shake: Vanilla 100% whey in lemon/lime gatorade.
+Amino complex

Supper: Oatmeal with a dollop of yogurt, a tbsp of MM and blueberries.
+Omega complex and 2 green tea caps.
*I should eat more later...I'm tired and not hungry...it's the weather changes hitting me again.

MR Shake: Mocha Spiru-tein, yogurt, rice milk and 1/3 c of oatmeal.
*The weather changes set my stomach off...so I had a MR Shake. I had to get my calories in somehow. I hate when I can't eat correctly.

[Musicguy]

Originally Posted by Hawkwind

[color=darkblue]There's nothing I dislike more than rain on top of snow!

Yeah, that is a "yuck" combinatin if ever there was one.

You might find some of our shopping trip interesting..

http://bodybuildingforyou.com/phpBB2...=197797#197797

[Hawkwind]

No fair! I cheesecake!

[Musicguy]

Warmest holiday greetings to your household from ours, Amy.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[Hawkwind]

Thank you Ron!
It was cold this morning and all of our snow is completely gone! Joe and I were up early to head out to do the shopping. By the time we were done I had missed breakfast and lunch! So, I'll be eating a 'second' supper and a MRshake to make up my calories tonight!

Supper: Steak, sugar snap peas, corn and water.
+Omega complex

Back:
Bent over rows 3 set - 8 reps
Extensions 2 sets - 10 reps
Pulldowns 3 sets - 8 reps
Reverse pulldowns 2 sets - 10 reps
*Need to add weight to all of them next week.

Late supper: Turkey, lettuce, provolone on a tomato basil 'flatout' with honeymustard and chai tea.

*Crashed before I remembered to make a MR shake. Oh well.

[Hawkwind]

It is great having Karissa home! Woke to snow! Also woke late because Karissa and I stayed up chatting last night for a bit. We headed out to the the 'cities' so we could spend some gift cards and pick up books.

Breakfast: Mocha Spiru-tein in rice milk.
*Forgot my AM supps

Lunch: Hamburg pattie on whole wheat with provolone and honey mustard. I had two since I was starving!
*Forgot my Omega complex!

Chest and Biceps:
Chest:
Flat bench bb press 3 sets - 8 reps
Incline db press 2 sets- 10 reps
Decline db press 1 set - 15 reps
Biceps:
EzBar curls 3 sets - 8 reps
EzBar reverse curls 1 set - 8 reps
Alternating db curls 2 sets - 10 reps
Db concentration curls 1 set - 15 reps

Post w/o shake: Vanilla 100% whey in rice milk.
+ amino complex
*I was drinking it down when I realized that I had grabbed my rice milk instead of gatorade! Oh well...no biggie!

Supper: Chicken with carrots and asparagus.
+Omega complex and 2 green tea caps.

[Hawkwind]

I slept in again today. Boy have I been needing the extra sleep. It's going to be the pits when I have to drive Michele into the city again next week!

Breakfast: Oatmeal with blueberries, a dollop of yogurt and a tblsp of MM and coffee.

Lunch: Turkey, lettuce and provolone on a tomato basil 'flatout' with honey mustard and Phyto-tein/Tomato Vegetable Cocktail. (Like V-8, but much healthier. It's a phyto-nutrient/protein shake/drink.).
+AM supps. *I forgot them at breakfast!
+Omega complex and my 2 green tea caps.

Legs:
DB squats 3 sets - 8 reps
Ham curls 2 sets - 10 reps
Deadlifts 1 set - 15 reps
Cable kickbacks 3 sets - 8 reps
Hip Adduction 2 sets - 10 reps
Hip Abduction 2 sets - 10 reps
Leg extensions 1 set - 15 reps

Post w/o shake: Vanilla 100% whey in Gatorade.

Supper: Chicken, brown rice and asparagus.

[Hawkwind]

Today was my 'rest' day and I did just that!

Breakfast: Oatmeal with a dollop of yogurt, tbsp of MM and cranberries with my coffee.
*Forgot my AM supps and had them about a 1/2 hour later with water.

Lunch: Turkey and Brown rice with a dollop of sourcream.
+Omega complex and 2 green tea caps

Supper: Homemade sweetpotato and beef stew with a slice of whole wheat bread and green tea.
*Splurged on a blueberry poptart for dessert.

[tryinhard]

Lunch: Turkey, lettuce and provolone on a tomato basil 'flatout' with honey mustard and Phyto-tein/Tomato Vegetable Cocktail. (Like V-8, but much healthier. It's a phyto-nutrient/protein shake/drink.).
+AM supps. *I forgot them at breakfast!
+Omega complex and my 2 green tea caps.

YUM.. part tarts are also pretty tasty[/quote]

[Hawkwind]

LOL! They are also equal to about 1/2 the calories of one of my regular meals. A rare treat to be sure.

[Hawkwind]

I took yesterday for a rest day too...my shoulders and back were killing me and today they are feeling much better. I needed that extra day. So I'll take Sunday off. Karissa headed up to Maine to visit our friends this weekend. I would have loved to go up with her. I'll be going up in early spring so it's all good! Got pics of my grandbaby in my e-mail yesterday. What a day brightener.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with a dollop of yogurt, tbsp of MM and cranberries.
+AM Supps
*Had my coffee about a half hour before breakfast today.

Lunch: BBQ pork ribs, corn, potato with sour cream. (I have to drink lots of water now to prevent the muscle spazms. )
Dessert: A little bit of baked cheesecake, a sliver of lemon/poppy seed bread with a smidgen of cream cheese and a piece of homemade fudge. Goodness...thankfully we have only one more day of family gatherings to join in with! I'm getting tired of, "Amy have a bite of this...it won't ruin your diet, you're too skinny!"
3 coffees this afternoon...I am wired!

Shoulders & Triceps:
Shoulders:
DB overhead press 3 sets - 8 reps
BB upright rows 2 sets - 10 reps
*Went up yippeeeee!
DB lateral raises 1 set - 15 reps
*I was 'clicking' alot.
Triceps:
BB closegrip press 3 sets - 8 reps
Cable press 2 sets - 10 reps
*Went up!
DB kickbacks 1 set - 15 reps

Post w/o shake: Vanilla 100% whey in gatorade
+ Amino complex

[Hawkwind]

Hello 2005! What a bright sunny day to start things off! Mind blowing.

I had a neat happening last night. I found my 2001 log. It was started on the first and was nearly a year after my first surgery, but just before my second surgery...so I didn't get far. It was cool to see where I was at though and to see improvement. I went 'lower' physically after that log, but I've come so far this past year that I am very happy with my progress.

A year ago today I was in Florida with my mom for a couple weeks re-evaluating what I needed to do for me. I spent 2004 helping 2 close friends, and put aside many of my goals. 2005 sees me still helping one, although she is steadily getting on her feet. I can now continue to work toward more of my goals.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with a dollop of yogurt, a tbsp of MM and cranberries. I had my coffee earlier.
+AM supps.

*Today is dads 'Open Shop" game feed with friends and family...so my diet will be shot to heck. But I will do my back and calves today.

Lunch: Venison chili, gaumki's and water. I didn't dare touch the other stuff! Too fatty or spicey!
Snacking: Some crackers with pepperoni and cheese and a couple small
brownies.

Back & Calves:
Back:
Lat PDs 3 sets - 8 reps
Reverse lat PDs 2 sets - 10 reps
BB bentover rows 1 set - 15 reps
*went up
Calves:
Seated BB c-raises 3 sets - 8 reps
Standing DB alternating raises 2 sets - 10 reps
Bodyweight c-raises 1 set - 30 reps

Post w/o shake: Forgot all about it!
*No biggie...my system wasn't as stressed as it can be. I need to go up in all my sets next week by the looks of things.

Supper: Shredded wheat with rice milk.
*I just wasn't hungry and realized late into the evening that I still hadn't eaten. Something is better than nothing at this point.

[Hawkwind]

Sunny and cold today. I was planning on sleeping in a bit longer this morning. Phoeny had other ideas! So I'm up. If it warms up around noon I may try to get a couple miles in. Heading out to Conant Brook Dam would be cool. But we had so much rain and run-off recently that it could also prove treacherous. Have to wait and see. Today is technically a 'rest' day from my lifting and cardio, but I may still work some cardio in.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with a dollop of yogurt, a tbsp of MM and cranberries. Had my coffee about a half hour before breakfast. Trying to keep my inhaler use to a bare minimum.
+AM Supps.

Lunch: Homemade beef & sweetpotato stew with croutons and 2 - 1x1in brownies.

Supper: Brownrice with spinach and turkey with a dollop of sour cream. 2 - 1x1in brownies.

*My calorie total for the day was only 1,281. Rather low, even with the 'splurge' on croutons and brownies. I was surprized to learn that 1x1in squares of brownie for a snack don't make a huge impact. My protein and fat for the day were a bit lower than I like. I have a tough time getting enough fat most of the time due to my dietary restrictions.

**Ended up taking a 2 hour nap between loads of laundry today. No cardio, no biggie. I needed the rest and when I got up the freezing rain had started. I'm a bit nervous. Karissa is coming down Rt 95 from the Bangor area today to return home. The rain was supposed to start up there first. I meant to call her and tell her stay another day with our friends. Her cell won't pickup until she is past Portland...too late to turn around and go back to Dixmont yet still 3+ hours from home. (In good weather. )

[Hawkwind]

So I slept in and had to rush like heck to get Karissa into STCC today so she could register for her testing. On the way into the city we stopped at the Verizon store to recharge her phone card and then stopped at Staples so I could get another 'dry erase' board. I use them to tape my paper down to that I'm working on, the surface is smooth and prevents my work from getting any pressure marks. The big boards that I like have 'hanger loops' on the back. I hung the extra one on the wall. Now it is safe and I can swap boards when I need to put the project I'm working on aside for a day or two to evaluate my progress.

This week I have decided to rearrange my studio. Joe and I are going to make a 'light box' for when I transfer my preliminary sketches. I need to have space for the cabinet base I'm going to keep it on so some of my book shelves have to go into the back room across the hall from my studio. I've decided that room is now going to be my library. Slowly I'm getting my studio set up to be more and more functional...I can just about sail around the room on my rolling desk chair. I've been setting up my work station in a circular pattern.

Breakfast: Oatmeal with a dollop of yogurt, a tbsp of MM and blueberries.
*I was rushing and forgot my AM supps.

Lunch: *Karissa and I were in the city at the STCC and then went down to the Barnes and Noble in Enfield, CT. I totally forgot about lunch.

Supper: Homemade beef and sweetpotato stew and corn muffins with a bit of sour cream.

Chest & Biceps:
Chest:
Incline BP 3 sets - 8 reps
Flat BP 2 sets - 10 reps
Decline BP 1 set - 20 reps *did 5 more this week.
Biceps:
EzBar C-curls 3 sets - 8 reps
Alternating DB curls 2 sets - 10 reps
DB C-curls 1 set - 15 reps
Reverse EzBar curls 1 set - 10 reps * 2 more this week.

Post w/o shake: 100% Vanilla whey in gatorade.

*I'll have to eat a late supper tonight to get the calories I need in.

[Hawkwind]

Hike Day!
It's our 'short hike' day. Family responsibilties kept us off the trails the past week. Mrs J and I have an unseasonalby warm day for January to hike today! Overcast, but not bad.

Breakfast: Shredded wheat and rice milk.
*I was rushing and didn't remember my AM supps again either.

Musings From the Trail:
We had a great hike, had to alter our direction a couple times due to flooding, but we went to the Army Corps Conant Brook Dam and we know the area well. We actually skidded down a side trail we haven't used before to avoid some of the flooding.

On our way back we had only done a little over 2 miles so we swung over a trail we usually go 'out' on and happened upon a wild stone wall the the beavers have made into part of their dam system. Unfortunately I didn't have my camera with me. We are going to go back out that trail another time in the near future so that I can photograph the converted wild wall.

Well...Mrs J and I have set a goal year of 2009 for our planned "Thru hike" of the Appalachian Trail. We spent a good part of todays trail discussing plans. The 23rd we are taking a woman's survival course offered by the state. We are signing up for falconry and winter camping. (The other offerings were ice fishing. I've done lots of that and even have tons of equipment, or snowshoeing, which I've done and can teach Mrs J.) We've decided that we will attend some orientation programs that are offered to those who plan to 'thru hike' the AT.

This coming year we are definitely going to start doing overnights on various trails in MA and we want to work up to doing at least a week this coming year also. We are going to have to acclimate ourselves to heavier packs as well as experiment with hiking boots/shoes so we know what will work come 2009.

We have a lot of planning and conditioning to do, but plenty of time to do it! So I really want to get my body built up over the next couple of years...because when I come off the AT I'm going to be emaciated for sure! Thankfully I've learned that muscle has 'memory', so my muscle recovery from the AT hopefully will not take as long as my recovery from all my surgeries and the lyme disease.

One other thing I need to consider. I need one more minor surgery, at my convenience. Now I'm wondering if I should have that done within the next couple of years. I'm on 6 prescriptions depending on the weather and time of year. The surgery would mean one less script to plan for and pack.

For our 'short hike' day (3.50 mi.) we covered a lot of territory in our conversation!

Lunch: *I'm bad! I forgot it and didn't bring one and had to leave almost immediately after our hike to pick up Michele at school. No lunch.
To make matters worse I was hungry, which is unusual for me at this time of year, so I stopped and grabbed a package of "Funny Bones" ...I love chocolate and peanutbutter.

Supper: Pork loin chop, whole baby carrots and french cut green beans.

*Like yesterday I'll have to make a late supper to make up the calories I missed. No biggie, I'm getting rather fond of brownrice with spinach and shrimp!