mrdead’s BodyBlog

Well, yesterday when I got off work, I started to go towards I-5 and heads towards the gym. The weather was gloomy with a rain snow mix, but nothing exciting. Then, I get a call from my wife, stating that I should curtail my gym activities and head home. I’m like "Uhm, no… I’m going to the gym". She then informs me that it has snowed 2 inches in a very short amount of time, and does not want me taking chances on the road with my new car. So, I told her that the weather where I was at wasn’t anywhere near that. Finally I relent to her wishes, and turn back for the 1 1/2 hour drive home. Then it hits… It was snowing so hard, and the flakes were so huge, that it looked like there had been a huge pillow fight. It looked like feathers were falling everywhere. (And, the new pups had never seen snow, so I was kind of looking forward to their reaction) So, after getting home, and playing with the pups in the snow I wound up just doing 3 sets of 30 crunches with puppy supervision. (We wound up getting a little over 4 inches of snow that night)

I’m currently enjoying a brief lull/break, from things. I’ve got a lot of things coming up soon, but am stuck playing "the waiting game". Soon, I’ll be getting a new car (2008 Toyota Yaris), my wife and I will be getting 2 new puppies (one Rottweiler and one black lab), new sectional, new washer and dryer. I’ll also be submitting my entry form for the 2008 INBF Washington State Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Contest, promoted by KVNJames and DeniseJ (August 9th). I’ll be entering the novice and masters classes. But, until the check clears, I’m stuck waiting…

I’ve also opted not to enter the show here on base in May, and will concentrate all my efforts into the August show. Then, there’s the Tanji Johnson NPC Classic, that I will be a spectator at, as well as the upcoming Emerald Cup. I’m really looking forward to seeing my friends do well at those shows! The Emerald Cup will be especially fun, since we will have the Inaugural ABC (Animal Barbell Club) session for the Seattle chapter. So lots of good things on the horizon. 

Well, it’s that time, again… The time to take inventory in your life… I’ve had a good run, the last year… Lost 40 lbs, between April and August… Competed in my first contest (Was the fattest guy onstage, but somebody has to be…) Had surgery… Got some really cool chances  to do a lot of special things… Got some incredible hook-ups from the "Animal" line… Maybe it’s time to call it good… Just kick back… Grow old… I mean I am "pushing 40"… Who cares, right…? 

PSYCHE!!!! I’m totally psyched up!!! I’m ready, and know what I need to do, Yeah, I quit alright… I quit putting limitations on myself…

Rope hammer curls
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 8 at 110
Preacher curls w/ EZ curl bar:
5 sets of 15 at 80 (Elbow was a bit of a problem, last night)
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Tri’s:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 15 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
DELTS:
Seated lateral machine:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
Front lateral raise:
5 sets of 15 at 20
Traps:
Calf machine shrugs:
5 sets of 10 with the stack (395) Man, I love doing those!

Had a day off from work, due to President’s Day, and got some work done around the house. Fixed the gutter that was damaged when we had the 3 trees go down. Split and stacked wood. And, the other mindless normal household chores. Still made time to hit arms and delts.
Bi’s:
Rope hammer curls
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 8 at 110
Preacher curls w/ EZ curl bar:
5 sets of 15 at 90
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Tri’s:
"V" bar pressdowns:
20 reps at 90
15 reps at 100
10 reps at 110
10 reps at 140
Rope pressdown:
25 reps at 70
20 reps at 80
2 sets of 15 at 90
Machine dips:
5 sets of 15 at 250
DELTS:
Seated lateral machine:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 10 at 100
Front lateral raise:
5 sets of 15 at 20

Saturday was one of those out the door, hit the ground running, don’t stop type of days…
I hit legs:
Leg extensions:
5 sets of 20 at 110
Leg press:
Freakin’ sled was broken, So I had to use the machine…
1 set of 30 at 300
3 sets of 20 at 395 (They better get the damn thing fixed!!!)
Leg extensions:
1 set of 20 at 110
1 set of 15 at 125
1 set of 10 at 140
1 set of 6 at 185
Lying leg curls:
1 set of 20 at 60
1 set of 15 at 70
1 set of 10 at 80
1 set of 6 at 90
Standing calf machine:
1 set of 30 at 205
4 sets of 15 at 395 (Stack)
1 set of 50 at 175
Then, it was off to the in-laws to load up some wood (They had 5 trees cut down… We’re getting it one tree at a time…) Brought that home, and unloaded it. Then off to some pet stores to get toys for our newly arriving puppies (1 Rottweiler and 1 black Lab). Loaded up on groceries and protein powder (Costco had a 6 lb bag of EAS Premium Protein for $30).

Still not at 100%, but hit bi’s and abs. It’s a bit different with the "other half" coming along, but fun. She’s at least asking questions, like why and how, for different exercises. Also, got her diet going.
Bi’s:
Rope hammer curls
1 set of 20 at 70
1 set of 15 at 80
1 set of 10 at 90
1 set of 8 at 110 (Wts seemed to feel a bit lighter)
Preacher curls w/ EZ curl bar:
5 sets of 15 at 90
Incline DB curls:
5 sets of 15 at 35
Got a heck of a pump, but felt kind of numb
Abs:
the usual
Food:
1 protein shake
1 pkg of tuna
1 protein bar
3 turkey burgers on whole grain bun
1 protein shake
1 serving of Anator
2 pepper jack cheese sticks