racer212 Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 (edited) Just thought I'd share a little. I shared here about how I had major shoulder surgery in December after nearly a year of hard pushing to lose weight and tone up in 2022. I knew when I came out of surgery I was gonna struggle - even the motion of walking on a treadmill was painful. And I ate like 2 year old out of boredom and seeking comfort I suppose. I made myself stay in the habit of going to the gym - even if all I could do was walk the track. About a month in I was doing some seriously low weight lifting - avoiding motions that hurt or my PT said to avoid. By Feb I was in the gym 5 days a week again. Being thoughtful but pushing where I could. My PT basically let me go for a month until the 16 week check up with the surgeon because I was so far ahead of the curve with ROM and strength. I had begun cleaning up my diet in January and have been pretty focused for Feb and March. My 16 week check up was great and I'm cleared to push harder and ride the motorcycle etc. I had a full body assessment done 12/2 - surgery was 12/5. Just did another one yesterday to establish a baseline for spring. Wasnt expecting much - figured I'd gone backwards a bit if anything. Not so much. Since my operation my body fat percentage went down 1.5% and I've gained a solid 5lbs muscle. I'm freaking over the moon and motivated to attack this year. For reference I was 33% body fat Feb of 22 and I'm 22% now. Edited March 21, 2023 by racer212 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer212 Posted March 21, 2023 Author Share Posted March 21, 2023 Shit - wrong forum. Carlos can you move this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOXXIC Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Moved… Congrats on the great personal wellness journey and positive results! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomek Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Congrats. Well done, and keep going. Regular exercise is a lifestyle. The thing about going to gym,,,.,,,the most difficult part is decision making process. Do I really wanna go? I don't feel like doing anything right now, etc. Once I get there I always find energy to do my usual work out. And once I'm done I feel great. Endorphins. Can't beat that. Getting high without having to deal with your friendly neighborhood drug dealer. 95% of people leaving gym have smile on their faces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhawkxx Posted March 21, 2023 Share Posted March 21, 2023 Like Charlie Sheen said, winning!!! Good job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted March 24, 2023 Share Posted March 24, 2023 Woohoo! A victory indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer212 Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 Might not be a big deal to some of you.. or any lol. But: im 48. I have never in my life had upper body strength. Legs and stamina I got - but even when I was swimming alot I had no strength. When I really started pushing myself a year ago one of my goals was to be able to do a chin up/pull up. Even in my best days in the military I couldnt do this. I had been working towards this with certain exercises but hadnt made an attempt in nearly two months. Monday I was at a play ground with my 10 year old and on a whim tried it hanging off the damn monkey bars… and I did it! Cold - in street clothes. So today Im back in the gym. Warmed up a bit and then grabbed the bar - banged out 3 good ones in a row. Relaxed for a minute and them banged out 3 more. Flat foot, full stretch chin ups. First time in my whole damn life. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted June 7, 2023 Share Posted June 7, 2023 Funny, I had the same thing going. Lots of leg work and street hockey in high school, but nothing up top. I could leg press 700 and couldn't lift the bar on the bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02XXCA Posted June 10, 2023 Share Posted June 10, 2023 On 6/7/2023 at 8:08 AM, SwampNut said: Funny, I had the same thing going. Lots of leg work and street hockey in high school, but nothing up top. I could leg press 700 and couldn't lift the bar on the bench. Atleast that is better than the hulking guys up top with little pencil legs that look like twigs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer212 Posted October 20, 2023 Author Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 6/7/2023 at 9:08 AM, SwampNut said: Funny, I had the same thing going. Lots of leg work and street hockey in high school, but nothing up top. I could leg press 700 and couldn't lift the bar on the bench. Funny I just re-read this. I was in the gym Tuesday which for me is chest day. So I'm working and the leg press sled is next to me. I've got my airpods in and just going about my morning. Theres a meathead on the leg press, working out with his skinny little GF. Both probably 15 years youner than me. Hes grunting and straining like he's going for Olympic Gold - and GF is making racket cheering him on. I glance over to see how many tons he's lifting... and its 320lbs. Huh. Dont get me wrong - he looked like he could bench press any two guys on this board - but lol. Even my noise canceling isnt keeping them from being fucking annoying. So I'm about done where I am - when he does 8 reps. His face looks like its gonna pop like the kid in all the internet memes. He stands up and high fives his GF and I'm just laughing inside. Fuck it. He goes to rack I just say leave it - Im moving over. He looks at me a sec and asks if I want him to strip any off. Too perfect... "Nah - I'll just warm up there". Actually made his girl scoff out loud. So I climb in - and I can see her watching out of the corner of my eye. So note here - 360 is normally where I warm up. I sit down and bust 30 reps out while answering a text. Then pop up and load 450 - 5 plates each side. Now hes watching. Then 540 for 10 reps and two sets... I can do more but then my hips hurt for a week - though I thought seriously about trying to double him. So I stopped. Pretty sure I made my point. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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blackhawkxx Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 A reality check is good for all of us at times. No matter how well someone can do something there is always someone that can do better. But saying that, other people is the reason I have always lifted at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Yaaaay -- Keep at it! I wonder how many pounds you will lift next year, a million? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer212 Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) On 10/21/2023 at 12:02 AM, OMG said: Yaaaay -- Keep at it! I wonder how many pounds you will lift next year, a million? Lol. I think Im nearing what I can structurally take lol. Ive done 600+ but it hurts and hurts for awhile. What they dont tell you about taking testosterone in your late 40's is that your muscles strengthen much faster than your joints etc. Edited October 25, 2023 by racer212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 51 minutes ago, racer212 said: What they dont tell you about taking testosterone in your late photos is that your muscles strengthen much faster than your joints etc. Research: BPC-157 IGF-1 LR3 CJC-1295 (non DAC), Ipamorelin AOD9604 NAD+ (and NMN, NR) I have familiarity with some and can discuss it if you decide it's interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMG Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 5 hours ago, racer212 said: Ive done 600+ I mean total for the year, that's my son-in-laws goal Carlos - I will research those - thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I was reminded that TB-500 should be on the list also, but it's one I know nearly nothing about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Oh, and just crossed my feed today, doesn't apply to me, but clearly to some of you: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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