REAL MAN TRUCKWORKS & SURVIVAL
PERSONAL READINESS => Soldier Up => Topic started by: BobbyB on September 18, 2014, 10:45:20 AM
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So my cousin is getting married in June off next year, neat, however I'm standing up in the wedding (Bobby in a suit?!?!). I've been slacking in the gym as of late, so I shall henceforth be doing non-fun 2 a day cycles at the gym. The "routine" if one wishes to call it such, will consist of:
Cardio ( I used to love running, now not so much)
Free Weights
The Army standards (push ups,situps, pull ups, running -see above)
CrossFit
Diet
I will be updating progress here. I'm going to take things slow at first to work back into the insanity. The start time for all this fun is NLT 1Oct.
Remember: I am not a fitness guru, I just do what I've done since I was in the Army, and add in weights and CrossFit, so what works for me won't necessarily work for you. However, if I can help you in someway shape or form, don't be afraid to PM me or post a question up in here.
Just remember, I work a normal shift, but I do get the "can you come cover", or "someone called in, can you make it in by..." . It may seem like I'm ignoring you, but I will respond soon as I can.
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I know remember why I absolutely HATE running on a treadmill. Anyway, the project still continues, I'd be adding weights into my updates, but when I get off work and get to the gym, the weight area is packed.
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Yes, I'm still at it people, and some mornings I wake up and I feel older than I am. However, I added a new twist to the routine, what is it you ask? Well allow me to tell you.... I play ball with my German Shepherd, Bear. I take him up to the football field and throw his ball, while constantly moving, then start running, he sprints, I sprint, he walks... well you get the pic.
I find it fun since, you aren't running a steady pace for long, you're constantly switching it up, and it tires him out, which is always a good thing.
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Awesome!
So where is Bobby now?
Let's see the BPC
(Bobby Progress Chart)
Me and Duane, being the analytical chart makin' types will probably look at your progress vs the effort you are making, according to your supplied program or a WOWP (Warrant Officer Work-out Program) and come up with some sort of a factor.
A positive number will mean it is worth all the effort. a negative number will mean the dog is staying well exercised and happy, but bobby is KH (Kiddin' himself)
So let's see it?
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What you want to know how much I weigh or something? What my caloric intake is vs what I burn off? Or you want to see my maxs' and the progression with that?
Honestly, I could do all of them if you guys want to see the track. I can start it all next week. The hardest part would be the calories intake vs burn off. But I'll do what I can.
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Mainly I just wanted to bust your chops, ya know standard pilot/grunt stuff
But really, put down a starting weight as in body weight, and periodically post up where you are...
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Mainly I just wanted to bust your chops, ya know standard pilot/grunt stuff
But really, put down a starting weight as in body weight, and periodically post up where you are...
Ok, I'll keep a weekly update for that. If, I can get Excel to start working, I'll make something graph-like, since pilots (or officers in general) like looking at pretty colors, numbers and doo dads, and making appreciative grunts and non-committal finger points and head nods, usually whilst sitting in a TOC with a cup of hot coffee.....
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Mainly I just wanted to bust your chops, ya know standard pilot/grunt stuff
But really, put down a starting weight as in body weight, and periodically post up where you are...
usually whilst sitting in a TOC with a cup of hot coffee.....
Nailed us!
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Nailed us!
Not my first time making that observation... :)
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This isn't really part of my workout (of which I've been slacking on for 2 weeks).
According to the VA, 22 Vets commit suicide everyday for various reasons. That's 1 every 65 minutes. Which is an unaccceptable number to me. I'm part of a military charity called H.O.O.A.H. (Helping Out Our American Heroes). The Wisconsin chapter, for the last 2 years, on Veteran's Day, does a ruck march to raise awareness to this problem. We raise donations and ruck 22 miles.
It took about 6 hrs 35 mins to do the march. I was walking with a short girl, so I modified my pace. Last year my pack weighed 38 lbs, this year they set the weight at 22lbs in memory of the Vets. I believe we had around 90-100 people rucking, some were just walk ups. Some have never even attempted to ruck, let alone that distance, so that was kind of cool.
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Good cause Bobby
I was on the streets Monday night talking with a homeless vet, I talked about him in my homeless thread. He smelled of alcohol. Had been shot in the neck and head, was all messed up. He had a place for the short time, but I don't know what to do except meet him and talk to him, give him money and feed him...
It just totally sucks that these folks carry this. He wasn't concerned about the fact that he had been shot, but that his buddy killed the 11 year old Afghan girl who shot him. Kept talking about that.
Easier for us aviators I think. I get in an orbit then pour on the fire until the stuff stops coming up, then go home and eat spaghetti. You grunts...not the same.
God bless all of you!
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Well it's the day after, still cold outside. My calves and traps are screaming. My feet and ankles aren't bad.
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Went to the gym today before work, did a quick workout, no I didn't write down the weights or get a max or weigh myself. Was running behind my self imposed schedule.
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When you forget to put your shaker ball in your two scooper shake!
The struggle is real! Got any updates??
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When you forget to put your shaker ball in your two scooper shake!
The struggle is real! Got any updates??
The struggle is VERY real!
No haven't been going to the gym. Correction, I did 2x since my last update. Been stupid busy at work. People call in/whatever the case may be, and I go in early, or stay late. But, I also found out I start a new shift 2Jan, so I'll have beaucoup time to workout after I leave work, which is nice. Love it when work schedules mesh with workout schedules.
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Update:
Since April, I've lost 32 lbs. Haven't been lifting, mostly watching what I eat.
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Way to go Bobby. Great work
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awesome
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Good stuff Bobby!
I'm watching what I eat as well, but it's from ate to mouth rather than the way you are.
Keep up the good work, maybe it'll rub off on me... 8)
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If my computer decides to cooperate, I will post up the spreadsheet I use. Calculates the Fats,Sodium,Carbs, and some other stuff.
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Hey Bobby-
Since Vertigo episode, I've been using a Fitbit (Fat Bit for me) and a phone app that sync. with it called "my fitness pal" which lets you set parameters such as sodium limits and calorie limits. You enter what you eat (extensive data base and ability to plug in own recipes too Nate) and it tracks you calories etc. Since April, doing only that, I've lost 20+ pounds. If/when I add work-out it'll rapidly increase, but vertigo during a run is kinda sketchy- face down on strangers lawn could get sporty!
Anyway, other than the couple of days I was about to rip into the cupboard and binge, it's been pretty easy with steady results. Main thing I discovered is the incredible amount of salt in almost everything! I don't use any and almost always meet or exceed those limits! Good news was that month follow-up with Dr. I'd dropped my BP down to where he wanted it and was impressed.....still said I was fat (in his head anyway).
Got the Fitbit scale too to keep me honest- daily weigh in and it logs in the computer and my phone automatically-weight and % body fat. I'd suggest they allow you to plug in your own negative reinforcement though- phrases like:
"Hey good job biscut........shy of 240!"
"Nice try there puddin' now put both feet on the scale"
"Hey there buttercup, Christmas isn't for 5 months, better put down the fork sooner today"
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Hey Bobby-
I've been using a Fitbit (Fat Bit for me) and a phone app that sync. with it called "my fitness pal"
I thought about a FitBit, but I wear a watch on one wrist and a KIA or the 550 bracelet I made during an Operation in 05 on the other. The My Fitness Pal works on IPads as well, if you take a pic of the bar code on the foods you eat, assuming it has one, it automatically uploads it for you.
But now that you mentioned you have and have been using the FitBit, you should throw up a review.
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Hey Bobby-
I've been using a Fitbit (Fat Bit for me) and a phone app that sync. with it called "my fitness pal"
I thought about a FitBit, but I wear a watch on one wrist and a KIA or the 550 bracelet I made during an Operation in 05 on the other. The My Fitness Pal works on IPads as well, if you take a pic of the bar code on the foods you eat, assuming it has one, it automatically uploads it for you.
But now that you mentioned you have and have been using the FitBit, you should throw up a review.
I used to wear a FitBit HR, but ditched it because it just told me how I didn't work out enough lol
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I used to wear a FitBit HR, but ditched it because it just told me how I didn't work out enough lol
I might get one and give it a shot, or one of those chips you put in your shoe and it keeps track of the distance you run and your pace. Granted, I haven't been running very often, but everything counts.
I also need to get back into the gym and start lifting weights again.
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PM me your address and I'll send ya mine
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Hey Bobby-
I've been using a Fitbit (Fat Bit for me) and a phone app that sync. with it called "my fitness pal"
I thought about a FitBit, but I wear a watch on one wrist and a KIA or the 550 bracelet I made during an Operation in 05 on the other. The My Fitness Pal works on IPads as well, if you take a pic of the bar code on the foods you eat, assuming it has one, it automatically uploads it for you.
But now that you mentioned you have and have been using the FitBit, you should throw up a review.
I used to wear a FitBit HR, but ditched it because it just told me how I didn't work out enough lol
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That's why mine is my "Fatbit" since I'm not quite "fit" yet, well except the pants did, and now are loose! See- nothins' FIT
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PM me your address and I'll send ya mine
Pretty generous of you, but you keep it.
LIGHTBULB!!
IF you start using it again, you can start up a results thread, post up some stats, Cuda can post up some stats, and whomever else wants to post up some stats in there can. Think of it as a group workout, keep everyone accountable... somewhat. We all know work, and everyday life puts a kink in the plans.
That's why mine is my "Fatbit" since I'm not quite "fit" yet, well except the pants did, and now are loose! See- nothins' FIT
That's a good enough reason to keep using it right there. Downside is you have to keep buying new pants when you drop sizes..
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Serious, I haven't used it in months... I'd rather give it to someone I know. I can't get used to not wearing my g-shock. If you don't like it, mail it back. If you're at all interested let me know, even if it's just to try out.
I will say it syncs with the iPhone app really well, but I didn't need an app to tell me I sat on my ass at my desk all day, I already knew that lol
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Serious, I haven't used it in months... I'd rather give it to someone I know. I can't get used to not wearing my g-shock. If you don't like it, mail it back. If you're at all interested let me know, even if it's just to try out.
I will say it syncs with the iPhone app really well, but I didn't need an app to tell me I sat on my ass at my desk all day, I already knew that lol
Lol, ok I'll PM you. You like G-Shock huh? I had a Suunto Vector, and LOVED that thing. But after 7 years, it finally gave up the ghost. I bought a G-Shock and I can't say I'm a fan. Bought the analog version, with the digital window by the 4-8 o'clock position. Its ok, but I prefer the Suunto.
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Here's mine. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/04/7ee755c2fb929041e29c473e333db3e7.jpg)
But to be honest, I only ever wore metal watches before this. Wear it every day, even with business casual attire. I love it, but wasn't ever used to a milspec watch...
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I was working out like crazy and riding my bike 100 miles a week and still not losing weight. My doctor sat me down and broke the news. You are what you eat, NOT what you exercise.
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I was working out like crazy and riding my bike 100 miles a week and still not losing weight. My doctor sat me down and broke the news. You are what you eat, NOT what you exercise.
This is true, that's why I cut most of "crap food" out, haven't really gone out to eat at fast food since April; except for a couple times. I'm buying a bike in a couple weeks, so I'll be able to check out the running/biking trail that's near where I live. I
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My doctor sat me down and broke the news. You are what you eat.
Man, that is good news. Can't wait to tell my wife she is wrong about a few beers a day being bad. Don't think I will tell her it is the food she cooks that is the problem though.
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Man, that is good news. Can't wait to tell my wife she is wrong about a few beers a day being bad. Don't think I will tell her it is the food she cooks that is the problem though.
I dare you......... ;D
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So I got the fitbit from Dawg a few days ago. Full disclosure, I almost broke it, I thought it came apart to plug into the computer to charge, then I realized it plugs in on the bottom by the sensors. After some swearing, logging in and figuring things out I got it all set up to how I wanted.
Also I lost a couple more pounds, but that's just a general statement. I caught the flu/cold/whatchamacallit that's going around, so I haven't gone for a run, or gone to the gym. However last week I did score a 7spd mountain bike for a grand total of $50.
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Awesome Nate- don't you hate "breaking" something then having to read the instructions you blew off........yup, we're guys!
I ran for the first time since vertigo, out of necessity on Saturday! Guy I was running dogs with, we both have top notch dogs in the running for year end award, shows up in tennis shoes when braced with me! I'm in Danner Pronhorns, spurs, leather chaps just off a horse from helping someone else. Dogs running comparably well and fast, I have a find (bird) with his dog backing mine, and we go on together. Less than 10 mins. later, mine has another find where I cannot find the bird easily and he and his dog have moved on. Takes me 4 mins. with my dog on point to finally produce the running and ducking quail! He's taken off in his tennis shoes power walking pulling ahead of my dog and I by a quarter mile or so and my dog takes off like a shot and I've got to catch up, running like the cowboy from the Village People not wanting to be taken advantage of by my cellmate. Running like one of Jerry's Kids :o, I'm gasping for breath and pull my outta shape gut muscles like I'd been doing leg lifts wearing weights! I did finally close the distance and my Dog beat his, because he went without finding a bird, so I laughed at him for that and told him I'm gonna run between now and Nationals end of October and thanked him for the inspiration!
The Fatbit logged the above 30 mins. of fun at 3600 steps.....needless to say, beer was consumed to replace lost fluids without any guilt! ;)
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don't you hate "breaking" something then having to read the instructions you blew off........yup, we're guys!
Ha there were no instructions. But I saw some where the techy computer thing came out of the band, so I figured that's what this one did. I was close to twisting and pulling on the thing when I happened to notice the port on the underside.
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Sorry, couldn't find the instructions...
(http://i.imgur.com/qpTNr2a.png)
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Sorry, couldn't find the instructions...
No biggie, I got it all figured out.
Unrelated note, that Gecko needs to be able to be applied to posts as a reply.
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Well it's that time of year again for me to revert to grunt mode and trudge 22 miles on Veterans' Day. I'll wear the FitBit this year and see how many calories it'll burn and what my heart rate will be for the trip.
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Take some pics Bobby! Its for a good cause.
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Take some pics Bobby! Its for a good cause.
I'm not a pic taker in reality, but if my friend takes some I'll see if I can snag them from her. It supposed to be cold and rainy, go figure ::), however I'll see what I can do though.
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Ok, I survived. Sorry you can't start looking for a new mod ;D. I didn't take pics, maybe when the charity gets the pics from others and the local media I might have been caught in a couple. Ended up walking with a buddy of mine who had pins in his ankle and finally got them out last winter. This was the first real test he did. Mile 9 to endex he had to stop every mile or so to work the cramp out of his leg and ankle. No biggie, I wasn't in a hurry anyway.
According to fitbit (which I didn't start right away, I forgot):
41,876 steps out of 45,821 total
4,613 calories burned
158 peak heart rate, average was 108 over the length of the course
10 cal/per minute burn rate
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Congrats Bobby. And thank you for your service
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Congrats Bobby. And thank you for your service
Danke
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Good going Bobby!
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Good going Bobby!
I have my moments. Though my body is currently rebelling against me.
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Good going Bobby!
I have my moments. Though my body is currently rebelling against me.
Ah, just take it in "Stride" there Sergeant!
Seriously, good job!
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Good going Bobby!
I have my moments. Though my body is currently rebelling against me.
Ah, just take it in "Stride" there Sergeant!
Seriously, good job!
I'm currently in the modified prone position, on the couch watching movies. Moving more than that is not currently in the plans.
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Good Man!
A true soldier rests when he can!
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Good Man!
A true soldier rests when he can!
Well I had to frago the stop movement order. I'm going to trudge my way to the bed and rack out, like it's going out of style.
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Update... I found the wheel of death. It was in the box of inner fender liners I bought for XJ last year. Apparently I threw it there when I was moving my living room around.
On a related note, my core says "I hate you."
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Ha! Yes, I feel your pain, (to quote Ken's GFs husband)
I stopped using mine a few weeks ago and got back on it this week.
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Ha! Yes, I feel your pain, (to quote Ken's GFs husband)
I stopped using mine a few weeks ago and got back on it this week.
I went 2 days in a row using it. Day 2 I was definitely feeling it. Think I might slack tonight and let the core relax... maybe.
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Started the train up for the annual 22 mi Ruck march. Did around 10 in 2.5hrs with 20lbs. Not fast, just kinda zoned out walking pace.
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Started the train up for the annual 22 mi Ruck march. Did around 10 in 2.5hrs with 20lbs. Not fast, just kinda zoned out walking pace.
Keep it up!
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Keep it up!
Planning on it, I'm exploring a trail that runs through the town I live in. I forgot how much I enjoy just walking through the woods in the quiet.
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We had wooded trails near our old home in Indiana. I used to play a game with the girls when they were younger to see who could be the quietest......
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We had wooded trails near our old home in Indiana. I used to play a game with the girls when they were younger to see who could be the quietest......
That game didn't last long did it? My nephew won't win that game anytime soon..
When I was on the trail I saw 2 people about an hour apart, plus I walked up on a 6 pt buck with velvet still on the antlers. So apparently I'm still quiet..
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Well, I just registered for a couple of local 5Ks, so I guess I got that going for me. :rolleyes:
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Good for you Bobby, hopefully that new job is making it easier to get to the gym on a more regular schedule?
I'm still doing the gym 3-4 x per week, actually been hitting it 4-5x lately. The wife unit decided she needs to for the first time in her life workout. She has fought this concept for a good six months & finally came to the realization it will help many aspects of her health. So she is tagging along several times a week. We will see how long this lasts....
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Good for you Bobby, hopefully that new job is making it easier to get to the gym on a more regular schedule?
I'm still doing the gym 3-4 x per week, actually been hitting it 4-5x lately. The wife unit decided she needs to for the first time in her life workout. She has fought this concept for a good six months & finally came to the realization it will help many aspects of her health. So she is tagging along several times a week. We will see how long this lasts....
Yea it'll work pretty well. But I'm going to give it a couple weeks to let the new year crowds drop off. I can do body weight stuff at home while waiting. Well you got a workout partner as long as she sticks with it.
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I don't like workout partners..... :tongue:
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Well, I still haven't joined a gym. However I decided to try an ab workout I saw, on Facebook. I looked at the page, and the guy, Derek Weida, does it everyday; and it looked like a royal pain... and it was. But give it a shot.
Link the actual Facebook of the guy. You'll have to look for the video, but it's called "ABS, I give to you Fast Eddies"
https://www.facebook.com/derekweida/videos/
25 Sit Ups
25 Flutter kicks (4 count)
25 Sit Ups
25 Leg raises
25 Sit Ups
25 Hello Dollys (4 count)
25 Sit Ups
25 Crunches
25 Sit Ups
25 Crazy Ivans (4 count)
25 Sit Ups
25 Bicyclers (4 count)
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Well, I started adding my sit-ups to one of my routines once a week 3 weeks ago & am now at 60 (4 sets of 15) & will most likely go to 80 this week. I do them on a full decline bench. Anyhow I agree Bobby that looks like a pain.....
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Well, I started adding my sit-ups to one of my routines once a week 3 weeks ago & am now at 60 (4 sets of 15) & will most likely go to 80 this week. I do them on a full decline bench. Anyhow I agree Bobby that looks like a pain.....
It is, I'm feeling it this morning, and I'm going to complete that again when I get home from work.
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So?
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So?
As expected day 2 was a sore one.
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I bet, keep it up.....
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I bet, keep it up.....
I do it before I go to bed, so it's already in my schedule.
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I've been adding a day of rowing (30 mins currently but probably 40-45 tomorrow) to my arms, shoulders & back lifting day. I normally do abs the same day, unlike you I only do abs once a week but will eventually do it several times per week once I build up.
This changing up the routine has helped me enjoy being "inside" a gym quite a bit more. It's also helped get a better well rounded whole body workout.
Counting the days until it's warm enough to put some miles on my bicycle again. Strava is calling my name.....
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I'm waiting for the snow to melt of the trails so I can start running outside.
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Here's an update.
Friend of mine in Afg sent me a workout him and his unit did. I decided to do it at the local gym, with some changes. I didn't complete all the pullups, I haven't been doing them. I didn't wear body armor and run with a sledge hammer, so I cranked the elevation up. I didn't have a hammer so I used a medicine ball and a weighted pvc bar.. After I completed the pillage I spotted a heavy bag in the corner and put in some time there. Afterwards I decided to push even further and went to the free weight section... tomorrow at jiu jitsu might suck. Tuesday I might have to do yoga...
Total time spent between the pillage, heavy bag and free weights.. 2hrs45mins
Viking Pillage:
2000m row
800m run
25 pullups
100 sledge hammer tire strikes.
25 pullups
800m run
2000m row
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The man's a beast!
Great workout Bobby
Wishin...
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The man's a beast!
Great workout Bobby
Wishin...
Yea it was a good workout. I've been slacking for awhile and needed to clear my head so I figured why not check 2 boxes at once?
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Well I didn't go to Yoga tonight, I'm on vacation the next 3 days to finish out my time. Tomorrow I got another gym session with the same workout unless I get a new one emailed in, and then Jiu Jitsu at 1830. I should try to keep this updated and myself accountable.
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Update:
Saturday I had an hour of Jiu Jitsu
Today I went to the gym and banged out a hellacious rowing session. It was manual interval rowing, 8 legs of 2,000m each with 30 secs of break between them.
The end result :
16,129m rowed (10.022miles)
94:34 time elapsed
Generated on average 84 watts but hit a high of 160ish
Burnt 891 calories
Average about 2:40 per 500m
Yes the distance doesn't add up,however I found myself in a zone letting my brain just wander and rest with my music playing and was rowing through a break without realizing it and I don't take little rows, I put some umph into it.
I never weighed myself when I started these workouts, so I'll check at work tomorrow morning and just use that as a starting weight. My goal is to get back down to my deployment weight of 220 when I was running and lifting.
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Beast!
I like that numba, 160ish :likebutton:
Why don't you get off your dead butt and access for SF? :knucklehead:
You know you'd like it. Be a SFC pdq. Heck, may even be able to become a Warrant... :likebutton:
Ya know, we could use you and that unused skill set we gave you :evil: :beercheers: :popcorn:
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Beast!
I like that numba, 160ish :likebutton:
Why don't you get off your dead butt and access for SF? :knucklehead:
You know you'd like it. Be a SFC pdq. Heck, may even be able to become a Warrant... :likebutton:
Ya know, we could use you and that unused skill set we gave you :evil: :beercheers: :popcorn:
As much as I wish I could, I've sorta resigned myself to civilian status. I do regret that I hadn't dropped my Warrant packet when my XO tried recruiting me for the program. I met the requirements they had at the time but oh well.. I'm good with leaving as a 6.
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Well, your call and I'd never question it
But I sense that fire still burning inside
And
I have experience in the area.
I once coached a young SSG who made it onto an A-team and wore the green beret. I later wrote his warrant Officer recommendation letter. The kid wanted to become an aviator and join the 160th.
When I last talked to him on Mustang Ramp, Kandahar airfield, he was a CW4, senior instructor pilot for an air cav unit flying OH-58D's killing rag heads on a daily basis. He didn't make it into the 160th, but went far in my view.
The Army has open arms for one of our own, and loads of opportunity. You should get back in if you feel any desire.
But if you have closed that chapter, then God love ya, drive on and help set the example for all these willy-nilly civilians walking aimlessly about.
And I may note that the men on this forum are not those willy-nilly types, they are quite the opposite!
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To add to what Don, said....
Have you explored staying in uniform in the National Guard? It's an option to keep working toward an Army retirement, and Tricare Reserve Select is pretty darn good.
Just a thought.
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To add to what Don, said....
Have you explored staying in uniform in the National Guard? It's an option to keep working toward an Army retirement, and Tricare Reserve Select is pretty darn good.
Just a thought.
I left the Guard as a 6 with 10 yrs. Between Division life, deployments, and the associated injuries that come along with jumping from planes and rucking literally everywhere with soul crushing and joint ruining loads kinda beat up the body.
When I was leaving Bragg, the re-up NCO laid out my options for Active duty.
I wanted to go to Korea..no openings in my MOS (as an 11C there is NEVER enough Charlies to fill a section or platoon)
I wanted to go to Germany... no openings in my MOS (see above)
I wanted to go to Italy...see above
I wanted to go to Ft. Irwin (OpFor)... see above
I wanted to go to Ft. Polk (OpFor)... see above
I wanted to go to Alaska when they made the 4th of the 25th Airborne, they literally stood up a new unit...see above.
My options:
1. Permanent duty station
2. Ft. Drum
3. Ft. Hood
I left, took a left and walked to the Reserve component recruiter who tried his hardest to get me to sign up with the Long Range Surveillance unit in Michigan or the SF unit in Chicago at the time. I was just kind of burnt out around then. Joined the Wi Guard, when I reported in the unit was still overseas, they wouldn't let me re-deploy.
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Oh I weighed in this morning at work, 254 lbs.
I lost 6 lbs since Thanksgiving. I carry the weight well but I gotta get back in shape.
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Oh I weighed in this morning at work, 254 lbs.
I lost 6 lbs since Thanksgiving. I carry the weight well but I gotta get back in shape.
I know we covered this ground before, but you, your personality, jump experience, heavy weapons experience, leadership, combat tours, you are the perfect candidate for SF. Just take a look at it. Talk to them some, tell them about your banged up knees. (Hint: We all have no knees, and we learn to moderate that so we can stay employed. Get in SF and you get guyz like me flying those zoomie hooks coming in to resupply in literally any weather.
I'll stop. You gotta go to bed with you every night and look at your face in the mirror, so you know what's best for you.
But you'd look good with some foreign jump wings on your chest and master sergeant stripes on the sleeve...just sayin'
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I hear you, Bobby. The decision is yours to make. I just wanted to ensure you weighed all the options. The nice thing about having 10yrs in, you can always decide to reenter the Guard after a year or three if you choose. The other nice thing is you can shop around and find a unit that you WANT to be a part of. If it's a good unit, they'll find a slot to put you in.
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Or come sell insurance! I can teach you to drink 6 days a week and be an eternal pessimist! At least you won’t get shot at. (Usually)
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Keep up the good work Bobby! :likebutton:
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find a unit that you WANT to be a part of. If it's a good unit, they'll find a slot to put you in.
Well honestly I looked into finding a job at Camp Shelby. Have family near there.
Or come sell insurance! I can teach you to drink 6 days a week and be an eternal pessimist! At least you won’t get shot at. (Usually)
The weather in Houston was to my liking...
Keep up the good work Bobby! :likebutton:
Trying, but apparently this week my body decided that it's time to catch the flu bug that's going around. Carried some 60 lbs boxes of meat upstairs for my GM and that winded me. Got zero energy... so that's always fun.
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Well honestly I looked into finding a job at Camp Shelby. Have family near there.
What were you looking to do? As a MSARNG member, I DO have some contacts down there.
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What were you looking to do? As a MSARNG member, I DO have some contacts down there.
Depends on what's open honestly.
I've had a couple people try to get me to move to Kentucky recently as well.
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Well I don't have a career offering but
I can offer some great hiking and or hunting opportunities at just about every elevation up to 8000ft. although if it's more than 3000, I'll point you in the right direction.
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Well I don't have a career offering but
I can offer some great hiking and or hunting opportunities at just about every elevation up to 8000ft. although if it's more than 3000, I'll point you in the right direction.
Ken,
I lived and worked in southern Arizona for a little bit in 06. Loved the hiking out there.
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We got up to about 7700 hiking in Grand Teton and it was slow going having been at sea level 2 days prior. Was proud of the wife and kids for hanging in there.
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What were you looking to do? As a MSARNG member, I DO have some contacts down there.
Depends on what's open honestly.
I've had a couple people try to get me to move to Kentucky recently as well.
Shoot me an email with assignments/experience, and a wish list of what you'd like to do. Most of the Camp Shelby jobs would be at the RTI as an instructor. There is a log unit in Hattiesburg. sean.m.davis.mil@mail.mil
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Shoot me an email with assignments/experience, and a wish list of what you'd like to do. Most of the Camp Shelby jobs would be at the RTI as an instructor. There is a log unit in Hattiesburg. sean.m.davis.mil@mail.mil
Will do. It might be a bit, it's a busy month and next month will be busy as well. But I will get an email out. I've been out of the camo since 2012 if that matters.
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Shoot me an email with assignments/experience, and a wish list of what you'd like to do. Most of the Camp Shelby jobs would be at the RTI as an instructor. There is a log unit in Hattiesburg. sean.m.davis.mil@mail.mil
Will do. It might be a bit, it's a busy month and next month will be busy as well. But I will get an email out. I've been out of the camo since 2012 if that matters.
No worries. And it doesn't necessarily matter if you've been out a few years, as long as you can hit 20 prior to age 60.
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So here's another update.
I haven't been hitting the gym. Been short handed at work between vacation, holidays. This month doesn't seem to be any better with going to Nebraska for Confined Space rescue train the trainer course, plus I recently enrolled in college so the little time I had to myself got shorter. It's only online but still requires a chunk of my time.
Work - little sleep + college + new girlfriend / my own social expectations (of which I keep few) = little time for throwing weights around.
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Sounds like you are a busy boy!
I just changed my routine to a 5 day split and started creatine, BCAA and citrulline for the first time ever. Prior to I’d only taken whey protein. At my age it really helps. I can really tell the difference.
With the 5 day split and 60-90 seconds max rest between sets I’m in and out of the gym in 45-55 minutes. Some cardio effect as well. My previous 3 day split was nearly 1:30-1:45 each day. This is much easier to fit in even though I’m there more often.
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Sounds like you are a busy boy!
This is true. I'll be getting back to the gym, I just have to figure out my new schedule and make sure it works out properly before I try to get back into working out. I cancelled my jiu jitsu class, just couldn't swing it with the late sessions then work and school.