T-Cake's 2006 Log

[Miss24k]

I LOVE the avi Pineapple

All the best to both you and Ulter for 2007!

 

[Gymgurl]

hey girl did you run????? How did you do!!

 

[T-Cake]

I LOVE the avi Pineapple

All the best to both you and Ulter for 2007!

Thanks, hun. You too babe.

hey girl did you run????? How did you do!!

Hey GG. Nope, the Half Marathon is this upcoming Saturday, so I'll be doing it then. So far, my running progress has been good. I broke in my new shoes yesterday and so far so good -- the most I've gone in a day is just under 6 miles (45 minutes running and 15 minutes walking), so I'm sure I'm ready for it. Both paces I run and walk at are faster than teh 16 minute/mile pace required for the race timing. I'm getting nervous, though! I always get nervous.

Workout for Dec. 31st, 2006 -- Chest & Back
I did get a killer workout yesterday at the gym. It was the first time I've gone at the chest and back since my surgery that was a SERIOUS attempt, not just dabbling. Pretty happy with the results, but I had to watch what I was doing because some moves just felt WEIRD.

Incline DB Press
1. 25# dbs x 10
2. same
3. 30# dbs x 4, 25# x 8 Trying to work my way back to 30s but watching the chest!

Lat Pulldowns --> I was REAL nervous about these!
1. 75# x 10 This machine SUCKED; old. So I moved to another one; this old machine made the implants shift b/c it wasn't a smooth pull -- *shudders*
2. 75# x 10 Much better
3. 80# x 15 --> Start with 80# on the good machine next time

Seated Row
1. 75# x 12
2. 82.5# x 10 Start here next time with 82.5#
3. 90# x 10 Working my way back up to 97# +

Pec Deck Fly
1. 45# x 15
2. 52.5# x 12 Start here next time; good WU
3. 60# x 10 Working my way back to 67# +[/U]

All in all, good workout. I was happy that my chest appears to be bouncing back to its previous strength. My back has been worked with Good Mornings and Deadlifts and Declined sit-ups, etc. so I'm not too worried about that.

Cardio on Sunday
- 45 min. run/walk intervals (10 min. run at 6.4 to 6.8mph, incline of 0.5 or 1.0, 1 min. walk... repeat til 45 minutes are up)
- 15 min. uphill walk on 5.0 incline, speed 4.0 to strenghten shins This is really important for my race on Sat; I need to be sure my shins are up to par and won't be injured during the race.

Cool down and stretch.

I'm feeling pretty fit lately. Over my break from work, I took two days off from the gym -- Christmas Day and today -- but other than that, I've been totally on the ball with lifting and some serious Cardio. Ulter made the comment to me today that entire chunks of fat that were there in the last 2 weeks are disappearing and FAST. My body is finally kicking in and he says I'm melting away so quickly he just gets giddy about it. He knows how hard I work.

I'm a little scared to go back to work on Wednesday. I love that I've made this a real serious priority again lately and kicked my ass hardcore. I don't want to let it slip at all because it's making a huge difference, but a whole night's sleep makes a big difference too. This will require some serious planning for me at work, but I think I can do it.

However... it DOES mean that I'm still scared I can't. My mind can't seem to keep up with my body's progress -- my brain still thinks the old, high-stress, anxious, doubtful way... but my body is moving forward. *sigh* Frustrating. Everything works out, though.

 

[sbt2082]

Hey you!!! Happy New year too ya and hope it starts off great!!!

 

[T-Cake]

Hey you!!! Happy New year too ya and hope it starts off great!!!

Hello, gorgeous! Same to you!

 

[curgeo]

Tcake....Gotta question:

Are those shoulders sore in the muscle or in the joint? We talked about doing those upright rows before wide....Do you get joint soreness from that? If so, stop any motion that causes joint or tendon pain. Please get back with me on this. I also have some new ideas for when you are 100percent I want to throw at you.

From you pictures those hamstrings are really coming out girl. What an inspiration you are. Ben was so cranky today. He has a double ear infection, a cough and is congested. It's been a rough 2 days, hence the lack of phone call to you and Larry. I will get with you tomorrow as I have a lot of running to do. Sorry about the babbling, Labbat's blue does that.

BTW, that red blast is awesome. Tell the Ulter-dude I like it.

 

[ck2006]

Thanks, hun. You too babe.


Hey GG. Nope, the Half Marathon is this upcoming Saturday, so I'll be doing it then. So far, my running progress has been good. I broke in my new shoes yesterday and so far so good -- the most I've gone in a day is just under 6 miles (45 minutes running and 15 minutes walking), so I'm sure I'm ready for it. Both paces I run and walk at are faster than teh 16 minute/mile pace required for the race timing. I'm getting nervous, though! I always get nervous.

Workout for Dec. 31st, 2006 -- Chest & Back
I did get a killer workout yesterday at the gym. It was the first time I've gone at the chest and back since my surgery that was a SERIOUS attempt, not just dabbling. Pretty happy with the results, but I had to watch what I was doing because some moves just felt WEIRD.

Incline DB Press
1. 25# dbs x 10
2. same
3. 30# dbs x 4, 25# x 8 Trying to work my way back to 30s but watching the chest!

Lat Pulldowns --> I was REAL nervous about these!
1. 75# x 10 This machine SUCKED; old. So I moved to another one; this old machine made the implants shift b/c it wasn't a smooth pull -- *shudders*
2. 75# x 10 Much better
3. 80# x 15 --> Start with 80# on the good machine next time

Seated Row
1. 75# x 12
2. 82.5# x 10 Start here next time with 82.5#
3. 90# x 10 Working my way back up to 97# +

Pec Deck Fly
1. 45# x 15
2. 52.5# x 12 Start here next time; good WU
3. 60# x 10 Working my way back to 67# +[/U]

All in all, good workout. I was happy that my chest appears to be bouncing back to its previous strength. My back has been worked with Good Mornings and Deadlifts and Declined sit-ups, etc. so I'm not too worried about that.

Cardio on Sunday
- 45 min. run/walk intervals (10 min. run at 6.4 to 6.8mph, incline of 0.5 or 1.0, 1 min. walk... repeat til 45 minutes are up)
- 15 min. uphill walk on 5.0 incline, speed 4.0 to strenghten shins This is really important for my race on Sat; I need to be sure my shins are up to par and won't be injured during the race.

Cool down and stretch.

I'm feeling pretty fit lately. Over my break from work, I took two days off from the gym -- Christmas Day and today -- but other than that, I've been totally on the ball with lifting and some serious Cardio. Ulter made the comment to me today that entire chunks of fat that were there in the last 2 weeks are disappearing and FAST. My body is finally kicking in and he says I'm melting away so quickly he just gets giddy about it. He knows how hard I work.

I'm a little scared to go back to work on Wednesday. I love that I've made this a real serious priority again lately and kicked my ass hardcore. I don't want to let it slip at all because it's making a huge difference, but a whole night's sleep makes a big difference too. This will require some serious planning for me at work, but I think I can do it.

However... it DOES mean that I'm still scared I can't. My mind can't seem to keep up with my body's progress -- my brain still thinks the old, high-stress, anxious, doubtful way... but my body is moving forward. *sigh* Frustrating. Everything works out, though.

.... your still inspiring I find being a little scared once in awhile keeps me on track, take it as a good thing. and you will do it

 

[T-Cake]

.... your still inspiring I find being a little scared once in awhile keeps me on track, take it as a good thing. and you will do it

Words of wisdom, ck. Thanks for keeping me pushing ahead.

Tcake....Gotta question:

Are those shoulders sore in the muscle or in the joint? We talked about doing those upright rows before wide....Do you get joint soreness from that? If so, stop any motion that causes joint or tendon pain. Please get back with me on this. Nope, no shoulder JOINT pain, thank goodness! All shoulder work has been great thus far, including upright rows. Very pleased with it -- just trying to get my lateral delts to grow; they are slacking but the front and back are lookin' good. I also have some new ideas for when you are 100percent I want to throw at you. Oh I'm ready NOW!!! I've been doing the same moves for the last... well a LONG time, so I'm ready for a change-up! You already told me to try out lunges so I'll attack those on the next lower body workout I do (looks like that'll be on Sunday; I have my 1/2 marathon on Saturday, so I'll do lower body Sunday)

From you pictures those hamstrings are really coming out girl. What an inspiration you are. Thank you! Ben was so cranky today. He has a double ear infection, a cough and is congested. It's been a rough 2 days, hence the lack of phone call to you and Larry. I will get with you tomorrow as I have a lot of running to do. Sorry about the babbling, Labbat's blue does that. Poor Benny! Good to hear Blue is nursing it.

BTW, that red blast is awesome. Tell the Ulter-dude I like it.I'm sure he'll get the message. I don't have any for my morning workout and I'm SCARED! I agree, that stuff is AMAZING!

Much love, brotha'.

 

[sbt2082]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[T-Cake]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're welcome, darling.