My Fitness Journal - Page 115

**.V.** · 23-Feb-06, 06:55 PM

Hang in there Greg, it will get better. I remember being the student taking the double major and working full time...it sucks. Next time around you might think about cutting back your workload somewhere - you don't want to let college do to your health what it did to mine. Maybe a few less hours on the job will be possible in the future?

gcs118 · 03-Mar-06, 04:08 PM

Alright well I finally got to work out 2 days in a row. I just did full body workouts (minus legs of course), random exercises. I think yesterday I did incline presses, BORs, abs, seated calf raises and hammer curls. Today I did decline presses, some pull/chin ups, seated OHP, abs, and forearm work. Nothing too major. Then I went swimming today, DAMN what an exhausting cardio workout. Sorry guys I haven't been able to keep up with your journals, I don't even have time to work out, it had been 2.5 weeks since I went to the gym.

**maverick** · 03-Mar-06, 04:20 PM

The fact that you're still even thinking about the gym is comendable, given your schedule. You are certainly making the best of your situation. Glad to hear you could get some work in though, its a great stress reliever.

gcs118 · 04-Mar-06, 09:07 AM

Thanks Mav, I'm still looking forward to the day when I can actually start a program and consistent lifting again. Might be awhile, but it will happen eventually

**.V.** · 04-Mar-06, 09:52 AM

Greg, you've to to get that education. Hopefully next semester you can slow things down a bit and get more lifting time in. Until then, just do the best you can.

gcs118 · 06-Mar-06, 08:34 PM

CHEST, Monday, March 6, 2006
Incline Press 10 x 45 lbs, 8 x 95 lbs, 6 x 135 lbs, 5 x 155 lbs
DB Flat Press 10 x 65 lbs, 7 x 65 lbs
Tricep Pushdowns (straight bar) 10 x 120 lbs, 8 x 130 lbs, 6 x 140 lbs
Face Pulls 8 x 130 lbs, 8 x 140 lbs, 8 x 150 lbs

Notes: Still very sore from lifting a few days ago. I have not done incline press in roughly a year I believe. So I'm satisfied with 5x155, they went up relatively smoothly. I was going to do 165s but I wanted to save energy for the rest of my workout. Numbers have clearly dropped from my near 3-week layover on top of a bunch of crappy workouts. Yikes! It feels good to lift, even if it is without direction and poor numbers.

seraph · 06-Mar-06, 08:45 PM

hey look whos back

hang in there greg. focus on what's most important.

gcs118 · 06-Mar-06, 10:14 PM

Thanks for the support

I've been focusing on school and work over lifting, but I love to lift when I do get the chance. I've actually lost about 10 lbs since starting work because I don't get to eat nearly as much. I'm sittin' right at 195 lbs or so, and I'm content with that, even if my lifts suffer slightly. I'll make up lost ground whenever I can really get back into it.

gcs118 · 03-Apr-06, 05:39 PM

Lifted today, been awhile, at least a couple weeks. Managed 5x185 on flat bench, 6x185 decline, 7x185 BOR and 10x35 hammer curls. Too crowded for more things, I'll have to find time for everything else later this week. On another note, had my interview for my summer job today. I really hope that went well or I'll be pissed lol.

gcs118 · 16-Apr-06, 11:16 AM

Alright, got another lifting day in. For the first time in 4-6 months, I squatted. Put up 275 still pretty easy, and NO PAIN IN HAMMY!!! I didn't push it, but I would guess I had 295-300 in me still, which I'm pumped about. On bench I can do 185 and 205, but I missed 225. 235 was my max when I was lifting consistently so that doesn't bother me too much. Did some rows and pushdowns and shrugs and called it a day.

I'm pretty sure I'll be working security at Geauga Lake (theme park/water park) this summer, 40-60 hours a week. Only reason stopping me from getting the job would be the arrest I had for underage drinking/prohibition, but I don't think that would affect it because that comes off my record in August anyways. So without school, I hope to get back into lifting steadily. I know I haven't been around much to support you guys, but finals are 3 weeks away and my current job has been keeping me busy, not to mention my new girlfriend.

Take care guys, haven't forgotten you (yet...lol jk). Just a quick update if anyone was actually wondering where I've been.

HAPPY EASTER!

**.V.** · 16-Apr-06, 11:54 AM

Hey, good to see you posting. So the time off has helped the squatting pain huh? Good. When time and schedule allows you to get regular with it again, just don't push too far, too fast and hurt yourself again. Keep studying - that's most important. Get in the gym as much as you can. Posting - not that important, but nice to see. Take care of yourself.

gcs118 · 16-Apr-06, 06:49 PM

Thanks Andy, I'm definitely trying to do what I can. I'm starting to find more time to get my workouts back into my schedule, so we'll see how the next few months turn out. Hope you're doing well and nothing on your body has been acting up. Take it easy man.

ajarvis · 17-Apr-06, 07:40 AM

Pain free! Awesome! Get the weight back up there slow and steady - don't want to re-injure. School should definitely be your #1 priority! Good luck with the job, and finals - and have fun with your new girlfriend

gcs118 · 17-Apr-06, 07:48 AM

haha thanks Amanda

Hope you're doing well yourself!

gcs118 · 02-Sep-06, 09:05 PM

If anyone is interested, I'm still alive. I've been doing security work at our local theme park this summer. The shortest work week I've had is 55 hours. That plus walking all day has dropped my weight down to 175-180 lbs, from 205-210 lbs in January. I went lifting today, highlight was 6x185 on flat BB bench. almost had 7 but spotter touched it. I'm going to be lifting twice a week, started part time job up again and classes too. Squatted a single at 255 earlier this week (hadn't squatted for months). so I was happy with that. Just stopping in to say hi to whoever is still around from my days.