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Tue May 05 08:00:04 PDT 2009
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Background
When I Started: Dec 2008
HOW I STARTED:
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in Jun 2008 and started being more serious about weight training then, but only with small dumbbells. After a few months of that, I bought a weight bench and power rack and have been working at it since early Dec 2008. Repeat bone scan in Jun 2010 showed significant improvement, so that's some progress, whether due to exercise, calcium supplementation, or both. If my bone density needs improvement, progressive gains within a bodybuilding program seems to be a good plan. My docs say it's not a problem. I also have osteoarthritis in my toes, so calf work, lunges, etc. are off the plate. I'm also an atheist, a vegetarian, married, and we have one daughter.
WHY I LOVE IT:
I hope it's a positive step toward improving my bone density.
bradl's Progress & Goals
Progress Photos
Lbs.
2008-01-12, 2008-12-12, 2008-12-17, 2008-12-24, 2009-01-02, 2009-01-12, 2009-02-11, 2009-03-06, 2009-03-28, 2009-04-11, 2009-05-28, 2009-09-06, 2009-11-05, 2010-02-16, 2011-01-24, 2011-03-30, 2011-05-28, 2011-09-22
150.0, 150.0, 150.0, 150.0, 150.0, 150.0, 150.0, 150.0, 157.0, 153.0, 157.0, 157.0, 161.0, 155.0, 162.0, 162.0, 155.0, 153.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
No Goal
Start:
150 Lbs.
Goal:
No Goal Weight
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2009-06-03, 2009-09-06, 2009-09-13, 2009-09-19, 2009-11-05, 2011-01-24
15.0, 17.0, 15.0, 15.0, 16.0, 16.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
No Goal
Start:
15%
Goal:
No Body Fat Goal
Lbs.
2009-05-28, 2009-09-06, 2009-11-05, 2011-01-24
133.4, 130.3, 135.2, 136.1
Current LBM:
128.5 Lbs.
Sep 22, 2011
this member has not entered weight or body fat
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 155Lbs. to 153Lbs.
2Lbs. loss in the last 117 days
Sep 22, 2011
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 155Lbs. to 153Lbs.
2Lbs. loss in the last 117 days
Sep 22, 2011
this member has not entered weight or body fat goal
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 155Lbs. to 153Lbs.
2Lbs. loss in the last 117 days
Sep 22, 2011
bradl's Program
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My Motivation Program
Motivation hasn't been a problem. Prior to weight training, I was doing taiji and yoga 5day/wk and didn't have a motivation issue, so the weights haven't be an issue either. Determination comes from within.
bradl created a new BodyBlog entry "stuck".
I've been dealing with a chronic lower back problem for months now. For the last two weeks have been following a 1x / week program of upper-body-only movements, with supported rows. Making no progress, but waiting for the back issue to clear up so I can move forward after this period of back rest. Gardening and landscape work on the weekends has not helped toward the rest objective.
About bradl
About Me:
My Favorites:
Fitness Books
Starting Strength: Basic Barbell Training - Mark Rippetoe
The Strongest Shall Survive: Strength Training for Football - Bill Starr
Build Muscle, Lose Fat, Look Great - Stuart McRobert
Lifting Stats:
Members I Inspire:
IdleJacks
Another example of someone using fitness to overcome adversity in their life!
tim.sportbody
We all get our share of obstacles to overcome if we want to make something of our lives. Some people get whatI'll just call "special challenges". I like that bradl made a decision that his special challenge wasn't going to "take his life" from him. I'm sure he's had to call on courage and patience he never knew he had. I can relate to that and I truly admire it.
Latest Forum Posts
Latest BodyBlog Entries
stuck
Posted in Other : Apr 26, 2012 3:09pmI've been dealing with a chronic lower back problem for months now. For the last two weeks have been following a 1x / week program of upper-body-only movements, with supported rows. Making no progress, but waiting for the back issue to clear up so I can move forward after this period of back rest. Gardening and landscape work on the weekends has not helped toward the rest objective.
the week
Posted in Training : Mar 30, 2012 7:47amMy lower back hasn't gone one way or the other since the training session last Fri. I cut out deadlifts from the plan on Mon to spare the stress on that area. Back issues take several weeks to resolve, so I didn't expect much, but didn't want it to get worse. So far it's not strained and I'd like to keep it that way. I'll try some deadlift warm-ups tonight and see how it goes. Wed was upper body work, so mostly shoulder girdle and arm work. While I've been increasing weights at a post-surgical recovery rate on all exercises, I've reached my current limit on the upper-body movements, so now it'...
push ups
Posted in Other : Mar 06, 2012 1:04pmNot a lot. Today was a circuits day. Last month I added knees-on-floor push ups to the sets. This month I thought I would start "full" push ups, but only 10reps today. Had no shoulder or arm tweakiness going on, so seemed okay. Next week will do 12s like the other exercises in the (four) circuit sets. Next month will be one year from shoulder surgery. It's still not 100%, but apparently I can do push ups again.
Visitor Comments
Lady_Elle
It was! And my legs were still sore from previous work outs, but I made it. :) And it was fun.
May 14, 2012 7:05pm
Al--1961
My wife might have said something Thurs night or Fri morning before I hit the gym. NOT that I'm ever stubborn.....LOL. Lesson learned.......Being fit and healthy does not negate the need for sleep. Maybe I won't be so stubborn next time, about continuing to workout while a little sick and fighting insomnia. Maybe.
May 14, 2012 10:08am
Lady_Elle
I am! Nice to see you Brad. :) I am back with a much more positive attitude about myself, my body, and my fitness. How have you been?
May 12, 2012 12:40pm
stuwantsmore
brad,i do buy her flowers mate but she always puts them on the dining room table! or now on top of that massive bookcase i bought!
May 9, 2012 2:27pm
stuwantsmore
this was a proper pigeon brad,thinking about it,i am sure he had a police uniform on the little twat!
how are you mate?
May 8, 2012 2:21pm
stuwantsmore
hahaha,good point brad,mind you,when i am at the pool with the kids everybody can see how "stone age" i am looking these days!
Apr 30, 2012 1:08pm
stuwantsmore
i only use a belt for deadlifts brad,i sort of agree with the statement,gives a false sense of security and if you are 100% strict with your movements then you shouldnt have a problem.but yes,if its really heavy ie the deads i would say yes.hair makes no difference mate,just makes me look more like a caveman so gives the impression i am a brutal lifter,haha.
Apr 30, 2012 12:55pm
stuwantsmore
i sent admin a long wingeing email yesterday listing all the faults.
i know it wont do any good brad because complaining to retailers makes no difference these days.i would order stuff online from them as they deliver to the uk but i just cant trust the site with any money transactions just now,shame because the stuff is cheaper with them than it is here!
hows your back?
Apr 29, 2012 7:30am
stuwantsmore
jason told me to hit "next" then hit "previous" and it updates to the present day!
it works,bloody site.
Apr 28, 2012 12:18pm
bradl is now friends with Lady_Elle.