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After sustaining double hernias in Iraq and repairing them in November 2008, I felt like a lump; I didn't even feel like the same person all slow and out of breath, but I am regaining my momentum!
Why I Love It:
I love working out because it makes me feel alive. I'm full of energy and tired at the same time. I can set a goal and actually see the results in a fairly short amount of time.
How I Stay Motivated:
I can see subtle results here weekly as well as higher energy levels throughout the day.
BB Accomplishments:
While in Afghanistan in '04 I got a max bench to 275lbs.
Forum Signature:
Yeah I got a gun so what of it?
What ssg23 Is Up To:
Mar 10, 2009
ssg23 changed Body Fat from 20.6% to 18.9%, a loss of 1.7 percentage points in 34 days - 6:55 pm - Comment
ssg23 changed Weight from 201 lbs. to 200 lbs., a 1 lb. loss in 25 days - 6:55 pm - Comment
Feb 12, 2009
ssg23 changed Weight from 203 lbs. to 201 lbs., a 2 lb. loss in 9 days - 6:29 am - Comment
Feb 3, 2009
ssg23 changed Body Fat from 21.4% to 20.6%, a loss of 0.8 percentage point in 15 days - 6:20 am - Comment
ssg23 changed Weight from 204 lbs. to 203 lbs., a 1 lb. loss in 15 days - 6:20 am - Comment
Alter my diet habits as well as my training habits to maximize time management from my family life to working out.
Goal (Long):
My goal is to get in better shape than before my deployment and to be physically fit for Officer Candidate School by April 2009. I want to get back on the soccer field and play 3 or 4 games a weekend within the second week of January 2009. I want to run my two mile time in 14:00 or better, my two minute sit-up rep to 90 or better and my two minute push-up to 80 or better. I want to run a 5 mile fun run in under 30 minutes and I want it to be "fun". I want to look great for my wife and set in stone the foundation to help fight off my family heirloom of heart disease.
What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Too much weight too fast and absolutely no form whatsoever...sling that weight and send your ass to the hospital!
- Updated Dec 22, 2008 7:22pm
What is the most dangerous weightlifting exercise? Why?
I personally hate barbell squats. I feel like my shoulders are about to tear out of socket and that the weight is gonna squash me to the ground. I don't like it.
Today I started weights...nothing huge and I stuck with the cable machines due in part because I don't have a spotter and let's face it, not being in a gym in over 6 months there's no weight I need a spot for just yet.
This is my first step to getting back in the groove. I am starting part of my work out in the morning, working all day and then finishing the work out when I get home.
Morning:
5 sets/25 reps: close hand push-up
5 sets/10 reps: shoulder width push-up
5 sets/10 reps: wide arm push-up
alright, smart ass! (And I mean that in the most friendliest of terms) You got some kind of magic cure for cabin fever. I'm getting one helluva sore butt from being flat for eight days!!
You got a good approach to this: learn, maximize. Keep at it. Read a few of your blogs. No advice from me on diet. That's something I'm still working on.
Oklahoma Loney--like it.
