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Lower body workout; I love my power rack!Tomorrow I’ll be taking the day off from work (as long as my pager stays silent). I am looking forward to a nice 3-day weekend. It’s been a tough month at work! I’m running a little late today, and I have a lot of work to do if I expect to take tomorrow off, so I’m going to keep this short and go get started on my workout. Today I’m working my calves, quads, hamstrings… [Read more]
Added September 25, 2003 by John Stone
Web site traffic and information.
It’s amazing how this site has grown over the last 8 months. When I first started this part of my web site back in January, there was not a lot of information here. I had before and current “profile” pictures (I didn’t have enough nerve to post front shots until later), and I had my weight loss chart. That’s it. In January the site received 51,078 hits had 2,868 visitors. Fast-forward to September 2003. I… [Read more]
Added September 24, 2003 by John Stone
Feeling like a kid again.
I’m getting ready for today’s workout – back and biceps – and I feel really good this morning. All the extra calories combined with the more intense, heaver weight training workouts is making me feel like I did back when I was a teenager. It’s strange feeling like that after feeling like an “old man” for so long! Yet another good reason to stay motivated… Time for me to get started. I have a busy… [Read more]
Added September 23, 2003 by John Stone
Typical busy Monday!
As usual, I’ve got another hectic Monday ahead, so I’m going to make this short and get right to my workout. Today I’m working my abs and then doing 23 minutes of HIIT on the stair climber. Have a good day, see you tomorrow…
Added September 22, 2003 by John Stone
Pushups; The importance of weight training; Rest.
Although it’s not an official part of my training program, I should probably mention on my training page that every morning the first thing I do is 50 pushups. I do it because it helps get my heart pumping and helps wake me up. I’ve been doing this for many months now, but when I first started I could only do 35 pushups. I just increased that amount by 5 every week or two until… [Read more]
Added September 21, 2003 by John Stone
Second week bulking progress report.
I gained a little more weight and another 1/4″ on my chest this week. My arms are almost at 14.75″, but not quite there yet. I measure arms when they are flexed, but not “pumped”. After I lift weights and I’m “pumped”, my arms are over 1/2″ bigger than my reported measurements. My other measurements have not changed this week. Today I’m going to work my pecs, delts and triceps in the weight room. I’m… [Read more]
Added September 20, 2003 by John Stone
Cheat meal day; Do I need more food?; Personal bests in the weight room.
Even though I have to do some work Saturday and Sunday, I’m glad it’s finally Friday. It’s been a tough couple of weeks at work! Tonight I’ll try to forget all that as I enjoy my usual Friday “cheat” meal of pizza and wine. I may have to up my calories again, as I have not gained any weight this week! You sure can eat a lot of food when you workout and stay away… [Read more]
Added September 19, 2003 by John Stone
More on protein powders.
You may recall my 8/2/2003 Daily News article, in which I compared the tastes of several protein powders. I mentioned that I had not tried the EAS “Simply Whey”, but would on my next order. Well, I got some in (chocolate) and it’s excellent! It’s one of the richest chocolate flavors I’ve tried. I’ve been drinking it for about a week now, and I’d rank it right up there with the Designer Whey chocolate, which… [Read more]
Added September 18, 2003 by John Stone
Work taking it’s toll.
I’m pretty tired this morning. I’ve been working on some time-critical problems for work this week and have not been getting as much rest as I should. The stress is also taking its toll, leaving me feeling drained. When I feel like this, I go ahead and workout anyway. Working out gives me an energy boost, and I’m always glad that I did it. Don’t use stress and a busy lifestyle as excuses to not… [Read more]
Added September 17, 2003 by John Stone
Work work work…
Things are getting crazy at work again this week. I’m going to have to make this short and get right to my workout. Today I’m hitting my biceps and back in the weight room. Have a good day, hopefully I’ll have a little more time to write tomorrow…
