Fiddleman

I do not think it is that because according to online info, a torn bicep tendon would be in the shoulder region. The pain I had was about 1/2 way down the upper left arm. And I have had this before several times in the last few months. It is just that when it happened yesterday, it was really intense and all day. Neither voltaren gel (topical nsaid) nor 3 extra strength Tylenol would touch the pain. I keep thinking it might be the start of Rhabdomyolysis, but who knows. I do not have any of the other symptoms. Anyways, that is not the real reason for taking a couple rest days. My whole body felt like it has been tackled by a line backer yesterday. It is feeling about 60% today.

I did absolutely nothing in terms of exercise yesterday and probably won't today. My body hurt yesterday (not just achy) in new and interesting ways so me thinks it needs a couple solid rest days. Has anyone ever got a burning pain sensation in their bicep before? Felt like a tetanus shot. Today, after a good night of sleep, I am feeling better and only a little sore in abs, upper back, arms and legs. I hope to be back at it tomorrow. Another NSV after Fridays workout of serious core work (see above), I can see my abs this morning in the mirror. That is a first. Not a six pack, but more like a 2 pack. there is hope!!

Goldschläger sounds fascinating so I went onto wikipedia to read about it. It actually has 13 mg gold flakes per 1 litre!! That got me thinking about how much Goldschläger one would need to buy to have 1 ounce of gold and would it be economical given the current market value of gold. Let's find out! 1 ounce of gold contains 28,349.5 milligrams. 1 ounce of gold is currently valued at 1350.80 dollars on the gold spot market as of yesterday. 1 liter of Goldschläger has 13 mg of gold. 1 liter of Goldschläger costs about 25 in the US. It would take 2180 bottles of Goldschläger valued at 54500 dollars to theoretically have 1 ounce of gold valued at 1350. So it is clearly not economical to use Goldschläger drinking as a way to make money. However, if you buy the Goldschläger and the gold before the value of the dollar collapses (just a matter of time), then you may have a chance of profiting in this endeavor. Gold is expected to hit 10,000 an ounce when this occurs. Best that you have a lot of friends to help with the drinking. The crazy things I think about when reading VST in bed after waking up. Lol. . .

Interesting, I consume about 150-170 g protein on average a day. There are others on this site that also consume higher amounts. I also drink lots and lots of water, about 180-200 oz on average a day. Urine color is fine, no ammonia smell and, so far, no stones. Those that wish to build muscle need at eat at least 1 g of protein per bodyweight. My body weight is between 172-178, depending on bounce. I typically get close, to 1 g per lb but not quite there, so tend to preserve muscle and not gain muscle when combined with strength training during the week.

Yes, hiccups will happen when eating to much, too fast or both together. And different people have different reactions. You hiccup. I burp. Others have runny nose, slime or plain throw up. Regardless of what your reaction is, one thing is clear: your body is talking to you. Slow down take smaller bites, chew tons and keep doing that. Usually, it is best to eat to a feeling of satisfaction and not to a full feeling. This takes a while to learn how to listen to your body, a lot of trial and error. Good luck.

Mine has to do with when I used to fiddle around with my musical friends in college. We would busk on the streets of Seattle and even played in a few venues like The Show box. However, we mostly did Irish bars and book stores. I played for part of my college tuition by performing Irish tunes for others. Jammed quite a bit also in late night sessions with pints of Guinness. Yes, those were certainly the days. That was many years ago and music has taken a bit of a back stage place for one reason or another (family, career and more recently, wls / fitness). I hope to open that chapter again in the near future when the interest and time comes back again.

I like that. It is poetic....

Is chewing gum really all that bad? I don't think so as long as it is SF...

I did 4 double unders in a row which is 4 more then I have ever done working towards 100 in a row by end of month. Today: 2 miles, 195 GHD sits, 182 back extensions and 22 double unders in a 9 min workout. My infantile skill at double unders held my total reps back. Tired and aching after this week... Still am trying to do a single overhead squat and failing. Will keep working at it. On my 6 month plan to do 1 - lol.

My choice I believe will be the following: http://www.roguefitness.com/inov8-fastlift-335-rogue-red-black-carbon.php A good all around cross fit lifting shoe.

Everyone says my wife and I look so much younger now that she has lost about 100 and I have lost approximately 190. I am 37 and she is 34. The effects after WLS may depend on your actual age or it may not. ::

Just kidding around with you. Shoes help distribute the weight towards the ground properly. You should be able to do this without special shoes, but folks who are tipsy when lifting, like myself, need the extra function from the lifting shoe.

I was chewing some SF gum today and then drank some BCAA powder drink at same time. It tasted like donkey dung. Literally. I am not using hyperbole. Really bizarre. I went to work out and then tried the drink again. It was sweet as remembered. Why does SF gum mess around with the sweet receptors in the mouth? Very strange. I think this would help people who struggle with a sweet tooth. Chew some SF gum before eating Cookies, cake or ice cream and those will taste like like crap. Right? Anyone else experience this and know the anatomical reason for it?

Happy Halloween everyone! It turns out I got in 2 more miles, but here is the rub: carrying a 20 lb medicine ball. First time I have done that and it got me thinking. With the medicine ball, my weight is 192. I ran at 220 and it was far easier then running with at 172 with a 20 lb medicine ball. It must have been a combination of in balance, torque and a little sheer force that caused it to be hard. I carried the 20 lb medicine ball against my chest in a bear hug when trying to run fast. Each mile took about 7:30 seconds. My fast mile is usually around 5 minutes, sometimes faster. I was huffing and puffing. Secretly praying for it to end. My body was taking a beating. Lol. In context, here is today's run set: 1 mile with 20# 50 sit ups with 20# 40 thrusters with 20# 30 jumping lunges with 20# 20 box jumps (24") with 20# - so hard!! 1 mile run with 20# Oh and if we dropped the ball, 5 burpees for every second it sit on the ground. Needless to say, no one dropped the ball before I did the workout today. This whole week has been brutal. Maybe luck of the draw or a week on vacation has softened me a little. I think the former as I was still working out every day last week on vacation. Ending October with 208 miles of running and rowing (mostly running). Onward to the November challenge!!!!

hey, that hurt my feelings. I am not doing it to fit in at all, but to help me with technique.

Anyone...anyone... (Bueller tone -lol)

if I keep up my cross fit training and runs, do you think this ab skin will disappear on own with time, perhaps in a year?

I like the premise of defined abs from a TT and get rid of this extra skin. I do not like the idea of going through post op recovery again with regards to pain, potential complications, taking time off from work and working out.

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I am looking for a power lifting shoe for men to help primarily with power lifts in the context of cross fit training. There are so many choices on Amazon and my strategy right now is to research a brand that has the highest set of good review and best performance for a budget under 200. It would be nice if it is designed for cross fit, but does not need to be. Nor does it need to support running. I have a reebok nano 3 and Nike Pegasus for those two activities, respectively. The reason I need a dedicated shoe for lifting is I need the stability when lifting heavy. I get a little wobbly on my feet and the weight needs to be distributed much better in my heels. Before you say my technique needs help before shoes, yes, I know, but my colleagues at cross fit have told me consistently that a good lifting shoe will make all the difference. I primarily need them for squats, power cleans, s n a t c h e s and dead lifts, but also for other lifts like thrusters or overhead presses. I want to get the best lifting shoe for the money. It can be a training shoe and does not need to be a professional competition lifting shoe. However, if I should be getting a professional competition lifting shoe, just let me know. It should not be priced more then 200. Here are a couple I have picked out on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/adidas-Powerlift-Trainer-Training-Metallic/dp/B004JXVSA0/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=1XIWU8EPF2PLT&coliid=I2ZACBN87CGGQB&psc=1 (best priced, recommended by men's fitness and a good set of amazon reviews) http://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Mens-Lift-Trainer-Cross-Trainer/dp/B004DCBIKC/ref=pd_sbs_shoe_1 (good reviews) http://www.amazon.com/Reebok-Mens-Crossfit-Lifter-Red-Grey-Silver/dp/B00BHOIGB8/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1383222040&sr=1-1&keywords=Reebok+CrossFit+Lifter (no reviews, but highly recommended by men's fitness) Well - there you have it. I think I know what I am looking for, but am no expert in this area of lifting shoes. In fact, I am quite the beginner at lifting in general. However, I have big aspirations and goals. Help me out with your feedback, suggestions, anecdotes, whatever. Open to any and all feedback so I can make the best informed decision before purchasing.

I do not drink anymore at 17 months (stopped about 8 months ago). However, when I was enjoying 1-2 drinks a month, I had long island for cocktails and Kendall Jackson for wine. Usually 1 drink was enough, but on occasion I would have 2. I stopped drinking for nutritional reasons and it just does not appeal any longer to me. If others want to enjoy the occasional drink, that is great.

Still working.