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Investing in myself update

Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:29:58 GMT

About to finish 4 months with my personal trainer, lost 12-1/2 inches overall, legs are really strong, arms are also strong and that "wave" in the arms is almost gone!

Am I done? No, I realized I need to continue on and will be signing up for 6 more months with my trainer. So much to do and I do feel 100% better than I did 4 months ago.

I've heard you can do it yourself, maybe yes and maybe no, but I do want the "no excuse" method, I find myself making excuses for not going to the gym last year and it was maybe tomorrow, then tomorrow was maybe tomorrow and there were weeks I didn't go.

Also, I enjoy my training sessions. I sometimes believe I will not survive, I hurt but later in the day after the entire recovery process I feel so good. I put a pair of jeans on and actually there's an inch of room. These are all major accomplishments for me, I'm motivated to get all the "excess" gone, taking all my vitamins and fiber and don't want to ever "sit" in a chair and become stagnant.

So I never believed "them" that they say if you exercise you'll have more energy, yes, they are right.

So far, the smoking is gone (years ago, I posted that), weight and body is getting under control, motivation is at an all time high, my endurance has grown, and attitude has improved. It's a good thing.

I just hope I can help anyone who reads this get motivated, no excuses, just do it and I was actually having a hard time but 4 months later its getting easier.

oh and I want to add, I haven't had really nice nails for about 4 years, was back to chewing on them and they looked bad, I guess it's all in the attitude, bought some Pro Strong from the Q (love that stuff) and my nails are really strong and beautiful. The mind is a powerful thing and that product is wonderful if you haven't tried it.

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maestra — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:32:14 GMT

Good for you!! You are a real motivator for me to keep going on my personal fitnesss and health journey.

I still bite my nails, however. mea culpa.

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hopi — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 16:56:43 GMT

You are an inspiration story - Congrats!

Nothing better than a good trainer & student.

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GenXmuse — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:06:35 GMT

Wow! I'm impressed!

thanks for the update @Mistreatedbycs

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Laura14 — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:19:32 GMT

Congratulations!! If you want to share the triceps routine, I'd love to know what eradicated the wave for you.

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hoosieroriginal — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 17:27:39 GMT

Great job! Sounds like you are on the right track!

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 20:38:11 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs So happy for you.,,,and so wonderful that you are on track for the next six months. It really makes a difference to have support, but ultimately it was You who made the decisions that made the difference. Much respect.

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 20:18:38 GMT

@Laura14 I'll find out the name of the machine tomorrow morning but he takes the t bar off and I literally pull no weight 10 times, rest, do it again and switch arms.

Just seemed silly to me because there isn't any weight but wait!

Then he puts the pin in the weight and I pull it again 10 times, then he puts the t bar on and puts some weight on it, you need 2 hands and push down and up just to your bust.

I was told the secret is changing it up, don't let your body get used to any weight. Sometimes I wonder why I'm doing what I'm doing without any weights and then he puts the weight on, I can manage that, then he increases it for another set and I need to push through it.

I seriously am amazed as the way he is "molding my body", and I keep telling him my tummy needs to go, he told me that's the last thing that goes but I need to wait, it will be gone....so looking forward to that.

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SeaMaiden — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:01:15 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs Can I ask how old you are to have transformed yourself and your life so? Just curious. WOW! Good for you! Enjoy!🙂

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hckynut — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:15:32 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs

Thanks for sharing your story with everyone here. Your results and comments do not surprise me, I have heard them from hundreds over several decades. Your story pretty much breaks things down the core of what it takes to succeed, from "doing it", to the benefits you have reaped from your hard work.

To say I am happy for you is an understatement. You should be very proud of your accomplishments, and I like that you said, something to the effect: "it isn't over". Staying at a satisfactory level of body composition/weight, and physical fitness is, and should be a lifelong way of life.

I have fallen into the "them" category for several decades now. Seen many, many non-believers, some of which took the same route as yourself. Unfortunately, too many just couldn't get past the beginning phase and never got to reward phase, which is, like myself, "feeling great".

I wish you the best moving forward and continued success the rest of your life. For me personally, I have had many major barriers to overcome and rehabilitation's to restore much of my physical and mental setbacks. One thing I, and yourself, should never lose is your/my optimism, and the desire and dedication to reach our goals, regardless of obstacles, which many see as "age".

Your post/story has probably motivated many people that read this post, and for that too, I thank you. Best always,

hckynut(john)

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:20:46 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
@Laura14 I'll find out the name of the machine tomorrow morning but he takes the t bar off and I literally pull no weight 10 times, rest, do it again and switch arms.
Just seemed silly to me because there isn't any weight but wait!

Then he puts the pin in the weight and I pull it again 10 times, then he puts the t bar on and puts some weight on it, you need 2 hands and push down and up just to your bust.

I was told the secret is changing it up, don't let your body get used to any weight. Sometimes I wonder why I'm doing what I'm doing without any weights and then he puts the weight on, I can manage that, then he increases it for another set and I need to push through it.

I seriously am amazed as the way he is "molding my body", and I keep telling him my tummy needs to go, he told me that's the last thing that goes but I need to wait, it will be gone....so looking forward to that.

@Mistreatedbycs

http://www.tdathletesedge.com/blog/2017/3/20/todays-edge-get-more-bang-for-your-buck-with-the-cable-tricep-pull-press

Is this the exercise? Begins as a lat pushdown (engaging the latissimus dorsi, the largest muscle in the back that extends the arms), then goes to a triceps press when the elbow extends.

The "secret" is progressive resistance, culminating with muscle failure. This is where the adaptation happens.

Good for you for sticking with your program! I work as a trainer/coach (just received a new industry cert) and love all things related to movement and muscle.

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:21:19 GMT

@hckynut

Very nice words and thank you!

My session at the gym is really early but I wouldn't have it any other way, it's hard to crawl out of bed when you are so warm but once I'm there, it's time for business!

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:24:08 GMT

@QueenDanceALot

I'll find out tomorrow and report back. I'm loving my arms, they are tightening up. Short sleeves for spring/summer 2018 here I come!

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 21:28:12 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs wrote:
@QueenDanceALot

I'll find out tomorrow and report back. I'm loving my arms, they are tightening up. Short sleeves for spring/summer 2018 here I come!

@Mistreatedbycs

Does the video I posted look like the exercise?

Just came across it on a site I frequent and thought it sounded like what you described.

At any rate, all pushing type exercises will cause your triceps to contract. Pulling will engage your biceps, pushing will engage the triceps.

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terrier3 — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:03:39 GMT

Congratulations @Mistreatedbycs!

I have worked out with the same trainer now for four years...I'm 63 now, but in the last 6 months or so, I've been able to take 2 CrossFit classes a week and have two weight and cardio sessions with my personal trainer. I run two miles routinely now...when I couldn't run more than 50 yards before!

It's a great feeling, isn't it???

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tsavorite — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:25:27 GMT

How do you find a good trainer?? What questions do you ask and what kinds of things too look for?

I would love to be a success story like you!

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Mistreatedbycs — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:27:34 GMT

@QueenDanceALot I clicked on your link and got a notice to sign up for e-mail so I exited the site.

@terrier3 Good for YOU!!!! Now I have something to look forward too.

I wish more people would post their successes, motivation and inspiration is the key and of course wanting it.

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:31:48 GMT

@QueenDanceALot Thanks for the citation. You had to join to gain access to the information but it was free and I wanted the information. I'm familiar with cable tricep pushdowns but not in combo with the pull down. So you are working both bi and triceps in the same exercise? Do you think this is the most effective tri training? Congrats on your new certification!

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QueenDanceALot — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:53:04 GMT

@phoenixbrd wrote:
@QueenDanceALot Thanks for the citation. You had to join to gain access to the information but it was free and I wanted the information. I'm familiar with cable tricep pushdowns but not in combo with the pull down. So you are working both bi and triceps in the same exercise? Do you think this is the most effective tri training? Congrats on your new certification!

@phoenixbrd @Mistreatedbycs

Ah, yeah, the video was in a link that was posted on a site I joined sometime last year. Good info on that site for coaches and trainers.

Anyhoo, this particular exercise is a lat pull at first, and it uses the lats as the primary mover with the biceps as synergists, then moves to tricps as prime movers when the triceps muscles are engaged in the press/pushdown. If you wanted to isolate the bicep muscles you would do a curl of some kind, where the bicep is the prime mover. Also, given that the person is standing while doing the exercise (unsupported) and in a hip hinge position, it also engages other muscles of the core (the latissimus dorsi being part of the outer layer of the core).

I'm a huge proponent of doing exercises that engage muscles that cross more than one joint as they involve more muscles at the same time and tend to be more "functional" in nature. More "bang for your buck", if you will

Thanks for the congrats on my new cert. I studied hard for it! I actually studied way BEYOND the test, but I love this stuff. Functional anatomy to me is fascinating. And very useful!

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hckynut — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 23:23:42 GMT

@terrier3 wrote:
Congratulations @Mistreatedbycs!

I have worked out with the same trainer now for four years...I'm 63 now, but in the last 6 months or so, I've been able to take 2 CrossFit classes a week and have two weight and cardio sessions with my personal trainer. I run two miles routinely now...when I couldn't run more than 50 yards before!

It's a great feeling, isn't it???

@terrier3

Sounds great and I am happy for you.

hckynut(john)