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Donnia
Member Username: donnia
Post Number: 207 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Sunday, September 07, 2008 - 08:23 pm: |
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Yay Meghann! Congrats! I did a quarter mile on my mother in laws treadmill yesterday.... then between yesterday and today I didn't work out,,, but I did make about 1000 tamales... and that was a heck of a workout in itself!!! Back on the Wii Fit tomorrow! I am in search of a treadmill too so hopefully I can start walking alot!!!
Born w/ 1 kidney 1972 Ureter re-constructured 1975 - reflux damage Treated for high bp 2000 ESRF October 2006 Dialysis September 2007 - June 4, 2008 Transplant from my hero, Joyce, June 5, 2008 |
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 41 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 09, 2008 - 10:38 pm: |
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Ran 4 miles tonight, my third straight day of running. Been out of town for work the past couple of weeks so I'm trying to catch up on my miles. I hope everybody has been doing well.
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 42 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 10:24 pm: |
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Ran another 4 miles tonight. A little humid out but was a good run. We're getting into some fall weather here in Iowa and that will make for some good runs.
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LadyDi
Member Username: ladydi
Post Number: 1026 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 03:20 pm: |
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I re-signed with my trainer at the gym yesterday. I have not worked with him for three months. Thought I would be okay on my own, but really felt I had lost focus. Our first session yesterday was great - I had progressed in strength more so than I thought I had. He was very pleased, but we recognized some areas to work. I am looking forward to our weekly sessions.
Kidney Donor to Husband 10/30/07 Forum Leader-Living Organ Donation Barnes Jewish Hospital St. Louis, Mo Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway - John Wayne |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1378 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:46 am: |
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Well, I have not posted here in quite some time. Had not been feeling well, amongst other things. I went to the gym yesterday and walked my five miles. Gee, it sure felt good to exercise. I have lifting today. I have managed to keep up on that, even though my walking has been limited for about the last two and a half weeks.
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DAP1122
Member Username: dap1122
Post Number: 200 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 07:51 pm: |
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Hey Cisco ...... glad to see you are back and posting again. Hopefully you are feeling a bit better and stronger each day. You've been missed around here. DAP
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6342 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 08:00 pm: |
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Welcome back Cisco kid Glad to hear you are back in Action with your exercise routine. What routine would you design for a lady who wants to tone up using cardio and free weights?
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 43 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 08:19 pm: |
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I had another good 4 mile run tonight. I've been starting to push myself harder each time and I'm really feeling strong. Today marks 4 months since my sister died following the transplant. I can't believe it has been that long and how good I feel physically in my recovery. Running has helped be so much both physically and mentally.
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6343 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 08:58 pm: |
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Great Charlie I lost my Grandmother and feel very drained. I exercised yesterday for the first time in ten days. I hope to exercise every day starting tomorrow. If I want to remain healthy, I must do this. When my GrandFather Died many years ago, I went out for a jog. I remember crying and had a feeling that is what my Grandfather would want me to do. Glad that you are taking care of yourself.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1379 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 10:01 pm: |
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I ended up with three miles today. In addition, I had the following routine: One Legged Squats 3 sets of 15 Short Bar Curl 1 set of 20 at 45# 1 set of 20 at 55# 1 set of 15 at 55# ** Boxing 3 sets of 50 Inclined Curls 1 set of 15 at 15# Declined Curls 2 sets of 35 **I don't know why my personal trainer calls this a short bar curl. It is an Olympic sized barbell. The declined curls are actually my favorite exercise, because I know that they are helping me with my abdominals. But man, are they a bear.
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Heather
Member Username: heather
Post Number: 1335 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 10:33 pm: |
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Hi Cisco! Good to hear from you again. I have missed your posts. I am glad you are able to exercise and run again as I know how important that is to you. Hope you feel better and stronger every day.
Heather Forum Leader - Living Organ Donation Kidney donor to dad 12/1/99 Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes, Chicago DONATE LIFE |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1381 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 07:57 am: |
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Well, after another cup of coffee and such, it's off to the treadmill again. I have a walkathon to train for!! LOL!!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1383 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 11:00 am: |
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Well, five more today. I have to workout tomorrow, so I doubt I will get many then. Oh well.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1387 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 06:07 am: |
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After breakfast, it's off to the gym. I will walk a half mile this morning and then lift weights. This afternoon, I will take a bike ride.
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 44 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 06:17 am: |
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Going to run group this morning and try for 7 miles. Should be fun.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1388 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 08:46 am: |
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Half mile warm up walk. Here is workout: Leg Press 3 sets 20 reps 330# Bench Press 1 set 15 reps 90#(warm up) 3 sets 15 reps 150# Inclined Bench Press 2 sets 15 reps 130# 1 set 16 reps 140# Declined sit ups 1 set 36 reps 1 set 32 reps
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 45 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 12:16 pm: |
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I got my 7 miles in this morning and it felt great. I think I'm going to sign up for a 10 mile race next Sunday. Gonna be pushing it but I think I can do it.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1390 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 02:29 pm: |
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Five miles today. Five more tomorrow plus a workout.
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Heather
Member Username: heather
Post Number: 1350 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 04:42 pm: |
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That is great..both Cisco and Charlie. Cisco..you must be feeling better to be running 5 miles. Are you pretty much feeling up to your normal energy level yet or not?
Heather Forum Leader - Living Organ Donation Kidney donor to dad 12/1/99 Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes, Chicago DONATE LIFE |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1392 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, September 22, 2008 - 05:17 pm: |
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Heather, thank you for asking. I am doing okay. I think maybe that once I start getting up at my usual time (5 a.m.) I will be doing better, but the point is that I am able to do it. I am having some problems with my blood sugars, but that may be do to portion control. ( I am trying to do something about that, too) I got up this morning at 6, but we did a lot of work around the house yesterday, getting the greenhouse ready for winter, or at least late fall, plus a few other things
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1395 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 07:45 am: |
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I am going to go for a bike ride this morning. I have got to do something about my blood sugars. I don't know if it is because I have been sick with the CMV, or what it is, but they have been higher than they were before, and I just cannot have that. I am due at 1:30 to workout and LadyDi and myself are going for another bike ride tonight before I go over to get on the treadmill for awhile.
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 46 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 08:56 am: |
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I got in a five mile run last night and it went well. This is just such an awesome time to run here in Iowa. The weather is so nice. I'm signed up for a 10 mile race on Sunday. A little longer than I should be doing but I think I'll be fine. I'm really looking forward to it. You're doing a great job Cisco and I hope you're well.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1396 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 - 02:57 pm: |
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My workout today: Step Ups 2 sets of 20 Bosu Pushups 2 sets- 1 of 30 and 1 of 35 Boxing 1 set of 50 Declined Situps 2 sets of 40 Bike 3.5 miles Treadmill 3.5 miles
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1397 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 06:07 am: |
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Today, I think that just for a change, I will try to get on the bike for 50 minutes. I should be able to get ten miles on the bike in that time pretty easily. I have decided to start to vary my cardio workouts.
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Heather
Member Username: heather
Post Number: 1356 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 07:22 am: |
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Too bad Charlie and Cisco don't live close to each other..you could ride together! Cisco..has your blood sugar only been running high since you had the CMV? Could the Valcyte be causing it? I thought you were done with that though...did your center have anything to say about it? I hope it returns to normal soon.
Heather Forum Leader - Living Organ Donation Kidney donor to dad 12/1/99 Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes, Chicago DONATE LIFE |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1398 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 10:13 am: |
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Well, Heather, I went over and got on the bike this morning and rode ten miles. I will eat some lunch and hit the treadmill for another five miles. I don't think it is the valcyte. I think it is the fact that I was very active and all of the sudden, I stopped. I felt like doing nothing for a couple of weeks. I have learned that after meals, I have to do something. I cannot just sit around and take up space. I have been getting my blood tested for going on three weeks and I have heard nothing. I am very sure that I would if they had some result that would warrant it. Thanks for asking.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1400 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 08:18 pm: |
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Totals for the day are as follows: Treadmill 5.5 miles Stationary Bike 19 miles I will not have too much of a chance to get on the machines tomorrow as it is my lift day and this weekend we are headed for Michigan. (Friday morning) I thought I should do as much as possible today.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1406 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 05:47 am: |
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Well, this is my most active week in a long time. I have walked 15 miles on the treadmill, biked 33 miles and had two workouts in four days. My workout yesterday consisted of: Leg Press 3 sets of 15 @ 340# Short Bar Curl 1 set of 20 @ 45#, 2 sets of 20 @ 55# Lunges 2 sets of 15 Overhead Triceps Extensions 1 set of 20 @ 35# 2 sets of 20@ 25# Declined Situps 2 sets of 41
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 48 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 09:16 am: |
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I ran an easy 4 miles Friday morning as my final tune up for a 10-mile race on Sunday morning. I'm looking forward to this race but am also a little nervous about it. I really enjoy pushing myself beyond what I think my limits are.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1408 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 07:57 am: |
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After a shower, headed for the gym. We are getting a shower outside, unfortunately. I was planning on spraying all of the outside orchids today so that they are ready to put in the greenhouse, but Mother Nature intervened. Guess I will have to do that tomorrow and just exercise today.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1413 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 07:29 am: |
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I got on the recumbent bike for ten miles yesterday. I am getting ready to do the same this morning. I also have an appointment at noon to lift weights. I will post both of those later.
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6508 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 09:45 am: |
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This thread has been very moving for me. I am slacking off in the exercise dept. I hope today to start back with more activities instead of just treadmill.
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iLLios
Member Username: frank_g
Post Number: 455 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 11:03 am: |
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Me too. I am a bit in a worry, that I miss a regular practice. Still didn't found a way to combine daily life and regular practiced training as practiced in the Rehab. But I soon will hopefully went twice a week to a medical trainings therapy center and they can evaluate my workout there, if I overdo or not. This what I have done in the past 7 days: 4 times Ergometer, 15 to 25 Watt, 5 to 17 minutes, 1min. Intervall 2 times walking 5 stairs, 3 and 5 repetition 5 times dumbbell training, bizeps and trizeps Walking 1065meter with my walker And I had 6 times Physiotherapy. Best FEV1 = 0,89Liter, Friday evening Worst FEV1 = 0,71 Liter last week Thuesday
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Charlie
Member Username: cneibergall
Post Number: 49 Registered: 07-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 12:04 pm: |
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I ran my 10 mile race on Sunday and did much better than I thought I would. I beat my goal by seven minutes so I was very happy. I ran another 5 miles last night with my Monday night group. I'm really feeling stronger these days. My next race I think will be a half marathon on October 19th. My goal has been to run a half marathon within six months of surgery and this will do it by about 3 weeks. I need to keep pushing hard and I'll be just fine.
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6511 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 01:09 pm: |
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Keep pushing hard Charlie. Best of success with your race. You are a big success already. Frank, Sounds like you are doing as much as you can. Makes me feel slightly lazy. Thank you for the encouragement.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1416 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - 01:21 pm: |
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Today's workout is as follows: Treadmill workout 1 mile warmup 1 Legged Squats 3 sets of 15 Cable Squats 3 sets of 20 Pulldowns (on ball) 3 sets of 20 @ 25# Pullovers 1 set of 20 @ 30# Declined Situps 2 sets of 42 I may go back after dinner for more biking.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1417 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 05:18 am: |
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Well, I got another 10 miles on the bike last night. This morning, I am going to take it easy. After breakfast, I am going to get on the treadmill. I am hoping to walk five miles. If I don't, no big deal, but that is this morning's goal. After lunch, I am going to the park for another walk. After dinner, I am going to walk again. I have been trying to alternate on bike and treadmill for my aerobic/cardio training.
Still nuttier than a squirrel turd |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1419 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 02:04 pm: |
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Well, I went ten miles on the bike again today. I am waiting until after dinner and then getting on the treadmill for 5 miles.
Still nuttier than a squirrel turd |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1422 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 08:06 am: |
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Well, I did not have time after dinner to do my five miles. I did a couple. (2) I have a workout today and I think this morning I will do the bike for another ten miles.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1425 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 01:35 pm: |
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This morning, I went 11 miles on the bike. I also walked a mile on the treadmill as a warm up. My routine today was a little bit different as far as the exercises were concerned. It was as follows: Leg Press 3 sets of 20 @ 340# Bench Press 1 set of 15 @ 90# 3 sets of 12 @ 160# Reverse Dips 1 set of 20 Triceps Kickback 2 sets of 20 @ 8# Declined Situps 2 sets of 50 My personal trainer wanted to know where those extra situps came from.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1431 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, October 03, 2008 - 03:27 pm: |
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After we got back from my appointment this afternoon, I went to the gym and rode the recumbent bike 11 miles. It is nice to switch up one form of cardio for another. Keeps it from getting boring.
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iLLios
Member Username: frank_g
Post Number: 468 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2008 - 12:56 am: |
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I don't know if I did a mile or more but I was on the Ergometer yesterday for 17minutes doing intervall training - total riding time was 11 min. with 15-25 Watt And I did stair training. Slowly, 20 steps.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1432 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2008 - 09:16 am: |
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Frank, ol' buddy, good for you. Nice to have you back on the weekly accomplishments. Hope that you are doing better. I am. I think that I have just about kicked that darn CMV. I think I may have a couple of weeks more of the Valcyte, but I feel much, much better, So far this week, I have 5 miles on the treadmill, 6 "aerobic miles" as far as weight training is concerned and 73 miles on the recumbent bike!
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iLLios
Member Username: frank_g
Post Number: 469 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2008 - 12:55 pm: |
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I'm glad you kicked the CMV Cisco. I think CMV is dormant in many people and it only is dangerous to immunsuppressed people like us. Please be aware that sport reduces the immunsystem too - so please do not overdo it. :-) Yes, I am feeling a bit better now, not as much as I want but my FEV1 isn't dropping that much and more stable now. Walked today 120m with my walker, but what is more important, we sit down inmy car and I drove it 30min. through the town! First tim since may I guess I did that....
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1434 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2008 - 04:59 pm: |
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LadyDi wants another bike ride this evening. I am going another couple of miles. I have gotten to uncharted territory this week with my exercise, and it feels darned good. A total of 86 miles this week. I start again tomorrow with a workout in the morning, first thing.
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6597 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, October 04, 2008 - 05:21 pm: |
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I really like this picture Frank. Beautiful trees and you look happy. Who is taking your picture? Take care of YOU
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1435 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2008 - 02:26 pm: |
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Well, I walked another 5 and a half and had a workout worth 4 and a half aerobic miles. We may go down to the park about a mile from the house for a bike ride this evening. My five and a half today consisted of 1.5 on the treadmill and about a four mile "nature" hike with the wife out near Lake Springfield. Workout consisted of the following: Reverse Dips 3 sets of 20 Triceps Kick 1 set of 20 @ 8# V Pushdowns 1 set of 20 @ 50# 2 sets of 20 @ 40# Lunges 3 sets of 12 Pushups 1 set of 20 Inclined DB Curls 2 sets of 15 @ 15#(alternating) EZ Curls 1 set of 20 @ 65# 2 sets of 15 @ 65#
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1440 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 07, 2008 - 04:37 pm: |
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Well, I have gotten on the exercise bike and the treadmill today, but I am not done yet, so I will wait to post those numbers. However, I also did lift weights today and here are those numbers: Lunges 2 sets of 12 @ 8# Leg Presses 3 sets of 20 @ 340# Bench Press 1 set of 15 @ 90# 2 sets of 12 @ 160# 1 set of 12 @ 165# Inclined Bench 1 set of 15@ 90# 1 set of 12 @ 110# 1 set of 20 @ 110# 1 set of 13 @110# Declined Situps 1 set of 50 1 set of 51 You would not think that lunges would be that much harder with weights (even small ones), but it sure is that way.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1445 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 - 04:10 pm: |
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I ended up with 16 miles on the bike yesterday along with the workout as above and a mile on the treadmill. Today, so far, I have 11 miles on the bike, but I am going back this evening after dinner.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1447 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2008 - 01:34 pm: |
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Ended up with 17 miles on the bike yesterday. Also had a killer workout today. I had ridden 17 miles on the bike before I went in today for my regular workout. I like to get on the treadmill for a mile before I do workout. I have been doing that on the random setting, so that it changes the incline, but not the speed of the treadmill. In addition, I did the following: Step ups 2 sets of 20 Bosu pushups 2 sets of 30 Short bar pullup 1 set of 20 Short bar curl 1 set of 20 Military Press 1 set of 20 @ 20# Bike 10 minutes (5 min. @ 10, 5 min @ 7)* * Usually I have this pegged at 5
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1452 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 - 09:21 pm: |
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I had 6 bike miles last night and 25 today. That puts me at 102 aerobic miles for the week so far and I have a three mile walk tomorrow. I will probably be moving our niece tomorrow afternoon.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1453 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 10:42 am: |
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Sorry that this thread has become so long, Risa. I know I post daily instead of weekly, but if I posted weekly, my posts would be as long as my leg. Yesterday, I walked a mile in that Walkathon, but the important thing was that I collected $435 for Special Olympics to buy equipment with, which was the second most of all the money collected. I walked a mile this morning, before the following workout: Bent Rows 3 sets of 15 @ 40# V Pushdowns 3 sets of 15 @ 45# Lunges 3 sets of 12 Ball Squats 3 sets of 20 Bosu Pushups sets of 34, 33 and 33
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6733 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 10:51 am: |
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Amazing! You are accomplishing so much. Time for me to get off my fanny.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1457 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 12:37 pm: |
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I have to in order to keep my blood sugar in check. Plus, if the truth be known, I actually like to exercise. Sick, ain't I?
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6735 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2008 - 12:54 pm: |
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I think it is wonderful to work out. It is very addicting!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1464 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, October 13, 2008 - 03:42 pm: |
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Today, I decided that I would do just one post. Twenty nine miles on the bike today.
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iLLios
Member Username: frank_g
Post Number: 491 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Monday, October 13, 2008 - 04:34 pm: |
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2 days ago I walked 210m in my flat. Yesterday I walked with the walker 266m outside my flat.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1465 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, October 13, 2008 - 06:46 pm: |
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Frank, good to hear from you. Thanks for posting here.
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iLLios
Member Username: frank_g
Post Number: 492 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 06:31 pm: |
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1.26 am - can't sleep - dewatering again. Cisco: I wish I would be able to post more often here :-) Yesterday I did dumb bells 3x10 Bizeps. Had so much administrative things to do yesterday and was full of water again that I had no energy to do any training or even went out of my flat for a walk in the sun. :-( It was a very stressfull day. Risa wrote: "I really like this picture Frank. Beautiful trees and you look happy. Who is taking your picture?" It's autumn here now. Leaves are nearly gone now. You know who took the picture Risa ;-) Love
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1468 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 07:29 pm: |
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I rode for 25 miles on the bike today. I also got on the treadmill for a mile. In addition, I had the following workout: Leg Press 3 sets of 15 @360# Lunges 2 sets of 12 @ 10# Reverse Dips 1 set of 23 2 sets of 20 V pushdowns 3 sets of 20 @ 40# (rope) Declined Situps 2 sets of 55
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Hostess Risa
Member Username: risa
Post Number: 6803 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 - 07:40 pm: |
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Hi Frank Well it could be your beloved or your tripod. right?
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1469 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 07:53 am: |
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A day off today. Much deserved, I think. I will probably do some running around. I need to go to the grocery store and I am going to the produce stand to get some cole crop vegetables--brussels sprouts, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. Think I will make soup tonight since the little woman is going to the gym.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1475 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 04:30 pm: |
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I had to do something today. It was raining outside and I was bored. So, I went to the gym and took a leisurely bike ride of 6 miles.
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iLLios
Member Username: frank_g
Post Number: 494 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 03:08 am: |
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Risa, or my beloved tripod? Haven't used the tripod for months now... ;-)
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iLLios
Member Username: frank_g
Post Number: 495 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 03:11 am: |
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Walked yesterday 80m without the walker. My physiotherapist walked with me and had the walker to have me sit down for breathing breaks. I carried the oxygen stroller. Later in the afternoon I went outside the house with walker, first time alone, and ran in front of the house up and down. 220m - 30min.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1478 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 07:15 am: |
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That's good, Frank. I might have to see a psychotherapist after today's exercise. My evil trainer has a dastardly workout planned. It will be circuit work, which makes it harder yet. I am going to go for a short while this morning and see if I can get about six miles on the bike.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1480 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 04:30 pm: |
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Tody's workout six miles on the bike, one mile on the treadmill and the following: Leg Press 3 sets of 20 @ 360# Bosu Pushups 1 set of 50, 2 sets of 25 Short Bar Pullup 1 set of 25, 2 sets of 20 Short Bar Curl 2 sets of 20, 1 set of 15 Declined Situps 2 sets of 56 It was a killa!!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1481 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 11:48 am: |
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Cardio only day today. (Too sore for anything else anyway) I got ten miles on the bike and two on the treadmill.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1485 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 05:19 am: |
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I am going back this morning. I am hoping to get 15 or 20 miles this morning. Not as sore as I was yesterday. Getting ready for my lift on Sunday.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: gregg
Post Number: 1487 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 09:28 am: |
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I got 15 miles. 20 would have taken too much time. Have to water orchids today.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1488 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 10:05 am: |
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Todays workout: Treadmill-1 mile warmup, various inclines@ 3 mph. Lunges 3 sets of 12 Ball Squats 3 sets of 20 Reverse Dips 3 sets of 20 DB Mil. Press 1 set of 20 @ 22.5#, 2 sets of 15 @ 22.5# DB Bent Rows 3 sets of 15 @ 42.5# EZ Curls 3 sets of 12 @ 65# Lateral Arm Raises 1 set of 15 @ 12.5#, 2 sets of 12 @ 12.5 # Have a great day!!
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iLLios
Member Username: Frank_g
Post Number: 502 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 03:11 pm: |
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20min. on the ergometer, 6min. walking in the flat
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1489 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 03:46 pm: |
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Frank, good to hear from you. Keep on truckin' buddy!!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1493 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 12:21 am: |
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Well, tomorrow it will be later in the day, but I intend on getting into the gym and on the recumbent bike.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1495 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 04:37 pm: |
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This morning, it was17 miles on the bike. I will get more after dinner and before work. I would like to have 25 or 30 before I am done today. I am currently lifting Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. I want to do cardio, cardio, cardio on the other days of the week.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1497 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 06:38 am: |
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Well, I didn't get where I wanted to yesterday. I just ran out of time. I ended up with 22 miles on the bike yesterday. I will just make it up later in the week. I have my session today. I will post it later in the day.
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iLLios
Member Username: Frank_g
Post Number: 505 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 - 04:49 pm: |
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On monday I walked outside 120m - 15min. and did 20min. intervall on the Ergometer with 15-25 Watt! It was a warm and sunny day. Today I did not the Ergometer, but walked outside 30min. = 220m with my walker in the fresh and cold air. Cloudy day today.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1504 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2008 - 04:30 pm: |
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I have 80 miles on the bike this week. I have had a couple of workouts since my last post. They include a mile on the treadmill. This week, it is all ready 88 aerobic miles. I hope to get over 110 by the end of the week.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1509 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 07:51 am: |
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I have about 20 minutes and I head for the gym. I think that I have become a gym rat. Looks like at least ten miles on the bike this morning. I am ready for it.
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iLLios
Member Username: Frank_g
Post Number: 514 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 09:40 am: |
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My first time at the breath-rehab conducted by a former pneumologist of mine: Doc. Taube She cordially welcomed me heavy breathing there. The I did training with trainer Mr. Kaufmann. Did 3 machines including leg press 3x10 - the others 3x15 rep. After that 20min. relaxing including electrostimulation of the leg muscles. Fall asleep. :-) I was there for 1 hour. Next week I have 2 appointments. Feel well after that and enjoyed it!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1511 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, October 24, 2008 - 01:15 pm: |
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Good for you, Frank. Whatever works, especially when you feel good afterward.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1517 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2008 - 10:57 am: |
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I have completed my bike for the week--104 miles. I have a mile on the treadmill and a workout tomorrow, which should leave me at 116 to 118 for the month, depending on how ,long my workout is-- 3/4 of an hour to an hour and a half for lifting
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iLLios
Member Username: Frank_g
Post Number: 516 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 01:29 am: |
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Yesterday I did Ergometer 20min. - 15 to 20 Watt And I was outside in the sun with my walker for 15min.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1519 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, October 26, 2008 - 10:05 am: |
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I bet it felt good, Frank. Even though most of my exercise is done inside, whether lifting weights or on the treadmill or bike, every once in awhile, I like to get out and walk. We have a nature walk that we can take (if I can get LadyDi to go with me) that is about 4 miles. Beautiful scenery and the whole shot. I modified my treadmill workout today since I have no bike at my brother's house. As a warmup, it's 5 minutes at 0-2% incline, 1 minute at 4% incline, 1 minute at 5% incline, 1 minute at 10% incline, 2 minutes at 5% incline, 1 minute at 10% incline, 1 minute at 5% incline, 1 minute at 10% incline, 2 minutes at 5% incline and 5 minutes at 2-4% incline. Then I did my normal Sunday exercises. Lunges 3 sets of 12 DB Ball Squats 3 sets of 20@ 10# Reverse Dips 2 sets of 20 @10#, 1 set of 16 @ 10# DB Military Press 2 sets of 15 @ 22.5#, 1 set of 12 @ 22.5# DB Bent Rows 3 sets of 15 @ 42.5# EZ Curls 3 sets 12 @ 65# DB Lateral Arm Raises 3 sets of 15 @ 12.5#
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1527 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 08:51 pm: |
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Forty miles on the bike today!! I have my workout tomorrow. Normally, I start at noon, but I will be starting later than that tomorrow--12:45. That will give me a chance to get some cardio in early in the morning, come home and grab some carbs for lunch and go back for the workout.
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iLLios
Member Username: Frank_g
Post Number: 517 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 02:12 am: |
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Cisco, I just wonder how much time it takes you to drive 64 km on the bike? 4 hours? How much time do you spend with workout a day? 6km walking I can imagine better :-) Must take1,5 hours or so. Today I have my 2nd appointment at the www.atemreha.de studio. I am looking forward to it and I am also a bit excited.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1528 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 07:19 am: |
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Frank, the bike usually takes about four minutes per mile. I did the forty miles in two parts. I go in the morning about 8 a.m., right after I have taken my pills. I get on the bike and go. About an hour or an hour and fifteen minutes in, (depending on how hard I have hit it) I will slow to have a cool down. I go home, eat a good lunch, and if I am not lifting that day, I let it digest (about 1.5 hours) and I go back and repeat. Monday was the heaviest I have hit the bike. Usually, I will go for about twenty-five miles total but I decided to hit it hard yesterday. My schedule will be a little different today. I am going twenty miles this morning, hitting the carbs and protein hard at lunch and walking a mile on the treadmill before my forty-five minute lifting session this afternoon. To go twenty miles takes about one and a half to one and three quarters of an hour. Cardio is the one thing that has helped me to lose weight. Working out three times a week has helped me to keep the muscle.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1531 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 - 07:57 pm: |
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Well, my trainer threw me a curve today. He switched up the routine. Lunges 2 sets of 12 @ 10# 1 Legged Squats 3 sets of 15 Bench Presses 1 set of 15 @ 90# 1 set of 12 @ 110# 3 sets of 12 @ 120# Declined Situps 2 sets of 60 I also logged 25 miles on the bike.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1532 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 - 02:00 pm: |
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Thirty miles on the bike today. Ninety-five just this week. Looks like I will have about 450 or better for the month.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1533 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 08:30 am: |
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Twenty more this morning. 115 for the week.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1535 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 01:29 pm: |
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Bear of a workout today. No leg press, no lunges, but lots of other stuff. Step Ups 2 sets of 20 Bosu Pushups 1 set of 52, 1 set of 35 Short Bar Pullups 2 sets of 27 Short Bar Curls 1 set of 26, 1 set of 27 Ball Crunches 2 sets of 20 Ball Twists** 3, 5, & 7 **Sit on the floor. Keep your feet off of the ground as you are sitting, twisting your torso side to side as many times as you can without your feet touching the ground.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1537 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 09:04 am: |
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I am shooting for the stars this week with the recumbent bike. I have 135 miles on it as of this morning. I want to go back to the gym this afternoon and get another 20 miles and again tomorrow and get the last 20 for 175 miles for the week. Then, on Sunday it's treadmill and workout first and then a six mile walk. I will be very close to 200 miles for the week.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1538 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 11:09 am: |
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Well, I did get 175! Finished up on Saturday. Today, I got on the treadmill for a mile at various inclines. I also worked out for an hour afterward. Here is my workout: Lunges 4 sets of 12 Leg Presses 1 set of 20 at 290#, 2 sets of 20 at 340# DB Ball Squats 3 sets of 20 at 10# Lateral Arm Raises 3 sets of 15 at 12.5# Bent Rows 3 sets of 15 at 45# EZ Curls 3 sets of 15 at 65# DB Alt. Military Press 1 set of 12 at 27.5#, 2 sets of 15 at 27.5# Reverse Dips 3 sets of 20
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1542 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2008 - 05:10 pm: |
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Today, I did the bike 20 miles, the treadmill a mile, a walk 2 miles and a workout as follows: Leg Press 3X20 at 360# Ball Squats 3X20 at 15# Ball Crunches 3X20 Superman 2X20 Alt Superman 2X20 Bench Press 1X20 at 90#(warmup) 3X12 at 120# 1X15 at 120#
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1545 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2008 - 03:53 pm: |
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Today, it was bike 20 miles, vacuum carpet and gather up leaves when the wind is blowing at a good clip.LOL!!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1547 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 03:36 pm: |
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Today's workout so far has been ten miles on bike this morning, a mile on the treadmill, and the following workout: Step Ups 2 sets of 25 Bosu Pushups 52, 39 Short Bar Pullup 2 at 30 Short Bar Curl 2 at 30 Prone Ball Twists 2 at 20 Ball Crunches 3 at 20 There is a good possibility that I will go before work tonight and get another ten miles.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1548 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, November 07, 2008 - 10:39 am: |
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I rode for 20 miles this morning. I might have to do something different this evening. I think maybe I can talk LadyDi into going to the mall and walking a little bit.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7113 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 07, 2008 - 07:28 pm: |
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Cisco Please have Lady Di take pictures of you working out. This would be great to add to your blog posts.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1549 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, November 08, 2008 - 08:11 pm: |
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Twenty miles this morning on the bike. One hundred and twenty for the week. Workout tomorrow with treadmill. Will post a very tough treadmill workout also.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1562 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 11:29 am: |
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Looks like from now on, I will be posting here on a weekly basis and not as I have in the past. You can find those posts on my health and fitness blog. My weekly goal is to have 20 miles six days on the recumbent bike, three workouts with a minimum of 45 minutes each, and at least 3 miles on the treadmill.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7174 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 11:59 am: |
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You sound like "Rocky"
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1564 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 01:40 pm: |
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Maybe I will become a "cow puncher" too.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1572 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 08:46 pm: |
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For the week, if everything goes as planned, without that walk I want to take on Sunday, my totals are as follows: Bike 121 miles Treadmill 3 miles Lifting 9 miles** Total 133 miles ** This is 1 mile for every 15 minutes of rigorous exercise. There is a possibility that these will be more than 9 miles as I usually push myself a little harder with more exercise on Sunday than I would get during the week
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7246 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 14, 2008 - 09:09 pm: |
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Hi Cisco I walked on an incline today and thought of you I am not a fan of inclines because I have so so knees but I went a slightly elevated walk.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1579 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, November 17, 2008 - 07:15 pm: |
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High speed is what I cannot handle. I have never been particularly fast, even as a kid. I have had no problems with the inclines. My quads are kind of sore today from doing leg presses yesterday. Also, when I gave blood this morning. the lady didn't get all of it the first time and I had to go back, so I have a sore arm (bruised, too) I hate when that happens.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1597 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 06:07 am: |
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Well, as of the end of the day, I will have 135 aerobic miles for the week at least. I have a short workout this morning and a mile on the treadmill and that will be it until tomorrow.
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iLLios
Member Username: Frank_g
Post Number: 556 Registered: 05-2008
| Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 03:33 pm: |
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My past 7 days weekly fitness acomplishment: 3 times on the ergometer, 20,20 and 25 minutes between 10 and30 Watt. 2 times 1hours medical training therapy at the breathing rehab training centre. 7 days minimum 30min. electric stimulation of my leg muscles. Only 2times dumbel training. Walking around in the flat.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1621 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2008 - 02:52 pm: |
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This week, I rode the recumbent bike 122 miles, I had three workouts which count for another 9 miles and walked on the treadmill 2 miles and jogged/ran another 7, for a total of 140 miles for the week.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1637 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 05:27 pm: |
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I have decided to cut my workouts back. I will get on the bike or treadmill four days a week and workout three days a week. I am going to see how that works as I have had two great workouts this week, skipping the days in between. If I can keep losing weight and have my blood sugar stay down, this will be my normal schedule.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1653 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, December 14, 2008 - 11:11 am: |
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In my newly cut back form of exercise routine this week, my totals were as follows: Treadmill 10 aerobic miles Workouts 11 aerobic miles Recumbent Bike 36 aerobic miles This is an experiment to see if this works. So far, my weight has not fluctuated that much. All I want to do is to get through the holidays without gaining a bunch of weight that I have to take back off. I still have about 25 pounds that I would like to lose.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1663 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 10:43 am: |
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This weeks totals: Treadmill Jogged/ Walked 9 aerobic miles Workouts 11 aerobic miles Recumbent Bike 34 aerobic miles Total is 54 aerobic miles I have been trying to get my heart up as much as I can for these sessions, be it workout or cardiovascular. I can tell you that I did circuit work on Thursday and I am still sore on Saturday.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1682 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 - 10:01 am: |
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Only 30 aerobic miles this last week. Did not workout on Saturday or Sunday due to a bad cold that I had.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1698 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, January 05, 2009 - 03:38 pm: |
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Forty three aerobic miles this week. Not too bad since I was sick for at least two days out of the week.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1717 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, January 09, 2009 - 08:28 am: |
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Looks like it is going to be 54 aerobic miles for me this week. That is 30 on the bike, 9 in workouts and 15 treadmill-12 jogging and 3 walking.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1725 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, January 11, 2009 - 03:33 pm: |
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I was wrong above. It is 47 aerobic miles. Oh well.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1749 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 02:03 am: |
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This week, it will be 51 aerobic miles
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7693 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 10:56 am: |
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Geez Lately, I have been only working out twice per day only for 20 minute intervals. My treadmill is not working so I am working out on the eliptical and that will kill my back so less time is working for me. You are amazing!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1752 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 07:11 pm: |
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I look like Chester from Gunsmoke if I get on one of those contraptions. I have a blister on one of my smaller toes, so I am going to forgo the treadmill until it heals. But I just get on the bike and go like heck. I am taking a much needed day off tomorrow and I am back at it on Monday, whether it is the bike or the treadmill.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1765 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 10:00 am: |
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I am going to try something new today when I am lifting. I have had Thursdays as a circuit day. but today, I am really going after it. I am going to attempt to get 30 sets in today. I am not real sure I can do it, but I am going to try so as to make it an aerobic session more than it all ready has been. It will probably be a little bit tougher to do it this way, but I am ready for a challenge. Keep your fingers crossed, I will post to my blog later today to let you know how it went.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1775 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2009 - 06:50 am: |
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I will be done for the week today after a short walk, my routine and a bike ride. 55 aerobic miles for the week. More important, weight down again to 193.2
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7867 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 06:17 am: |
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Hi Greg You are amazing! How is the aerobic sessions coming along
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1786 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 06:30 am: |
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Risa, I have been maintaining at the following levels: Recumbent Bike approximately 30 miles per week (three sessions) Treadmill 12-15 miles (three sessions at 1 before workouts and 3 sessions at 3-4 on days when I don't lift) Weight lifting sessions (three per week) I have been trying to make my lifting sessions as intense as possible by taking less time between exercises. After losing six pounds since the first of January, my weight loss has slowed and I have not quite figured it out, but I keep going and eating the way that I am supposed to. Hopefully, I will catch another break soon,
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7871 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 10:30 am: |
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Maybe add some more veggies as snacks and try eliminating all bread?
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1788 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 11:02 am: |
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Risa, I do not eat bread, although I do eat wraps--just 150 calories, 24 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 5g dietary fiber. I also eat whole wheat pasta and things that although they are carbs, have health benefits associated with them. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1802 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, January 31, 2009 - 08:14 am: |
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This week, it looks like it will be 84 aerobic miles. The reason for the increase is the increase in cardio on days when I don't lift. I am spending 1-3 hours a day in the gym, six days a week.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1810 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 08:16 am: |
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For the week ending 2/1/09, I had 84 aerobic miles. What I am attempting to do is keep my weight the same or a little less on days when I don't lift. On the days that I do lift, that appears to be the days when I lose weight.
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 7995 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 09:52 am: |
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W@W! Man oh Man do you motivate me. Lately, I have some shoulder pain but working out helps my circulation. I no longer feel pain when I work out.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1817 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 06:03 pm: |
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Risa, it is all a matter of my mindset at this point. I appreciate the comments about how I motivate people. I does make me feel good. I also get comments from the folks at the gym about how well they think I am doing. One of the personal trainers has told me many times that he knows that "you get it Gregg." There are folks who work out where I do that miss appointments or that come in three times a week and exercise for forty-five minutes and just don't watch what they eat. Or, they go home and lay on the couch and watch TV. These are people who have no disabilities at all, just laziness. They complain about plateauing. Well, so do I, but I do a lot more activity than they do. I am in the gym or at my brother's house to exercise six days a week I know they think that I have lost my ever-loving mind, but I want to be able to live as close to a normal life as I can get without having all of the trouble I could have if I did not take care of myself. My wife gave me a new lease on life, and I don't want to make it all for naught. I have had some encouragement from folks here and I really do appreciate it. Just remember folks, we are all in this together!
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8026 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 06:09 pm: |
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Keep on posting Gregg. I think about you when I work out. I must admit I can do a lot more with my body. What I do now is ok. I have my strong weeks and my ok weeks. I am just getting over a minor injury. Keep on keeping on....Risa When you are working out, I am sure you feel love soaking through your sweat and it is all because of your Wife. True love!
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1820 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 09:23 am: |
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Well, you saw what I had to say about all of us being in this together. I have given her encouragement recently, as she has decided to go back to really trying to drop some more weight. She said that she wants to firm herself up, but I think that she will find that she will end up doing more than that. She has been able to maintain close to the weight she was when she donated a kidney, but says she wants to get rid of some body fat. I know from personal experience that it will make for a nice weight loss. Go LadyDi!!!!
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1824 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, February 06, 2009 - 06:17 am: |
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Another pound closer to my goal weight-191!!
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1828 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, February 07, 2009 - 05:33 pm: |
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The totals for this week are as follows: Treadmill 16 miles Recumbent Bike 70 miles Workouts 9-10 miles Total: 95-96 miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1833 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 01:30 am: |
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Actually, I ended up with another three of miles. I took a walk with the wife out in the local nature preserve. Another killer workout tomorrow afternoon. I will post it on my blog.
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1843 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, February 15, 2009 - 10:48 am: |
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Totals this week are as follows: Treadmill 7.11 miles Bike 75.69 miles Workouts 9 miles* (in equilavent aerobic miles) Weekly total 91.80 miles
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1867 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, February 23, 2009 - 04:48 am: |
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Totals this week are as follows: Treadmill 16.17 miles Bike 72.52 miles Workouts 10 miles* Total 98.69 miles * these are figured as 1 aerobic mile for each 15 minutes of a rigorous workout
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1872 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 11:23 am: |
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This is just a test run for the latest thread that Risa started. Transplant Fitness and Accomplishments. I plan on making her aware that it is here in order to see what she thinks. If any of you have some observations, please chime in. As most all of you know, it has been my intention all along to get myself in as good a shape as I possibly can. Round is a shape, but I was tired of being that way. Most health care professionals urge folks to get themselves in better shape, and I took it to heart. I also wished to get my blood sugar under as good of a control as I could. I had problems with getting myself where I wanted to be and I am still having those problems. I still have 11 pounds that I would like to lose. I must say, however, that I have had less problems with losing weight since the first of the year. Before that, it was coming off, but extremely slowly. My weight was bouncing. One day it would be lower than the next and vice versa. I did not quite know what to expect. Most of my portion sizes were a guesstimate, at best and not a very good one. Since the first of January, I have taken a much more serious approach To my quest to lose more weight. My metabolism has increased quite a bit. I am going to be at somewhat of a quandry of what to do for the next month. I suspect that I am going to have to let up somewhat on the cardio parts of my workout or increase my intake of food. Most of this food will have to be carbohydrates, and I am curious of how my body is going to react. I go to Barnes on April 3rd. On that date, I am to see not only the doctor, but the nutritionist, too. I have many, many questions for her. First of all, if I have to ingest more carbohydrates, what effect will this have on my blood sugar? I had a set number of carbohydrates and protein that I was supposed to get for each day--basically 60g per meal and 15g for two snacks. (carbs) 80-90g for protein. I don't usually have to worry about fat, because I don't eat that much in the way of fats, other than poly and monounsaturated varieties. How does this change once I get where I am going? I have tried to address the fact that I will have to eat more carbohydrates by buying slow digesting ones in hope that I can get what I need without blowing my blood sugar out of proportion. I will add to this once I have Risa look at this.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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Hostess Risa
Board Administrator Username: Risa
Post Number: 8254 Registered: 05-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 06:57 pm: |
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Hi Gregg I love it! I feel this is a wonderful way for others to interact with one another. You seem to know what works for you. Your picture speaks louder than words. Not everyone can have the motivation that you have....we can certainly learn from you and hopefully many others who will join us. Hugs Risa
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1885 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 04:58 pm: |
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I walked and ran for 4.25 miles this morning. My cardio total for the week is 29 miles. My workout this evening is for 34 sets. I normally do 24 sets in 45 minutes during the week, so I am predicting about an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes this evening. My total, including lifting during the week is 40 miles. I cut back on cardio to see what I can get away with once I cut back later--remember I wanted a target weight of 175 with body fat of 15%.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1897 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 12:23 pm: |
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This is the drop off page today. I have still not finished my exercise for the day, although I walked and ran for 3.25 miles this morning and rode the bike for 10 miles. I still have a warm-up and weight workout this afternoon.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1912 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Friday, March 06, 2009 - 12:23 pm: |
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Looks like it will be 23 aerobic miles on the treadmill, 55 on the bike and 10 in my lifting workouts. Total 88.
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1919 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 06:45 am: |
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This week's accomplishment: Bike 55 miles Treadmill 23 miles Workouts 10 aerobic miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1932 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, March 15, 2009 - 01:01 pm: |
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Workouts for the week: Treadmill 24 miles Bike 60 miles Lifting 11 miles Total 95 aerobic miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1947 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2009 - 07:00 pm: |
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This week's workouts: Bike 30 miles Treadmill 15 miles Workouts 10 miles Total 55 miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1967 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, March 29, 2009 - 02:19 pm: |
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Accomplishments this week. Ah, let's see: Bike 30 miles Treadmill 10 miles Walk 2 miles Workouts 10 miles Total 52 aerobic miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 1982 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, April 06, 2009 - 02:17 pm: |
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For the week ending April 5, 2009 I had the following: Bike 70.00 Treadmill 14.00 Walk 1.00 Workouts 10.00 Total 95.00 miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2002 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 - 07:18 am: |
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For the week ended 4/12/09: Treadmill 11 miles Bike 45 miles Workouts 6 miles Total 62 aerobic miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2023 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2009 - 03:17 pm: |
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For the week of April 13-19, 2009, I had the following numbers: Workouts-10 aerobic miles Treadmill-12 aerobic miles Bike Ride-2 aerobic miles Bike-80 aerobic miles For a total of 104 aerobic miles
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2033 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 06:55 am: |
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This will be a short week as far as my exercise is concerned. Even though this is only Thursday, I am posting for the week. I will get some cardio tomorrow morning, which is included in these numbers. Bike 50 miles Treadmill 12 miles Workouts 6 miles Total 68 miles
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2061 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 01:06 pm: |
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Exercise for the week: Treadmill 16 miles Bike 55 miles Workouts 11 miles Total 82 aerobic miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2091 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Sunday, May 10, 2009 - 07:35 am: |
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For the week ended 5/10/09, I had the following numbers: Treadmill 16 miles Workouts 11 miles Bike 50 miles Total for the week 77 aerobic miles
I am not out there sweating three hours a day just to see what sweating three hours a day is like |
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CiscoKidney07
Member Username: Gregg
Post Number: 2156 Registered: 03-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 - 05:14 pm: |
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I guess switching my routines around by letting my trainer pick my exercises. I have gained a pound of muscle and lost a pound of fat in three weeks time.
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