Fiftyfit - One Day At a Time

[fiftyfit]

A nice workout today, despite a lot of personal stress in my life right now. Felt much better after the workout.
Thu, Aug 10
Bwt - 197
DB swing: 45x12
OHP: 55x6, 75x3, 100x6, PBN b/o: 80x7
Pwr clean: 85x3, 105x3, 125x3
DL: 185x5, 225x3, 265x6 - all without belt
Leg press: 300x15
Cambered BP: 45x6, 75x3, 105x3, 135x3, 145x3 (all with a pause)
CG pulldown: 110x6, 140x3, 165x8
Dips: bwt x 5, +35 lbs x 5

[BrooklynJerry]

Sometimes a physical stress helps clear our minds if even for the duration of the WO. I reading in Muscle and Fitness in an article about Robert Blake (Barreta) that he often woke up in the middle of the night when under stress and lifted weights. I guess it didn't always work for him.LOL

[fiftyfit]

I tried dead-stop BP from about 2 1/2" off my chest today, in the hopes it might improve my start. I've been inching my SQ singles up for the last three weeks, but frankly, I think I'm about done with that tactic...a year after my last meet, the weights are just feeling REALLY HEAVY LOL! I know I haven't been on top of my nutrition lately, but besides that, I'm just ready to take a new tack.
Sun, Aug 13
Bwt - 196
DB swing: 50x10
Dead-stop BP: 45x8, 95 x3 w/ups, 115x1, 135x1, 155x1, 175x1, 180x1
DB row: 45x10, 8, 6
SQ: 45x8, 115x5, 165x2, 215x1, 245x1, 275x1
Good morning: 70x10, 90x10, 115x10
BB curl: 55x5, 75x3, 90x5

[fiftyfit]

Today's workout was brief compared to my usual. I did a little extra chest work, besides my BP.
Sun, Aug 20
Bwt - 196
DB swing: 50x11
BP: 45x15, 75x8, 205x5, 135x2, 155x5, 145x5, 135x6
Incline press: 115x5, 105x6, 95x6
DL: 185x5, 235x3, 285x5 - good strict set
CG reverse pulldown: 120x5, 245x3, 170x6

[fiftyfit]

I may not be logging much for a bit, though I will try to train when and as I can. My dad is in failing health and has decided to wait it out at home, without any outside assistance, except for my mom. He hasn't been to a doctor since last year, and has no intentions to see one again. I did a brief workout yesterday while visiting them for a few days, but it's more to take my mind off the situation. I worked up to the following numbers;
BP - 155x5
Incline press - 110x6
Rack pull - 315x5
Pulldown - 175x10
Seated row - 165x6

[Bill Anders]

Do what you can when you can, Walt. You've got your priorities straight.

We're pulling for you.

[Fred J]

I am sorry to hear this news Walt. Loosing a loved one either in the hospital or at home is never a good situation. At least you have had him around a good period of time longer than I had my dad as he has been gone since 2000 and my mother since 1986. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[BrooklynJerry]

Sorry to read this. I will say from personal experience if there is an in home hospice available I would try and use it.
Do some abbreviated work outs when ever time permits. Take care of yourself and your Mom.

[fiftyfit]

My dad will never accept hospice care, as long as he's conscious and coherent. I'll do whatever I can to help my mom, of course... thanks Jerry

[BrooklynJerry]

I understand. I only had them come in for my wife and my Mom the last week or so of their lives. It helped me and they supplied some meds to ease the suffering of the patient.