BigDaddyd's RXmuscle/Species Arnold Challenge thread

[bigdaddyd]

I missed 1 tbsp that I did have so that added another what 7-9? But point taken G. I need to keep it lower than I have though for the time being. Maybe 40-50 max.

if I wake up to pee I will drink one. I have resorted to Ambien so the last 2 nights I didn't wake up for anything. But I will put one on the bathroom when I turn in

[bigdaddyd]

I am hungry as hell right now and struggling to not eat the entire house including the door knobs. That's not good!!

[Shadow]

MMM, door knobs. LOL

[bigdaddyd]

LOL....shit is looking tastey right now bro...I'm telling ya.

So are both my parrots

[Shadow]

I doubt parrot would be very delicious, they don't seem to have much meat, from what I remember.

[musclegoddess65]

put down the PB and step away from the parrots...

heheeheh peanut butter coated parrots...

[musclegoddess65]

or a PBDK - peanut butter door knob

[bigdaddyd]

no they dont but soon i wont care. All I have is that damn truprotein crap too. I say that because today I had a sample of O.N. whey some kind of mocha sumptin...WOW that was good. I personally think truprotein has almost no taste so as soon as the 30 pack I just got is gone, I am switching to ON.

[bigdaddyd]

put down the PB and step away from the parrots...

heheeheh peanut butter coated parrots...

OH NO....that sounds even better

[musclegoddess65]

now you don't want Jenna seeing that do you?? daddy eating her parrot???

[Shadow]

no they dont but soon i wont care. All I have is that damn truprotein crap too. I say that because today I had a sample of O.N. whey some kind of mocha sumptin...WOW that was good. I personally think truprotein has almost no taste so as soon as the 30 pack I just got is gone, I am switching to ON.

In the comments section for trueprotein, you can put "I LIKE A LOT OF FLAVOR" and they hook you right up, no extra charge. I've stopped using them though because of the ridiculous shipping prices.

[buckimscl]

I like Dymatize. The flavor is pretty good and the prices are reasonable. Scifit is very good as well.

[bigdaddyd]

Thanks Shadow....I never saw that.

Bucki..I have not tried either of those yet. Are they tastey?

[bigdaddyd]

now you don't want Jenna seeing that do you?? daddy eating her parrot???

She is in the bath now, so she won't notice for at least a day!!

HEHE

[Bacon Boy]

Subbed and subbed!!! Good luck big dog I got your back for all the dieting woes if you go through anything like I have, just in case time to shred it D!

[bigdaddyd]

Thanks buddy. I might need it.

[musclegoddess65]

Dymatize is good... I love the mocha flavor that I think they stopped making...

My all time favorite protein... Beverly International (www.vitaglo.com for purchasing at cheaper prices) I mean I'd make a shake just because I LOVED this stuff...

[musclegoddess65]

Subbed and subbed!!! Good luck big dog I got your back for all the dieting woes if you go through anything like I have, just in case time to shred it D!


Bacon Boy... damn I love bacon... its keto right.. protein??? fat???? :p

[buckimscl]

They still have it on cheapvitamins.com. I've used them for two years now an never a problem. They have the 3 lb tubs of isopure for 32.99!!

[musclegoddess65]

Isopure... I usually get the 7lb bucket... its not the best protein but its not bad either... no carbs is nice...

[esplendido]

Team....this is not me shilling for this site's owner. This is a personal testimony. Species Isolyze cannot be beat by any other protein. The vanilla peanut butter is divine! Buy it from Bodybuilding.com for $34 per 2lb tub. Best whey isolate there is!

[musclegoddess65]

32.95 at vitaglo as opposed to $35.95 at cheapvitamins plus at vitaglo w/an order over $50 free shipping... but both are comparably cheaper then order from beverly directly

[Bacon Boy]

Bacon Boy... damn I love bacon... its keto right.. protein??? fat???? :p
I only eat the turkey kind offseason, i got the nickname from how much I eat...

[musclegoddess65]

Team....this is not me shilling for this site's owner. This is a personal testimony. Species Isolyze cannot be beat by any other protein. The vanilla peanut butter is divine! Buy it from Bodybuilding.com for $34 per 2lb tub. Best whey isolate there is!

no offense but to me Isolyze is watery as heck... mixes great, tastes ok, but no thickness or substance to it for me...if that makes any sense.... again I think the taste is ok but its almost like I was just drinking water that was turned mud color... (not a fan of peanut butter...I know GASP)

[musclegoddess65]

I only eat the turkey kind offseason, i got the nickname from how much I eat...

I love BACON period... but have grown to like turkey bacon, its gotten better over time... but mmmm bacon... a BLT is my favorite sandwich...

[buckimscl]

Is there not anything that's not better with bacon?? Hell bacon makes a bloody mary perfect!!!

[Gerb]

Dymatize is good... I love the mocha flavor that I think they stopped making...

My all time favorite protein... Beverly International (www.vitaglo.com (http://www.vitaglo.com) for purchasing at cheaper prices) I mean I'd make a shake just because I LOVED this stuff...

Protein of choice at my house, well, not choice, more like required cause the Ms. won't use anything else. Chocolate tastes great.

[GirlyMuscle]

I really like All the Whey. Every flavor has been great. Mixes nice. Not too watery.

[gman]

I get whatever is cheapest at the local store, right now it's metrx choco pb cup...and it's actually really good. 5lbs for 33.97...the owner says they will be selling it for 29.97 at their annual open house next month.

[musclegoddess65]

Protein of choice at my house, well, not choice, more like required cause the Ms. won't use anything else. Chocolate tastes great.

yummy for certain Steve...only issue is RARELY will you find it in a store so it always has to be ordered.. but ya that chocolate is awesome...

I'd mix it in FF Vanilla yogurt too w/some Mac Nut oil... to me it tasted like chocolate frosting out of the can... mmm mmm good... i would lick the bowl clean..

[Shadow]

Thanks Shadow....I never saw that.

Bucki..I have not tried either of those yet. Are they tastey?

It's not on there. There was some thread about TP here and Dante himself came over and helped people out. He mentioned that you could do the flavor thing.


Team....this is not me shilling for this site's owner. This is a personal testimony. Species Isolyze cannot be beat by any other protein. The vanilla peanut butter is divine! Buy it from Bodybuilding.com for $34 per 2lb tub. Best whey isolate there is!

I agree...but I'm not rich! I would buy Species all the time, but that price kicks me in the family jewels...and pocket.


I really like All the Whey. Every flavor has been great. Mixes nice. Not too watery.

I just received my first thing of this today. I agree...it's really awesome and is reasonably priced.

[bigdaddyd]

OK, so I have plenty of proteins to try now. I have to make me a list and rate each of them on the same categories to give them a fair shake...get it? fair shake?

[bigdaddyd]

Started my workout with 30 minutes on the treadmill, uphill at 6.50 inclinde at 2.8 to 3.0 speed. For some reason my lower back was tightening up but it takes more than that to stop me now.

On to the back work:
Pulldowns
130/12 160/10 220/8 (up2) 220/8(up2)
Bent bb rows
135/10 225/5 225/5 (PR's right there)
HS behind neck pulldowns
70/15 160/10 220/8 (PR)
HS Iso low row
90/10 225/8 225/8 (PR)

So 3 PR's today. Man, I really wanted deads today but with the lower back as tight as it was, I didn't want to take a chance of hurting it. That's ok, I got the rest of it worked pretty good!

[musclegoddess65]

OK, so I have plenty of proteins to try now. I have to make me a list and rate each of them on the same categories to give them a fair shake...get it? fair shake?

I'm telling ya... Beverly Rocks!! its the best I've ever tasted... just don't buy it from beverly directly....

[Shadow]

Nice work on the PRs. I know how you feel on the lower back. I hurt mine a few years ago and it has never been the same. It was awful at one point, but not so bad now.

[musclegoddess65]

PR's rock!!!

I've got to work my way back to my normal weights then I can start going for PR's...

Nice work sir!

[bigdaddyd]

Mine is clearly from being obese most of my life. I mean, you can't weight what I weighed and not have muscles, and expect to ahve a decently strong back. It's just not possible. So once in a while it aches a little if I have been pushed to the sidelines for a couple of days like lately.

It will bounce back by Sunday or Monday

[bigdaddyd]

PR's rock!!!

I've got to work my way back to my normal weights then I can start going for PR's...
Nice work sir!
Thank you Ma'am. You will get there soon enough. I know your work ethic....I say no time at all.

[bigdaddyd]

I was just telling Bacon Boy this in his thread:

Because Gman seems to doubt my seriousness and commitment here is yet another example of how I will crush him.

With 4 girls in my house, there is considerable junk food as you can imagine. Mostly chocolate of course. I took all of the junk food and put it in the pantry and took all of my food and put it in baggies on the opposite side of the kitchen. This way I am not swayed by the sight or smell of the junk food.

I'm coming for you G....and you too Bucki

[Shadow]

I've had chicks uh...have a sleepover at my place (lol), and sometimes they get hungry and raid my cabinets and/or fridge. They almost always get pissed, because I have NOTHING junk related in my apartment.

[bigdaddyd]

Thats funny shadow.

[gman]

I was just telling Bacon Boy this in his thread:

Because Gman seems to doubt my seriousness and commitment here is yet another example of how I will crush him.

With 4 girls in my house, there is considerable junk food as you can imagine. Mostly chocolate of course. I took all of the junk food and put it in the pantry and took all of my food and put it in baggies on the opposite side of the kitchen. This way I am not swayed by the sight or smell of the junk food.

I'm coming for you G....and you too Bucki

I ain't scared of you...I got women at home too eating constant junk food...and during the holidays my sons will be home from college and they eat about 15 times a day...

no sweat

[bigdaddyd]

No sweat? Maybe that's why your not losing the fat!? D'OH

Seriously, I just know i don't have the willpower with it in front of me

[gman]

I am getting the willpower, D...deadlines do that to me.

Like I said, if I don't lose 2 a week, I don't stand a chance.

[bigdaddyd]

Well then we have to make sure it happens then. Simple as that

[gman]

exactly, no time for theoretical bs...if it takes 3 hours a day of cardio and 750 calories of food every day, oh well.

[bigdaddyd]

I hear ya. I started cardio this morning. My least favorite thing to do

[gman]

D, if the scale doesn't drop at least a lb by Sunday, I am going up to 90 minutes a day on Monday.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Shit oh dear...guess I am gonna let out another Old School fat loss secret...Insositol, Choline, Methionine and B6. I have had all my trainees and myself doing this for 25+ years. It was an intergral part of my recent 33 pound Keto program loss.

Look for Natures Life Lipotropic Formula. Take 3, 3 times a day.

Thank me later....

Baldie

[gman]

I trust you Baldie, will get it by tomorrow.

[bigdaddyd]

Thanks Baldie. I have to order protein so will order that as well.

On another note, I just ate two small cans that were "labeled" tuna salad. OMG....I am pretty sure that was cat food. Holy shit that was nasty. I won't be getting those again.

[gman]

did you eat the cans too?

[bigdaddyd]

Almost....I think they would have tasted better than the tuna themselves.

Next up I have a small can of Spicey Thai Chili seasoned tuna "medley". we will see how that goes

[musclegoddess65]

I'm tellin' ya the canned tuna is doable in some spicy stewed tomatoes...

or with some curry on it...

[bigdaddyd]

I didn't have any stewed tomatoes. I will pick some up this weekend though. My wife is really tired of me buying tuna every couple of weeks and then not eating it. :P

[musclegoddess65]

the mexican spicy ones are the best... I just dump both can's (sans the water in the tuna) in a bowl... and heat and eat... it smells like chili to me..

[bigdaddyd]

OK, you mean the spicey mexican stewed tomatoes?

[Gerb]

yummy for certain Steve...only issue is RARELY will you find it in a store so it always has to be ordered.. but ya that chocolate is awesome...

I'd mix it in FF Vanilla yogurt too w/some Mac Nut oil... to me it tasted like chocolate frosting out of the can... mmm mmm good... i would lick the bowl clean..

you are right, that is exactly what it tastes like!

Tim Gardner is a Beverly distributor so Janet gets it from him (plus team discount so it is good prices), yeah, I have never seen it in a store thou.

[gman]

i would love to be able to eat yogurt, God I miss it.

[bigdaddyd]

I don't miss anything anymore. I just don't want to eat at all! I would rather drink my meals...all of them if I could

[bigdaddyd]

Speaking of that....it's funny how I am sitting here dragging ass and I realize I am suppose to eat but not only do I not have hunger pangs, I physically feel full from the cat food I ate earlier (aka tuna salad crap)...all 4oz of it. So I don't want to eat because then I will feel uncomfortable so I pull out the natural fresh ground pb. I have 2 tbsp, and now I am suddenly refreshed. amazing how the body works.

Back to your normally scheduled show somewhere else more interesting.

[BEAST MODE]

I didn't have any stewed tomatoes. I will pick some up this weekend though. My wife is really tired of me buying tuna every couple of weeks and then not eating it. :P

I do the same thing...buy tuna packets or cans and then they sit there and I eat junk instead...shame on me.


I don't miss anything anymore. I just don't want to eat at all! I would rather drink my meals...all of them if I could

Do it...blend all that shit up in some water!

[musclegoddess65]

you are right, that is exactly what it tastes like!

Tim Gardner is a Beverly distributor so Janet gets it from him (plus team discount so it is good prices), yeah, I have never seen it in a store thou.


hhhmmm I might have to place an order with you and pick it up when i"m in Florida....

[bigdaddyd]

Good food day. I have a lot to lose so controlling the intake is really important for the next 19 weeks.

Meal 1
Whey shake 50g
Meal 2 PWO
Whey shake
Cottage cheese double 61g
Meal 3
Tuna salad cups
Meal 4
Tuna
Meal 5
Ground turkey
1 cup whole wheat pasta w plain homemade tomato sauce
Meal 6
Whey and dried egg white 75g

good macros today and I wasn't hungry. Could have been the Tuna. I will try 2 different pouches tomorrow too

Calories 1750
Protein 245
Carbs 92
Fat 41

[gman]

good day D...that will get you there for sure.

[bigdaddyd]

Thanks G. I can't believe I ate tuna twice today. That's something serious for me. I hate it! But if I have to eat it 7 times a day, then I will

[gman]

food=fuel

nothing more need be said...you and I need to hold our nose and swallow...whatever it takes, D!

[bigdaddyd]

HEY...are we still talking about Tuna? P L E A S E tell me we are still talking about tuna!

[blu2xtreme]

Thanks G. I can't believe I ate tuna twice today. That's something serious for me. I hate it! But if I have to eat it 7 times a day, then I will

Great job on the tuna eating
Never was very fond of it or egg whites but love them now :yep:

[bigdaddyd]

Thanks Blu...good to see ya here.

I don't mind the egg whites at all. I use to buy them pastuerized and just drink them. Totally the way to go

[blu2xtreme]

Thanks Blu...good to see ya here.

I don't mind the egg whites at all. I use to buy them pastuerized and just drink them. Totally the way to go

Drinking eggs just doesn't seem right
Tried that hickory tuna Mike has been bragging about not lovin it :no:
but everyone has different tastes

[gman]

did you remember to put Franks on the tuna?

[musclegoddess65]

Great job on the tuna eating
Never was very fond of it or egg whites but love them now :yep:

I can not do plain egg whites... omg I would gag... but then I never use to be able to eat eggs period.. now I can suck it up and eat them... the egg whites.. I prefer to mix in a shake and drink... (carton kind they are pasterized)

but until April of this year I hated asparagus... never ate oatmeal until about two years ago, same with sweet potatoes... now..I love them all...

[musclegoddess65]

did you remember to put Franks on the tuna?

HS and LP tuna I can eat right outta the pack with nothing on it.. I love em'

[buckimscl]

I think I am going to some sort of pastuerized egg white product. Probably eggwhitesint.com.

[bigdaddyd]

Good choice Bucki. Eggology has better containers IMO. i had a constant problem with the eggwhitesint going bad so I switched and loved the change

[buckimscl]

Thanks for the info BDD. How's the bowling going?

[bigdaddyd]

Ugh, yeah....I haven't been in 2 weeks. That's probably not good.

You?

[buckimscl]

Not bad. Started out 248 last night and had the first two in the second game adn then proceeded to throw seven splits in a row! 194 the last game!! Got a tourney coming up next month.

[bodyhard]

hmmmm, should Gman be worried?

[buckimscl]

Gman is worried!! :)

[bigdaddyd]

hmmmm, should Gman be worried?


Gman is worried!! :)

What'd I miss? What'd I miss?

Gman isn't worried about me. He doesn't think I will do this.....that's ok. I'm use to that.

[gman]

I don't know. I missed it too!

I am worried as hell about me, couldn't care less about anyone else...

19 weeks exactly until the contest, 33 lbs to lose....that's what worries me.

[bigdaddyd]

I got 40....I'm gonna start calling you "smalltime"

ROFLMAO

[gman]

I got 40....I'm gonna start calling you "smalltime"

ROFLMAO

I started 3 weeks ago, so got a head start....

[blu2xtreme]

Can't wait to see you boy's all proud of yourself at the Arnold
So cool :yep:

[buckimscl]

I got about 38-42 to drop in that time......no problem!:hypno:

[gman]

We will have lost enough fat between us to make another man out of.

Me: 40 total
D: 40 total
Bucki: ? 30-40
Matt: 15?
Rick: 35?
Fatbackgoal: 40?

195 or so lbs by my count

[buckimscl]

Actually my total loss will or should be about 43lbs. so bump his weight a little.

[musclegoddess65]

We will have lost enough fat between us to make another man out of.

Me: 40 total
D: 40 total
Bucki: ? 30-40
Matt: 15?
Rick: 35?
Fatbackgoal: 40?

195 or so lbs by my count

so i really AM the only female?????

[gman]

so i really AM the only female?????

should make it easier for you to win ;)

[bigdaddyd]

I am sort of reeling right now from some blood work i had done. I mean, we all know the lifestyle we choose affects our bodies, not just those that we live with. We all know that our previous choices affect us today, no matter how hard we strive to change our lives.

So the bad is that I have done some irriversable serious damage to my body and my life. I have cut my life shorter than it could have been. Now what does that mean? Who knows...nobody knows. It's always somebody else this happens to. Not us right? So wrong.

My kids nicknamed me SuperDaddy (as in superman), which turned into SuperBigdaddy, which is where my nickname Bigdaddy came from. They always thought i was unbreakable, industructable....apparently this is not so.

So that is the bad. The good is, hopefully most of the damage can be maintanenced (sp? word?) with meds and the lifestyle I already live, most of the time. But there-in lies the key for me and the rest of my life. There can be no more days of high calorie, high fat, high carb, crap basically. Input and output must be monitored everyday among a host of other things that will add to my daily life.

At first I felt panicked, then I was scared for my kids that I would leave them so young like my father did, then angry with myself for ever being dumb enough to let this happen. Now I know, I was just ignorant like so many more.

But now? now I am relieved that I am not going to go waste away like I thought 3 days ago. I am happy I have another daily chance to control my life and maybe, just maybe outlive most of my family who do not live very long at all (My father died at 52).

I haven't even really told my family the entire story, and I debate daily, if I should. I know what has to be done. I know what I have to do.

Why the hell am I putting this out here? Of all places? With people I have never actually met (Except Rich and MG65)? Because when I show up in Columbus, no matter what my condition is (which will be awesome BTW) I will have won the battle. Win or lose the title, get my 15 minutes of fame or not, I will have the greatest victory of anyone here.

I cheated death. So sit back and watch.

Screw that...get off your ass and participate.

[Gerb]

BDD, what matters is how you live going forward, you are doing good things! Keep it up.

[blu2xtreme]

I have never met you and I am proud of you - changing your life for the better is not easy - I know the feeling too.
Your family is lucky to have you.:yep:
You are a winner and can't wait to meet you in Columbus.

[gman]

Awesome D...I have no idea what the bloodwork says or why, and I don't care...I am proud to know you and be your friend...I don't normally hug other men, but for you I have a big one saved up!

You and I have so much in common, my dad died at 44, basically couldn't do anything fun after 37...heart problems.

Let's kick some ass man.

[bigdaddyd]

BDD, what matters is how you live going forward, you are doing good things! Keep it up.
Thank you Steve. Absolutely, I know I am doing the right thing!

I have never met you and I am proud of you - changing your life for the better is not easy - I know the feeling too.
Your family is lucky to have you.:yep:
You are a winner and can't wait to meet you in Columbus.
Thanks Blu. I really appreciate that. I know this will make it all so much harder for me, but that just means I have to use my brain to figure it out.

[bigdaddyd]

Awesome D...I have no idea what the bloodwork says or why, and I don't care...I am proud to know you and be your friend...I don't normally hug other men, but for you I have a big one saved up!
You and I have so much in common, my dad died at 44, basically couldn't do anything fun after 37...heart problems.
Let's kick some ass man.

Agreed buddy. Same with my old man. I hated him for it and never understood why. Now I understand that he never knew what he did to us. I have a choice. It may be too late but it may not be. Only one way to find out.....And I intend to live it.

[gman]

that's why I am so fucking obsessed..my wife thinks I am weird for it...but when I finally told her why, I think she understands now.

I was so mad at my dad for dying young, especially when he could have done something about it...even after his surgery at 37 he kept smoking, eating and not exercising.

You and I need to finish this D

[musclegoddess65]

ok... I'm in tears... I have met you and I can honestly say you are a great person and someone I am very honored to call friend... your better than a friend in fact...your family that EYE got to choose and know what...

I AM NOT READY TO LOSE YOU!

and I know darn well Mrs. Bigdaddy and the girls aren't ready either.... it may not be something to tell the girls... I think you do need to tell the Mrs.... and you know I am but a phone call or text message away...

you've obviously gotten news that sucks.... its up to you how to use it.. in words you so graciously shared with me before....

we are not born winner or losers we are born choosers... what will YOU choose today?

Life BDD, choose LIFE!

[bigdaddyd]

Yea, its been a few years and I'm still pissed at him but now I at least know he just didnt know any better. I know better. I've always known better. But until I hit 41, I just didn't care enough. Now I am regretting that, but you can't go back....only forward

[bigdaddyd]

ok... I'm in tears... I have met you and I can honestly say you are a great person and someone I am very honored to call friend... your better than a friend in fact...your family that EYE got to choose and know what...
I AM NOT READY TO LOSE YOU!
and I know darn well Mrs. Bigdaddy and the girls aren't ready either.... it may not be something to tell the girls... I think you do need to tell the Mrs.... and you know I am but a phone call or text message away...
you've obviously gotten news that sucks.... its up to you how to use it.. in words you so graciously shared with me before....
we are not born winner or losers we are born choosers... what will YOU choose today?
Life BDD, choose LIFE!
Oh you know me well enough that I am choosing to kick ass now. I'm too chicken shit to let myself go now. My kids are my life and I know I am the little ones life.

I am not going anywhere except fatless (as if that is a destination).

I haven't figured out how to kick it's ass just yet, but if there is a way, I will find it.

[bigdaddyd]

I had pre-planned some cheat meals for the weekend. But after today, I don't even want the stuff I got. Not that any of it is bad for me in reality, it's just not the best choice if that makes any sense.

I think maybe I will parlait (I love pirate movies) the cheat meals for a while to keep my head in the game.

[musclegoddess65]

Where's BDD.... wrapped around a very cute little 2.5 yr olds finger :) and that's a good place to be...

[bigdaddyd]

Where's BDD.... wrapped around a very cute little 2.5 yr olds finger :) and that's a good place to be...

:yep:

[musclegoddess65]

and I think your avi and mine are from a workout we did together!

[bigdaddyd]

Why yes....yes they are my dear.

I have it on my Facebook too now..LOL

[bigdaddyd]

OK, So I just tried the Tuna Creations Hickory smoked. I am in agreement with Blu....F'n Nasty.

HOWEVER....on the positive side, it forced me to drink about 10oz of water while eating it. One spoonful tuna, 2 drinks of water to get it down. LOL

[gman]

2-2 is the score so far on the HS tuna

need a few more to try it so we can get a consensus

[bigdaddyd]

I also found a tomato pesto one. I almost can't wait to try that one tomorrow....almost

[gman]

that one is albacore...usually albacore tastes stronger...just warning you

[bigdaddyd]

crap...LOL

[musclegoddess65]

send me all your hickory smoked tuna!! I LOVE IT...

[bigdaddyd]

send me all your hickory smoked tuna!! I LOVE IT...

Are you kidding me? It's like bbq cat food. ROFLMAO.....I have to eat it. HAVE TO

[bigdaddyd]

Food today was good. Picked up some extra carbs today but in the whole wheat pasta category.

Calories 2115
Protein 200
Carbs 180
Fat 65 (5 over what I wanted)

No workout today because I was home with the little one who has a cold. Great day playing house, Bratz, Barbies, cars in between all the doctor phone calls.

The more research I have done, the more trust I have lost with my Doctor. I will be finding a new Doctor because her incompetence is amazing to me and now she is playing with MY life. I hate stupidity.

[blu2xtreme]

Need faith in your Doc for sure.

My daughter loved bratz - seems like she played with them only yesterday
Now she's 15 and prefers texting and boys

[buckimscl]

BDD, checking in.

[musclegoddess65]

ok the mental picture of you on the floor playing Barbies and Bratz dolls just cracks me up... one cause I think its cute as hell and two, because I can actually see it in my mind and it hilarious....

[bigdaddyd]

BDD, checking in.
Wassup Bucki!? I saw that thread in the pit....WTF is the deal with those whiney bitches anyway? Don't answer that.

Need faith in your Doc for sure.
My daughter loved bratz - seems like she played with them only yesterday
Now she's 15 and prefers texting and boys
My oldest is just about 14, I totally understand that. She has always been my angel...I cannot stand the thought of boys...scares the hell out of me.

ok the mental picture of you on the floor playing Barbies and Bratz dolls just cracks me up... one cause I think its cute as hell and two, because I can actually see it in my mind and it hilarious....
Im sure you can picture it. Next time you come over, you can play with us too....hahahha

[buckimscl]

Wassup Bucki!? I saw that thread in the pit....WTF is the deal with those whiney bitches anyway? Don't answer that.


BDD, just the enormous circle jerk they call the pit.

[bigdaddyd]

Freaking amazing bitches in there. I don't venture there often because I don't need anymore senseless drama (4 females in my house), but that caught my attention. Jackasses

[buckimscl]

You have no idea brother!! There are some that are funny if you get through the BS but some are just posers who stir up stuff because they're bored.

[musclegoddess65]

I saw that post too... bucki maybe they are just jealous???

BDD you know I'd have a blast playing Barbie's and Bratz with you and Jenna...

[blu2xtreme]

You have no idea brother!! There are some that are funny if you get through the BS but some are just posers who stir up stuff because they're bored.

Can't even enter the pit area to read their bullshit - did in the beginning and it pissed me off - I know it's all fake but just don't get people treating each other that way:confused:

[bigdaddyd]

You have no idea brother!! There are some that are funny if you get through the BS but some are just posers who stir up stuff because they're bored.
I never get THAT bored with my life and my life is pretty damn boring!

I saw that post too... bucki maybe they are just jealous???
BDD you know I'd have a blast playing Barbie's and Bratz with you and Jenna...
Careful....I might make you live up to that and take pics! LOL

Can't even enter the pit area to read their bullshit - did in the beginning and it pissed me off - I know it's all fake but just don't get people treating each other that way:confused:
i don't get it either. It actually makes me mad that people can be that useless!

[bigdaddyd]

Just got home from the annual family bonfire party at my Aunts house. Basically a bunch of old people sitting around stuffing their faces complaining. But we try to go every year to please mother and my Aunt. Once in a while (like this year) I get to see a cousin or two.

As someone severly (IMO) addicted to food, I was really concerned about being there with the booze and the food they serve. I was concerned so much, I was stressed about it all day and almost backed out at the last second. Unfortunately, my mother confirmed twice I would be there so I had to go. DAMNIT.

I was so proud. I had ONE drink (My Aunts famous Hot Toddy) and that was it. No food! Then my wife made my life really hard and promised our sick little girl, if she hung in there for an hour and was good despite feeling poopy, she would get French Fries from Mcd's. She was an angel of course.....Double DAMNIT.

They ate, and I came home and had 4 Omega eggs. you always hear that admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. Maybe there is something to that.

Now it is time for me and my friend Ambien to become intimate again! Thank you MG65 for that wonderful introduction. OMG! I may have gone insane by now without it. LOL

[Gerb]

you gotta time your weekly cheat meal better;)

... but since it wasn't your time to cheat, good job buddy!

[bigdaddyd]

Thanks Steve. It was tough for me. Some of my family was pressuring me but I had a couple that are on my Facebook stand up for me and tell everyone I was training for a contest and to leave me the F*CK alone....that was cool to have support for a minute.

[blu2xtreme]

Great job bbd - I'm sure it was hard.
Left my brothers house early tonight because he was ordering pizza and chicken fingers - would of handled passing on the pizza but I love hot chicken fingers and ranch. Plus my family are real food pushers -never think I eat enough.

[Gerb]

Great job bbd - I'm sure it was hard.
Left my brothers house early tonight because he was ordering pizza and chicken fingers - would of handled passing on the pizza but I love hot chicken fingers and ranch. Plus my family are real food pushers -never think I eat enough.

nice job to you too

[bigdaddyd]

Great job bbd - I'm sure it was hard.
Left my brothers house early tonight because he was ordering pizza and chicken fingers - would of handled passing on the pizza but I love hot chicken fingers and ranch. Plus my family are real food pushers -never think I eat enough.

Great job! It's difficult to do that. Kudos to you!!

[blu2xtreme]

Thank you both:)
My daughter stayed over night bribed with real food and chocolate cake -
all my hard work brainwashing down the drain:(

[bigdaddyd]

It happens. They are kids. They will see the healthy example you set and will come around

[bigdaddyd]

Grabbed my sweats and shirt and got dressed this morning for bowling.

I got to the alley and realized, i put the wrong sweats on. I put on a pair that have not fit since I bought them a year ago!

Looking in the mirror, I also noticed WITH my shirt on, you can actually see where my traps end and my shoulders begin. I had to do a double take on that.

I like it!

[gman]

awesome D!

[blu2xtreme]

Got to love to love that :jump:

and deserves my cheering team

[bigdaddyd]

I like your cheering team
I need more of that in my life

[blu2xtreme]

I like your cheering team
I need more of that in my life

I'm sure you all will be sick of my cheering by March
I am a little over enthusiastic about stuff
wait to you see me cheer and scream in person
the problem is I want you all to win now:p

[Bacon Boy]

Grabbed my sweats and shirt and got dressed this morning for bowling.

I got to the alley and realized, i put the wrong sweats on. I put on a pair that have not fit since I bought them a year ago!

Looking in the mirror, I also noticed WITH my shirt on, you can actually see where my traps end and my shoulders begin. I had to do a double take on that.

I like it!

Just wait till you hit my stage... You will be there soon say December or January, everyone will start asking if you compete, like what has happening to me lately, it makes all the pain and anguish worth it!

[buckimscl]

Good job bro!

[musclegoddess65]

Excellent staying power BDD.... I so understand the food addict thing... I have to get Matt to understand it is real... but I suppose much like drugs or alcohol... if YOU don't have the problem its hard for anyone to understand why you just can't NOT eat, drink, smoke, snort or main line your addiction..... sadly as a food addict... you HAVE TO EAT... not crap but you can't just walk away from food forever....

and I'd gladly let ya take pics of us playing Barbies :)

[bigdaddyd]

I'm sure you all will be sick of my cheering by March
I am a little over enthusiastic about stuff
wait to you see me cheer and scream in person
the problem is I want you all to win now:p
We all DO win just by doing this!


Just wait till you hit my stage... You will be there soon say December or January, everyone will start asking if you compete, like what has happening to me lately, it makes all the pain and anguish worth it!
My co-managers and employees made a couple comments lately about if my shoulders get any bigger they will have to give me two offices. That was kind of nice!


Good job bro!
Gracias Amigo

Excellent staying power BDD.... I so understand the food addict thing... I have to get Matt to understand it is real... but I suppose much like drugs or alcohol... if YOU don't have the problem its hard for anyone to understand why you just can't NOT eat, drink, smoke, snort or main line your addiction..... sadly as a food addict... you HAVE TO EAT... not crap but you can't just walk away from food forever....
and I'd gladly let ya take pics of us playing Barbies :)
People just don't get it. I get ribbed everyday because I won't go to the cafeteria to eat with people. I am so tired of explaining that I can't eat that stuff and don't want to be around it, I just started telling them I was too busy and had too much on my plate and an't take lunch these days. I don't even want to explain the whole addict thing. I am the dickhead boss as it is, I sure as hell don't want to give them any information like that...it will turn into me being a drug addict!

[bigdaddyd]

Still not stepping on the scale (damn thats difficult) but my pants are definitely bigger today than last week, and that was AFTER having my cheat meal last night of pizza. The shame of that was my cheat meal was going to be Roast of all things. But...I burned the crud out of it and had no backup. Who burns a roast exactly? Seems stupid to me since it was in the crockpot. I didn't think you could burn a roast in their but newsflash....YOU CAN! A waste of $20!!

[musclegoddess65]

Still not stepping on the scale (damn thats difficult) but my pants are definitely bigger today than last week, and that was AFTER having my cheat meal last night of pizza. The shame of that was my cheat meal was going to be Roast of all things. But...I burned the crud out of it and had no backup. Who burns a roast exactly? Seems stupid to me since it was in the crockpot. I didn't think you could burn a roast in their but newsflash....YOU CAN! A waste of $20!!

I don't think i've every done that one... BURNED a roast in the CROCKPOT???

come on you just wanted pizza didn't ya... fess up baby!

[gman]

Still not stepping on the scale (damn thats difficult) but my pants are definitely bigger today than last week, and that was AFTER having my cheat meal last night of pizza. The shame of that was my cheat meal was going to be Roast of all things. But...I burned the crud out of it and had no backup. Who burns a roast exactly? Seems stupid to me since it was in the crockpot. I didn't think you could burn a roast in their but newsflash....YOU CAN! A waste of $20!!

your pants aren't bigger, you're smaller....BIG difference

[buckimscl]

I got sick of trying to lose weight so I just bought bigger clothes.

[gman]

I got sick of trying to lose weight so I just bought bigger clothes.

worked for me until I passed size 40....then I got the shit off.

[bigdaddyd]

I don't think i've every done that one... BURNED a roast in the CROCKPOT???
come on you just wanted pizza didn't ya... fess up baby!
Is it sad that I really didn't want Pizza? I wanted protein....meat. I had 4 pieces of pizza and stopped. I really really wanted meat. I think I have been brainwashed.

your pants aren't bigger, you're smaller....BIG difference
HA...AMEN TO THAT

I got sick of trying to lose weight so I just bought bigger clothes.
Yeah, I did that for the first 40 years.

[blu2xtreme]

Hi bigdaddy
Talked to you in every thread but yours.

You boys have to get food off your brains :)

[GirlyMuscle]

Did someone say "food?"

[blu2xtreme]

No more food porn talk:)

[bigdaddyd]

Hi bigdaddy
Talked to you in every thread but yours.
You boys have to get food off your brains :)
I can't. I'm watching football and it seems like every commercial is about food darn it

Did someone say "food?"
mmmmmm yummy delicious food

No more food porn talk:)
OK..focus focus focus

Screw it, maybe I will go to bed instead of focusing!

[gman]

food is for pussies.

[buckimscl]

BDD, it's bowling tonight, I'll let you know how I shoot and how much money I win. :)

[blu2xtreme]

Morning BDD hope you have a great day and no food porn in here today
I will be checking on you boys;)

[bigdaddyd]

BDD, it's bowling tonight, I'll let you know how I shoot and how much money I win. :)
Hey Bucki. Good luck! I had a 188, 220, and 202 on sunday.


Morning BDD hope you have a great day and no food porn in here today
I will be checking on you boys;)
Good morning Blu. Love the avi...very sexy.

[blu2xtreme]

Hey Bucki. Good luck! I had a 188, 220, and 202 on sunday.


Good morning Blu. Love the avi...very sexy.

Thank you bigdaddy;)

Your thread is looking about like Bucki's how come Mike is getting all the love...he's that way:yep:

[Gerb]

Still not stepping on the scale (damn thats difficult) but my pants are definitely bigger today than last week, and that was AFTER having my cheat meal last night of pizza. The shame of that was my cheat meal was going to be Roast of all things. But...I burned the crud out of it and had no backup. Who burns a roast exactly? Seems stupid to me since it was in the crockpot. I didn't think you could burn a roast in their but newsflash....YOU CAN! A waste of $20!!

dude, pizza > roast

[gman]

actually I like roast better than pizza, I am officially on keto too long now I guess.

[buckimscl]

BDD, 625 last night started out rough 156 (Ouch) found my line and went 214-255 the last two games. No money though, that's what 156's do to ya in the first game.

[blu2xtreme]

Morning Bigdaddy have a great day - hope all is well:)

[bigdaddyd]

Thank you bigdaddy;)
Your thread is looking about like Bucki's how come Mike is getting all the love...he's that way:yep:
I'm not sure about that. Mike must be a better ladies man. But I appreciate you visiting!!

dude, pizza > roast
I should think this way, but I just don't anymore.

actually I like roast better than pizza, I am officially on keto too long now I guess.
I was so bummed. Not just that I threw away $20 or whatever it was, but I actually had a taste for MEAT MEAT MEAT...ok, you pigs, not THAT meat

BDD, 625 last night started out rough 156 (Ouch) found my line and went 214-255 the last two games. No money though, that's what 156's do to ya in the first game.
Good way to close the series though!

Morning Bigdaddy have a great day - hope all is well:)
Good morning ma'am. I hope you find your day well!!

[gman]

the women love you too, D...they all told me.

[blu2xtreme]

If I start a journal do you promise to visit everyday...don't want to be all alone in there need my buds :hugme:

[musclegoddess65]

the women love you too, D...they all told me.


much love for bigdaddy!!!

[bigdaddyd]

the women love you too, D...they all told me.
I do get around I heard

If I start a journal do you promise to visit everyday...don't want to be all alone in there need my buds :hugme:
I saw you have one....lean bulk right? Been there a bunch

much love for bigdaddy!!!

If I had a dollar for everytime I heard that....I'd be somebodies beootch....oh wait...I am

[gman]

well, we are over 40, D....can't expect too much love.

[bigdaddyd]

well, we are over 40, D....can't expect too much love.

Who are you? What have you done with Mike?

I am in the sexual prime of my life amigo....at least lil-me thinks so. I look better than ever....I think I am going to get a job at the strip joint. I will give special priveledges to the female bodybuilders!

OK, so now that my afternoon nap is over.....on to the regularly scheduled porn channel....crap...I mean HBO

[musclegoddess65]

I gotta say as a woman... OMG sex is much better now then it ever was in my 20's!

[gman]

I wish I could say the same thing....sex is pretty low on the list for us

[bigdaddyd]

same here G....It falls right between changing the sheets on the dog bed and raking leaves off the roof...of the neighbors house

[blu2xtreme]

I gotta say as a woman... OMG sex is much better now then it ever was in my 20's!


I wish I could say the same thing....sex is pretty low on the list for us


same here G....It falls right between changing the sheets on the dog bed and raking leaves off the roof...of the neighbors house

Looks like it's the women on this site that have it going on ...
poor boys :hypno::dunno:

[bigdaddyd]

Looks like it's the women on this site that have it going on ...
poor boys :hypno::dunno:

And that is perfectly normal....good for you

[bigdaddyd]

So after arguing with my Doctor for 2 weeks about all the blood results, I made them fax the results, did my own research, and tomorrow I am going to an Endocrinologist to have my blood work looked at, metabolism, thyroid, liver, blah blah blah...I have had a migraine for 5 days and this current Doctor doesn't want to see me for 2 months. It seems to be related to the all the new meds but she doesn't think so. WTF? i didn't have any headaches BEFORE all these meds, no i have them, and she doesn't want to see me for 2 months? I was blown away.

So tomorrow night, we will see what he says. Maybe he will tell me I'm crazy, but....but maybe not.

[blu2xtreme]

Good luck tomorrow at the Doc's

[buckimscl]

Good Luck BDD. Bowling again tonight let's hope no 156's!!

[musclegoddess65]

Looks like it's the women on this site that have it going on ...
poor boys :hypno::dunno:

no wonder we have to keep stocked on batteries... sigh....

[blu2xtreme]

no wonder we have to keep stocked on batteries... sigh....

You got it girl :yep::dunno:

[gman]

I think it has a lot to do with you ladies being in shape and feeling good about yourselves that makes you want sex a lot...typical 40 something woman not so much.

[blu2xtreme]

I think it has a lot to do with you ladies being in shape and feeling good about yourselves that makes you want sex a lot...typical 40 something woman not so much.

Hate being typical anyway ....not blu2xtreme for nothing ;)

[buckimscl]

Hey BDD. Bowing went well last night. Won a 100 bones with the last game jackpot of 265. How's it brah?

[bigdaddyd]

Whats up everybody.

Good job Bucki. $100 bones is always a nice night. I need to do that every sunday morning man.

[Bacon Boy]

Whats up everybody.

Good job Bucki. $100 bones is always a nice night. I need to do that every sunday morning man.

Would be nice! But I got rid of the blown up car and now everything in financially on track! G your's and Rich's thread dead I havent seen anything pop up in my email worried about you guys!

[bigdaddyd]

So, went to another Doctor yesterday/last night. Still not completely cleared to resume anything. My old Doctor cleared me but I knew she was an incompetant ass and after ending up at the hospital yesterday afternoon, I proved that I was right and she is an ASS. I won't be going back to her....EVER.

I did find a Doctor there though that can assist in some of these issues I am having. He changed 1 med and although I am still jacked up and not cleared to train just yet, I feel 100% better. I don't feel 100% yet, but comparitively from the last week, I am a diffferent guy.

You know its bad when your employees are coming up asking if you are ok and if you mind if they go ahead and drive you to the hospital. Shit...ok, something has to be done right away, so I'm thinking thankfully I have an appointment in a few hours. So the last employee leaves and 10 minutes later I find myself confused, sweating profusely, shaking.....fuck. I am a jackass just like my old man was and drove myself the 5 miles to the hospital. thank God that it was that close.

Anyway, I am definitely still on the road to wellness, still doing this challenge (UGH HUM G AND BUCKI), and have managed to lose 4.25 pounds the last 2 weeks. Probably not the way i wanted to lose them but I still lost them.

I am wearing jeans for the first time in probably 2 years because this is the first time they actually fit. I thought my wife was going to fall over when she saw me in jeans. LOL

Don't miss a minute people. You never know when stuff will go haywire and change your life forever!

[Bacon Boy]

So, went to another Doctor yesterday/last night. Still not completely cleared to resume anything. My old Doctor cleared me but I knew she was an incompetant ass and after ending up at the hospital yesterday afternoon, I proved that I was right and she is an ASS. I won't be going back to her....EVER.

I did find a Doctor there though that can assist in some of these issues I am having. He changed 1 med and although I am still jacked up and not cleared to train just yet, I feel 100% better. I don't feel 100% yet, but comparitively from the last week, I am a diffferent guy.

You know its bad when your employees are coming up asking if you are ok and if you mind if they go ahead and drive you to the hospital. Shit...ok, something has to be done right away, so I'm thinking thankfully I have an appointment in a few hours. So the last employee leaves and 10 minutes later I find myself confused, sweating profusely, shaking.....fuck. I am a jackass just like my old man was and drove myself the 5 miles to the hospital. thank God that it was that close.

Anyway, I am definitely still on the road to wellness, still doing this challenge (UGH HUM G AND BUCKI), and have managed to lose 4.25 pounds the last 2 weeks. Probably not the way i wanted to lose them but I still lost them.

I am wearing jeans for the first time in probably 2 years because this is the first time they actually fit. I thought my wife was going to fall over when she saw me in jeans. LOL

Don't miss a minute people. You never know when stuff will go haywire and change your life forever!

D! I hope you get back to 100%, youre a bodybuilder bro, and its not going to be easy once you get through all the obstacles getting on stage is going to feel sooo great because you had to over come soo much, with my food poisoning, car blow up, running out of money for a while, pulling my hamstring, I am to the point where I am 15 days out from the show have that all behind me and I feel like already won the damn show!

I got through that and can still compete, thats bodybuilding, and you will make it, I KNOW YOU CAN!!!:yep: Cause you are a bodybuilder too!

Get it!

[bigdaddyd]

D! I hope you get back to 100%, youre a bodybuilder bro, and its not going to be easy once you get through all the obstacles getting on stage is going to feel sooo great because you had to over come soo much, with my food poisoning, car blow up, running out of money for a while, pulling my hamstring, I am to the point where I am 15 days out from the show have that all behind me and I feel like already won the damn show!

I got through that and can still compete, thats bodybuilding, and you will make it, I KNOW YOU CAN!!!:yep: Cause you are a bodybuilder too!

Get it!
Thanks buddy. I appreciate it. It was a little bizarre yesterday because both the nurse and Doctor said (just out of the blue and seperately) that they "had a lot of my guys in here lately." I said....what does that mean? they both said " We have had a lot bodybuilders in here lately like you". That was a kinda cool feeling to be recognized as such, since I made no mention of it at that point. That was before he had even seen me or the nurse had even asked why I was there.

Something sure is changing, I am getting looks from women in my office building that usually don't give me the air in the room to breath with them.
I will take it!!

[buckimscl]

Something sure is changing, I am getting looks from women in my office building that usually don't give me the air in the room to breath with them.
I will take it!!
You Stud!!!!!

[bigdaddyd]

I been tellin you all that months now!

HAHA

[gman]

Would be nice! But I got rid of the blown up car and now everything in financially on track! G your's and Rich's thread dead I havent seen anything pop up in my email worried about you guys!

we got threads up here now, BB...I need to come and visit you young guys down there soon!

[gman]

You Stud!!!!!


I been tellin you all that months now!

HAHA

wait a few months and you can wear these: I actually have a pair in my drawer and I plan on wearing them in columbus at some point

http://www.physiquebodywareusa.com/Images/Large_Images/776-NewTall.jpg

[buckimscl]

I been tellin you all that months now!

HAHA
Yeah but now we are getting confirmation.:)

[bigdaddyd]

wait a few months and you can wear these: I actually have a pair in my drawer and I plan on wearing them in columbus at some point

http://www.physiquebodywareusa.com/Images/Large_Images/776-NewTall.jpg
Hmmm, maybe that's why they are staring at me...I wear these to the office every Friday

[buckimscl]

Gman, if you wear those horrendous 80's things you will get a man card violation!

[gman]

Gman, if you wear those horrendous 80's things you will get a man card violation!

those are worse than speedos or posing trunks?...I don't think so!

I just want to be able to wear them without looking like an overfilled sausage casing.

[buckimscl]

speedos or posing trunks?...I don't think so!


Bucki in a pair of speedos=barlett pear with a rubber band around the bottom.

[bigdaddyd]

that's funny stuff right there....I don't care who you are...that's funny right there

[gman]

Bucki in a pair of speedos=barlett pear with a rubber band around the bottom.

they don't call it muffin top for no reason!

I want to be muffin top free for the first time in my life!

[buckimscl]

That makes two of us.

[blu2xtreme]

Bigdaddy -
Glad things are kind of getting on track for you and glad you still plan on the challenge.
Just doing my own challenge has already got be excited about Columbus.

You boys are all to funny - can't wait to see Gman in those trunks:yep:

[gman]

I have the light blue ones. Bought them 2 years ago and even when I weighed 190 they still looked like shit.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

It was a little bizarre yesterday because both the nurse and Doctor said (just out of the blue and seperately) that they "had a lot of my guys in here lately." I said....what does that mean? they both said " We have had a lot bodybuilders in here lately like you". That was a kinda cool feeling to be recognized as such, since I made no mention of it at that point.

That kind of validation is the coolest thing.

I rarely get it. At work, I told one guy I was entering a bodybuilding contest, and he was taken aback. His exact words were: Now, this isn't the same kind of bodybuilding where you try to get all big and muscular, is it?

:fit:

Of course, if I would've taken my shirt off, he would have been quite surprised ... but my place of employment frowns on that sort of thing.

[gman]

it's the opposite of what laymen think...the smaller and leaner you get the bigger you look...at least for us newbies.

[Bacon Boy]

Thanks buddy. I appreciate it. It was a little bizarre yesterday because both the nurse and Doctor said (just out of the blue and seperately) that they "had a lot of my guys in here lately." I said....what does that mean? they both said " We have had a lot bodybuilders in here lately like you". That was a kinda cool feeling to be recognized as such, since I made no mention of it at that point. That was before he had even seen me or the nurse had even asked why I was there.

Something sure is changing, I am getting looks from women in my office building that usually don't give me the air in the room to breath with them.
I will take it!!

Its the musk we emmit from being so badass, wait thats a fart...

[bigdaddyd]

Its the musk we emmit from being so badass, wait thats a fart...

You might be right man

[bigdaddyd]

One of the issues I have is my blood pressure suddenly went ballistic.

I can't get it down anywhere close to normal. Got the meds which have now been changed, and the new ones brought it down from the "Holy shit how are you still walking around?" to the "WTF is wrong with you?"

But, I can't get it down enough to get cleared to even do cardio. I got more CoQ10 today but have been ordered to monitor the bp every 2 hours or more....It is really flipping high.

I am sitting here watching Family guy trying to stay upbeat thinking that will help but it's not (I knew it wouldn't but it was a good excuse to watch it since the wife hates it).

I am going to pick up some odor-less garlic tomorrow too because that is suppose to help.

Any other suggestions for immediate relief?

[blu2xtreme]

One of the issues I have is my blood pressure suddenly went ballistic.

I can't get it down anywhere close to normal. Got the meds which have now been changed, and the new ones brought it down from the "Holy shit how are you still walking around?" to the "WTF is wrong with you?"

But, I can't get it down enough to get cleared to even do cardio. I got more CoQ10 today but have been ordered to monitor the bp every 2 hours or more....It is really flipping high.

I am sitting here watching Family guy trying to stay upbeat thinking that will help but it's not (I knew it wouldn't but it was a good excuse to watch it since the wife hates it).

I am going to pick up some odor-less garlic tomorrow too because that is suppose to help.

Any other suggestions for immediate relief?

Bigdaddy - I would think if your bp is at that point real meds are needed- then after they get you under control - look into the natural side of it.
I did help get my husbands down with that course of action - but his was only borderline high.
Will be thinking of you - hope they get it under control soon.

[bigdaddyd]

They are definitely keeping a close eye on me and it is down 10/10 from where it was but needs to still come waaaaaay down. Their meds brought it down as above. I am just looking to help it along over the weekend so my head or heart doesn't explode....literally

[blu2xtreme]

They are definitely keeping a close eye on me and it is down 10/10 from where it was but needs to still come waaaaaay down. Their meds brought it down as above. I am just looking to help it along over the weekend so my head or heart doesn't explode....literally

Now you really have me worried about you ...
you will be in my prayers

[gman]

One of the issues I have is my blood pressure suddenly went ballistic.

I can't get it down anywhere close to normal. Got the meds which have now been changed, and the new ones brought it down from the "Holy shit how are you still walking around?" to the "WTF is wrong with you?"

But, I can't get it down enough to get cleared to even do cardio. I got more CoQ10 today but have been ordered to monitor the bp every 2 hours or more....It is really flipping high.

I am sitting here watching Family guy trying to stay upbeat thinking that will help but it's not (I knew it wouldn't but it was a good excuse to watch it since the wife hates it).

I am going to pick up some odor-less garlic tomorrow too because that is suppose to help.

Any other suggestions for immediate relief?

not immediate, but get some curcumin tabs too...they are good for knocking inflammation down...

how much C0 Q10 are you taking...I am at 100mg in am and pm, for bp as well...mine was creeping into danger zone.

[bigdaddyd]

I just started at 100mg in morning and 100mg at night as well. I actually started taking it again for the other reasons because some of the meds are sucking it out and causing cramps.

G...I went from healthy as hell to royally fucked up in zero flat. It will get better I am sure. I'm just worried about the bp because it wont come down anymore.

[bigdaddyd]

Now you really have me worried about you ...
you will be in my prayers

Thank you dear. I'm not sure how this happened so quickly. Well, thats not true....but there isn't enough room here to explain it.

[gman]

what are we talking on the bp, D?

mine was running 140/95 for a while.

sucks to not know what is causing it/

[bigdaddyd]

I wish it was there brother.....yesterday I had to go to the hospital. I was confused, disoriented, shaking, etc.....It was 175/120

It is down to 155/100 but won't go any lower. I even took it right after napping for 30 minutes today and that was the low of the day. I feel like my head is going to explode. Of course, this is now causing migraines among a list of other issues that have just sprung up.

I just took it 10 minutes ago and it is 165/105

[gman]

I am not the best praying man around, but I am putting one out for you right now, D!

Don't know what else to do...pray, pray, pray.

[bigdaddyd]

I am not the best praying man around, but I am putting one out for you right now, D!
Don't know what else to do...pray, pray, pray.

First....thanks bro. I appreciate it.
Second....damn that don't sound good for me....LOL

My family has a terrible health history so I thought this lifestyle I have led the last 2 years would help. Obviously genetics and 41 years of food and other bad stuff has taken its toll.

Let me repeat myself G....I AIN'T QUITTING. :no:

I am still coming for you in Columbus....some how.

[gman]

Scary stuff, D....I am obsessed with getting this weight off because of my dad. I might not be going through the shit you got going, but I can definitely relate.

My HDL was 32 last time I had blood drawn...imagine if I weren't eating right and exercising..it would probably be zero.

Keep fighting man...you gotta bring it to Columbus.

[bigdaddyd]

Scary stuff, D....I am obsessed with getting this weight off because of my dad. I might not be going through the shit you got going, but I can definitely relate.

My HDL was 32 last time I had blood drawn...imagine if I weren't eating right and exercising..it would probably be zero.

Keep fighting man...you gotta bring it to Columbus.

My HDL is 40 and my LDL is...wait for it...wait for it.....247.

4 months ago both were perfect. BP was perfect too....

No doubts buddy....I'm bringing it...There is no quitting. I am NOT my father...I will not be dead by 52....no fucking way.

This is the whole reason I started taking this quest for health seriously and correcting my life choices. But there are consequences for drinking a lot, smoking a ton for 13 years, smoking weed, and eating like Tony Saprano for most of my life.

We all have choices....its what we do with the choices that makes us who we are. I chose to do those things and now I have to choose to fight against them, to undue them if possible.

[blu2xtreme]

Hi Bigdaddy
I have been thinking and worrying about you -
hope your doing ok this morning.

[bigdaddyd]

Hi Bigdaddy
I have been thinking and worrying about you -
hope your doing ok this morning.

Thanks Blue. I appreciate all the thoughts and prayers. It's amazing what can happen when you will it and pray for it to happen. I am feeling so much better, my bp was near normal this morning, the 9 day migraine is down to a normal headache this morning....so I am going to try going to my bowling league this morning.

I am still not cleared for any training (or even bowling for that matter), but I will try bowling this morning. I can always stop if the physicality changes. I will see how I feel after and decide if I can do a little light cardio this afternoon.

Thanks everybody. My thread turned into "days of our lives" for the last week but hopefully it will go back to the kickin ass show.

But truly, not sure what I would do without this dang place to come to. I'm not sure if that is totally cool or just sad.....I'm going with totally cool.

[gman]

We are becoming family on here, D...this is much more important than bodybuilding or anything else...

I can't believe how much I care about you guys, never met most of you, but you all are truly family.

[Bacon Boy]

We are becoming family on here, D...this is much more important than bodybuilding or anything else...

I can't believe how much I care about you guys, never met most of you, but you all are truly family.

Even tho you guys are 100's of miles away your my brothers in iron... :hmn:

I like you guys even tho I break your balls for being old and you do it for me being soo young...

G do you have a new thread?

[gman]

Even tho you guys are 100's of miles away your my brothers in iron... :hmn:

I like you guys even tho I break your balls for being old and you do it for me being soo young...

G do you have a new thread?

yes, on masters forum...about 3, 4 lines down from D's

[bigdaddyd]

its pretty cool how we look out for each other on here.

I probably should have sat out bowling today. I did terrible because by the second game, the meds were kicking my ass and I could barely catch my breath I was so tired. That was a big change for me. Bowling is just not that difficult and for me to be breathing heavy....darn right embarrassing. But, my teammates totally understood. They know some stuff is going haywire for me and although I cost us all 3 games...they were cool about it.

I been sitting here watching the crappy Bears play the crappiest Browns.

Two terrible teams

[gman]

we had to suffer here last week...Carolina vs Buffalo

[bigdaddyd]

LOL....there are a lot of suckass teams that really should NOT be sucking

[blu2xtreme]

LOL....there are a lot of suckass teams that really should NOT be sucking

Bears won ....:excited:
Don't be mean to the Bears ...makes me blu :p

[bigdaddyd]

They indeed won, but they were terrible. I mean really....I watched the whole game and it was sad.

[bigdaddyd]

Went to the gym today. I know I wasn't cleared to train but I can't just not train. I mean if there is a chance I am going to die, do I want to die a fat lazy bastard or working out? Gee...I wonder. Of course I don't think I am going to die just yet.

I was specifically told to stay away from anything that causes strenous pushing as that will elevate the blood pressure and of course the pressure in my head. The voices up there don't like pressure.

I got 30 minutes of cardio in, keeping my heart rate medium at about 118.
Then I just putzed around on legs. I couldn't squat or press so I did:
leg ext 6x15
Standing Leg curls 6x15
Abductor machine 6x15
Adductor machine 6x15 (I don't think I like that feeling)
Knee ups 5x10

It was a sissy workout for sure. But I kept my heart rate up and burned some calories which was my goal.

Got more blood work coming up probably this week. So hopefully by next week I will have a good gauge on how I can proceed. this is cutting into my Arnold time damnit.

[gman]

just dial in the diet...that's 90% of it anyway....

still praying for you buddy

[bigdaddyd]

Thanks G. I feel better but having to lug around some monitoring equipment this week is a little cumbersome and embarrassing for "the fitness guy". I can't tell you just how stupid people are. I am so NOT amazed by the number of comments like "see? bodybuilding will kill you". so stupid.

The doctor clearly told me, bodybuilding is the only reason I am alive right now. Fucking Eh man.....People are stupid and niave.

Things are looking up though. BP is normalizing so far...well, for me anyway. And that was the first danger zone.

It felt really good to breath heavy and sweat...(I sooo want to make a sex joke right here)

[Shadow]

Hope you pull through this soon, BDD.

[bigdaddyd]

So far food has been good today.

Coffee/Whey shake -PWO
cottage cheese
1 cup pasta w 5oz ground beef w/ fatfree homemade spaghetti sauce (just now)
Protein shake @3pm
BBQ chicken and zucchini for dinner

I am pretty hungry these days. Side effects of the new meds but other than a mishap with the froot loops bag this weekend (I got my ass kicked) I have held it off fairly well.

[musclegoddess65]

Hey D!!!! have they considered maybe clogged arteries? I am no DR but I would think if arteries are clogged that would make BP go high because it has to be forced harder thru the heart to get around the body???

don't know if it helps or not but I am keeping you, the Mrs. and the girls in my prayers! Praying for your getting better and for the Dr's to find answers to what is going on...

Love you buddy!!!!

[bigdaddyd]

Hey D!!!! have they considered maybe clogged arteries? I am no DR but I would think if arteries are clogged that would make BP go high because it has to be forced harder thru the heart to get around the body???

don't know if it helps or not but I am keeping you, the Mrs. and the girls in my prayers! Praying for your getting better and for the Dr's to find answers to what is going on...

Love you buddy!!!!

Thanks love. Love ya back, you know that.

They are checking into that but they doubt it is because last year I had a heart scan for other reasons and it came back clean as a whistle. They feel the odds ofit being that clogged that quick are minimal. There are underlying issues that I have suspected for some time now, and finally found a Dr that is checking into them. I should know in a week or so.

The good news is my bp is down with meds, the other issues are not resolved but at least we are making headway into them and they should not stop me from training now....I think. I hate to jinx myself, but I ain't going anywhere now!

[musclegoddess65]

I am glad you found a DR willing to figure this out!

[blu2xtreme]

Hi Bigdaddy just stopping by to say hi
My journal is getting crowded and confusing:confused:

[kicker]

Hey D. Haven't checked on you in a while and was awestruck to read what you've been going through. We'll be prayin' for you here! Keep up the fight man!

[bigdaddyd]

Hi Bigdaddy just stopping by to say hi
My journal is getting crowded and confusing:confused:
Howdy Blu. It can get that way sometimes. Some people really believe they know "the best way" to train. The reality is, you have to find what works for you hun. I cannot do the splits they are recommending to you. It just doesn't work for me.

Here is my split:
Monday - Legs
Tuesday - Chest
Wednesday - Back
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday - Arms
Sat/Sun - off

Sometimes if i need an extra day off, i take Friday and don't work arms. But this works for me...after trial and error.

Whatever you need Blu...just ask.


Hey D. Haven't checked on you in a while and was awestruck to read what you've been going through. We'll be prayin' for you here! Keep up the fight man!
hey there! Nice to see you. It's been a rough couple of weeks and my thread turned into days of our lives.

How you been? Where you been?

[blu2xtreme]

[quote=bigdaddyd;623175]Howdy Blu. It can get that way sometimes. Some people really believe they know "the best way" to train. The reality is, you have to find what works for you hun. I cannot do the splits they are recommending to you. It just doesn't work for me.

Here is my split:
Monday - Legs
Tuesday - Chest
Wednesday - Back
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday - Arms
Sat/Sun - off

Sometimes if i need an extra day off, i take Friday and don't work arms. But this works for me...after trial and error.

Whatever you need Blu...just ask.

quote]

So you do work arms on a sep. day
Mike re worked things if I decide to stay with a 5 day split - kind of similar but worked it so I would have weds off - which I need.
You all are so great - I how you all help each other.
Hope you are still feeling good tonight.

[bigdaddyd]

[quote=bigdaddyd;623175]Howdy Blu. It can get that way sometimes. Some people really believe they know "the best way" to train. The reality is, you have to find what works for you hun. I cannot do the splits they are recommending to you. It just doesn't work for me.

Here is my split:
Monday - Legs
Tuesday - Chest
Wednesday - Back
Thursday - Shoulders
Friday - Arms
Sat/Sun - off

Sometimes if i need an extra day off, i take Friday and don't work arms. But this works for me...after trial and error.

Whatever you need Blu...just ask.

quote]

So you do work arms on a sep. day
Mike re worked things if I decide to stay with a 5 day split - kind of similar but worked it so I would have weds off - which I need.
You all are so great - I how you all help each other.
Hope you are still feeling good tonight.
That is the bigges thing. You have to work with your schedule. I don't want to spend one minute away from my kids on the weekend, so I suck it up and take the pain during the week.

[blu2xtreme]

[quote=blu2xtreme;623193]
That is the bigges thing. You have to work with your schedule. I don't want to spend one minute away from my kids on the weekend, so I suck it up and take the pain during the week.

You are a good man and a good dad :)

I work out later in the evening once dinner and stuff is settled - my daughter is 15 so she is in her own world by then - meaning she is texting someone:) Kids hardly talk anymore.

[bigdaddyd]

[quote=bigdaddyd;623207]

You are a good man and a good dad :)

I work out later in the evening once dinner and stuff is settled - my daughter is 15 so she is in her own world by then - meaning she is texting someone:) Kids hardly talk anymore.
Yeah my oldest is 14 (almost) and really in her world but I don't care...I just want to be near her. My 14 yr old and 10 yr old only spend weekends with my. My 2.5 yr old is home all the time. But I don't care if they were here everyday....they keep me alive so I want to be with them

[kicker]

How you been? Where you been?

Been ok. Not great...not bad. Trying to get consistent in the gym and with my diet. As far as your BP goes, I'm sure it'll all get fixed. Just keep focused.

[bigdaddyd]

Been ok. Not great...not bad. Trying to get consistent in the gym and with my diet. As far as your BP goes, I'm sure it'll all get fixed. Just keep focused.

What is holding you back?

[kicker]

What is holding you back?

Willpower and tiredness and a bad shoulder. Seriously though, I'm not doing too bad. Kickin' it hard with the weights. I started doing deadlifts a few weeks back. That's been great. Should be doing 300 very soon. I'm pulling 275 for 8 now. But enough about me this is your thread!:)

[bigdaddyd]

Willpower and tiredness and a bad shoulder. Seriously though, I'm not doing too bad. Kickin' it hard with the weights. I started doing deadlifts a few weeks back. That's been great. Should be doing 300 very soon. I'm pulling 275 for 8 now. But enough about me this is your thread!:)

i don't mind at all man. 275 for 8 is pretty good man. I suck at deads but I always do them at the end of my back workout for no apparent reason so I am usually spent by then.

[buckimscl]

Whats up BDD. Won another 50 last night. 289 first game. front 10 and a damn ringing 10!!!

[AnglicanBeachParty]

How is the blood pressure, bigdaddyd?

[bigdaddyd]

Whats up BDD. Won another 50 last night. 289 first game. front 10 and a damn ringing 10!!!
Awesome Bucki. I did so poorly Sunday I think I might have to pay the "OMG YOU SUCK" tax. LOL

How is the blood pressure, bigdaddyd?

Hey! How you doing?

BP is much better. Lots of meds tested and think we found 2 that works for me. Get to have more blood drawn again for the rest of the issues hopefully tomorrow. I did get to workout Monday and Tuesday even if it was a half-ass workout. It will take me a little bit to get my wind back and my stamina cuz the meds suck the life out of me...hahaha

[gman]

great news on the BP...the stamina will come back

[bigdaddyd]

great news on the BP...the stamina will come back
Yup. I'm not worried about that now. I know it will come back. i am back to doing my cardio before weights to specifically work the wind/stamina muscle (LOL!)

It is a little weird not being able to take anything before a workout like ephedrine or any type of stimulant based stuff. I didn't take them very often to begin with but when I needed a boost I would here and there. They are even telling me my 2 10oz cups of coffee every day have to go.

I think they are trying to secretly kill me! :)