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- Thread starter Pigeon_Killer
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Cheers 
Not touched the scales in months and don't plan to until I return. Would rather not have to worry about how much weight and strength I've dropped as well as everything else. Not eating much seriously ***** you up physically and mentally!
Not touched the scales in months and don't plan to until I return. Would rather not have to worry about how much weight and strength I've dropped as well as everything else. Not eating much seriously ***** you up physically and mentally!
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Cheers for the feels bros.
I'm looking at it in a positive light tbh. No lifting equals no snaps and a refreshed body after almost 9 years of solid lifting with only a few weeks off in between. I'm going to come back stronger than ever, nail 600 then create a new log called 700
I'm looking at it in a positive light tbh. No lifting equals no snaps and a refreshed body after almost 9 years of solid lifting with only a few weeks off in between. I'm going to come back stronger than ever, nail 600 then create a new log called 700
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Hello Bros, remember me?
Still no closer to knowing WTF is wrong with me but I had an ultrasound last month which came back clear so that's ruled out any problems with my Gallbladder or any other organs.
Last appointment with the Doctor we discussed muscular imbalances, trapped nerves, spinal disorders and poor posture being some of the possible causes so I've got an appointment with an Osteopath in a few weeks.
I'm now on another drug called Nortriptyline. In high doses it's used for depression, in low doses (which is what I'm on) it's used for pain relief and muscle relaxation. On the plus side this has all but stopped/masked the symptoms I was suffering from but one of the side effects is insomnia and that's nailed me pretty hard over the last two weeks
Not sure when I'll be back but I've been completely avoiding this forum and most subjects about the gym since October so I apologise for the lack of high 5s for all of your epic gains and PBs.
Still no closer to knowing WTF is wrong with me but I had an ultrasound last month which came back clear so that's ruled out any problems with my Gallbladder or any other organs.
Last appointment with the Doctor we discussed muscular imbalances, trapped nerves, spinal disorders and poor posture being some of the possible causes so I've got an appointment with an Osteopath in a few weeks.
I'm now on another drug called Nortriptyline. In high doses it's used for depression, in low doses (which is what I'm on) it's used for pain relief and muscle relaxation. On the plus side this has all but stopped/masked the symptoms I was suffering from but one of the side effects is insomnia and that's nailed me pretty hard over the last two weeks
Not sure when I'll be back but I've been completely avoiding this forum and most subjects about the gym since October so I apologise for the lack of high 5s for all of your epic gains and PBs.
Hello Bros, remember me?
Still no closer to knowing WTF is wrong with me but I had an ultrasound last month which came back clear so that's ruled out any problems with my Gallbladder or any other organs.
Last appointment with the Doctor we discussed muscular imbalances, trapped nerves, spinal disorders and poor posture being some of the possible causes so I've got an appointment with an Osteopath in a few weeks.
I'm now on another drug called Nortriptyline. In high doses it's used for depression, in low doses (which is what I'm on) it's used for pain relief and muscle relaxation. On the plus side this has all but stopped/masked the symptoms I was suffering from but one of the side effects is insomnia and that's nailed me pretty hard over the last two weeks
Not sure when I'll be back but I've been completely avoiding this forum and most subjects about the gym since October so I apologise for the lack of high 5s for all of your epic gains and PBs.
RTM'd due to lame update from a clearly hacked account.
Sorry to hear this is all apparently no closer to resolution, buddy - hope you get some clarity on something soon!
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The Comeback: Part 1
Cycle
One session a week for five weeks, concentrating on compounds and focusing on form with high rep sets. Weights will be increased by 5KG each week.
Squats
40 x 10
50 x 10
60 x 10
Bench
20 x 10
30 x 10
40 x 10
Deadlift
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x 10
Comments
Weights felt just about right but I was out breath before I had even lifted a plate, this may result in random vomiting until my fitness improves.
Cycle
One session a week for five weeks, concentrating on compounds and focusing on form with high rep sets. Weights will be increased by 5KG each week.
Squats
40 x 10
50 x 10
60 x 10
Bench
20 x 10
30 x 10
40 x 10
Deadlift
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x 10
Comments
Weights felt just about right but I was out breath before I had even lifted a plate, this may result in random vomiting until my fitness improves.
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The Comeback: Part 1
Squats
45 x 10
55 x 10
65 x 10
Bench
25 x 10
35 x 10
45 x 10
Deadlift
65 x 10
75 x 10
85 x 10
Comments
Lack of DOMS on Friday surprised me so decided to get this session out of the way today. Another easy session but after suffering multiple heart attacks on Thursday I will be adding some cardio once or twice a week to get my fitness up to fat lazy slob levels.
Squats
45 x 10
55 x 10
65 x 10
Bench
25 x 10
35 x 10
45 x 10
Deadlift
65 x 10
75 x 10
85 x 10
Comments
Lack of DOMS on Friday surprised me so decided to get this session out of the way today. Another easy session but after suffering multiple heart attacks on Thursday I will be adding some cardio once or twice a week to get my fitness up to fat lazy slob levels.
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The Comeback: Part 1
Squats
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 10
Bench
30 x 10
40 x 10
50 x 10
Deadlift
70 x 10
80 x 10
90 x 10
Comments
Another easy session and slowly getting back in to the groove of things.
Squats
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 10
Bench
30 x 10
40 x 10
50 x 10
Deadlift
70 x 10
80 x 10
90 x 10
Comments
Another easy session and slowly getting back in to the groove of things.
The seeing stars, feeling dizzy and gasping for breath type of heart attack. Did 15 minutes of cardio on the running machine with handles midweek so should be back up to marathon levels of fitness now.
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The Comeback: Part 1
Squats
55 x 10
65 x 10
75 x 10
Bench
35 x 10
45 x 10
55 x 10
Deadlift
75 x 10
85 x 10
95 x 10
Comments
Bored now. One more week of light weights then I'm going to start ramping them up fast.
Squats
55 x 10
65 x 10
75 x 10
Bench
35 x 10
45 x 10
55 x 10
Deadlift
75 x 10
85 x 10
95 x 10
Comments
Bored now. One more week of light weights then I'm going to start ramping them up fast.
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Take it easy mate, slow and steady is by far the best approach. It's good to be chomping at the bit, I've been there several times myself but there's nothing worse than a tweak or a pull to set you back and knock the stuffing out of you.
You seem to be lifting well within yourself as you're a strong mofo as I remember, good luck!
You seem to be lifting well within yourself as you're a strong mofo as I remember, good luck!
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Cheers mate.
It was mainly stomach problems which prevented me from lifting (or the lack of food to be exact) rather than a muscular injury so I've got no worries about a relapse. Having said that, I know my limits and I won't continually up the weights each week if I start to struggle. Just want to find some weights for each lift which I can base a new cycle around whatever that may be, probably Stronglifts or something.
It was mainly stomach problems which prevented me from lifting (or the lack of food to be exact) rather than a muscular injury so I've got no worries about a relapse. Having said that, I know my limits and I won't continually up the weights each week if I start to struggle. Just want to find some weights for each lift which I can base a new cycle around whatever that may be, probably Stronglifts or something.
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The Comeback: Part 1
Squats
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x 10
Bench
40 x 10
50 x 10
60 x 10
Deadlift
80 x 10
90 x 10
100 x 10
Comments
Busy tomorrow so decided to get next weeks session out of the way today. Weights were easy again and I'm now ready to start the second phase of my comeback but my stomach acid levels have been elevated all week so puked stomach bile a few times. Burns the hell out of my throat and doesn't look particularly nice but it's something I've learnt to live with over the last few months.
Squats
60 x 10
70 x 10
80 x 10
Bench
40 x 10
50 x 10
60 x 10
Deadlift
80 x 10
90 x 10
100 x 10
Comments
Busy tomorrow so decided to get next weeks session out of the way today. Weights were easy again and I'm now ready to start the second phase of my comeback but my stomach acid levels have been elevated all week so puked stomach bile a few times. Burns the hell out of my throat and doesn't look particularly nice but it's something I've learnt to live with over the last few months.
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The Comeback: Part 2
Cycle
First part of the comeback was meant to last 5 weeks but I've progressed well and had no adverse effects to lifting again so I'm moving on to part 2 one week ahead of schedule. Same lifts, same sets and reps but increasing the weight more each week and adding some speed work. Comeback will be complete when I hit 140/100/160 in a month.
Squats
75 x 10
85 x 10
95 x 10
Bench
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
Deadlift
95 x 10
105 x 10
115 x 10
Comments
Easy enough.
Cycle
First part of the comeback was meant to last 5 weeks but I've progressed well and had no adverse effects to lifting again so I'm moving on to part 2 one week ahead of schedule. Same lifts, same sets and reps but increasing the weight more each week and adding some speed work. Comeback will be complete when I hit 140/100/160 in a month.
Squats
75 x 10
85 x 10
95 x 10
Bench
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
47.5 x 3
Deadlift
95 x 10
105 x 10
115 x 10
Comments
Easy enough.
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The Comeback: Part 2
Squats
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
Bench
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 10
Deadlift
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
Comments
Went for a run on Tuesday so felt pretty tired yesterday but my fitness levels are improving pretty rapidly now. Weights this evening were easy again.
Squats
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
62.5 x 2
Bench
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 10
Deadlift
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
77.5 x 1
Comments
Went for a run on Tuesday so felt pretty tired yesterday but my fitness levels are improving pretty rapidly now. Weights this evening were easy again.
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Weighed myself for the first time in months this morning expecting to be around 16st but I'm 17st 10lbs. No idea how I weigh that much, I'm considerably smaller than I was before I was ill and I'm only eating just over 2000 calories.