Squats Cure Cancer (The Saga of big val)

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

What's that, like spinning? I envision someone on a recumbant exercise bike sucking down a McDonald's #6 and a Diet Coke. Something like that would excite me too.

Actually you eat while nude models take spinning classes in front of you...

You bring the models, I'll bring the grub!

Seriously though, you eat the same average daily calories as a clean bulk, but simply eat more on workout days (add more calories PWO), and eat slightly less on non-workout days.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Actually you eat while nude models take spinning classes in front of you...

You bring the models, I'll bring the grub!

Seriously though, you eat the same average daily calories as a clean bulk, but simply eat more on workout days (add more calories PWO), and eat slightly less on non-workout days.

I kind of like your idea, except you must clarify. First of all, the models are female. right? Secondly, they're more on the order of Victoria's Secret than Lane Bryant, right? I guess, if I'm bringing them, I get to choose. Lane Bryant for you then.

Yes, I like the idea of cyclical eating, except that right now, EVERY day is a non workout day.

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

I kind of like your idea, except you must clarify. First of all, the models are female. right? Secondly, they're more on the order of Victoria's Secret than Lane Bryant, right? I guess, if I'm bringing them, I get to choose. Lane Bryant for you then.

Yes, I like the idea of cyclical eating, except that right now, EVERY day is a non workout day.

Definitely women. And definitely Victoria's Secret.

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Definitely women. And definitely Victoria's Secret.

I needed to make that clear, because on a recent episode of iCarly, there were some European swimsuit models. Turns out they were men.

[Rich Knapp]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Definitely women. And definitely Victoria's Secret.

NOT Victors Secret. lol

[big valsalva]

Episode IV - A New Beginning

Friday, 8/6/10

Cals:2,331
Carbs:302
Fat:70
Protein:125

Guess what, I trained today.

Cuban Rotaion and Press (no weight, motion only)
8x2 8x6 - Need to do something to get some ROM back in my right shoulder. I noticed too, that I couldn't get my right lat to "fire."

Box Squats (18" Box)
BWx8x3 - I improvised by using a piano bench for my box. When I was done, I spied a 15" box to use in the future.

That's it. I was done. My shirt was sweaty. I was happy. Humble beginnings to something great.

The other big news. My band has another show tonight, and one tomorrow. Needless to say, I'm out for those, and probably the one next week as well. Well, one of my band mates runs a music store in town and I stopped in today just to say "howdy." We had a good chat. I came home and got to thinking, "how long am I going to be sidelined?" I looked across the room at my horn case. I walked over, pulled out my trumpet and mouthpiece. Set it to my lips, and blew. It was brief. I played part of a warmup exercise lasting maybe 10 - 15 seconds. It didn't sound the best, but it was something. I played just long enough for my wife to come running downstairs, "Is that what I think it is?" I put the horn down, fell into her arms, and started sobbing, "I can do it. I can do it. I can do it."

Huge day for big val.

[strkout35]

way to go Val! exercise is exercise no matter how small and that's great news that the trumpet playing is staying as well! Instruments are a great thing to have and can be played your entire life so its great to know you'll be able to continue. keep pushing on my man!

[big valsalva]

Originally Posted by strkout35

way to go Val! exercise is exercise no matter how small and that's great news that the trumpet playing is staying as well! Instruments are a great thing to have and can be played your entire life so its great to know you'll be able to continue. keep pushing on my man!

Thanks, bro. The thing about the trumpet playing is this. I made a deal with myself to hang it up BEFORE my ability to perform slipped. I'm just not ready to let go yet. I figure that my band has another two years of survivability and that's about right for me. After next week, we have about four or five weeks before our next show. That's what I'm shooting for.

[big_swede]

Great to se youre back on track big val! Your a warrior!

[nighttrain]

Originally Posted by big valsalva

Episode IV - A New Beginning

Friday, 8/6/10

Cals:2,331
Carbs:302
Fat:70
Protein:125

Guess what, I trained today.

Cuban Rotaion and Press (no weight, motion only)
8x2 8x6 - Need to do something to get some ROM back in my right shoulder. I noticed too, that I couldn't get my right lat to "fire."

Box Squats (18" Box)
BWx8x3 - I improvised by using a piano bench for my box. When I was done, I spied a 15" box to use in the future.

That's it. I was done. My shirt was sweaty. I was happy. Humble beginnings to something great.

The other big news. My band has another show tonight, and one tomorrow. Needless to say, I'm out for those, and probably the one next week as well. Well, one of my band mates runs a music store in town and I stopped in today just to say "howdy." We had a good chat. I came home and got to thinking, "how long am I going to be sidelined?" I looked across the room at my horn case. I walked over, pulled out my trumpet and mouthpiece. Set it to my lips, and blew. It was brief. I played part of a warmup exercise lasting maybe 10 - 15 seconds. It didn't sound the best, but it was something. I played just long enough for my wife to come running downstairs, "Is that what I think it is?" I put the horn down, fell into her arms, and started sobbing, "I can do it. I can do it. I can do it."

Huge day for big val.

complete and udder awesomeness!!!!!!!