Squatter's Journal-The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

[BendtheBar]

Originally Posted by Squatter

After having a couple of days to think about things, I am feeling much better.

Glad to hear it hombre.

I got a bit emotional after my last bench today. I know I'm a big baby, but I can't help it.

You're not alone, and it's not a bad thing.

Get it!

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by Squatter

thanks so much Mike!! Facet joint is now a problem. I will see physio on Monday, just before I leave, then rest up and hope for the best. Overall, I will do better than my first meet - squats tho are now a big question mark.



I will never quit lifting Babs. It really is in my blood, not my eyes. I know I can lift even if I end up losing my vision. I reckon by that term proprioception, that you mean I could start doing some lifts with my eyes closed now, to sort of gradually get used to it?
thanks for the wise words of wisdom Babs!!

Pretty much, yes. It doesn't do any of us any harm to do so, in fact it's a great way to teach a person what their body is really doing because you get to concentrate on all the muscles and their reactions; just standing on one leg with eyes closed is a massive challenge, not something to be done unless you're standing next to something that you can use for assistance should balance be an issue.

I damaged all the ankle-receptors (not that I knew we even had any ), one year after a bad fall, and had to retrain the body to balance by bypassing the receptor usage, using trampets (for hopping on), wobble boards, no eyesight one-legged balances etc...it's fascinating what you can learn about how you stand.

I'd start light with the weights though, for safety reasons.

[ravimolasaria]

Originally Posted by Squatter

PRE-MEET SESSION

After having a couple of days to think about things, I am feeling much better. Today's session went really well, as I had no Facet joint issues. This is a good sign it is stabilizing and has given me back my confidence to go for 365 squat for my opener, 405 for a 2nd, and hopefully 415-425 for a third. All the support I get from all of you guys has also gone a long way to restore my faith that I can do this no matter what. Out of the 3 lifts, the squat means the most to me, so it's fitting I give the lift my all in Vegas.

I got a bit emotional after my last bench today. I know I'm a big baby, but I can't help it. It seems to be that 20+ years of lifting has all come to this. The Crew told me that this meet is like going from amateur to the Big Leagues, and that has really struck a chord with me. My goal is simply to improve upon my lifts from my first meet last July and I have structured my lifts so that this will be accomplished in the most efficient way possible. I have done all I possibly can to prepare for this, so now it's time to shut up and lift my ass off.

I went for a professional massage today and boy do I ever feel great. She complimented me on my legs!! I also got my traditional pre-meet haircut. All that is left to do is to pack and watch some Football Sunday. I work Monday. Tuesday the plane departs at 9:00AM. I lift Thursday starting at 9:00AM. I am sure Collin will be filling you guys in on the results, hopefully as they happen. Focus from here until Thursday is to eat and rest.

One last thing - i have been successful in maintaining my weight at 228-230 lbs now for 3 weeks

Best of luck Jim ... get prepared to shift to the BIG leagues ...

Squat
95 X5
115 X5
135 X5
155 X5
185 X5
205 X5
225 X5
250 X5
275 X5
315 X5
335 X1

Bench Press (All Paused)
135 X3
155 X3
175 X3
190 X3
205 X3
225 X1

Very good session Jim ... smash the wts. in meet ....

[markievicz]

very happy to see that you are all set for the meet Jim.

best of luck and I look forward to hearing the great results.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Glad to hear it hombre.



You're not alone, and it's not a bad thing.

Get it!

I will Steve!! I am as ready to kill it as I ever will be.

Originally Posted by 5kgLifter

Pretty much, yes. It doesn't do any of us any harm to do so, in fact it's a great way to teach a person what their body is really doing because you get to concentrate on all the muscles and their reactions; just standing on one leg with eyes closed is a massive challenge, not something to be done unless you're standing next to something that you can use for assistance should balance be an issue.

I damaged all the ankle-receptors (not that I knew we even had any ), one year after a bad fall, and had to retrain the body to balance by bypassing the receptor usage, using trampets (for hopping on), wobble boards, no eyesight one-legged balances etc...it's fascinating what you can learn about how you stand.

I'd start light with the weights though, for safety reasons.

OK Babs!! It sounds like something that could benefit me even if I don't lose my vision altogether.

I am also sorry to hear you had a bad fall in the past.

Originally Posted by ravimolasaria

Best of luck Jim ... get prepared to shift to the BIG leagues ...



Very good session Jim ... smash the wts. in meet ....

Thanks Ravi!! I also cannot wait to meet Collin, my firend from another forum, who is going to help me out. We are also going to hang for the other days we are in Vegas.

Originally Posted by markievicz

very happy to see that you are all set for the meet Jim.

best of luck and I look forward to hearing the great results.

Thanks Alan!! Steve will be updating all of you as it happens, as Collin will send the results from his cell phone.

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by Squatter

OK Babs!! It sounds like something that could benefit me even if I don't lose my vision altogether.

I am also sorry to hear you had a bad fall in the past.

No problem; I fell out of a car...long story...but I'm fine now.

[Squatter]

Originally Posted by 5kgLifter

No problem; I fell out of a car...long story...but I'm fine now.

Fell out of a car? I imagine your career as a stuntwoman is now over?

[5kgLifter]

Originally Posted by Squatter

Fell out of a car? I imagine your career as a stuntwoman is now over?

Pretty much yeah

[mab54]

I really can't wait to see you what you are able to do at the meet Jim, everything is looking solid.

[MikeM]

Good Luck Jim. I'll be online tomorrow off and on checking out your updates. You're going to do great!