I thought this thread was going to be about the Gravis Navigator 335 Carbon Gaming Mouse. :(

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:D

Best,

Kurt

What compelled you to publicise this achievement on a chat board?

You've gained nearly 100 pounds in 8 years. That's a lot of stress on your heart. Be careful.

Yeah, I would be well into the obese range based on the charts.

:o

Actually, there are a few things.

I went to a friend's birthday party a couple of weeks ago up in Chicago. One of my friend's wives, upon seeing me (I hadn't seen her in a year) said: "Holy $h!t Chris, you look buff." Next thing I knew I was surrounded by about a half-dozen ladies who were feeling my arms and telling me how good I look. I felt pretty uncomfortable with the whole situation.

Apparently there is a bench-press competition going on next weekend at the gym I work out at. (Which is kind of weird because it is a family-oriented gym--not a meat market.) I've been stopped at least three times by total strangers at the gym asking me if I plan on participating. (I do not.)

And third, OT is a place where people tend to post the accomplishments they are proud of. I'm proud that through more than a decade of weight lifting I have never fallen off the horse and I have gotten to a place I never thought possible without cheating (taking hormones or steroids). When I started weight lifting, my goal was 225 lbs. It took me five years to hit that.

I was a flabby, nonathletic 195 when I graduated from high school. Over the next two years, I hit the cardio hard (running 3-5 miles a day) and got down to 165 the beginning of my junior year. That's when I started really lifting, and when I graduated college I was a thin, muscular 195. I was probably only down to 165 for about 4 months back over the summer of '97.

I do need to cut calories from my diet--especially fat and alcohol.

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I slept for about 10 hours last night. I woke up this morning and I am stiff and sore. I'll be finding an activity today that doesn't require a whole lot of moving.

Maybe I shouldn't post as well...morning apologies...:o

plus "eating like *****" works against the exercise. And if you're not doing serious cardio to go along with the serious weights that might be an issues.

I've never been able to bench anything close to that...that's a lot of weight. I'm not an "upper body" kinda guy, but then again I'm never done weights seriously. I could never talk myself into it. Only time I spend serious time in the gym was rehabbing my knee as a teen. My exercise has always been particle sports, surfing, bicycles, etc.

Paul, you're a good guy. I really respect your opinion and I was puzzled by your comments. I kept trying to figure out what I'd said to offend you because you're one guy I try not to offend.

I do 30-60 mins. of cardio at the gym before weight lifting. (Treadmill, stairmaster, stationary bike, cross trainer, or a combination.)

I was an uncoordinated nerdy guy in high school/college. I took to weight lifting because it was something I could do by myself without embarrassing myself because of my lack of coordination. To this day, I avoid most organized sports because I'm no good at them. I've tried golf, basketball, softball, tennis, and ultimate frisbee. I look like an epileptic spaz.

Please forward all you pizza and alcohol to me for proper disposal...

It's a tough job but someone has to do it!

I'm pulling for you!

Good for you Chris! 335 is a damn lot of weight to move, you should be proud.

Most I ever did was 200, for one rep. I felt good about since I wasn't lifting at the time, and I was only 148#. Even when I was lifting, though, I never got over 160# for sets I don't think. I could do more reps, and more sets, even, but the weight increases were hard to come by. Which was frustrating since the weight gains came very quickly to my two workout buddies, who had gone from 170/180 to 225 in almost no time. I'm guess my body is more suited for endurance.

Anyway, congratulations:)

My own bad mood of the time...it really wasn't you. I'm sorry...:( (edit) A death in Cindy's family...the 5 year old grandson of her older cousin. The "why" of it really got to me...put me in a foul mood.

legion, you are I are about the same age. Do you think weight lifting helps to prevent injury? I work on rental houses and general construction. I started weight lifting to build the strength and endurance for heavier work, but also to perhaps prevent strain and future injury. A side effect is I seem to be losing flexibility. Is that an unfortunate side effect?

I am just a puny runt. I can only bench 100 lbs. My weight varies from 160-175 lbs and Vietnamese genes means the bulk of my strength is in my legs. My wrists are absolutely tiny (around 7" circumference).

Nothing about I-335?? Oh, well... :(
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good on ya. now you just need to eat right and you'll be perfect...well, except for your politics :p

for starters, try my acupuncturist's smoothie recipe:

organic soy milk
organic lowfat yogurt
organic fiber powder
soy protein powder
1 or 2 celery stalks
1 apple (no core)
1 banana
black sesame seeds
some water

blend and drink every day. You can also add frozen fruit (I prefer blueberries).

John Deere 335:
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If you can lift 335 for 5 reps then it might be possible for you to lift 377 for one rep according to calculators.

I haven't had a serious strain/cramp/sprain injury in years. I do cut myself well enough for stitches every few years--but weight lifting cannot prevent that.

IMO, stretching is the key to maintaining flexibility. When I am on my heavy days, I have a 5-minute stretching routine that I do between every set. Also, don't stretch when your muscles are cold--you can tear something. Do a moderate warm up at a lighter weight, then stretch.

This is what my "heavy" bench press routine looks like:

12 reps at 135
8 reps at 225
Stretch*
5 reps at 335
Stretch*
5 reps at 335
Stretch*
5 reps at 335
Stretch*
8 reps at 135

*My stretching routine includes a stretch for triceps, chest, upper back, and lower back.

No heavy benching for me anymore, its too hard on the joints. I never go over 225, but I can rep it 25-30 times. I also try not to let my body weight go over 195 lbs. It just doesn't benefit me to go heavy anymore. But, anytime you can do reps with over 300, thats pretty good.