Just got in from the Hospital
Wednesday, January 5, 2005, 04:02 AM
I had something really cool to post tonight but things changed and I don't have time.
My son was getting picked on by some bullies and he couldn't walk away any longer. He finally had to fight one of them.
The kid was two years older than my son, outweighed him by 30 lbs and the top of my son's head was at his chin.
My son, though not the victor, won. My son hit that boy several times (according to witnesses) but Dillon slipped on the wet pavement so the boy pinned my son. The kid couldn't hit my son but my son couldn't get up. I got their to pull the kid off my son.
My son is not allowed to fight but even that kid's friends said my son couldn't back out of it this time because they cornered him.
The other kid's nose was bleeding and his eye was black and his mouth was bleeding.
My son Dillon looked ok, without a scratch on him, except the scratch marks on his elbow when he hit the pavement.
My son wasn't mad or crying and was actually pretty calm, however when I got him home I noticed his right hand was swollen.
After careful examination, I determined his hand was broke.--(boxer's fracture) so I took him to the hospital.
My son now has a cast on his hand because of fighting - something I believe he could not have avoided.
I am mad - but I am proud too in a way. It would have been much better if my son could have claimed victory but I am so glad neither boy was really hurt too bad.
I am mad, not at my son but at the fact he had to fight a bully when he clearly didn't want to fight. My son showed that he wasn't scared and I hope that is enough. Most of the kids came to our House to tell my son they were amazed at how well he did against the TOUGHEST KID IN SCHOOL.
I am just afraid that this might not be over and there will be more problems. This kid, however, did come up to Dillon and shook his hand afterwards to tell him it was great fight. My son didn't know how to take that but hopefully that is enough.
The fight evidentally was because the bully's girlfriend likes my son. It is not anything new because this girl has like my son since the 3rd grade and was suspended last year for fighting a girl over my son.
My son has no desire for this little lovesick girl, nor does he even talk to her at school. The Bully just needed to feel like he was fighting for his girl I guess. Dillon said --"You didn't have a problem with me getting in the way of your girlfriend so we could have avoided all this if you would have just asked dude."
Pretty grown up I think. That's when I stuck my toungue out at the Bully (just joking). I just hugged my son and took him to the hospital.
All over a girl--Go figure!
Goodnight.
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( 3 / 701 )Heavy Chest an Bi's and tri's
Tuesday, January 4, 2005, 01:45 AM
Improved on everything but didn't get 315 for 6 on my bench. I get to go up on weight though on my first two sets.
Chest and Tri's were yesterday
Went heavy on 3 sets of 5-6 reps
Bench 285 (went 7),305 (went 6),315 (went 5), Dumbbell Inclines 90, Weighted Dips+70lbs, Tricep Extensions 150lb went up 5
1.7 gallons of Water
I increased my calories to 3500 just like I said but I didn't wait till the end of power phase. I may go to 4000 calories if I can keep the fat weight down to a minimum.
I ate pretty clean today. My son came in with some doritos though (dang him) so I had to steal a couple (I swear only a couple). My wife even made a pie and I didn't eat a slice.
It is late but I will have some real cool stuff for tomorrow's post. Just some thoughts that make you go Hmm.
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( 3 / 713 )I am pretty sore today
Sunday, January 2, 2005, 04:52 PM
Go big or stay at home. Lifting heavy is making me pretty sore. I am not debilitated but or walking funny but I feel my workout pretty good.
I just have to make sure I am really recovered for my next heavy day tomorrow. My chest feels pretty good but my back and legs are pretty sore today.
I just want to be fully recovered for Wednesday's heavy leg workout.
I would be real interested in finding out about some great supplements to help with recovery besides glutamine. I don't like creatine because I bloat and cramp. I also have had a kidney stone in the past and there are some studies that show too much creatine could contribute.
If you have ever had a kidney stone, you will know what I mean when I say, "I am not taking any chances". It's kind of like passing a bowling ball through a garden hose. (don't want to brag -- small garden hose ;-D
My breakfast was 4 egg whites one yolk
Bell Pepper and onion
whole wheat tortilla.
plum
low sodium salsa - HOT
6 Branch chain aminos - Beverly
I had a beverly protein shake with cream
Can of Tuna / 1/2 apple
small potato
lunch - 2 chicken breasts
Vegetable stir fry in 1 tbs olive oil
1 yam
6 branch chain aminos
Beverly Protein shake with Cream
Post dinner later 1 gallon of water so far
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( 3 / 699 )Today was really cool
Sunday, January 2, 2005, 02:18 AM
First, some background on me that some of you might not know.
I have been happily married to my beautiful wife Bridgett for 13 years and I have 3 great children; Amber, Dillon and Emily.
I also play the guitar and have written a few songs that I was able to sell to some small labels but nothing big. After you reach 40, the whole idea of becoming a new rock star kind of fades pretty quick. You can do it but your odds are really low.
Anyway, my son Dillon picked up the guitar about 10 months ago and he has really taken off.
I am not talking twinkle-Twinkle little star or mel bay's greatest hits. I mean, I showed him a couple of things that he liked and he started really practicing and getting into it.
About 3 weeks ago, I showed him Crazy Train by Ozzy and he is playing it!!! My son is 12 and he is already writing his own music and it is good-- REAL GOOD.
I will brag about my other kids another time but his playing today brought tears to my eyes. He is so dedicated and good. I am pretty sure he is doing it for himself and not to impress me too. I want to be sure he isn't just playing because of me. I will help him if he wants it but I will not drive him
He really loves it and that is what's important.
Randall
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( 3 / 665 )Back Journal
Saturday, January 1, 2005, 02:50 AM
Yesterday I was off - I kept on my nutritional plan of 3300 calories 1.5 gallons of water.
Back
3 work sets 2 warmups.
Deadlifts -- after warm up
1x10@225, 1x8@265, 1x6@315
Bent over back rows
3x8@165 reverse grip
Chins 2x8 - need work
Pull downs 2x8@225 -- I don't think it weighs right.
shoulders
Standing Military Press
2x6@165 need work
Seated overhead dumbbell press no back rest - feet in stretched in front seated on floor.
2x8x70's
Standing Lateral raises
really fatigued -- Shoulders need work
2x9@40's -- I am going to drop weight on this exercise because I am not feeling the movement and I feel like I am just hoisting the weight. Need stricter movement.
Decent on diet - Ran out of Beverly Protein and Used off brand no cream.
3500 calories, 1.5 gal water, No alcohol on New Years so I am pretty strict. I don't drink very much ever anyway.
Randall Gartman
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