I used my custom P90X Handbase module today for the first time in the field during my legs and back workout vs. just entering my old workout logs from my paper sheets.

What a huge difference going digital makes. I entered my pull-up reps neatly and quickly, made notes on the workout, and recorded the date and time with almost no effort. Best of all, my numbers were actually legible. :biggrin:

This is the same happy feeling I used to get when I ditched paper tracking sheets for BFL in favor of logging my weight training sets into BodyAdvance. I can’t wait to set up modules for SGX, Max-OT, and BFL now. If the runtime SDK for HanDbase didn’t cost $600, I’d be tempted to pick it up so I could turn this database into a standalone program instead of a module that requires a valid installation of HanDbase to run.

Ah well…At least I never need to buy another Palm fitness app again. I’ll concentrate on making some pretty data entry forms for the shiny new MagsFit database this weekend.

I’ve had a bit of nagging weakness/strain in my left elbow since Monday last week. It affects the inside of my elbow and essentially twinges every time I need to contract the arm muscles for curls or pull-ups. My pull-up reps are taking a hit from the issue, but I’m not sure if I need to get it checked out as it feels more like a minor overuse issue (Golfer’s elbow?) probably brought on by some of the new exercises in my Monday P90X shoulder, chest, and triceps routine. I’m going to reduce my weights and slow down my reps in the suspect exercises and use the resistance bands in lieu of pull-ups for a week and see if my tendons start to feel better. :ouch:

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6/2/05 P&P Challenge Report

Consecutive Perfect Days = 10
Total Perfect Days = 32/62

- 1515 calories eaten / -439 deficit
- 52.3% carb, 35.6% protein, 14.9% fat
- No unauthorized meals
- All supplements taken
- 16 cups water
- All planned workouts performed

Weekly Weigh-In:
5/1/05 - 135.4
5/7/05 - 135.0
5/14/05 - 134.8 lbs
5/21/05 - 135.8 lbs
5/28/05 - 134.4 lbs

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Nutrition: 1400-1500 calorie low zig zag day

1: 3×1 spinach omelette, 1/4 c. raisins
2: BBQ ranch chopped chicken salad
3: Cherry Garcia shake
4: 2 slices Roman Meal high fiber WW bread, 1 T. natural peanut butter, 1 T. SF strawberry preserves
5: Turkey spinach lasagna, 1 Lactaid pill
6: Sara Lake Chocolate cake

Total: 1404 calories, 48.6% carb, 35.3% protein, 21.6% fat

Daily Supplements: multivitamin with iron, calcium 500 + D, 1 T. flaxseed oil
Water: 16 cups minimum

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Workout:
8:00 AM P90X Legs/Back/Abs (80 min)

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The Awful Truth:
1. My left elbow hurts. :ouch:

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Brownie Points:
1. Ordered a Borner V-Slicer and a food thermometer from Amazon for $8.84 shipped after applying my $25 Amazon Visa gift certificate. Whee!
2. Only up 2 lbs in water weight from PMS.

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Short-term Goals:
1. Make forms for P90X module.
2. Pick up 20lb bag of Nutro Max cat food for the boys. ($21.99 for 20 lbs at Petco.)
3. Declutter sewing/drawing table.