EME's Pec Tear Recovery Thread - Page 4

**bigDman** · 01-17-2006, 10:38 PM

great to hear your recovery is going well and quickly... Im sure youll come back stronger then ever

SoMdHunter · 01-18-2006, 01:17 AM

I kept looking for the scars, and they aren't visible at all! Bro, you gonna come back even bigger and stronger! Hell, you are still bigger than me. Your going to laugh yourself silly when you see my pics once I start that Thunder and Ligtning log!

**EME** · 01-18-2006, 01:21 AM

Thanks SoMd,

Nah, I'll never laugh man. You're doing your thing and that's what matters!

I'm looking forward to your log.

- EME

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Originally Posted by SoMdHunter

I kept looking for the scars, and they aren't visible at all! Bro, you gonna come back even bigger and stronger! Hell, you are still bigger than me. Your going to laugh yourself silly when you see my pics once I start that Thunder and Ligtning log!

**BigZeke** · 01-18-2006, 11:05 AM

Just read through the thread. Deeply sorry about your injury and glad that your recovery is going well. I bet once you're able to train again you will regain your size back pretty quickly, muscle memory is an amazing thing.
Not that I'm glad this happened to you, but I'm glad I could see what could happen to someone without proper warmups and stretching. I'll be extra sure to do those.
It's great to see you have had such a positive attitude throughout this whole ordeal. You can bet that will help with full recovery.

Oh, why do you use a different whey when cutting and bulking?

**EME** · 01-18-2006, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BigZeke

......Oh, why do you use a different whey when cutting and bulking?

Hey Zeke... Thanks!

As for the Whey, it's simply a matter of taste.

I drink my Whey Protein with Skim Milk when I'm bulking and for that, I really like ON 100% Whey.

When cutting, however, I mix my protein with water, and I like the Dymatize Elite whey much better with water.

- EME

**BigZeke** · 01-18-2006, 08:10 PM

Ok cool, I thought there were some nutritional differences. Well, GL with the recovery

SoMdHunter · 01-19-2006, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by EME

Hey Zeke... Thanks!

As for the Whey, it's simply a matter of taste.

I drink my Whey Protein with Skim Milk when I'm bulking and for that, I really like ON 100% Whey.

When cutting, however, I mix my protein with water, and I like the Dymatize Elite whey much better with water.

- EME

Man am I glad I'm keeeping track on this log. What's the flavors you've tried and which one do you like the best? The smooth banana sounds pretty good, but it also has the potential of tasting like crap as well.

**EME** · 01-19-2006, 12:59 AM

Dreamsicle is the only flavor that I have tried. I liked it really well, so I've stayed with it. It's the best tasting protein powder mixed with water that I have ever had.

- EME

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Originally Posted by SoMdHunter

Man am I glad I'm keeeping track on this log. What's the flavors you've tried and which one do you like the best? The smooth banana sounds pretty good, but it also has the potential of tasting like crap as well.

SoMdHunter · 01-21-2006, 02:14 PM

I'll have to give that one a try when I am ready to order some new supps. Sounds delicious!

**EME** · 01-21-2006, 05:19 PM

I just started using Watermelon X-Tend also.
Kendra and I both are actually using it now.

Good Stuff!

I had been taking BCAA caps, but I decided to give this a go with our Pre and Post workout meals.

- EME

**EME** · 01-21-2006, 08:24 PM

Well, a little good news to report.

My left arm, which had been down to 14.25 in ( from 16.75 ),
is now up to 14.50 in.

So, my minimal exercises with no weight are actually helping to fill the arm back out again.

It still looks very small compared to the way it looked prior to the tear and immobilization, but it's moving in the right direction! :bigthumbu

Just 5 more days until I get the sling off, and until I should get to start doing some limited lower body and cardio training again.

I'm really hoping the additional mobility will help my atrophied muscle start filling back out again.

Hey, I'm up .25 in on the left arm already. That's a good start!

- EME

DarkFalcon · 01-21-2006, 08:44 PM

Alright! Good start on those gunz!!

AYung · 01-21-2006, 08:50 PM

.25 inch is definately a postive change. Nice job!

**EME** · 01-24-2006, 01:44 PM

Up another 1/8th of an inch on my left arm.

I know, that may not seem like much... but after watching it go the other direction daily for 6 weeks, I'm happy to see the tape measure going up!

Currently 14 5/8 in. ( up from 14 1/4 at its lowest point about a week ago. )

I'm going to ask my doc at my appointment on Friday if he'll let me start doing some really light dumbbell arm work. :fingersxd

- EME

**Sixpack** · 01-24-2006, 02:01 PM

Glad to see everything is going well Mike.

**warriors** · 01-25-2006, 04:11 AM

Just giving you a shoutout EME. GL with the the rest of your recovery :nosthumbs

SoMdHunter · 01-27-2006, 01:54 AM

Mike,

Since it used to be much larger than now, do you think your arm will regain its size much quicker than it originally took you to get them to their size before the injury?

OK....I've read that sentence 5 times and it still makes sense to me, so hopefully it does to you. :fingersxd

**EME** · 01-27-2006, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SoMdHunter

Mike,

Since it used to be much larger than now, do you think your arm will regain its size much quicker than it originally took you to get them to their size before the injury?

OK....I've read that sentence 5 times and it still makes sense to me, so hopefully it does to you. :fingersxd

LOL. I think I know what you mean.

Yes, I'm sure it will take much less time to regain my size than it originally took to get there. I had been training for 20 years before the year you know!

Honestly, I don't think it will take that long at all... a few months max once I can begin full training again.

In less than two weeks, I've added 3/8 of an inch doing curl motions with no weight a few times per day.

On another note.. tomorrow morning is my follow up doctor appointment to find out if I can get rid of the sling and start rehab.... and also I'll find out if I can get back in the gym and start doing legs and cardio again.
:fingersxd

- EME

01-18-2006, 01:17 AM	#92
SoMdHunter Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In my treestand Posts: 377 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	I Noticed That As Well I kept looking for the scars, and they aren't visible at all! Bro, you gonna come back even bigger and stronger! Hell, you are still bigger than me. Your going to laugh yourself silly when you see my pics once I start that Thunder and Ligtning log! __________________ Vegetarian - ancient Indian term for bad hunter.

01-21-2006, 02:14 PM	#99
SoMdHunter Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In my treestand Posts: 377 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	I'll have to give that one a try when I am ready to order some new supps. Sounds delicious! __________________ Vegetarian - ancient Indian term for bad hunter.

01-21-2006, 05:19 PM	#100
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	I just started using Watermelon X-Tend also. Kendra and I both are actually using it now. Good Stuff! I had been taking BCAA caps, but I decided to give this a go with our Pre and Post workout meals. - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

01-21-2006, 08:24 PM	#101
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Well, a little good news to report. My left arm, which had been down to 14.25 in ( from 16.75 ), is now up to 14.50 in. So, my minimal exercises with no weight are actually helping to fill the arm back out again. It still looks very small compared to the way it looked prior to the tear and immobilization, but it's moving in the right direction! :bigthumbu Just 5 more days until I get the sling off, and until I should get to start doing some limited lower body and cardio training again. I'm really hoping the additional mobility will help my atrophied muscle start filling back out again. Hey, I'm up .25 in on the left arm already. That's a good start! - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

01-21-2006, 08:50 PM	#103
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,293 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	.25 inch is definately a postive change. Nice job! __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

01-18-2006, 11:05 AM	#94
BigZeke Bringing Lat Flares Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell Raisin' and Girl Chasin' Posts: 2,343 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 71	Just read through the thread. Deeply sorry about your injury and glad that your recovery is going well. I bet once you're able to train again you will regain your size back pretty quickly, muscle memory is an amazing thing. Not that I'm glad this happened to you, but I'm glad I could see what could happen to someone without proper warmups and stretching. I'll be extra sure to do those. It's great to see you have had such a positive attitude throughout this whole ordeal. You can bet that will help with full recovery. Oh, why do you use a different whey when cutting and bulking?

01-18-2006, 08:10 PM	#96
BigZeke Bringing Lat Flares Back Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hell Raisin' and Girl Chasin' Posts: 2,343 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 71	Ok cool, I thought there were some nutritional differences. Well, GL with the recovery

01-21-2006, 08:44 PM	#102
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Alright! Good start on those gunz!!

01-24-2006, 01:44 PM	#104
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Up another 1/8th of an inch on my left arm. I know, that may not seem like much... but after watching it go the other direction daily for 6 weeks, I'm happy to see the tape measure going up! Currently 14 5/8 in. ( up from 14 1/4 at its lowest point about a week ago. ) I'm going to ask my doc at my appointment on Friday if he'll let me start doing some really light dumbbell arm work. :fingersxd - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

01-24-2006, 02:01 PM	#105
Sixpack Optimum Sponsored athlete Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 867 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Glad to see everything is going well Mike. __________________ ["Tough Times Don't Last But Tough People Do" My Pops RIP http://www.optimumnutrition.com/ "Fueling your desire for success" www.rippedacadamy.com Mod-massmonsterz.com ISSA certified

01-25-2006, 04:11 AM	#106
warriors The world is yours Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,127 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 29	Just giving you a shoutout EME. GL with the the rest of your recovery :nosthumbs __________________ Not Around...

01-27-2006, 01:54 AM	#107
SoMdHunter Pro Stature Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: In my treestand Posts: 377 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Mike, Since it used to be much larger than now, do you think your arm will regain its size much quicker than it originally took you to get them to their size before the injury? OK....I've read that sentence 5 times and it still makes sense to me, so hopefully it does to you. :fingersxd __________________ Vegetarian - ancient Indian term for bad hunter.