Mission 2, Day 33: Push, push, push!
Today when I entered the gym I was determined to push myself even harder than the previous trip. Everytime I think I have pushed myself as hard as I can, I go back with even more intensity and push myself even farther. When I do this I notice that I make some good gains. As a result, I keep pushing myself harder and harder and today was no different.
Just 2 weeks ago I was in the gym doing this very same workout. During the first exercise, the bent over barbell row, I managed 165 pounds for 6 reps. At that time, I was honestly pushing as hard as I could. Today, I hit the same exercise at 165 pounds for 12 reps. At the same time, two weeks ago I managed 135 pounds for 4 reps and today I managed 135 pounds for 12 reps. Even the weight on the barbell push press went up to 140 pounds for 12 reps. I was amazed that I could push around so much weight today. Alot of this game is mental and I proved that today. As stated, on my entire drive to the gym I was visualizing a successful workout and I got it.
Work was stressful today. Had alot of issues and I didn't really enjoy the day. I am really looking forward to tomorrow's workout just to strip myself of the stress. Tomorrow I need to take a there and back trip to Las Vegas for business. It will be a long day. Now it is time for bed.
Accountability Log:
| Week Begins 3/2/2008 | |||||||
| Sun | Mon | Tues | Weds | Thurs | Fri | Sat | |
| Cycle spot | HC | LC | LC | LC | HC | LC | LC |
| M1 * | 5:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 3:30 a.m. | 5:30 a.m. |
| M2 * | 8:30 a.m. | 6:30 a.m. | 6:30 a.m. | 6:30 a.m. | 6:30 a.m. | 6:30 a.m. | 8:30 a.m. |
| M3 * | 11:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m. |
| M4 * | 2:30 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
| M5 * | 5:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | 5:30 p.m. |
| M6 * | 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. |
| Weights * | N/A | Lift | Lift | N/A | Lift | Lift | N/A |
| Cardio * | N/A | PM | PM | AM | PM | PM | AM |
| Abs * | N/A | FYA | FYA | N/A | FYA | FYA | N/A |
| Water * | 240 oz | 240 oz | 240 oz | 232 oz | 240 oz | ||
| Post-workout nutrition * | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-sleep nutrition * | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vitamins/Supplements * | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accountability * | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cals within 5% (+/-) * | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Target Cals | 2700 | 2250 | 2250 | 2250 | 2700 | 2250 | 2250 |
| Cals | 2719 | 2199 | 2276 | 2241 | 2803 | ||
| Ratios (C/P/F) | 41/38/21 | 39/41/20 | 38/41/21 | 39/40/21 | 51/28/21 | ||
| Total Completed | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Possible | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||
| Mission 2 Total Complete | 427 | 442 | 457 | 472 | 487 | ||
| Mission 2 Total Possible | 435 | 450 | 465 | 480 | 495 | ||
| * = Counts towards total | |||||||
| Success! | |||||||
| Failed | |||||||
| Not Counted! | |||||||
Nutrition Log:
| Mission 2: Day 33 of 100 | |||
| Meal/Training Plan: Real-time accountability | |||
| Day 33: March 6, 2008 | |||
| 3:30 a.m. | Meal 1: Protein shake with banana and Udos and oatmeal and 3 glasses of water | ||
| 3:30 a.m. | Supplements: Animal Pak, Glucosamine Chondroiten, calcium, chromium, glutamine, BCAAs | ||
| 4:00 a.m. | Workout: Lifting, FYA | ||
| 5:00 a.m. | Supplements: Protein shake, BCAAs, glutamine | ||
| 6:30 a.m. | Meal 2: Chicken (6 oz), oatmeal, large salad and 3 glasses of water | ||
| 9:30 a.m. | Meal 3: Chicken breast, large salad, oatmeal and 3 glasses of water | ||
| 12:30 p.m. | Meal 4: Chicken (6 oz), 2 cucumbers, apple and large salad and 3 glasses of water | ||
| 3:30 p.m. | Meal 5: Chicken breast,2 cucumbers and large salad and 3 glasses of water | ||
| 4:00 p.m. | Workout: Steady State Cardio 45 minutes | ||
| 6:30 p.m. | Meal 6: Chicken breast, cucumber, carrots,large salad and 3 glasses of water | ||
| 8:30 p.m. | Supplements: Casein protein shake, glutamine, calcium and 3 glasses of water |
Workout Log:
| Thursday, 3/6/2008 | A11 | Start: 4:03 a.m. End: 5:01 a.m. | ||
| Exercise | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 |
| BB Bent over row | 165 x 12 | 165 x 12 | 165 x 12 | 165 x 12 |
| BB Incline Bench Press | 135 x 12 | 135 x 12 | 134 x 12 | 134 x 10 |
| Lat Pull Down | 160 x 12 | 160 x 12 | 160 x 12 | 160 x 12 |
| Barbell Push Press | 135 x 12 | 135 x 12 | 135 x 12 | 135 x 12 |
| Dip | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| DB Clean | 40 x 12 | 40 x 12 | 40 x 12 | 40 x 12 |
| Swiss ball crunch | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!
Posted by Michael Mahony at 3/6/2008 8:52 PM 
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Old Missions
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Old Missions
Mike, I'm always amazed by your progress. You improve with every workout. You are fast on your way to your goals!
I agree about the mental game. I'm always telling the younger guys in my gym that they could push more weight than they do. They only have to have a bit of confidence in themselves. Often when I'm spotting for them they are surprised at what they can achieve with that added confidence of someone standing close by to help if it's needed.
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Mike,
I follow the idea that I have to push until my body won't let me. We always think we know our limits, but the mental part is what is stopping us. Look at the 4 minute mile. Nobody could do it. Everyone thought it was impossible. Once it was accomplished, alot of people started to break that mark. When I go into the gym and rack the weight, I believe that's my best possible lift. On that day it IS my best possible lift. However, when I go back I know that I need to progress, so I push harder than the last time. I challenge myself to do better and I hate to let myself down!
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