I spent another day resting, but I am definitely feeling much better today.  I am certain that I will be back at the gym on Monday.

I've been following Adam's adventures with Tom Venuto and it is very inspirational.  Lillahas stated that she is amazed at the intensity of their workouts.  I honestly was not surprised that Adam's workouts would be high intensity and for sure I was not surprised that Tom's workouts would be high intensity.

People who are the real deal like Tom and Adam push themselves to the limits and then some.  As Adam recounted in one of his recent posts, Tom told him to pick a weight he could do for 12 reps and then try and do 15 reps.  That mindset fits perfectly into the way I like to workout—push yourself to the limit and when you've reached your limit, push a little bit harder and farther.

It isn't worth taking the time in the gym if you aren't going to give it everything.  You have to lift heavy or you should go home.  That's my feeling and I stand by it.  When you train you have to give it everything.  Take nothing away from the gym floor.  It is all laid out there and the results will come.

Accountability Log:

Week Begins 3/23/2008
	Sun	Mon	Tues	Weds	Thurs	Fri	Sat
Cycle spot	LC	LC	LC	HC	LC	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	200 oz	200 oz	240 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	2250	2250	2250	2700	2250	2250	2250
Cals	2310	2299	1812	2812	2298	2219
Ratios (C/P/F)	25/46/29	25/45/30	24/46/30	23/47/30	24/45/31	23/46/31
Total Completed	15	15	7	12	11	12
Total Possible	15	15	15	15	15	15
Mission 2 Total Complete	742	757	764	776	787	799
Mission 2 Total Possible	750	765	780	795	810	825
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

Nutrition Log:

	Mission 2:  Day 55 of 100
	Meal/Training Plan:  Real-time accountability
	Day 55: March 28, 2008
3:30 a.m.	Meal 1:  Protein shake with oatmeal, banana and yogurt
3:30 a.m.	Supplements:  Animal Pak, Glucosamine Chondroiten, calcium, chromium, glutamine, BCAAs
4:00 a.m.	Workout:  Missed
5:00 a.m.	Supplements: Protein shake, BCAAs, glutamine
6:30 a.m.	Meal 2:  Protein shake with banana and oatmeal, large salad and 3 glasses of water
9:30 a.m.	Meal 3:  Chicken breast with  oatmeal, large salad  and 3 glasses of water
12:30 p.m.	Meal 4:  Chicken breast, brown rice, large salad and 3 glasses of water
3:30 p.m.	Meal 5: Protein shake with oatmeal, yogurt and strawberries
6:30 p.m.	Meal 6:  Lean beef, large salad, 3 glasses of water
8:30 p.m.	Supplements:  Casein protein shake, glutamine, calcium and 3 glasses of water

Workout Log:

There was no workout to report on today due to illness.

Thought for the Day:

Listen to your body—it knows what is best for it.

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!