This morning I got up my usual time, got dressed and headed for the gym.  I wasn't feeling 100%, but I thought I'd give it a shot.  I walked up to the squat rack and proceeded to warm up with the empty  bar.  I then added 50 pounds and did another warm up.  I put on another 40 pounds and did another warm up.  I worked my way up to 275 pounds and decided to go for a working set.  I lifted the weight off the rack and knew I was going to have trouble.  My energy level was just way too low.  I managed 4 reps and put the weight back.  I was shaking and my temperature had risen quite a bit.

I left the gym feeling defeated.  I waited until 8 a.m. and called my doctor.  He had me come right in.  The bad news...no lifting until next Monday per the doctor's orders.  He says I have a pretty bad viral infection and lifting is making it worse.  I'm going to listen to the doctor.   This means I'm dropping 3 of my accountability checkpoints for the week as a planned "Not Counted" because of the doctor's orders.

Accountability Log:

Week Begins 3/30/2008
	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
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	2231
Ratios (C/P/F)	20/52/28	20/48/32
Total Completed	15	15
Total Possible	15	15
Mission 2 Total Complete	829	844	844	844	844	844	844
Mission 2 Total Possible	855	870	870	870	870	870	870
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

Nutrition Log:

	Mission 2:  Day 58 of 100
	Meal/Training Plan:  Real-time accountability
	Day 58: March 31, 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:  Attempted but aborted after 1 set
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: Chicken breast, large salad and 3 glasses of water
6:30 p.m.	Meal 6:  Chicken breast, large salad, 3 glasses of water
8:30 p.m.	Supplements:  Casein protein shake, glutamine, calcium and 3 glasses of water

Workout Log:

No workouts until next Monday — doctor's orders.

Thought for the Day:

When you don't listen to your body, you have to listen to your doctor.

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!