Mission 2, Day 74: Half way there



Today was a no-lifting day.  I'm really wrestling with where to take my training.  I am very comfortable with my nutrition this week and know I'm going to put up some good numbers. I can just feel it.

The trainer wants me to do a full body workout that involves alot of body weight exercises.  This is not something I've been comfortable with in the past, but I'm doing my best to have an open mind.  I want to burn off more fat.  It is amazing, but I no longer have any flab under my arms or at the top of my chest.  It pretty much all sits in my abdominal area (pretty typical of a male). 

I feel like I might want to give the trainer a go for a trial period of say 6 weeks and see what results I get.  Perhaps having someone pushing me harder than I push myself will give me even better results?  Just the thought of what those kinds of workouts will be like is almost scary.  I push myself extremely hard as it is, so a trainer pushing me even harder is quite something.  I do know that during my initial free session he had me use the Smith Machine for the correct purpose—push ups and upside down rows.  Yes, he placed the Smith Machine bar up high and had me get under it and do body weight rows (these are supposed to help with chin ups).  I then immediately went to push ups on the bar (very slow tempo) followed by prisoner squats and then a plank held as long as I could.  That was one circuit.  I had to complete 3 of those.  Next we did some squats with a pulley row.  Those were killer, especially coming off of being sick.  It was a very good workout overall and that's why I think I might just entertain the thought of working with the trainer.

Accountability Log:

Week Begins 4/13/2008
  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 N/A PM AM PM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA FYA N/A
Water * 240 oz 240 oz 240 oz 264 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 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000 3000
Cals 2975 2988 3012 3025      
Ratios (C/P/F) 10/58/32 9/61/30 10/62/28 60/30/10      
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 10/60/30 10/60/30 10/60/30 60/30/10 10/60/30 10/60/30 10/60/30
Total Completed 15 15 15 15      
Total Possible 15 15 15 15      
Mission 2 Total Complete 1024 1039 1054 1069 1069 1069 1069
Mission 2 Total Possible 1050 1065 1080 1095 1095 1095 1095
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!


Nutrition Log:

  Mission 2:  Day 74 of 100    
  Meal/Training Plan:  Real-time accountability    
  Day 74: April 16, 2008    
3:30 a.m. Meal 1:  Protein shake with oatmeal, and yogurt
3:30 a.m. Supplements:  Animal Pak, Glucosamine Chondroiten, calcium, chromium, glutamine, BCAAs
4:00 a.m. Workout:  PACE cardio — bike — 24 minutes
5:00 a.m. Supplements: Protein shake, oatmeal, banana, BCAAs, glutamine
6:30 a.m. Meal 2:  Chicken breast, brown rice, large salad and 3 glasses of water
9:30 a.m. Meal 3:  Chicken breast, 2 slices whole wheat bread, large salad  and 3 glasses of water
12:30 p.m. Meal 4:  Chicken breast, oatmeal, large salad and 3 glasses of water
3:30 p.m. Meal 5: Chicken breast, oatmeal, large salad and 3 glasses of water
6:30 p.m. Meal 6:  2 chicken breasts, 2 cups of snap peas, large salad,  3 glasses of water
8:30 p.m. Supplements:  Casein protein shake, glutamine, calcium and 3 glasses of water

Workout Log:

  Workout Log:    
PACE Bike 24 minutes

Thought for the Day:

The best way to get ahead of yourself is to plan ahead.

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 4/16/2008 8:27 PM
Categories: Nutrition, Old Missions
 
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  • 4/16/2008 9:09 PM Mike Groom wrote:
    It's great to sometimes notice different things about yourself when the fat is starting to drift off. I'm noticing it coming from my hammies/thigh area and upper torso. It's that damned midsection around the belly and lower back that get me. Your doing great and I'm looking forward to our little challenge to pushing the accountability even further. Man, everyone will be watching us both! I'm really looking forward to it!
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    1. 4/17/2008 2:19 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      You sound like you have my same issues.  I am looking forward to the challenge as well. 
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  • 4/16/2008 10:13 PM Christy wrote:
    I totally missed the fasting debate and excitement, but I just got caught up. It looks like it's laid the groundwork for a cool test on Mike's blog. More excitement. You're looking great. I like the shirt in yesterday's post. Is it new?
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  • 4/17/2008 4:14 AM Christina wrote:
    Hi Michael Wow, that's great you have someone to push you to your limits. Doing 8 reps when you have 11 in you is tough - a trainer helps with that part! It's going to pay off for you i think. Also, i hope you begin to enjoy the whole body workout concept. For me, it's been about simplicity of more calories burned than consumed...the more i do aerobic stuff right after weight training, the more i seem to shred. =D
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    1. 4/17/2008 2:19 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Thanks!  I have an appointment tomorrow morning for another workout.  I think it is the right decision for me right now.  This place trains professional bodybuilders, so I'm sure they will do a good job.
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  • 4/17/2008 7:16 AM Lilla wrote:
    Interesting post about the trainer and full bodyweight exercises. Curious to see where your training is headed.
    Bodyweight rows and push-up supersets are featured a lot in the TT workouts. I love that combo! Gets me huffing and puffing alternating back and chest.
    You're such a hardworker Mike, I'm sure which ever training avenue you decide on, you will keep getting stronger and leaner!
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    1. 4/17/2008 2:18 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Thanks...I've got an appointment tomorrow morning for another workout.  Let's see what happens.
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  • 4/18/2008 4:21 AM Debbie wrote:
    You & I are debating the same. To hire a trainer or not. Good luck with your decision.
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    1. 4/19/2008 12:32 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      I decided to hire the trainer.  I think it is going to maximize my results, so I bit the bullet and did it.
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  • 4/19/2008 1:39 AM Christy wrote:
    Hope you had a great session with your trainer. Can't wait to read all about it.
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    1. 4/19/2008 12:32 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      My first workout is on Monday.  It will be exciting, that's for sure.
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