Mission 2, Day 80 [Experiment Day 2]: Tracking everything
I just finished Day 2 of my nutritional experiment. Mike Groom asked if I was taking uncovered photos during this experiment. The answer is yes, I am taking uncovered photos, but that's not all. I am tracking my weight and body fat percentage daily during this time period to see exactly what changes are affected by my approach.
I found Day 1 to be extremely diffficult to get through, but Day 2 was alot easier and I'm sure Day 3 and beyond will get a little easier each day as well. Jay Cutler inspired me to really take this on during his speech at the competition I attended. He commented about how all the family and friends were to be commended for helping the competitors get through their tough nutritional programs in order to compete. It made me think of how dedication they required to reach their goals. I realized that I needed to start with that same dedication. Bodybuilders do extreme things to get to their desired body fat percentage so why should I approach it any differently?
Work has been hectic and this new system has actually helped me to be sure I'm eating every 3 hours without any stress. I'm quite religious about eating every 3 hours already, but this all just makes that even easier to pull off. That's all I can say.
Accountability Log:
| Week Begins 4/20/2008 | |||||||
| 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 | N/A | PM | AM | PM | N/A | AM |
| Abs * | N/A | FYA | FYA | N/A | FYA | FYA | N/A |
| Water * | 264 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 | |
| Cals | |||||||
| Ratios (C/P/F) | 10/60/30 | 10/63/27 | 10/70/20 | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Total Possible | 15 | 15 | 15 | ||||
| Mission 2 Total Complete | 1129 | 1144 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 | 1159 |
| Mission 2 Total Possible | 1155 | 1170 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 | 1185 |
| * = Counts towards total | |||||||
| Success! | |||||||
| Failed | |||||||
| Not Counted! | |||||||
Nutrition Log:
Workout Log:
Started working through Rippetoe's strength training program today.
| Tuesday, April 22, 2008 | Start: 4:15 a.m. End: 5:00 a.m. | ||
| Exercise | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
| Squat | 275 x 5 | 275 x 5 | 275 x 5 |
| Bench Press | 155 x 5 | 155 x 5 | 155 x 5 |
| Deadlift | 300 x 5 | ||
Thought for the Day:
Extreme circumstances require extreme measures be taken.
Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!
Posted by Michael Mahony at 4/22/2008 8:33 PM 
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Nutritional Experiment, Old Missions
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Nutritional Experiment, Old Missions
holy sh-t! 300# deadlifts? hey my buns hurt LoL
um, i think i don't see all of my comments getting thru to you...could it just be me?
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Christina, LOL! Generally my traps and hamstrings hurt after my deads! Yes, I see a few other comments from you in my comment list. Of course, I can't say if "all" of your comments are getting through because I wouldn't know when you comment
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Excellent workout Mike!
Not sure if I missed it, but how long is your experiment? Will you be posting your weight daily as well?
20 days left until day 100. I'm looking forward to the reveal.
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Mike, I don't plan to post my daily weight changes until the experiment is over. I will post weekly stats as usual. I am planning on making this experiment last 28 days. It is quite extreme so I'm not entirely certain I will make it the entire time, but amazingly, it is alot like how you described your initial reaction to fasting--at first the extreme nature of things got to me mentally, but today, the third day of the experiment, was actually extremely satisfying and smooth. When the experiment ends I will be posting my pics and all of my stats. Suffice to say that I've already dropped some body fat and pounds.
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I never doubted for a second you were tracking everything. Way to build suspense on your food program. Sounds like it's working great, but I know you'll reserve judgment until you have reviewed all your date.
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Christy, you are right...I decided to track everything daily just to see what is happening. Pretty decent results so far. I'm adding in some additional BCAAs to combat LBM loss, but other than that the experiment is going as planned. I am taking daily uncovered photos so that everyone can see later on. Thanks for your continued support and encouragement.
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