Mission 2, Day 87: Shredding continues
Read the post by Adam Waters here.
Today was another great strength workout. I am starting to really enjoy the schedule I'm on switching between training with the trainer and doing my strength training. It really helps to keep me focused.
I also had a nice PACE session this afternoon. During that session I listened to more of the podcast with Dexter Jackson and Jay Cutler. It is awesome to hear the dedication these men have to the sport of bodybuilding. They obviously live and breathe it, but they are also fairly humble. Neither man wanted to admit that he was a favorite at the 2008 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, yet it will likely come down to them in the #1 and #2 slots. Watch and see!
I'm still really focused on the fact that I can and will do whatever it takes to achieve my goals. This crazy nutritional scheme I'm on just continues to amaze me. I keep losing fat and holding or increasing LBM and that's the goal ladies and gentlemen. I am excited that the planning and tinkering I've done is working and have decided to add a chapter to the eBook regarding this nutritional scheme. I am journaling my feelings and thoughts about it as I go along (thanks to Mike: Aussie Body Builder who inspired me to not only take daily uncovered pictures, but to journal my experience). I will use the journal to share my experience with you all when this is over.
God is with me on this one. Obviously carbs (as you can see from my ratios) are not as helpful for me as they could be. I wish I could reveal more, but I've actually come up with a plan for using this extreme approach on a regular basis once this experiment is done.
Accountability Log:
| Week Begins 4/27/2008 | |||||||
| 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 | 264 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 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | |
| Cals | |||||||
| Ratios (C/P/F) | 10/70/20 | 10/70/20 | 30/50/20 | ||||
| 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 | 1234 | 1249 | 1264 | 1264 | 1264 | 1264 | 1264 |
| Mission 2 Total Possible | 1260 | 1275 | 1290 | 1290 | 1290 | 1290 | 1290 |
| * = Counts towards total | |||||||
| Success! | |||||||
| Failed | |||||||
| Not Counted! | |||||||
Nutrition Log:
Workout Log:
| Tuesday, April 29, 2008 | Start: 4:05 a.m. End: 5:00 a.m. | ||
| Exercise | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 |
| Squat | 285 x 5 | 285 x 5 | 285 x 5 |
| Bench Press | 160 x 5 | 160 x 5 | 160 x 5 |
| Deadlift | 315 x 5 | ||
PACE Cardio for 24 minutes on the treadmill in the afternoon.
Thought for the Day:
You hit your goals by keeping them in front of you at all times. Review them daily and you are bound to hit them.
Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!
Posted by Michael Mahony at 4/29/2008 8:26 PM 
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Nutritional Experiment, Old Missions
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Nutritional Experiment, Old Missions
it's so cool that you've found the right niche of food and exercise! Can't wait to see what's been working for you!
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Michael, sounds like you've found your sweet spot.
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Debbie, I think you are right. My body likes how I'm fueling it these days.
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Hey...can't wait to read your nutrition log...lower fat and more muscle...count me in!
Rob
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Rob, it is a pretty extreme system of nutrition. I think the key for me is that it fits perfectly with my workout regimen and that's why the results have been good so far.
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Looking Good, Michael! Your face is really thinning out. can't wait to see the rest of you! you surely are a hardcore poster.
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Great job on finding what fits your needs. I'm trialling dropping my carbs a bit to see the results. Like you I think carbs are my curse (whether they are good or bad). Sounds like you are bounding ahead though.
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I'm convinced that carbs of any kind (good or bad) really cause me problems. This is why my nutrition going forward will consider this heavily.
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You're in THE ZONE. It sound like you're new nutrition plan is even MORE SPARTAN than the last. It takes a very special kind of discipline and passion for working out to make it work, and you've got that in spades.
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Christy, loved your comment. SPARTAN--as in the 300 workout LOL That was pretty spartan. Thanks for the support...it means alot.
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