M3:D42 Lurkers



What's on my mind today?

Lately I've been doing alot of thinking about the lurkers on my blog.  I am using a paid blogging service that gives me extensive stats. From those stats I know there are many people who read this blog who have never commented—not even once.  That brought me to a different thought.  Responsibility.

Because we have many lurkers reading our blogs, those of us in the Shreddersphere have a responsibility to present accurate and truthful information.  We have to be very clear in the way we present our ideas.  Failure to do so can cause problems for one of the lurkers who might take us at face value and make a mistake.  If they were commenting the blog we could always correct misconceptions, but the lurkers do not comment, therefore we can't do anything but make sure our message is clear and concise the first time out.

I honestly feel that we have to be careful with what we post.  That's why I keep my nutritional plan under wraps.  I am one who is willing to try some very extreme things to burn the fat.  I have no idea if they work until I get the results.  As a result, I don't want to share this information with the readers of the blog until I can give my feedback on what worked and what didn't work.  I feel a responsibility towards the lurkers (and all readers actually) to do things this way.

We have to realize that some people think like champions but have no idea how to act like champions.  Alot of people try this and that, jumping from idea to idea.  Many people fail to finish the things they've started.  Sill more try to finish, but get sidetracked constantly.  I don't want to be responsible for someone changing course because of something I am doing. 

I believe in lifting heavy and eating right.  I believe in tracking all your progress and making adjustments where necessary.  I believe in pushing ourselves to the brink every time we hit the gym.  I believe in consistent workouts.  I believe that we are conducting an experiment of one and that we can only really share the results of that experiment when the experiment has some progress to report.  My beliefs have lead me to a feeling of responsibility.

So, dear reader, if you are frustrated because I have not shared my eating plan, don't fret because I will eventually reveal all.  I just like keeping things under wraps at the experimental stage.  I am currently using some of the things I've learned from past experiments to do a bulk with maximum fat loss included.  It is pretty much the typical thought that it is impossible to bulk and lose fat at the same time.  I, for one, feel it is necessary to bulk in order to maximize the ability for your body to burn fat.  This is a conclusion that I've come to through many different experiments.  It works—for me.

You need to conduct your own experiment of one.  You need to see what works best for you.  It is fine to read what everyone else is doing, but give your plan time to work.  If you decide that a 30/50/20 (carb/protein/fat) ratio is right for you, give it a shot.  If you get two weeks out and find that you're actually eating 50/30/20 and you're gaining fat, don't give up on the plan.  Why?  Because you aren't really working the plan, so how can you say it doesn't work?  The plan was 30/50/20 not 50/30/20.  Instead of changing your plan, change how you eat.  Get back on the plan you set up for yourself.  Give it some time to work.  Most plans take at least 8 weeks to show real change.  Give yourself enough time!  I promise you that if you stick to a plan you will get results from that plan. It is then up to you to analyze those results and adjust as needed.  Generally speaking, jumping from one plan to another is a horrible idea that I strongly discourage.

Week Begins 6/22/2008
  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 N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 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 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3490 2700          
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/40/50          
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15          
Total Possible 15 15          
Mission 3 Total Complete 539 554          
Mission 3 Total Possible 540 555          
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today was the first day of my workouts going to 4 sets of 10 reps.  It took some adjusting.  I actually sat down with a 1 rep max calculator that also then calculated the weight for various rep schemes and adjusted all my exercises accordingly.  I found this calculator to be very accurate as my workout was definitely difficult.  I also began videotaping my workouts today.  I will see how that goes for this week and then put up a snippet of the results.  It should be fun for some of you to see.  For those with a weak heart I recommend not viewing as I am truly in Fat Burning Machine mode these days (emphasis on machine).
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

When you know you haven't complied with your plan why do you insist that the plan is not working?
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

Do you believe that results should be evident within 2 weeks?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 42: I'm sad

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 6/23/2008 8:09 PM
Categories: Nutrition, Old Missions
 
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  • 6/24/2008 3:59 PM Shari wrote:
    Great post today! So true about responsibility. So many people take everything in print at face value. I was wondering if you could email me at cranappleplace@yahoo.com I would like to ask you a question.
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  • 6/24/2008 5:43 PM Diane wrote:
    Mike,results can be seen within 2 weeks, but it all depends on a combo of your workout and nutritional plan. When I'm on a 3 day low carb cycling with one high and stick to an intense lifting and cardio, results show within that time. However, if the full plan isn't implemented then it is a no show.
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  • 6/24/2008 5:56 PM Debbie wrote:
    Hi Michael, good post today. No reason to post your nutrition plan. You're certainly free to keep it under wraps.

    I would think that in 2 weeks you should know whether or not to change/tweak what you're doing because of bf%, measurements, etc.
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  • 6/24/2008 6:38 PM Mike Groom wrote:
    Will be great to see a vid of you lifting. I must try the same.
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  • 6/24/2008 10:51 PM doual wrote:
    Michael, your post today was brilliant and very relevent. I agree 100%...but, if we are to help...we are responsible for what we write and that only. We cannot take responsibility for what the reader does with that information, what we can do is write with integrity and care, knowing that there are readers who choose not to comment. Spot on Champ.
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