M3:D45 Something missing



What's on my mind today?

Have you ever had that feeling you get when something just isn't right?  It is that feeling of impending doom that happens when something is not normal.  It is that sinking feeling that all is not right with your world.

Today has been a very stressful day.  I've been feeling kind of down.  I had a very hard time sleeping through the night.  I still dragged myself to the gym early this morning for my cardio workout, but something is missing today and I'm not sure what it is.  I'm also not clear on the source of my stress.  I get this strong feeling that something just isn't right in my world.

This is not a good thing with my mission hitting the mid point.  I am not going to allow my mood to change my focus.  I will dig down deep and do the things that propel me forward.  I have PRWs, but they do no good if I am not doing something daily to further them.  That's my state of mind today.

If you are used to my usual upbeat posts, this is not going to be one of your favorites.  I assure you that.

Everybody that was around me today noticed my mood.  I suppose that's a good sign because it means I'm rarely ever in this sort of mood.  I just wish I knew what was the cause of it.  Physically I feel good, but mentally I'm exhausted.  I am looking forward to my workout in the morning.  I need to push some heavy weight around to feel better.  I know that for an hour between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. I will be working as hard as I possibly can work and that thought makes me feel a little bit better.

So to everyone out there, I apologize, but today is not my best day.

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 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 2990 2755      
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/40/50 10/50/40 10/50/40      
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 15 15      
Total Possible 15 15 15 15      
Mission 3 Total Complete 539 554 569 584      
Mission 3 Total Possible 540 555 570 585      
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

As mentioned, I had a horrible time sleeping, but I didn't use that as an excuse.  I went to the gym for cardio and instead of my usual steady state session I decided on an interval session.  It was an intense interval session.  I warmed up at 4.5 mph for 2 minutes.  I then proceeded to do 2 minutes at 8.5 mph, 1 minute at 6.5 mph, 2 minutes at 9.5 mph, 1 minute at 6.5 mph, 2 minutes at 10.5 mph and 1 minute at 6.5 mph.  I repeated that 3 times and managed a total of 30 minutes today.  My legs were like rubber at the end of the workout. 

Now, because I'm bulking, I'm very sensitive to any possibility of losing lean body mass, so today I immediately had a protein shake loaded with BCAAs as soon as cardio was over.  That is said to help maintain the LBM that can be lost from a cardio session.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Not every day will be the best day ever, but you have to dig deep and stick to your plan even on the worst of days.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What is something that usually distracts you from your workouts?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 45: Reflections on a focused plan

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 6/26/2008 8:01 PM
Categories: Nutrition, Old Missions
 
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  • 6/26/2008 8:58 PM Diane wrote:
    Mike:Sorry to hear you'd had a rough day. You've been going with intensity for such a long time, maybe you should take a mental rest day, or week-end off and get away for a few days...a change of pace and scenery usually works. You are a great inspiration...this too shall pass.
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  • 6/26/2008 10:38 PM Mike Groom wrote:
    Mate, sorry to hear that you're feeling a bit down. Not overdoing it?

    You are one of the most focussed shredders I know, so I know you'll be back on top of your game real quick!
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  • 6/27/2008 2:48 AM Christina wrote:
    Hi Michael,

    I bet it has lots to do with our bulking up...all the protein...the energy gets crazy...i've read that a side effect is for sure irritability and/or restlessness. Perhaps you could look to some herbal remedies like 5-HTPO with L-Tyrosine, or Sam-e. I take the 5-htp supplement and it's very helpful in times of stress; i go thru that a little myself

    Hang in there!
    LOVE, Ya Big Shredder you! ~xo
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  • 6/27/2008 3:45 AM Lilla wrote:
    Hi Michael,
    I know how you feel - I have those day too. Good for you for working hard on your intervals despite a sense of uneasiness and lack of sleep.

    Hope all is resolved soon and you are back in a good place mentally. I've no doubt you will be back to the "upbeat" Michael in no time!
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  • 6/27/2008 5:56 AM Celina wrote:
    Hi Michael... well, what's the life of an athlete without these kind of days.. I just wanna say that you're being very disciplined through this mission... teh good thing is that the change is in your mood.. don't you see that your body is changing?.. metabolism's changing...mind is changing... things are happening to you right now because of the life style and the intensity you've being working with.. so, I'm glad you chose to workout really intense besides your "rare" mood.. this is just the amount of work you've put in your body and it's acumulating.. that is how it works.. so.. great choice.. don't stop please Michael.. this is usually a sign that great results are about to happen!! keep it up... we're with you!!
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  • 6/27/2008 6:24 AM Meredith wrote:
    Hi Michael, sorry to read that you had a rough night of sleep and aren't feeling wonderful. Sounds like you used your time wonderfully though this morning, and made the best of it by taking an early workout. I was amazed to see the speed for your sprints...I thought I was trucking at 7.0 on the treadmill...guess I need to kick it up a bit. Tomorrow will be better!
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  • 6/27/2008 3:15 PM Shari wrote:
    Hey Sweetie! Stuff happens. You'll feel better tomorrow. Just roll with it. Don't let stress bite your butt--bite it back!
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    1. 6/27/2008 5:11 PM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Thanks for all the great comments.  Wait until today's post...I have something to say
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