M3:D46 I am a warrior!



What's on my mind today?

I first want to thank everyone for their really sweet comments.  I truly appreciate the support.  As stated, I've been in a bad mood.  I'm not my usual upbeat self, but I'm not going to apologize.  I've been shown the light about this mood.  I have given alot of thought to an email I received today on this topic and it has really given me alot of insight.

This mood is merely a test.  This has been a test to see how badly I want it.  For instance, when I woke up yesterday in this mood I was sorely tempted to avoid my cardio workout.  Instead, I made the right choice in spite of the pressure that was on me.  The same happened today.  I got up and hit the gym with a fierce drive.  I literally pounded my body into submission today.

From the email I received today:  "Anyone can look good when things are going well and everyone is watching.  What happens when things are not going well and no one is watching?  The answer to that question says something about an important, but forgotten quality that is at work in your life even at this moment. It is the quality of character that is continuing to develop and strengthen you for whatever is up ahead.  Embrace it, it always has much to say and much to teach us."

I am a warrior because I made the right choices even when things were not at their best.  I am not going to apologize for that.  I am going to embrace this situation and see what it is trying to teach me.  I will take what I learn and apply it into the future.

I am a warrior.  I will not be beaten.  I will fight every step of the way.  I will win.  I am a warrior.

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 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 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3490 2700 2990 2755 2910    
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/40/50 10/50/40 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 15    
Total Possible 15 15 15 15 15    
Mission 3 Total Complete 539 554 569 584 599    
Mission 3 Total Possible 540 555 570 585 600    
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

What a workout!  I was exhausted at the end. I pounded my body into submission today.  I went into the gym with an agressive mood and it showed.  I hit personal bests on every single exercise and completely destroyed the gym today.  I was like a man possessed.  A couple of the regulars asked me what I had for breakfast because they wanted the kind of energy I was displaying.  Yes, I took my mood and channeled it into my training.  My focus today was the best it has been since starting this mission 7 weeks ago.  I could feel my muscles working on every exercise.  The mind to muscle connection was in full effect.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

If you want to make progress, be a warrior and have a warrior-like mentality—nothing and no one gets in your way!
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

How do you battle the demons that plague you?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 46: Rest is important

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 6/27/2008 8:16 PM
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Old Missions
 
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  • 6/28/2008 12:13 AM Mike wrote:
    Mate,glad you fought your way through! Sounds like an awesome workout. Good job.

    Keep up the warrior spirit.
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  • 6/28/2008 4:48 AM Christina wrote:
    Wise beyond your words...you realize that you are not merely your body or your mind...YOU are in control of what is and what is not...Michael, that is passing the ultimate test! You will win your competition and you can achieve anything as you wish. =D
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