M3:D53 Losing my grip



What's on my mind today?

Today, after my shower, I looked into the mirror and realized I am losing my grip.  I actually thought that to myself as I looked at myself in the mirror.  Later on some other people told me that I was losing my grip.  I guess I really have lost my grip.

The grip I'm speaking of is my "love handles!"  Yes, for the first time in my life I can look in the mirror and not see love handles hanging off the side.  It was exciting to notice it, but even more exciting that 2 other people commented on it.

I tend to work very hard and to see visible, tangible results makes me want to work even harder.  I joined Lilla's (Lilla: Self-fulfilling Prophecy) Nike+ challenge.  I have my device now and just need to get the shoe wallet and I'm off and running (literally).

I don't have much to say today.  Happy 4th of July to everyone!

Week Begins 6/29/2008
  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 264 oz 264 oz 240 oz 264 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 2710 2910 2710 2905 2920  
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 15/50/40 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 15  
Total Possible 15 15 15 15 15 15  
Mission 3 Total Complete 644 659 674 689 704 719  
Mission 3 Total Possible 645 660 675 690 705 720  
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today's workout was nice.  I got to my gym my usual early morning time and it was even more empty than usual.  The 4th of July holiday obviously kept some people in bed.  I love when the gym is empty.  It enables me to pull of my workout exactly the way I want to pull it off. Today was no different.  I managed to increase weights on most of the exercises and on those I could not increase the weight on, I did more reps than the last time.  It was definitely a good workout.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

What you don't do is just as important as what you do.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

When you have a problem that is on your mind what do you do to keep it from effecting your workout?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 
 
 

Mission 1, Day 53: Resting day again

Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING!

Posted by Michael Mahony at 7/4/2008 9:34 PM
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Old Missions
 
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  • 7/5/2008 7:01 AM Mike Groom wrote:
    congrats on losing your grip!
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    1. 7/6/2008 5:45 AM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Thanks, Mike!
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  • 7/5/2008 5:52 PM Larry wrote:
    Michael,
    If you are lifting heavy, you MUST focus on the lift, not on your problem. Just the act of working out does seem to take my mind off the troubles of the day.

    Good work on losing the grip!
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    1. 7/6/2008 5:45 AM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Larry, thanks!  I agree withyou that working out takes your mind off your problems.  It is a great tool for that.
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  • 7/6/2008 1:12 AM Juli wrote:
    Hehehe, you are looking great, when you lose "your grip".

    I like your todays picture, one can see you are very lean...GREAT JOB!!!!

    Yes, everything pays off in the end, persistance, discipline and will-power.

    Congratulations.

    Juli

    P.S.: Great that you are running with us now.
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    1. 7/6/2008 5:46 AM Michael Mahony wrote:
      Juli, thanks sweetie!  I appreciate your comments.  I enjoy your blog as well.
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