M3:D100 The Big Compare - 300 days
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 Today marks 300 days blogging for me. It has been an exciting ride. During this time I have made alot of physical, mental and emotional changes that are all interwoven and have prepared me for what the future holds. I can face anything as I move ahead in my new life. Some highlights of my physical changes: Scale weight: I went from 240 pounds to 208 pounds in 300 days. Body fat %: I went from 25% down to 12% in 300 days Deadlift max: I went from a max deadlift of 225 lbs. up to 425 lbs. in 300 days Squat max: I went from a max squat of 200 lbs. up to 395 lbs. in 300 days As far as some highlights of some mental changes I've gone through: My mental intensity is the highest it has ever been My mental focus is the highest it has ever been My mental toughness is the most it has ever been I want to thank Carlos DeJesus for his mentoring me in this area. It has completely changed my life. My friendship with Carlos has changed the way I look at everything. I can't really highlight the emotional changes I've gone through other than to say that I am tougher in that area as well. I've learned how to use my emotions correctly. I don't use straight logic to make all my decisions now, emotions get their appropriate role in the process. I want to thank every single person who comes and reads my blog and especially those who comment. I want to thank Adam: RTP2 Blog for inspiring me to do this in the first place. I now have a lifestyle that is changed for the better thanks to him. To those of you who don't comment, come on out of hiding and say something. You are the reason I do this blog in the first place. 300 days are down and I'm ready for 300 more. The plans of my next mission will be released tomorrow. Hint: It is going to be called "Getting REALLY Big!" or GRB for short. Pictures Tell the Story   | ||
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 Today was leg day and again, it was isolation exercises to pre-exhaust the muscles supersetted with compound exercises. I replaced Leg Press with the Quad Blaster. When I was done with my workout I could barely walk out of the gym. I had an incredible burn throughout my legs. Felt like every single inch was sore and burning. | ||
 Stick to the plan, work the plan and the plan will succeed. | ||
 What's been the biggest motivating factor for you as you attempt your physique transformation? Comment this post to answer the question. | ||
Until tomorrow...GET BACK TO LIFTING! |
Posted by Michael Mahony at 8/20/2008 10:07 PM 
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Old Missions
Categories: Weightlifting Logs, Nutrition, Old Missions
Hey Michael,
First, Concratulations on 300 the honest way, no drugs, no short cuts, just the result of hard, honest work.
My salute.
It's been fun- looking to the future heck, we're just getting started!
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Michael, Congratulations on a great milestone of 300 days bloggin. You have made great progress!! Have enjoyed watching you grow and progress.
Blogging surely has been a key for me to keep going on my journey. there were lots of times I felt like quitting but didn't because I felt like I just couldn't "leave" Adam and the awesome community we have shared together. and of course when you continue blogging you within this community you just can't not do anything. a sense of community really helps keep me going.
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Congratulations, Michael! Big improvements in all aspects! Inspiring to see what one could accomplish with consistent action.
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300 days is a great effort Mike! You have made very visible changes over this time. Let's see some more massive changes in the next 300 days.
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Congratulations, Michael, on 300 days! that is awesome and your progress is awesome also! you are proving what consistent dedicated effort will do for you! on to day 400! it does go by so quickly!
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Michael,
I remeber coming to your site about 30 days ago when I first joined the shredder community and looking where you've come just from then is very impressive. You have been so patient and committed for 300 days. Many people don't last a week on an eating program, and you really give hope to me that I'm not alone in this quest to be fit and reach our goals. I also strongly agree with what you said in regard to emotions. I used to only use logic to solve things and shunned emotion, however I too am starting to learn that emotion can be an extremely powerful tool if used the right way. Thank you for being so committed, your journey is inspiring.
P.S.- The improvements in your stats are remarkable!
-Juan
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Juan, thank you for your kind comment. You are NOT alone in this journey. We are all here to be supportive. It is because of the support of people like you that I have made it 300 days so far and plan to continue for another 300 and even more beyond that.
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Congratulations Michael on a massive milestone! Your numbers are very impressive, especially your DL's and Squats.
As you say, here's to the next 300!
Adam
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Awesome. I'm following in your footsteps. It is great to see what a difference 300 days can make. Thanks for putting yourself out here!
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Eric, great to hear that! Let me know if I can help in any way.
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Congratulations on hitting the 300 day mark.
WOW to the stats and the bodyfat.
Another WOW to the comparison pitures.
Youve made HUGE progress since day 1!!!
Looks like you gained a good ammount of muscle too, to replace the old fat.
I salute you my friend. Looking forward to your next 300 days.
Danny
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Hey,wow, I am impressed, 300 days. Good job, keep shredding, and keep us informed.
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