A.Wright

Every holiday, I hear the same thing over and over again. However, before I get into that. I need to update you all. I tried upping my carbohydrates for one day and I didn’t like it. My weight loss stalled due to my reduction in calories, so I upped my calories to 2900. Now, I am feeling much better.

Alright, as we all know the 4th of July is tomorrow. I am already hearing people talk and messages being posted about "eating clean". Food is neither clean nor dirty. It serves a purpose of your providing your body with energy in which you burn. Human perception has shaped food into either "clean" or "dirty". I bowl of "clean" almonds or "clean" apples, can make you fat just like a "dirty" steak can.

At the end of the day, we’re all here on this planet to LIVE life. Let me say that again, LIVE life. You being a fitness prune while everyone else is enjoying themselves, is going to leave you isolated in the corner. Holiday’s are great because they are just that Holiday’s. A  time for you to relax and enjoy yourself with friends and family. Now, before I go to the gym for a second time today. It’s time to recap.

One day of eating whatever you want, will not hurt your progress. Well if you just started the Anabolic diet or any low carb diet that requires an induction phase… well you choose the wrong week to start. Sorry homey. If you’re overweight and thank one day is going to hurt your progress, well you need to chill. Did it take only ONE DAY to be where you are now? I think not. Now, go out and enjoy life, because you only have one.

Oh, and don’t buy the book "Eat Clean Diet for Men". The book clearly mentions not to eat after 6pm. I returned the book the next day.

Ladies and gentlemen, I have ended my experience with the high protein /high fat and low carbohydrates. I know what you all are saying.. you did what?  kizmvp, introduced to FighterDiet.com. This web site is a ran by Pauline Nordin who is an amazing women. I suggest you all check her website out.

Anyway, her diet priniciple’s are kinda like a keto diet. However, the major difference is that you consume 5% of your body weight in low glycemic vegetables. Since, I weight 190 pounds, that would be close to 8 pounds of veggies! On your refeed day or days, is when you switch to starches and sugars. Basically a load up on carbohydrates. I have always wondered that dangerous effects of not eating anough vegetables due to being under a 30 gram carb limit and it’s long term effects.

Today after my morning cardio, i had for the first time some oatmeal and eggwhites. I was so terrified of the oatmeal that my stomach was litterly in knots. Well, it’s time to get ready for my second workout and I shall keep you all updated.

-A

Contrary to what many say on their bodyspace tag lines. Supplements are just that, SUPPLEMENTS. There is no supplement in the world that is going to provide will power and dedication. People ask me what supplements I used to lose weights. It wasn’t the supplements that got me out of the bed. It wasn’t the supplements the got to where I am now. It’s not the supplements that continue to push me.

Remember, the most important supplement is within in your body. Once, you tap that, the world is yours. Just a little something to remember, when you see ****** rocks! Promo code *******.

I love to experiment and tweak things. It does not matter, if I am tweaking my car to go faster or my computer. I am just a natural tweaker. I have decided for the next month I will not consume any NO boosters. My current pre-work stack consists of Controlled Labs White Flood and Green Mag. I also use Purple Wraith during my workout.

I will drop all three products and switch to caffeine pills, BCAA powder, and standard creatine mono hydrate.  I am curious to see the results after a month and I hope you are too. Stay tuned!

-A

From time to time, I go through my "friends" list and see what’s going on with them. I have noticed recently noticed that a lot profiles have become inactive. I can only assume that’s is due to the warm weather and these individuals are outside getting it in. Well I hope that is the case. Anyway, be easy.

-A

Hello everyone! I hope everyone has enjoyed their holiday weekend. I was spent the weekend at the beach in Ocean City, Maryland and this brings to my first comment.

Most people don’t give a damn about how they look. No, I am serious about that. You should have seen most of the people. I was just like wow.. However, I still felt bad about how I looked. I felt that I was fat and I was not defined enough. I will be posting a number of pictures to show you what I am talking about.

Regarding the pictures, after looking at them I have a series of areas I need to focus on. I need to hit my chest harder and continue to drop my body fat levels.

I hate training my abs.

I know you’re thinking, did he just say that? Yes, I did.  The sure thought of doing any ab exercises bring shudders to my spine. The reason is simple…. I don’t believe I am doing any of the exercises targeting the abdominal muscle correctly.

"Well, didn’t you make a video?" This is true I did make a video, but there are tons of video on youtube of people doing exercises wrong. Mine is no different.

Out of all the area’s of my body, the ab area is the least defined. Shoulders, chest, legs and arms are all coming along nicely. However, those abs. They might as well be sitting somewhere and taking a lunch break. The definition is just not there and it’s not from the lack of trying. I don’t know what it is and I am open for suggestions.

It’s quite possible that I need drop more weight and or bodyfat but really how much. I am at 189 and if I get any smaller I will disappear.  Oh, well I had to get that off my chest.

Over the weekend I was out with my brother and girlfriend. We are walking around and come across this store that tailors to runners. So, I inquire about getting my feet measured. Measured is the only word i can describe. I found out that I have little to no arch in my foot. This is called severe overpronation. So, I bought a shoe that has extra cushioning and arch support.

OH MY! I am talking about a world of difference. I jumped on the treadmill to warm up this morning and I felt like Sonic The Hedgehog. I normally only "run" for 10 minutes, well my warm-up lasted 25 minutes! My HIIT session was fantastic, I actually enjoyed it.

So, basically get your feet looked at and get the right shoes. They will either make or break your foot, knee caps or whatever.

Yesterday, I was walking around Wal-Mart. So, I am walking, and I come across the Iron Gym. I have heard about it but I never really looked into it, because I couldn’t do pull-up to save my life. Since I can do them now, I decided to pick it up. I mean it’s only $30. Can’t wait to try it!

Today was the first day of officially coming off my week break. I would like to add that week was hell. Anyway, I doing a new 10 week program called the T.H.T. workout. T.H.T stands for Targeted Hypertrophy Training. The T.H.T. Principles are:

· Maximum Muscle Stimulation by working to ‘Positive
Failure’ with good form
· Training That Targets Hypertrophy (Growth) – you’ll
leave the body no choice but to grow!
· Specifically Targeting Progressive Overload
· Maximum Recuperation between sets
· Deconditioning - A planned week off to ensure long-term
success
· Workout Cycles & Variations allowing you to plan months
into the future and ensure continuous gains
· Optimum Workout Duration – Learn to Train Intelligently
· Minimizing Catabolism (muscle breakdown)
· Optimum Reps for Muscle Growth
· Maximum Intensity
· Overcome plateaus

I will keep you all updated on how progress is going. I would also like to add that I am going through some personal issues and my motivation has faltered a bit. Don’t worry, I will be fine. It’s just life.