Building a Better Jay

Today’s workout was great.  I felt strong the whole time, which was nice.  Perhaps that was the extra vitamins or maybe the Green Mag?  It definitely wasn’t a sufficient amount of sleep, as I only had 6 hours.  Tonight, though, I see a full 7 hours in my future!  Oh what fun!

I ate a lot of beef today (and yesterday).  Spring weather is finally here and I am really enjoying the BBQ.  Steaks, burgers, chicken, fish - everything is better on a grill.  How can you not love eating like a bodybuilder during BBQ season?! I love using new rubs or trying homemade sauces on the grill.  The fresh fruits and veggies are plentiful.  This is a GREAT time of year.

Tonight when I got home from work I changed into a t-shirt that fit me well last summer.  Now, I can barely get it on without a struggle.  I should point out that is in the arms and chest and not the stomach!  Ahh, the signs of progress are plentiful.  It’s just a good day and I feel energized.  The birds are singing (well, the geese in our backyard are honking), there’s a light rain falling and a cool breeze.  It’s perfect weather for a run outside, really.  Unfortunately, I can’t run until tomorrow morning.  For now, I’ll just get ready for a looong spring slumber. 

Ho-ly cow.  I weighed myself this morning at a whopping 149.  That’s 4lbs in 4 days.  I’m guessing that means I have some water retention due to the creatine.  No big deal - it’ll come off once I go off creatine.    It’s just good to know so I can adjust my weight goals appropriately.

Well, I am definitely feeling bigger than when I started this in early April.  My wife seems to think I’m looking bigger, too, but sometimes I think she just strokes my ego.  What a great woman!

Today is an off day, but I will focus on nutrition.  I need to learn to eat clean on the weekends (despite being away from home for most of the day).