Building a Better Jay

Week 3 of HST is down and I’m feeling pretty good.  I added an extra 10lbs to my bent-over rows because it was just too easy.  Strength gains?  I’ll find out next week when I get closer to my 10rep maxes.

Nutrition was good today - finally feel like I’m eating enough.  Totals for the day should be 2700cals, 175g protein.

I’m feeling pretty good for not having nearly enough sleep last night (6 hours).  I sleep pretty soundly, it’s just that I don’t get to sleep enough!  Eventually, I’m planning to move up to 7 hours of sleep by consolidating some of my evening activities and dropping some needless time wasters (ie TV).

Life is good …feeling good …working to gain more muscle.

Well, I did get a chance to work on my nutrition plan for the next 4 weeks.  I’ll try to upload that tonight or tomorrow (it’s on my other computer).  It’s tough eating that much, but worth it.  Last night, my wife was shocked when I removed my shirt.  I had been moving some things in the garage / basement and she noticed the "pump" from that work.  Actually, I was sort of suprised as well about the difference a little workout can make in the way you look.  I mean, muscles really swell and you can look much more muscular.  I’ll remember for my next avatar picture!

Workout today was HIIT cardio.  I took the green mag as instructed (full scoop) pre-w/o.  Interesting note: I had some trouble elevating my HR.  I’m not sure if that had anything to do with the green mag or the dilution of the simple carb due to extra water in my system?  On Saturday, I’ll try having more cals pre-w/o and see if that helps.  Otherwise, I’d say it’s a sign of either not enough sleep or overtraining (classic).

Somewhat related topic - I need some suggestions for music.  I’m looking to add a few songs to my ipod to keep things interesting at the gym.  RIght now, I’ve got some NIN, a few songs from The Matrix soundtrack, LL Cool J, Black Eyed Peas, Eminem (representin’ the D), and a few others.  I’m looking for maybe a little more rap / hip-hop.  I guess I’ll be cruising iTunes later today, too.