IceLifter’s BodyBlog

I just got new orders yesterday.  I’m deciding to change my goals to something else given the time constraint and the fact that I am trying to get a Ranger slot by the end of this year following Sapper (this, too, is not set in stone) around August.  In order to do optimally at Sapper and Ranger, I’m going to have to set goals that center around cardio, legs, pushups, and situps rather than gaining weight.  I’ll update them in my Bodyspace soon, when I get some extra time.

After getting disappointed by Oklahoma’s coaching staff and the entire officiating staff, I decided to stop watching any TV tonight.  Luckily, I lifted prior to the game so I didn’t lose any energy or motivation from the sad loss.  This is my 4th day lifting this week.  I love the feeling and the pump it gives me; I can’t believe I ever stopped in the first place.  I’ll be on the road a lot tomorrow driving back to my apartment from my parents’ so I don’t know if I will be able to fit anything in, unfortunately.  I figure if I can’t get to the gym before it closes tomorrow, I’ll go ahead and do some push-ups and dips so I get some type of exercising in.  Boring post, I know, but just wanted to update that this week has been great and my body is feeling awesome.  Eating enough has been a challenge, but once I’m at my apartment I’m sure it will be easier.  Goodnight everyone, and take care.

Just started lifting again.  I was off and on last year, so I didn’t make any noticeable gains.  I would do well for a couple weeks, and then take a month off.  Pitiful.  Now I’m going to change my quitting streak and stay on course.  I have a lifting, diet, and rest plan all worked out.  In a week, I start my new cushy job that leaves plenty of time to get into shape before I go to 22+ weeks of intense physical training in May.

So my goals are simple.  Gain 10-20 lbs before I leave in May by exercising 6 times a week.  This is GONNA work!  It’s got to.  In the past, I’ve attained (or came at least close to) my short-term goals and then quit.  This time I’m not going to live the lifestyle for 1, 2, or even 3 months.  I’m going to live the lifestyle that makes me best at what my job demands of me and still continue to re-evaluate and strive towards other goals.  The time for acting like a child is over.  Now I’ve got to grow up and act like an adult by setting goals and following them through and through.

PS. On a side note, I’m going to start training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu again.  I figure it is another aspect to physical well-being that can help me become a better soldier.

Yeah, so I’ve definately seen a difference these past few weeks.  My power has seemed to go up; at least stay the same.  Either way that’s not ultimately my goal.  I WANT TO GAIN WEIGHT!  Since I’m not going anywhere for spring break I’m gonna try my best to break this plateau.  I think the best thing I can do is cut down my drinking (duh!) and start eating meals made at home instead of eating out (like I said, I’m busy).  I find that when I make my own meals I eat more clean and I consume the right type of calories.  On top of that if I can just motivate myself to eat more food, I’ll definately gain more weight (like I did at the beginning of the semester).  I’m gonna make 170lbs by the end of the semester no matter what!  I mean, come on, I only have 6-7lbs to go.  I’m already 2/3 of the way there and we’re only half-way!!!  I can do this.  It just takes perseverance!

So I’ve finally gotten to a plateau.  The first month was amazing in gains but now it varies +- 2lbs or so.  I can’t seem to keep consuming more and more calories because I’m just running out of time in my day.  If I have 15 extra minutes for some reason or another I’m chowing down on fish, cottage cheese, or rice.  I’m low on Anator and I’m out of Gakic and Pumptech.  I’d say the two supplements I enjoyed the most, besides MM which I live by, were Anator and Pumptech.  Gakic seemed to give me more energy like it advertised, but I’m stilling seeing strength gains so it couldn’t have just been that.  Leukic was one of those supplements that I didn’t see any noticeable differences, well, because there were just too many variables in my first month of training that “who knows?”.  Well anyways, like I said my strength is still going up but my weight is staying the same.  If possible, I’d like to increase both.  Any ideas?

This semester’s been harsh.  Grades and stuff blow, but that’s not why I’m writing here.  I didn’t meet my goal!!!

Every lifter goes through this, but once again it happened to me.  I did great on my PT test, but all that running kept my weight down and burned up all my muscle-building calories.  Anyways, it’s the 5th day of break and I only gained 6 lbs this semester; and most of that came the last couple weeks!  Crap!