dvsness, dedication and desire

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Meal 1

• BioBeads
• eggs
• egg whites
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
• multi

Meal 2

• Isolate - Strawberry
• almonds
• Vigor

Meal 3

• chicken breast
• celery
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM

Meal 4

• tilapia
• olive oil

POST WORKOUT

• Creatine and Glutamine

Meal 5

• Protein Component - Cinnamon
• peanut butter
• psyllium husk powder
• multi
• Enhanced CLA

cal - 1357 pro - 189 car - 30 fat - 52 fib - 15

Random thoughts:

I am on a mission to find a buffet in NY that is not Chinese food for my cheat this week. Why is this so difficult?

I am also puzzled as to why the world wants to rush so much. When I was at Hallmard buying a card the other day, I was irritated to see Halloween candy on display already, but that paled in comparison to today. Today, dozens of Santa’s decended on midtown Manhattan, handing out flyers for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Not only is it not really spectacular, but it’s August. Give me a break.

The weights for this workout may not look like much, but the form was immaculate. On the Presses, my knees came to my chest and there was no lockout. On the Curls, I paused for two seconds at the top of the contraction and used 5 second negatives. The Good Mornings were done with my feet together, slowly and deliberately, with a full stretch and a flat back.

Hamstrings, Abs and Cardio

Single Leg Plate Loaded Squat Press
sled+90×12+12, +90×12+12, +90×12+12

Plate Loaded Kneeling Single Leg Curl
sled+20×10+10, +30×10+10, +35×10+10

Good Mornings
65×15, 65×15, 65×18

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Lat Machine Crunch
50×12, 50×12, 50×12 *superset*

Stability Ball Crunch
12, 12, 12

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11 Incline Treadmill
25 minutes backward, 1.7 speed

I walked 15 minutes each way to the gym.

I walked one mile during my lunch break at work.

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Meal 1

• BioBeads
• chicken breast
• peanut butter
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
• multi

Meal 2

• Isolate - Strawberry
• walnuts
• Vigor

Meal 3

• chicken breast
• romaine
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM

Meal 4

• eggs
• egg whites

POST WORKOUT

• Creatine and Glutamine

Meal 5

• Protein Component - Vanilla
• cashew macadamia butter
• psyllium husk powder
• multi
• Enhanced CLA

cal - 1345 pro - 192 car - 30 fat - 53 fib - 15

Random thoughts:

I walked my mile at 1PM despite the rain because I didn’t know what else to do with myself and I needed to get away from my desk. I got pretty soaked, even with my umbrella, but I was ok with that somehow.

I spent a lot of time on food prep tonight and I’m up too damn late again.

Peace!

I felt a little crappy today, and a major contributor was probably the weather. It was rainy and COLD. We didn’t even hit 70 and I wore a sweatshirt on my walk to the gym for the first time in ages. Once I was on my way I felt pretty damn good, but as soon as I left I was a little off again. No comprende. Lifts were damn good, though.

Back, Biceps and Cardio

Plate Loaded Biangular PullDown
45 on each side x12, 55sx10, 60sx10, 65sx8

Rev Grip Seated Cable Row
110×10, 120×9, 130×5

DB Row
60×8+8, 60×8+8, 60×8+8

Hyper w/Plate
45×10, 45×10, 25×15 DROP BWx8

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Standing Hammer Curls
20sx10, 20sx10, 15sx15

Cable Curls
45×12, 50×12, 60×9

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11 Incline Treadmill
30 minutes backward, 1.7 speed
10 minutes forward, 1.8 speed

I walked 15 minutes each way to the gym.

I walked one mile during my lunch break at work.

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Meal 1

• BioBeads
• egg whites
• eggs
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
• multi

Meal 2

• london broil
• romaine
• Vigor

POST WORKOUT

• Creatine and Glutamine

Meal 3

• Isolate - Vanilla
• macadamias
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM

Meal 4

• tuna sashimi

Meal 5

• Protein Component - Cinnamon
• peanut butter
• psyllium husk powder
• multi
• Enhanced CLA

cal - 1248 pro - 179 car - 26 fat - 49 fib - 14

Random thoughts:

I know that I’m in a good spot prep-wise right now, but I did feel like a beached whale when I woke up! I was really exhausted by day’s end. It was a long weekend.

This workout was quite the opposite of the one before. I was ready to go upon arrival, but I was feeling quite weak by the end. My body may have gotten confused after all those carbs the night before!

 

Chest, Triceps and Cardio<strong />Plate Loaded Flat Press
55 on each side x8, 55×8, 55×8

55 on each side x8, 55×8, 55×8Incline DB Press
35×10, 35×10, 40×4

Decline BB Press
95×8, 95×8, 95×10

Decline CGBP
45×17, 55×12, 55×12

Pec Dec Pulse
50×12, 60×12, 60×12 *superset*

Full Range Pec Dec
50×6, 60×6, 60×6

Rope Cable PushDown
60×12, 60×12, 60×10 DROP 40×8

11 Incline Treadmill
30 minutes backward, 1.7 speed
10 minutes forward, 1.8 speed

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Meal 1

• BioBeads
• egg whites
• eggs
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
• multi

POST WORKOUT

• Creatine and Glutamine

Meal 2

• Isolate - Vanilla
• peanut butter
• Vigor

Meal 3

• cashews
• Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM

Meal 4

• sushi
• shumai
• pork buns
• prosciutto
• baked clams

Meal 5

• salad w/walnuts
• filet mignon
• green beans
• fruit
• wedding cake
• multi
• Enhanced CLA

cal - ???? pro - ??? car - ?? fat - ?? fib - ??

Random thoughts:

After my oh-so-filling meal of cashews while standing on the church steps waiting for the exit of my newly-married cousin Gerard, I was very ready to get my grub on at the reception. It was really beautiful and I’m glad Danny decided to make this his cheat (though maybe his last) so that we could let loose and have fun together. The food was really excellent, though I must say the cocktail hour (dubbed Meal 4, though there really was no interruption) had better fare than the dinner (5).

Of course it wouldn’t be my family without some drama, but Danny put up with it pretty well and was patient enough to listen to my great uncle’s WWII stories on the drive home as well.

We have made it to the 10 week point. Pics were taken to send to the suitmaker - http://www.lidiaconti-bodywear.com/ and I’ll probably post them when I get home.

My stomach felt a little off during this workout and my head didn’t get in it until near the end. Eh.

We did get a new Strive leg ext and prone curl. Each of the five sets of single ext’s were done with a different tension placament. Stride is interesting.

Quads and Cardio

Single Leg Press
sled +90×8+8, +70×12+12, +70×12+12

Power/Front Machine Squat
sled +180×12, +180×12, +180×12 DROP +90×15

Single Leg Ext
40×12+12, 40×12+12, 40×12+12, 40×12+12, 30×12+12

Leg Ext Rest-Pause
60×10, 8, 8, 6

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11 Incline Treadmill
30 minutes backward, 1.7 speed
10 minutes forward, 1.8 speed

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