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Archive for January, 2008
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Another off day from training. I didn’t want to, but I also didn’t want to be in mid-pulldown and have blood gushing from my mouth. I’m still trying to keep my BP down. This all liquid diet is ridiculous. I love the taste of my protein powders, but I would like to chew some food soon.
Meal 1
- BioBeads
- Prolab Pure Whey - Chocolate PB
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- multi
Meal 2
- Prolab Advanced Whey - Vanilla
- Fiberlyze
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 3
- Prolab Advanced Whey - Vanilla
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 4
- Prolab Protein Component - Cinnamon
- flaxmeal
- almond oil
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 5
- Prolab Protein Component - Cinnamon
- psyllium husk powder
- almond oil
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glutamine
Cals - 1216 Pro - 185 Cho - 39 Fib - 20 Fat - 41
Random thoughts:
I really hope I can get back to the gym tomorrow. Missing training and cardio is NOT helping right now. I mean seriously, can this be any less convenient? The Arnold is four weeks away. I also have a demo on Saturday and I’d really appreciate being able to speak more clearly.
I may be crazy, but I think it’s taking longer to get dark at night. There is still a faint glimmer of daylight when I get off work and that wasn’t there last week.
Posted in Supplements, Nutrition
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
Off day from training. It’s a good thing, too, since I had to get my top right wisdom tooth pulled. Luckily for me, I’m into this lifestyle and have a ton of protein powder. What do regular people eat when they can’t chew?
Meal 1
- BioBeads
- eggs/whites
- Creatine
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- multi
Meal 2
- Prolab Advanced Whey - Vanilla
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 3
- Prolab Pure Whey - Chocolate PB
- flaxmeal
- almond oil
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 4
- Prolab Protein Component - Cinnamon
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 5
- Prolab Protein Component - Cinnamon
- psyllium husk powder
- almond oil
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glutamine
Cals - 1256 Pro - 213 Cho - 32 Fib - 16 Fat - 36
Random thoughts:
Dental fun:
I was asked if I wanted to put that nasty thing under my pillow.
When I got the local anesthetic injections, one of them hit the infraorbital nerve. Due to the temporary restriction of the blood vessels there, I had a white circle on my cheek for a little while.
I have to keep my temper in check. Whenever my blood pressure rises, I can feel the pounding of my pulse in my jaw.
Posted in Training, Supplements, Nutrition
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
Meal 1
- BioBeads
- egg whites
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- multi
Meal 2
- Prolab Advanced Whey - Vanilla
- Fiberlyze
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 3
- chicken breast
- broccoli
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 4
- chicken breast
- broccoli
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 5 (PWO)
- Prolab Pure Whey - Chocolate PB
- Prolab Carb Component
- Creatine and Glutamine
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 6[list][*]tuna[*]Smart Balance mayo[*]protein pudding
Cals - 1174 Pro - 192 Cho - 60 Fib - 16 Fat - 20
Random thoughts:
I tried watching the State of the Union for a while but caught myself rolling my eyes at the screen to many times.
Beta Alanine Extreme is definitely kicking in now. I showed the CardioWave who’s the boss for real.
My hamstrings are sore. I feel like someone beat me in my sleep.
Posted in Supplements, Nutrition
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
There were a million people in the gym; it was as if they were giving out prizes for the worst form and the whole city was competing. The Versa Grips work better for pulling than pushing but I still like them. I was supposed to do abs but I forgot.
Alternating DB presses are humbling. I found the 40s harder to move like this than the 50s were to press simultaneously last week.
2 Thermo Fire taken pre-workout.
Warmup sets not listed.
Chest/Cardio
Seated Machine Press
130×15, 150×11, 170×8
Inc DB Fly
30sx10, 30sx10, 30sx10
Alternating Flat DB Press
40sx5, 35sx8, 30sx10
CardioWave
30 minutes
Posted in Training
Tuesday, January 29th, 2008
Meal 1
- BioBeads
- Prolab Pure Whey - Chocolate PB
- Glutamine
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- multi
Meal 2
- eggs/whites
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 3
- roast beef wrap
- another roast beef wrap
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 4 (PWO)
- Prolab Protein Component - Cinnamon
- banana
- Creatine and Glutamine
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 5
- turkey breast
- almond oil
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Cals - ???? Pro - ??? Cho - ?? Fib - ?? Fat - ??
Random thoughts:
Cals/macros are unknown as Meal 3 was at my cousin’s house, as it was my nephew Ryan’s 4th birthday. I seem to have a problem with self control. I’m a bit embarrassed. After all of the PMs and emails I’ve gotten about being an inspiration, and how impressed others are with my dedication, I’m failing at my plan. It’s high time for me to get my head out of my butt and focus.
In addition to the general feeling of disappointment I have, there’s also this little twinkle in the back of my mind… so a touch of mental confusion… not this year, but is crossing over on the horizon?
Posted in Supplements, Nutrition
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Although it was my lighter/high rep back day, I used my new Versa Grips arrived yesterday. I’m in love! It was effortless and for once, I felt everything in my back instead of my forearms. I’m going to bring them again tomorrow to see if the wrist part is supportive enough to be sufficient for chest training.
Last rep of all movements held for 8 seconds.
2 Thermo Fire taken pre-cardio.
30 minutes CardioWave done upon waking.
Warmup sets not listed.
Light Back/Rear Delts/Traps
Bicycle Grip Seated Cable Row
80×12, 80×12, 80×12
Single DB Row
45×12+12, 50×10+10
Single High Pulley Row
60×15+15, 70×12+12, 80×10+10
DB Rear Delt Raise
15sx10, 15sx10
Plate Front Shrugs
35sx10, 35sx10 *superset*
Plate Side Shrugs
35sx10, 35sx10
Posted in Training
Monday, January 28th, 2008
Meal 1
- BioBeads
- Prolab Pure Whey - Chocolate PB
- Glutamine
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- multi
Meal 2
- eggs/whites
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 3
- oats
- turkey breast
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 4 (PWO)
- Pure Whey - Chocolate PB
- Creatine and Glutamine
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 5
- salad
- steak
- grilled veggies + pineapple
- wild rice
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 6
- Prolab Protein Component - Cinnamon
- almonds + cashews
- psyllium husk powder
Cals - ???? Pro - ??? Cho - ?? Fib - ?? Fat - ??
Random thoughts:
Cals/macros are unknown as I didn’t weight anything and Meal 5 was at Outback w/Colette, Billy, Guy, Dominick and Kenny. Leg day = calories!
More later; gotta’ go!!
Posted in Supplements, Nutrition
Monday, January 28th, 2008
My back is friggin’ killing me. Maybe I won’t go heavy on the DLs anymore.  After 2 sets of SLDLs, by back was like ‘hell no!’ so I’m going to see the chiropractor on Tuesday hopefully and get some ultrasound and therapy.
Trained at Bev’s in Syosset.
Only light weight done on calves because those suckers are big.
2 Thermo Fire taken pre-cardio.
30 minutes Elliptical done upon waking.
Warmup sets not listed.
Legs
Power Squat
sled +90×15, +180×12, +270×9
Single Leg Press
sled +90×12+12, +90×12+12, +135×8+8
Hammer Strength Swing Press
sled +90×15, sled+180×10, sled+180×10
Hack Squat
sled +90×10, sled+90×10
Plate Loaded Machine SLDL
+90×12, +160×12
Donkey Calve Raise
40×15, 60×15, 60×15
Posted in Training
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Off day from training. I should really be doing some laundry but it’s too damn cold out. I’m a little annoyed that my upper and mid back are not sore at all, though my lower is still slightly tender from the heavy deads over a week ago. No matter how much weight, the tempo, or how long I hold the contractions, I can’t seem to really murder the mid back for thickness the way I want.
Meal 1
- BioBeads
- eggs/whites
- Creatine
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- multi
Meal 2
- Prolab Advanced Whey - Vanilla
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 3
- turkey breast
- spinach
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 4
- ostrich jerky
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 5
- tuna
- spinach
- Smart Balance mayo
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 6
- Prolab Protein Component - Cinnamon
- tahini
- Glutamine
Cals - 1240 Pro - 184 Cho - 33 Fib - 9 Fat - 43
Random thoughts:
That’s a pic of Dammit with a catnip hangover. 
Fat loss continues, though I am at a loss for where it’s coming from. I don’t see a difference in the mirror or in the fit of my clothes.
8 weeks out from the Arnold - 130
7 weeks - 127
6 weeks - 126
5 weeks - 124
Since I got a ton of meat last week, I’m skipping my regular Friday night grocery session, though I did pick up some veggies on the way home from work.
I’m going out to Long Island tomorrow to train at Bev Francis with Colette again.
Posted in Supplements, Nutrition
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
Meal 1
- BioBeads
- eggs/whites
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- multi
Meal 2
- Prolab Advanced Whey - Vanilla
- Beta Alanine Extreme
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 3
- turkey breast
- spinach
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 4
- ostrich jerky
- Glucosamine Chondroitin MSM
Meal 5 (PWO)
- Prolab Pure Whey - Chocolate PB
- oats
- Creatine and Glutamine
- psyllium husk powder
- Beta Alanine Extreme
Meal 6
Cals - 1112 Pro - 136 Cho - 62 Fib - 12 Fat - 36
Random thoughts:
I’m low on protein but it’s late now and I’m oddly not hungry. 
If you like spicy stuff, Bumble Bee tuna’s Spicy Thai Chili variety is off the hook.
Forum life has been a bit nuts today. The supplement industry is a shady world and patents are not respected, which saddens me.
Tomorrow morning is a weigh in, which is a daunting task.
Posted in Supplements, Nutrition
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