hdjedi1’s BodyBlog

I’m feeling like I havent smoked in years, but I will take 3 months.  I feel fully back, the mental "burps" are farther apart, attention is just an occassional issue and I am feelin good about never going back. Thanks to those who have sent me their well wishes and help. It is much appreciated. Mojo if you ever move back to NYC let me know!

I have finished the three months of 5×5/6×6 and looking amnd looking to start another round of 90 days. 6×6, full body, 3 days out of 7 is a real smack in the chops. It makes you eat big and sleep… cus if you don’t you will be one sorry M’fo!

I got a good tip on sumo squats and the smith machine that I have added to the leg routine (thanks S’star34!) and will change up a few of the exercises and hit it for the next 90 days. I like the growth and it seems to like me. 

Milestones:  Finally Broke 220 bench, now repping 180×6 and getting stronger.  15 months without a drink, 3 months without a smoke.  Resting HB now 54 bpm, blood pressure very good.  I FEEL GREAT 

The cravings have faded, but I am having memory and attention issues still.  I am also getting new sudden major headaches for no reason. I have been referred to a neurologist as this is not being linked to smoking or Chantix.  Wish me luck.

Weight is coming on, BF remaining the same so all good.  This is a rest week from 6×6 to start a new phase.  I am unsure what to do.  I think i will get my diet together and start bulking and see how that goes. PS, and I’d like to paint Maddi’s toenails if the job is open.

"No Smoking" is still going to plan.  I also had a very good week in the gym even though work is very busy and personal like is in a bit of a tailspin.

Wtill working the 6×6, I have a bit of nagging rotator pain "warning" but seem to be able to work around it.  I will see how it goes in the pool today with my 10 year old (who has gills), and will have my official YMCA weekly weigh in.  Good news is over 200 lbs and still around 12% body fat.  Maybe with the now smoking a bulkin phase might be timely.  I feel great, now to fix the rest of my life!

Thanks to all the no smoking well wishers.  I am getting better, the senior moments still happen but with less frequency and I would love a cig… but that is not going to happen.

It was a kick langing in Newark after a 5 hour flight and not immediately heading outside to have a smoke like it was the most important thing on the planet.  That’s done!

6×6 going well, weight is up to 200lbs, bf still at 12 (solid "6" on the scale).  I feel good. Did 20 minutes worth of pool laps (with a 7 year old hangin on to me) yesterday and had some pool playtime with the kids. All good.  I can dive again … holding my breath is coming quite easily.

The 6×6 is resulting in consistent personal bests.  I had a little forced rest last week with travel, so I’m looking forward to kicking it.  I have also added on the ball speed push ups every second morning, 3 sets of 25.  Chest is coming in