daily log

[Self-Inflicted]

6'
183 lbs
Bodyfat unknown. Anywhere from 18-25% I would assume.



Day 1: Failure. After reading everyones logs and the routine for the day I became really excited and couldn't wait to go work out. Due to a serious emergency at work, I had to stay late. Ended up missing my trip to the gym and going to class. Excited to hit the gym after work today and hopefully nothing gets in the way of the rest of the routine.

 

[Pat_McCrotch]

That sucks man. good luck tonight!

 

[Self-Inflicted]

Day 2: Stuck with the diet and avoided the booze. Session at the gym was really energetic and fun. Though I had a difficult time figuring out how much weight to actually use. Some exercises I over did it and had to drop down and some felt as if I could stacked on a bunch more. Hopefully next time I'll have a better idea on what the weight should be for myself. Looking forward to day 3!


Edit: Realized why I don't feel it as much as I should. I read the rep sticky over and over, but I kept thinking to drop TO 25% of the weight and not remove 25%. I'm sure tonight I'll definitely feel it during the drop sets.

 

[Self-Inflicted]

Day 3: Had a great workout. Again had a problem figuring out the right kind of weights to use, but I think next time around I'll have a better idea. The shrugs were new to me, but they felt great. Did really well following my current diet and avoided booze once again. Today I can really feel the soreness throughout my upper body. I haven't been this sore in a very long time.

 

[Acela]

Day 3: Had a great workout. Again had a problem figuring out the right kind of weights to use, but I think next time around I'll have a better idea. The shrugs were new to me, but they felt great. Did really well following my current diet and avoided booze once again. Today I can really feel the soreness throughout my upper body. I haven't been this sore in a very long time.

Bro, you have mentioned not boozing twice. i'm not trying to pry, but are you trying to quit? i only ask because i am a recovering addict and i am more than willing to help you in any way possible. This program is providing an unbelievable amount of structure in my life that reaches far beyond the gym. it's my lifestyle too

 

[Self-Inflicted]

Not trying to quit 100% from drinking. I don't like getting drunk, but I do like the taste of beer and enjoy having a beer or two with my friends or girlfriend. I have no problem avoiding bad foods and eating clean, but beer has been the downfall of my diet and I'm trying to avoid it at all costs during this program in order to see as much gains as possible.

 

[OMEGA]

Bro, you have mentioned not boozing twice. i'm not trying to pry, but are you trying to quit? i only ask because i am a recovering addict and i am more than willing to help you in any way possible. This program is providing an unbelievable amount of structure in my life that reaches far beyond the gym. it's my lifestyle too

wow I like that you posted this

I LOVE it, I respect VERY much that you reach out like that.
I have had my own issues int he past as well, and reaching out is truly a noble thing.

Self Inflicted the booze is is nto goof for one reason as far as out trainign is concerned.

1: Alcohol can and will inhibit protien synthesis for up to 2-3 days , and you need your muscle buldign power when we do this.

2: Alcohol raises systemic cortisol ( catabolic) and Estrogen ( fat) as well

 

[Self-Inflicted]

1: Alcohol can and will inhibit protien synthesis for up to 2-3 days , and you need your muscle buldign power when we do this.

2: Alcohol raises systemic cortisol ( catabolic) and Estrogen ( fat) as well

That is why I'm not drinking during this program. I know I probably shouldn't drink at all, but it's hard when your young and thats what your friends do when they hang out.


PS. I hope everyone is as sore as I am. This is brutal.

 

[whitedragon]

Yes we are

I feel your pain as well. I love beer. Tuesday was supposed to be beer and dart night with my friends at the bar. I decided to skip out, but it's hard. I just keep reminding myself that I'm paying all this money and I want the most out of it.

Plus, Omega's money was in fact about what I spent at bars in a month

 

[Acela]

That is why I'm not drinking during this program. I know I probably shouldn't drink at all, but it's hard when your young and thats what your friends do when they hang out.


PS. I hope everyone is as sore as I am. This is brutal.

i haven't been this sore "all over" in quite some time