Jim's Nice Little Journal

[xblitz44x]

Take some time off dude

Thanks for advice. I took it and it worked.

So after skipping my workout on Thursday, Thursday evening my back started feeling a little better but it killed me again through the night into Friday. I had to skip Friday's workout as well. After work I felt much better though, and by the nighttime there was no pain at all. I slept like a baby through the night and woke up feeling great on Saturday; so I decided to hit the gym.

Squat
225x5
275x5

305x5
305x5
305x5
305x5
305x5

*My back felt great. I felt no pain and actually felt stronger than the previous Saturday.

Bench
135x5
185x5
245x3
280x3

*I missed my bench on Thursday and I felt bad about it. I wanted to make sure to hit my heavy for 3 this week and succeeded with 280. I have to bench again today (Monday), so I didn't bother doing the usual final set of 8.

Barbell Curls
95x5
135x5
135x5
135x5

*I haven't done much direct arm work since I started this program on March 1st so I decided to throw in some curls.

Calf Raises


I had a pretty good weekend from a diet standpoint, which is rare. And I feel great today after being juiced up on plenty of pasta and rice. I'm going to go in there tonight and try for 280x5 but it's going to be quite the challenge. I know I'll nail the first 3 reps but the last 2 are going to be tough.

 

[anotherbutters]

That was Saturday's workout, I take it? Glad you're feeling better. I hope the few days was enough.

 

[xblitz44x]

Yes that was Saturday's workout. I hope it was enough too. I've felt great since Friday night; not an ache or bit of soreness. I'm going to Punta Cana in two weeks for 7 days so my back will have plenty of rest then.

 

[xblitz44x]

I got stuck at a stupid Little League Baseball meeting last night until almost 9 pm and couldn't make it to the gym. I was so disgusted and frustrated because I was in the mood to train all day. I went home and did push-ups for a half hour to do *something*. Tonight is squat/deadlift night. Gunning for 365x5 squats, and 475x3 on the deadlift

 

[xblitz44x]

It felt great to hit the gym tonight. The weather is starting to get nicer, it's staying light longer...I just feel like I have so much more energy in the spring/summer than I do in the cold, dark winter. I'm not going to recite a poem, I promise.

Squats:
185x5
225x5
275x5
315x5
365x3

*315 felt like a cake walk. Ever get in a groove so much with squats that you find the wait almost bouncing at the top because you're exploding so quick? That's how 315 felt. 365 felt heavy but it was manageable. It was the first time that sort of weight was sitting on my shoulders in a long time so I wasn't as confident and comfortable with myself. Next time I'll hit it for 5, nice and deep.

Deadlift:
225x5
315x5
365x5
405x3
475x3

*I was definitely working hard for 475 but it went up without a pause or delay. I'm actually ahead of schedule with my deadlifting goals. I want to be at 500 for 3 for the the final week. I feel I could probably get it next week, but I still have another week after that to work with. Does anybody know if it would be better to just attempt it two weeks in a row, or should I throw some sort bridge in between so it's not quite a drastic jump next week?

Calf Raises:
x6
x8
x12
x20

My Meals​

8:00 am
Harvest Powerbar
1 Quart Skim Milk
Multivitamin, 6 dessicated liver pills, Vit-C

10:00 am
1 cup rice
1 cup chicken breast
1 pint skim milk

12:00 pm
3 tablespoons Skippy Natural Peanut Butter
48 grams whey, 5 grams glutamine

2:00 pm
1 cup rice
1 cup chicken breast
1 quart skim milk

4:30 pm
3 tablespoons Skippy Natural Peanut Butter
48 grams whey, 5 grams glutamine
5 grams creatine ethyl ester

****5:30 Workout****

6:30 pm
50 grams whey, 8 grams glutamine, 20 grams dextrose
5 grams creatine ethyl ester, gatoraid

8:00 pm
General Tso's Chicken
Shrimp Fried Rice
1 Quart milk
Fuck you guys, I was hungry.

10:00 pm (now)
3 tablespoons Skippy Natty Peanut Butter
16 oz skim milk, 24 grams whey
6 fish oil caps

 

[BiggT]

I love General Tso's chicken with fried rice, and I love milk.....however, I don't know if I love them in the same meal, lol.

With the deads.....lets see......it's tough to make a suggestion because only you know how 475 felt. If you really think 500x3 is ready, do it. If it were me, I'd do it, then maybe try 510 or something the final week. That's just me though, you need to do what you feel is best, but I'd have 500 on there next week if it were me.

 

[nelmsjer]

Nice work. Another monster on the board. Glad to have you!

 

[xblitz44x]

I love General Tso's chicken with fried rice, and I love milk.....however, I don't know if I love them in the same meal, lol.

With the deads.....lets see......it's tough to make a suggestion because only you know how 475 felt. If you really think 500x3 is ready, do it. If it were me, I'd do it, then maybe try 510 or something the final week. That's just me though, you need to do what you feel is best, but I'd have 500 on there next week if it were me.

Ugh, you think last night's meal was bad....

I just had my final meal of the workday. I finished up the General Tso's and ate 3/4 can of kidney beans and washed it down with a quart of milk. There are only a few times in a man's life when he feels like he has to piss, shit, and puke at the same time - this was one of those times.

I'm going to go for the 500 for 3 this week. I can actually feel myself getting bigger and stronger and I think it would be a waste of a week to slow the intensity down just because I'm a week ahead of schedule. Thanks again.

 

[silver_shadow]

Ugh, you think last night's meal was bad....

I just had my final meal of the workday. I finished up the General Tso's and ate 3/4 can of kidney beans and washed it down with a quart of milk. There are only a few times in a man's life when he feels like he has to piss, shit, and puke at the same time - this was one of those times.

I'm going to go for the 500 for 3 this week. I can actually feel myself getting bigger and stronger and I think it would be a waste of a week to slow the intensity down just because I'm a week ahead of schedule. Thanks again.

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i remember a few yrs ago, i got back from the gym in the evening. first thing i ate was mango and drank some tropicana! then a few mins later, milk with whey protein. lots of water. then about 45 mins later, i was sitting with my friend and he pulled out beer. i refused first and then relented after a bit of cajoling. i put down a six pack in the next 90 mins! immediately after the beer, there was dinner - rice, chicken, fish, salad... ate a huge amount. then desert - extra sweet chocolate soufle... had 3 helpings. lots of water with that BTW. i got home a few mins later and the first thing i did was puke out every bit of crap in my stomach!

 

[blut wump]

Re: Jim's Shyt-Kicking Diary of a Muscle Maniac Freak that Eats Children

I've just looked back through your past few weeks. You're making some great progress.

I've had that where you push so hard in the squat that the bar rattles as you hit the top. I'm not sure whether it was pure aggression or just panic at the slowing-down point.

Good Luck with the 500.