Day 1 & 2 Updates

Sorry for the late post, folks…this is proving to be a little tougher than first anticipated.  You probably thought I already gave up….HAA!

Before we get started, you MUST watch this video.  If you do not find a sense of testosterone flow thru your body, followed by a wave of goosebumps…go check your pulse.  You alive?  Fine…then, you’re a pu**.

Good stuff, huh?

Day 1

Diet did not shape up to what we wanted.  I fell victim to a custom made starbucks drink, sort of a post workout drink I guess…and I missed a few of my supplement vitamins.

For dinner, I also had some chicken with the ahi tuna.

I did not get enough vegetables in today.  I did limit my almond intake, and kept my water levels very good.  I made some progress today.  You cannot expect to change it all in one day…or you will fail.

The workout did not feel very “fluid” but I got it done.

During my warm ups, I decided to alter it based on how I was feeling.  Progressive hill sprints from 1-10, then back 10-1. The sprints get about 2 yards longer from 1-10, then decrease 10-1.

Then I did 5 more from the start- I did a combination of side shuffles, and back pedals up the hill.  At the bottom I performed my jump ropes, and at the top- my up downs.  After a brutal Saturday, the jump rope and up downs proved to be painful part of the workout.  They kept waking up the shoulders…

Not including the warm ups, the WOD was 25 hill sprints of various lengths, 50 up downs to a jump, and 500 jump ropes.

I did not read.  Unacceptable.

Yesterday is over.  We shall move on now.

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Day 2

Tuesday is an early day.  It will be another “lite fuel” day.

I am finding myself to be a ‘not so early’ eater.  Breakfast is important, but we have to know our own type.  I still managed to get my 2 boiled eggs, and a salad in this morning.

I had a rough draft of my diet for Tuesday, and it worked out pretty well.  Similar to day 1 in items, but executed much better.  Instead of tuna, we had chicken stir fry. Multiple vegetables in a frozen package and soy bean oil free!  I added some chopped peppers and broccoli to the mix as well.  I also topped it off with wheat germ, for added fiber- and Bragg liquid aminos.

Tip;  keep the supplies full.  Once you run out of healthy options, you will begin to cave.

There was another minimal ‘cheat’ today, but did not derail the progress.  The goal is to make continuous progress. Once again I kept the almonds low.  I’m not eating as many nuts as I was before. (that’s what she said)  This was a big problem.  Sure, it wasn’t 4 candy bars- but 150g of fat from almonds in a couple of days isn’t a wise idea either.

Water volume was good, and I have made a cut back in my caffeine.  I had some mid afternoon decaf tea, packed with antioxidants.  For fruit;  banana, apple, and an orange.  It was pretty basic.

I hit Mothers Market for a few things I needed to stock up on, which is not cheap at all… I usually don’t shop here, but they do have a huge selection of ‘good shit’.  I picked up some liquid magnesium, and a better brand of fish oil pills.  I also got some raw milk, cheese, butter, and a few other items.  Before I continue, I think it’s important to point out these items were probably 200% the price of ‘conventional grocery store’ products.  The more we continue to shop at the mega-food shops, the more the difference in price will increase.  But whatever…shop where ever you want- but don’t say I didn’t warn ya. Anyhow, back to the story at hand.

Supplement worth noting; I really fell the magnesium has helped my sleep and soreness.  Which is good, because I feel like a train wreck right now.  I usually take 500mg at night.  Tonight it will be 2 doses.

The workout was not very ’scientific’.  It was way too long, grueling- and probably way too many reps.  It was one of those days where you just go with what feels good, and keep going until you can’t go anymore.  Fun, but not wise.  Right now I’m getting weird pains in areas I’ve never had em’ in.  Sweet…

Overall, I am satisfied with the diet for the two days.  It needs much improvement, but I promised to stick with it and improve over these two weeks.

Your goal should be a promise to yourself.

Bedtime: Liquid magnesium, 1000mg.  It was not very easy to get out of bed today.

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It’s now the start of day 3.  Even though, I had some set backs so far…I can already feel results.  I am sore, but feel lean and fresh.  A shower, fruit, and some coffee…and I am ready to slay the day.

As a tribute to the video, let’s end it with a joke; “Knock knock.  Who’s there?  The guy who finished second.  The guy who finished second, WHO? Exactly….”

Finish first.

-Mike.

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