I've taken 2 weeks off and thought I would jump back into the swing of things with a log.
My last program was focused primarily on strength. Based on some help from the forum it was recommended that I try my hand at a hypertrophy program. I'm going to see Chad at the Summit and presumably buy a copy of his book ABBH1 seems to fit the bill.
My last program was intense. To survive, raise a family, and still be a contributing member to work I'm going to tone it down a bit.
- Three days a week instead of every other day as prescribed.
- Substitute exercises that I prefer that still hit the same muscles.
4/9 Day 1
Warm Up and Stretching
BB Flat Bench: 9 x 3 @ 170, 1 x 3 @ 155
Chest Supported Upright Row: 4 x 3 @ 100, 6 x 3 @ 110
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I'm getting back into it. I forgot about the summit in my timing of things. So I slacked a little. Today is primarily focused on legs. That should be real interesting.
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I may need to look at supplementing with some BW work. I've got 2 day offsite meetings Thurs-Friday and I'm leaving for another trip Sun-Tues. This real life thing keeps getting in the way.
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I may need to look at supplementing with some BW work. I've got 2 day offsite meetings Thurs-Friday and I'm leaving for another trip Sun-Tues. This real life thing keeps getting in the way.
You should have bought those rubber bands.
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I may need to look at supplementing with some BW work. I've got 2 day offsite meetings Thurs-Friday and I'm leaving for another trip Sun-Tues. This real life thing keeps getting in the way.
I travel quite a bit for work too. It's a HUGE challenge to stick to a diet plan. I usually just do the best as I can. The danger comes when you say to yourself - oh, just screw it I'm gonna eat one of those cinnamon rolls. Then...a couple cinnamon rolls, a bagel and maybe a brownie later you're in trouble. I hate it when there's a working lunch and you stick to plan and eat whatever is the healthiest. Then they bring in the tray of cookies and they just sit there for the whole afternoon. Staring at you. It's really hard NOT to eat the cookies. But, stay as close to plan as you can. It's also tough not to overeat at restaurants. I have an easy time ordering something healthy, but the portions are so huge I end up eating way more than I should (maybe less of a problem for a guy).
As for the workouts, do you have much choice as to where you stay? I usually do some research to find a hotel with a decent gym (not easy to find) and try to stay there. Otherwise, you can bring a jump rope and do some bodyweight stuff. I find it easy to stick to the workout plan. The cookies are another story.
Then they bring in the tray of cookies and they just sit there for the whole afternoon. Staring at you. It's really hard NOT to eat the cookies.
This is a golden statement. You're whole post was spot on. The only thing I have to add is that my office is across for a conference room filled with the most chocolate and candy that you have ever seen. It's a cookie tray every day.
Great post. Thank you.
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I said this in Johnka's log that eating is like a batting average. You have 6 times at the plate for meals. Nice pun. I hope you like it. Well today I'm I am now 2-5. Blasted candy bowl.
I need a .900 average. I keep this up I'm on my way to the minors. I've got a huge presentation Thursday. It looks like another late night and missed work out. Hopefully, I'll get some mobility and jump rope work in at least I can do that at home.
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It's been awhile. For what ever reason I lost serious motivation after the summit. I have a ton of excuses mostly due to family, work and travel. I made a concious decision to get things back in shape this week. The gym has still been hard to get to but the diet has been stellar for the last 2 days. I made a nice short term goal. One week of uber clean eating, working out and we'll take next week as it comes.
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I haven't thought about it and that might be something to consider. The baseball season ends in a two weeks so that will open up a lot of time (6 hours/wk).
The diet continues to be strong. Departed from the grilled chicken for lunch but had a nice Turkey Sandwich on wheat with Carrot sticks. In 30 minutes I'll have a handful of nuts (mind out of the gutter gang). I'm loosing falling the nutrient timing the Rousell mentioned at the summit. So far no issues.
My idea of taking one week at a time is feeling good. It motivated me to get back into the gym. Of course I was woefully unprepared and left my log at home. I had a stack of old ones in my bag and dusted off the ABBH2 log I did last year with Tony and Roland.
What got me was how much strength I lost and how tight I was. I'm hoping it comes back quickly.
Had a little slip at lunch but such is life. It's a sunk cost. I can't take it back. After my Tuna, Carrots, and pickle I couldn't resist the 2 Peanut Butter Cookies left over from a meeting. At least it's got protein right?
I also realized that I need to change my avatar. I'm really tired of those shoes.
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Past performance is not indicative of future success.
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
Cookies are okay depending on your goals. Are you trying to get lean? Bulk up? If you're trying to get lean, cookies are probably a bad idea. I can't afford cookies.
As for the workouts, I think Roland's less-is-more approach is the right one. You need to set yourself some acheivable goals so you're not always coming up short.
For you Tony, I'll have a beer. I've got to interview someone tonight. It's low key and informal. You have to love the oil patch.
Jill,
I'm bulking at the moment. I need some more meat on these bones. I'm better now. I've found my mojo and look forward to getting back into gym. I've come to the conclusion that at this point being a good husband, father, and worker are more important than being T-Nation jacked. Like I tell the boy. As long as you do your best no one can say anything.
Keep kicking me in the ass. It's a fetish.
I'm about to head out the door and call it a night. One more thing to do and then homeward bound.
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If you're not gaining on the scale then you're not gaining. Priority #1. You've already proven you work out hard enough, get that food up in ya! You're 160ish now...that's 170 by summit next year.
I can do 170 by the next summit. I need to cycles through all these tight pants. They are to nice to toss but to tight to breath appropraitely. Will I be the only guy in the world with skinny clothes?
Nick I actually went with Blue Moon and the spicy garlic wings.
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Past performance is not indicative of future success.
Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level and beat you with experience.
I can do 170 by the next summit. I need to cycles through all these tight pants. They are to nice to toss but to tight to breath appropraitely. Will I be the only guy in the world with skinny clothes?
Nick I actually went with Blue Moon and the spicy garlic wings.
Want mine? I've got some Lucky jeans for you. Size 30/32. The butt's too small for me now. Maybe they'll be luckier for you.
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