Archives for January 2008

Today I interview Marc David, author of No Bull Bodybuilding.  In this interview you will learn:

• Can you expect the same gains as a beginner year after year?
• Marc's thoughts on pre-fabricated workouts
• When to cut and when to bulk
• Tips for increasing your bench press
• Why seperating your cardio from your weights might be just the ticket you need to increase fat burning
• What supplements work and how to keep your budget to $30 or less each month

All of this is presented in a no bull format.  Straight talk from a guy who walks the walk and talks the talk.

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I just wanted everyone to know that my interview with Marc David, the No Bull Bodybuilding guy, is complete.  I am awaiting the MP3 file so that I can edit it and possibly “fancy it up” a bit.  I plan to post it tomorrow morning (Saturday).  I know you are all going to find the information extremely interesting.  I found Marc to be a really friendly guy with tons of knowledge.  He has a passion for those of us who are learning and he doesn't give you any bull.  He lived up to his name of the No Bull Bodybuilding guy.  It was a pleasure and an honor to interview him.

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I did my Max-OT cardio and Flatten Your Abs workout this morning.  As I was on the treadmill I began to reflect on Mission 2 which is coming up soon.  I will not be taking a break between missions.  I am struggling with bulking or continuing to cut.

As I thought this through I began to realize that I have been cutting for a long time and I wonder if my body is adapting to that concept.  I also thought about the fact that extra muscle means extra cutting ability later.  At this point, I think if I can come down another 1% in body fat, I will give bulking a try.  I can always cut again if I start to gain back too much fat.

I got several more comments today about me looking thinner and this time it didn't immediately go to my head.  I said thank you and moved on.  I realized from the last time that I need to just remain focused on the ultimate goal.  Yes, I enjoyed hearing that my efforts are visible, but at the same time, I know I have alot more work to do.

Today I wore a sweatshirt that used to hug my mid-section.  Noticed I say that it “used to” hug my mid-section?  Now it hangs very loose in the middle.  It is yet another reminder of the changes that are taking place on my body.

I'm really enjoying the Flatten Your Abs workouts.  I can definitely feel my workouts the next day.  I haven't focused on the core very well in the past and I've realized that I need to do that if I'm going to get to where I want to go.

Tomorrow morning I conduct my interview with Marc David.  There are three people in the fitness world that inspire me for different reasons:  Tom Venuto (fat loss), Adam Waters (accountability) and Marc David (bodybuilding).  I “met” Marc when I joined his affiliate program.  Marc checks out the URLs entered into his affiliate program and saw this blog.  He sent me an email regarding the blog.  Since then we've been corresponding via email.  He's a great guy willing to give advice and answer questions.  I've enjoyed my correspondence with him and I'm really looking forward to the interview.  The resulting podcast will be posted on Saturday morning.

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Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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10 days left in my first mission and I'm pumped and focused.  I have 3 more days of rest left and then I start another lifting phase.  I can't wait.  I miss it alot.

I did my cardio and Flatten Your Abs workout early this morning.  I am always very interested by what goes on around me at the gym.  Today I had my music on (Linkin Park) and just did my treadmill workout and observed people as they came into the gym.  I held back a little bit because I could feel a slight cramp in my right thigh and didn't want to push it too hard.  I spent some time tonight with The Stick to roll out the trigger points and it feels better already.

Today was a pretty intense work day.  I had alot of small things thrown at me and I had to really stay focused.  It reminded me of what we all deal with daily with regards to food and exercise.  We have all sorts of small challenges thrown at us and require alot of focus to overcome those challenges.  While not impossible, it is harder than alot of people want you to think. 

I am focused on burning fat the next 10 days.  The results I get will determine whether or not I go into a bulking phase.  I've been doing alot of thinking about it and it is a confusing issue. On the one hand, I've been cutting for a long time and it might be good for the body to do a short bulking phase.  One benefit of this is that I will gain muscle which can help burn the fat.  At the same time, I know I'm going to gain fat and I'm not sure I'm ok with that yet.  Stay tuned for my decision on that one.

I am preparing for my podcast interview.  The interview is scheduled for Friday and will be posted on Saturday.  Look for some big sidebar changes on the blog when that podcast is posted.

Accountability Log:

Stay tuned for my further adventures.

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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Today I was at the gym for my cardio workout.  I used some machines at the very back of the gym. As I finished my cardio and was leaving the gym, I walked past the chin up bars.  I looked up at the chin up bar and thought about how badly I want to get in just one complete chin up.  I started to walk on, but I stopped short.  I set down my towel and water bottle and reached up for the chin up bar.  I pulled and suddenly I was moving up.  I could see the top of the bar approaching and just kept the pulling motion going.  Suddenly the bar was even with my eyes and I kept pulling.  My chin went over the top of the bar!  I had done 1 unassisted chin up.  I lowered myself down and then pulled again.  I began my ascent again.  I slowly inched towards the chin up bar.  I could see it come into view.  Again, my chin went over the top fo the bar!  I had done 2 unassisted chin ups!  I didn't have it in me to do a third, but I walked out of the gym like a proud peacock.  I finally accomplished a goal I've had for years!

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