Posts written by Michael J. Mahony

I'm starting to head in the right direction, but today was another day of just laying down and taking it easy.  I'm hoping that I will actually feel better by tomorrow.  Then there is the weekend to get stronger and get back to eating 100% again. 

I just watched UCLA dominate Western Kentucky for a half and then attempt to give away the game in the second half, only to finish them off in the end with great defense.  It seemed like the smoothering pressure defense played by Western Kentucky flustered the #1 seed UCLA team as they committed over a dozen turnovers in the 2nd half alone.  You have to give props to Western Kentucky who was down by 21 points at the half and at one point cut the lead to 4 points, only to lose by 10 points. 

That was my excitement for the day.

Accountability Log:

Nutrition Log:

Workout Log:

No workout to report yet again due to illness.  I will be working out again starting on Monday.  I am planning to go HUGE on Monday, so check back  then.

Thought for the Day:

No matter how close the goal is and how far the successful completion of it seems, perseverance and dedication can always make it happen.

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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I spent another day resting, but I am definitely feeling much better today.  I am certain that I will be back at the gym on Monday.

I've been following Adam's adventures with Tom Venuto and it is very inspirational.  Lillahas stated that she is amazed at the intensity of their workouts.  I honestly was not surprised that Adam's workouts would be high intensity and for sure I was not surprised that Tom's workouts would be high intensity.

People who are the real deal like Tom and Adam push themselves to the limits and then some.  As Adam recounted in one of his recent posts, Tom told him to pick a weight he could do for 12 reps and then try and do 15 reps.  That mindset fits perfectly into the way I like to workout–push yourself to the limit and when you've reached your limit, push a little bit harder and farther.

It isn't worth taking the time in the gym if you aren't going to give it everything.  You have to lift heavy or you should go home.  That's my feeling and I stand by it.  When you train you have to give it everything.  Take nothing away from the gym floor.  It is all laid out there and the results will come.

Accountability Log:

Nutrition Log:

Workout Log:

There was no workout to report on today due to illness.

Thought for the Day:

Listen to your body–it knows what is best for it.

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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I continue to deal with this flu bug.  It is decimating my accountability log due to the fact that I can eat, just not nearly as much or as often as I'd like.  I got on the scale and I've dropped 3 pounds (lol) but I can think of better ways to drop 3 pounds.

I feel achy, feverish and cranky, so I'm calling it a day.

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Workout Log:

No workouts today.  I would have done cardio, but the flu is keeping me out of the gym until Monday.  That's the decision I've made.  I know my body and if I go back sooner I will relapse.

Thought for the Day:

Accept what life throws at you and move on.  Yes, accountability logs are important, but being sick and getting yourself better is more important.

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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I am still hit hard by the flu bug today.  I was unable to do my lifting workout or any workout for that matter.  I spent the day in bed and dealing with work issues on and off.  I have missed a few of my marks on my accountability log due to not feeling very hungry.

Not much else to say. 

Accountability Log:

Nutrition Log:

Workout Log:

There is no workout to report today due to my illness.

Thought for the Day:

When you are sick with the flu, do not attempt to workout.  Your body is already heated up as its immune system attempts to deal with the virus it is fighting off, so adding to that is a very bad idea.  Suck it up and take a break.  I am personally planning to take the rest of the week off to recover because this bug is literally kicking my butt.

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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Today started out alright and ended with me feeling really sick.  I began the day as normal and had an awesome lifting session.  Towards the middle of the day I started feeling achy and out of sorts.  At the end of the day I am just hot, achy and out of sorts.  I can barely keep my eyes open, so it is off to bed for me.

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Workout Log:

Another strong workout.  The squats are amazing.  It took me until this past Sunday to recover from last week's workout and now look at this workout!  All personal bests, every single exercise.

Thought for the Day:

Expect the unexpected.  Life has a way of hitting you with unexpected things at the worst times.  Take a step back and consider your response and you will not be phased.

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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