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M3:D52 Redirection

July 4, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

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What's on my mind today?

Responding to a comment today I got to thinking about the concept of redirection.  I think I'm probably the only person using this term (I did a search and don't see it used for this purpose).  What is redirection?

When you are attempting to get results from a nutritional program it is sometimes necessary to redirect your efforts in a different way.  The key to it is measuring your progress.  By measuring your progress you can determine whether you need to stay the course or take a redirection.

I'm not interested in mincing words anymore.  I want to just lay it all out there for everyone to read. 

If you waste your time redirecting at every whim you will not achieve good results.  If you fail to focus on the goal and do whatever it takes to attract it to yourself, you won't achive good results.  I guarantee that many of you are guilty of continually redirecting your nutritional plans.  You are not patient enough to wait for the results that inevitably come.  Because you continually redirect you are continually complaining about a lack of results.  Stop redirecting yourself.  Stick the course.  Be a champion and trust that what you are doing is going to work.  Stop the complaints.  Complaining doesn't bring about results, doing the job does.  You have to be consistent with your training.  You need to eat the things you know you're supposed to eat, especially when you don't want to eat right.  You have to stay focused on bringing the prize to you.

Do you think that the Olympic swimmers currently competing for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Swim team continually redirected their efforts just because they weren't getting faster at a quick enough pace?  Do you think these swimmers were continually changing up their training because they weren't getting faster?  I personally believe they have gotten to where they are by not continually redirecting themselves.  They stick to a plan that they trust in.  They stick to a plan that they are sure will work.  if adjustments are needed they are minor adjustments at best.

Join me today in taking a vow to stay focused and stop redirecting.

Week Begins 6/29/2008
  Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat
Cycle spot HC LC LC LC HC LC LC
M1 * 5:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m.
M2 * 8:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
M3 * 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
M4 * 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
M5 * 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
M6 * 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Weights * N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 264 oz 264 oz 264 oz 240 oz 264 oz    
Post-workout nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vitamins/Supplements * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accountability * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Target Cals 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3490 2710 2910 2710 2905    
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 15/50/40    
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15 15 15 15    
Total Possible 15 15 15 15 15    
Mission 3 Total Complete 644 659 674 689 704    
Mission 3 Total Possible 645 660 675 690 705    
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today I got up and was going to run outside but it was extremely humid.  I packed it in and headed to the gym for my cardio session.  I jumped on board the elipptical machine and powered out a nice 30 minute bout of steady state cardio.  I am very focused on steady state for my cardio program right now because combined with my current nutriton and weight training programs, I seem to be getting nice results.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

When you don't have trust you really have nothing at all.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What did you do today to avoid undoing everything you've been working for?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 

 
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Mission 1, Day 52: Stats don't lie

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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M3:D51 Upbeat?

July 3, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment


What's on my mind today?

What's in a mood anyway?  Upbeat, down, happy, sad, they are all just driven by emotions.  Are emotions even real?  I wonder about that alot.

Have you ever seen sadness itself?  I'm sure you've seen the result of sadness but never have you actually seen sadness.  Emotions are invisible.  This is what leads me to my commentary for today.

Life is one of those things that you just need to shut up and do it.  Just like your workout plan and your diet plan–you have to just shut up and do it.  You can talk all day long about what your going to do, but you have to actually execute the plan before anything will happen.  Life and planning go hand in hand.  You get nowhere just talking about it.  Both issues require execution.

I've noticed over the past 8 months that the execution is really the entire story.  We all tend to think that our system isn't working when we don't get the results we are seeking.  Perhaps, if we were honestly reviewing the situation, we'd realize that we were not working the plan at all?  Perhaps we'd realize that we've let the plan slip? 

As I said earlier, stop blaming everything else.  Stop trying to find an excuse.  Stop looking for a scapegoat.  Just shut up and do it.

Week Begins 6/29/2008
  Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat
Cycle spot HC LC LC LC HC LC LC
M1 * 5:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m.
M2 * 8:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
M3 * 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
M4 * 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
M5 * 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
M6 * 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Weights * N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 264 oz 264 oz 264 oz 240 oz      
Post-workout nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vitamins/Supplements * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accountability * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Target Cals 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3490 2710 2910 2710      
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40      
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15 15 15      
Total Possible 15 15 15 15      
Mission 3 Total Complete 644 659 674 689      
Mission 3 Total Possible 645 660 675 690      
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today's workout was another edition of the workout that was in my video.  I managed the Quad Blaster for 4 sets today.  15 lbs x 4 x 14, 13, 12, 12.  The intensity of the workout was increased by the fact that I was really focused today for some reason.  It was a great day at the gym.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Life is what you make it, so why not make it a huge success?
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What in life gives you an extra edge?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 

 
 

Mission 1, Day 51: Run son

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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M3:D50 Giving up

July 2, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment


What's on my mind today?

When is it right to give up?  Is there ever a time when you should give up?  I'm going to say that I think that answer is yes and no.  Surprised?  Read on.

I believe that if you are in an  interpersonal relationship where there is just no getting through to a person, there comes a point in time where you have to give up.  When you try to get through to someone (like an employee for instance) and they just are not willing to truly hear what you are saying, it is probably timie to give up.  You try as much as you can, but there definitely comes a point in time where you have to throw in the towel.  This is because you are not in control of the entire situation.  Someone else has input and no matter what you do, you cannot make them do what they don't want to do.  When that is the case, just give up.

At the same time, when it comes to your training and diet, you should never give up.  Everything you do is in your own control.  You can make changes where necessary.  You can eat more or eat less.  You can workout harder.  You can shape the outcome that you will get by your own actions.  When this is the case, never give up. 

Giving up is a permanent thing.  In a relationship, if one of the parties gives up, the relationship is over.  In a work situation, when the employee or the boss gives up, the employee is likely not long for their job.  It is likely that the act of giving up will lead to permanent consequences.

If you give up on your training and diet, the best you can do is the body you have now.  However, it is likely to be worse than that.  You are likely to gain more weight and get more out of shape by giving up.  It could even become a permanent problem (death) if you're not careful.

Never give up.

Week Begins 6/29/2008
  Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat
Cycle spot HC LC LC LC HC LC LC
M1 * 5:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m.
M2 * 8:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
M3 * 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
M4 * 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
M5 * 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
M6 * 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Weights * N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 264 oz 264 oz 264 oz        
Post-workout nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vitamins/Supplements * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accountability * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Target Cals 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3490 2710 2910        
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40        
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15 15        
Total Possible 15 15 15        
Mission 3 Total Complete 644 659 674        
Mission 3 Total Possible 645 660 675        
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today was cardio day.  It was nice weather here, so I ran outside through the neighborhood.  I did a good 3 mile run.  My time improved to 25:14. 
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

If you give up, be prepared for dire consequences.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

When was the last time you gave up on something?  Comment thist post to answer the question.
 

 
 

Mission 1, Day 50: Why do we plan?

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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The Workout Time

July 1, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment

A little video I put together of a rare afternoon workout that I had in recent weeks.  Enjoy!

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M3:D49 Patience

July 1, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment


What's on my mind today?

Patience is a word most people know but rarely
exercise.  Patience is something that we all need.  With patience, good things happen.  I remember in high school liking a particular young lady quite alot.  No matter how hard I tried, I could never catch her to ask her out.  I lacked patience and eventually never got the chance to ask her out as she moved away.  The next year there was a girl from the previous year's Spanish class and she was in my Spanish class again.  I had the same problem with her.  I liked her and wanted to ask her out, but she'd always have to dash off after Spanish class because her next class was all the way on the other side of the campus. This time I had patience.  I figured out what her class schedule was by talking to her and then I waited for her one day.  She was not only surprised to see me, but impressed that I had figured out her route.  When I asked her out she said yes.  We ended up dating for over a year.  Patience wins.

What can work for your dating life can work in many other areas of your life.  I recently had a co-worker who's girlfriend of several years broke up with him.  Apparently he wasn't the nicest guy when they got into arguments.  He would say things that he didn't really mean, but things that were extremely hurtful.  He told me some comments that I cannot publish here for fear of children reading them.  Apparently she had finally had enough one day and told him she couldn't date him any longer.  She was still interested in having him as her friend, just not her boyfriend.  He was quite upset and was asking me for advice.  I asked him if he knew where he'd gone wrong and he said he did.  I told him to tell his ex where he had gone wrong and to ask for her forgiveness.  I then told him to be patient.  I told him to act the way he did when they first got together, but to be sincere.  I told him to have patience.  If he changed his behavior and was able to show her, she'd likely come back to him.  It took 3 months, but recently they got back together.

Patience in physique transformation is essential.  I personally do not believe that most people transform in a 12 week period.  I think it takes longer than that and requires alot of hard work and patience.  You can't expect results too fast.  You have to be happy with the small victories.  Use patience to your advantage here.  If you are patient you will not be upset when the results don't just roll in. 

Most people lack patience.  They jump from one diet program to another diet program because they feel like they are gaining fat or that they are not getting results.  They don't have the patience to stick to the plan they set for themselves.

So, today, when you are thinking about changes to your program, remember the word patience.

Week Begins 6/29/2008
  Sun Mon Tues Weds Thurs Fri Sat
Cycle spot HC LC LC LC HC LC LC
M1 * 5:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 3:30 a.m. 5:30 a.m.
M2 * 8:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m.
M3 * 11:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
M4 * 2:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m.
M5 * 5:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
M6 * 7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Weights * N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A Lift N/A
Cardio * N/A N/A AM N/A AM N/A AM
Abs * N/A FYA FYA N/A FYA N/A FYA
Water * 264 oz 264 oz          
Post-workout nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-sleep nutrition * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Vitamins/Supplements * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Accountability * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Cals within 5% (+/-) * Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Target Cals 3500 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 3800
Cals 3490 2710          
Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40          
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 35/35/30 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 10/50/40 35/35/30
Total Completed 15 15          
Total Possible 15 15          
Mission 3 Total Complete 644 659          
Mission 3 Total Possible 645 660          
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today was another great workout.  I really enjoyed the weight training I did today.  I upped all the weights from the previous week.  The intensity was perfect.  The timing of it all was perfect.  I could feel tension dissolving as I lifted.  It was an awesome feeling and one I relish.
 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

Patience brings about long term results.
 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

Do you do cardio before or after your weight training session?  Comment this post to answer the question.
 

 
 

Mission 1, Day 49: Listen to your body

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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