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You are here: Home / Fitness / M3:D23 Is this what it feels like to die?

M3:D23 Is this what it feels like to die?

June 5, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment


What's on my mind today?

Today's pose is a tribute to my good friend, Mike Groom (Mike:  Aussie Body Builder).  He recently posed this way and I got a kick out of it, so I decided to try something different.  Unfortunately, I missed most of my legs.

Today was a hectic day.  I am in the middle of integrating a newly purchased company from Seattle into our system.  I discovered that they are using SQL Server 2005 and not SQL Server 2000 as they had said.  Consequently, I have my Network Administrator setting up a SQL Server 2005 box today so that I can get at their data and make some decisions.

I've been doing more reading about nutrition. It is a subject that honestly fascinates me.  The science behind it is amazing when you understand it.  I really enjoy learning about the things that have changed scientific opinion from the past until now.  For instance, low fat was the rage for a long time and now it is not so popular.  It is quite common for bodybuilders to get 30% of their calories from dietary fat.  Afterall, fat is an energy source. 

The Chad Waterbury book, Muscle Revolution, has some interesting information on nutriton as well. Based on my own research, I believe some of what he has to say on that topic, but not everything.  He is a very sharp guy and has some tested opinions though, so I am keeping my mind open that I could be totally wrong on the things I disagree with him on.

Right now I'm reading a book about the Anabolic Diet and I am intrigued by what the author has to say.  He has worked with the WWF (World Wrestling Federation) and the WPF (World Powerlifting Federation) to help their athletes avoid steroids.  He uses his nutritional approach to help them maximize their body's ability to spur on growth.  His approach is extremely interesting.  As I have just started the book and have only gotten through an overview of the system, I will reserve judgment, but so far it looks interesting.  It can be adapted to a cut, a bulk or to maintain.

On another note, Carlos Dejesus (inventor of the Quad Blaster) has offered to help me incorporate the Blaster into my workouts.  He is such a nice man!

Week Begins 6/1/2008
  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. 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 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800 2800
Cals 2910 2869 2912 2901      
Ratios (C/P/F) 40/30/20 40/30/30 40/30/30 40/30/30      
Target Ratios (C/P/F) 40/30/30 40/30/30 40/30/30 40/30/30 40/30/30 40/30/30 40/30/30
Total Completed 14 15 15 15      
Total Possible 15 15 15 15      
Mission 3 Total Complete 224 239 254 269      
Mission 3 Total Possible 225 240 255 270      
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
Find out what I'm doing to my body!

Today was my second No Nonsense Muscle Building workout from Vince DelMonte.  This is another one where I am supersetting exercises with 30 seconds rest in between exercises and lifting a weight that I can handle for 3 sets of 15 reps.  I am going to tell you that around the second superset I started to wonder if this was how it felt when you died.  My heart was pounding and ready to burst from my chest.  My muscles were on fire.  At one point I was doing hammer curls in front of a mirror and I could see the sweat just start pouring from my face area.  My biceps were on fire as I completed the final 4 reps of the set.  This workout really pushes the intensity.  I literally feel sick for about an hour afterwards.  This is due to the homeostasis (def. relatively constant conditions within an organism) being disrupted in my body.  I actually started drinking Champion Amino Shots during my workout and that has helped alleviate some of the sick feeling at the end because I am delivering essential amino acids to my muscles during the workout.  It is intense to say the least.  If you are looking for a workout with intensity, this is the plan!


 
Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!

When looking for the silver bullet you have to realize that none exists. We all burn fat differently and we have to be willing to experiment to find what works well for our individual situation.

 
Get a discussion started by answering the question!

What have you done to determine the best nutritional approach for your body?  Comment this post to answer the question.

 

 
 

Mission 1, Day 23: Cardio and aftermath to exhaustion

Until tomorrow…GET BACK TO LIFTING!

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About Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT

Mike is a passionate bodybuilder, NPC Competitor and ISSA Certified Personal Trainer who is always looking for ways to do things better. He also has a passion for correcting the misinformation that is prevalent in the bodybuilding and fitness industry today. Mike is currently working on his first eBook, Get Back to Lifting, which is scheduled to be released soon. He is also working on a second book, The Average Guy's Supplement Guide, that is scheduled to be released the end of 2016.

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