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You are here: Home / Fitness / M3:D27 On the verge

M3:D27 On the verge

June 9, 2008 By Michael Mahony, ISSA CPT Leave a Comment


What's on my mind today?

Today I realized that I am on the verge of some very big changes.  I was honestly surprised by my measurements today.  In a way, it made me a little upset with myself that I hadn't bulked sooner.  If you recall, I had originally planned to have a bulk phase in M2 and bypassed it for further cutting.  Now I wish I had just gone for it.

It has made me think about people who ask “Should I bulk or cut first?”  I think if they have to ask that question the answer is obvious–BULK!  Carlos De Jesus calls it The Larger Engine Concept. It just makes sense. We all hear about how muscle burns fat and cutting reduces muscle mass, yet we immediately think that every single person trying to hit a weight loss goal is supposed to cut. Have you ever thought that it isn't about weight loss at all, but more about body recomposition? Yes, there are severely obese people who need to cut, but even they need muscle to assist with that.

If any of you has ever watched Celebrity Fit Club you'd get my point.  They had comedian Ralphie May as one of the contestants.  Ralphie weighed in at more than 400 pounds.  After the first two weeks, Ralphie had gained a few pounds and was discouraged because he was working the plan as outlined…no cheating.  The doctor and the trainer both spoke up and told Ralphie that his body was responding with what was going to help it the most–increased muscle mass.  Now I ask you, if a 400 pound comedian's body needs more muscle mass before it will start shedding fat, why do we all assume we need to cut?

Week Begins 6/8/2008
  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            
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 2750            
Ratios (C/P/F) 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 15            
Total Possible 15            
Mission 3 Total Complete 329            
Mission 3 Total Possible 330            
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

 
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Mission 1, Day 27: Thoughts on progress

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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