M3:D46 I am a warrior!

What's on my mind today?
I first want to thank everyone for their really sweet comments. I truly appreciate the support. As stated, I've been in a bad mood. I'm not my usual upbeat self, but I'm not going to apologize. I've been shown the light about this mood. I have given alot of thought to an email I received today on this topic and it has really given me alot of insight.

This mood is merely a test. This has been a test to see how badly I want it. For instance, when I woke up yesterday in this mood I was sorely tempted to avoid my cardio workout. Instead, I made the right choice in spite of the pressure that was on me. The same happened today. I got up and hit the gym with a fierce drive. I literally pounded my body into submission today.

From the email I received today: “Anyone can look good when things are going well and everyone is watching. What happens when things are not going well and no one is watching? The answer to that question says something about an important, but forgotten quality that is at work in your life even at this moment. It is the quality of character that is continuing to develop and strengthen you for whatever is up ahead. Embrace it, it always has much to say and much to teach us.”

I am a warrior because I made the right choices even when things were not at their best. I am not going to apologize for that. I am going to embrace this situation and see what it is trying to teach me. I will take what I learn and apply it into the future.

I am a warrior. I will not be beaten. I will fight every step of the way. I will win. I am a warrior.

Week Begins 6/22/2008
	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	240 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	2700	2990	2755	2910
Ratios (C/P/F)	35/35/30	10/40/50	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	15
Total Possible	15	15	15	15	15
Mission 3 Total Complete	539	554	569	584	599
Mission 3 Total Possible	540	555	570	585	600
* = Counts towards total
Success!
Failed
Not Counted!

Find out what I'm doing to my body!
What a workout! I was exhausted at the end. I pounded my body into submission today. I went into the gym with an agressive mood and it showed. I hit personal bests on every single exercise and completely destroyed the gym today. I was like a man possessed. A couple of the regulars asked me what I had for breakfast because they wanted the kind of energy I was displaying. Yes, I took my mood and channeled it into my training. My focus today was the best it has been since starting this mission 7 weeks ago. I could feel my muscles working on every exercise. The mind to muscle connection was in full effect.

Exercise the brain with the Thought of the Day!
If you want to make progress, be a warrior and have a warrior-like mentality–nothing and no one gets in your way!