Eating & training for the discus
Many of you have read my past forums concerning my diet & training programs for overall mass gaining with no real regard for how I looked:
http://www.myfittribe.com/forums/training-over-all-mass-no-holds-bar.htm... - nutrition
http://www.myfittribe.com/forums/gaining-over-all-mass-no-holds-bar.html - weight training
Well things have changed just a bit. Now that i'm back throwing the discus, I need to pack on some mass while maintaining my flexibility. Not only that, but I have to train for power, while increasing overall speed as well. I should mention here that the current National record in St. Kitts is just over 41 meters. Now i'm not new to this type of training but i've changed a lot of things, namely my eating habits... this, i'll gladly share.
First of all, I won't be eating between 6 & 9 meals a day like I used to do. I'll be eating alot less. As for my training, i'll be doing more or less power movements. Just keep in mind that this is only my lifting routine that i'll be specific about... maybe ill consider sharing my complete training regime including throwing & plyometrics, etc.
For now, this is my lifting routine:
Sunday
power cleans (warmups) - 5x5
deadlift - 5x5 as heavy as possible from here with strict form
bent over rows - 5x5
leg curls or stiff legged deadlifts - 5x5
back hyper extentions - 5x5
Tuesday
bench press (warmups) - 2 sets
bench press - 5x5 as heavy as possible from here with strict form
shoulder press - 5x5
dumbell pullovers - 5x5
bicep curls - 5x5
tricep press - 5x5
Wednesday
power snatch (warmups) - 5x5
squats or leg press - 5x5 as heavy as possible from here with strict form
weighted walking lunges - 5 sets of 8 steps with 45lb plate
calf raises - 5x5
abs (either obligue crunches or walking weighted lunge twists) - 5x5 then finish up with standing twists with squat bar.
Other than lifting, I throw on Tuesdays & Wednesdays only... for now.
Diet - I eat 3 square meals per day plus a weight gainer just before bedtime - 3-4 hours apart:
B/fast
1 cup rolled oats in water
1 glass juice with l-glutamine
2-3 eggs
1 tble flax seed oil
glucosomine tabs
Lunch
3-4 cups mixed (sweet potato/yams)
1 chicken breast
1 cod liver oil cap
1 animal pak
Snack
either a thick peanut butter sand. with cheese with 1 cod liver oil cap
or
chicken kabob pita with 1 cod liver oil cap
Just before bed
4 scoops cytogainer in 2 cups of 1% milk + 1/2 scoop l-glutamine
Here's a list of my supplements:
CytoG - one serving just before bedtime
L-glutamine - i've been on the same bottle for over 3 months now. I figure it's about a 6-month supply
Animal Pak - 1 pack per day, but not every single day (one tub lasts me at least 2 months)
L-arginine - for creatine absorption, taken with the celltech &/or before meals
Celltech - either first thing in the morning on non-training days or immediately after training
Glucosomine - you know why!
Flax seed oil - before breakfast
Cod liver oil - might take 1 or 2g's before lunch
It's been 2 weeks
It's been 2 weeks since i've posted anything. But that's for a very good reasons. Many things have happened since then, lots of changes. Needless to say, i'm still training hard as hell, but just not doing discus training. It's been a good run & i've enjoyed every minute of this. But unfortunately, it must end here. Thank you all for your support... i'll let you know what's up with me over the next few weeks.
Nov. 22-28
Please forgive me for not posting my nutrition & training for this week. I'll get back on it again starting this weekend... just consider this your time to catch up, 'cause come next week it's on once again!
Nov.21
Friday:
First off, you guys would be proud of me after seeing this... my gream come true!
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
3 egg omlet with cheese
1 cp ginger tea with 5g l-glutamine
1 cp oj
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1.5 cps pasta
4-6 fish
mixed veges
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3g l-arginine
2.5 cps brown rice
4-6oz beef
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1 chicken leg
2 cps brown rice
1g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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Today was my last day at work so I took a chance & ate as much as possible since I knew it would be a slow day. For some reason I think I achieved putting on another 2lbs this week. I'll know for sure by Sunday, but I definately feel heavier right now! And as soon as I get that new brand of glucosomine, it's on again! Until then, I think i'll drop my weights again until I get some ease from my shoulder... maybe i'll drop to about 80% since I don't want to go too low.
Amen!
Awesome meal layout bro! You're eating real foods my son!!! I'm so proud :)
So what was taht last day at work thing? You mean for the week, aka Friday? Im detailed.
What brand of glucosamine are you getting, am I missing out on a new fanatasical brand?
inform me!!
I've heard mixed studies on glucosamine chondroiton with mixed "others". like gluc+msm or gluc+hyalauronic-acid, and some others but im not sure which is the best.
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Thanks man..
Unfortunately last Friday was the last day I was able to eat that well. It was the last day at that job. As of Monday I started a new job & i've been training there all week, not making training (the gym/discus) or eating a priority. I'll have to take a break from posting my meal plan for a while until I get my act right again. As for the glucosomine, i'm using a brand caled webber naturals & unfortunately when I bought it I didn't know enough about joint issues to know that I need msm as well. This doesn't have any & i'm not about to spend another $20 on just that! So, i'm looking for another brand that I can get here in Canada. I'm sure you saw what Brian recommended... it's not sold here... osteo bi-flex. If not that, then i'll try the Animal flex. Which reminds me... I need to ask Bobby how come all of a sudden he's all about Animal products.
Nov. 20
Thursday:
I woke up hungry as hell this morning, even after eating all that food at 2am. Take a look...
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
3 egg omlet with cheese
1 cp ginger tea with 5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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3g l-arginine
2 cps brown rice
1cp yam
4-6oz beef
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1 chicken leg
2 cps brown rice
1cp yam
1g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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These days i've been craving more meals/another shake. But i'll just have to wait & see what my new work schedule will be like come next week. Keep in mind that each one of these meals are about 4 hrs apart. This is to keep my metabolism slower than normal. If I take in another meal(s), my metab. will speed up & i'll be in financial trouble for sure! Here's why...
Imaginary 4th meal:
1-2 chicken breasts
2 cps brown rice
asparagus or broccoli or cauliflower or...
1 banana or an orange
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my second shake will then have to mixed in water for sure!
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I've been down this road before, just early this year. And i'll be damned if I allow myself to fall short again after making such great progress. Now all I need to do is get myself a much better glucosomine sup. with msm
YOO
Great log brother!! I wish i would have known you were back on the grind here on the forums because you know i would have loved to stop in and drop some lines.. this is so awesome to read! i miss logging my shit man so it feels good to watch another heavy weight in the iron game toss around so serious weights and eat so big foods!!! supplements look good too.. i liked cell tech post work out but now i just roll with a universal torrent!! Keep up the great work bro!! KILL IT!
Bobby
- if you let your fears keep you from flying, you will never reach your high-
Nov. 19
Wednesday:
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
1 glass juice with 5g l-glutamine
1 animal pak
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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DAY 3 - weight training
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3g l-arginine
2 scoops celltech
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discus throwing
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2 cps yams
4-6oz beef
asparagus
1 glass red wine
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I'l probably have another shake, but in water
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Today was another cold day, but luckily it wasn't too cold that I was uncomfortable like I was yesterday. When I got to the gym I didn't feel like training at all. But once I got warmed up, I was cool. I just have to make sure I drink lots of water tonight since I had that red wine after dinner so my legs don't cramp up later. I pushed them really hard today & i'm sure i'll feel it in the a.m. Anyway, i'm about to take an early night. I'll have to wake up to take that shake!
Scrap that last shake...
Instead, throw this in:
1 chicken leg
1.5 cps yams
1 glass juice
(maybe I should mention that I had this 'snack' at 2am this morning - had to do it)
Nov. 18
Tuesday:
Today was a cold friggin day to be standing outside throwing a discus across a field for 2 hours. I'm not very happy right now... & I have to go again tomorrow.
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
3 eggs omlet
2 slices 16 grain toast
1 cup ginger tea with 5g l-glutamine
1 animal pak
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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DAY 2 - weight training
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3g l-arginine
2 scoops celltech
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discus throwing
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4 scoops cytoG in 2cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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i'll have this tonight...
2 cps yams
4-6oz beef
asparagus
spinach
1g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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Please... somebody help me find a reason why I do this to myself every year...
Nov. 17
Monday:
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
4 eggs scrambled
2 slices 16 grain toast
1 cup ginger tea with 5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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3g l-arginine
1.5 cps brown rice
1 slab of beef lasagna
1 chicken kabob
1g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 banana
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1 chicken kabob pita on whole wheat pita bread
1g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 can fruitopia
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4 scoops cytogainer in 2 cups of 2% milk + 5g l-glutamine
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Nov. 16
Sunday:
3g l-arginine
2 cps oatmeal
3 eggs - omlet
2 slices 16 grain bread
1 cp ginger tea
1 animal pak
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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DAY 1 - lifting
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2 scoops celltech
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4 scoops cytoG in 2cps 2% milk
(took Will's advice)
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2.5 cps rice/peas
1 chicken leg
mixed veges
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 cp ginger tea
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Nov.15
Saturday:
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
3 egg omlet with cheese
2 slices 16 grain toast
1 glass 2% milk 5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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3g l-arginine
1.5 cps brown rice
1 huge slab of beef lasagna
1 lge chicken leg
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
2 oranges
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2 cps brown rice
1 huge slab of beef lasagna
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 orange
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4 scoops cytogainer in 2 cups of 2% milk + 5g l-glutamine
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3 days in a row, great eating. I wouldn't be supprised if when I weigh myself tomorrow the scale says i'm 2lbs heavier. I'd be very happy if I see that...
Slight change...
scrap the last 2 meals in this one. Instead, I went to a buffet restaurant & ate to my heart's delight. By the time I got home, I couldn't even put down a shake. Just water.
Nov. 14
Friday:
Today was another perfect eating day:
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
3 egg omlet with 3 slices turkey breast & cheese
2 slices 16 grain toast
1 glass 2% milk 5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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3g l-arginine
1.5 cps brown rice
1 huge slab of beef lasagna
1 lge chicken leg
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
2 oranges
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2 cps brown rice
1 chicken leg
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 orange
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4 scoops cytogainer in 2 cups of 2% milk + 5g l-glutamine
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Yea baby!
My appetite growing again & i'm feeling heavy. I'm still a bit sore, but it's not that bad since i've been stretching more than usual. Also, i've increased my carbs slightly & i'm not eating shit... well I wasn't. In any case, i'm feeling real good right now.
Nov. 13
Thursday:
Today was a great day for eating plenty... & I did! My workout lastnight really opened me right up & I obeyed.
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
3 egg omlet with 3 slices turkey breast & cheese
1 glass oj with 30ml NONI juice & 5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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3g l-arginine
2 cps brown rice
1 lge chicken leg
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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2 cps brown rice
1 king fish steak
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
(i'm still hungry...)
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I'll probably have something else, but for now it's:
4 scoops cytogainer in 2 cups of 2% milk + 5g l-glutamine
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My legs hurt, but luckly it's not much. As Will noted from previous posts, I need to get my eating back under control. Things are a bit lighter now, so I should be able to sneak in at least another cytoG some days to make it 3 solid meals & 2 shakes per day. I need to hit 210lbs by January 1 (i'm still weighing 204).
Thanks again Will...
Nov. 12
Wednesday:
3g l-arginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
1 animal pak
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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3g l-arginine
2.5 cps brown rice
1 chicken leg with cheddar cheese
12oz oj/powerade mixed & 5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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Day 3 - weight training
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2 scoops celltech
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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I had a goal today & didn't get it simply because the machine could not take anymore weight - legpress. But because I was so focused on that, my power snatch didn't go as well as it did last week. I have to learn to focus on one thing at a time then moving onto the next thing - alot on my mind recently too. Sometimes I wish I was still bodybuilding instead of just trying to get stronger. For some reason it's not quite as complicated... although I know i'd be hurting a hell of alot more. Oh well, bed time!
2 centz
hey bro!
i cant help but notice that it seems like you're eating nothing but supplements bro??? wheres the real food
all i see is arginine or glutamine or glucosamine, lol. or celltech. what did you eat here this wednesday? or is it just not complete?
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Yesterday
Some days are challenging in terms of eating, I would admit. I seem to do more eating on my off-days because of the time aspect. I'm still trying to find a rhythm I can stick to though... well I was. And now I have to find another tune to dance to with this new job.
Nov. 11
Tuesday:
First of all, I didn't make note of what I ate over this past weekend & i'm sorry. No excuses.
3g larginine
2.5 cps oatmeal
1 animal pak
4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps powerade & 5g l-glutamine
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Day 2 - weight lifting
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2 scoops celltech
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I haven't eaten anything else for the day yet. Going to cook some chicken breast & brown rice
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then i'll have my usual:
4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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I was doing some reading up on l-arginine & apparently it helps absorb not just creatine, but l-glutamine as well. As for whether I believe it, yes I do. Because ever since i've added more to my daily diet my strength has been going through the roof even more. As you can see I didn't throw today. This was because the people at my new job asked that I come in on short notice & it threw everything off today, including my eating. I just was not prepared for it.
But aside from all that, i'm still weighing 204lbs & my strength has not faltered in anyway. It's still increasing, but at a slower rate now. Instead of increasing by 20-40lbs per exercise, I seem to be increasing at 10-15lb intervals. I just have this funny feeling that it will increase as I begin to eat more over this coming holiday season... just as it did last year. That's it for now. Stay tuned for the next episode...
IMPORTANT!!
Hey bro. another qiuck mention, but i figured i'd check out most of your blog before i suggested this.. i dont see you ever taking protein after your workout??? whats up with that? all i see is celltech which doesnt have protein, its just carbs with some creatine (5g per serving i believe)..
is this on purpose or huh? im CORNfused my man.
.:. Lifestyle Changes .:.The REAL Beginner's Guide to Fitness, Health & Nutrition
http://www.myfittribe.com/blogs/imjj123/20070610/starting-out.html
Hey...
I know, I know... you're totally right on your call. The thing is that after taking my celltech right after training I have to then walk home & that takes about a half hour. Once I get home, I try to eat a meal instead. Then i'll take the protein just before bed. The main reason is that i'm trying not to depend on protein sup. as much, but to use real food. BUT... recently I haven't been doing a very good sticking to that rule, especially since my appetite seems to be increasing again (body calling for more calories). In addition, I haven't had much time recently to put towards cooking like before because of work, etc. And speaking of celltech, you will realize that I cut that down to just training days. The other sups are just for maintainence. You'll see what I mean when you see today's post... I appreciate your good eye. Damn you're good!
Nov. 7
Friday:
It's getting increasingly hard to train these days, & it's starting to upset me a bit.
3g l-arginine
2cps oatmeal
1 glass oj with 30ml NONI juice
4 scoops cytoG with 2cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine - I actually forgot to add this to yesterday's b'fast too!
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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6oz grilled chicken breast
1cp fries
1 pita bread - white bread
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1 chicken kabob pita on whole wheat pita
1 can iced tea
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG with 2cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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I really need to get my ass back to the gym to train again. I'm losing my size; strength staying though... & I can feel my body always wanting to explode to do something. Whether it's to run to catch the bus, run to stop a door from closing... instincts kicking in big time these days. So I suppose that's a good thing.
hey bro!
dude i feel the same way with that wanting to explode and superman my way around the world.
So whys it getting harder to train nowadays and its 'po'ing you? is it time constraints or transportation or something else?
keep it up bro! waiting to see you break this discus record!!! ;) if anyone, its you man!
do you eat out a lot? cause i see chicken breast with fries and a white pita, just curious b/c i wonder why you wouldnt just only buy whole wheat pitas since u had one for the next meal, curiousity killed the cat!! (but satisfaction brought him back ;) ) haha.
.:. Lifestyle Changes .:.The REAL Beginner's Guide to Fitness, Health & Nutrition
http://www.myfittribe.com/blogs/imjj123/20070610/starting-out.html
Hey!
It's a number of things really. As you see I haven't even posted my meals since last weekend. Right now i'm in transition moving from one job to the next. There's some paper work that's getting in the way of my training schedule, but i'd rather have a new job than complain about missing training first of all. Know what I mean? One minute they want to see me, the next some other bullshit. Getting this job tookl me 6 weeks, but i'm grateful for it... so now I can eat more food! Also, transportation is a huge issue too. Because I depend on transit, it takes me a while to get from one place to the next.
As for the food I eat, that just depends on whether i'm able to cook. It's not laziness at all! Sometimes I just take my own carbs to work & get a small piece of chicken breast. Most times I take my own chicken. The pita is just my reward for sticking to it... 'cause remember I don't need to be very strict on calories. So yea, it just depends on the situation that will dictate the availability of food. But 90% of the time, it's food from my own kitchen.
Once I start this new job i'll have to work on a brand new schedule anyway. So look out for more changes within the next few weeks. And as always bro, thanks for your concern. It is appreciated! How are things with you down there?
Nov. 5 & 6
Wednesday:
3g l-arginine
2 scoops celltech
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2 cps oatmeal
1 glass oj with 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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greens plus with 5g l-glutamine
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3g l-arginine
6-8oz chicken breast
2cps brown rice/barley/lentils mixed
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4oz chicken breast
1cps brown rice/barley/lentils mixed
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk
5g l-glutamine
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Here endeth Nov. 5th
Here also beginneth Nov. 6th
3g l-arginine
450ml powerade with 5g l-glutamine
2 cps oatmeal
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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3g l-arginine
6-8oz chicken breast
2cps brown rice/barley/lentils mixed
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1 chicken kabon pita on whole wheat pita bread
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk
5g l-glutamine
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No training for me this week. And by the way, I got the job!!
Nov. 4
Tuesday:
2 scoops celltech
3g l-arginine
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2 cps oatmeal
1 glass oj with 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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greens plus with 5g l-glutamine mixed
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2 cps brown rice/barley/lentils mixed
6-8oz chicken breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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missed my next meal because of work, which would have been the same as above.
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4 scoops cytoG in 2cps 2% milk & 5g l-glutamine
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No training for the rest of this week...
Nov. 3
Monday:
2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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2 cps oatmeal
1 glass oj with 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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greens plus
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2 cps brown rice/lentils/barley mixed
6-8oz chicken breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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2 cps brown rice/lentils/barley mixed
6-8oz chicken breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 2% milk
4g l-glutamine
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Today was a great day for eating, & I did put it down. The only thing about my eating is that there needs to be more fruits & veges. I know. I'll fix it!
Nov. 2
Sunday:
The clocks turned back lastnight. Good or bad for me, I have no idea!
4 scoops cytoG in 2 cups 2% milk
5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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2 cps oatmeal in water
1 glass oj with 5g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 animal pak
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Day 2 - weight lifting
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2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps water
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1.5 cps brown rice/lentils/barley (& maybe a few weavels) mixed
6-8oz chicken breast
(i'll try to, but I doubt it will happen)
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I decided to do day 2 of my lifting today because I don't know what's going to happen with regards to training for this whole week. My work schedule has been changed to accomodate my manager. We're short-staffed & it's an opportunity for me. Anyway, I got to the gym fairly late today & because of it I wasn't able to complete my workout. The good thing about that is that i've been able to maintain my strength. The bad thing, i've lost some weight... which i'm sure you suspected if you've been following my dailies.
On another note, tomorrow is my last interview for this new job. I've had three up to now. Wish me luck!
Slight update for Sunday's last meal...
I mis-judged what I was capable of. Replace my last meal with this below:
2 cps brown rice/lentils/barley (& maybe a few weavels) mixed
6-8oz chicken breast
Kaushi cereal in milk
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
Nov. 1
Saturday:
2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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greens plus
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12 inch double turkey & cheese sand. on whole wheat - subway
12oz apple juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1 chicken kabob pita on whole wheat pita
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1.5 cps whole wheat pasta
4oz chicken
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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7 large pieces of chicken fingers
assorted chips (I have no idea how much I had)
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Oct. 31
Friday:
1 cup rolled oats in water
1 glass oj with l-glutamine & 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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greens plus
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2 cps whole wheat pasta with mixed veges
4-5oz fish
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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2 cps whole wheat pasta with mixed veges
4-5oz fish
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps water & 5g l-glutamine
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Oct. 30
Thursday:
2 cps oatmeal & Kaushi cereal mixed (in water)
1 glass oj with 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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greens plus
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1 cp whole wheat pasta with mixed veges
5 slices turkey breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1 cp whole wheat pasta with mixed veges
5 slices turkey breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 1% milk
4g l-glutamine
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Oct. 29
Wednesday: Didn't train today...
2 cps oatmeal
1 glass oj with 5g l-glutamine & 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1.5 cps whole wheat pasta
4oz chicken breast
mixed veges.
1 glass oj
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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2 peanutbutter sand. on 16 grain bread
1 cp ginger tea
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 1% milk
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My one interview turned out to be 2 seperate interviews lasting the whole day. Because of that, thrown out of whack... I say no more. I need to get my shit together before I lose the opportunity to do something great in my event. I can't afford to start back-tracking now!
Oct. 28
Tuesday:
Ok, so I didn't train today. Instead, I chose to do chored around my home. & as you can imagine, I didn't eat much today either. Going through some changes...
4 egg whites scrambled
2 slices 16 grain bread
1 glass oj with NONI juice, 30ml
1 tble spoon flax seed oil
1g glucosomine+
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3 beef patties & 1 chicken patty... no comment!
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1 cp white rice
about 4oz chicken
1 cp broccoli
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1 cp ginger tea
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1 cp ginger tea
1 peanutbutter sand.
2 scoops cytoG in water...
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No excuses... today was a haphassard day & I did not stay disciplined when I should have. I was unprepared in every aspect of my eating. But I can't think about that now. Tomorrow is a big day & I need to be mentally ready for it. I'll be back on track. Wish me luck!
Oct. 27
Monday:
12 inch meatball subway sand. on whole wheat
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8oz chicken breast
1 cp brown rice
1/2 cp pasta
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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5oz fish
1.5 cps pasta
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 1% milk
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Today was a very bad rep of what I should have eaten. But as you can see, I didn't take in alot of supplements. Oh well, i'm not too worried about that since i'm not totally dependant on sups anyway. They do help, but it's not the whole world to me!
On another note, my coach called me tonight. Throwing is off for tomorrow, & that sucks! Maybe I can make up for my lack of eating... lol Lets see if I can eat 6 cups of oatmeal (just playing). Ok, bedtime.
Oct. 26
Sunday:
4 egg whites - scrambled
2 slices 16 grain toasted
1/4 avocado
1 glass oj with 30ml NONI juice
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4 scoops cytoG with 4g l-glutamine
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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DAY 1 - weight lifting
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2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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4oz chicken breast
1 cp brown rice
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4 scoops cytoG with 4g l-glutamine
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Unfortunately I didn't get to finish my whole routine today. Although, I was able to clean 205lbs for 2 reps after failing twice! In comparison to just 5 years years ago, I was able to clean 225lbs & deadlift 515lbs. Right now i'm struggling to deadlift 315lbs. That just means that my overall explosive power has improved over the years. I'm still pissed about not getting to finish though...
Oct. 25
Saturday:
Woke up & didn't feel like doin anything! But anyway...
peanutbutter sand. on 16 grain bread
1 cp ginger tea
1 cp oj with 4g l-glutamine & 30ml NONI juice mixed
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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6 large chicken fingers with fries
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same as breakfast except for the oj & sups
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Today was a busy day at work & I didn't get the chance to cook anything. Plus, I was tired from all the late nights this week...
Oct. 24
Friday:
2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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2 cps oatmeal in water
1 glass oj mixed with 30ml NONI juice
1 tble spoon flax seed oil
1g glucosomine+
1 banana
started sippin on greens plus
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1 cp coffee
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1.5 cps brown rice
4oz chicken breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 cp coffee
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finished sippin on greens plus
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1 chicken kabob pita on whole wheat pita bread
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 1% milk & 4g l-glutamine
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I have no idea why i've been drinking coffee all of a sudden. One day earlier this week I caught a wiff of it from someone walking by, so I made myself a cup, all of a sudden i'm noticing that everyday i'm at work i'm making myseof one too, yet when i'm at home it doesn't even cross my mind. I'm not a coffee drinker, nor do I want to become one. So as of today, it's done!
Just to let you guys know...
Between the kabob & the cytoG I had:
peanut butter, white & yellow cheddar on 16 grain bread
1 cp ginger tea.
I had to do it... I was hungry as hell!! lol
Oct. 23
Thursday:
2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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2 cps oatmeal in water
1 glass oj mixed with 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 banana
started sippin on greens plus
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1 cp mac & cheese
1.5 cps brown rice
4oz chicken breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 cp coffee
finished sippin on greens plus
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then I had the BIGGEST red apple i've ever seen in my life!
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cps 1% milk & 4g l-glutamine
1 peanutbutter sand. with some sprinkles of white/yellow cheddar on multigrain bread
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Oct. 22
Wednesday:
Today was a much nicer day. I actually felt the sun on my skin...
2 cups oatmeal in water
1 glass oj with 4g l-glutamine
1 tbe spoon flax seed oil
1g glucosomine+
1 animal pak
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DAY 3 - weight training
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2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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1 cp mac & cheese
4oz chicken breast
1/2 cp broccoli
1g glucosomine+
2g cod liver oil
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discus throwing
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1.5 cp mac & cheese
1 cp brown rice
1 slice fish (same as yesterday)
1/2 cp broccoli
1g glucosomine+
2g cod liver oil
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1 cp ginger tea
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cups almond milk & 3-4g l-glutamine
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It's a little bit strange to me how fast i'm geting in the discus ring now. I've been turning so fast in the ring that i'm losing control of everything. Half of that is attributed to my shoes, which are fast spinners to begin with. So i'm now faced with having to control my power & speed by trying to relax a bit. You know that saying "power is nothing without control?" Well that's my biggest issue right now. Unfortunately, it just means I need more throwing time. But I can't schedule it in because of my working hours. I'll find a way. Remember last week when I said I was starting to not know my own strength? I predicted this would happen... & again, I haven't even started my speed training!
Next wee, I go back to where I left off 2 weeks ago in terms of the poundage I used in the weight room. I can't wait to start throwing around some heavy weight again. This week has been too easy for me (although necessary). lol
Oct. 21
Tuesday:
Today was messed up! Why? The weather... it was cold, rainy, then there was flories, then it snowed. Mother nature was very confused, & so was I.
Here's what I ate:
2.5 cups oatmeal in water
1 glass oj mixed with 4-5g l-glutamine
1 animal pak
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine
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Day 2 - weight lifting
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2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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1.5 cps mac & cheese
1 halibut steak (wasn't much, but it did the trick)
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine
1 glass oj
1g vit. C
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discus training
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1 small bowl mixed grains cereal - oat flakes, mixed nuts & fruits
1 peanut butter sand. on wholegrain bread
1 glass oj
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I'll just probably have a shake later...
4 scoops cytoG in 2 cups 1% milk
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Now i'm sure you guys remember how painful it was for me last year getting to & from training... walking in -degree weather. Well today was basically the first day of many to come for this season. The worse part is that my throwing coach has decided that we'll continue throwing outside until snow is on the ground. Yea right!! I won't get into too much detail about this except to say that throwing a steel discus in freezing weather is not fun. Especially when freezing rain is flying accross your face as if the earth was tilted. There's a picture for you. For me, it was more of a challenge staying warm than it was maintaining my form during my throws.
Oct. 20
Monday:
2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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oatmeal in water
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 glass OJ mixed with 30ml NONI juice
started sippin on greens plus
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1 cup coffee
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1 cup mac & cheese
1 cup brown rice
1 cup broccoli
4oz chicken breast
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1 banana
finished sippin on greens plus
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1 chicken kabob pita on whole wheat pita
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cups 1% milk
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Today is a rest day. Gotta go home & get ready for another kick-ass workout. Hopefully I can get up in the a.m. so I can hit the gym & get something to eat before heading to the stadium to throw. Wishful thinking. I could never get up when I say I do... lol
Oct. 19
Sunday:
Today was a very interesting day for me. I did go to the gym as planned, plus I got some grocery shopping done.
2.5 cups oatmeal in water
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 animal pak
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Day 1 - weight training
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2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cups 1% milk
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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2 cups mac. & cheese
about 8-9oz chicken breast
broccoli
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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I may have another cytoG before bed time. I'll let you know...
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Training: so I used 60-75% of my max weight on every single exercise today & it felt extremely good! In fact, it felt so good that I was able to finish my workout at least a 1/2 hour earlier... I usually take about 2 hrs. After training I weighed myself at 206lbs with clothes on. So i'm guessing that i'm about 204lbs or there-about. Not that important actually. I'll continue training lighter for the rest of this week to continue giving myself a break from the extreme heavy weights, then i'll hit those bad boys again next week Sunday. My plan is to do the exact weights I did before my week off last week, then i'll (try to)increase the following week. I'm hoping that my body will respond by just getting stronger... everything in time, yet carefully pushing myself every week.
And i'm so excited because I may have my second interview tomorrow for that job i'm going after... WHO HOOOO!!
cytoG
I didn't use that last cytoG...
Oct. 18
Saturday...
Another weekend is here & i'm now itching like crazy to hit the gym. I don't know what the hell to do with myself. But i'm pissed because I was too tired lastnight to cook my food for today. Anyway, here it is:
2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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oatmeal in water
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
1 animal pak
started sippin' on greens plus
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1 medium pizza
1 lge serving of fries
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
finished sippin' on greens plus
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1 small coffee (had this instead of a sugary snack)
1 small tangerine
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2 scoops cytoG in 2 cups 1% milk
Tomorrow I go back to the gym for DAY1 - training. Ohhhhhh... I can't wait to tear that shit up [carefully of course ;)]
Oct. 17
Friday:
Today was a great day for eating. For some strange reason my appetite seemed to be back... i'm not complaining!
oatmeal in water
30ml NONI juice
1 animal pak
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
started sipping on greens plus
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6-8oz chicken breast
2 cups brown rice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
finished sipping on greens plus
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6-8oz chicken breast
2 cups brown rice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
a few wafers
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4 scoops cytoG mixed in 2 cups 1% milk
4g extra l-glutamine
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Today's eating was dedicated to Steve... thanks bro!!
Oct. 16
Wednesday:
Patience is a vertue...
2 scoops celltech
1g l-arginine
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Animal NitroG - amino acids caps
2 cups oats in water
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
started on greens plus
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6oz chicken breast
2.5 cups mixed - brown rice/barley/lentils
finished sipping on greens plus
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1 chicken kabob pita on whole wheat pita
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2 cups ginger tea
1 peanut butter sand. on whole grain bread
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Oct. 15
Wednesday:
I decided not to train at all today. Instead, I spent the day with my wife & we went shopping for a printer& other house-hold supplies. I must admit, it was fun!
But anyway... today was an extremely basic day.
3 protein pancakes
1 cup orange juice mixed with 30ml NONI juice
2g cod liver oil
1g glucosomine+
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1.5 chicken leg, jerk
1.5 cups rice & red beans
1 malt beverage
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4 scoops cytoG in 2 cups 1% milk
4g l-glutamine
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I happened to look in the mirror & i've noticed that because of my recent eating habits I'm losing size. I'm still feeling strong, so I just hope it means i'm getting faster. If so, it's not the time yet for that. I'm still in my power-training phase. So with no massive appetite, I have to find a way to maintain my weight & size... why does this seem sooo familiar to me? BECAUSE THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN MY PROBLEM IN THE PAST!!
Five years wiser & still the same crap...