breezy11
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Lol. You make a good point fumoney. I won't put much effort into setting anything up, but if I see a good opportunity I'll give it a shot.
VERSA-1, Compound20, SS Forskolin-95 (8 weeks)
- Thread starter breezy11
- Start date
Lol. You make a good point fumoney. I won't put much effort into setting anything up, but if I see a good opportunity I'll give it a shot.
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 16
My daily energy has been great so far this week. However, I’m not sure if supplementation has a part in how I’m feeling yet. With my activity level down considerably, I would think I'd have more energy anyway. It was consistently up during my first V-1 run, so I’ll be looking to see if it continues once again.
My weight is continuing to make a steady climb, as I stepped on the scale at 216lbs (+2lbs from day 1). I don’t believe I’ve added any fat and have probably lost a small amount if anything. If I was holding any water, I hopefully took care of it today. I had my first ever experience sitting in the steam room after my workout and I was sweating buckets. I couldn’t believe how ridiculously hot it was in there, but I felt pretty relaxed once I got out.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
My workout went great and I was happy with what I accomplished. I’ve been enjoying the change of pace from my usual “heavy” lifting and putting more emphasis on the mind-muscle connection (not that I didn’t before). The added focus and mental clarity from Versa-1 has been a nice help with making the transition. However, it was amazing with my previous training as well, when I was more focused on strength gains (strength went way up). I think it’s pretty cool that I’m getting to experience how it can benefit different training styles.
Something that stood out about today’s workout was the crazy amount of sweating going on. It was at a level that I would normally see while doing a good amount of cardio.
Meadows Rows
2 warm-up x8
90x10
100x10
110x8
DB Deadstops (rows)
100x10
100x10
115x8
Stretching
1min per lat x2
Stretchers
120x12
130x12
140x8
Scapulae Stretch Pulldowns
200x10
210x8
Stretching
2min per lat x2
Db Shrugs (3 sec pause/flex)
110x12
115x12
120x12
Hyperextensions
BW+45x15, drop BWx12
BW+25x15, drop BWx8
I’m glad I made it to the gym today because I probably wouldn’t have time for it tomorrow. I should be fully rested and ready to get back to work (in the gym) on Thursday.
My daily energy has been great so far this week. However, I’m not sure if supplementation has a part in how I’m feeling yet. With my activity level down considerably, I would think I'd have more energy anyway. It was consistently up during my first V-1 run, so I’ll be looking to see if it continues once again.
My weight is continuing to make a steady climb, as I stepped on the scale at 216lbs (+2lbs from day 1). I don’t believe I’ve added any fat and have probably lost a small amount if anything. If I was holding any water, I hopefully took care of it today. I had my first ever experience sitting in the steam room after my workout and I was sweating buckets. I couldn’t believe how ridiculously hot it was in there, but I felt pretty relaxed once I got out.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
My workout went great and I was happy with what I accomplished. I’ve been enjoying the change of pace from my usual “heavy” lifting and putting more emphasis on the mind-muscle connection (not that I didn’t before). The added focus and mental clarity from Versa-1 has been a nice help with making the transition. However, it was amazing with my previous training as well, when I was more focused on strength gains (strength went way up). I think it’s pretty cool that I’m getting to experience how it can benefit different training styles.
Something that stood out about today’s workout was the crazy amount of sweating going on. It was at a level that I would normally see while doing a good amount of cardio.
Meadows Rows
2 warm-up x8
90x10
100x10
110x8
DB Deadstops (rows)
100x10
100x10
115x8
Stretching
1min per lat x2
Stretchers
120x12
130x12
140x8
Scapulae Stretch Pulldowns
200x10
210x8
Stretching
2min per lat x2
Db Shrugs (3 sec pause/flex)
110x12
115x12
120x12
Hyperextensions
BW+45x15, drop BWx12
BW+25x15, drop BWx8
I’m glad I made it to the gym today because I probably wouldn’t have time for it tomorrow. I should be fully rested and ready to get back to work (in the gym) on Thursday.
breezy11
Well-known member
drumroll please...my video debut
[video=youtube_share;4Xz7pQJtxRs]http://youtu.be/4Xz7pQJtxRs[/video]
It wasn't the same T-bar that I've been using, but it seemed to go pretty well. I've been changing my positioning, trying to get the most out of these, and they felt pretty effective today.
[video=youtube_share;4Xz7pQJtxRs]http://youtu.be/4Xz7pQJtxRs[/video]
It wasn't the same T-bar that I've been using, but it seemed to go pretty well. I've been changing my positioning, trying to get the most out of these, and they felt pretty effective today.
breezy11
Well-known member
The angle isn't the best for seeing my actual form, but you can get an idea. I feel like I was leaning back more in the contracted position than it shows. I tried to maximize the stretch, which I took a little too far on a few reps. The following sets were better, but I didn't feel like filming anymore (I swear lol).
[video=youtube_share;TpI_N_A294Y]http://youtu.be/TpI_N_A294Y[/video]
I'll probably incorporate more videos into my log since it was pretty easy to set up. My phone records from both sides so I can actually see what's in view when I place it down.
[video=youtube_share;TpI_N_A294Y]http://youtu.be/TpI_N_A294Y[/video]
I'll probably incorporate more videos into my log since it was pretty easy to set up. My phone records from both sides so I can actually see what's in view when I place it down.
breezy11
Well-known member
Lol. They're pretty awesome once you get the hang of them. They hit the entire lat really well. John Meadows has a bunch of interesting exercises you can check out. I'll try to keep making videos of some of the more interesting stuff.
Use straps if you try these.
breezy11
Well-known member
Nice. I'll have to give those a shot. The stretch feels amazing. It actually cracked my back today on the first few reps...loosened me right up.
breezy11
Well-known member
Thanks Fumoney! It's was actually a breeze setting them up. I think I lucked out with good spots to set my phone down.
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i usually go to the DB shoulder press seat and crack my back and stretch out before any lift lol i have back issues, i know!
breezy11
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I forgot you were dealing with back trouble. I've had sciatica issues, but it doesn't affect me unless it's aggravated (which happens from random stuff like tying my shoe lol). I usually can't crack my back on my own anymore. Leaning back over seats (with a back) used to work like a charm...the school desks were the best.
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breezy11
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Thanks DW. Those look awesome and I'll probably try them next week. I think I might alternate a few different exercises during phase 2.
Have you tried finishing with deads yet? I can't decide if I'll be saving them for phase 3.
Distilled Water
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Rack deads, it was brutal. It was only 1 workout and I'm going to put them in phase 3. I had a hard time holding form bc I was gas'd
breezy11
Well-known member
Yeah, that's why I was hesitant to use them with the higher volume. If I'm feeling crazy I might try some really light ones sometime in the next few weeks.
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 18
My internet hasn't been working well all week and I haven't been able to use it at all the last 2 days. Someone should be coming by to fix it tomorrow, but until then my updates won't be quite as detailed.
Yesterday was an off day and there wasn't much to report. I got some rest and felt fully recovered from my workouts by the day's end.
I weighed in at 216.6lbs (+2.6lbs from day 1) this morning. I suppose I could have been holding a little water from my day off, but my appearance didn't show much evidence of it. So far I'm happy with the way things are progressing.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/100mg caffeine/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
Today's workout felt awesome. My chest routine has changed completely, and I loved the new exercises that were implemented. My focus/mm connection were high and my chest had nothing left to give when my last set was complete. I'm not entirely sure, but I think the extra caffeine taken pre workout could have added to my focus.
DB Incline Press (stretch at bottom/squeeze at top)
60x8
70x8
80x8
90x8
-started too light
Smith Decline Press (75% lockout)
110x25
140x20
190x12
drop 150x fail (when form starts to break)
drop 110x fail (wide grip)
-I had no idea where to start and went too light for the target reps on first 2 sets. 3rd set was closer to what I was looking for...still rocked my chest though lol.
BB Flat Bench (2sec pause on chest/explode up)
155x6
175x6
195x6
-humbling
Pec Minor Dips
BWx fail
BW+25x fail
BW+45x fail
-First time trying these and they brought on a serious chest pump. I filmed my final set, but my phone (YouTube app) isn't letting me upload it without WiFi (file too large).
I'll be heading to the gym for an arm workout tomorrow. The volume is starting to increase and I'm pretty excited about it.
My internet hasn't been working well all week and I haven't been able to use it at all the last 2 days. Someone should be coming by to fix it tomorrow, but until then my updates won't be quite as detailed.
Yesterday was an off day and there wasn't much to report. I got some rest and felt fully recovered from my workouts by the day's end.
I weighed in at 216.6lbs (+2.6lbs from day 1) this morning. I suppose I could have been holding a little water from my day off, but my appearance didn't show much evidence of it. So far I'm happy with the way things are progressing.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/100mg caffeine/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
Today's workout felt awesome. My chest routine has changed completely, and I loved the new exercises that were implemented. My focus/mm connection were high and my chest had nothing left to give when my last set was complete. I'm not entirely sure, but I think the extra caffeine taken pre workout could have added to my focus.
DB Incline Press (stretch at bottom/squeeze at top)
60x8
70x8
80x8
90x8
-started too light
Smith Decline Press (75% lockout)
110x25
140x20
190x12
drop 150x fail (when form starts to break)
drop 110x fail (wide grip)
-I had no idea where to start and went too light for the target reps on first 2 sets. 3rd set was closer to what I was looking for...still rocked my chest though lol.
BB Flat Bench (2sec pause on chest/explode up)
155x6
175x6
195x6
-humbling
Pec Minor Dips
BWx fail
BW+25x fail
BW+45x fail
-First time trying these and they brought on a serious chest pump. I filmed my final set, but my phone (YouTube app) isn't letting me upload it without WiFi (file too large).
I'll be heading to the gym for an arm workout tomorrow. The volume is starting to increase and I'm pretty excited about it.
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 19
(yesterday)
I held off updating in hopes of getting my internet fixed...no one showed up and I'm actually going to switch providers.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/100mg caffeine/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
I was very happy with yesterday's workout. Strength and focus were good, and I woke up today feeling something that I haven't experienced in years...legit bicep DOMS. I rarely can ever tell that I worked my biceps the day prior, but currently that's not the case. It doesn't necessarily mean that I had a solid workout, but I'll take it as a sign that my biceps were hit in a way they weren't accustomed to...it's like I'm 14 again lol.
EZ Bar Reverse Curls (10sec rest)
2 warm-up x10
60x10
60x10
60x10
60x8
-Started easy and became brutal towards the end. I'm hoping to complete 4 sets of 10 next week (will eventually be 5).
Rope Pushdowns (10sec rest/2sec squeeze)
130x10
120x10
110x10
100x8
-target was 10 reps on all sets
HS Preacher Curl (single arm/flex at peak contraction)
50x12
60x12 (6 flex at peak/6 assisted)
60x12 ("/")
HS Seated Dip (3sec negative)
270x8
270x8
270x8
320x5 (5sec negative)
Incline Concentration Curls (face down on incline bench/hard squeeze)
25x10
25x10
-bicep stretch between sets
L-Extensions (incline bench)
20x15
25x15
25x15
25x13
Day 20
Today's an off day from the gym. I had my usual cap of Versa-1 with Focus XT to get things started.
Compound 20 (2 caps) was taken this morning on an empty stomach and will be taken again shortly with a meal.
Forskolin-95 is being taken throughout the day on a somewhat empty stomach and at least 30 mins prior to eating. I'll be finishing my first bottle tonight and might bump up the dose to 125mg tomorrow (3 bottles/180 caps left).
I didn't weigh-in today and plan on doing it tomorrow. I'm happy with my appearance currently, but feel I could make some diet adjustments to improve my results. I haven't been eating very well this week (restaurants /couple birthday parties) and plan on keeping my diet strict after tomorrow...might go to the football game, and if not, I won't be eating the best food while watching it.
(yesterday)
I held off updating in hopes of getting my internet fixed...no one showed up and I'm actually going to switch providers.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/100mg caffeine/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
I was very happy with yesterday's workout. Strength and focus were good, and I woke up today feeling something that I haven't experienced in years...legit bicep DOMS. I rarely can ever tell that I worked my biceps the day prior, but currently that's not the case. It doesn't necessarily mean that I had a solid workout, but I'll take it as a sign that my biceps were hit in a way they weren't accustomed to...it's like I'm 14 again lol.
EZ Bar Reverse Curls (10sec rest)
2 warm-up x10
60x10
60x10
60x10
60x8
-Started easy and became brutal towards the end. I'm hoping to complete 4 sets of 10 next week (will eventually be 5).
Rope Pushdowns (10sec rest/2sec squeeze)
130x10
120x10
110x10
100x8
-target was 10 reps on all sets
HS Preacher Curl (single arm/flex at peak contraction)
50x12
60x12 (6 flex at peak/6 assisted)
60x12 ("/")
HS Seated Dip (3sec negative)
270x8
270x8
270x8
320x5 (5sec negative)
Incline Concentration Curls (face down on incline bench/hard squeeze)
25x10
25x10
-bicep stretch between sets
L-Extensions (incline bench)
20x15
25x15
25x15
25x13
Day 20
Today's an off day from the gym. I had my usual cap of Versa-1 with Focus XT to get things started.
Compound 20 (2 caps) was taken this morning on an empty stomach and will be taken again shortly with a meal.
Forskolin-95 is being taken throughout the day on a somewhat empty stomach and at least 30 mins prior to eating. I'll be finishing my first bottle tonight and might bump up the dose to 125mg tomorrow (3 bottles/180 caps left).
I didn't weigh-in today and plan on doing it tomorrow. I'm happy with my appearance currently, but feel I could make some diet adjustments to improve my results. I haven't been eating very well this week (restaurants /couple birthday parties) and plan on keeping my diet strict after tomorrow...might go to the football game, and if not, I won't be eating the best food while watching it.
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breezy11 said:
So dreamy! Mr breezy!
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If this was twitter, I'd favorite & re-tweet that ^^^
breezy11
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Wednesday for me. Looks like fun.
Lol it ain't easy.
Haha. If this was Twitter, I wouldn't be here...
#never been on it
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 21
I woke up feeling great after my day off and ready for tough day in the gym.
I weighed 216lbs (+2lbs from day 1) this morning. I was a little bloated yesterday, but that looks to be clearing up. Vascularity was improved and a couple lower abdomen veins were more apparent than the day prior. As I mentioned yesterday; I'll be putting more focus on keeping my diet strict after slipping a little this week.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/100mg caffeine/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
Today's workout was the most challenging I've had during my run. I better get used to it, as the volume will only increase over the next 6 weeks. Overall I was happy with what I accomplished and am looking forward to making improvements with everything next week.
Seated Leg Curl
2 warm-up x20
120x15
130x12
140x10
90x35
-I didn't expect to pull the last set off, but was glad I did.
Leg Press (constant tension/no lockout)
2 warm-up x8-10
630x16
630x16 (2 reps hand assisted)
630x15 (2 reps hand assisted)
Hack Squat (pause in hole/no lockout)
1 warm-up x8
270x8
270x8
270x8
Stretching
1min per quad (much needed break)
Smith Squat (sets 1+2: ATG/set 3: 1.5 technique)
200x8 (20lbs bar resistance+4 plates)
250x8
200x7
-The 1.5 technique: 1 rep=all the way down, half way up, back down, all the way up
-I was going for 8 reps, but my legs were shot at this point. I have a video that I'll upload when I get my internet back (phone won't let me).
Stretching
1min per quad
DB Stiff Deads
60x12
60x12
60x12
Tomorrow I'll be back in the gym for a shoulder workout.
I woke up feeling great after my day off and ready for tough day in the gym.
I weighed 216lbs (+2lbs from day 1) this morning. I was a little bloated yesterday, but that looks to be clearing up. Vascularity was improved and a couple lower abdomen veins were more apparent than the day prior. As I mentioned yesterday; I'll be putting more focus on keeping my diet strict after slipping a little this week.
Supplementation
VERSA-1: 1 cap 45mins pre workout
Compound 20: 2 caps 1 hour pre workout, 2 caps 8 hours later
Forskolin-95: 1 cap morning, 1 cap pre workout, 1 cap afternoon, 1 cap pre bed (100mg total)
Pre workout mix: 2 scoops Craze/100mg caffeine/3 scoops Core ABC
ALCAR-500: 2g 45mins pre workout
Modern BCAA: 2 scoops intra workout
Today's workout was the most challenging I've had during my run. I better get used to it, as the volume will only increase over the next 6 weeks. Overall I was happy with what I accomplished and am looking forward to making improvements with everything next week.
Seated Leg Curl
2 warm-up x20
120x15
130x12
140x10
90x35
-I didn't expect to pull the last set off, but was glad I did.
Leg Press (constant tension/no lockout)
2 warm-up x8-10
630x16
630x16 (2 reps hand assisted)
630x15 (2 reps hand assisted)
Hack Squat (pause in hole/no lockout)
1 warm-up x8
270x8
270x8
270x8
Stretching
1min per quad (much needed break)
Smith Squat (sets 1+2: ATG/set 3: 1.5 technique)
200x8 (20lbs bar resistance+4 plates)
250x8
200x7
-The 1.5 technique: 1 rep=all the way down, half way up, back down, all the way up
-I was going for 8 reps, but my legs were shot at this point. I have a video that I'll upload when I get my internet back (phone won't let me).
Stretching
1min per quad
DB Stiff Deads
60x12
60x12
60x12
Tomorrow I'll be back in the gym for a shoulder workout.
breezy11
Well-known member
Day 22
Well, last night was a horrible experience. I felt a little "off" a couple hours after the gym and by 8pm had developed a high fever along with sharp abdominal pain. I basically had to curl up in a ball and hope that I would eventually fall asleep. I'm just waking up now and feel a lot better, but not 100%. I hope it was just something I ate, because the last time I felt like that I ended up in the hospital for over a week. I'm going to allow myself to wake up some more, have some food, and might even make it to the gym if all goes well.
Well, last night was a horrible experience. I felt a little "off" a couple hours after the gym and by 8pm had developed a high fever along with sharp abdominal pain. I basically had to curl up in a ball and hope that I would eventually fall asleep. I'm just waking up now and feel a lot better, but not 100%. I hope it was just something I ate, because the last time I felt like that I ended up in the hospital for over a week. I'm going to allow myself to wake up some more, have some food, and might even make it to the gym if all goes well.
breezy11
Well-known member
Thanks man. I'm pretty surprised by how much better I feel today. I thought it was just the beginning of the flu or something. Intense leg DOMS seems to be my biggest issue currently.
fumoney
Well-known member
Get better soon Breezy. We need the inspiration. You are a model of consistency that we look to.
BTW - Tried meadow rows yesterday thinking oh this is too easy. Probably used too much weight. I am paying for it with major DOMS this morning. Pain = gain !!!
breezy11
Well-known member
Thanks Fumoney. At this point it doesn't look like I'll be sidelined at all. As long as I don't have any issues after eating, I plan to hit the gym for a quick shoulder workout.
Haha. Yeah, when hit at the right angle they can rock the entire lat. I try to stay fairly light with them and focus on the mm connection (usually 90-125lbs).
breezy11
Well-known member
Thanks bolt...will do.
fumoney
Well-known member
Definitely going lighter next time and concentrate on the squeeze.
Enjoying the NHL so far ? My Flyer's are 0-2. Defense forgot that lockout ended. Too many odd man rushes.
breezy11
Well-known member
Good idea. I've been using less weight than the first time I tried them and it feels much more effective.
Yes I am. The B's looked solid in their opener against the Rangers. I didn't know you were a Flyers fan...not my favorite team haha.
You just helped remind me that the B's have a matinee right now. Thanks.
fumoney
Well-known member
Nice. Love watching hockey. Especially during cardio. Time goes by so fast. Don't care much for the Bruins either, but we hate the Pens and their diving crybaby - Crosbaby - even more. He better get some diving calls this years since they are supposed to look for it.
breezy11
Well-known member
I'd normally stay home and watch the game, but my new gym projects them on a massive wall that you can easily see from anywhere. It might motivate me to do a little cardio as well. I'm not a fan of Crosby or the Pens either, but Montreal is enemy #1. Their diving can get ridiculous at times.
breezy11
Well-known member
Just dropping by.
Well hello there. Thanks for checking in. Hopefully there'll be some Enhanced involved in this log soon
fumoney
Well-known member
Well hello there. Thanks for checking in. Hopefully there'll be some Enhanced involved in this log soon
Yeah....hopefully in 2 weeks.
breezy11
Well-known member
Did you order already? I'm holding out for the Insider email.
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Legend
Well hello there. Thanks for checking in. Hopefully there'll be some Enhanced involved in this log soon
I look forward to hearing your thoughts. I don't follow a lot of logs but I feel like I have a moral obligation to occasionally drop into yours lol.
breezy11
Well-known member
I look forward to hearing your thoughts. I don't follow a lot of logs but I feel like I have a moral obligation to occasionally drop into yours lol.
I'm looking forward to sharing them. I like what I've seen of the ingredients so far. Haha I hope you feel better after stopping by then.
Lower.
breezy11
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Day 23
I'm still experiencing some stomach pain along with pressure/distention. The pain is minor compared to a couple days ago, but I'm going to get it checked out. I have a feeling it could be diverticulitis, although that's just a guess. I've been diagnosed with diverticulosis in the past, so the "itis" seems like a possibility. It would also help explain the swollen lymph nodes I had (still somewhat have), the high fever the other night, and night sweats over the last two days. Either way, it seems like some kind of infection or virus and I'm not too happy about it. I was thinking that my body isn't responding to my diet and training at the same level it normally does and it's starting to make more sense. I'll be seeing the GI doc tomorrow afternoon and will hopefully have this figured out.
I took today off from the gym. I might make it in tomorrow before the doc, as I really don't feel bad besides some mild stomach discomfort. Hopefully I'm not sidelined for a good amount of time and can finish up my second month of supplementation without a big break.
I'm still experiencing some stomach pain along with pressure/distention. The pain is minor compared to a couple days ago, but I'm going to get it checked out. I have a feeling it could be diverticulitis, although that's just a guess. I've been diagnosed with diverticulosis in the past, so the "itis" seems like a possibility. It would also help explain the swollen lymph nodes I had (still somewhat have), the high fever the other night, and night sweats over the last two days. Either way, it seems like some kind of infection or virus and I'm not too happy about it. I was thinking that my body isn't responding to my diet and training at the same level it normally does and it's starting to make more sense. I'll be seeing the GI doc tomorrow afternoon and will hopefully have this figured out.
I took today off from the gym. I might make it in tomorrow before the doc, as I really don't feel bad besides some mild stomach discomfort. Hopefully I'm not sidelined for a good amount of time and can finish up my second month of supplementation without a big break.
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Awful news man, take care of yourself! Hope you get to the bottom of it and wish you a speedy recovery
breezy11
Well-known member
Thanks DW. I haven't been sick in a long time and was really hoping that I just had food poisoning or something like that. This sucks, but I don't think it's anything that can't be taken care of in a short amount of time.
breezy11
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I forgot to mention that my legs are still beyond sore from Sunday's workout. I'm not even close to walking comfortably at this point.
My appetite hasn't been the greatest the last 2 days either. I've been consuming around my maintenance level, but it's been somewhat of a struggle.
My appetite hasn't been the greatest the last 2 days either. I've been consuming around my maintenance level, but it's been somewhat of a struggle.
breezy11
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Day 24
My stomach issues haven't seen much change and seem to be at their worst when I try to sleep. I'll be at the doc in a couple hours and hopefully I can get this taken care of.
I've been looking into John Meadows nutrition info and came across this video. It doesn't really explain any of his ideas, but I thought it was interesting that we buy most of the same foods from the same place, down to the same pancakes and waffles lol. I was a little upset that he walked past the chicken sausage though haha.
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I might start implementing some of his ideas on peri workout carbs once I get my stomach issues figured out.
My stomach issues haven't seen much change and seem to be at their worst when I try to sleep. I'll be at the doc in a couple hours and hopefully I can get this taken care of.
I've been looking into John Meadows nutrition info and came across this video. It doesn't really explain any of his ideas, but I thought it was interesting that we buy most of the same foods from the same place, down to the same pancakes and waffles lol. I was a little upset that he walked past the chicken sausage though haha.
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Not sure if this will link correctly on my phone.
I might start implementing some of his ideas on peri workout carbs once I get my stomach issues figured out.
bolt10
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Ya it is an interesting vid...saw it a little while ago. Hope you get the stomach sorted out and that it isn't anything major.
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Won't load for me. Is he walking around at the super market? I've seen that one.
Speaking of which went to trader joes again today and bought a lot of food, still not terribly expensive. I like his diet principles and have always subscribed to his way of thinking (well since 08?) but the gluten free, non-dairy, grass feed etc wasn't big but I'm trying it now. Plus I was in college so even if I would have read his stuff I wouldn't have been able to buy the fancy stuff lol.
Picked up some sprouted bagels, gluten free waffles, pancakes & bread. I'll be trying these as my post workout nutrition/carb sources. Nice that a bagel and a couple pieces of bread gives me almost an extra 20gr of protein!
Speaking of which went to trader joes again today and bought a lot of food, still not terribly expensive. I like his diet principles and have always subscribed to his way of thinking (well since 08?) but the gluten free, non-dairy, grass feed etc wasn't big but I'm trying it now. Plus I was in college so even if I would have read his stuff I wouldn't have been able to buy the fancy stuff lol.
Picked up some sprouted bagels, gluten free waffles, pancakes & bread. I'll be trying these as my post workout nutrition/carb sources. Nice that a bagel and a couple pieces of bread gives me almost an extra 20gr of protein!