DaPack..Fighting Age One Day at a Time

markismighty said:
A 30 minute hot as you can handle Epsom salt bath is good for 3-4lbs btw. You can do a trial run test on it to see how you personally respond, so much easier than suffering in a sauna.
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You don’t really want to practice within a few weeks of the target watercut. The second will be less fruitful when performed too close. The body adapts temporarily & will be more retentive the second time (which is the one that matters).

Definitely agree baths > saunas for effective loss vs stress on athlete.
 
Hyde said:
You don’t really want to practice within a few weeks of the target watercut. The second will be less fruitful when performed too close. The body adapts temporarily & will be more retentive the second time (which is the one that matters).

Definitely agree baths > saunas for effective loss vs stress on athlete.
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I usually start with bundle cardio to hot baths on and off until I make weight. On Sunday before will start low carbs and 2 nights before, Tuesday, will clean my inside out. Between those 2 alone should be worth 3 to 5lbs. Think 2 meets ago went from 196lbs at 2pm the day before to weighing in at 180.5lbs. The hot baths just really suck and are torture 😩
 
dapack said:
I usually start with bundle cardio to hot baths on and off until I make weight. On Sunday before will start low carbs and 2 nights before, Tuesday, will clean my inside out. Between those 2 alone should be worth 3 to 5lbs. Think 2 meets ago went from 196lbs at 2pm the day before to weighing in at 180.5lbs. The hot baths just really suck and are torture
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They definitely do suck. 1 isn’t bad, if you can sell yourself on it being relaxing, but having to do rounds really tests your resolve hard.

Never do cardio to lose the water, in a competition scenario. It’s a larger energy expenditure in a dehydrated state that has a hefty fatigue cost for what you can lose. Not talking about whether you can take it or not, but that it has much more potential to impact performance.

Remember if you still have spit that you can suck on jolly ranchers, sour candies, chew gum to spit in a cup for half a lb or more over a day.
 
Hyde said:
They definitely do suck. 1 isn’t bad, if you can sell yourself on it being relaxing, but having to do rounds really tests your resolve hard.

Never do cardio to lose the water, in a competition scenario. It’s a larger energy expenditure in a dehydrated state that has a hefty fatigue cost for what you can lose. Not talking about whether you can take it or not, but that it has much more potential to impact performance.

Remember if you still have spit that you can suck on jolly ranchers, sour candies, chew gum to spit in a cup for half a lb or more over a day.
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More I thought of it the more I see how my train of thought of cardio was wrong. I usually did cardio for depletion of carbs/ glycogen but if I am running low carbs on Sunday then by the time I start cutting already going to be depleted. Was of time at that point to do it.
 
October 29th, 2023 (Sunday)

Average Weekly Weight: 186lbs (-1lb)

Deads;
5 sets 2 reps 225lbs (DE)
6 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs, 405lbs, 440lbs, 475lbs**Gym PR, straps

Rack Pulls;
4 sets 4 reps 315lbs, 335lbs, 365lbs, 400lbs

Bench, Comp;
8 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs

Leg Curls;
3 sets 13 reps

Lat Pull Dowsn;
3 sets 13 reps

Seated Rows;
3 sets 13 reps

Biceps;
100 reps

Cardio; 30 mins

Off the floor was no issue at all but a little past the knees to lockout was when things slowed down and became harder than what it should have been. Forgot to actively engage my hips/ glutes to finish the job. Overall though setup and to the knees was pretty spot on. Deads/ bench are falling in place perfectly and if I get the normal 30 to 35lb bump after my last heavy pull to the meet 500lbs should be for the taking. Now just squats to do their thing.
 
Congratulations man!

Also, when you pull carbs out, remember to add fats in to replace the calories - you don’t want or need to be losing any actual body mass at that point. We want to manipulate water to get you down for the weighin, not lose any of your final leverage.

You’re very close to weight already so you don’t want to diet any more off at this point, just maintain and keep delivering strong training to peak well.
 
Hyde said:
Congratulations man!

Also, when you pull carbs out, remember to add fats in to replace the calories - you don’t want or need to be losing any actual body mass at that point. We want to manipulate water to get you down for the weighin, not lose any of your final leverage.

You’re very close to weight already so you don’t want to diet any more off at this point, just maintain and keep delivering strong training to peak well.
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Thanks. Now.just need to hit a goid 425 squat and this is a wrap.
Usually peanut butter a few days out becomes a staple with protein. Figure healthy fats and extremely calorie dense is a good thing.
 
Hyde said:
Fast entirely the day before weighings & off water/liquid at least 20 hours out. Switch to all distilled water 2 days before that, limit sodium & carbs as of 3 days prior. 2 days out take a mild laxative.

Keep calm/cortisol low the fasting day. Stay relaxed. Cortisol spiking will cause you to retain. Take a hot epsom salt bath submerging the body for as long as you can safely tolerate, include a bottle of 70% rubbing alcohol in the tub, listen to calm meditation music.

If you can sleep at home, build your mattress/bed up with the foot of the bed elevated so you are sleeping at a mild angle. That extra blood being kept to the heart will cause you to shed more lbs over night than if you sleep flat.
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man that's a fantastic break down, should be a sticky somewhere.

dapack said:
Deads;
5 sets 2 reps 225lbs (DE)
6 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs, 405lbs, 440lbs, 475lbs**Gym PR, straps
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dapack said:
Bench, Comp;
8 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 290lbs, 305lbs
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Great session, Pack!!
 
Dustin07 said:
man that's a fantastic break down, should be a sticky somewhere.
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Well, people do kill themselves or end up in the ER with kidney damage from cutting weight.

People go to comps alone & have nobody experienced to help manage their baths but need to lose a lot - then pass out in their hotel room and drown. Or actually overheat their organs, or push kidneys too hard losing too many pounds or have cardiac events with already thick blood that gets too thick.

Everything is generally fine, until it’s not. But cutting 5lbs vs over 10% bodyweight is a pretty drastic difference. 7% is kind of an upper ‘safe’ limit generally.
 
Hyde said:
Well, people do kill themselves or end up in the ER with kidney damage from cutting weight.

People go to comps alone & have nobody experienced to help manage their baths but need to lose a lot - then pass out in their hotel room and drown. Or actually overheat their organs, or push kidneys too hard losing too many pounds or have cardiac events with already thick blood that gets too thick.

Everything is generally fine, until it’s not. But cutting 5lbs vs over 10% bodyweight is a pretty drastic difference. 7% is kind of an upper ‘safe’ limit generally.
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yeah I've never attempted any of these measures, both because of the reasons you list and because I haven't had to make weight since learning about these options. Even when I was wrestling I limited myself to running in a sweat suit and a lot of that was because at the time there were a number of young high school and collegiate wrestlers that died trying to make weight, so it was often a topic with parents. we also had a dr that would hang with the team, check our bodyfat and help ensure that as young males we weren't trying to get "too" low. (although, to be honest I always felt they allowed/encouraged a lot of guys to go a full weight class lower than they should have.)
 
Hyde said:
Well, people do kill themselves or end up in the ER with kidney damage from cutting weight.

People go to comps alone & have nobody experienced to help manage their baths but need to lose a lot - then pass out in their hotel room and drown. Or actually overheat their organs, or push kidneys too hard losing too many pounds or have cardiac events with already thick blood that gets too thick.

Everything is generally fine, until it’s not. But cutting 5lbs vs over 10% bodyweight is a pretty drastic difference. 7% is kind of an upper ‘safe’ limit generally.
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Being older, my wife knows that if after 15 mins she doesn't hear from me to come in and check on me when doing baths. We kind of have a little tag team setup for that. At night when I sleep she doesn't sleep to much because she is always checking on me to make sure I am okay.
 
dapack said:
Being older, my wife knows that if after 15 mins she doesn't hear from me to come in and check on me when doing baths. We kind of have a little tag team setup for that. At night when I sleep she doesn't sleep to much because she is always checking on me to make sure I am okay.
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That’s the kind of person you want in your corner! You are set up for success.
 
Hyde said:
That’s the kind of person you want in your corner! You are set up for success.
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Right, you got a Ride or Die!!!
 
October 31st, 2023 (Tuesday)

Cardio; 60 mins

Squats;
Switched between Choker and Convicts every set
2 sets 1 rep 275lbs
2 sets 1 rep 295lbs
2 sets 1 rep 315lbs
2 sets 1 rep 335lbs
2 sets 1 rep 350lbs

Leg Press, Wide/ Dead Stop;
3 sets 13 reps

Leg Extensions;
3 sets 13 reps

Was watching a Dave Tate and Dan Bell video the other day and they mentioned every meet would be new wraps and after they would become the training wraps. As I mentioned my Chokers have a lot of mileage on them and today was just figuring out what I am going to wear meet time. Even though they are old, going with the Chokers and the Convicts will be my back up. The weight/ sets were easy and move really quick so cannot see today effecting Saturday's ME squats. Now just have to hope don't get stuck working OT and can get 2 nights of good sleep leading up to Saturday.
 
November 1st, 2023 (Wednesday)

Bench;
9 sets 1 rep 225lbs, 240lbs, 255lbs, 270lbs, 280lbs, 290lbs, 300lbs, 315lbs, 325lbs

CGBP;
4 sets 5 reps 155lbs, 185lbs, 200lbs, 220lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Triceps Roll Backs;
3 sets 13 reps

OHP's;
4 sets 7 reps 95lbs

Cardio; 60 mins

They posted the roster for the meet and seems the person who has the bench/ deads records will be there in my class. This makes things a little more interesting and should add a little bit of fun. Went to openpowerlifting.org and looked at their history and our lifts are very similar so will probably depend on the type of day either one of us has. Last 3 days average about 5.5 hours of sleep and today woke up totally exhausted. Needless to say was pleasantly surprised how bench turned out considering the situation. Hoping next Tues/ Wed can hit 310-315lbs for comp to give me a little more continence heading into the meet but strongly feel 320lbs is there for the taking.
 
Well considering you just did 5lbs more, yes I would say 320 is a very realistic goal! Lol be positive brother it’s coming together.
 
November 4th, 2023 (Saturday)

Average Weekly Weight: 187.5lbs (+1.5lbs)**Add lots of carbs for the big lifts the past 7 days

Squats;
2 sets 5 reps 135lbs, 185lbs
2 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 250lbs
2 sets 2 reps 275lbs, 300lbs
2 sets 1 rep 325lbs, 350lbs

Pioneer Chokers;
4 sets 1 rep 375lbs, 400lbs, 425lbs, 440lbs

Pin Press;
6 sets 3 reps 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 265lbs, 285lbs

Really needed today since squats have not been the best past few weeks. 425lbs was the goal for today and honestly had a thought of maybe attempting 455lbs for a lifetime gym PR but decided that would be silly risking an injury 13 days out for nothing. 440lbs was never in question so was a solid lift to finish off the prep and at least have a fighting chance at 450+ for the meet.
 
Nice session!
 
dapack said:
Really needed today since squats have not been the best past few weeks. 425lbs was the goal for today and honestly had a thought of maybe attempting 455lbs for a lifetime gym PR but decided that would be silly risking an injury 13 days out for nothing. 440lbs was never in question so was a solid lift to finish off the prep and at least have a fighting chance at 450+ for the meet.
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damn things are really looking good for the comp!
 
November 6th, 2023 (Monday)

Cardio; 60 mins

Bench, Comp;
9 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 265lbs, 280lbs, 295lbs, 305lbs, 315lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Triceps Roll Backs;
3 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
3 sets 10 reps

Last heavy session before the meet and happy to hit 315lbs. Definitely think if I have a great meet 147.5 kgs/ 324.5lbs is good for the taking. Trying to plan out my attempts and bench is the only one I am struggling with. Initially was going to chip the record, 145.5 kgs/ 320.1lbs on my 3rd attempt but now really don't know what to do. Part of me is thinking open at 308lbs and 2nd attempt chip it and 3rd attempt go for broke. Another part of me says screw it and just go for 324.5lbs on my 2nd attempt but if I fail and know that 320.1lbs would have been good will be a little pissed at myself. Right now the other lifts are:
Squats: 1st 185 kgs/ 407lbs, 2nd 197.5 kgs/ 434.5lbs and 3rd attempt go for broke
Deads: 1st 200 kgs/ 440lbs, 2nd 219 kgs/ 481.8lbs and 3rd go for broke
 
dapack said:
November 6th, 2023 (Monday)

Cardio; 60 mins

Bench, Comp;
9 sets 1 rep 185lbs, 205lbs, 225lbs, 245lbs, 265lbs, 280lbs, 295lbs, 305lbs, 315lbs

Flat Dbl Press;
3 sets 13 reps

Triceps Roll Backs;
3 sets 13 reps

Push Downs;
3 sets 10 reps

Last heavy session before the meet and happy to hit 315lbs. Definitely think if I have a great meet 147.5 kgs/ 324.5lbs is good for the taking. Trying to plan out my attempts and bench is the only one I am struggling with. Initially was going to chip the record, 145.5 kgs/ 320.1lbs on my 3rd attempt but now really don't know what to do. Part of me is thinking open at 308lbs and 2nd attempt chip it and 3rd attempt go for broke. Another part of me says screw it and just go for 324.5lbs on my 2nd attempt but if I fail and know that 320.1lbs would have been good will be a little pissed at myself. Right now the other lifts are:
Squats: 1st 185 kgs/ 407lbs, 2nd 197.5 kgs/ 434.5lbs and 3rd attempt go for broke
Deads: 1st 200 kgs/ 440lbs, 2nd 219 kgs/ 481.8lbs and 3rd go for broke
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I’d open 303, take 320 on second, then you have a second shot to retake it as a 3rd if you have some kind of hiccup or can take 324 if 320 is smooth. I would also pull deadlift down to 473 for the second. This still puts you in range to take 501 if it flies but is safer if it’s very hard.

Many people grossly overestimate how many big benches & pulls they have in them. Go to any local meet and the third attempt column on the display is almost all red in the bench & deadlift sections. So you need to either take big jumps from 1-2-3, or an aggressive 2nd and a baby jump for a hedged bet on the 3rd for some icing on the cake. Many people do the latter, but then screw it up by taking a YOLO send on their 3rd for what they want, rather than what they have earned.
 
Hyde said:
Many people grossly overestimate how many big benches & pulls they have in them. Go to any local meet and the third attempt column on the display is almost all red in the bench & deadlift sections. So you need to either take big jumps from 1-2-3, or an aggressive 2nd and a baby jump for a hedged bet on the 3rd for some icing on the cake. Many people do the latter, but then screw it up by taking a YOLO send on their 3rd for what they want, rather than what they have earned.
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this makes sense to me, it's sorta how I'm running my training.
Do you essentially try to set up the 2nd attempt to be about equal or slightly less than your existing training PR that you have already hit then, with the third attempt being a legit PR?
 
Dustin07 said:
this makes sense to me, it's sorta how I'm running my training.
Do you essentially try to set up the 2nd attempt to be about equal or slightly less than your existing training PR that you have already hit then, with the third attempt being a legit PR?
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No, because existing PRs are not related to my current reality in any way. They are an accomplishment, but if my current training doesn’t have me even that strong this time then I cannot will myself to suddenly become magically stronger. So what I attempt in comp is always based on what I have recently done while peaking in training.
 
Hyde said:
No, because existing PRs are not related to my current reality in any way. They are an accomplishment, but if my current training doesn’t have me even that strong this time then I cannot will myself to suddenly become magically stronger. So what I attempt in comp is always based on what I have recently done while peaking in training.
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I was gonna specify training PRs on this most recent strength cycle building into the comp but left it a bit ambiguous, I think your response clears it up perfectly for me (y)

I know for me, for instance yesterday I wanted to take 295 on bench but after 8 days away felt it was smarter to take the safe 285 and then decide if I had the 290 or 295. I knew if I missed 295, I might not be able to drop down and hit 285 because I'd be gassed. I hit my 285 and realized, that was my top for the day and I did not think it was worth attempting even 290 or 295 in a training session because I'm not currently wanting to hit failure on top sets even in training. Of course in comp if I had failed 295 I would be screwed. then again, 285 may have been too much of a stretch because it gassed me too much to even consider 290 so the prudent lift for me might have been 280 > 290.

not that it really truly matters since I'm not competing, I just enjoy watching you and Pack break down your numbers and I try to train in a way that would be competitive as I watch and learn.
 
Dustin07 said:
I was gonna specify training PRs on this most recent strength cycle building into the comp but left it a bit ambiguous, I think your response clears it up perfectly for me (y)

I know for me, for instance yesterday I wanted to take 295 on bench but after 8 days away felt it was smarter to take the safe 285 and then decide if I had the 290 or 295. I knew if I missed 295, I might not be able to drop down and hit 285 because I'd be gassed. I hit my 285 and realized, that was my top for the day and I did not think it was worth attempting even 290 or 295 in a training session because I'm not currently wanting to hit failure on top sets even in training. Of course in comp if I had failed 295 I would be screwed. then again, 285 may have been too much of a stretch because it gassed me too much to even consider 290 so the prudent lift for me might have been 280 > 290.

not that it really truly matters since I'm not competing, I just enjoy watching you and Pack break down your numbers and I try to train in a way that would be competitive as I watch and learn.
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Especially for you in a training scenario, don’t call weights you have any serious doubt about completing. Practice success. Comp/testing you can be more aggressive in pursuit of a goal, but even then realize you will still make your biggest total by being successful in your biggest attempts.
 
Hyde said:
I’d open 303, take 320 on second, then you have a second shot to retake it as a 3rd if you have some kind of hiccup or can take 324 if 320 is smooth. I would also pull deadlift down to 473 for the second. This still puts you in range to take 501 if it flies but is safer if it’s very hard.

Many people grossly overestimate how many big benches & pulls they have in them. Go to any local meet and the third attempt column on the display is almost all red in the bench & deadlift sections. So you need to either take big jumps from 1-2-3, or an aggressive 2nd and a baby jump for a hedged bet on the 3rd for some icing on the cake. Many people do the latter, but then screw it up by taking a YOLO send on their 3rd for what they want, rather than what they have earned.
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Bench is a tough on for me this time. I like your plan better with 303 than 320. Last couple meets for deads been doing 40lb jumps and seems to have worked out pretty good lately. Last meet my deads were 407/ 441/ 479.5. If I add +25lbs it does fall inline with your suggestion.
 
Resolve10 said:
I think Hyde gave some good advice, I think you just need to figure out what is realistic and choose a successful plan. I wouldn't make too big of jumps on the second. I think that deadlift jump looks big, you either need to be confident in opening higher than that or bring that second down.

I think it also boils down to how do you approach it. Winning and setting PRs aren't always the same thing. There is a decent bit of data on successful top lifters and weight selections and how many lifts you should be making for best success (and then therefore how to set up your attempts to you make the most attempts).

Some of it is matter of opinion though and I don't want to be too annoying when you are so close to a meet and I know how the mind can be crazy at those times (so I don't want to be adding stress).

Good luck regardless of how you choose to go, glad it seems things are in a more positive momentum direction as of right now. :)
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Thanks for the advice. This meet has me opening with numbers way above my normal comfort zone so that is a little stressful. All the 2nd attempt is something I have done already so really shouldn't worry to much about it. Just not use to these numbers I have been putting up lately and need to be a little more confident in the lifts.
 
November 8th, 2023 (Wednesday)

Weight: 188lbs

Cardio; 60 mins

Squats;
4 sets 3 reps 225lbs, 250lbs, 275lbs, 300lbs
2 sets 1 rep 325lbs, 350lbs

Bench, Comp;
5 sets 1 rep 225lbs, 245lbs, 260lbs, 275lbs, 285lbs

Deads;
1 set 3 reps 225lbs
4 sets 1 rep 275lbs, 315lbs, 365lbs, 405lbs

So finally made my decision on my openers and going to start out a little lighter on deads/ squats since during the prep I really only did my openers for both a handle full of times. Bench opener I have hit more times than I can count so that will remain at 302.5. Squats decided on 396 for 1st attempt and depending on how it feels with either do 423.5 or 434.5 for the 2nd attempt. Deads will go lighter and start out at 429 and 2nd will be either 462 or 467.5. Think this is a safer way of playing it and need to just focusing on trying to get 4 PRs this meet; squat, deads, total and dots. This sets me up for more wiggle room on my 3rd attempts if it is a bad day and still gives me a chance to hit some PRs.
 
November 12th, 2023 (Sunday)

Weight: 189lbs

Cardio; 60 mins

Got stuck having to work a double last night and got a little under 4 hours of sleep before I had to get up and go back into work. One of the main things was trying to avoid this week but ended up getting caught. Plan today was to work up to around my last warm up but that obviously got changed. Tomorrow will work up to around 60% and on Tuesday around 50%. Started low carbs today and Tuesday will clean my insides out so hoping by the time I wake up Wednesday to start my water cut will be down around 4 to 6lbs. Hoping worse case is I am 186lbs on Wednesday morning.
 
Hyde said:
Just focus on what you can control and don’t sweat the rest. Try to get whatever sleep you’re able to.
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Agreed don't let it stress you out that is worse missing some sleep.
 
November 13th, 2023 (Monday)

Weight: 188lbs

Cardio; 60 mins

Sleep was even worst last night to the point felt like didn't even sleep at all. Ended up getting a nap in but again passed on the gym. Only 4 nights left until the meet so going to take an extra sleeping pill and make a set bedtime here on out. Off from work the rest of the way so that will help too.
 
Try some reading or turning screens off an hour before bed. Might help. If nothing else the reading will keep you from getting anxious about if you are going to fall asleep or not. Just don't read anything too interesting. LOL
 
November 14th, 2023

Weight: 187lbs

Slept a lot better last night but woke up with a headache, sore throat and been coughing on and off throughout the day. Been relaxing and napping all day so hoping with medicine can at least make it so I don't get much worse. Tomorrow is the water cut day and if I do feel worse it is going to be pretty challenging to pull it off. Hoping to wakeup at 185lbs so if that is the case not a huge water cut but if I am feeling worse just might not be do able. Will have to wait and see until tomorrow. I could go up a weight class so that is still on the table. From now until Thursday morning will determine if I do the meet or not. If I am to sick for the drive to do the weigh in then no way of doing the meet. So frustrated right now since this has been the hardest 24 weeks of training I have ever done and it could all be for nothing. Hoping for the best.
 
dapack said:
November 14th, 2023

Weight: 187lbs

Slept a lot better last night but woke up with a headache, sore throat and been coughing on and off throughout the day. Been relaxing and napping all day so hoping with medicine can at least make it so I don't get much worse. Tomorrow is the water cut day and if I do feel worse it is going to be pretty challenging to pull it off. Hoping to wakeup at 185lbs so if that is the case not a huge water cut but if I am feeling worse just might not be do able. Will have to wait and see until tomorrow. I could go up a weight class so that is still on the table. From now until Thursday morning will determine if I do the meet or not. If I am to sick for the drive to do the weigh in then no way of doing the meet. So frustrated right now since this has been the hardest 24 weeks of training I have ever done and it could all be for nothing. Hoping for the best.
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Keep calm & stay positive. You can definitely make this weight! This is easy weight to lose. Worry will get you nothing, so just take things as they come.

Sleep with your feet elevated tonight and tomorrow if possible; that can send more blood to the heart & it ends up promoting diuresis.
 
I agree with Hyde, stay calm, don't stress and get as much rest as possible. Apparently with your feet up as well. :)
 
Woke up today feeling worse then yesterday and made a decision to pass on the meet. There is no way at this point I am going to be 100% by Friday and would only be doing the meet to do it. Also, I cannot see myself being 100% better on Friday and don't want to show up being sick and get others sick too. Was pretty pissed off and annoyed to start but came to grips that do to circumstances out of my control was going to pass on the meet. They are slow to post meets but there has been one last 2 years mid-April so that will be my next goal. There is one early February too so a couple options are on the table.
 
Sorry to hear man, but you are doing the right thing. No use in doing the show sick, and would be a d*ck move going to weigh in sick and risk others health. Just gives you more time to get some even better numbers.
 
I’ve done a meet sick before, and it really doesn’t go well if you truly are. The power just isn’t there.
 
dapack said:
Woke up today feeling worse then yesterday and made a decision to pass on the meet. There is no way at this point I am going to be 100% by Friday and would only be doing the meet to do it. Also, I cannot see myself being 100% better on Friday and don't want to show up being sick and get others sick too. Was pretty pissed off and annoyed to start but came to grips that do to circumstances out of my control was going to pass on the meet. They are slow to post meets but there has been one last 2 years mid-April so that will be my next goal. There is one early February too so a couple options are on the table.
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Dang man sorry to hear, you have been working your ass off preparing.
 
Thanks everyone. Still getting over being sick and there would have been no way I could have lifted today. Will regroup and figure out my next move.
 
dapack said:
Thanks everyone. Still getting over being sick and there would have been no way I could have lifted today. Will regroup and figure out my next move.
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Hope you feel better soon brother!
 
dapack said:
Thanks everyone. Still getting over being sick and there would have been no way I could have lifted today. Will regroup and figure out my next move.
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Just keep on truckin', you've been on a tear the past year+.

One of these days when I head to Oregon for work we should get a lifting session in if I'm far enough south!
 
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