You know, at the end of it all this was an OK week for me. Yeah, I feel like total shit right now (currently idling at a steamy 102.2) but in the long run I learned a few (really pertinent) things, most of which have been clearly pointed out above.
I ate a little sloppy today (a home-made chicken quesadilla - but all fresh ingredients) but damn I needed it. I dropped to 200.2# It’s funny, but I honestly can’t believe that I didn’t see I was eating like a 12 year old girl…
There was no way in hell I could lift today (shit, my joints ache so bad right now I’m lucky I can type) but I am hoping that maybe tomorrow I can make up for it I’m a little better.
But even through the mild (and strangely enjoyable) delirium of my toasting melon, I am determined to keep at this, and that’s prolly the best end I could get for a couple weeks of stupidity. Thanks again for the schooling.
Have a good weekend all…
How long have you been doing this diet?
102.2? Damn, I’d work on getting that fever down before your jello starts to melt.
I crashed after 10 days eating in this fashion. I will say that I felt no ill effect other than the final crash - I was never perceptibly hungry (and yes - I was eating every 2 hours!), just headachy and out of steam when getting into my workouts. I didn’t get a Friday workout in last week or this week.
Yeah - I’m a little cooler today, but sadly still really sick. My sinuses are F-ed. sadly I go through this a couple times a year. I have a week in Atlanta coming up (for training that will include a cert test at the end), I really hope this clears up by then…
I know it sounds high, but it is not uncommon for me to top 103. It’s either than or I go really low-grade - like 94! On the bright side my body seems to know what it’s doing and I never, like, lapse into unconsciousness or anything. In fact, last time I was over 103 I was working and felt relatively OK (all things considered).
And good news - went to bed last night at aboot 10:30 and stayed there til 11:30 this moning. And headed back there now…
A bit of follow up…
I got really sick, likely exacerbated by the need to travel for work - yet I found time to do what I could in the crappy hotel gyms in both NJ and ATL.
And I started to eat real food again at regular intervals.
And I am now making my own “breakfast smoothies” not far removed from the suggestion by Streamline (OMG - they ROCK!)
And, amazingly, the earth has not opened and swallowed me in a sinkhole of bad weigh gain. I’ve fairly stabilized at about 204#, and think I’m still burning fat and adding muscle.
I’ve had a couple really good weeks here in my “home gym” - even bought myself a cheap but decent rack to allow me to do “real” squat and other “high bar” stuff. I know I’m still rather in the “pink cloud” phase of getting back to working out - but ALL of my weights went up A LOT, and it’s pretty damn awesome.
And my workouts, while tough, are NOT killing me any longer. Next week I mix up a new “formula”, will post the routine for some critique as I think I need to hit a few body parts that I am not at present…
I have taken to calling out to Ms. Longtorso at off moments and saying “Hey Babe - I got you something!” - and to her excited response of “What? What?” I roll up my sleeve, flex a bicep and say:
“I got you a ticket to the Gun Show!”
Good times.
Thanks again to all for the support and guidance.
Don
Great to hear life is treating you proper. This is the time of year when you can really muster up the energy. Spring is just round the corner, which is a great time buff it up.
Really super to hear you’ve taken your nutrition to another level. It sure is the key to quick and long lasting success. Looking forward to seeing your new workout plans.
Won’t be long before you’re showing your partner your piston as well as your guns. Stay strong bro the best is yet to come!!