There is this stall period where your body fights what is happening like the rest period on a smoked pork butt when the temp just sits still for like 2hrs. Keep on your path and you will break through.
Yes sir, will do!! I’m ready to see a drop in some unneeded and unwanted body fat. I just need to trust the process and keep after it.
21 October 2024
Day 22
Max Effort Upper training day.
Warmup:
- Banded Pullaparts 3x25@45.
- Banded Tricep Pushdowns 3x25@65.
- Standing DB Upright Rows 3x25@15.
- Standing Swiss Ball 4 Way Neck Extensions 2x25 each direction.
Main Worksets:
- 1 RM Barbell Close Grip Bench Press 10x45, 8x95, 6x115, 5x135, 4x155, 3x185, 2x205, 1x225, 1x245, 1x255, 1x265, 1x275. Stopped it there, which is a 10# PR, but I had more gas in the tank.
- Banded Chest Supported Dogbone Rows 4x15@290.
- Lying DB Skullcrushers 4x15@45.
- Deadhang Pullups 3x6@211.
- Bent Over DB Lateral Raises 2x15@25.
- AMRAP Push-ups 2x53 and 45.
Shakes and shops as directed.
HSM:
4 Organic Eggs
4 Pieces Bacon
2 Tbsp Honey with Honeycomb
Biscuit
For a Monday, this wasn’t bad!
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22 October 2024
Day 23
Today was another good day. Looking at my overall calories today, I ended up right at 300 less than I’ve been doing. That was not intentional. I think my HSM tonight was a little lower on calories.
HSM:
8 Ounces Grilled Grouper
6 Ounces Baked Potato
2 Tbls Amish Butter
Ceasar Salad
I can’t believe I’m so close to day 28. I am thoroughly enjoying the Velocity Diet. Honestly, this has to be the easiest thing ever!
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23 October 2024
Day 24
Dynamic Effort Lower Training Day.
Warmup:
- Sled Drags 6x60Meters@125.
- 20” Box Jumps 5x3@211.
Main Worksets:
- Barbell Speed 15” Box Squats every 45 Seconds 10x45, 8x95, 6x135, 5x155, 4x185, 3x225, 2x275, then 8x2@305. The intent to move the bar as explosively and as violently as possible was there, but I felt like I was moving at a sloth’s pace.
- Axle Bar Speed Deadlifts 8x1@305. These felt so much faster.
- Sissy Squats 3x12@211.
- Seated Banded Leg Curls 3x15@130.
- Reverse Hypers 2x15@225.
- GHD Twisting Weighted Sit-ups 2x16@25.
Then shakes and supps as directed. Ready for that HSM, but it’s looking like another very long day.
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24 October 2024
Day 25
I got a 45 minute walk in the woods right before sunrise. It was perfect, minus all the spider webs across the face. I guess that’s the prize of being first on the trail! I also got a couple of sets of 10 Deadhang chins in, one being with a set of rings. That was cool! I started with a Pronated Grip, rolled into a Neutral Grip at the midpoint, and finished with a Supinated Grip. Very nice! And a set of 25 Dips.
Shakes and supps as directed.
I am still planning my HSM for tonight, but eating lots of fish this week has brought my HSM calories down a little. Which, i think, was needed. Maybe the beef had a little too much fat? But man, do i feel good while consuming red meat!
Only a few days left. At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this is so cool and simple!!
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It’s awesome you’re feeling that way dude! In that turn: it doesn’t have to end. Ever since I took on the Velocity Diet, it’s basically become my baseline nutrition. The HSM can be modulated based on goals. These days, I’m trying to gain, so I have a HUGE HSM, but I’ve certainly leaned out with lighter ones as well.
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Changing your protein source is a nice/sneaky way to shift your macros/calories without really noticing it from a hunger standpoint.
I like ribeyes too damn much but salmon planks and tuna steaks are golden in my book if you got a family that eats seafood or are solo.
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28 October 2024
Day 30
So I “officially” finished Day 28 a few days ago, but have been wide open living life! I’ll add my final weight and pics, but there is NO WAY I’m getting off this train.
I will continue using Metabolic Drive 2-3 times per day, and the peri-workout nutrition. And most likely have two HSMs per day.
And the daily walks, actively seeking movement, the Flameout…it all stays! I can really feel AND see a reduction in inflammation and bodyfat. No, I’m not where I want to be, yet. But I’m headed in the right direction.
I’m so very appreciative of the encouragement and support, along with the advice and wisdom, that y’all have been so generous in sharing. Thank you!!!
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That’s a huge change for just 1 month. Well done!! You must be pleased with it, and encouraged to carry on
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Congratulations@6stringsling. Before starting, you not only supplied weight, but all measurements. Did you retake measurements?
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This is absolutely the Velocity Diet experience. It’s such a good system reset, and you learn so much about what you really “need” nutritionally vs what you’ve believed up until this point. It’s a fantastic baseline to work from as well, and now you’ve hit the ground running. Great work dude!
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Hey believer423!
Thank you so much for catching that… I knew there were something I was omitting! Here are my measurements and this is six days into two HSM’s per day and 2-3 Metabolic Drive shakes per day. All measurements were stone cold.
Neck: 17”
Chest at Nipple Line: 45.5”
Waist 1” Above Navel: 37”
Waist at Navel: 37.75
Hips: 41.5
Thigh (R/L): 22.5”/22.75”
Calf (R/L): 15”/15.25”
Arms Flexed (R/L): 16.5”/16.5”
So definitely some lost inches!! My calves did grow a little bit, but I think that’s from the vast increase in walking as well as biking. I got the old mountain bike out of the basement, put on some new tires and tubes, pulled off the old chain and sprocket, and turned it into a single speed. That has been a blast!
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Thank you!! It’s eye-opening to see just exactly how much of each nutrient you are consuming on a daily basis. I was way under-eating protein. Not a good thing when you’re trying to build strength and recover from workouts. Speaking of, I barely have been sore on this protocol! Absolutely mind-blowing!!
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