Just checked and realised that Australia and USA have different fathers days, ours is not till September. Weirdly the USA has the same fathers day as the UK but same mothers day as Australia (in May). The UK mothers day is in March.
Why aren’t they all the same.
Dude you’re going to love the next podcast. Stay tuned
This is a killer session regardless. Keep up the good work.
Been following your carnivore transition with a lot of interest–I had to go carnivore last year for medical reasons, and it’s been a great attitude adjustment for me to see you enjoying the carnivore lifestyle so much! Good reminder for me to focus on the many benefits instead of what I’m missing out on.
@simo74 For us, Father’s Day is a good grilling holiday. Don’t know what your weather is like in June compare to Sep in that regard, but perhaps that’s the driver.
@ChongLordUno cannot wait my dude!
@bigpappafrance Appreciate it man, as always.
@Ivy-in-Florida I appreciate you swinging by and sharing that. Carnivore has been so LIBERATING for me: the opposite of confining. I’ve always wanted to eat only meat: since I was a kid it’s all I’ve wanted. To finally be told “ok” is outstanding. To feel GOOD while doing it is amazing. Hope you’re experiencing something similar in your own regard there.
AM WORKOUT (0420 wake up via alarm) FASTED
TO VALHALLA Week 3, Workout 5 “Bail Out The Last Of The Vasa’s Deep Water And Row To Shore”
600 unbroken KB swings w/24kg bell
100 reps of strict Viking press w/45lbs on axle
100 reps of Viking rows
Throw on 80lb vest and go for 1.25 mile walk.
REMAIN FASTED (no breakfast)
Lawn mowing
50 burpee chins in 5:40
Finish out with 300 total squats and 200 total push ups
Notes:
Took it in a slightly different direction to have more of a Dan John-esque morning, training fasted, going for a walk, and getting in coffee. Original plan was 575 swings, but that was close enough to 600 it seemed silly to stop. So now I’m at 7016 in 11 days.
My shoulders were absolutely on fire from those Viking strict presses. I really like how I can “rest” in the up position there. That’s something to keep around. And the rows were absolutely brutal.
The story: the shoreline is in sight, so we bail out all the Deep Water we can and then row hard until we hit the beach. Throw on our armor and head into battle. This is Ragnarok gents: it’s what we’ve been rowing toward! To Valhalla!
I’ve been continuing the fast to kickstart the Famine and just see what I can get away with. I’m about 12 hours in and about to break the fast for lunch, which is going to be egg whites and beef bone broth mixed with Metabolic Drive, going from fasting to protein sparing modified fasting. This is really just more of a “see if I can” sorta thing: I’m a bit unsold on legit fasting for PSMF as far as being jacked and strong goes. But I also like the idea of a fasting DAY every once in a while vs making it a total lifestyle thing. Just always tinkering and experimenting.
Big part of the above has been about keeping busy, which the lawn mowing and other chores have been helping. Got in that bodyweight workout just to get in my daily reps as well. It’s a travel day, but a short 3 hour trip to be with family over the long weekend. Food is going to be scarce while I’m there, so I figured making it an intention fast would work out well.
There are a lot of benefits to fasting, not just with respect to body comp. I’m sure you are aware. Also, like most things, balance is key.
@The_Myth definitely real benefits there. Wondering if PSMF scratches a similar itch at this point. A good experience either way. This weekend has been purifying in that regard.
Travel and family. Training and updates are brief. Along the Viking Motiff, I am home from raiding and recovering.
Went with the OG 10k swing RX this morning. 10-15-25-50 for 5 rounds, alternating between 30 squats and 30 push ups between sets, getting 500 swings, 300 squats and 300 push ups in 30 min flat. Added 75 extra swings to meet dailies, and then dragon flags and stir the pots off my truck’s flatbed (was training outside, it was awesome at 0600). Sticking primarily with shakes for nutrition. We did sloppy joes for lunch, and I used slices of tomoatoes and raw onions as buns. Worked out really well. Going with my “2 diets” approach, if I can’t be Carnivore I will be Deep Water.
Also, not carnivore or deep water, but I put in work
Some fun pictures popping up lately!
That’s really Great Mulch at the strawberry farm. Zero weeding! I’m a little jealous.
And I think Rob Zombie has that same hat.
Dang. Those are some great numbers.
Goddam popeye arms, geez man.
I’m just putting this here because I know you travel and with the bone broth addition, I thought it might be handy for ya:
https://www.nowfoods.com/products/sports-nutrition/category/protein-powders/bone-broth-protein
Whenever I am in a caloric deficit, I go high protein and low carbs, but PSMF feels like Keto, of which I am not a fan because of the thin margin for error - I eat a cracker and I’m not keto and have bad macros.
I think the IF gives the system a rest, allowing it to take a break and to focus on regenerative activity. I’m certainly no scientist, and expect you are better versed than I am, but my understanding is that when your system is not digesting, it starts on autophagy - cleaning up sick cells.
I also understand that fasting reduces inflammation.
I have become a big fan of IF, either 16/8 or 5/2, getting carbs solely from fruits and vegetables, and working out fasted. I like a gram of protein per pound of LBM as a baseline. If you are calorically deficit, you might want to bump that and lift heavy to retain LBM.
I get the feeling that your weight loss is not necessarily from being calorically deficient but more likely your body becoming more efficient and finding a different set point. I understand CICO, but don’t believe all calories are the same. Nor do I believe that all operating systems (bodies) are the same, so YMMV.
A few other observations - lowering my glucose spikes by incorporating fiber (avocados and apples primarily) and eating fiber first is beneficial. And, fermented foods (kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir) are more important than most people realize. I think science has just begun to gain a basic understanding of the role the gut biome plays in maximizing health.
Just my .02.
Really appreciate all the comments. When I am on a desktop I will respond. I hate typing on a phone.
I caught whatever illness why wife had. Slept until about 0800, got in 300 push ups and squats fasted, extended the fast until noon. Got in a 2+ mile walk before that. Carb of meal of spaghetti with meat sauce and some garlic bread, with a Metabolic Drive shake to start. The Famine is going strong.
Got in a 25 min nap post midday meal, then a Spike and 600 unbroken KB swings with 24kg bell to close out. 8191 swings in 12 days
Those are pre-steaks.
Their sisters say, hi! (Not super up close, because if they start running my dad is not a happy farmer. Lol)
Their cousins stopped in to let everyone know they’re cooler and stronger.
EDIT: Just a joke due to my love of buffalo. Not dissing any cattle ranchers! (@QuadQueen) Beef is pretty awesome.
Peta wants to know your location
So much log posting! I swear you do this when I can’t reply, haha. Will flesh out in the morning.
Slept until 0700. Still sick. Got in 300 push ups and 300 squats, fasted. Walked 3+ miles outside. Continued the fast until a little past noon, then light rations. 3 hour road trip, light rations still, but now I’m back home. Return to semi-regular schedule. Ad-hocing training for a little while longer, then need to get back on a plan.
Managed only 200 swings today, so I’m officially behind schedule at 8391 in 13 days. Puts me at needing 600 swings a day vs 575 in order to finish out on pace. Glad I had worked ahead so much, as that’s not too big an ask.
AM WORKOUT (0420 natural wake up, rough night of sleep between illness and excitement) FASTED
”TO VALHALLA FINAL WORKOUT (FOR NOW) ”TEARING OFF GRENDAL’S ARM”
(2) Mat Pulls
7+3+3x415+chains
Straight into
Buffalo bar squat stripset
10x315
15x225
20x135
100x85
Straight into
13 rounds in 15 minutes of
Notes:
Between travel, illness, poor eating, etc, I just wanted a workout where I could give my all without expectations. Opened up with mat pulls, then just went for max suck. It worked.
Had to pick up my dog from the kennel, so my walk got tabled. Try to get it in later today. I got in 40 extra swings, so I’m at a total of 300 for that: halfway to the daily.
I’ve strayed too far, nutritionally, from what was working, so I’m trying to course correct. Back to more of an Apex Predator/Velocity Diet approach during the weekdays and carnivore on the weekends. I most likely need a legit Rampage as well. As much as I don’t care to eat that way, the results speak for themselves.
Plan is to return to Famine for 2 weeks. That also worked. I’m counting these past 4 days toward Famine time, so I’m gonna truncate the program a touch to re-vector and go from there.
Figuring out training plans for the future.
