Tried to run this morning, got in 1.8 miles total walked the .8 as a warm up and ran the mile back. It’s freaking cold today, 44* 8+mph winds = sucky conditions. Had to wear layers and was cold on the walk then ran and was sweating so the wind made me cold at the same time. Kind of like having the flu, not fun. My back got tight through the last 1/4 mile so between the flu symptoms and tight back, called it a day. Over all it felt good to run but really need to do more. Countdown to the Warrior dash is on.
FWIW 234.8 again, +1.8lbs since last week, wtf. Gonna 86 the Surge PWO, thats the only thing I can think is hold me back. Getting in 3-4 days of fasted steady state cardio in the morning, no cheat meals on none cheat days, not missing training days so it has to be diet related. I have missed a few meals this week, normally when I miss a meal I have a little something ie almonds or veggies. Ideas?
FWIW 234.8 again, +1.8lbs since last week, wtf. Gonna 86 the Surge PWO, thats the only thing I can think is hold me back. Getting in 3-4 days of fasted steady state cardio in the morning, no cheat meals on none cheat days, not missing training days so it has to be diet related. I have missed a few meals this week, normally when I miss a meal I have a little something ie almonds or veggies. Ideas?[/quote]
Could be water/sodium related. I find that when I start to miss meals my metabolism slows and my # goes up. Do you need to be at a certain # for the dash or are you just looking to drop weight?
The one thing I am always cautious on is when a meal is missed there’s often the thought process that I can have additional calories (to later meals) to make up for that missed meal. Sometimes your body is conditioned to “expect” X calories per meal and will sometimes store when given more. Again, it all depends where you’re at with your diet though.
[quote]ddot76 wrote:
Could be water/sodium related. I find that when I start to miss meals my metabolism slows and my # goes up. Do you need to be at a certain # for the dash or are you just looking to drop weight?[/quote]
This is more than likely the problem, I have to lower my calories down to 2500-2000 calories a day to lose weight anyway so missing a meal (400-600 calories) likely puts my metabolism into conservation mode.
I do not need to be a certain weight, just want to be around 200lbs by then.
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The one thing I am always cautious on is when a meal is missed there’s often the thought process that I can have additional calories (to later meals) to make up for that missed meal. Sometimes your body is conditioned to “expect” X calories per meal and will sometimes store when given more. Again, it all depends where you’re at with your diet though. [/quote]
Can’t say it hasn’t happened but I am cautious of this and try to avoid eating more when I’ve missed a meal.
About once a week work requires me to work at midnight for a few hours at a time, normal bed time is 10p, normal last meal is around 9p. Any suggestions for what to do, if anything, from 9p until 2a? Should I eat anything or just fast since I’d normally be asleep anyway?
Thanks for stopping by ddot, you knowledge of diet is very appreciated.
[quote]dday wrote:
I have missed a few meals this week, normally when I miss a meal I have a little something ie almonds or veggies. Ideas?[/quote]
Yea I quoted myself. Wanted to clarify this statement. When I miss a meal, the protein portion, I usually still eat the veggies or almonds that were supposed to go with it. I eat a lot fish and cannot bring myself to eat it cold, fouls me out. When I’m not at the office I cannot heat my food but can eat snack on the sides.
[quote]dday wrote:
^You’re right, a few more months and it’s back to real lifting.[/quote]
I can’t wait to actually eat normal again either. My maxes aren’t moving. I haven’t lost strength but I’m not gaining much either.
Maybe you should weigh and record your weight everyday. That might drive some crazy but it’s a good way IMO to see the bigger picture. You see the weight fluctuations but it’s not like the body says “Ok, on Saturday I have to weigh the lowest.” Body doesn’t know or care.
[quote]dday wrote:
^You’re right, a few more months and it’s back to real lifting.[/quote]
I can’t wait to actually eat normal again either. My maxes aren’t moving. I haven’t lost strength but I’m not gaining much either.
Maybe you should weigh and record your weight everyday. That might drive some crazy but it’s a good way IMO to see the bigger picture. You see the weight fluctuations but it’s not like the body says “Ok, on Saturday I have to weigh the lowest.” Body doesn’t know or care.
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Never done that before. I do also weight in on wednesday but usually Saturday I’m lighter. May try that this week for S&G’s.
[quote]cavalier wrote:
If you’re looking for protein, are you taking any supplements? I found that keeping a jug at the office and one at home worked just fine.[/quote]
I do supplement protein, usually for breakfast and before bed. My problem is that I’m not in the office all day everyday. Some days I don’t even go to the office and just work in the field. Field days are actually easier because I usually know about them and plan food that I can munch on the go.
Maybe you should weigh and record your weight everyday. That might drive some crazy but it’s a good way IMO to see the bigger picture. You see the weight fluctuations but it’s not like the body says “Ok, on Saturday I have to weigh the lowest.” Body doesn’t know or care.
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I’m with Nikki, I weigh in at every session. If it’s something I don’t like, I just remember that’s not the average weight.
[quote]dday wrote:
I have no plans to compete with anyone besides myself but I don’t want to be one of those guys claiming a 500lb squat that is nothing more that knee twitch.[/quote]
Nice.
I’d say you should lower your pins one hole. Hitting the safeties at that level would probably be legal depth for you.
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Down a pin is my guess. Try it and see with an empty bar. In my book, a legal squat is where the hip crease dips below the top of the knee. I’m a self-admitted squat snob. But I need to be since that’s the rule I’m judged by on the platform.
Are you saying hitting the safeties at their current level would be legal or down a pin? Thanks for stopping in.[/quote]
Prowler work usual distance down and back
+45’sx2 down high back low
35+45’sx2 down high back low
25+35+45’sx2 down high back low
90lb bag+25+35+45’sx2 down high back low
The last passes were with 380lbs, that sucked in a good way.
Squats were still high but again feel better and better each time, not as forced. Pretty sure it’s a matter of time before I hit 90*.
Quads are killing after the prowler, love to hate that thing or is it hate to love either way it was a great purchase.
Diet today:
7am 45g protein 1 scoop Power Drive in water
9am 4 egg whites 2 whole eggs with 1ish oz cheese
12p 6oz chicken thighs 30 almonds
3p 6oz fish 1 cup broccoli
5p train (No post workout Surge dumping it this week to see what happens)
7:30p 8oz pork veggies (obviously since it’s 6:30cst these next couple meals are projected)
9:00p 2 tbsp natural PB 1 scoop whey
Diet gurus how does this look?
Thanks for stopping in.
