Strong and Conditioned (ChongLordUno)

I might need to address this. I think I’ve developed an ulcer. My wife thinks it’s because I go overboard and make myself misersble on the rare occasions that I eat junk. It’s like I’m trying to eat months worth of bad food on one sitting because I know it’s going to be awhile before I eat it again. I’m beginning to think i might be better off loosening up.

And I ordered pizza last night. It destroyed me. I was doubled over for a bit. I didn’t have the urge to puke or go to the bathroom. I was just in pain.

I spend the days going back and forth between pain and hunger. Somehow I forget about the pain as soon as I’m hungry! I eat and start the cycle again.

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Pizza gives me incredible heartburn.

I started experimenting with the vertical diet last year after a pizza binge.

Woke up in the middle of the night, Post Dominos, thinking I was having a heart attack🤦‍♂️.

Followed by a 2 day food ‘hangover’

That diet cleared up my acid reflux BIG TIME.

My old man succumbed to a bout of stomach cancer over a 2 month period as well. His diet was really bad.

West of Scotland bad and believe me, that’s saying something. This has been a big motivator for me over the last few years.

If you feel you have an ulcer then I would be seriously considering cleaning the diet up mate.

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Had to cut this one short today due to time constraints.

Losing a bit of technique on the seated row now. Think I might have to drop the weight and focus on form

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I wouldn’t say that I eat terrible, but if there’s an event then I don’t hold back. But my last two food events were smoked BBQ. I don’t consider those to be too bad. The pizza hurt and that’s a first. With the exception of that one meal, I haven’t been able to notice the effects of any one food. My usual food prep includes meat, steamed veggies, and a nice source of carbs like potatoes, rice, or pasta.

My pizza treats are rare because I can put away an entire large on my own and used to do so regularly.

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Incline press is creeping up up up.

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Ok ok I went off the beaten path a little

Recovery day however had a few hours to kill between jobs so went to the gym and had an ‘anything goes’ day :man_facepalming:

Don’t judge me @Frank_C :joy:

Back on it on Saturday

Progress pic so far

Feeling a little bulkier although weight has went down.

Am I building muscle???

A bit late here mate. In for the log, looks like a great journey.

However that OMAD thing, damn I’d be frustrated.
If I don’t get my breakfast I’ll be a grumpy old bastard the whole day.
I have however tried eation only between 7 in the morning and at latest 6 en the evening.

How shredded do you want to go. PC has an article about it on the front page I think here on TN:

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Judge you for what? Doing extra work?

No mate. More to do with veering off from the plan👍

I wouldn’t call doing extra stuff on a planned rest day veering from the plan. That’s just an addition. It’s bonus work!

Deep down, the main thing I personally need to achieve with the challenge is sticking to one goal. If some of the details of a program change along the way then it’s not a big deal as long as the goal and approach stays the same.

Some things in my program might change but they’ll be subtle. Call it fine tuning.

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True words my man.

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Happy birthday!

Well you might have built some muscle or made them more visible by stripping down fat! Last time I dieted down everyone was telling me “t’as pris?” something like “wow bro mad gainz”

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Just under 90 minutes on the bike.

Pretty shattered to be honest.

That calorie burn :roll_eyes:

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I think it’s my T Nation birthday.

2011 man :joy:

Although I’ve been on a lot longer

Yeah I think it’s the fat peeling off. Actually got some Tanita scale action today

It’s actually pretty easy after a few days.

Almost as of your body regulates.

Probably down to 10-12% BF which is shredded for me.

Thanks for popping in :muscle:t2:

Cut this one short today

Had friends over for dinner last night and necked a full bottle of red wine.

Woke up feeling not too bad however been fasting all day.

Workout was lethargic. The gym is a dark shithole as well. I’ve cancelled my membership however still have membership till the end of September so may as well get my money’s worth

Short and sweet today.

Got hi jacked by a woman I used to work with who proceeded to follow me and talk utter shit🤦‍♂️

Also done a spin class however batteries have ran out on the HR monitor​:man_facepalming::man_facepalming:

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Performance was a bit sloppy.

Was 23 hours fasted as well which may have caused a slight dip.

Toying with the idea of trying alternate day fasting.

My missus thinks it’s a bridge too far however I might do it on the down low :sunglasses:

Sneaking in cheat days of NOT eating is a special kind of crazy :joy:

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haha made me laugh, I occasionally do it, when the missus thinks I’m taking dieting to far, I just pretend I’ve eaten something throughout the day… It’s a crazy world and we’re serving it.

On another note a day of fasting would definitely take a bit out of the workout @ChongLordUno

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