I’ve actually been tempted to (at some point) just do nothing but arms and nothing else. Put all my recovery into relating arms and nothing else 
That sounds hellaciously boring
Being Bruce Randall would never be boring
“I remember one incident that happened to me at lunch. I weighed about 330 at the time and came to lunch ready to eat like a horse. They were serving a favorite Chinese dish of mine, fried rice with pork. It happened that I was eating at the Navy mess hall at the time and so had a metal tray with five different compartments in it to eat from. Well, I filled the entire tray with rice and pork. The mound was so high that if another spoonful was added it would run over the side of the tray. Carefully balancing the tray so as not to drops a precious grain, I made my way back to a table amid incredulous stares from every sailor in the hall. Upon sitting down and tasting a few spoonfuls I found the rice to be slightly undercooked. The center of each grain was a little pasty and absorbed all the moisture in my mouth when I chewed. In order to solve this frustrating dilemma, I secured several quart bottles of water and proceeded to eat the rice with a swig of water every so often. Under this procedure I was able to finish the entire tray of fried rice and pork (I made it an absolute rule to finish everything I took. Wasting food is an unpardonable sin!). Upon getting up, I was, to put it mildly, sufficiently filled. When I arrived back at the Marine Barracks I found myself feeling rather strange sensations going on in the region of my stomach. I made a hasty retreat to my bed and lay upon my back for five hours taking short panting breaths because I found that deep breathing caused even more pressure on the stomach. Thereafter I made quite certain that the rice was well cooked before I loaded up the tray” (Randall and Roach)
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I actually googled this guy after you first mentioned him. I had never heard of him! Dude got up to 400lbs!!
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My daughters already late flight was delayed twice last night due to snow, so I was up super late and awake super early 
Idk if that’s why I feel like death or I’m getting sick. My elbows and shoulders hurt soooo bad like deep in the joints, light headed, low energy and just over all out of it.
I called the session early as 1. I’m not gonna make progress half assing anything and 2. I need to get in bed and try and sleep this off.
Ended up dropping the weights down after the OHP about killed me
Seated OHP uni converging machine plate loaded
145/side x 7
125/side x 9
125/side x 7 elboooooo
Incline converging chest press
115/side x 7
115/side x 6
90/side x 8
Low to high cable flys
40 x 14
40 x 12
Weighted dips
Bw+40 x skipped
Bw+40 x
Lateral raises
25’s x 33
25’s x 28
25’s x 14
15’s x 15
Over head cable tricep rope extensions
120 x skipped
120 x
120 x
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Oh man I wish I had access to one of these machines.
Knot sheriff serious
Also. Definitely had a fever last night that wouldcome and go, a lot. I don’t think I’ve ever sweated that much in my life. Like I want to throw my mattress away
Was serious. I would say the one I have only converges slightly, and I would prefer the movement to simulate dumbell pressing, like really bringing the hands together at the top.
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This one doesn’t converge drastically. I’d say probably less than dumbbells for sure.
It’s an Arsenal strength machine
It is also possible that the one I have converges more than I think. I just don’t like it. Most of our stuff is Hammer Strength…some of it is great, some of it is awkward.
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Yea we have some hammer strength stuff too. I’m with you in some I like and some I’m so confused how it was ever approved to leave the factory
So far the best equipment I’ve tried in terms of fit finish and natural ROM with very good convergence is Prime. Love that stuff
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Still sick as Shit. Still working. Still skipping the gym
Thinking maybe Friday getting a back workout in and doing arms during The Weeknd and saving my leg day for Monday when hopefully I’ll be fully recovered.
Been keeping the food up as well as getting in bed early.
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Currently sitting at about 4100 calories a day (not including the high calorie sauces I’m using either) and weight has been maintaining this week, even without working out. I’m running out of times during the day to add another meal so I’m going to try and change dinner around.
Right now it’s 5.5-6oz of salmon and 240 grams (pretty sure it’s 240) of rice. I need something quick and easy because it’s so late. I’m thinking of switching to shrimp and sketti noodles with marinara sauce.
Anyone else have some ideas? Thought about adding a daily trip to Taco Bell too lol
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I know this isn’t the flame free topic, but I had Taco Bell yesterday, twice. Their breakfast is soooo good, and they are not like the other places like Mcdonald’s or Wendy’s where breakfast is between $6-8. I get the bacon hashbrown burrito it is a big burrito for $1.99. Even the combo with the cinnibun things (which are amazing, but I am embarrassed to admit I eat them) is $4.50.
This bad habit will end after the blast. I haven’t had much appetite, so I am resorting to these measures to keep gaining. Still having trouble honestly. Been between 215 and 220 for the last few week. I’ll go back to the protein shake and prepped lunch after while cutting.
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Due to work and life and getting home too late to cook I had it for dinner last night too! 3 soft taco surpremes, and a crunch wrap supreme with a diet Baja blast. It’s amazing.
When I had a coach he actually said Taco Bell was a great cheat meal and the macros weren’t terrible. Quality, maybe, but macros were good so now When in a bind it’s my go to
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They have DIET BAJA BLAST? I have been getting diet pepsi like a peasant. Cause even though I don’t like it, I am not going to drink regular pop.
Yeah, some of it isn’t too bad. The chipolte chicken wraps are like 190 calories with 12 grams of protein. Not all fast food is created equal. Wendy’s isn’t actually too bad if you get diet soda, and you opt for the chili instead of fries (which is a free substitution).
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When I’m at work, I usually bring a can of salmon and throw some garlic and herb bread crumbs on it like John Meadows recommends and eat that. Pretty great meal.
Also I’m right there with you, I love Taco Bell and Diet Baja Blast… even though they took my favorite items off the menu (shredded chicken mini quesadilla, beefy Fritos burrito, and power burrito)
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I think I’m going to get Taco Bell for lunch now thanks lol
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Definitely agree with taco bell being number one. My go to was 3 cheesy gordita crunches and a chicken quesadilla. I wish they still had the volcano sauce though, that stuff was the best.
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That cheddar shell chalupa thing was amazing. Surprised that did not make the long term menu.
IDK what they were thinking with the chicken shell chalupa though. Just doesn’t seem right to form ground chicken into a taco shell.