JMike progress pics and thoughts

[jmike]

i got to switch the order of some of my exercises

going to try pullups after flat bench tonight ... i am excited to see how much of a sissy i am.

but i have to say .. pullups with 215 pounds of body weight will not be easy. (at least i am hoping the scale says 215 pounds -- and i wore sneakers today instead of my hiking boots -- finally dried out enough to wear them .. so that is 3-4 pounds less weight than usual)

[Seltzer]

When do you come home?

[jmike]

Originally Posted by Seltzer

When do you come home?

my end of contract is 19 July 2012.

that should put me back in the states by 12-15 July.

[Seltzer]

Originally Posted by jmike

my end of contract is 19 July 2012.

that should put me back in the states by 12-15 July.

Until then be safe.

[jmike]

Originally Posted by Seltzer

Until then be safe.

absolutely

thanks Seltzer

[jmike]

i so spent

barely finished my workout ... took 20 minutes longer than usual -- i had to keep stopping because i was getting light headed

[cookeecrumbs]

Originally Posted by jmike

i so spent

barely finished my workout ... took 20 minutes longer than usual -- i had to keep stopping because i was getting light headed

So, you're saying the body recognized that you mixed up its routine and it rebelled?

I did that light headed thing a several leg workouts ago... sucks! I started carrying a snack in the car for stuff like that. Always had almonds, but something with carbs... protein bars and bananas are my carb snacks of choice for this scenario.

[jmike]

Originally Posted by cookeecrumbs

So, you're saying the body recognized that you mixed up its routine and it rebelled?

I did that light headed thing a several leg workouts ago... sucks! I started carrying a snack in the car for stuff like that. Always had almonds, but something with carbs... protein bars and bananas are my carb snacks of choice for this scenario.

same thing happened the other day during my leg workout

i figured i was just spent and exhausted

[cookeecrumbs]

Originally Posted by jmike

same thing happened the other day during my leg workout

i figured i was just spent and exhausted

Try some quick carbs... if that doesn't help, then you're probably right If it does help... keep carrying snacks

[jmike]

Originally Posted by cookeecrumbs

Try some quick carbs... if that doesn't help, then you're probably right If it does help... keep carrying snacks

thanks cookee .. i appreciate it .. i will give it a shot

[user786]

Originally Posted by jmike

i so spent

barely finished my workout ... took 20 minutes longer than usual -- i had to keep stopping because i was getting light headed

Have you cut back on your carbs a lot recently ?as that can cause that especially if your body isnt used to functioning with lower carbs can cause dizzyness/light headed feeling.

just be extra careful to train with good safetys or someone else to spot if you can .

[jmike]

Originally Posted by user786

Have you cut back on your carbs a lot recently ?as that can cause that especially if your body isnt used to functioning with lower carbs can cause dizzyness/light headed feeling.

just be extra careful to train with good safetys or someone else to spot if you can .

i dropped calories in general

i still have roughly the same amount before a workout -- few cups of coffee ... dinner .. 3 hours later ... workout

[user786]

Originally Posted by cookeecrumbs

Try some quick carbs... if that doesn't help, then you're probably right If it does help... keep carrying snacks

i also like what Mastover recommends which is mixing a Whey / Apple juice and sipping that throughout the workout , especially as frucose in apple juice will quickly replace the liver glycogen. i never tried it myself as i always train totally fasted but the science behind it makes sense.

[jmike]

i might start taking my protein shake 30-40 minutes before instead of taking it right after

[cookeecrumbs]

Originally Posted by jmike

i dropped calories in general

i still have roughly the same amount before a workout -- few cups of coffee ... dinner .. 3 hours later ... workout

You don't eat for 3 hours before you go bust your honkus in the gym? No wonder... You're going to think food is the new strength/feel good miracle drug. Definitely get some food in much closer to working out. I try to get some good protein and carbs about an hour or so before (so I like your idea of protein shake 30 min before)... I also try to get protein in after so my body has some quick building blocks for all the destruction I caused I see several people doing what user suggested - sipping through the workout.

Fuel, man... fuel!

[jmike]

Originally Posted by cookeecrumbs

You don't eat for 3 hours before you go bust your honkus in the gym? No wonder... You're going to think food is the new strength/feel good miracle drug. Definitely get some food in much closer to working out. I try to get some good protein and carbs about an hour or so before (so I like your idea of protein shake 30 min before)... I also try to get protein in after so my body has some quick building blocks for all the destruction I caused I see several people doing what user suggested - sipping through the workout.

Fuel, man... fuel!

i didn't think 3 hours was a long time ... well .. it is closer to 4 hours

i'll start eating midnight chow before working out

[cookeecrumbs]

Originally Posted by jmike

i didn't think 3 hours was a long time ... well .. it is closer to 4 hours

i'll start eating midnight chow before working out

I try to eat every 3 to 4 hours - I mean, not Thanksgiving feasts, but a couple hundred calories of something or a protein shake. Since I've started doing that, my body seems to be much more efficient at burning food since my stomach will growl and let me know I'm late for a meal (and when I stick to that plan, I tend to lose weight).

[jmike]

Originally Posted by cookeecrumbs

I try to eat every 3 to 4 hours - I mean, not Thanksgiving feasts, but a couple hundred calories of something or a protein shake. Since I've started doing that, my body seems to be much more efficient at burning food since my stomach will growl and let me know I'm late for a meal (and when I stick to that plan, I tend to lose weight).

this is my normal schedule

6:30pm wakeup
6:45pm coffee w/ sugar
7:15pm protein shake
8:30pm breakfast (dinner food)
1:00am - 2:00am workout
2:00am protein
2:15am sandwhich
6:00am dinner (breakfast food)
9:30am bed time

[user786]

Originally Posted by cookeecrumbs

You don't eat for 3 hours before you go bust your honkus in the gym? No wonder... You're going to think food is the new strength/feel good miracle drug. Definitely get some food in much closer to working out. I try to get some good protein and carbs about an hour or so before (so I like your idea of protein shake 30 min before)... I also try to get protein in after so my body has some quick building blocks for all the destruction I caused I see several people doing what user suggested - sipping through the workout.

Fuel, man... fuel!

3 hours is nothing !! ive trained after eating nothing for periods of 16 hours and had loads of energy and set new personal bests!! many people who intermitent fast will train on empty stomachs just sipping a BCAA drink . Its a lot to do with what your body is used to .

[user786]

Originally Posted by jmike

i dropped calories in general

i still have roughly the same amount before a workout -- few cups of coffee ... dinner .. 3 hours later ... workout

in that case its probably just cause your a bit run down as you mentioned . sleep a bit more if you can .your body will adjust to the decreased calories, give it a bit of time.