Hello all!
After taking me week off I am now on my first day of famine. I juiced a apple, carrot, celery, beet, parsley, swiss chard concoction for breakfast and then had some metamucil before work.
Current stats:
Weight 187lbs
Max Bench: 235lbs
Max squat: 265lbs
Max Deadlift: 315lbs
My first run I did with GLP1 saw me increase my max bench 10lbs and my max squat 15lbs. I am going to be doing a winter bulk with this BP run and I thought that Super Squats would be the best solution.
Thats a few weeks from now though and its time to get run started on the right track. My first famine workout will be tonight after work.
I will update later on how it went.
ThePaul7's 2nd BP Run
Glad it's serving you well.thepaul7 wrote:You got that right! Juicing veggies always cleans me out and the metamucil is a nice snack to keep me full. If it goes like my first famine I hope to feel pretty good by the third or fourth day.Hank! wrote:Sounds like cleansing is a goal for you!
Cleans you out for sure
3rd day of Famine and I have completed 2 of the workouts. I felt good on the bench this morning, but like I expected I ran out of gas pretty quickly.
Juicing, metamucil, walking away from meals feeling a little hungry still. Famine seems even easier this time. I have read on other journals that people had problems taking in too little calories and I don't want to make that mistake either so I am sure to at least intake enough to keep me going.
Overall I am feeling really good. I have a good mental clarity/energy which I felt last time and I was looking forward to it again with this famine.
Juicing, metamucil, walking away from meals feeling a little hungry still. Famine seems even easier this time. I have read on other journals that people had problems taking in too little calories and I don't want to make that mistake either so I am sure to at least intake enough to keep me going.
Overall I am feeling really good. I have a good mental clarity/energy which I felt last time and I was looking forward to it again with this famine.
I hope everyone is enjoying the New Year!
I have finished up the HIT workouts. They went well and I even have a new Squat 1rep max of 275lbs! That is 10lbs above my previous max of 265lbs set with GLP1.
I have also completed two of my super squat routines.
1/2/11
SS#1
Squats 1 set 20 reps
155lbs completed all reps and it was a good starting point.
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
40lbs- Good stretch
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
65lbs dumbbells
1/4/11
SS#2
Squats 1 set 20 reps
165lbs completed all reps. Tired upon completion but confident I will get the next increase.
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
40lbs
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight- adding weight next time.
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
65lbs dumbbells- shooting for 70lbs on next workout.
All in all I am happy with this program. Short and sweet and I am eating like a fiend to try and make the most of it.
Workout again tonight and Sat. I will update with how its going then.
I have finished up the HIT workouts. They went well and I even have a new Squat 1rep max of 275lbs! That is 10lbs above my previous max of 265lbs set with GLP1.
I have also completed two of my super squat routines.
1/2/11
SS#1
Squats 1 set 20 reps
155lbs completed all reps and it was a good starting point.
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
40lbs- Good stretch
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
65lbs dumbbells
1/4/11
SS#2
Squats 1 set 20 reps
165lbs completed all reps. Tired upon completion but confident I will get the next increase.
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
40lbs
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight- adding weight next time.
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
65lbs dumbbells- shooting for 70lbs on next workout.
All in all I am happy with this program. Short and sweet and I am eating like a fiend to try and make the most of it.
Workout again tonight and Sat. I will update with how its going then.
Thanks Rob. I was very happy with the squat PR!
Here is Workout 3 and everything is working nicely.
1/6/11
SS#3
Squats 1 set 20 reps
175lbs - Still completed all reps, but needed to take a few breathers during the last couple of reps.
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
50lbs
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight + 10lbs
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
70lbs dumbbells
Here is Workout 3 and everything is working nicely.
1/6/11
SS#3
Squats 1 set 20 reps
175lbs - Still completed all reps, but needed to take a few breathers during the last couple of reps.
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
50lbs
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight + 10lbs
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
70lbs dumbbells
Very nice!
Now do take care to insert extra rest days. For as you grow stronger and you lift heavier and heavier weights, so too do the stresses increase on your body. You absolutely MUST insert rest days to stay ahead of the curve.
Meaning if you're on a 1 on 2 off now, goto a 1on/3off in short order. Hope that helps...
So happy... you're happy
Now do take care to insert extra rest days. For as you grow stronger and you lift heavier and heavier weights, so too do the stresses increase on your body. You absolutely MUST insert rest days to stay ahead of the curve.
Meaning if you're on a 1 on 2 off now, goto a 1on/3off in short order. Hope that helps...
So happy... you're happy
Good advice Rob. I think a 3off 1on format will be beneficial for me very soon.
1/9/11
SS#4
Squats 1 set 20 reps
185lbs - All reps completed
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
50lbs
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight + 15lbs
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
75lbs dumbbells
Still loving its simplicity and brevity.
Rob when I adopt the 1on 3off would it be wise to add some HIIT cardio for active recovery in between SS routines?
1/9/11
SS#4
Squats 1 set 20 reps
185lbs - All reps completed
Pullovers 1 set 20 reps
50lbs
Dips 2 sets 12 reps
Body weight + 15lbs
Bent over rows 2 sets 15 reps
75lbs dumbbells
Still loving its simplicity and brevity.
Rob when I adopt the 1on 3off would it be wise to add some HIIT cardio for active recovery in between SS routines?