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Alright Rob I'm going to do that and avoid the turkey..

Do I count the calories in alcohol towards my total intake? Especially if I'm drinking straight shots they are completely empty calories

Also can I skip the 3rd workout? My chest is very sore today and my energy levels are for sure down

I tend to give it a shot and if I'm feeling "off", I stop and leave the gym. I did famine a couple weeks ago and I wasn't feeling too great but when I got to the gym to do the workout I actually completed the whole thing. I didn't manage that the past 2 famine runs. But then again, my first time trying I was squatting like a machine and didn't make it past the 4th super set.

I'm not going to have access to the gym tomorrow though which is a problem.
First of all, most of the day I'll be traveling or at my friends parents house. Second, my Universities gym closes on thanksgiving day (tomorrow). I could possibly borrow my buddies dumb bells late at night if I absolutely have to but I still won't be able to do squats. Alternative?

You can old the dumbells in your hands and put a foot up on a chair or something and do single leg squats.

Didn't end up getting in the 3rd famine workout. Got home too late for it to be useful. I am feeling tried and my upper body is still sore as hell.

Should I do the third famine workout tomorrow or is it alright that I skipped it? I'll be going into feast tomorrow.

Few Q's with feast.
How long do I wait between the 5 day famine and the first workout of feast? I was under the impression that I should wait 72 hours (3 days). Is this true? In those 3 days should I be doing anything special or just eating a lot.

Thanks guys! This first run is confusing :/

Don't worry about skipping Famine workout #3. You made the right call.

And yes, 3 days of nothing but eating and sleeping, prior to starting Feast training. Nothing too fancy here, just destroying your local buffet of choice...

Wow. First day of feast was GREAT! Food tasted so good and I tried to eat as much as possible.

Also started taking creatine, weight gainers, and protein shakes again.

Not sure how much protein I got in but I STUFFED myself every meal. Unfortunately I'm at a caf so the 6 meal plan is not an option. I have to eat three BIG meals and gorge myself.

I also felt much more social and outgoing today than the past week. I found that famine made me less social, funny, etc. Hopefully it gets better

First feast workout is Friday --> PUMPED!!!

crpolley wrote:Wow. First day of feast was GREAT! Food tasted so good and I tried to eat as much as possible.

Also started taking creatine, weight gainers, and protein shakes again.

Not sure how much protein I got in but I STUFFED myself every meal. Unfortunately I'm at a caf so the 6 meal plan is not an option. I have to eat three BIG meals and gorge myself.

I also felt much more social and outgoing today than the past week. I found that famine made me less social, funny, etc. Hopefully it gets better

First feast workout is Friday --> PUMPED!!!

So happy to hear it!

Are a ton more today. I had a voracious appetite and ate a shitload. Does your appetite often increase after the famine period? I had at least double what others were eating at dinner and got some funny looks. Love it

crpolley wrote:Are a ton more today. I had a voracious appetite and ate a shitload. Does your appetite often increase after the famine period? I had at least double what others were eating at dinner and got some funny looks. Love it

Yep, you're on the right track...

My triceps and lower back muscles were super sore today after the dumb bells pullovers and stiff legged deadlifts from Feast workout #1. New exercies to me but they felt great.
Squating 205 X 10.
Bench - 145 X 10

I'm thinking I'll probably wait one more day to workout again (Monday) unless my muscles are feeling 100% tomorrow. Good idea? I'm used to working out a muscle 1-2 times a week, not 3-4.

crpolley wrote:My triceps and lower back muscles were super sore today after the dumb bells pullovers and stiff legged deadlifts from Feast workout #1. New exercies to me but they felt great.
Squating 205 X 10.
Bench - 145 X 10

I'm thinking I'll probably wait one more day to workout again (Monday) unless my muscles are feeling 100% tomorrow. Good idea? I'm used to working out a muscle 1-2 times a week, not 3-4.

Extra rest day is almost ALWAYS, the right answer...

crpolley wrote:My triceps and lower back muscles were super sore today after the dumb bells pullovers and stiff legged deadlifts from Feast workout #1. New exercies to me but they felt great.
Squating 205 X 10.
Bench - 145 X 10

I'm thinking I'll probably wait one more day to workout again (Monday) unless my muscles are feeling 100% tomorrow. Good idea? I'm used to working out a muscle 1-2 times a week, not 3-4.

Extra rest = almost ALWAYS, the right answer...

Ended up taking 3 days off because my tri's were still quite sore from the workout yesterday.

Worked out today.

Bench - 165 X 6
Dumb bell pullover - 60 X 6

Squated - 235 X 6 --> This was a bit easy. Wish I had put on more weight
Stiff Legged - 105 X 6

I also did weighted dips. 3 sets.
10 X bodyweight + 45 lbs.

Without the dips I barely felt like I got a workout. These first 5 feast workouts seem so short. Am I missing anything or is it really only those 4 exercises?

Was it bad that I did the dips? Felt good/actually tired me out.