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I didn't know whether to call this round 2 or round 1 redux.
I had to cut round 1 short after issues with my ulnar nerve in my right elbow. The pain got to the point where I couldn't even hold the bar to do squats. I saw some pretty incredible things happen before I had to quit though.

So here we go again.
3 months off, I have gotten weak and fat

Famine Day 1.

Weight 177lbs (I told you, I got fat)

Famine Workout 1
Squats 155x4, 145x4, 135x4
Bent Rows 120x7, 130x6, 130x6

Standing BB Curls 70x5
incline DB Curls 30x5
Preacher Curls 60x5

Cals
1272
Fat
53 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
1841 mg
Carbs
176 g
Fiber
34 g
Protein
41 g
Sugars
72 g


Read more: https://www.livestrong.com/myplate/#ixzz1MU6OTCyr

Protein is higher than I would like. I'll get that under 30g tomorrow.

Day 2.

Man, the cramping, soreness and headaches have set in already. Thank you famine...

My weight this morning was 175. Down 2 lbs already.

No workout today.

Cals
1157
Fat
37 g
Cholesterol
30 mg
Sodium
1544 mg
Carbs
199 g
Fiber
28 g
Protein
24 g
Sugars
126 g


Read more: https://www.livestrong.com/myplate/#ixzz1Ma0R6175


Protein is down to where I would like to see it. That's better.

warriorcookie wrote:
"I had to cut round 1 short after issues with my ulnar nerve in my right elbow. The pain got to the point where I couldn't even hold the bar to do squats..."

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Hey Rob! Thanks for checking in! I will have to check out those grips. Thanks!

Well Famine Day 3 is over.
Last time day 3 hit me pretty hard, this time it was difficult during the day, but ended quit easy.

Weight is 176lbs. Down a total of 1 (went up 1lb from yesterday) Not sure why.

Workout felt good.

Wide Grip Bench 115x9
DB Shoulder Press 25x8

Flys 20x9
DB Shoulder Press 20x8

Incline Press 115x6
Shoulder Press 20x5

Decline Press 95x10
Shoulder Press 15x7

Decline Close Grip 75x8
Skull Crushers 40x7
Chair Dips 45x6
Chair Dips (bodywght)x8


Cals
1285
Fat
28 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
2621 mg
Carbs
246 g
Fiber
28 g
Protein
29 g
Sugars
151 g


Read more: https://www.livestrong.com/myplate/#ixzz1MfsPx7SZ


My macros are dead on with what I was gunning for.

We'll see how I'm feeling on thurs morning, but I think I might need the third workout. I feel way better today than I did yesterday.

On a side note, if I have bread products, I feel like crap a few hours later. Today I had nothing but fruits, lots of veggies, and some nuts, and I feel amazing. Also, tomato soup is a godsend during famine. I was feeling some hunger pain this afternoon, and the warm tomato soup felt fantastic. At 80cals for a 1/2 cup, it doesn't use alot of my calorie budget.

EXCELLENT!!!

You've struck gold, on a number of fronts...

1.) You're finding Famine easier, each time around. In time, you may even come to crave it..!!

2.) You're learning!! Witness, the following...

"On a side note, if I have bread products, I feel like crap a few hours later. Today I had nothing but fruits, lots of veggies, and some nuts, and I feel amazing. Also, tomato soup is a godsend during famine. I was feeling some hunger pain this afternoon, and the warm tomato soup felt fantastic. At 80cals for a 1/2 cup, it doesn't use alot of my calorie budget..."

See that? That right there is part of the beauty, that is, The Blueprint!

Each successive run you learn, refine and perfect!!

You're completely right Rob! This run was so much easier. So much so I was worried that I wasn't taking famine deep enough. I did famine workout #3 this morning and now I know I'm there. One of the things I love is how much I learn everyday. The majority of what I post in my log is so that people can follow along and learn too!

Ok, last 2 days have been great. No headaches like the first 2 days. I'm also learning the difference between real hunger and hunger just in my head. I am hypoglycemic (opposite of diabetic), famine teaches me so much about how to control my blood sugar. Bad foods are really bad during famine. I've found so many good foods that help to keep my blood sugars stable even though I eat so little.

Alright. The numbers.

Famine Day 4
Weight was 175 in the morning.
No workout.
Macros:
Cals
1293
Fat
32 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
2766 mg
Carbs
243 g
Fiber
25 g
Protein
26 g
Sugars
153 g


Read more: https://www.livestrong.com/myplate/#ixzz1MrW0amGf



Famine Day 5
Weight just under 173
My workout was done with 5.5 hours of sleep in me and no food, lots of water. I don't have the numbers with me (I'm on the road), but strength was way down as was capacity. I fought the urge to pass out and throw up right from the first set until the last rep. I'm there. Boo ya!
Macros:
Cals
766
Fat
26 g
Cholesterol
5 mg
Sodium
1863 mg
Carbs
131 g
Fiber
16 g
Protein
15 g
Sugars
76 g


Read more: https://www.livestrong.com/myplate/#ixzz1MrWgP5Y0

I didn't eat as much as I should (a bad habit from my first run). Oh well.


Tomorrow I destroy multiple buffets!!