I'm going to see if I can keep one of these journals going, to help me with my diet more than anything else. This is the first time I have really taken weight training seriously and educated myself about it and looked at it as a lifestyle change rather than an activity. I'm pretty much on the far end of the hardgainer spectrum, so my program will reflect that, on the conservative side, until I get a better idea of what my body is capable of and responds best to. (Intro)
Age: 25. Height: 5' 10". Weight: 140 lbs. Male.
I'm going to try to consume 2650 calories daily (I have a desk job):
Initially trying 200g protein, 350g carbohydrates, and 50g fat for a 30/53/17 caloric ratio.
I will be doing a 4 week cycle, training an average 1.5 times per week-
Week 1: Upper on Monday, Lower on Friday.
Week 2: Upper on Wednesday only.
Week 3: Lower on Monday, Upper on Friday.
Week 4: Lower on Wednesday only.
I'll also be doing cardio in between, at least 3 30min sessions preferably via outdoor activities like biking and paddling.
Foods will be listed with macronutrient levels in the following format, to be calculated at the end of the day:
[g protein, g carbohydrates (g sugar), g fat]
11:30 -
Leg workout:
20 rep squats on smith machine. 50lbs on bar.
12 calf raises on leg press machine at 130lbs.
8 closing thigh adductor things, arbitrary #10 plate
8 opening thigh adductor things, arbitrary #10 plate
8 back hyperextensions with a 35lb plate.
Feel like puking
12:00 -
1 scoop egg and whey powder
1 cup 0% milk
1 nature valley fruit and nut chewy granola bar
1 apple
14:00 -
baked cod
barley 'salad'
steamed broccoli and carrots
17:30 -
1 scoop egg and whey protein powder
1 cup 0% milk
creatine (because I forgot to take it to work for after training)
20:00 -
half chicken breast
small amount of whole grain noodles and tomato sauce
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