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Old 03-07-2005, 04:53 PM   #31
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Im not going to friggin argue and try to explain myself over and over here. This is Monstars journal simply that. I gave my opinion-its more that just the journals-the journal is simply the icing on the cake. I think Monstar knows where I am coming from, and that all that matters.

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Old 03-07-2005, 07:30 PM   #32
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du: I personally agree with you bud, but again everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I know where she is coming from with the # of journals I have had here at IM, and the # of times I said it was going to be my last journal, etc. But at the same time I know how I am and what I am in and out of control of. Everytime I decide to binge and start a new journal I am in complete control. It's usually just a lack of willpower, more than anything else.

BTW, I completely agree that everyone has a mild form of OCD. Or at least OCD tendencies.

Cold Iron: LOL, I can't believe you counted the # of journals I have, you crack me up bro. I definitely recommend seated GM's bro, they're absolutely phenomenal at hitting your lower back especially. They do hit your hamstrings as well, but honestly I feel it distinctly in my lower back. Whereas with regular GM's I feel it in both my hamstrings and lower back.

Jill: I do know where you're coming from Jill, I know exactly where you're coming from. And there is no need to argue.



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Old 03-08-2005, 06:58 AM   #33
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wth, 630 on hack squats... you serious? ...7 plates on each side....



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Old 03-08-2005, 10:44 AM   #34
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BigDyl: Haha, yeah 630 on hack squats. I used my hands to kind of spot myself on my knees in case I didn't get it I coud just push the weight up with my hands. I am trying to get my leg strength back up to what it used to be. Lately its been really going downhill because I haven't done my quads in so long.



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Old 03-08-2005, 10:46 AM   #35
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Tuesday; 3-8-2005
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  • Diet/Supplements

    Meal 1: whole-wheat toast + peanut butter, 100mcg T3, 40mg nolva
    Preworkout: 1 scoop of Swole, 200mg caffeine
    Postworkout: 1 scoop of whey protein + 2% milk
    Meal 3: 1% cottage cheese + yogurt, garden salad + vinegarette dressing
    Meal 4: whole-what tuna salad sandwich
    Meal 5: dry roasted peanuts
    Meal 6: chicken & white rice stir-fry
    Meal 7: 1% cottage cheese + yogurt

    Estimated Calories: ~3,700

  • Training---Forearms, Calves, Abs

    Behind-Back Wrist Curls:
    95 x 15 (2)
    135 x 10 (2)

    One-Arm Dumbbell Twists:
    30's x 15 (2)
    40's x 12 (2)

    Started off with BTB wrist curls today, really hit my forearms hard today. Worked up to 135 lbs. for 2 sets of 10. Trying to focus on my forearms the way that I used to, a few years ago. My forearms a few years ago were much more developed than they are now, I am guessing specifically because of all the direct work I did for them, such as wrist curls, etc.

    Smith-Machine Calf Raises:
    245 x 15
    285 x 13
    355 x 9
    265 x 15

    Rope Cable Crunches:
    160 x 20 (3)
    190 x 12 (2)

    Finished up my workout today with Smith calf raises, nice sets, and then some cable crunches. I absolutely LOVE cable crunches. They're excellent at hitting my abs hard. I prefer them hands down over Nautilus crunches.

  • Miscellaneous

    Training Length: 45 minutes.
    Sleep: 7 hours.
    Weight: 222 lbs.

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Old 03-08-2005, 03:40 PM   #36
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Nice w/o man, i love cable crunches myself... the blood just rushes to your head, lol



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Old 03-08-2005, 03:49 PM   #37
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fUnc: Thanks for the support, bud. I really like cable crunches too, I think they're great at hitting my abs. I try and constantly change my ab exercises up but it gets hard to do because there are only so many exercises that I do for them. For some reason right now too, I have been getting EXTREMELY sore from my workouts. I don't know if I am just getting used to the intensity again, or what. But I haven't been this sore in a long time. I am doing shoulders tomorrow or arms, I can't decide yet.



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Old 03-08-2005, 08:07 PM   #38
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I hate to say it.... but Jill's right. This was a post you made to me last September when I suspected you of obsessive complusive behavior Mike. I agree though, we ALL exhibit some traits of ocd. But 100 new journals (a guess) in a couple of years ain't normal man. Don't get me wrong. I love ya man, but I suspect this translates into bigger problems in your life. I hope I'm wrong.

"JerseyDevil: Hey man, trust me, I know that I have OCD for some time now. That's nothing new at all. I am completely obsessive compulsive with a lot of things in my life. It's ridiculous. I have seen a therapist before which helped somewhat. But it all boiled down to me being in control of my own actions. Nothing anyone else said made that much of a difference. Dropped SF's program, dropped P/RR/S. Didn't give either a shot at all. It's f*cking ridiculous. I know."
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Old 03-08-2005, 08:09 PM   #39
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God Damn, hes not hurting anyone, not even himself. Let the man live his life and stop the fucking psychoanalysis.


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Old 03-08-2005, 08:12 PM   #40
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You get cranky when your wrong

Keep up the good work Mike, it all boils down to consistency.



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Old 03-08-2005, 08:15 PM   #41
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God Damn, hes not hurting anyone, not even himself.
That's EXACTLY the point.... maybe he IS hurting himself. If not, then great. The saying 'seeing the forest through the trees" applies here. Sometimes people are so pressed up against the obvious, they don't see the problem.

I'll shut the fuck up now....
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Old 03-08-2005, 08:19 PM   #42
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At any rate Mike... back on topic, your workouts look fantastic as usual!
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Old 03-08-2005, 08:32 PM   #43
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Hey Mike,
Just ran across this new journal and have been catching up.
On the OCD topic... just wanted to share that I can relate, I am probably one of the glitchiest fuckers on the face of the earth, just ask my husband... um, on second thoughts don't! lol
I believe I probably have some OCD tendencies, I do many things which could be considered fucked up by others and quite often are, bottom line, I don't give a toss any more what people think and what the hell is 'normal' anyway?!
I used to feel like I had to explain the rational behind some of the things I do, like emptying the garbage can in the bathroom as soon as it has one piece of garbage in it... do people not realize it's not 'meant' to actually have garbage put in it?! Anyway I've moved past worrying about it now and I'm okay with the all my little quirks, I'm aware of them and they are a source of amusement to me to tell ya the truth, so whether or not this is the last journal or your last journal of the day it doesn't matter... good luck with all your training pursuits as always.



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Old 03-08-2005, 08:55 PM   #44
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Old 03-09-2005, 07:37 AM   #45
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JerseyDevil: Hey man, thanks for stopping by. I agree that everyone has a little bit of OCD in themselves, however, I question whether or not it affects everything else in their life. The repeated cycle that I always put myself through is simply starting a training program or diet, and then thinking to myself "hey I don't think this program is all that great, let me start something new." So that night I would pig out and binge on junkfood since I was starting something new the next day. Now this cycle though it maybe unhealthy, doesn't seem negatively affect anything else in my life except maybe bodyfat %.

du: Even though I agree with you, I also think that everyone is here to help. I think people here at IM sense that there is a problem and then in try and offer support/advice.

Jake: Agreed.

Kerry: Thanks so much for the supportive post, I really appreciate it. I agree that people too often get caught up in such stupid things. When I used to post back at other sites creating new journals may have been purely amusing or just giving me an excuse to binge, etc. What difference does it make? I mean its only affecting me. To everyone else you they would see another line of text on a computer screen, who cares? I can't figure out how some people get so annoyed/agitated over something like this. I don't pay much attention to things like that I guess.

Luke: Think so? How many calories a day do you think I should be aiming for?

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Old 03-09-2005, 07:55 AM   #46
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LW83: Think so? How many calories a day do you think I should be aiming for?

I'm 175ish, eating 3850cals a day. And i'm *barely gaining 1/2lb a week. (im' also REALLY hungry right now.)
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Old 03-09-2005, 10:45 AM   #47
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Luke: Wow, that's one hell of a difference! I am going to really consider upping my calories a bit in the future. I am going to shoot for around 4K a day on training days. Maybe a bit less on non-training days.



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Old 03-09-2005, 10:46 AM   #48
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  • Diet/Supplements

    Meal 1: MRP bar, coffee, 100mcg T3, 40mg nolva
    Preworkout: 1 scoop of Swole, 200mg caffeine
    Postworkout: 1 scoop of whey protein + 2% milk
    Meal 3: 1% cottage cheese + pineapple
    Meal 4: parmesan breaded chicken breast
    Meal 5: whole-wheat turkey & cheese sandwich
    Meal 6: dry roasted peanuts
    Meal 7: whole-wheat tuna salad sandwich, coffee
    Meal 8: california sweet & sour grilled chicken pizza

    Estimated Calories: ~4,400

    Absolutely LOVED the frozen pizza that I bought tonight. I was hungry and felt like cheating a little so I bought a california style sweet and sour pizza. It was around 900 calories, 45g of protein, 99g of carbs, and I think 25g of fat. Not the worst thing in the world.

  • Training---Shoulders

    Paramount Military Presses:
    120 x 12
    165 x 7
    135 x 9

    Did some overhead presses this morning on the Paramount machine in my basement. The weights on it are VERY close to what real freeweights are, that's the reason it looks like I am going a little lighter than usual.

    Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raises:
    30's x 10 (2)
    40's x 6

    Upright Rows:
    145 x 10
    185 x 4
    135 x 12 (2)

    Did some seated DB laterals, and then some heavy upright rows. I absolutely LOVE upright rows for hitting my shoulders, great exercise, IMO. I use around a shoulder-width grip and take the bar up to nipple level, roughly.

    Alternating Dumbbell Front Raises:
    40's x 12 (2)

    Finished up today with some alternating DB front raises---really did the job nicely at hitting my front delts, no complaints at all here today. Overall workout was short, and intense.

  • Miscellaneous

    Training Length: 25 minutes.
    Sleep: 8 hours.
    Weight: 222.5 lbs.

    I am thinking maybe I am holding a little water weight, I am not sure why, though. I look leaner than ever in the mirror, IMO. I am going to take some pics soon. I really think that the T3 is kicking in. At first I noticed absolutely nothing at all. But more recently I have been sweating constantly, etc.

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Old 03-09-2005, 12:47 PM   #49
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Cold Iron: LOL, I can't believe you counted the # of journals I have, you crack me up bro. I definitely recommend seated GM's bro, they're absolutely phenomenal at hitting your lower back especially. They do hit your hamstrings as well, but honestly I feel it distinctly in my lower back. Whereas with regular GM's I feel it in both my hamstrings and lower back.
It wasnt hard, just clicked your name, when to "threads started by MonStar" and then counted. Took all of a minute or two.

Now shut up or I'll count up the ones from WBB and elite too

I was thinking about the seated Gm's and they sound kinda dangerous. I'll give them a whirl though this week, just for kicks and see how they go.
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Old 03-09-2005, 02:34 PM   #50
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Cold Iron: LOL, I know I have about a billion journals over at WBB. Not many at Elite, though, I don't think. Seated GM's are great man, and they're not anymore dangerous than standing GM's---as long as you have a spotter.



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Old 03-09-2005, 02:39 PM   #51
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Monstar sorry to go off your thread, but did you suffer PCT problems with M1T was this on 6 OXO? I thought I saw your name mentioned as to why not to use 6 OXO for PCT? Cheers
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APG: Hey bud, don't worry about being off-topic. I did a cycle of M1T in the past, and for my PCT I used 6-OXO. I do not recommend 6-OXO at all for coming off of M1T, M1T is far too strong. I would go with nolva, instead, for your PCT.



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cheers, I was going to use nolva anyway but i have a bottle of 6 oxo should i use this as well? How many mg should I take of nolva?
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APG: I wouldn't bother with the 6-OXO personally, but that's just me. I don't think the 6-OXO is nearly strong enough to serve as PCT for M1T. I think you should start off with a high-dosage of nolva, maybe 60mg a day maybe for 10 days, and then the next 10 days do 40mg a day, and finally the final 10 days finish with 20mg a day. That's how I have used it and its worked great at killing my gyno.



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Hi Mike!! How have you been hun?
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Thanks a lot will try that dosage of nolva
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I noticed you rarly sleep more than 7 hours, execpt on the week ends, does it affect you? or is it enough.