DaMayor does PSMF

[DaMayor]

Today's Protein Buffet...

921Calories, 23.5g fat, 7.8g carbs, 166.4g Protein

Workout Notes

Workout was much better today. Apparently the sinusitis/head cold had me down more than the diet. This is good. Legwork was still a little weak, and I again used restraint because I have apparently pulled my left vastus laterallis. This isn't good. But, like last time, I stopped early and just finished out with leg extensions....as unpopular as they are amongst you purists. I have officially run out of weights on the yuppie leg extension, so I guess I'll have to get on with squats. Push and pull movements were on point...320 on the hammer felt good....could've pushed more, but there will be time for that later.

The Dreaded Scale

I was really concerned about what the scale might have in store for me today. I have been feeling very bloated and generally heavier for the past week or so, and after last week's weigh~in I thought I might have hit the wall. So I checked the scale, pre-set it to 228, hopped on...228...227...226....225...224...223...back to 224.....well lookie here, fat boy's down another 4lbs. what tha' French!
So, apparently I just need to have a high~fiber day...
So, with these results, I have decided to hang on as long as I can before taking the scheduled break from the diet....whether this be 7 weeks, 9 weeks...who knows, I'll just play it by ear....or belly.

 

[FMJ]

well lookie here, fat boy's down another 4lbs.

Way to go slim!

 

[DaMayor]

Way to go slim!

Oh, thanks.

I've been in everybody else's journal but mine, lol.

 

[Built]

Nice work on the four pounds down!

So how much is that now, and over what time frame?

 

[DaMayor]

Nice work on the four pounds down!

So how much is that now, and over what time frame?

That is about 18 pounds in four and a half weeks. The recent 4lbs. was a complete surprise....but I'll take it. Like I said earlier, this recent encouragement has inspired me to delay the diet break, at least until I have really hit a snag.

 

[FMJ]

That is about 18 pounds in four and a half weeks. The recent 4lbs. was a complete surprise....but I'll take it. Like I said earlier, this recent encouragement has inspired me to delay the diet break, at least until I have really hit a snag.

Shit. Thats 4 pounds a week dude? Seriously.. thats outstanding.

 

[DaMayor]

Shit. Thats 4 pounds a week dude? Seriously.. thats outstanding.

It is making me wonder if I shouldn't have applied to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser, lol!
I'm really stoked about it...although the idea of this kind of loss takes some getting used to, if that makes any sense. I've done "low carb" diets in the past, but, with the exception of my first attempt ten years ago, I haven't had such great results. I'm guessing that my higher fat intake (from "un-clean" food sources) coupled with over~training might have caused problems before.
I'm starting to get a little wierded out..not sure what I'll do with myself when I get lean.

Will DaMayor see his abs for the first time since he was six years old? Tune in this June to find out!

 

[danzik17]

It is making me wonder if I shouldn't have applied to be a contestant on The Biggest Loser, lol!

Just goes to show that you can get as good or better results without resorting to the retarded shit that they do on that show

Keep it up.

 

[DaMayor]

Just goes to show that you can get as good or better results without resorting to the retarded shit that they do on that show

Keep it up.

Hey, thanks Danzik!

No kidding. Of course you should lose 15 pounds in a week......YOU WEIGH 450 POUNDS! (Of course, I'm glad to see those folks getting healthy.)

 

[DaMayor]

Food Totals....just for my reference....I know none of you could possibly enjoy this.

1,010 Calories, 18.0g Fat, 17.0g Carb., 185.0g Protein

I have consumed 18 ounces of protein today....all of it Chicken. Macros were still below the minimum, so, since my carb intake was low I'm going to finish off the day with a double dose of protein via a shake.
If my colon is not completely obstructed, or otherwise fowled up (pun), I will enjoy a free meal tomorrow. I think this will best be performed at Ruby Tuesday's salad bar.

 

[FMJ]

Food Totals....just for my reference....I know none of you could possibly enjoy this.

1,010 Calories, 18.0g Fat, 17.0g Carb., 185.0g Protein

I have consumed 18 ounces of protein today....all of it Chicken. Macros were still below the minimum, so, since my carb intake was low I'm going to finish off the day with a double dose of protein via a shake.
If my colon is not completely obstructed, or otherwise fowled up (pun), I will enjoy a free meal tomorrow. I think this will best be performed at Ruby Tuesday's salad bar.

Wow! You maniac! LOL. You know, this is the first time in 27 days that you posted going over 1000 calories?
Well, you lost 18 pounds.. I guess you can afford the extra 10 calories. Go nuts!

 

[DaMayor]

Wow! You maniac! LOL. You know, this is the first time in 27 days that you posted going over 1000 calories?
Well, you lost 18 pounds.. I guess you can afford the extra 10 calories. Go nuts!

Ha! I am quite the diet daredevil, y'know.

My recommended minimum is 844 Cals, so I've been trying to stick close to that. And this weekend's menu offers two items using chicken...so I'll be eating a lot of that this week. But that's fine, because Chicken ain't TUNA!

 

[DaMayor]

The Free Meal Train Wreck

So, about this free meal thing.....

So, we will now see how my body reacts to a pseudo~refeed.....Oops. This moment of culinary grace was not entirely counterproductive, but it wasn't as strict as previous meals. In fact, it wasn't just a meal. What started off as a trip to the salad bar and a few hot wings at Ruby Tuesday's ended with a donut...and a few carbs in between.

But, I'm not going to sweat it just yet. We'll just go to the gym, work off the bloat and weigh in on Thursday. I'm pretty sure that, due to the fact I've been dieting so strictly for the past five weeks, this little slip up won't have a profound effect. If it does, I'll know not to do it again, lol.

 

[FMJ]

So, about this free meal thing.....

So, we will now see how my body reacts to a pseudo~refeed.....Oops. This moment of culinary grace was not entirely counterproductive, but it wasn't as strict as previous meals. In fact, it wasn't just a meal. What started off as a trip to the salad bar and a few hot wings at Ruby Tuesday's ended with a donut...and a few carbs in between.

But, I'm not going to sweat it just yet. We'll just go to the gym, work off the bloat and weigh in on Thursday. I'm pretty sure that, due to the fact I've been dieting so strictly for the past five weeks, this little slip up won't have a profound effect. If it does, I'll know not to do it again, lol.

Don't let the guilt get to ya man. If you're really bothered by those 300 extra calories, do 30-45 minutes of cardio and Viola! Like it never even happened!

 

[DaMayor]

Don't let the guilt get to ya man. If you're really bothered by those 300 extra calories, do 30-45 minutes of cardio and Viola! Like it never even happened!

Yeah, well...I kinda blew it.....300 calories? lol.

Well, the way I figure it, it won't hurt for me to go to the gym and go after it today....I don't think it will hurt progress, as long as I don't get injured, and as long as I get right back into my short but sweet 'maintenance' workout the rest of the week. Besides, I want to enjoy the short term boost of energy, because it will be long gone by Wednesday.

 

[DaMayor]

Today's Intake

880 Calories, 17.5g Fat, 4.0g Carbs, 172.0 Protein

The Workout
Lat Pulls 4 x 8 @ 110(w/u), 140, 150, 160
DB Press (DaMayor's) 3 x 8 @ 60, 65, 75
Vert Chest (Nautilus) 3 x 8 @ 180(w/u), 230, 270, 320 (only got 4)
Seated Compound Rows 3 x 8 @ 230, 270, 320 (6.. sloppy)
Incline Leg Press 4 x8 (6) @ 410, 500, 590, 680 (6)
Leg Extensions 4 x 8 @ 120(w/u), 170, 180, 200, 220 (6)
Weighted Crunches 1 x 15, 2 x 10

A little more energy today, but nothing amazing. My right forearm/elbow is still weak, so I have not been able to pull as much. Doesn't seem to effect push movements that much though. Trying to be patient in regards to any increases in strength. While I would really like my legs to gain some size/definition, (they're only 25") I'm just going to have to wait until my BF drops and I can bulk....maybe this fall.
Funny thing happened today....hasn't happened since...well, a while. Last set, last rep of leg press...DaMayor almost checked out. I was thinking midway through the rep, "okay, big boy, either you push through this, or you're going to be embarrassed when this thing drops on your ass." So I pushed through it...made a little more noise than usual....but the bulb was flickering for a second before it came back on.

Anyhoo....back on track. Only gained a pound (probably water) and we're back in the tuna again.

 

[Triple Threat]

You know, this is the first time in 27 days that you posted going over 1000 calories?

More power to you, DM. I'd be going crazy if that were me.

 

[DaMayor]

More power to you, DM. I'd be going crazy if that were me.

Going? I didn't have far to go before I started the diet, lol.

 

[DaMayor]

Today's Eats..

944Calories, 20.6g Fat, 3.1g Carbs, 175.9g Protein.

Fats are a tad high (by Lyle's standards) but not so much as to cause any major problems just yet....as long as this isn't a regular thing. While not the goal, I should be getting back into Ketosis by tomorrow afternoon. Thurday's workout should be a lot of fun.

 

[Built]

Buddy boy, you are on fire!

 

[DaMayor]

Buddy boy, you are on fire!

You think I should be ready to compete by the end of May?........



.......I know I know.

(It will, at the very least, be nice to actually see what I have to work with by the end of May or June.)

 

[DaMayor]

Today's Totals

966Calories, 9.4g Ft, 6.5g Carbs, 203.4g Protein

The Non-Workout

Well, I guess I was due for the dreaded, complete waste of time, no energy, weak arsed, pisser of a "workout". No strength, no stamina, no patience....I left early. Couldn't think my way through this one. Very disappointing.....but I was due. So I won't jump off of a building over it.

Apparently, if I take full advantage of the free meal, increasing carbs and generally eating my way out of ketosis (or close proximity to ketosis) I will have to pay a helluva price two and a half to three days later. This was evident on the scale as well. I might have lost a pound, although I doubt it.....still between 223 and 224.
So, I guess I will get ultra-strict again, increase my water intake, and make sure I take all supplements. (I got away from fish oil for a few days)
Other than that, I'm open to suggestion(s).

 

[FMJ]

Today's Totals

966Calories, 9.4g Ft, 6.5g Carbs, 203.4g Protein

The Non-Workout

Well, I guess I was due for the dreaded, complete waste of time, no energy, weak arsed, pisser of a "workout". No strength, no stamina, no patience....I left early. Couldn't think my way through this one. Very disappointing.....but I was due. So I won't jump off of a building over it.

Apparently, if I take full advantage of the free meal, increasing carbs and generally eating my way out of ketosis (or close proximity to ketosis) I will have to pay a helluva price two and a half to three days later. This was evident on the scale as well. I might have lost a pound, although I doubt it.....still between 223 and 224.
So, I guess I will get ultra-strict again, increase my water intake, and make sure I take all supplements. (I got away from fish oil for a few days)
Other than that, I'm open to suggestion(s).

Unfortunately, I have none. Strict is your only option my friend. Correct me if I'm wrong but you'll need to be in ketosis for a while before you start efficiently burning off the body fat, right?
How long have you been in ketosis? You never really consume enough carbs to get out but you now best.. How long has it been?

 

[DaMayor]

Unfortunately, I have none. Strict is your only option my friend. Correct me if I'm wrong but you'll need to be in ketosis for a while before you start efficiently burning off the body fat, right?
How long have you been in ketosis? You never really consume enough carbs to get out but you now best.. How long has it been?

I've been out of ketosis since Sunday....feel like I'm almost back in..should be after today's "workout". I kinda figured it would take a couple of days to get back in, then another few days to resume the fat loss. This I can live with. Today's workout was just on a level of Suck-ed-ness I can't describe, lol!
I'll just stay crazy strict, and when the weekend rolls around I'll just keep the free meal well under control. My wife and son are going to Disney World, so it will be easier for me to stay on track.

 

[DaMayor]

Today's Projected Food Totals

892Calories, 24.1g Fat, 7.1g Carbs, 162.2g Protein

Tonight's fare is seared pork tenderloin...fat trimmed, seared in a non-stick pan...that's it for me. No biggie...it could be tuna.
Everybody else in the joint gets pan seared pork tenderloin garnished with a black bean and mango salsa, roasted sweet potatoes and butterbeans.

My fat intake continues to be a little high, but I'm not going to worry so much about it. My friend the keto-stix tells me I have a few ketones floating around, so I figure I'm good.

This weekend should be a test of my self discipline. It is, of course, Easter weekend. My wife and son (and other family) are going to Disney World for a few days. (Unfortunately, one of the disadvantages of being a great restaurateur is that I must stay with the ship...can't go) So, I will either fall off the wagon and eat every chocolate Cadbury bunny on the clearance aisle Monday, or I will spend this time focusing on diet and training.....or hanging out with the dog and maybe mowing the grass.

My life is exciting.
My life is Good.

 

[FMJ]

Today's Projected Food Totals

892Calories, 24.1g Fat, 7.1g Carbs, 162.2g Protein

Tonight's fare is seared pork tenderloin...fat trimmed, seared in a non-stick pan...that's it for me. No biggie...it could be tuna.
Everybody else in the joint gets pan seared pork tenderloin garnished with a black bean and mango salsa, roasted sweet potatoes and butterbeans.

My fat intake continues to be a little high, but I'm not going to worry so much about it. My friend the keto-stix tells me I have a few ketones floating around, so I figure I'm good.

This weekend should be a test of my self discipline. It is, of course, Easter weekend. My wife and son (and other family) are going to Disney World for a few days. (Unfortunately, one of the disadvantages of being a great restaurateur is that I must stay with the ship...can't go) So, I will either fall off the wagon and eat every chocolate Cadbury bunny on the clearance aisle Monday, or I will spend this time focusing on diet and training.....or hanging out with the dog and maybe mowing the grass.

My life is exciting.
My life is Good.

Strength my friend. Those bunnies might as well be hand grenades if you venture even one nibble! At least your family will be out of sight! Imagine having to wake up with the little darlings and watch them open those big overstuffed baskets full of goodies! Hershey, Cadbury, Peeps, jelly beans.. F$%K! Just in time for low carb days too.

 

[DaMayor]

Strength my friend. Those bunnies might as well be hand grenades if you venture even one nibble! At least your family will be out of sight! Imagine having to wake up with the little darlings and watch them open those big overstuffed baskets full of goodies! Hershey, Cadbury, Peeps, jelly beans.. F$%K! Just in time for low carb days too.

Oh, I'm good. I can walk right by that stuff. I think the donut incident was due to the free meal...must have eaten some hidden sugar, or too many carbs, hence the craving~fail. As long as the number on that scale keeps dropping and my lean mass stays intact, I'll pass up all of the junk. And yeah, the timing of their little venture is excellent. Now if I could get them to travel during Thanksgiving, Christmas, Halloween....

I'll just hold out for the Easter eggs....less the yolks, of course.

 

[Gazhole]

Don't worry about the crappy workout, man! It happens. Don't take the frustration into your next session, just go in and do it!

And feel free to send your unwanted easter eggs to me. Ill give them a good home

 

[DaMayor]

Don't worry about the crappy workout, man! It happens. Don't take the frustration into your next session, just go in and do it!

And feel free to send your unwanted easter eggs to me. Ill give them a good home

Aw man, that workout was one for the books....It was EPIC in SUCKEDNESS. Plus, I have a couple of little injuries...nothing major, but enough to interfere with my concentration.

No chance of Easter Eggs....well, the chocolate kind, anyway.

 

[Curt James]

Today's Projected Food Totals

892Calories, 24.1g Fat, 7.1g Carbs, 162.2g Protein

Tonight's fare is seared pork tenderloin...fat trimmed, seared in a non-stick pan...that's it for me. No biggie...it could be tuna.
Everybody else in the joint gets pan seared pork tenderloin garnished with a black bean and mango salsa, roasted sweet potatoes and butterbeans.

My fat intake continues to be a little high, but I'm not going to worry so much about it. My friend the keto-stix tells me I have a few ketones floating around, so I figure I'm good.

This weekend should be a test of my self discipline. It is, of course, Easter weekend. My wife and son (and other family) are going to Disney World for a few days. (Unfortunately, one of the disadvantages of being a great restaurateur is that I must stay with the ship...can't go) So, I will either fall off the wagon and eat every chocolate Cadbury bunny on the clearance aisle Monday, or I will spend this time focusing on diet and training.....or hanging out with the dog and maybe mowing the grass.

My life is exciting.
My life is Good.

LMAO!

That made me laugh. Thanks!