But it is possible. Thats the #1 thing is that you think you can not change. So you never will.MonStar said:
Its all about right thinking.
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Its all about right thinking.
Jill: Great point there. I can and will change, no question about it. I will get to the point where I can have a single slice of cake. And be done with it. And eat clean the rest of the day. It's not impossible for me to do, at all.
angelpaws: Hey there, good morning! Thanks for stopping by. I think that today is going to be a great day as well. Even though the weather here in Delaware is pretty nasty.
angelpaws: Hey there, good morning! Thanks for stopping by. I think that today is going to be a great day as well. Even though the weather here in Delaware is pretty nasty.
Thursday; 9-30-2004
Legs
Eh, okay leg workout this morning. Hit a huge PR in squats, actually. But that was about it. I am going to force myself to take a rest day tomorrow, no matter what! I can just tell that my body is drained and even though I am addicted to the gym, I gotta' do it.
Box Squats
135x3
225x3
315x3
405x2
500x1
Platform Deadlifts
4 sets of 4 with 405
Smith-Machine Lunges
4 sets of 6 with 195
Nautilus Leg Extensions
Dropset: 250x15, 210x13, 170x10
Smith-Machine Calf Raises
4 sets of 8 with 335
Nice squatting PR today! I was definitely pleased with finally hitting 500 in box squats. I squatted down, touched the box, didn't pause at all and came up. A few inches off the box I hit a hell of a sticking point though. Felt some aching in my lower back (nothing severe) and slowly came up with it. I am not going to shoot for any 1RM's for a while now. My training frequency lately has been so frequent I don't think my body will handle 1RM's that well.
After the squat PR I did some platform deadlifts. Stood on a 4-5" Reebok box, great sets. These 4 sets kicked me on my a*s, by the way. Did some lunges, ouch. And then finished my legs up with a dropset on leg ext. Did some calves afterwards. Whatever, my calves just won't grow. I am almost sick of trying to force them.
Diet:
- MRP + 1% milk
- V-12 preworkout
- whey protein postworkout
- turkey & cheese sandwich, pineapple
- filet mignon, loaded baked potato
- 1/2 turkey & cheese sandwich, melon
- tuna & cheese sandwich
- cottage cheese + peaches
Sleep: 7.5 hours.
Legs
Eh, okay leg workout this morning. Hit a huge PR in squats, actually. But that was about it. I am going to force myself to take a rest day tomorrow, no matter what! I can just tell that my body is drained and even though I am addicted to the gym, I gotta' do it.
Box Squats
135x3
225x3
315x3
405x2
500x1
Platform Deadlifts
4 sets of 4 with 405
Smith-Machine Lunges
4 sets of 6 with 195
Nautilus Leg Extensions
Dropset: 250x15, 210x13, 170x10
Smith-Machine Calf Raises
4 sets of 8 with 335
Nice squatting PR today! I was definitely pleased with finally hitting 500 in box squats. I squatted down, touched the box, didn't pause at all and came up. A few inches off the box I hit a hell of a sticking point though. Felt some aching in my lower back (nothing severe) and slowly came up with it. I am not going to shoot for any 1RM's for a while now. My training frequency lately has been so frequent I don't think my body will handle 1RM's that well.
After the squat PR I did some platform deadlifts. Stood on a 4-5" Reebok box, great sets. These 4 sets kicked me on my a*s, by the way. Did some lunges, ouch. And then finished my legs up with a dropset on leg ext. Did some calves afterwards. Whatever, my calves just won't grow. I am almost sick of trying to force them.
Diet:
- MRP + 1% milk
- V-12 preworkout
- whey protein postworkout
- turkey & cheese sandwich, pineapple
- filet mignon, loaded baked potato
- 1/2 turkey & cheese sandwich, melon
- tuna & cheese sandwich
- cottage cheese + peaches
Sleep: 7.5 hours.
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May just need a tighter arch to your back. But that's a badass squat nonetheless.
Well, thats the impression i get. Even if you do take the time to read and digest everyones posts... then how can you continue to ignore them? If you're truly taking them to heart, then you wouldn't need to hear the same things repeated over and over again.MonStar said:
I'm mildly OCD as well... so i understand where you're coming from. But there comes a point where you can't keep using that as a crutch. Yes, it's more difficult for you than most people, but don't hide behind that problem. Don't keep attributing every step backwards to your OCD (or any disease/disorder/etc) or you'll be stuck in that "i'm stuck this way so why bother" attitude forever. Your neurochemistry is mildly fucked (not a flame, im worse than you are), but you have to recognize the difference between your brains physical defects and your sentient mind. The brain only influences your thought, it doesnt control it.MonStar said:
Might as well fess up at this point... while the threads are annoying, it's not as bad as i portrayed. I was trying out another "tough love" post, but it didn't work out quite so well when there were 10 posts in 5 minutes from other people telling me to back off. lol I enjoy your journal(s), but i think becoming confident in your decisions regardless of day to day attitudes is step one in your athletic career. I think part of the apathy or resistance you have to that next "level" of discipline comes from your pretty remarkable results. Most people strive for years to reach the level youre at - so for you, the drive to be so strict and repetetive with your diet and training isnt as strong. I'm no psychologist, but it seems like that is the kind of unconscious attitude that could be sabotoging you.MonStar said:
Of the activities you listed, diet is the hardest one to maintain. Going to the gym is fun. Sleeping is something most people love. And drinking water... well, that doesnt exactly require a lot of willpower.MonStar said:
Your discipline is your problem. If it isnt, how else would you describe the weekly training change? The weekly diet change? The weekly journal change? Is there any better way to describe those things than lack of discipline? Lack of drive? I wont go into it, since i already posted my thoughts on this up above.
Who is that? Monstar?Saturday Fever said:
Thats a great vid. Mike you are hugley ripped! Nice
Did you just call MIke "hugley"? Like a hugley wugley teddy bear? 
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Looks good to me! I think it is especially impressive you are not using straps. The reps looked quite easy.
You are looking MUCH thicker than before.
You are looking MUCH thicker than before.
SF: Thanks man, appreciate it, I was pretty damn happy with 500. Even if it's not all that great compared to my deadlift. Thanks for posting the bentover row video as well, I'll have you upload all my videos from now on if you don't mind. Lately I have been training in late morning when the gym is slow, so it's a perfect time to take training videos.
BTW, that's hilarious about me being a "hugley wugley teddy bear" because I am such a hopeless romantic. It's pathetic. I saw the movie "The Notebook" in the theather 3 times, and 2 nights in a row, lol.
Monolith: I don't have much to say in response to your post bro. You seem to have a lot of negative to say, so just do me a favor and steer clear of my journal from here on out. I don't someone talking to me about how bad my discipline is, etc. It's honestly the last thing that I want to hear. So I am asking you, politely, to please keep your thoughts out of my journal, unless they're positive.
BTW, that's a row. Look into Yates style bentover rows. They're done more upright and pulling to your waist rather than your sternum. I did use some momentum, there's no doubt about it---but who doesn't with 385?
Jill: Yeah, MonStar, is my username and just under that I have my real name. In case there is any confusion. Thanks for the kind words about the video, even though I was almost ashamed to post it because my form was shabby. I'll get another bentover row video up soon, from a different angle so you can see the weight, etc. I am not as ripped as I would like to be, either.
PreMier: LOL.
Chris: Hey man, thanks for checking out the video. I am going to get some more training videos up in the next couple of days. Some arm movements, like you requested. And maybe some decline BB presses from tomorrow's chest session.
About the bentover rows, no I never use straps on any exercises. And I used a double overhand grip, on the cambered-bar. The reps were honestly not too bad at all. That was my 2nd set of 3 (I did 3 sets of 3) so I am thinking my first set was probably the cleanest in terms of my form/momentum.
BTW, thanks for the comment about me looking thicker. I am weighing a tad more now, closer to 230ish. I am thinking about hitting up another methyl-1-test cycle as well. Not quite sure just yet what I want to do. Just eat clean and avoid binging. That's my main concern at this point.
One final thing I wanted to add, Chris, about my training. For a while I was doing low-volume low-frequency training, like 1 or 2 days on, and then 1 day off. Lately though I have been going to the gym 5 or 6 or 7 or even 2 full weeks without taking a rest day! My recuperation has been great. I feel great, no signs of overtraining at all, etc. Training to or close to failure. Low and high reps in my workouts, dropsets, etc. Any thoughts about this? I have been splitting up my bodyparts like this: chest/back/legs/shoulders/arms, and just rotating them.
BTW, that's hilarious about me being a "hugley wugley teddy bear" because I am such a hopeless romantic. It's pathetic. I saw the movie "The Notebook" in the theather 3 times, and 2 nights in a row, lol.
Monolith: I don't have much to say in response to your post bro. You seem to have a lot of negative to say, so just do me a favor and steer clear of my journal from here on out. I don't someone talking to me about how bad my discipline is, etc. It's honestly the last thing that I want to hear. So I am asking you, politely, to please keep your thoughts out of my journal, unless they're positive.
BTW, that's a row. Look into Yates style bentover rows. They're done more upright and pulling to your waist rather than your sternum. I did use some momentum, there's no doubt about it---but who doesn't with 385?
Jill: Yeah, MonStar, is my username and just under that I have my real name. In case there is any confusion. Thanks for the kind words about the video, even though I was almost ashamed to post it because my form was shabby. I'll get another bentover row video up soon, from a different angle so you can see the weight, etc. I am not as ripped as I would like to be, either.
PreMier: LOL.
Chris: Hey man, thanks for checking out the video. I am going to get some more training videos up in the next couple of days. Some arm movements, like you requested. And maybe some decline BB presses from tomorrow's chest session.
About the bentover rows, no I never use straps on any exercises. And I used a double overhand grip, on the cambered-bar. The reps were honestly not too bad at all. That was my 2nd set of 3 (I did 3 sets of 3) so I am thinking my first set was probably the cleanest in terms of my form/momentum.
BTW, thanks for the comment about me looking thicker. I am weighing a tad more now, closer to 230ish. I am thinking about hitting up another methyl-1-test cycle as well. Not quite sure just yet what I want to do. Just eat clean and avoid binging. That's my main concern at this point.
One final thing I wanted to add, Chris, about my training. For a while I was doing low-volume low-frequency training, like 1 or 2 days on, and then 1 day off. Lately though I have been going to the gym 5 or 6 or 7 or even 2 full weeks without taking a rest day! My recuperation has been great. I feel great, no signs of overtraining at all, etc. Training to or close to failure. Low and high reps in my workouts, dropsets, etc. Any thoughts about this? I have been splitting up my bodyparts like this: chest/back/legs/shoulders/arms, and just rotating them.
I do however think Gary Coleman does.
I saw The Notebook with a lady friend. Good movie. It was particularly hilarious at the end when you heard all the synchronized sniffling. 
Never saw the Notebook, but I saw a video of some guy doing BB rows with an insane amount of weight. Was pretty awesome 
Mudge: Haha, I was just referring to everyday people like you and I. Not guys like Ronnie Coleman who deadlift 850 for reps, lol.
SF: Wow, don't even get me started on the Notebook, I absolutely love it. I cried the first time I saw it (yes a 225 lbs. guy with muscles was crying, lol), and then saw it the next night again. I absolutely loved it, especially since I can somewhat relate to it with my ex-girlfriend. Then I saw it a 3rd time a week or so afterwards. I can't wait for it to come out on video! I am going to be the first to buy it.
rock4832: Thanks for the kind words man, really appreciate it. Expect some more videos in few days. I am going to take my digital camera with me to the gym everyday.
SF: Wow, don't even get me started on the Notebook, I absolutely love it. I cried the first time I saw it (yes a 225 lbs. guy with muscles was crying, lol), and then saw it the next night again. I absolutely loved it, especially since I can somewhat relate to it with my ex-girlfriend. Then I saw it a 3rd time a week or so afterwards. I can't wait for it to come out on video! I am going to be the first to buy it.
rock4832: Thanks for the kind words man, really appreciate it. Expect some more videos in few days. I am going to take my digital camera with me to the gym everyday.
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Actually, just for clarity, Ronnie uses quite a bit of momentum when he rows. I have seen him t-bar row (on video) and he is getting his swing on (albeit with a crapload of weight).
True, and he bends over way more than I do with bent overs, but with 385 I'm sure he could look very relaxed doing it.
I should have mine up tonight for your critique I would be curious to see myself.
I should have mine up tonight for your critique
I would be curious to see myself.
Chris: I think that I have seen the same video, actually. I should post a video of my t-bar rows as well. Even though they're ghetto style done with one side of a barbell. I use some momentum for them, as well.
Mudge: Great to hear it man, I am looking forward to seeing your video. It's always nice to see people's form when it comes to their exercises. Because honestly you never really know what kind of form other people are using. I know that some people do bentover rows a little more bentover, I guess it's all about personal preference. When I bend over more I don't feel them in my lats anymore.
Mudge: Great to hear it man, I am looking forward to seeing your video. It's always nice to see people's form when it comes to their exercises. Because honestly you never really know what kind of form other people are using. I know that some people do bentover rows a little more bentover, I guess it's all about personal preference. When I bend over more I don't feel them in my lats anymore.
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Here is a video of me performing a heavy t-bar row from a few months back:
http://www.wannabebig.com/vids/Chris%20-%20TBar%20Row%20-%20305.mov
http://www.wannabebig.com/vids/Chris%20-%20TBar%20Row%20-%20305.mov
MonStar said:I know that some people do bentover rows a little more bentover, I guess it's all about personal preference. When I bend over more I don't feel them in my lats anymore.
Apparently me too! Because I am barely bent over at all but that is how it feels perfect, it becomes too arm heavy if I bend over more. Also noted you cant see me pulling it into my gut very well, I need to wear a lighter shirt for better detail...
What's up Mikey?
Yeah, I know, I know...I have disappeared. Trust me, things have been rather rough in the past few days with the hurricanes and all, and I have not been able to get to everyone. I see your training is still kicking ass and you are still here. Without a mention of a "new journal" or an "old journal"....oh crap,now I said it...
Man, I am happy to see that you seem very upbeat about your workouts and your lifestyle. Keep it up, I want to see you succeed kid.....
Yeah, I know, I know...I have disappeared. Trust me, things have been rather rough in the past few days with the hurricanes and all, and I have not been able to get to everyone. I see your training is still kicking ass and you are still here. Without a mention of a "new journal" or an "old journal"....oh crap,now I said it...
Man, I am happy to see that you seem very upbeat about your workouts and your lifestyle. Keep it up, I want to see you succeed kid.....
Mudge said:True, and he bends over way more than I do with bent overs, but with 385 I'm sure he could look very relaxed doing it.
I should have mine up tonight for your critique
If you want to shoot it my way, I'll put it on webbtrain for you.
Chris: Great video man, that's a hell of a lotta' weight. Impressive. I am going to have to get up a t-bar video soon. I really like doing them a lot, as well.
Mudge: Yeah honestly I think that most people respond better to Yates style rows. I don't see anyone in the gym doing rows completely bentover the way Arnold used to do them back in the day. Most people these days do them more upright pulling the bar to your waist, etc.
Tony: Thanks for stopping by man, appreciate it. It's okay that you haven't posted lately, not a problem at all man. We all get busy with our own lives. Yeah my workouts have been pretty decent lately I guess. Nothing too great, but nothing too shabby either, I guess.
Monolith: Thanks bud.
SF: I actually have 2 more videos for you to upload now, bro.
Mudge: Yeah honestly I think that most people respond better to Yates style rows. I don't see anyone in the gym doing rows completely bentover the way Arnold used to do them back in the day. Most people these days do them more upright pulling the bar to your waist, etc.
Tony: Thanks for stopping by man, appreciate it. It's okay that you haven't posted lately, not a problem at all man. We all get busy with our own lives. Yeah my workouts have been pretty decent lately I guess. Nothing too great, but nothing too shabby either, I guess.
Monolith: Thanks bud.
SF: I actually have 2 more videos for you to upload now, bro.
Friday; 10-1-2004
Chest
Pretty damn good chest workout today. Honestly at first I felt very weak and almost awkward in decline bench, but luckily that didn't last long. Hit a nice PR today, took some videos that I am going to have SF upload as well.
Decline BB Presses
1 set of 6 with 335
2 sets of 2 with 365
1 set of 9 with 285
Incline DB Presses
2 sets of 5 with the 120's
2 sets of 8 with the 105's
Flat DB Flyes
4 sets of 6 with the 75's
Cable Crossovers
2 sets of 12 with 60
Wow, declines today kicked my a*s. Started off with 335 for 6, which really was exhausting. I took a video clip of that, but its at a bad angle so it's not even worth uploading. Then I moved onto 365 for 2 sets of 2. I took a video of this, so that came out pretty good. I am going to have SF upload and post that as soon as possible. Moved onto some incline DB presses. 2 sets of 5 with the 120's was pretty good. Took another video clip of that. Flat flyes weren't bad, finished up with some cable crossovers. Chest was exhausted.
Diet:
- MRP + 1% milk
- tuna wrap, banana
- V-12 preworkout
- whey protein postworkout
- breaded chicken parmasen
- cottage cheese
- peanuts
- chicken fettuccine alfredo
- caribbean grilled chicken salad
- choclate milkshake
Decided to cheat some tonight at Chili's with my ex-girlfriend and have a choclate milkshake. Damn, that hit the spot!
I am going to try and eat a little more clean tomorrow and the next couple of days. Lately I have been feeling a little on the flabby side.
Sleep: 6.5 hours.
Chest
Pretty damn good chest workout today. Honestly at first I felt very weak and almost awkward in decline bench, but luckily that didn't last long. Hit a nice PR today, took some videos that I am going to have SF upload as well.
Decline BB Presses
1 set of 6 with 335
2 sets of 2 with 365
1 set of 9 with 285
Incline DB Presses
2 sets of 5 with the 120's
2 sets of 8 with the 105's
Flat DB Flyes
4 sets of 6 with the 75's
Cable Crossovers
2 sets of 12 with 60
Wow, declines today kicked my a*s. Started off with 335 for 6, which really was exhausting. I took a video clip of that, but its at a bad angle so it's not even worth uploading. Then I moved onto 365 for 2 sets of 2. I took a video of this, so that came out pretty good. I am going to have SF upload and post that as soon as possible. Moved onto some incline DB presses. 2 sets of 5 with the 120's was pretty good. Took another video clip of that. Flat flyes weren't bad, finished up with some cable crossovers. Chest was exhausted.
Diet:
- MRP + 1% milk
- tuna wrap, banana
- V-12 preworkout
- whey protein postworkout
- breaded chicken parmasen
- cottage cheese
- peanuts
- chicken fettuccine alfredo
- caribbean grilled chicken salad
- choclate milkshake
Decided to cheat some tonight at Chili's with my ex-girlfriend and have a choclate milkshake. Damn, that hit the spot!
I am going to try and eat a little more clean tomorrow and the next couple of days. Lately I have been feeling a little on the flabby side.
Sleep: 6.5 hours.
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