Pipe Dreams

[Twin Peak]

Day 3 week 2 (yesterday).

Letd talk about yesterdays diet. I know I know better but after lunch around 12:30, I did not eat until 10 pm. In short I wasn't hungry until I got home, and I figured the depleted state would do me good. Then on the way home I thought a nice small piece of steak would do me good, and it was a nice night, so sitting outside while grilling was a fine idea.

So I get home, and the only steak is a 1.5 pound london broil. No biggie, I could eat the rest for lunch. So I start the grill and there just happens to be a glass full of shiraz left in the bottle. I drink that while grilling and crack open another bottle to have a bit with my steak.

Needless to say, 30 minutes later, I had finished four (large) glasses, and the entire friggin steak.

You know what? It was good.

Okay, on to todays workout. Well, I can easily say that the wednesday workout is the longest, the toughest and the most draining. And for today, I had to cut it short as I am heading into manhattan for a seminar (literally -- I am on the train as I type this.

So I did the full first edt session, and I did one less set than last week but beat the total number of reps by 2 on incline bench and 5 on barbell rows.

I skipped the second session and instead of the arm session I just supersetted some cable pressdowns and curls to get a light pump.

There you have it.

 

[P-funk]

what are ya giving a seminar on???

 

[Jodi]

1.5lbs steak Feel like grazing the pasture yet?

 

[Twin Peak]

Actually, I stayed in NYC for dinner last night and had an 18 oz steak as well.

Patrick -- nothing interesting (law related) and I was not giving it,

 

[Monolith]

Mmmm... london broil is definitely something thats easy to overindulge in. I had a similar grilling experience last night, minus the grape juice (although im close to cleaning out every other beverage in my refridgerator so as to make more room for chocolate carb countdown milk. fucking layne).

 

[Twin Peak]

Yeah, I have been drinking that stuff for months. Makes for an awesome blended protein shake too.

 

[Monolith]

Yeah... unfortunately my CC cut is slowly turning into a CC bulk thanks to it. btw, have you tried any of those sugar/calorie free dressings? None of the stores near me sell it, and ive heard from a few people who've tried it that it tastes like death in a bottle.

 

[Twin Peak]

Friday -- the end of week 2.

Well, today was my volume day. Meaning, its the same workout as last week (three exercises for bis supersetted with three for tris). Week one, it was three sets each (9 sets per BP). Today was 4 sets each (12 sets per BP). This was a tough workout, and I am having trouble imagining how weeks 5 and 6 will feel. Strength was up nicely over last friday (I can't really compare the different arm workouts, so its only week by week). This is indicative to me that I am still progressing, and not overtraining. On most sets, I added 2 reps over last week. By the middle of the workout, strength was the same as last week, which is to be expected given the added volume.

I had a great pump today, and post workout, my arms looked and felt huge. I am truly enjoying this planl; but then, training arms has always been fun for me. I think I can really use the next two days off, so I am looking forward to that.

It was suggested to me that Sytenhance would be a great addition to this plan. While I agree, I am testing this plan now, and I don't want any confounding factors.

I am thinking that I really need to up my protein intake, at this point, given the potentiality of overtraining.

 

[Twin Peak]

Yeah... unfortunately my CC cut is slowly turning into a CC bulk thanks to it. btw, have you tried any of those sugar/calorie free dressings? None of the stores near me sell it, and ive heard from a few people who've tried it that it tastes like death in a bottle.

Walden Farms? I like them.

 

[Monolith]

Wow, up 2 reps after just a week is really nice.

 

[Twin Peak]

Yeah, I am definitely pleased with the strength gains so far. Monday's intensity workout should be quite telling.

 

[Twin Peak]

Okay, some interesting stuff is happening, and I do not think it training related. First, all measurements (after two full weeks) are status quo (stomach, weight and arms). Despite that, however, my arms look bigger (as do my chest and shoulders), and I look a tad leaner. And its not just me, a friend commented today as well. And, oddly, my stomach looks fatter. What is going on? I have not a clue.

Today was my third intensity workout (week 3, day 1) and it was a great workout. Strength was up again, and I added in even more drop sets. Again I either increased the weight, or nailed an extra rep or two.

Also this week, instead of just 2 scoops of whey post workout, I am having three scoops plus a large scoop of LeptiGen MASS. So this should help growth and recovery some.

Also, I now have a fridge in my office, so I loaded up this weekend. I brought in a HUGE duffle bag worth of food including:

2% cottage cheese
FF Cream Cheese (for my low carb bagels)]
turkey breast, chicken breast, ww wraps, jalepenoes
low carb rye bread
fiber one
low carb cereal
diet soda
low carb skim milk

I already had oatmeal, whey isolate, tuna and a variety of supplements.

So, basically, this is a good day!

 

[Monolith]

lmfao, im taking it thats not the typical foot tall office refridgerator?

good psychology to use on clients, though. make 'em think youre in the office 24/7! errr, wait...

 

[Twin Peak]

Nah, its a mini; I just lack well.

I have a whole draw for my supps as well.

Mono -- its a good thing you read this, or else I'd just be talking to myself!

 

[Jodi]

Oh bah.........You know I read it, I just have nothin to say right now.

I can be your cheerleader if you want?

 

[Monolith]

See? I knew he was an attention whore.

 

[Twin Peak]

Of course I am.

 

[PreMier]

I also read it every day(or every time its updated.). Just dont comment, because what the hell can you learn from me?

 

[Jodi]

No swelling his head anymore than it already is!

 

[P-funk]

No swelling his head anymore than it already is!

I read it too. I just never post anything because I am not an interesting persona nd have nothing interesting to say.

 

[Twin Peak]

I also read it every day(or every time its updated.). Just dont comment, because what the hell can you learn from me?

You'd be suprised. Sometimes it is a seemingly basic/innocuous question that causes one to consider/reconsider and challenge ones own preconceived notions.

And Jodi, shaddup.

 

[Jodi]

And Jodi, shaddup.

I'm going to do the childish thing here.

NannerNanner You can't make me.

 

[carbchick]

your office fridge is way better stocked than my home fridge. what's with all the low carb stuff? are high carb days off the schedule?

 

[Monolith]

I think all he's cycling right now is vineyards.

 

[Novo]

Okay, some interesting stuff is happening, and I do not think it training related. First, all measurements (after two full weeks) are status quo (stomach, weight and arms). Despite that, however, my arms look bigger (as do my chest and shoulders), and I look a tad leaner. And its not just me, a friend commented today as well. And, oddly, my stomach looks fatter. What is going on? I have not a clue.

Que? What are you saying here? Don't be lazy, hypothesize for your readers so that we can learn. You're leaner (except your jelly belly), is this due to diet? Gremlins? Voodoo? Or .... could it be my pox?

Sometimes it is a seemingly basic/innocuous question that causes one to consider/reconsider and challenge ones own preconceived notions

So I'm helping here, right?

 

[Twin Peak]

1) I eat lots of low carb foods, because I get plenty of carbs already.

2) Novo, I really just don't know. I am leaning towards it being the gremlins, or your pox. Bitch.

3) Mono, how correct you are. I am also cycling eggplant parm heros.

4) Jodi, shaddup.

 

[Novo]

Now, is that any way to persuade me to lift said pox? Come now, you are smarter than that.

Keep a close eye on your love handles over the next week my friend, for while I distract you with strength increases in all arm work ... so may I extend the curse elsewhere. Did Mama Peak never teach you not to fool with white witches down under?

 

[Twin Peak]

Two can play at that game.

Would you like me to have another plate dropped on your foot?

 

[bludevil]

If your stomach continues to grow or stay at current rate, have you considered taking either Ab-solved or Lipo ultra to combat or are you going to stick with heat and sesathin. Just asking cause these products shouldn't intefere with your arm enhance program and skewing the results.

 

[Novo]

Two can play at that game.

Would you like me to have another plate dropped on your foot?

Nice work - that almost elicited a typical "Oh! How could you pick on a broken foot, I'm just a poor defenseless l'il girl, treat me sweet" bla bla.

But I have learnt.

Go ahead, do your worst. I'll pit my newfound extreme care and attention when changing plates against your self-admitted weakness for the finer things in life (buckets of red wine, a glass of port at the end of an evening, half a cow on the grill) any day - for this is how I am playing my stomach games with you. Didn't you recognise the voice whispering in your ear as you enjoyed more steak than you planned? That voice was mine ...