QUOTE OF THE DAY
"I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen." - Frank Lloyd Wright
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY
Hoobastank - The Rules/Born to Lead
TRAINING
V-Burn Challenge Circuit (no recovery between exercises; 1 minute recovery between rounds):
2 x rounds -
1. Jumping Split Squat x 10
2. Hand Walkout (from toes) x 10
3. Single-Leg Deadlift (with twist and lateral reach) x 10 per side
4. Push-Up (with alternate side rotation) x 10
5. Jumping Jacks x 10
6. Side Lunges (with over head reach) x 10 per side
7. Handstand Push-Up x 10
8. Squat Thrust (jump and reach) x 10
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: ~5 hours. Perfect.
Mood/Aggression: Great mood
Energy: Even after all the eating yesterday (my last overboard and cheat day for quite some time), I still have energy, bouncing around like an excitable puppy
Mental Focus and Clarity: On top of my game!
Stress: I am learning to better IGNORE some stress, even when it's beating at me
Being able to deliberately put stress aside is definitely an important ability/skill to have, especially since I have noticed that even if I have stress, if I'm not stressed about it and thinking about it, results come easier.
Libido: This is something I can also ignore indefinitely if I have to - it's not always ideal, but sometimes it needs to be done
Joints: My wrists have been better today, but I didn't do any weights, and did my push-ups so that I would eliminate pain as much as possible.
Endurance: Fine.
Strength: The V-Burn Challenge Circuit is never about strength, but fitness (and it's something different to do).
Pump: Some.
Vascularity: Normal.
Quality of Training: I only did two rounds of the V-Burn Challenge Circuit today - usually this is a 7-round session. So, taking it a little easy after the last couple of weeks, giving my body a short reprieve before it has to get back into it with no holds barred
Recovery: My adductors and anterior deltoids are still in pain, particularly the latter (those heavy BB Push Presses on Friday were more of an effort than I thought at the time). I should be ok by tomorrow, though (and if I'm not, tough!).
Appetite: The last day of going against my body has been and gone
Nutrition is ON track to STAY!
Body Composition and Look: Just to give an example of how much my body can fluctuate because of my nutrition, I gained NINE pounds from what I ate yesterday
(does not help that I have had little appetite the last two weeks and not eaten a lot in that time), but it's all food and water, and so will be gone in a few days. Doesn't mean I feel any less uncomfortable from it, though, and my body is definitely going to be glad that this is NOT going to happen on a regular basis anymore! 
Other Effects: First day of the H.E.A.T. Stack - so far, haven't really noticed anything out of the ordinary.
Other Notes: Last day with the Blue Arctic Raspberry Assault - I will be using the Raspberry Lemonade flavour from Tuesday when my new tub arrives. Also used the last dose of my current tub of Organic VitaBerry today, waiting on a new tub to come
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Competition Notes: First day of competition preparation, so not much to note here, aside from being excited for it
FIT TIP OF THE DAY
Water makes up 50-70% of the human body, with lean tissue containing ~73% water and adipose tissue containing ~20% water. Making up such a huge component of the body, water is essential for survival, playing several key roles in the physiological processes of the body, including but not limited to temperature regulation, waste removal, and metabolism. So make sure that you are getting in at least 4.5 litres (one UK galleon) of water a day to cover your water needs.
"I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen." - Frank Lloyd Wright
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE DAY
Hoobastank - The Rules/Born to Lead
TRAINING
V-Burn Challenge Circuit (no recovery between exercises; 1 minute recovery between rounds):
2 x rounds -
1. Jumping Split Squat x 10
2. Hand Walkout (from toes) x 10
3. Single-Leg Deadlift (with twist and lateral reach) x 10 per side
4. Push-Up (with alternate side rotation) x 10
5. Jumping Jacks x 10
6. Side Lunges (with over head reach) x 10 per side
7. Handstand Push-Up x 10
8. Squat Thrust (jump and reach) x 10
Stretch 20 min.
COMMENTS
Sleep - Time and Quality: ~5 hours. Perfect.
Mood/Aggression: Great mood
Energy: Even after all the eating yesterday (my last overboard and cheat day for quite some time), I still have energy, bouncing around like an excitable puppy
Mental Focus and Clarity: On top of my game!
Stress: I am learning to better IGNORE some stress, even when it's beating at me
Being able to deliberately put stress aside is definitely an important ability/skill to have, especially since I have noticed that even if I have stress, if I'm not stressed about it and thinking about it, results come easier.Libido: This is something I can also ignore indefinitely if I have to - it's not always ideal, but sometimes it needs to be done
Joints: My wrists have been better today, but I didn't do any weights, and did my push-ups so that I would eliminate pain as much as possible.
Endurance: Fine.
Strength: The V-Burn Challenge Circuit is never about strength, but fitness (and it's something different to do).
Pump: Some.
Vascularity: Normal.
Quality of Training: I only did two rounds of the V-Burn Challenge Circuit today - usually this is a 7-round session. So, taking it a little easy after the last couple of weeks, giving my body a short reprieve before it has to get back into it with no holds barred
Recovery: My adductors and anterior deltoids are still in pain, particularly the latter (those heavy BB Push Presses on Friday were more of an effort than I thought at the time). I should be ok by tomorrow, though (and if I'm not, tough!).
Appetite: The last day of going against my body has been and gone
Nutrition is ON track to STAY!Body Composition and Look: Just to give an example of how much my body can fluctuate because of my nutrition, I gained NINE pounds from what I ate yesterday
(does not help that I have had little appetite the last two weeks and not eaten a lot in that time), but it's all food and water, and so will be gone in a few days. Doesn't mean I feel any less uncomfortable from it, though, and my body is definitely going to be glad that this is NOT going to happen on a regular basis anymore! Other Effects: First day of the H.E.A.T. Stack - so far, haven't really noticed anything out of the ordinary.
Other Notes: Last day with the Blue Arctic Raspberry Assault - I will be using the Raspberry Lemonade flavour from Tuesday when my new tub arrives. Also used the last dose of my current tub of Organic VitaBerry today, waiting on a new tub to come
. . .Competition Notes: First day of competition preparation, so not much to note here, aside from being excited for it
FIT TIP OF THE DAY
Water makes up 50-70% of the human body, with lean tissue containing ~73% water and adipose tissue containing ~20% water. Making up such a huge component of the body, water is essential for survival, playing several key roles in the physiological processes of the body, including but not limited to temperature regulation, waste removal, and metabolism. So make sure that you are getting in at least 4.5 litres (one UK galleon) of water a day to cover your water needs.
