The 90 Day Challenge: Milk Log
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Well, considering my build I probably don't need to be more than 75kgs. I'm a bit unsure what to expect with this muscle gain programme. I'll be just seeing how I go and paying attention to the measurements the trainer and nutritionist took I guess.<br />
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With Muscle gain comes weight gain anyway, so you might find yourself gaining there Milk. -
83 days to go.<br />
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Chest and shoulders this morning. Was tough to get out of bed that's for sure. I even took the things my girlfriend left out to take to work with me to the gym, so had to arrange to give them back. Hopefully once the routine kicks in it'll go smoother.<br />
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The eating plan the nutritionist game me reads a bit like something from NASA IMO, but will give it a crack. -
79 days to go.<br />
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Still haven't had any cheese, or other food with high levels of fat - no chips, takeaways etc - no alcohol either! I don't intend to go the whole 90 days without alcohol, but wanted to get off to a good start.<br />
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Just finished another 4 day cycle on my programme so am having a day off. Muscles aren't sore this time, which makes me wonder if I went hard enough. -
mate stir fries have been my staple since Feb.<br />
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Do you have a wok? You need high heat and yeah, don't cook too long. <br />
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Brown (lightly cook) your meat first (chicken or lamp are my preferences). Then take it off and put it on a plate for a while. Then do the vegies, slow cooking stuff first (onions carrots, capsicum), then bring in your quicker cooking stuff (mushies, snow peas) and then return the meat. Chuck in the meat and some sause (kecap mannis is my go) and some 'erbs (rosemary is good) and youre done. If it is dry, you can always chuck in some stock as well. -
Thanks for the tips. I'll be giving them a try.<br />
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Well, I am totally stuffed from today's workout. It was back - so seated row, lat pulldown, back extention and another one I can't remember the name of - oh and shoulder shrugs. What really stuffed me was the 20 mins row afterwards. The prgramme has me doing 1 min hard, then 1 min easy. I'm new to the rower, so my technique needs a lot of work. I've avoided it because my back hurts a bit afterwards, but it doesn't nowadays - maybe because it's a bit stronger and technique a little better. -
What a sporting weekend! Went down to Hams - watched the JABs, then went to the ABs game, watched the Warriors replay, then the OZ v SA game. Put down about 9 TAB lazy fivers on the various games - including Sivi to be first try scorer and came away about $60 up. That's pretty good for me, I usually break even most weekends or around about anyway.<br />
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I was really proud of the discipline I showed food wise too. For the first time ever I went away and had no fast food. I even took sandwich materials to my mates place and declined this delicious looking homemade pizza they had - not too mention all this other primo looking food. <br />
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Gym wise I did chest and shoulders this morning. Really struggled to do my regular weights, not too sure why. -
Just finished another week's cycle. I was able to go during the day for most of it, and I really notice being able to lift more in the afternoon than in the mornings. Oh well, at least I actually get there in the mornings, I think I would end up flagging a lot if I went in the arvo. Body is a bit tired, so looking forward to a couple of days off. <br />
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Next week I will have my first reassessment and get another programme. I have now gone 28 days without takeaways, cheese, cakes/biscuits, lollies, and alcohol. I think I'm actually eating more dates than I should though - they are so addictive - curse the nutritionist for putting them in my programme! What's worse is she put them in as a post workout snack, so now I associate them with the good feeling of getting the workout over with. I lasted 3 weeks reserving them for only that time until the urge to gouge on them became too great. <br />
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I think I might have got in under control though – last night I looked at the open packet and resisted having any after dinner. It helped that I read the nutritional information and they are about 65% sugar.<br />
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I’m not sure what the reassessment will bring, sometimes I think I’ve made good progress, while other times no progress. Hopefully, the tape tells a happy tale next week. -
Cheers Virgil. Just a shame when you have passed the mental barrier, only for your body to let you down. Oh well, tried to get back into it last night. Did a chest workout and was a bit worried I had rushed back, but not feeling too bad now so hopefully I'm over it.<br />
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Somehow managed to get up at 6am this morning and get to the gym - despite my girlfriend texting me at midnight to say she was playing pool with Richard Kahui (she's down in Hams for the school holidays - she's a teacher). I know what those pro rugby players are like, but hey if my girlfriend is good enough for that pretty boy I must be doing alright...
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Very cold this morning so pretty proud of getting there. Did legs this morning and I booked in a gym reassement for Friday -
Well, had my first reassessment. The good news is I’ve lost over one percent body fat. However, it also looks like I’ve lost a kg of muscle. <br />
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It’s a little disheartening, but I also think some of the measurements aren’t truly reflective. For example, I think I’ve made progress in the chest and shoulder area, but that area isn’t really body fat tested. That aside, it was concerning to have seemingly lost muscle mass in my biceps and possibly legs.<br />
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There are a number of things it could be. Firstly, I wonder if I am pushing myself enough at the gym, even though I think I’m going to failure. Secondly, it could be the gym programme – for example too many reps or not enough exercises per muscle group. Finally, it might be my diet. Maybe I’m not eating enough of certain foods.<br />
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While it’s discouraging, I’ve made too many sacrifices to throw my toys just yet. I need to give it a decent crack first, and try and eliminate the potential reasons for not getting results. Also, I am happy to have lost some body fat.
