Because of my need to get to and stay at 180-185, I will be modifying my diet. The framework is thus:

Meal 1: 3 Eggs (w/2 cups veggies in omelat, + one whole tomato), 2 pieces toast, Surge

Meal 2: Surge

Meal 3: Either Ramen Noodles, dried veggies & 2 Cans Tuna or Whey/MC Shake

Meal 4: Same as 3

Meal 5: Either 8-10oz Chicken breast + veggies & Rice, or shake

Meal 6: From Meal 5, whichever I didn't eat

Meal 7: MC shake

I'd like to make a clarification on my diet . . .

I avoid most starches/carbs due to the reasons listed earlier in the thread (anxiety, reactions, etc). These reasons are not unique to me, but they are not the most common. So, if there is anyone looking for diet advice, and they happen upon my posts, remember that my experiences are just that - mine. It works for me, but I don't recommend it for my clients for the most part. Except when working with kids under 12 - they are usually unfamiliar with non-fast food or junk food, so any shift of macronutrient type is favorable.

Also, vegetables or fruits are taken with each of my meals - usually dehydrated in my Ron Popeel thingie, or in the form of Greens+ or More than Greens. When I am not on the road (work, school, etc) I get my veggies whole and hydrated. I think, though, that anything is better than nothing in my case.

Barely got through my warmup today - severe cramping. Coupled with life stressors, I decided to call it a day before I ended up doing something stupid.

Bah.

Good call.

Didn't train at all yesterday - got to see my youngest brother bowl at the Arkansas State Special Olympics. Did great - his team ended up with 2nd (out of 20 groups).

Lifts today were pretty much the same as Monday, just finished 5 minutes faster - 81 minutes from beginning of warm-up to end of stretching.

Did get 155x5 on my last set of front squats. That was nice. Aside from that, poundages remained the same, just made an effort to shorten the breaks between each set.

My program for this 6 week block is thus:

2 Weeks - 5x5
1 Week - 3x8
2 Weeks - 5x5
1 Week - 4x8

I just finished the first 5x5 block, and today was my first 3x8. This is a cycle I like to run, as I can garner decent strength gains during the 4 5x5 weeks, and use the 4x8 to help with hypertrophy and muscular endurance.

I didn't think this 3x8 would be so challenging, but boy, it whipped my hind quarters. It follows . . .

1 Arm Dumbbell Snatch: 3x8 (1x8 per arm = 1 set) 30, 35, 45

45 seconds between sets

Lunging Step-Up: 3x8 (1x8 each leg = 1 set) - 30, 30, 30

45 seconds between sets

Angled Glute-Ham Raise: 3x8 - 65, 70, 70

45 seconds between sets

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Chins: 3x8
Overhead Dumbbell Press: 3x8 - 40, 40, 40
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1 Arm Horizontal Cable Press: 2x8 - 60, 70
Row:70, 80
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Pikes: 2x8 (almost threw up)

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External Cable Rotations: 1x8 - 30
Cable Cuban Rotation: 1x8 - 30
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I promply went home and passed out on the floor.

Wow. My inner thighs are sore. I blame the Snatches.

Anyway.

Warmup
Kusanku Sai
Chatan Yara no Sai (1st sequence)
Tokumine no Kun
4 Bo/Bo Drills
Chizi kun Bo
Seisan Bunkai
Two Man - Attacker, Defender
Mobility Drills, Glute Activation Work

Workout
Seisan
Seiunchin
Sanchin
Naihanchi
Wansu
Chinto
Kusanku
Sunsu

Kusanku Sai - 2x4
Sunsu - 2x4
Naihanchi - 1x4
Chinto - 1x4
Naihanchi/Chinto (bleed together) - 1x4

Regular workout for Tues/Fri.

Warmup
Kusanku Sai
Chatan Yara no Sai (1st sequence)
Tokumine no Kun
4 Bo/Bo Drills
Chizi kun Bo
Seisan Bunkai
Two Man - Attacker, Defender
Mobility Drills, Glute Activation Work

Workout
Seisan
Seiunchin
Sanchin
Naihanchi
Wansu
Chinto
Kusanku
Sunsu

Kusanku Sai - 2x4
Sunsu - 2x4
Naihanchi/Chinto (bleed together) - 1x8

3 rounds x 3 min bagwork.

There were some . . . less than aged/intelligent people in the dojo today . . . despite the whole sign saying "karate students only" (it's sectioned off from a weight lifting gym). Need to talk to the owner.

Anyway.

Did 3x8 on DB Snatches today, and that was it.

Sciatic nerve was hella irritated from playing an hour's worth of two-hand touch football last night at RadioShack. We played in the parking lot.

Lots of running. Lots of stopping.

Lots of my female boss handing me my ass.

haha lucky it wasnt tackle, she woulda put you on ur ass lol