The Redemption of Un Miserable

[DTrulez616]

Youve been killing it in the weight room recently bro! Your much more relaxed mental state is really taking its effect on your lifting.

[RyouBakua]

2800! Hard to believe you have a hard time eating!

totally on the right track to quality muscle gain!




i dont know why taking pictures of your food is bad
whenever im on a trip and eating someplace new, i always bust my camera out
if someone looks at me funny so what. not like im taking a picture of them.

[JValjean724]

Youve been killing it in the weight room recently bro! Your much more relaxed mental state is really taking its effect on your lifting.

For sure! My energy's no longer being wasted worrying about the trivial details and I can focus on the important stuff

2800! Hard to believe you have a hard time eating!

totally on the right track to quality muscle gain!




i dont know why taking pictures of your food is bad
whenever im on a trip and eating someplace new, i always bust my camera out
if someone looks at me funny so what. not like im taking a picture of them.

Well I had tried to convince myself that 2600 on WO days and 2300 on rest days was good enough, but my body told me otherwise and I finally was able to listen to it about a month and a half ago. Now 2800 feels like nothing



The only annoying thing would be trying to explain why you're doing it to those around you. Most people just wouldn't get it.

[RyouBakua]

The only annoying thing would be trying to explain why you're doing it to those around you. Most people just wouldn't get it.

why is it annoying? do people actually ask you why youre taking pictures?

whats wrong with saying: im trying to put on a little weight and these pics help me out


seems perfectly reasonable to me

my response to that would be:
good for you man, give me the camera and ill take the two of you together!

[JValjean724]

why is it annoying? do people actually ask you why youre taking pictures?

whats wrong with saying: im trying to put on a little weight and these pics help me out


seems perfectly reasonable to me

my response to that would be:
good for you man, give me the camera and ill take the two of you together!

I guess your right.....no ones ever asked anyways.

[RyouBakua]

yeah, just take the pic


ever see people dressed horribly at walmart?


picture of food > them

[JValjean724]

Thursday December 9, 2010

Cinematic Character of the Day

Wesley Gibson: Wanted

Reason: Broke the monotony of his life to do something great

I probably shouldn’t like this movie because I’m a Physics major and it has one of the worst cases of “movie physics,” but oh well

Workout

Bulk Week 6

rest

Food

Not pictured: Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Oatmeal, Turkey and Cheese Sandwich, Plain Oatmeal (I actually love this stuff )


Fried Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Couscous with Vegetables, Black Bean Burger




Florentine Fish, Baked Potato, Black Beans, Fried Okra, Broccoli



Highlight food of the day: Fried Chicken


Macros Today: 162g protein/285g carbs/79g fat/2500 calories

Bowling

off

Comments

I think I’ve found through various levels of fat and carb intake that I function best when my carbs are at least above the 270 range. I’ve been tweaking my off days a little to get in more carbs instead of fat (while still hitting the minimum of course) because I seem to have the best workouts after a day of higher carbs vs. a day of higher fat. I mention this because I noticed I was low today so I ended up eating a dinner with ~100g carbs.

Killed my first exam today, but it was a lower level class that was designed to be easy for basic Matlab programming so that was to be expected.

Mental State

Off days are always about the same in this respect. I don’t weigh myself in, I don’t lift, and now I don’t even have class so there really is nothing to focus on as far as progress is concerned and my mind is basically free to wander all day.

Terse update tonight because I have my Physics exam tomorrow and I should be studying right now
-Sean

[JValjean724]

Friday December 10, 2010

Quote of the Day


“I am, as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made judge.” – Herman Melville


Weight as of this morning: 127.4 lbs
Weekly Average: 126.7lbs +.233lbs
Total Weight Gain (8 weeks): 3.7 lbs

Workout

Bulk Week 6


Squat – 2x8 1x6 90lbs

Overhead Press – 1x7 1x5 1x4 70lbs +5lbs

Deadlift – 2x8 1x6 190lbs +5lbs

Pull ups – 1x8 1x4 1x3 10lbs (Wow these were hard)

Bench Press – 1x8 1x6 90lbs

Weighted Decline Crunches – 1x8 1x7 40lbs

Food

Not pictured: Oatmeal with Skim Milk, Apple with Peanut Butter


New Zealand Mussels with Scampi Sauce, Sweet Potato Waffle Fries, Spinach Alfredo Pierogies, Italian Green Beans



Cottage Cheese, Strawberry Yogurt, Honey Nut Cheerios, Banana




Buffalo Wings, Veggie Riblet, Vegetarian Jambalaya, Sugar Snap Peas, Carrots




Mission to Marzipan



Highlight food of the day: Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. I accidently got some of the buttery sauce on them from the Mussels and it made them even better



Macros Today: 166g protein/289g carbs/111g fat/2810 calories

Bowling

off

Comments

Everything went well in the gym once again. Reps are up (even a few on bench), weight it is up, so it’s all progressing quite nicely.

I haven’t mentioned my appetite for a while because it has been a non issue. I am always at least a little hungry for each meal and always leave the table satisfied, which to me seems like the perfect balance. I also tend to maintain a pretty steady energy level throughout the day and have always had enough to get through my workouts without dreading the next exercise since the deload.

Mental State

Well there really was nothing to fret about this week as my weight average only went up .233 pounds so I never got to test my new mindset. My weight has been all over the place the past three weeks as I was down a little, then up 1.7 lbs, and now up .233, but I guess it all just averages out in the long run (note: I’m not worrying about it at all, just thinking it was odd).

I felt like I was punched in the stomach by my Physics test today. It took longer than expected (almost the full three hours), so by the time I was done I was mentally and physically exhausted in addition to being pretty hungry because I had missed one of my usual meals. The funny thing is that the “hard stuff” that was the most important part of the test/course I nailed, such as special relativity and the Schrodinger Equation; it was the short answer questions that were tricky. It was just a bunch of random stuff that we were somehow expected to remember from the more obscure chapters and I spent a lot of time just staring at the wall thinking about them. All in all I ended up assembling what I think were some pretty decent responses so I guess I’ll see how it turns out when the grades come back next week. I got a feeling though that there will be a curve as I could see a majority of the class bombing that thing


Enjoy the weekend!
-Sean

[RyouBakua]

sweet potato... waffle... fries...


what a great combination...

[eclipsegsx964me]

Threads like these keep me focused on eating and lifting big little by little thx bro.

[determined4000]

I almost gagged looking at those mussels.
Fortunately the next pic saved me.

[JValjean724]

sweet potato... waffle... fries...


what a great combination...

I agree

Threads like these keep me focused on eating and lifting big little by little thx bro.

No problem, glad to have you!

I almost gagged looking at those mussels.
Fortunately the next pic saved me.

Hey they were delicious

[dustinh6719]

Your spoon shot's improvin'

[bbavender]

I want to be able to let myself eat ice cream

[dustinh6719]

I want to be able to let myself eat ice cream

Why can't you? i know it's a mental struggle but the quicker you introduce things like that into your diet the better. Once you see it won't affect you, it'll become easier each and every time. Pretty soon you can eat virtually anything and won't think a thing about it.

Take Sean for example, he eats fried chicken, reese's puffs, cheesecake, ice cream etc. and has he turned into the next michellan man? No.

/hijack

[bbavender]

Why can't you? i know it's a mental struggle but the quicker you introduce things like that into your diet the better. Once you see it won't affect you, it'll become easier each and every time. Pretty soon you can eat virtually anything and won't think a thing about it.

Take Sean for example, he eats fried chicken, reese's puffs, cheesecake, ice cream etc. and has he turned into the next michellan man? No.

/hijack

I know its inspiring to step out on that ledge.

[JValjean724]

Your spoon shot's improvin'

Thanks! The lighting in my room is crap and I don't have a macro setting, so I have to go for weird angles and fancy tricks to get it to look ok, lol. I guess I'm getting better at it

I want to be able to let myself eat ice cream

Why can't you? i know it's a mental struggle but the quicker you introduce things like that into your diet the better. Once you see it won't affect you, it'll become easier each and every time. Pretty soon you can eat virtually anything and won't think a thing about it.

Take Sean for example, he eats fried chicken, reese's puffs, cheesecake, ice cream etc. and has he turned into the next michellan man? No.

/hijack

Everything above

You have to prove to yourself that food is just food. The best decision I ever made was to throw the terms "healthy" and "unhealthy" out the window when describing food.

[stuntriderrr]

man where did u find that in the bnj?

[Scooter4]

I want to be able to let myself eat ice cream

What's stopping you? You aren't going to be able to get over that mental barrier unless you push yourself and just do it.

[JValjean724]

man where did u find that in the bnj?

I just got it at Harris Teeter

[JValjean724]

Saturday December 11, 2010

Literary Character of the Day



Queequeg: Moby Dick

Reason: Despite being a “pagan cannibal,” he has a better grasp on reality and how to be an honorable, honest, and courageous person than the majority of the “civilized” folk. Plus he’s awesome

Workout

Bulk Week 6

rest

Food

Not pictured: Bee’s Knees Oatmeal, Dark Chocolate Dreams Banana


Chicken Breast, Vegetable Paella, Turkey Sausage, Black Eyed Peas




Turkey and Roast Beef Sandwich



Cheese Lasagna, Chicken Tenders, Ranch Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Veggies



Highlight food of the day: Cheese Lasagna


Macros Today: 158g protein/284g carbs/82g fat/2510 calories

Bowling

175, 199, 113, 152, 146, 162, 170

Damn that 113, lol. Well that should be my last outing at “The Alley” (so it is called) for the year. Hopefully while I’m at home I’ll still be able to bowl at least once a week because I don’t want to lose anything coming back. I definitely be getting in some games after I get my ball as I’ll be really antsy to test it out.

Comments

Got some good studying done today and now feel confidently prepared for the first of my exams on Tuesday. Tomorrow I will work on the second one and Monday the third, so as long as there are no road blocks (which I don’t foresee), then the rest of my exams should be no problem.

T-minus four days until Winter Break

Mental State

Continuing to not be an issue. The only consistently negative thoughts occur is when I feel I may have underestimated a portion size here or there and start thinking that I ate way too much. This usually happens if I feel more full than normal, but most of the time that feeling goes away by my next meal and I pretty much forget about it later in the day. I also have had success with reasoning that even if I did eat maybe 200 more calories than normal (or more), it all will average out in the long run and will not make a bit of difference. Luckily this has been the trend lately: Logic winning out over irrational fears/emotions, which is exactly what I want to be happening.

I guess I must be doing something right
-Sean

[foodpr0n]

Dude your weight gain over time is ON POINT! Good stuff. Keep it up like this and imagine where you'll be in 2 years time


Lovin' that sandwich. Have a real soft spot for a good sandwich/sub.

Jeez the food in your cafeteria is wicked! Always interesting meals in here.

Nearly 200lb deads!

[AlwaysTryin]

One big sandwich!!

I also agree, 3.7lbs in 8 weeks is perfect! I'm jealous

[JValjean724]

Dude your weight gain over time is ON POINT! Good stuff. Keep it up like this and imagine where you'll be in 2 years time


Lovin' that sandwich. Have a real soft spot for a good sandwich/sub.

Jeez the food in your cafeteria is wicked! Always interesting meals in here.

Nearly 200lb deads!

I'm glad it's leveled out like this...it's pretty much exactly the rate I was desiring from the beginning. And that's what I tell myself everyday! It's what makes it all worth it

Me too. I think the bread is extremely important and luckily the dining hall gets it from a local bakery

Almost!

One big sandwich!!

I also agree, 3.7lbs in 8 weeks is perfect! I'm jealous

[RyouBakua]

All that food is from the same cafeteria right?

thats pretty good that they serve different things all the time



just curious, do you pay per weight?

roughly how much did the plates cost?
(havent been to a cafeteria in years)

[JValjean724]

All that food is from the same cafeteria right?

thats pretty good that they serve different things all the time



just curious, do you pay per weight?

roughly how much did the plates cost?
(havent been to a cafeteria in years)

Yeah same place.

I have the unlimited meal plan, which means I can get any amount of food all throughout the day, for about $1300 a semester. I also get three possible meals a day at Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, a Sub Place, and a smoothie place in addition to that.

Pretty good deal if you ask me

[RyouBakua]

Yeah same place.

I have the unlimited meal plan, which means I can get any amount of food all throughout the day, for about $1300 a semester. I also get three possible meals a day at Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, a Sub Place, and a smoothie place in addition to that.

Pretty good deal if you ask me

i guess thats pretty good when you even it out


but to me thats a little frightening since im on a budget,
because i pay roughly $1500 for food (and thats for the whole year)

[dustinh6719]

I also get three possible meals a day at Chick-Fil-A, Taco Bell, a Sub Place, and a smoothie place in addition to that.

Woah, wait a minute... I don't think you've ever posted anything from taco bell... Do you not like it? Lol, I would be 300 lbs again if I could get free taco bell every day.

[JValjean724]

Woah, wait a minute... I don't think you've ever posted anything from taco bell... Do you not like it? Lol, I would be 300 lbs again if I could get free taco bell every day.

Yeah I have never really eaten there in my life other than a soft taco once. I need to head over there soon because I want to try some of their stuff. However, the one on campus' menu is limited and I keep pushing off trying it because Taco Bell is everywhere and I could get it anytime.........yet I never have .

[RyouBakua]

Lol, I would be 300 lbs again if I could get free taco bell every day.

lol, this

Yeah I have never really eaten there in my life other than a soft taco once. I need to head over there soon because I want to try some of their stuff. However, the one on campus' menu is limited and I keep pushing off trying it because Taco Bell is everywhere and I could get it anytime.........yet I never have .

sounds like Taco-Bell-Time to me!