I did suggest doms werent be all and end all after contemplation and seeing ya mans on a cut.I know a lot of people dont place importance on domms but each too their own.I dont cut and am leanish all year round and domms are my judge on what i train, how and when i train.
Cant beat a bit of drum n base to get the old motivation rocking.I was bopping around too "front line assembly" in todays session, i doubt if youd heard unless your into underground music.
This is an interesting journal being it seems to be honestly and frankly written.

Thanks for the comments on the journal. You have contributed significantly. I appreciate your input, particu;arly when playing devils-advocate and guiding my thinking outside the box. (if everyones thinking the same thing - someones not thinking)

NUTRITION
5:30 - mug of green tea (and a green tea exstract)
------------------45 MIN LOW INTESIY CARDIO-------------------
7:00 - 40g of oats in skimmed milk. 200ml of fruit juice and 30g whey.
10:15 - 120g turkey in a wholemeal pitta. 1 apple.
12:30 - progen and mixed tropical fruit
3:00 - 120g of turkey in a wholemeal pitta. 1 banana.
----------------------------REST DAY---------------------------------
6:00 - 100g steamed salmon, peas, and green beans with a medium sweet potato.
8:00 - 40g of oats in skimmed milk
10:00 - 30g whey in 200ml of skimmed milk

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Thanks for the comments on the journal. You have contributed significantly. I appreciate your input, particu;arly when playing devils-advocate and guiding my thinking outside the box. (if everyones thinking the same thing - someones not thinking)

NUTRITION
5:30 - mug of green tea (and a green tea exstract)
------------------45 MIN LOW INTESIY CARDIO-------------------
7:00 - 40g of oats in skimmed milk. 200ml of fruit juice and 30g whey.
10:15 - 120g turkey in a wholemeal pitta. 1 apple.
12:30 - progen and mixed tropical fruit
3:00 - 120g of turkey in a wholemeal pitta. 1 banana.
----------------------------REST DAY---------------------------------
6:00 - 100g steamed salmon, peas, and green beans with a medium sweet potato.
8:00 - 40g of oats in skimmed milk
10:00 - 30g whey in 200ml of skimmed milk

Its more than time for a progress pic. Will upload one after my meeting with James next Saturday.

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I am still worried I wont be ready in time. I know its too late to improve on muacle mass so my focus is largly on conditioning. When I see James I will explain my fears and assure him I am willing to suffer instead of getting on stage looking an idiot. I will ask James if we can concentrate on not just good conitioning but excellent conditioning.

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I am looking forward to the update pic mate.

Feel the fear, and do it anyway!

http://www.englishpowerlifting.co.uk/index.html

No pressure huh OG? Remember to be completely honest when I post it up.

NUTRITION
5:30 - mug of green tea
------------------45 MIN LOW INTESIY CARDIO-------------------
7:00 - 40g of oats in skimmed milk. 200ml of fruit juice and 30g whey.
10:15 - 120g chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 apple.
12:30 - progen and 1 apple
3:00 - 120g of chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 banana.
----------------------------TRAINING---------------------------------
6:00 - 120g of turkey, peas, and a small slice of yam and a small sweet potato.
9:00 - CHEAT - slice of cheesecake and 150g of toffee popcorn.
11:00 - 30g whey in 200ml of milk

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just read through most of my journal from the begining. V.interesting read if i say so myself. its amazing to see how much more focusedI have become. hope the physical and mental progress continues

did biceps and triceps yesterday and as always a bit of a crap workout. However there is some soreness in the arms. probaby because an ex-serviceman/colleage insisted that I traine my arms with higher reps (15) before droping the wieght slightly and doing another 10-15. this he forced me to continue doing untill we reached the last two wieghts in the stack and he ajusted the pin and insisted I squeeze out 15 for the last 2.

NUTRITION
[------------------NO CARDIO-------------------
8:00 - 50g of oats in skimmed milk. 200ml of fruit juice and 30g whey.
10:00 - 50g of oats in skimmed milk. 30g whey. 1 small banana
12:30 - 120g chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 apple.
3:00 - 120g of chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 banana.
----------------------------NO TRAINING---------------------------------
6:00 - 120g of chicken, peas, and 100g sweet potato.
8:30 - 30g whey. 50g oats in 200ml of milk

Wont be doing any training this weekend. somthinh has to give beween marking coursework and helping cookie find another car. I think the two day lay-off will be good for me in the long run.

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I have just realised that I have been loging my oats as 40g when infact my serving is 50g. A big difference.

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NUTRITION
[------------------NO CARDIO-------------------
9:00 - 50g of oats, skimmed milk, 30g whey and a banana bleded into a smoothie. 200ml fruit juice
11:00 - 120g of chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 tangerine.
3:00 - 120g chicken, mixed veg, small roasted sweet potato and parsnips.
6:30 - 120g chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 apple.
----------------------------NO TRAINING---------------------------------
9:30 - 120g salmon.

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I am now living in a perpetual state of hunger.

NUTRITION
5:30 - mug of green tea
------------------45 MIN LOW INTESIY CARDIO-------------------
7:00 - 40g of oats in skimmed milk. 200ml of fruit juice and 30g whey.
10:15 - 120g chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 apple.
12:30 - progen and mixed tropical fruit

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ORIGINAL: S41N7

I am now living in a perpetual state of hunger.

NUTRITION
5:30 - mug of green tea
------------------45 MIN LOW INTESIY CARDIO-------------------
7:00 - 40g of oats in skimmed milk. 200ml of fruit juice and 30g whey.
10:15 - 120g chicken in a wholemeal pitta. 1 apple.
12:30 - progen and mixed tropical fruit

It's all in the mind One of my old bosses used to say that if you feel stuffed it means you're putting on weight, if satisfied, you're maintaining and if hungry, you're losing. Keep that thought in mind and visualise all the fat coming off

Getting worried about your Misses. How's she doing? (sorry to pester your journal but I know you read it)

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Right you are kitty.

Had a fantastic workout today felt strong and the pump felt good..real good. Furthermore, although I get tired earlier in the day, my working day I am full of energy. Hungry, but energetic.

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Training and nutrition is going well. I am back in dome of the clothes that I grew out of

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Looking forward to the new pics mate.
Hopefully when you see the progress in black and white you will realise the constant hunger is all worth it and provide more motivation.

My Journal

See you tomorrow mate

James Collier MuscleTalk Co-Owner + Head Moderator
Nutrition Consultant www.healthyaction.co.uk
Email: james@muscletalk.co.uk

O.K. Time for a pic update:

Feb: March: April:

Progress has not been brilliant. I am pleased with the ever-so-slight tightening but more visual changes are needed. So it will be a tough month for me. Diet has stayed the same but fasted morning cardio is now increased to 60min/5days pw. Oh, and I forgot to moisturise before my pic

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Looking good saint.

Feel the fear, and do it anyway!

http://www.englishpowerlifting.co.uk/index.html

How did you get on with James?

The subtle changes are there mate and not to be frowned at

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The third pic shows loadsa diffrence in shape and seperation.Thats a bad light you photo in and should try getting outa doors for pics otherwise you aint gonna see the finer details of condition kick in.Keep going mate, your well on track.

I agree with STEF, there is a big difference between the first and third...

If they were in better light it would be easier to comment..

How far out are you now mate?

Any changes made by James?

Shut up and squat

UGM