Chasing results and getting offtrack

Different Schedule

This has been a vacation week, and that has meant having time to workout earlier in the day. I have spent the week doing my workouts before noon, and that changed my meal schedule, and possibly the workouts. I can't imagine lifting weights without food in my system, but how much food has been in my system may have an effect on my workouts (intensity-wise). In this case, I had breakfast and possibly a snack before my workouts, and surprisingly that worked well!  I am constantly working on not only what I can make to eat, but when I should eat it. As I mentioned in a previous blog, I have some digestive issues that have made certain foods a problem to eat, and eating at certain times has also been an issue. I tend to have more issues at night, and this is when digestive enzymes and Betaine HCL comes into play. I have found that protein powders have helped take the stress off my system at night, and still help me to maintain my calories. Yet, it is an ever-changing situation. Nothing is ever perfect.

I keep moving forward though.

Leaving the Game

I am chasing results-- chasing "gains". Which makes me sad when I hear about others getting out of it. Even if those getting out might have been deemed as "enemies" or competition at one time. This week, while I was volunteering, the poster boy for bodybuilding at the Y-- someone who had the body, the technique, and amazingly strong lifts-- mentioned that he was getting out of lifting to pursue "chicks and money". I don't believe that this person ever had any problem in those departments, but I would think that the bodybuilding helped in both (looking good does help with making money- at least it helps with confidence). This is a person that could help me in my lifts, and if I get the chance, I will ask. The family that the Y has come to represent includes everyone that graces those walls. We can learn from each other and improve together.

German Volume Training Ending

This week will be my final week of GVT. It has worked, and I understand how effective lower weight and high reps can be. I don't feel that I will completely stop it for all body parts-- arms can always use a blasting of high reps. It will be nice to get back to ramping weight sets again, but I will run into that fight for more and more weight. I am curious to see what my max squat and deadlift will be. We seek the sleek look in the mirror, but numbers are always on our mind.

Early morning cardio attempt

I attempted to wake up early and hit the rowing machine this morning. It didn't quite work because of lack of sleep, but I will make it work this week. I think having the news on will alert me and keep me going. I am looking at a comfortable pair of bluetooth headphones (not earpieces) to make this transition easier. I will need to sell a few items on Ebay to make this happen, but I will. I always wanted to be an early bird-- this is a time that few can exploit. It may help with my digestion as well (along with a more robust breakfast).

Offtrack goal

So, I have been following a bodybuilder program, and not a strongman one. I feel that is alright. I will still start training with the HG equipment once the ground is dry and the weather is warmer. I will be making videos to tie in with this blog and start the James Clan (or Gang) channel.

I am looking towards the Highlands.