Z's Optimum Anabolic Journey!

Ok, this is for the OA Challenge 2006 that Jeff Anderson is running.  I'm not sure why we all call it our OA "journey," but in any case, each journey starts with a first step.

I will be journaling both diet and workout, as well as thoughts.

Day 1/Week 1 ("1-1") October 2, 2006

All I'll say is that it felt very strange to work *just* shoulders after the types of workouts I've been doing for the last few months.  Ouch!





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"If there's nothing else that's relevant, I'll be leaving now"

"Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"

Oooh, I've also joined a new gym (a World Gym, how much more bodybuilding can you get than that?!?), and am trying a different schedule--I'm going to try to workout during my brain's slowest part of the day--between 2-5 p.m.  It means working through lunch (which I can do, and eat at the same time!), but hopefully this will increase productivity on two fronts!!!

"If there's nothing else that's relevant, I'll be leaving now"

"Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"

LOL didnt you pay like 2k to be a life member at your other private club one? I find myself asking everytime I go into LA fitness why I keep going there, its all machines and very little freeweight... like 2 squat racks, which I dominate all of my leg nights, and some of my shoulder nights and chest nights.... Sorry didnt mean to hijack, good luck on this Z, I'm sure you will tear this program up as much as you will your muscles ... BEEFCAKE!!!

Eat...Lift....Sleep......Repeat

Enjoy the process.. but crave the goal.

Great start!  I'll be doing a journal as well.  Today is my first official day as well.  Been eating perfect (almost) for the last 2 weeks and doing the easy workout Jeff suggested in the beginning of the program.

Marc C. David
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OMG!! Your journal has been blessed with Marc posting in it!

Eat...Lift....Sleep......Repeat

Enjoy the process.. but crave the goal.

Good luck Z!

1-1 food

I really need to enter Endurox and Muscle Milk into my fitday database!!  Close enough for gov't work, I guess . . . 

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"If there's nothing else that's relevant, I'll be leaving now"

"Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"

ORIGINAL: Coop

OMG!! Your journal has been blessed with Marc posting in it!

Eat your heart out, Coop!!!!!

"If there's nothing else that's relevant, I'll be leaving now"

"Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"

ORIGINAL: Coop

LOL didnt you pay like 2k to be a life member at your other private club one? I find myself asking everytime I go into LA fitness why I keep going there, its all machines and very little freeweight... like 2 squat racks, which I dominate all of my leg nights, and some of my shoulder nights and chest nights.... Sorry didnt mean to hijack, good luck on this Z, I'm sure you will tear this program up as much as you will your muscles ... BEEFCAKE!!!

Yes, I have a lifetime membership for Ballys, but I don't regret it.  The annual dues are so minimal now, and I can go anywhere there's a club, it's still handy.  And it's close to my house.  The World Gym near work is cheaper to get into, but more expensive in the (very long, e.g., years, run), but it's location is very sweet (1/4 block away from the office) and it has predictable slow periods.

Anyplace that has more than 2 squat racks is a dream gym to me!!!

"If there's nothing else that's relevant, I'll be leaving now"

"Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"

Well, good luck on this, A G for the Z wouldn't be to shabby!
 
 
May the natural test be with you!

Eat...Lift....Sleep......Repeat

Enjoy the process.. but crave the goal.

what exactly are your goals? strength or size? just wondering...so i can see how the OA program works for your goals, as i was interested in the program...

Let the pain come over you, but never overcome you.
If you don't live for something, you'll die for nothing.
Start: 04/05
5'9"
135#
25% BF
Now: 04/06
6'0"
180#
12% BF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbvP7dT3Dx0

ORIGINAL: jkoelmel

what exactly are your goals? strength or size? just wondering...so i can see how the OA program works for your goals, as i was interested in the program...

Conservative size.  That means add mass with the least amount of fat gain possible.  Jeff has the program divided into three flavors:

Stay same weight / burn fat / build muscle

Lose weight / burn fat / tone muscle

Gain weight / burn fat / build muscle

I'm in category 3.  Burn fat and build muscle, probably only possible because of the increase in testosterone, although the fat loss is not too significant.

"If there's nothing else that's relevant, I'll be leaving now"

"Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"

so you're trying to gain weight? but muscle mass no doubt. what kinda of target weight are you looking for?

Let the pain come over you, but never overcome you.
If you don't live for something, you'll die for nothing.
Start: 04/05
5'9"
135#
25% BF
Now: 04/06
6'0"
180#
12% BF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbvP7dT3Dx0

ORIGINAL: jkoelmel

so you're trying to gain weight? but muscle mass no doubt. what kinda of target weight are you looking for?

If I gain 10 lbs of lean muscle mass, I'll be a very happy camper.  If I gain 15, watch out!  My excitement will be over the top as I preen in front of the mirror!

Someday, Marc will have to compete against ME, and not me against HIM!

"If there's nothing else that's relevant, I'll be leaving now"

"Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground"

very optimistic...a good mindset is a great thing to have...best of luck...

Let the pain come over you, but never overcome you.
If you don't live for something, you'll die for nothing.
Start: 04/05
5'9"
135#
25% BF
Now: 04/06
6'0"
180#
12% BF
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbvP7dT3Dx0