Back to training...

I took a couple weeks off the supplements and kept workouts light.

Today I started a cycle of N.O. and Creatine and will be hitting the weights hard again.

I'll also be increasing my water intake to 2 gallons a day.

...fall 8 times, get up 9

Whew! I fell off the wagon this last week. I haven't been to the gym in a few days and have been eating like a pig. However, this is not something that is without remedy. Back on track in the morning with gym, Judo randori, and Muay Thai. Wednesdays almost always motivate me.

My good shoulder has been nagging at me for the last couple of days. I opted just for a run this morning and skipped the weights. I also had a couple of great big burgers yesterday and the day before. I figured I'd get a couple in before really restricting the calorie intake. Now...it's time.

...time to dial it in!

Well, I've been hitting the gym pretty regularly since getting back home to the states. I feel pretty good about my strength and cardio right now. Now it's time to get in a lot of mat time and also start shedding the extra pounds and get down to competition weight.

I'm going to Salem to watch/coach our team at the UCS/Subleague tournament. I'm hoping to get some motivation for myself from the event as well.

Today was my last serving of creatine/nos for awhile. Now, I can start the shredding process...time to dial it in.

In Russia

I am in Yakutsk, Russia in Northern Siberia. While here, I hope to get in some good Sambo, Muay Thai, and MMA training as well as shed several pounds. We just arrived yesterday, so I have not had time yet to get to the gym or contact any of the trainers I am familiar with here. The gyms here usually have a lot of kettlebells, so I plan to use them.

going to Russia

I have lost about 10 pounds this week. I am on a high protein/low carbohydrate program. I also have stopped eating meals past 6 pm. I still have a protein shake at night after getting home from the dojo. I have been hitting the gym in the mornings, lifting weights and then running on the elliptical for 30 minutes. I have also been working out at the dojo when the numbers allow me to. Last night after practice, I went to the gym for a second 30 minute run....felt good.

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