Today I started out early and got a good lift in. I also got to run a good 40-50 min of basketball this morning. I feel really good. I’m anxious to cut some calories this weekend because I feel like I’ve made some good gains these past two weeks and cutting the calories means burning fat. My first competition I was really worried about my abs coming in. I worked em and worked em and worked em before actually dieting but with no results. At least not the wash board abs I was wanting. This is where I began to learn my body. I was so concerned about abs, because I never had them; I failed to really prepare my legs, which is a struggle for me to develop. I found out that with my body type I could do as many crunches or sit ups as possible but until I actually changed my diet was I able to shed the fat around my gut. It was crazy to me! My legs on the other hand, thinking since I’m Tongan I’d have them locked, were well behind in development then my upper body.
I was thinking a lot about this because I heard an ad on the radio about some pill that’ll make you “High School Skinny. Eat what you want and just take this pill.” This is the bottom line, there are no short cuts. There is no magic pill or gimmick (I have specific diets that I completely disagree with like HCG) that’s going to make it all easier for you. It takes work and sacrifice. I have to ask myself if I’m willing to put in the effort or make the sacrifice daily. There is no easy answer, so stop looking for one. Do work! My honest opinion is if I really want it, I’ll make it happen. NO EXCUSES. I understand that some may have to work harder than others. Certain body types can eat crap and still look good, but I don’t have that body type. So I have to do something about it. Now most guys, especially Polynesians, don’t care or want to admit they care about their physical shape and health, but I do which is why I make the commitment every day. I feel better when I feel like I look better. When I feel like I look better I’m happier and more confident and I’m not shy to admit that. Call it vanity or fie palangi or whatever, it makes me happy.
Tonight we’re staying at my inlaw’s so my girls can play with their cousins and grandma. I still gotta get up early and get to the gym and to work. So I rushed home and got my meal #7 in and gonna get some good rest. We’ll be in Bountiful so I may hit that Gold’s Gym. Got my protein powder + aminos packed up for my morning workout and ready to go.
Today’s meals:
4:30 am Meal 1: Protein shake + 2 tbsp. peanut butter (drink during workout)
5:00 am Workout: Arms + Abs (see yesterday’s blog for details)
Also played ball this morning
8:00 am Meal 2: 6 egg whites, 1 yoke, 1.5 cups broccoli, ½ avocados, and ½ ruby red grape fruit.
11:00 am Meal 3: 6 oz. Swai fish, 1.5 cups broccoli, 24 almonds
2:00 pm Meal 4: 6 oz. chicken breast, 1.5 cups broccoli, 24 almonds
4:00 pm Meal 5: Protein shake, 1 tsp glutamine, ½ grape fruit, and 24 almonds
6:30pm Meal 6: 6 oz. chicken breast, 1.5 cups broccoli, 18 almonds
8:30pm Meal 7: 6 oz. Swai fish, 1.5 cups broccoli, and 18 almonds
Tomorrow’s workout: Shoulders; all lifts 3-4 sets 13 reps
Dumbbell shoulder press (no back support)
Seated front raise
Dumbbell lateral raise
Rear lateral raise (dumbbell or machine)
Seated calf raise
Calf raise
Abs:
Decline sit-ups
Swiss ball crunches
Core rotations
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