Good Session

Squat: 135x12

This was no record breaking PR but damn did it feel good to not get my ass kicked by weights I just cant handle at the moment. If I didn't get on 5 3 1, I was going to just get back on an LP type set up so I could rep out with some lighter weights to get some confidence back. I don't think I have fully recovered mentally from the session a few weeks back where I was supposed to be hitting PRs but instead failed miserably. No doubt in my mind that taking it light is exactly what is needed at times. Felt great after today's session. Hard set but left a couple reps in the tank.

Did some foam rolling and my god did it hurt on the IT bands. Felt like there was a big knot inside my leg. Guess there probably was.

After the session I went to the Sonny Bill Williams boxing match for which I scored free tickets. The fight itself was a joke but had a fun night with a few beers with a couple of guys from work. Turned today into my free day as it suited. No food or junk for the rest of the week.

Didn't log yesterday's diet but it was a good day. Hit 230G of C and 280 G of P. Stir fry chicken and rice all day long.

Strength & Ladders

I'm falling down this ladder, strength and size dropping,
The future looks bleak, can I see this stopping?
A once pleasant game, where I always rolled a six,
Now success has turned to failure, pain is what this game inflicts.

One thing I know, In this game I'm going to stay,
It's only a matter of time until I climb the ladders again one day.
A long term vision, there's more than luck involved,
In my own mind, the problems have already been solved.

Ladders are deceiving, their true nature clouded,
Climbing back down is often a fear unfounded
After all, it's the big picture that really matters,
Relish this challenge, This Game of Strength & Ladders.

More Training

1/2/11

Fuel

Meal 1: Whey, whole milk, banana, plum. 50C 35P
Meal 2: PWO Shake. 60C 20P
Meal 3: Chicken breast pasta: 30C 55P
Meal 4: Chicken breast pasta: 30C 55P
Meal 5: 1litre trim milk: 50C 40P
Meal 6: Chicken curry: 25P
Meal 7: 2x whey in water: 50P

Total C: 220
Total P: 280

Weights

Squat: 130x3x5. Took it light on the squat because my hip flexors are tight. Gonna start foam rolling.

Bench: 92.5x3x2. Last session before my PR attempt. If I can get 115x1 I will be loving life.

Chins: 16x3x5

2/2/11

Fuel

Meal 1: Whey, milk, toast. 45C 35P
Meal 2: Chicken breast sandwich with cheese and pepperoni. 30C 50P
Meal 3: Spaghetti bolgnese, hand full of potato chips, 2x handfull of peanuts. 60C 50P
Meal 4: PWO Shake. 50C 35P
Meal 5: Mince sandwich, lamb curry. 30C 50P
Meal 6: Whey in water.

Total C: 215
Total P: 245

A little more liberal with the fat intake and calories because I had soccer training again this afternoon. 

Soccer Practice

Really enjoying getting back into the game. As much as I love weight training and staying strong, it doesn't give me quite the same high I get from competitve sports such as Rugby or Soccer. 

Need to work on my fitness and composure on the ball.