Alright, I spent a buttload of time trying to lose weight for the week. I was down to 246.5 my new low. This was in preparation for Thanksgiving. So I didn't eat all day. I wanted to save up as many calories as possible. I ate at my parents as is the usual custom. The food was the best it has ever been. I had three servings on the big ol' holiday plates. Of course I also brought home leftovers.

All in all it was a far cry from my usual eating festivals. The next morning I woke up to a surprised and bloated 253.5. Seriously, seven pounds. I wasn't even trying. I thought I'd wake up maybe just a pound or two over.

What's worse is I thought I'd have a killer bench session on Friday. That wasn't the case. I could only muster up 410 for 6 reps. I thought I'd be good for at least eight. So be it. You can't be your strongest every week.

Guess it is time to treadmill off some weight.

LAST WEEK'S TRAINING:

MONDAY - CONDITIONING Treamill 20 minutes Walk outside 20 minutes with 20 lb weight vest

TUESDAY – INCLINE BENCH Warm-up Close grip incline with shoulder saver 280/315/355x7, 280x15 paused Dips with 40 lb weight vest 3x15 Football bar with 40 lb weight best 3x15

WEDNESDAY - CONDITIONING Trial hike 30 minutes with 40 lb weight vest

THURSDAY - CONDITIONING Treadmill 40 minutes Treadmill 30 minutes

FRIDAY -BENCH Warm up Bench 325x5, 365x3, 410x6, 325 3x5 (speed work) Bench close grip with shoulder saver pad 405x7x8x7 D Rows 165 3x20

SATURDAY - CONDITIONING/RECOVERY Treadmill 30 minutes 1 hr deep tissue Jacuzzi, steam room, and contrast shower Treadmill 40 minutes

SUNDAY - SQUAT/DEADLIFT Warm up Safety Bar Squat 315x5. 365x3. 410x3, 315 3x5 Trap Bar Deadlift 325x5. 365x3, 410x5, 325 3x5 Back raise 3x20 Dumbbell concentration curls 30 2x20 Planks 2x30 seconds

Vincent Dizenzo
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