Warrior Diet Experiment

[racer]

Great post.  Thanks for putting it up and sticking with the program.  Like you, I started at a little over 300lbs.  I started at 303 in August 2008 and I am now at 268.  I have lost 7 lbs of lean muscle, but I am also getting much stronger on this diet.

I have not lost any weight in February.  In fact, I had about 7 days where I was completely off.  I consumed pretty clean food on four of those days, but I ate three meals a day.  On the other three days, I really cheated and ate pizza, burgers and such.  What really turned me around was how I felt after those three days of cheating.  I felt tired, sluggish, bloated...like I did at 303.   I have not exercised in two weeks since our fitness center has been under remodeling. 

I jumped back on the WD on Wednesday at 274.  I found a used KB on craigslist, because I did not want to wait for the fitness center to reopen.  Started working out again and following WD correctly.  I am back to my low weight of 268.

Your video was timely.  We talked early on here at this forum when you first made the decision to jump on the WD.  I hope I helped you then.  You helped me this week with the video.  Thanks for your inspiration.

[Muscle and Brawn]

Great post.  Thanks for putting it up and sticking with the program.  Like you, I started at a little over 300lbs.  I started at 303 in August 2008 and I am now at 268.  I have lost 7 lbs of lean muscle, but I am also getting much stronger on this diet.

I have not lost any weight in February.  In fact, I had about 7 days where I was completely off.  I consumed pretty clean food on four of those days, but I ate three meals a day.  On the other three days, I really cheated and ate pizza, burgers and such.  What really turned me around was how I felt after those three days of cheating.  I felt tired, sluggish, bloated...like I did at 303.   I have not exercised in two weeks since our fitness center has been under remodeling. 

I jumped back on the WD on Wednesday at 274.  I found a used KB on craigslist, because I did not want to wait for the fitness center to reopen.  Started working out again and following WD correctly.  I am back to my low weight of 268.

Your video was timely.  We talked early on here at this forum when you first made the decision to jump on the WD.  I hope I helped you then.  You helped me this week with the video.  Thanks for your inspiration.

Racer...great post, and the inspiration works both ways. We need to stay in touch and keep pushing each other. We sound like we are exact twins. My weight is 276, and I had 6 cheat days in February.

I just want to encourage you and trry to hammer out the weight in March and April. We have 2 months, and I would like nothing better then to see us both drop another 30 pounds.

[Muscle and Brawn]

Here we go, ladies and gentlemen. March and April are going to rock. It is my goal to dump 36 pounds, and hit 240 by the end of April. it can, and will be done on the Warrior Diet.

I should mention something about my workouts...Bulldozer training has been a blessing as far as my overall joint health is concerned. Do fewer, but more intense sets is really working out well for me. And, it is the first time in years where I am content on a workout cycle. *End informercial*

I did a de-load squat day this week, and passed on 20 rep squats. I'll be back to normal squats next week, but not sure if I am going the 20-rep route. I might do a 10-8-6-4 scheme.

02/28/2009: Legs

155 x 5
155 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 3
315 x 2
345 x 1
375 x 1
405 x 1

Leg Extensions

65 x 10/8/7/7/7

Ham Curls

50 x 12/8

03/01/2009: Arms

Barbell Skullcrushers

90 x 9/5/4/2

DB Seated Tricep Extensions

80 x 10/5/3/2

Seated DB Curls

45's x 8/5/3/2/2

Barbell Curls

85 x 7/4/3/3/3

[Muscle and Brawn]

WOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Oh, yeah. Great workout! I felt strong as a bull tonight on bench. Driving home I didn't want to workout. But I went down to the dungeon, cranked up some old school Testament, Slayer, Iron Maiden and Metallica, and ripped through my best chest workout of the year.

I love the iron. I LOVE the iron!

Trying a new routine...a powerbuilding style. I'll detail it in the near future. it's still using some Bulldozer Training principles, but not for every set.

My next Vlog and Warrior Diet Experiment "OFFICAL" update will be at the end of March. I am already rocking the weight loss this month.

I hope all is well with my fellow Warriors. Push, brothers and sisters, push! Let's make this the year we achieve our goals. No more BS. Go hit the gym!

03/03/2009: Back

Deadlift

415 x 10

T-bars

160 x 7/4/3/3/3

DB Rows

110's x 7/5/3/3/2

03/05/2009: Chest and Tris

Bench Press

235 x 5
235 x 5
235 x 5
235 x 5
235 x 5

2 Board Press

265 x 1
265 x 1
265 x 1
265 x 1
265 x 1

Closegrip Bench Press (Bulldozer Style)

135 x 15/10/8/6/5

[Rachel421]

 ya know, i was going to skip iron todayyyy,, after reading this i think ill give them a toss!!   thanks for the enthusiasm bro!  we love the iron and the iron loves us!  (ok so i only lift 20 pounds but hey, love is love..lol)

[Muscle and Brawn]

ya know, i was going to skip iron todayyyy,, after reading this i think ill give them a toss!!   thanks for the enthusiasm bro!  we love the iron and the iron loves us!  (ok so i only lift 20 pounds but hey, love is love..lol)

Hi Rachel.  I sure wish I felt like this every day, but @ 41, I'll take what i can get

[Muscle and Brawn]

After much deliveration, I have decided to switch to a powerbuilding style of training. It's been 3+ months since my last routine change, and I am really hungry to get back to powerbuilding/powerlifting. I hesitate to call my routine a straight powerlifting cycle, because the goals is mass AND strength. I will still be utilizing Bulldozer training sets during my workouts.

Here is the basic layout...

Day 1...Bench Day
Day 2...off
Day 3...Squat Day
Day 4...off
Day 5...Shoulder Day
Day 6...off
Day 7...Deadlift Day
Day 8...off

Bench Day Workout

Bench Press, 5x5 (self-regulating cycle)
2-Board Press, 5 singles, 30 pounds over weight used for 5x5's
Closegrip Bench Press, Bulldozer style, 50 rep burn set

Squat Workout Day

Box Squats, 5x5 (self-regulating cycle)
Good Mornings, Bulldozer style, 20 rep set
Romanian Deadlifts, Bulldozer style, 50 rep burn set

Shoulder Workout Day

Overhead Press, Bulldozer style, 20 rep set
Speed Benches, 8x3, 60% of max
Bicep Work, Bulldozer style, 20 rep set

Deadlift Workout Day

Deadlifts, Bulldozer rest-pause style, cycle light, moderate and heavy days
Rack Pulls, Zercher Squats or Deadlifts off Blocks, 8 singles
T-bar Rows, Bulldozer style, 20 rep set

03/07/2009: Squat Day

Box Squats

275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5
275 x 5

Good Mornings

185 x 8/6/4/2

Romanian Deadlifts

135 x 13/10/8/6/5

[Muscle and Brawn]

I have to end the experiment.

Work just put me back on full time...but on second shift. I simply cannot get home and cook a monster meal from midnight to 1 am. I would wake the entire household.

I will be using a modified Warrior Diet, but until I get back on first shift, I have to make diet adjustments.

I hope each of you stay in touch. I might start a new log after I return to first shift.

[TheUsurper]

I like this post man, I hope you are still able to work out and everything.  If you are still working out, I was thinking maybe you can just make your PWO meal your one big meal per day, whenever it happens.  Good luck with your goals

[Rachel421]

its been great MB. hope you stay reporting some.  you have a fantastic spirit!