mattpb Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 Journal Update & Daily Disciplines 13th July, 2012 What was great about my day? I was asked at work how I felt about being a Coach!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This was one of my goals to achieve before September 2012 (the kitchen I work in there are quite a few levels, the top 3 being Executive/Head Chef, Sous Chef, Coach) YEAH BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Beat my cardio distance record by quite a bit which is awesome.Awesome weights session, getting into the groove of it once again.Bumped into a friend on way home from work, always good to see someone you have not seen in a while.Walked home from the gym after work as it was so nice, took about an hour but I loved every minute of it. What about my day could I improve to make things EVEN BETTER? Mentally prepare myself for the role of a coach, how will I act, speak, walk now I am considered part of the management team.Keep my fluids up now the weather is heating up I will need to increase the amount of water I consume.Listen to more motivational material.Study more towards starting my own business empire. What can I do to make things more enjoyable? Keep on helping others by supporting them achieve their goals.Have fun because the journey is just as important as the destination.Believe I am the BEST because I am!Dream Dream Dream about this Million Dollar home, because when I get it I need to know style it out and where the BIG TV will be going. Intensity Level8 /10 Why? Daily Disciplines 1. Achieve at least a level 8/10 Intensity in every workout and cardio session. – Smashed it today again!! 2. Eat every meal at scheduled time. – Slightly out as I had made my evening meal and when I opened the fridge it fell on the floor, lol, had to make it again. 4. Stretch every day, foam roller, practice Pilates/yoga to help strengthen my posture – YES. 5. Think positive; believe I can achieve my Goals! I AM A CHAMPION! I AM A MASS MACHINE! 6. Listen/read/watch motivational material for at least 30 minutes each day. YES – Skip La Cour Affirmations & Zig Ziglar. 7. Drink at least 4 litres of water each day. YES 8. Study Recipes for work for 30 minutes. No 9. Wash and iron work clothes. Yes 10. Write up my workout on my online journal and comment on forum. - Yes 11. Give 100% whilst in work – (every minute is getting me one step closer to permanent residency). – Forms are being signed this week then I can apply. 12. Tell Portia how much I love her and what she means to me. Yes 13. Read my personal Commercial out loud each morning. Yes 14. Write out my goals 5 times each, everyday. - Yes 15. Research and plan my Restaurant. Yes 16. Review my goals and remind myself what I am doing this for and what I am achieving. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom.jpgClick here to orderSkip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutritionright here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 16th July, 2012 Abs & Shoulders Cable Crunches – 12 x 30lbs, 12 x 50lbs, 12 x 65lbs, 12 x 65lbsGo up to 67lbs Weighted Leg Raises – 12 x 15lbs, 12 x 15lbsGo up to 17lbs DB Press - 10 x 25lbs, 8 x 35lbs, 4 x 47lbs, 4 x 47lbsStay on 47lbs and get those reps, form was great really connected with muscle!!!!!!!! Military Press – 5 x 50lbs, 5 x 50lbsStay on 50lbs, again awesome form really doing great. DB Side Lats - 8 x 20lbs, 8 x 20lbsGo up to 22.5lbs DB Rear Lats Machine - 6 x 55lbs, 6 x 55lbsGo up to 60lbs 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 13.4Level – 5 Notes:Awesome workout, adjusted some weights as my form was poor. I let myself slip in order to lift more weight but whats happening is I am using other muscles to lift the weight – glad I noticed this and sorted it.Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 17, 2012 Author Share Posted July 17, 2012 Journal Update & Daily Disciplines 16th July, 2012 What was great about my day? Finished work early and went back to the gym and smashed out a new record on spin bike!!Awesome weights session.Worked Call at work in the kitchen which is another learning curve to becoming Coach/Sous Chef.Increased calories and my weight is staying exactly the same 164lbs – I think my metabolism is on fire!! What about my day could I improve to make things EVEN BETTER? Spend more time around people who have similar goals to me.Mentally prepare myself for the role of a coach, how will I act, speak, walk now I am considered part of the management team.Study work specs.Study more towards starting my own business empire. What can I do to make things more enjoyable? Keep on helping others by supporting them achieve their goals.Have fun because the journey is just as important as the destination.Believe I am the BEST because I am! Intensity Level8/10 Why? Daily Disciplines 1. Achieve at least a level 8/10 Intensity in every workout and cardio session. – Yes 2. Eat every meal at scheduled time. –Yes. 4. Stretch every day, foam roller, practice Pilates/yoga to help strengthen my posture – YES. 5. Think positive; believe I can achieve my Goals! I AM A CHAMPION! I AM A MASS MACHINE! 6. Listen/read/watch motivational material for at least 30 minutes each day. YES – Skip La Cour Affirmations & Zig Ziglar. 7. Drink at least 4 litres of water each day. YES 8. Study Recipes for work for 30 minutes. Yes 9. Wash and iron work clothes. Yes 10. Write up my workout on my online journal and comment on forum. - Yes 11. Give 100% whilst in work – (every minute is getting me one step closer to permanent residency). – Forms are being signed on Thursday, then I can apply. 12. Tell Portia how much I love her and what she means to me. Yes 13. Read my personal Commercial out loud each morning. Yes 14. Write out my goals 5 times each, everyday. - Yes 15. Research and plan my Restaurant. Yes 16. Review my goals and remind myself what I am doing this for and what I am achieving. Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Nearly at the 50's for shoulder press? Good work, that weight is getting up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 17th July, 2012 Legs Squats - 10 x 0lbs, 8 x 50lbs, 5 x 90lbs, 5 x 90lbs, 5 x 90lbs, 5 x 90lbsTrying to keep my core strong and a good posture made this exercise so much harder but feels so much better. Lunges - 8 x 25lbs, 6 x 25lbsGo up to 27.5lbs. Stiff Leg Deadlift - 6 x 95lbs, 6 x 95lbs, 6 x 95lbsGo up to 100lbs. 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 13.8Level – 5 Notes: Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Journal Update & Daily Disciplines 17th July, 2012 What was great about my day? Smashed my Cardio session completely, so happy. Left the gym feeling a MILLION DOLLARS!!!Was asked for advice about going to the gym today, obviously people can see the results.Feeling great. What about my day could I improve to make things EVEN BETTER? Spend more time around people who have similar goals to me.Mentally prepare myself for the role of a coach, how will I act, speak, walk now I am considered part of the management team.Study work specs.Study more towards starting my own business empire. What can I do to make things more enjoyable? Laugh, because I am doing great, I am doing what others cannot do!!Keep on helping others by supporting them achieve their goals.Have fun because the journey is just as important as the destination.Believe I am the BEST because I am! Intensity Level8 ½ /10 Why? Daily Disciplines 1. Achieve at least a level 8/10 Intensity in every workout and cardio session. – Yes 2. Eat every meal at scheduled time. –Yes. 4. Stretch every day, foam roller, practice Pilates/yoga to help strengthen my posture – YES. 5. Think positive; believe I can achieve my Goals! I AM A CHAMPION! I AM A MASS MACHINE! 6. Listen/read/watch motivational material for at least 30 minutes each day. YES – Zig Ziglar. 7. Drink at least 4 litres of water each day. YES 8. Study Recipes for work for 30 minutes. Yes 9. Wash and iron work clothes. Yes 10. Write up my workout on my online journal and comment on forum. - Yes 11. Give 100% whilst in work – (every minute is getting me one step closer to permanent residency). – Forms are being signed on Thursday, then I can apply. 12. Tell Portia how much I love her and what she means to me. Yes 13. Read my personal Commercial out loud each morning. No 14. Write out my goals 5 times each, everyday. - Yes 15. Research and plan my Restaurant. No 16. Review my goals and remind myself what I am doing this for and what I am achieving. Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 18th July, 2012 Chest & Triceps Hammer Strength Chest Press - 10 x 50lbs, 8 x 70lbs, 7 x 100lbs, 7 x 100lbs, 5 x 100lbsGo up to 105lbs and keep a good posture whilst doing this or any other exercise. Incline DB Bench Press – 5 x 60lbs, 3 1/2 x 60lbs, 6 x 55lbsUse 55lbs, struggled to lift the weights to the starting position, so used to having a spotter to assist with the initial lift. Maybe they were helping too much, start on 55lbs and push from there. Weighted Dips – 6 x 5lbsAdd 7.5lbs. Inc Tricep Extension - 7 x 40lbs, 7 x 40lbsGo up to 50lbs. Cable Pressdown - 5 x 67.5lbsGo up to 67.5lbs 20 Min cardio on bikeDistance – 13.8Level – 5 Notes:Was convinced in my mind I would get 14 as my distance today, I really went for it and was grinning from ear to ear as I knew I would do it. I matched yesterdays and I was still really happy as I gave my everything and it felt AWESOME! Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Journal Update & Daily Disciplines 18th July, 2012 What was great about my day? Friends at work coming to me telling me how they have joined a gym, someone else was showing me a smoothie they make as a snack which was healthy, my good influence is rubbing off on others – I just encourage them to keep on keeping on.MASSIVE work day today, but I was focused and confident and I finished before lunch, felt such a great sense of satisfaction of completing such a task – I made sure I made my Chef aware of what I had done and how I felt – SELL YOURSELF!!Awesome weights workout.Portia got a shout out on Skips Podcast!!!! What about my day could I improve to make things EVEN BETTER? Spend more time around people who have similar goals to me.Mentally prepare myself for the role of a coach, how will I act, speak, walk now I am considered part of the management team.Continue to study work specs as its improving my confidence in work.Study more towards starting my own business empire, its only a matter of time before MATTPB & PPHELPS take over the health industry!Im going to Acapulco in the morning, will you be ready??? What can I do to make things more enjoyable? Laugh, because I am doing great, I am doing what others cannot do!!Keep on helping others by supporting them achieve their goals.Have fun because the journey is just as important as the destination.Believe I am the BEST because I am! Intensity Level9 /10 Why?Because I am AWESOME and I believed it today!!!!!!! Daily Disciplines 1. Achieve at least a level 8/10 Intensity in every workout and cardio session. – Yes, without a doubt this was a TOP TOP DAY OF PERFORMANCE. 2. Eat every meal at scheduled time. –Yes. 4. Stretch every day, foam roller, practice Pilates/yoga to help strengthen my posture – YES. 5. Think positive; believe I can achieve my Goals! I AM A CHAMPION! I AM A MASS MACHINE! 6. Listen/read/watch motivational material for at least 30 minutes each day. YES – Tony Robbins. 7. Drink at least 4 litres of water each day. YES 8. Study Recipes for work for 30 minutes. Yes 9. Wash and iron work clothes. Yes 10. Write up my workout on my online journal and comment on forum. - Yes 11. Give 100% whilst in work – (every minute is getting me one step closer to permanent residency). – Forms are being signed on Thursday, then I can apply. 12. Tell Portia how much I love her and what she means to me. Yes 13. Read my personal Commercial out loud each morning. No 14. Write out my goals 5 times each, everyday. - Yes 15. Research and plan my Restaurant. Yes 16. Review my goals and remind myself what I am doing this for and what I am achieving. YesVote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Love it mate. Can you spill any beans on your restaurant plans? Sounds like you have had a great week, do you have any plans for the weekend? I heard there's been a crazy amount of rain in the UK lately... so much for Summer aye ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Love it mate. Can you spill any beans on your restaurant plans? Sounds like you have had a great week, do you have any plans for the weekend? I heard there's been a crazy amount of rain in the UK lately... so much for Summer aye ?! I am in Vancouver where the weather is perfect at the moment, so if it rains in Manchester who cares,lol. The day i left Manchester i forgot all about it, i class myself as Canadian now, its a shame Immigration dont yet,lol, but they soon will.As for the restaurant, i had always wanted a Pizza Restaurant, that is my dream. Since being a Vegan and healthier my ideas have changed slightly.I want a "healthy" old skool sort of Diner that is Vegan, i think about selling meat aswell to appeal to more people but then it goes against what i am doing. I will never judge others for eating meat or any animal products but i have decided i would like to be surrounded by similar people. My theory is if you open a greasy pizza parlour, you will get unhealthy greasy customers and being surrounded by people like that will rub off on you so i want to be surrounded by healthy Vegans and healthy people who arent Vegans but enjoy a meal that has no animal products. I could go on but that is the main idea, of course there will be a few meals considered treats but everyone needs a treat day even healthy people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 20th July, 2012 Calves, Biceps & Forearms Calf Press – 10 x 90lbs, 8 x 180lbs, 8 x 280lbs, 8 x 280lbsGo up to 290lbs. Seated Calf Raises – 6 x 200lbs, 6 x 200lbsStay on 200lbs. Barbell Curls – 10 x 20lbs, 6 x 45lbs, 6 x 45lbsGo up to 50lbs. Curl Bar Curls – 6 x 30lbs, 6 x 35lbsGo up to 40lbs. Barbell Wrist Curls – 8 x 70lbs, 8 x 70lbsGo up to 80lbs. DB Curls - 8 x 65lbs, 8 x 65lbsGo up to 70lbs 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 14Level – 5 Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Journal Update & Daily Disciplines 20th July, 2012 What was great about my day? AWESOME workout today, smashed my bike record, I had it planned in my mind and just wen for it, was so happy afterwards.Was complimented at work by Head Chef for all the hard work I have been putting in.I really enjoyed my shift at work because I achieved a lot and it was recognized. What about my day could I improve to make things EVEN BETTER? Spend more time around people who have similar goals to me.Mentally prepare myself for the role of a coach, how will I act, speak, walk now I am considered part of the management team.Continue to study work specs as its improving my confidence in work.Study more towards starting my own business empire, its only a matter of time before MATTPB & PPHELPS take over the health industry!Im going to Acapulco in the morning, will you be ready??? What can I do to make things more enjoyable? Laugh, because I am doing great, I am doing what others cannot do!!Keep on helping others by supporting them achieve their goals.Have fun because the journey is just as important as the destination.Believe I am the BEST because I am! Intensity Level9 /10 Why?Because I am AWESOME. Daily Disciplines 1. Achieve at least a level 8/10 Intensity in every workout and cardio session. – Yes 2. Eat every meal at scheduled time. –Yes. 4. Stretch every day, foam roller, practice Pilates/yoga to help strengthen my posture – YES. 5. Think positive; believe I can achieve my Goals! I AM A CHAMPION! I AM A MASS MACHINE! 6. Listen/read/watch motivational material for at least 30 minutes each day. YES – Tony Robbins. 7. Drink at least 4 litres of water each day. YES 8. Study Recipes for work for 30 minutes. Yes 9. Wash and iron work clothes. Yes 10. Write up my workout on my online journal and comment on forum. - Yes 11. Give 100% whilst in work – (every minute is getting me one step closer to permanent residency). – Waiting on forms, others are not as organized as me,lol. 12. Tell Portia how much I love her and what she means to me. Yes 13. Read my personal Commercial out loud each morning. YES 14. Write out my goals 5 times each, everyday. - Yes 15. Research and plan my Restaurant. Yes 16. Review my goals and remind myself what I am doing this for and what I am achieving. YesVote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 21ST July, 2012 Abs, Back & Traps Swiss Ball Crunches – 20 x 0lbs, 20 x 0lbs, 20 x 0lbs Swiss Ball Leg Raises – 16 x 0lbs, 16 x 0lbs, 16 x 0lbs Pull Ups (Bodyweight + plates) – 9 x 0lbs, 7 x 0lbs, 7 x 0lbsFelt great, get at least 3 sets of 8 then add weight. Cable Row (straight bar) – 6 x 122lbs, 6 x 122lbsGo up to 125lbs, excellent form. Can definitely show more aggression and lift heavier. Bent Over Barbell Row – 6 x 75lbs, 6 x 75lbsGo up to 80lbs. Shrugs - 6 x 105lbs, 6 x 105lbsGo up to 110lbs 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 12.1Level – 5 NotesFelt great during weights today but after about 5 mins on the bike I felt really sick, everytime I cycled faster my stomach was churning. Not sure if it was because I went to the gym yesterday evening then again this morning, lack of food, well I am not sure. Feel a lot better now after a few meals down me. Weighed myself today 162.9lbs, last week I was 164lbs, this is after another increment in my calories.Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 Journal Update & Daily Disciplines 21st July, 2012 What was great about my day? Great weights workout.Felt ill during cardio but never gave up, I put in some good effort. What about my day could I improve to make things EVEN BETTER? Spend more time around people who have similar goals to me.Mentally prepare myself for the role of a coach, how will I act, speak, walk now I am considered part of the management team.Continue to study work specs as its improving my confidence in work.Study more towards starting my own business empire, its only a matter of time before MATTPB & PPHELPS take over the health industry!Im going to Acapulco in the morning, will you be ready??? What can I do to make things more enjoyable? Laugh, because I am doing great, I am doing what others cannot do!!Keep on helping others by supporting them achieve their goals.Have fun because the journey is just as important as the destination.Believe I am the BEST because I am! Intensity Level8 /10 Why? Daily Disciplines 1. Achieve at least a level 8/10 Intensity in every workout and cardio session. – Yes 2. Eat every meal at scheduled time. –Yes. 4. Stretch every day, foam roller, practice Pilates/yoga to help strengthen my posture – YES. 5. Think positive; believe I can achieve my Goals! I AM A CHAMPION! I AM A MASS MACHINE! 6. Listen/read/watch motivational material for at least 30 minutes each day. YES – Tony Robbins. 7. Drink at least 4 litres of water each day. YES 8. Study Recipes for work for 30 minutes. Yes 9. Wash and iron work clothes. Yes 10. Write up my workout on my online journal and comment on forum. - Yes 11. Give 100% whilst in work – (every minute is getting me one step closer to permanent residency). – Waiting on forms, others are not as organized as me,lol. 12. Tell Portia how much I love her and what she means to me. Yes 13. Read my personal Commercial out loud each morning. YES 14. Write out my goals 5 times each, everyday. - Yes 15. Research and plan my Restaurant. Yes 16. Review my goals and remind myself what I am doing this for and what I am achieving. YesVote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hope you had a great weekend Matt? Is it Canada where are you trying to get permanent residency for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hope you had a great weekend Matt? Is it Canada where are you trying to get permanent residency for? My first weekend off since being at this job (December 2011), felt great. Unfortunately Portia was on a training course all weekend but at least it gave me some ME time to get stuff done. Yeah we are in Vancouver, Canada and just waiting for my work to sign some papers then it can take about a year to find out if we get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 23rd July, 2012 Abs & Shoulders Cable Crunches – 12 x 30lbs, 12 x 50lbs, 12 x 67lbs, 12 x 67lbsGo up to 70lbs Weighted Leg Raises – 12 x 15lbs, 12 x 15lbs DB Press - 10 x 25lbs, 8 x 35lbs, 6 x 47lbs, 6 x 47lbsGo up to 50lbs. Military Press – 5 x 50lbs, 5 x 50lbsStay on 50lbs, again awesome form really doing great. DB Side Lats - 5 x 22lbs, 5 x 22lbsStay on 22.5lbs DB Rear Lats Machine - 6 x 60lbs, 6 x 60lbsGo up to 65lbs 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 10.2Level – 5 Notes:Different bike today so my distance sees a lot lower. To be honest I didn’t feel to well today so my enthusiasm was low during cardio and I got extremely frustrated that I was not doing as well as I normally do.Hoping a good nights sleep will make me feel refreshed and ready for Legs workout in the morning.Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Sleep it off mate ~ have an early night and rest up. Sure you will be fine and ready to kick some butt tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 24th July, 2012 Legs Squats - 10 x 0lbs, 8 x 50lbs, 6 x 90lbs, 6 x 90lbs, 6 x 90lbs, 6 x 90lbsGot my reps and the weight was good, need to get lower. Tight hamstrings are causing me problems – so get stretching done it’s a MUST! Lunges - 6 x 27lbs, 6 x 27lbsStay on 27lbs and get knee closer to the floor. Stiff Leg Deadlift - 5 x 100lbs, 5 x 100lbs, 5 x 100lbsStay on 100lbs and get 6 reps. 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 14.2 – NEW RECORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!Level – 5 Notes: Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 25TH July, 2012 Chest & Triceps Hammer Strength Chest Press - 10 x 50lbs, 8 x 70lbs, 7 x 105lbs, 7 x 105lbs, 5 x 105lbsGo up to 110lbs Incline DB Bench Press – 6 x 55lbs, 6 x 55lbs, 6 x 55lbsGo up to 60lbs Weighted Dips – 6 x 7.5lbsAdd 10lbs. Inc Tricep Extension - 8 x 50lbs, 8 x 50lbsGo up to 60lbs. Cable Pressdown - 8 x 67.5lbsGo up to 70lbs 20 Min cardio on bikeDistance – 13.8Level – 5 Notes:Was on track to set a new record on my cardio, I worked it out that if I kept my pace I would get 14.4 which would be AWESOME, so with 5 mins left I push even more to get a better distance which is when I thought something is wrong with the bike, then I realized the seat post was not tight enough on the bike and the height of my saddle was gradually dropping. I couldn’t stop because it would reset the screen so I had to cycle really slowly whilst adjusting the seat, funny now but was gutted at the time. Just goes to show I can beat my distance and it will be done today. Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/newbrand_large.jpg Click Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. http://www.skiplacour.com/mmnonbbcom_org.jpgClick here to order Skip La Cour's Mass Machine Nutrition right here on Bodybuilding.com today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 Journal Update & Daily Disciplines 27th July, 2012 What was great about my day? I was officially offered the position of NIGHT COACH in the restaurant I work in, I set a goal last month that I wanted to achieve Coach status by the end of September 2012 and I have smashed that goal. I have gone from never working in a restaurant to being part of the management team in 7 months, in my mind i was already a coach but when they sat me down and offered me the position I was so happy with my achievements.I was told that there had been a meeting of all the kitchen and front of house managers/coaches and when asked who should be nominated to be the new Night Coach everyone at the meeting said my MATTHEW BLANDY!! Nobody else was even mentioned, when other people who were possibilities for the position were asked even they said my name.I don’t write this to impress anyone but they all said that my dedication, consistency and hard work was the reason I was selected. I put that down to my daily disciplines that I live by everyday, ironing my shirt for each shift, being early… etc, every little thing adds up and gets noticed.This means the world to me because a goal which was written on a piece of paper and stuck on my wall I have made into reality, which makes me realise I can achieve anything!To top it off the Manager said he had signed all forms for my nomination/sponsorship program and will give them to me on Monday. Another goal set December 2011 was to work hard enough in the restaurant that I would get sponsored so I can stay in Canada, this is a great feeling because I have given myself and Portia the opportunity to live in an amazing country and one day raise a family in a better environment.I will remember this day for the rest of my life! What about my day could I improve to make things EVEN BETTER? Today I am enjoying the rewards for all my hard work, I know there is always a higher level and more to reach for but today I am on cloud 9!! What can I do to make things more enjoyable? Keeping on being MATTPB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!111 Intensity Level9 /10 Why? Daily Disciplines 1. Achieve at least a level 8/10 Intensity in every workout and cardio session. – Yes 2. Eat every meal at scheduled time. –Yes. 4. Stretch every day, foam roller, practice Pilates/yoga to help strengthen my posture – YES. 5. Think positive; believe I can achieve my Goals! I AM A CHAMPION! I AM A MASS MACHINE! 6. Listen/read/watch motivational material for at least 30 minutes each day. YES – Tony Robbins. 7. Drink at least 4 litres of water each day. YES 8. Study Recipes for work for 30 minutes. Yes 9. Wash and iron work clothes. Yes 10. Write up my workout on my online journal and comment on forum. - Yes 11. Give 100% whilst in work – (every minute is getting me one step closer to permanent residency). – Monday 12. Tell Portia how much I love her and what she means to me. Yes 13. Read my personal Commercial out loud each morning. YES 14. Write out my goals 5 times each, everyday. - Yes 15. Research and plan my Restaurant. Yes 16. Review my goals and remind myself what I am doing this for and what I am achieving. Yes Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/small_newbrand.jpgClick Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 27th July, 2012 Calves, Biceps & Forearms Calf Press – 10 x 90lbs, 10 x 180lbs, 7 x 290lbs, 6 x 290lbsGo up to 300lbs. Seated Calf Raises – 6 x 200lbs, 6 x 200lbsStay on 210lbs. Barbell Curls – 10 x 20lbs, 6 x 50lbs, 6 x 50lbsGo up to 55lbs. Curl Bar Curls – 6 x 40lbs, 6 x 40lbsGo up to 45lbs. Barbell Wrist Curls – 8 x 70lbs, 8 x 70lbsGo up to 80lbs. DB Curls - 8 x 65lbs, 8 x 65lbsGo up to 70lbs 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 14.1Level – 5 Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/small_newbrand.jpgClick Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 30th July, 2012 Abs & Shoulders Cable Crunches – 12 x 30lbs, 12 x 50lbs, 12 x 72lbs, 12 x 72lbsGo up to 75lbs Weighted Leg Raises – 10 x 17lbs, 10 x 17lbs DB Press - 10 x 25lbs, 8 x 35lbs, 6 x 50lbs, 5 x 50lbsStay on 50lbs. Military Press (H/S) – 6 x 90lbs, 6 x 100lbsGo up to 110lbs. DB Side Lats - 6 x 22lbs, 6 x 22lbsGo up to 25lbs DB Rear Lats Machine - 8 x 65lbs, 8 x 70lbsGo up to 75lbs 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 14.2Level – 5 Notes: Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/small_newbrand.jpgClick Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 31st July, 2012 Legs Squats - 10 x 20lbs, 8 x 50lbs, 6 x 90lbs, 6 x 90lbs, 6 x 90lbs, 6 x 90lbsGo up to 95lbs. Lunges - 6 x 27lbs, 6 x 27lbsStay on 27lbs and get knee closer to the floor. Stiff Leg Deadlift - 6 x 100lbs, 6 x 100lbs, 6 x 100lbsGo up to 105lbs. 20 Min cardio on Spin bikeDistance – 14Level – 5 Notes: Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/small_newbrand.jpgClick Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattpb Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 1st August, 2012 Chest & Triceps Hammer Strength Chest Press - 10 x 50lbs, 10 x 70lbs, 7 x 110lbs, 7 x 110lbs, 6 x 110lbsGo up to 120lbs Incline DB Bench Press – 5 x 60lbs, 5 x 60lbs, 5x 60lbsStay on 60lbs Weighted Dips – 6 x 10lbsAdd 12lbs. Inc Tricep Extension - 6 x 60lbs, 6 x 60lbsGo up to 70lbs. Cable Pressdown - 7 x 70lbsGo up to 72lbs 20 Min cardio on bikeDistance – 14Level – 5 Notes: Vote Mass Machine Nutrition for Bodybuilding.com's 2012 New Brand of the Year"!http://www.massmachinenutrition.com/small_newbrand.jpgClick Here NOW to VOTE and get a 10% Discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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