It's about time

So I've neglected my posting for several months now. What's going on?

Just started a new program to add some mass, improve my guns and get a respectable DL.

Will start posting workouts again tomorrow.

Did some rolling pattern work today, single leg bridging, and assisted pistols.

Supplement wise, I'm cycling with some creatine, glutamine (not sure about this one but a guy that knows his nutrition recommended it so I'll give it a try) and using some Tribulus. This is potent stuff, at 3 per day I'm feeling real manly. More so than usual.

Also doing a little walking and jogging. Though I've never considered myself a runner I did run XC in high school. But hearing a lot about the barefoot running trend and just read "Born to Run" by Chris McDougall has inspired me. Not going barefoot yet but running in my Sanuk Donnies which are a thin, flexible sole that forces me to run as if barefoot. Great book except for the section on our evolutionary development as distance runner and the stuff on vegetarianism.
Today was a 30 min walk with 3 hill sprints, maybe 20 yards each.

Trying to get to bed earlier also but not too successful with that.

These pipes are clean

One of my favorite lines from a cheesy movie, Cabin boy.

Just finished up the Standard Process purification program yesterday. 3 wks with no processed food. No grains, with the exception of some sprouted quinoa which is actually more of a seed and some soaked lentils. Had one sweet potato, had chicken once and the rest was fish and pasture fed beef. And most importantly no sugar. The rest was veggies and fruit added to my smoothies. All my meals were hand prepared, nothing prepackaged. I'll continue with most of the eating guidelines 80-90% of the time. Today I did have a little dessert. I really enjoyed the smoothies made with fruit, SP Complete and non-denatured whey protein. These will be my staple at breakfast even after the cleanse.

I only lost a couple pounds but my waist shrunk a bit. Which is the only place I needed to lose anything. I have more energy and am more motivated. Other than that I didn't notice any big changes, no healing reactions or anything. Oh, I did notice my feet burning and itching some during the last week. I didn't get to use the infrared sauna as much as I wanted.

Strength training is going well. Got a couple days behind on that program. Making great progress there. Just finished my 8th session. The 3rd "light" day. Despite doing a couple extra sets compared to day 1 I was actually less tired. I'm amazed at how quickly my body is adapting and my conditioning is improving.
I plan on retesting my BioMeridian scan later this week and a hair mineral analysis retest in a few weeks to see what kind of biochemical changes took place, if any.
The next course of action will be determined by test results. I am about to start some iodine loading therapy and will be supplementing with Tribulus in an attempt to boost testosterone levels. I will retest adrenal hormones and testosterone and estrogen via saliva in about a month.

Well that's it

Hammer time and more on iodine

Today I recycled some horseshoes and untwisted and hammered them back to almost new condition. If I can get 2 bends out of them that will bring my costs down. Only did "S" ones, hearts would just be too much work. My forearms are a bit tired from the event, so not only do I get another chance at the shoe but I got a little workout in the process.

I had a comment about iodine deficiency and our salt use, so I'll expound. Most people are salt phobic (which is pretty silly but that's another discussion, salt is very beneficial to health) and eventhough they are getting sodium in processed foods, I doubt it is iodized salt.
Secondly, if you remember back to your high school chemistry class and the periodic table we see iodine is a halide, which puts it in the category with fluorine, bromine and chlorine. They all compete for receptor sites in the body. Fluorine is in the water and toothpaste, chlorine is in the water and even if you filter it you still get it vaporized from the shower and bromine is used in baked goods. So not only are we not getting iodine but we are being inundated with things that displace it.
The RDA for iodine is only enough to prevent goiter and is set at 150 micrograms. Dr. Lugol and now Dr. Abraham are demonstrating that an optimal daily intake is 12.5 mg, this dosage is regularly consumed by the Japanese. 12.5 mg is nearly 100 times the RDA. Dr. Abraham is using a loading dose of 50 mg for 90 days just to get people back to optimal saturation (yep, that's alot of iodine, you can't eat enough salt or kelp to get those levels), then using a Lugol's dose of 12.5 mg.
I do recommend caution using these higher doses, especially too rapidly.

If at first you don't succeed...

Day 2 of the purification program. So far so good. Some minor cravings but they were knocked out by some gymnema.

Started my super secret training routine today, for a second time. Today was my medium day and it was doable but left me pretty toasted.

Also took some starting measurements.
Hips 38"
Waist 33 1/4"
Chest 38"
Bodyfat 14%
Weight 145#

A Glitch in the matrix

So I had plans of a new program this week, however I've been experiencing a non-stop runny nose and a low grade fever. I guess I'll be putting it on hold until next week. I'll probably just do some joint mobility and some hip flexor and hamstring work instead.

updates

I just attended a seminar on minerals taught by Dr. Michael Dobbins, this was very enlightening. There is some great research coming out on how iodine deficient we are and the problems associated with that deficiency. Cancer, immune function, fibrocystic breast disease, possibly even birth defects. I don't want to attempt to give advice taking this mineral but a little reading will drive home the point of it's importance. For more check out the research here
though I think his product might be a bit strong for most people to start with.

Secondly I am undertaking a new kettlebell training routine the next 6 wks. A routine that is TOP SECRET and I am fortunate enough to be a guinea pig to test it out before the info is released to the public. I plan on getting some measurements and maybe video tomorrow so I can track my progress as far as body changes go. Next week I am starting the SP Purification Program which should help me make even better gains on the routine. I'll chronicle my experience with the purification as I go along. I'll be eating a lot cleaner than I usually do, so it should be interesting.

Last night was the first night of the top secret training and it is going to kick my butt. But in a good way.

Quickie

Didn't have much time tonight as I was doing a demo of the Biomeridian for a group tonight.

MP with globe DB 46# x ladder, 1-3 R,L and 1,2
DL x 155# x 5 x 2

some card tearing and ISO's throughout the day