How well did I “control” myself on the mini-binge…

Today’s Workout Log

Warm-up

25 minutes of dynamic stretching and soft-tissue work

Workout

Box Squats – 105 pounds – Sets: 2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2/2 (90s rest)

Natural Glute-Ham Raises – Bodyweight – 5/5/5/5 (90s rest)

Dumbbell Lunge – 45-pound dumbbells – 6/6/6 (90s rest)

SuperSet (Do one set of each exercise back-to-back, rest 90 seconds, repeat)

Pistol Squats – Bodyweight – Sets: 5/4/3
Barbell Rollouts (knees elevated 3-4″) – Bodyweight – 6/4/3

Cool-down

Dead Hang (wide grip) – 48 seconds

Workout Journal Notes

I did fairly well in controlling my carb-up day yesterday. I had officially planned for 4,000 calories, and I topped out at 4,700.

As good as all the carb-loaded junk tastes, there’s a huge tangible difference in how I actually feel, and it makes me appreciate healthy eating even more.

Less gas, more energy, better “plumbing,” and on and on.

Thankfully, it wasn’t near as debilitating as my epic 8,000-calorie binge a couple of months ago, so I already feel nearly back to normal.

My workout went great, although I did have a few twinges in my lower back here and there, which I also had on Tuesday.

Probably not coincidentally, I also changed my sleeping position the same day, so I’ll be switching back to see if that corrects the problem.

I have an adjustable bed, and I’d been sleeping on my back in a reclined position, placing my spine in a gentle curve, which also keeps me from tossing and turning as much, because it’s not exactly comfortable to flip over onto your stomach in that position.

I think by switching back to a normal flat position, I’m moving a lot more at night and likely ending up in some contorted positions for long stretches during the night.

Also, on Barbell Rollouts, my abs felt like they were going to rip in half as I rolled out. I’ve never felt that before, so I took it very slowly and didn’t do as many reps as I otherwise could have.

I don’t know if it was the reintroduction of Hanging Straight-Leg Raises earlier in the week, or simply the brand new and increased range of motion from having my knees elevated.

Either way, I’m sure I’ll adjust quickly.

Tomorrow is the last day of week 1, after which, I will have experienced every single exercise of “Maximum Strength!”