I’m on day 2 of the washout. Still working out and following through with all the habits I’m working to develop over the last 3 weeks. I had intense dreams last night. One I would say was a nightmare and in another dream I got drunk. The dream I got drunk was kind of funny because it had to do with the contract I mentioned in the second post of this journal. My wife and I got drunk and she was like, that was a great night, now pay me my $500. I woke up slightly out of it and was like damnit, I knew I could make it the 12 weeks. Then woke up enough to realize it was a dream. Still going strong and staying on track.
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Day 3 of the washout. I didn’t have any problems with dreams last night. The sleep aspect of Emperor Fitness is kicking into high gear. I went to sleep easily and feel incredibly rested this morning.
Today I have a cardio workout planned before breaking my fast and a tricep workout this afternoon.
I was talking with my wife last night about one of the major breakthroughs I’ve had over the last 3 weeks. In the past when starting a workout program if something went wrong or I had an off day I would let it derail all the progress I made. This time I realize that a minor setback just means I need to get back on track tomorrow.
The setbacks I’ve had were nothing major, I had a couple of days where I went over my calorie limit. I moved on and fasted more or ate less the next day.
I’m feeling good today and looking forward to ZP customs.
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This is an incredibly useful perspective.
Great to hear you’re making gains. 
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Hahaha, that gif has me laughing out loud. It is incredibly over the top, I love it! 
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I forgot to update this journal last weekend. I finished my washout. The motivation and commitment to health and fitness was strong throughout the washout.
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Month one of the program is done. Total weight went from 324lbs to 307lbs. I didn’t record body fat percentage this weekend, I’ll get it next weekend.
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The workouts increased on difficulty with the start of month 2. Each day involves 9 different moves. Three of the moves involve similar body parts with a continuous superset for that specific area. For example, I’ll do three supersets of upper back exercises, then do three lower back, then finish with three bicep exercises. It’s intense and I feel a good burnout in that area once each superset is done.
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Playlist wise I’m going to follow the A and B listening schedule and do my custom on day A and Emperor Fitness ST2 on day B. That way I won’t feel overloaded.
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How did it go with your EF journey?
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