Base Camp: Day 1

Day 1 of 12

Base Camp Training Time: 2:00 P.M.

Today I went to the gym and worked out with my mother and her co-worker. I tried explaining the importance of base camp to them, but they seem to have a hard time understanding it. What irks me most about this is that they haven't even read the book completely, yet seem so eager to dive into this. If I had to guess I would say that they won't last long unless they get into gear and finish reading the book. I've been asked questions that are explicitly answered in the book time and time again.

Notes: Base camp training as expect was not entirely difficult. It was, however, a slightly new experience. Instead of performing explosive, rapid-fire movements with music blasting in my ears - I ditched the MP3 player. I focused on my breathing pattern and on contracting my muscles to the fullest. The first set of push-ups I was able to complete 20, second set 20, but the third I was only able to complete 15. Squats and crunches were maxed out in repetitions.

Sleep:
Time Retired: 3:00 A.M.
Time Awaken: 11:40 A.M.
Total Sleep: 8 hours, 40 minutes

Notes: Today was my first full-day back from College. I spent much of my night re-reading excerpts from Shawn's book and visiting Bill's Transformation site. I even posted a thread pertaining to Strength For Life. All in all, I made sure to get 7 full hours of sleep as to not break base camp rules. I understand I need to get into gear and fix my sleeping schedule.

Nutrition

Water intake (in addition to water specified below): 2 gallons
* Asterisk indicates mood/feeling after eating specified food

Meal 1: 12:00 P.M.

• 15 oz water
• 4 ice cubes
• 1 packet Vanilla Myoplex
• Sprinkle of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries.
• 1 teaspoon of Carlson's Very Finest Fish Oil

* An hour later I'm very lively and energized. My mental clarity is amazing and I'm feeling wonderful.

Meal 2: 3:10 P.M.

• 1 can of Tuna (in water)
• 1/2 sliced tomato, 5 sliced mushrooms
• 3 TBSP of egg whites
• Squeeze of lemon
• Dash of lemon pepper

I cooked this contraption in a pan with olive oil spray and split into 2 portions. I had 1 portion. This was far too much food to be considered 1 portion.

• 1 small navel orange

* 45 minutes later I am feeling re-energized, but not exploding with energy. I am very happy about my eating decisions.

Meal 3: 6:30 P.M.

• 15 oz. water
• Myoplex Vanilla

Combined in shaker
* Felt refueled an not hungry following this.

Meal 4: 9:10 P.M.

• Garbanzo beans
• Lima Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Carrots
• Broccoli
• 1/2 Portion of Salmon
• Small amount of raspberries and blackberries
• 1 tsp of Carlson's Very Finest Fish Oil

* Felt extremely satisfied following this meal, this was quite a bit of vegetables, about half of a plate. This is permitted during base camp.

Meal 5: 11:30 P.M.

• 1/2 Portion of Salmon

Notes: I feel very good after eating clean today. I was not tired at all during the day but as expected did make frequent stops to the rest room. My 2 gallon water intake was a result of me carrying around a large 1-gallon container and refilling it, drinking it periodically throughout the day. By 3:10 P.M, (meal 2) I had finished one gallon. I would say that this amount of food might be slightly on the low side, but during base camp there is no strict regimen to abide by. I'm trying to get as close as possible to prepare for the 12 weeks after base camp, and have found that when I'm not destroying myself in the gym, I require less food. Nonetheless, today was a great and successful day!