Over the past few weeks my life work and personal has went from the usual level of nuts to down right crazy. I've heard it more then a few times; "Man where have you been? What are you up to? Don't you love me anymore?" LOL So do to this new level of insanity I have not had time to let my now jello like mind put together something that resembles an intelligent article. So instead of trying to force something out, I would just answer those questions above and simply tell everyone what I'm up to. What I am doing aside from my usual many hats I wear here at Staley Training Systems. |  |
New Bed and Barbell
That's right. I'm sure many of you have seen the pictures Charles has posted of our new digs.
Well I'm good but sadly I cant yet just nod my head and have things happen at will. All the gym equipment, furniture, offices etc had to be moved. Who better then a power lifter with a truck, and some great help from the rest of the team and friends. We got it knocked out and its taking great form.
Lift For Hope 2009
It's right around the corner. http://www.lift4hope.org The Memorial Charity Strength Event I'm heading up and planning again. A Highlander State Championship and APF Deadlift meet with proceeds going to support Big Brothers Big Sisters. We are just over two weeks out and I am burning the candle at Both ends to get it all organized, athletes signed up, etc.
Eating
Anyone who has followed me for any amount of time knows I can eat, and have to. I mean Come on I have a whole photo log on face book called "Food Porn."
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2019991&id=1148734491
Well, in all this craziness that can make getting 5000-6000 calories a day tough. Let alone I am actually aiming to put on 10-15 lbs more that's makes it even a more pressing duty while doing al this other activity. Well I've been doing it and with success. How?
Well like Dan John likes to say, something has to give, when life gets crazy something has to simplify. So I just laid out a simple plan that will get me the roughly 5000 calories needed to maintain weight. If I eat "this" im OK then the extra will be the bonus I need but just be sure I get the foundation food in. And its been working I have put on 5 lbs in three weeks and numerous people have said I am looking leaner.
What are those foundation foods what is the root of this? Simple 3, ½lb lean beef cheeseburgers, ½ gallon or whole milk yogurt, or whole milk, ½ jar natural peanut butter, a Large 4 ounce bar of dark Chocolate, and a protein shake right when I wake up.
Like I said that's the foundation foods. From there I add more when I can. Vitargo prior to training, an extra shake here and there, Pasta at the Paradiso's, pizza, whatever just get that in for sure!
Olympia
That right. I Last minute I hooked up with my buddy David Barr from muscle
and Fitness. Put together a quick plan for a give away at the Olympia.
Jumped in Josh's car and made the 5 hour ride to Vegas.
Oh what a time. The Olympia as usual, a mass of silicone and science, supplements and now the addition of sporting events. I had a blast. It's all a bit of a blur but ran into some great old friend such as David, Big John Conner, and Anthony Almada.
That's Big John on the left at around 390lbs
Then the after parties. Oh man the after parties. I'll spare you of the debauchery that was taking place back at our fine hotel and casino. But the highlight had to be the Genr8 after party at Studio54. It was a joy to hang out again with some old friends and many new ones. Thanks Anthony and Genr8 / Vitargo for a great time
View from the VIP section at Studio54
Training
Yhea I'm still doing it. IT has been a little hit and miss with all that's going on and some nagging shoulder pains from the rotator cuff I tore that's healing up nicely and picky little hamstring strain but Im making progress. Just trying to mainly maintain my deadlift in that 700+lb range and bring up the squat that's very poor in relation. Its working I've added about 40 lbs to it and am knocking on the door to a raw 600lb squat soon. Just keep taking those steps and strike while the iron is hot.
Art
I'm not sure how many people know this but I'm not pure meat head. I also have my masters degree in oil painting from American University in Washington D.C.. http://www.philstevens.com I was actually a regularly showing and active artist before I took my position here at Staley Training Systems. That has slowed the art to a crawl at the moment I've done a few pieces and been in a few invite shows but hats about it. That's all good art will never leave me and I'll get back to it when time allows. The break will do me good I'm convinced.
Anyway why do I even bring it up. I got a call yesterday. Apparently I left a few pieces of work at the gallery I was a collective owner in. Well they put them out for show and I sold a piece. Nice. Its never the sole intention of the work for me to be sold but I'd rather see them get a nice home and be appreciated rather then collecting dust somewhere.
So that's about it. Like I said aside from the usual stuff. So what have you been up to?
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