I started off the New Year well, for two days and then got sick on the 4th Jan. Initially, I thought it was just a cold and that I’d be back on my feet and in the gym after a couple of days rest. Unfortunately, it turned out to be the Flu and I was hit pretty bad. Apart from the usual symptoms and being stuck in bed for a few days, I also suffered from very bad sciatica, due to the inflammation.
This was very worrying, as I used to suffer badly from sciatica many years ago and I was concerned that it would stay on after I recovered from the illness and really affect my training. Thankfully however, after a nearly two week’s rest, I feel just about recovered and no sciatica!
My regime for 2012 will now start on the 16th Jan and I’ll ease it in for the first week and then, back to normal! Here is my food diary for the first two good days of Jan, pre Flu!
Monday 2nd January
Training:
- AM – Upper chest, 10 mins cardio
- PM – Pushups
Meals:
- Pre-workout – 2.5 scoops Jack3d
- Post-workout – 2 scoops whey, banana, 5gms creatine, 7.5gms amino acids, 1 scoop oats, skimmed milk
- 2 slices w/meal toast, 2 poached eggs, smoked salmon, 1.5 tbsp Udo’s oil
- Protein shake (2 scoops whey, skimmed milk)
- Steamed salmon, broccoli, asparagus
- Casein shake (1/2 scoop whey, 1/2 scoop casein, skimmed milk, 7.5gms amino acids)
Water/Supplements etc
- 2 litres of water, 1 green tea
Tuesday 3rd January
Training:
- Back, 16 mins HIIT
- Isometric stretching
Meals:
- Pre-workout – 3 scoops Jack3d
- Post-workout – 2 scoops whey, 1 scoop oats, 5gms creatine, 7.5 gms amino acids, banana, skimmed milk
- Homemade bolognese (w/meal spaghetti, beef, tomatoes)
- Smoked salmon, steamed asparagus
- 4 egg omelette, spinach
- Casein shake (1/2 scoop whey, 1/2 scoops casein, skimmed milk, 7.5gms amino acids)
Water/Supplements etc
- 2000 mg Vit C, 1 multi vit, 2 pro-biotic supps
- 4 litres of water, 2 green teas