I’m kind of training again. (The way I feel, there’s no kind of about it.) Yep, my muscles are aching. I feel like I’ve done an exhaustive chest workout by doing 35 press-ups off the edge of my bed. It is quite sore, just the feeling I’m after. I started on Wednesday, it’ll be my third pad workout (pad means jail cell) on the trot later this afternoon. I’m hesitant about joining a gym until my pad workouts are consistent. They’ll give me a little platform to build upon. Plus, pad workouts are pure G-Unit.
I spent £35
on Creatine powder and Glutamine tablets. Holland & Barrett didn’t sell the
Glutamine powder. The tabs will have to do. I call these two supplements a
natural course. I can gain roughly six or more pounds from the associated water
retention. Eventually, I do want a shot of test in my arse, I just don’t know
how or when. As I get older, perhaps. If it is good enough to keep Rocky out of
Australia, it is good enough for me.
Now I need a
good protein shake. (It is expensive getting back into shape, but still an
ample amount cheaper than Class A substances.) It pays to spend well on
protein, as the cheap stuff is weak and blobby as it doesn’t mix very well
because you need 6 scoops of it. With the quality shakes, just 2 scoops will
see it thick and tasty. My only problem is that I don’t use my fridge because
my electric meter is faulty, so I won’t be able to have them whenever I want. I’ll
have to buy milk from the shop and make a shake right away while it is still
cold. When I had a working fridge (Damn you Southern Electric!), I would put
them in the freezer for half an hour, until they were a bit icy, then take it
to the gym with me. By the time I finished my workout, 45 minutes later, the
drink would still be nice and chilled.
I’m hoping
they sell shakes in the gym I join, so I can have one on the way out, but I doubt
it. Immediately after working out is the best window for nutrient intake, and I’m
used to a semi-icy shake and a protein bar. Now it might have to be a bagel and
some bananas. I’ll find a way to get massive and huge, trust me. Where there’s
a will there’s phat muscles.
I’m hoping
my muscle memory will kick in and activate ASAP. MM is basically your muscles
remembering how big they were once and getting there faster the second time
after shrinkage. Gains can come breakneck when you train smart. ATM I’m doing
plenty of stretching and posing, trying to get limber and flexible. It is not
feasible to get lumpy and tonky all over as I’m not a professional bodybuilder
tanked up on juice (no offence); I do however want to improve my mind-muscle
connection and own the shape God has given me. Like Arnold said in Pumping Iron (1977), the pump is better
than sex. I’ll be looking into asking my neighbour to purchase me some Nitric
oxide off ebay soon as well. Have I spelt that right? Isn’t that what they put
in cars? I’ve only ever tried it once but the pump from it was very noticeable.
My bubble
gut is a problem, but power lifters have bellies and they still look strong and
powerful, so it is not too ego-deflating. I’m still learning to love myself and
that means being happy with my body too. Christ, listen to me. Next I’ll be
banging on about getting some of Rylan’s Colgate powers (white teeth). £2000
roundtrip to a Turkey dentist please…
The last
time I joined a gym, it shut down the next day thanks to Covid. That was the
last gym session I ever had. I did it back at Walter O’Malley’s oldskool hardcore
gym here in the town of Warrington, NW England, between Liverpool and
Manchester. I’m hoping that very soon this will change and I’ll be deadlifting
like a maniac any day next week. Deadlifting is a monster exercise for me, I
grow like a python who has just swallowed a cow. The hard movements really
separate the men from the boys, especially legs. I hope to be squatting and
leg-pressing my way to glory in around the same timeframe. Please wish me luck.
A simple quick prayer or two would be greatly appreciated. As always, thanks,
and keep coming back. I’ll be here for as long
as possible x