Reflection

Today wasn’t perfect.
It was better.
It was intentional.

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Project Resurrection is a 9-week return to form—physically, mentally, and beyond.

Workout locked in.
Meals executed cleanly — no scrambling, no guesswork.
Hydration and creatine saturation — automatic.
Kept every promise to myself, especially when nobody was watching.

But the real test didn’t come under the gym lights.
It came Friday night — standing in the middle of my cousin’s 40th birthday party.
Pizza. Cookies. Beer. Temptations lined up like old friends.

I stayed with water.
No slices. No sweets. No drinks.
And maybe more importantly — no “reward” raid at home either.

It didn’t feel heroic.
It felt inevitable.
Like the old operating system was still there — but I simply didn’t need to boot it anymore.

Not resisting old habits.
Outgrowing them.

Wins

• Stayed 100% true at a social event — no compromises
• 1 gallon of water down
• 20g creatine saturation maintained
• Over 195g of protein locked
• Structured, clean meals — zero chaos
• No late-night sabotage. No “earned” excuses.

Focus for Tomorrow

• Stack another real win
• Trust the slow build
• Stay humble. Stay dangerous.

Workout: PUSH Day (Chest, Shoulders, Triceps)

• Flat Dumbbell Press: 4 x 8–10
• Incline Dumbbell Press: 3 x 8–10
• Overhead Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 3 x 10–12
• Lateral Raises: 3 x 12–15
• Dumbbell Skull Crushers: 3 x 10–12
• Cable Tricep Pushdowns: 3 x 12–15

Notes:
Focused on tension over ego.
Controlled every rep.
Didn’t chase numbers — chased precision.
Exactly the standard I’m here to normalize.

Meal Sequence

Meal 1: Post-Workout Combo

• 2 scoops Whey Protein (Gold Standard)
• 4 scoops Creatine Monohydrate (20g total)
• 1 Sprouts NAE Chicken with Morel Mushroom Sauce (includes mashed potatoes)

Meal 1 Nutrition:

• 550 calories
• 37g protein
• 41g carbs
• 28g fat

Meal 2: Tuna Sandwich

• 1 can Wild Planet Albacore Tuna
• 2 slices Dave’s Killer Bread
• 1 slice Muenster Cheese

Meal 2 Nutrition:

• ~480 calories
• ~50g protein
• ~44g carbs
• ~12.5g fat

Meal 3: Grilled Chicken + Sides

• 2 Sprouts Natural Grilled Chicken Breasts
• Full container Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Half container Herb Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Meal 3 Nutrition:

• ~910–950 calories
• ~65g protein
• ~58–65g carbs
• ~22–26g fat

Macro Split (By Calories)

• Protein: ~42%
• Carbs: ~31%
• Fat: ~27%

Closing Thought

Every choice is either a brick or a crack in the foundation.
Today was another brick.

No applause needed.
The build is its own reward.

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