by Nate Green with John Berardi & Martin Rooney

My Poor Stomach

Day 24
Weight 186.3
Nutrition Low Calorie
Training Off

Introduction Just What the Hell Have I Gotten Myself Into?
I recently agreed to try a crazy experiment in the name of science and conquering boredom. The specifics: Gain as much weight as possible in 4 weeks, lose as much weight as possible in 5 days, and try to gain it all back in 24 hours. Click here read the Introduction.
Summary All About My Crazy Experiment in Under 10 Minutes
A quick, easily-digestible summary of what happened in my 34-day extreme weight manipulation experiment. I also introduce my coaches, Martin Rooney and Dr. John Berardi. Click here to get all the details.
Phase 1: Get Bigger
I've got 28 days to eat a small farm and try to put on as much weight as humanly possible without my stomach exploding. Click each link below to read my journal entry for that day.
Phase 2: Get Smaller
I join thousands of MMA athletes, college wrestlers, and other crazy people to see how much weight I can cut in 5 days. Click each link below to read my journal entry for that day.
Phase 3: Get Bigger (Again)
A 24-hour free-for-all to gain as much weight as possible before my last day of testing. Click below to read my final journal entry.
- 34 The Final Day
What I Learned. Plus, a Rant.
My crazy weight manipulation experiment taught me a lot about myself and gave me an appreciation for self-experimentation. Click here to get a quick run-down of what I learned and how it can help you.
Appendices
Click below to see the final results table, download the workout and nutrition plan I followed, and learn about other cool projects.
About the Author and His Coaches
Click here to learn more about me, John Berardi, and Martin Rooney.

We’re in the final stretch.

The extra calories for this week are wreaking havoc on my intestines. Just when I was getting used to all the food, I’m now making my way back to the bathroom, pausing to lean against the wall to clutch my stomach and whisper a quiet, desperate incantation: fuck. fuck. fuck.

My body hates me right now. It’s trying to tear me apart from the inside.

Four days left.

Day 24 - Massive bloat — Monster bloat. And no, I’m not pushing my stomach out on purpose.

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