by Nate Green with John Berardi & Martin Rooney

Riding The Roller Coaster

Day 19
Weight 183.2
Nutrition High Calorie
Training Upper Body (Hypertrophy)

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.

That did it.

Yesterday’s extra high calorie day was the jolt I needed to break the 180-pound barrier and I’m feeling relieved. Man, a couple days ago I didn’t think I’d ever make it to 190 pounds. Today I’m optimistic.

What a fucking roller-coaster. And I’m just a little over halfway done.

And here’s the scary part: After I gain all this weight, I’m gonna have to lose it all even faster.

Other highlights from Day 19

Playing the video game Buck Hunter and drinking a couple beers with Richelle at a shitty little dive bar. Best. Girlfriend. Ever. I need to take her out for a nice dinner after this is all over.

Getting a crazy pump during my upper body workout today and catching a glimpse of myself in the mirror while doing biceps curls. Feeling large and in charge. (Also feeling stupid for writing that.)

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