The Checklist

Day 26
Weight 188.5
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.

Let’s run down the list:

Food? Check.

Workout? Check.

Bloat? Check.

Panic that I won’t hit 190? Check.

Two days left before weigh-in. Motherfucker.

I swear to god I’ll drink shots of straight-up olive oil if it’ll help me make weight.

Other highlights from Day 26

Trying to force-feed myself extra tablespoons of peanut butter in between meals.