This thread will contain my Indigo-3G log as my other training log is deprecated.

The start date is dependent upon my return to the United States, which appears to be June 3rd at the moment. My plan is tentatively to run the introductory Smolov squat mesocycle - off days will be strength related upper-body work.

My week will be structured as follows:

M: Smolov
T: Upper-Body
W: Smolov
Th: Upper-Body
F: Smolov
Sat: Smolov
Sun: Metabolic Work

I have a spreadsheet developed to track projected percentages but the numbers will be dependent upon testing a new 1RM before my trip back to the United States.

Stats at the moment:

Height: 6'2" approximately
Weight: 245
BF: High (Not recently tested)

I'll test my other 1 RM when I get back.

For some background history:

I posted my first log here during my senior year of high school. I did successfully lose some of the fat I sought to, although I was far from lean at graduation. I realize now that some of my weight issues were related directly to my prednisone courses, now being well acquainted with the effects of that particular drug. At the same time, my habits my sophomore year of high school had done me little favors. While my diet was normal by traditional teenager standards, I should have realized with my family history of Crohn's and my life-long weight struggles that I needed to be more careful. Even as a young child my weight was much higher than I was comfortable with, despite eating the same healthy food as my skinny siblings and exercising fairly regularly. In retrospect, that was probably the first sign that something wasn't right.

Back to the point: My log ended before I left for college. During freshman year I made a conscientious effort to eat healthily at the school cafeteria, work out 4-5 times a week, and to not drink. Yet despite my best efforts to do everything properly, my intestine ruptured - during a mathematics final, no less. I went to the hospital, where I underwent the first of what would be four operations. They removed a portion of my small intestine and sent me home.

Unfortunately, I didn't get much better. I wasn't hungry or thirsty. My weight continued to plummet. I ended up back in the hospital with yet another rupture. This time, however, the doctor fitted me with an ileostomy. Shortly after the hunger and thirst went away again. I eventually ended back in the hospital, this time with kidney and liver failure. I was in pretty miserable shape. By the time I'd left the ICU, it had been 4 months since that mathematics final. I'd dropped from 290 pounds to 169. Worst of all, my muscles had atrophied almost comically. I struggled to even walk.

Thankfully, with the help of some experts in Crohn's disease, I was able to get back on track. I had one more surgery last year and am now healthy and ileostomy free. It has been a tough road but it made me realize the necessity of conscientious hard work.

This time around I won't let down myself by eating a bad diet or skipping workouts. I know how that ends and I didn't like it. I'm going to stay healthy and strong. And I want you all to hold me to that.


1) Height: 6'2"

2) Weight: 245

3) Number of years training seriously: 6

4) Training experience, including current program: Predominantly a 5 x 5 program. Short alternative programs include Smolov and Poliquin's Super Accumulation Programme. I intend on starting my I3-G trial during a Smolov squat cycle, with upper body work performed on non-squat days.

5) Olympic-lift variations you know how to perform: Can do both snatches and clean and jerks, in addition to the antiquated clean and press (which happens to be my favorite).

6) Athletic background: Played football off an on growing up, in addition to some stints on the track and field squad. Did some small informal powerlifting meets but nothing in an official federation. Was to play college football, albeit Division III, prior to my Crohn's surgeries.

7) Primary fitness goal (choose one): Gain Strength

8) Secondary fitness goal (choose one): Improve Athletic Performance

9) Days per week you can train: 7

10) Amount of time available to train each workout: Up to 2 hours if necessary, but generally less than one.

11) Time of day you train: Early morning. Second workout in the afternoon if twice/day.

12) Do you have certain days available for twice-a-day workouts? Every day is feasible for twice/day as long as I have notice in advance to change my work schedule.

13) Your daily schedule: Generally up at 6:00. Go for a quick walk. Eat breakfast. Start peri-nutrition around 8:30. Workout around 9:00. Eat lunch around 11:00. If afternoon workout, start peri-workout nutrition around 2:30 and start my workout around 4:00. Dinner around 6:00. Bed around 9:00.

14) Current injuries (if any): Still recovering from my last Crohn's surgery but almost back to full work capacity.

15) Lifts (if any) you need to avoid due to safety issues: None that I've encountered.

16) Do you currently have trouble falling asleep at bedtime? Occasionally.

17) When you wake up in the morning, are you an easy starter or you do
need some extra time and stimulants to start your day? Generally an easy starter.

18) Health issues (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.): Suffer from Crohn's disease. Had 4 surgeries from late 09 through the end of 2010. Explained in further detail above.

19) Total calories consumed on training days: 2000

20) Total calories consumed on non-training days: 2460 (Anaconda Prot. 2)

21) Total grams of carbs consumed on training days: <114 (Anaconda Prot. 2)

22) Total grams of carbs consumed on non-training days: <50

23) Describe in detail your workout nutrition: I follow the second Anaconda protocol:

- 90 min Take Alpha-GPC Fast-Acting Liquid. 5 ml
- 30 min Prepare the ANACONDA drink:
- 10 min Take the first dose of ANACONDA drink. 475 ml (16 oz)
00 min Begin Workout
10 min Drink the second ANACONDA dose during your workout. 475 ml (16 oz)
50 min End Workout
+ 10 min Drink the remaining ANACONDA drink. 250 ml (8.5 oz)

Photos: I need to confirm with my work whether or not I can post photos.

Bookmarked and ready to root for you

Consider yourself held accountable. Looking forward to it.

What are your goals?

Good luck, seems like you can conguer anything.... Good thing about all the hype with Indigo-3G is that it will push you even harder because you will have all of our attention and support..

Peace

Even though I have no idea what Indigo-3G is, good luck.

I are tuned in.

I'm here for you. Do it big.

I thought there was going to be a section for the Indigo-3G logs? I was going to wait to make mine.

Congrats on staying strong during your stated history. I'll be looking forward to following.

That's whats up...a true definition of a soldier. We got your back

do you think there is going to be a dedicated forum for us who get to try Indigo-3G or should we start out own forums?

Still hoping to get picked.... Good luck, looking forward to seeing your progress!

chris said he wasnt sure about a dedicated place for indigo users. just a change in name color so everybody knows youre taking it

Bookmarked so I can more easily keep you accountable :).

Good to see someone else in the initial batch is chasing after strength goals.

Good luck Cr Powerlinate, I'll be watching your progress.

First post updated with Tim's survey.

Just curious, why would your work have to ok you posting pictures of yourself in the internet? Would covering up your face make a difference?

Stat wise we're pretty close. Looking forward to seeing some numbers.

Flying back to the U.S. on Friday and will test my squat 1 RM on Saturday.

Will begin Indigo-3G on Monday.

How's it going so far CR.

I'm noticing a different mind/muscle connection coming into my first week. Can't say for certain till my next workout. But let us know if things feel any different during the Smolov.

I'd be intereted in your take on it.