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Updates

Jan. 21/10: I think it's time to call this challenge done. In under three months I increased my lean mass by 10lbs, having put more than 2" on my upper arms. Will post a full report as soon as I settle in Europe.
Jan. 15/10: Have put 2" on my upper arm in 2.5 months. I'm also within spitting distance of 10lbs of muscle gained. Just in time too; ironically, moving has slowed my momentum.
Jan. 5/10: Back on track now, despite a slight cold, short days, snow, and the stress of moving.
Dec. 30/09: I have a bad cold. Three days without exercise. A major setback.
Dec. 21/09: Keeping up the pace has been tough for three reasons: fatigue, the holidays, and because I'm moving to Europe in a month! Lots on my plate but managing nevertheless.
Dec. 15/09: Approximate half-way point. Exercised 39 of the last 45 days. Starting to feel pretty burnt out. Shorter days and colder weather not helping. My mass gain is pretty obvious by now.
Dec. 7/09: Last weekend I took two rest days in a row to stave off a cold. Have been losing my stride so stepped it up today.
Dec. 1/09: One month done. Gained around 6lbs so far, though a portion of that is fat. All upper body measurements have seen big gains, waist measurements are smaller.
Nov. 25/09: After much consideration I broke a neary two-year vegetarian streak last weekend. Hadn't been getting enough protein. Sick of engineered drinks. Simulation meats no longer cutting it.
Nov. 20/09: 2 days ago I measured my upper arm circumference: 1 inch bigger in <18 days.
Nov. 17/09: Was seeing stars after doing squats yesterday. Needed to dial it back a bit. At least I know I'm working hard!
Nov. 16/09: After two full weeks of daily workouts I took a break yesterday. Felt like a waste but you're supposed to take 'em.
Nov. 13/09: Not seeing the mass gain I wanted. Added up my calories and I'm only taking in half of what I need. Starting today, I binge!
Nov. 12/09: Not getting enough protein, even with supplements. Last night, for the first time, I seriously considered breaking my two-year vegetarian streak.
Nov. 11/09: Built a calf block out of old junky lumber. Took me 10 minutes yesterday. Thank you Woodshop 101!
Nov. 10/09: Measured biceps this morning; 1/2 inch bigger in 9 days.
Nov. 9/09: Used my new equipment for deadlifts and squats this weekend. Today I can barely sit down or stand up.
Nov. 6/09: Bought 100lbs of weight plates and am starting to find my stride. Arms so sore it's hard to use a pen!
Nov. 5/09: Size of my exercise room is proving restrictive. Bought a barbell yesterday. Shopping for more weights.
Nov. 3/09: Intensity of initial sessions has been low, so soreness has been manageable. Need to pick it up though.
Nov. 2/09: Diet has been surprisingly easy to reestablish. Of course it's only been a day.
Nov. 1/09: Measurements and photos taken. Did a light session. Lackluster start.