So ai helped me breakdown all Blakely wrote to me
So here is my first weeks work
And on a side note he basically said he doesn't give a fuck if I hit previous bests he said he only wants to know about newly gained ground
I told him I will hit newly gained ground within 4 weeks
Week 1: Biochemistry Basics
Goal: Understand macromolecules, energy, enzymes, and core metabolic pathways.
Primary Resource (Textbook):
Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 7th Edition – start with the first few chapters.
Click here for access
Supplemental Online Resource:
Khan Academy Biochemistry – free, easy-to-follow videos:
Macromolecules, enzymes, and metabolism playlist
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Daily Breakdown
Day 1–2: Macromolecules
Read: Lehninger, Chapters 1–2 (Proteins, Carbs, Lipids basics)
Watch: Khan Academy “Macromolecules” playlist
Focus: Structure, function, and why these molecules matter for energy and muscle
Day 3–4: Enzymes & ATP
Read: Lehninger, Chapter 3 (Enzyme function, energy coupling, ATP basics)
Watch: Khan Academy “Enzymes” videos
Focus: How reactions happen, ATP as energy currency
Day 5–6: Metabolic Pathways
Read: Lehninger, Chapters 14–15 (Glycolysis, TCA cycle, oxidative phosphorylation overview)
Watch: Khan Academy “Cellular respiration” videos
Focus: How energy is extracted from nutrients — note where hormones can influence metabolism
Day 7: Review & Notes
Make diagrams/flowcharts of macromolecules → ATP → glycolysis/TCA/oxidative phosphorylation
Summarize key points in your own words — this is what will make steroid metabolism make sense later
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💡 Tips for Week 1:
Don’t stress about memorizing every detail. Focus on understanding the “why” behind reactions.
Use colored pens or sticky notes to map out pathways visually — it sticks much better than reading alone.
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