Mike and Paula's Journal of Life, Love and Ever-Changing Goals

[blu2xtreme]

I hate to admit, but that tent I am wearing is only a Large.

I am becoming a skinny punk

You do look like a little boy ...
wearing his big brothers clothes in that pic:p

[gman]

I need to send that shirt to a big guy like bucki, it might fit him well. Alas, I am becoming a lifeguard it seems.

[buckimscl]

I need to send that shirt to a big guy like bucki, it might fit him well. Alas, I am becoming a lifeguard it seems.
Bucki accepts all gifts!:yep:

[gman]

Bucki accepts all gifts!:yep:

I need to at least wash it first, it is pretty gnarly after the stepmill.

[buckimscl]

I need to at least wash it first, it is pretty gnarly after the stepmill.
That's fine. I'll take it!

[gman]

That's fine. I'll take it!

seriously if you want it, pm me your address. I don't ever plan on being over the weight I am at now, so this shirt will never fit me again.

[blu2xtreme]

seriously if you want it, pm me your address. I don't ever plan on being over the weight I am at now, so this shirt will never fit me again.

ahhh ... 2 of my favorite boys will have Vegas shirts :)

[buckimscl]

Blu may have to get me a Golds Las Vegas shirt for Christmas.......I look great in any color!

[blu2xtreme]

Blu may have to get me a Golds Las Vegas shirt for Christmas.......I look great in any color!

Come visit me in Vegas Bucki and I'll get you what ever you want:p;)

[buckimscl]

I may be coming to Vegas next spring after the AC. You never know where Bucki will be.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Mike....POSE DAMN IT!!!! You will lose your membership to the Mirror Whore Coalition. Shouders up and wide, pecs flexed..shit everything flexed. This looks like a Police line up shot. Seriously. You ARE a Bodybuilder.

Baldie

[TheTransformator]

The hard work is paying off G! Keep at it! My money is on You! Have a great Sunday!

[gman]

Mike....POSE DAMN IT!!!! You will lose your membership to the Mirror Whore Coalition. Shouders up and wide, pecs flexed..shit everything flexed. This looks like a Police line up shot. Seriously. You ARE a Bodybuilder.

Baldie

this shot was about 3 seconds before I collapsed.

not really, but I was in a huge gym, with lots of people milling around, after 30 minutes of constant cardio pain, thinking I would have a hard time even flexing one bicep, and knowing I had about 10 minutes to get showered and leave in order to get to my daughter's swim meet on time.

Promise to do better next time!

[gman]

The hard work is paying off G! Keep at it! My money is on You! Have a great Sunday!

Thanks T!

I have another day of swim meet, but not until noon. So I have the morning to relax a little.

Hope your day is going well.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

:hmn:

[fatbackgoal]

Mike posing is great cardio. I have nothing to show but work on posing all the time. From what people have told me doing the mandatories is harder than it looks and the winner is usually the bb who can continue to show themselves best over time.

Looking good on that stepmill. It may be the most evil piece of cardio invented.

[gman]

:hmn:

too funny....i deserved what you said. I need to man up and start posing!

[gman]

Mike posing is great cardio. I have nothing to show but work on posing all the time. From what people have told me doing the mandatories is harder than it looks and the winner is usually the bb who can continue to show themselves best over time.

Looking good on that stepmill. It may be the most evil piece of cardio invented.

no doubt about it. The few times I have done it, I was drenched within 5 minutes. It is way too hard for an uncoordinated sop like me, so I really need to get going on it.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

FBG has this figured to the T. Mike he has already mastered his mandantories but has a bigger hurdle on the scales than do you. You both will suceed. Steely eyed conviction and the collective warped Bodybuilders vision of self will take you there.

Baldie
"More protein please"

[blu2xtreme]

You have been quiet Mike ...
hope the stepmill didn't put you out of commission for a few days :p

Hope you had a great Sunday:)

[gman]

You have been quiet Mike ...
hope the stepmill didn't put you out of commission for a few days :p

Hope you had a great Sunday:)

walked in the state park for an hour this morning, came home and made some eggs for breakfast and headed to the swim meet for another 5 hours of fun!

so the weekend basically consisted of 10 hours at swim meet, 4 hours round trips to the swim meet, 2 hours of training and doing the stepmill at Pam's gym, and 1 hour of hiking.

but at least I didn't have to swim. I don't know how Grace does the stuff she does. Today was tough, she swam the 50 breaststroke, had a long break, and then swam the 100 fly, 100 free, 200 IM and the 50 free leg of a medley relay, all pretty close together. I can't even swim 50 at a fairly steady clip without almost dying at the end.

[blu2xtreme]

Totally awesome for your daughter - swimming is such a great sport and conditions you like crazy. She has set herself up for a lifetime of fitness,
swimmers are in great shape - she will be hitting the gym with you before you know it.

At least it is inside I hope...
I remember freezing on the soccer fields all day when both my kids were playing.

[gman]

Totally awesome for your daughter - swimming is such a great sport and conditions you like crazy. She has set herself up for a lifetime of fitness,
swimmers are in great shape - she will be hitting the gym with you before you know it.

At least it is inside I hope...
I remember freezing on the soccer fields all day when both my kids were playing.

It is inside this time of year for sure! good thing too, it was 38 and raining during the meet on Saturday

[gman]

first time in months I have woken up an hour later than I wanted to. I don't use an alarm clock. I ended up doing legs today and no cardio. Noticed while training that my legs are getting really small looking.

Squats: 5 sets of 15 at 135, in 8 minutes

SLDL bb: 12/185 12/205 12/225 10/245 8/265

1 legged leg press: 5 sets of 12 at 315 for each side

lateral step ups: 3 sets of 20 on each leg holding 75 lb db

scared to weigh, didn't eat well yesterday. Ate low carb but not preplanned. we went to the swim meet and just had nuts and protein powder, did not exercise portion control. then at home did the same thing, just ate random protein and fat when I felt hungry. Not a good way for a former fatty to operate.

I am really not looking forward to weighing in tomorrow on official weigh in day.

[bigdaddyd]

Damn son....looking lean as hell!

Sorry I am a few days behind

[gman]

Damn son....looking lean as hell!

Sorry I am a few days behind

thanks, D!

I really am leaning out, the sides and lower back and my ass are still a little fat, but it will come next from those places I hope

[bigdaddyd]

It will G....you are doing great

[AnglicanBeachParty]

I hate to admit, but that tent I am wearing is only a Large.

I am becoming a skinny punk

Didn't see that pic until just now. I can't figure out where you're hiding that 200.0 pounds!? :dunno:

How tall are you, again?

Anyhow, you're lookin' lean 'n' mean.

[gman]

Didn't see that pic until just now. I can't figure out where you're hiding that 200.0 pounds!? :dunno:

How tall are you, again?

Anyhow, you're lookin' lean 'n' mean.

5'8" ABP

All my weight is in my ass and lower back now.

My relaxed chest is 43 1/2
shoulders barely 50
thighs almost down to 24 now :(

[gman]

I will tell you it's been a lifelong thing. I lived near an amusement park, and even at the age of 8, the guess your weight guy guessed way low.

Happens to this day. Most people tell me about 175 right now.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

5'8" ABP

All my weight is in my ass and lower back now.

My relaxed chest is 43 1/2
shoulders barely 50
thighs almost down to 24 now :(

Thanks.

I've just about stopped measuring thighs. For one thing, I don't get very consistent readings.

But more to the point, the diameter of the thigh at its largest point seems to bear almost no relation to how good the quads look.

I think mine are 23.5 at the max, but I have almost no "teardrop" at the bottom. :mad:

[gman]

I know what you mean about the thigh measurement, I get the biggest measurement up pretty high, relaxed. Has no bearing on the flexed look.

I am frightened at how small my legs look right now, but it's cool too because they are very lean

I am not sure I have a teardrop much, will have to look when I have shorts on again.

Pam told me Saturday it looks like I have a lot of loose skin, so that has me a little disturbed. I do know that the lower back and sides area are very very jiggly, not a firm fat at all.

[freebirdmac]

Have to talked to oldsupe and Baldy about loose skin Mike? Whatever advice they gave Tiff seems to be helping her.

You *are* doing great, looking much leaner (and meaner!). I can tell you from my own experience that the upper body has more body fat than you think. Shoulders, chest, and arms will get smaller. And that's just to get to 10-percent! You're going to blow people away, and get the "anorexic", "you're too skinny" comments :D

[gman]

too skinny, words I never thought would be used to describe me, but coming very soon. It's exciting to be getting lean.

By my calculations I am at roughly 15% now, so I am going to look awesome at 10% and even better at 5% for the show

Ed owes me a phone call so I will talk with him about loose skin when he calls me!

[BEAST MODE]

I got the "too skinny" comments all the time last spring when I was cutting. I hit 180 and I was "too skinny." Then when I hit 165 and my cheeks were sunken, they told me I went too far. But I wasn't about to peel off in the office and show them what I had attained.

[gman]

I got the "too skinny" comments all the time last spring when I was cutting. I hit 180 and I was "too skinny." Then when I hit 165 and my cheeks were sunken, they told me I went too far. But I wasn't about to peel off in the office and show them what I had attained.

can't wait to hear it, I am ready for people to say it.

did you see my skinny pic on the previous page Rich?

[BEAST MODE]

I can't see your pics while I'm at work bro. Internet blocks linked pics from photobucket.

[AnglicanBeachParty]

I got the "too skinny" comments all the time last spring when I was cutting. I hit 180 and I was "too skinny." Then when I hit 165 and my cheeks were sunken, they told me I went too far. But I wasn't about to peel off in the office and show them what I had attained.

I can really relate to that.

There were SO many times at work I just wanted to take my shirt off.

I told one guy that I was preparing for a bodybuilding contest, and he said:

Now wait, this isn't that same kind of bodybuilding where you try to build big muscles, is it?

BANG ... ZOOM!

[gman]

this stuff needs to be in the badass thread, with no minced words!

[BEAST MODE]

I can really relate to that.

There were SO many times at work I just wanted to take my shirt off.

I told one guy that I was preparing for a bodybuilding contest, and he said:

Now wait, this isn't that same kind of bodybuilding where you try to build big muscles, is it?

BANG ... ZOOM!

What other kind of bodybuilding is there?

[gman]

but didn't you know Rich, you can't have big muscles and be small at the same time?

[Down4whatever]

I can really relate to that.

There were SO many times at work I just wanted to take my shirt off.

I told one guy that I was preparing for a bodybuilding contest, and he said:

Now wait, this isn't that same kind of bodybuilding where you try to build big muscles, is it?

BANG ... ZOOM!

That's hilarious! Definately something one of my coworkers would say...

[gman]

righted the diet ship today

2 scoops of whey
pack of tuna and 2tbsp of pb
pint of egg whites, tbps of pb
2 scoops of whey
pack of tuna
6 oz chicken breast, 2 oz of almonds
2 egg and a cup of egg whites
6 fish oils

probably a lot of calorie, but clean as hell today.

didn't put it in fitday yet

[gman]

200.0 I knew I would not be lighter, but I am lucky I wasn't heavier.

Waist is 36 3/4 though, a breakthrough

[BEAST MODE]

200 is good G. Be happy you didn't go up!

Do you remember the recipe for that bed time shake you used to drink? The one w/ the cottage cheese, whey, and choc syrup?

[Baldiewonkanobi]

The way I see it...you GAINED muscle.

Baldie

[gman]

Chest day

this cut is sapping my strength but I checked my ego at the door

Pushups on upside down bosu ball to warm up: 35 30 25
Flat bench flys: 12/50 10/50 12/50
Incline bb press: 5/155 7/145 8/145 7/145
High incline db press: 6/60 6/60 5/60 6/55
Incline flys: 9/45 8/45 9/45 7/45
DB pullovers: 8/85 x 3

25 minutes on stepper 140-145 heart rate

[gman]

200 is good G. Be happy you didn't go up!

Do you remember the recipe for that bed time shake you used to drink? The one w/ the cottage cheese, whey, and choc syrup?

2 scoops chocolate whey, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 1-2tbsp of natural peanut butter, and 2tbsp of sugar free choc syrup, 1 -1.5 cups of water and 15-20 ice cubes.

The water and ice cubes are something you have to play with to suit your own tastes

[Down4whatever]

200.0 I knew I would not be lighter, but I am lucky I wasn't heavier.

Waist is 36 3/4 though, a breakthrough

I shuddered when I read this.......the scale is evil. I only intend to weigh myself once per month. The scale literally fucked me up. Consistent calorie drops and cardio increases for this white boy and the scale can go fuck itself.....

[gman]

The way I see it...you GAINED muscle.

Baldie

I do to, I really do

When the waist goes down, the weight is irrelevant

[gman]

I shuddered when I read this.......the scale is evil. I only intend to weigh myself once per month. The scale literally fucked me up. Consistent calorie drops and cardio increases for this white boy and the scale can go fuck itself.....

I have to weigh, although I have managed to go to doing it only twice a week now instead of 10 times a day

[BEAST MODE]

2 scoops chocolate whey, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 1-2tbsp of natural peanut butter, and 2tbsp of sugar free choc syrup, 1 -1.5 cups of water and 15-20 ice cubes.

The water and ice cubes are something you have to play with to suit your own tastes

Thanks man. I think I'm gonna have to start using this one. Cottage cheese is getting old, and I always seem to get the funky batches.

[Down4whatever]

Thanks man. I think I'm gonna have to start using this one. Cottage cheese is getting old, and I always seem to get the funky batches.

Dude.....I thought it was just me......shit pisses me off when it's all fuckin mushy and shit.

[BEAST MODE]

Dude.....I thought it was just me......shit pisses me off when it's all fuckin mushy and shit.

Yep...you never know what you're getting. The newest batch I bought, I got 2 24oz's and they're both super mushy and taste funky. I want to finish them, but I need to mask the flavor and texture w/ something. So I'm gonna have to use G's shake idea.

[gman]

a generous amount out of a little can of cinnamon mixed in works wonders in plain cottage cheese

[BEAST MODE]

I'm not big on cinnamon...

[blu2xtreme]

2 scoops chocolate whey, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 1-2tbsp of natural peanut butter, and 2tbsp of sugar free choc syrup, 1 -1.5 cups of water and 15-20 ice cubes.

The water and ice cubes are something you have to play with to suit your own tastes

Hey coach how come you never shared this -
It would easily make up for my low cal day days to have this before bed

[gman]

Hey coach how come you never shared this -
It would easily make up for my low cal day days to have this before bed

I forgot all about it until Rich asked me for the recipe, honest.

I forgot to say you could add a banana to it for even more calories.

[gman]

I'm not big on cinnamon...

mix it in with a cup of sugar free applesauce

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Thanks man. I think I'm gonna have to start using this one. Cottage cheese is getting old, and I always seem to get the funky batches.

Read the expiration dates. I reach way back in the shelf where the recent ones are loaded. Big difference.

See open forum where Palumbo mentions a whey/cottage cheese drink today.

Baldie

[BEAST MODE]

mix it in with a cup of sugar free applesauce

Well I was looking for a fix for the cottage cheese, not applesauce!

[BEAST MODE]

Read the expiration dates. I reach way back in the shelf where the recent ones are loaded. Big difference.

See open forum where Palumbo mentions a whey/cottage cheese drink today.

Baldie

Oh trust me, after working in a grocery store for a few years in high school, I always check dates. The ones I got don't expire until Christmas.

I saw that thread, but the raw eggs don't sound very good.

[bigdaddyd]

good job on the 200 buddy and nice chest work today

[Shadow]

2 scoops chocolate whey, 1/2 cup of cottage cheese, 1-2tbsp of natural peanut butter, and 2tbsp of sugar free choc syrup, 1 -1.5 cups of water and 15-20 ice cubes.

The water and ice cubes are something you have to play with to suit your own tastes

This sounds pretty good!

[bamazav]

Well I was looking for a fix for the cottage cheese, not applesauce!

I buy those sugar free flavorings in the coffee section. Da Vinci has some good flavorings. A little vanilla in the cottage cheese makes it like... well... lumpy pudding, but it tastes good.

[bigdaddyd]

I like cottage cheese. I have it every morning with a small banana

[BEAST MODE]

Why not a fast acting protein in the morning D?

[gman]

it's good with just a drizzle or two of sugar free chocolate syrup mixed into it as well.

[bigdaddyd]

Why not a fast acting protein in the morning D?

After my workout I have a whey shake. It was water and TruProtein. I have been told to switch over to nonfat milk with it...like that is a problem!

I eat the cottage cheese about an hour later at work.

[BEAST MODE]

Oh I thought you were eating the protein first thing in the morning.

[bigdaddyd]

No....I was...switched over after we all talked about it months ago.

[blu2xtreme]

I like cottage cheese. I have it every morning with a small banana

I had cottage cheese this morning with walnuts, apples and cinnamon
it is so good - sometimes I do the banana

[gman]

every week the only thing sore is my hamstrings. they are in agony again right now.

Not like I especially roast them. I never get sore in my quads, NEVER.

Like I said a while back, all I feel working when I do squats and leg press is my hams

[Down4whatever]

sometimes I do the banana

Ummmm.........tuned me on again :o :yep: :hypno: :drool:

hehe, you should have known with a setup like that!

[blu2xtreme]

Ummmm.........tuned me on again :o :yep: :hypno: :drool:

hehe, you should have known with a setup like that!

I knew you would catch that one...
That's why I love ya Matt;)

[gman]

I knew you would catch that one...
That's why I love ya Matt;)

I tried to ignore it, should have known Matt would catch it.

[Down4whatever]

I tried to ignore it, should have known Matt would catch it.

Sure.....set a trap and make me out to be the freak :D

[blu2xtreme]

Sure.....set a trap and make me out to be the freak :D

we just know you :hmn:

[gman]

Sure.....set a trap and make me out to be the freak :D

are you implying I was in on this trap? I am not that clever!

[Down4whatever]

we just know you :hmn:

Hmm, gguess it's time for me to change my M.O. :hypno:


are you implying I was in on this trap? I am not that clever!

That's what all the clever guys say :yep:

[gman]

ok, back to work!

I just snapped a quick back shot in the mirror...sheer luck that it worked at all. You can see where I am leaning out a lot, but also where the majority of my fat is now. down around my lower back and sides. It's coming off though, slowly but surely

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/namtrag/2009-12-08back.jpg

[blu2xtreme]

Dang Mike your looking good :drool:

Seriously ...all the hard work is worth it, isn't it :yep:

[gman]

Dang Mike your looking good :drool:

Seriously ...all the hard work is worth it, isn't it :yep:

yes it is worth it!

I hardly recognized myself in that pic! I look almost like a bodybuilder!

[Down4whatever]

ok, back to work!

I just snapped a quick back shot in the mirror...sheer luck that it worked at all. You can see where I am leaning out a lot, but also where the majority of my fat is now. down around my lower back and sides. It's coming off though, slowly but surely

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/namtrag/2009-12-08back.jpg

Ok, Mike.......quit superimposing your head on a bodybuilder's body......:yep:



Looking lean man! Proud of you for sure!!!!!

[gman]

Ok, Mike.......quit superimposing your head on a bodybuilder's body......:yep:



Looking lean man! Proud of you for sure!!!!!

I am almost imagining I can see the erector muscles down in the lower back....almost.

I can really imagine the v-taper and how good I am going to look at 4% bf.

[buckimscl]

Good job bro!

[partsRheavy]

By my accounting, you look bigger than you did before! :p

[buckimscl]

I changed my avi just for you. lol

[gman]

I changed my avi just for you. lol

thanks, I was going crazy looking at etats oiho!

[gman]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

199.2.

now I can go have a whole Chicago-style pizza, 6 pack of Dogfish Head IPA, and a pinto of Ben & Jerrry's, right?

[Baldiewonkanobi]

:no: WRONG :no:

Next stop 189.9

Baldie

Oh, bye the way.....WTG

[gman]

By my accounting, you look bigger than you did before! :p

Lean looks big!

[BEAST MODE]

Lookin good G. Congrats on breaking 200! And I'll make sure to go out and have your big cheat meal for you.

[freebirdmac]

Congrats!!!

[Down4whatever]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS

199.2.




^^^I cried a little :D

Big time man!!! Words are not enough..........

[blu2xtreme]

^^^I cried a little :D

Big time man!!! Words are not enough..........

Me too...so cool Mike :hmn:

[AnglicanBeachParty]

yessssssssssssss

199.2.

Excellent !!!

[gman]

:no: WRONG :no:

Next stop 189.9

Baldie

Oh, bye the way.....WTG


Oh, all right....lol

189.6 is next! I am really motivated now that the scale starts with 1


Lookin good G. Congrats on breaking 200! And I'll make sure to go out and have your big cheat meal for you.

I made sure it was a cheat meal you would enjoy, Rich. Dogfish Head is my favorite beer


Congrats!!!

It was the residual effects from the stepmill


^^^I cried a little :D

Big time man!!! Words are not enough..........

don't cry for me unless it's tears of joy!


Me too...so cool Mike :hmn:

I am just a shadow of my former self now


Excellent !!!

Thanks ABP. This has been a long time coming, I will never go over 200 again. It's too damn hard to lose back down!

[gman]

Back day:

Pullups using straps: 9 8 8 6 7
Deadlifts: 8/275 6/315 5/365 3/385 2/405
Overhand inverted rows: 16 12 12 10 11
DB rows both hands at once, diagonal angle if that makes sense: 10/85 8/85 9/85 8/85 7/85
DB Shrugs, 100's: 15 14 15

20 minutes on exercise bike, 135-140 heart rate

[gman]

Question for Pam: my wife has lost 15lbs in about 6 weeks doing low carb, she is starting to lose hair a little.

Time to stop low carb, right?

I need to help her ease back in to eating at least some carbs. I am going to advise her to eat them only in the morning, not for scientific reasons, but psychological reasons.

Any other advice?

[Baldiewonkanobi]

May I chime in on the hair loss? She probably needs more good fats, fish oil, olive oil and some limited sat fats like eggs (yolk) which contain Biotin which the lack thereof can cause hair loss.

Baldie

[bodyhard]

ok, back to work!

I just snapped a quick back shot in the mirror...sheer luck that it worked at all. You can see where I am leaning out a lot, but also where the majority of my fat is now. down around my lower back and sides. It's coming off though, slowly but surely

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/namtrag/2009-12-08back.jpg

Excellent Mike, not only are you dropping BF you are gaining muscle at the same time, not an easy feat to do.

You can clearly see all three heads on your delts. Your Brachialis is becoming visible, your Lats are growing that is a given but more impressively your teres mayor is showing through!

Good fucking job!

[gman]

that means a lot to hear that from you John, because I know you don't bullshit!

I am going to keep working my tail off, no stopping this train now!

[gman]

May I chime in on the hair loss? She probably needs more good fats, fish oil, olive oil and some limited sat fats like eggs (yolk) which contain Biotin which the lack thereof can cause hair loss.

Baldie

thanks, Baldie...she is kind of scared right now. I will pass this along.

[Down4whatever]

You did back this morning, you shoulda taken a shot of that same pose to see what you looked like morning depleted and with a pump! Bet it would have been mind blowing:yep:

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Now we are talkin'. That back shot is 100% Bodybuilder. How do you and John get that orange color. I like it...are you both doing Orange CreamCycles on carb day??

Baldie

[Baldiewonkanobi]

thanks, Baldie...she is kind of scared right now. I will pass this along.

The ladies chat about Biotin suppliments and hair loss WHEN doing low carbs at the Low Carb chat room...

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/vitamins-supplements/342908-how-much-biotin.html

BALDIE

[bodyhard]

that means a lot to hear that from you John, because I know you don't bullshit!

I am going to keep working my tail off, no stopping this train now!

No reason for bullshitting, the only thing that gets people is a swell head and a terrible body and sometimes people actually going up on stage looking like a fucking fool.

Dude you are definitely progressing, you might hit a wall but that is when you keep fucking going and going and going and then BAM progress starts again. That separates the doer's from the wannabees!


Now we are talkin'. That back shot is 100% Bodybuilder. How do you and John get that orange color. I like it...are you both doing Orange CreamCycles on carb day??

Baldie


Ohh Orange is the new in, you didn't know that :secret:

Mine was a shitty fucking camera!

[gman]

You did back this morning, you shoulda taken a shot of that same pose to see what you looked like morning depleted and with a pump! Bet it would have been mind blowing:yep:

I told you I wasn't that clever! I will try to remember next time.


Now we are talkin'. That back shot is 100% Bodybuilder. How do you and John get that orange color. I like it...are you both doing Orange CreamCycles on carb day??

Baldie

That orange is unintentional from my cellphone, I have no earthly idea why, but anytime I take pics in my bathrooms at home, the pics turn out orange.
I am also actually getting tanner, I have been 10 times or so to the tanning booth. still only up to 8 minutes at a time, but I am not in a big hurry, would rather take it slow.

Haven't figured out how to lay in there with my hands behind my head to tan my underarms. I think I am in a smaller tanning bed called a turbo bed right now. Maybe the regular ones have more room. Currently I only have about 3-4" clearance when that thing is shut


The ladies chat about Biotin suppliments and hair loss WHEN doing low carbs at the Low Carb chat room...

http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/vitamins-supplements/342908-how-much-biotin.html

BALDIE

thanks, Bill, I sent her the link just now

[bigdaddyd]

Dude...looking good man. Impressive change

[gman]

No reason for bullshitting, the only thing that gets people is a swell head and a terrible body and sometimes people actually going up on stage looking like a fucking fool.

Dude you are definitely progressing, you might hit a wall but that is when you keep fucking going and going and going and then BAM progress starts again. That separates the doer's from the wannabees!


thanks, john. I want this so bad this time, I will run through a brick wall to get it.

[gman]

Dude...looking good man. Impressive change

Thanks, D! I am in to win now!

[gman]

OK I need some help/advice here.

I am going to classes in Vegas. We leave here at 630 am Monday and arrive midafternoon, so I should be able to lift at the Harrah's gym Monday. I am sure it is a POS gym though, does anyone know?

I will make do with whatever they have, but my main question is: is there a problem packing 8 zillion pills in a carryon? I have supplements out the butt that I need to take with me

Also, any drugstores or supermarkets walking distance from Harrah's? I will need to buy some premixed protein drinks, nuts and beef jerky to keep myself from totalling blowing the diet.

[blu2xtreme]

OK I need some help/advice here.

I am going to classes in Vegas. We leave here at 630 am Monday and arrive midafternoon, so I should be able to lift at the Harrah's gym Monday. I am sure it is a POS gym though, does anyone know?

I will make do with whatever they have, but my main question is: is there a problem packing 8 zillion pills in a carryon? I have supplements out the butt that I need to take with me

Also, any drugstores or supermarkets walking distance from Harrah's? I will need to buy some premixed protein drinks, nuts and beef jerky to keep myself from totalling blowing the diet.

You if you need any help let me know ...and I will do what I can
I work close enough to the strip that I can bring you some stuff if you need it. You have done so well ...don't want this to mess you up.

[freebirdmac]

Good thing Baldy had your questioned covered. I'm not a keto fan. :whistle:

[gman]

Good thing Baldy had your questioned covered. I'm not a keto fan. :whistle:

haha, I knew that. I think it's a great way to get discipline back in your life and shed some weight, but definitely not the long term solution to life!

wonder why women have hair fall out on it and men don't? Must just be different chemical imbalances in the 2 sexes

[gman]

You if you need any help let me know ...and I will do what I can
I work close enough to the strip that I can bring you some stuff if you need it. You have done so well ...don't want this to mess you up.

Might send you a list of things I might need. Thanks for the offer. I was willing to walk if it's close by.

It is so hard to eat right at these big hotels, huge buffets with all kinds of food.

Will definitely do the leptin reload meal one day though!

[blu2xtreme]

Might send you a list of things I might need. Thanks for the offer. I was willing to walk if it's close by.

It is so hard to eat right at these big hotels, huge buffets with all kinds of food.

Will definitely do the leptin reload meal one day though!

No problem ... you have helped me a lot
Would make me feel good to help out :)

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I think you are Downtown......Blu?? If on the South end of the strip then you MUST visit Golds East off Tropicana if I recall.

Baldie


PS note to MIke. In order to lose hair you must first have...hair.

[blu2xtreme]

I think you are Downtown......Blu?? If on the South end of the strip then you MUST visit Golds East off Tropicana if I recall.

Baldie


PS note to MIke. In order to lose hair you must first have...hair.

Harrah's is mid strip - Las Vegas Blvd

Actually my work is off Tropicana - about 3 miles south of the strip
Went on Golds website looks like a few gyms closed and some new ones are opening. I live far northwest and a new one is being built there.

[gman]

I think you are Downtown......Blu?? If on the South end of the strip then you MUST visit Golds East off Tropicana if I recall.

Baldie


PS note to MIke. In order to lose hair you must first have...hair.

I am in the middle of the strip I believe, Bill....catty corner from the Bellagio.
I think that is Flamingo and LAs Vegas Blvd,

I might go on Monday to that Gold's...we get in town at 12:30 and Monday Night Football doesn't start until 5:30.

The hair comment was just uncalled for! I have plenty of hair, it's just not on my head, and I wish like hell it would all fall out. it seems to be getting thicker. ;)

[gman]

any help on the supplements question: carting a one gallon bag of random pills in my carry on. Is that ok?

[BEAST MODE]

Yeah, just don't tell them about the ecstacy, dbol, abombs, and other assorted drugs you put in there.

[freebirdmac]

Mike, you can FedEx your drugs...er supplies to your hotel ahead of time. Skip the airline crap.

[gman]

Yeah, just don't tell them about the ecstacy, dbol, abombs, and other assorted drugs you put in there.

you weren't supposed to tell


Mike, you can FedEx your drugs...er supplies to your hotel ahead of time. Skip the airline crap.

Good idea, I guess I just call and warn them it's coming?

[freebirdmac]

Yep. You call the actual hotel, not the 800 number. Let them know when you are coming and that a package will be delivered for you.

BTW, losing hair is also a thyroid problem. So I'd assume keto is having a similar effect on the endocrine system.

[gman]

Yep. You call the actual hotel, not the 800 number. Let them know when you are coming and that a package will be delivered for you.

BTW, losing hair is also a thyroid problem. So I'd assume keto is having a similar effect on the endocrine system.

ooh. Better let her know that too. I will have her look at a symptoms checklist.

I do know at her physical she had a really good TSH, something in the 1.5 range.

Not that that tells the whole story.

[freebirdmac]

ooh. Better let her know that too. I will have her look at a symptoms checklist.

I do know at her physical she had a really good TSH, something in the 1.5 range.

Not that that tells the whole story.

It's probably fine, it's just her diet did a similar thing.

[bigdaddyd]

Mike, you can FedEx your drugs...er supplies to your hotel ahead of time. Skip the airline crap.
This is exactly what I have done traveling. It obviously isn't as cheap as the carryon way but the last time I tried to get 32 pills x4 days through, I was stuck for 30 minutes in security explaining what all of them were. No joke.

[blu2xtreme]

Might send you a list of things I might need. Thanks for the offer. I was willing to walk if it's close by.

It is so hard to eat right at these big hotels, huge buffets with all kinds of food.

Will definitely do the leptin reload meal one day though!

Got your list ...damn you eat a lot :p

Does HS tuna stand for that gross hickory stuff? I might have some from when you talked me into getting some of that gross stuff - yucky

[gman]

Got your list ...damn you eat a lot :p

Does HS tuna stand for that gross hickory stuff? I might have some from when you talked me into getting some of that gross stuff - yucky

I actually listed 4 days of food when I won't be there that long, so cut the list back 1/4th!

You have to eat to lose, at least that's what I hear.

Hickory smoked is the bomb, although I have developed a taste for the lemon pepper lately.

[blu2xtreme]

I actually listed 4 days of food when I won't be there that long, so cut the list back 1/4th!

You have to eat to lose, at least that's what I hear.

Hickory smoked is the bomb, although I have developed a taste for the lemon pepper lately.

I'm a sweet and spicy girl :p

The garlic and herb is pretty good too

[Gerb]

Looking bald and buff in the new avi Gman! Keep it up man. Good stuff!

[gman]

I'm a sweet and spicy girl :p

The garlic and herb is pretty good too

I am on low carb so can't have sweet and spicy tuna, too many carbs!


Looking bald and buff in the new avi Gman! Keep it up man. Good stuff!

thanks, Steve

[gman]

shoulder day

Barbell front raises: 12/85 12/85 10/85 11/85
Cable one arm laterals: 4 sets of 12 with 50, each side. my left side is definitely stronger, but I am not left handed
BB shoulder press: 7/115 5/125 4/125 4/125
BB Upright rows: 10/75 7/85 9/85 7/85
face down on incline bench, reverse flys: 12/55 11/55 9/55 8/55 (my friend said I need to lighten up, I was doing a little bit of rowing on the last set)

25 minutes cardio 130-135 bpm

[joedemarco]

Like the new avitar! Everything seems to be coming along. Keep it up!

[gman]

Like the new avitar! Everything seems to be coming along. Keep it up!

Thanks a lot Joe!

[BEAST MODE]

I hate you for being able to press...nice training bro!

[gman]

I hate you for being able to press...nice training bro!

if you call that pressing. I think my daughter could do that weight! lol

I am always amazed to hear that men should be able to standing shoulder press their body weight. That is NEVER going to happen for me.

I wonder too if they mean you can drive with your legs. To me it's not a shoulder press if you use anything but your shoulders to get the weight up, but maybe that's just me.

[BEAST MODE]

Well I'd have to press 200. There has to be some leg drive to get it moving if you're going to start getting heavy.

[gman]

never in a million years would I have guessed I would be the same weight as you.

Yeah I guess there does have to be leg drive.

I do know a guy who does seated shoulder presses with 225 though.

[blu2xtreme]

Hey ...did you notice your house is slanted in your new hardcore avi:p

Don't you hate when that happens:dunno:

[gman]

Hey ...did you notice your house is slanted in your new hardcore avi:p

Don't you hate when that happens:dunno:

No kidding, it is funny isn't it. Damn I deserved that one.

[blu2xtreme]

No kidding, it is funny isn't it. Damn I deserved that one.

Crazy thing is how damn happy I was when I noticed...
I really need a life:p

[freebirdmac]

I'm closing in on pressing my body weight. But I think it just highlights how weak my chest press is. The numbers should be further apart :eek:

[gman]

just a thought, maybe it's me that's crooked, not the house

[gman]

I'm closing in on pressing my body weight. But I think it just highlights how weak my chest press is. The numbers should be further apart :eek:

that's awesome though, Pam. I think I might have pressed 145 once for one rep. Way low for a guy.

[BEAST MODE]

never in a million years would I have guessed I would be the same weight as you.

Yeah I guess there does have to be leg drive.

I do know a guy who does seated shoulder presses with 225 though.

I used to be able to handle that on a smith when I could press. I miss pressing so much. I feel like my chest and shoulders are gone.

[freebirdmac]

that's awesome though, Pam. I think I might have pressed 145 once for one rep. Way low for a guy.

We all have our weak spots and your shoulders do not look like they're hurting for mass. So who cares? I bet if you did presses first you'd get better numbers.

[Gerb]

I hate you for being able to press...nice training bro!

Rich is so full of hate, this is why we love Rich.:hmn:

[BEAST MODE]

Rich is so full of hate, this is why we love Rich.:hmn:

That is not an entirely true statement dudebro. I do hate a lot of stuff, but probably no more than the average person. I just probably vocalize it more.

Oh, and I don't really hate G.

[gman]

I used to be able to handle that on a smith when I could press. I miss pressing so much. I feel like my chest and shoulders are gone.

I got my shoulder mass from raises, not presses. I truly believe that.


We all have our weak spots and your shoulders do not look like they're hurting for mass. So who cares? I bet if you did presses first you'd get better numbers.

Yes, I need to get out of the "how much you bench?" mentality. Looking strong is more important than being strong for what I am doing right now


Rich is so full of hate, this is why we love Rich.:hmn:


That is not an entirely true statement dudebro. I do hate a lot of stuff, but probably no more than the average person. I just probably vocalize it more.

Oh, and I don't really hate G.

Rich and I are like father and son, right Rich?! lol

[BEAST MODE]

Yes, you're right G. Or you could also be an older bro.

[HeavyDutyGuy]

I actually listed 4 days of food when I won't be there that long, so cut the list back 1/4th!

You have to eat to lose, at least that's what I hear.

Hickory smoked is the bomb, although I have developed a taste for the lemon pepper lately.

Lemon pepper was my savior during last years prep! Made lemon pepper chicken breasts almost every night.

[gman]

instead of tanning at the booth, why don't we all try this stuff?

Originally, the peptide Melanotan II, that bremelanotide was developed from, was tested as a sunless tanning agent. In initial testing, Melanotan II did induce tanning but additionally caused sexual arousal and spontaneous erections as unexpected side effects in nine out of the ten original male volunteer test subjects.[2]

In studies, bremelanotide was shown to induce lordosis in an animal model[3] and was also effective in treating sexual dysfunction in both men (erectile dysfunction or impotence) and women (sexual arousal disorder). Unlike Viagra and other related medications, it does not act upon the vascular system, but directly increases sexual desire via the nervous system.[4]

[blu2xtreme]

instead of tanning at the booth, why don't we all try this stuff?

Originally, the peptide Melanotan II, that bremelanotide was developed from, was tested as a sunless tanning agent. In initial testing, Melanotan II did induce tanning but additionally caused sexual arousal and spontaneous erections as unexpected side effects in nine out of the ten original male volunteer test subjects.[2]

In studies, bremelanotide was shown to induce lordosis in an animal model[3] and was also effective in treating sexual dysfunction in both men (erectile dysfunction or impotence) and women (sexual arousal disorder). Unlike Viagra and other related medications, it does not act upon the vascular system, but directly increases sexual desire via the nervous system.[4]


Sometimes ...it's just to easy ...:p
I will leave it for Matt;)

[freebirdmac]

Mike, how many days a week are you tanning? You should probably be going 3x week.

[gman]

Mike, how many days a week are you tanning? You should probably be going 3x week.

3 most of the time, this week I will go 4 since I am in Vegas 4 days next week without tanning.

[gman]

Sometimes ...it's just to easy ...:p
I will leave it for Matt;)

I hear it tans you too...really well

there has to be some catch, doesn't there?

[blu2xtreme]

I hear it tans you too...really well

there has to be some catch, doesn't there?

I'll stick to tanning 3 x week ...

I have enough issues don't need any help:hypno:

[gman]

I'll stick to tanning 3 x week ...

I have enough issues don't need any help:hypno:

I need help, I must not have any melanin in my skin

8-9 times to the tanning booth and I have barely made it to the pale stage.

[gman]

BTW, back at 200.0 the past 2 mornings. Not sweating it yet though.

Today I did arms:

Bodyweight dips: 20 17 14 15
1 arm db extensions: 8/40 8/40 9/40 10/40
Rope pushdown: 8/150 11/140 9/140 8/140
Preacher curl, EZ Bar: 12/70 12/80 8/85 10/85
Alternating db curls, standing, slow and controlled: 7/40 9/35 8/35 10/35
Bicep vein in both arms, yoohoo!
EZ bar 21's: 3 sets with 70

30 minutes on stepper, 125-130bpm

[Gerb]

That is not an entirely true statement dudebro. I do hate a lot of stuff, but probably no more than the average person. I just probably vocalize it more.

Oh, and I don't really hate G.

Don't go getting all soft on us Rich!

[Gerb]

BTW, back at 200.0 the past 2 mornings. Not sweating it yet though.

Today I did arms:

Bodyweight dips: 20 17 14 15
1 arm db extensions: 8/40 8/40 9/40 10/40
Rope pushdown: 8/150 11/140 9/140 8/140
Preacher curl, EZ Bar: 12/70 12/80 8/85 10/85
Alternating db curls, standing, slow and controlled: 7/40 9/35 8/35 10/35
Bicep vein in both arms, yoohoo!
EZ bar 21's: 3 sets with 70

30 minutes on stepper, 125-130bpm

Nice training G, I have a tough time for some reason (weak triceps) with the 1-arm OH DB Ext. Simply cause I suck at them, I should probley add them in. 40 is too heavy for me. 21's are brutal too! Good stuff.

[BEAST MODE]

Don't go getting all soft on us Rich!

Sorry Steve...HATEHATEHATEHATEHATEHATEHATE:mad::mad::mad :

Better?


Nice training G, I have a tough time for some reason (weak triceps) with the 1-arm OH DB Ext. Simply cause I suck at them, I should probley add them in. 40 is too heavy for me. 21's are brutal too! Good stuff.

I'm the same way. 35s are enough for me w/ 1 arm, but when I do both arms at once I can do 110s or 120s for 8-10.

[Gerb]

Sorry Steve...HATEHATEHATEHATEHATEHATEHATE:mad::mad::mad :

Better?



I'm the same way. 35s are enough for me w/ 1 arm, but when I do both arms at once I can do 110s or 120s for 8-10.

nah, you look too happy in your avi anyways, I am not buying it:p, Rich is a nice guy, cover blown.

LOL, 35's? haha, I use 25's. But I can get 130's on the two arm.

I do have a theory, actually formed it last night. I think the 1-arm hits the medial but the two arm hits the long head more. My long head is great, my medial is MIA, I did Tate Presses for the medial last night and found them difficult. I think medial development is the reason.

[BEAST MODE]

I probably have the same issue then Steve. Everybody's got great long heads, but the medial and outer usually lag.

[Gerb]

Damn that Gman and his genetically superior calves and medial tricep heads.

[gman]

I have no earthly idea what you are talking about! lol

I do have strong triceps but my biceps are pathetic. Really they are. They don't look bad, but they never get any stronger.

calves, wow I am so glad I don't have to do any exercises for them
In fact I think they look better now than when I used to do calf raises.

[freebirdmac]

Mike it takes me a good month to build up enough color to see I have color. But that's also a factor of how long you stay in the tanning bed. You're not going to get much color at 8 minutes. But you are prepping the skin for longer times when you will get color. Just keep going 3x week and upping the time whenever you can.

[Gerb]

I have no earthly idea what you are talking about! lol

I do have strong triceps but my biceps are pathetic. Really they are. They don't look bad, but they never get any stronger.

calves, wow I am so glad I don't have to do any exercises for them
In fact I think they look better now than when I used to do calf raises.

we aren't talking about your biceps, that is Rich's department. we are talking about your epicly strong 1-arm OH DB Ext!

[BEAST MODE]

How are bis my department? Mine suck dude!

[Gerb]

dude

[gman]

Mike it takes me a good month to build up enough color to see I have color. But that's also a factor of how long you stay in the tanning bed. You're not going to get much color at 8 minutes. But you are prepping the skin for longer times when you will get color. Just keep going 3x week and upping the time whenever you can.

I am impatient, I guess! I have been 9 times I think...I have lost count. Maybe I will try 9 min today and risk getting burned a little.

I am going to miss a lot next week while in Vegas, unless I can find a booth nearby the hotel

[BEAST MODE]

dude

Meh...it was the angle and the lighting, I swear! They don't really look like that.

[gman]

yeah, like hell they don't

great peaks

[BEAST MODE]

I've never been told that before...ever. I appreciate it, but I think if you guys saw them in person, you would think otherwise.

[gman]

mine suck, they are flat even when flexed.

It could be a function of bf being high though

[blu2xtreme]

I am impatient, I guess! I have been 9 times I think...I have lost count. Maybe I will try 9 min today and risk getting burned a little.

I am going to miss a lot next week while in Vegas, unless I can find a booth nearby the hotel


I promise not to compare tans when I meet you :p

A lot of the hotels have spas and tanning
I'll check out if there are any near you

[BEAST MODE]

Well G when your arms have no fat on them, they'll look better and you'll see the peak.

[Gerb]

when you finish leaning out they will look good gman. mine aren't peaky cause I have low insertion points too so they are more pill shaped but when I get leaner they look much different. same with my wife, hers get a cool peak you only see when she leans down, I suspect Rich has a higher insertion point which is partly why his look nice and peaky. plus he busts his butt training!!!! it is funny cause all my buds at the gym with high insertion points and great peaks complain about filling in the lower part of the bicep (the gap) which is impossible to fill in below the insertion point and then the rest of us complain we have tubes cause we flex and no peak but long insertion points

[BEAST MODE]

when you finish leaning out they will look good gman. mine aren't peaky cause I have low insertion points too so they are more pill shaped but when I get leaner they look much different. same with my wife, hers get a cool peak you only see when she leans down, I suspect Rich has a higher insertion point which is partly why his look nice and peaky. plus he busts his butt training!!!! it is funny cause all my buds at the gym with high insertion points and great peaks complain about filling in the lower part of the bicep (the gap) which is impossible to fill in below the insertion point and then the rest of us complain we have tubes cause we flex and no peak but long insertion points

You nailed it Steve. I can fit 2 fingers between my insertion and elbow when flexing.

[freebirdmac]

You nailed it Steve. I can fit 2 fingers between my insertion and elbow when flexing.

Same here. Gotta work with what you were given :)

[Gerb]

You nailed it Steve. I can fit 2 fingers between my insertion and elbow when flexing.


Same here. Gotta work with what you were given :)

and that is not a bad thing at all. you build them big and they look huge! Boyer Coe had some sick peaks, so does Klaudia Larson

[BEAST MODE]

Man, Boyer's insertion was really high!

[buckimscl]

Boyer's bi's were sick....oh by the way I'm back!

[Gerb]

welcomem back buddy!

I like Klaudia's, my wife and I got to see her at the Tampa Pro this past year, holy peaks. It is crazy.

[gman]

You nailed it Steve. I can fit 2 fingers between my insertion and elbow when flexing.

mine should look freaky too then...I fit 2 fingers easily

[gman]

btw, weight went up to 200.0 the past 2 days, not worried, but technically not under 200 any more.

this vegas trip is going to suck too. I hope I can handle not eating massive amounts of food at the breakfast buffet...my partner is going too, and he is a big man who likes to eat a lot. I will be sitting done while he eats 2 more plates.

I hate being tempted. I am going to plan one cheat on the trip to make me not go insane

[buckimscl]

btw, weight went up to 200.0 the past 2 days, not worried, but technically not under 200 any more.

this vegas trip is going to suck too. I hope I can handle not eating massive amounts of food at the breakfast buffet...my partner is going too, and he is a big man who likes to eat a lot. I will be sitting done while he eats 2 more plates.

I hate being tempted. I am going to plan one cheat on the trip to make me not go insane

Remember the goal bro. The cheat meal is not a bad idea though. I know what you mean about everyone eating around you!! When is the trip?

[gman]

arrive monday pm, leave thursday am

[blu2xtreme]

btw, weight went up to 200.0 the past 2 days, not worried, but technically not under 200 any more.

this vegas trip is going to suck too. I hope I can handle not eating massive amounts of food at the breakfast buffet...my partner is going too, and he is a big man who likes to eat a lot. I will be sitting done while he eats 2 more plates.

I hate being tempted. I am going to plan one cheat on the trip to make me not go insane

BTW I did pick up all your healthy stuff for you ...so no reason to mess your diet up. Your set to go:)

[gman]

darn, no excuses now! ;)

[blu2xtreme]

darn, no excuses now! ;)

You'll thank me later ...when you win :yep:

[gman]

You'll thank me later ...when you win :yep:

as many capt and diets as you want.

[buckimscl]

as many capt and diets as you want.
Hell, I'll let you win if you're buying:)

[blu2xtreme]

as many capt and diets as you want.

Good Deal :yep:

[buckimscl]

Checking in bro!

[gman]

Checking in bro!

took day off to rest and get shopping done. I know I should have done cardio, just don't want to today

[buckimscl]

I will get my cardio in tonight. Didn't have time this morning.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

:no: CARDIO SMARDIO :no:

Well...not until April 15th


Baldie

[tifflex]

I love the new avi Mike; looking lean!

[blu2xtreme]

took day off to rest and get shopping done. I know I should have done cardio, just don't want to today

Cool shopping... did you go to a mall?

Shopping could be considered cardio if you power shop like me:p

[partsRheavy]

I went to the mall today. :D

I wouldn't consider it cardio, though, especially because I really didn't buy much.


Cool shopping... did you go to a mall?

Shopping could be considered cardio if you power shop like me:p

[blu2xtreme]

Good news Mike our weather here has improved greatly today-
sunny and mild out.
Have a great flight :)

[gman]

A lot better than the forecast from when I looked a week ago! I hate the flight out, it takes 9 hours with layover at JFK airport, and leaves at 630 am

[blu2xtreme]

A lot better than the forecast from when I looked a week ago! I hate the flight out, it takes 9 hours with layover at JFK airport, and leaves at 630 am

That is a long day...you will be wiped out by the time you get.
At least you gain three hours in this direction.

[gman]

I really want to live out west, Monday Night Football at 530, awesome

[buckimscl]

I really want to live out west, Monday Night Football at 530, awesome
I say we all move west next year! Except for Blu because she's already out there!

[gman]

it really is a sports fan's dream to live out there...being able to watch MNF all the way to the end, the World Series games, etc.

[blu2xtreme]

I say we all move west next year! Except for Blu because she's already out there!

Would welcome you with open arms :hmn:

[buckimscl]

it really is a sports fan's dream to live out there...being able to watch MNF all the way to the end, the World Series games, etc.
What part are we moving to? Vegas, Phoenix, Vancouver ?????;)

[blu2xtreme]

What part are we moving to? Vegas, Phoenix, Vancouver ?????;)

Got to be Vegas Baby;)

Actually I would probably pick somewhere else ...been here to long
ready for a change:)

[gman]

What part are we moving to? Vegas, Phoenix, Vancouver ?????;)

you better say Vancouver bucki


Got to be Vegas Baby;)

Actually I would probably pick somewhere else ...been here to long
ready for a change:)

If I had to pick my top 3 choices: Flagstaff, Santa Fe, Portland

[blu2xtreme]

you better say Vancouver bucki



If I had to pick my top 3 choices: Flagstaff, Santa Fe, Portland

Love Flagstaff my cowroker has a cabin outside Flag ... it is beautiful there.

See Ya soon mike:)

[gman]

Sounds good, blu...warn your friends about me so they aren't totally shocked! lol

[buckimscl]

Good night all.

[bigdaddyd]

Checking in G....have a good trip

[Baldiewonkanobi]

I am sitting idle waiting for the Vegas stories....gonna be good I'm positive on that. Missed training opportunities, diet F ups, gonna be good.

Baldie

[buckimscl]

Mike, I hope you took full advantage of the buffet's in LV>. It would be shame to travel that far and not eat all you want :)

[blu2xtreme]

I am sitting idle waiting for the Vegas stories....gonna be good I'm positive on that. Missed training opportunities, diet F ups, gonna be good.

Baldie

I could rat him out ...but he's so nice I couldn't do that:D
By the way Mike you look much younger and leaner in person:)

[buckimscl]

Hope you survived bro!!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Blu we all know Mike is a camera whore and you must have some pics with him....post please. :yep:


Baldie

[blu2xtreme]

Blu we all know Mike is a camera whore and you must have some pics with him....post please. :yep:


Baldie

I feel bad I didn't get one pic of Mike
He looked really nice when we all went out...
he didn't look like a cpa at all :p

[Down4whatever]

I feel bad I didn't get one pic of Mike
He looked really nice when we all went out...
he didn't look like a cpa at all :p

So you're saying CPA's generally don't look nice.......hmmmm :no:

[blu2xtreme]

So you're saying CPA's generally don't look nice.......hmmmm :no:

CPA's look to nice ;)

He was dressed very young ...he must of went shopping for new clothes before his trip:)

[gman]

I wore a pair of jeans and a long sleeve graphic American Eagle t-shirt...very 18 ish

I am not the typical accountant.

Plus I look damn good dressed like a teenager. lol

definitely don't like dressing like a 48 year old CPA

[gman]

i only trained once in vegas, I hope the time off is good for me.

I am 200.0 today so no damage was done out there even though I did not eat the meal plan. I did only eat two meals a day on average.

typical day

huge omelette with cheese, bacon and mushrooms

big salad with turkey, bacon, cheese, and balasamic vinegrette

had one huge meal, yesterday I ate at the breakfast buffet, and it was a gorgefest.

time to really cut now.

[BEAST MODE]

That will probably do you some good G. You've had your yummy time. Now you can get back to it and kick some ass.

[gman]

I really did good, Rich. my partner ate like shit and I refrained for the most part. There is hope for me not becoming fat again!

[Baldiewonkanobi]

Note to Mike:

When in the L.A. area do not use the word 'partner'.

Baldie

oh....welcome back.

[buckimscl]

note to mike:

When in the l.a. Area do not use the word 'partner'.

Baldie

oh....welcome back.
lmao!!!

[BEAST MODE]

I really did good, Rich. my partner ate like shit and I refrained for the most part. There is hope for me not becoming fat again!

Well blu said you looked pretty lean, so I think you're going to be surprised when you get into the 180s. I think you're goal of mid-170s is easily attainable.

[partsRheavy]

Are you ready for the snowstorm??? I'm in Nawth Cackylacky writing a note on it to visit gman's house in Ole Virginny!!!!:p Big white fluffy flakes perfect to build a snowman!

Nor'Easter after that....

Instead of bread, milk, and beer, I guess you'll be stocking up on fish and chicken!!!!

[partsRheavy]

Are you ready for the snowstorm??? I'm in Nawth Cackylacky writing a note on it to visit gman's house in Ole Virginny!!!!:p Big white fluffy flakes perfect to build a snowman!

Nor'Easter after that....

Instead of bread, milk, and beer, I guess you'll be stocking up on fish and chicken!!!!:yep:

[blu2xtreme]

I wore a pair of jeans and a long sleeve graphic American Eagle t-shirt...very 18 ish

I am not the typical accountant.

Plus I look damn good dressed like a teenager. lol

definitely don't like dressing like a 48 year old CPA

I think we all looked pretty good that night for old people:p

[fatbackgoal]

Gman- Nice to hear you survived your trip. I bet the rebound you get from shocking your system will be quite good.

[Baldiewonkanobi]

OMG I just googled American Eagle T Shirt... I REPEAT.........

WHEN IN L.A. NEVER USE THE WORD
:no: PARTNER :no:

Baldie

[gman]

I think we all looked pretty good that night for old people:p

we didn't look a day over 35, I swear...especially you. You look a lot younger than you are.

[gman]

Note to Mike:

When in the L.A. area do not use the word 'partner'.

Baldie

oh....welcome back.

was my business partner.

what is the LA word for that?

[gman]

Gman- Nice to hear you survived your trip. I bet the rebound you get from shocking your system will be quite good.

i sure hope so FBG.

11 weeks from today. And 25 lbs to lose. I am under the gun

[gman]

diet today is good...4 scoops of protein powder and it's 1:15 pm.

I really have no appetite today

still have to go workout.

[BEAST MODE]

You off work today G?

[gman]

You off work today G?

in a sense. I am here, but am leaving soon. I was so tired from the trip I came in at 11

[BEAST MODE]

To answer your question from blu's thread, no I have no idea how to tell you to lose 25 lbs in 11 weeks. Your body is stubborn man. I will tell you I lost 42 lbs in 17 weeks though. So it can be done.

[gman]

it will this time, I just have to bear down and get it done. I am probably going to do one cheat meal from now on out. Christmas Day is it.

[Down4whatever]

Good to have you back, Bro!!! You got this man! 25lbs will be gone in no time. I have complete faith in your abilities :yep:

[Baldiewonkanobi]

'Business' partner.;)

Baldie.....yanking your chain only because you left us alone in here for days on end.

[bigdaddyd]

good to hear you made it back safe G and stuck to it....mostly

[gman]

Good to have you back, Bro!!! You got this man! 25lbs will be gone in no time. I have complete faith in your abilities :yep:

will do it Matt. I can conquer this!


'Business' partner.;)

Baldie.....yanking your chain only because you left us alone in here for days on end.

It was dead without me wasn't it?


good to hear you made it back safe G and stuck to it....mostly

mostly being the operative word!