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The mens bbing prejudging is Friday at 4. A lot of other prejudging is Saturday morning. Not sure when women bbing is but I am thinking it's Saturday morning
Baldiewonkanobi
06-18-2010, 07:14 AM
Last year I did not arrive at the hotel until 5:30 ish. I still had time to warm up HDG for the O40s SHWs. Ed Cook did not come on until 6:30ish and the O70s I wanted to see were not on stage until about 7:30-8pm. If anything the show will be larger and longer/later yet again.
Baldie
GirlyMuscle
06-18-2010, 07:17 AM
Ok...I might just be driving through the night. LOL No way am I missing any pre-judging. That's my favorite part of any show.
Baldiewonkanobi
06-18-2010, 07:22 AM
Ok...I might just be driving through the night. LOL No way am I missing any pre-judging. That's my favorite part of any show.
Hell yes...that IS the show. I never go to the finals of any show unless I am in it myself or a trainee.
Baldie
hopefully then, Paula and I can get there for you Baldie. We will be leaving Newport News Airport around 11 am. I think it's an 8 hour drive from there. We will do our best!
GirlyMuscle
06-18-2010, 07:30 AM
I have been known to not attend the night show or leave it early. Hell, I left my own show early. If I'm going to a show you can bet 100% I'll be at pre-judging though. To me the show IS pre-judging.
blu2xtreme
06-18-2010, 10:22 AM
Paula is kicking my ass in this leaning out contest. I gained a lb yesterday, so now I am back to 206! I will have to just cut the calories more.
Pretty much I am:p
Down another 1/2 lb ...I am sure I will hit a wall soon.
In the end it will all even out.
old-time-lifter
06-18-2010, 10:28 AM
Pretty much I am:p
Down another 1/2 lb ...I am sure I will hit a wall soon.
In the end it will all even out.
Good for you!! I hit 187 this morning and I'm happy as can be, 170 come August! :D :D :D
blu2xtreme
06-18-2010, 10:31 AM
Good for you!! I hit 187 this morning and I'm happy as can be, 170 come August! :D :D :D
I have to be honest cutting makes me a hell of a lot happier then bulking :yep:
Pretty much I am:p
Down another 1/2 lb ...I am sure I will hit a wall soon.
In the end it will all even out.
just keep it up so it makes me try harder!
Good for you!! I hit 187 this morning and I'm happy as can be, 170 come August! :D :D :D
I have to be honest cutting makes me a hell of a lot happier then bulking :yep:
me too...decided that i am not happy unless I am on a diet!
old-time-lifter
06-18-2010, 10:32 AM
I have to be honest cutting makes me a hell of a lot happier then bulking :yep:
I don't know.............. I really like pastries......... :yep:
Down4whatever
06-18-2010, 10:43 AM
I have to be honest cutting makes me a hell of a lot happier then bulking :yep:
me too...decided that i am not happy unless I am on a diet!
You two are some sick-ass puppies :yep:
You two are some sick-ass puppies :yep:
It's just that I get depressed when I bulk (synonym for get fat). Much more fun to work towards a 6 pack than to work towards a coronary:p
blu2xtreme
06-18-2010, 10:54 AM
It's just that I get depressed when I bulk (synonym for get fat). Much more fun to work towards a 6 pack than to work towards a coronary:p
You are whacked for a guy ...girls can get excited about wearing skinny clothes :D
You are whacked for a guy ...girls can get excited about wearing skinny clothes :D
I get excited about girls wearing skinny clothes too.
Seriously, I have a pretty narrow frame (narrow shoulders and hips), so I probably should be a lot lighter than I am
old-time-lifter
06-18-2010, 11:23 AM
I get excited about girls wearing skinny clothes too.
This I can relate too.............. :allgood:
blu2xtreme
06-18-2010, 02:06 PM
Seriously, I have a pretty narrow frame (narrow shoulders and hips
Narrow hips for sure ...love them ;)
...not so much on the shoulders.
Narrow hips for sure ...love them ;)
...not so much on the shoulders.
working on the shoulders to add some muscle, but it doesn't seem to be doing any good! Will keep trying. Hips are about as narrow as they're going to get!
blu2xtreme
06-18-2010, 02:19 PM
working on the shoulders to add some muscle, but it doesn't seem to be doing any good! Will keep trying. Hips are about as narrow as they're going to get!
What I meant was ...your hips may be narrow
but your shoulders aren't.
Love your shoulders too :drool:
What I meant was ...your hips may be narrow
but your shoulders aren't.
Love your shoulders too :drool:
I am glad they look good!
Still want them bigger though. The bigger they look the smaller my waist looks!
blu2xtreme
06-18-2010, 02:27 PM
I am glad they look good!
Still want them bigger though. The bigger they look the smaller my waist looks!
I agree ...that's why I need some damn shoulders too!
Speaking of shoulders, I did them late this afternoon...
Standing bb shoulder press, no cheating: 10/115 8/125 5/135 3/145 3/145
Neutral grip seated db press: 7/55 6/55 6/55 4/60 3/60
Hammer grip standing lateral raises with 25's: 10 11 8 9 9
Bentover reverse flys with 50's: 9 10 10 10 8
Saw some guys doing strongman practice, and asked them how to get started in it. One guy said just show up when they show up. 4pm every Friday.
Guess what I am doing next friday afternoon???
blu2xtreme
06-19-2010, 01:24 AM
Nice to see that you torture yourself with those horrible hammer grip lateral raises too:p
I think strongman stuff would be really cool to get into!
It's good to try new stuff or you might miss out on something you are great at:)
Nice to see that you torture yourself with those horrible hammer grip lateral raises too:p
I think strongman stuff would be really cool to get into!
It's good to try new stuff or you might miss out on something you are great at:)
hammer grips really work, if it hurts it is working!
I can't wait to see if I am good at any of the strongman stuff. I have two big disadvantages:
short ( you have to push press the atlas stones up on the platforms when you are short. a tall guy just sets them on the platforms)
small hands (axle deadlifts are hard when you can't wrap your hand all the way around the bar!)
I am also wondering how I train the rest of the week if I just practice strongman on Friday afternoons?
bigdaddyd
06-19-2010, 10:42 PM
Speaking of shoulders, I did them late this afternoon...
Standing bb shoulder press, no cheating: 10/115 8/125 5/135 3/145 3/145
Neutral grip seated db press: 7/55 6/55 6/55 4/60 3/60
Hammer grip standing lateral raises with 25's: 10 11 8 9 9
Bentover reverse flys with 50's: 9 10 10 10 8
Saw some guys doing strongman practice, and asked them how to get started in it. One guy said just show up when they show up. 4pm every Friday.
Guess what I am doing next friday afternoon???
Good workout Mike!!
old-time-lifter
06-19-2010, 10:52 PM
I am also wondering how I train the rest of the week if I just practice strongman on Friday afternoons?
Just do day 1&2 and then don't train again until Friday.
blu2xtreme
06-20-2010, 12:12 PM
Happy Father's Day!!!!
Love you babe :hmn:
Thanks, Paula...I am spending the day with Grace and going to visit my mom and stepdad later.
leg day
BB squats: 15/155 15/185 8/225 6/245 4/265 3/275
SLDL: 12/185 10/205 8/225 6/245 5/265 3/275
I am going to probably start my new program, powerlifting/strongman, after July 4th weekend, so I am going on cruise control until then
Down4whatever
06-21-2010, 09:42 AM
I am going to probably start my new program, powerlifting/strongman, after July 4th weekend, so I am going on cruise control until then
Are you going to attempt to do this new program in a deficit? Congrats man; I've been waiting over a year for you to change it up like this! I think this is gonna be invaluable to you.
How's the program gonna look? You have the fine points ironed out yet?
Are you going to attempt to do this new program in a deficit? Congrats man; I've been waiting over a year for you to change it up like this! I think this is gonna be invaluable to you.
How's the program gonna look? You have the fine points ironed out yet?
Cross purposes, but I want to cut about 15-20lbs over the next few months, no set timetable. I guess I will find out how well you can gain strength while cutting. I really have decided I want to cut my heart disease risk down (dad died at 44), and to do that I need to be leaner. No more bulking and cutting for me. It's too rough on me to yo yo, especially since I have body image issues anyway. I don't see a reason why you have to have a pot gut to be a strongman or powerlifter, even though that seems to be the typical stereotype
OTL sent me a program that I am probably going to try, I will announce details when I start it!
OK, one week into keto, one cheat meal. Down .6 lbs. I did not get the usual 6-8lbs like normal people do the first week, but will keep chugging! 206.4 this morning.
old-time-lifter
06-21-2010, 11:51 AM
Good Luck Mike! :D
Good Luck Mike! :D
Thanks, OTL!
It will be something different to do as far as lifting goes. I have been doing my current split for quite a long time, about a year or so, maybe more.
Meals today, just to stay accountable
2 scoops of whey and 1 scoop of NO Shotgun before workout
5 eggs with parmesan after workout
2 scoops of whey, 2tbsp of pb, squirt of hershey's reduced calorie choc syrup, 1 cup of almond milk, blended into a smoothie
1 cup of cottage cheese 2%
3 oz of cashews
5 oz of tilapia, 1/2 bag of stir fry, fried in 1 tbsp of olive oil
blu2xtreme
06-21-2010, 11:04 PM
Meals today, just to stay accountable
2 scoops of whey and 1 scoop of NO Shotgun before workout
5 eggs with parmesan after workout
2 scoops of whey, 2tbsp of pb, squirt of hershey's reduced calorie choc syrup, 1 cup of almond milk, blended into a smoothie
1 cup of cottage cheese 2%
3 oz of cashews
5 oz of tilapia, 1/2 bag of stir fry, fried in 1 tbsp of olive oil
You are such a good boy :D
Your tilapia looked really good ... I am so glad you are becoming such a great cook !
You are such a good boy :D
Your tilapia looked really good ... I am so glad you are becoming such a great cook !
It was way too much food, no wonder I am not losing
I do enjoy cooking a lot!
Official weekly weigh in. 204.6, last Tuesday I was 206.4, so I ended up down 1.8 lbs on the first week of keto. Not what I was expecting (6-8), but I will take it. It's better than going up!
Headed to do chest, the floor man at the gym is going to help me with my form and we are going to try to figure out why I have a hard time touching the bar to my chest, and why I can only do 225 once, even not touching my chest.
Baldiewonkanobi
06-22-2010, 06:37 AM
Meals today, just to stay accountable
2 scoops of whey and 1 scoop of NO Shotgun before workout
5 eggs with parmesan after workout
2 scoops of whey, 2tbsp of pb, squirt of hershey's reduced calorie choc syrup, 1 cup of almond milk, blended into a smoothie
1 cup of cottage cheese 2%
3 oz of cashews
5 oz of tilapia, 1/2 bag of stir fry, fried in 1 tbsp of olive oil
I would starve on that Mike. 200+ grams protein.
Yesterday:
50 gram whey
1 tablespoon Almond butter
6 egg whites 3 yolks with salsa
1 buffalo burger patty
3 25 gram Muscle Milks spread out at hospital incl. fats and carbs
large chicken breast cooked in buttermilk
avacado
2 KFC chicken breasts with crap removed
cup of cole slaw
300 grams protein
I must have the metabolism of a mosquito. I am starving and weigh 198 at 5'11 1/2" . Guess you did'nt get my DNA. Must be mom's ;)
Baldie
hey Baldie, it sucks, but I have to give up trying to figure out why I can't eat much!
I have the metabolism of a tree sloth, but when the famine hits in 2012, I will be the last to die!
Good session today, got a lesson on benching...arched back, shoulders down and pinched together, and grip bar tight, push from below the chest instead of from up high.
I even used a pvc pipe under my lower back to help me get the right position. On my db work I hung my head of the bench to help get the shoulders back.
Apparently by laying flat and pressing from up to high, I was doing almost all front delt work instead of pecs!
I did 5 sets of flat using 185: 10 8 5 7 7
5 sets of db flat using 70 for 2 sets, and 65 for 3 sets
then 4 sets of flat flys using 40's
bigdaddyd
06-22-2010, 08:40 AM
Good session today, got a lesson on benching...arched back, shoulders down and pinched together, and grip bar tight, push from below the chest instead of from up high.
I even used a pvc pipe under my lower back to help me get the right position. On my db work I hung my head of the bench to help get the shoulders back.
Apparently by laying flat and pressing from up to high, I was doing almost all front delt work instead of pecs!
I did 5 sets of flat using 185: 10 8 5 7 7
5 sets of db flat using 70 for 2 sets, and 65 for 3 sets
then 4 sets of flat flys using 40's
Nice work Mike. I had someone (I think it was Rich or Rob) tell me about squeezing the shoulders back and together last year and have been doing it ever since. Except for the recent shoulder injury (not related) I have had no pain or injuries. Well, the shoulder was from benching but that was because I had a back muscle already pulled and it twinged and caused me to drop my shoulder....so technically....
anyway...good work bro
Down4whatever
06-22-2010, 09:40 AM
..arched back, shoulders down and pinched together, and grip bar tight, push from below the chest instead of from up high.
Apparently by laying flat and pressing from up to high, I was doing almost all front delt work instead of pecs!
That's everything I changed on my form after shoulder rehab.....except I was already arching and pinching shoulders back. Now I just exaggerate all of these techniques and touch basically at the sternum.
Good job Mike!
Nice work Mike. I had someone (I think it was Rich or Rob) tell me about squeezing the shoulders back and together last year and have been doing it ever since. Except for the recent shoulder injury (not related) I have had no pain or injuries. Well, the shoulder was from benching but that was because I had a back muscle already pulled and it twinged and caused me to drop my shoulder....so technically....
anyway...good work bro
That's everything I changed on my form after shoulder rehab.....except I was already arching and pinching shoulders back. Now I just exaggerate all of these techniques and touch basically at the sternum.
Good job Mike!
thanks, guys! 5 years of lifting and never once did the bench press correctly! It's amazing how technique is so important in that lift. I was able to touch the bar to my chest every rep today, never could do that before unless I kept the weight at 135 or less.
blu2xtreme
06-22-2010, 10:31 AM
Morning coach:hmn:
Teach me your new benching form when we go to brute next time!
blu2xtreme
06-22-2010, 10:31 AM
Morning Coach :hmn:
you need to teach me your new benching form next time I am at brute !
Morning coach:hmn:
Teach me your new benching form when we go to brute next time!
I will....we will have you benching 135 before you know it!
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 11:18 AM
Paula, are you going to be there if I end up coming out to hang w/ Mike in October?
Food so far today
2 scoops whey, 1 scoop NO Shotgun
Workout
6 eggs with parmesan
1 scoop whey, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 2 tbsp pb, squirt of choc syrup and one cup of almond milk in a smoothie
1 cup cottage cheese with 2tbsp of pb mixed in
too much food for 4 meals, so I will only eat one more meal today instead of two
this guy is on bbing.com in the over 35 section...might be my leaner twin!
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/04/16/17140552/profilepic/1D7MkHr4s9ObbEhuqQp6VbBDjMnpg1165.jpeg
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 03:47 PM
I thought that was you as soon as I saw it.
Down4whatever
06-22-2010, 03:50 PM
this guy is on bbing.com in the over 35 section...might be my leaner twin!
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/04/16/17140552/profilepic/1D7MkHr4s9ObbEhuqQp6VbBDjMnpg1165.jpeg
yeah, and the dude swears he's 254#......at 5'10"....whatever
yeah, and the dude swears he's 254#......at 5'10"....whatever
i sent him a friend requested and asked him to clarify...if he's 254, then I am 300
I thought that was you as soon as I saw it.
I wish I looked that good in the abs and lower back. I think I would be his twin at about 160
I might take the same pic with gray sweats and my glasses on and side by side it just for fun
Down4whatever
06-22-2010, 03:56 PM
i sent him a friend requested and asked him to clarify...if he's 254, then I am 300
He says he has 'tree-trunk' legs, but pics of said legs are nowhere to be seen :dunno:
Some dude flamed the crap outta him in a thread....I was enjoying it with my popcorn.gif :D
here is the closest i could find without snapping a pic
http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w294/namtrag/8711a07c.jpg
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 04:00 PM
Well if that guy has tree trunk legs, my arms are 20". But I haven't posted progress pics since last fall so you guys just have to take my word for it.
all kidding aside, it is funny how similar he and I look. I would be happy being that lean. Would try to get my shoulders a little bigger, but I would be pretty happy that size.
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 04:10 PM
Yeah I noticed that about his shoulders, but they are largely determined by your structure. I'm narrow, so I really have to put in the work to look wider. Actually I was home 2 weekends ago and my shoulders taped at 56". I was impressed. But I still think I look narrow.
Yeah I noticed that about his shoulders, but they are largely determined by your structure. I'm narrow, so I really have to put in the work to look wider. Actually I was home 2 weekends ago and my shoulders taped at 56". I was impressed. But I still think I look narrow.
I am a lot narrower than you...I am 205 at 5'8" and my shoulders only measure 49" :eek:
I believe that is how I can wear medium t-shirts at 205lbs...I am narrow.
he answered the friend request that he is indeed 254 lbs. he posted a vid of himself weighing to prove it since people were calling him out on it.
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 04:37 PM
You can wear mediums? I am in XL and they're getting tight.
You can wear mediums? I am in XL and they're getting tight.
Some mediums are tight, but most fit fine. Paula likes me in mediums I think. the tank tops I am wearing in both our avatars, I believe, are medium...She can answer, she bought them for me
Seriously something is off about me, I am too heavy to be wearing mediums. I think my body is actually a 240 lb guy from the waist down, and a 170lb guy from the waist up! :p
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 04:43 PM
What are the wheels looking like these days? Pretty sick still? Maybe Paula can chime in on that one...haha
What are the wheels looking like these days? Pretty sick still? Maybe Paula can chime in on that one...haha
a couple of weeks back:
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/5ddde3f9.jpg
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/dd4ffaf6.jpg
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 04:51 PM
I hate your genetically superior legs!
I hate your genetically superior legs!
I kind of like them, I still haven't done a calf raise. It has to be close to 2 years by now since I did one.
GirlyMuscle
06-22-2010, 04:59 PM
Still looking good, Mike. :)
Still looking good, Mike. :)
Thanks, Erin! My goal is to lose about 10 lbs by Pittsburgh. I don't know that I will make it, but I won't stress if I don't!
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 06:29 PM
I kind of like them, I still haven't done a calf raise. It has to be close to 2 years by now since I did one.
Smart ass. :no:
I kind of like them, I still haven't done a calf raise. It has to be close to 2 years by now since I did one.
Imagine if you did train them. You could be another Erik Fankhouser. :dunno:
BEAST MODE
06-22-2010, 06:33 PM
The House has the best calves ever! No contest...
blu2xtreme
06-22-2010, 09:52 PM
Paula, are you going to be there if I end up coming out to hang w/ Mike in October?
I haven't been invited:dunno:
What are the wheels looking like these days? Pretty sick still? Maybe Paula can chime in on that one...haha
His legs are better every time I feel ...I mean see them :drool::drool:
I haven't been invited:dunno:
I didn't think you'd like to come that weekend since Rich insists on me chaperoning while he goes to Hooters. You could chaperone me while I chaperone him, I guess!
blu2xtreme
06-22-2010, 10:26 PM
I didn't think you'd like to come that weekend since Rich insists on me chaperoning while he goes to Hooters. You could chaperone me while I chaperone him, I guess!
All the more reason to come out there ...I have to keep you boy's out of trouble. Plus I'm not afraid of going to Hooters been there plenty of times !
I hate to admit this, but I have only been to Hooters once. The food sucks, and I am an ass man anyway
old-time-lifter
06-23-2010, 12:18 AM
I hate to admit this, but I have only been to Hooters once. The food sucks, and I am an ass man anyway
I've only had the wings there, always thought they were fairly good...... always had the hottest ones though so they likely could have been cardboard. ;)
I've only had the wings there, always thought they were fairly good...... always had the hottest ones though so they likely could have been cardboard. ;)
At least we are honest OTL, and we don't use the usual excuse that we only go there for the food!
Back day
wide grip pullups 7 8 7 6 7
seated row: 10/180 10/192 8/204 7/216 8/216
one arm db row: 8/110 8/110 7/110 8/110
bigdaddyd
06-23-2010, 08:54 AM
Back day
wide grip pullups 7 8 7 6 7
seated row: 10/180 10/192 8/204 7/216 8/216
one arm db row: 8/110 8/110 7/110 8/110
Good stuff Mike
Thanks, D! I can't believe how much that little training session took out of me. It seemed a lot harder than it looks.
Paula and I talked quite a bit this morning about the stress that we put ourselves through about our weight. We aren't even doing a show or anything like that, and there is no reason for us to pressure ourselves. We have decided to emphasize the positive, and to keep our diet contest-like during the week, but to emphasize having fun on the weekends. For example, having popcorn at the movies, or a small slice of cake at a party, or a glass or two of beer or mixed drinks.
Sure I still have a goal of getting a few lbs off, because my pants are snug and I would like them to fit better, but there is not a timeline for this...if it takes 3 weeks or 3 months, what's the difference!
The key for me is going to be the 5 weekdays, and how I do holding the line on overeating on those days. By doing well during the week, I will not gain by eating a little more on Saturday or Sunday.
I think we will do better if we stop stressing so much about things!
Thank you Erin, for planting the seed of being reasonable!
Thank you Erin, for planting the seed of being reasonable!
Didn't I do this a few hundred posts back saying to have fun and wing it?
Didn't I do this a few hundred posts back saying to have fun and wing it?
Yes, damned if you didn't!!!!!
If you come to Pittsburgh I will buy you a beer to make up for not remembering :flowers:
If you come to Pittsburgh I will buy you a beer to make up for not remembering
IT sucks getting old and forgetting things, eh?
I look forward to meeting you in Pitt, but I will pass on the beer. Maybe a chocolate milkshake?
IT sucks getting old and forgetting things, eh?
I look forward to meeting you in Pitt, but I will pass on the beer. Maybe a chocolate milkshake?
A milkshake for sure!
Maybe at Primanti's!!!
today it seems no one's posting here in masters section, I guess they are all getting drunk celebrating the soccer victory!
blu2xtreme
06-23-2010, 01:03 PM
Didn't I do this a few hundred posts back saying to have fun and wing it?
Mike and I are a little stubborn sometimes and very hard on ourselves
but we are seeing what's really important now.... Our happiness!
Mike and I are a little stubborn sometimes and very hard on ourselves
but we are seeing what's really important now.... Our happiness!
exactly, life's too short to waste on obsessing over the scale when there are so many great things to be thankful for!
Update on my partner Pat's HCG diet. He is down 27 lbs in 12 days. Not a diet I would do, but he was so heavy, it is great that he's doing well! He is under 300 for the first time in at least 5 years!!!!
old-time-lifter
06-23-2010, 02:02 PM
Update on my partner Pat's HCG diet. He is down 27 lbs in 12 days. Not a diet I would do, but he was so heavy, it is great that he's doing well! He is under 300 for the first time in at least 5 years!!!!
Dang! That's alot of weight loss! I don't like that diet, I hope his health doesn't suffer. :eek:
Dang! That's alot of weight loss! I don't like that diet, I hope his health doesn't suffer. :eek:
I trust the doctor but it seems to good to be true.
Pat needed to lose bad, so I am really happy he has done this, even if it is too quick. 325 at 6'0" is way too heavy
blu2xtreme
06-23-2010, 02:16 PM
I have not seen anyone maintain there lose from that diet
it's like every other diet you have to work to keep it off.
Down4whatever
06-23-2010, 02:18 PM
I have not seen anyone maintain there lose from that diet
it's like every other diet you have to work to keep it off.
QFT, it seems to be like liposuction where the patient learns nothing and does a marginal amount of work for a nice reward.
bigdaddyd
06-23-2010, 02:21 PM
today it seems no one's posting here in masters section, I guess they are all getting drunk celebrating the soccer victory!
I am here buddy!!
he plans on going to weight watchers after he gets done. I wish him the best of luck. It is just great to see him doing anything after years of being so heavy
I am here buddy!!
so how many beers did you have? :p
bigdaddyd
06-23-2010, 08:51 PM
Beers.... None man. I have a contest to be at....I can't be drinking that stuff until October 31!!
GirlyMuscle
06-23-2010, 09:08 PM
I dunno about you but I'll probably be having one very late on Oct 31st!
bigdaddyd
06-24-2010, 08:08 AM
My to GM. I will be having some the weekend of the 4th (Jack and Patron...no beer) but that will be my last hoorah.
GirlyMuscle
06-24-2010, 08:35 AM
I haven't given up alcohol yet but I think this weekend will probably be it. I'm not drinking much or interested in drinking in general anyway. Our show is 18 weeks out this Sat but I'm doing a tiny show up here in 12 so I need to lock down hard now. It's been pretty cruisey up to this point.
blu2xtreme
06-24-2010, 08:42 AM
We will be having a few drinks over the forth too.
We are going camping with my family ...wish Mike good luck :hypno:
I am going to need those drinks from what I have heard! ;)
On alcohol, I enjoy a beer or two every now and again, but it's not appealing enough to me that I would ever have a problem with getting heavy because of it.
Last UFC night, I had 3 Captain and diets by 10pm and then I quit drinking.
GirlyMuscle
06-24-2010, 08:56 AM
Oh...and MAYBE a drink or two at Masters Nats, IF I'm on schedule with my prep.
blu2xtreme
06-24-2010, 09:08 AM
Oh...and MAYBE a drink or two at Masters Nats, IF I'm on schedule with my prep.
A drink at the masters with everyone is a must :yep:
bigdaddyd
06-24-2010, 10:14 AM
I am going to need those drinks from what I have heard! ;)
On alcohol, I enjoy a beer or two every now and again, but it's not appealing enough to me that I would ever have a problem with getting heavy because of it.
Last UFC night, I had 3 Captain and diets by 10pm and then I quit drinking.
I am not much of a beer guy myself. Its ok. I can take it or leave it. Mostly leave it.
I like my Jack and coke (diet really) and my Patron Silver. Yummy....I am salivating just thinking about them
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 12:51 PM
Alcohol does not interest me at all anymore. But I do plan on getting hammered for July 4th. That is required, whether I want to or not.
Don't you hate it when you are forced to do something, like getting hammered?
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 02:07 PM
Actually yeah I do...because I'll have a 3 day hangover.
Actually yeah I do...because I'll have a 3 day hangover.
that's epic.
I never had more than a two day one.
96 here with heat index of 107
in vegas it's 96,with heat index of 90
so dry in vegas that it feels cooler than actual temp
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 02:39 PM
that's epic.
I never had more than a two day one.
It'll only last one day if I have about 4 beers. Once I get up to 6-8, it's 2 days...anything more than that is at least 3 for me to recover completely.
96 here with heat index of 107
in vegas it's 96,with heat index of 90
so dry in vegas that it feels cooler than actual temp
That's what I love about going west...no humidity. It's 83 here today...heat index is 84. So it's very nice compared to what we've been having...95-100 w/ heat index of 110+. :no:
Just never heard of negative heat index before! Must be nice.
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 02:51 PM
When they talk about the "dry heat" I wanna say "fuck you...come live in the midwest for a while."
I don't care what people say from out west, it is much hotter here when it's 100 than when it's 110 there.
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 02:55 PM
Yeah because here when it's 100, it feels like 115. And out there when it's 110, it feels like 95.
blu2xtreme
06-24-2010, 02:59 PM
I love the sticky hot heat in Virginia Beach :D
Can't wait to live there !
Yeah because here when it's 100, it feels like 115. And out there when it's 110, it feels like 95.
they always use the line "hot is hot" Stupid idiots.
I love the sticky hot heat in Virginia Beach :D
Can't wait to live there !
Can't wait either...but who are you going to hang out in the sticky heat with since I can't stand it? :hypno:
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 03:07 PM
Yeah there's a huge difference between 95 and 115.
blu2xtreme
06-24-2010, 03:14 PM
Can't wait either...but who are you going to hang out in the sticky heat with since I can't stand it? :hypno:
You said you would do anything for me remember !
You said you would do anything for me remember !
I promised didn't I?
Still won't eat mayo for you though :p
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 03:22 PM
I don't blame you Mike...mayo is disgusting! They say all white people love mayo...well, I must not be 100% white, because I hate it.
I don't blame you Mike...mayo is disgusting! They say all white people love mayo...well, I must not be 100% white, because I hate it.
Hah! Paula said I was the only one she ever heard of who hated mayo!
We can't figure out how I can like every ingredient on its own, but hate mayo itself
Oil, eggs, vinegar, etc.
I guess I am not all white either!
I can't wait for me and Paula to make some NC style bbq next weekend to take to a cookout with her family. YUM!
blu2xtreme
06-24-2010, 03:38 PM
NO not more mayo haters:hypno:
I don't actually use mayo more then a few times a year now ...but I don't hate it.
blu2xtreme
06-24-2010, 03:40 PM
I can't wait for me and Paula to make some NC style bbq next weekend to take to a cookout with her family. YUM!
Being excited about cooking together is way mushy :D
But I couldn't be more excited about it!
NO not more mayo haters:hypno:
I don't actually use mayo more then a few times a year now ...but I don't hate it.
just glad you don't love it and slather it on everything.
Being excited about cooking together is way mushy :D
But I couldn't be more excited about it!
It will be a lot of fun to cook together
blu2xtreme
06-24-2010, 03:47 PM
Having Hickory tuna and mustard ...no mayo :p
at least we both love peanut butter !
BEAST MODE
06-24-2010, 04:18 PM
OMG you are the mushiest people I know...I thought I was bad when I was in a relationship, but you 2 put me to shame.
plus we are old...which makes it even worse!!!
But I wouldn't change a thing
did a shoulder workout tonight while Grace was at swim practice
db shoulder press standing, 60 lbers: 8 6 6 5
cable upright rows: 130 lbs 12 12 10
45 lb plate front raises: 12 12 11 9
cable laterals one arm at a time: 60/50 9/40 8/40
hammer grip db laterals, 25's: 10 10 9
Down4whatever
06-25-2010, 12:29 PM
did a shoulder workout tonight while Grace was at swim practice
db shoulder press standing, 60 lbers: 8 6 6 5
cable upright rows: 130 lbs 12 12 10
45 lb plate front raises: 12 12 11 9
cable laterals one arm at a time: 60/50 9/40 8/40
hammer grip db laterals, 25's: 10 10 9
Way to use your time wisely. Heavy DB pressing, Mike!
How's the job market in your area?
partsRheavy
06-25-2010, 04:32 PM
Just wanted to check in and let folks know that I can't stand mayonnaise!!
ha! take that Paula...
Mayo haters 3
Mayo lovers 1
Way to use your time wisely. Heavy DB pressing, Mike!
How's the job market in your area?
job market average I think.
I do know accounting salaries are a little low here.
Dexa scan results
Lean tissue 161.1 lbs
Bone 8.3 lbs
total lean mass 169.4 lbs
fat 36.5 lbs
total 205.9
bf% 17.7%
I have put on 2.5lbs of lean tissue since January dexascan, but also put on 6.5 lbs of fat
not a good trade!
freebirdmac
06-25-2010, 08:28 PM
Dexa scan results
Lean tissue 161.1 lbs
Bone 8.3 lbs
total lean mass 169.4 lbs
fat 36.5 lbs
total 205.9
bf% 17.7%
I have put on 2.5lbs of lean tissue since January dexascan, but also put on 6.5 lbs of fat
not a good trade!
Not the best ratio but not too bad either. I wish I had access to regular dexascans. It's the only bf measurement I'd take seriously.
blu2xtreme
06-28-2010, 08:28 AM
Happy Monday Morning :hmn:
I am particularly happy this morning ...it will be a great week !
Happy Monday Morning :hmn:
I am particularly happy this morning ...it will be a great week !
this week will go by fast...can't wait to come out for July 4th!
leg day:
Leg press, no sled weight counted: 20/380, 20/470 16/560 15/560 12/650
Plie squats using kettle ball: 20/70 15/80 15/80 15/90 15/90
Leg extension, this machine was tough, Hammer Strength, each leg was independent, no machine weight counted: 10/90 7/140 6/140 6/140
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/84c554ed.jpg
blu2xtreme
06-28-2010, 08:50 AM
I like the kettle ball idea for plie's
and that leg ext machine looks way cool ...can't wait to be a regular Brute !
I like the kettle ball idea for plie's
and that leg ext machine looks way cool ...can't wait to be a regular Brute !
I love beiing a member of Brute Strength!
BTW, first day in a long time under 204! This pressure's off thing is working a little tiny bit. 195 seems a ways off, but I will get there slowly if I just keep eating like I am
Down4whatever
06-28-2010, 10:03 AM
Nice leg presses! 650 is probably 750+ with sled weight :yep:
Was that your first official session for your new power training? Or are you waiting until after the Holiday?
Nice leg presses! 650 is probably 750+ with sled weight :yep:
Was that your first official session for your new power training? Or are you waiting until after the Holiday?
waiting until after I get back to start on some power stuff.
hadn't done leg presses in a while, I think I am going to be pretty sore
when i get a little down about how I look now, I take a glance at this pic (I just got a box of pics from my mom which had this one in it). It was about 10 years ago, because my niece in the pic is 10 1/2 now. I don't ever remember looking this bad back then. I don't think I weighed more than 215 in this pic, and I am about 205 now. I looked like a whale
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/Mike%20and%20Family/MikeandRachelabout1999.jpg
BEAST MODE
06-28-2010, 10:28 AM
That doesn't even look like you bro.
That doesn't even look like you bro.
I look like a Mexican mariachi singer, and I am Irish/English
Down4whatever
06-28-2010, 10:31 AM
That's simply awsome Mike! Glad you're finally seeing what everyone else sees. :yep:
That's simply awsome Mike! Glad you're finally seeing what everyone else sees. :yep:
the positivity thing seems to be working, I am down a couple of lbs and I am not "dieting". I think I am eating less now than I was when I was trying to diet.
BEAST MODE
06-28-2010, 02:23 PM
Mike...I found a can of those Emerald cocoa roast almonds in my pantry. I'm starting carb cycling today, so I have them w/ me at work. May not be safe. Good thing I'm not cutting this time!
Mike...I found a can of those Emerald cocoa roast almonds in my pantry. I'm starting carb cycling today, so I have them w/ me at work. May not be safe. Good thing I'm not cutting this time!
one jar per day is allowed on a bulk, right?
FYI, CVS had them 2/$7 the other day
BEAST MODE
06-28-2010, 02:48 PM
I think that's about right...when you can't have carbs, those things are like candy.
Down4whatever
06-28-2010, 03:47 PM
MMMM :drool:
new flavor, Paula found them in Vegas...cinnamon YUM
BEAST MODE
06-28-2010, 04:55 PM
I love cinnamon. I had some cinnamon butter on my sweet potato last night.
BB bench press: 7/185 4/205 4/205 5/205 5/215 2/225
Incline bb press, 155: 4 5 3 5 4 5
blu2xtreme
06-29-2010, 08:55 AM
Your bench press is looking good !
I love the new cinnamon roast almonds :yep:
BEAST MODE
06-29-2010, 09:30 AM
I'm gonna look for them tonight at the grocery. I bet they don't have them, but if they do, I am stocking up/
they aren't on the Emerald Nuts website. I hope that it's not that Las Vegas is just a test market for them, Rich. I haven't seen them around here yet
BEAST MODE
06-29-2010, 09:54 AM
Maybe we can get Paula to send us some...
Maybe we can get Paula to send us some...
I have room on my carryon, and will be seeing her this weekend. I might buy a case and bring it home. I can save half for you when you come in October!
BEAST MODE
06-29-2010, 09:58 AM
That would be badass!
Down4whatever
06-29-2010, 10:04 AM
I hope you get the package today Mike; man I feel lousy...:dunno:
I hope you get the package today Mike; man I feel lousy...:dunno:
hope so too...I won't be here after tomorrow to mail it!
Down4whatever
06-29-2010, 10:09 AM
hope so too...I won't be here after tomorrow to mail it!
Holy crap......if I have to wait till after the holidays, I may just fall on a sword :byeb: Guess I'll email Keith
bigdaddyd
06-29-2010, 12:07 PM
I have room on my carryon, and will be seeing her this weekend. I might buy a case and bring it home. I can save half for you when you come in October!
Sams club by me has them. You may want to check there!!
Sams club by me has them. You may want to check there!!
I need to go to Sams anyway, to get new tires, so I can check then.
Back day!
Rack pulls: 8/405 5/495 2/585 (PR) 1/605 (PR again)! decided once I got 585, might as well try 605 and I got one!
Wide grip overhand pullups: 7 8 6 6 5
Hammer grip pullups: 7 6 6 6 5
Underhand close grip chins: 6 6 5 5 5
bigdaddyd
06-30-2010, 09:03 AM
Nice work today G.
blu2xtreme
06-30-2010, 09:08 AM
Impressive pulls :yep:
After we work out Friday Morning I need to show you off at my pool :drool:
Nice work today G.
thanks, D! Felt great today
Impressive pulls :yep:
After we work out Friday Morning I need to show you off at my pool :drool:
I do love to pull, so I do better at it
would love to let you show me off.
BEAST MODE
06-30-2010, 09:29 AM
Excellent job on the rack pulls bro!
Down4whatever
06-30-2010, 09:33 AM
Rack pulls: 8/405 5/495 2/585 (PR) 1/605 (PR again)! decided once I got 585, might as well try 605 and I got one!
I knew it.....you're a friggin beast!
I bet 605 rack pull translates to 475-500 deadlift :yep:
Looks like I have work to do :D
BEAST MODE
06-30-2010, 09:38 AM
I knew it.....you're a friggin beast!
I bet 605 rack pull translates to 475-500 deadlift :yep:
Looks like I have work to do :D
Not quite...I have pulled 750 on racks before, but my best on deads is 405x2.
Down4whatever
06-30-2010, 09:48 AM
Not quite...I have pulled 750 on racks before, but my best on deads is 405x2.
That's odd cause I can barely do 500 rack deads and deadlift as of last night 433x2.....guess it all comes down to mechanics. Also, when I do rack deads, I setup below the kneecap. :dunno:
BEAST MODE
06-30-2010, 10:00 AM
I used to do my racks from just below my knees, but it wasn't comfortable for my back. So I know pull from right at the top of my knee.
I was pulling from about the top of the kneecap. I pulled from just below the knee a few weeks back and couldnt even get 405 once!
Hey Rich, EBFitness (Eric Bassett) and I are good friends. He lives less than a mile away and he said he hopes there is a UFC night on Columbus Day weekend, because he always has a party. It would be cool to go watch the fights with you that weekend. If not, we can at least hangout and have a few beers with him
BEAST MODE
06-30-2010, 10:09 AM
Sounds good to me! I'm down for whatever bro.
GirlyMuscle
06-30-2010, 10:11 AM
I pull from the top of my kneecap too. Only cause that's how the Dudebros do it. So whatever reason they give for it....yeah, ...me too. :)
damn...just saw axioma's progress pics...all I can say is damn
Last day in Vegas. Trained chest at gold's gym east on Flamingo
bb bench: 7/185 4/205 3/205 5/195 4/195
incline bb press: 5/155 4/155 4/165 4/155 5/155
flat db fly: 10/45 9/50 6/55 5/55 5/55
incline db fly using 45's: 6 5 5 5 4
low to high cable fly with 60 lbs each side: 8 10 10 8 8
really enjoyed my long weekend visiting Paula and her family. Had a great time hiking a 6 mile loop Saturday at 8000 ft. I still am not recovered!
I thought you might have gotten lost in them there mountains.
bigdaddyd
07-05-2010, 06:27 PM
Nice training today G. Nice volume too
blu2xtreme
07-06-2010, 08:28 AM
really enjoyed my long weekend visiting Paula and her family. Had a great time hiking a 6 mile loop Saturday at 8000 ft. I still am not recovered!
My family loved you Mike:)
I am still feeling that hike a little ...it was way beauitful up there so well worth it.
I thought you might have gotten lost in them there mountains.
Which we were lost in the mountins :)
Back to the real world Coach :(
Down4whatever
07-06-2010, 09:28 AM
Sounds like you kids had a blast! Awesome! I'm highly anticipating your new program Mike.
Thanks again for the shipping, bro; hope you received your check.
I thought you might have gotten lost in them there mountains.
I wish we had, then I wouldn't have to be at work today!
Nice training today G. Nice volume too
Thanks, D. I was weaker than I thought I would be, but it was still a great pump.
My family loved you Mike:)
I am still feeling that hike a little ...it was way beauitful up there so well worth it.
Which we were lost in the mountins :)
Back to the real world Coach :(
I hate the real world, hiking and sitting around a fire drinking beer with you and your family was much more fun.
Sounds like you kids had a blast! Awesome! I'm highly anticipating your new program Mike.
Thanks again for the shipping, bro; hope you received your check.
No check yet, hopefully in the mail today.
I need to get on the new program, it will probably be next Monday when I start.
Paula and I watched the Raising the Bar series and the "I Wanna Look Like That Guy" documentary over the weekend and they were really interesting.
Contrasting the almost pro level bodybuilder with an average guy trying to do a show was pretty eye opening.
Just one example: Dave Pulcinella was cutting for his show and I bet he was easily eating 3000 calories a day. For breakfast alone he was eating 20 egg whites and I think 2-3 whole eggs. Tuna by the case, sweet potatoes, etc. I believe he was eating every 2 hours as well, which meant 8 meals a day.
Contrast that with the average guy in the other movie who started at about 2000 a day and was eating 1350 the last two weeks. This would be me when I do my show.
blu2xtreme
07-06-2010, 12:41 PM
Happy to see you write "when you do your show " not if ... I can't wait to be there with you to help you through the contest prep!
Happy to see you write "when you do your show " not if ... I can't wait to be there with you to help you through the contest prep!
I know I will succeed with your help in keeping me focused when it gets really tough towards the end.
Another thing I saw in the average guy video is how he was able to hold and actually increase his muscle mass during his cut by eating enough protein and doing low reps, heavy weight exercises, along with only 15-20 min a day of intense cardio.
I now know what the Max OT method is that he was told to do by his coach. Do 4-6 reps. Once you can do 6, up the weight
Down4whatever
07-06-2010, 03:28 PM
Another thing I saw in the average guy video is how he was able to hold and actually increase his muscle mass during his cut by eating enough protein and doing low reps, heavy weight exercises, along with only 15-20 min a day of intense cardio.
I now know what the Max OT method is that he was told to do by his coach. Do 4-6 reps. Once you can do 6, up the weight
I think guys who add mass while contest dieting are already a bit lean when they start prep....and it's usually not their first rodeo either. We first timers would have a more difficult time with it I think.
I think guys who add mass while contest dieting are already a bit lean when they start prep....and it's usually not their first rodeo either. We first timers would have a more difficult time with it I think.
This guy started at 204, 27% bf!!!! :eek:
Jeff Willett had him just lift heavy ass weight and eat for 3-4 months (I can't remember exact time), then he went on a 6 month contest diet, but I believe he did Max OT the whole time
Down4whatever
07-06-2010, 03:54 PM
This guy started at 204, 27% bf!!!! :eek:
Jeff Willett had him just lift heavy ass weight and eat for 3-4 months (I can't remember exact time), then he went on a 6 month contest diet, but I believe he did Max OT the whole time
Oh, now I know what you're talking about; I saw that video. Yeah, he gained newb muscle it seemed. He'd been out of the game a while as I remember.
Always possible, but not probable for me to do that :(
Oh, now I know what you're talking about; I saw that video. Yeah, he gained newb muscle it seemed. He'd been out of the game a while as I remember.
Always possible, but not probable for me to do that :(
I know he had a lot of newbie gains, but I think the point was he held onto them when he cut to 156. I think his lean body mass remained the same or even went up on the cut, and he lost 40lbs!
Baldiewonkanobi
07-06-2010, 06:48 PM
I know you will get charged to no end in Pitt. The Karma will be good. Our gang in here is AWSOME and will be hauling home hardware and a title or two. I promise you that I will do my F'en best up there to show you that if this ecto geek (wait 'till you see me) can pull it off....SO CAN YOU!!!
Baldie
I know you will get charged to no end in Pitt. The Karma will be good. Our gang in here is AWSOME and will be hauling home hardware and a title or two. I promise you that I will do my F'en best up there to show you that if this ecto geek (wait 'till you see me) can pull it off....SO CAN YOU!!!
Baldie
Thanks, Baldie. i really do need to prove to myself I can succeed at something, and I will have a great supporter to help me.
Can't wait to get motivated at the show. I got pretty damn motivated just watching those videos this weekend.
freebirdmac
07-06-2010, 08:48 PM
Are you planning on going to the Lenda Murray Show at the end of the month?
Are you planning on going to the Lenda Murray Show at the end of the month?
No, not this year. It is the same day as the Pittsburgh show :(
I did a decent back session today, did not keep track of weight too well, but it was heavy/
Front pulldowns, leaning back to simulate a wide grip seated row
Underhand close grip chins
Bentover bb rows
BB shrugs
4 sets each
I am looking at doing Max OT instead of powerlifting. I have not decided yet, but I am leaning to Max OT because I want to lean out and do a show someday. Powerlifting while cutting doesn't seem too smart.
blu2xtreme
07-07-2010, 08:39 AM
After watching the movie, Max OT looks like a good plan.
Ok coach it's your job to figure it for us ...we are not good at just going along , we need a plan.
I want more muscle- it's now your job to help me get it :D
I am happy to report I did not gain any weight over that rest and relaxation weekend in the mountains. I ate some crappy food, but did not overeat and gorge myself. I also limited my alcohol consumption to a few a day instead of a lot a day!
After watching the movie, Max OT looks like a good plan.
Ok coach it's your job to figure it for us ...we are not good at just going along , we need a plan.
I want more muscle- it's now your job to help me get it :D
Looking at the articles right now, and it is very in-depth and makes so much sense. Every session is done with one thing in mind: to build strength and muscle.
Here is a link to the page you can go to and register your name and email address, and then you get access to a 12-week course on Max-OT.
I read week 1 and 2 already and I am sold on it.
http://www.ast-ss.com/maxot.php
BEAST MODE
07-07-2010, 11:13 AM
I am happy to report I did not gain any weight over that rest and relaxation weekend in the mountains. I ate some crappy food, but did not overeat and gorge myself. I also limited my alcohol consumption to a few a day instead of a lot a day!
I limited my alcohol consumption to Saturday evening, 1 fifth of Cruzan rum, about a half dozen Jager bombs, half pint of vodka, and a couple beers. I slept a lot Sunday.
I limited my alcohol consumption to Saturday evening, 1 fifth of Cruzan rum, about a half dozen Jager bombs, half pint of vodka, and a couple beers. I slept a lot Sunday.
I would not be here to write this post if I had drunk what you did that night. I would be in a pine box.
Down4whatever
07-07-2010, 11:32 AM
Looking at the articles right now, and it is very in-depth and makes so much sense. Every session is done with one thing in mind: to build strength and muscle.
Here is a link to the page you can go to and register your name and email address, and then you get access to a 12-week course on Max-OT.
I read week 1 and 2 already and I am sold on it.
http://www.ast-ss.com/maxot.php
What else should a program try to accomplish? (see bolded statement)
The program sounds similar to Scivation's Tri-phase.....not knocking it, just saying anything you do with the right intensity will produce muscle stimulation and growth. The key here is that you're excited about it; which means you'll put that much more into it.
Two thumbs up man!!!
What else should a program try to accomplish? (see bolded statement)
The program sounds similar to Scivation's Tri-phase.....not knocking it, just saying anything you do with the right intensity will produce muscle stimulation and growth. The key here is that you're excited about it; which means you'll put that much more into it.
Two thumbs up man!!!
I like it because it has a system that I can follow instead of meandering aimlessly. The simple part of it is, 8-9 working sets for 4-6 reps each set. If you can do 6 in all sets, then you up the weight next session. Spend no more than 40 minutes lifting, preferably 30.
I also like the cardio 15-20 minutes at high intensity. that's it. None of the slogging for 60-90 minutes on a treadmill.
BEAST MODE
07-07-2010, 12:01 PM
I would not be here to write this post if I had drunk what you did that night. I would be in a pine box.
What's amazing is I never blacked out like I usually do once the Jager starts flowing. And I never got sick. I remember saying bye to everyone and going to bed. I was just extremely tired on Sunday, but no nausea. :dunno:
What's amazing is I never blacked out like I usually do once the Jager starts flowing. And I never got sick. I remember saying bye to everyone and going to bed. I was just extremely tired on Sunday, but no nausea. :dunno:
You are a better man than I, that amount of liquor would have had me puking my guts out, and then passing out for 24 hours!
And to think I felt guilty that I had 3-4 beers a day, and a couple of Captain and Diet's while I watched the fireworks!
BEAST MODE
07-07-2010, 12:15 PM
Well those results aren't typical for me though. Any other type I'd be in a severe amount of pain from puking all night.
Update on my partner's HCG diet. Despite tragic circumstances in his family (sis died 2 weeks ago, then his dad died last thursday), he has managed to stick with it. Today marked 30 days on the diet, and he is down 40lbs. He is 285 now at 6'. Still pretty overweight, but a lot better. The doctor says he needs to do a couple of more cycles of it, with 4 months or so between.
interesting article showing a reason why some people can gain on 1500 calories.
http://www.newsweek.com/2010/07/06/don-t-just-blame-calories.html
baker
07-07-2010, 06:18 PM
Hey Big Mike - Max-OT is an awesome program. You will do great.
I limited my alcohol consumption to Saturday evening, 1 fifth of Cruzan rum, about a half dozen Jager bombs, half pint of vodka, and a couple beers. I slept a lot Sunday.
Your liver is thanking you for all of the fun!
Slow down on that shit bro. I lost someone special to that kind of abuse.
did a max ot style workout today. I will go full bore on Monday
Standing bb press, kept legs out of it: 4/145 4/145 3/145
hammer grip db lateral raises: 6/35 5/35 5/35
reverse bentover flys: 9/55 7/60 7/60 (miscalculated and did too many reps. will know next time)
blu2xtreme
07-08-2010, 08:41 AM
Starting a new program is rough ...get it dialed in for us :D
Starting a new program is rough ...get it dialed in for us :D
definitely will work on dialing it in.
It felt weird to not do many sets. But it was tough to do the reps I did. I hope it works over the long run to add some muscle to my frame
Well MacTech, the celery seed stopped working. My bp has been running pretty high again... 130/90 in the morning, 140-145/95-100 at night. This has been for about a week and a half now.
I wish I knew if any of my other supplements were causing it, or if my TRT could be effecting it adversely.
I know around the time of the Arnold, I was registering 115-120/75-80. I can't believe 20lbs would make a big difference like that, but maybe it does. It's not like I am fat though, I am 18% bf which is not a horrible % for a 48 year old.
Down4whatever
07-08-2010, 11:00 AM
did a max ot style workout today. I will go full bore on Monday
Standing bb press, kept legs out of it: 4/145 4/145 3/145
hammer grip db lateral raises: 6/35 5/35 5/35
reverse bentover flys: 9/55 7/60 7/60 (miscalculated and did too many reps. will know next time)
You're very lucky that you respond to such a small amount of volume. I'd get nowhere with this :(
Well MacTech, the celery seed stopped working. My bp has been running pretty high again... 130/90 in the morning, 140-145/95-100 at night. This has been for about a week and a half now.
I wish I knew if any of my other supplements were causing it, or if my TRT could be effecting it adversely.
I know around the time of the Arnold, I was registering 115-120/75-80. I can't believe 20lbs would make a big difference like that, but maybe it does. It's not like I am fat though, I am 18% bf which is not a horrible % for a 48 year old.
Well, I'm not very well-versed in that area, but maybe there is something to being 12%. Seems like your body just told you something. Is your protocal for TRT much different now than in March?
You're very lucky that you respond to such a small amount of volume. I'd get nowhere with this :(
not sure if I will respond, I hope I do! I have never done the overload method. It is supposed to stimulate my muscles to grow.
Well, I'm not very well-versed in that area, but maybe there is something to being 12%. Seems like your body just told you something. Is your protocal for TRT much different now than in March?
not much different, i think my dose is a little bit higher now than then, 100mg of cream a day vs 80mg.
I am having the weird thing happen when I weigh myself...two days straight at exactly the same weight to then nearest tenth! 203.8 two straight days.
Just seems almost impossible, especially when I am not contest dieting to where I am eating identically every day!
freebirdmac
07-08-2010, 12:50 PM
I wonder how much of that 20# is water and if that caused your bp to rise.
I was reading somewhere the other day how meds are better than supps even if supps keep your bp low. I need to find that article. I have a hereditary predisposition to high bp.
Well MacTech, the celery seed stopped working.
Are you taking 1 or 2 ED of the celery extract?
Are you taking 1 or 2 ED of the celery extract?
1 in morning and 1 at bedtime
I wonder how much of that 20# is water and if that caused your bp to rise.
I was reading somewhere the other day how meds are better than supps even if supps keep your bp low. I need to find that article. I have a hereditary predisposition to high bp.
I have that predisposition too...my dad had 150/120 when he joined the military at age 18
old-time-lifter
07-08-2010, 03:13 PM
Good Luck with the new routine Mike!
Good Luck with the new routine Mike!
Thanks, Roy. Hopefully I will be able to get stronger and put on some muscle.
Mike's not-so-gourmet recipe of the day...it's cooking right now and starting to smell really good.
Slice up a London Broil and lay the pieces in the crock pot. Pour a large can of tomato soup, a large can of mushroom soup, and an envelope of dry onion soup mix in a bowl and stir together. Pour over london broil and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Not gourmet but I bet it will be tasty!
blu2xtreme
07-08-2010, 10:04 PM
I am so damn lucky I found a man that can cook and look sexy as he does it ;)
what I described in that recipe is not really cooking, but I do have the sexy part down pat
Max OT arm day
BB curl working sets, placed hands on bar shoulder width apart: 6/115 4/125 4/125
Incline db curls both hands at once: 5/40's 4/40's
Overhead rope extension: 7/160 6/170 6/170
Flat bar push downs: 6/160 5/170
amazing how good a pump I got from such low volume
Down4whatever
07-09-2010, 09:59 AM
Mike's not-so-gourmet recipe of the day...it's cooking right now and starting to smell really good.
Slice up a London Broil and lay the pieces in the crock pot. Pour a large can of tomato soup, a large can of mushroom soup, and an envelope of dry onion soup mix in a bowl and stir together. Pour over london broil and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
Not gourmet but I bet it will be tasty!
sounds good!! :drool: Eat a few ounces for me.. :hypno:
sounds good!! :drool: Eat a few ounces for me.. :hypno:
had it for meal 1 today...loaded with sodium but very tasty!
freebirdmac
07-09-2010, 10:36 AM
had it for meal 1 today...loaded with sodium but very tasty!
Yeah, you can mix up some spices and fresh onion and make your own seasoning. Skip all of the sodium in those soup packs.
Yeah, you can mix up some spices and fresh onion and make your own seasoning. Skip all of the sodium in those soup packs.
I am thinking vidalia onions, chopped up fresh tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, etc, next time.
If I didn't care what I weighed, this would be so good served over egg noodles!
Did my first Max OT training yesterday and did shoulders. Walked out of gym saying to myself "is that it?" Seemed like I did not hardly even train.
I can feel my shoulders this morning. Not sore, but very close. And I usually don't get sore until day 2 anyway, and I am sure I will be tomorrow. Amazing that 9 sets can do this.
blu2xtreme
07-09-2010, 12:46 PM
I am thinking vidalia onions, chopped up fresh tomatoes, fresh mushrooms, etc, next time.
If I didn't care what I weighed, this would be so good served over egg noodles!
You are getting inventive in the kitchen :p
Thanks for making me eat stir fry veggies with my tilapia last night - I get in a rut eating exactly the same stuff every time!
You are getting inventive in the kitchen :p
Thanks for making me eat stir fry veggies with my tilapia last night - I get in a rut eating exactly the same stuff every time!
we both need to veggie up a lot!
did my cardio finally...I am liking this Max OT style cardio
16 minutes on stairstepper at 148 beats per minute average.
done and out of the gym!
got very serious about the diet again yesterday. Hope to cut 5 lbs by Pittsburgh. That will put me sub 200, which is a psychological barrier.
yesterdays food
1/2 of big 100 bar
other half of bar
2 1/2 scoops of whey
packge of trader joe's spicy california rolls
2 oz of london broil
doesnt look like much food, but was 1400 or so.
today so far
2 eggs, 1 1/2 cups of egg whites
Here is a pic of me from the future after several cycles. :p
http://i767.photobucket.com/albums/xx320/paulaannmike/37331_1555689774939_1316064862_3154.jpg
blu2xtreme
07-12-2010, 12:12 AM
Maybe we should discuss the several cycle deal ...he is a little oversized :hypno:
...and nowhere as cute as you :drool:
Maybe we should discuss the several cycle deal ...he is a little oversized :hypno:
...and nowhere as cute as you :drool:
cute and big don't go together, do they?
down to 202.2 today
waist right at 37"
chest a shade over 42
hips a shade under 40
I am getting there!
Baldiewonkanobi
07-12-2010, 07:07 AM
down to 202.2 today
waist right at 37"
chest a shade over 42
hips a shade under 40
I am getting there!
The big question....are you doing Jan Tana, Dream Tan or both? ;)
Baldie
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