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    Default Matt's Journey to 5%--RX Muscle/Species Arnold Challenge

    This journal will detail my journey to an all-time low conditioning level for me. I intend to reach 5% bodyfat or less by March 5, 2010 and take home the prize for most conditioned!

    Background/Personal Info:


    Name: Matt
    Age: 38
    Height: 73"
    Weight: 200lbs (as of 11/4/09)
    Bodyfat: 14% (estimated)
    Competitions: None yet
    Years lifting: aggregate 4 yrs

    Goals:

    March 5, 2010 - win the Arnold Challenge

    June 2011 - Enter my first BB'ing competition

    I have calculated that based on 14% bodyfat at 200lbs, my final weight would be around 179lbs give or take based on how much muscle I lose. My biggest concern is that 6'1" and 179lbs is pretty lanky and I'm afraid I'll look like a skeleton, but I need to do this in order to see if I'm capable.

    I'll post diet, training and general thoughts along the way. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    I should have some starting pics ready by tomorrow, but for now, I'll post some from September. Let's do this!!!
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    WOW you are looking great ...will be checking your journal out
    Woo Hoo I got in first
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    Quote Originally Posted by blu2xtreme View Post
    WOW you are looking great ...will be checking your journal out
    Woo Hoo I got in first

    Haha, thanks Paula.....I mean Blu

    One thing I hate about my physique is my thick waistline (not the fat portion)--I am barrel shaped....pissy genetics I think

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    Quote Originally Posted by Down4whatever View Post
    Haha, thanks Paula.....I mean Blu

    One thing I hate about my physique is my thick waistline (not the fat portion)--I am barrel shaped....pissy genetics I think
    Thanks for outing me...I was even starting to think my name was Blu ..
    I think it's kind of sexy sounding
    You owe me a drink in Columbus now

    Have you been down that low in body fat yet ?
    Might not look that thick...
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    Quote Originally Posted by blu2xtreme View Post
    Thanks for outing me...I was even starting to think my name was Blu ..
    I think it's kind of sexy sounding
    You owe me a drink in Columbus now

    Have you been down that low in body fat yet ?
    Might not look that thick...
    Fine, Jack and coke it is....

    Haven't really tracked BF before, so this will be the testing ground. I hope the thickness goes away, we'll see!!! Gonna be a fun ride!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Down4whatever View Post
    Fine, Jack and coke it is....

    Haven't really tracked BF before, so this will be the testing ground. I hope the thickness goes away, we'll see!!! Gonna be a fun ride!!!!!
    You wouldn't like me on Jack and coke last time was trouble...
    actually you might really like me on jack and coke

    You guys will all look great can't wait for March
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    Just sub your pics bro if you're doing the challenge.
    Unless there's a bench press contest I joined and didn't know about it doesn't matter how much I bench.

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    Subbed in. Looking good man just turn it up a notch.

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    Dear Matt,

    You ain't a barrel.

    Sincerely,

    A. Keg

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    179 shredded will look great even if you are lanky...get down there and lean bulk back up!

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    Well well well....this is great!! Does this mean that I should call my broker and sell my stock in U.S. Bagel Bakery?

    Baldie

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    Morning Matt
    Have a great day
    *Live every moment __Laugh every day__and Love Beyond Words *

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    Quote Originally Posted by buckimscl View Post
    Just sub your pics bro if you're doing the challenge.
    Will do! Sumbit to whom?

    Quote Originally Posted by fatbackgoal View Post
    Subbed in. Looking good man just turn it up a notch.
    Thanks man, I actually haven't even started yet, lol. Sunday my official diet starts!!

    Quote Originally Posted by gman View Post
    Dear Matt,

    You ain't a barrel.

    Sincerely,

    A. Keg
    LOL, ok, so you agree with Blu that I will 'V' out once I get sub 10%?

    Quote Originally Posted by gman View Post
    179 shredded will look great even if you are lanky...get down there and lean bulk back up!
    I sure hope so; I'd like to see some natural competitors at me height and approximate weight.....Hell, I might be 18-20% BF--who knows. I hope I'm close on the number cause the thought of coming in even lighter scares the crap outta me!

    Quote Originally Posted by Baldiewonkanobi View Post
    Well well well....this is great!! Does this mean that I should call my broker and sell my stock in U.S. Bagel Bakery?

    Baldie
    Better dump it fast, Bill!!! Just bought my last package Tuesday

    Quote Originally Posted by blu2xtreme View Post
    Morning Matt
    Have a great day
    Thanks, u2!

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    You won't know until you shred up...so do it and find out!

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    Default Wednesday, 11/4/09 Meals

    DAY 0 (4 DAYS UNTIL THE START)

    MEAL 1 - 8:15am

    2 whole egg, scrambled
    3 Egg whites, scrambled
    1.5 cups enriched milk, 1%
    1 Bagel, Health Crunch
    Naturally More Peanut Butter, 1 Tbsp

    MEAL 2 - 11:30am

    1 cup cottage cheese, 1% (w/tomatoes & cucumbers)
    Multi Grain Sandwich Thin

    MEAL 3 - 2:45pm

    Chicken breast, 8 oz
    Broccoli & Caul, 3 cups

    MEAL 4 - 5:20pm

    Tomato Pesto Tuna Pouch, 4.5oz
    1.5 cups Enriched Milk, 1%

    MEAL 5 - 8:30pm

    Tilapia Fillets(10oz)
    1/2 Can Hominy

    MEAL 6 - 10:15pm

    1 cup Enriched Milk, 1%
    Naturally More Peanut Butter, 1/2 Tbsp
    1 scoop Scivation whey

    Calories - 2,164
    Protein - 259g or 48%
    Net Carbs - 139g or 25%
    Fat - 54g or 22%
    Fiber - 29g or 5%

    COMMENTS 11-5-2009


    This is a good low calorie day. Today I will bump back up a bit (~2,400). I'm going to experiment with calorie cycling to see how I do. Just a few more days until I start the challenge......I will try to take pics tonight or tomorrow and get this show on the road!

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