>>Blazed's 50 Week Journey To The Stage <<

[Blazed]

First of all, hello and thank you for stopping by.

I am making this prep log/journal in hopes that it will help keep me focused and motivated on my journey to the stage. I am hoping to keep this log as detailed as possible with regular updates, pictures, comments, feelings, maybe even questions if I am lucky enough to catch the eye of some of you more experienced BBers on these boards. I started my Journey 4 months before the below mentioned pic was taken. I tipped the scale at 295lbs at 6' tall. My BF % was ~40%. In the picture bellow I am roughly 275lbs @ 35% BF 4 months down the road.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/122706_10511.jpg

I continued to lift and diet. Eventually I reached about 20% BF and through inconsistency in training and diet I fluctuated from 15-22% BF over the past year.

The leanest I have been is my current avatar picture.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/120407_17291.jpg
Probably just under 15% BF

Here is my starting point pictures On OCT 1st. Almost exactly one month ago.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/100908_12121.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/100908_12111.jpg

I will take full set of update pics Nov 1st. Including, legs, back, a few mandatory shots.

As far as current stats I have taken measurements on Oct 1st as well.

Neck:17.3
Bicep:17
Forearm:12.6
Chest:44.5
Waist:39.7
Hips:41
Thigh:26
Calf:15.3
sad I know

And my my caliper and mirror calculations I have somewhere around 175-180 lbs of lean body mass right now.

Goals are to get into contest condition at a respectable weight by mid November 2009. Compete of coarse!

Short term goal, get to a more respectable body fat percentage over the next two months. I will start actual contest prep Right after July 4th. That gives me just over 8 months to recomp a bit, put on some muscle where needed, and hopefully keep my body fat % in check the entire time.

I follow a 3 day split currently Which runs

Day 1 Chest/Upper Back

Day 2 Rest

Day 3 Lower Back/Legs

Day 4 Rest

Day 5 Shoulders/Arms/Abs

Day 6 Rest

Rinse and repeat.

Routine focuses currently on lower volume high intensity workouts. Free weights for the most part using as many compound exercises as possible.

I am currently not supplementing with anything. Looking to get some creatine and whey asap.

Diet is currently a basic caloric deficit. My maintenance is around 3700-4000/day and i shoot to eat about 2200-2700 calories a day 2200 on off days 2700 on lifting days. With protein being about 150-200g a day and healthy fats 60-90g a day range.


Most importantly this is going to be the biggest learning experience of my life. I am looking for critique, advice, tips, insight, etc.... anything that helps is more then appreciated.


Thanks for reading. Enjoy your stay.

[thebasil]

Good luck man, I'll be following you.

Stick to your goals and you'll succeed for sure!

[ComeTakeThem]

maintenance cals look a little high but good luck!

[Blazed]

Quick Lower session last night.

Ass to grass Squats
45 x a lot
135 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 7

Deadlifts
135 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8

Calf Raises
400 x 12
400 x 12
365 x 12

Done and done.

Diet yesterday was a bit off, Ate only 1700 cals or so all day.



Good luck man, I'll be following you.

Stick to your goals and you'll succeed for sure!

Thank you!


maintenance cals look a little high but good luck!

Heya, I know they do but I am a fairly active 223lb guy. =) And thank you

[Blazed]

Oh I took measurements this morning to mark one month of progress at the gym. These are pretty crazy changes for a month. I think I forgot to add this in but on Oct 1st I also returned from a 5 month lifting hiatus where I fell off the banwagon for a while. So I am just getting back to where I was before I stopped.

Neck:17.3 +/-0
Bicep:17.5 +.5
Forearm:12.6 +/-0
Chest:45.7 +1.2
Waist:38.6 -1.1
Hips:39 -2
Thigh:26.4 +.4
Calf:15.7 +.4

Pretty happy with these results. Today I begin my second month of cutting. Looking to drop another 2% BF and hopefully stay above 215lbs. Will snap some progress pics at the gym today.

[thebasil]

Nice inch lost on the waist, that's my favorite place to measure loss while cutting. Keep it up!

[Blazed]

Shoudlers/Arms/Abs

Warm Up RC Work

Seated DB Press
35's x 8
60's x 7
60's x 5
50's x 8

Side Lateral Raises
20's x 8
25's x 8
25's x 8
30's x 7

Alt DB Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8

Lateral Rows
70 x 8
80 x 8

Decline Sit Ups
BW x 12
BW x 10
BW x 7

Tricep Press Downs One Armed
70 x 8
80 x 8

Done and Done, Weight 220lbs Clothed.

Diet today was spot on. Hit 2,000 cals so far and 130g of protein. One more shake before bed.

[Blazed]

Nice inch lost on the waist, that's my favorite place to measure loss while cutting. Keep it up!

Mine too haha! I need to get my taper to a respectable 10" difference between chest/waist. 15" ultimately (^_^)

[thebasil]

Mine too haha! I need to get my taper to a respectable 10" difference between chest/waist. 15" ultimately (^_^)

Interesting goal! I like it! That would make for a nice physique. Actually, that's a great longterm goal dude, props.

[AustrianOakJr]

Good luck man. I started out back in January at around 22% BF and was quite hefty myself. I just finished 2nd place in my first show this past week. It was a long haul, but well worth it. Stick with it and dont ever look back. Food is good; but personal change and the sense of accomplishment is much better. My prep log is found lower down in this section if you care to check it out. It can be done with the proper determination. Did you pick a show yet? Thats really the clincher there.....once you commit to an actual show, things get intense! Ill be watching this thread!

[Blazed]

Good luck man. I started out back in January at around 22% BF and was quite hefty myself. I just finished 2nd place in my first show this past week. It was a long haul, but well worth it. Stick with it and dont ever look back. Food is good; but personal change and the sense of accomplishment is much better. My prep log is found lower down in this section if you care to check it out. It can be done with the proper determination. Did you pick a show yet? Thats really the clincher there.....once you commit to an actual show, things get intense! Ill be watching this thread!

I actually have! Nov 7th 2009. That gives me 8 months to get my body a little more up to par and then have 16 weeks to do of actual conditioning/prep.

And bro, I read every post in y0our prep log. On every page lol. Big congrats your transformation was inspiring to say the least.

[AustrianOakJr]

I actually have! Nov 7th 2009. That gives me 8 months to get my body a little more up to par and then have 16 weeks to do of actual conditioning/prep.

And bro, I read every post in y0our prep log. On every page lol. Big congrats your transformation was inspiring to say the least.


Well, great! Thats a good time table. Plenty of time to crank it up and come in top shape. Ill be doing my second show right around that time. So, ill be watching you the whole way. Time to get serious.

What show? I see youre in NY.

[Blazed]

USBF New York State Natural Bodybuilding & Figure Championships
Syracuse, NY
Location: Drivers Village Conference Center, Cicero, NY
Mike Halsey (315) 415-6801
abfreak@aol.com
www.nysnatural.com

Thinking about this one. Will see what the other options are that month as far as somethign closer. Not many places have their scheduals 12 months ahead of time >..<

[AustrianOakJr]

USBF New York State Natural Bodybuilding & Figure Championships
Syracuse, NY
Location: Drivers Village Conference Center, Cicero, NY
Mike Halsey (315) 415-6801
abfreak@aol.com
www.nysnatural.com

Thinking about this one. Will see what the other options are that month as far as somethign closer. Not many places have their scheduals 12 months ahead of time >..<

I may actually do that show. Depends on when the NGA Olympus falls next year. Olympus is priority, but I was thinking of doing one of those USBF shows as well (Syracuse or Binghamton) just to try out another organization......I would like to see if one of them falls before the Olympus.

[Blazed]

That would be awesome Oak. I live on Long Island but have no problem doing a bit of traveling. I too am not 100% sure of which exact show I will be doing I know I would like to compete around that time and this is one of the few shows within driving distance that already has a date posted.

Today is an offday from the gym for me. I feel pretty good. Legs are still sore from that leg session a few days ago. Going to hit Chest/Back tomorrow. I still have to take update pics. Gah!

[AustrianOakJr]

That would be awesome Oak. I live on Long Island but have no problem doing a bit of traveling. I too am not 100% sure of which exact show I will be doing I know I would like to compete around that time and this is one of the few shows within driving distance that already has a date posted.

Today is an offday from the gym for me. I feel pretty good. Legs are still sore from that leg session a few days ago. Going to hit Chest/Back tomorrow. I still have to take update pics. Gah!

I used to live on L.I. Its not a bad drive to North Syracuse (which is actually where I lived for most my life). As long as you dont hit traffic coming off the island, you can make it to North Syracuse in just under 5 hrs.

[Blazed]

Hit Chest/Upper Back tonight. Quick session. My head wasn't in the right place.

Pull Ups
BW x 6
BW x 5
BW x 3

Flat DB Bench
40's x 8
70's x 8
70's x 8
70's x 7

Lat Pulldowns
135 x 8
150 x 8
165 x 8
180 x 4
165 x 6

Machine Flys
195 x 8
210 x 8
195 x 7

Low Cable Rows
135 x 8
150 x 8
165 x 8
150 x 6

Done and done

Weight 224 clothed. Had a shake and a shower after the gym and it was nice.

[thebasil]

Strong flyes and pulldowns there man, keep it up.

[Blazed]

Thanks for the complement but I felt weak in the gym last night. I made the mistake of going 5 hours after my last meal and was feeling very weak. I tried to give it my best shot and feel the soreness today from a good workout. Sometimes you just gotta get in there and get it done.

I weighed myself on campus today on a digital scale and weighed in at 216.5 clothed. Yikes did I freak out. I was hoping my weight would hold above 215 for a few more weeks but it look as though I will be under that shortly.

I cooked steak stirfry using 99% lean meat and vegetables. No rice or potatos. Was yummy and the macros were great. Going to be making this again. I am trying to rethink my cut approach as I feel the fat I am trying to lose is becoming more and more stubborn. I will re evaluate my efforts on thanksgiving, till then its the usuall.

Good night all. Lower day tomorrow and I'm psyched my legs might look like I actually lift for once. Never been lean enough to see seperation and its lookling like im 4-5% away from some nice cuts on my quads.

[Blazed]

Hit a fast lower session today. Felt like I was going to puke after deads so I skipped calves.

Squats (Ass to grass)
45 x a lot
135 x 12
225 x 8
245 x 8
275 x 4
225 x 8

Front Squat(ass to grass)
135 x 4
135 x 4

Deadlifts
135 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8
225 x 7

Done and done.

Weight 224lbs Clothed. Diet today was a little off. Too many carbs, not enough protein. Going to remedy this with my last meal.

[thebasil]

Don't sweat the water weight, good attitude. Keep that chin up man.

[Blazed]

Yea the scale made me feel much better today lol. Go figure im stressing my weight being too low on a cut. Fixed the diet by eating mostly protein for my last two meals of the day. Off day tomorrow. Legs are feeling good after that session a few hours ago.

Are you lookin to compete yourself mate?

[Blazed]

Weight 222lbs clothed. Today was a good day in the gym. Separation is really starting to show on my shoulders/traps/arms/chest once I get a decent pump going. I still need to take pics, I keep forgetting to bring the cam with me.

Random R/C Work 5 min

Seated DB Press
50's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 7

Side Lateral Raises
20's x 8
25's x 8
30's x 7

Alt DB Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8
45's x 5
35's x 7

Tricep Pressdowns
170 x 8
180 x 8
160 x 8

Leg Raises
BW x 12
BW x 8
BW x 8

Felt pretty good, although my left shoulder felt like it was going to explode by the end of this workout.

[Blazed]

Chest/Back

Pullup
BW x 5
BW x 4
BW x 3

Low Cable Rows
120 x 12
150 x 8
165 x 8
165 x 8

DB Press
50's x 10
70's x 8
80's x 8
80's x 6

Lat Pulldowns
150 x 8
165 x 8
165 x 8

DB Flys
40's x 8
35's x 8
35's x 6

Inc DB Pres
60's x 7


Weight 225 clothed

[thebasil]

Solid work, keep it up.

[Blazed]

Solid work, keep it up.

Thanks bro. Any plans on competing yourself?

[thebasil]

Thanks bro. Any plans on competing yourself?

Most definitely, but not any time soon. I need to add on lots more muscle before that'll happen. Right now my first comp is tentatively scheduled for May or June of 2010, because that's the last chance I'll have to enter as a teen.

My goal is to WIN my first show, so I might as well take my sweet time and make sure that happens :)

[Blazed]

Makin a lil progress

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84842.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84844.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84841.jpg

Just a teaser, full set of pics coming soon!

[Blazed]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84856.jpg

And these three came out really washed out.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84859.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84857.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84866.jpg

[AustrianOakJr]

"Lil progress" over a long time is all you need. Keep it up. Your taking some shape now.....keep cutting diligently.

[Blahzay128]

Great progress!!

I'm definitely going to check out your thread. I'm also from NY and will be competing again around the same time as you....

If your from Long Island, another good show to check out around that time is the INBF NYS Championships held in Poughkeepsie, NY (www.inbfnys.com). This is a great show. It's usually held the last week of October.

I'm also considering doing the USBF show....

Well, best of luck....keep strong my friend.

[thebasil]

"Lil progress" over a long time is all you need. Keep it up. Your taking some shape now.....keep cutting diligently.

Wise words from a man with experience. I can definitely see that you're taking shape too man, keep it up. Just keep pluggin' and chuggin' and the rezultz will come!

[Blazed]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I know its hard to tell because of the angles and lighting but the difference on my waist is about 1.5" between those pics and the ones from oct 1st. I am happy and the cut is only going to get harder from here with each lb I drop. Tomorrow will be leg/lower back.

[Blazed]

Legs last night

Squats
Bar x a lot
135 x 12
225 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 4
225 x 6

Deadlifts
135 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 8

DOne and done. Weight was 228 clothed lol holding a lot of water and crap I guess.

[ygbodybuilder10]

so u are not taking in any carbs

[Blazed]

so u are not taking in any carbs

Where did I say that?

[ygbodybuilder10]

Where did I say that?

i didnt see any in ur meal plans

[Blazed]

Herro, small update. I came down with the flu. Have been sick since last thursday. Treid going to the gym on sunday and hit a weak shoulder/Bi session and went home feeling like crap. Diet has been good, just resting and trying to nurse myself back to health. Took some crappy pics today first thing after waking up. Lookin flat as hell. But I took waist measurement and low and behold

Oct 1st 39.7" -----7 weeks---> Nov 19th 37.4" -2.3" =)

Weight at the gym was 223 clothed.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84880.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84882.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV84891.jpg

[thebasil]

Lookin' good bro!

[Blazed]

Hit the gym today for chest/back. Felt kind of weak recovering from the flu.

BB Rows
45 x 12
135 x 8
155 x 8
160 x 8

DB Press
35's x 8
80's x 8
80's x 7
60's x 7

Cable Rows
130 x 8
150 x 8
165 x 8

Peck Deck
Rack x 8
Rack x 8

Lat Pulldowns
165 x 8
180 x 8

Pullups
BW x 5
BW x 3

Weight 221 Clothed.

[Jaredia123]

youre looking awesome bro!! Man just imagine late 09' steppin up on the stage. Thats what keeps me going during my cardio and abs.
I was wondering what supplements are taking now?

[Blazed]

None, just a little whey on days I dont eat a lot meat.

And I know about the stage feeling. It will be my first time so the anticipation is crazy I can't even imagine what it will be like when I get closer to D-Day. A lot of work to do until then. I don't want to step on stage too small or too soft.

[Blazed]

Legs and lower back today

Squats
Bar x a lot
135 x 12
235 x 8
235 x 8
235 x 6

SLDL
135 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

Calf Raises
345 x 12
375 x 12
355 x 9

Weight 225 clothed and 218 naked on electric scale this morning.

[stayfit2008]

Amazing, I dont understand it?? How come you get to lose BF along your waist first?? Thats the last thing to go on me!! Man old mid age sucks at times!! haha :)

[Blazed]

Amazing, I dont understand it?? How come you get to lose BF along your waist first?? Thats the last thing to go on me!! Man old mid age sucks at times!! haha :)

I would say in the long haul of things this is the last area to go. I've already dropped over 20%

[AustrianOakJr]

I would say in the long haul of things this is the last area to go. I've already dropped over 20%

I agree. When I started cutting, the fat just melted off my mid section......I dropped like 8 inches off my waist in about the first 3 months. But, the mid section was also the last to go....my lower back was still fat when I competed. I think in men, the mid section is the MAIN source of back up energy, so its the first the body taps into because most of its fat is stored there. Then, when reserves get low, the body clings to whats left there for survival reasons.

[thebasil]

I agree. When I started cutting, the fat just melted off my mid section......I dropped like 8 inches off my waist in about the first 3 months. But, the mid section was also the last to go....my lower back was still fat when I competed. I think in men, the mid section is the MAIN source of back up energy, so its the first the body taps into because most of its fat is stored there. Then, when reserves get low, the body clings to whats left there for survival reasons.

sounds very reasonable lol

[stayfit2008]

Next competition i'm going to be on the brink of death,..haha

[Blazed]

So after reading more and more of these prep logs on this site and a few others I have decided to start a more rigorous regimen for getting as lean as possible by January. I have decided that I will start transitioning into a bulk by the end of January and would like to get as lean as possible over these next 8 or so weeks.

Although I have been estimating my cals and trying to get a lot of protein I think that I need to start tracking macros and calories more exactly, as well as doing Cardio 3 x a week. HIIT 2 x a week. SS 1 x a week.

New diet plan as well.

Workout days - 2800 cals, 250g protein, 100g fat, 200g carbs
Off Days - 2300 cals, 250g protein 100g fat, <100g carbs

Carbs on workout days I will try to eat mostly around my workouts.

I am starting to realize that these next 48 weeks will go by faster then I can imagine and I do not want to waste any time.

Going to hit Shoulders/Arms/Abs this afternoon.

[Blahzay128]

Why bulk in January? Why not maintain calories at that time, while focusing on building muscle.....IMO makes more sense to maintain right before you are going to transition into a contest prep....If there is any time to 'bulk' now would be it.......

[Blazed]

Why bulk in January? Why not maintain calories at that time, while focusing on building muscle.....IMO makes more sense to maintain right before you are going to transition into a contest prep....If there is any time to 'bulk' now would be it.......

True that. I guess that is the problem with working in a limited time frame. Trying to get it all done in time.

I would bulk right now, if I wasn't so fat. I feel like bulking now with my current bf% would be a disaster. I am trying to get down to a BF% I am comfortable maintaining. When I get there, hopefully soon I will rev up the calories and go into building more. Maintaining calories and focusing on building is exactly what I plan on doing. I might stay in a slight caloric excess but I am trying to making small lean gains. Mostly bringing up lagging body parts. This whole prep is going to be one long learning experience.

I figure if I cut till mid-end of January I can get leaner and then have 4-5 months to put on a few LBS of muscle before prep.

Who knows haha.

[stayfit2008]

True that. I guess that is the problem with working in a limited time frame. Trying to get it all done in time.

I would bulk right now, if I wasn't so fat. I feel like bulking now with my current bf% would be a disaster. I am trying to get down to a BF% I am comfortable maintaining. When I get there, hopefully soon I will rev up the calories and go into building more. Maintaining calories and focusing on building is exactly what I plan on doing. I might stay in a slight caloric excess but I am trying to making small lean gains. Mostly bringing up lagging body parts. This whole prep is going to be one long learning experience.

I figure if I cut till mid-end of January I can get leaner and then have 4-5 months to put on a few LBS of muscle before prep.

Who knows haha.

Have you considered hiring a trainer? From your last statement of "Who Knows" sounds like you are all over the place in your plan.

[Blazed]

Have you considered hiring a trainer? From your last statement of "Who Knows" sounds like you are all over the place in your plan.

I have considered it and even contacted a few on these boards. Unfortunately the price is holding me back right now. I will most likely hire someone to do my last 20 weeks or so but for now I can't afford it.

As far as being all over the place. I guess its just too early to tell what I will have to do 3-4 months down the line. This is the leanest I have been in years and I don't even know how I will look once I lean out a bit more. I just wish I knew what the best approach is as far as my timing goes and what I need to do as far as bulking/cutting before actual prep.

I'm hoping to get some advice from you guys =o

Oh I signed up for the free Scivation thing but don't know how much help it will be.

[AustrianOakJr]

If I were in your position (and I was at one point, so I feel I can say this with some confidence).....I would just start cutting. You are fat enough (no disrespect intended) that you could SLOWLY cut and probably even continue to build, if not...just refine, muscle as you go. I basicly cut from January to October with 3 month break in the middle at maintenance (maybe a slight surplus at times). I go back in forth in my mind as to whether or not this was a good idea. On the one hand, the 3 month break from May-July, probably boosted my metabolism and helped mentally, but I could have definately come in leaner for the show. I only allowed myself 12 weeks (from August to October) to come down the rest of the way. Thats not a lot of time considering I was still probably 12-13% BF after my "break".

Not to mention, when I first started my cut, I was balls to the wall trying to win a transformation contest, dropping 3lbs a week for 14 weeks straight.

If I were you, I would just start a SLOW cut (1 -2lbs a week) from now until you show in October. Allow yourself cheat time for t-giving, Christmas, birthdays, etc. and just chip away at the fat. Come in as LEAN as possible. The extra muscle isnt gonna do a whole lot for you at your first show. LEAN is how you win.

P.S. Whats the free scivation thing?

[Blazed]

Almost like a free online nutrition/training consult. Kinda neat if it actually helps.
And no disrespect taken at all mate. I have been cutting and will continue to do so. Thank you for the advice sir. Although I don't think I will need the remaining 11 1/2 months for cutting purposes I think time is a good thing to have lol. I'm about to step it up a notch so we will see what happens by new years.

[imccarthy]

Almost like a free online nutrition/training consult. Kinda neat if it actually helps.
And no disrespect taken at all mate. I have been cutting and will continue to do so. Thank you for the advice sir. Although I don't think I will need the remaining 11 1/2 months for cutting purposes I think time is a good thing to have lol. I'm about to step it up a notch so we will see what happens by new years.

I wouldn't be surprised if it took you 9-10 months of cutting to get contest lean... considering you probably won't be able to nail your diet all the time 11 1/2 months sound reasonable.

[Step Beyond]

Looking good, bro.............keep up the hard work. Nice thickness in the pics. The first year can be tough, but just remember how far you have come if you get frustrated. Don't try to overcomplicate things either - just keep it simple and moving ahead. I think especially with us newbies we tend to outthink ourselves and make this more coplicated than need be. Keep lifting hard and eating clean and you'll rock the stage when the time comes.

[Blazed]

Thanks for the awesome tips and advice guys. Really helps.

Weight in the gym was 222 with shorts and shoes, at night though. So morning weight around 217-218 consistantly now.

Shoulders/Bi's/Abs

Seated DB Press
60's x 8
60's x 7
60's x 5

Alt DB Curl
40's x 8
45's x 8
40's x 8
35's x 5

Side Lateral Raises
25's x 8
30's x 7
25's x 6

Leg Raises
BW x 12
BW x 10
BW x 10

Done and done.

Felt great. I respond well to lower volume high intensity sessions. This was no different. Felt really good today.

I watched Bigger Faster Stronger today. Recommend everyone sees it!

Tomorrow is Turkey day and I will still be shooting for my ~2500 cals since I will not be lifting.

I am going with the advice here and going to continue to cut and unless I get super lean super quick, which won't happen since I am an Endo/Meso I guess It will all be about conditioning. Looks like I will be competing at a pathetic 170-175lbs lol.

[AustrianOakJr]

I wouldn't be surprised if it took you 9-10 months of cutting to get contest lean... considering you probably won't be able to nail your diet all the time 11 1/2 months sound reasonable.

Agreed. If you were spot on with your diet day in and day out, it would take 9 mos or so. Dont expect to be spot on everyday. If you give yourself 11 mos, that means you can do refeeds once per week and planned cheats for special occasions. Takes a lot of pressure off.

[stayfit2008]

I think a consistant training plan along with a pretty basic diet designed to lose bf 1-1.5lbs/week could eventually get him to contest condition. You would come in a bit on the lighter side for 6'. The best bet would start your agressive training/diet plan and see re-evaluate your condition every 3 months.

[Blazed]

Thank you for the help gents!

What do you all reckon a respectable contest weight is for someone that is 6'0". I am really hoping that cutting doesn't actually take up 11 months lol. Assuming right now I am about 15-16% BF and weigh 215lbs in the AM. That puts me at just around 180-181lbs of LBM.

Sore today from yesterdays session. Going home to see the family and eat some good foods. No gym today, I will hit chest/upper back tomorrow.

[AustrianOakJr]

Thank you for the help gents!

What do you all reckon a respectable contest weight is for someone that is 6'0". I am really hoping that cutting doesn't actually take up 11 months lol. Assuming right now I am about 15-16% BF and weigh 215lbs in the AM. That puts me at just around 180-181lbs of LBM.

Sore today from yesterdays session. Going home to see the family and eat some good foods. No gym today, I will hit chest/upper back tomorrow.

If you truly have 180 lbs of LBM, thats plenty to present a very respectable physique. If you weighed 195 on stage in contest condition....great. But seriously, I wouldnt worry about it. If youre commited to competing....it doesnt matter what your LBM is. Just diet down and display it. Dont get wrapped up in numbers. If you were sitting at 10% right now, id say it wouldnt hurt to bulk a bit, but I would want to make sure I was within range before I made any plans to bulk.

[Blazed]

If you truly have 180 lbs of LBM, thats plenty to present a very respectable physique. If you weighed 195 on stage in contest condition....great. But seriously, I wouldnt worry about it. If youre commited to competing....it doesnt matter what your LBM is. Just diet down and display it. Dont get wrapped up in numbers. If you were sitting at 10% right now, id say it wouldnt hurt to bulk a bit, but I would want to make sure I was within range before I made any plans to bulk.

Well said, thank you for putting things into perspective for me. That is what I am trying to do, lets say I get down to 10-12% by January I have 5 months before starting a 20 week prep. A slow bulk or just a recomp at maintenance cals might be possible on a UD2.0 style diet. I've done it before and I'm sure this time would be no different.

[AustrianOakJr]

Well said, thank you for putting things into perspective for me. That is what I am trying to do, lets say I get down to 10-12% by January I have 5 months before starting a 20 week prep. A slow bulk or just a recomp at maintenance cals might be possible on a UD2.0 style diet. I've done it before and I'm sure this time would be no different.

For sure. If youre at 10-12% by jan (which would be exceptional), I would say a short stint at (or slightly above maintenance) would be beneficial to your metabolism. I wouldnt expect to put on huge amounts of muscle over 5 months....maybe a couple lbs....but even that will be hard because you dont want to add any fat.

[Blazed]

Yea fat gain at that point would have to be almost non existant and even one or two more lbs of LBM would be more then welcome. And I agree getting to 10-12% by end of january would be quite the feat, but maybe not undoable.

[Jaredia123]

Hey man, youre doing great! I would say both you and I are going to have to see how our bodies react to our cutting. We're basically the same stats and everything. I started running like a maniac and wearing ankle weights and heavy boots more often cause my legs and stomach are my current downfall. lol I'm really just hoping to get completely cut with as much muscle mass as I can have for the first show. My arms and chest are my biggest muscles right now so I know that if my arms go from 18" to 16.5" in Nov. 09, then they will look bigger than right now cause I'm chunky and I dont have the definition. :) Your arms are huge and we're going to look frikkin awesome bro!
Keep it up man, I'm bustin a$$ and so are you so just stay motivated and positive! :)

[Blazed]

Thanks for the kind words. I agree about trying to come in completely shredded. I'm hitting the gym tomorrow morning for chest/upper back.

Diet today was actually good. Since I only ate one meal with the exception of a 90 calorie yogurt for breakfast. Turkey was awesome though. Weighed myself at my parents house on the digi scale 216 naked.

[Blazed]

Herro! Chest and Upper Back on this Black Friday.

Weight 222 with shorts and sneakers on, post breakfast.

Pull Ups
BW x 7
BW x 5
BW x 4

Flat DB Press
65's x 8
75's x 8
75's x 8

Cable Rows
150 x 8
180 x 8
165 x 7

Machine Flys
195 x 8
195 x 6
195 x 4

Lat Pulldowns
165 x 8
180 x 8
165 x 6

Tricep Pressdowns
110 x 8
90 x 9

Done and done. Fast and furious.

Diet today was wonderful. Time to make some serious progress in December.

[Blazed]

Legs/Lower

Squats
45 x 12
135 x 8
225 x 8
245 x 8
225 x 8

DL's
135 x 8
225 x 8
275 x 6

Calf Raise
335 x 8
335 x 8

Weight 223 shoes and shorts. Diet was awesome yesterday

[Blazed]

So today I feel sore as heck from the lower session yesterday. Upper feels good and it looks like I'll be back in the gym today for Shoulders/Bis/Abs Might throw in a little extra forearm work as I think its one of my bigger weak points. I am also going to be doing an extra shoulder exercise as it is another weak point. My body is just one big weak point at the moment lol.

I have a more structured diet plan now. Going to be doing a 4 week long 500 below maintenance cruise till new years. That should result in a 2% drop. Maybe slightly more with the addition of a lb of LBM.

After this 4 week cruising period I am switching over to a UD2.0 style carb cycle diet. I have customized this to include a lot of stuff from the cyclical ketogenic diet as well as protein sparing modified fast. If all goes well I should be able to change body composition at a rate of -1lb of fat +.5lb of muscle a month. Doing this for 4 months should put me where I need to be to start contest prep without ending up too little on stage.

I am going to make it a point to go purchase a bathroom scale for my apartment as it will be important for tracking depleted and carbed up weights.

This is going to be a fun self experiment I suppose. I hope maybe a few of you guys reading this get something useful out of this.

Thanks for any comments or critique.

[Blazed]

Shoulders/Bi's/Abs tonight

Random RC Work x 10 min

Seated DB Press
45's x 8
55's x 8
60's x 8
55's x 7

Verticle Rows
70 x 8
80 x 8

Side Lateral Raises
25's x 8
25's x 8
30's x 8
25's x 8

Leg Raises
BW x 16
BW x 12
BW x 10

Alt DB Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8
35's x 8

weight 223 clothed. Diet was excellent today

[Blazed]

Got my Scivation diet and routine in my email today. Lando seems like a cool guy. The diet and training aren't much different from what I was doing. Training antagonist pairs is something I have been doing for over a year now. The Carb Haters Anonymous diet is similar to the low carb approach I have been taking but this looks like Keto to me. I am going to give it a shot starting next monday after I get all my supplements ordered.

I'm also going to have to make a trip to walmart today for a bathroom scale.

I feel nice and sore after yesterdays workout. No gym today. Chest/Back tomorrow. Also need to find my BF calipers. I know they are somewhere around the apartment.

[thebasil]

Best of luck on the CHA. Team Scivation gives great support. Its not exactly keto (because of the high protein) just to let you know lol. Keep it up man!

[Blazed]

Gotcha, well I bought one of those bodyfat/hydration scales for my bathroom today. And I also received my Scivation plan. I guess I will officially start my 48 WEEK CONTEST PREP today. I know these scales are not accurate lol but who knows maybe it will be useful in tracking progress at least.

Official 48 week out stats

Height 6' 0.5"
Weight 218.6lbs
BF% 15-17% (Scale - 24.7%)
LBM Estimated 180 (Scale says 166.6)

Measurements

Last Month This Month
Neck:17.3 +/-0 16.9 -.4
Bicep:17.5 +.5 Left 17.7 +.2 Right 18.1 +.6
Forearm:12.6 +/-0 Left 13.4 +.8 Right 13 +.4
Chest:45.7 +1.2 46.4 +.7
Waist:38.6 -1.1 37.4 -1.2 ( super happy about this)
Hips:39 -2 39 -/+ 0
Thigh:26.4 +.4 26.3 -.1
Calf:15.7 +.4 16.1 +.4

So everything went up except for waist and quads. Good ****. will take pics tomorrow night after chest/Back.

[BaFtub]

Got my Scivation diet and routine in my email today. Lando seems like a cool guy. The diet and training aren't much different from what I was doing. Training antagonist pairs is something I have been doing for over a year now. The Carb Haters Anonymous diet is similar to the low carb approach I have been taking but this looks like Keto to me. I am going to give it a shot starting next monday after I get all my supplements ordered.

I'm also going to have to make a trip to walmart today for a bathroom scale.

I feel nice and sore after yesterdays workout. No gym today. Chest/Back tomorrow. Also need to find my BF calipers. I know they are somewhere around the apartment.

I just sent off my competition questionairre :P

Are you doing any NY local shows by chance?

[Blazed]

If there are any around the time I am peaking (fall 09) then definitely!

[CRAPSICLE]

Solid progress manng, im bout to hop on this bandwagon soon as I heal up completely

[Blazed]

^ Thats my Little brother. Only he's not that little =(

Weight this morning 217.6lbs after #1

Going to hit Upper back and chest later tonight. Pretty excited about it. Diet yesterday was off. I didn't eat enough. Only 1500 cals, will do better today.

[Lando33]

Got my Scivation diet and routine in my email today. Lando seems like a cool guy. The diet and training aren't much different from what I was doing. Training antagonist pairs is something I have been doing for over a year now. The Carb Haters Anonymous diet is similar to the low carb approach I have been taking but this looks like Keto to me. I am going to give it a shot starting next monday after I get all my supplements ordered.

I'm also going to have to make a trip to walmart today for a bathroom scale.

I feel nice and sore after yesterdays workout. No gym today. Chest/Back tomorrow. Also need to find my BF calipers. I know they are somewhere around the apartment.

I can't wait to see you progress over the next bunch of months. I used the CHA Diet and then transitioned to the Cut Diet for my last contest prep.

Don't worry...........with Team Scivation you are in good hands. Feel free to email me anytime!

[Blazed]

I can't wait to see you progress over the next bunch of months. I used the CHA Diet and then transitioned to the Cut Diet for my last contest prep.

Don't worry...........with Team Scivation you are in good hands. Feel free to email me anytime!

Thanks for stopping by!

I know I'm in good hands. Between Scivation and the watchful eye of my fellow competitors here I think everything should go smoothly.

Diet today kicked ass. So did the gym

Upper Back/ Chest

Pullups
bw x 7
bw x 5
bw x 5
bw x 3

Pec Dek
195 x 8
195 x 8
180 x 7

BB Rows
155 x 8
135 x 8

DB Press
40's x 8
60's x 8
80's x 8
95's x 5 (Pr)
80's x 6

Lat Pulldowns
150 x 8
165 x 7
150 x 7

Push Ups
BW x 20

Cable Rows
150 x 8
165 x 8
150 x 7

Done and done. Energy was good.

Added some creatine monohydrate to the mix today. Going to have to go supplement shopping this week so I can start my CHA diet on Monday. Feeling good.

[CRAPSICLE]

NIce man, strong sesh

[heavyliftin]

Keep up the great work man!

[stayfit2008]

Ahh, cool your going with tean Scivation! I heard nothing but good things from them! Nice!!

[Cronos1247]

I'll definitely be following along. Whenever you talked about UD 2.0 earlier on in the thread, were you referring to Ultimate Diet 2.0? I've been curious about what exactly that entails.

I did CHA with ATS training for 4 weeks to see what it was all about, it definitely works and after a little tinkering I was steadily dropping 2lbs a week when I dropped it to 2600, though going by the Diabetic Exchange portions instead of calories was something I had to get used to.

What sort of cardio are you doing with your lifting? Hoping to learn some things from this thread!

[Blazed]

Yes I did mean Ultimate Diet 2.0.

Its a carb depletion for 4 1/2 days followed by a day and a half long refeed. with a maintenance day. During the week during depletion you do full body workouts and on the weekends a power workout.

[Blazed]

Thanks for the feed back guys.

Today is an off day from the gym. I did stock up on Eggs/Natty PB/FF Cream Cheese today.

Morning weight 215.8 >.< Yikes low!

PLanning on sticking to the diet 100% today and getting some rest before hitting lower tomorrow!

[Blazed]

Weight in the AM 217.4

Lower Session

Squats
45 x a lot
135 x 8
155 x 8
245 x 8
245 x 8
245 x 6
245 x 6 (Set PR)

DL
245 x 8
335 x 3 (PR Since I've been back, and sadly I feel like I could have gotten 3-4 more but my grip was slipping badly due to sweaty palms.

SLDL
245 x 8

Calf Raises
335 x 12
355 x 12

Done and done, legs felt like rubber after.

[Step Beyond]

^ Thats my Little brother. Only he's not that little =(



No kidding'.............big lad.....

You guys able to train together???? That would be awesome.....

[Blazed]

He actually trains on campus, I train at a real gym. We live 2 miles apart though.

[CRAPSICLE]

245x6 on squats is a PR?!

[Blazed]

245x6 on squats is a PR?!

Haha, for 4 sets it is since i've been back in the gym after a whole 5 months off yea.

[stayfit2008]

Haha, for 4 sets it is since i've been back in the gym after a whole 5 months off yea.

Like my trainer says,..your a bodybuilder, not a powerlifter,..numbers dont mean nuthing.!

[Blazed]

True that Stayfit, and you know what. I have to stress that. Today I did those 4 sets, ass to grass, my calves smashed against my hams and i paused on every rep. I could barely walk. I took a 5 month Hiatus from lifting and I have been in a caloric deficit of 1000 cals a day for 9 weeks now, I am very pleased with those numbers because they were clean reps, with great form, sick depth, and no injury. What more could a man ask for. On top of that the diet was TOP notch.

I will make my BBer e-pose proud with some sick progress over the next few months, your heads will turn guys. This fat kid is committed and will stop at nothing to reach his goals.

I am going to try to get my lean on faster than you can imagine. You all are saying its going to take 11 months to get shredded. I say we can work some magic between now and then. There are a few dietary tricks up my sleeve.

[AustrianOakJr]

True that Stayfit, and you know what. I have to stress that. Today I did those 4 sets, ass to grass, my calves smashed against my hams and i paused on every rep. I could barely walk. I took a 5 month Hiatus from lifting and I have been in a caloric deficit of 1000 cals a day for 9 weeks now, I am very pleased with those numbers because they were clean reps, with great form, sick depth, and no injury. What more could a man ask for. On top of that the diet was TOP notch.

I will make my BBer e-pose proud with some sick progress over the next few months, your heads will turn guys. This fat kid is committed and will stop at nothing to reach his goals.

I am going to try to get my lean on faster than you can imagine. You all are saying its going to take 11 months to get shredded. I say we can work some magic between now and then. There are a few dietary tricks up my sleeve.


You got the right idea. I get caught up with numbers on a bulk because I tell myself my strength is increasing so my muscles must be getting bigger......and thats true to an extent. But, you're right. The weight is a tool. Thats it. If you can make your legs blistering sore with 245 lbs, then youre doing something right. Thats all that matters. The rest is all ego crap.

[Blazed]

Just a nice Saturday morning update.

Weight 217.4 after #1 and #2 (So happy my weight is dropping too fast)

Deit ended up being awesome for the whole day yesterday.
Today Is an off day and I am going to enjoy it. Diet will be 100%.

Abs or bust!

[Jaredia123]

great job bro! I had a couple cheat meals lately, but luckily they've only been half bad, besides the Arby's BIGGEST meal. lol
I checked my weight the other day and I was around 207 after my workout and a meal. I'm wanting to compete at around 195, but I have about 25 pounds of fat to lose while I'm gaining some muscle.
After the Arnold then i'll have 8 months of some really good motivation till my show. It'll be good to meet people from the boards out there.
Hit it hard bro!

[Blazed]

Nice, Looks like my morning weight is hovering at just above 217, which makes me happy because it means I might have a good 175+lbs of LBM.

[Ascitiesburn96]

hey man just wanted to say awesome progress. Traps and shoulders are coming along very well, when bf starts to drop im sure your back is gona come in great as well.

Gratz on the personal record, keep up the good work man!

[Blazed]

Thanks for the critique Ascitiesburn.

I hope the back will start coming in more over these next 4 weeks. If all goes well, back and chest will start to come in more. I have been beating the crap out of both. I realized my lats are a weak point, I have been focusing hard on my back days to blast them. I have to find a way to do the same for chest.

Morning weight 218.6lbs after #1 and 2 (So happy, maybe the creatine is helping in keeping me from whithering away to nothing).

[Ascitiesburn96]

Thanks for the critique Ascitiesburn.

I hope the back will start coming in more over these next 4 weeks. If all goes well, back and chest will start to come in more. I have been beating the crap out of both. I realized my lats are a weak point, I have been focusing hard on my back days to blast them. I have to find a way to do the same for chest.

Morning weight 218.6lbs after #1 and 2 (So happy, maybe the creatine is helping in keeping me from whithering away to nothing).

If you dont mind me saying for lats

Pull ups super setted with smith machine pull ups are awsome.
Even if you can only pull out 2 pull ups. But with your feet on the floor you can definitely get 10 on the smith machine.

[Blazed]

Hmm, how would the smith machine help with pullups? I r confused =(

[Ascitiesburn96]

Hmm, how would the smith machine help with pullups? I r confused =(

haha.. sorry the way I said that was kinda messed up, there is a video of that exercise in layne norton's video

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/layne_farzan_teen2.htm

Farzan does the exercise 3/4 of the way through the video. When his feet is on and inverted bench.

Sorry man dont know the name of the exercise but it has helped my lats alot so thought you might benefit from it.

[Blazed]

No doubt, i get it now lol. Thank you for the link! Its the negative portion of the lift that is making your traps explode. Its a great way to promote hypertrophy to stubborn areas =)

Shoulders/Abs/Bi's

Random RC Work x 10min

Seated DB Press
10's x 40
40's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8

ALt DB Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8

Side Lateral Raises
25's x 8
30's x 8
30's x 8
30's x 8

Leg Raises
BW x 16
BW x 12
BW x 11

Front Plate Raises
45 x 9
45 x 10

Done and done. My shoulder didn't hurt after this workout like they normally do. The intensity was good. Form was amazing. Focusing on the squeeze on every single rep, making sure I use full ROM.

I am noticing every week slowly the cuts are coming in. More upper arm, shoulder definition was visible today compared to last shoulder/arm day.

So far so good, diet today will be perfect as usual.

[Blazed]

I will be doing the following

*October 24 ? Natural New York State Bodybuilding & Figure Championships (Pro-Qualifier), Poughkeepsie High School, Poughkeepsie, NY.

And

Nov 7 - Syracuse, NY - OCB New York State Natural (IFPA Pro Qualifier)


45 and 47 weeks out respectively.

The game is on.

Diet today was spot on. Off day tomorrow me thinks.

[Blazed]

So I was bored and home, figured I would give you guys a small picture update on how things are going. Weight was 217.4 this morning. Feeling pretty damn good honestly.

Pictures are No pump, poor lighting, and cell phone cam, will have to pardon me!

Back side of the arms/shoulder leaning out
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/1208081445_01.jpg

18.1" cold, man I need a tan.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/1208081446_01.jpg

Traps are starting to come in, cuts are starting to show. I think I am about
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/1208081448_01.jpg

15-17% BF, where would you guys pin me at going by these pictures. I am just trying to get a ballpark lol, I know the actual # doesn't matter.

[gildude86]

whats up bro. Keep working hard, youre making good progress. I havent had much time to update my log, finals week is a kick in the a$s.

[stayfit2008]

pretty good for a ccamera phone,...nice bicep sepperation,..are you doing hammers? try to impliment these in yout routine.

[Blazed]

Still a long ways to go, I will be happy once I drop under 15% bf.

I do have to start doing hammer curls, indeed. And some more direct forarm training besides deadlifts and rows lol!

Morning weight 218.2 after # 1-2

Really happy with the weight staying around here the past two months lol. Can't imagine getting to low right now.

Went out and bought some Arganine AKG for a workout pump on those low carb days lol. Oh and got some wrist wraps today so I won't mess up my deadlift session due to sweaty palms anymore.

[Blazed]

A little review on the Arginine akg, 1,500mg, 20 minutes later after some posing and I have a better pump then I did in the gym last session lol. Holy **** this stuff is freakin nuts lol.

[Blahzay128]

I will be doing the following

*October 24 ? Natural New York State Bodybuilding & Figure Championships (Pro-Qualifier), Poughkeepsie High School, Poughkeepsie, NY.

And

Nov 7 - Syracuse, NY - OCB New York State Natural (IFPA Pro Qualifier)


45 and 47 weeks out respectively.

The game is on.

Diet today was spot on. Off day tomorrow me thinks.


Alright....we'll both be competing at the Poughkeepsie show!!! (I'll be a lightweight) If you need a place to crash the night before, your welcome to stay w/ me. I live about 15-20 mins away from where the show is held.

[Cronos1247]

A little review on the Arginine akg, 1,500mg, 20 minutes later after some posing and I have a better pump then I did in the gym last session lol. Holy **** this stuff is freakin nuts lol.

lol awesome, great progress too! I bet doing straight Arginine is a lot cheaper than using an N.O. product, may have to try that out!

[stayfit2008]

Heres what I take instead of NO products,...I thinkthis contributed to my crazy vascularity!!!
http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/stayfit2008/pGNC1-2818498nm.jpg

[Blazed]

Mmmmmm, the only thing those NO products are is Sugar, Arginine of some sort, and a little creatine.

I have read reviews before going ot the store today. And everyone so far seems to like A-AKG over L-Arginine. Both get great reviews though.




Blahzay128 thats awesome news brotha man. Hopefully I end up a Light Heavy. I might take you up on that offer, although I don't want to make any concrete plans yet lol, a bit too early. I definitely am looking forward to meeting some of the guys off the forums at either of these shows.

Looking forward to hitting chest/upper back tonight hard!!!!

[TigerStealth]

man you have a great amount of muscle...makes me jealous lol. you asked what your bf% is based on those pics...honestly its impossible to tell based on those pics. if you post a full body front relaxed and full body rear relaxed it will be much easier to judge. plus posting pics of the proper poses will force you to practice your posing...something that you can NEVER practice too much. I practiced my posing about 4 times a week for 16 weeks and i was one of the few guys on stage able to hold the poses without becoming winded. good luck on your prep.

[Blazed]

man you have a great amount of muscle...makes me jealous lol. you asked what your bf% is based on those pics...honestly its impossible to tell based on those pics. if you post a full body front relaxed and full body rear relaxed it will be much easier to judge. plus posting pics of the proper poses will force you to practice your posing...something that you can NEVER practice too much. I practiced my posing about 4 times a week for 16 weeks and i was one of the few guys on stage able to hold the poses without becoming winded. good luck on your prep.

Thanks man. My LBM is nothing great for my height lol. I have a long long long way to go as far as conditioning and cutting goes. Hopefully I get to keep as much of it as possible.

Thanks for the tips on the poses, I have been practicing my posing almost every day. I can't really hit the mandatorys and simultaneously take a picture with my cell phone cam >.<

I will have someone take some real pictures soon.

[thebasil]

I can't tell from the pics either...and I'm no good at it anyway :P

Newayz, keep up the work. You got some nice mass under the fat, once it shows you'll be golden

[Blazed]

Haha yea yea I'm fat I get it =P

Chest/Upper Back

Pullup
BW x 8 (PR)
BW x 5
BW x 4

Flat DB Press
75's x 8
90's x 7 (Pr, sad but a PR indeed)
80's x 6
80's x 2 (completely spent)

BB Rows
135 x 8
155 x 8
135 x 8

Cable Rows
165 x 8
180 x 8
180 x 8

Lat Pulldowns
150 x 8
165 x 8
150 x 8

Peck Deck
195 x 8
195 x 8

Incline Flys
35's x 8 (shoulders don't like these)

Done and done.

Diet today was spot on so far.

[stayfit2008]

I can't tell from the pics either...and I'm no good at it anyway :P

Newayz, keep up the work. You got some nice mass under the fat, once it shows you'll be golden

Quotes like this is what puts a f!re under ass son,..hehe,..always burning Blaze!!!

[Cape1]

So I was bored and home, figured I would give you guys a small picture update on how things are going. Weight was 217.4 this morning. Feeling pretty damn good honestly.

Pictures are No pump, poor lighting, and cell phone cam, will have to pardon me!

Back side of the arms/shoulder leaning out
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/1208081445_01.jpg

18.1" cold, man I need a tan.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/1208081446_01.jpg

Traps are starting to come in, cuts are starting to show. I think I am about
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/1208081448_01.jpg

15-17% BF, where would you guys pin me at going by these pictures. I am just trying to get a ballpark lol, I know the actual # doesn't matter.

Blaze - impossible to tell the fat from a pic but you're probably not too far off either way. You got some great size dude! Keep up the good work. Once you get all the way down, you're going to scare yourself!!!

[Blazed]

I'm always burning =P

[Blazed]

Morning weight 216.6 I am withering away.

Off day or legs today, have not decided yet.

[Cronos1247]

Legs day today for me too, I think it's my least favorite day of the week.

[fltallpaul]

I just read through your log and I have to say you have come a long way. You are on the right path but you have to stop worrying about withering away. As long as you are eating right and lifting weights you will retain muscle. Ignore the scale for the sake of being big. Anyone can be big...it takes someone dedicated to be ripped and that's where you are headed.

I dropped from over 230lbs to just over 200, along the way I felt that same way as you do now but the leaner you get, especially below ten percent, you really realize how much your bodyweight means nothing...its all about how you look.

Good luck and I will be following.

[thebasil]

Morning weight 216.6 I am withering away.

Off day or legs today, have not decided yet.

definitely aren't withering away, post above me nailed it. just keep at it, you'll like the results.


who the phuck cares about a number on a scale? would you care about weighing as low as 150lbs if you looked like a beast?

[Blazed]

Yes If I was 150lbs at 6'0" I would /wrsits.

[Blazed]

Well, yesterday didn't go to well. It was an off day from the gym and probably the busiest day I have had this fall. Diet sucked, I messed up badly. Only had 1050 calories all day. Definitely didn't drink enough water either.

Morning weight after # 1,2 215.4lbs


Going to make sure today goes much better. Also hitting Legs/Lower Back tonight.

[AustrianOakJr]

Well, yesterday didn't go to well. It was an off day from the gym and probably the busiest day I have had this fall. Diet sucked, I messed up badly. Only had 1050 calories all day. Definitely didn't drink enough water either.

Morning weight after # 1,2 215.4lbs


Going to make sure today goes much better. Also hitting Legs/Lower Back tonight.

Well, look on the bright side.....with only 1050 calories, you didnt put on any fat :)

Funny...I NEVER seem to mess up my diet by eating too little. I have done the opposite many times though. Heck, I just got back from my son's pre-school Christmas party (ran into Santa)......how many rice crispy treat did I have? Well, they dont count on legs day :).

Anyways, mark it, move on. Get some food down before bed and eat well tomorrow. What else are you gonna do?

[Blazed]

My stomach is still hurting me, didn't end up gyming yesterday because of it.

Only 1200 cals yesterday as well.

214.8lbs this morning.

I still feel pain/discomfort in my stomach. I am really hoping to go hit legs today. And hoping to get more than a 1000 cals.

[AustrianOakJr]

My stomach is still hurting me, didn't end up gyming yesterday because of it.

Only 1200 cals yesterday as well.

214.8lbs this morning.

I still feel pain/discomfort in my stomach. I am really hoping to go hit legs today. And hoping to get more than a 1000 cals.


Why do you have such a hard time getting enough calories? Is it just a fluke stomach bug? That would be about the only thing to keep me from eating. I would be shaky, headache, dizzy on only 1000 calories.

[Blazed]

Yea I got some kind of stomach Bug, or maybe some kind of intestinal blockage. Every time I put anything into my tummy it feel like I'm getting stabbed. I feel blaoted and full, even though I've eaten 2500 cals in the past 48+ hours.

Don't get me wrong lol, I LOVE food. I was 295lbs for a reason.

[Step Beyond]

Yea I got some kind of stomach Bug, or maybe some kind of intestinal blockage. Every time I put anything into my tummy it feel like I'm getting stabbed. I feel blaoted and full, even though I've eaten 2500 cals in the past 48+ hours.

Don't get me wrong lol, I LOVE food. I was 295lbs for a reason.

Maybe you need to clean out the pipes. I feel that way when I drop my calories and have too much protein. Could obviously be a bug as well. However, I sometimes throw in some metamucil in my morning oatmeal just to 'help things along' when I get all crampy and bloated. Christ - I sound like a chick........lol............

[Blazed]

Maybe you need to clean out the pipes. I feel that way when I drop my calories and have too much protein. Could obviously be a bug as well. However, I sometimes throw in some metamucil in my morning oatmeal just to 'help things along' when I get all crampy and bloated. Christ - I sound like a chick........lol............

Maybe sir, maybe. I feel a little better. 200 cals today so far, followed by Legs!

Squats
bar x a lot
135 x 10
225 x 8
255 x 8
255 x 7

Deadlifts
225 x 8
315 x 8 (pr since back)
315 x 5

Calf Raises
375 x 8
375 x 10
375 x 8

W00t w00t, good workout considering the weak calories.

[Cronos1247]

Maybe sir, maybe. I feel a little better. 200 cals today so far, followed by Legs!

Squats
bar x a lot
135 x 10
225 x 8
255 x 8
255 x 7

Deadlifts
225 x 8
315 x 8 (pr since back)
315 x 5

Calf Raises
375 x 8
375 x 10
375 x 8

W00t w00t, good workout considering the weak calories.

Nice calf raises, those things make my legs feel like rubber.

[Blazed]

Aye they do.

Post workout meal = 1 large chicken roll with 8oz of marinara on the side. A shake to wrap things up later for dinner and I'm done eating for the day. Going to hit 200g of protein and about 1900 cals.

[Blazed]

Just a little somthing something.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/Backrelax45weeksout.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/Backdblbi45weeksout.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/sidechest45weeksout.jpg

[Blazed]

I am giving myself a new nickname, "The Blob"

[Blazed]

Morning weight 213.2lbs
Shoulders/Arms/Abs later today.
Diet should be better.

[Joe Go]

Hey Blazed, I'm not sure if you having #2 problems. If you are, add 1 red grapefruit to breakfast every morning. It'll get things moving again.

[thebasil]

i think you've got some serious width onto your back and you can see the muscle too...good **** man

[Whomper107]

Hey bro, just had a chance to read through the majority of your log and have to say you have made some great progress in a relatively short time. The difference in your before/current pics is very dramatic, you look like a different person. Although I come from the other end of the spectrum (I was a skinny kid), I feel I can really respect and relate to the work it has taken you to come this far. Looks like you are developing some great thickness in your back, shoulders, and arms, just keep hitting the chest hard. I am in a similar position there, chest is my weak point. Best of luck to you, I'll be checking in for your next workout.

[Blazed]

Thanks Guys it means a lot to have people pushing you even if it is on a forum. Reps for all. I am going to see a doctor as my stomach condition is something that is starting to worry me. Complete loss of appetite and when I try to eat even small bland amounts of food my stomach feels like a knot. Pain.

Had some chicken and carbs before workout today and an Isopure 40g protein bev after. Donno what to eat really without feeling like ****.

Today was shoulders/bis/abs and the energy just wasn't there. I didn't lose any strength but I felt like each rep was a struggle. I kept focusing on what I want to look like on stage and pushed myself through the workout. Smoked a nice fat clip with my Isopure on the drive home. Relaxing shower, looking up primary care physicians to go to tomorrow so I can get my health figured out.

Random Rotater Cuff Warm Ups x 5 min

Seated DB Press
30's x 10
60's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8

Side Lateral Raises
30's x 8
30's x 8
25's x 8

Alt DB Curls
40's x 8
40's x 7
40's x 7

Decline Situps
BW x 20
BW x 12
BW x 8

Front Plate Raises with 1 second pause at the top
45 x 8
45 x 10
45 x 6

Shoulders felt like they were going to explode about here. So I ended it.



Pictures Never LIE, I do take a lot of pictures. I don't do this because I think I look good, every time I look at pictures of myself I see flaws, and I try to visualize what I need to change, I also note progress. So here are some from this morning.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/Backrelaxdec1408.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/CalfDec1408.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/Backdblbidec1408.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/Sidechestdec1408.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/Othersidebidec1408.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/Legsdec1408.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SideBidec1408.jpg

[Cronos1247]

Nice progress! Your getting great gains in the back. That first set of pictures was taken in front of the Womens restroom huh.

[Paumen]

Your making great progress but you have a long ways to go, don't think negative. It takes many years of consistency to produce the physique in ones eye.

[Cape1]

Blazed,

Keep it up. You're probably closer than you think. Where you are right now, I know it seems like you're hitting it hard and not seeing anything significant happen but hang in there. Once you get a little more off, you'll start to see changes on a daily basis and it's very motivating.

-Steve

[Cape1]

245x6 on squats is a PR?!

The weight means absolutely nothing. Also, I wish I had a dollar for every Tool Bag I see in the gym loading the bar to do half squats and then high fiving each other like they just won a Power Lifting meet.

I would rather see a guy do proper sets with 245 that Ego Squats with 405.

[Step Beyond]

The weight means absolutely nothing. Also, I wish I had a dollar for every Tool Bag I see in the gym loading the bar to do half squats and then high fiving each other like they just won a Power Lifting meet.

I would rather see a guy do proper sets with 245 that Ego Squats with 405.

DITTO...............never sacrifice form for weight....that's how you end up in ICU with a wrecked back or something.............

I think its all relative as well..........if somebody is only capable of lifting X amount of weight and they are working hard to do it then the gains are going to come.............

Keep up the great work Blazed and get that tummy problem fixed up asap so you can get back on track with the diet.

[Blazed]

Nice progress! Your getting great gains in the back. That first set of pictures was taken in front of the Womens restroom huh.

I would like to think that my back is going to be my bread and butter come competition day. But that is making me work twice as hard to kill it on Chest and shoulders and legs. I need to make dramatic changes to those muscle groups if I want any shot at looking remotely Aesthetic on stage.


Your making great progress but you have a long ways to go, don't think negative. It takes many years of consistency to produce the physique in ones eye.

A long way to go indeed. I do think I will be in 20 weeks out condition by the beginning of March, which means I will have 16 weeks at slightly above maintenance to do some recomping and build some density.


Blazed,

Keep it up. You're probably closer than you think. Where you are right now, I know it seems like you're hitting it hard and not seeing anything significant happen but hang in there. Once you get a little more off, you'll start to see changes on a daily basis and it's very motivating.

-Steve

Thanks Cape, the knowledge that once I get leaner and leaner the changes are more and more noticeable is giving me the mental drive to push myself and stick to this. I am almost to the point where I have never been this lean in my life. It is exciting to finally see some definition. Another 5% to go and the changes will be much more dramatic week to week.


The weight means absolutely nothing. Also, I wish I had a dollar for every Tool Bag I see in the gym loading the bar to do half squats and then high fiving each other like they just won a Power Lifting meet.

I would rather see a guy do proper sets with 245 that Ego Squats with 405.

I agree, thats my little brother though, hes just giving me ****.


DITTO...............never sacrifice form for weight....that's how you end up in ICU with a wrecked back or something.............

I think its all relative as well..........if somebody is only capable of lifting X amount of weight and they are working hard to do it then the gains are going to come.............

Keep up the great work Blazed and get that tummy problem fixed up asap so you can get back on track with the diet.

I love working with the lower weights these days and really focusing on building the muscle instead of lifting the weight.










Morning weight 216lbs, I ate more yesterday prolly around 2000 cals. Diet today is still lower cal because of my stomach. I have made an appointment to see a doctor on Thursday.
Off day today. Chest/Upper Back tomorrow.

[Blazed]

Weight 215.6

Crappy Back/Chest session

Pullups
BW x 7
BW x 5

Lat Pulldowns
165 x 8
165 x 8
157.5 x 8

Cable Rows
165 x 8
180 x 8
165 x 7

DB Bench
60's x 8
80's x 8
80's x 5
75's x 7
60's x 8

Incline Bench
60's x 6

Peck Dec
190 x 8
190 x 7

Done and done.

Felt like crap, no energy. Pushed through it anyway I guess. Ate more protein today but still not enough cals.

[Joe Go]

You are coming along nicely. Keep pushing away.

[Cronos1247]

All these of pushing through it will make all the difference in the long run, good workout. Hope you get to feeling 100% soon.

[Blazed]

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. We got snowed in so today was my first gym session since Tuesday.

Weight - 212.6 Lowest I have been in years.

Legs/Lower Back

Squats
Bar x a lot
135 x 12
155 x 8
235 x 8
245 x 8
245 x 6

Deadlift/SLDL alternating
245 x 8
245 x 8
245 x 8

Calf Raises
395 x 12
355 x 9

Leg extensions
125 x 8
175 x 7

Done and done. Legs felt like rubber.

Diet has been good, I have been losing at a pretty steady pace. I have a feelings Abs will be fully visible at 200lbs.

[Ascitiesburn96]

gratz on the weight record man!

[Blazed]

Thanks, it scares me knowing that I am approaching the <200 mark.

Today diet was super.

I can't wait to hit shoulders/arms/abs tomorrow.

[Blazed]

Weight after the gym today 213lbs. I am really staying steadily around 212.6-213 all day for the past 2-3 days. This means I have lost about 11lbs of fat since starting this thread and training Oct 1st.

Today was Shoulders/Bi's/Abs

Seated DB Press
45's x 12
60's x 8
60's x 8
50's x 6

DB Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8

Hammer Curls (Thanks Stayfit)
40's x 8
40's x 8

I feel these worked the outside part of my bicep a lot more than conventional grip. woohoo.

Side Lateral Raises
25's x 8
30's x 8
30's x 8
20's x 8

Upright row
80 x 10

Decline sit ups
BW x 18
BW x 10
BW x 8

Done and done. Felt pretty good pump. I am hoping to be about 210lbs by the time I leave for Key West second week of January.

[Blazed]

Diet today was good.

Pre Workout- Protein Cake

Post WOrkout- Natty PB, on WW Bread, Sugar free preserve

Lunch - 90/10 lean beef on whole wheat with lw cheese, lettuce tomato, peter luger sauce.

Dinner - Baked Potato with a little FF sour cream, 8oz cooked lean steak

Desert - Protein Cake + Protein shake.

Pre Bed - 2 tbsp Natty PB, 1 Light blue berry yogurt.

Tis what my diet looks like today. I haven't actually posted what I eat so far so here it is lol.

[stayfit2008]

Great to see the progress,..how do you feel? keep up with the Hammers, working the outer ball of the bicep will look great!

[Blazed]

I feel a little better. I am getting my blood work results tomorrow. At least they can rule out what isn't wrong with me.

I gave it my all in the gym today, I lost strength since last week for sure. But hey on a serious cut its kind of expected to lose a bit of strength. When my stomach is better I am sure eating better and more will help in that department. I also discontinued creatine last week which definitely makes a noticeable difference in the gym.

I am noticing progress as far as muscle density and vascularity is improving slightly. I am about 15-16% by right now going by the mirror and pictures. That pins me at about 178-180lbs of Lean body mass. This number does make me happy because it means I will definitely be able to be competitive at my first show when I diet down. I should be able to compete at 180+lbs. I think this is realistic, and I understand the number doesnt actually matter. I've seen Alberto's pictures @ 5'9 154lbs he looked like a genetic freak of a man. I know having 3 inches on him that if i could come in with his conditioning even at 170lbs I can wreak some havok. This means I will be cutting and conditioning all the way up to my show, We will start muscle mass addition after I get a feel for what its like to diet down to super human body fat levels. I have a lot of respect for guys that bring the best conditioning to the stage, size will only take you so far.

[Blazed]

Hit Chest/Upper Back/ Triceps today.

Pullups
BW x 8
BW x 4
BW x 4

Cable ROws
157 x 8
172 x 7
157 x 8

Lat Pulldowns
150 x 8
165 x 8
150 x 8

DB Bench
60's x 8
80's x 8
80's x 8

Incline DB Bench
70's x 8
70's x 8

PEck Deck
180 x 8
180 x 8

BW Dips elevated legs
BW x 8
BW x 8

Tricep pressdown, seated
150 x 8

DOne and done.

Weight 214lbs after gym, mornign 212.8

[thebasil]

That's about 8 pounds in two months, equating to 1lb/week, which is great dude. You've probably lost almost no muscle so far :)

[Blazed]

That's about 8 pounds in two months, equating to 1lb/week, which is great dude. You've probably lost almost no muscle so far :)

I am actually down 10~11lbs now
Morning weight 210 flat LOL. I didn't binge for the holidays.
No gym past three days as I was visiting family. Legs today and shoulders/arms/abs tomorrow.

Hope evveryones holidays are great.

[Quickfire]

Yea fat gain at that point would have to be almost non existant and even one or two more lbs of LBM would be more then welcome.

[Joe Go]

I am actually down 10~11lbs now
Morning weight 210 flat LOL. I didn't binge for the holidays.
No gym past three days as I was visiting family. Legs today and shoulders/arms/abs tomorrow.

Hope evveryones holidays are great.

That's great! Hopefully, the doctor can get everything dialed in and get you running at 100 percent.

[Blazed]

Thanks Joe.

I ended up hitting SHoulders/Biceps 2 days ago and Legs/Lower yesterday.

SHoulder session from Saturday

Seated DB Press
50's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8

Side Lateral Raises
20's x 8
25's x 8
25's x 8
25's x 8

Alt DB Curls
40's x 8
40's x 8

Hammer Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8
45's x 8

Upright Row
90 x 10

Done and done


Legs/Abs from yesterday

Squat
bar x a lot
135 x 8
225 x 8
245 x 7
225 x 6

Deadlift
225 x 8
275 x 6
275 x 5

Leg Raises
BW x 15
BW x 10

Calf Raises
355 x 12
375 x 9

DOne and done.



Morning weight DUN DUN DUN......209.8 lol.

[Blazed]

Morning weight 210.0. Post dinner weight 214lbs =) Weight holding steady and nice and low. I am seeing great improvements. Monthly measurements and full photos will be taken either tomorrow or Jan 2nd.


Today I hit chest/upper back

DB Bench
50's x 8
80's x 8
80's x 8
80's x 7
80's x 4

Incline DB Bench
60's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8

Pullups
BW x 5
BW x 4

Lat Pulldowns
150 x 8
165 x 8
150 x 8

Cable Rows
150 x 8
165 x 8
150 x 8

[stayfit2008]

Great! strength looks good,..

[Blazed]

Morning weight 209.4lbs
Diet was good the past few days.
Might hit arms/shoulders/abs if my gym is open today. If not it will have to be tomorrow.

[Joe Go]

Morning weight 209.4lbs
Diet was good the past few days.
Might hit arms/shoulders/abs if my gym is open today. If not it will have to be tomorrow.

You are pretty determined. Keep pushing it! What did the doctor say? Is your stomach good to go?

[Quickfire]

Hey man, youre doing great!

[Blazed]

Shoulders/Bi's

Morning weight 211.4

RC Work x 5 min

Seated DB Press
40's x 6
60's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8

Alt DB Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8
45's x 8

Side Lateral Raises
20's x 8
25's x 8
25's x 8
25's x 8

Done and done, quick session today. SOrry no pics today but I have measurements.

Neck:17.5 +.6
Bicep:17.3 -.5
Forearm:12.9 -.2
Chest:45.6 -.8
Waist:36.2 -1.2
Hips:39 -2 39 -/+ 0
Thigh:26 -.4
Calf:16.1 -/+ 0

[Blazed]

Lower

Squat (ass to grass)
bar x a lot
135 x 10
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

Deadlift
235 x 8
285 x 6
285 x 6

Calf Raises
375 x 12
375 x 11

Done and done.

Looks like I will be going on vacation for a week sometime very soon.

Key West/ Bush Gardens Tampa. Hopefully leaving in a few days. Road trip, wamp wamp.

I can work on my tan, and get fat.

I'll prolly get a day pass 1-2 times while down there and I will lift. Diet will be a little more lax but still staying around 2800 cals/day and keeping protein high on vacation.

Bringing an onion of that Sour Diesel so I don't have to drink.

[stayfit2008]

you know you cant go w/out lifting too long,..hehe!

[tvicemanXXL]

Congratulations on your progress so far! Keep it up!

[Blazed]

you know you cant go w/out lifting too long,..hehe!

Lol, true that.


Congratulations on your progress so far! Keep it up!

Thanks bro!

So I went on vacation last minute. Drove from Long Island NY down to Clearwater Beach FL with my GF. I did all the driving, 18 hours of it both ways.
It was a great time.

My diet was meh, tried to ration myself and tried to make healthy choices. I didn't know what to expect coming back to NY.

We only hit the gym once on friday. Got 2 free passes so we hit chest/back

Pullups
BW x 8
BW x 5
BW x 3
BW x 3

Cable Row
140 x 8
150 x 8
150 x 8

Incline DB Press
60's x 8
65's x 8

Flat DB Press
80's x 8
80's x 7
80's x 5

BB Bench
185 x 6



Morning weight today. All time low 205.4lbs down 4lbs since Jan 2nd

Waist 35.7" Down .5" since Jan 2nd.

I hope its not just dehydration.

[Blazed]

Hit a quick Lower Session this morning. Took some pics. They came out kind of crappy because all the pump was in my legs after the gym lol.

Squats
bar x a lot
135 x 12
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

DL
225 x 8
245 x 8

SLDL
245 x 8

Calf Raises
355 x 8
375 x 8

Leg Ext
140 x 10
155 x 10

Done and done.

Weight post gym was a 204.2 LOL. I have a feeling my weight will bounce back up to the 210 range within the next week. Maybe not lifting for 6 days made me lose some muscle glyc and water?

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/backdblbiJan11.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SideBiJan11.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SideTriJan11.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SNV85250.jpg

[kmornot]

Awesome thread man, keep up the great work!! You are an inspiration to us all....

[stayfit2008]

Blaze,..I think youvew come a long way,..great suize,..I think you could challenge yourself a little be further I bet,..A new Blaze for 2009!!

[Blazed]

Awesome thread man, keep up the great work!! You are an inspiration to us all....

Thanks! I have a long way to go =o


Blaze,..I think youvew come a long way,..great suize,..I think you could challenge yourself a little be further I bet,..A new Blaze for 2009!!

Lol. Drunk post? Or were you typing with your face? JK! Yea I'm a lil bitch I know. Don't worry though. 13lbs to go till 6 pack status.

Morning weight 203.0lbs (wtf lol)

[Cronos1247]

Damn Blazed your looking awesome! Are you doing any cardio in your routine right now?

Amazing progress.

[stayfit2008]

Damm,..I should proof read my posts,..That was pretty Bass Aackwards, hehe

[Blazed]

No cadrio yet. Just low volume weight training and diet.

[Blazed]

So yesterday was an offday. Enjoyed it for sure. Going to hit Shoulders/Arms/Abs today!

Morning weight 203.4lbs Guess its going to stay sub 205 >.,<

40 weeks out from 1st show
43 weeks out from 2nd show


Plan as of now is to cut till March 10th
Recomp/Bulk till June 1st

Leaving 20 weeks for prep.

The plan is to stay at or under the 12-13% BF range during the recomp/bulk phase. I plan to work on bringing up lagging bodyparts slightly and reigniting my metabolism after this long initial cut.

Waist is holding at a steady 35.7" which means I lost a true 4" since Oct 1st.

Keep your eyes open for an update this afternoon.

[Work-Hard]

Keep up the good work anmd improvements look consistent. Keep moving at this rate and you will definately be ready.

[Blazed]

Thanks Work-Hard. The going is getting tougher. I might need to do some cardio soon >..<

SHoulders/Bi's/Abs

Seated DB Press
30's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 7

Alt DB Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 8

Hammer Curls
40's x 8
40's x 8
40's x 3

Side Lateral Raises
25's x 8
30's x 8
30's x 8

Upright Rows
60 x 8
80 x 8

My elbow felt really awkward after that one.

Decline Sit ups
BW x 20
BW x 12
BW x 7

Done and done.

[Blazed]

Diet today was good.

Had Protein cake before the gym.

Chicken and Rice PWO

Protein Cake for dinner.

And a Shake before bed.

Tomorrow I might do legs or take off. Double leg session this week might be beneficial after not training legs for a week in florida.

Weight is staying low suprisingly. I don't know how I magically lost 7 lbs on my trip down there but its gone and staying off. And the .5" off the waist is staying off as well.

My elbow is aching and I don't know how I hurt it or what the problem is exactly. It even hurts to do a Double Bicep pose with the biceps flexed hard.

[Cronos1247]

Hope your trip was good, good to see that you seem to have taken it well given your waist and weight is pretty steady. What calorie intake have you been on during the cutting?

[Blazed]

I hit legs 2 days ago

Squats
Bar x a lot
135 x 8
225 x 8
245 x 8
245 x 8

DL
225 x 8
245 x 8
315 x 6

SLDL
245 x 8

Front Squat
135 x 8
135 x 8

Calf Raises
355 x 12
375 x 12
355 x 8

Done and done.


I went to visit family for a few days after that and my diet was a little off. My weight is about 205lbs this morning. After weighing only 202.5 yesterday morning.


Today will be chest/upper back.

[Blazed]

chest and upper back yest with great diet.

Pullup
Bw x 8
Bw x 5
Bw x 3

Db bench
160 x 8
160 x 8
160 x 7

Cable row
160 x 8
160 x 8
150 x 8

Incline bench
135 x 8
135 x 8

Lat pull
165 x 7
150 x 7
150 x 6

Peck deck
195 x 8
195 x 8

Morning weight today 202.6

[Blazed]

Woke up this morning to a bloated 207lbs. 4.5 over what I weighed the passed two days. Lower session yesterday

Squats
Bar x a lot
135 x 12
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

DL
135 x 8
275 x 8

SLDL
225 x 8
275 x 8

Calf Raises
355 x 12
375 x 12

Done and done.

Diet on Sunday was awful and I am still paying the price.

[Step Beyond]

Woke up this morning to a bloated 207lbs. 4.5 over what I weighed the passed two days. Lower session yesterday

Squats
Bar x a lot
135 x 12
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

DL
135 x 8
275 x 8

SLDL
225 x 8
275 x 8

Calf Raises
355 x 12
375 x 12

Done and done.

Diet on Sunday was awful and I am still paying the price.

Good numbers pal.............keep up the solid work and stick to your plan !!!!!

[Blazed]

Sitting at 210lbs right now after dinner. Feeling pretty damn good.

Yesterday was off day from the gym. Today was Shoulders/Bi's/Abs

Did DB Snatches for the first time ever today. LOVE THEM. Words cannot explain my new found love for this exercise.

Seated DB Press
50's x 8
60's x 8
60's x 8

Side Lateral Raises
25's x 8
30's x 8
30's x 8
30's x 8

Alt Db Curls
35's x 8
40's x 8

DB Hammer Curls
45's x 8
40's x 8

One Arm DB Snatches
5 each arm x 60lbs
5 each arm x 60lbs
4 each arm x 60lbs

Leg Raises
BW x 15
BW x 11
BW x 8

Chinese food for dinner. Had a home made fruit/yogurt/granola parfait preworkout. Grilled chicken with whole wheat pasta and alfredo sauce for breakfast. A skinny cow ice cream.

[Blazed]

I measured my waist. Still 91cm. I am about 207-208@14% bodyfat right now. Pretty happy with my progress.

[Quickfire]

Just a nice Saturday morning update.

[stayfit2008]

I measured my waist. Still 91cm. I am about 207-208@14% bodyfat right now. Pretty happy with my progress.

14% at that weight is great!

[Blazed]

Today was an off day for me. Tomorrow chest/upper back.

Weight 208.8

Dear Diary. MY GF is annoying.

[stayfit2008]

Today was an off day for me. Tomorrow chest/upper back.

Weight 208.8

Dear Diary. MY GF is annoying.

So will everything else during your cut,..hahaha,..welcome to the world of bodybuilding. hehe:)

[Blazed]

Word up.

Upper Back/ Chest this morning.

Weight 207lbs

Pullups
BW x 8
BW x 5
BW x 3
BW x 5
BW x 5

BB Bench (first time in a long time)
135 x 12
185 x 8
185 x 6
185 x 5

Cable Rows
165 x 8
180 x 8
180 x 8

Incline DB Bench
60's x 8
65's x 8
60's x 7

Lat Pulldowns
150 x 8
165 x 8
150 x 7

Peck Deck
195 x 8
195 x 7

Done and done.

[Blazed]

So a little update. I had a dilemma about my time line leading up to the contest. I wasn't sure whether I should continue cutting for 40 weeks till show date. Whether to cut for another 6-7 weeks followed by a 12 week bulk and a 20 week prep. Or a 19 week bulk followed by 20 weeks of prep. I got a lot of advice to get shredded as possible on these boards.

After posting over on professionalmuscle.com I got a ton of great advice as well. I have an extremely weak chest/calves/forarms/real delts. The guys over on PM told me that if I cut from where I am now I will end up competing at low 170's. I understand from reading here that weight should not be a concern during prep, to go by the mirror and the camera but I don't think I would be happy standing over 6 feet tall weighing 170lbs.

A few competitors gave me the advice to do a clean bulk/recomp for 18 weeks or so focusing on my weakpoints(pretty much my whole body) and prep for the last 5 months all out. I am taking this advice. I have also found a trainer. I couldn't believe how much some IFBB pro's charge compared to trainers on here.

I will be shooting for about 3000 cals/day till monday.

[Joe Go]

Sounds like a good decision Blazed. No need to rush anything. Step on stage when YOU are ready. Great journey! Keep going.

[Blazed]

Thank you Joe!!!

To anyone that still reads this boring journal I want to thank you. It means a lot knowing that I have more support on these forums than I do from actual friends and family. No one gets what I do except for my amazingly understanding girlfriend. I love this sport so far and I can't wait to compete. I do want to bring my best package come show time.

This is me losing my bulking virginity. I have yet to lift outside of a caloric deficit. I have been on a perpetual cut, loosing almost 90lbs to date. People ask me why I don't have great numbers or why my chest is so little. I've been on a permanent and inconsistent cut these past 2 years. Its time for a lil growing, the right kind this time around.

Wish me luck. If I feel that I'm just getting fat I will go back to cutting. For now I plan on bulking for the next 4 1/2 months while keeping BF levels under control.

More volume, more weight, hopefully some PR's!

I am going to switch up some exercises and really try hard with the diet.

My maintenance is somewhere around 3500 I believe. I will be starting the calorie increase slowly. Taking my time over the course of 3-4 weeks to build up to that number. Slowly increasing.

Thanks for reading. Hope everyone is doing great and I will post some pictures next week.

Weight this morning 208.6

[Blazed]

I hit my first cardio session today.

10 minutes on eliptical, hill repeat mode, 200 cals burned.

I need a ton of cardiovascular conditioning lol. This is a start.

Did 3 sets of tricep pressdowns as well. Legs/lower back tomorrow.

Weight this evening 211.4

Diet today was great.

[Joe Go]

My guess is you are going to continue to lose weight on your bulking diet. Your body is going to spool up faster. Enjoy it! Keep pushing hard. Increase the calories slowly and make smart food choices.

[Blazed]

That would be awesome. My metabolism needs a kickstart after such a long cut.

Not the best bulking diet. I have to hit the store and stock up on foods.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/FoodJan24.jpg

Edit : Above diet was from yesterday

Going to hit legs and lower back today. Morning weight 207.6lbs

[shankuan]

SUBSCRIBED! :D

Good plan you have going there and I will be following! And having the unconditional support of your girlfriend is a HUUUGE plus!! The journey to the stage will be great life changing experiencing!

[Blazed]

Thank you Shankuan. I have been peeking into your log. I am jealous of your Location.


Lower

Squats (ass to grass with a pause)
bar x a lot
135 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8
225 x 8

Deadlifts
225 x 8
225 x 8

SLDL
225 x 8
225 x 8

Leg Ext
155 x 8
170 x 8

Calf Raises
355 x 15
355 x 12

done and done.

Going to be posting my fitday every night for critique.

[Blazed]

Hired a trainer!

Now I have an IFBB Pro keeping my ass in check. I got my routine, diet, and supplementation plan today and I am pretty stoked to start this **** right. Joe if your reading this you will love my new way of eating, lets put it this way, you have a IFBB pro twin when it comes to the whole foods thing.

Will be taking measurements and pictures tomorrow to mark a starting point for this long and exciting journey ahead.

Diet today was bomb.

3200 cals
127 fat 264 carbs 225 prot

[Joe Go]

Hired a trainer!

Now I have an IFBB Pro keeping my ass in check. I got my routine, diet, and supplementation plan today and I am pretty stoked to start this **** right. Joe if your reading this you will love my new way of eating, lets put it this way, you have a IFBB pro twin when it comes to the whole foods thing.

Will be taking measurements and pictures tomorrow to mark a starting point for this long and exciting journey ahead.

Diet today was bomb.

3200 cals
127 fat 264 carbs 25 prot

Awesome. I can't wait to see the results.:)

[shankuan]

Thank you Shankuan. I have been peeking into your log. I am jealous of your Location.


Sunny skies and warm weather...I can always send you a pic...for those colllldddd ass days...which it seems you guys are having quite a bit of! Brrrrr...just thinking about it gives me the chills! We had a little rain yesterday and it downed the temp a bit and had me ...running for a jacket!

I've experienced minus degree weather a time or two...and it was the worst kind of COLD/CHILL i've ever felt in my life!



Hired a trainer!

Now I have an IFBB Pro keeping my ass in check. I got my routine, diet, and supplementation plan today and I am pretty stoked to start this **** right.

This by far is a worthy investment...you'll end up learning so much more about your body its unbelievable! And having someone ready to kick your ass if you slack off is a good motivator too...just ask questions and open your mind to the possibilities!

I share the excitement...watching another one crossover to the 'WILD SIDE'...lololol!

[Blazed]

Joe, I am really excited to see what kind of results this will bring.

Started my new eating regimen this morning. So far I feel good. Doing day one of my new split tonight. Mandatory high intensity cardio after lifting sessions! Oy Vey! Meals are 500 cals a pop, and I eat when I am hungry. No target cal amount yet. Eat when hungry. Whole foods, keeping macros just right. I am ordering some LBA's today. Anyone have an experience with them? I have heard amazing first hand results from a lot of people.

Shankuan, I am very open to my trainers diet and training principles. I have seen the results his other clients have had and its nothing short of impressive.

[Blazed]

Day 1 of new diet & routine.

Lat Pulldowns

100 x 20 w/u
195 x 8 PR
180 x 8
165 x 8

Cable Rows
195 x 8 PR
180 x 8
165 x 8

DB Press
45's x 15 w/u
95's x 5 (PR)
85's x 6
75's x 5

Cardio
7 1/2 minutes on the elliptical Hill repeats mode. 170 HR.

Morning weight 206.6

Will post later with diet.

[stayfit2008]

95lbs. on Dbell press,...thats no joke! nice work!

[Blazed]

First value Is Jan 1st Second is today and mark of bulk.

Neck: 17.5 +.6 17.3 -.2
Bicep: 17.3 -.5 17.3
Forearm: 12.9 -.2 13 +.1
Chest: 45.6 -.8 45.6
Waist: 36.2 -1.2 35.5 -.7
Hips: 39 -/+ 0 37.8 -1.2
Thigh: 26 -.4 24.4 -2" (Previously measured incorrectly)
Calf: 16.1 -/+ 0 16.1"

[Blazed]

Moring weight yesterday was 207.4

Todays weight 208.8, YEA BUDDY!

Started doing 1 teaspoon of creatine mono every morning.

Today I will be training, Shoulders, Biceps, Triceps, calves. Diet will be spot on again. Bring on the lean gains!

[Blazed]

Day 3 of the new routine.

Shoulders,Bi's,Tris,Abs

DB Snatches (weight per side)
40's x 10
70's x 8 PR
60's x 8
55's x 10

DB Curls
10's x 20
20's x 15
50's x 8 PR
45's x 9
40's x 9

SKull Crushers
100 x 8
90 x 9
80 x 8

Leg Raises
BW x 15
BW x 10
Bw x 8

Calf Raises
355 x 12
375 x 9
355 x 8

Done and done.

[Blazed]

Morning weight 207.4

Yesterdays cals were too low.

Today is off day from training, first one in a while.

[Step Beyond]

Day 3 of the new routine.

Shoulders,Bi's,Tris,Abs

DB Snatches (weight per side)
40's x 10
70's x 8 PR
60's x 8
55's x 10

DB Curls
10's x 20
20's x 15
50's x 8 PR
45's x 9
40's x 9

SKull Crushers
100 x 8
90 x 9
80 x 8

Leg Raises
BW x 15
BW x 10
Bw x 8

Calf Raises
355 x 12
375 x 9
355 x 8

Done and done.

Good numbers pal..............keep up the good work and good luck on the bulk...........slow and steady wins the race.

[Blazed]

Morning weight 207.6 holding steady, nice.

Yesterday was a good offday, my triceps are sore as hell from working them out for the first time directly since i've been lifting again.

My diet is making me happy. I am eating much healthier now, not just worrying about macros and calories but their sources are being scrutinized and I am eating well. Strength seems to be going up again now that I am out of the extreme caloric deficit I was in, weight is holding steady even though I bumped to 3k/day. I don't know where my trainer is going to have me go with the calories in another 5 days. My Liquid Beef Aminos should be here by Tuesday.

[Blazed]

Morning weight 207.6

Diet today has been kicking ass.

Chest/Back/Calves/Cardio today

Pullup
BW x 8

Lat Pulldown
180 x 8
165 x 8

Cable Row
80 x 8
185 x 8
170 x 8
155 x 8

DB Press
40's x 15
90's x 8 (PR)
80's x 8
75's x 8

Seated Calv Raises
320 x 8
240 x 10
195 x 11

Cardio
10 minutes eliptical Hill Climb 10 resistance 150 calories burner 160 heat rate.

Wamp wamp. Feel great. Lower tomorrow.

[Blazed]

Evening weight, 213lbs wamp wamp

Todays Diet
3750 (^_^) Cals
150f 350c 240p

All from whole foods =) healthy fats, whole grain, white cheese, fruit for carbs. Lean meat and seafood for protein. Some eggs tossed in there.

Egg, whole, raw

138

9.3

1.1

11.5

Bread, whole wheat

95

1.3

17.0

4.0

Cheese, processed, American or Cheddar type

67

5.2

1.4

3.8

Milk, nonfat, fluid, without added vitamin A (fat free or sk...

180

0.9

25.0

17.5

Bagel, whole wheat

300

1.5

61.3

10.9

Egg, whole, raw

197

13.2

1.6

16.5

Cheese, cream, light or lite

139

10.6

4.2

6.4

Cheese, processed, American or Cheddar type

134

10.3

2.8

7.5

Fish, snapper, mixed species, raw

142

1.9

0.0

29.1

Tortilla, flour (wheat)

328

8.1

53.9

8.7

Cheesecake

204

12.3

18.6

5.6

Banana, raw

105

0.4

27.0

1.3

White potato, baked, peel eaten

193

3.9

36.5

4.3

Lobster, steamed or boiled

41

0.2

0.5

8.6

Crab, hard shell, steamed

20

0.4

0.0

4.0

Shrimp scampi

68

5.1

0.0

5.4

Fast foods, shrimp, breaded and fried

136

7.5

12.0

5.7

Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables including tomatoes a...

13

0.1

2.8

0.6

Pizza, cheese

59

2.5

6.5

2.7

Olive oil

119

13.5

0.0

0.0

Beef steak

665

39.6

0.0

72.1

Banana, raw

105

0.4

27.0

1.3

Yogurt, plain, nonfat milk

82

0.3

11.3

8.4

Granola

113

3.1

20.1

2.6

Onions, sweet, raw

53

0.1

12.5

1.3

Whipped topping, nondairy, frozen, lowfat

50

2.9

5.3

0.7



Total

3,746

154.6

348.4

240.3 This is illegible hahah gives you an idea of how much variety i eat though.

[Blazed]

Wamp Wamp

Morning weight 208.6

Quads/Hams/Abs

Squat
125 x 8
135 x 12
275 x 8
245 x 10
225 x 10

SLDL
315 x 5
275 x 10
245 x 8

Decline Sit ups
BW x 20
BW x 10
BW x 8

Done and done.

Diet so far so good today. Strength is increasing in the gym!

[Blazed]

Morning weight 208.6 Shoulders, Bi's Tri's, Calves today.

[tvicemanXXL]

What do you think about the new routine so far?

[Blazed]

Oh man do I love it lol. It goes something like this for each muscle group.

Warm up
Warm up
5-9 rep max
-10% weight x max reps
-10% weight x max reps

done.

3 days on 1 day off.

I am feeling stronger in the gym. The extra calories are helping I am sure. It is hard to explain but I feel that mind muscle connection now. My diet has me feeling much better too. I like how much guess work I took out of the equation when I hired a trainer. He has been nothing but helpful so far. If I can attain something even remotely similar to your physique come show time I would be thrilled. That is going to take a couple of years though lol.

[Blazed]

Yesterday was Shoulders/Bi's/Tris/Calves

Side Lateral DB
15's x 15
20's x 12
40's x 7
35's x 7
30's x 8

DB Curls
20's x 15
50's x 8
45's x 8
40's x 8

Skullcrushers
100 x 8
90 x 9
80 x 8

Seated Calves
185 x 12
185 x 10

Done and done.

Morning weight today 211.6

[Joe Go]

It is easy to see the positive shift in your posts. Keep eating and training HARD. How high is your water intake?

[Blazed]

Water intake is about 1-1.5g a day.

Cals Morning Weight
1/21 2600 207
1/22 2700 208.8
1/23 2500 207
1/24 3100 208.6
1/25 3150 207.6
1/26 2950 206.6
1/27 3300 207.4
1/28 2200 208.8
1/29 2500 207.4
1/30 3800 207.6
1/31 3000 208.6
2/1 3850 210
2/2 ??? 211.6

Just a lil show and tell.

[yoyohello]

do you guys keep journals (handwritten) of everything you eat? when i bulk up, i do, and i write down my workouts as well. do you use the daily plate or fitday to calculate your intake and keep an online journal or something? which is the best way? seems to me written would be easiest; online would be more easy to duplicate...

[Whomper107]

Morning weight 207.6

DB Press
40's x 15
90's x 8 (PR)



Very solid DB Press there, congrats on the PR bro.

[Blazed]

Thanks guys, Yoyo I use fitday.com tracking throughout the day when I get a chance. for the most part I have been doi it for long enough that I know the macros in most of the foods I eat on a daily basis. The tricky part is when I go out to eat at restaurants that do not proide nutritional info.

Off day from gym today.

[yoyohello]

Thanks guys, Yoyo I use fitday.com tracking throughout the day when I get a chance. for the most part I have been doi it for long enough that I know the macros in most of the foods I eat on a daily basis. The tricky part is when I go out to eat at restaurants that do not proide nutritional info.

Off day from gym today.

i used the daily plate (similar to fitday) the first 2 weeks; now i know all my macros and whatnot. i'm speaking in terms of....sentimentality, if, looking back you would say "oh, so this is what i used to do back then, and those are hte results i got" sorry i know it's a dumb question lol

[Blazed]

SNEAK PEAK

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/SideprofileFeb3rd.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/TricepFeb3rd.jpg

Chest/Back/Calves/Cardio

DB Press
50's x 15
90's x 10 (Big PR)
85's x 7
75's x 7

Pullups
BW x 8

Lat Pulls
195 x 8
180 x 8

Cable Rows
195 x 8
180 x 10
165 x 8

Calf Raises
395 x 12
375 x 10
355 x 10

Cardio

HIll Repeats x 6:30

Will be posting more pictures in a few minutes

One more

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y108/XxH0LyWaRsxX/confusedfeb3rd.jpg

[Work-Hard]

I was just comparing these to the first set you posted and that is some serious progress brotha. It's always more fun when strength starts to increase. Keep up the good work.

[tvicemanXXL]

Smile for the camera - you look pissed and sleepy at the same time.

[stayfit2008]

Wow dude! I mean,.Wow! You are on target! Kudos bro! reps!

[Blazed]

This is me smiling, you should see me when I'm upset. Thanks for the props lol.

37 & 39 weeks out!!! Weight this morning was 208.4 expecting a slight bump tomorrow morning.

[Whomper107]

Looking awesome man, you have really made some phenomenal progress. A blind man could see the difference in your before/after pictures, it's very drastic.

[Step Beyond]

Great job Blazed...............and I'm digging the new hair-do....lol......

[CRAPSICLE]

yeeeeeeeeaaaa broothhaaaa

[Blazed]

Thanks guys, Stay tuned for tonights leg session.

Weight this morning was 210.2 up from 208.6 yesterday.

Diet has been great. Been eating my Lean Beef Aminos. YUM

[Joe Go]

Thanks guys, Stay tuned for tonights leg session.

Weight this morning was 210.2 up from 208.6 yesterday.

Diet has been great. Been eating my Lean Beef Aminos. YUM

Awesome! Keep eating the right stuff.

[Blazed]

Trying my best. Tomorrow is a big grocery shopping day. I hate dropping 150-200 bucks on groceries but it needs to be done.

[Blazed]

Quads/Hams/Abs

Squats
135 x 15
135 x 12
275 x 9 (PR)
245 x 11 (PR)
225 x 7 (Fried hahahaha)

SLDL
135 x 15
315 x 8 (PR)
275 x 7
225 x 10

Back pumps after these so bad that I thought my lower back was going to explode.

Leg Raises
BW x 20
BW x 11
BW x 8

Done and done

Diet today was perfection. I feel this program is working well for me.

[yoyohello]

Trying my best. Tomorrow is a big grocery shopping day. I hate dropping 150-200 bucks on groceries but it needs to be done.

haha i feel you on that one bro. thank god i'm not taking omega-3 eggs lol

[Blazed]

Lol, i just take fish oil caps 6g a day.

Shoulder/Bi/Tri/Calf/Cardio slaughter in the gym this morning

Morning weight 208.0 After the gym 206.4 lol. Yesterday I didn't eat enough. Def got enough protein hitting 240g but overall cals were low due to a drop in carbs that was unintentional.

2300 cals yest, shooting for about 3k today.

RC Warmup work x 5 minutes

DB Snatches (love these)
20's x 15
75's x 8 (PR)
70's x 8
65's x 8

DB Curls
30's x 10
50's x 7
45's x 8
40's x 8

CGBP
45 x 20
135 x 10
155 x 10
155 x 10 (PR since I've never done these before lol)

Seated Salf Raises (with a pause at top and bottom on each rep)
3 plates x 15
3 plates x 12
3 plates 3 10

Cardio

Eliptical x 10 minutes, hill repeat mode with resistance set at 12, average HR 165 BPM.

Diet today should be spot on. I am feeling much better in the gym. Strength is improving. I was light this morning and realized my abs are showing more and more every couple of days. The morning after a lower carb day I can see new definition that I have never seen before. I decided to measure my waist this morning to see if it was too good to be true and low and behold
35" flat. New all time low. And I am getting stronger, muscles are coming in more, and I am leaning out. I am usually a believer in science but damn if this isn't 100% recomp then I don't know what is!

[Step Beyond]

Lol, i just take fish oil caps 6g a day.

Shoulder/Bi/Tri/Calf/Cardio slaughter in the gym this morning

Morning weight 208.0 After the gym 206.4 lol. Yesterday I didn't eat enough. Def got enough protein hitting 240g but overall cals were low due to a drop in carbs that was unintentional.

2300 cals yest, shooting for about 3k today.

RC Warmup work x 5 minutes

DB Snatches (love these)
20's x 15
75's x 8 (PR)
70's x 8
65's x 8

DB Curls
30's x 10
50's x 7
45's x 8
40's x 8

CGBP
45 x 20
135 x 10
155 x 10
155 x 10 (PR since I've never done these before lol)

Seated Salf Raises (with a pause at top and bottom on each rep)
3 plates x 15
3 plates x 12
3 plates 3 10

Cardio

Eliptical x 10 minutes, hill repeat mode with resistance set at 12, average HR 165 BPM.

Diet today should be spot on. I am feeling much better in the gym. Strength is improving. I was light this morning and realized my abs are showing more and more every couple of days. The morning after a lower carb day I can see new definition that I have never seen before. I decided to measure my waist this morning to see if it was too good to be true and low and behold
35" flat. New all time low. And I am getting stronger, muscles are coming in more, and I am leaning out. I am usually a believer in science but damn if this isn't 100% recomp then I don't know what is!


Great work, Blazed..............keep it up son !!!! Gotta love it when abs decide to show up while you're on a bulk!!!! Awesome stuff...........

[stayfit2008]

Great numbers,..Compare these latest numbers to your first few posts and see great gains,.and I forsee many more in the future! Way to drive at it Blazed!

[Ascitiesburn96]

HOLY ****! dude! I didn't even realize you were blazed hahah when I looked at your profile pic. YOU LOST A ****TTT TON of weight. Looking awesome dude w.e your doing keep that up. Your a completely different person.

[Blazed]

Stayfit, Chris, Ascitis........thanks for the kind words. I have a nice off day today. 3 days on 1 day off is kicking my ass.

Morning weight 208.2lbs

I don't want to jinx is but abs are getting closer and closer. the 3rd row from the top is starting to get uncovered.

Diet yesterday was pretty good. A little bit low on overall cals.

BF seems to be around 13-14% now. I know full abs are only a few pounds away. I can't wait to beast another 3 days in the gym sat-mon.

On a side note I figured some of you might find this pretty cool.

My younger brother and 3 of my friends from home are going to be competing with me at my Poughkeepsie show most likely.

My little brother 6'3.5" 217lbs 11-12%bf
Friend #1 5'10" 180lbs 15%bf
Friend #2 6'7" 255lbs 14-15%bf
Will be competing against lil bro in the same weight class most likely.

Friend 2 5'4"-5'5" 135lbs I would guess her to be at about 17-19% bf

Its pretty cool to have family and friends involved in the competition.

[RooRooTJ]

Stayfit, Chris, Ascitis........thanks for the kind words. I have a nice off day today. 3 days on 1 day off is kicking my ass.

Morning weight 208.2lbs

I don't want to jinx is but abs are getting closer and closer. the 3rd row from the top is starting to get uncovered.

Diet yesterday was pretty good. A little bit low on overall cals.

BF seems to be around 13-14% now. I know full abs are only a few pounds away. I can't wait to beast another 3 days in the gym sat-mon.

On a side note I figured some of you might find this pretty cool.

My younger brother and 3 of my friends from home are going to be competing with me at my Poughkeepsie show most likely.

My little brother 6'3.5" 217lbs 11-12%bf
Friend #1 5'10" 180lbs 15%bf
Friend #2 6'7" 255lbs 14-15%bf
Will be competing against lil bro in the same weight class most likely.

Friend 2 5'4"-5'5" 135lbs I would guess her to be at about 17-19% bf

Its pretty cool to have family and friends involved in the competition.

Nice job so far. been catching up on your thread. Great progress

[shankuan]

You are truly Blazing it up man! Nice work, I likee!!!

You are very motivated and with good reason! You KNOW you're on the right track when your on a bulk and your abs are popping up like popcorn and your weights are also blazing upwards. It keeps you wanting to see more and then pretty soon you're hooked irreversibly!!! :D

[CRAPSICLE]

Who's 6 7'' an 255? John?