The_10_2s Double-T Transformation!

[The_10_2s]

Ok folks I had another post but I think I'll start one just for the Transformation. I restarted 1/31/10 so i might as well restart a thread! lol.

I had a BodPod Reading done 1/26/10 so that i could see where i was starting from and as you can see it wasn't too pretty... well you can see that in the pictures i posted too, but anyway lol here goes my new thread.

Last 3 weeks have been good i have kept my diet real strict and just started this week a Keto diet so i am gonna see how this works. Since i am taking KetoCuts i figured i might as well be on a Keto diet lol.

I will be/am taking the following supplements
CreaDyl
NO-Beta
KetoCuts

Need to re/order the following
TextX6
GlutaCene

[The_10_2s]

today is chest and I am excited to have hit a PR! woohoo for me!

I started a Keto Diet yesterday and so today was my 2nd day i really feel full, however i did notice some headaches today. I have heard that Keto takes 3 or so days to get used to so i am hoping to see that change over the next couple days. The guy at the gym who won 1st place in his division at the local comp last year said that about 8 weeks out if i didn't look lean i should hit a Keto Diet for a few weeks so I started that. I am looking leaner than before hoping this kicks it into high gear.

I got the Keto Diet from www.RXmuscle.com btw.

I'll start out with my meals
7am 8 egg whites and 4 Flaxseed caps
10am 2 scoops ON Whey cookies and cream with 1 tblspn PB, 2 Caps KetoCuts
1pm 5ish oz of chicken with 1/4 cup almonds
5pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
8pm 5oz Top Round Steak Lettuce with 1tblspn olive oil and vinegar
11pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC w handful of peanuts

I do about 45 mins of cardio in the AM i use the P90x CardioX dvd.

1 scoop CreaDyl before and during W/O
5 NO-Beta before W/O
2 scoops Xtend apple flavor during and after W/O

Warmed up with 2 sets of push ups
25 reps
20 reps

Incline Bench DBs
55x12
70x10
80x4 (I got to confident, i have done 80s before just after working up to them, lol)
75x8

Flatbench DBs
80x10
85x8
90x7*********** this is my PR never could get 90s off the ground! woohoo for me! Its funny cuz i workout with my wife and when she saw me bring the 90s over she was like you want me to get someone else to spot you... she does a great job spotting me, it was just funny she was more nervous to spot me than i was to lift them heheh.

Decline Bench
55x12
60x10
65x8

Seated Machine Cable Flyes
100x10
100x8
100x7

Done. It was wierd when i first got to the gym the weight felt like a ton then i started to really feel warmed up and it was like wow i can lift the world lol. Well maybe not the world but you know what i mean ;-)

wieghed in tonight at 173.4

[The_10_2s]

good day today. i figure everyday i wake up is a good day, certainly better than the alternative! :-)

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps
10am 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
1pm 1/4 cup cashews 5oz chicken little stake sauce for flavor, 2 caps KetoCuts
3pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
6pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
9pm 7oz staek handful of lettuce with 1tblspn olive oil n vinegar. little bit of steak sauce for flavor

did my CardioX from P90X this morning at 8am for 45 mins
had 1 scoop of Apple Xtend

1 scoop CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
2 scoops Grape Xtend

Wide Grip Pulldowns
100x12
120x12
140x10
160x8

Rows
120x12
140x10
160x10

Close grip Pulldowns
120x10
125x9
125x8

DB Rows leaning on Incline bench
40x10
45x10
50x10

Hypers
BW+10x10
BW+25x10
BW+35x10

side bend on the hyper bench each side.
BW+10x10
BW+25x10
BW+35x10

got it all done in 35 minutes it was a fast w/o tonight.

weighed in at 173.4 tonight.

I thought i'd add that this is my 100th post in the forums :-)

[drooks10]

subbed up! I didn't even know you were in the challenge. Yep, you are right about the results of the Bod Pod....if gives you a great chance though to make a tremendous transformation! I'm actually having my 2nd Bod Pod done next week to see how mine has changed. Good luck, bro!

[The_10_2s]

subbed up! I didn't even know you were in the challenge. Yep, you are right about the results of the Bod Pod....if gives you a great chance though to make a tremendous transformation! I'm actually having my 2nd Bod Pod done next week to see how mine has changed. Good luck, bro!

Thanks bro... I am going to do the BodPod again too. they said i should do it every 6 weeks to see a change. so i am gonna do it again in about 2-3 weeks.

I am sure you'll post your results, I am looking forward to seeing how you have improved.

[euro_luzr]

Looks like you've just started. Good Luck bro! Grape Xtend works well. Have you tried the GlutaCene yet?

[The_10_2s]

Looks like you've just started. Good Luck bro! Grape Xtend works well. Have you tried the GlutaCene yet?

yeah i got me a sample of the GluteCene and it was amazing... i am placing my order today for some more. I am real excited about it.

[drooks10]

yeah i got me a sample of the GluteCene and it was amazing... i am placing my order today for some more. I am real excited about it.

What flavor did you get? I've had strawberry and wildberry. Both of them are great!

[The_10_2s]

What flavor did you get? I've had strawberry and wildberry. Both of them are great!

I asked them to send me Wildberry but i think they sent me Strawberry... i am going to order one of each though.

[The_10_2s]

The bb.com site went down last night as i was posting this so i saved it and am posting it now.

7am 8 eggs 4 flaxseed caps
10am 2scoops Whey with 1 tblspn PB, 2 KetoCuts caps
1pm 1/4 cup cashews 5oz or so of chicken
4pm 2 scoops Whey & 1 tbsp PB
8pmish 7oz steak lettuce with 1 tbspn Olive oil/Vinegar
11pm 2 scoops whey w/ a small handful of Peanuts

did 45 mins of CardioX from the P90X series at 8am
1 scoop Apple Xtend during cardio

5 NO-Beta tabs
1 scoop Lemon Lime CreaDyl (aka jsex, lol)
2 scoops Apple Xtend

EZ-curl
55x12
85x10
95x8
105x6 New PR could only do 5 last week!

Skull Crushers (i super setted these with the EZ Curls)
55x12
75x10
85x8
95x7

Standing DB Alternating curls
35x10
40x8
45x5 Also a PR never have done 45's woohoo!

Dips
BW+25x8
BW+25X10
BW+25x10

Standing Bicep Cable Curl
110x10
120x8
120x7

Over head Cable Tricep extension
110x12
120x10
130x8

spent about an hour reading some of the other competitors logs... I am sure glad i am not going to be a judge we have some serious people in this contest making some serious transformations. I think its awesome... whether we get the contest or not we are all making some winning decisions. i hope this becomes a lifestyle for all of us and not a 10 week crash course.

weighed in at 174.6 tonight (Going the wrong direction argh! lol)

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps
10am 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
1pm 1/4 cup cashews 5oz chicken little stake sauce for flavor, 2 caps KetoCuts
3pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
6pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
9pm 7oz staek handful of lettuce with 1tblspn olive oil n vinegar. little bit of steak sauce for flavor

did my CardioX from P90X this morning at 8am for 45 mins
had 1 scoop of Apple Xtend

1 scoop Lemon Lime CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
2 scoops apple Xtend

Seated DB raises
30x12
50x10
55x10
60x8

Seated Side Laterals
30x10
30x10
30x8

Seated Front Raises
30x10x3

Face pulls
140x10
130x10 (switched machines and 130 was the highest it went :-()
130x10
130x10

Shoulder Shrugs BB
225x12
275x10
325x7 PR never done 325 before!!!

DB Shrugs
105x10
115x10
120x10
Gym only goes to 120 otherwise i'd do more.

I spent 2 hours in the DMV today, dang that place is a piece of work! Anyway ordered up some more D-T Supps... more LL Creadyl, NO-B, GlutaCenex2 (Strawberry and Wildberry), Xtend Watermelon!

Weighed in 173.2 tonight (now that is what i am talking about!)

[Sein]

Best of luck to ya man. Keep up the great work!

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps
10am 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
1pm 1/4 cup cashews 5+oz turkey patty with a little stake sauce for flavor
3pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
6pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
9pm 7oz steak, handful of cashews

did my CardioX from P90X this morning at 8am for 45 mins
had 1 scoop of Apple Xtend

watched the Stepfather with my wife it was pretty intense... not gonna ruin it for those that haven't seen it.

Anyway tomorrow is leg day

weighed in at 170.8

[droopy122]

Subbed.

[The_10_2s]

Subbed.

Thanks bro welcome to my neck of the woods :-)

I subbed you too btw

[The_10_2s]

8am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps
1130am 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
2pm 1/4 cup cashews 6+oz turkey patty with a little stake sauce & mustard for flavor
6pm went to Denny's with the family kids eat free Saturdays after 4 btw gotta love that! I had Stake and Eggs
8pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB
10pm 2 scoops ON Whey CnC 1 tblspn PB made in microwave for a brownie/pudding.


Leg day!

1s CreaDyl
2s Xtend
5 NO-Beta

Squats
135x10 ATG
155x8 regular
175x7
My squats suck and it is something i am really working on... i have really started to watch my form and so i am building up my strength

Standing Calf raise
280x15 feet straight
240x12 heals out
200x12 heals in

Leg Press
360x12
450x10
540x10
590x8 New PR! however i think i may have overdone it here cuz i saw stars and started to feel faint when i was done... i know, i know i'll be careful.

Seated Calf
115x15
115x15
135x12 New PR!

SLDL
135x10
155x10
175x8 New PR!

Ab Cable crunches
50x30x3 I do these front, left, then right, so i do straight, then obliques.

wasn't really feeling to good today after my workout i think i did overdo myself i was and am feeling a bit light headed. I am sure nothing a good night sleep won't fix.

[euro_luzr]

Good Job on those PRs! I always feel light headed too when I work legs hard. Sometimes I feel like throwing up.

[drooks10]

Seeing stars is never a good thing when working out! Haha. Nice job on the new PRs!

Keep working those squats. The weight will continue to increase!

Have a good day!

[The_10_2s]

Seeing stars is never a good thing when working out! Haha. Nice job on the new PRs!

Keep working those squats. The weight will continue to increase!

Have a good day!


Thanks... i realized now that i wasn't breathing during the last set... i was to focused on pushing the weight... next time i am going to remember to breathe LOL!

[The_10_2s]

I got my week 4 progress pics done today... here they are... i got some work to do... but i am doing it so i just keep on truckin.

How do you get the photos to show up in the post not the link like it is here?

[drooks10]

I got my week 4 progress pics done today... here they are... i got some work to do... but i am doing it so i just keep on truckin.

How do you get the photos to show up in the post not the link like it is here?

I see you working, bro! Keep hittin' it hard and you will get the results that you want.

If you want the pics to show up, use this format: Upload your pics to wherever online and then cut the link for the picture from the address bar. Then do the following:

whatever the link is for your pic

There you go!

[The_10_2s]

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/02/28/346112/progresspic/1UmyA4TzhxfcBp9nekQlwXqKfJJ04719.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/02/28/346112/progresspic/1o86HYp4QgfTENZTbeHaU3AHhfeZiY1441.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/02/28/346112/progresspic/14sdDGvVpn9XDxB4sS0MG6RQCJsu80100.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/02/28/346112/progresspic/1A35NvUvjpD3umYcY1vTUWGL7xNYHG566.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/02/28/346112/progresspic/1SnLTbzRO2WozCrzNJ5SpZ7lyXGXz1385.jpeg

ok here goes...

[The_10_2s]

I see you working, bro! Keep hittin' it hard and you will get the results that you want.

If you want the pics to show up, use this format: Upload your pics to wherever online and then cut the link for the picture from the address bar. Then do the following:

whatever the link is for your pic

There you go!

Thanks bro, and it worked!!! LOL How do you do Videos and such?

[The_10_2s]

took my 4 week pics as you can see above...

I have Vertigo i think or at least i am prone to it... had it pretty bad about 2 years ago for a couple months. I think the PR yesterday on the Leg press triggered it again... so i slept until about 9:30 got up and ate then did some posting and went back to bed...from 11a to 12:30 when my family got home from church.

just so you know i usually get up at 5:30am on Sundays and have church meetings til noon so this was a major sleep in for me.

I was solid on my meals today... only thing is i think i bought some really grissely (sp?) stakes cuz i have to chew for a million years so yesterday (Saturday) when I went shopping i bought me some Fillets so i am gonna cut those up and eat those for meal 5 now...

Since today was my official 4 week day i took my measurements and i am down 1.5 inches in my waist and 3 pounds since last week about 9 or so from the start of the challenge.

One thing this challenge has gotten me to do is get more involved in the forums... i love reading everyone's logs and posting here... this is some fun stuff...

anyway off to bed... get some sleep before the new week hits!

weighed in at 170.8 today

[Iron Chicano]

Everyone's logs are epic, yours included. Going to sub up to this man. Keep it up, there's a lot of time left.

[jovinni]

Nice job on the progress :) Hope you are back to normal soon from the Vertigo

[The_10_2s]

Nice job on the progress :) Hope you are back to normal soon from the Vertigo

thanks... i think it only lasted through Sunday... i felt ok today. At least i didnt' feel any vertigo.

[The_10_2s]

7am 8egg whites 4 Flaxseed caps
10am 2s Whey 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
1pm 5ish oz chicken 1/4 cup cashews
4pm 2s whey 1 tblspn PB
8pm 5ish oz Fillet salad w 1/2 tbpsn each olive oil & venegar
11pm 2 scoops whey 1t PB

45 mins of CardioX from P90X
sipping 2s Apple Xtend

1s CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
2s Grape Xtend

Flat bench
135x12
185x10
205x3
205x7
Not sure what happened here... i wasn't feeling in the game today... in fact it was a struggle to get to the gym... but i went anyway.

Incline
135x10
155x8
135x8

Decline
135x12
165x8
185x8 PR on Decline never done that much.

Cable machine seated flies
100x10
100x8
100x7

Thoughts:
As i said i was really feeling gloomy today for some reason... wanted to cancel going to the gym altogether but i fought the urge and went anyway... i think that when i do that it affects my lifts. I have noticed when i am pumped to go i usually do better. its amazing how attitude can be a great NO or Creatine type stim lol

I got my tracking number today for my GlutaCene its supposed to come Wednesday i am super excited and can't wait til it gets here.

I am going to start doing some serious ab work this month gonna start tomorrow. Off to the most important part of the workout.... SLEEEEEP! :-)

[The_10_2s]

730a 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps
1030a 2s whey 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
1p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
5p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB
9p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB

40 mins of cardio watching a dvd some lady doing a full body cardio w/o it was pretty good but i like my P90X better i just couldn't find it :-(
1 scoop apple xtnd

1s CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
2s Apple Xtend

Pullups
10xbw
8xbw
8xbw

Wide Pulldown
120x12
140x10
160x8

Straight arm pulldown
50x10
60x8
50x10

Seated Rows
120x12
140x10
160x8

T-Bar Rows
45x10
70x10
80x8
90x7 PR never done 90 pounds on T-bar before!

one arm rows
70x12
70x10
70x10
For some reason i think i strained my midback on the left side so i stayed at 70 otherwise i would have gone up but my left side hurt a bit just doing 70 hope i didn't make it worse lol

Hyperextensions
BW+25x10
BW+35x10
BW+45x10

Side bend on the hyper bench
BW+25x10 R&L
BW+35x10 R&L
BW+45x8 R&L
R&L = right and left side.

Not really sure what is going on the last day or so but i was really feeling down... didn't really have any reason but i definately didn't want to go to the gym and my wife wasn't feeling well and she didn't go with me so it was HARD to get there... but i can say it was the challenge that kept me going.

Character = following through on a commitment long after the feeling we had when we made the commitment is gone.

hope i had good character tonight ! gotta be an example to my 4 little guys!

tomorrow is arm day and i am going to do the Thrashing Triceps w/o log/contest. so i am pretty excited about that... i won a $100 in the Bulging Bicep w/o lets see if lightning strikes 2x!

Weighed in at 173 tonight.

[drooks10]

Keep your head up and keep hittin' those weights! That is awesome about character. Our little ones are ALWAYS watching whether we know it or not. I try every single day to be a Godly example for my daughter.

[The_10_2s]

Keep your head up and keep hittin' those weights! That is awesome about character. Our little ones are ALWAYS watching whether we know it or not. I try every single day to be a Godly example for my daughter.

so true my man... kids are like sponges they watch what we do so closely... it is one of my biggest peeves to watch a parent discipline a child for doing something the parent does ALL the time... I personally don't care if you're a parent or not you can't be doing things if you don't want your kids to be doing them... and if you do, don't be surprised when your kids do too...

This morning i got my chance... my 5 year old comes in with a sad face this morning... "Dad, i don't want to go to school..." i respond, "why whats the matter?" she says "i don't feel like it"... here was my chance.... i said to her "sweetie we all have to do things we don't feel like... i didn't want to go to the gym last night but i went anyway and i was glad i did... You may not feel like it now but when you get there you will have fun with your friends etc." that totally helped turn her about... i am sure somewhere she was saying well if daddy does things he doesn't want to then i can too. At least a father can hope! lol

keep it up... it only gets better with more... btw, so far i have raised all 4 kids in the same environment... each one has turned out totally different, its wild. so i have had to adjust once they get their personalities to raise them according to their strengths.

You're gonna love being dadx2 and x3 and x(howevermanymoreyouhave :-)

[drooks10]

We are stopping after this one! Haha. 2 is what my wife has always wanted, and I'm perfectly fine being a daddy to 2 beautiful, healthy little girls!

I greatly respect how you are trying to set a great example for your children to follow. As a teacher, I see so many kids without a dad in their lives. It makes a huge difference. Keep rockin' out, bro!

[The_10_2s]

We are stopping after this one! Haha. 2 is what my wife has always wanted, and I'm perfectly fine being a daddy to 2 beautiful, healthy little girls!

I greatly respect how you are trying to set a great example for your children to follow. As a teacher, I see so many kids without a dad in their lives. It makes a huge difference. Keep rockin' out, bro!

AHHH come on bro a good Godly man like you? don't you remember the scripture? it says to MULTIPLY and Replenish... if you only have two you only replenish yourselves you have to multiply now! LOL... J/K bro :-D!

Us good dad's have to stick together we are def getting attacked and out numbered!

[The_10_2s]

730a 8 egg whites forgot to take my Flaxseed... ARGH!
1030a 2s whey 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
1p 5+oz ground turkey patty 1oz cashews
5p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB
9p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB

an hour of Plyometrics P90X style - this one is killer!
1 scoop apple Xtend

got my GlutaCene today!!!!!!!!!!!!! wooohooo!! i'd have a picture but my darn camera broke so i have to wait til the new one comes this Friday.

Arms
Standing Bicep BB Curl
50x12
80x10
90x8
100x6

Thrashing Tricep workout, my log:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=458211871#post458211871

Lying Overhead Cable Extensions w/t EZ Bar 45 x 8pc x 10FRM
Machine Triceps Pushdown w/t EZ Bar 45 x 8pc x 10 FRM
Machine Triceps Pushdown w/t Rope 45 x 8pc x 8FRM

rest

Lying Overhead Cable Extensions w/t EZ Bar 50 x 8pc x 10FRM
Machine Triceps Pushdown w/t EZ Bar 50 x 8pc x 10 FRM
Machine Triceps Pushdown w/t Rope 45 x 8pc x 8FRM

rest

Lying Overhead Cable Extensions w/t EZ Bar 50 x 8pc x 10FRM
Machine Triceps Pushdown w/t EZ Bar 50 x 8pc x 10 FRM
Machine Triceps Pushdown w/t Rope 45 x 8pc x 8FRM

death, lol

Standing Bicep Cable Curl w/EZbar
100x10
110x9
120x7

Standing Alternating DB curl
35x10
40x8
45x5
30x8

Abs
Rope cable cruches - i count 1 straight down 2 left oblique 3 right oblique alternating in that patter to a count of 30
50 x 30 x 3

[droopy122]

Great job sticking with your workouts. There are many times when I dont want to go to the gym or jump on stairmill (on lvl 12), but I know that something is going to come from all of this work. You and drooks are awesome Dads. Make sure you stay that way throughout your kids lives (not until they're 18).

[The_10_2s]

Great job sticking with your workouts. There are many times when I dont want to go to the gym or jump on stairmill (on lvl 12), but I know that something is going to come from all of this work. You and drooks are awesome Dads. Make sure you stay that way throughout your kids lives (not until they're 18).

thanks bro!

oh yeah i have a great dad myself so i got a good example... my dad and I are still real close and i go to him for advise on life and business and family and... and... LOL

Keep working hard!

[The_10_2s]

730a 8 egg whites almost forgot to take my Flaxseed today but i got in 4 caps
1030a 2s whey 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
1p 5+oz ground turkey patty 1oz cashews
5p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB
9p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB

an hour of Plyometrics P90X style - this one is killer!
1 scoop apple Xtend

1s CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
1s Strawbery GlutaCene - HOLY TASTE BUDS baby! this is the stuff. I absolutely LOVE this taste, i had Wildberry before and that was REALLY good but Strawberry! hmmm hmmm... now as a disclaimer i do love strawberries so if you love strawberries you are going to FREAKIN LOVE this... man o man... sorry i get a little excited sometimes :-)

Cable lateral raises
35x10
35x10
40x8

Cable front raises
30x10x3

Cable rear delt
10kgx10
15kgx10
15kgx8

Hammer Strength presses
110x10
130x8
130x8

I have a REALLY busy day coming up on Saturday with some business events and my sons 3rd birthday party so i won't be able to do legs so i did some tonight.

Seated extensions
70 x 8PC count to 2 x 8 FRM
80 x 8PC reps x 8 FRM
80 x 8pc x 8 frm

Lying hamstring curls
70x10
80x10
90x10

seated hamstring curls
110x10
125x10
155x8

Standing Calf raise
260 x 10 straight foot
260 x 10 heals out
200 x 15 heals in

weighed in at 170.8

[jovinni]

The strawberry Glutacene is divine isn't it??

It's so funny how different your kids can be, isn't it? When we had our first two and our third was on the way, we kept trying to guess who the third one was going to take after the most, the first or second child. Lo and behold, he is just as different as the other two. It's quite the task to have to switch modes all the time when relating to each child individually.

I love watching them grow up and seeing them really defining their separate personalities and also seeing what traits they have taken on between my and my husband. Although sometimes that's a little scary and so I work on trying to fix that ;)

[The_10_2s]

The strawberry Glutacene is divine isn't it??

It's so funny how different your kids can be, isn't it? When we had our first two and our third was on the way, we kept trying to guess who the third one was going to take after the most, the first or second child. Lo and behold, he is just as different as the other two. It's quite the task to have to switch modes all the time when relating to each child individually.

I love watching them grow up and seeing them really defining their separate personalities and also seeing what traits they have taken on between my and my husband. Although sometimes that's a little scary and so I work on trying to fix that ;)

YES Strawberry is AWESOME!

SOOO true about the kids i sometime just sit and stare at them and wonder how i got so lucky... and sometimes i just watch and learn... I personally believe we can learn ALOT about ourselves by watching our kids and pondering where and how they learned what they learned... both the good and bad behaviors.

My kids teach me as much as i teach them... often when they do something "wrong" i will sit and think to myself, before i get too mad... ok where in my life do i do the same thing, and think how i would love it if someone would show me mercy and then i discipline them... it really makes it more a learning/teaching opportunity and i believe a few things... 1. a man(or woman) convinced against his will is of the same opinion still... 2. if you say it its doctrine if they say it it heresy. so if they learn and agree that whatever they did was "wrong" then it comes from them and they are convinced of the change... and behavior is more quickly changed and we get better well rounded kids! just my opinion.

Course i am not perfect at it either and don't do it all the time... but i certainly strive for it.

Anyway sorry about the long ole story.

Keep working hard!

[The_10_2s]

Ok i know i am late getting this up but hey! Better late than never!

I didn't get any cardio in today cuz my i have an a meeting with my business partners that was scheduled during my normal cardio time... argh! my business is crimping my workout LOL... sheesh heheh

730a 8 egg whites almost forgot to take my Flaxseed today but i got in 4 caps
1030a 2s whey 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
1p 5+oz ground turkey patty 1oz cashews
5p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB
9p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB

had some fun with the family tonight we watched Nancy Drew... cute kid movie... my kids liked it anyway.

[drooks10]

Ok i know i am late getting this up but hey! Better late than never!

I didn't get any cardio in today cuz my i have an a meeting with my business partners that was scheduled during my normal cardio time... argh! my business is crimping my workout LOL... sheesh heheh

730a 8 egg whites almost forgot to take my Flaxseed today but i got in 4 caps
1030a 2s whey 1 tblspn PB, 2 caps KetoCuts
1p 5+oz ground turkey patty 1oz cashews
5p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB
9p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p 2s whey 1 tblspn PB

had some fun with the family tonight we watched Nancy Drew... cute kid movie... my kids liked it anyway.

I bet my daughter would love Nancy Drew! How are you liking the Ketocuts?

[The_10_2s]

I bet my daughter would love Nancy Drew! How are you liking the Ketocuts?

yeah Nancy Drew was cute...

RE: KetoCuts... i think i am built backwards on some products and don't notice anything until i am off of them... like the Testx6 only noticed better sleep... until i got off it and now i notice i had bettersleep... more strength... and higher libido.

I am really staying strict on my diet but haven't lost much weight... i am getting leaner though so i think its working! lol

i a gonna do the bod pod again in a few weeks and i bet i am way lower bf...

between Cardio, Diet and KetoCuts i am not there yet but i think i will be by the time i need to be.

[journey2swole]

yeah Nancy Drew was cute...

RE: KetoCuts... i think i am built backwards on some products and don't notice anything until i am off of them... like the Testx6 only noticed better sleep... until i got off it and now i notice i had bettersleep... more strength... and higher libido.

I am really staying strict on my diet but haven't lost much weight... i am getting leaner though so i think its working! lol

i a gonna do the bod pod again in a few weeks and i bet i am way lower bf...

between Cardio, Diet and KetoCuts i am not there yet but i think i will be by the time i need to be.

As I have heard many say don't look at the scale to judge your progress look at yourself in the mirror and at how your clothes fit you. You very likely are dropping body fat and building muscle. The progress pictures really help to keep me focused and motivated. I don't see the daily change but when I look at my pics its like wow! So keep up the good work and it will pay off!

[The_10_2s]

As I have heard many say don't look at the scale to judge your progress look at yourself in the mirror and at how your clothes fit you. You very likely are dropping body fat and building muscle. The progress pictures really help to keep me focused and motivated. I don't see the daily change but when I look at my pics its like wow! So keep up the good work and it will pay off!

THanks for the encouragement bro... i do look leaner and my clothes are fitting looser again.

I am keeping pace.

[The_10_2s]

630a 8 egg whites 4 caps Flaxseed
930a 1s whey 1 handfull peanuts, 2 caps KetoCuts
12p 1s whey 1 handfull peanuts
3p 5+oz ground turkey patty 1oz cashews
6p Nice plate of spaghetti and meatballs... Wheat roll...Root beer and a piece of Bday cake! first cheat meal in 2 weeks!
9p 1s whey 1 handfull peanuts

Today was a REALLY busy day I was up at 6am to get to the office for meetings and trainings (i was giving not receiving :-) starting at 7am to about 12pm...

then i had a test to take at 12:30 and got that done about 3pm

then i ran home to get ready for my 3 year old sons 3rd Birthday party! he is hilarious!

Then went food shopping with the family for the week. got me some 13oz steaks... i think i am going to cut them in half and eat them...

now its off to sleep so i can get ready for church meetings tomorrow... i start at 6:30am and go until noon! I'll be honoring the law of the fast tomorrow and so won't need to worry about meals...

Talk to you all tomorrow!

[The_10_2s]

Sorry this is gettin posted late...

I fasted today... so i didn't eat until 6pm or so and had a plate of Spaghetti and Meatballs... it was grub... then i had some garlic bread to clean up the sauce.

I then ate a small piece of Bday cake and icecream to celebrate (for the 2nd and last time) my 3 year olds bday! tonight was my wife's side of the family... Saturday was my side.

I had a scoop of Whey and a handful of peanuts and went to bed about 9:30... i was tired!

Ok Monday is Chest day can't wait to post up! TTYL!

[The_10_2s]

back at the diet and on target again today...

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps
10am 1s whey 1 hndfl Peanuts, 2 caps KetoCuts
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal
7:30p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am no KetoCuts though

60 mins of P90X Plyometrics
2 scoops Apple Xtend

1s CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
1s Strawberry GlutaCene - best in the world ;-)

2 sets pushups
25
20

Incline Bench DB
55x15
75x10
80x8
80x8

Flat Bench DB
80x10
85x5
85x8

Decline Bench DB
55x12
65x10
70x8 PR never done 70dbs before

Flatbench DB Flyes
30x12
35x8
30x10

Tonight i felt ok going in an then as i lifted i felt a little weak... i wobbled a few times and lost my grip and so didn't do as many flat bench... anyway i am excited that i am still doing some heavy weight even though i am cutting really hard right now... I used to be 149 lbs and 30 inch waist till i did my bulk and so i actually have pants all the way down to that size and i am starting to fit into my old pants again... so i know i am getting leaner! :-)

weighed in at 170 on the dot tonight.

[jovinni]

Great job on the size loss!!

[Sein]

Man, you are really getting it! Love to see your commitment, it's what keeps me going. Keep it brotha.

[castille]

You are doing a good job with your diet, workouts and blog. Keep up the great work!!

[The_10_2s]

Great job on the size loss!!

Thanks i have 30 waist pants 32 waist 34 waist and its fun to go back down now!


Man, you are really getting it! Love to see your commitment, it's what keeps me going. Keep it brotha.

i have to remove emotion and be a machine, otherwise i'd go crazy, i'd be all over the board with my workouts.


You are doing a good job with your diet, workouts and blog. Keep up the great work!!

Thanks bro... i looked at your photos bro you have some great progress yourself... keep working.

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps
10am 1s whey 1 hndfl Peanuts, 2 caps KetoCuts
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal
7:30p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am no KetoCuts though

60 mins of P90X Plyometrics
2 scoops Apple Xtend

1s CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
1s Wildberry GlutaCene - yummy ;-)

Wide grip pulldowns
100x15
120x10
140x10
160x8
100x10

Seated rows
100x12
120x10
140x10
160x8
180x6 PR never done that much that many times.

Over head seated pull overs (or whatever they're called lol)
140x10
160x8
160x7

Tbar Rows
80x8
90x7
80x8

Hypers
bw+25x10
bw+35x10x2

Right Side bend on hyper bench
bw+25x10
bw+35x10x2

Left side bend on hyper bench
bw+25x10
bw+35x10x2

Today was a good day. I am feeling sore in my pecs though i think from the DB flyes i did yesterday... i actually like it when i feel sore it means i really hit them good... cuz if they are sore even with GlutaCene i know i worked em! :-)

I was able to sqeeze into one of my old suits today that felt good!

Weighed in at 168 even.

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x (all out of KetoCuts)
10am 1s whey 1 hndfl Peanuts,
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am

60 mins of P90X Plyometrics
2 scoops Apple Xtend

1s CreaDyl
7 NO-Beta
1s GlutaCene

tonight i did the Thrashing triceps workout please see it here:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122809101 post #16

Bicep cable curls
100x12
110x10
120x10
130x8

Alternating DB curls
35x10
40x8
45x5
30x10

Preacher curls EZ-bar
55x10
55x10
55x8

10 minutes or so on the eliptical ryder.

today was a good workout i kind of felt sick going into the gym but i turned it around and felt much better.

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am

60 mins of P90X Plyometrics
2 scoops watermelon (this is yummy IMO) Xtend in 34oz of water btw

1s CreaDyl
5 NO-Beta
1s Strawberry-love GlutaCene

Seated Shoulder Press with BB
95x12
105x10
115x10
125x8 PR never done this much before felt good.

Seated DB lateral
30x10
25x10
25x8
20x15 i stood up for these

Seated DB Front raise
30x10
25x8
25x8
20x12 stood up for these

Face pulls
110x15
130x11
150x10 this was as high as the cable i was using would go. it is a PR too btw lol.

Shrugs BB
225x10
315x8
275x10

DB Shrugs
105's x10
115's x10
120's x10
85's x20

had a guy at the gym tell me i was looking a lot leaner... that of course feels good :-) i am starting to get lean... i have 4.5 weeks left. of the T-formation Sunday will be 4 weeks. so just under 4.5 weeks left...

ok so there was this guy doing side bends today at the gym except i thought he was tweekin because as he would do it he would throw his head to the side and almost put his ear to his shoulder.... i was like wth are you doing?! did he think that the farther he flicked his head the better the side bend? i was nervous he'd give himself whiplash... where do people get these ideas?!

there is this new guy the has been going to the gym lately and lets just say i am glad i workout with my wife... cuz he keeps smiling at me ... sorry bro homey don't play dat! lol

weighed in at 168

[drooks10]

Haha! Great stories! When you look that good, bro, you gotta put up with the admiration of women AND men!

Nice workout, and it always feels good to hear compliments from others. How are you liking Dialene 4x? I loved it when I used it about a year ago.

[Sein]

there is this new guy the has been going to the gym lately and lets just say i am glad i workout with my wife... Cuz he keeps smiling at me ... Sorry bro homey don't play dat! Lol

weighed in at 168

wow

[pastorpritch]

subb'd. Sorry so late

[Simpy]

compliments are the best! Glad others are noticing all the hard work you've been putting into this.

[The_10_2s]

Haha! Great stories! When you look that good, bro, you gotta put up with the admiration of women AND men!

Nice workout, and it always feels good to hear compliments from others. How are you liking Dialene 4x? I loved it when I used it about a year ago.

I know when you look good it draws attention but this and normally i am cool around people from all "Lifestyles" however this dude just came across creepy... lol. Maybe he's cool i'll say hi to him and see... sometimes the best defense is a good offense.

Dialene4x? i can feel it when i take it i can feel my heart beating faster... not sure if that is good but i definately feel it.



wow

yeah.


subb'd. Sorry so late

No prob bro thanks for jumpin on the train!


compliments are the best! Glad others are noticing all the hard work you've been putting into this.

I agree totally, its nice to have people notice your progress... the dude who told me that is cool, we have been gym friends for about 6 or so months and shared excercises and diet tips... good to have him say it cuz he is trying hard to get lean and ripped too.

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am

45 mins of P90X Plyometrics
2 scoops watermelon (this is yummy IMO) Xtend in 34oz of water btw

today was a Rest day from the gym not Cardio...

Watched Time Traveler's Wife with my sweetheart... if you are married or have a sweetheart... you'll love it. Its a "chick flick" for sure... i was emotional (that means i cried too) ok i'll admit it! but don't tell anyone i have a reputation to uphold!!! ;-)

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz filet salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am

Squats
135x10
145x8
145x8

Calf Raises
280x10 Straight foot
280x10 Heals out
200x10 Heals in

Leg Extension
70x8pcx8frm
80x8pcx8frm
70x8pcx8frm

Lying Hamstring Curl
80x10
90x10
100x8

I was not feeling it today... so i left after that...

I am pretty frustrated with my squats... slowly i'll grow them i guess... i can rip out presses just crazy that my squat is sooo weak :-(

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz NY Steak salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am


had church meetings today starting at 630am all the way up to 12pm... then spent some time excercising my spiritual muscles at home and read some scriptures

I am trying to read the the whole Bible in one year... i found this cool site that gives you a course to follow each day to get it done. I am a bit behind but catching up fast...

the site is http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/ for those interested.

got me a busy week at the office so i am excited about that... spent some time planning my week.

most don't plan to fail they just fail to plan... i don't want to be like most!

today i am 6 weeks in... only 4 more to go!

[drooks10]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz NY Steak salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am


had church meetings today starting at 630am all the way up to 12pm... then spent some time excercising my spiritual muscles at home and read some scriptures

I am trying to read the the whole Bible in one year... i found this cool site that gives you a course to follow each day to get it done. I am a bit behind but catching up fast...

the site is http://www.oneyearbibleonline.com/ for those interested.

got me a busy week at the office so i am excited about that... spent some time planning my week.

most don't plan to fail they just fail to plan... i don't want to be like most!

today i am 6 weeks in... only 4 more to go!

I'm gonna check out that site. I hope you have a great day, bro! Tear it up in the gym today!

[pastorpritch]

If you guys have any questions feel free to PM me. I'm going to be a pastor soon, and am finishing up with my 2nd Seminary degree. We can all help each other grow!

[drooks10]

If you guys have any questions feel free to PM me. I'm going to be a pastor soon, and am finishing up with my 2nd Seminary degree. We can all help each other grow!

That's awesome, man! I will definitely do that.

[The_10_2s]

If you guys have any questions feel free to PM me. I'm going to be a pastor soon, and am finishing up with my 2nd Seminary degree. We can all help each other grow!

cool bro... best of luck to you with that... i have actively studied religion for over 20 years so i have a lot of resources... its always good to get new perspectives though... just never read the Good book cover to cover lol always wanted to so i finally got it started this year and am on pace.

Keep working hard!

[pastorpritch]

Thanks man! Have fun with Numbers! lol. Actually, numbers has a lot of good stuff, you just need to skim through the geneologies.
Have you studied religion just to be familiar with certain similarities / differences are do you just find religion interesting?
Nice work on the leg routine, btw. How did the squats feel?

[The_10_2s]

Thanks man! Have fun with Numbers! lol. Actually, numbers has a lot of good stuff, you just need to skim through the geneologies.
Have you studied religion just to be familiar with certain similarities / differences are do you just find religion interesting?
Nice work on the leg routine, btw. How did the squats feel?

seriously! the geneologies can be boring... although sometimes its fun to track things on a timeline and see who was around when certain people were alive and who might have known each other...

I feel like i am a seeker. Matthew 5:6, i hunger for knowledge and truth... however, sometimes my hunger is stronger than other times, lol...

I love chatting with people about stuff like religion... i never know when i'll learn something new and find a truth, it kind of excites me. anyway... i guess i am just crazy that way.

I have spent a lot of time talking with people from all religious backgrounds... i find it fancinating what some people believe...

i hate arguing with people... a man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still... so i just try to find some way to agree with them... (Matthew 5:25). Learn from them and move on... if they are willing i will teach them but only if they are willing.

Everyone has something to teach even if its what not to do LOL!

sorry for the book lol

i really felt my quads for a day or 2 after doing PC's on the leg extension.

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 5+oz ground turkey 1oz cashews on a whole wheat thin bun.
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz NY Steak salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am

40 mins of Plyo, 25 mins of abs
2 scoops of Xtend in 32 oz of water

did the Thrashing triceps workout today...
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122809101 last post

Biceps i did the following:
Standing EZbar
55x12
85x10
95x6
105x3
75x8

Reverse Preacher DB curls
25x10
30x8
30x6

Standing DB alternate curls
35x10
40x8
45x4
30x10

i just realized i haven't posted for a few days... well i can assure you that it wasn't cuz i didn't workout... i did, Monday was chest and last night was back. i was feeling a bit drained so and i usually post after i w/o before bed and i think i just crashed!

I am really liking the Thrashing Triceps workout... i'll use it regular... there are some other Tri excercises i like so i'll be alternating around some just to keep my muscles guessing :-)

i am definately getting leaner, just wish it would be faster lol, although today i wore a pair of slacks that i hadn't fit into for a few months that felt good! :-)

I ordered some Testx6 that should be arriving tomorrow... i am excited about that.

I am looking into competing next month after the 10 weeks is over and so i was looking at suits tonight... trying to decide what size to get... don't want anything falling out or hugging too tight LOL i am still getting lean so my waist is shrinking so not sure what it's gonna be so i am waiting a bit more just to make sure i get the right size. and if it happens that i don't get as lean as i like don't want to have ordered a suit and not use it... sooooo, lots to think about.

weighed in at 167.8

[The_10_2s]

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 6oz ground turkey 1oz cashews on a whole wheat thin bun.
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz NY Steak salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am

no cardio today had a big sales presentation to give today so i was prepping for that.

5 NO-Beta
1s CreaDyl
1s GlutaCene
4 Testx6 - they came today so glad cuz i need it!

Seated BB Press
45x20
95x12
105x12
115x10
125x8

Lateral raises
25x10
30x10
30x10
20x10

Front Raises
25x10
30x10
30x10
20x10

Facepulls
130x12
140x10
150x10

BB Shrugs
225x12
275x10
325x8 PR
LsPoyzmCLIQ

DB Shrugs
105x12
115x10
120x10
85x10

Feeling leaner... 10 days till my 8 week pics... gonna kill it so we can see some big results.

[THEMANBEAST]

Good workout, bud. :)

[The_10_2s]

Good workout, bud. :)

Thanks... i am definately more focused than i have ever been.

[The_10_2s]

sorry didn't get this up last night...

I was at my mechanic today getting my car worked on and he is a client of mine and usually only sees me in my shirt and tie so i was in my t-shirt and shorts... and he says to me "dang bro look at those guns are you working out?"

anyway felt good thought i'd share :)

7am 8 egg whites 4 flaxseed caps, 2 caps Dialene4x
10am 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB,
12:30p 6oz ground turkey 1oz cashews on a whole wheat thin bun.
3:30p Same as 10am meal, 2 caps Dialene 4x
7:30p 6oz NY Steak salad with olive oil and vinegar
1130p same as 10am

did 40 mins of Plyo

Ab Crunches
25x3

Right obliques
25x3

left
25x3

Leg lifts
25x3

sit up to touch toes crossing right hand to left toe etc.
25x3

Mason twists
50x3

so basically doing abs ALOT more often now... feels good and hoping to see my 6 pack in the next week or 2.

Chat at ya'll later!

[Simpy]

What type of plyo do you do?

[jordansrt]

I think we lost him lol, hope your cars ok brah

[The_10_2s]

What type of plyo do you do?

I do the P90X Plyo dvd. It has a lot of squat jumps... sqaut switch pickups. Frog squats, Mary Katerines, hopping and jumping... lunges and etc, etc.


I think we lost him lol, hope your cars ok brah

Yeah sorry it was my 13th wedding anniversary yesterday and so i was getting ready for that this weekend and was busy as heck doing other honey do's... Sunday i could have jumped on but my son sequestered the computer for most of the day since my computer is the only one that gets internet right now. By the time i had a chance i was too lazy to get up and post! lol

yeah i took my car in to get smogged and have the power steering fixed and it came back failed smog and 4 major error codes...i was like oh crap what now. well my mechanic was like let us diagnose it and see... then he was like i think you may need to replace the Transmission... i was like well we might as well buy a new car then cuz that is 1500 or so... and i could put that down on a newer car.

anyway ended up only being some minor thing and was only like $350 to fix (i hope its fixed)

[The_10_2s]

i am changing up my diet a bit to see how i feel... i had been feeling a bit low on energy.
meal 1 8 Eggwhites 12 almonds
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB
meal 3 6oz ground turkey patty 3/4 cup spinach, 1oz cashews
meal 4 same as #2
Meal 5 celebrated my anniversary so i went out... still stayed strong and had a chicken ceaser salad (it was loaded with dressing though :-/)
Meal 6 bypass i was full so i just went to bed. But not before i had my 4 TestX6! :-)

40 mins Plyo in AM
20 mins abs
crunches
25x3

R obliques
25x3

L obliques
25x3

Leg lifts
25x3

Sit-up legs straight out reaching across to touch toes as i come up(dont know what they are called)
15x3

mason twists
30x3

i was sipping 2 16oz water bottles with Watermelon Xtend during plyo and abs.

1s CreaDyl
1s GlutaCene
5 NO-Beta

Flat bench DB press
65x12
75x10
85x8
90x5

Incline DB press
70x3
60x5 Finished my set i thought i could do 70s after the flat bench and was wrong lol
65x8
65x8

Decline DB Press
60x10
65x8
70x2 (don't ask it was a totally crazy situation with my wife she handed it to me strange and i tweaked and we just sat and laughed... anyway, lol)

28 mins of LISS Cardio incline 3; spead 3,3.5,3.9 i went faster as i went along.

Today was my wife and I's 13th anniversary. I said 13 years isn't that bad luck? is this the year we get a divorce? Well that was a total joke cuz the wife and i are great friends and of course lovers... 13 years together, some days seems like forever and some days seems like we just got started!

I tell her 13 of eternity... so the progress is 13/eternity... we still have a long way to go! :-)

hope you all find someone to love... i feel lucky to be in love with my best friend... hey isn't that a song!? lol

My buddy was in a show this weekend in San Diego and he called me on Sunday as he was driving home to tell me about it and he won 2nd... he was in a whole new category... he was expecting to weigh in the Middle weight but ended up being 1.75 pounds too heavy and was in the heavy weight division... still 2nd place is good! He and i are gonna get together today and see what i need to do to get ready for a competition here locally in 4 weeks... if not there is another in June i'll def be ready for.

Anyway off to get some cardio in!

[THEMANBEAST]

Good work in here.

[drooks10]

i am changing up my diet a bit to see how i feel... i had been feeling a bit low on energy.
meal 1 8 Eggwhites 12 almonds
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB
meal 3 6oz ground turkey patty 3/4 cup spinach, 1oz cashews
meal 4 same as #2
Meal 5 celebrated my anniversary so i went out... still stayed strong and had a chicken ceaser salad (it was loaded with dressing though :-/)
Meal 6 bypass i was full so i just went to bed. But not before i had my 4 TestX6! :-)

40 mins Plyo in AM
20 mins abs
crunches
25x3

R obliques
25x3

L obliques
25x3

Leg lifts
25x3

Sit-up legs straight out reaching across to touch toes as i come up(dont know what they are called)
15x3

mason twists
30x3

i was sipping 2 16oz water bottles with Watermelon Xtend during plyo and abs.

1s CreaDyl
1s GlutaCene
5 NO-Beta

Flat bench DB press
65x12
75x10
85x8
90x5

Incline DB press
70x3
60x5 Finished my set i thought i could do 70s after the flat bench and was wrong lol
65x8
65x8

Decline DB Press
60x10
65x8
70x2 (don't ask it was a totally crazy situation with my wife she handed it to me strange and i tweaked and we just sat and laughed... anyway, lol)

28 mins of LISS Cardio incline 3; spead 3,3.5,3.9 i went faster as i went along.

Today was my wife and I's 13th anniversary. I said 13 years isn't that bad luck? is this the year we get a divorce? Well that was a total joke cuz the wife and i are great friends and of course lovers... 13 years together, some days seems like forever and some days seems like we just got started!

I tell her 13 of eternity... so the progress is 13/eternity... we still have a long way to go! :-)

hope you all find someone to love... i feel lucky to be in love with my best friend... hey isn't that a song!? lol

My buddy was in a show this weekend in San Diego and he called me on Sunday as he was driving home to tell me about it and he won 2nd... he was in a whole new category... he was expecting to weigh in the Middle weight but ended up being 1.75 pounds too heavy and was in the heavy weight division... still 2nd place is good! He and i are gonna get together today and see what i need to do to get ready for a competition here locally in 4 weeks... if not there is another in June i'll def be ready for.

Anyway off to get some cardio in!

Congrats on the 13 years! It is awesome to spend eternity with the woman of your dreams!!!!

Nice workout, too btw! Are you doing a modified cut diet? Looks like it to me.

What show was your friend in?

[pastorpritch]

good work bro, those are some strong DB Presses!
Congrats as well on the 13 years. It is nice to see someone who takes their vows seriously and with joy. Best of all blessings to you on another 13 years!

[jordansrt]

i am changing up my diet a bit to see how i feel... i had been feeling a bit low on energy.
meal 1 8 Eggwhites 12 almonds
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB
meal 3 6oz ground turkey patty 3/4 cup spinach, 1oz cashews
meal 4 same as #2
Meal 5 celebrated my anniversary so i went out... still stayed strong and had a chicken ceaser salad (it was loaded with dressing though :-/)
Meal 6 bypass i was full so i just went to bed. But not before i had my 4 TestX6! :-)

40 mins Plyo in AM
20 mins abs
crunches
25x3

R obliques
25x3

L obliques
25x3

Leg lifts
25x3

Sit-up legs straight out reaching across to touch toes as i come up(dont know what they are called)
15x3

mason twists
30x3

i was sipping 2 16oz water bottles with Watermelon Xtend during plyo and abs.

1s CreaDyl
1s GlutaCene
5 NO-Beta

Flat bench DB press
65x12
75x10
85x8
90x5

Incline DB press
70x3
60x5 Finished my set i thought i could do 70s after the flat bench and was wrong lol
65x8
65x8

Decline DB Press
60x10
65x8
70x2 (don't ask it was a totally crazy situation with my wife she handed it to me strange and i tweaked and we just sat and laughed... anyway, lol)

28 mins of LISS Cardio incline 3; spead 3,3.5,3.9 i went faster as i went along.

Today was my wife and I's 13th anniversary. I said 13 years isn't that bad luck? is this the year we get a divorce? Well that was a total joke cuz the wife and i are great friends and of course lovers... 13 years together, some days seems like forever and some days seems like we just got started!

I tell her 13 of eternity... so the progress is 13/eternity... we still have a long way to go! :-)

hope you all find someone to love... i feel lucky to be in love with my best friend... hey isn't that a song!? lol

My buddy was in a show this weekend in San Diego and he called me on Sunday as he was driving home to tell me about it and he won 2nd... he was in a whole new category... he was expecting to weigh in the Middle weight but ended up being 1.75 pounds too heavy and was in the heavy weight division... still 2nd place is good! He and i are gonna get together today and see what i need to do to get ready for a competition here locally in 4 weeks... if not there is another in June i'll def be ready for.

Anyway off to get some cardio in!

Strong presses bro, good work!

[The_10_2s]

Good work in here.

Thanks bro.


Congrats on the 13 years! It is awesome to spend eternity with the woman of your dreams!!!!

Nice workout, too btw! Are you doing a modified cut diet? Looks like it to me.

What show was your friend in?

Thanks.

I have a goal one day to write a book about family life and marriage... i have def have some ideas to share... if peeps would follow we'd have less divorce and fewer families destroyed.

Yeah i took the Cut diet + Dave Palumbo Keto diet and made some modifications. + what my buddy told me last night gonna make some more changes.

I talked to my buddy last night it was the San Diego NPC event not really a major event that i am aware.

he took 1st place in the middle weight last year in our local event here in Fresno so when he weighed in and was put in with the heavy weights he was surprised he took 2nd in heavy weights... he looked good last night but had already gained 8 pounds, lol.


good work bro, those are some strong DB Presses!
Congrats as well on the 13 years. It is nice to see someone who takes their vows seriously and with joy. Best of all blessings to you on another 13 years!

seriously bro... too many people are too casual about life... casual people become casualties of life... sad but true! step up take control and make a life worth knowing about, that is what i say anyway.


Strong presses bro, good work!

thanks bro... i was takin the Testx6 and was increasing and hit 90s and then when i went off the testx i wasn't able to hit the 90s but i started testx6 last week and hit the 90s again... i think it is cuz of the testx6 but i can't exactly quantify that but i love the stuff.

[The_10_2s]

meal 1 8 Eggwhites 8oz grapefruit juice 4 flaxseed 2 dialene4x
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB
meal 3 6oz ground turkey patty 3/4 cup spinach, 1oz cashews
meal 4 same as #2
Meal 5 same as #2
Meal 6 7or so oz of Steak with lettuce with olive oil and vinegar.

40 mins Plyo in AM
10 mins abs
crunches
25x3

R obliques
25x3

L obliques
25x3

Leg lifts
25x3

when i got to the gym today i met with my buddy who is helping me get ready to compete... he mentioned that i had leaned out a lot from the last time we talked about competing but that i had some work to do... hahah. we spent about 30 mins talking about diet and posing etc... it was good but didn't have much time to lift so here is what i was able to do.

Lat pulldown
140x12
160x10
140x10
120x8
100x10

Seated Rows
140x12
160x10
140x10
120x8
100x10

then i did about 30 mins on the Elyptical.

so the advise i got was to change up my diet a bit... not a lot, he said i was doing pretty good there. you'll see those changes as we go... then do cardio 2x a day 6 days a week. I have been waking up and eating meal 1 then about 30 mins later or so doing my cardio... so i am now going to wait so i can do cardio on an empty stomach... I get up at 7am to get the kiddies ready for school and i'd eat with them... but now i wait til they go and can do cardio and eat.

anyway, so cardio 2x a day 6 days that is the tough part i am going to have to be a machine, cuz i think that elypticals and treadmills are BORING! lol sorry but i had to say it. at least i will get myself a good playlist on my MP3 player and crank the tunes!

[Sein]

anyway, so cardio 2x a day 6 days that is the tough part i am going to have to be a machine, cuz i think that elypticals and treadmills are BORING! lol sorry but i had to say it. at least i will get myself a good playlist on my MP3 player and crank the tunes!

I feel the same way man. That is why I always mix it up. I sometimes hit the pavement and just look at the earth, or if I am indoors, I run on the treadmill for 10 to 15 mins then switch to the elyptical for 10 to 15 more mins. I find it a lot easier that way.

[The_10_2s]

I feel the same way man. That is why I always mix it up. I sometimes hit the pavement and just look at the earth, or if I am indoors, I run on the treadmill for 10 to 15 mins then switch to the elyptical for 10 to 15 more mins. I find it a lot easier that way.

good idea...

[jordansrt]

good idea...

all we have is treadmills :(

[The_10_2s]

all we have is treadmills :(

that sucks... maybe you could move from one treadmill to another at least that way you change the view in front of you :-p lol

[The_10_2s]

meal 1 8 Eggwhites 8oz grapefruit juice 4 flaxseed 2 dialene4x
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB
meal 3 5oz chicken breast 3/4 cup spinach, 1oz cashews
meal 4 same as #2 with 2 Dialene 4x
Meal 5 Same as #3
Meal 6 same as #2

2 16oz bottles of water with 1s Xtend in each.
40ish mins of Plyo in the AM
10 mins abs
crunches
25x3

R obliques
25x3

L obliques
25x3

Leg lifts
25x3

did the Thrashing Tri workout tonight
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=122809101

7 NO-Beta
1s CreaDyl
1s GlutaCene


EZbar curl
55x12
85x8
95x6
105x4
55x10

reverse preacher curl (just sit the opposite way so my arm is straight up and down)
25x10
30x8
30x8

Alternate DB curl
35x10
40x8
45x5
30x10

30 mins on the elyptical

4 TestX6 before bed :-) with some CLA and some Glutathione

[The_10_2s]

meal 1 8 Eggwhites 8oz grapefruit juice 4 flaxseed 2 dialene4x
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tbspn PB
meal 3 5oz chicken breast 3/4 cup spinach, 1oz cashews
meal 4 same as #2 with 2 Dialene 4x
Meal 5 7or so oz of Steak with lettuce with olive oil and vinegar.
Meal 6 same as #2

2 16oz bottles of water with 1s Xtend in each.
40ish mins of Plyo in the AM
10 mins abs
crunches
25x3

R obliques
25x3

L obliques
25x3

Leg lifts
25x3

Shoulders

Cable Side raises right and left same thing
15kg x 10
10kg x12
10kg x 11

Front cable raises
10kgx10x3

Rear Delt cable
10kgx10x3

got to the gym a little later than i wanted to so after shoulder i hit the elyptical for 25 mins before the gym closed.

4 testX6 some CLA and Glutathione.

trying to get my cardio done to shred up... this Sunday is 8 weeks so i am getting down to the wire.

[The_10_2s]

Here is my buddy i told you about who is helping me get ready to compete

http://contest.bodybuilding.com/results/14381
Nathan Arsenault 2nd place Heavyweight

http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/14381/0/d/sandiego26411269274809.jpg

http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/14381/0/d/sandiego26481269274810.jpg
he is on the right

http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/14381/0/d/sandiego26501269274810.jpg

http://www.bodybuilding.com/contest_media/14381/0/d/sandiego26541269274810.jpg

stud of a guy its only his second show and he is doing some good things...

[The_10_2s]

Just ordered a suit and tanning supplies... i am going to compete for sure... its either next month on the 17th or June 20th maybe both if i can get ready in time.

[drooks10]

Just ordered a suit and tanning supplies... i am going to compete for sure... its either next month on the 17th or June 20th maybe both if i can get ready in time.

Awesome, man! Definitely do both competitions if possible. The first one can serve as a "trial run" for the 2nd one.

Which tanning product did you get? I had Dream Tan, but returned it because my spray tan looked so good.

What color posing suit did you go with? Mine was black.

Remember, you can't use the posing suit in your final transformation pics.

[The_10_2s]

Awesome, man! Definitely do both competitions if possible. The first one can serve as a "trial run" for the 2nd one.

Which tanning product did you get? I had Dream Tan, but returned it because my spray tan looked so good.

What color posing suit did you go with? Mine was black.

Remember, you can't use the posing suit in your final transformation pics.

I really want to do the one next month and am kind of stressing out cuz i still need to get WAY leaner... but i think i can do it... i am just going to have to really stay consistent with my cardio.

i actually got 2 suits one black and the other navy blue... my buddy said that was good incase one was not available...

i ordered Pro Tan the overnight competition with spray applicator etc... a posing oil they had and some buffer thing... anyway... its all new to me hope i got the right stuff... lol

i heard dream tan was good and was gonna order that too but then i found a local place that sells stuff so if i am not dark enough i'll go get it.

yeah i know i can't use it so i have some shorts in mind... i am going to call around to see if there are any studios that know about bb shoots.

this really is fun stuff... hahah

[The_10_2s]

ok lets catch up sorry i took a few days off from POSTING not from w/o or diet!

Saturday was my carb load day... i had some whole wheat spaghetti and wheat bread for lunch... then for dinner i had a sweet potatoe and some applesauce with my steak! it was yummy... i really needed those carbs i get cranky w/o them. :-(

Sunday is the Day of Rest... and i followed the law of the fast so no food until dinner... which was a protien shake and then i cheated and had some ice cream and oatmeal choc chip cookies...

Monday was chest and I didn't get to the gym in time to do a full w/o so i did the following

Cable flies with palms down
55x12
60x10
70x10
80x8
90x7

Cable flies with palms up
60x10
70x8
70x8

then i did 30 mins of elyptical on level 8 at a speed of from 7-8

i am focusing on burning fat these last 2 weeks.

here are my 8 week updates... be kind... i am a lot leaner than when i started though i have a ways to go if i am going to get on stage!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/pariscluff/more.php?section=progresspics

I tried to imbed them but they were WAY to big so you have to go to my bodyspace to see them...

[The_10_2s]

meal 1 8 egg whites 8oz Grapefruit juice 4 flaxseed caps, 2 dialene4x with CLA
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tblspn PB
meal 3 5oz chicken breast 3/4 cup spinach handful of cashews
meal 4 same as meal 2 dialene 4x w CLA
meal 5 same as meal 2
meal 6 4oz Talapia and 3/4 cup spinach

30 mins of Plyo in a sweat suit
1s xtend 16oz water
1s xtend 16oz water through out day

5 NO-Beta
1s CreaDyl
1s Glutacene

Back
Wide grip pulldown
120x15
140x12
160x10
180x7
120x10

Seated Rows
120x12
140x10
160x8
180x7
120x9

Straight arm Pulldowns
40x10
50x10
55x9
65x8

30 mins Elyptical level 8 7-9 speed (depending on the song lol) with a neoprine (sp?) belt around my midsection.

Today i took my NO-Beta on an empty stomach and i had a Niacin rash and tingle that was amazing it was the strongest one i have ever had and on only 5 NO-Beta's... i guess taking it on a true empty stomach makes a huge difference.

[The_10_2s]

meal 1 8 egg whites 8oz Grapefruit juice 4 flaxseed caps, 2 dialene4x with CLA
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tblspn PB
meal 3 5oz chicken breast 3/4 cup spinach handful of cashews
meal 4 same as meal 2 dialene 4x w CLA
meal 5 4oz Talapia and 3/4 cup spinach
meal 6 same as meal 2

30 mins of Plyo in a sweat suit
1s xtend 16oz water
1s xtend 16oz water through out day

5 NO-Beta
1s CreaDyl
1s Glutacene

Biceps EZ curl bar
55x12
85x8
95x6
105x4

Skull Crushers
55x10
75x10
85x8
95x2
75x8

Cable Curl
100x12
120x10
120x10

Rope pushdown
100x10
120x10
120x10

I have been getting to the gym late due to various circumstances and it is really frustrating... since i get to the gym so late i have to cut my lifting short so i can get my cardio in...

25 mins elyptical level 8 speed 7-8...(depending on the song lol)

I really had little to no energy going into the gym tonight infact i was tempted to turn around on the way there but once i started drinking my CreaDyl my energy returned and i felt good... i think i am going to start drinking my CreaDyl a bit earlier to get my energy up... Keto diet is really taking its toll on my energy...

[The_10_2s]

Where did the time go...

Thursday i did shoulders and hit a PR on Military Press... 135x4!!!! of course i did my 30 mins of Plyo in the AM and 30 on the Elyptical at night.

Friday was a rest day except for the 30 mins if plyo i did in the am.

Saturday i just did 37 mins of cardio 22 on the Elyptical and 15 on the Treadmill...

Sunday was, and is, and always will be THE day of Rest!

Today was especially good being Easter though... remember we celebrate this day because Christ was Ressurected not because a bunny layed an egg!

my schedule has been really busy with business and life and the kids being out of school this week...

I should be back to daily accountability again soon... my contest ends this coming Sunday so i am gonna stay focused for the last 7 days!

[drooks10]

Good to hear from you, man! I was starting to worry. Haha.

I hope ýou had a wonderful Easter!

Kill it this last week, bro.

[pastorpritch]

I should be back to daily accountability again soon... my contest ends this coming Sunday so i am gonna stay focused for the last 7 days!

Sounds good man. Hope it is a great week for you and glad you had a good Easter! You are inspiring me to do more cardio. Might try to hit up some more this week myself.

[Credz]

Great log! Looking forward to seeing the final pics. I definitely need to do more cardio as well but with work it sometimes doesn't work out for me lol

[The_10_2s]

Good to hear from you, man! I was starting to worry. Haha.

I hope ýou had a wonderful Easter!

Kill it this last week, bro.

Easter was great... spent most of the time focused on the real reason we have it... I think (no disrespect) that Jesus Christ is a totally awesome guy... not just for WHAT he did but for HOW he did it... talk about a PERFECT example he was and is a total stud... can't say enough about him and i know 2 languages fluently LOL!


Sounds good man. Hope it is a great week for you and glad you had a good Easter! You are inspiring me to do more cardio. Might try to hit up some more this week myself.

my wife and i were chatting last night as we came home from the gym and we have both acquired a taste for cardio... i almost crave it now... i know, i know i am sick ;-) LOL


Great log! Looking forward to seeing the final pics. I definitely need to do more cardio as well but with work it sometimes doesn't work out for me lol

yeah me too... i am a guy that knows that lots of games have been won in the last few minutes so gotta stay strong to the END! I just don't know what to do to get this last layer of fat off... just gonna have to be patient lol!

I had to cut into my lifting to get my cardio in... at least for the contest... i think once i am done i won't have to do as much to maintain... i really do like lifting and lifting heavy... setting new PR's is euphoric! lol

[The_10_2s]

1 CLA cap, 3 Lipo6 Black
Meal 1 1/2 cup oatmeal 8 egg whites
meal 2 1.5s whey 1 tblspn PB
meal 3 8oz sweet potato 5oz chicken breast
meal 4 see #2, 3 Lipo6 Black
Meal 5 1c Spinach 4oz Salmon filet
Meal 6 2s ON ProClomplex

30 mins cardio Plyo in the AM with a Sweat suit
1s Xtend in 16oz water
1s Xtend in 16oz water drunk through the day.

Flat BB Bench
75x20
135x12
185x8
205x6
185x8
165x8

Incline BB Bench
135x10
145x10
135x10

Incline DB
50x10
60x8

30 mins elypical level 8 speed 7-8 (depending on the song lol) with a neoprine (sp?) belt

i am really staying strict but for some reason these last few inches on my gut are stubborn as HECK! i'll loose them just not in time for the contest to be over... don't get me wrong i am fighting til the END but i am just keepin it real so i don't go crazy stressing out and do some freakishly insane extreme diet/cardio session to lose it too fast... LOL i am prone to that level of craziness... so my wife tells me LOL... i.e. go live at the gym for the next 4 days and live on the treadmill! hahah

talk to y'all tomorrow!

[Simpy]

Part of the gut may be water, which you'll lose during the final week prep.

[Credz]

Yeah! Live at the gym! haha.

Hopefully you get that layer of fat off in time. I think you will! Just keep hitting it hard.

[The_10_2s]

Part of the gut may be water, which you'll lose during the final week prep.

that is assuming i know what the heck to do during the final week prep LOL... i have an idea we'll see if it works heheh.


Yeah! Live at the gym! haha.

Hopefully you get that layer of fat off in time. I think you will! Just keep hitting it hard.

I am hitting my head against the wall very hard! oh you probably didn't mean that, lol...

thanks bro! we'll see on Monday!

[The_10_2s]

meal 1 - 1/2 cup oatmeal 8 egg whites
meal 2 - 1.5s whey with 1 tblspn PB
meal 3 - chicken and spinach
meal 4 see #2
meal 5 see #2
Meal 6 see #3

30 mins plyo in AM with a sauna suit
1s Xtend in 16 oz water

I drank a ton of water today and salted everything like mad so i can sodium up and deplete...

today was a glyco deplete day at least it was supposed to be i'll see if it works lol!

Shoulder DB press
50x12
45x11
40x10

Tricep push down
60x12
50x12
50x11

Side lateral raises
30x10
25x10
20x12

Leg presses
410x10
410x10
270x10

seated calf raises
90x15
115x12
115x10

Cardio for 30 mins on the Eyptical with a neoprene waist belt.

i feel like a freakin lab rat... i am trying this and that and learning a ton (i hope some of it sticks lol) so i am grateful for what i am learning just wish i learned it faster and soon enough to come in shreded for this comp... anyway i am def going to enter the 2010 comp... the bodybuilding comp. gonna represent West Coast! lol

i called around to some photographers to see if i could get some good shots for my final pics and some of these dudes are expensive... one was $50 a shot and i need 5 shots for the final poses that is way more than i was hoping to spend... anyway i'll see i have a message in to the brother of a good buddy of mine who is just starting out and maybe he will give me a deal.

There is a competition in 2 months i am going to train for... i am unfortunately not nearly lean enough to compete next week... although i got my suits and they fit great i just am not going to go on stage and stand next to a guy who is 3% and i still have a package around my 6 pack... LOL

[drooks10]

Haha. I like the "lab rat" reference. I hope that everything goes well during this home-stretch!

Photographers can be very expensive! Maybe you will be able to get a deal from this other guy.

You're gonna kill this show in a couple of months!

[pastorpritch]

^^^ Agreed

Also, I noticed you went heavy weight to light weight in your sets. How did you like doing that verses going heavier each time? Notice any big differences?

[The_10_2s]

Haha. I like the "lab rat" reference. I hope that everything goes well during this home-stretch!

Photographers can be very expensive! Maybe you will be able to get a deal from this other guy.

You're gonna kill this show in a couple of months!


Thanks a ton bro...

Seriously though don't you feel like a lab experiment... "ok lets see what this pill does with this pill and this powder and how many oz of water do we mix it in for the best taste..." etc etc LOL its totally funny

I feel like i will kill the show in June too... i have plenty of time to get lean so i am going to get lean as soon as possible and stay within a couple weeks of stage ready and see if i can add a little muscle too in the next 2 months...



^^^ Agreed

Also, I noticed you went heavy weight to light weight in your sets. How did you like doing that verses going heavier each time? Notice any big differences?

thanks...

i forgot to mention in my post that i didn't really rest much between sets... in fact i super setted the shoulder presses and Tri press downs, and the leg presses and seated calf. I noticed that without a lot of rest i hit fatigue faster (duh, lol) and ended up feeling like a got a lot of blood into my muscles so i had a good pump. it was almost like the Double-T workouts... but no PC.

we should name these glycogen depleting excercises the Glycogen Gushers or something like that, in memory of the Double-T names for intense w/o's... LOL!

[droopy122]

Well I see you are still working hard. Keep it up!

[The_10_2s]

Tonight at 6:30 i have an appointment with the photographer for my final shots. It was a blast!

I'll be posting pics soon.

[cw955588]

Tonight at 6:30 i have an appointment with the photographer for my final shots. It was a blast!

I'll be posting pics soon.

Good luck with your pictures... and congrats! Can't wait to see the result of all your hard work! :)

[Credz]

Awesome! Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the pics!

[The_10_2s]

Well I see you are still working hard. Keep it up!

Thanks bro... endure to the end... its how i was built! lol


Good luck with your pictures... and congrats! Can't wait to see the result of all your hard work! :)

Thanks a ton... you did a great job yourself! I can't wait to see the pics either... it was fun i think i really looked good... i am not stopping here though i am gonna jump on stage so i need to keep getting leaner!


Awesome! Congrats! Looking forward to seeing the pics!

Thanks bro... i hope to have them in the next day or 2...gonna post em up ASAP!

[The_10_2s]

Meal 1 - oatmeal and egg whites
meal 2 - 1.5s Whey and PB
Meal 3 - Chicken and Cashews
Meal 4 - see #2
Meal 5 - Steak and Spinach
Meal 6 - 1serving ProComplex + PB

No cardio...in the AM
i had a GlutaCene with meal 3

5 NO-Beta
1s CreaDyl pre-w/o
1s GlutaCene intra w/o

Chest
Flatbench BB
95x10 - w/u
135x15
185x8
205x6
185x8
135x10

Incline DB
60x8x3

Incline BB
135x6
135x7
135x7

20 mins Elyptical level 8 7-9 speed based on the song! lol

i took my final pics today... had buddy that i knew come over and set up a mini studio and we had some fun... i was all tanned up... did my hair... oiled up... i used all the tips they talked about in the contest rules for photos!

I had no idea how much work it is to pose... i was sitting there holding the poses and i was starting to sweat! i was sore afterward! lol

I am really excited we played with the lighting and different poses... i was very comfortable and i think i might have found a new love! lol. I definately want to get on stage now... i found 2 events near by one is in June and the other in July... i will compete at one of them for sure... i now know how to prepare and i have the time to do it right.

This was an awesome contest... my review is forthcoming...

[KeithFit]

10 weeks? Is this your last week? Good luck!

[The_10_2s]

10 weeks? Is this your last week? Good luck!

i am done with the 10 weeks no more time left for me, lol

[The_10_2s]

Here is the link to my progress pics to check out the before shots... BIG difference imo...course i am biased :-)

http://my.bodybuilding.com/photos/view/type/progress

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/04/14/346112/progresspic/1Sx1m6gpHd5svg53XTL2A0t00e76rp0103.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/04/14/346112/progresspic/1VVbsfbENXdqqfmCHrIMUqWLjfBFTb624.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/04/14/346112/progresspic/1r3w7KpbZMTVLwnkkyjoCNIZkgfxu218.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/04/14/346112/progresspic/1ZiMoELQechose7xcc0wjp8faktPjc893.jpeg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/img/user_images/growable/2010/04/14/346112/progresspic/1HvTptdXPXf4ZrwJnvsPGcqfxuoFXm480.jpeg

not as lean as i wanted to get but i am definately proud of what i accomplished... i am going to keep going and get on stage June 12th... i feel like i can get shredded for sure by then!

[Credz]

Nice pics! Congrats on the progress man. By June you will be shredded up more for sure. Nice chest workout as well!

[droopy122]

Awesome results bro. I can most definitely can see a difference in the pics. I can't wait to see where you go from here. I shall keep following you.

[journey2swole]

You have done an amazing job, great work throughout the entire transformation bro. From your training, your nutrition plan and your supplementation you have been right on target and the proof is now evidenced by your final pictures. awesome job!! Best of luck in the final judging and keep up the great work and effort so you are ready to head to Miami :)

[drooks10]

Awesome Job! You made a great transformation. I wish you the best of luck in this contest as well as your competition in June!

[The_10_2s]

Nice pics! Congrats on the progress man. By June you will be shredded up more for sure. Nice chest workout as well!

thanks! RE June: I think so too... i stopped bulking too late to hit it for this... or i didn't time my cut right probably a mix lol... i have a good idea of what to do to get shredded and have a buddy that competes that is willing to help me.


Awesome results bro. I can most definitely can see a difference in the pics. I can't wait to see where you go from here. I shall keep following you.

Thanks... the before and afters are definately different! the only rule i have if you want to keep following me is that you stop me before i head over any cliffs or hit any walls etc. LOL!


You have done an amazing job, great work throughout the entire transformation bro. From your training, your nutrition plan and your supplementation you have been right on target and the proof is now evidenced by your final pictures. awesome job!! Best of luck in the final judging and keep up the great work and effort so you are ready to head to Miami :)

Thanks a ton bro... you are a very gracious man, i have seen in all your posts your kindness is evident... as i say it takes one to know one... wasn't this a blast?!


Awesome Job! You made a great transformation. I wish you the best of luck in this contest as well as your competition in June!

Thanks a ton bro... you are a great example, what a great amount of encouragement and praise you have given to so many... great work bro not just on your body but on your attitude... i know you have had your attitude for many years, at some point in life you developed it and i am glad you did!

You should compete too bro... you'd do well imo.

[cw955588]

Congratulations! Awesome job and good luck with the "next step" (aka competing!!!)

[The_10_2s]

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=476853181#post476853181

Double-T Transformation Review.

First of all let me say what an amazing last few months!

A Little Background

Last year in April I attended my first bodybuilding show it was here locally and I was totally impressed. It just happened that Jay Cutler came to guest pose so I got to meet him and get my picture taken with him. Imagine that, Mr. Olympia and I getting photos! I said to myself next year I wanted to be up on that stage. I knew I would have to add some meat on my scrawny 150 pound frame. I had been working out seriously for about 6 months… so in September I started my winter bulk… I made it to 184 pounds December 31st. I had never bulked before so I thought that I had done a great job. I was stronger and bigger than I had ever been. In December I was online at bodybuilding.com as I wanted to start buying some products to help with my final weeks of bulking and prepare me for my cut. I knew I would need supplements to help me maintain muscle and loose fat. So I had a few products on my list I wanted to try. As I was scrolling though the pages on bodyspace I saw something that caught my eye in a big way. “CreaDyl/NO-Beta 2009 transformation contest!” I thought well why not let me check it out. It just happened to be the exact products I was going to buy, granted, not the same company but I knew I needed a good NO and a creatine product. They were in the price range and so I said to myself… ok 1. I get the product I need/want, 2. I spend the same monies, 3. I get to enter a contest that could end in me taking home $5,000. This was a NO BRAINER! Hahah.

The Entry

So I order up the supps and entered the contest. I have never bulked before, at least not on purpose lol! So I wasn’t as prepared as I thought for what was about to happen. I actually ordered TestX6 as well because I knew in cutting I wanted a test product to help maintain my muscle. I ended up continuing to bulk through the first week of January my 10 weeks was going to end the 2nd week of February. As I started to change from bulking to cutting I ended up turning that like a ocean cruise liner makes a U-turn… I took too long.

Anyway by the end of January I realized there was no way I was going to end a transformation contest looking the way I did… even though I was A LOT stronger. I took a bodpod reading to see just how bad it was. I was 30% bodyfat!!!! I couldn’t believe it… my bulk was way too much fat! Well I pleaded with Double-T to let me start over and they were gracious enough to allow it… Thank you Double-T!

Ok so I restarted and like a dolt I thought, whew, I have 10 weeks again and started to cut like I had all the time in the world! I didn’t realize that I should have done a few things differently until I was like week 7! Anyway… live and learn! Cardio should have been my friend much sooner!

I also knew that I had that local competition I wanted to get into… it was April 17th and I had months to go to be ready… little did I realize TIME FLYS! So I will postpone my first show… but I am not getting out of it!  I reset my goal for June 12th. There is also a show in July that I think would be a blast to at least attend… it’s a big show a few hours away, but anyway I have digressed.

Contests

One thing that I have realized in this contest is that having a goal and a deadline really does help A LOT. There were days when I said to myself “I am too tired to go to the gym,” or “I don’t feel like going tonight I have a lot of other things to do,” then I remembered this contest and said “dang, I can’t slack, there are others out there working while I rest, and if I rest and they work they are gonna win… and I can’t let that happen!”

This contest literally drove me when I couldn’t drive myself… I was a machine and went even when I didn’t want to, just because I had a goal and people were counting on me! Isn’t it strange how we will do more for other people than we will for ourselves?

Contests and competitions are great motivators.

The Product

CreaDyl – one thing I have to say is that I have tried several different pre-workout/creatine supps. From NO-Explode to Controlled Labs to even some generics (big mistake, lol). I have enjoyed the taste and experience of many of them for the first few weeks and then they seem to wear on me. Either with the after taste I am finally sick of or the feelings I get in my lower regions I can’t handle any longer or just not feeling like I was getting any results, on one supp I was actually yawning at the gym. I have not had any of that in the last 4 months with CreaDyl. First, the taste is AMAZING I don’t think I could ever tire of it, especially Lemon Lime (this is divine)! Second, the feeling I get after I take it is like I just drank an energy drink… that hasn’t really diminished. I am truly impressed with this supp.

NO-Beta – this is an AMAZING product… the pump and vascularity are INTENSE! I have done work outs with and without and let’s just say I would rather workout WITH it! I have had NO products before but this one has to be at the top of the list. I personally LOVE that it is in pill form too, I hate having to drink several water bottles just to get my supps so pills help relieve that!

TestX6 – Sleep is critical to gaining and maintaining muscle mass… I have had better, more full sleep. Had some amazing dreams as a side note, lol! I have felt much stronger and more stable under heavier weight, if that makes sense.

GlutaCene – this is glorious! I have tried several Post workout supps as well from SciVation to Controlled Labs to Universal, etc. GlutaCene rocks… The taste of the strawberry is something I actually look forward to like a kid in a candy store… I have to stop myself from drinking it all day so I don’t run out! Not just the taste but I have felt, and I truly do mean this, like my soreness has diminished greatly and I can work out with greater intensity. I do still love Xtend, however GlutaCene has definitely taken the top spot of the Recovery list for me.

The Workouts

Bulging Biceps – When I first heard of this I was like “ok, I am tough, I can do this” and WOW was I in for a surprise, this is no joke. I posted a review of my experience and even won a Benjamin ($100) in their contest. This has to be one of the most intense workouts invented for biceps. Shocking muscles = growth. I have no doubt the muscle I have on my arms is larger due to this workout!

Thrashing Triceps – this one was amazing… I had a lot more respect for this one going in than I did for the Bulging Biceps for sure. After experiencing some of Paul’s workout routine madness I knew that it wouldn’t be a joke. I wasn’t let down. I also have a review and I think there is a contest finishing up for this one too… I am hoping to do well there.
There were other workouts like this for different muscle groups, however I didn’t take time to do those ones, I am sure they deserve the same respect though.

The Company

I have surfed the pages of Bodybuilding.com and have seen many supplement companies and even sent messages to some of the reps and have had some reply and others, well who knows… lol. I have to say that the team Paul Burton has put together at Double-T know, with certainty, who pays their bills… the customer! They have some of the BEST customer service I have seen anywhere. Hands down, no ifs, ands or buts. These guys know who comes first. I have never had a company CEO, who I am sure is busy as anyone else if not WAY more, take time like Paul has to help me out. I have gotten all kinds of advice from products to posing to diet, etc. Even if it was something he didn’t offer in his product line. I am TRULY impressed with these guys.

Conclusion

Totally impressed with the quality and the service I have received with this company and in this contest. Paul and his team have made all the contestants feel like VIP’s. I have certainly been impressed with all the support.

What is also amazing is that while this contest was running Paul and his team ran little contests along the way to keep the motivation high, what a cool thing to do. They even kicked off the 2010 contest before we were even done with the 2009 contest. I personally believe that Double-T is headed for great things and am proud to be a part of the inaugural contest and look forward to the 2010 bodybuilding competition and then on to many more in the future.

[kconnell]

Good job. Keep up th egood work.

[The_10_2s]

Good job. Keep up th egood work.

Thanks Bro

[The_10_2s]

I haven't forgotten about my bb.com friends just been busy with my business. I have not slacked in the slightest in-fact i have put up a few new PR's and will be continuing my log in my old thread you can follow it here...

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=121182401

see you there!