D4000's Bulk in 2010

[determined4000]

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Thanks for all the support!!!

[watermelon_2001]

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Lol, some strong love for you D :D
Always enjoy reading your updates!

[dustinh6719]

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Awesome man! Keep it up!

[Flyin Ryan]

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That's whats up.

Waaaayyyyy back when I used to log, I think mine was in the newsletter a couple times as well.
Feels good man, I'll tell you that.

[determined4000]

That's whats up.

Waaaayyyyy back when I used to log, I think mine was in the newsletter a couple times as well.
Feels good man, I'll tell you that.

How exactly do they calculate it? Views?

[Flyin Ryan]

How exactly do they calculate it? Views?

Probably a combination of views and replies I'd have to say.
But, I don't know for certain.

[ian0789]

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Very nice man! Had a few pages to catch up on but nice to see your keeping up the solid work!

[determined4000]

Very nice man! Had a few pages to catch up on but nice to see your keeping up the solid work!

nice to have you stop by
Hows the job treating you?

[determined4000]

Probably a combination of views and replies I'd have to say.
But, I don't know for certain.

Forgot to mention...Saw the 225PR.
Must have been all the melted cheese (mouth still watering).

[ian0789]

nice to have you stop by
Hows the job treating you?

My everyday job.... well its just giving me unwanted stress right now, Not really happy how things have been going due to some of the co/workers and how they are treating me.

Fall job! Now thats a different story what could be better then all the apples and peach's i can eat! now just gotta wait for some fall weather!

[determined4000]

7-Sep
legs,shld
squat 140x12 170x5 160x6 160x6 160x8

leg press 175x12 200x12 240x6

bentrow 60x12 60x12 75x6 75x6

uprightrow 50x5 50x5 50x6 50x9

military press 40x12 45x8 45x8 50x6

dumbbell overhead 20sx15 25x12 30x6 30x6


Eats:

chicken stir fry
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/P1020073.jpg?t=1283970024

wrap (turkey, ham, cheese, salsa)
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/Picture1145.jpg?t=1283970051

A few slices/chunks of Peanut buttered Peanut Bread
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/PBtr/banana_bread21.jpg?t=1283970114

Snacked on Kashi Crunch Dry
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/Picture1010.jpg?t=1283970196

No pic: Spaghetti squash with cheese, CC w/ PB

Today was the first day of classes for my last semester. Worked out at my school's gym. I like working out there because it frustrates and motivates me. I am there doing 160-170 on squats and the guy next to me had on about 350. Makes me feel like a little weakling but pushes me to want to progress. Probably will never be able to do 350 (haha) but certainly have LOADS of room for improvement and strength gains. No classes today but lots of work to do nonetheless. Slept in and later this afternoon will be working chest, tris, bis.

[Flyin Ryan]

Forgot to mention...Saw the 225PR.
Must have been all the melted cheese (mouth still watering).

Haha thanks man!

It's funny, for the first time in my life I had a guy come up to me in the gym and ask me for lifting advice. We BSed for a few then we got into diet, and he goes "Yeah man, so what do you eat?" and I replied "Meat, cheese, and Ben and Jerry's" and he kind of gave me a Bert-stare for a second. It was so sweet haha.

Anyway, not to hijack your thread, nice update today.
Definitely want the peanut butter bread, and the stirfry looks awesome too.

Motivation from others is critical, IMO.
I always look around and see the bigger, stronger guys (both in the gym and on this site) and it gives me the extra kick in the butt to get it done. Definitely helps too, because as of now I don't have a workout partner.

Good luck on the lifts today.

[determined4000]

I always look around and see the bigger, stronger guys (both in the gym and on this site) and it gives me the extra kick in the butt to get it done. Definitely helps too, because as of now I don't have a workout partner.

Good luck on the lifts today.

Change bolded statement to "anybody, anywhere" and that is where I stack up at 5'2"
Can't do anything about height, so strength is the only way to go :)

Thanks as always

[agility2live]

Haha thanks man!

Motivation from others is critical, IMO.
I always look around and see the bigger, stronger guys (both in the gym and on this site) and it gives me the extra kick in the butt to get it done. Definitely helps too, because as of now I don't have a workout partner.

Good luck on the lifts today.

-raises hand-



D, haven't been on in a while. stopped in especially to see how you were doing and everything looks great! loving the more variety in foods, and the +1!

[determined4000]

-raises hand-



D, haven't been on in a while. stopped in especially to see how you were doing and everything looks great! loving the more variety in foods, and the +1!

anytime you want (or are in the northeast lol)

Where you bin?

More free time now for me= better eats

[agility2live]

anytime you want (or are in the northeast lol)

Where you bin?

More free time now for me= better eats

yepp northeasterner here!
well I ended up moving, and life has been hectic lately..
but unless things change again, I won't disappear again!

[determined4000]

yepp northeasterner here!
well I ended up moving, and life has been hectic lately..
but unless things change again, I won't disappear again!

Well I hope everything turned out all right and things have calmed down for you.
What state did you move to?

[agility2live]

Well I hope everything turned out all right and things have calmed down for you.
What state did you move to?

thank you, things are definitely better than before that's for sure.
I'm still in NY, just moved from a nice house in a small town, to an apartment in the city.. so it's a lot to get used to. plus I'm about an hour - 2 hours away from everyone.

I'm not the type that enjoys "change" lol.

[determined4000]

thank you, things are definitely better than before that's for sure.
I'm still in NY, just moved from a nice house in a small town, to an apartment in the city.. so it's a lot to get used to. plus I'm about an hour - 2 hours away from everyone.

I'm not the type that enjoys "change" lol.

I can somewhat relate
I grew up in a real hick town
Lived back in the woods on 12 acres. Driveway was 1,000 feet long. No neighbors in sight. Could go and lay or walk a outside. Very peaceful.
Very quiet and private.
Now I have an apartment near school. Nice place but still always some commotion or noise.

[agility2live]

I can somewhat relate
I grew up in a real hick town
Lived back in the woods on 12 acres. Driveway was 1,000 feet long. No neighbors in sight. Could go and lay or walk a outside. Very peaceful.
Very quiet and private.
Now I have an apartment near school. Nice place but still always some commotion or noise.

yes, exactly. I loved having a lot of land, quiet, pool, lots of room.. now it's all crammed, scared I'll get shot, and it seems their favorite car is a firetruck/ambulance

what states did you move from and to?

[determined4000]

yes, exactly. I loved having a lot of land, quiet, pool, lots of room.. now it's all crammed, scared I'll get shot, and it seems their favorite car is a firetruck/ambulance

what states did you move from and to?

Grew up (parents still live) in southeastern MA. Now im about 15mins from Providence in a town in RI. Will be here for another year, then see where my PhD pursuits will take me. But most of the schools I like are in the Northeast.

[Saintly]

Grew up (parents still live) in southeastern MA. Now im about 15mins from Providence in a town in RI. Will be here for another year, then see where my PhD pursuits will take me. But most of the schools I like are in the Northeast.

Come to Penn!

[determined4000]

Come to Penn!

That was my first undergrad choice
I had a perfect math SAT, perfect AP stat exam, straight A's and got wait-listed
I am taking the GRE again in a few weeks and if I get perfect on the math I will apply
Wharton is so picky :(
campus is amazing

[Saintly]

That was my first undergrad choice
I had a perfect math SAT, perfect AP stat exam, straight A's and got wait-listed
I am taking the GRE again in a few weeks and if I get perfect on the math I will apply
Wharton is so picky :(
campus is amazing

College app process just isn't fair, man. I had some pretty high hopes coming into Penn, but now I look around and there are plenty of ill-mannered and messed up people. Seems a lot like any random school. And to think some friends of mine didn't get into Penn... About Wharton, my college counselor told me during my college app process that Wharton has become somewhat commercialized and tend to heavily favor kids who have parents or relatives in corporate/business related fields. If that's indeed the case, then you have absolute no reason to feel bad since you grew up in a rural area and most likely didn't have any business-related background.

It would be insane if you came to Penn for grad school though! You gotta keep me updated on your grad school search, all right? Good luck man.

[determined4000]

It would be insane if you came to Penn for grad school though! You gotta keep me updated on your grad school search, all right? Good luck man.
Certainly


8-Sep
back, bis, tris
bench 125x7 125x8

incline 135x6 135x6 135x6

incline2 135x6 135x6

closedgrip 90x10 90x10 90x10

curls 35x12 35x12 35x12 35x12

pushdown 50x10 50x12 60x7 60x8

brows 50x12 60x6

triext 50x7 50x8 50x8

Eats

Chicken
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/Chicken/IMG_5503.jpg?t=1284069097

1lb frozen spinach
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/veggies/Picture1161.jpg?t=1284069134

Cheesy Proats
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1004.jpg?t=1284069214

Cereal
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1103.jpg?t=1284069257

Peaches and Cream Ice Cream
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1039.jpg?t=1284069306

No pic: Almonds, Eggs

Legs still feeling it from yesterday. Actually my butt was hurting too. This happen to anyone else from squats?

[Scooter4]

Legs still feeling it from yesterday. Actually my butt was hurting too. This happen to anyone else from squats?

Ohhh yeah.

[PBateman2]

8-Sep
back, bis, tris
bench 125x7 125x8

incline 135x6 135x6 135x6

incline2 135x6 135x6

closedgrip 90x10 90x10 90x10

curls 35x12 35x12 35x12 35x12

pushdown 50x10 50x12 60x7 60x8

brows 50x12 60x6

triext 50x7 50x8 50x8

Legs still feeling it from yesterday. Actually my butt was hurting too. This happen to anyone else from squats?

Nice workout!

Yes sir!!! Squats FTW!

[robkwan]

Legs still feeling it from yesterday. Actually my butt was hurting too. This happen to anyone else from squats?

lol yeah this happens to me makes me walk funny sometimes!

[determined4000]

9-Sep
legs,shld

squat 135x12 150x7 170x5 170x7 170x7

leg press 135x12 160x12 200x6

bentrow 60x12 65x8 70x6

urow 50x12 60x8 60x8 70x5 70x6

overhead 50x12 50x12 60x8

dumbbell 20x12 25x12 30x5

frontlatraise 50x12 60x7 60x7

Eats
Found a great deal on this
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1180.jpg?t=1284133298

Made this (cake batter cheesecake)
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/DSC01898.jpg?t=1284133378

PB Broccoli
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/veggies/MEN004.jpg?t=1284133565

Fudge CHeesy Oats
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1190.jpg?t=1284133251

No pic: Chicken wrap, chicken, Cheese Omelet, Pancakes

[petersc2]

Made this (cake batter cheesecake)
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/DSC01898.jpg?t=1284133378



Oh, how I love cheesecake! Care to share your recipe/directions?

[Forgotten18]

Is that just PB & Broccoli? Looks like it may actually taste good.

[determined4000]

10-Sep
chest, bis, tris
bench 110x12 125x6 125x6
curl 40x10 40x10 40x10 40x10 40x10
triext 40x10 40x12 50x6
CGBP 75x12 85x10 95x6
incline 100x12 135x4.5 125x9 125x9 135x6
Pullups bwx15 +20x7
Brows 50x12 50x12
ccurl 40x10 50x5 (lost form)

Weigh-in: 0lbs
Week1: 1lb
Week2: 0
Total=1lb

No weight gain this week. I actually did increase calories 10% and felt stronger this week especially the past few days. Guess I will increase another 10% this week :). Overall 1/2lb per week is fine with me, although I figured the first few weeks would be more.

The Food:
PWO Whey/WW Pancakes

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/Picture1182.jpg?t=1284226750

1/2 Head Seasoned Steamed Coli
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/veggies/Picture1000.jpg?t=1284226799

CC Ice Cream
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1168.jpg?t=1284226850

Turkey and Ham Wraps
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/Picture1141.jpg?t=1284226891

No pic: Some of my cheesecake, Fresh apples from the tree outside my apartment with PB. Tasted good. Then decided to bake one and put some cinnamon and and melted PB on it. Tasted better.

Saturday brings COLLEGE FOOTBALL! Can't wait to sit down and watch the games. Best games don't start until 3:30. Anxiously waiting...

[determined4000]

Is that just PB & Broccoli? Looks like it may actually taste good.

Steamed the broccoli. Put PB and cinnamon in a bowl wit a drizzle of water to thin out. Poured over broccoli and microwaved.

[Scooter4]

Are the curls you post BB curls?

[seattlems333]

That was my first undergrad choice
I had a perfect math SAT, perfect AP stat exam, straight A's and got wait-listed
I am taking the GRE again in a few weeks and if I get perfect on the math I will apply
Wharton is so picky :(
campus is amazing

Did you try applying as a transfer student? I applied to Penn for undergrad and got rejected coming out of high school as well, but I got in as a transfer student after my sophomore year at my state school.

As far as standardized tests go, I wouldn't say you should only apply to Wharton if you get a perfect GRE math score. Lots of colleges are looking at applicants more holistically, so good extracurricular activities, jobs, and any unique life experiences are more than enough to make up for not getting perfect scores. Give it a shot - worse case, you get rejected, but you never know...

[determined4000]

Are the curls you post BB curls?
lol, yes

Did you try applying as a transfer student? I applied to Penn for undergrad and got rejected coming out of high school as well, but I got in as a transfer student after my sophomore year at my state school.

As far as standardized tests go, I wouldn't say you should only apply to Wharton if you get a perfect GRE math score. Lots of colleges are looking at applicants more holistically, so good extracurricular activities, jobs, and any unique life experiences are more than enough to make up for not getting perfect scores. Give it a shot - worse case, you get rejected, but you never know...

Welll I had a perfect Math SAT and 770 GRE
Taking GRE again Next Monday and hoping to get that 800. Probably won't bother applying if I dont.

[Saintly]

Did you try applying as a transfer student? I applied to Penn for undergrad and got rejected coming out of high school as well, but I got in as a transfer student after my sophomore year at my state school.

As far as standardized tests go, I wouldn't say you should only apply to Wharton if you get a perfect GRE math score. Lots of colleges are looking at applicants more holistically, so good extracurricular activities, jobs, and any unique life experiences are more than enough to make up for not getting perfect scores. Give it a shot - worse case, you get rejected, but you never know...

Are you at Penn right now too? Dude we should meet up.

[Saintly]

lol, yes


Welll I had a perfect Math SAT and 770 GRE
Taking GRE again Next Monday and hoping to get that 800. Probably won't bother applying if I dont.

Come on, don't let those 30 points bum you out of applying. 770 is already a top notch score and like the other guy said, applicants are reviewed holistically. They're not going to shred your application if they see that you don't have an 800 on the GRE.

[seattlems333]

lol, yes


Welll I had a perfect Math SAT and 770 GRE
Taking GRE again Next Monday and hoping to get that 800. Probably won't bother applying if I dont.
Test scores aren't the end-all, be-all. For what it's worth, I got an MCAT score in the 99.9 percentile and had a 3.93 GPA, but I didn't get into Penn Med or any of the other top tier med schools because my application didn't have enough of the other stuff, like crazy research and unique work experience. A 770 is still a great score, and as long as you are a well-rounded applicant with some other selling points, you have a shot. If Wharton is your dream school, apply and see what happens. Worse case, you get rejected, but best case, you get into your dream school. Twenty years from now, you don't want to look back and think "what if." That's just my $.02, but it's totally your call.



Are you at Penn right now too? Dude we should meet up.
Nah, I'm not at Penn anymore, I just graduated in May. I'm in NYC right now for med school. How did you like orientation? And where are you living? Definitely take advantage of Pottruck - it's such a nice facility and has pretty much everything you could possibly ask for in a gym.

[Saintly]

Nah, I'm not at Penn anymore, I just graduated in May. I'm in NYC right now for med school. How did you like orientation? And where are you living? Definitely take advantage of Pottruck - it's such a nice facility and has pretty much everything you could possibly ask for in a gym.

Damn, it would've been nice to meet someone from here in real life. Good luck in med school though - your future's legitly solid now that you made it into med school.

Orientation was pretty nice and there were some interesting events but overall, I thought it was a bit hectic. There wasn't much time to work out and with all the random food everywhere, my diet kind of got side tracked too lol. The dessert reception after convocation was orgasmic though! Do you remember that? I can't even imagine how many calories I took in during that reception but man, it was worth it. There were upperclassmen there putting dessert into tupperware lol.

I'm in Harnwell for the kitchen in the quad apartment. It's beginning to seem like a bad call though since there's pretty much no socializing going on here. Everyone has their bathroom inside their housing and nobody needs to come into the hallways or lounge area lol. And here I was wondering why almost all the freshmen are in the Quad with the communal bathrooms and missing out on the apartment style living in the highrises.

Pottruck is really nice! Is there a T-bar row section anywhere? I'm still not completely familiar with the place.

Any words of advice for a clueless freshmen that doesn't really enjoy going out and meeting random people? I've spent most of my time either in the gym, in my room, or out wandering the shops.

[determined4000]

Any words of advice for a clueless freshmen that doesn't really enjoy going out and meeting random people? I've spent most of my time either in the gym, in my room, or out wandering the shops.
I never really went out and dont drink but would suggest
1. Make friends at the gym who may have similar goals/lifestyle. Go to the dining halls after or watch a game
2. Intramurals (always a few different ones going on per season)
3. Clubs (ex. I write for the sports section of the newspaper)
4. Study (yes it is needed)
5. Se what events are going on around campus. Sometimes they may bring in comedians, speakers etc.
6. Video Games (lol)

[Saintly]

I never really went out and dont drink but would suggest
1. Make friends at the gym who may have similar goals/lifestyle. Go to the dining halls after or watch a game
2. Intramurals (always a few different ones going on per season)
3. Clubs (ex. I write for the sports section of the newspaper)
4. Study (yes it is needed)
5. Se what events are going on around campus. Sometimes they may bring in comedians, speakers etc.
6. Video Games (lol)

I don't go out or drink either. To be honest, I'm still feeling pretty nostalgic about the old life and the tight friends from my 2 years of residential high school. The friendships and experiences there really aren't the same as in a public high school. Something about living together for 2 years (the school was for junior and senior year only) with the 60 people in my graduating class made us much closer.

With all this still on my mind, I'm not sure if I'm ready or willing to go out and meet people because they'll never be able to replace the friendships from high school. Bad mindset, I know...

[determined4000]

With all this still on my mind, I'm not sure if I'm ready or willing to go out and meet people because they'll never be able to replace the friendships from high school. Bad mindset, I know...

What do you think they are doing?
Have fun being lonely for 4 years...and then you will graduate and what? You are going to get back together with those old friends? They will have their own lives.
Stay in touch but don't live in the past. You will regret it. Don't waste your college life. Make friends. You bonded deeply in 2 years in HS. Imagine how much you can do in 4 years with even more mature people/relationships.
Meet some girls too :)

[FunkymonkAW]

I don't go out or drink either. To be honest, I'm still feeling pretty nostalgic about the old life and the tight friends from my 2 years of residential high school. The friendships and experiences there really aren't the same as in a public high school. Something about living together for 2 years (the school was for junior and senior year only) with the 60 people in my graduating class made us much closer.

With all this still on my mind, I'm not sure if I'm ready or willing to go out and meet people because they'll never be able to replace the friendships from high school. Bad mindset, I know...

Dude, just go out and MEET EVERYONE. If you're ever faced with the choice of staying in or going and doing something that you're sort of "meh" about, choose the latter option. Put simply, do more stuff.

[Saintly]

What do you think they are doing?
Have fun being lonely for 4 years...and then you will graduate and what? You are going to get back together with those old friends? They will have their own lives.
Stay in touch but don't live in the past. You will regret it. Don't waste your college life. Make friends. You bonded deeply in 2 years in HS. Imagine how much you can do in 4 years with even more mature people/relationships.
Meet some girls too :)


Dude, just go out and MEET EVERYONE. If you're ever faced with the choice of staying in or going and doing something that you're sort of "meh" about, choose the latter option. Put simply, do more stuff.

I realize what I'm doing isn't right yet I'm still reluctant to come out of my shell. I'll start though... thanks for the push, guys.

[saviorex]

Do you count the cals in stuff like baby carrots/broccoli/lettuce and such? Not big amounts, but if you eat a cup of broccoli, do you count it?

Really interested in your journey, mainly because you and I had similar experiences I think, and my lifts are only slightly higher than yours.

[determined4000]

Do you count the cals in stuff like baby carrots/broccoli/lettuce and such? Not big amounts, but if you eat a cup of broccoli, do you count it?

Really interested in your journey, mainly because you and I had similar experiences I think, and my lifts are only slightly higher than yours.

YOU TRYING TO SAY I AM A WEAKLING!!! jk

yes I count veggies but I eat 1lb a day. Generally comes to 120-150. Also good to count them because they factor into other things like fiber intake.
Also, things like carrots can add up quicker because they ar starchier. Just a cup is 50+ calories, the same as an oreo. Would just pick up 1 oreo and not count it? Probably not. I guess it depends on how accurate you want to be with measurement or if you prefer a laid back approach. Count them of not, just eat them.

[MrMcCarthy]

Yo Saintly the key to college is finding yourself. Don't force anything because the whole point is to do what YOU want to do.

You will meet people even if you spend 90% of your time between the gym, your dorm, and classes. You really don't have to put any effort into socializing in college unless you are a sociopath. It just happens.

[PJMunh]

yo man, been following/lurking in this bish for a while now. keep pushing it

[themoose333]

Yo Saintly the key to college is finding yourself. Don't force anything because the whole point is to do what YOU want to do.

You will meet people even if you spend 90% of your time between the gym, your dorm, and classes. You really don't have to put any effort into socializing in college unless you are a sociopath. It just happens.

so true, don't spread yourself too thin trying to do too much. focus on the things that are really important for you

[Saintly]

so true, don't spread yourself too thin trying to do too much. focus on the things that are really important for you


Yo Saintly the key to college is finding yourself. Don't force anything because the whole point is to do what YOU want to do.

You will meet people even if you spend 90% of your time between the gym, your dorm, and classes. You really don't have to put any effort into socializing in college unless you are a sociopath. It just happens.

Thanks guys. I'm feeling all right just doing my own thing without going out of my way to meet people. Don't worry, I definitely won't spread myself too thin lol.

[seattlems333]

Damn, it would've been nice to meet someone from here in real life. Good luck in med school though - your future's legitly solid now that you made it into med school.

Orientation was pretty nice and there were some interesting events but overall, I thought it was a bit hectic. There wasn't much time to work out and with all the random food everywhere, my diet kind of got side tracked too lol. The dessert reception after convocation was orgasmic though! Do you remember that? I can't even imagine how many calories I took in during that reception but man, it was worth it. There were upperclassmen there putting dessert into tupperware lol.

I'm in Harnwell for the kitchen in the quad apartment. It's beginning to seem like a bad call though since there's pretty much no socializing going on here. Everyone has their bathroom inside their housing and nobody needs to come into the hallways or lounge area lol. And here I was wondering why almost all the freshmen are in the Quad with the communal bathrooms and missing out on the apartment style living in the highrises.

Pottruck is really nice! Is there a T-bar row section anywhere? I'm still not completely familiar with the place.

Any words of advice for a clueless freshmen that doesn't really enjoy going out and meeting random people? I've spent most of my time either in the gym, in my room, or out wandering the shops.

As everyone has already said, go out and meet new people. I guess it's a little tougher since you're living in the high rises as opposed to living in the Quad or Hill, where it's easier to meet more people and hang out, but don't let that deter you. Are your roommates freshmen as well? Have you become friends with them yet? If you're taking a language class or a writing seminar, take advantage of the small class size and get to know your classmates. For the giant classes in lecture halls, don't be afraid to sit down next to someone you don't know and try getting to know them. Check out some of the clubs, there should have been a club fair sometime during orientation or else sometime soon. If you played a sport in college, maybe try out for the club team or play in the intramural league.

Penn is a very frat-oriented college, but I was never into frats, so I mostly hung out with my friends in our dorms, at restaurants, etc. Every now and then I would go to a frat, but it definitely wasn't my favorite thing to do. If you're not into drinking or whatever, don't think you have to do so just to fit in. Basically, just stay true to yourself, as there are plenty of other things to do besides drinking.

And lol at you reminding me about the dessert reception. That was probably the most epic spread of desserts that I have ever seen. I ate more cannolis and eclairs than I can remember; definitely not something I wanted to know the calorie count for hahaha. And I remember the upperclassmen packing their tupperwares with desserts - I guess some things never change.

Ah, the T-bar might be one of the only things that Pottruck doesn't have (at least not when I was there). The first floor has a bunch of cardio equipment. The second floor has the big fitness center on the left of the stairs and basketball courts to the right. Also, there's another smaller fitness studio with a mix of cardio equipment, weight machines, and free space for stretching that's adjoined to the basketball courts. I never went up to the third or fourth floors, but I think it's some personal training rooms or fitness classrooms.

If you have any more questions about Penn, feel free to PM me. I don't wanna hijack D's thread any more than it already has been.

[determined4000]

I don't wanna hijack D's thread any more than it already has been.

Heck, no I love the discussion.

11 September
Rest Day

Unfortunately ND lost. Ohio State game was a blowout. Looking forward to NFL Sunday and US OPEN Finals.

[loupenguin]

How ya been big guy, back in here! Subbed!


Hope life has been well Top Chef ;)

[MJFan1]

Heck, no I love the discussion.

11 September
Rest Day

Unfortunately ND lost. Ohio State game was a blowout. Looking forward to NFL Sunday and US OPEN Finals.

Did you watch the Bears game?

[determined4000]

Did you watch the Bears game?

Not broadcast in my area.
But I have Matt Forte on one of my 4 fantasy teams :)

Watched NE-Cinci and NYG-Car (CBS and FOX games in my area)
Now watching GB-Phil

MY COWBOYS IN PRIMETIME TONIGHT!

[MJFan1]

Not broadcast in my area.
But I have Matt Forte on one of my 4 fantasy teams :)

Watched NE-Cinci and NYG-Car (CBS and FOX games in my area)
Now watching GB-Phil

MY COWBOYS IN PRIMETIME TONIGHT!

Ah, that game was intense. Forte had a good recieving day, 2 TD's.

[determined4000]

Ah, that game was intense. Forte had a good recieving day, 2 TD's.

You got lucky. Detroit got screwed.
And my cowboys suck :(

Anyways, yesterday was a leg day.

12-Sep
legs
hacksquat 150x5 150x5 150x6 150x6 160x4
squat 170x7 170x7 180x3.5 180x4 180x5
legext 120x12 120x12 120x12
130x10 130x8 140x7
curls 40x4 30x10

Fried.

Eats

Steak and grilled veggies
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/MEN217.jpg?t=1284404576

Chicken, broccoli w/ PB
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/MEN154.jpg?t=1284404638

Cinnamon and ginger spiced Oats w/PB
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/blog-0842.jpg?t=1284404638

A few servings of these babies
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/MEN275.jpg?t=1284404763

No pic: 1 PB/sludge sandwich, cheese omelet with salsa

[watermelon_2001]

That looks like one nice steak... Properly juicy!! Any particular cut?

[Scooter4]

How do you like the hack squats? I've been doing them as my main leg exercise due to not being able to do regular squats. Are you using a barbell or does your gym have a machine?

[robkwan]

wait a minute whats this??!!! Peanut Butter and.. Brocolli?? kinda weird isnt it? lol how do u make those pancakes?

[ian0789]

wait a minute whats this??!!! Peanut Butter and.. Brocolli?? kinda weird isnt it? lol how do u make those pancakes?

Eats look good man, I want that steak! and NO Way man! PB and anything is good. I have yet to put PB on something and not like it. PB has been mix'd or on top of just about every food I have eaten at some point.

[determined4000]

That looks like one nice steak... Properly juicy!! Any particular cut?
Sirloing Strip Steak I believe
Its all in the prep work


How do you like the hack squats? I've been doing them as my main leg exercise due to not being able to do regular squats. Are you using a barbell or does your gym have a machine?

I like them I guess. Hadn't done them in awhile was more the reason. Use a barbell.


wait a minute whats this??!!! Peanut Butter and.. Brocolli?? kinda weird isnt it? lol how do u make those pancakes?

Yes you must try it. GLop in on and reheat to melt it on.
Pancakes are easy- 1 part egg, 1 part liquid (milk/water), 2 parts dry (flour, mix or whey if you want protein pancakes) THese were just regular pancakes with some added cinnamon.


Eats look good man, I want that steak! and NO Way man! PB and anything is good. I have yet to put PB on something and not like it. PB has been mix'd or on top of just about every food I have eaten at some point.

Yet to find something it doesnt make taste good :)

[determined4000]

And if anyone has any remedies for leg cramps the day after a leg day, I would appreciate it. I have the worst cramps and constantly feel like my legs are locking up.

[Scooter4]

And if anyone has any remedies for leg cramps the day after a leg day, I would appreciate it. I have the worst cramps and constantly feel like my legs are locking up.

Good stretching before and after + Potassium. :cool:

[determined4000]

Good stretching before and after + Potassium. :cool:

well I get over 5000mg of K+ a day so I dont think thats it
Will have to stretch better (I skip out after sometimes :cool:)

[Emma-Leigh]

And if anyone has any remedies for leg cramps the day after a leg day, I would appreciate it. I have the worst cramps and constantly feel like my legs are locking up.
^^ Cramps are usually Magnesium and Calcium related (sometimes sodium too)...
Potassium issues usually add to WEAKNESS, but not cramping.

[determined4000]

^^ Cramps are usually Magnesium and Calcium related (sometimes sodium too)...
Potassium issues usually add to WEAKNESS, but not cramping.

as in too much or too little? For all the above
thanks

[Emma-Leigh]

as in too much or too little? For all the above
thanks
Low. Exercise tends to reduce the levels --> Which is why it is important to replenish them correctly most workout.

Eats look better today. :)

[Scooter4]

^^ Cramps are usually Magnesium and Calcium related (sometimes sodium too)...
Potassium issues usually add to WEAKNESS, but not cramping.

Interesting... I thought potassium was correlated with cramping. Thanks.

[Emma-Leigh]

Interesting... I thought potassium was correlated with cramping. Thanks.

^
it can.... but not as commonly as the others.
:)

[determined4000]

Low. Exercise tends to reduce the levels --> Which is why it is important to replenish them correctly most workout.

Maybe I should be more liberal with sodium even at 2500mg?
I have been trying to avoid it because I noticed it was 2500mg
But like I said I also have a high potassium intake, so should that negate/balance out the high sodium?

[ErikTheElectric]

Steak looks AWESOME D! Keep it up bro

[PBateman2]

MY COWBOYS IN PRIMETIME TONIGHT!

Theyre going 8-8 this year. If we only had Parcells back and with the current talent. Then we could talk SB.

On a side note, Dez Bryant should start ahead of Roy Williams. Bryant and Austin would cause fits assuming the ball gets to them.

[ErickStevens]

The latest pics look way better. Keep it up!

[EmperorRyker]

^^ Cramps are usually Magnesium and Calcium related (sometimes sodium too)...
Potassium issues usually add to WEAKNESS, but not cramping.On a related note, I sometimes have issues with cramps, as well, but for me it's more that every once in a couple of months I get a cramp in the sole of my foot during a workout, and it doesn't let go for roughly 10 - 15 minutes. Yesterday I had it just after squats, whereas a couple of months ago I had one at the end of my workout (I do full body). Is that due to not enough Mg and Ca, as well, or is there another issue underlying it?

[hrdgain3r89]

On a related note, I sometimes have issues with cramps, as well, but for me it's more that every once in a couple of months I get a cramp in the sole of my foot during a workout, and it doesn't let go for roughly 10 - 15 minutes. Yesterday I had it just after squats, whereas a couple of months ago I had one at the end of my workout (I do full body). Is that due to not enough Mg and Ca, as well, or is there another issue underlying it?

The exact cause isnt known, but experts think its related to poor flexibility of muscles, muscle fatigue of doing new activities. Other factors such as dehydration, depletion of electrolytes (potassium, sodium, calcium or magnesium), injuries, and inflammation and nerve damage can cause cramps. Cramps are more common during exercise in the heat because sweat contain fluid as well as electrolytes. If these nutrients fall below a certain level, the incidents of muscle spasms increase.

Pinched nerves are also caused when the electrical impulse from the brain cant reach the muscle, this can cause foot cramps, numbness and other symptoms....


TIPS:
------
-Invest in a more firm, but well-cushioned workout shoe.
-Dont smoke (decreased circulation of oxyen causes cramps)
-Take a potassium and an effective multi daily, i also recommend glucosamine chondotrin, i find it very effective at relieving doms and painful joints...
-If it persists, maybe consider wrapping it before your next squat routine or whenever else it arises.

Hope this answers more than one persons questions!

[robkwan]

And if anyone has any remedies for leg cramps the day after a leg day, I would appreciate it. I have the worst cramps and constantly feel like my legs are locking up.

i think stretching is awesome for this. wen i properly started stretching soreness was reduced to almost nothing give it a go

[determined4000]

Steak looks AWESOME D! Keep it up bro
Thanks. Back at ya.

Theyre going 8-8 this year. If we only had Parcells back and with the current talent. Then we could talk SB.

On a side note, Dez Bryant should start ahead of Roy Williams. Bryant and Austin would cause fits assuming the ball gets to them.

I don't know what to think anymore. So much talent. So little brains.
:(

The latest pics look way better. Keep it up!

Thanks for the support. Means a lot coming from you.


The exact cause isnt known, but experts think its related to poor flexibility of muscles, muscle fatigue of doing new activities. Other factors such as dehydration, depletion of electrolytes (potassium, sodium, calcium or magnesium), injuries, and inflammation and nerve damage can cause cramps. Cramps are more common during exercise in the heat because sweat contain fluid as well as electrolytes. If these nutrients fall below a certain level, the incidents of muscle spasms increase.

Pinched nerves are also caused when the electrical impulse from the brain cant reach the muscle, this can cause foot cramps, numbness and other symptoms....


TIPS:
------
-Invest in a more firm, but well-cushioned workout shoe.
-Dont smoke (decreased circulation of oxyen causes cramps)
-Take a potassium and an effective multi daily, i also recommend glucosamine chondotrin, i find it very effective at relieving doms and painful joints...
-If it persists, maybe consider wrapping it before your next squat routine or whenever else it arises.

Hope this answers more than one persons questions!

Well I don't smoke and shoes are decent. Potassium intake is fine. WIll probably add eletrolytes or something. THanks


i think stretching is awesome for this. wen i properly started stretching soreness was reduced to almost nothing give it a go

I think you may have hit it. I don't think I properly cool down and stretch PWO. No excuses, I have the time now.

[determined4000]

14-Sep

legs

hacksquat 140x8 150x6 150x7 150x6

squat 180x5 180x5 180x5 190x2.5 (PR-couldn't get 3) 180x6

legext 120x12 120x12 130x8 130x8 140x7

legurl 30x10 30x10 30x12 40x8


15sept

chest, tris

triext 40x12 / 40x12 / 50x6 / 40x12

CGBP 75x12 / 85x10 / 105x6 (PR) / 95x8

incline2 105x12/125x10/125x10/135x9/145x6(PR)

Brows 50x12 / 50x12 / 50x12 / 50x12 / 50x12

inline1 105x12/ 115x10 / 125x8 / 125x8

tripulldown 50x12 / 50x12 / 60x8


Some of the Eats

Beans and cheese
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/refriedbeans.jpg?t=1284572262

Fudge Cheese Oats
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1176.jpg?t=1284572308

Onion and Garlic Chicken
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/Chicken/Picture1157.jpg?t=1284572350

Cereal
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1156.jpg?t=1284572421

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/Picture979.jpg?t=1284572485

Candied Walnuts
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/PBtr/Picture1009.jpg?t=1284572560

Happy to see lifts go up a little finally. Started incorporating more stretching and doing a short cool down walk after my leg days to see if that will keep my legs from cramping. I think its helping. Beans were dynomite.

[cudifan24]

Good work D4000. Been looking at your thread for a while, looks like your making some pretty nice progress. Just wondering, is the chicken you eat just frozen safeway chicken tenderloins? Just curious because that's what I buy and I am having a hard time figuring out how to properly weigh them. Anyways, good luck bra, I'll be posting in here more often for sure!

[determined4000]

Good work D4000. Been looking at your thread for a while, looks like your making some pretty nice progress. Just wondering, is the chicken you eat just frozen safeway chicken tenderloins? Just curious because that's what I buy and I am having a hard time figuring out how to properly weigh them. Anyways, good luck bra, I'll be posting in here more often for sure!

Most of the time it is Amica Farms fresh natural chicken breasts.
But I get frozen occasionally from Sam's club
Just let them thaw out so that they ssentially become like fresh/raw chicken and then weigh them.

[cudifan24]

Most of the time it is Amica Farms fresh natural chicken breasts.
But I get frozen occasionally from Sam's club
Just let them thaw out so that they ssentially become like fresh/raw chicken and then weigh them.

I was curious because the safeway ones look extremely similar in size to yours. It's just weird though, whenever I weigh them I'm getting one tenderloin to only be about 1.5oz at the most (frozen). Most of the time they are only around 1oz frozen which really doesn't seem right to me.

[determined4000]

I was curious because the safeway ones look extremely similar in size to yours. It's just weird though, whenever I weigh them I'm getting one tenderloin to only be about 1.5oz at the most (frozen). Most of the time they are only around 1oz frozen which really doesn't seem right to me.

Lol
No the breasts I posted are probably 8oz or so a piece.
Never buy tenderloins. Sometimes I separate the tenderloin from the breast when cutting/trimming though.
1oz seems is about right for a tenderloin though (they are pretty small)

[cudifan24]

Lol
No the breasts I posted are probably 8oz or so a piece.
Never buy tenderloins. Sometimes I separate the tenderloin from the breast when cutting/trimming though.
1oz seems is about right for a tenderloin though (they are pretty small)

Good call, thanks for the insight bra, breasts it is for me!

[determined4000]

Good call, thanks for the insight bra, breasts it is for me!

Usualy cheaper per lb too
You should be able to buy in bulk for 1.99 or less
Check local prices for sales and such and then stock up (you can freeze fresh and rethaw later).

[JValjean724]

Those beans look amazing!

[Eleganten]

Are you eating your chicken boiled?

[determined4000]

Those beans look amazing!
Thanks
They tasted bettr :)

Are you eating your chicken boiled?
No Grilled. Foreman.

Workout:Yesterday was a rest day.
Me: Had a looonnnggg day at school and working. Looking forward to a three day weekend with no classes today. Will try to get as much work done as possbile today so I can enjoy a weekend of football. I think I get a channel that is carrying the NFL network's redzone channel with my cable package so I am keeping my fingers crossed.

Eats:

Whey and CQuik Mix

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/Picture1179.jpg?t=1284745854

Fudge and CC oats

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1171.jpg?t=1284745854

CC Ice cream

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1168.jpg?t=1284745896

Oatmeal, cinnamon, raisins

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/crock-pot-oatmeal.jpg?t=1284745992

PB and lettuce Sandwich (blast from my childhood past)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/PBtr/picture-6.jpg?t=1284746409

Have a good weekend everyone!

[determined4000]

Weekend Weigh-in
Week 3: +1.0lb
Total: +2.0lbs

Two lbs in three weeks is fine with me. Little frustrated that a few of my lifts are stagnant but I suppose/hope it will come. Feel better physically. Calories appear they are where they need to be given my activity but I may be increasing both with more time on my hands this semester. Watching football today and tomorrow and studying for the GRE.

Workout: shoulder, back ,bis
Mostly consisted of rows, deadlifts, curls, shoulder press, and shrugs
Hit a couple PRs with my row and shrugs.

Eats:
Eggs over toast

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meats/EggsOverOozy3CR.jpg?t=1284835898

tuna w/ smoked paprika and cayenne

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meats/Picture834.jpg?t=1284835943

veggies in EVOO

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/veggies/lotsrachimitsesam097.jpg?t=1284836007

Brownies
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/Picture1107.jpg?t=1284836054

No pic- CC and PB ice cream, Kashi with almonds and cinnamon oatmeal iso

[watermelon_2001]

Glad to hear about the weight-gain. Goes to show you're still on the right track :)

Smokey parpika with tuna sounds sooooo good. I freakin' love paprika, but never tried it with tuna (always use chili powder with it instead.) Shall be giving that a go!

[YummyChocolate]

Been lurking for a long time. Went through the entire log and you are a real inspiration man. Keep it up :)

[Emma-Leigh]

Eats continue to improve, D (well.. sans the cottage cheese soup and the plastic pink things you insist on eating! :eek: :p ).

Congrats on the weight gain - 2# in 3 weeks is not too shabby for someone of your stature.

Keep pushing. ;)

[determined4000]

Glad to hear about the weight-gain. Goes to show you're still on the right track :)

Smokey parpika with tuna sounds sooooo good. I freakin' love paprika, but never tried it with tuna (always use chili powder with it instead.) Shall be giving that a go!

Also use apple cider vinegar as sort of like a marinade with the seasonings
And technically its "smoked" paprika


Been lurking for a long time. Went through the entire log and you are a real inspiration man. Keep it up :)

The entire thing? Wow. Thanks. Everyone's support has really helped.


Eats continue to improve, D (well.. sans the cottage cheese soup and the plastic pink things you insist on eating! :eek: :p ).

Congrats on the weight gain - 2# in 3 weeks is not too shabby for someone of your stature.

Keep pushing. ;)

Couldn't do it w/o you.

[DenD359]

Hey since we're virtually the same height and I just started bulking.. what's your average daily cals?

[determined4000]

Hey since we're virtually the same height and I just started bulking.. what's your average daily cals?

Right now it varies greatly due to variations in how much activity (lifting, sports, biking, running) I do or not do. My best advice would be to not base what yu do on anyone else. Figure out what you have been doing to maintain, then increase calories 10% each week until you are gaining.

[petersc2]

Quick question for you...how do you count your evoo use into your macros when you are cooking with it for sauteing veggies, chicken, etc.? Because its not the same as say a pizza, where you end up eating all of it as it has been spread on the dough...just curious, been thinking about it lately and looking for second thoughts

[PBateman2]

Nice work on the lifts and the weight gain. Awesome.

Im not wasting any more time this year watching the Cowboys. My god.

[Midnight720]

Man that Steak look good. I just had steak last night..

[determined4000]

Quick question for you...how do you count your evoo use into your macros when you are cooking with it for sauteing veggies, chicken, etc.? Because its not the same as say a pizza, where you end up eating all of it as it has been spread on the dough...just curious, been thinking about it lately and looking for second thoughts
i generally measure it out and pour it directly on after cooking, so none is lost in cooking prep

Nice work on the lifts and the weight gain. Awesome.

Im not wasting any more time this year watching the Cowboys. My god.

ugh
dont get me started on the cowboys :(
Was so happy I realized I can access the redzone so I didnt have to watch all of that display of pathetic-ness

Anyways, today I worked out back and bis. No PR's or anything of note to report. Hopefully will try to go up in weight tomorrow with some of my legs/shoulder lifts. Been busy getting applications together for grad school, my classes and senior project.

Eats:

Disclaimer: In no way do I support the use of advocate the consumption of protein bars in place of food. However, this was done as a challenge to myself to consume a food that is out of my normal/safe zone. Didn't even think it tasted particularly great and don't intend on eating many more in the future but I did it for more of a mental exercise.

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/Picture1200.jpg?t=1285014930

Homemade pizza crust eventually made into pizza

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/Picture1043.jpg?t=1285014961

Spaghtti squash casserole

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/RealtorsSpaghettiSquash.jpg?t=1285015067

Couple lbs of chicken from this weekend
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/Chicken/Picture1202.jpg?t=1285015146

stir fry
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/Chicken/phonepictures091.jpg?t=1285015207

over and out

[Scooter4]

Food looks really good D. Good job.

[watermelon_2001]

Protein bars are little packages of deception... Manufacturer's do a great job of making them look and sound good ("Chocolate Peanut-Butter Mud-Pie Crunch!") but need to work on that other aspect of them- y'know, TASTING good...

[robkwan]

do u eat 4 chicken breasts in 1 go like in the pic? also whats this GRE ur studying for?

[On Fire]

Hey D4K, how much are you weighing in at these days? If you want to PM me instead of post it that's cool. I just want to see that you're makin' progress.

[PJMunh]

Hey D4K, how much are you weighing in at these days? If you want to PM me instead of post it that's cool. I just want to see that you're makin' progress.

oh man, the first person on this website to blow my mind while I was still lurking is back. How's the stash?

/derail.


Edit: Btw everything's looking good D, good luck with the schoolwork

[MugaMushin]

Subbed D4K! I can't believe I have never looked in this Nutrition section before, so much info on recipes and meals! Spice up my life a bit! Gotta find out what this Sludge stuff is!

[determined4000]

do u eat 4 chicken breasts in 1 go like in the pic? also whats this GRE ur studying for?
No. Depends on the day. I cook up to 5lbs at once and eat however much I need for that day given all the other food I eat.
GRE is the exam you take to get into grad school (like SATs for college)

Hey D4K, how much are you weighing in at these days? If you want to PM me instead of post it that's cool. I just want to see that you're makin' progress.
2lbs in 3 weeks. Just about right on target.

Btw everything's looking good D, good luck with the schoolwork

thanks.


Subbed D4K! I can't believe I have never looked in this Nutrition section before, so much info on recipes and meals! Spice up my life a bit! Gotta find out what this Sludge stuff is!

healthy doesnt have to mean plain

Workout- September 21
Hit up the legs and shoulders for today. Started out with 5 sets squats and 5 sets of upright rows, alternating between the two. Then did the same with shoulder press and leg extensions and then finished up with some sissy lat raises.
PRs on my last set of squats, which I was happy about. Hadn't hit up the legs in probably 4-5days I think, so they felt fresh and I was gunning for it.

Eats

Money

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/Homemade-Pizza.jpg?t=1285102651

Turkey, ham and cheese

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/Picture1148.jpg?t=1285102651

Eggs on Toast

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/eggroll.jpg?t=1285102866

I Scream u Scream we all scream for...

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1165.jpg?t=1285102966

Me: Planning on applying to 7-10 schools and trying to narrow my list. If you have attended any of the following (hopefully pastes in below) and can lend any insight, Id like to here it. Thanks.

Reaches:
UPENN
Duke
Cornell

Possible:
Carnegie Mellon
BU
Johns Hopkins
Penn State

Safer schools:
Notre Dame
Boston College
UNC

Safest Schools
UNH
Clark
Brandeis

[JValjean724]

Wow that pizza looks good.

Your food has gotten more and more appetizing as of late, keep it up!

[PJMunh]

Safer schools:
Notre Dame
Boston College
UNC


motherofgod.jpg

[fgfan1]

i think you have your possible and safer schools mixed up...i don't see how UNC or BC would be easier to get into than Penn State for example

[determined4000]

i think you have your possible and safer schools mixed up...i don't see how UNC or BC would be easier to get into than Penn State for example

Penn state is right on that cusp
But its ECON GRAD school is ranked higher than both
I think UNC and BC have better reps than they are schools because of sports
I was accepted into BC undergrad and my scores/grades will get me in their again. UNC is ranked even lower.

[MJFan1]

Oh my god, that pizza looks so good.

[Saintly]

Me: Planning on applying to 7-10 schools and trying to narrow my list. If you have attended any of the following (hopefully pastes in below) and can lend any insight, Id like to here it. Thanks.

Reaches:
UPENN
Duke
Cornell

Possible:
Carnegie Mellon
BU
Johns Hopkins
Penn State

Safer schools:
Notre Dame
Boston College
UNC

Safest Schools
UNH
Clark
Brandeis

Glad you made the decision to apply! Don't let the BS acceptance/application process get you down man.

I'm a freshmen so I don't know anything about the grad school application process, but if there's anything you want me to find out for you about Penn, don't hesitate to ask!

Hope everything goes well.

[determined4000]

Glad you made the decision to apply! Don't let the BS acceptance/application process get you down man.

I'm a freshmen so I don't know anything about the grad school application process, but if there's anything you want me to find out for you about Penn, don't hesitate to ask!

Hope everything goes well.

got any connections in admissions??? lol

[Saintly]

got any connections in admissions??? lol

Lol, should I start visiting the peeps at the admissions office everyday with cookies? :D

[MugaMushin]

Hey D4K quick question, what is your opinion on "Greens" products? Like Performance Edge and Oximega Greens, they give you a bunch of leafy greans and berries, anti-oxidants phytonutrients and digestive enzymes to help out your GI. It seems like a good solution for people (like me) who rarely eat veggies and fruits.

[determined4000]

Hey D4K quick question, what is your opinion on "Greens" products? Like Performance Edge and Oximega Greens, they give you a bunch of leafy greans and berries, anti-oxidants phytonutrients and digestive enzymes to help out your GI. It seems like a good solution for people (like me) who rarely eat veggies and fruits.

I dont use supps

Solution for you-->Eat your veggies and fruits :cool:

[Saintly]

D, do you use the Dymatize Gourmet or 12 hour? How do you like the taste and texture/consistency?

[determined4000]

D, do you use the Dymatize Gourmet or 12 hour? How do you like the taste and texture/consistency?

12hour
I have Fudge Brownie and Vanilla

Would recommend the fudge brownie over vanilla (but remember I dont do shakes)
Sweet to my liking (very flavorful), thickness btwn a whey and a casein, good consistency
I like it cuz its not the typical chocolate (actually tastes brownie-ish-->protein brownies)
Also works well with CC for ice cream and mixes well enough in water to use for my cereal.

[watermelon_2001]

12hour
I have Fudge Brownie and Vanilla

Would recommend the fudge brownie over vanilla (but remember I dont do shakes)
Sweet to my liking (very flavorful), thickness btwn a whey and a casein, good consistency
I like it cuz its not the typical chocolate (actually tastes brownie-ish-->protein brownies)
Also works well with CC for ice cream and mixes well enough in water to use for my cereal.

I've only tried their Rich Chocolate 12-hour, which was nice enough. Fudge Brownie sounds delicious though!! Also like their Mint Chocolate whey- going through a tub at the minute :D

[MJFan1]

You don't use multivitamins either?

[determined4000]

I've only tried their Rich Chocolate 12-hour, which was nice enough. Fudge Brownie sounds delicious though!! Also like their Mint Chocolate whey- going through a tub at the minute :D

I think I may do a post reviewing all the different proteins I use/try


You don't use multivitamins either?

food > vitmamins
A multi is fine but I feel like my diet provides a good variety of nutrients
You on the other hand need all the vitamins you can get

[theROOTS]

bang.

[get_hype]

Why are you applying to so many schools? I felt bad enough asking my recommenders to write letters/forms for 3 schools. I'd say 5 is plenty enough. When it comes to grad school you should be much more picky about finding a program that suits your specific needs (educational and career-wise). Also definitely VISIT the programs you're considering. Interacting w/ faculty and students (and even alumni/career services) should be a big part of your decision process.

For the record, I applied to 3 schools - 2 top 15 and one "safety". I was waitlisted at 1 accepted at the other 2. Am extremely happy w/ my decision now.

[determined4000]

Why are you applying to so many schools? I felt bad enough asking my recommenders to write letters/forms for 3 schools. I'd say 5 is plenty enough. When it comes to grad school you should be much more picky about finding a program that suits your specific needs (educational and career-wise). Also definitely VISIT the programs you're considering. Interacting w/ faculty and students (and even alumni/career services) should be a big part of your decision process.

For the record, I applied to 3 schools - 2 top 15 and one "safety". I was waitlisted at 1 accepted at the other 2. Am extremely happy w/ my decision now.

I am currently trying to pare down my list
However I am going to apply to 7-8 because I also want to see what type of fellowship I can get. I have visited BC, UPENN, Cornell so far.

[cudifan24]

Hey D, posted a couple days ago about what type of chicken you cook lulz. So I finished my tenderloins and went out and got some frozen breast. My question is, how do you weigh your breast? Every website seems to have different numbers. Lets say I microwaved it for a little just to quickly dethaw it, would that be the best time to weigh it? If so, what numbers do you use. For instance, just ate dinner, 6 oz of chicken breast raw, what would that come out to? Thanks bra.

[determined4000]

Hey D, posted a couple days ago about what type of chicken you cook lulz. So I finished my tenderloins and went out and got some frozen breast. My question is, how do you weigh your breast? Every website seems to have different numbers. Lets say I microwaved it for a little just to quickly dethaw it, would that be the best time to weigh it? If so, what numbers do you use. For instance, just ate dinner, 6 oz of chicken breast raw, what would that come out to? Thanks bra.

When using frozen chicken I let it completely thaw, leaving it out for a couple hours. Then I dump the water down the drain. Fresh chicken now in hand (w/o water weight), I then trim any little pieces of fat or skin and place it on the scale.
Since now there is really no fat at all on it, I use the leanest figures I have seen on trimmed chicken in stores [110calories, 25g protein, 10calories from fat-->1.1111g(to be technical and make macros be 100% accurate to calories)].

[cudifan24]

When using frozen chicken I let it completely thaw, leaving it out for a couple hours. Then I dump the water down the drain. Fresh chicken now in hand (w/o water weight), I then trim any little pieces of fat or skin and place it on the scale.
Since now there is really no fat at all on it, I use the leanest figures I have seen on trimmed chicken in stores [110calories, 25g protein, 10calories from fat-->1.1111g(to be technical and make macros be 100% accurate to calories)].

Did you actually mean those macros in 1.1111g, that obviously isn't right haha.

[PBateman2]

12hour
I have Fudge Brownie and Vanilla

Would recommend the fudge brownie over vanilla (but remember I dont do shakes)
Sweet to my liking (very flavorful), thickness btwn a whey and a casein, good consistency
I like it cuz its not the typical chocolate (actually tastes brownie-ish-->protein brownies)
Also works well with CC for ice cream and mixes well enough in water to use for my cereal.

So you really have never had a shake? Neva?? Not even an urge? Just curious.

[determined4000]

Did you actually mean those macros in 1.1111g, that obviously isn't right haha.

no it is 100% right
1.1111111g of fat= 10 calories
25g protein = 100 calories
total calories will = exactly 110

I use 1.111g fat instead of 1 because 1g= 9 calories
+ 100 calories from 25g protein
=109 total calories yet the package lists 110
follow?

[determined4000]

So you really have never had a shake? Neva?? Not even an urge? Just curious.

I didnt say I have never drank I shake. I just said I dont. As in it has been about 3-4 years (srs). I drank them for probably 4-5 years and much prefer eating my whey in pancakes, brownies, oats, cereal, ice cream, sludge (or whatever else I may dream up) :)

[cudifan24]

no it is 100% right
1.1111111g of fat= 10 calories
25g protein = 100 calories
total calories will = exactly 110

I use 1.111g fat instead of 1 because 1g= 9 calories
+ 100 calories from 25g protein
=109 total calories yet the package lists 110
follow?

Ya, I follow you, I was just confused because I was wondering what weight of the chicken you were referring to. What weight of chicken would that equal out to?

[determined4000]

Ya, I follow you, I was just confused because I was wondering what weight of the chicken you were referring to. What weight of chicken would that equal out to?

4 oz raw is 110calories

[cudifan24]

4 oz raw is 110calories

Okay, thanks a lot. It's weird, I usually use fitday to track all of my stuff, but they seem to be pretty off on the chicken category. What's even worse is that their description of how you are weighing your chicken is awful. They have it saying "cooked raw, (yield after cooking)", which really makes no sense to me at all haha.

[PBateman2]

I didnt say I have never drank I shake. I just said I dont. As in it has been about 3-4 years (srs). I drank them for probably 4-5 years and much prefer eating my whey in pancakes, brownies, oats, cereal, ice cream, sludge (or whatever else I may dream up) :)

Cool deal. Agree. Rather eat than drink my calories.

[cudifan24]

I didnt say I have never drank I shake. I just said I dont. As in it has been about 3-4 years (srs). I drank them for probably 4-5 years and much prefer eating my whey in pancakes, brownies, oats, cereal, ice cream, sludge (or whatever else I may dream up) :)

Can you possibly post your recipes or how you include your whey into your cooking? I would look back throughout your thread but its massive (nohomo). Unless there's a page that you already did this on?

[determined4000]

Can you possibly post your recipes or how you include your whey into your cooking? I would look back throughout your thread but its massive (nohomo). Unless there's a page that you already did this on?

Yes I have posted various recipes 100times
Basically just replace some of your dry ingredients (ww flour, baking mix etc) with whey to fit your macros for the day/meal.
Most decent batters for baking stuff can be made with 2 parts dry ingredients (whey, flour, mix, cocoa powder, etc) 1 part egg/whites and then adding water and flavorings (cinnamon, extracts if needed or wanted) to desired consistency and taste.

[DTrulez616]

can you possibly post your recipes or how you include your whey into your cooking? I would look back throughout your thread but its massive (nohomo). Unless there's a page that you already did this on?

x2.

[determined4000]

Cool deal. Agree. Rather eat than drink my calories.

And now you are a fellow proats addict

Proats > oats and a shake any day

[DTrulez616]

Yes I have posted various recipes 100times
Basically just replace some of your dry ingredients (ww flour, baking mix etc) with whey to fit your macros for the day/meal.
Most decent batters for baking stuff can be made with 2 parts dry ingredients (whey, flour, mix, cocoa powder, etc) 1 part egg/whites and then adding water and flavorings (cinnamon, extracts if needed or wanted) to desired consistency and taste.

Well im actually more interested in you sludge/Ice Cream whey creations over your baking recipes. Im not a huge fan of baking.

[determined4000]

Well im actually more interested in you sludge/Ice Cream whey creations over your baking recipes. Im not a huge fan of baking.

dude I have posted the ice cream recipe all over
there are 1000 ways to make sludge (use search or google and you can get a million ideas)
Just experiment. Its fun and a great way to mix things up and add variety to your diet. I rarly end up using the same ratios day in and day out. Lots of times it comes down to I need X Y Z to hit my daily need and I just dump a bunch of stuff in to get there for my last meal.

[DTrulez616]

Well I know youre a fan of the Dymatize 12 Hour. One Ice Cream recipe I do all the time is 1 scoop of Dymatize with 170g Greek Yogurt and 2 Tbsp of Peanut Butter. Freeze that stuff for an hour or two and that stuff is gold.

[PBateman2]

And now you are a fellow proats addict

Proats > oats and a shake any day

Yup! Wouldnt have ever tried proats if it werent for this thread.

Good stuff in here.

[determined4000]

Well I know youre a fan of the Dymatize 12 Hour. One Ice Cream recipe I do all the time is 1 scoop of Dymatize with 170g Greek Yogurt and 2 Tbsp of Peanut Butter. Freeze that stuff for an hour or two and that stuff is gold.

then it doesnt sound like you need my recipe

[DTrulez616]

then it doesnt sound like you need my recipe

Im always looking to try new things. I know youve posted millions of things millions of times but besides workout logs I mostly lurk around these boards and Ive probably missed them.

[determined4000]

Sept 22

Workout:Chest, tris
Frustrated that my bench is stagnant but threw up a PR on the incline so I was pleased about that. Really like the closed-grip bench that I have added to the routine as well. Felt like my energy has been better recently. Also went for a bike in the AM.


Eats:

Scrambled eggs with cheese and salsa (foggy pic)
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meats/Picture924.jpg?t=1285178853

daily lb of veg with EVOO and garlic powder
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/veggies/Picture1131.jpg?t=1285178918

Made my own cinnamon-type cereal (pic before adding cinnamon iso)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1206.jpg?t=1285178757

Topped some pancakes (oddly shapped because I just spread the entire batter over a flat grill for speed/mass cooking) with sludge

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/Picture1210.jpg?t=1285178624

Tasted so good I made another batch, topped them with PB and bananas.

Oatmeal with cinnamon and raisins

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/crock-pot-oatmeal.jpg?t=1285178968

[On Fire]

oh man, the first person on this website to blow my mind while I was still lurking is back. How's the stash?

/derail.

Stash is slowly getting worked through. Haven't made a purchase in a long time (save for a few tubs of SizeOn MP when it was on WC.


2lbs in 3 weeks. Just about right on target.


Keep up the good work!

[TBU720]

culd u post dat ice cream recipe?

[determined4000]

culd u post dat ice cream recipe?
For 1 serving
1c Cottage Cheese (whipped if you can buy it, or blended if you have time)
1/2c milk (optional, can also add more CC)
½ scoop Casein (adds thickness but you can use whey)

Add-in suggestions: (don't blend but stir in before freezing)
Peanut butter, Blended berries, mashed banana, cocoa powder, whipped cream, extracts, SF syrups
Freeze for a good 1.5-2hours or so before eating (hardness will depend on quantity and add-ins)
Other notes:
Whey doesn't work well because it isn't thick enough. You may have to experiment and use more or less liquid (milk) and more casein to get the right thickness. Add some splenda for sweetness as well. If watching calories, you don’t need any add-ins or you can use the SF syrups. Cocoa powder will also add to thickness. Days where you need more fat/carbs, PB, berries, and mashed banana all work well and taste delicious. Whipped cream can just add to the creaminess factor and should be folded in right before eating if used.

[PJMunh]

For 1 serving
1c Cottage Cheese (whipped if you can buy it, or blended if you have time)
1/2c milk (optional, can also add more CC)
½ scoop Casein (adds thickness but you can use whey)

Add-in suggestions: (don't blend but stir in before freezing)
Peanut butter, Blended berries, mashed banana, cocoa powder, whipped cream, extracts, SF syrups
Freeze for a good 1.5-2hours or so before eating (hardness will depend on quantity and add-ins)
Other notes:
Whey doesn't work well because it isn't thick enough. You may have to experiment and use more or less liquid (milk) and more casein to get the right thickness. Add some splenda for sweetness as well. If watching calories, you don’t need any add-ins or you can use the SF syrups. Cocoa powder will also add to thickness. Days where you need more carbs, PB, berries, and mashed banana all work well and taste delicious. Whipped cream can just add to the creaminess factor and should be folded in right before eating if used.


but wait how do i flavor it?


notsrs.

[determined4000]

Workouts:
I have decided to give legs their own day (had been doing them with shoulders) to give my upper body an extra day of rest. Seems to be working so far (2 days in lol). Hit the legs yesterday and shoulders today. Hit PRs in the overhead press, shrugs and upright rows. Shoulders feeling it as at type this :).

Eats:
I have found myself falling back into the obsessing over calories, macros, and exactness down to the tenths of grams. So I am trying to go back to counting as little as possible. I will measure out and calculate my meats, eggs, CC, and protein powders to make sure I get in 1g/lb in complete protein sources. The rest can come as it comes, as I easily meet minimums. Energy is energy and I don't want to live with the constant mental stress.

beans and cheese

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/refriedbeans.jpg?t=1285351894

Fudge bowl

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1175.jpg?t=1285351921

Turkey sandwich

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/turkey/Turkey_Breast.jpg?t=1285351982

Grilled some chicken for the next few days

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/Chicken/MEN177.jpg?t=1285352037

This is for tonight :)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/MEN245.jpg?t=1285352086


Me:
Think I have wittled down my schools to

UPENN (but still debating this, as less than 3% of applicants end up in the program)
Carnegie Melon
Johns Hopkins
Notre Dame
Penn State
BC
UNC
and a real safe school to be named.

[PBateman2]

Nice workout and forget the calorie counting to the nth degree! Eat and hit those PRs:D Like the split.

^Cant really go wrong with any of the first three schools you listed. Good luck!

[determined4000]

Nice workout and forget the calorie counting to the nth degree! Eat and hit those PRs:D Like the split.

^Cant really go wrong with any of the first three schools you listed. Good luck!

And if I ended up at the next four, I would get to see some good games (don't think that didnt cross my mind) :)

[PBateman2]

And if I ended up at the next four, I would get to see some good games (don't think that didnt cross my mind) :)

LOL. I didnt realize that. Good call!

[themoose333]

How do you prepare your beans? I'm wondering if I can cook a bunch at one time then store for easy reheating in the microwave. How long would they last in the fridge?

[determined4000]

How do you prepare your beans? I'm wondering if I can cook a bunch at one time then store for easy reheating in the microwave. How long would they last in the fridge?

Used this and added cheese :cool:

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/refried-beans-without-the-refry/Detail.aspx

As long as it is in a sealed container I would say it should last at least 3-4 days.
I generally do two big cooks a week for stuff like this and meat.

[Emma-Leigh]

Eats:
I have found myself falling back into the obsessing over calories, macros, and exactness down to the tenths of grams. So I am trying to go back to counting as little as possible. I will measure out and calculate my meats, eggs, CC, and protein powders to make sure I get in 1g/lb in complete protein sources. The rest can come as it comes, as I easily meet minimums. Energy is energy and I don't want to live with the constant mental stress.


D - don't kid yourself here.

With your current eating 'pattern'/'rituals'/'system' (or what ever you want to call it) you don't need to worry about 'weighing your protein to ensure you are getting enough'. Your 'default food' is protein. So you know you will be getting far in excess of what you technically need REGARDLESS of what you do or do not count (let's be honest here - to hit your requirements by about meal TWO. You don't need to get massive amounts in.... all you would need to do is have a scoop of whey a piece of steak and some cottage cheese).

You basically eat the same things most days for your protein - so just keep eating your protein as you do... but what is more important is that you actually maintain ENERGY intake (not more protein ;) ). So I would be more inclined to at least fall back into a 'serve' type counting system of other macros to ensure a base 'calorie/ energy intake'.

If you guesstimate your average protein intake and subtract that from your calorie needs then just make it easy on yourself and divide remaining cals into halves:
total cals = b amount
average protein cals = w grams x 4
remaining cals (x) = b - above figure
Fat requirements = ( x / 2) / 9
Carb requirements = (x / 2)/ 4

So if someone was eating 2500 cals.
And on average they got in, say, 180g protein
total cals - (180 x 4) = 1780
fat = 98g [make it 100g to be easy ;) ]
carb = 222g [make it 220g to be easy]

So you could do 6 serves of each:
fat serves = 16-18g
carb serves = 35-40g

Then just make lists of what you can eat to fill that - eg: 16g fat could be 2 tbs peanut butter, 1 oz walnuts, 1 full tbs olive oil, 3 whole eggs, 4-5 oz portion of salmon (I know... you hate seafood... :rolleyes: )

Your serves would be different - but you can use the same system. For typical 'exchange lists' just google diabetic exchanges. eg: The following are 5g fat exchanges - so x them by what you need.
Almonds 6
Avocado 2 tablespoons (1 ounce)
Brazil nuts 2
Cashews 6
Filberts (hazelnuts) 5
Macadamia nuts 3
Nut butters, trans-free: almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1 1/2 teaspoon
Oil: canola, olive, peanut 1 teaspoon
Olives, black 8 large
Olives, green with pimento 10 large
Peanuts 10
Pecans 4 halves
Pistachios 16
Margarine, low-fat spread, 30 to 50 percent vegetable oil, trans-free 1 tablespoon
Margarine, trans-free: stick, tub, squeeze 1 teaspoon
Mayonnaise, reduced-fat 1 tablespoon
Mayonnaise, regular 1 teaspoon
Mayonnaise-style salad dressing, reduced-fat 1 tablespoon
Mayonnaise-style salad dressing, regular 2 teaspoons
Oil: corn, cottonseed, flaxseed, grape seed, safflower, soybean, sunflower 1 teaspoon
Pine nuts 1 tablespoon
Salad dressing, reduced-fat 2 tablespoons
Salad dressing, regular 1 tablespoon
Seeds: flaxseed, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower 1 tablespoon
Tahini (sesame paste) 2 teaspoons
Walnuts 4 halves
Bacon, cooked, regular or turkey 1 slice
Butter, reduced-fat 1 tablespoon
Butter, stick 1 teaspoon
Butter, whipped 2 teaspoons
Coconut, shredded 2 tablespoons
Cream: half-and-half, whipped 2 tablespoons
Cream, heavy 1 tablespoon
Cream, light 1 1/2 tablespoons
Cream cheese, reduced-fat 1 1/2 tablespoons
Cream cheese, regular 1 tablespoon
Oil: coconut, palm, palm kernel 1 teaspoon
Shortening or lard 1 teaspoon
Sour cream, reduced-fat 3 tablespoons
Sour cream, regular 2 tablespoons


For carbs - The typical carb exchange is 15g, so find a good list, and x by what you need:
Bagel, large (4 ounces) 1/4 (1 ounce)
Bread: pumpernickel, rye, unfrosted raisin, white, whole-grain 1 slice (1 ounce)
Bread, reduced-calorie 2 slices (1 1/2 ounces)
Chapati, small (6 inches across) 1
English muffin 1/2
Hamburger bun 1/2 (1 ounce)
Hot dog bun 1/2 (1 ounce)
Pancake (4 inches across, 1/4-inch thick) 1
Pita (6 inches across) 1/2
Tortilla, flour or corn (6 inches across) 1
Barley, cooked 1/3 cup
Bulgur wheat, cooked 1/2 cup
Cereal: bran, oats, spoon-size shredded wheat, frosted cereals 1/2 cup
Cereal, puffed, unfrosted 1 1/2 cups
Cereal, unsweetened, ready-to-eat 3/4 cup
Couscous 1/3 cup
Granola, low-fat or regular 1/4 cup
Grits, cooked 1/2 cup
Pasta, cooked 1/3 cup
Quinoa, cooked 1/3 cup
Rice, cooked: white, brown 1/3 cup
Tabbouleh, prepared 1/2 cup
Wheat germ, dry 3 tablespoons
Wild rice, cooked 1/2 cup
Corn 1/2 cup
Corn on the cob, large 1/2 cob (5 ounces)
Mixed vegetables with corn, peas or pasta 1 cup
Parsnips 1/2 cup
Plantain, ripe 1/3 cup
Potato, large, baked with skin 1/4 (3 ounces)
Potato, mashed 1/2 cup
Pumpkin, canned 1 cup
Spaghetti or pasta sauce 1/2 cup
Squash: acorn, butternut 1 cup
Succotash 1/2 cup
Yam or sweet potato, plain 1/2 cup (4 ounces)
Animal crackers 8
Graham crackers (2 1/2-inch squares) 3
Matzo 3/4 ounce
Melba toast (2 inches by 4 inches) 4 pieces
Oyster crackers 20
Popcorn, low-fat microwave or popped with no added fat 3 cups
Pretzels 3/4 ounce
Rice cakes (4 inches across) 2
Saltine crackers 6
Snack chips, fat-free or baked: tortilla, potato 15 to 20 (3/4 ounce)

There are also fruit and dairy exchanges (But I know you tend to stay away from them).

^^ I shouldn't need to explain it... You have been doing this long enough to know 'serves' and 'portions' and rough macro levels to know how to do this yourself. ;)

[determined4000]

^^ I shouldn't need to explain it... You have been doing this long enough to know 'serves' and 'portions' and rough macro levels to know how to do this yourself. ;)

I know. I am just afraid counting is holding me back. Yet at the same time I know just going by feel I can end up short. I wish neither were the case, but it is what it is.

[Emma-Leigh]

I know. I am just afraid counting is holding me back. Yet at the same time I know just going by feel I can end up short. I wish neither were the case, but it is what it is.
It IS holding you back - but remember that you are still not 'free' of the issues that are holding you where you are either.

So to make sure you can tackle both = Wean yourself off counting only a 'less strict' routine (which is why I opted for portion control). It is a way you can substitute/ free yourself from calorie tracking, but that you still maintain your intake with in a suitable range.

[determined4000]

4-5 oz portion of salmon (I know... you hate seafood... :rolleyes: )



Does any1 have any experience with canned salmon?
I can eat canned tuna because the texture is different than normal fish and I can disguise the smell (the two reasons why I cant stand seafood).
Is canned salmon minced up like tuna and chicken or is it in large pieces (or some other form).
I would like to add some fatty fish to my diet but I cant stomach it in regular form.

[dustinh6719]

Does any1 have any experience with canned salmon?
I can eat canned tuna because the texture is different than normal fish and I can disguise the smell (the two reasons why I cant stand seafood).
Is canned salmon minced up like tuna and chicken or is it in large pieces (or some other form).
I would like to add some fatty fish to my diet but I cant stomach it in regular form.

It depends on which brand. I have had the 15 oz cans to make salmon cakes before and its like they just chunk it up and squeeze it in there, but if you get something like starkist in the 4-5 oz cans it's like tuna, but alot better IMO

[Emma-Leigh]

Does any1 have any experience with canned salmon?
I can eat canned tuna because the texture is different than normal fish and I can disguise the smell (the two reasons why I cant stand seafood).
Is canned salmon minced up like tuna and chicken or is it in large pieces (or some other form).
I would like to add some fatty fish to my diet but I cant stomach it in regular form.

^ canned is just about the only fish I eat ->

http://www.johnwest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Wild-Alaskan-Red-Salmon---no-added-salt-210g.jpghttp://www.johnwest.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Wild-Alaskan-Pink-Salmon---no-added-salt-210g.jpg
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51E-4xmoFWL._SS500_.jpg
^
Comes out like this ->
http://www.thedailygreen.com/cm/thedailygreen/images/canned-pink-salmon-calcium-lg.jpg


And there are endless things you can do with it ->
add to eggs and make omelets/quiche/pancakes,
make a stir fry,
mix through pasta/ rice,
mix thorugh salads /veggies,
make into fish-burgers,
mix with avocado in a wrap,

[Emma-Leigh]

Ohhh - this looks do-able:

Salmon and Tuna Loaf with Tarragon Tarter Sauce
8oz (240gr) canned salmon, drained
8oz (240gr) canned tuna, drained
2 eggs
2 tbs dry bread crumbs [I would replace with oat bran]
2 tbs white wine [<< could leave out or replace with vinegar or lemon]
1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
1 tbs dried onion flakes
1 tbs fresh chives
1 tsp fresh tarragon

Put eggs in a medium bowl and lightly whisk. Add mustard, crumbs, onions herbs and wine, whisk well. Add fish, breaking up with a fork and stir well to combine. Do not 'mash' together, though....
Line a 4 X 8 (10 X 20cm) loaf pan with parchment or wax paper. Butter the paper. Spoon fish mixture into pan and bake, 350F (175C) for 45 minutes.
Remove and let rest 10 minutes. Remove from pan, peel off paper, slice and serve. Or let cool and refrigerate to serve cold.

Tarragon Tarter Sauce
1/2 cup plain or Greek yogurt
1 tbs fresh tarragon
1 tbs fresh chives
2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
1/3 tsp garlic powder
Put all ingredeints in a small bowl and stir well. Set aside for 15 minutes to blend flavors.


Simple and pretty damn healthy too! ;)

[determined4000]

Ohhh - this looks do-able:

Salmon and Tuna Loaf with Tarragon Tarter Sauce
8oz (240gr) canned salmon, drained
8oz (240gr) canned tuna, drained
2 eggs
2 tbs dry bread crumbs [I would replace with oat bran]
2 tbs white wine [<< could leave out or replace with vinegar or lemon]
1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
1 tbs dried onion flakes
1 tbs fresh chives
1 tsp fresh tarragon

Put eggs in a medium bowl and lightly whisk. Add mustard, crumbs, onions herbs and wine, whisk well. Add fish, breaking up with a fork and stir well to combine. Do not 'mash' together, though....
Line a 4 X 8 (10 X 20cm) loaf pan with parchment or wax paper. Butter the paper. Spoon fish mixture into pan and bake, 350F (175C) for 45 minutes.
Remove and let rest 10 minutes. Remove from pan, peel off paper, slice and serve. Or let cool and refrigerate to serve cold.

Tarragon Tarter Sauce
1/2 cup plain or Greek yogurt
1 tbs fresh tarragon
1 tbs fresh chives
2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
1/3 tsp garlic powder
Put all ingredeints in a small bowl and stir well. Set aside for 15 minutes to blend flavors.


Simple and pretty damn healthy too! ;)

I have this (14.75oz can)

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/08/66/00/00/0008660000077_500X500.jpg

So I could use about half a can?
Can says it has 7 2.2oz servings. is that weight after drained?

What's the difference between pink, keta, red and wild?

Recipe sounds good (anything with garlic/onion)

[robkwan]

Eats:
I have found myself falling back into the obsessing over calories, macros, and exactness down to the tenths of grams. So I am trying to go back to counting as little as possible. I will measure out and calculate my meats, eggs, CC, and protein powders to make sure I get in 1g/lb in complete protein sources. The rest can come as it comes, as I easily meet minimums. Energy is energy and I don't want to live with the constant mental stress.


yeah man wen i started counting it is BAD news lol. i still weigh stuff too but dont think much about calories anymore. best not to stress yourself out

[Non-Stop-Bulk]

Any chance I can get the recipe for the vanilla CC ice cream and the whey cake?

I 2nd that, :)

[EmperorRyker]

Does any1 have any experience with canned salmon?Canned salmon (pink) is awesome! It's still not as tasty as, say, grilled atlantic salmon fillets, but for the convenience/price/ease of preparation it's hard to beat. It's most certainly a welcome substition or addition to canned tuna, and since I tend to err on the safe side as far as the latter is concerned and I don't want to actually cook every meal, I eat it probably 5x per week. Hence, my stack of 100 cans in the cupboard :D

[Emma-Leigh]

I have this (14.75oz can)

[img]http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/08/66/00/00/0008660000077_500X500.jpg[img]

So I could use about half a can?
Can says it has 7 2.2oz servings. is that weight after drained?

What's the difference between pink, keta, red and wild?

Recipe sounds good (anything with garlic/onion)
The recipe calls for 'drained weight' - which means once it is out of the can and the fluid has drained off a little. So 240g (8.5 oz) drained. So if your can has 7 x 2.2 oz serves = 435g ish then a little over half would be fine.

Pink v's keta (chum) v's red (sockeye) = different species of Pacific Salmon (there are a few other species - 5 in total... silver is another... ummm... I know there is one more.... :o ). Most of the time when you eat these they are wild caught salmon (they are not really farmed a lot as they don't really adapt to farming well).

There is then also Atlantic Salmon (which is a slightly different fish) - of which 95% will be 'farmed salmon' (unless it states otherwise - WILD Atlantic Salmon is actually endangered).

Difference in terms of the actual fish is that pink is the lightest in colour, has a softer meat, and the lowest healthy fat content. Keta (also known as 'medium red') is a little firmer/darker in flesh and has a medium fat content. Sockeye/Red is deep red in colour, higher in fat, firmer in texture, and is much better quality (but also more $$$$). [note - be careful of what you sometimes find in stores - their 'red' salmon can be 'pink' salmon dyed red]!

If you are looking for top quality salmon with a firmer texture and more flavour - go for the red EVERY time. If you want something you can disguise as something else - then pink is better. :p But it does have lower fat content and is sometimes considered the 'dog food' of salmon. :o

[The Big Sleep]

Fudge bowl
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1175.jpg?t=1285351921




Me:
Think I have wittled down my schools to

UPENN (but still debating this, as less than 3% of applicants end up in the program)
Carnegie Melon
Johns Hopkins
Notre Dame
Penn State
BC
UNC
and a real safe school to be named.

Need that recipe :)

Also those schools all are TOUGH to get into, but will serve you well.

[determined4000]

Thank you mod.

[Emma-Leigh]

Thank you mod.

pleasure. :)

[determined4000]

pleasure. :)

hmmm
How'd I know it was you? ;)

[johnny87au]

lets see some pics of ur bulk!

[Leeman90]

Surprised I hadn't seen this thread sooner. Went through the entire log and now im really inspired and very hungry! Earlier in the thread you talked about making a collection of your recipes, did you ever get round to finishing it? ... or have i just missed it? :(

ps. this may be the nicest looking ice cream i've seen in awhile
i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Icecream1.jpg?t=1283795901

[PBateman2]

Cowboys wake up call. Lets see if it's a fluke. Good win today though:D

[Scooter4]

Cowboys wake up call. Lets see if it's a fluke. Good win today though:D

Vikes won too. Sorry Ryan. :rolleyes:

[PBateman2]

Vikes won too. Sorry Ryan. :rolleyes:

Yeah they needed a win badly too. AP came through for them.

[The Big Sleep]

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1175.jpg?t=1285351921

Any chance you can share this recipe D?

[Flyin Ryan]

Vikes won too. Sorry Ryan. :rolleyes:

It's all good, man.
I don't see my Lions winning anything without Stafford under center. And even then, we only have a snowballs chance in hell to win anyway. <_<

[PJMunh]

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1175.jpg?t=1285351921

Any chance you can share this recipe D?

could be wrong but i think it's his cheesy proats. I believe he uses a 1:1 CC : Oats ratio...but i could definitely be wrong lol

[determined4000]

could be wrong but i think it's his cheesy proats. I believe he uses a 1:1 CC : Oats ratio...but i could definitely be wrong lol

yes
cheesy proats
Cook oatmeal 3/4 the way though. Dump in CC, cocoa powder and, depending on if you need more given the amount of oats/macro need, whey and peanut butter. How much I use normally comes down to calorie and macro need for the day. Id say start out trying 1-2c-2/3c oats for every 1/2c CC then add a pentiful amount of cocoa powder or whey to get it really chocolaty.

[determined4000]

Cowboys wake up call. Lets see if it's a fluke. Good win today though:D
Finally. Looked really good too. Defensive has actually been awesome all 3 weeks. Offense finally stepped up. Bye week next week unfortunately.

Vikes won too. Sorry Ryan. :rolleyes:

I hate Favre. At least he still threw 2 picks. But I guess he can't play the Lions every week.

Totally digging the RedZone channel as well. Gota get it if you can afford it and are a football junkie.

[Scooter4]

I hate Favre. At least he still threw 2 picks. But I guess he can't play the Lions every week.

You're just bitter because we knocked you out of the playoffs last year. :rolleyes:

We will see how this years game goes. 3 weeks.

[The Big Sleep]

yes
cheesy proats
Cook oatmeal 3/4 the way though. Dump in CC, cocoa powder and, depending on if you need more given the amount of oats/macro need, whey and peanut butter. How much I use normally comes down to calorie and macro need for the day. Id say start out trying 1-2c-2/3c oats for every 1/2c CC then add a pentiful amount of cocoa powder or whey to get it really chocolaty.

Awesome, trying this tonight, appreciate it D :)

[determined4000]

25-Sept

Workout: back and bis
Totally felt like crap on this day. Hadn't really slept well and was really stressed out for a variety of reasons. I was hoping that the gym would help me burn off some steam but I just don't think I was focused or had the energy to really hit it hard enough. Ended up just being a "going through the motions" workout. 26th is a planned rest day.

Eats:
Tried to disguise some of the canned salmon in this, as to not really taste it but get it into my diet :)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/CIMG0085.jpg?t=1285619381

breasts with spinach
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/MEN244.jpg?t=1285619509

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/blog-0842.jpg?t=1285619570

1/4c PB, 1/4c flour and an egg with a little sweetner
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture992.jpg?t=1285619644



http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1047.jpg?t=1285619712

Back to the books. Got an exam this week + filling out apps and paperwork for Grad school.

[DTrulez616]

I was finally able to find that Whipped Friendship that you post about. Youre gonna wanna kill me but what was that one recipe you posted, like some kinda Ice Cream? Reps for life man because I know I piss you off.

[determined4000]

I was finally able to find that Whipped Friendship that you post about. Youre gonna wanna kill me but what was that one recipe you posted, like some kinda Ice Cream? Reps for life man because I know I piss you off.

No I dont find it annoying
BUT ITS ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE BECAUSE I WAS JUST ASKED!
:)

[DTrulez616]

No I dont find it annoying
BUT ITS ON THE PREVIOUS PAGE BECAUSE I WAS JUST ASKED!
:)
Whoops, didnt notice. Thank you.

[determined4000]

Sept 27

Decided to go back to MGN. Was running low on whey and they had always been my favorite. I have been especially looking for a peanut butter flavored whey and hadn't been able to find one that was real peanut butter-like. I also got some chocolate peanut butter and chocolate caramel from MGN, which I will be trying out over the next week or so. As you know I don't do shakes, but use whey all the time for my baking, cereal, ice cream, oats, etc. I think MGN tends to be tops in this type of use.
I tried making my peanut butter cookies with it (MGN PB whey, natty PB and ww flour), and then tried making a simple syrup with it and dusting my kashi with it. Needless to say, they both came out fantastic.

Muscle Gauge Peanut Butter Protein cookies
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/3611222431_5a0556a72f.jpg?t=1285786264

Then tried it with my kashi
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/Picture981.jpg?t=1285786351

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/Picture1066.jpg?t=1285786424

Workout: Shoulders
Went real well. Actually didnt workout fasted today because I had make my cookies and couldnt wait to try one before heading over :).
PR'd with shrugs and was able to maintain my heaviest weight at multiple sets with overhead presses.

I know I am a little behind in updating. Will post yesterday and today either tonight or tomorrow.

[PBateman2]

Congrats on those PRs! Child's play:D

Can you post the recipe for the PB cookies? Know the macros?

Keep working hard.

[determined4000]

Congrats on those PRs! Child's play:D

Can you post the recipe for the PB cookies? Know the macros?

Keep working hard.

1 2 3 4 MGN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1 cup peanut butter (I used my Teddie's)
2 scoops PB whey
1/3 c flour
1 large egg

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350°F.

Highly recommended that you are ready to eat something when you put them in because you won't want to wait when they are done.

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/Picture1225.jpg?t=1285792608

[PBateman2]

THanks!!! Will try this weekend.

[Scooter4]

1 cup peanut butter (I used my Teddie's)
2 scoops PB whey
1/3 c flour
1 large egg

That actually sounds like something I might try. Simple and looks tasty enough. Just the whey (;)) I like it.

[watermelon_2001]

Totally felt like crap on this day. Hadn't really slept well and was really stressed out for a variety of reasons. I was hoping that the gym would help me burn off some steam but I just don't think I was focused or had the energy to really hit it hard enough. Ended up just being a "going through the motions" workout. 26th is a planned rest day.


Sucks to hear that man- a bad night's sleep is never followed by a good workout... Stress eased off a little?

[determined4000]

THanks!!! Will try this weekend.


That actually sounds like something I might try. Simple and looks tasty enough. Just the whey (;)) I like it.

Like I said, getting food to fit your diet and be tasty doenst have to be difficult.


Sucks to hear that man- a bad night's sleep is never followed by a good workout... Stress eased off a little?

Just a lot of things going on right now

As I continue to play cathcup...

28th Sept. WOrkout
Legs
Did 8 sets of squats followed by calf raises (supersets essentially)
Then did a few sets of leg presses and leg extensions to finish up.
Legs really felt the burn. Glad to have had another solid workout on back to back days.

Lots of studying for an exam tomorrow...later

[ian0789]

D! id make love to them cookies! Im going to Stop and Shop tomorrow morning when I get up to pick up some WW flower and back the sheet out of some cookies!

Thanks for posting the info!

[AlwaysTryin]

How many cookies did you get out of the recipe D and what macros?

[ian0789]

How many cookies did you get out of the recipe D and what macros?

Heading to the store now to pick up WW flour =P if he doesnt get to it before I do will post out what my macro came to / how many it makes.

Going to make it with Choc Scivation Whey and Arrowhead Mills WW Flour.

[determined4000]

Heading to the store now to pick up WW flour =P if he doesnt get to it before I do will post out what my macro came to / how many it makes.

Going to make it with Choc Scivation Whey and Arrowhead Mills WW Flour.

Strongly advise the MGN peanut butter whey if you want a real PB taste. Ive tried it with others and it hasnt come out the same.

[ian0789]

Strongly advise the MGN peanut butter whey if you want a real PB taste. Ive tried it with others and it hasnt come out the same.

I dont know, just make up a batch! They tasted amazing!

This was mine:

1/2 Cup Peanut Butter (Stop and Shop Natural)
2 Scoop Scivation Choc Whey
1/3 Cup WW Flour (Stop and Shop)
1 Large Egg
Added in Water till I got the right texture I wanted

Baked for 10min on 350 just like you said.

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/5707/0103c.jpg

Macro came out to be this(Rounded on the dividing, wasn't going to go to over board on it)

12 Choc PB Protein Cookies Total:
Cal- 1171
Fat- 76g
Carb- 59g
Pro- 79g

1 Choc PB Protein Cookie:
Cal- 97
Fat- 6g
Carb- 5g
Pro- 6g

[determined4000]

Sept 29th

Workout
Back and Bis
Didn't set any PRs so to speak but I did get back up to my highest weight for deadlifts and upright rows and carried that weight for 4 sets each. Then I did a few barbell curls and concentration curls. Finished up with some pullup and chinup superests. Legs were feeling beat so I took it easy on the cardio and took the day off on the 30th.

Some of the Eats over the past few:

MGN PB Cheesy Proats (o so good)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1221.jpg?t=1285958642

I thought the MGN PB was tasty, but now I am thinking the Chocolate PB may be better.
Blended it with some fruit and froze. YUM

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1219.jpg?t=1285958642

Made some pancake layers and topped it with Chocolate PB Sludge

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/Picture1210-1.jpg?t=1285958767

Large Breast of turkey and broc. raab

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/MEN269.jpg?t=1285959012

PB sandwich

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/PBtr/picture-6.jpg?t=1285958857

More chocolate PB proats (geesh thats a lot of peanut butter things in a day)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1174.jpg?t=1285958913

Over and out

[watermelon_2001]

Is there something else in that sandwich, or is that peanut butter green!??

[determined4000]

Is there something else in that sandwich, or is that peanut butter green!??
lettuce
Its what my mom used to make me when I was little because I couldn't eat jelly (hypoglycemia). She got the idea from celery with PB (celery would obviously not work in a sandwich).

[DTrulez616]

Im trying that Ice Cream recipe you posted a few pages back tonight. Its in the freezer now. I didnt add any mix ins but I will after. Should I have frozen the mix ins prior to freezing? I did 1c Whipped CC, 4oz Skim Milk, and 1/2 scoop Cake Batter Muscle Milk. It didnt seem that thick but maybe freezing will thicken it up. You should do a separate thread for recipes man because you have some great stuff and it would stop people from constantly bothering you for the same thing over and over again.

[determined4000]

Im trying that Ice Cream recipe you posted a few pages back tonight. Its in the freezer now. I didnt add any mix ins but I will after. Should I have frozen the mix ins prior to freezing? I did 1c Whipped CC, 4oz Skim Milk, and 1/2 scoop Cake Batter Muscle Milk. It didnt seem that thick but maybe freezing will thicken it up. You should do a separate thread for recipes man because you have some great stuff and it would stop people from constantly bothering you for the same thing over and over again.

I said that whey doesnt work as well. MMilk is mostly whey so it probably isnt very thick.
Next time cut out liquid or use more CC and protein powder if you are using whey

[DTrulez616]

I said that whey doesnt work as well. MMilk is mostly whey so it probably isnt very thick.
Next time cut out liquid or use more CC and protein powder if you are using whey

I dont have any Casein. I do have Elite 12 Hour or Myofusion. Maybe those would have worked better? I think I should have gone with Elite 12 Hour because that stuff is surprising thick.

[DTrulez616]

It actually came out great. I threw in some PB and a chopped banana. I have to ask though, whats the difference in the CC between the regular and Whipped because to me they look the same and they have the same texture?

[determined4000]

Whipped because to me they look the same and they have the same texture?

the same texture?
Whipped is whipped and smooth
Regular has chunks of curds
I think the ice cream comes out smoother with the whipped

[andrewpoleon]

Hey hows the progress going? How much weight have you gained? I've been looking at your progress pics and you are quite defined, but still need to get some muscle and fat on those bones :p

[Vietgoboi]

Hey hows the progress going? How much weight have you gained? I've been looking at your progress pics and you are quite defined, but still need to get some muscle and fat on those bones :p
Sharing is caring Andrew :)


Are you still into running alot Determined4000?

[andrewpoleon]

Sharing is caring Andrew :)


Are you still into running alot Determined4000?

If you mean, me giving him some of my flab, he can have it all :P

[determined4000]

Hey hows the progress going? How much weight have you gained? I've been looking at your progress pics and you are quite defined, but still need to get some muscle and fat on those bones :p
weigh in is tomorrow
first 3 weeks went +1, 0, +1 and it will have been two weeks
Lifts have gone up but I feel as though my weight hasnt due to feeling tired recently (generally a sign for me). I think my body is using more + I have had a lot of stress lately which generally hurts my weight gain, regardless of intake it seems

[determined4000]

Weekend Weigh-in
Weeks 4-5: +0.45lbs
5 week total: 2.45lbs

Happy with 0.5lbs per week but given that the past two weeks have been half of that I wi be giving calories a little bumpity bump.

[Scooter4]

Weekend Weigh-in
Weeks 4-5: +0.45lbs
5 week total: 2.45lbs

Happy with 0.5lbs per week but given that the past two weeks have been half of that I wi be giving calories a little bumpity bump.

Good stuff D. Keep at it! :)

[ErikTheElectric]

Weekend Weigh-in
Weeks 4-5: +0.45lbs
5 week total: 2.45lbs

Happy with 0.5lbs per week but given that the past two weeks have been half of that I wi be giving calories a little bumpity bump.

Grats on the weight gain D!

Can't wait to see more of those awesome eats bro, keep it up man!

[determined4000]

October 1st (yes still behind)

Workout: Chest, tris
Decided that rather than stick with the same exact exercises for my workouts, that I would keep the same split but do different exercises to keep things fresh. Today I worked in some extra weighted dips and benchpress variations. Just kinda went by what I felt like doing and enjoyed it. Felt fresh after my day off and having sept in with no classes on Friday.

Some of da Eats:
Very pleased to say the least

blended frozen fruit and Peanut butter, refrozen and topped with MGN Cake Batter

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1267.jpg?t=1286128300

CC, cream cheese, PB

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Picture1224.jpg?t=1286128300

chicken parm (grandma would be proud)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/Chickenduckspierogiesbroccolislaw01.jpg?t=12861284 65

MGN chocolate PB pancakes

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/Picture1252.jpg?t=1286128532


Finishing up filling out grad school apps online and have an exam this week. Getting ready for the start of the MLB playoffs. Go yanks! Cowboys have a bye week this week and the Pats don't play until Monday night, so I am stuck with some pretty lousy games on tv Sunday. Oh, well.

[ErikTheElectric]

Damn, that chicken Parm looks excellent!

Eats looking fantastic as always D!

[DTrulez616]

Hell yes go Yanks! Too bad we couldnt take the division this year though. :(

[Scooter4]

Finishing up filling out grad school apps online and have an exam this week. Getting ready for the start of the MLB playoffs. Go yanks! Cowboys have a bye week this week and the Pats don't play until Monday night, so I am stuck with some pretty lousy games on tv Sunday. Oh, well.

Twins for the win.

[determined4000]

Twins for the win.
Its just that time of year again. The time when the Yanks put an end to thw Twins season. It marks the beginning of fall.

[determined4000]

Also if anyone has some ideas about exercises I could incorporate into my back/bis routine I would appreciate it.
Thanks

[Scooter4]

Its just that time of year again. The time when the Yanks put an end to thw Twins season. It marks the beginning of fall.

Except I believe we have home field advantage this year. I think? I don't pay anywhere near as close attention to baseball as I do to football, lol.

[DTrulez616]

I dont know what you do already but favorites of mine are Wide Grip Pullups, BB Rows, DB Rows, T Bar Rows, Incline DB Curls. I also love Hang Cleans but they hit the Traps more. Also give some Rack Chins a try if you have the setup for it.

[determined4000]

Except I believe we have home field advantage this year. I think? I don't pay anywhere near as close attention to baseball as I do to football, lol.

Except over the last 10 years home field teams are 31-29 in the division and league championship series.
Vikings are going in the bag too this year. Packers take the division easy, especaially if cutler is out a while

[MarkVI]

Also if anyone has some ideas about exercises I could incorporate into my back/bis routine I would appreciate it.
Thanks

I'm loving the log and progress man. Very inspirational for a lot of people on these boards!

I would suggest keeping it simple.

Wide grip pulldown (or chinup) --- alternate with reverse close grip pulldowns Each week --
3 working sets
Barbell Rows (swap with Tbar rows every week and/or DB rows)
2-3 working sets
Seated Cable row
2-3 working sets
Racked deadlifts
3 working sets to fry it off

Bi's
Seated EZ preacher Curl
3 working sets
Incline DB curls
3 working sets
Cross body hammer curls
3 working sets


And then have fun growing!

[watermelon_2001]

Also if anyone has some ideas about exercises I could incorporate into my back/bis routine I would appreciate it.
Thanks

Rack Pulls, Pendlay Rows and High-Cable Rows; just some variations on the more conventional Deadlifts and Rows. Also second what someone else said about Rack Chins- they're pretty good too :D

[determined4000]

Thanks for all the workout suggestions everyone. I am making a list

October 2nd
Workout: Shoulders
I am really glad I am giving shoulders/traps/delts their own day. I think it is now my favorite workout. Rows, shrugs, overhead presses. Hit some PRs on the overhead (although I lost some form) and shrugs. Will try to hit the same weight and maintain form next time out

October 3rd
Workout: Back/bis
The reason I asked for the workout ideas. Getting sick of my lats and bis seem repititive with curls. Didnt maintain enough intensity today. Will try out some of the new ideas next time out to motivate me.

The Eats:

Cheese omelet

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meats/022.jpg?t=1286217961

MGN Chocolate PB proats

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1241.jpg?t=1286218010

cinnamon raisin oatmeal

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/crock-pot-oatmeal.jpg?t=1286218063

Carrot and Peanut butter brownie/cake topped with nuts

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/ZWT6008.jpg?t=1286218112

Yum.

[mkal]

Carrot and Peanut butter brownie/cake topped with nuts

Damn. Recipe?

[ian0789]

Damn. Recipe?

2nd that!

Man that thing looks mad good!!!!!

[determined4000]

Except I believe we have home field advantage this year. I think? I don't pay anywhere near as close attention to baseball as I do to football, lol.

morneua out for the year
uh oh

[DTrulez616]

Wow, how did I forget the all might Rack Deadlift. Ive even been leaving it out of my routine.

[Scooter4]

morneua out for the year
uh oh

Eh, we got this far without him.

[determined4000]

5-October
Workout: Chest/tris
6- October
Workout: shoulders

Two of my better workouts to date. Really felt like I went hard. No holding back. Liked switching up some of the exercises. Felt more energy, maybe the extra calories. I think my shoulder day is now my favorite day (kinda odd, but I just like military, overheads, rows, shrugs). A going to try and add some weight next time to my chest/tri day.

Eats
Cheese and pepper omelet

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meats/DCLOctober2008144.jpg?t=1286388565

Muscle Gauge Chocolate caramel Cheesy Proats

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1258.jpg?t=1286388633

MGN chocolate PB Proats

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1171.jpg?t=1286388687

I know it may seem odd but one of the things I really look forward to eating everyday is my seasoned frozen spinach (a I weird?)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/veggies/Picture862.jpg?t=1286388781

Garlic mashed turnip with Promise

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/veggies/Picture835.jpg?t=1286388848

Thanks for visiting.
Yanks Game 1 TONIGHT!

[themoose333]

I actually do the same thing w/ frozen spinach, I add in tuna (or chicken) and almonds though.

[Scooter4]

Yanks Game 1 TONIGHT!

You going downnn.

[watermelon_2001]

I've only really quite recently started eating spinach, but man I love it!! It's become a staple in my omelettes, alongside some chopped mushrooms :D

[dustinh6719]

Your omelletes look stellar, Do you use milk in them?

[determined4000]

You going downnn.
In CC I trust


I've only really quite recently started eating spinach, but man I love it!! It's become a staple in my omelettes, alongside some chopped mushrooms :D

Def. my favorite veg. I like it so much I just eat it by itself mostly though.
Do love me some mushrooms in eggs though.


Your omelletes look stellar, Do you use milk in them?

Nope. Just cheese and veg. Almost never use milk for anything.

[hrdgain3r89]

5-October
Workout: Chest/tris
6- October
Workout: shoulders

Two of my better workouts to date. Really felt like I went hard. No holding back. Liked switching up some of the exercises. Felt more energy, maybe the extra calories. I think my shoulder day is now my favorite day (kinda odd, but I just like military, overheads, rows, shrugs). A going to try and add some weight next time to my chest/tri day.

Eats
Cheese and pepper omelet


Muscle Gauge Chocolate caramel Cheesy Proats


MGN chocolate PB Proats

I know it may seem odd but one of the things I really look forward to eating everyday is my seasoned frozen spinach (a I weird?)


Garlic mashed turnip with Promise

Thanks for visiting.
Yanks Game 1 TONIGHT!

Do you season your omeletes with anything? Mrs Dash, parsley perhaps?

Hows the Muscle Gauge man? Been contemplating stocking up on some forever its dirt cheap but was skeptical on the profile/flavor....

How would you describe turnips??? lol call me crazy but never tried em....

AAAAAAAAAND no....not weird, or should I say not any more weird than using it in protein shakes....*shudders*....dont think i could stomach it...

[determined4000]

Do you season your omeletes with anything? Mrs Dash, parsley perhaps?

Hows the Muscle Gauge man? Been contemplating stocking up on some forever its dirt cheap but was skeptical on the profile/flavor....

How would you describe turnips??? lol call me crazy but never tried em....



Omelets I will use a variety of spices-->Mrs dash table blend sometimes, others I use: garlic, onion, cayenne, creole, paprika, chili powder, basil, italian seasoning. Keeps it fresh.

Muscle Gauge is my favorite by FAR
I dont drink shakes, so I use it solely for proatmeal, baking, cottage cheese ice cream, pancakes etc. Works incredibly well for all of those. Makes a nice thick batter, adds so much flavor without having to add extra sweetner, great macros, and yes, cheaper than almost anything out there (especially considering the quality). So many different flavors to chose from (as of now Id rank cake batter and chocolate PB as their best).

Turnips were frozen. I basically just microwaved them and then smashed them all up. Dumped in a load of garlic and Promise with some italian seasoning. So I am not sure how much flavor of the turnip I actually got (lol). Sorta like potato in that it tastes how you flavor it IMO.

[AlwaysTryin]

I went out and bought frozen spinach at lunch cause of you now! lol

[watermelon_2001]

If you're a fan of omelettes, you'll probably quite like this...
http://www.mrbreakfast.com/subcategory.asp?subcategoryid=1&categoryid=1
Looooooads of different ideas on there to try!

Another favourite of mine is a plain 3-egg omelette, folded around some crunchy PB and a banana. Why keep it savoury when you can make 'em sweet? :D

[get_hype]

Though I've posted in this thread, I think I'm more of a lurker. Hwver, I've Been following since you started it, and I just wanted to say I've noticed the last few weeks I think you've made some real strides in terms of introducing more real/normal/appetizing looking foods into your diet. Just wanted to say congrats and offer my continued encouragement. I hope you are noticing the improvements in the kitchen as well.

I hate to post a bunch of pics since it's your thread, so instead I'll just post your links to the pics so you can see what I'm talking about.

refried beans and cheese
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/others/refriedbeans.jpg?t=1285351894

turkey sammich
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/turkey/Turkey_Breast.jpg?t=1285351982

steak and veggies
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/MEN217.jpg?t=1284404576

ice cream
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/CCh/Icecream1.jpg?t=1283795901

some kind of good looking cake
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/ZWT6008.jpg?t=1286218112

omelet w/ peppers
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meats/DCLOctober2008144.jpg?t=1286388565

chicken parm
http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/Chickenduckspierogiesbroccolislaw01.jpg?t=12861284 65

[Saintly]

Heading to my econ midterm in about 5 minutes...

If only you could take it for me.

[JValjean724]

Though I've posted in this thread, I think I'm more of a lurker. Hwver, I've Been following since you started it, and I just wanted to say I've noticed the last few weeks I think you've made some real strides in terms of introducing more real/normal/appetizing looking foods into your diet. Just wanted to say congrats and offer my continued encouragement. I hope you are noticing the improvements in the kitchen as well.

I agree. Your foods have been getting better and better every week it seems.

Keep it up!

[determined4000]

October 7

Workout: Legs
Killed it. Set PR in Leg press. feelsgoodman.jpg. As a result I didnt try to PR with my deadlifts or squats and will plan on upping weight in those next session.

Unfortunately I lost my internet for a few days, which is why I haven't been making posts as frequently in other sections or doing my daily rankings thread. BUt I just got it all fixed and should be good to go (fingers crossed).

The eats:

MGN chocolate caramel cheesy proats (yes soupy, yum)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1191.jpg?t=1286570627

MGN chocolate PB + extra PB cheesy proats (I am getting a little concerned that I ay like the chocolate PB better than the cake batter. Blasphemous I know. Never thought I would like a protein better than MGN cake batter but the chocolate pb flavors is certainly up there).

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/bakes/cereal/Picture1171.jpg?t=1286570627

Chicken and sauteed pepper wrap

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/foodpicsfromKyleMorgan2104.jpg?t=1286570718

Large caesar salad

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meals/MarkusSleeping093.jpg?t=1286570718

Mexican scramble (pic taken while its hot=foggy pic)

http://i866.photobucket.com/albums/ab223/determined4000/meats/Picture924.jpg?t=1286570810

YANKS up 2-0!
Going for the sweep.

[determined4000]

Also was curious out of all you oat lovers, what brand and type (steel cut, rolled, instant) you use/prefer?

[EmperorRyker]

Rolled, doesn't matter which brand.

[Viat]

Also was curious out of all you oat lovers, what brand and type (steel cut, rolled, instant) you use/prefer?

Rolled oats, and whichever brand is cheapest. I'm sure I'd enjoy the taste and texture of steel cut, but rolled oats are generally half the price of them here.

[Scooter4]

Also was curious out of all you oat lovers, what brand and type (steel cut, rolled, instant) you use/prefer?

Quaker instant oats. 1 cup of oats + 1.8 cups of water in microwave for 3 minutes.