Kyle Hannah's Contest Preparation Mr. Natural Minnesota: Sponsored by CONTROLLED LABS

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Documenting the ups and downs of my daily life. Diet, Daily Routine, everything outside of training.

Training Journal: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=918754

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Since most of you don't know me, I'll start off with a short bio of myself.

Age: 20

Sex: M

Height: 6'1

Weight: 227 plus or minus 2-3

Bodytype: meso/endo

Current Bodyfat: 12-13%

AND A BRIEF HISTORY CHECK:

- I started out training trying to improve myself for Sport. I played Football and was a wrestler. Anyway, out of high school I was being recruited heavily by a lot top tier football schools, but knew I was only going along for the ride as I graduated with a GPA I still laugh at today.:cool: I ended up at Rochester Community College playing junior college football. I played two seasons there, the maximum years one can play at the junior college ranks. So to make a long story short the majority of my weight training was to improve for sport. Strength and Speed were my priorities. I did a lot of Powerlifting/Olympic Lifting from the time I was a Senior in high school up until the Fall of 2005. I partly geared my time toward Hypertrophy but it more or less came with the volume and load that heavy training puts on your body. This is all leading up to where I am at now btw. So after my JUCO years were done, I had plans to go on and play my final two years of college football. This is roughly Decmber 2005 I'm talking of. So my Spring Semester comes around and I'm lifting and eating religously, just ask my parents for verification, and at this time my training was 100% hypertrophy specific. I started frequenting the forums more and more, obtained my PT certificate and started working with athletes and I currently work with two competitive natural bodybuilders as well. Alright I'll jump ahead. I've always liked Bodybuilding, since I was 13 and had pictures of FLEX athletes taped all over my walls, my mom used to yell at me to take them down :cool: So sometime in the spring I decided that's what I wanted to do, even though I still Love football. I've always been extremely competitive and I always have to strive for something so I decided it would be in bodybuilding where I would display this passion I have. Thus here I am and luckily I've obtained some excellent friends along the way who are extremely supportive. I've also made the commitment to being a Lifetime Natural. My family has always been supportive of me and thus I have them to thank as well. So here I am a little under 7 months away from my first competition.

Today:

Arm L (relaxed): 15 7/8 in
Arm R (relaxed): 15 1/2
Arm L (Flexed): 17 1/4
Arm R (Flexed): 17
Upper Quad R (Flexed): 28
1.5 in. above knee cap R (Flexed): 23 1/2
Upper Quad L (Flexed): 27 3/8
1.5 in. above knee cap L (Flexed): 23
Chest: 45
Shoulders: 53.5-54
Calf R: 16 7/8
Calf L: 16 1/2
Forearm L: 13 1/4
Forearm R: 13 1/4
Waist: 36
Abdominal Cavity: 37 1/2


Goals Before Dieting:

-Stay Under 13% caliper reading
-Achieve BW of 240+
-Pray that my lower back strain will finally be 100%
-BP: 275 x 3 x 8-10
-S: 405 x 6 / 455 x 3
-DL: 455 x 5 / 485 x 3

I hope to keep you in tune with me as much as possible, please ask questions and post feedback!

Kyle Hannah

[mizone]

Good luck Kyle! :D

[ddawg91]

Nice intro and good luck man!

[ab-swing asianbabe]

Good luck with this and congrats again on being sponsored by a cool cool company :D

[Mr. Aries]

looks good so far... :)

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Just ate:
-6 egg white
-2 whole egg
-1 piece veggy cheese
-green beans
-1 sc whey
-3/4 cup steel cut oats

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meal after post workout shake:

-1 sweet potato
-1 cup brown rice
-4 oz chicken breast
-3 oz shrimp
-4 oz green beans

Supplements used for the day:

-2 ADAM Multis
-5 scoops GlycerGrow
-4 scoops Purple Wraath - during workout
-3-4 sc. whey isolate
-8000-10000 mg Fishoil
-4000 mg CLA
-4000 mg Flax
-2 EGCG caps
-2 sc. greens

I've been in good mood all day. Wisconsin won Huge in Our border Battle, 48-12 so I've been delighted. At the gym they were playing Sirius HARD ATTACK, so it made things more pleasant instead of listening to Led Zeppelin over and over. The gym was free of loners and only hardcore members this afternoon which always makes things better. Tomorrow, off day which is much needed, to get caught up on studies and relaxing :cool:
check my journal for workout summary. Out

Kyle

[punksurfer024]

very nice intro, good luck. *subscribed*

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Man I like shrimp :D mmmm

So far I've got planned some pizza and a pint size ben and jerry's for later this evening.

[storm shadow]

Which CL supps are you stacking again? I had great success stacking a few of their products so I imagine you will too. Good luck with it and can't wait to see the end results.

[Mr. Aries]

Man I like shrimp :D mmmm

So far I've got planned some pizza and a pint size ben and jerry's for later this evening.

:eek: OH NO YOU DIDN"T!!! :mad:


now i have to get some steak and shrimp HMPH!!

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Which CL supps are you stacking again?


-Wraath
-GlycerGrow
-Green Mag
-White Blood
-Red Acid
-i think that it? :D


:eek: OH NO YOU DIDN"T!!! :mad:

I got some ribeye to but no grill :( what to do...

[Mr. Aries]

I got some ribeye to but no grill :( what to do...



*rushes to find his address*


give me a sec.. i got some place that has a grill you can send it off to :D

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Eating tonight:

-bowl of cookies n cream mmm:D
-Ribeye steak cooked in Stir Fry Pan...WTF? No Grill :mad:
-Some grab bag items?... Ah that is right a beer or two :eek:

Tomorrow morning, back on again.

[CONTROLLED LABS]

looking great, your stuff will be there early this week. lots of nice t-shirts to wear to the gym everyday too :)

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you eat like **** on lifting days too? ewww

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you eat like **** on lifting days too? ewww

mmm... Yeah :cool:




-6 egg white
-2 whole egg
-1 piece veggy cheese
-green beans
-1 sc whey
-3/4 cup steel cut oats



meal after post workout shake:
-1 sweet potato
-1 cup brown rice
-4 oz chicken breast
-3 oz shrimp
-4 oz green beans

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mmm... Yeah :cool:

i read it, i know, i was just jealous about the whole ice cream thing haha bastard!

i think my last cheat was close to easter, and my next one prob will be Thanksgiving..you could see why i get a little cranky haha

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I like to throw my body off every 7-10 days. It keeps me sane and sets my body off. Tonight's example was a bit extreme :cool: I will admit. I've also been reading more about structured fasting, a technique I'm going to try next deload.

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I like to throw my body off every 7-10 days. It keeps me sane and sets my body off. Tonight's example was a bit extreme :cool: I will admit. I've also been reading more about structured fasting, a technique I'm going to try next deload.

any particular articles?

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any particular articles?


"Extreme Muscle Enhancement" by Carlon Colker M.D.

It's a pretty simple explanation. Basically you eat a morning meal preferably a liquid one then fast the entire rest of the day and night. Then the next morning immediately when you wake up eat a meal very high in protein and healthy fat. Colker claims the rebound effect is enormous. There are more details than just that but that's the basic layout. If your interested I'll get you some finer legs

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"Extreme Muscle Enhancement" by Carlon Colker M.D.

It's a pretty simple explanation. Basically you eat a morning meal preferably a liquid one then fast the entire rest of the day and night. Then the next morning immediately when you wake up eat a meal very high in protein and healthy fat. Colker claims the rebound effect is enormous. There are more details than just that but that's the basic layout. If your interested I'll get you some finer legs

sounds very interesting...you heard any real life results from it? ide like to see how it works for you...enough of me cloggin up your log tho...good luck with everything mayne

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FOOD
CL Purple Wraath
CL White Blood
CL Green Magnitude
CL GlycerGrow
CL Red Acid
Xtend
Now Multi, CLA, EGCG
Kirkland Fish oil, Flax oil
Dymatize Micro Creatine, ISO-100, Elite whey
Syntrax Matrix, Fyre (testing)
Spirit Garden greens

pics coming! I think I've made significant progress from the ones at the top, although you can judge. Hope to have them up over the weekend.

[cervasa1977]

Looking great man

[pu12en12g]

"Extreme Muscle Enhancement" by Carlon Colker M.D.

It's a pretty simple explanation. Basically you eat a morning meal preferably a liquid one then fast the entire rest of the day and night. Then the next morning immediately when you wake up eat a meal very high in protein and healthy fat. Colker claims the rebound effect is enormous. There are more details than just that but that's the basic layout. If your interested I'll get you some finer legs

The GH effect would be significant over time.

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Tonight performed this after workout:

Did 15 minutes of posing in the locker room and didn't bring a camera :mad: I had two buds watch me and both said they were very impressed, which is good to hear considering i'm over 6 months out :cool:

my best poses as of now according to myself and those two:

-Side Tricep (Best one)
-back double bicep (Both say my back development makes me look like I'm juicing) which put a big smile on my face
- Side Chest
- Calves are showing considerable improvement


Weakest pose(s)
-Most Muscular - Just not in good enough condition yet and in general just a weak pose for me, oh well
-Front Lat spread - = just not in shape yet

I will have some pictures up before Monday

Tomorrow... Upper body - shoulders, triceps, Major, rest minor

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How's everyone doing today?

[ripped_holla]

I'm reading it...!

First pics are solid.

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About to leave for the gym in about 45 minutes. Today's schedule is Lower Body. Hope ya'll are keepin up with me. Anything else anyone wants to know, or anything else I should be adding feel free to make it come to my attention, I don't want to leave anything out in the cold. Plan is to have pics up tomorrow or Sunday.

Hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend! :)

[pu12en12g]

How's everyone doing today?

Not bad man... managed to get 6 hours of deep sleep !! What's your current cardio protocol (if any) ?

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Not bad man... managed to get 6 hours of deep sleep !!

Props on the quality z's. Those must be hard to find especially on JW.



What's your current cardio protocol (if any) ?

Good Question..

Monday: off
Tues: 10-15 min LI following workout
Wed: 20 min HIIT, followed by 10 min LI /no weight training
Thurs: off
Fri: off
Sat: 15 min LI following workout
Sun: 30 min LI/no weights

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Anything in particular anyone wants to know? I know :rolleyes:...

Anything regarding diet, training, work, school, relationships, sex, sacrifices. I'll work to think of more ideas as well.

[pu12en12g]

Anything in particular anyone wants to know?

Which of the two shows in '07 do you think will have more competition for ya ?

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The Central Midwest Bodybuilding Championships ia a WNBF pro qualifier. The Mr. Natural MN is not a Pro Qualifier. I expect more competition at The Central Midwest.

Here's a page to this year's winners
http://www.nanbf.org/contests_show.htm

Jesse Godderz was the overall winner at The Central Midwest and earned his pro card.

Chad Herr won the Mr. Natural MN overall. Layne Norton competed here as well and placed 3rd in the men's Open Medium Class.

[str8flexed]

i'd rather my name not be associated with that contest. God did I f**k that one up.

winning 2 pro qualifiers in a row and then NOT winning a non-PQ... not my proudest moment

i'd like to wish you best of luck at the show, a long hard road, train hard & diet harder

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I can understand your frustration with that. But I'll leave it alone. Thanks for the encouraging words. I'm sure I will get around to asking you some questions along the way.

[str8flexed]

on another note I also see you train at "The Gym" my best friend Carl DuCharme used to train there before he went to med school & I've trained there a few times myself. Nice gym.

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"The Gym" my best friend Carl DuCharme used to train there before he went to med school & I've trained there a few times myself. Nice gym.



The Gym in Elk River. Minnesota. There are two other ones Plymouth and Fridley, so you might be think of those as well. But now you can say your friend Kyle Hannah trains there :cool:...

Heading to see the NPC Northern States Natural Classic tonight. Should be some good competition, I hope. I believe it is a non pro qually but nonetheless I saw pics of last years overall and solid is what I can say.

[pu12en12g]

Here's a page to this year's winners
http://www.nanbf.org/contests_show.htm

Jesse Godderz was the overall winner at The Central Midwest and earned his pro card.

Interesting.. thoughts on his calves ?

[str8flexed]

Interesting.. thoughts on his calves ?
???? what about them?

[pu12en12g]

???? what about them?

Not sure... hard to tell in those photos. What do you think ?

[str8flexed]

it's a front pose... unless you have 18" calves with low insertion points they are going to look small

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Interesting.. thoughts on his calves ?

Not sure about his calves, but he's definetely in shape.

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Thought I would paste my daily consumption of supplements. This is all in addition to of course the most Solid Food plan I can do within my budget. i'll post my diet as well this week due to high demand :rolleyes:


CL Purple Wraath - 4-5 scoops during workout/depending on day
CL White Blood - 3-4 caps around bedtime
CL Green Magnitude - 1 sc. during worokout/ 1 sc at 4-5AM with protein
CL GlycerGrow - 5-6 sc. during workout
CL Red Acid - ...
Xtend - 2-4 sc daily
Now Multi, CLA, EGCG - with meals
Kirkland Fish oil, Flax oil - meals
Dymatize Micro Creatine, ISO-100, Elite whey - no mono, average 5-6 sc whey daily
Syntrax Matrix, Fyre (testing) - 1-2 sc matrix daily, 3-4 Fyre caps preworkout
Spirit Garden greens - 1-2 T daily

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Due to my obsession with finding new ways to build lean mass, I've been doing this the last two nights:

-Wake 3 AM - 2 scoops Xtend
-wake 5 AM - ! sc Whey, 1 sc. Green Mag
-Wake 6 AM - 2 scoops Xtend
-Wake up at 8AM

So far I'm noticing:

-Improved fullness when waking
-Definete improvement in vascularity( Woke up this morning with thick veins running through my bi's and forearms) :)
-don't wake up nearly as hungry

-I have been waking up much more thirsty though, so I will counter that with an increase in water intake at each time I wake up

I'll keep you updated on this as I continue on.

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Alright well waking up thrice times in one night is getting to be to much. So I've modified it to look like this:

Wake 3 AM - 3 scoops BCAA's
Wake 6 AM - 1 sc whey/ 1 sc Green Mag
Wake 8 AM

Last night I had a hard time falling back asleep, and my day certainly showed it. However I still feel the benefits are worth it.

I'm not really happy with my bodyfat as of late. I am gaining mass but it is as if I am gaining BF at around the same rate. Next week is a deload week and I will also increase cardio and cut back on the cals for the entire week and potentially as long as 10-14 days.

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Thought I would paste my daily consumption of supplements. This is all in addition to of course the most Solid Food plan I can do within my budget. i'll post my diet as well this week due to high demand :rolleyes:


CL Purple Wraath - 4-5 scoops during workout/depending on day
CL White Blood - 3-4 caps around bedtime
CL Green Magnitude - 1 sc. during worokout/ 1 sc at 4-5AM with protein
CL GlycerGrow - 5-6 sc. during workout
CL Red Acid - ...
Xtend - 2-4 sc daily
Now Multi, CLA, EGCG - with meals
Kirkland Fish oil, Flax oil - meals
Dymatize Micro Creatine, ISO-100, Elite whey - no mono, average 5-6 sc whey daily
Syntrax Matrix, Fyre (testing) - 1-2 sc matrix daily, 3-4 Fyre caps preworkout
Spirit Garden greens - 1-2 T daily

Nice... :cool: and nice updates on the diet adjustments as well. Amazing isn't it that regardless of the amount of nutrition or training knowledge one has, adjustments are always necessary (sometimes surprising ones).

I dunno... I've been thinking about the irony of that lately with my own situation.

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(sometimes surprising ones).

I dunno... I've been thinking about the irony of that lately with my own situation.


Definetely some surprising ones at times. Enlighten me more on your situation :confused:

[pu12en12g]

Definetely some surprising ones at times. Enlighten me more on your situation :confused:

Oh just the typical stuff...

Age and the impact on hormone levels ---> nutrient partitioning, stress and time management and it's impact on the body, sacrifice (and what level), injury, motivation and focus.

;)

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Must have been at the bar last night? Posting at 230 in da morning

[cervasa1977]

Alright well waking up thrice times in one night is getting to be to much. So I've modified it to look like this:

Wake 3 AM - 3 scoops BCAA's
Wake 6 AM - 1 sc whey/ 1 sc Green Mag
Wake 8 AM

Last night I had a hard time falling back asleep, and my day certainly showed it. However I still feel the benefits are worth it.

I'm not really happy with my bodyfat as of late. I am gaining mass but it is as if I am gaining BF at around the same rate. Next week is a deload week and I will also increase cardio and cut back on the cals for the entire week and potentially as long as 10-14 days.
Crazy schedule man can't believe you get up like that to take supplements crazy that takes a lot of dedication. Kinda reminds me of what jay cutler does

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Crazy schedule man can't believe you get up like that to take supplements crazy that takes a lot of dedication. Kinda reminds me of what jay cutler does



Yeah it definetely takes some thought. As a natural though anyway I can find an advantage in addition to training and diet I take it.

Yeah Doesn't Jay claim he only sleep 1-1.5 hours at a time?

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- Just bought 75 pounds of ground RIBEYE @ drumroll... $1.25/lb.

-Just got a New Dell Laptop, actually typing on it right now. Intel Duo Core 2 chip, fast as lightning. Been needing a new comp for a while and it was way past due

- Currently on Deload week, things are going great. Just had a posing session tonight with a Natural Competitor of 20+ years, great guy and most definetely going to be a help as I get closer in the coming months.

- Got to spend time over the weekend with my new niece. She just ed hit 5 months. CUTEST baby ever, I kid you not.

- I've changed my attitude and approach toward competing. Originally when I decided to 4 months ago or so, I told myself I only wanted to be competitive. Well, after talking with a couple of guys close to the sport and hearing their opinions I'm now set on Winning the Pro Card. The one guy has competed in over 40+ natural shows and he has told me several times now after working with him, that if I come in good enough shape he says there is no reason I shouldn't win the Overall. I of course don't know what to think of this, I'm still staying humble toward everything and just want to come in as good as I can.

- Lastly, I've also got a special going through the end of year for Training. I don't like to pimp myself on this website, but if anyone is interested email me and I can get some more information sent to you.

That's about all for now. Tomorrow I'm bringing my camera to the gym, tomorrow is a cardio day and posing day. If I like the shots I'll post a few on here, if not I won't. This will most likely be the last time I have a camera before Christmas so better hope the pics look good :cool:

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Alright, since I'm never pleased with my pictures, this always takes a lot of nerve out of me. :cool:




http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/000_00682.jpg

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Definetely did not turn out the way I would have liked, but my time was short. I wasn't even fully flexed :mad: DAMMIT


http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/000_00662.jpg

Alright, after seeing this one on the page, I'm even more pissed. Did I even flex the right side of my body :confused: Sorry

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Tomorrow can't come soon enough


http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/000_00632.jpg

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This would have to be my favorite one, cause it's the least revealing :rolleyes:


http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/000_00722.jpg

[TT22]

Nice updates! Looking thick, nice shoulders!

Jdub

[pxcr600]

Lookin good bro, did phil take those pics?

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TT- Always :)

Elliot - Yeah Phil would have taken those. The first one turned out ok, the 2nd and 3rd ones suck and the 4th one is decent

[RoadPigJohn]

Great! I´m going to keep watching you progress

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Alright fella's it's time to get this **** started! :cool:

Expect some big things the next three weeks!

I've had enough of this Bull****, I'm doing what I want from here on out, don't ask what or why just have to wait. It's time to rock n roll.

[pu12en12g]

don't ask what or why just have to wait.

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:D

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:D



Don't worry it's all in good nature. I've just been visiting many other forums lately and I sort of realized how much this one "cough" is different from the others :cool:

No disrespect to anyone here or anything like that, this place just lacks the more hardcore aura that I'm into. Expect the same as if not more updates though.

Kyle

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I've been thinking over the past few weeks. Thinking things dealing with bodybuilding, life, pretty much everything I'm involved in. Do you ever think to yourself why do you do what you do? Why do I bodybuild? Why is it so important to me? Is it because it's in my blood? Am I truly a different breed?

I came up with my own personal answers, but are they really the right ones? Do I even know?

I feel bodybuilding is something more than just picking up a weight or eating 10 oz of chicken three times daily. It's a way of life. Much like running is to a marathon runner or cooking is to a chef who really loves to cook. Lifestyle. Something that you and I can do where we can strive to be our best in. Display the passion that we have inside of us. I don't know if I'll ever know the answer, but one thing can be said for sure! I sure as hell Love to Bodybuild!

Kyle

[SwolenONE]

Kyle, for a natural competitor you are nothing short of spectacular.

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Swolenone - Wow, I'm humbled by that comment. Thank you

[pu12en12g]

It's a way of life.

Agreed !! :cool:

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Agreed !! :cool:

Brothers of IRON!

I haven't weighed myself for a few days and I haven't taken measurements or BF% since I started this journal, so I expect to get around to doing those this weekend. Hopefully with some improved Statistics!

[eu1306842]

hi kyle

u have an upper massive huge and impressive hard muscular body ever seen. u 're already a future champ so keep going on and sink man cause u will go so far in this area. u're really amazing solid and looking so solid and indestructible. u have a wonderful musculature so well defined and propounced so magnificently. u re really well built congrats champ

see u soon
chris

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Thanks Chris! You are a pretty sweet guy! Your comments are always appreciated!

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Here's what I got Going on for the Week ahead beside (GFH!):

- Start looking for a solid PT job. Anywhere in the Twin City metro area. Online training just ain't cutting it :mad:

- I get to BUMP up my BCAA/EAA intake finally. I'm really excited about this. :cool:

- After Lunging 185 for 2 sets of 15 each leg Friday, my glutes are still killer sore. :)

- I can't think much more right now, but when I think of something else I'll put it up

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How about them Wisconsin Badgers? 10-1 and now number 9 in the BCS, ahead of TEXAS and a handful of other great teams, It's a good time to be a Badger fan!

Anyone else be watchin the OSU/Mich game this weekend? If so, what's your take? I got OSU by 7 :cool:

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Well, I've reached the 6 month out point and I'm happy to say everything is going as planned. Everything is on track and training/diet are going great!

If anyone has any questions about my progress to this point, or future progress please ask. Also any questions concerning diet and training are also welcome!

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Damn I just got done playing some Nintendo Wii. Played my roomate in several rounds of bowling and boxing. Wii is the bomb. Fully interactive gaming system. If you haven't checked out a Wii yet, I highly advise you to check it out. Not a bad workout either if you into the boxing pretty heavy.

Anyway I'll update on how things are going:

- I'm officially starting my diet sometime in the first week of January. I've got a special man doing my contest prep for me...Ok it's Layne Norton, some of you might know him... ;) He'll be keeping me on track throughout my diet, I mean someone has to. :)

- My lifts are still increasing :cool: and the guys over at Controlled Labs are getting more respect out of my colleagues(and myself of course) each passing day. woot!

- My goal is still to get 275 x 10 on the bench press, today I almost got 7 reps, 6 reps on my own and 7 with just a tap. I'll get to 10, I can guarantee it! Or else!

From here on fella's! IT'S ON!


GFH!

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Well my progress has slowed a bit. i've come down with sickness since saturday night, I hadn't lifted since Tuesday of last week because of the Holidays and now I'm at least 5 pounds lighter than I was early last week. hopefully I'll be able to go in tomorrow and get a very light workout in so I can sweat some of the **** out of my system. I'll keep it updated.

[pu12en12g]

Well my progress has slowed a bit. i've come down with sickness since saturday night, I hadn't lifted since Tuesday of last week because of the Holidays and now I'm at least 5 pounds lighter than I was early last week. hopefully I'll be able to go in tomorrow and get a very light workout in so I can sweat some of the **** out of my system. I'll keep it updated.

Hope you are back to 100% soon !! :cool:

[lionelxxl]

Hope you'll recover soon and get back to what you do best!

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Thank you PT and Lionel. I know my updates have been few and far the past week or so, but I'll get around to updating as what has happened. My strength levels have fallen off some, but overall I'm still ok. Still breathing :)

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I've finally got my calories back to where they were at. My appetite was killed from only drinkin gatorade and whey protein from when I was sick.

My strength was way down from prior to being sick. My bench press numbers were 15-20 lbs lighter in reps and everything else seemed much heavier. F***ing pissed is an understatement. Tomorrow is a lower body workout, and I cant wait for the joy that will bring :rolleyes:

Anyway, enough ramblin, I'll post something up tomorrow

[pu12en12g]

I've finally got my calories back to where they were at. My appetite was killed from only drinkin gatorade and whey protein from when I was sick.

My strength was way down from prior to being sick. My bench press numbers were 15-20 lbs lighter in reps and everything else seemed much heavier. F***ing pissed is an understatement. Tomorrow is a lower body workout, and I cant wait for the joy that will bring :rolleyes:

Anyway, enough ramblin, I'll post something up tomorrow

Sounds good man ! Hope you're back to 100% here soon ! :cool:

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The lack of updates have come because I moved out of my apartment back into my parents house :mad:

Unfortunately I've yet to get the wireless internet up yet and am having to deal with Dial Up(WTF...is that anyway)

So, I've got some videos and stuff that I can't upload cuz of that, however I should have the wireless up next week sometime. At which I'll get some pictures and finally a couple videos on here for ya'll biotches :D

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VIDEOS!!!


Finally Some Pure ACTION ... ENJOY!!!

Deadlift: 405 x 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpnVilzp-sE

435 x 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpnVilzp-sE

Drop Set Hammer Curls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNisihWtsY

[pryme]

What gym do you train at? Im assuming Mn judging by your thread title?

You have a duplicate vid of the 435x3 dl...back seems to be rounding just alittle pulling off the floor. good job though.

[lionelxxl]

VIDEOS!!!


Finally Some Pure ACTION ... ENJOY!!!

Deadlift: 405 x 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpnVilzp-sE

435 x 3

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpnVilzp-sE

Drop Set Hammer Curls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htNisihWtsY

Looking good and great to see you back in action Kyle!

[RBEliminator]

I train at The GYM! Hardcore gym!

[pryme]

What city is the GYM in? Do they have a website? Im looking for a good hardcore gym! thanks.

[pryme]

N/M I just found it, it looks awesome but its way to far. damn.

[RBEliminator]

There are 3 locations. Elk River, Plymouth and Fridley.

There is also a place called The Press Gym, in Roseville. IT is without a doubt the most hardcore gym in Minnesota. Check it out.

[RBEliminator]

Now that I'm in PreContest mode, I'll break down my Training Split that I'm going to be using during this time.

Day 1: Shoulders, Calves
Day 2: Chest, Arms
Day 3: Off
Day 4: Quads, Hams, Calves
Day 5: Chest, Bi's
Day 6: Back, Calves, Tri's
Day 7: Off

All my Strong points will be trained once per week(Shoulders, Back, Quads, Hams) all my weaker areas(Chest, Arms) will be trained twice per week. Rep Ranges will be primarily 6-12, and typically I will add a set or two of 15-20. Chest and Arms Day 1 will be primarily for a Pump, Rep Range of 10-20 but Shy of failure. The second Day will be More Compound movements and Heavier loads.

[pu12en12g]

Now that I'm in PreContest mode, I'll break down my Training Split that I'm going to be using during this time.

Day 1: Shoulders, Calves
Day 2: Chest, Arms
Day 3: Off
Day 4: Quads, Hams, Calves
Day 5: Chest, Bi's
Day 6: Back, Calves, Tri's
Day 7: Off

All my Strong points will be trained once per week(Shoulders, Back, Quads, Hams) all my weaker areas(Chest, Arms) will be trained twice per week. Rep Ranges will be primarily 6-12, and typically I will add a set or two of 15-20. Chest and Arms Day 1 will be primarily for a Pump, Rep Range of 10-20 but Shy of failure. The second Day will be More Compound movements and Heavier loads.

Nice ! :cool:

[RBEliminator]

Here's a little info on the breakdown of my cutting diet/supplement(s):

Low-Carb Days/ 5 days per week

Protein: 260 g
Carbs: 200g
Fats: 55g

Breakdown of Carbohydrate timing:
- 15% @ breakfast
- 30% preworkout
- 30% post workout
- 25% split up among other meals

Refeed Days / 2 days per week, consumed on days I train weak points

Protein: 225g
Carbs: 350g
Fats: 45g

Breakdown of carb timing:
- 10% @ breakfast
- 30% preworkout
- 25% postworkout
- 35% split up among other meals

Supplement Regimen:

- 5 g BCAA upon waking, 5 g pre workout, 10 g post workout, 10 g before bed
- 3-4 SesaGlow's daily
- 4-5 white bloods post workout
- 5 fish oil caps daily
- 1 heaping scoop Green Mag postworkout w/ BCAA's(purple Wraath)
- 2 Red Acid's pre workout(to start)

[Big Poppa S]

Welcome to pre-contest training and dieting, enjoy it, bust it up in the gym and don't let yourself be on stage wondering if you could've gone harder, do it now for the next few weeks and have fun with the competition.

[lionelxxl]

Kyle, what are your starting stats (height/weight etc)?

[RBEliminator]

221 was my morning weight last thursday when I started. I'm 219.5 this morning. I am 6'1.

Popp's, its good to hear from you. I havent seen you in a while at MD. How are things going for you thus far?

[Big Poppa S]

Going good, I'm down 23 pounds, too bad most of it was water from bloating up over Christmas, but according to everything else I'm on track. I'm starting a Zeus log soon, using it to maintain my strength as the fat peels off. Continued good luck.

[RBEliminator]

Sounds awesome! Keep it up bro.

[RBEliminator]

I'll also note that I'm taking glycergrow(3-4 scoops pwo) and Neuphoria(3-4 caps)

I think neuphoria will help to keep me in a somewhat positive mood especially when my bodyfat levels drop into the mid single digits.

[RBEliminator]

Nothing real long just a quick relay.

Todays's weight: 219
At one point in the offseason my weight reached as high as 230. My projected contest weight is 192-197.

To this point everything's been going well, my diet is posted above as well as my training split, but my split has now changed.

Day 1: Chest, Arms (re-feed day)
Day 2: Lower body
Day 3: off, HIIT Cardio
Day 4: Chest, Bi's, calves (re-feed day)
Day 5: Back, Shoulders, LI Cardio
Day 6 and 7: off, 1 day LI cardio, 1 day HIIT

[pu12en12g]

Sounding good man ! I was just going to ask what are your strengths / weaknesses at this point as far as symmetry... but then I read a few posts above... sounds solid !

1) Just curious, what is your incline bench vs. flat for both DB / BB ?

2) You may notice that the nEuphoria helps more with extended duration cardio vs. HIIT... I've noticed a world of difference (especially with music / TV anything to "focus" on.. nEuphoria will enhance this effect).

Awesome updates...

GFH http://controlledlabsforum.com/images/smilies/lifting.gif GFH

[Big Poppa S]

Nothing real long just a quick relay.

Todays's weight: 219
At one point in the offseason my weight reached as high as 230. My projected contest weight is 192-197.

To this point everything's been going well, my diet is posted above as well as my training split, but my split has now changed.

Day 1: Chest, Arms (re-feed day)
Day 2: Lower body
Day 3: off, HIIT Cardio
Day 4: Chest, Bi's, calves (re-feed day)
Day 5: Back, Shoulders, LI Cardio
Day 6 and 7: off, 1 day LI cardio, 1 day HIIT

Nice!

[RBEliminator]

Sounding good man ! I was just going to ask what are your strengths / weaknesses at this point as far as symmetry... but then I read a few posts above... sounds solid !

1) Just curious, what is your incline bench vs. flat for both DB / BB ?

2) You may notice that the nEuphoria helps more with extended duration cardio vs. HIIT... I've noticed a world of difference (especially with music / TV anything to "focus" on.. nEuphoria will enhance this effect).

Awesome updates...

GFH http://controlledlabsforum.com/images/smilies/lifting.gif GFH



My PR on BB incline is 275 x 5, and the 100 DB's x 12. My PR on BB Flat Bench is 275 x 8, and the 120 DB's x 6. So, not a whole world of difference between my incline and flat bench.

The main symmetry issues I'm working to "hide" through my posing is my shoulders dominating my chest and bicep peaks. Particularly in poses such as a front double bicep and rear double bicep.

MY shoulders are my most dominating bodypart, and my chest is in relation my least. I have large biceps, but the insertion points don't favor the desirable peak.

But as I've come to learn, these things can be minimized through posing properly, displaying strengths and hiding weaknesses. This is what I'm working on nailing down.

[RBEliminator]

Wow, I had the sickest pump today, on a refeed day. It was insane. I was doing chest and Arms. Anyway I came in feeling and looking really full and big. But once I started pounding the DB's on the incline and supersetting that with BB Curls, BAM! My veins were rock hard. I guarantee people were asking questions, everywhere I looked people were staring. Hell, if I had seen me today I would have immediately thought Roids. I don't know what was up, but 4 straight days of 200g of carbs then today at 350g really sparked vascularity and fullness.

I got 135 x 6 on barbell curl, which is a new PR. Previous was for 5. Did I mention I'm dieting??? lol :eek:

[pu12en12g]

Wow, I had the sickest pump today, on a refeed day. It was insane. I was doing chest and Arms. Anyway I came in feeling and looking really full and big. But once I started pounding the DB's on the incline and supersetting that with BB Curls, BAM! My veins were rock hard. I guarantee people were asking questions, everywhere I looked people were staring. Hell, if I had seen me today I would have immediately thought Roids. I don't know what was up, but 4 straight days of 200g of carbs then today at 350g really sparked vascularity and fullness.

I got 135 x 6 on barbell curl, which is a new PR. Previous was for 5. Did I mention I'm dieting??? lol :eek:

Sounding AWEsome man !! Sounds like things are on track ! :cool:

[str8flexed]

Here's a little info on the breakdown of my cutting diet/supplement(s):

Low-Carb Days/ 5 days per week

Protein: 260 g
Carbs: 200g
Fats: 55g

Breakdown of Carbohydrate timing:
- 15% @ breakfast
- 30% preworkout
- 30% post workout
- 25% split up among other meals

Refeed Days / 2 days per week, consumed on days I train weak points

Protein: 225g
Carbs: 350g
Fats: 45g

Breakdown of carb timing:
- 10% @ breakfast
- 30% preworkout
- 25% postworkout
- 35% split up among other meals

Supplement Regimen:

- 5 g BCAA upon waking, 5 g pre workout, 10 g post workout, 10 g before bed
- 3-4 SesaGlow's daily
- 4-5 white bloods post workout
- 5 fish oil caps daily
- 1 heaping scoop Green Mag postworkout w/ BCAA's(purple Wraath)
- 2 Red Acid's pre workout(to start)
geeeze don't give away all my stuff :D

j/k, my plans are taylored to the individual anyway

[RBEliminator]

Thanks guys. Pt things are on track thus far. Layne's help is doing A LOT of the work as far as timing and things go. The main part is you just NEED to stay on track, hit your numbers each for calories and don't go OVER. basically just making the sacrifice that is precontest dieting. Which is why so few choose to compete.

Either way thus far I'm very pleased with how things are going, but it's just the beginning. I'm just taking things one day at a time, cuz when I start to think weeks and months it seems impossible. But the day to day approach makes it more real. :)

[RBEliminator]

Chest and Arms workout tonight. Threw in a Pre-Exhaust set and noticed my fatigue levels might have set in a littler sooner than in the past. I suppose 2300 calories might have a slight effect on that.

I did Machine flyes then immediately did Flat BB Bench. I wasn't even concerned with Reps or weight just the mind muscle connection. Getting a Large ROM and really feeling it in the Chest.

Had a Tiny Snack yesterday for the Super Bowl, we had a party at my parents place. I factored it into my daily allowance still.

Now when my 21st B-day happens in a month from now, A LOT of pressure is going to be on me to whatelse Get Wasted. Friends have already been asking when? I can't give in. NO CHOICE. That will mark TEN weeks out, way to close to be Getting Drunk. NO! I'll celebrate my 21st after my Last comp May 19th.

[RBEliminator]

SOB, tempation is all around, I know some of you know but few. But for those of you who don't ugggg..

Take last night for example. Me and my girlfriend(Ashley) went to the Mall, then went to Applebees. She had a Rice and Orange Chicken bowl meanwhile I had nice big juicy...Glass of water.

I just explained to here the reasoning, she gets it but at the same time she does not. She understands how dedicated I am though and I think thats the main thing.

[pu12en12g]

SOB, tempation is all around, I know some of you know but few. But for those of you who don't ugggg..

Take last night for example. Me and my girlfriend(Ashley) went to the Mall, then went to Applebees. She had a Rice and Orange Chicken bowl meanwhile I had nice big juicy...Glass of water.

I just explained to here the reasoning, she gets it but at the same time she does not. She understands how dedicated I am though and I think thats the main thing.

Oh SNAPPLE.... Applebee's 1/2 price appetizers for tha win !!!

[RBEliminator]

Oh SNAPPLE.... Applebee's 1/2 price appetizers for tha win !!!

AHHH. She only finished about 1/2 of it, I told her right here and now I could easily devour 2 Bowls and probably a 3rd. She thought I was nutz :D

[RBEliminator]

Pics Coming Soon!!! :D

[pu12en12g]

Pics Coming Soon!!! :D

It's on now !!! :cool:

You're on a roll man... keep it up !!

[fologobis]

lol diet looks filimar to me and i like the idea of your training split. cant wait to see final pics and how long you dieting for?

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[RBEliminator]

lol diet looks filimar to me and i like the idea of your training split. cant wait to see final pics and how long you dieting for?

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18 weeks of dieting for first show, 19 for second show. Probably should have gone 21 or 22 weeks, but I'm happy with the way things are going for my first time competing(s).

Training is my forte, dieting not as much. luckily I've got a great helper assisting me on my way to the stage. :)

[RBEliminator]

It's on now !!! :cool:

You're on a roll man... keep it up !!



PICS TAKEN THIS EVENING!! UPLOADED TOMORROW MORNING!! Booyah

[fologobis]

18 weeks of dieting for first show, 19 for second show. Probably should have gone 21 or 22 weeks, but I'm happy with the way things are going for my first time competing(s).

Training is my forte, dieting not as much. luckily I've got a great helper assisting me on my way to the stage. :)

nice im dieting 16 and 18 weeks for my first 2 shows, down to 6 and 4 weeks this sat. lol yea you do have a great helper he makes dieting easy. btw your going to rock the stage

[pu12en12g]

PICS TAKEN THIS EVENING!! UPLOADED TOMORROW MORNING!! Booyah

:::: suspense music playing ::::

[RBEliminator]

:::: suspense music playing ::::



haha. Well, I should have the pics I took uploaded yesterday. However when I got home the conditions outside were plain ridiculous as I'm sure you know man. They say it is the worst back to back storms in 25 years up here. I'll have them up as soon as I have time to get over to caribou coffee and load them. I still have dial-up internet where I'm at now :mad:

[FATHER FLEX]

haha. Well, I should have the pics I took uploaded yesterday. However when I got home the conditions outside were plain ridiculous as I'm sure you know man. They say it is the worst back to back storms in 25 years up here. I'll have them up as soon as I have time to get over to caribou coffee and load them. I still have dial-up internet where I'm at now :mad:


Can't wait to see, knowing you I am sure you will impress. :)

[pu12en12g]

haha. Well, I should have the pics I took uploaded yesterday. However when I got home the conditions outside were plain ridiculous as I'm sure you know man. They say it is the worst back to back storms in 25 years up here. I'll have them up as soon as I have time to get over to caribou coffee and load them. I still have dial-up internet where I'm at now :mad:

My 4WD is nice.... the few times a year I get to use it. There were some crazies on the roads tho !! Mostly plow guys :p

[RBEliminator]

Thanks Father :cool: and pt, yes these pictures look a TON different than my others. Anyway, I'm celebrating my 21st B-Day today, unfortunately NOT truly celebrating traditional 21st style, but I'll still kick back and relax :)

[pu12en12g]

I'm celebrating my 21st B-Day today, unfortunately NOT truly celebrating traditional 21st style, but I'll still kick back and relax :)


Happy 21 !!!

[RBEliminator]

THANKS!

Here we go... At the Beginning

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/100_0071.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/100_0068.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/BW.jpg

[RBEliminator]

And... Where were at now. 10 weeks out

http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/upload23.jpg
http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/upload32.jpghttp://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p164/RBEliminator/upload42.jpg

[RBEliminator]

Btw, who knows of a good program to resize pictures and stuff, this is plain pitiful having pictures off ALL sizes

[Stonecoldtruth]

Btw, who knows of a good program to resize pictures and stuff, this is plain pitiful having pictures off ALL sizes

Free program, awesome features:

GIMP
http://www.gimp.org/

[RBEliminator]

Aight thanks man.

[pu12en12g]

Btw, who knows of a good program to resize pictures and stuff, this is plain pitiful having pictures off ALL sizes

I can scale, compare, greyscale, morph, or whatever you need man just let me know. Here is a scaled compare:

http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/2107/rbecompareac5.jpg

Awesome progress... looking solid !!!

[lionelxxl]

You look like a totally new person bro! Check out the faces.. Awesome job Kyle. Would be rooting for you in the final stages up to showtime! Bring it back bud!

[RBEliminator]

Alright great PT. Next time I upload pics I'll probably just attach them and email them to you, then you can deal with them :D.

Oh and thanks lionel, your support is MUCH appreciated my friend

[lionelxxl]

K, how many weeks out are you now and how much cardio are you doing?

[RBEliminator]

K, how many weeks out are you now and how much cardio are you doing?

9.5 weeks out as of today. Cardio 4 times a week, 2 times low intensity following workout and two times of intervals on days I don't weight train.


A little Update:

-9.5 weeks out-

Things are going well, everything has been on track and my only cheats were a couple beers sunday for my 21st. Of course figured into my daily macros, I mean come on how can you not have at least 1 beer on your 21st Birthday. It don't matter anyway, everything is fine. Done, over.

My leg workout on Monday was Awesome it looked like this

A1) Squat 8 x 10-15, thats right 8 sets of 10-15 reps.

135 x 15
185 x 12
225 x 12
275 x 12
275 x 10

Finale' Drop-set to finish: 235 x 12, 185 x 12, 135 x 15.

Superset

A2) Lying leg curl 8 x 10-15 (3 sets accounted for a drop set)

B1) DB Lunges 3 x 10-12 paces each leg

superset

B2) Natural Glute Ham Raise 3 x failure

C1) Leg Ext. 5 x 10-15 with a drop set incl.

superset

C2) Standing Calf Raise 4 x 12-18

D1) Seated Calf Raise 5 x 12-18 drop set incl.

It was a solid leg workout, considering my lower body has maintained A LOT of its' strength, but still lower than my offseason weights.

[RBEliminator]

Took some more pics today at 9 weeks out. I'm trying to get pictures taken each week up until the show. So I should have 9 more sets coming over the next 9 weeks!!! :D

[pu12en12g]

Sounding solid !! Great to hear :cool:

[RBEliminator]

I feel I'm getting there, but I've still got a way to go before I'm shredded.

[RBEliminator]

Got these last night actually. First one is 275 x 12 of squats. Not a lot of weight, but for 8.5 weeks out, going as low as possible and no spotter I was happy. Besides I don't squat on stage lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi3Nw-hlvvQ


Triple Drop set of Squats. Again not Real heavy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeNaa56p01o


Kyle

[pu12en12g]

I feel I'm getting there, but I've still got a way to go before I'm shredded.

Awesome progress so far man... stay on track and you're good to go !! :cool:

[RBEliminator]

Just under 8 weeks out from the Central Midwest Championships. My weight this morning was 205.2, my legs are holding onto a lot of their strength as was evident in my leg workout last night.

Here are some highlights:

Squats 8 sets total, worked to 275 x 2 sets of 10-12. and finished with a drop set 245 x 10, 225 x 6, 225 x 5.

Supersetted that with Natural Glute Ham Raises, did 6 sets of those, 2 sets holding 5 pound plates in each hand. 6-8 reps

Tonight shoulders and triceps. Last week someone told me my tri's are lagging so I expect tonights tri workout to be killer. I feed off criticism!

[CONTROLLED LABS]

Just under 8 weeks out from the Central Midwest Championships. My weight this morning was 205.2, my legs are holding onto a lot of their strength as was evident in my leg workout last night.

Here are some highlights:

Squats 8 sets total, worked to 275 x 2 sets of 10-12. and finished with a drop set 245 x 10, 225 x 6, 225 x 5.

Supersetted that with Natural Glute Ham Raises, did 6 sets of those, 2 sets holding 5 pound plates in each hand. 6-8 reps

Tonight shoulders and triceps. Last week someone told me my tri's are lagging so I expect tonights tri workout to be killer. I feed off criticism!

sounds good, I can just see that trophy now :)

[RBEliminator]

sounds good, I can just see that trophy now :)



No doubt man! :)


Last night's Shoulder/Tri workout was Sweet. Other than the fact some of my endurance and strength has gone down I pushed the bar on intensity, I didn't care, I had the vision of the man telling me my tri's were lagging from weeks before stuck in my head the entire time...

THis morning's weight was 204.4 or .6? or .2? My jeans are fitting looser, but everything else is normal. Energy levels are still good, some days better than others but good for the most part.

I'll give a little rundown on my current macro numbers:

Lo-carb days:

- 260 g protein
- 175 g carbs
- and as of today my fat levels are dropping from 50 g to 40 g :mad:

Re-feed days:

- 200 g protein
- 325 g carbs
- 40 g fats

Next update I'll give a rundown of my current supplements and dosages

[RBEliminator]

Here is a quick rundown of my current supplements usage and dosing.

BCAA (Purple Wraath)(5 g same as 1 rounded sc.)
- 5 grams upon waking
- 5 grams preworkout
- 10-15 grams postworkout (depending on what day it is, leg day I consume slightly more)
- 5 grams at bed

Creatine (Green Mag)
- 5 g postworkout

Sesamin (Sesaglow)
- 3 caps daily

Energy/Fat burn (Red Acid 2)
- 3 caps pre-wokrout

Test(Blue-Up)
- 2-3 caps preworkout

NO2(White Blood)
- 3-5 caps at bed

I take neuphoria some days upon waking to help get me going.

Then the basics:
- whey
- multi
- fish oil
- CLA
- Greens

[RBEliminator]

My morning weight today was 204.0

Things are gettin down there. Tomorrow is the 7 week out mark, but my goal is to be ready at the 2 week out point. Meaning 5 more HARD weeks of dieting to get there, then just coast lol(yeah right)! I hope to get some pics up this weekend, but if not I'll definetely get some at the 6 week out mark.

Also, I still haven't decided on a song for my posing routine. Here is what I've narrowed my choices down to:

- POD Alive
- Van Halen (Top Gun) it's not the same song your thinking of, it's all music and no words
- Theme music from Rocky
- Karate Kid soundtrack song, you know the one
- Saliva Ladies and Gentelmen (although I'm sure others will have this song?)

[lionelxxl]

You can smell it already Kyle. 101% from now on buddy! I know you can do it. I look forward to your updates in this thread as it serves as motivation for me too. If kyle can do it, so can i. And you'd better buck up knowing i'm on your heels ;)

[pu12en12g]

Also, I still haven't decided on a song for my posing routine. Here is what I've narrowed my choices down to:

- POD Alive
- Van Halen (Top Gun) it's not the same song your thinking of, it's all music and no words
- Theme music from Rocky
- Karate Kid soundtrack song, you know the one
- Saliva Ladies and Gentelmen (although I'm sure others will have this song?)

What about:

Nonpoint - Move Now
KORN - ADIDAS (remix) especially as an intro ?
Atmosphere - Even more human than human (ft. Rob Zombie)
Nonpoint - Endure
Nonpoint - In the air tonight
Godzilla Soundtrack - Come With Me
Stone Temple Pilots - Down
Stone Temple Pilots - Plush
Prodigy - Breathe
Prodigy - Firestarter
Rob Zombie - Feel So Numb
Drowning pool - Bodies
U2 - Window in the Skies
Nine inch nails - Dead souls
Limp Bizkit - Hold on

[RBEliminator]

I don't know man I have so many choices I guess lol I was trying to narrow it down.

I wish I had more time, but the posing routine/music can only last 60 secs :mad:

I like Prodigy a lot, but that might be a bit intense and subdue the wrong image toward the judges. I'm trying to find something in the middle of the road if you get what I mean :cool:

[RBEliminator]

Sunday, whoo.

My weight this morning was 203.0 the first two times I stepped on, then I got 202.6 the third time.

Officially under seven weeks as of today. I'm projecting my final weight somewhere between 193-196. But it's not really important, as long as I'm shredded. :)

[pu12en12g]

I wish I had more time, but the posing routine/music can only last 60 secs :mad:

Holy shiat that sucks... what about 60 seconds of:

Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now
Creed - Higher
Metallica (S&M) - Nothing else matters (2:45 thru ?:??)

[pu12en12g]

Damn.. it would be awesome to get some instrumental only Saliva tracks.... like "Faultline".. BADASS.

[pu12en12g]

You know what would be awesome (would take some serious balls though)

ICP - Great Milenko Intro ("put some music on...." )
+
ICP - Great Milenko (beginning.. "welcome ladies and gentleman...")

[str8flexed]

Holy shiat that sucks... what about 60 seconds of:

Fatboy Slim - Right Here, Right Now
Creed - Higher
Metallica (S&M) - Nothing else matters (2:45 thru ?:??)

higher is a great song, but a lot of people use it

[RBEliminator]

Yeah those are all good choices.

Just heading out right now, about to go train legs :). Back later...

[RBEliminator]

Leg day was ok. Not great, but ok. Intensity, I was pushing it. Thanks to Hatebreed :). All in all it was ok.


Weighed in at 202.4. I've got a Posing Instruction session this evening and prior to that I have Shoulders and Tri's workout. Busy day, client in 20, ciao.

[pu12en12g]

Leg day was ok. Not great, but ok. Intensity, I was pushing it. Thanks to Hatebreed :). All in all it was ok.

Weighed in at 202.4. I've got a Posing Instruction session this evening and prior to that I have Shoulders and Tri's workout. Busy day, client in 20, ciao.

When the going get's tough.... :cool:

Hey another cool intro would be the Chicago Bulls / NBA intro.... instrumental

[RBEliminator]

Yeah that might be a cool intro.

Weight 201.4 this morning. Things are certainly drying out but I know I still need to keep pushing it. April is going to be a "fun" month :cool: Exciting, hardly...

[RBEliminator]

..

[lionelxxl]

..

Wow.. check out those abs! And 6 weeks left? You're gonna be early and that's good! All the best.

[pu12en12g]

Amazing progress so far man !

http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/1685/rbeprogressiz1.jpg

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/4373/rbeprogressgreyscaleek8.jpg

[RBEliminator]

WOW! Thanks PT! Your comparisons made me even look twice :).

It's much more difficult from the competitors stand point to judge the changes he's made since he sees him/herself every minute of every day. But when you do a scale like that it definetely helps.

[Superchic]

Wow you are coming along....great progress!!!

[RBEliminator]

Wow you are coming along....great progress!!!

THank you miss :)

[Big Poppa S]

For my first two shows I used the Top Gun theme song (the instrumental). It's slow enough that you don't have to worry about rushing everything and you can work your poses in usiing specific parts/keys from the music. For my last show I was feeling a little more comfortable on stage and decided to speed it up using a mixed hip hop/rap combo (mostly Heavy D's Lean Back). I had more than a few people come up to me and tell me that the routine was pretty good and the music worked awesome. Just pick something that you're comfortable with and that you can match some poses to. Most people out there their first time forget half the routine anyway. Make sure you're comfortable with make things up as you go, just in case...

[pu12en12g]

You have 2 emails... not sure if they're going through.

[RBEliminator]

Big Popps, thanks for the input. I'm must hopin no one else chooses the Top Gun theme. I think it really sets the tone for my physique and symmetry.

Pt, check your inbox ;)

[RBEliminator]

198.2 this morning. Something about those refeed days always has me weighing less the next morning, which is a good thing.

Legs last night went well. I took 3 Erg Amps and 2 heaping scoops of white flood and definetely had the rush going. Best of both worlds, the focus, clarity of the amp and the "rush" from the white flood provided plenty in the tank. Good sh*t

Balancing right now is a fun time, between work, dieting, gettin to the gym, and all the other tasks performed on a weekly basis; needless to say it's leaving me with little free time. Basically spent gettin on here, updating, answering emails, and cookin' and preparing meals for the next day.

I've already planned out several "binging" ideas for post contest. One is definetely going to include a trip to IHOP for some cream cheese French toast. Just saying that makes my eyes water.. Nuff said

[SleepLifter]

Honestly man, I think you could be a little farther ahead this late in the game. That's just my opinion, and I know Layne is helping you, so I defintley have faith.

I', just comparing you to what I see in my own body (I know, apples to oranges right). I'm 17 weeks out and looking a tad bit more shredded. But everybody is different.

[RBEliminator]

Honestly man, I think you could be a little farther ahead this late in the game. That's just my opinion, and I know Layne is helping you, so I defintley have faith.

I', just comparing you to what I see in my own body (I know, apples to oranges right). I'm 17 weeks out and looking a tad bit more shredded. But everybody is different.


I understand your reason, I think I might be a bit behind as well? I guess we'll see how I look at the end of April., and I guess thats all that can be said about that :cool:

[njmuscle66]

Looking good-Abs arre coming in nicely. You seem to have good shape and symetrey. A pleasing look to your phyisgue. You will do well. Hamstrings could be a little thicker (but that could be said for MOST competitors including myself)............I think you are well on your way to achieving your goals

[str8flexed]

Honestly man, I think you could be a little farther ahead this late in the game. That's just my opinion, and I know Layne is helping you, so I defintley have faith.

I', just comparing you to what I see in my own body (I know, apples to oranges right). I'm 17 weeks out and looking a tad bit more shredded. But everybody is different.

part of it is another phenomenon i've noticed and that is each successive time you diet down you look harder each time... even at the same bodyfat. I did not measure any different this year from what I did in 2004; but I looked much much harder. This is why typically the best competitors have many shows under their belt; though there are exceptions to the rule

[RBEliminator]

Looking good-Abs arre coming in nicely. You seem to have good shape and symetrey. A pleasing look to your phyisgue. You will do well. Hamstrings could be a little thicker (but that could be said for MOST competitors including myself)............I think you are well on your way to achieving your goals


Thank you man! My music I feel will compliment that as well, Now I just have to get these poses down to a T! :cool:

[RBEliminator]

This is why typically the best competitors have many shows under their belt; though there are exceptions to the rule

Anyone care to make a Bet :)

[RBEliminator]

here we o

Today was an HIIT only day, the same day I've done now for 13 straight weeks twice a week. 15 minutes of sprinting at a high school track, did I mention it was only 30 degrees up here today? And the wind was blowing. By the time I finished my ears were froze along with the rest of my "skinny" boyish body

I had my trunks fitted today; I ordered two pairs. Forest Green Velvet and Navy Blue Wet. NICE! Turns out the lady who runs cherry bombs is but 5 minutes from my work, pretty convenient.

Damn, I been real busy and although slightly less energy than I had 13 weeks ago I ain't feeling too bad...yet.

Chest workout tomorrow and a refeed. FEED ME!

If there were ONE place you could eat, or better yet one FOOD you could eat what would it be?? I'm trying to make a list of 3-4 meals I'm going to eat after my comps, and I could use some help if you felt up to it.

SO far I have for sure IHOP for Sunday morning B-Fast May 20th. I'm still deciding what my FIRST meal will be Saturday night though, haven't realy figured out anything SOLID yet. I'll only be using Sat night and sunday as my free days, then monday it's back to the diet again,so they have to be GOOD!

Oh and I'm 36 days out right now

[Superchic]

Hahaha....I'm going through this right now as well...I get 24-36 hours (per my trainer) then back to dieting....this is a tough decision.

I for sure want to hit Applesbee's (something about their Maple Butter Blondie dessert!!) and Hell's Kitchen....IHOP has been on the mind cuz of those dang commericials with the cinnamon french toast!!!....and pizza and mexican sometime.....oh yeah did I mention 24-36 hours....how am I going to make decisions about this....

Let me know what you come up with?!?!?

[pu12en12g]

If there were ONE place you could eat, or better yet one FOOD you could eat what would it be?? I'm trying to make a list of 3-4 meals I'm going to eat after my comps, and I could use some help if you felt up to it.

I don't think this will help much... but for me:

1) Submarina ( Cali )

2) Islands ( Cali )

3) FRIDAYS (one of everything !)

I also love chinese food...

[pu12en12g]

Chest workout tomorrow and a refeed. FEED ME!

Are you using anything like WMS for carb-ups ?

The White FLOOD should help BIG TIME with vascularity here soon... so you can look forward to that.

[RBEliminator]

Are you using anything like WMS for carb-ups ?

The White FLOOD should help BIG TIME with vascularity here soon... so you can look forward to that.


Everything I'm doing will be per Layne, so I'm not sure yet. But I don't believe WMS is in his arsenal.

White Flood is great, the energy I'm getting is amazing and it's certainly helping get through these workouts

[pu12en12g]

What are the placings (trophies) is it 1st - 3rd in each weight class or something ?

[Big Poppa S]

We've always either had a pizza waiting for us for after the show or picked one up on the way home, plus some other goodies. Usually I've found that I'm only able to eat 1 or 2 pieces and that's it, I'm full. the next day however, we've usually hit Perkins or Smittys for breakfast and then maybe a burger or the left over pizza for lunch and finally either have a big homecooked meal made by mom or go out and splurge on a decent restaurant like The Keg or something (just to congratulate ourselves on another contest).

I wouldn't worry about comparing yourself to others right now, trust Layne I'm sure he's leading you in the right direction. 5 more weeks is alot of time to change/dry out/load up/etc. I've known guys who were ripped all year around and diet for 12 weeks to look almost the same, then there are the guys that cut 70 pounds for a contest and look totally different. People are just different and the only thing that matters is that you do everything in your power to present the best "you" onstage that you possible can, look at the changes you've made, this has already been a huge success even if you don't take the overall. Just keep it going 110% and force the judges/audience/etc to notice you onstage!!


...Remember at natural/drug tested shows it's usually conditioning that wins shows not size....so you're well on your way. Continued good luck.

[RBEliminator]

What are the placings (trophies) is it 1st - 3rd in each weight class or something ?

Only ONE trophy In my Mind :)

[RBEliminator]

even if you don't take the overall..


I stopped reading there :);)

Seriously though, after looking at the pictures of last years competitors; and I know it's not fair way to base my assumptions off; but at the rate I am going, I 110% Honestly LIKE my chances. I've been working with a GREAT posing coach and I have Layne providing my blueprint all I'm doing is just following the proper steps, no complaining just being humble.

I weighed in at 197.0 on this beautiful Easter Sunday before church, just got back home. Today is also my fathers B-Day, they get to indulge on steak, mashed potatoes etc. I'm eating Chicken and 6 oz sweet pot.ato and timing it so it's also my postworkout meal consisting of 30% of my daily carb intake. Things like this, are why there are so few of us. But I love it. And by no means does that make me "hardcore", I could care less about that tag, I'm just doing what I need to do to put myself in the best position possible to achieve my Goal I set out to achieve.

That all :)

[str8flexed]

new pics?

[RBEliminator]

new pics?

:)

5 Weeks out!

[pu12en12g]

:)

5 Weeks out!


http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=554031&d=1176135422



Strong shot IMO !!

[IamJordan52]

wow insane progress. you have some amazing determination my friend.. Keep it up KYLE!

[pu12en12g]

You have mail :cool:

[RBEliminator]

Strong shot IMO !!

You think so? Thanks!

[RBEliminator]

wow insane progress. you have some amazing determination my friend.. Keep it up KYLE!


Thank you MUCH my friend! That is very humbling to me! :)

[TT22]

Impressibe!!!! youve come very far

[5Six]

**** man. I didn't realize you had a log. Sorry I am late! Everything looks great.

Your gonna kill at the competition. I can tell.

[RBEliminator]

THank you gents! I'm just trying to stay humble and give it ALL I've got

[5Six]

THank you gents! I'm just trying to stay humble and give it ALL I've got

Just stay positive, remember where you came from and have faith. That is all you need :cool:

[pxcr600]

Looking good man. HA I saw phil today at school, of course he had his fcuking water with him like always.

I should be good to go for May 12, I'm looking forward to it. I'm not sure on my final schedule yet so I'll let ya know.

Keep that motivation up, your looking so good (no homo). I'll definetely be proud to be there cheering you on!

[RBEliminator]

Looking good man. HA I saw phil today at school, of course he had his fcuking water with him like always.

I should be good to go for May 12, I'm looking forward to it. I'm not sure on my final schedule yet so I'll let ya know.

Keep that motivation up, your looking so good (no homo). I'll definetely be proud to be there cheering you on!

for sure. just giv me a call and ill giv you the details on wat were planning

[RBEliminator]

4 weeks out, here are some things I've been experiencing the past 2-4 days.

- Headaches
- Breakouts (eczema?) around my hands/wrists and feet/ankles.
- Soreness; I am sorer today after my back workout than I have experienced in a LONG time.

This is only intended to show some of the things I'm experiencing as I close in on under one month out, to give those of you who read here a better idea of some of the things I am experiencing

Kyle

[Big Poppa S]

4 weeks out, here are some things I've been experiencing the past 2-4 days.

- Headaches
- Breakouts (eczema?) around my hands/wrists and feet/ankles.
- Soreness; I am sorer today after my back workout than I have experienced in a LONG time.

This is only intended to show some of the things I'm experiencing as I close in on under one month out, to give those of you who read here a better idea of some of the things I am experiencing

Kyle

Sounds like your getting into a very depleted state (similar things happen to many competitiors) how are you sleeping, your rest will become more and more important over the last few weeks since you are pushing your body beyond the point where it wants to stop. Did you decide on your posing song yet? Top Gun?? Well, welcome to the "real" pre-contest, many bber's have made it to this point only to drop out at some point in the next 3-4 weeks, don't let yourself be one of those, just continue busting away at it with that one goal in mind, success is the only option....success is the only option....

[RBEliminator]

Sounds like your getting into a very depleted state (similar things happen to many competitiors) how are you sleeping, your rest will become more and more important over the last few weeks since you are pushing your body beyond the point where it wants to stop. Did you decide on your posing song yet? Top Gun?? Well, welcome to the "real" pre-contest, many bber's have made it to this point only to drop out at some point in the next 3-4 weeks, don't let yourself be one of those, just continue busting away at it with that one goal in mind, success is the only option....success is the only option....


Last few nights I've had a harder time falling asleep but turn that around and am having MUCH harder time arising in the morning.

[Big Poppa S]

Won't be too much longer....

[RBEliminator]

Feeling better today, but not looking forward to the planned 20 minutes of HIIT for tomorrow. My irritability has increased, meaning if someone is trying to explain something to me or tell me something or ask something, I notice I don't have near the patience I once did.

I was 193.6 this morning, my lowest weight yet. Right out of bed my image in the mirror was Sick. I had veins everywhere and my hams are certainly starting to come through, as well as signs in my glutes. My lower abs are drying out and my waist is like a piece of paper now.

I should have some pics uploaded Today, :)

[Big Poppa S]

Nice, I find that most people have trouble understanding the whole irratibility factor of dieting (especially if they're not familiar with bodybuilding).

Can't wait for the pics...

[RBEliminator]

Can't wait for the pics...


Glad I could provide... :cool:

[Quelly]

Glad I could provide... :cool:

lookin great man....your gonna kick butt...how much time left to get more detail?

[RBEliminator]

lookin great man....your gonna kick butt...how much time left to get more detail?


3 weeks out (21 days today) from the Central Midwest Championships and 4 weeks (28 days) out from the Natural Minnesota


Here is a short update from the past few days.. Also, I need to apologize on my behalf to the lack of updates, etc. I thought I was updating more but after glancing over my updates and stuff I realized I'm not doing a good enough job filling the masses in with much important stuff.

- Energy levels right now are LOW.
- Surprisingly though as my energy levels are low my cardio endurance is very HIGH. I suppose 6 days a week of cardio will do that for you.

- Strength levels are down, but vascularity and lines are everywhere. FREAKY, and still two more weeks until the final ONE :)

Pics coming by Monday again at the latest.
I'll try and jump on again tomorrow for a quick tidbit. Night community

[RBEliminator]

192.0 this morning. When I first started back on January 10th, I was 221-222. At that time Layne and I had projected my final weight to be 190-195. Well I've already exceeded the 195 mark and I most likely will pass the 190 mark by the time I step on stage May 12th. But I should come in right around 190.

My lethargy is duhhh... like, and my sex drive is completely GONE! Nothing in the tank now. My joints become sore especially during my HIIT workouts.

The only bright side is cardiovascular endurance. Which right now is Very Good. Also the look on my girlfriends and co-workers and friends faces when I take my shirt off, there Shock is quite pleasing as well. I heard from a fella at the gym on Friday how my chemotherapy treatments were going.. I laughed but hardly :cool:

[str8flexed]

all very normal. if you weren't looking skinny in your normal clothes i'd be worried

[5Six]

Seems things are going well for you man. Can't wait to see the outcome.

[lionelxxl]

I heard from a fella at the gym on Friday how my chemotherapy treatments were going.. I laughed but hardly :cool:

C'mon.. take that back handed compliment graciously!! You deserve it (no offence.. lol) for the hard work so far kyle!

[pu12en12g]

Sounds like everything is on point ! You may want to start using SesaGLOW if you're starting to tan... I notice that it helps to tan instead of burn.

[RBEliminator]

Leg night tonight on a refeed day went well. Here were my numbers Squatting:

185 x 12
225 x 10
265 x 8
275 x 6

These were up from last week, but last week I was feeling like piss :mad: Whereas this time around I felt better.

Also, My energy only came around for my training session tonight. 3 caps of Amp combined with 3 caps of Blue Up stim version and 2 heaping scoops of White Flood preworkout, got me fired up enough to blast through one of my final Leg days before GO TIME. As a matter of fact I'm still in the "rush" zone right now as I sit here typing this, good stuff :).

After squats I did some lunges, Glute-Ham Raises, DB squats with my heels on 10 lb plates and wrapped it up with some DB jump squats and 6 more sets of calf work. Today was a long day to, I was up at 5:30 this morning, and just now gettin home coolin down.

2.5 weeks out from the Central Midwest Championships and 3.5 out from the Natural Minnesota. I'm ready; Confidence is HIGH, and I want that Pro Card as much as I ever did right now. It's Go Time! :cool:

[gangsta1087]

great job man looking good it looks the like u just got lean out out of the blue are u on a real low carb diet

[RBEliminator]

Took these from the weekend. Morning weight about 192, probably 195-197 in these shots. 18 days out right now. :) Feeling good

[pu12en12g]

Took these from the weekend. Morning weight about 192, probably 195-197 in these shots. 18 days out right now. :) Feeling good

Lookin lean, mean, and symmetrical ! Feeling good too = BONUS !! :cool:

[RBEliminator]

Feeling good too = BONUS !! :cool:

Well sort of :cool:

[MUbodbuilder]

hey man your looking really good! i just skimmed through this and the pics show a huge change. your looking like your already to compete and way ahead of schedul-good planning

[pu12en12g]

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6154/rbeprogressgreyscalenewko1.jpg

[5Six]

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/6154/rbeprogressgreyscalenewko1.jpg

Sick :cool:

[pxcr600]

WOW, I'm going to be really proud to be there.

[RBEliminator]

Thanks Ptfor the scale pics. Your a lifesaver :)

Quick update:

- weight: 191.8 this morning.
- Energy levels: day to day and varying at times of day. Mornings are brutal and hunger pains set in especially tough at night.
- I can't stop thinking about stuffed french toast at Ihop and The Meat Trio pizza from papa johns. :mad:

- Weights are going down now, my back day yesterday crashed afer my deadlifts. My reps on pullups were ok but then my Cable Rows and DB Rows were complete S***...

- HIIT day and I am absolutely NOT lookin forward to gettin my ass out to the track and doing 20 minutes of intervals. SOB

- I've cut back all my fruit intake, limiting only to mixed berries. I've also cut all my lactose intake as of tomorrow. No more dairy here on in. All my protein will now be tuna, eggs(whites), chicken, turkey and whey.

-Carbs limited now to: oats, sweet pots., Brown rice, Quinoa and veggies

- Fats: olive oil, peanut butter, almonds and the rest from animal fats or carbs

Breakdown looks like this:

Lo-Carb Days:
- 260g protein
- 145g carbs
- 40 g fats

Re-Feed days (which can't ever come soon enough BTW)
- 295 g carbs
- 200 g protein
- 40 g fat

Training split:
- Monday: Legs
- Tue: Shoulders/Tris
- Wed: back
- Thur: HIIT
- Fri: Chest/Bis
- Sat: Calves/Abs
- Sun: HIIT

Kyle

[RBEliminator]

One more thing to add just now; abruptly after I finished my 20 Min HIIT at the track. SORE JOINTS; knees :cool:...

[Quelly]

brother I feel your pain on the hunger pains, the dropping strength, the low energy levels, the sore joints, and the fact that all I'm eating at this point is turkey, egg whites, tuna, brown rice, oats, yams, almond butter, olive oil and broccoli

were almost there bro!

[RBEliminator]

brother I feel your pain on the hunger pains, the dropping strength, the low energy levels, the sore joints, and the fact that all I'm eating at this point is turkey, egg whites, tuna, brown rice, oats, yams, almond butter, olive oil and broccoli

were almost there bro!


lol, I'm with you on all that. I'm definetely going to take some serious time to think about when I'll be competing again after this. At least not for a year and probably more realistically two years down the road.

Until then I'm just cruising along, gettin' ready to step on stage :cool:

[Quelly]

lol, I'm with you on all that. I'm definetely going to take some serious time to think about when I'll be competing again after this. At least not for a year and probably more realistically two years down the road.

Until then I'm just cruising along, gettin' ready to step on stage :cool:

I'm telling you man, I went from 215 @ 13-14% bf to 179 @ 5-6% bf...you do the math on how much muscle I lost....we've learned so much doing this cut the first time, and I've seen first hand what truly eating clean can do for a body, I can't imagine what 2 years would do to me eating this clean in a caloric surplus....I'm thinking 220lbs 10% bodyat before I start cutting 20 weeks out again to step on stage at around 200lbs....PRO CARD....

[Superchic]

- I can't stop thinking about stuffed french toast at Ihop and The Meat Trio pizza from papa johns. :mad:




i'm going to cry now....

Chocolate, pizza.....yuuummmmmm.....i think my eyes just glazed over....

[RBEliminator]

I'm telling you man, I went from 215 @ 13-14% bf to 179 @ 5-6% bf...you do the math on how much muscle I lost....we've learned so much doing this cut the first time, and I've seen first hand what truly eating clean can do for a body, I can't imagine what 2 years would do to me eating this clean in a caloric surplus....I'm thinking 220lbs 10% bodyat before I start cutting 20 weeks out again to step on stage at around 200lbs....PRO CARD....


No question I've got those same aspirations for the upcoming Summer/Fall/Winter months, I plan to push the envelope on what my physique can accomplish naturally, Not to mention dieting for the past 17 weeks and what it has taught me as well.

Ever consider moving out to Minnesota, I may just be lookin for a good training partner, experimenting buddy, etc ;)



I've got a TON of approaches I'm going to toy with over the next year+, I'm kind of toying with running 6-10 week periods using different applications, training methods, dieting techniques, etc.

But until then 110% focused on bringin' my A+ game into these two contests. I will not be outconditioned nor will I be outworked, it's just not in my blood.

[RBEliminator]

- I can't stop thinking about stuffed french toast at Ihop and The Meat Trio pizza from papa johns. :mad:




i'm going to cry now....

Chocolate, pizza.....yuuummmmmm.....i think my eyes just glazed over....


lol. No comment right now, WAY to focused on what's at hand, temptation is all in the mind.

[Quelly]

Ever consider moving out to Minnesota, I may just be lookin for a good training partner, experimenting buddy, etc ;)


HA! I just drove...yes drove....to california from georgia back in November of last year with a cat and a pick up truck draggin a trailer with everything my wife and I owned, in 4 very looong days....if I have it my way I'm never moving again lol....and dude...cali is the state of bodybuilding....you need to get yo azz here! lol

[RBEliminator]

That's cool man. California is a nice place, i'm sure it would be a lot of fun :)

An update:

- HIIT today was terrible. The 20 minutes seemed like 20 years... But I still managed :cool:
- Updated pics coming tomorrow; they didn't turn out very well, I was feelin' flat and restless. But I'll still post em'

- Last "Real" leg day tomorrow, before the final week..

- Diet is right on track, and I'm hoping my order of Supplements arrives tomorrow, otherwise I'm goin' to be pushin it real close to runnin out of BCAA's (Purple Wraath) if it comes Tuesday instead. Crosses fingers. Alright, lights out. Sleep tight ;)

[RBEliminator]

I suppose I considered tonight my last leg workout before I compete. Last "real" leg workout. It went well, 3 caps of Amp, 2 caps Red Acid and two scoops White Flood :eek: despite my lethargy and aching knees, ankles, etc. not which I'm complaining of however. I managed enough to get up ;)

I'm 11 days away from leaving for Des Moines, Iowa. To compete in the Central Midwest Championships and compete for dat dere' damn Pro Card that is truly What I am after. I've been told I have a shot, I feel I have a shot, and dammit I will not be outworked, and I will have Shredded Glutes Dammit :)

Do I sound a bit cocky, conceded etc... Damn Right I do, dieting for 18 straight weeks will do that to you. Although if you met me, I would be much different, I think at least.

I'm just ranting off, venting, cuz I'm damn excited, nervous, all the above. Let's get this BABY over with, and givin it 115%. As little John would say "Lets' GO!!!!"

Kyle

[RBEliminator]

Also:

- Current Weight: 190.2
- Current BF% (calipers reading 5 measurements): 3.2%, I figure anywhere from 4-5% realistically.
- Current Energy Levels: HAHAHA.... ZERO
- Current Supplement(s):

- White Flood and Blood
- Green Mag
- Purple Wraath
- SesaGlow
- Red Acid
- Amp, ergo
- Whey iso, Casein, MPI blend
- greens+
- Kirkland Multis, Fish oil
- Wobenzym N (joints)
- all I can think of right now...

[str8flexed]

hey Kyle, did you get my email buddy?

[pu12en12g]

I suppose I considered tonight my last leg workout before I compete. Last "real" leg workout. It went well, 3 caps of Amp, 2 caps Red Acid and two scoops White Flood :eek: despite my lethargy and aching knees, ankles, etc. not which I'm complaining of however. I managed enough to get up ;)

I'm 11 days away from leaving for Des Moines, Iowa. To compete in the Central Midwest Championships and compete for dat dere' damn Pro Card that is truly What I am after. I've been told I have a shot, I feel I have a shot, and dammit I will not be outworked, and I will have Shredded Glutes Dammit :)

Do I sound a bit cocky, conceded etc... Damn Right I do, dieting for 18 straight weeks will do that to you. Although if you met me, I would be much different, I think at least.

I'm just ranting off, venting, cuz I'm damn excited, nervous, all the above. Let's get this BABY over with, and givin it 115%. As little John would say "Lets' GO!!!!"

Kyle

Hell yea !! :cool:

[RBEliminator]

hey Kyle, did you get my email buddy?

Yeah, just got back to it. Pics coming tonight or tomorrow at latest :).

[RBEliminator]

Hell yea !! :cool:


X 2!

[lionelxxl]

Hey Kyle, are you still keeping up with the NON-HIIT cardio? Brisk walking etc for >40mins? At the rate you're losing, it doesn't seem like you need to do it. Or are you losing that quickly cos you're still doing low intensity cardio?

(ps. how's stress/sleep levels lately? Hope the bb.com crowd can help you with some additional encouragement mate!)

[5Six]

**** man. 3.2% bf from a caliper reading. Yoru gonna KILL the competition :cool: :D

[RBEliminator]

**** man. 3.2% bf from a caliper reading. Yoru gonna KILL the competition :cool: :D


:D 10 days out :)

[pu12en12g]

:D 10 days out :)

"Striation city"

Population: You :D

[caj]

Great job, Kyle.

Don't see how you could get more ripped than you are.

Best of luck in the competition.

[RBEliminator]

Don't see how you could get more ripped than you are.

.



Still got 10 more days Bro, Ain't seen nothing ;):D

[caj]

Still got 10 more days Bro, Ain't seen nothing ;):D

Okay, I'm ready to be even more impressed. lol.

Question: Delts are unreal. More genetics or just hard, hard work?

My delts suck by the way.

[Quelly]

nice serratus and back bro, looking stage ready!!!

[5Six]

:D 10 days out :)

:eek: Damn! The rear lat shot is great.

[RBEliminator]

Update:

- Just 45 minutes of Moderate cardio each of the past two days. Then light legs tomorrow w/ 30 Min cardio, Back and bi's Tue with 30 minutes cardio and Chest, Shoulders and Tri's Wed with 20 minutes cardio. Light Full-Body routine on Thur w/ 15 minutes cardio. Then super light full-body routine Fri w/ 15 minutes cardio.

- All settin' me up to PEAK :) Sat. Morning for Prejudging.

- My cardio has been so boring I've literally been switching machines every 5-10 minutes to keep myself sane :cool:

- Here I will post some of the delicious foods I get to nibble as I start my Saturday morning prep at 4 AM.
- Steak (tenderloin actually)
- Pizza (3 meat)
- Detour bar(s)
- reeses cup
- rice cakes w/ PB and Jam
- 1/2 Snickers bar


I'm not lettin' anyone else see anymore shots of myself between now and Friday at the hotel, can't let others opinions affect me. The only one who will see me is my father, as he is the official Stain application man for my prep ;)

Cheers

[str8flexed]

you had best send me pics LOL


btw the first 3 days are not 'light' days; just lighter than normal, you should still be working pretty hard.

[Big Poppa S]

Looking sliced and diced, enjoy it, it goes by quickly.

[RBEliminator]

you had best send me pics LOL


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I'll have my comp with at the hotel. I will probably send you pics right then and there :)

[RBEliminator]

Just countin' down the days now. Three days and off to Iowa

Everything is cruisin' along as planned. Applied my first coat of Dream tan Stain this morning at 5 AM, let it soak for 2 hours then rinsed it off. I think I rinsed it to soon, so tomorrow I'm just gonna shower first, apply and head to work with the full coat on and let it soak in all day. Then rinse off when I get home. I want it to truly set in

- I'll kind of break down my final days plan, or at least tidbits here and there, can't give to much info out

- today was 200, 235, 35 pro/carbs/fats
- sodium 3000 mg
- 2 gals water total, including oatmeal water, etc.

- Back and Bi's today with 30 minutes cardio.

Last night was Legs, 8 sets for quads, 6 each for hams and calves. Rep ranges were 6-20, everything 2-4 reps shy of failure, all was done in circuit fashion, completed all leg training in about 50 minutes. And was SPENT.

Same goes for back and bi's in circuit fashion, or very short rest periods. Then same for tomorrow chest, shoulders and tri's.

Then thursday a light full body circuit routine, followed by a short 20 minutes or so LIGHT full-body routine Friday when I get down to the hotel.
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[str8flexed]

today you should be about as dry and full as you have seen yourself thus far, am i correct?

[5Six]

Good luck man. I wish you the best.

[RBEliminator]

today you should be about as dry and full as you have seen yourself thus far, am i correct?


That would be a correct statement. FREAKY would be more fittin ;)

[pu12en12g]

Just in case anyone missed it... check out this shot of Kyle 10 days out...

repeat.. 10 days out
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AMAZING !!!


http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/3913/10daysoutgv7.jpg

[str8flexed]

again, good luck kyle, remember feel free to call me if you need anything