XNick Edge'sX Workout Journal

[sXeWarrior]

Do you make the chicken yourself? Or do you buy your chicken wraps premade?

[Outlawdon]

Originally Posted by Outlawdon

Nick,

Great work and inspiration.

So what is your current weight now? Seems like last time it was updated was awhile back last year.

Thanks.

-Don

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[pu12en12g]

Originally Posted by XNick EdgeX

That is a great shot Nick !

[drewdrewdrew]

Nick soz to hear about ur old man i'm sure everything will work out in the end buddy and ur fam and u will get over the rough patch soon.

[Haithem]

Originally Posted by XNick EdgeX

So today's leg training session is scheduled for tomorrow evening with my bro Nate..It's going to be an intense one!!..and I'm looking forward to it. I've had a pretty nasty cough and sore throat these last couple days, but am feeling much much better and will be ready to hit it hard tomorrow!

Promised I'd update my stats and did on my profile..Just got to keep on working on gaining that weight!!..and right now, that's first on my list.

As of right now here are the numbers\macros of what I'm currently taking in:

Calories - around 3,000...and will be bumping that up.

Protein - around 220 grams.

Fat - around 70 grams I'm guessin..Have bumped that up just a bit.

Roughly that's where I'm at right now. Hope you all had a great weekend. It's back to work and training hard tomorrow!

Nick

just curious..is your brother nate a personal trainer @ the 24 hour fitness on University center? (UCI's 24hr)

[Hugh-Mongus]

Hey Nick,

Just got BodySpace. No pics up yet though. I was just wondering if you could make an opinion on my diet. Since you know what your doing!
I'm only 16 and don't have the greatest knowledge of diet. Can you critsize whatever im doing wrong or shouldn't do. And give me some reccomdations. I usually eat every 3 hours or so in smell portions. Thanks.

Meal 1: Porrige with semi skimmed milk and raisins. Apple, banana, orange. Whey isolate protein shake with water. Fish oils. Multi vitamin.

Meal 2: Turkey and stuffing sandwhich on wholegrain bread.

Meal 3: Something healthy thats cooked for dinner.

Meal 4: Usually a snack like bran flakes with rasins and semi skimmed milk.

Meal 6: Brown rice, mixed veg, skinless/boneless chicken breast.

[Hugh-Mongus]

Hey Nick,

Just got BodySpace. No pics up yet though. I was just wondering if you could make an opinion on my diet. Since you know what your doing!
I'm only 16 and don't have the greatest knowledge of diet. Can you critsize whatever im doing wrong or shouldn't do. And give me some reccomdations. I usually eat every 3 hours or so in smell portions. Thanks.

Meal 1: Porrige with semi skimmed milk and raisins. Apple, banana, orange. Whey isolate protein shake with water. Fish oils. Multi vitamin.

Meal 2: Turkey and stuffing sandwhich on wholegrain bread.

Meal 3: Something healthy thats cooked for dinner.

Meal 4: Usually a snack like bran flakes with rasins and semi skimmed milk.

Meal 6: Brown rice, mixed veg, skinless/boneless chicken breast.

[MamaBall]

Hi Nick, Thanks for posting your diet here. It has been a huge help to me and my husband (HRMGreyhound) as we are trying to revamp everything. He has made huge gains - about 40lbs or so in the past year or so.

My question is about quinoa. Have you heard of it? What do you think of it? Etc.

We will be keeping you and your family in our prayers with all the craziness going on. We sure understand how life can fly at you and knock the breath out of you.

[Richard24]

Nick, sorry hear the bad news, Nick stay strong I am with you on this one, happen to me when was little with my dad. I know what your feeling as days go by it gets easier. Easy for me to stray. For your mom she's in my prayers and for pops. I wish him the best and your family. Stay strong and communicate with close friends and wife. Take care bro. Richard from, Juneau, Alaska.

[John--Peters]

Hi Nick!
Reccomend Any Bodybuilding Books?

[XNick EdgeX]

Diet:

6:30am-Bowl of Kashi Honey Sunshine cereal mixed with Kashi Go Lean with non fat milk, 15oz Lean Pro Matrix protein shake mixed in water, 4 eggs (3 egg whites and 1 whole scrambled), 3 Orange Triad multi vitamins, and a vitamin C 500mg chewable wafer.

9:15am-Pure Protein bar (Delux Chocolate Chip), a Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt, and about 6oz's of chicken breast.

12:00pm-A low sodium turkey and lettuce wrap in a spinich tortilla with mustard, a bowl of mixed fruit, 2 rice cakes with a light spread of natural PB, and 15 almonds.

1:30pm-A 15oz Lean Pro Matrix Protein shake mixed in water and a banana.

3:30pm-A cup of oats mixed in water with 1 packet of Splenda, and about 6oz's of turkey.

4:00pm-5 Green Bulge tablets, 6 White Flood Tablets, and 5 Blue Gene tablets, with 3 scoops of GlycerGrow on the tongue.

4:30pm-6:30pm-Biceps, triceps, forearms, while drinking 1.5 scoops of Controlled Labs Purple Wraath mixed in 22 ounces of water (Sipping intra-workout).

7:00pm-3 scoops of Golden Finish in about 15oz's of water.

8:30pm-18oz's of chicken breast, with a medium sweet potato, with 3 Orange Triad pills.

10:30pm-A 12oz Lean Pro Matrix Protein shake.

Training Regimen For Tuesday 2-17-09:

Biceps:

Seated Machine Bicep Curls-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 95lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 80lbs.

Standing EZ Bar Curls-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 70lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 75lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 70lbs.

Cable Curls-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 100lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 105lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 100lbs.

Hammer Curls-4 sets, 1 sets of 12 reps at 35lbs, 1 sets of 10 reps at 40lb, 1 set of 8 reps at 45lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 35lbs.

Rope Hammers-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 95lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 100lbs, 1 set of 8 at 110lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 95lbs.

Triceps:

Tricep Rope Pressdowns-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 120lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 130lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs.

Seated Weighted Dips-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 160lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 175lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 190lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 160lbs.

Bent Over Cable Extensions-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 100lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 115lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 100lbs.

Cable Pushdowns (shortbar)-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 115lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 120lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs.

Behind the Head Tri Ext(DB)-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 60lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 65lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 70lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 60lbs.

Forearms:

Seated Wrist Curls With A 50lb Bar-4 sets of 25 reps.

Behind The Back Wrist Curls With A 70lb Bar-4 sets of 20 reps.

Very solid workout today, kept it intense and felt the pump kick in immediately. I think next week I will introduce some new routines for biceps into the mix like I have for triceps. Did the behind the head tri ext. with DB's today and really felt that burn the tri's. So I've been eating a lot of meat, turkey..chicken..and lean beef lately and if it wasn't for my wife who's parents own a market I really don't think I'd be able to afford all this!! LOL..So yes, I'm lucky!!

Tomorrow is LEGS!

Have a great night everyone!

Nick

[Doctor_worm]

hey nick gotta say man great diet nice workout got any ideas how to make my abs pop out? you rock =) also i stole your diet haha

[solid252]

Awesome progress! What's your training split looking like?

[XNick EdgeX]

Diet:

6:30am-Bowl of Kashi Go Lean mixed with Kashi Honey Sunshine Cereal with non fat milk, 15oz Lean Pro Matrix protein shake mixed in water, 4 eggs (3 egg whites and 1 whole scrambled), 3 Orange Triad multi vitamins, and a vitamin C 500mg chewable wafer.

9:00am-Pure Protein bar (Delux Chocolate Chip), an orange, and 6oz's of boneless\skinless chicken breast.

11:45pm-A low sodium turkey wrap in a spinich tortilla with lettuce and mustard (about 10oz's of turkey), a banana with a light spread of Omega3 Natural PB, and a can of tuna with 15 almonds.

2:00pm-A dannon light and fit yogurt, 2 rice cakes with little bit of natural PB, and 3 egg whites.

4:30pm-A cup of oatmeal with a packet of Splenda.

5:30pm-5 Green Bulge Pills, 3 scoops of GlycerGrow on the tongue, 5 Blue Gene pills and 6 White Flood Tablets.

6:15pm-8:30pm-Legs, and ab training while drinking 1.5 scoops of Controlled Labs Purple Wraath mixed in 22 ounces of water (Sipping intra-workout).

8:45pm-3 scoops of Golden Finish in about 15oz's of water.

9:15pm-16oz's of boneless\skinless chicken breast, and a cup of brown rice, with 3 Orange Triad pills.

11:15pm-A 15oz Lean Pro Matrix Protein shake mixed in water.

Training Regimen For Wednesday 2-18-09:

Legs:

Leg Extensions: 6 sets, 1 set of 20 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 95lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 125lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 140lbs, 1 set of 20 reps at 80lbs.

Leg Press: 4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 250lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 340lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 390lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 250lbs.

Horizontal Leg Press: 4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 125lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 135lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs.

Seated Hamstring Curls: 6 sets, 1 set of 20 reps at 40lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 50lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 60lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 70lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 20 reps at 40lbs.

Standing Calv Raises: 6 sets, 1 set of 20 reps at 120lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 130lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 140lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 150lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 160lbs, 1 set of 20 reps at 120lbs.

Seated Calv Raises: 8 sets, 1 set of 20 reps at 70lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 90lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 115lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 135lbs....(Dropsets-next routine)-1 set of 10 reps at 135lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 115lbs, 1 set of 15 reps at 90lbs, 1 set of 20 reps at 70lbs.

Abs:

Oblique Side Bends: 3 sets of 20.

Leg Lifts: 3 sets of 20 reps.

Cable Crunches: 3 sets of 40 reps at 50lbs.

Crunch Machine: 3 sets of 30 reps at 70lbs.

So I added a set to almost every routine today bumpin it up a bit and can feel the soreness kickin in as I chill here on the couch lol. Had a pretty intense workout today overall. Tomorrow is delts and traps and I'm looking forward to it. I think I saw a drunk dude working out in the gym today, I wish I had my video camera on me..but unfortunately I did not..This dude was fallin all over the place..his balance was way off and he just looked F'd up!!..He might have also been EXTREMELY fatigued......but I doubt it, I think the dude was straight up drunk. First time I've ever seen that! It's crazy but I think adding that extra set in some routines really helped burn out those muscles.

Alright, you all have a great night and I will answer some previous posts tomorrow..I got to catch up on responding to comments, wayyy behind on that.

Nick

[Sinfulsoldier]

Hell of a diet and workout routine. I can't wait until I get back to the U.S.A. so I can get my diet straight. But for now I'll deal with what I got.

[XNick EdgeX]

Diet:

6:30am-Bowl of Kashi Heart to Heart mixed with Kashi Honey Sunshine cereal with non fat milk, 15oz Lean Pro Matrix protein shake mixed in water, 4 eggs (3 egg whites and 1 whole scrambled), 3 Orange Triad multi vitamins, and a vitamin C 500mg chewable wafer.

9:15am-Pure Protein bar (Delux Chocolate Chip), a Dannon light and fit yogurt and a can of tuna with lemon and 15 almonds in the tuna.

12:00pm-A chicken and lettuce wrap in a spinach tortilla with a little mustard, a bowl of mixed fruit, about 4oz's of turkey, and 2 rice cakes with a light spread of natural PB.

2:00pm-A 15oz Lean Pro Matrix protein shake mixed in water and a banana.

4:00pm-A cup of oats (Dry) mixed in water with 1 packet of Splenda.

4:45pm-5 pills of Green Bulge, 5 Blue Gene pills, 3 scoops of GlycerGrow on the tongue, and 6 White Flood Tablets.

5:30pm-7:30pm-Shoulders, and trap training while drinking 1.5 scoops of Controlled Labs Purple Wraath mixed in 22 ounces of water (Sipping intra-workout).

7:45pm-3 scoops of Golden Finish in about 12oz's of water.

8:45pm-16 oz's of boneless\skinless chicken breast, with a cup of multigrain rice, and 3 Orange Triad pills.

11:00pm-A 12oz Lean Pro Matrix protein shake mixed in water.

Training Regimen For Thursday 2-19-09:

Shoulders:

Lateral Raises Using Cables (Behind the back)-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 25lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 30lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 35lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 25lbs.

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press Machine-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 130lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 140lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs.

Shoulder Press Machine-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 120lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 130lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 140lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 120lbs.

DB Presses-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 45lbs in each hand, 1 set of 10 reps at 50lbs in each hand, 1 set of 8 reps at 55lbs each hand, 1 set of 12 reps with 45lbs in each hand.

Front Raises-4 sets of 12 reps with 25lbs in each hand.

Rear Delt Machine-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 60lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 70lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 80lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 60lbs.

Upright Rows (Using cables and a short bar)-4 sets, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs, 1 set of 10 reps at 120lbs, 1 set of 8 reps at 130lbs, 1 set of 12 reps at 110lbs.

Barbell Shrugs-4 sets, 2 sets of 12 reps at 205lbs, 2 sets of 10 reps at 225lbs.

DB Shrugs-4 sets, 2 sets of 20 reps at 70lbs, 2 sets of 15 reps at 75lbs.

I think today was one of the best delt\trap days I've had, felt really strong today and bumped up weight on some routines as well as introduced some new routines into my training session. Brought back DB shrugs into the mix and am going to pick up some gloves so I can go a little heavier..Started to lose grip. Also hit up the rear delt machine which felt great, really trying to bring out that rear area.

Tomorrow is chest and abs.

Hope you all are doing great! Going to answer some previous posts now.

Nick

[XNick EdgeX]

Originally Posted by ReaDY-SeT-Go

hey nick i hope this isnt a stupid question hahahha but this is first time i ran into your bodyspace site hahhahah and DAMN!! O_O i wish i could take a default picture like yours and toss it up on myspace hahhahaha im interested in your controlled lab stack i think its awesome dude hahhaha im thinking about trying it out...

for right now what really caught my eye was the purple wraath... glycergrow... and the orangetriad multi vitamin since i already have my own protein supplement... but i still have a bottle of hydroxycut hardcore sitting in my gym bag... do i think i should still hang on to those while i stack on the controlled labs?? i shouldnt need to right? i did a lot of reading on the controlled labs supplements they all seemed to promote energy during workouts and im loving the whole anabolic feature...

what do you think man hahahah should i still hang on to that hydroxycut hardcore if im gonna controlled lab it? thanks nick!! you swoll guy you hahhaha

Hey brotha, can never hurt to hold onto supps..In my second cupboard I have all kinds of supps that are still un-open from either samples, given out at expos and comps, or just things I wanted to try in the past and never did..It's hard for me to throw out any supplement lol! Currently right now, everything I take is CL and I have never had gains like this before using anything else..honestly. Besides the protein powder, everything I stack is CL. Definitely has brought results.

Originally Posted by AlexanderAspen

Lookin' good man! (no homo)

Good to see another straight edge'd lifter on these forums.

Thanks bro! Keepin it Edge. XXX

Originally Posted by Sapper408

Thank you for all the time you put into your posts.
It is really motivating and helps push me through my own workouts when I see all the crazy stuff you do.
-Bill

Hey Bill, thank you! I'm glad I could be of some help!

Originally Posted by zidanny

i asked the same question, Nick doesnt cheat! he says his chocolate protein shake is a treat, now thats dedication!

Lol..Hahaha, yes..I look forward to my chocolate protein shakes!

Originally Posted by N01SYtZ

this dudes my ****ing idol

Thanks bro!!

Originally Posted by rgarner526

Thanks for all of your posts. I look to your diet and workout plan as a model for what I want to achieve and hopefully one day I will be on your level.

I appreciate that dude!! It's you guys who keep me going!!! I really do appreciate the support!

Originally Posted by bull.dogz

Hey Nick!! Looks like things are moving right along in here! Have a great week!!!

Lauries got a new tat!! Nice! Time to get sleeved up Laurie!!!

Originally Posted by robertjaaron

thx for posting your diet and workout...its very helpful.

Glad to be of some help bro!

Originally Posted by VOcean724

Thanks for the career advice, Nick.
If you get a chance, check out my journal & let me know what you think!

Vince

No problem Vince!!..and will do!!

Originally Posted by Imacer

Nick, where did you get diet ideas from? That's a great diet. I am doing the small meals diet at least 6 times a day. They do work, I have notice the difference on my body. Keep up the great work. Also I enjoy your website. Did you ever get my e-mail. Thanks, Richard.

Hi Rich! I actually just did a whole lot of reading on nutrition and studied it as well..I just try to keep everything pretty balanced and clean for the most part. I appreciate the kind words brotha, I will have to double check if I got your email..Thanks for you patience! I will respond back ASAP.

Originally Posted by pu12en12g

Gotta love it !!

Hell yeah brotha!!

Originally Posted by Runningquick

i was looking for a workout journal with a routine i liked for a while now.... found this and really liked what i saw so i am taking it up... thanks for all the work Nick, just did the arm workout today, fantastic... i am ready for round two tomorrow... keep up the good work

Glad you like it dude!! I just try to stay as consistent as possible and train as hard as I can everytime I step foot in that gym. Hope your training is going well!

Originally Posted by ricohitman

I can't wait till your 200 lbs. man. You're already a beast you're gonna be crazy huge. Love the journal I subscribed to it a long time ago and follow your progress all the time. Your definitely inspiring me to get SWOLE!

Thanks a lot bro! 195 at around 8%BF would be fine with me!!..I'd be way stoked to be there!!!...Just going to keep on going strong and training hard!!..I appreciate the support bro, thank you. Your avi shot is sick dude!

[Doctor_worm]

hey nick i was wondering if your diet above also heaps you lose bf if i do 15 mins of cardio a day with my workout i wanna gain as much mass as possible p.s your my hero (no homo)

[asto_86]

Lean Pro Matrix by Next Level Nutrition:

Where do you get it?? its not on BB.com, and my pc says that NLN's checkout on their website has a certificate error and recommends me not to do it...

Is it ok to order there?? or are you guys buying from a different source?

Keep up the hard work Nick! you're an inspiration to us all!!

[SkrewzLoose]

Originally Posted by asto_86

Lean Pro Matrix by Next Level Nutrition:

Where do you get it?? its not on BB.com, and my pc says that NLN's checkout on their website has a certificate error and recommends me not to do it...

Is it ok to order there?? or are you guys buying from a different source?

Keep up the hard work Nick! you're an inspiration to us all!!

http://www.nutritionzoneonline.com/h...7d7259e352606e

[NTT91]

do you take all sets to failure?

[Nshx]

If there was anyone in the world i could choose to look like it would be you! You inspire me to train! Im laying here in bed! Looking at your progress pics etc wanting to get up the gym! But its half 2 in the morning so that aint going to happen! Im currently just under 11 stone! Really want to cut, But alot of people tell me to bulkbulkbulk just because im like 10 stone 9! I have been bulking for the last 2-3 months, You think cutting would be worth it im fed up trying to put on mass! And want that shredded look!
Thanks Man An Inspiration!

[The_10_2s]

Hey Nick how do you cook your Chicken? Baked, Boiled or Grilled?

[5Six]

Thanks for all the inspiration you have provided with me, Nick

[etowner]

Wish you and your family all the best! I'll definitely miss your journal bro.

Take care!

[xSunDevilx]

Very sorry to see you go dude. I wish the best for you and your family.

Thanks for all of the work you've put in here. The response from this journal speaks for itself and proves that you're on the right track. I'll be looking forward to your return in the future.

[drewdrewdrew]

hi nick all the best with the family and your time off buddy..

wondering how many carbs u have a day?

[KrGAce]

Originally Posted by pariscluff

Hey Nick how do you cook your Chicken? Baked, Boiled or Grilled?

If I can interject here, the best invention in the world. The George Foreman grill. I grill two 8oz. pieces of chicken and I am on the road to "protein-ville". I found baking dried it out.

Chicken spices+Chicken+Foreman grill=great protein source.



AceMan aka "G"

http://www.garandstiger.com/krgwpblog

[ROBSON_C-W-B]

Your definitly a very dedicated guy!
I'm trying to drop my BF% but I would like to stay around the 170 mark I am currently at. BUT I find it hard to keep a good diet cause I cook for my little girl and wife and can't do whole seperate meals for just me. I don't eat too bad but could be better.
I don't know what I should do? I don't mind weighing less, you were 160lbs and super ripped! I don't need a 6 pack like that just a flatter stomach.

Thanx for posting for everyone on the site!

[pu12en12g]

Wow, stunned / shocked and saddened over here