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Thread: IrishPilot's Road To <8%
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12-12-2012, 07:50 AM #1741
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12-12-2012, 07:53 AM #1742
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12-12-2012, 07:55 AM #1743
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12-12-2012, 08:00 AM #1744
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12-12-2012, 08:06 AM #1745
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12-12-2012, 08:13 AM #1746
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12-12-2012, 08:46 AM #1747
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12-12-2012, 08:47 AM #1748
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12-12-2012, 08:55 AM #1749
Keep on bulking! There's no pudginess in the pictures in my opinion, especially considering what you said in the post about water weight. Your base looks pretty solid, but you're not at the point where a cut would be particularly useful. Just slow the bulk a bit, maybe, if you feel like you're gaining body fat too quickly (which, from my understanding of the general consensus, you aren't).
In unrelated news: how did you feel about the most recent NIC episode (if you caught it)? And what airline do you fly for?http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149919903
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12-12-2012, 09:47 AM #1750
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IP, it looks like you've made some big mental leaps the last few days and I was elated to read the update this morning. We're here to support your goals man, keep killing it in the gym, eating properly, and you will reap as you sow!
I think one of the biggest misconceptions out there seems to be cal deficit=instant "water loss"/glycogen depletion. This is a wildly unfounded assumption. What if someone cuts down on proteins and fats but keeps carbs high? Why would they randomly start "losing" water? Calories don't retain water; carbs, dehydration, kidney impairment and sodium are all culprits of water retention.
As far as the mini-cut idea goes, I would advise against that simply because that would likely turn into a 1-2 month mini-cut as opposed to 1-2 weeks (no offense to IP, but just knowing the nature of the beast this is what happens with those of us who have distorted body images)Team HALEO™ Rep
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12-12-2012, 09:58 AM #1751
Bigger and stronger posters than myself have already weighed in (dat pun), but for what it's worth...
If you feel like the water/bloat or whatever is getting inside your head, what I have found to be useful is just taking a small break for a few days. Lower the carbs (not low carb, just lower) and eat at maintenance for a few days to get a more accurate feeling of where you're really at. I've started doing this recently whenever I really feel my will starting to crumble, and I think it helps me to maintain perspective. Just a thought."Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius."
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12-13-2012, 08:46 AM #1752
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5/3/1 Boring But Big: Wendler 3 Month Challenge
Month 3 Wave 1 - 65%x5, 75%x5, 85%x5
Squat
-Warmup-
90x5
110x5
130x3
-Working-
145x5
165x5
185x5
BBB Deads70%
60 second max rest
230x10
230x10
230x10
230x10
230x10
Pullups
+10bsx10
+10bsx10
+10bsx10
Notes
*I dont know if Im at a mental block with squats or what. Went fine today, but only because I had to back off the weight to ramp back up. I cant figure out why they wont go up, and in fact they almost feel like they are coming down. I lost SO much strength with all the running and the massive deficit I ran on the last cut and it absolutely destroyed my squat numbers...but now they wont go back up it feels. Fuuu...
I know Ive posted this on several occasions, but had it again last night. So incredible.
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12-13-2012, 08:57 AM #1753
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12-13-2012, 10:15 AM #1755
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12-13-2012, 02:37 PM #1756
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Picked up some new stuff for when i need to quench that sweet tooth craving. Going to miss stuff like this when I cut back on the cals. (I know I know...fit it in, but I would rather spend those cals on better foods when I am in deficit...bulking gives room to spare).
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12-13-2012, 06:35 PM #1757
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2 BBQ Turkey Wraps, 2 Breakfast Wraps, Roasted Parmesan Carrot Fries
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Bread "pudding"
BnJ's Chocolate Therapy. 7.10/10. Good, but not great. Just too flat regarding chocolate. Its a one note flavor IMO...I dont mind the lack of textural contrast, but you cant taste any blends of chocolate (the cookie swirl, the pudding ice cream, etc.) It all blends together as a nice chocolate flavor, but nothing epic. If you could seperate the ingredients just a little more... It would be fantastic as a single scoop with a brownie and some whipped cream, but as a whole pint it becomes redundant after a few short spoonfuls.
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12-14-2012, 03:20 AM #1758
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12-14-2012, 04:32 AM #1759
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I can get BnJ's, Blue Bunny, Kemps, 2nd Street, Edys, Talenti, HDazs, High Road, some Jenni's, and a small selection of Graeters. Not too bad, but not perfect. Wish I could get blue bell, turkey hill, Steve's, etc.
Regarding Chocolate Therapy, if you would have fed it to my blind folded I would have guessed it was just a good chocolate ice cream. Better than most, but still just chocolate ice cream. I would have never guessed swirls, layers, etc.Last edited by IrishPilot; 12-14-2012 at 04:46 AM.
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12-14-2012, 04:49 AM #1760
You're a pilot; technically, you could have access to any kind of ice cream.
Speaking of which, I get to fly out of Syracuse today. Also, I know that feel about the squats. It happened to me earlier this year, except I had to start from scratch and get proper depth. I kept ignoring them for deadlifts, too, but it's kind of like procrastinating for a school project. Eventually, you just have to accept the reality that the only way to get better at something is to work at it - but just because you put effort into something doesn't magically improve the situation. Whatever happens, don't just write it off and say "I'm not cut out or built for squats, so I just won't squat." /ranthttp://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149919903
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12-14-2012, 06:02 AM #1761"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius."
"The training is nothing. The will is everything."
"What you see in the mirror is not what you will see forever. That goes for what you like and what you don't. Everything is constantly changing" - Rodzilla
Log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=158783463&p=1175110853#post1175110853
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12-14-2012, 10:04 AM #1762
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12-14-2012, 01:29 PM #1763
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12-14-2012, 05:53 PM #1764
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12-14-2012, 06:01 PM #1765
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Agree entirely on your thoughts abotu chocolate therapy...also, coincidence, I had BB carrot cake last night too! those pita chips are real solid too btw. Havent had that flavor but the cinnamon sugar are a great so im sure those will be solid as well. Even the salted ones are a great alternative to regular chips....you ever fly to NY btw? brb squat sesh during your layover
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12-15-2012, 02:44 AM #1766
Ah! Very good. I'm actually doing high bar right now myself because of an injury. I don't squat as much with the bar there, but it's "safer" for me in general, at least at the moment. Plus, it's much easier to tell whether I'm cheating and turning it into a good morning.
Have you thought about adding a little minor assistance work to help boost your squat?"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognizes genius."
"The training is nothing. The will is everything."
"What you see in the mirror is not what you will see forever. That goes for what you like and what you don't. Everything is constantly changing" - Rodzilla
Log: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=158783463&p=1175110853#post1175110853
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12-15-2012, 10:49 AM #1767
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Gingerbread pita chips = full of win. Havent had the cinnamon sugar yet. Always see them just havent pulled the trigger. Im not typically a chip guy, but when I am sun chips cheddar/garden salsa ftw.
Ive got 3 more weeks to finish this run of 5/3/1 (3mo challenge) and then I will be going back to stock 5/3/1 setup...at which point I will be rearranging the assistance stuff.Team Never Full
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12-16-2012, 07:58 AM #1768
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5/3/1 Boring But Big: Wendler 3 Month Challenge
Month 3 Wave 2 - 70%x3, 80%x3, 90%x3
Overhead Press
-Warmup-
60x5
75x5
90x3
-Working-
105x3
120x3
135x3
BBB Bench 70%
160x10
ss Ohead press 105x3
160x10
ss Ohead press 105x3
160x10
ss Ohead press 105x3
160x10
160x10
Weighted Chins
+10lbx10
+10lbx10
+10lbx10
Drag Curl Finish
65x10
65x10
Incline DB Curls
40x8
40x8
Notes
*Thinking about making this today... (also, great protein recipe site for those who havent seen it!)
Layered Protein Pumpkin Pie
http://www.proteinpow.com/2011/11/on...n-protein.html
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12-16-2012, 08:18 AM #1769
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