IronCamp's Journal: A New Start w/SAN Blaze!

[IronCamp]

Hello all! Welcome to my journal. For those of you who haven't been following my old journal, this is my 2nd journal. I decided this is as a good a time as ever to start a new one, especially since Mrs Muscles pointed out that I had been keeping my old journal for a year!

If you would like to see my old journal, you can access it at:

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=4083663

Now on to new things. I am starting the BTFFTM diet this week, but w/some very slight variation. I am finding it hard to get the amount of food down in the morning that it suggests for my 1st meal, so I am moving some of those calories to later in the day and I am replacing some of the fat calories (mostly almonds) w/I Can't Believe it's Not Butter Spray, b/c I can't manage to get the food down as easily w/o it.

Basically my calorie intake will be as follows (these are approximations):
Non-Carb Up days:
Protein: 190g=760 calories (50%)
Carbohydrates = 65g=260 calories (17%)
Fat: 55 grams = 495 calories (33%)
Total calories 1515 Non-carbohydrate night

Carb up Days (Haven't worked out the calorie break down yet):
Total calories 1938

I am currently doing a 3 day split, but am due to change soon:
Mon: Back/Bis and Cardio
Tues: Cardio
Wed: Legs
Thurs: Cardio
Fri: Chest/Shoulders/Tris
Sat or Sun: Sometimes Cardio

My most recent stats, as of 7/1 are:

7/1/2008
Weight 145
BF 20.00%
Neck 12.5
Chest 35
Arm 11.5 (not flexed)
Forearm 8.5
Waist 26.5
Hip 37
Leg 23
Calf 14.5
LBM 116
Fat 29

For starters, I will give the run down of my training and eating for the past few days:

Fri, 8/29:

Chest, Shoulders, Tris
45-60 sec rest
DB Bench Press 1x15x25s, 1x12x30s, 1x10x35s, 1x8x40s PB!
Pec Fly Machine 1x12x30, 1x10x45, 1x8x60
DB Upright Rows 1x12x20s, 1x10x20s, 1x8x25s
Lateral Raises 1x12x10, 1x10x12, 1x8x15
Tricep Rope Pulldowns 1x12x40, 1x10x45, 1x8x50

15 mins HIIT on treadmill

Total time = 50 mins
HR = 134 avg/165 max
Calories burned = 365

Calories 1,431
Fat 58.7 526 36 %
Carbohydrate 125.9 483 33 %
Protein 114.0 462 31 %

Sat, 8/30: Jogged outside for 45 mins w/daughter in jogging stroller

Total time = 45 mins
HR = 140 avg/165 max
Calories burned = 350

Calories 1,193
Fat 29.4 261 21 %
Carbohydrate 112.0 435 35 %
Protein 90.6 370 30 %
Alcohol 23.2 160 13 %

Sun, 8/31: Off day

Calories 1,824
Fat 57.8 516 27 %
Carbohydrate 185.2 734 38 %
Protein 107.5 426 22 %
Alcohol 36.3 252 13 %

Mon, 9/1 (First day of BTFFTM diet): Jogged outside for 45 mins

Total time = 45 mins
HR = 144 avg/161max
Calories burned = 400

Calories 1,529
Fat 57.9 508 35 %
Carbohydrate 72.9 274 19 %
Protein 169.5 677 46 %

[HARRYBEAST]

For shoulders, how come there are no pressing movements?

[IronCamp]

For shoulders, how come there are no pressing movements?

I switch exercises every session, so pressing ones are done just on different days.

[HARRYBEAST]

I switch exercises every session, so pressing ones are done just on different days.

I see. Carry on then.

[PLANETGETLOW]

Sub'd.....

*Yes, I'm following you*

[vanillabn]

I'm definitely in!! Seems like a great time for a new journal Your plan looks great.

[Mrs_Muscles]

Cool New journal. I'm pondering it myself... For other reasons though.

Anyhow, I'm a subbed to the new journal

[IronCamp]

I see. Carry on then.

LOL!

Sub'd.....

*Yes, I'm following you*

Ya, I like you following me!

I'm definitely in!! Seems like a great time for a new journal Your plan looks great.

Thanks.

Cool New journal. I'm pondering it myself... For other reasons though.

Anyhow, I'm a subbed to the new journal

Great. Glad to have you along.

[amj0883]

Hey girl!! You know I am in...I can't wait to see your results

[erinlee01]

Sub'd!

[IronCamp]

Hey girl!! You know I am in...I can't wait to see your results

Sub'd!

Glad to have both of you along!
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Tues, 9/2:

I don't know what was going on yesterday, but I had no appetite and eating was such a chore. I was force feeding myself and felt like I was going to explode. I managed to get enough calories in, but it was tough!

Back/Bis
45-60 sec rest between sets
Cable Rows 12x70,10x85,8x90,6x100
Lat Pull Downs 12x75,10x90,4x105/4x90
DB Rows 12x20,10x25,8x30
Alternate Hammer Curls 12x15s,10x15s,8x20s
EZ Bar Curls 12x45,10x50,8x55

25 mins intervals of treadmill

Total time = 1 hr
HR = 138 avg/168max
Calories burned = 424

Calories 1,509
Fat 56.2 495 34 %
Carbohydrate 58.8 210 14 %
Protein 190.8 760 52 %

[HARRYBEAST]

I have never had these days where I can't eat enough.

[IronCamp]

I have never had these days where I can't eat enough.

It's a strange feeling...I usually want to eat, but the appetite is definitely diminished lately. I did manage to get all of my carb up calories in yesterday! mmmmmm...it was GOOD!
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Wed, 9/3:

Legs
60-90 sec rest btwn sets
45 Degree Leg Press 20x180,15x200, 2x15x250
One Legged Squats 3x15x20s
SLDL w/DBs 3x15x30s
Lying Leg Curls 3x15x80
Abductor 3x15x80
Standing Calf Raises 3x15x50

Total time = 50 mins
HR = 134 avg/161 max
Calories burned = 344

Calories 1,943
Fat 68.5 603 32 %
Carbohydrate 149.4 561 30 %
Protein 181.0 714 38 %

[fitnessman]

Subbed@!

[rpaul11]

I'll be checking in on ya from time to time. Good luck with the new program.

I was trying the carb cycling for a while but I was getting very light headed on my low carb days so I backed off. glad you are having more succes with it.

[twinnett]

Hi! Did I miss your new journal? I'm in!

[IronCamp]

Subbed@!

Look forward to your comments/suggestions.

I'll be checking in on ya from time to time. Good luck with the new program.

I was trying the carb cycling for a while but I was getting very light headed on my low carb days so I backed off. glad you are having more succes with it.

So far, I am OK...I LOVED my carb up Wednesday. It tool me 1.5 hours to eat all the food in my carb up meal!

Hi! Did I miss your new journal? I'm in!

It's OK...I just started this week, but I am so glad to have you along again!
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Thurs, 9/4: Off day

Calories 1,593
Fat 66.0 576 38 %
Carbohydrate 61.9 228 15 %
Protein 178.0 705 47 %

Fri, 9/5: Morning workout! I love getting it out fo the way!

Chest, Shoulders, Tris
45-60 sec rest
Flat BB Bench Press 12x65,10x75,8x85,4x90
Incline Bench w/DBs 12x25s,10x30s,8x35s So tough!
Shoulder Press w/DBs 12x20s,10x25s,8x25s Also tough...I'm weak in the am!
Upright Rows 12x20s,10x20s,8x25s
Weighted Bench Dips 12x30, 10x35, 8x40

I worked out in the morning, b/c this is one of the weekends I have my niece, while my nephew is in the hospital undergoing chemo. I leave work early to pick up my niece after school all the way across town and then drive clear across town again, to pick up my daughter @ daycare. I really don't mind. I would do anything to help my brother and SIL out and Abriana loves having my niece around!

[fitnessman]

I don't think working shoulders the same day you do chest is a great idea. The are already getting plenty of work.


You asked

[ktw915]

I'll definitely be following along to see how the new diet works for you! Is it going to be a decrease in cals from your previous diet, or just changing macros?

Have fun with your niece this weekend! I hope your nephew is feeling ok...

[IronCamp]

I don't think working shoulders the same day you do chest is a great idea. The are already getting plenty of work.


You asked

I came to that realization this morning! I was so weak on my shoulders, after doing chest...this was the first time that happened to me though. I like to do a 3 day split. When would you suggest they should be worked?

Here's what I currently do:

Back/Bis
Legs
Chest/Shoulders/Tris

I'll definitely be following along to see how the new diet works for you! Is it going to be a decrease in cals from your previous diet, or just changing macros?

Have fun with your niece this weekend! I hope your nephew is feeling ok...

Welcome! Nice to have you along.

[fitnessman]

With your split, leg day.

Shoulders just don't need a ton of work.

[IronCamp]

With your split, leg day.

Shoulders just don't need a ton of work.

I can definitely do that, especially since I don't do cardio on leg day. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Verti-gal]

Looks like a great new program. Good luck!

[Mrs_Muscles]

Woohoo! Exciting things going on. New split, good advice and insight. Yup, good stuff.

Still thinking of you and your nephew regularly. Always looking for those updates.

[rpaul11]

I came to that realization this morning! I was so weak on my shoulders, after doing chest...this was the first time that happened to me though. I like to do a 3 day split. When would you suggest they should be worked?

Here's what I currently do:

Back/Bis
Legs
Chest/Shoulders/Tris



Welcome! Nice to have you along.

With your split, leg day.

Shoulders just don't need a ton of work.

another option to experiment with if this doesn't work out is

Back/Tri
Leg/shoulder
Chest/bi

That is what I started doing right before I hurt my arm (not a lifting injury)

I got hurt on the 2nd day of my split so I never made it through. But that is my plan once I am back in it.

[amj0883]

I hope you are enjoying your weekend sweetie!!! Remember that your niece needs you just as much as you need her right now I think it is amazing that you are helping your brother out so much...

[IronCamp]

Looks like a great new program. Good luck!

Thanks.

Woohoo! Exciting things going on. New split, good advice and insight. Yup, good stuff.

Still thinking of you and your nephew regularly. Always looking for those updates.

Thanks so much for thinking of my nephew. I saw him last night, when I dropped my niece off at the hospital. He is in such good spirits, it's hard to remember that he is sick.

another option to experiment with if this doesn't work out is

Back/Tri
Leg/shoulder
Chest/bi

That is what I started doing right before I hurt my arm (not a lifting injury)

I got hurt on the 2nd day of my split so I never made it through. But that is my plan once I am back in it.

Thanks. I will keep that in mind.

I hope you are enjoying your weekend sweetie!!! Remember that your niece needs you just as much as you need her right now I think it is amazing that you are helping your brother out so much...

I had a nice weekend. The girls got a little out of hand, but I made it out alive...lol! Hope you had a nice weekend as well.
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No workouts Sat or Sun! I also had a difficult time keeping on track with the BTFFTM diet. I didn't eat bad, but didn't eat enough calories or protein on my carb up day (Sat) and didn't eat enough protein on Sun. This diet just isn't easy when you are running around crazy taking care of kids! I'm not worried, b/c I am still seeing results.

Fri, Sept 5th:

Fat 64.8 562 39 %
Carbohydrate 72.8 282 19 %
Protein 151.3 601 42 %

Sat, Sept 6th:

Fat 64.8 561 35 %
Carbohydrate 146.1 567 36 %
Protein 116.3 454 29 %

Sun, Sept 7th:

Fat 77.3 674 42 %
Carbohydrate 115.3 463 29 %
Protein 119.1 478 30 %

[girl22]

Hey girl! I think that you did ok over the weekend... its tough to keep up w/diet when you have kids... I know that for a fact usually it is much easier for me to stay on track during the week then on weekends.... Good luck to you though and glad to hear that you are still seeing results! That's the most important thing

[vanillabn]

Hey girl

I have a hard time getting enough protein in too if I'm not tracking... it's one of those things a lot of people struggle with I guess!

If you're seeing results with what you're doing, keep it up!! I'm glad you are liking it so far!

[cxm]

Ok subbed and good luck.