henkejo's 10-week Double T Challenge LOG

[henkejo]

Emotionally recovering from a lost love is no easy feat. In my case, I've lost two. Just shy of two weeks ago I went through a break-up of my first romantic love. It's a complicated situation, but what makes it worse is the fact that my step-mom who has been battling leukemia for 2-3 years is going to die by the end of this week or into next week.

I'm using these next 10 weeks to channel all of my pain and anger into lifting. I've decided to dedicate my transformation to my step-mom, Cindy. It's an effort to prove that life is beautiful and worth living to the fullest.

I will post starting pics next Monday as well as weekly logs of my lifts. I'm pretty short (about 5'5 and a half) and am a lightweight (starting at about 127 pounds). I have lifted in the past, so I do have some decent strength to start things off. I'm relying on a good friend of mine to design my workouts, but I'm a little nervous about my eating habits because I'm not a big eater, and to be completely honest, I don't have the largest appetite right now.

As for supplements, I should be receiving my supply of NO-Beta & Creadyl early next week. I also have a bag of Optimum Whey and a container of Men's Daily Multivitamins from Target.

I would really appreciate tips about anything bodybuilding related. I may invest in a weight gainer because drinks are much easier to take down right now. Any ideas?

Edit: My goal is to gain as much muscle as possible, but specifically I would like to put on 15-20 pounds by the end of the tenth week.

[henkejo]

Still waiting on my supp. shipment. They should be arriving today. Will post start pictures today on my Bodyspace. I also ordered a weight gainer to help pack on size. Any suggestions on dosage size for NO-Beta? I only weigh about 127 pounds. I don't want to over-do it.

Currently eating a turkey sandwich at work :-)

[henkejo]

Finally got my products in the mail today. I will rep anyone who lays out a schedule for cycling No-Beta and CreaDyl. Here is my split:

Mon: Legs
Tues: Chest/Bis
Wed: Off
Thur: Sho/Traps
Fri: Back/Tris

I lift at around 6 pm. What times during training and off days should I take each supplement? Thanks guys!

[TeeR4v_Gainer]

wow u have a lot of potential. sorry about ur losses... ill help you with any questions you have just pm me. good luck bro

[henkejo]

wow u have a lot of potential. sorry about ur losses... ill help you with any questions you have just pm me. good luck bro

Thank you sir. Things are going well so far. Week 1 in the bag with a total weight gain of about 6 pounds (About 131 now). I'm assuming most has gone to my legs, but I've noticed a little chub in my pecs. Not worried about it as I'm just trying to put on any weight right now. I did have a cold for a few days and was out of the gym, but now I'm going strong.

WEEK 1 (125 lbs - 131 lbs)

Eating Regime:
Meal 1 (8am): (A) Protein Shake w/ 3 graham crackers, scoop protein, spoon of PB, and banana (B) Protein Shake - substitute graham crackers with oats
Meal 2 (1030am): (A) Oatmeal and some Almonds (B) Bowl of Cinnamon Start w/ Protein Cereal (C) Few servings of cottage cheese and almonds
Meal 3 (1230pm): Fruit & (A) Chicken & Rice (B) Ground Beef Taco Salad (C) Chipotle Burrito - 1/2 chicken, 1/2 steak
Meal 4 (3pm): (A) PB Sandwich w/ Protein enhanced bread (B) Apple Sauce, almonds, cottage cheese
Meal 5 (7pm): Post work-out protein shake, Fruit, & (A) Bacon/Egg sandwich (B) Pizza (C) Burger & Salad - I'm lazy about cooking at this time, so I will eat whatever I can get my hands on
Meal 6 (10pm): Weight gainer shake & Cottage Cheese

Supplement Regime:
I take 3 tablets NO Beta with my morning shake & a multi-vitamin. Have not been taking CreaDyl in mornings. Still waiting on someon'es suggestions for CreaDyl dosing..

About 20 minutes pre-workout I take another 4-5 tablets NO-Beta & then
mix 1 scoop CreaDyl and drink throughout workout

Protein Source: using 100% Ultimate Whey & Muscle Juice (I usually do half servings with milk)

Multivitamin: Up & Up Men's Daily from Target

Training: I lost my workout journal so I'm not exactly sure on my lifts. What I can say is that I have been focusing more on lifting properly rather than pushing weight. I use extreme concentration on every lift to ensure that I'm using the targeted muscle group to move the weight. I will have reps and weights up for Week 2, shortly.

My thoughts on NO-Beta & CreaDyl:

Beta:
1. I get tingles in my forehead and ears immediately after swallowing my Beta tablets.
2. Feel more force in the muscles that I'm using. For example, at work in the mornings I can literally feel the blood in my forearms as I'm typing away at my keyboard.
3. Energy boost
4. Motivation - probably a placebo effect going on here

CreaDyl:
1. I don't care about taste as long as it gets the job done, but the lemon lime flavor is good enough for me.
2. Puts me in the zone. After a serving, nothing else matters except weights.
3. Energizer for those longer sets.

I've also felt an increase in libido. Not sure if this is from the supps or just working out more, in general.

[henkejo]

Ok, so found my Week 1 Log Book:

WEEK 1: 124 lbs -> 131 lbs

Legs
Squats 200x6x6x12
Leg Press 450x6x6x12
Lunges 30sx6(each leg) 35sx6 40sx6
Leg Ext 3 sets to fail (weights not kept)
Stand Calf Raises 3 sets to fail
Seated Calf Raises 3 sets to fail

Chest/Bis
Incline Bench Press 160x4x4x3
Flat Db Press 70x6x6x7
Decline Fly 35s (3 sets to fail)
Bb Curl 85x6x6x6
Seated Supinating Db Curls 30x8x8x8

Back/Tris
Pullups (warm-up) 8x8x8 (slow)
Deadlifts 275x5x4x3
Bent Over Rows 165x5x5x5
Lat Pull-Downs 90x12 110x12 120x12
Did not keep track of Tris

Shoulders
Front Raises (Warm-up)
Hack Press 320x6x5x5
Bent Over Raises
Seated Db Should Press 50x14 55x10 60x6
Cable Side Lateral Raises


WEEK 2: 131lbs -> 135.5 lbs

Legs
Squats 225x6x6x12
Hack Squats 270x6x6x9
Lunges 30sx6 35sx6 40sx9
Leg Ext 3 sets to fail
Standing Calf Raises 3 sets to fail

Chest/Bis
Incline Smythe Press 165x8 185x5x5
Decline Smythe Press 185x6x6x8
Slight Incline Fly 35s (3 sets to fail)
Bb Curl 95x4x4x2 (aargh!!)
Incline Hammer Curl 30sx11x7x7

Shoulders
Hack Press 360x6x6x5
Seated DB Press 50x12 60x10 70x3
Side Raises
Rear
Front Raises

Back/Tris
Bb Row 165x6x6x6
Lat Pull-Down 3 sets to fail (80,100,120)
Rack Deadlifts 205x6x6x6
Seated Rows 3 sets to fail (80,100,110)
Did not keep track of tris

Sorry, my log is a little sloppy right now. I will clean it up for future weeks. I have seen a sharp acclivity in body weight. I'm flying! Like I said, I'm trying to gain as much weight as possible for the first 8 weeks. Will cut hard in the last two weeks. Take care all!

[henkejo]

I just realized during lunch that I am very happy. It's the happiest I've been in a long time. Life is better when you take care of yourself. Working out is certainly a central component, but by-products (nutrition, sleep, confidence, etc.) are all factors that are influencing my emotions. For the last week things have slowed down and life feels less pressured. For the first time, I'm happy with waking up, going to my mediocre job, working out, watching a good movie (watched "Pumping Iron" last night, lulz), going to bed, and repeating. Good health makes life amazing. It's at these times that we realize a good life shouldn't be taken for granted.

Just a thought.. Hope all of your transformations are going as or better than expected. Mine is!

[drooks10]

Hey man! Glad to hear your day is going so well! I hope that your continued transformation brings you nothing but positives!!!! Good luck, bro.

[Sein]

Congrat on your current success. This transformation might only be 10 week but it will effect you for the rest of your life!

[M.E. Anderson]

Wow...you are really facing some intense struggles in your life. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. You are absolutely right that one of the best things to do for yourself is to pour out your emotions into this challenge. It is a positive addiction, which will keep you healthy physically, mentally sound, and emotionally stable.

So, you are progressing with your weight-gaining goals? That's terrific. Those of us in a fat-loss stage are envious of your diet. LOL

Keep posting. We enjoy reading your log and partaking in your transformation with you.

[TeeR4v_Gainer]

Glad to hear you are making gains! keep it up brah! you should get some 4 week pics up

[henkejo]

Sorry really been busy and will update workouts stats and reply to comments tomorrow, SORRY! Just wanted to get these 4 week update pics up...yeah

[TeeR4v_Gainer]

wow edit your post and resize those bad boys. but it looks like u made some gains, keep it up brah

[henkejo]

On Big Photos:
Ahhhh! I am so sorry about the enormous pictures guys! I will re-format those when I am back on my buddy's computer. I do most of my posting from work and I can't upload photos from here. Plus, I am such a computer neophyte. But if you have the time, you should check out the pics on my bodyspace. I'm curious to hear some feedback.

On Transformation Progress:
Anyway, as far as the transformation, I am beyond satisfied with where I am at. Bulking is hard work! I literally force feed myself everyday. Actually, it is not that bad. My body is adapting and I'm usually hungry every 2-3 hours. So far now I've put on about 16 pounds! I just purchased a second round of CreaDyl and got some fat calipers as a free gift so I should have tentative bf% measures up soon. Speaking of CreaDyl, I have been double-dosing everyday and its definitely the way to go. I noticed enormous strength gains immediately after taking the recommended two servings each day. I dropped 7 NO-Beta pills down the esophagus yesterday before legs and I thought my legs were going to explode! And speaking of legs, WOW. By the end of the ten weeks, I want to see huge improvements in my legs. So far, I'm seeing those changes. Well you can probably tell that I'm freakin' happy right now.

On Things I need to work on:
Posing: I suck, bad! Especially my back pose. I'm rotating my arms forward too much blocking the view of my bicep peaks.

Form Checks: Bb Bicep Curls. I'm constantly fluctuating my weight because my bicep curl form is sloppy.

Bringing up my Chest: I feel its lagging in size. My shoulders seem to be overpowering them. I guess I don't really know, though. I'll let you be the judge.

Not getting sick: I've had two colds during the past four weeks. Two! Why? I don't know. Probably because I work in an office with a bunch of middle-aged, child-rearing women. I guess I need to start drinking Purell. Ha


On Diet:
Has stayed mostly the same as in my initial posting. Been eating a lot of ground beef with taco seasoning and chicken/rice combos.

On Training:
WEEK 3: 135.5 lbs -> 138 lbs

Legs
Warm-up w/ Leg Extensions
Squats 275x6x5x5
Leg Press (Close legged) 360x6x6x20
Leg Curls 90x12 100x12 120x8
Seated Calf Raises 3 set to fail

Chest/Bis
Incline Bench 160x5x4x4
Decline Db Press 75sx7x6x7
Incline Flys 30s12x12 35xfail
Bb Curl 95x5x4x4
Standing Hammer Curls 25s8 35sx8 40sxfail

Back
Warm-up w/ Cable Rows
Bent Over Rows 175x6 Form Check 165x6x5
Lat P-Down 80x14 100x12 120x9
Rack Deadlifts 215x6x7x9

Shoulder/Tris
Standing Military Press 115x8x7x6
Arnold Presses 45sx8x9 50sx5
Side Raises 3 sets to fail
Front Raises 3 sets to fail
Plate Shrugs (3 sec holds on top) 3 sets to fail



WEEK 4: 138 lbs -> 140 lbs

Chest/Bis
Incline Bench 160x6x5x5
Db Flat Bench 75sx6x5x5
Db Flys 30sxfailxfailxfail
Bb Curl 95x6x5x2(experiencing pain in my left rear delt)
Concentration Curls 20sx12 25sx12 30sx10

Legs
Hack Squats (close legged) 360x6 450x6x15
Squats 275x6 Form check 225x6x8(Perfect Form)
Leg Curls 100x12 120x10 140x8
Standing Calves 3 sets to fail
Seated Calves 3 sets to fail

Shoulders/Tris
Out of Gym with cold

Back (Still sick, when light on weights after deadlifts)
Pullups 3x8x8x8 Warm-ups
Rack Deadlifts 225x6x6x10
Did not keep track of remaining lifts


On Supplements:
CreaDyl: I really started to enjoy the lemon-lime flavor. Makes me think of Starburst candy. Makes me look much fuller throughout the day. I'm trying out the Orange Cream for the last weeks. I've heard good things.

NO-Beta: Boom! Feels good, man. I probably waste half of the energy I get from those babies on the car-ride to the gym. It works that fast!

On Life:
Happy. Only 5-6 weeks left! I feel like I'm on the home stretch already and its only been 4 weeks. I'll judge how much "cutting" I need to do by weight gains, if any, during the next 3 weeks. I've been a skinny b**** for the last 22 years. Honestly, I'm enjoying the thicker look for the time being.

Hope all is well everyone! Keep it up!

[henkejo]

Hey man! Glad to hear your day is going so well! I hope that your continued transformation brings you nothing but positives!!!! Good luck, bro.

Thank you sir. And same to you. I've seen your profile. You look great! I can't wait to see your final pics.

Congrat on your current success. This transformation might only be 10 week but it will effect you for the rest of your life!

Agreed.

Wow...you are really facing some intense struggles in your life. Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. You are absolutely right that one of the best things to do for yourself is to pour out your emotions into this challenge. It is a positive addiction, which will keep you healthy physically, mentally sound, and emotionally stable.

So, you are progressing with your weight-gaining goals? That's terrific. Those of us in a fat-loss stage are envious of your diet. LOL

Keep posting. We enjoy reading your log and partaking in your transformation with you.

Thank you so much. Fat loss or weight gain, we are all working toward the same ultimate goal: looking our best. Good luck to you!

Glad to hear you are making gains! keep it up brah! you should get some 4 week pics up

Done. 4 week pics up in BodySpace.

[henkejo]

So I'm waiting on my new container of creadyl and I decided to take a serving of ON creatine that I had lying around, and now I feel bloated, full, and gross. I miss my creadyl

[henkejo]

So, I've been inconsistent with my updates. Just uploaded 8 week photos. So far..

Most Muscular:


And my new Legs!:


A whopping total gain of 22 pounds! Now how do I cut?

[Credz]

Nice log so far! CreaDyl and NO Beta are awesome stacked together.

Is your diet still the same? If you want to cut start dropping some calories. Around 300-500 calories per day is a good rule of thumb. After a week if you lose too much or don't lose as much you can make adjustments to fit your needs better.

[Zangeif Lagasse]

Subbed, great log, will be following along.

Looks like you're killing it in the gym, how are you liking the products so far?

What goals have you set for yourself for the 10 weeks?

[Segansational]

GReat progress, keep working hard these last 2 weeks. You're at the homestretch!

[ChaseMans]

Good stuff man, making awesome progress just keep it consistent. And keep tearing it up at the gym. And also how you liking the double t products so far?

[cw955588]

Awesome job so far!! What are your diet/training/supps plans for your last 2 weeks??

[TeeR4v_Gainer]

good final progress. in 10 weeks it hard to obtain the amount of mass you did and stay as lean as u did. great work.

[Simpy]

Fantastic progress thus far. Your first post has really won my heart.