Gymratluke FIANLLY takes the plunge! My journey to the NANBF Stage June 25th

[MaxN]

Your back is looking sick man

shredded as hell. do you know what bf% you are at now?

[gymratluke]

holy fuk

seriously holy fuk

man I've lost 28lbs and I look NOTHING close to that, I guess I'm fatter than I thought

lol 28 is exactly how much I've lost since the heaviest Ive been this year...dont worry, you'll get there! Remember that loose skin plays tricks on ya as well!

Your back is looking sick man

shredded as hell. do you know what bf% you are at now?

Thanks bro...calipers say 3.8 so realistically around 7 or 8 % I'd say

[gymratluke]

Gotta bump the new pic

[gymratluke]

CG EZ Preachers
100x12,10

SS w/

Vbar Press Downs
150x20
170x12


WG EZ Preachers
100x8,8

SS w/

OH DB Exts
140x10,10


Standing DB Curl
60x6
50x8

SS w/

Inc EZ Exts
110x15,15


Incline Ham Curl
40x10,8

SS w/

Rev Grip Press Downs
110x15
120x12


Cardio
13 min bike, lvl 10-14, 3.2 miles


Abs
Giant set with 5 exercises



Felt really strong today! Pump was off the hook!!

[CHRIS925]

Question:

If your legs aren't leaning out how the F*CK do you have that monster vascularity on them?!

[gymratluke]

Question:

If your legs aren't leaning out how the F*CK do you have that monster vascularity on them?!

haha this is the first time they've look like this!! Any maybe its cause the heat from the tanning bed brings em out a little bit!

[toddbz]

Question:

If your legs aren't leaning out how the F*CK do you have that monster vascularity on them?!

Luke thinks unless you can hide your loose change in your straitions it's not lean ;P

[gymratluke]

luke thinks unless you can hide your loose change in your straitions it's not lean ;p

lmao!!

[gymratluke]

Squats
225x20
275x12
315x10
225x20

SS w/

Leg Exts
2platesx15,12,10,15


Cybex Hacks Squats
1pl+25psx15,15

SS w/

Single Leg Exts
35x12,10


Lying Leg Curl
80x20,15,12

SS w/

Seated Leg Curl
90x20
110x15
130x12

SS w/

Adductor
150x20,15,15


Calves
2 Giant Sets of Seated, Donkey and Standing Calf Raises


Abs
3 sets Decline Crunches


Cardio
Bike 3 miles, 10 mins


F*CK YEAH!!! I almost didnt go to the gym...felt completely out of it all day. Almost like a sick feeling, my mom even said I looked really pale after work, but I sucked it up n just got it done! Havent done a leg workout with my boy Brian in months...Man I miss the way I feed off his intensity! I havent done heavy squats in a long time, much less SS with leg exts...I am not gonna walk right for days and I cant WAIT! lol

I have a feeling I may be in the 160's in the AM!

[gymratluke]

[toddbz]

You're gonna be one sick looking MFer in a few weeks that's for damn sure.

[gymratluke]

You're gonna be one sick looking MFer in a few weeks that's for damn sure.

Thanks duder, I hope so!

[Warrior9]

jelly of dat weight man! i cant weight to get down there.

youre gonna look absolutely ridiculous on stage! keep it rollin man!

[CHRIS925]

160's muthafuggaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Also.. Squats.. I think you made a typo..

it says 315 x 10 lol FML bro that's pretty nasty right there..

[gymratluke]

jelly of dat weight man! i cant weight to get down there.

youre gonna look absolutely ridiculous on stage! keep it rollin man!

Only 4 weeks from today!! Hope to just lose another couple lbs and yeah, I think I should look pretty good by then! Thanks brother

160's muthafuggaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Also.. Squats.. I think you made a typo..

it says 315 x 10 lol FML bro that's pretty nasty right there..

lol no typo!! And i havent squatted heavy in weeks...I was surprised as hell!

[gymratluke]

Chest @ 169.8lbs


Bench Press
275x5
295x3
325xNegative


DB Incline
105x10
95x13


Dips
BWx15 (TUT Reps)
BWx25

SS w/

HS Incline
1ppsx15
1ppsx12


Low Cable Flys
35x15
40x12
45x12


Peck Deck
110x15
120x12
130x11


Cardio
10 min Bike, 3 miles, lvl 10


Felt weak and unmotivated. I know numbers were ok, but I just went through the motions...feeling quite "dieted" so I carbed the f*ck up!!!

[gymratluke]

Pull ups
20
15


Chins
20
15


HS ISO DUH Row
2plx15,12


HS ISO DOH Row
2plx12,10


Supported DB Row
80x10,10


Stiff Arm Lat Pulls
100x15,15,15


Decent workout. Took it easy cause I had posing classes right after. BF was slightly up on the calipers, but thats most likely cause I just trained and it through off the back and tricep pinches which we up, but everything else was down...including weight. Im not worried though. No classes for two weeks. Gotta get workin on my routine ASAP!

[Khryz]

Chest @ 169.8lbs


Bench Press
275x5
295x3
325xNegative


DB Incline
105x10
95x13


Dips
BWx15 (TUT Reps)
BWx25

SS w/

HS Incline
1ppsx15
1ppsx12


Low Cable Flys
35x15
40x12
45x12


Peck Deck
110x15
120x12
130x11


Cardio
10 min Bike, 3 miles, lvl 10


Felt weak and unmotivated. I know numbers were ok, but I just went through the motions...feeling quite "dieted" so I carbed the f*ck up!!!

Haha.

Dude, I didn't realize you were gearing up for a show. When is it?

[gymratluke]

Haha.

Dude, I didn't realize you were gearing up for a show. When is it?

3 weeks from today!

[ehlisl]

3 weeks from today!

Gettin close Luke! My turn to yell for you!!

[toddbz]

Gettin close Luke! My turn to yell for you!!

The name's easy ;P

[gymratluke]

^^^ Should be my new nickname! Why? Long story short, I've backed out of doing my show. This is so hard to explain but I'll try...I lost an employee and its been the WORST spring we've ever had! Since the weather has become semi good, I've been busier then ever before and to say we are just behind on work, would be a gross under statement! About 3 weeks ago, I started feeling really drained. Thought I was over training or something, but it was far worse then that. I stopped being able to sleep at night, I started losing strength by the day, work became so difficult that I could barely make it thru the day and had to start skipping workouts. Depression/Anxiety started kicking in and I started to have really bad thoughts going thru my head at night. Then I started getting really light headed all the time and was getting daily bloody noses. When I started getting pale my mom made me go to the Doctor and I got my blood work done to see what might be wrong...lets just say everything is out of whack! My testosterone level was 49...yes, thats right, 49!!! I got retested cause I thought it was a mistake....46 this time!!! In December my Test levels were 550 so this is more then just a small drop from dieting! Made total sense since I havent been able to have sex in weeks, I've had ZERO desire to and I've been emotional as hell, like a damn woman. Anyway, I know that its normal to have a drop in Testosterone from dieting, but my doctors dont seem to think that having levels of a 13 year old girl is normal by any standards, diet or not! They actually thought I was starving myself or doing drugs or something. Neither have even in all their years seen a MAN, of any age, with test levels under 100. After hearing their concern and talking with my mom and the docs that she works for as well as my own, I decided to stop dieting and get myself back to normal! I feel like a total disappointment right now...and I feel like I just did what everone expected me to do, so I think Im done trying to act like I might be a bodybuilder some day. Im just not cut out for it! I feel like MAYBE if I didnt have such a physical job and the stress of owning a business, I may have been able to see this thru, but unfortunately its not in the cards for me. I think I made a responsible decision cause I have been slacking way too much at work and its been costing us thousands of dollars. I need to be able to work like I normally do so I can get my company out of the red, cause normally we are making good money by May and we have too many bills to pay. Sorry for getting everyones hopes up about seeing me get on stage, it will be a while before anyone hears me talk about competing again. I probably wont be posting on here for a while, cause Im just plain out embarrassed about having to throw in the towel, and being so damn close! Anyway, thanks for reading! Happy lifting to all!

[Bnizzle163]

That's a bummer Luke . Sorry to hear things haven't gone your way lately. But, hey, look at the friggin' progress you've made! You're absolutely diced and done some serious WORK!

[domingochavez]

Damn dude if there was any reason to not continue on with your prep I would say that's it!

I know you are going to feel bad regardless, but you will put things into perspective in the coming weeks once you realise what more it could have cost you if you continued to prep despite these warning signs.

[CHRIS925]

As it's been said many times-- bodybuilding is not everything. Your HEALTH and LIFE are true aspects that override the importance of any competition. Glad you have set your priorities (better late than never).. and realized that at this point in time specifically, the preparation is taking too much of a toll on your body and your life tasks. Take it easy on yourself and be proud of what you've accomplished.. Look at your body bro.. That's a win/win what you've done right there.. Nothing to be embarrassed about at all man you made a real mature decision and it took balls to come on here and lay it out for us. Big props to you Luke! Good luck with life and I hope things get right back on track..

[woofman81]

If I was in your situation, I would have done the same thing Luke. Don't feel bad man, the stage will always be there if you ever want to compete again. Getting your life back on track and your health is so much more important than any bodybuilding show.

If you have time, come and make it out to the WA state Natural on July 30th. Would be cool to meet ya and say hi. If not, best of luck with everything!

[toddbz]

I'd much rather have you around fat & happy than shredded & in the dirt my friend.

p.s. bodybuilding isn't what makes YOU Luke. Just do the shhh you like to do and be healthy.

p.p.s I saved the one 'chained' pic of you for my key chain. No homo

[nads786]

You got nothing to be embarrassed about. You got down to a really sick body fat, YOU didn't quit! Life sometimes takes over and when your health is on the line you shouldn't continue. I would say most people here are pretty impressed by what you've accomplished from basically a fat guy to shredded.

You'll have a chance to compete another time!

[TQsmooth5]

Dang it Luke, I just got around to reading about this. I'm really sorry to hear about this. For everyone out there reading Luke's prep log, I can attest first hand to Luke's conditioning and symmetry. I hope everything gets better for you soon. You definitely have what it takes to do well in this sport.

[NesQuickChick]

^^^ Should be my new nickname! Why? Long story short, I've backed out of doing my show. This is so hard to explain but I'll try...I lost an employee and its been the WORST spring we've ever had! Since the weather has become semi good, I've been busier then ever before and to say we are just behind on work, would be a gross under statement! About 3 weeks ago, I started feeling really drained. Thought I was over training or something, but it was far worse then that. I stopped being able to sleep at night, I started losing strength by the day, work became so difficult that I could barely make it thru the day and had to start skipping workouts. Depression/Anxiety started kicking in and I started to have really bad thoughts going thru my head at night. Then I started getting really light headed all the time and was getting daily bloody noses. When I started getting pale my mom made me go to the Doctor and I got my blood work done to see what might be wrong...lets just say everything is out of whack! My testosterone level was 49...yes, thats right, 49!!! I got retested cause I thought it was a mistake....46 this time!!! In December my Test levels were 550 so this is more then just a small drop from dieting! Made total sense since I havent been able to have sex in weeks, I've had ZERO desire to and I've been emotional as hell, like a damn woman. Anyway, I know that its normal to have a drop in Testosterone from dieting, but my doctors dont seem to think that having levels of a 13 year old girl is normal by any standards, diet or not! They actually thought I was starving myself or doing drugs or something. Neither have even in all their years seen a MAN, of any age, with test levels under 100. After hearing their concern and talking with my mom and the docs that she works for as well as my own, I decided to stop dieting and get myself back to normal! I feel like a total disappointment right now...and I feel like I just did what everone expected me to do, so I think Im done trying to act like I might be a bodybuilder some day. Im just not cut out for it! I feel like MAYBE if I didnt have such a physical job and the stress of owning a business, I may have been able to see this thru, but unfortunately its not in the cards for me. I think I made a responsible decision cause I have been slacking way too much at work and its been costing us thousands of dollars. I need to be able to work like I normally do so I can get my company out of the red, cause normally we are making good money by May and we have too many bills to pay. Sorry for getting everyones hopes up about seeing me get on stage, it will be a while before anyone hears me talk about competing again. I probably wont be posting on here for a while, cause Im just plain out embarrassed about having to throw in the towel, and being so damn close! Anyway, thanks for reading! Happy lifting to all!

You will be okay Luke. I cant imagine the depths of your disappointment, but I know what its like to have mysterious health issues hold me back from my dreams. Just hang in there. We all hit rough terrain here and there. Rest. Stay in the game. Keep focused with healthy foods and workouts, without pushing the envelope for now. I pray blessings fall into your life! Life, work, health.... it will all find its natural balance and start working in your favor. Be happy you had the ability to get this far. Not everyone does. Sign ups have been posted for the OBF challenge. FYI. DONT walk away from these problems, find your courage to press on.

Oh and I will forgive you for the "damn woman" expression