IrishPilot's Road To <8%

[IrishPilot]

Hey, i dont read your tread since last year, i used to love it.
Gonna try to catch it up.
Just one question, how do you count the macros from the beers? Im, from Brazil and trying some new beers from around the world, my #1 is the Delirium Tremens, so far. But I'm kind of confused trying to figure out the macros.

I drink a specific genre of beer (usually IPA/DIPAs with an occasional pale). Many of the beers I drink you can find approximate cal counts via google. I have also emailed several of the breweries asking for the calorie counts. I dont count the macros, but I do count the calories.

[hcoyle545]

Hey, i dont read your tread since last year, i used to love it.
Gonna try to catch it up.
Just one question, how do you count the macros from the beers? Im, from Brazil and trying some new beers from around the world, my #1 is the Delirium Tremens, so far. But I'm kind of confused trying to figure out the macros.

I've had that Delirium tremens from the tap a couple times when I was in Glasgow, strong stuff and tasty too!

On topic- lol'd at the meme because i'm just back from my gfs house where we went for a walk to McDs and I got some battered chicken for like equivalent of $2.00. Tasty as fcuk tho and the menu said 250kcals so i'll take it

[anuragp122195]

I drink a specific genre of beer (usually IPA/DIPAs with an occasional pale). Many of the beers I drink you can find approximate cal counts via google. I have also emailed several of the breweries asking for the calorie counts. I dont count the macros, but I do count the calories.

Your doing it right enjoying alcohol, but controlling it.
I dare you to try beer in a protein shake.

[IrishPilot]

Your doing it right enjoying alcohol, but controlling it.
I dare you to try beer in a protein shake.

Lol hell no! Digging your new avi btw.

[bkenup]

Thanks a lot, i just found a lot of beers i have tried before on myfitnesspal.

[IrishPilot]

Eating this a lot lately. Sautéed asparagus and portobellos in a white wine reduction with feta.

[Siafu4Life]

275x7x4 with the deadlifts!? Solid work being done in here!!

[snrygo]

I need to get my hands on some portobellos and feta. Already have the chicken and wine

[anuragp122195]

What you be stir fryin/sauteeing those asparagus and mushrooms in? Olive oil? Soy sauce? Mine don't look nearly as good when I do stir fries like that. your stir fries look cooked to perfection and packed with flavor.

[Shazriki]

Eating this a lot lately. Sautéed asparagus and portobellos in a white wine reduction with feta.

[IMG]http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w245/TaylorDaly/Food/IMAG0643.jpg[/IG]

STRONG veggie concoction. I can imagine how good that would go down with some bruschetta on the side for crunch.

[hcoyle545]

I suspect foul play... Are you recycling photos of pr0n sir?

[IrishPilot]

What you be stir fryin/sauteeing those asparagus and mushrooms in? Olive oil? Soy sauce? Mine don't look nearly as good when I do stir fries like that. your stir fries look cooked to perfection and packed with flavor.

Olive oil, with a final reduction of chicken broth/chardonnay. I like my asparagus slightly burned and crisp on the outside with soft inside.

STRONG veggie concoction. I can imagine how good that would go down with some bruschetta on the side for crunch.

Damn straight...great idea!

I suspect foul play... Are you recycling photos of pr0n sir?

Yup...ate this last night, but was too lazy to take another pic so used the old one

[IrishPilot]

1mi Warmup Run

Incline Press
Barx12
Barx12
95x8
115x8

135x10
135x10
135x10
135x10

Weighted Dips (Chest Focus)
BW+35x12
BW+35x12
BW+35x10

90 second rest periods

Arnold Press
40x12
40x12
40x12

1mi Cooldown Run

[snrygo]

135 on da incline wooowoooo

[IrishPilot]

135 on da incline wooowoooo

Yeah still ramping up on those. Having huge delt issues today so the workout was...painful.

[IrishPilot]

Todays haul courtesy of one of my buddies/co workers. One of the benefits of life on the road All the best of their breed, and none of which we can get anywhere near here.

[determined4000]

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where do you find all these every day

[IrishPilot]

where do you find all these every day

Blogs I follow, pinterest, google, etc.

[IrishPilot]

20 Minute Incline Sprint Intervals
1.5mi cooldown run

Ended up over maintenance cals yesterday. Wish I could say that I didnt care, but I let the day get away from me and am a little pissed. Didnt end up really enjoying beers as I had intended due simply to intake and frustration at the end of the day for where I was at. $#@%# two steps forward, one step back. Im also starting to think that while Ive really leaned out, I would definitely benefit from more mass (well, wouldnt we all). What Im saying is that Im getting so damn small, and dont feel like I have the mass to do the leanness justice. Pisses me off as well. My generic goal has always been to see some abs, and I just have no ab definition whatsoever.

[snrygo]

Man, like you said, 2 steps forwards, 1 back. Don't fret it. And if you feel you need more mass, then do a nice controlled bulk - at the end of the day it's you vs you do if you see something YOU want to change, then change it.

[IrishPilot]

Man, like you said, 2 steps forwards, 1 back. Don't fret it. And if you feel you need more mass, then do a nice controlled bulk - at the end of the day it's you vs you do if you see something YOU want to change, then change it.

I seriously appreciate your support and your sincerity. I think I need to keep cutting. Ive always reached this point and said (ok, time to bulk.) Ive always ended up wanting to cut again. This time, its time to go the distance...just have to be patient.

[Shazriki]

We could ALL benefit from more mass. This is the mindset that locks us into our passion of lifting weights week after week. Even the guys on the drugsies who most definitely would not benefit from more mass, would "benefit" from more mass.

Given that we can't change the goal, the only thing we can do is control the approach. The most important thing is to not spin the wheels. Choose a milestone, forge relentlessly towards it, then set a new milestone. I know it's tricky and there will be doubts, but don't falter until you reach that milestone.

[Siafu4Life]

Love that Henry Ford quote!

[IrishPilot]

2mi run
Ab Work

Beer Battered Grilled Cheese Bacon Sandwiches...need to try these...
http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/...6&term=grilled cheese&ps=9&pi=9&fv=AND(HasGridViewImage%3ATrue)

[snrygo]

uhm, you posted the same post from yesterday

[MrLegend]

the food in this thread looks great. all of it. i need to learn to make more than oatmeal.

[IrishPilot]

uhm, you posted the same post from yesterday

Fixed...I reply to my own posts to save from having to type everything over again (inserting bold, etc.)

the food in this thread looks great. all of it. i need to learn to make more than oatmeal.

Hell yes you do. Welcome!

[IrishPilot]

1mi warmup run

ATG Squat
110x5
135x5
160x5

205x6
205x6
205x5
205x5

SLDL
185x10
185x10
185x10

Bent Over Rows
185x11
185x11
185x11

Standing Straight Bar Curl
65x12
65x12

1mi cooldown run

Feeling burnt out...so here is some random reading about rest and recovery.

http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/s...ndRecovery.htm
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/tra...e-of-rest.html
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2...ak-performance

[hcoyle545]

How many days do you truly rest?

[IrishPilot]

How many days do you truly rest?

How do you define rest? I lift 4 days a week and do cardio everyday. Sunday is usually light cardio or truly OFF. Sometimes I have to take a day off during the week due to a changing work schedule. Im guessing Im run down due to the crazy low cals. I actually ate at maintenance yesterday and will likely do the same or close to it today. Its VERY VERY seldom that I lack the energy/interest to lift, and yesterday and this morning I definitely feel that way. Ive been burned out before, but Ive never been so burned out I lost drive. Low cutting cals + incredibly stressful life events = burnout city.