Anthony21's Non-Stop Endeavor for Strength

[ulsak]

Haha you're so dramatic. We still love you

Tough love is the best love!

[ulsak]

I echo what Thom2355 says 900%.

One night of carbs and you're out? Why not add smaller amounts in on non-training days and more on training? That's what I've been doing with CBL, have gained some great size, and still decreasing bodyfat.

Just like training, you gotta stick with an eating protocol longer than a few days to know if it works or not. Modifying the carbs/fat can be tedious, but finding the 'sweet spot' takes out most thought so you can focus on other things. Dieting should never be 'easy', and CBL is no different.

Good luck.

I hear you Assassin. I my case the hypertension issues added with load of fatty nutrients enclosed could be disastrous for my artery condition. And we are all different so have a respect for Ant's decision here. The old school calorie and macro count will also work. I wish I could talk Ant to IF a whirl but I guess he has a lot to consider, right Anthony?

[Anthony21]

I hear you Assassin. I my case the hypertension issues added with load of fatty nutrients enclosed could be disastrous for my artery condition. And we are all different so have a respect for Ant's decision here. The old school calorie and macro count will also work. I wish I could talk Ant to IF a whirl but I guess he has a lot to consider, right Anthony?

Well in a way I already do IF. I don't eat breakfast and start eating in the afternoon most times. I guess i'm just a sucker for all these new and so called "innovative" nutrition protocols. I'm just going to stick to the basics and play around with my carb timing, probably having a large part of them pre and post.

[Stncldsnake]

Here we go again, just when I started to feel like a man you go and have a PR rally!!! Awesome stuff Ant and congrats on the PR's friggin animal!! lol

[Filmbuff81]

Didn't you stop the prep phase once before?

I think between that and the last 10 days that is a pretty decent litmus test that you do not enjoy the ULC approach.

[mmorton]

I will not be ignored. My props fr predicting your weight loss this instant!

[MakeGoBoom]

I will not be ignored. My props fr predicting your weight loss this instant!

respek.....

lol damn it ant....

grats on the pr's though.....

[MKW]

250x5 is a legit lift. Awesome stuff.

As for CBL, there are a million different nutritional protocols. If this one isn't something you can commit to, then don't do it. Don't struggle through a nutritional program that doesn't work for you mentally. However, like the poster above me (or maybe last page) said, it's important to stick with something and remain consistent. Find something that works and roll with it. Everyone is different. I think counting macros, weighing out food every day, and logging is a piece of cake when for someone else that is far too restrictive. Likewise, I don't have any interest in something like IF because my mind performs poorly in the morning if I don't have some food in me, while others get great results.

[Anthony21]

Didn't you stop the prep phase once before?

I think between that and the last 10 days that is a pretty decent litmus test that you do not enjoy the ULC approach.

Here we go again, just when I started to feel like a man you go and have a PR rally!!! Awesome stuff Ant and congrats on the PR's friggin animal!! lol

respek.....

lol damn it ant....

grats on the pr's though.....

250x5 is a legit lift. Awesome stuff.

As for CBL, there are a million different nutritional protocols. If this one isn't something you can commit to, then don't do it. Don't struggle through a nutritional program that doesn't work for you mentally. However, like the poster above me (or maybe last page) said, it's important to stick with something and remain consistent. Find something that works and roll with it. Everyone is different. I think counting macros, weighing out food every day, and logging is a piece of cake when for someone else that is far too restrictive. Likewise, I don't have any interest in something like IF because my mind performs poorly in the morning if I don't have some food in me, while others get great results.

I will not be ignored. My props fr predicting your weight loss this instant!

Thanks guys. @ Matt you're being ignored

I just can't deal with no carbs man, it's not me and I enjoy having balance meals. I mean sh!t i'm about to get down with some Ego pumpkin spice waffles. I'll be damn if CBL says I can't have that today lol.

I have always counted my macros and weighed my food out and will continue this approach through my 5x5 journey.

[NC_Tarheel]

Well in a way I already do IF. I don't eat breakfast and start eating in the afternoon most times. I guess i'm just a sucker for all these new and so called "innovative" nutrition protocols. I'm just going to stick to the basics and play around with my carb timing, probably having a large part of them pre and post.

So you're basically doing CBL with carbs in your preworkout meal

[Assassin]

I hear you Assassin. I my case the hypertension issues added with load of fatty nutrients enclosed could be disastrous for my artery condition. And we are all different so have a respect for Ant's decision here. The old school calorie and macro count will also work. I wish I could talk Ant to IF a whirl but I guess he has a lot to consider, right Anthony?

Definitely something to watch out for. As someone that does heart ultrasounds for a living, I'm familiar with arterial plaque and what it can do.

Can you take fish oil? That alone is one of the best supplements all around for joint, brain, skin, AND heart function. Eating pounds of bacon would be bad, but what about some of the healthier fats like fish oil and EVOO?

[ulsak]

Yeah, Fish oil ( Omega 3 capsules) is a standard supp for me. And I digest Trombyl ( blood diluting ) and Tavara ( for cholesterol ) every morning. But my best medicin is the food regime and training..

[Athlete31]

Nice log! I'm in here, your stats seem to be nearly similar as mine.

[bigbird916]

Ant, I did not get COD! I just can't grasp the whole futuristic chit LOL

Hitman Absolution next tuesday brah

[Anthony21]

Ant, I did not get COD! I just can't grasp the whole futuristic chit LOL

Hitman Absolution next tuesday brah

I'm not digging COD. How is the Hitman serious? I never played them.

[bigbird916]

I'm not digging COD. How is the Hitman serious? I never played them.

If your into stealth 3rd person shooters, hands down it's the best. I've played them all so far, every single one is fukking badass! If you can rent it, do it!!

IMO COD is too arcade-y, and the young ******* 12 year olds talk mad chit to no end haha.

[Anthony21]

If your into stealth 3rd person shooters, hands down it's the best. I've played them all so far, every single one is fukking badass! If you can rent it, do it!!

IMO COD is too arcade-y, and the young ******* 12 year olds talk mad chit to no end haha.

I'll definitely give it a rent. I've been playing Halo 4 since it came out. I just bought COD BO2 today and wish I didn't. So far i'm not digging the multiplayer.

[bigbird916]

I'll definitely give it a rent. I've been playing Halo 4 since it came out. I just bought COD BO2 today and wish I didn't. So far i'm not digging the multiplayer.

My buddy brought over Halo the other day, was pretty sick! We only hit co-op but it's def badazz. That blows about COD tho, $60 isn't measly cash

[Anthony21]

My buddy brought over Halo the other day, was pretty sick! We only hit co-op but it's def badazz. That blows about COD tho, $60 isn't measly cash

Yea that $60 I could of used on something for the gym or some sh!t. Live and learn I guess.

[bigbird916]

Yea that $60 I could of used on something for the gym or some sh!t. Live and learn I guess.

Exactly bro. Do you have a belt yet?

[Anthony21]

Exactly bro. Do you have a belt yet?

No and I really need to get one

[bigbird916]

No and I really need to get one

For sure. I'd say check out best belts, I've heard they're the chit. I think I reccomended them before when I first subbed your forum actually.

I have an Inzer 4". It's a great belt but I think I'm going to get the best belts 3" for DLing, because my 4 digs into me pretty bad.

[KenshinH]

How would you do it? Just add 5lbs to your top set every week? I'm horrible at figuring sh!t out like that.

Yeah basically. Add 5 lbs to the top set instead of increasing by 2.5%. However, I just realized that 2.5% is about 5 lbs for your squats and bench right now anyway, so it won't make a difference to switch.

Also, it may be premature to talk about changing it up. You haven't failed any reps yet. Maybe you'll nail Friday's 1x3 heavy set and go on to crush the same weight for 1x5 on Monday. We can talk about what to do if you start missing reps. For now, get pumped up for your Wednesday and that 3-rep set on Friday

[Anthony21]

Yeah basically. Add 5 lbs to the top set instead of increasing by 2.5%. However, I just realized that 2.5% is about 5 lbs for your squats and bench right now anyway, so it won't make a difference to switch.

Also, it may be premature to talk about changing it up. You haven't failed any reps yet. Maybe you'll nail Friday's 1x3 heavy set and go on to crush the same weight for 1x5 on Monday. We can talk about what to do if you start missing reps. For now, get pumped up for your Wednesday and that 3-rep set on Friday

Thanks for the advice Ken. I'm pumped for today cause it'll be another PR for my Deadlift. I'm definitely also looking forward to the 1x3 for my bench and squat. I know I can get it, well lets hope that comes to fruition lol.

[moshvr]

^^Good luck bud

[MakeGoBoom]

poop.... that will be all, thank you

[Anthony21]

^^Good luck bud

Thanks bro

[Stncldsnake]

Good luck Ant, I know the PR train is coming!!

[Anthony21]

It's about to go down in the gym today. I'll be going for a PR with my deadlift @ 330x4x5. I'm just listening to some Parkway Drive and just amping myself up mentally. LETS GET IT GUYS!!!


STAY STRONG

[MKW]

For sure. I'd say check out best belts, I've heard they're the chit. I think I reccomended them before when I first subbed your forum actually.

I have an Inzer 4". It's a great belt but I think I'm going to get the best belts 3" for DLing, because my 4 digs into me pretty bad.

I've been stressing like hell on the belt lately. I bought an Inzer Forever Lever but it's stiff as hell (10 mm). I'm actually sending it back tomorrow for the large (medium didn't give me nearly enough space to grow into the belt). How much easier was it to wear once you broke it in? Mine was pretty brutal out of the box. It made my squats last week a back and breathing exercise, haha.

Also Ant, in for PRs.