Me and my uncle had a debate about whether or not I'm squatting right. Unfortunately, he doesn't have proper form, so he thinks my form is wrong. He said that I'd never be able to squat 400lbs. So we made a bet. I have until April 1st to squat 400lbs. If I win, I get a free $100. He also gave me 6 months, so July 1st is the end of my training to hit 315lbs. If I do that, that's another $100. This is all the motivation I need I can't wait to prove him wrong. It's gonna be hilarious.
On another note, I'm gonna be making changes on my calories. Gonna recalculate BMR and go from there. What are your thoughts about this? I'll update with my new cal intake in a bit. Currently watching Prison Break. Gonna be heading out tonight to fill out an application for a paper route. Keep me in y'all prayers.
Was unable to get progress pics today. I'll have them for you all tomorrow.
Looking forward to my second day of Starting Strength tomorrow. Workout B here I come (squats, presses, and power cleans). I'll also be updating with new goals either later tonight or sometime tomorrow.
it all depends on if you think you have stopped losing. In the "losing fat" thread by wavelength he states that you just adjust 200 cals and monitor. For me i readjust my Base cals after I lose 5-7lbs. Ex: I was eating 2000, when i lose 5-7lbs, I dropped to 1800 cals and continue the 2-3lbs per week loss. But I never need to drop much more below that. i think the lowest i went was 1500 cals, but i was hungry as &^%$$.
it all depends on if you think you have stopped losing. In the "losing fat" thread by wavelength he states that you just adjust 200 cals and monitor. For me i readjust my Base cals after I lose 5-7lbs. Ex: I was eating 2000, when i lose 5-7lbs, I dropped to 1800 cals and continue the 2-3lbs per week loss. But I never need to drop much more below that. i think the lowest i went was 1500 cals, but i was hungry as &^%$$.
Thanks for your input bro. I decided to drop about 200-250 cals. Instead 2,583 cals I'll be taking in 2,325 cals. I started out at 206lbs. I'm currently at 190-191lbs. So I should be okay. Gonna monitor it for the next week and see how things go.
P.s. repped!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
hey bro, Jaxlift and I signed up for the 12wk challenge... wanna join?? it's free!!!
Let's do it bro! Gonna sign up later on today. this should ultra fun!
I'll look into all the details in a bit. Getting ready to head out to the gym right now (finishing up my coffe with 2tbsn of nutiva coconut oil, yum)!
Injured my shoulder sometime last week before I began SS. It's gotten worse over the last 4 days. I've declared a speedy recover, I'm believing God that it's done, and that settles it. Don't like to talk about anything negative (hence my injury). I believe that it gives it power when you claim it. Heck, that's another topic for discussion though.
Gonna go hit this squat, bench and Deadlift workout. I'm ready and pumped!!!!! Yeah buddy!!!!
P.s. I know I haven't posted my progress pics or even updated my goals. Just been slipping my mind.
P.p.s. Went to take this Computer based test for the airport security screener position that I mentioned awhile back, and I passed it!!! Next step is a 10-year background check (homeland security doesn't kid around). This job is mine, I just know it!!
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
P.p.s. Went to take this Computer based test for the airport security screener position that I mentioned awhile back, and I passed it!!! Next step is a 10-year background check (homeland security doesn't kid around). This job is mine, I just know it!!
Congrats!
I once had to do an FBI background check and interview for my whole life (I was 28 at the time). Every address I'd ever lived at, every traffic ticket, it was a massive headache. 30 pages of paperwork.
Part of my transformation here - http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=149287533
Look into Cuban rotations and ytwl's, two excellent prehab shoulder exercises!!!
Glad you are going to join the contest bro!!! That gets you, me, and jaxlifter in on it, strength in numbers!!!!
Thanks, I'm excited! Wanna make this money already lol
Appreciate the prayers bro, always.
I'll check those out later on tonight most likely.
Exactly! So let's get this bro! We all gotta win something lol
Originally Posted by Blackjack68
Congrats!
I once had to do an FBI background check and interview for my whole life (I was 28 at the time). Every address I'd ever lived at, every traffic ticket, it was a massive headache. 30 pages of paperwork.
Thank you Blackjack! Appreciate the support.
Yeah, they can be pretty crazy. Thank God mine is no where near as long. It is pretty lengthy, but not 30 pages (thank goodness). Gonna work on some of it right now and finish it either tomorrow or on Sunday.
-------------------------------------------
Progress photos as promised:
-------------------------------------------
Goal Updates:
[Body]
-185lbs w/ 8-10 % bf
-Bench 315lbs
-Squat 405lbs
-Deadlift 450lbs
-Complete 12 week Challenge
[Personal]
-Complete Bachelor Degree
-Get Real Estate Salespersons License
-Practice saving money
-Read my Bible
-Learn to invest (stocks, options, bonds, real estate)
-Be kind to everyone
-Give more, receive less
-Think before I act
Those are all the goals I could come up with right now. When something comes up, I'll update accordingly. When I do have an update the update will look something like this.
[Personal]
-Read my Bible
+Read my Bible for a week straight
That's my new structure of updating my goals. Anyways, that's it for now. Stay tuned everyone!
Last edited by jcpryor3; 01-04-2013 at 06:16 PM.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
looks like you got a thick upper back man!!! Jelous
lol don't be jelly, I got a lot of bf to lose before it really starts to show....it seems like it's taking forever, but I'm in it for the long run. I have to constantly remind myself that this is not a sprint, it's a marathon!
Forgot to update about my workout today, so here goes:
Squats
Set 1: 205 x 5
Set 2: 205 x 5
Set 3: 205 x 5
Bench
Set 1: 195 x 5
Set 2: 195 x 5
Set 3: 195 x 5
Deadlift
Set 1: 260 x 5
Did about 4 warmups for each exercise to get my muscles ready.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not unto your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Discounts & Deals - Sign Up!
Me and my uncle had a debate about whether or not I'm squatting right. Unfortunately, he doesn't have proper form, so he thinks my form is wrong. He said that I'd never be able to squat 400lbs. So we made a bet. I have until April 1st to squat 400lbs. If I win, I get a free $100. He also gave me 6 months, so July 1st is the end of my training to hit 315lbs. If I do that, that's another $100. This is all the motivation I needI can't wait to prove him wrong. It's gonna be hilarious.
Bookmarks