Fitmember and LIV a match made in cutting Heaven??

[fitmember]

Whats up eveyone?? Im super excited to get this log going Ive currently been cutting about 13 weeks and am getting leaner than Ive ever been
Even though Im not where I want to be yet by the time Im done cutting I will be ready to start that long slow process Of lean bulking through the fall and winter months with a few mini-cuts in there Im sure....NOW A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

Ive been lifting about 5 years with 2 of them being serious...sadly the 1st three I was in the gym spinning my wheels cuz my diet was sh!t
Now Ive got my diet in check and know the Importance of a good diet Ive been making gains..heres how everything looks

cutting macros:
2100-2300 cals
200+ protein
160-200+carbs
60-70fats

Training:
push
pull
legs
off
push
pull
off
I get up @ 4:40 everyday and hit the gym by 5:30 then go to work so my dosing protocol will be 8am when I get to work Ill pop my 1st cap...

cpl pics:

b4 my cut:


12 weeks later:



the last 2 days Ive been eating like crap but now Im back to tracking my macros and writing everything I put into my mouth...lets get this going

[fitmember]

Back from legs/abs...Ive been hitting abs 3 times a week now and they are starting to pop......

Leg Press:in plates per side:2,3,4,5,6
BB Squats:225,275,295,225
Super squat machine: plates per side:3,4,4,4
Db Stiff leg deads:75,90,90,90
3 circuits leg ext,seated leg curl,standing calf raises all 15+reps,160/130/630,160/130/630,160/130/630
ABS:3 sets decline situp on highest decline s.s ab coaster:bodyweight/20lb,bodyweight/20lb,25lb/30lb,25lb/30lb

helluva workout and my legs are gonna be feeling it tomorrow...now I just gotta pop a LIV in about 40 mins and head to work...willupdate when I get back home

[E_P_C]

Subbed, great start

[fitmember]

Subbed, great start

thanks....just a note on one cap...I didnt really feel that energized so Im going to bump my morning dose to 2 caps...

off day tomorrow but I might get up and do some cardio...even though I hate it

[fitmember]

Just wanted to share what I had for dinner and my macros for today:

chicken thighs:12 oz here and had another 8 oz,85G mixed veggies,228G low fat cottage cheese:



Skinny cow snickerdoodle Ice cream sandwich:


total macros
2090cal
165carb
241protein
55fat

the fat is kinda low but oh fukcing well son!!!!!

[fitmember]

I also forgot to say that I also follow IF and an IIFYM kinda Diet...I get my macros in then if there is room I splurdge...16/8 here

[ATHLETIC EDGE NUTRITION]

In for forthcoming quality log, with consistant update and pictures!

[E_P_C]

I also forgot to say that I also follow IF and an IIFYM kinda Diet...I get my macros in then if there is room I splurdge...16/8 here

Yeah thats pretty much what i do also

[zela]

Subbing in fellow LIV logger. Very good work on your cut thus far. I have to admit I fell off the Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwich these past two weeks but I have a 2 boxes of cookies and cream sandwiches waiting for me and the weather to warm up in the freezer!

[fitmember]

Subbing in fellow LIV logger. Very good work on your cut thus far. I have to admit I fell off the Skinny Cow Ice Cream sandwich these past two weeks but I have a 2 boxes of cookies and cream sandwiches waiting for me and the weather to warm up in the freezer!

yeah I got the idea from a youtuber...but Im deff eatin some of that cake you make...NOM NOM NOM

Getting up in the morning around 5:30 for some elliptical hiit

[fitmember]

Up at 5:20 and hit the gym by 6:15 to do some hiit...started on the elliptical but went to the treadmill...fukc that elliptical

30 mins hiit....8.0-3.5 burned 338 cals

what do you guys do for hiit.....I just want to compare.....Having chicken muffins tonight I found from this guys youtube vids

[fitmember]

Had a terrible day at work we are tearing out a wall to put block back because the foundation was falling in and I had to dig all freakin day because the guy who usually does our digging for us is out of town so my cousin dug it....BAD IDEA...oh well the day is over now....Here was my supper and dessert eats

chicken muffins,mixed veggies and cottage cheese:


Protein cake:


cake macros:
590cal
59carb
36prot
25fat
daily total macros:
2370cal
192carb
254prot
65fat

[fitmember]

Hey I got a question:I workout 5 times per week and do masonry work during the day...packing block, 80lb mortar, and working in the heat

heres my calorie maint calculations:



Do I need more calories that 2000-2100 to cut or does that look about right...Ive been told its too low...THOUGHTS??

[E_P_C]

Hey I got a question:I workout 5 times per week and do masonry work during the day...packing block, 80lb mortar, and working in the heat

heres my calorie maint calculations:

[IMG]http://i403.photobucket.com/albums/pp120/davenich79/caloriemaintenance_zps5c8668fe.png[/MG]

Do I need more calories that 2000-2100 to cut or does that look about right...Ive been told its too low...THOUGHTS??

I would say maybe a little low at your body weight but its all about how you feel and how fast you are cutting down the calories

[fitmember]

push day today..starting next week Im going to do a push and pull 3-5 rep range then legs then push,pull 8-12 rep range....I took 1 cay at p @ 8am and felt a little hungry but not to bad...I popped another cap @ 12pm and didn't feel hungry the rest of the day even though I did fall off and had pizza tonight...FUKC MY LIFE!!!!!

Push day:
Incline BB:135,185,205,185,155
Decline on the smith:2 plates per side...Not feelin it=2 sets
Cable standing flys:50,60,80,60,50
One arm low cable upper pec fly:40,40,40,30
Db Lateral raises super sets:35/20,30/20,35/20,30,20
45 lb plate raises: 1 set then left the gym

Not feeling it at all at the gym today...I think Im getting burnt out from getting up @ 4:45am going to the gym then going to work in the heat and packing lots of 8 in block the last cpl days and buckets filled with mortar up and down stairs all day....think Im taking the weekend off to recuperate....Ill try to stay on my macros but tomorrow we got a fathers day dinner....

I also need to figure out my macros....Ive been at around 2100-2300 all week and just feel like Im not getting anywhere....prolly just my mind fukcing with me but It feels like I don't make progress sometimes

[zela]

I also need to figure out my macros....Ive been at around 2100-2300 all week and just feel like Im not getting anywhere....prolly just my mind fukcing with me but It feels like I don't make progress sometimes

I have the exact same feeling at the moment. I'm just going to keep faith in the diet and maybe add a little bit extra cardio. Must be brutal though since you already work a physical job. A little rest can go a long way sometimes. Enjoy the weekend brah!

[fitmember]

I have the exact same feeling at the moment. I'm just going to keep faith in the diet and maybe add a little bit extra cardio. Must be brutal though since you already work a physical job. A little rest can go a long way sometimes. Enjoy the weekend brah!

thanks man, Yeah I really needed this rest man...feeling great for tomorrows push-3-5 rep range

I think Im gonna do 3 weeks liftin then take a week off and see how that feels but that's not set in stone...Dunno If I can go a week without lifting

[fitmember]

Pushday in the 3-5 rep range accessory movements 8-10 rep range and It felt great!!!!!

Flat BB:225,235,225,225
Incline BB:205,205,215,205
Standing BB Shoulder press:135,145,135
Weighted Dips w/50lb:8,8,6,6 s.s w/ bodyweight to failure
Incline Db Fly:45,50,55
DB Laterals supersets:30/20,35/20,40/20,30/20
Decline situps s.s w/hanging leg raises:3 sets to failure

Everything felt great and I needed that 2 days rest now back to the grind....uppin my cals to around 2300-2400 range to see where I go in 2 weeks then reaccess(SP) from there....bout to get ready for work and pop my 1st LIV of the day then another @ 12...check back in after supper tonight...93/7 hamburgers sweet potato fries and cottage cheese...maybe a little dessert after...HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE

[E_P_C]

Pushday in the 3-5 rep range accessory movements 8-10 rep range and It felt great!!!!!

Flat BB:225,235,225,225
Incline BB:205,205,215,205
Standing BB Shoulder press:135,145,135
Weighted Dips w/50lb:8,8,6,6 s.s w/ bodyweight to failure
Incline Db Fly:45,50,55
DB Laterals supersets:30/20,35/20,40/20,30/20
Decline situps s.s w/hanging leg raises:3 sets to failure

Everything felt great and I needed that 2 days rest now back to the grind....uppin my cals to around 2300-2400 range to see where I go in 2 weeks then reaccess(SP) from there....bout to get ready for work and pop my 1st LIV of the day then another @ 12...check back in after supper tonight...93/7 hamburgers sweet potato fries and cottage cheese...maybe a little dessert after...HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE

Good stuff man

[fitmember]

Good stuff man

Thanks man...ready to kill it tomorrow...here is a couple meals update....supper and my FAILED attempt at protein fluff

Supper:2 hamburgers-93/7,sweet potato fries,cottage cheese
970cal,69carb,94prot,35fat


Failed protein fluff turned into a protein icecream??
239cal,65carb,27protein,15.5fat


total daily macros:
2339cal
241carb
256protein
62.5fat

Took 1 LIV @ 7:45 and wasn't hungry but ate @10am when we take a break the popped another cap @ 12pm and didn't feel hungry til supper around 6pm

[zela]

Great looking food today except the fluff. I left a comment about that in my blog but I really want to comment on the bolded below.

thanks man, Yeah I really needed this rest man...feeling great for tomorrows push-3-5 rep range

I think Im gonna do 3 weeks liftin then take a week off and see how that feels but that's not set in stone...Dunno If I can go a week without lifting

Not a good idea to take a week off during a cut. Caloric deficit + no lifting might result in some unwanted muscle loss. I say stick it out through the cut if you can, maybe add some calories in because you are eating pretty damn low calories for your body weight and physical activity level (dat physical job).

[fitmember]

Great looking food today except the fluff. I left a comment about that in my blog but I really want to comment on the bolded below.



Not a good idea to take a week off during a cut. Caloric deficit + no lifting might result in some unwanted muscle loss. I say stick it out through the cut if you can, maybe add some calories in because you are eating pretty damn low calories for your body weight and physical activity level (dat physical job).

I agree 100% and I added 300 more cals now so I am @ 2300-2400 cals now Instead of 2000-2100

[fitmember]

pull day:3-5 rep range accessory lifts 8-10 rep range:
Weighted Pullups w/ 40 lb Db:8,6,6,6,5
DB Rear delt raise:35,35,35,35
vBar Pulldown:200,220,180,160
Seated D handle row:70,70,70,70-love the stretch in these
BB Row reverse grip:185,185,185,185-felt heavy at the end of the workout
BI/TRI Supersets:
Preacher ez bar curl/Db laying one arm ext:80/35,80/35,80/35,70/30
Cable Reverse curl/rope pressdowns:35/110,35/120,35/100
Shrugs superset into straightbar pulldowns on pulldown area:225/60,225/60,225/60,225/50

Helluva workout today and feel great ready to pop a LIV and pour some concrete...see ya'll bout supper time

[Mundungus]

Late but in! Everything is looking good so far, keep up the good work!

[fitmember]

Late but in! Everything is looking good so far, keep up the good work!

Glad to have you brotha

[fitmember]

Today was leg day...and I murdered it...will be feelin it tomorrow that's for sure but going to hit some cardio...30 mins of HIIT and abs tomorrow

Been hittin abs 3 times a week nowadays...

Leg press:270,360,450,540
BB Squats:225,235,295,225,135
Hack squats on super squat machine:360,360,360
DB Stiff leg deads:90,100,100
3 circuits leg ext/seated leg curl-12 reps:160/130,160/130,160/130

Didn't get to do calves because I was running late and had to drive an hour away for work today..LOVE OUT OF TOWN JOBS....we laid 400 block today

I took 1 cap LIV @7:00 and didn't feel hungry and forgot to take the other one at noon so I took it @ 2pm...The energy isn't there for me but I like that the hunger stays away..makes cutting easier

Lunch and supper eats:

Lunch about everyday...I keep it the same:
1130cal,107carb,125prot,22fat:


supper: turkey dogs,turkey chilli, fat free cheddar,cottage cheese and sweet potato fries
1015cal,126carb,86protein,30.5fat


snack:60g fiber one,8oz low fat milk:
290cal,62carb,10prot,7fat


daily totals:2435cal,295carb,221prot,59.5fat

[fitmember]

yesterdays eats:
lunch same as above

supper: 12 oz round steak,84 g mixed veggies,228g low fat cottage cheese,180G sweet potato w/cinnamon


Protein fluff w/ low fat whipped cream:


daily totals:
2272cal,196carb,250prot,51fat

[Mundungus]

I eat the same foods, especially for lunch, all the time too. It makes prepping and tracking the foods so much easier and we all know that anything that relieves stress while cutting is a good thing! Keep up the good work man!

[zela]

Wow! It's nice to see a little difference in food from what I typically eat. I might need to get creative one of these days and take some of your ideas. I see you did the protein fluff again, how did it turn out this time?

[fitmember]

I eat the same foods, especially for lunch, all the time too. It makes prepping and tracking the foods so much easier and we all know that anything that relieves stress while cutting is a good thing! Keep up the good work man!

yeah lunch is the easy part.....its tracking supper that sucks

Wow! It's nice to see a little difference in food from what I typically eat. I might need to get creative one of these days and take some of your ideas. I see you did the protein fluff again, how did it turn out this time?

a little better, It was good but im still getting the formula down...LOL

I want dat sludge bowl