TSN and lsbowen1: 12 Weeks to Shred

[Sean26607]

I actually like the leg press movements for leg development better.

I find they help greatly with width!

[bdillingham5]

I find they help greatly with width!

Definitely! I go more narrow for dat sweep in the quads.

[lsbowen1]

The track workout on Saturday went pretty good. I took 2 capsules of the Ab Igniter and 1 scoop of the Cardio Igniter. The energy was really high for all of my sprints and doing multiple sets of stairs. I'd say the energy was almost too high because once my friend and I finished I got the great idea to tie everything off with 100 Burpees. The burn was killer but the main thing I have noticed when taking the Cardio Igniter is that my lungs seem to open up and I can breathe easier.

I can still rock out some Squats with a wider grip on the bar and the machines are all fair game. I have been doing some rolling with a demon ball from hell and been working out the kinks.

[TPAYNTER]

The track workout on Saturday went pretty good. I took 2 capsules of the Ab Igniter and 1 scoop of the Cardio Igniter. The energy was really high for all of my sprints and doing multiple sets of stairs. I'd say the energy was almost too high because once my friend and I finished I got the great idea to tie everything off with 100 Burpees. The burn was killer but the main thing I have noticed when taking the Cardio Igniter is that my lungs seem to open up and I can breathe easier.

I can still rock out some Squats with a wider grip on the bar and the machines are all fair game. I have been doing some rolling with a demon ball from hell and been working out the kinks.

Energy levels too high and breathing easier... That's what we like to hear. Good work, burpees suck I couldn't imagine 100 of them AFTER a track workout. Good stuff in here.

[Sean26607]

Haven't done burpies in years...don't miss them one bit haha

[Sean26607]

How was your weekend OP? How's the scale and mirror?

[TPAYNTER]

Any updates? It's been awhile, just curious to see how things have been going the last week or so for you.

[bdillingham5]

Checking in to see how the TSN Products have been helping you out!!!!

[Sean26607]

You still alive OP?

[lsbowen1]

Last week was incredibly busy but I was able to get my Bod Pod this week so stoked to see some progress on some numbers.

[demonwareltd]

Last week was incredibly busy but I was able to get my Bod Pod this week so stoked to see some progress on some numbers.

That is great! What are these numbers compared to when you started? Sorry if you posted them back on previous pages...

[TPAYNTER]

That's awesome! Under 15% body fat is great.

[bdillingham5]

Last week was incredibly busy but I was able to get my Bod Pod this week so stoked to see some progress on some numbers.

Great work brotha!!!

[Sean26607]

Awesome! Sounds like you've made some great progress! What will your rebound be like diet wise?

[TPAYNTER]

Any updates on how things are going?

[bdillingham5]

Last week was incredibly busy but I was able to get my Bod Pod this week so stoked to see some progress on some numbers.

Any new progress?!?!?!? Your progress has been great so far!

[lsbowen1]

Any new progress?!?!?!? Your progress has been great so far!

Estimated body fat when I began was around 16% and I can tell there has definitely been progress. That bod pod has been the best thing so far for keeping me even more focused on my diet. Training has been good but I know I can do better.

The Garcinia Chews have been my go to when I'm still hungry after a meal. I down 16oz. of water and chew on those and focus hard on what I want to bring to the table for this transformation. I also found this website that was able to put some perspective into the time remaining.
http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html
If I base my start date on that newspaper for the before picture I have until July 13th.

[Sean26607]

Op: please be sure to post actual photos of yourself with a newspaper every 3 weeks per contest rules you agreed to.

Thanks!

[TPAYNTER]

I'd definitely love to see some progress pics

[bdillingham5]

Estimated body fat when I began was around 16% and I can tell there has definitely been progress. That bod pod has been the best thing so far for keeping me even more focused on my diet. Training has been good but I know I can do better.

The Garcinia Chews have been my go to when I'm still hungry after a meal. I down 16oz. of water and chew on those and focus hard on what I want to bring to the table for this transformation. I also found this website that was able to put some perspective into the time remaining.
http://www.timeanddate.com/date/dateadd.html
If I base my start date on that newspaper for the before picture I have until July 13th.

Keep up the progress and don't forget to keep up with your 3-week "Check In" progress pics.

[lsbowen1]

Got my pictures taken today and at first I was a little disappointed until I put them side by side and saw the decrease especially in the side shot. Pumps me up to push even harder for the remaining weeks. This morning after work I knocked out my Leg Strength workout and finished off with some sprints on the bike.

[TPAYNTER]

I can definitely see a difference, keep up the good work. Change doesn't happen overnight. It's a slow process, but remember slow and steady wins the race.

[lsbowen1]

I can definitely see a difference, keep up the good work. Change doesn't happen overnight. It's a slow process, but remember slow and steady wins the race.

Thanks for the encouragement. I've been using my extra time since I only work one job during the summer to do Low Intensity Cardio first thing when I wake up and lift when I get off the graveyard shift. Another track workout in a few hours so I'm going to get some quality sprints in.

[bdillingham5]

Got my pictures taken today and at first I was a little disappointed until I put them side by side and saw the decrease especially in the side shot. Pumps me up to push even harder for the remaining weeks. This morning after work I knocked out my Leg Strength workout and finished off with some sprints on the bike.

I can definitely tell that there has been good progress. Keep it up brother!!!!

[bdillingham5]

Any new progress updates OP?

[TPAYNTER]

What sort of low intensity cardio do you do? Just walking? I honestly believe walking may be one of the most under utilized forms of cardio, especially when it comes to preserving muscle mass and reducing a need for enhanced recovery.

[Sean26607]

Agreed with Tim. Walking is wonderful and an easy form of LISS cardio.

[lsbowen1]

What sort of low intensity cardio do you do? Just walking? I honestly believe walking may be one of the most under utilized forms of cardio, especially when it comes to preserving muscle mass and reducing a need for enhanced recovery.

I have been waking up each night at 930pm and taking 1 scoop of Cardio Igniter before I hop on the treadmill for light walking. My time has been usually 20-30 minutes and I get a nice sweat going. I started doing that this week and it hasn't affected my recovery at all.

In other news strength has been going up steadily with my program. The volume work is paying off on my hypertrophy days and my pause bench is steadily rising as well. Squats this week were pretty tough and my back is still sore but I'm working around it. Definitely reminds me the importance of stretching and foam rolling.

[demonwareltd]

You know you are doing it right when you continue to gain strength while dropping pounds. Means you are dropping weight at a good rate and not too drastically. Definitely notice a difference in your before and after photos you posted. Keep on it every single day. The days add up to weeks and the weeks to months and before you know it, you are a different person!

[TPAYNTER]

Awesome to hear your strength is gaining while dropping body fat. That's awesome!