BigStew Takes it to the Stage

[BigStew]

Today is day one of My 20 week diet. I will be competing on April 12th in the BLNPA New England Natural.
At the Moment I am 210 pounds. Not sure what I am going to be come contest time but looking to be as big and ripped as possible. I will take some pics today and post them.

The 1st 4 weeks I will follow I am going to be eating at a small deficit on Off day and a small surplus on workout days.

Training Split:
Chest Shoulders and Triceps
Back and Biceps (Width)
Legs (Deads)
off
Chest Shoulders and Triceps
Back and Biceps (Thickness)
off
Legs (squats)
off
Repeat


I am going to continue to lift as heavy as possible with the free weight basics like always.
Cardio is going to be done every morning 30 minutes on the recumbant bike at my house after my shake upon waking
I also will be doing a second bout of cardio on off days 30 minutes on the stairmaster.

[BigStew]

Here is what todays diet will look like:

Shake upon Waking

Meal 1:
4 egg Whites
1 whole Egg
1 cup of oats
1/4 cup blueberries

Meal 2:
2 Scoop of Protein powder in water
1 cup of oats
1/4 cup blueberries

Meal 3:
6 oz of Chicken Breast
7 oz of Sweet Potatoes
1 cup of Veggies

Meal 4:
5 oz of Lean ground Beef
1 slice of cheese
1 oz of almonds
veggies

Meal 5:
5 oz of Lean ground Beef
1 slice of cheese
veggies

Meal 6:
2 Scoops of Ceasin Protein in water

[BigStew]

Finally I just want to say thank to Body Well Nutrition, I will be working with there product line during this contest prep. There new product First Order really delivers great energy throughout the workout. But most of all the company is very professional and I am glad to be repping for such a great company now. The owner Jimmy Mentis( a bodybuilder himself) even offered his help in my contest prep. Glad to be on Board. I will have some more info about their products in the future.


Now lets get down to business and rip this body to shredds

[BigStew]

Shakes Drank
Cardio is done
And meal one has been ate.

Now I am going to go to the gym in a bit and train a client. I actually love not having to stuff my face in the morning

[will-work4ANDRO]

LOGGED IN....let's get it going BIGSTEW

[Endeavourer]

Let the jounery begin.... All the best and good luck!!!

One thing... what do you mean by width and thickness?

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[BigStew]

Originally Posted by Dipsh!t

Let the jounery begin.... All the best and good luck!!!

One thing... what do you mean by width and thickness?

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Width means all pulldown or pull up exercises for back
Thickness means all rows for the exercises for back

[BigStew]

Here are those Pics:

[dcerullo]

Lookin good there kiddo! Time to Rock and Roll
DJ

[BigStew]

Originally Posted by dcerullo

Lookin good there kiddo! Time to Rock and Roll
DJ

Thanks
Time to get the six Pack back

[BigStew]

I am pretty happy with the progress that I made in the offseason/bulk. I was able to bring up my chest and shoulder a bit. Still need work but they are definately improved. Quad sweep and Calves also came up big time. Now it is just a matter of holding on to size while stripping the fat.

[MuscleMom]

Thanks for fixing the link!

Looking great and excited to be along on your journey

[crazyvols]

lookin good big man our bf looks close to the same though im probibly a little higher. time to get shredded brother

[BigStew]

Originally Posted by MuscleMom

Thanks for fixing the link!

Looking great and excited to be along on your journey

Thanks cant wait to get shredded

Originally Posted by crazyvols

lookin good big man our bf looks close to the same though im probibly a little higher. time to get shredded brother

Thanks brotha. This is the highest I ever want the BF. Love the strength but a six pack is more my style

[BigStew]

Just finished meal 4.
Lovin the diet. Little hungry but nothing bad. Energy overall is excellent
Off to work till 8 then I got to do some cardio.

[Endeavourer]

Back is thick man, looks like you got pretty good calves as well... need to put a bit of size on the chest though man... (just like me), otherwise I cant wait until you get on stage!


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[BigStew]

Originally Posted by Dipsh!t

Back is thick man, looks like you got pretty good calves as well... need to put a bit of size on the chest though man... (just like me), otherwise I cant wait until you get on stage!


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Thanks brotha and I know the chest and front delts need some work. Since my shoulder surgery I have been doing everything I can to bring them up. Recently them have come up a bit but still would like some more size

[BigStew]

Cardio is done 30 minutes on the stairmaster
did a little abs

A1. Hang Leg Raises 4x12
A2. Cable Crunches 4x12 With no rest inbetween sets or exercises

Feel good. Little hungry on the car ride home but had a Diet Mountain dew and now I am good to go.

[Endeavourer]

Since you're only 20... You'll grow man...

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[BigStew]

Originally Posted by Dipsh!t

Since you're only 20... You'll grow man...

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I am not Worried about growing.
We all have our weaknesses but I am putting Extra effort to Bring it up and promise that it will much improved come contest time

[BigStew]

Last meal done.
Time for bed
Contest Prep is off to a great start. Talk to you guys in the morning after my cardio

[vipulkrgupta]

Wow! Can't wait to see the results. Good luck to you Alex. Your contest preparation will definitely stir up the conciousness of your trainees like me

[BigStew]

Originally Posted by vipulkrgupta

Wow! Can't wait to see the results. Good luck to you Alex. Your contest preparation will definitely stir up the conciousness of your trainees like me

thanks man


Shake upon waking Drank
Cardio done
Meal 1 ate

Little School work then I am off to the Gym to Hit the Chest Shoulders and Tris

[MuscleMom]

Have a great day at school and working that chest and tris

[dcerullo]

Have Fun!

[BigStew]

Originally Posted by MuscleMom

Have a great day at school and working that chest and tris

Originally Posted by dcerullo

Have Fun!

thanks ladies

Workout Went Very Well.

Chest Shoulders and Triceps
Incline BB Bench 5x5 200
Flat BB Bench 5x5 200
Decline BB Bench 5x5 230
Seated DB Side Laterals 4x12 40s Very strict form
Smith Machine Front Presses 3x10 45 on each side very slow negative
Rope Extentions to warm up my Triceps
A1. Decline Skulls (Close Grip) 3x12 30 on each side
A2. Decline Skulls (Wide Grip) 3x12 30 on each side

Great workout all around. Everything felt real strong, energy levels were extremely high, Thanks to First Order Feeling Good. Little hungry in class but that is a better feeling then stuffed like in the past

[BigStew]

Originally Posted by BigStew

Here is what todays diet will look like:

Shake upon Waking

Meal 1:
4 egg Whites
1 whole Egg
1 cup of oats
1/4 cup blueberries

Meal 2:
2 Scoop of Protein powder in water
1 cup of oats
1/4 cup blueberries

Meal 3:
6 oz of Chicken Breast
7 oz of Sweet Potatoes
1 cup of Veggies

Meal 4:
5 oz of Lean ground Beef
1 slice of cheese
1 oz of almonds
veggies

Meal 5:
5 oz of Lean ground Beef
1 slice of cheese
veggies

Meal 6:
2 Scoops of Ceasin Protein in water

On workout days I am going to keep the same diet but add a little over 400 calories (438 to be exact)

Meal 2 will be my post workout meal and I will add 2 Tablespoons of honey

Meal 3 I will add 3 oz of Sweet potatoes

Meal 4 I will add .5 oz of almonds

Meal 5 I will add 1 oz of almonds



I just finished meal 5 and am going to my boys house to watch the end of the Celtics Game. Another great day on the diet. Lovin it

[Endeavourer]

Just went through your bodyspace and looks like you havent update your stats for awhile? have you gain weight duing off season?

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[BigStew]

Originally Posted by Dipsh!t

Just went through your bodyspace and looks like you havent update your stats for awhile? have you gain weight duing off season?

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In the Pics that I hav in my Bodyspace I am weighing about 182-185 In the Pics that I have in this journal that I took Monday Morning I was weight about 208-210

[dcerullo]

Glad the diet is working well. I hate that stuffed feeling too!