Chi_town's end of 06 and Jan through August of 07 thread

**Original Poster** · 10-29-2006, 04:01 PM

Ok here we go!

My cut for the Arnold starts tomorrow morning.
I am prepping my food tonight for the next few days.
I have Hired Chris Perticari from Troponin Nutrition to do my nutrition and plan my cardio for me.

My goal is to get as lean as humanly possible by the Arnold Classsic (March 2nd-4th). 6-8% would be wonderful to reach.
I am currently at ~240 @ 16-17% BF. Weight is up 4 lbs because of my last cheat meal last night, but I should be back to ~235 in a day or two.

My first few weeks will be more of a gauge for Chris to make adjustments and see how I react to different things.

To begin with here is what I will be doing nutritionally.

Day one (high day) 7 meals
Meal 1. 50g protein 75g carbs no added fat
Meal 2. 50g protein 75g carbs no added fat (post workout meal)
Meal 3. 50g protein 60g carbs no added fat
Meal 4. 50g protein 60g carbs no added fat
Meal 5. 50g protein 60g carbs no added fat
Meal 6. 50g protein 50g carbs no added fat
Meal 7. 50g protein 20g carbs from unlimited vegetables

Day two (medium day) 6 meals
Meal 1. 60g protein (all meals are 60g protein) 50g carbs
Meal 2. 60g protein 50g carbs (post workout meal)
Meal 3. 60g protein 50g carbs, plus up to 2 cups veggies-20g carbs
Meal 4. 60g protein 20g carbs from unlimited vegetables
Meal 5. 60g protein 20g carbs from vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, lettuce, green beans, as much as wanted or up to 2 cups)
Meal 6. 60g protein 10g fat from almonds or flax

Day three (low day) 6 meals
Meal 1. All meals are 60g protien again 40g carbs
Meal 2. 60g protein 50g carbs (post workout meal)
Meal 3. 60g protein 40g carbs, plus unlimited vegetables-20g carbs
Meal 4. 60g protein 20g carbs from vegetables, up to 2 cups
Meal 5. 60g protein 16g carbs vegetables (2 cups)
Meal 6. 60g protein 16g of carbs from vegetable (2 cups) 5g fish oil

I will be rotating through this over and over again.
The only modifications that will be made by me, is the lowering of carb intake on meal 2 if it's a non training day.
Other then that, I will be sticking to this diet 100%.

There will be no cheat meals (unless Chris uses them later to break a plateau or something) with the exception of Thanksgiving and Xmas,
but those will be VERY TEMPERED. I am not drinking a drop until March 1st.
My birthday is the 1st week in December and even that day I will NOT be cheating.

Now keep in mind these are starting numbers. While fat intake seems extreamly low, it's not that bad.
The numbers above are NOT counting any fat intake from my protein sources........which there will be some fat with.

I have a very specific food list, but I think it will be managable for me.

Protein Sources: Chicken Breast, Turkey Breast, LEAN Beef, Egg Whites, Whey protein, tuna, fish and ooccasionally a whole egg or two.
Carb Sources: Brown Rice, Yams, Oats, Plain rice cakes.
Veggies: Broccoli, Green Beans,, Cauliflower, All types of Lettuce.

My Cardio starts out at five 30 minute sessions a week on the stepmill.

I started my cardio as prescribed last week. I anticipate by month 3 or 4 that I will be living on that damn stepmill.

My supplements will be:
Pre Workout: NO-explode
green tea extract: 2 caps twice a day.
Ephadrine HCL: 1-2 tabs twice a day.
R-Ala: 1 cap (200mg) twice a day
Post WO-immediately after WO: 50-75g of Maize + CEE + 15g BCCA's
Post WO - 20 mins later: 50-60g of whey protein.

I am only posting my nutrition in this detail in the beginning.
Being that I have hired Troponin Nutrition, it would not be right of me to publicly post all their tweaks in as much detail as this post.
Of course I will mention what the tweaks are from time to time.

I look forward to some excellent results and can't wait to party with many of you this coming March.

**kimsquit** · 10-29-2006, 04:14 PM

interesting stuff, Pete - I look forward to watching your progress. Out of curiousity, what do your total calories look like for the 3 different days? Are they all pretty much the same or does it vary quite a bit?

~ Chris

**justtryn** · 10-29-2006, 04:27 PM

Good luck with the cut, chi! You're a stronger man than I! (ok, we already knew that)

**Gunn27** · 10-29-2006, 04:30 PM

Looks good, bud! We'll all be hear cheering you on..... and ignoring your pleas for sympathy.

Good luck - 6% bf, here you come!!!

**Original Poster** · 10-29-2006, 04:36 PM

Chris,
~3400 day 1
~2200 day 2
~2300 day 3

Thanks guys !

**ChocoChick** · 10-29-2006, 05:00 PM

Chi, this is an ambitious plan. I admire your determination!

**Hibiscus09** · 10-29-2006, 05:07 PM

Good luck to you, Chi! Your plan looks great!

**ms_mac** · 10-29-2006, 05:28 PM

Good Luck, Chi. Those numbers look very small for a big guy!

**StlBarbie** · 10-29-2006, 07:51 PM

I never know what thead to find you in anymore DP!!!

WHAT AN AWESOME PLAN brother ... I have NO DOUBT you will see it through in fine form!!!

**Original Poster** · 10-30-2006, 06:02 AM

Thanks Everyone !
Db, & Hib, Thanks for the support.

ms_mac,
Those are starting numbers. Chris will be making adjustments pretty quickly. He wants to start there and see how I respond to the cycling of cals and carbs to begin with. Who know's he's probably starting me out at those numbers because he thinks I am so fat.

LOL

Barb,
This is my new thread and you will be able to find me her for the next 4 months.

Today's Stepmill Madness
30 mins stepmill and that's it for today.

**Hibiscus09** · 10-30-2006, 06:05 AM

Morning, hot stuff! Nice job on the Stepmill! We can't wait to see a photo of that smokin' (

Just don't light any matches!) hiney in a thong after all that stepping fun!

**GREENFEATHER** · 10-30-2006, 03:33 PM

Cardio, it's NOT what I'm doing right now !!

**SV1000** · 10-30-2006, 06:23 PM

I'm following along on this one Chi, quite interested in watching you cut....SV

**MarkY** · 10-30-2006, 06:48 PM

I'm in your corner rooting for you Chi. Mind over matter, you'll do great. I'll be following you along.

**jmc53** · 10-30-2006, 06:59 PM

Hi Chi,
Will be following along, watching progress.
Are you going to have a regular weight and bodyfat progress report?
I was surprised to see the lettuce in there, I didn't think it had much of anything in it - or is that the point?

**Original Poster** · 10-31-2006, 04:16 AM

GF, SV, Hib, MarkY and jmc...........thanks for your support.
I'll be counting on you all to kick me in the @ss if I start whining......ok?

I'll be updating you all on my progress of lack there of. LOL

Oh.......crap

, I just remembered I need to get Chris a few more pics that he asked for. Probably have to do them tomorrow as I am walking the hood with the kids. Usually a neighbor and I both trick-or-treak for Heinekin........but I can't this year

.

Today was another cardio only day.

30 mins on the stepmill

After 370 grams of carbs yesterday I am still holding at ~239 lbs. I have found I am one carb sensitive MOFO and I anticipate Chris will drop carbs. But of course I am doing what he says to the T and will continue doing so.

Today is my medium day.
360g Protein,
220g of carbs.......
oh....and 10g of fat from either almonds or Flax oil with my last meal. LOL

You all have a glorious and safe Halloween !

**Original Poster** · 10-31-2006, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by jmc53

Hi Chi,
Will be following along, watching progress.
Are you going to have a regular weight and bodyfat progress report?
I was surprised to see the lettuce in there, I didn't think it had much of anything in it - or is that the point?

I think he puts the lettuce in there for me to have if I feel I need a filler food.
I am sure I'll be using it as the cut progresses and if I get ravenously hungry. LOL
But for now I don't expect that. It wasn't until the last 6-8 weeks last year that I felt as if I could eat the house.

**Hibiscus09** · 10-31-2006, 04:35 AM

Morning, Pete! Happy Halloween!!

**StlBarbie** · 10-31-2006, 04:38 AM

HAPPY HALLOWEEN DP!!!

Now keep those paws out of the candy bowl will ya???

**Original Poster** · 10-31-2006, 04:46 AM

LOL.....I love the pics.
Maybe one year I'll dress up as Chewy for Halloween.
I am sure it would be a warm custume and with a high of 43 degrees here today, I could use it tonight.

Barb,
I am not a big sweets eater, never have been.
Now WINE on the other hand...........is a different story.
And if I can give that up, keeping my hands out of the candy bowl will be a breeze.

**montanamike** · 10-31-2006, 05:01 AM

Good Luck on your Cut Chi. I am sure you'll do great.

**StlBarbie** · 10-31-2006, 05:02 AM

Originally Posted by montanamike

Good Luck on your Cut Chi. I am sure you'll do great.

yeah, if he can stay out of the WINE!!!

**Original Poster** · 10-31-2006, 05:11 AM

Thanks Mike

Barb,
I'll have you know I am going on 3 weeks without any Alcohol.

17 weeks to go

**Original Poster** · 10-31-2006, 11:13 AM

3 meals and 150g of carbs done so far today. Yippie !!!!
3 more meals and nothing but veggies from here on out carb wise.

Being Halloween is going to make my meal timing a bit tough, but I'll do my best to space them out properly and not too close together.

Happy Halloween !

**GREENFEATHER** · 10-31-2006, 02:50 PM

Pete, see if you could have some pine nuts in there. Eileen posted something over at CKD about them slowing the stomach emptying. It works for me, because right now I could eat every hour on the hour and STILL be looking for another poor hapless creature to devour!

**ChocoChick** · 10-31-2006, 03:03 PM

Happy Halloween, Chi.

**kimsquit** · 10-31-2006, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Chi_town

I'll be counting on you all to kick me in the @ss if I start whining......ok?

what's this "if" business?

Rock 'em sock 'em, Pete and have a happy, sugar-free Hallowe'en!

~ Chris

**SV1000** · 10-31-2006, 05:02 PM

Happy Halloween Chi.......

No whiner's, stay clean through Halloween and I will do the same through T-Day, deal???

**Hibiscus09** · 10-31-2006, 05:45 PM

You did better than me if you resisted two bites of chili, one bite of Mexican cornbread and one miniature 3 Musketeers bar.

Hope you've had a Happy Halloween, hottie!!

**jspirate** · 10-31-2006, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by Hibiscus09

You did better than me if you resisted two bites of chili, one bite of Mexican cornbread and one miniature 3 Musketeers bar.

Hope you've had a Happy Halloween, hottie!!

Wow Chi, you are making me feel bad about my diet and missed cardio today! Impressive stuff and I wish you well with your quest!

Hibiscus, you make me feel a little better. For dinner and snack I had a bowl and a half of chili, two corn bread muffins (w/butter), a mini KitKat, a super mini Snickers and a bite of Lindt 85% Cocoa.

Anyway, back on topic... keep up the good work Chi and happy halloween!

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