Demon Embraces the Inner Monster - Path to MASSiveness in 2014

[demonwareltd]

You bet! I'm sure you mentioned it, but how long until your show?

June 6th - only 5.5 weeks left!

[demonwareltd]

Good day so far today. Weight is up a tad, to 202.7 lbs. Had a nice 8 ounce top sirloin steak for dinner last night for my birthday. First red meat I can remember since prep started. So good. Went in over lunch today for shoulders, a little posing and then 25 minutes of MISS. Was planning on a second cardio session after work but instead going to do some "yardio" - digging out a 13x13 area to begin the installation of a patio in our yard for our fire pit. Going to burn way more calories doing that, I guarantee

[demonwareltd]

A few photos from today: https://www.********.com/stan.j.bere...24?pnref=story

I'm holding out hope I can come down another 10 lbs or so in 5.5 weeks. With every half pound I drop I'm noticing more detail so am convinced 10 lbs will be a completely different physique. It can be done!

[The Solution]

Gonna have to really cut yourself to make 10 more pounds in 5.5 weeks!

[Sparta11]

June 6th - only 5.5 weeks left!

Oh wow, I was expecting it to be aways away yet...Thats a hop, skip and a jump away.

[mhilliard44]

happy belated! 8oz steak sounds like the perfect birthday meal

Keep grinding the next 5.5 weeks! Day in day out

[demonwareltd]

Gonna have to really cut yourself to make 10 more pounds in 5.5 weeks!

I'm up to the task. New prep low this morning at 201.3 lbs

Oh wow, I was expecting it to be aways away yet...Thats a hop, skip and a jump away.

Yeah, it's always amazing how fast prep flys by!

happy belated! 8oz steak sounds like the perfect birthday meal

Keep grinding the next 5.5 weeks! Day in day out

You got it - all you can do is take care of business a day at a time. The results will take care of themselves.

[jpfaherty]

Keep pushing dude. Finish line in site. Don't slow down.

[demonwareltd]

Keep pushing dude. Finish line in site. Don't slow down.

Damn straight! Taking today off from the weights as my elbow pain has flared up again pretty bad these last few days. Going instead for a 45 minute run - guaranteed new prep low tomorrow

[Vytis]

Do we get progress pics soon?

[curjo]

Do we get progress pics soon?

I believe the proper way to ask is

nudes please

[demonwareltd]

Do we get progress pics soon?

I believe the proper way to ask is

nudes please

I've been posting links here to my ******** page where I've put some up. Just send a friend request and you can see them I've been too lazy lately to upload the pics to a 3rd party like photobucket and then copy the links here

and JOHN! What are you doing here on the boards. I haven't seen you post in forever. Hope all is well!


Yesterday I opted to take off from the gym to rest my ailing elbow. Instead I went for a run after work. Turned out to be 4.25 miles in about 40 minutes and 780 calories burned (so many hills). Afterwards I did some more sod removal as we prepare to install a 12x12 patio. Woke up this morning and my legs are DONE! Gonna be a rough couple of days.

Weight holding at 201.5 lbs. Down 1.5 lbs week over week. Really was hoping for 201 even by tomorrow but not looking likely. Will be making some dietary adjustments either today or tomorrow.

[demonwareltd]

Got in over lunch for a chest workout and 25 minutes MISS on treadmill. Legs and shins were quite sore from yesterday's run but I powered through.

Plan is to head back in later today after work for abs/calves/posing and round 2 of cardio.

[Sparta11]

Damn straight! Taking today off from the weights as my elbow pain has flared up again pretty bad these last few days. Going instead for a 45 minute run - guaranteed new prep low tomorrow

I have re-occuring elbow pain too. I had surgery awhile back. As long as I lift smart its usually a non issue, but certain things can sometimes trigger it...Is there anything you do when it flairs up besides rest?

One thing I have found to work is Cissus. Pretty cheap to if you buy in bulk.

[curjo]

and JOHN! What are you doing here on the boards. I haven't seen you post in forever. Hope all is well!

Trying to get some motivation to get started again. Do you do a comp every year?!

[demonwareltd]

I have re-occuring elbow pain too. I had surgery awhile back. As long as I lift smart its usually a non issue, but certain things can sometimes trigger it...Is there anything you do when it flairs up besides rest?

One thing I have found to work is Cissus. Pretty cheap to if you buy in bulk.

I usually avoid NSAIDs unless no other option. So I would say rest is all I have been doing. I do take a joint supp with cissus and agree that it does help somewhat.

[demonwareltd]

Trying to get some motivation to get started again. Do you do a comp every year?!

Ha! I try not to. This is actually the first time I have competed in back to back years. Was very disappointed with my physique at my last show so I gave up having a coach and going it alone again.

Have competed in 2008, 2010, twice in 2012, 2014 and now 2015

[demonwareltd]

200.8 lbs - new prep low

Should have some pics and video from today as I am training and posing with a client of mine this morning. Hopefully will get them posted up later tonight but I also have a big day of yard work ahead also

[demonwareltd]

Here are a few 5 week out shots. Long ways to go yet but I know I can make some pretty big changes in the next month.

[The Solution]

Gonna need to dial them legs in! always your last to come in.

[demonwareltd]

Gonna need to dial them legs in! always your last to come in.

Yes sir, whatever it takes!

Hit. 3.3 mile run through hills for 611 calories in 33 mins this afternoon. I will get them there, don't worry

[Vytis]

Aright, pics! Keep pushing.

[Big_Spaz]

Looking good Stan. 5 weeks is plenty of time.

I saw Ron this past weekend. He magically added 10+ lbs. of muscle and cut his bodyfat down another 2%. I don't "know how he does it" ...





-Spaz

[demonwareltd]

Looking good Stan. 5 weeks is plenty of time.

I saw Ron this past weekend. He magically added 10+ lbs. of muscle and cut his bodyfat down another 2%. I don't "know how he does it" ...





-Spaz

Ron knows I want him to win his class so I can win mine and pose down against him again. I welcome the challenge.

Hit shoulders and 10 mins cardio at 5 AM today and spent a good 5 hours doing yard work (tree/shrub removal, mulch, etc. ) at a coworker's house who had been out of commission with stage 4 spinal Cancer. Should be an awesome surprise for her.

Came home, ate and did a 35 minute power walk around my hill ridden neighborhood for 475 cals.

Can't stop. Won't stop.

[demonwareltd]

199.6 lbs - new prep low

Big goal to drop under 200 lbs especially after already cutting 40 lbs of fat this prep. About one pound away from last year's show. Granted at that show I feel I had a little more size but I am doing everything I can to ensure condition is much improved and hopefully my best yet.

Heading directly from office to train legs and then likely treadmill cardio at home in late evening.

[IK9]

Grats on the low.. This is a 20 week prep as usual.. Yes?

[jpfaherty]

Keep pushing man. It's coming fast!!

[demonwareltd]

Grats on the low.. This is a 20 week prep as usual.. Yes?

I think it comes out to about 22 weeks as I started "cutting" right after the holidays.

[demonwareltd]

Here is a video from this past weekend - doing a set of T-Bar rows. Exciting I know!

[demonwareltd]

Leg workout was a success. Completely sweated through my shirt during the 80 minute session:

Squats - worked up to 335x3 and then drop set after that of 225x9

SLDL - worked up to 325x6

Leg press - worked up to 670x8

Did leg extensions, leg curls, standing and seated calf raises.

Sitting here contemplating hopping on the treadmill yet tonight. Legs are SORE. Can barely walk. We shall see...