Ajax return to stage LOG - the 2012 tour

[adminJaxon]

Hello all! I've finally had some time to start my new journal!! It's been a long time since I've posted but things are moving along nicely now with my life so I was hoping to reconnect with some old BB forum friends and the excellent motivation they provide

What's new!
- After a nice start to my first appearance on stage on May 2010 I have taken to heart what the judges have provided me with.
- noteable weak points from contest that I've been hammering away at (shoulders, abs, legs)
- I skipped the 2011 season per a discussion with my coach (Dr. Norton) and he felt it was best I stayed in bulk mode
- I moved to Denver and started a software company and got tremendously busy! (but never compromised my workout schedule)
- I bulked my way up to 217 the heaviest I've ever weighed (some weight, resulting in not such clean refeed )
- I have been dieting since January and am currently down to 181 with the help of the Dr.
- First show is VEGAS BABY Sept. 22, also upcoming are Natural CO in Oct, and finishing with Omaha bluffs classic or OCB midewest states in Illinois for Nov.
- weeks out, I feel I'm a tad behind schedule but I've never been scared to put in the extra effort!!

last contest pic


bb season 1 and the aftermath bulking


current pics as I tighten up (9 weeks out for first show)




like I said, I feel I'm a bit behind schedule (my last show I weighed in at 159, but hoping I added around 6 - 8 lbs of mass putting me at around 167 which means losing average of 1.5 lbs per week) but I also have faith in Layne's coaching. If anything I'll definitly be ripped up by the October and November shows

[adminJaxon]

Here is one more fun one of my 15 year journey (me at 16 on the way right!)

[adminJaxon]

OK! So let's get right into it!!

Today's meals:

Meal 1
Whey protein with natty pb
two graham crackers (usually have cereal, but had an e-mergency with work and these were the perfect macro fit)

the rest are as planned
Meal 2
chicken ceasar
rice

Meal 3
whey
rice

Meal 4
chicken
rice
mushrooms
kale

Meal 5
egg white pancake with walden farms caramel
puffed rice cereal


I've been doing TONS of different workout programs ranging all over the board. This last 2 years I have really been hitting the deadlifts to hopefully bring up my overall thickness. tonight I'm actually going to start an old favorite backup until showtime Tri-Phase! I haven't ran one of these in over a year and I love the program so much I'm giving it another go.

tonight will be arms and calves!

[Vytis]

You know I'm in Jax! Go to it my man....

[adminJaxon]

You know I'm in Jax! Go to it my man....

Rob! what up bud!? Glad to have you on board, I know you'll help keep me on track time to do work!

[Rypt1]

In! Good luck. I remember seeing your posing routine from the Wisconsin Badger classic. It was a good one.

[adminJaxon]

In! Good luck. I remember seeing your posing routine from the Wisconsin Badger classic. It was a good one.

thanks Rypt1! I'll hopefully cook up an even better routine for this season

[robertfah]

Subbed and ready to watch this go down Jax! Bring it!

BTW, I see you got some new ink on dem calfs...nice

[adminJaxon]

Subbed and ready to watch this go down Jax! Bring it!

BTW, I see you got some new ink on dem calfs...nice

thanks my man! Glad to see you in here! And yup, got some new Alice tats (dragons AND alice in wonderland tats, baking, bodybuilding, software engineering...??? yup, I'm one weird dude lol)

[The Solution]

Who you be?

IN!

[adminJaxon]

Who you be?

IN!

what up Bob! glad to have you here Your last contest prep was very inspiring and full of good eats! I can't say mine will have as many good eats as in the past due to timing and running my company now but maybe I'll throw in some "pizza like" meals on my high carb days.

[tonsti]

what up!

[MoEcho]

IN IN IN!

Glad you're back!!

[NaturalPursuit]

Count me in bro! IN!

[adminJaxon]

what up!

T-baby!! what up bud! glad to have you here!

IN IN IN!

Glad you're back!!

Mo!! glad to be back! and with such warm welcomes

Count me in bro! IN!

thanks for your support NaturalPursuit! glad to have you along!

[annemarie_DJ]

Subb'd. It's been so quiet around here without you! You've been amazingly dedicated these past months (as seen on FB) despite your personal/professional life distractions. Sounds like you are succeeding in all aspects!

[Bnizzle163]

Midwest states you say? Hmm, I just might have to make a note of dropping by.

IN

[adminJaxon]

Subb'd. It's been so quiet around here without you! You've been amazingly dedicated these past months (as seen on FB) despite your personal/professional life distractions. Sounds like you are succeeding in all aspects!

AM!! thanks for the kind words Life has been crazy, lots of ups and downs. I'm keeping up with what I'm supposed to do though. I just knew that you all would keep me in line if I started a journal

Midwest states you say? Hmm, I just might have to make a note of dropping by.

IN

that would be sweet! I'm all for my fellow forum peeps supporting the me at the big day! thanks!

[adminJaxon]

Workout Name: Phase 1 - Arms/Calves
Date: 7/30/2012 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Notes:
Good start on the Tri-Phase part 1! nice and easy, strength is steady not on the decrease, and I'm feelin' good

EZ-Bar Curls:
Set 1 - 100 lbs X 8 reps
Set 2 - 100 lbs X 8 reps
Set 3 - 100 lbs X 8 reps

Close Grip Bench Press:
Set 1 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Skull Crushers:
Set 1 - 140 lbs X 8 reps
Set 2 - 140 lbs X 8 reps
Set 3 - 140 lbs X 8 reps

Alternating Dumbbell Curls:
Set 1 - 55 lbs X 6 reps each arm
Set 2 - 55 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 55 lbs X 6 reps

machine calf raises:
Set 1 - 270 lbs X 10 reps
Set 2 - 270 lbs X 10 reps
Set 3 - 270 lbs X 10 reps

Standing Calf Raises:
Set 1 - 150 lbs X 8 reps
Set 2 - 150 lbs X 8 reps
Set 3 - 150 lbs X 8 reps

Elliptical Machine:
Set 1 - 0 lbs X 0 reps : Calories = 0, Time = 00:26:00 HIIT cardio

[deltpecx]

Well look who's back!
Finally off that there Rocky Mountain high....

Count...............1......................2...... ......................3............me in!

[adminJaxon]

Well look who's back!
Finally off that there Rocky Mountain high....

Count...............1......................2...... ......................3............me in!

hey Bill! lol, yeah you convinced me to get back into the forum glad to be back!



weight is down some more! down to 180.4 today

[adminJaxon]

Today's meals:

Meal 1
Whey protein with natty pb
cereal

the rest are as planned
Meal 2
chicken ceasar
rice

Meal 3
whey
rice

Meal 4
chicken
rice
mushrooms
kale

Meal 5
egg white pancake with walden farms caramel
puffed rice cereal


great day today! had to switch out my leg day with HIIT because I had to pickup my new boat!! Im super excited to get that thing on the water

[The Solution]

Lots of cereal = lots of win

[adminJaxon]

Lots of cereal = lots of win

and lots of time saved ! lol

[adminJaxon]

Had to drive to ND for a wedding so I've been out of pocket for a couple days but workouts and meals are point on! I'll log my last three workouts this afternoon!

[adminJaxon]

Got a good workout in this morning of chest and shoulders tri phase 1. internet connection has been BRUTAL to find a good one.

Workout Name: Phase 1 - Chest/Shoulders
Date: 8/4/2012 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Notes:
got to workout in my cousin's gym Gold's gym in ND. It was a great time! I'm down to 179.4 and feeling good!

Barbell Bench Press:
Set 1 - 225 lbs X 4 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Dumbbell Incline Press:
Set 1 - 100 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 95 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 90 lbs X 6 reps feeling a bit heavy

Hammer Strength Shoulder Press:
Set 1 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 205 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 205 lbs X 6 reps

Dumbbell Side Laterals:
Set 1 - 40 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 40 lbs X 6 reps each arm
Set 3 - 40 lbs X 6 reps each arm

Dips:
Set 1 - 180 lbs X 6 reps
Set 2 - 180 lbs X 6 reps
Set 3 - 180 lbs X 6 reps


oh, and it's high carb day today!!

[adminJaxon]

Finally made it back to good ol' DENVER!! Best part is, I get to stay at home for an entire FOUR weeks until I have to travel again Time to do some major damage to the log book on my journey to Vegas!

[deltpecx]

Finally made it back to good ol' DENVER!! Best part is, I get to stay at home for an entire FOUR weeks until I have to travel again Time to do some major damage to the log book on my journey to Vegas!

When is this show in Vegas?

[adminJaxon]

When is this show in Vegas?

I'm currently 7 weeks out! (Sept. 22) I think I'm cutting it pretty close but I have faith in the nutrition Oh, and my wife said my abs are noticably better! thanks for keeping after me on those. I'm really hoping they pop better this season.

[The Solution]

Finally made it back to good ol' DENVER!! Best part is, I get to stay at home for an entire FOUR weeks until I have to travel again Time to do some major damage to the log book on my journey to Vegas!

Was out there last year visiting relatives. A great city and tons of hiking!