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[Bnizzle163]

All that food would probably be the reason for the spike .

Keep killin it!

[Blazed]

Heres what me hitting my numbers today looks like.

Meal 1 - 3 large eggs, 2 slices toast, 2 tbsp honey
Meal 2 - Ham & Cheese sandwich, 1/3rd TJ's pumpkin Pie
Meal 3 - Ham & Cheese sandwich, 1/3rd TJ's pumpkin Pie
Meal 4 - 1/3rd TJ's Pumpkin Pie, 5g BCAA
Meal 5 - 6oz Pork Tenderloin, 300g white potato, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 12oz Skim Milk

95/575/205

[Devils]

Heres what me hitting my numbers today looks like.

Meal 1 - 3 large eggs, 2 slices toast, 2 tbsp honey
Meal 2 - Ham & Cheese sandwich, 1/3rd TJ's pumpkin Pie
Meal 3 - Ham & Cheese sandwich, 1/3rd TJ's pumpkin Pie
Meal 4 - 1/3rd TJ's Pumpkin Pie, 5g BCAA
Meal 5 - 6oz Pork Tenderloin, 300g white potato, 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, 12oz Skim Milk

95/575/205

I'm all for counting macro's, but have you tried just eating like you normally do, except don't have as much pumpkin pie or something?

Seems like a whole less hassle, and you'll probably drop 30 lbs just holding back a little instinctively. In the end the body wont really care if the macro's are the same each day, variation is a good thing.

[Blazed]

Not a bad idea for a mini cut. But im not just gonna wing it on prep lol!

[MoEcho]

I'm all for counting macro's, but have you tried just eating like you normally do, except don't have as much pumpkin pie or something?

^^ Whaaaa? Paul wouldn't be Paul without an entire pie at least once per week

It's part of his charm.

[Devils]

Not a bad idea for a mini cut. But im not just gonna wing it on prep lol!

What's the difference losing 1 lb without counting macro's vs 1 lb with?

[Blazed]

What's the difference losing 1 lb without counting macro's vs 1 lb with?

Tracking provides valuable data, gives you accountability. To me those 2 alone are worth it. And allows you to make changes based on actual numbers rather then your gut feeling. Not to say it can't be done your way. But not my cup of tea during prep.

Morning Weight
222.8 (5 Day Avergae 222.2)

Sleep
7.5 Hours

Diet
Nailed 90/565/225 Yesterday, Today going for the same 100/600/200 area.

Training

Upper Push

BB Bench
45 x 20
95 x 15
135 x 12
135 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 8
245 x 6
245 x 6
245 x 6

Cable CrossOver
3 Sets from Top down
3 Sets from Bottom up

Upright Rows
110 x 8
110 x 8
110 x 8

Side Laterals
x 3 sets of 10 @ 35's, 37.5's, 40's

HS Incline Press
1pps x 15
2pps x 10
2pps x 8

Pec Deck
180 x 12
210 x 8

Done and Done

Musings

Meh Session, strength just wasnt there today. Feel pretty beat up lol.

[NaturalPursuit]

benchin 245x6x3 without strength being there!!! Gotta bring my benching strength up to yours man!

[Devils]

benchin 245x6x3 without strength being there!!! Gotta bring my benching strength up to yours man!

Don't you bench 240 with 5 second negatives?

Tracking provides valuable data, gives you accountability. To me those 2 alone are worth it. And allows you to make changes based on actual numbers rather then your gut feeling. Not to say it can't be done your way. But not my cup of tea during prep.

Meh Session, strength just wasnt there today. Feel pretty beat up lol.

The mirror gives the best accountability IMO. After 5+ years of training, it really is worth it developing your gut feelings

I don't mean counting isn't good, I just think it's better saved till 6-10 weeks out.

[jaredmus]

pumpkin pie for the gainzzz! good stuff man lets get this thing rollin with Jeff your in great hands excited to see you stomp out last preps condition, your legs looked nasty and side Tri for days, this is going to be nuts

[Blazed]

benchin 245x6x3 without strength being there!!! Gotta bring my benching strength up to yours man!

My maxes = your warm ups on most lifts lol

Don't you bench 240 with 5 second negatives?



The mirror gives the best accountability IMO. After 5+ years of training, it really is worth it developing your gut feelings

I don't mean counting isn't good, I just think it's better saved till 6-10 weeks out.

We can agree to disagree =)

pumpkin pie for the gainzzz! good stuff man lets get this thing rollin with Jeff your in great hands excited to see you stomp out last preps condition, your legs looked nasty and side Tri for days, this is going to be nuts

Thanks dude! Looking forward to the journey! Still gaining weight at this point so calories might have to come down sooner than Nov 2nd

SMOLOV #6

Morning Weight
224 (5 day average 223.2) Woah, stop drifting up damn it lol!

Sleep
7 hours

Diet

Nailed 100/600/230 Yesterday

Shooting for 90/550/200 Today

Training

Smolov Week 2, Day 2

ATG Squats
45 x 15
135 x 12
135 x 12
225 x 10
285 x 8
340 x 7
340 x 7
340 x 7
340 x 7
340 x 7 Volume PR!!

Musings

Anxious to see my weight level off. Ironic that after I speak with Jeff and he says not to gain any more weight, it spikes up a good 3lbs.

WOrking all day is gonna be interesting after that leg session.

[The Solution]

Keep Killing it Paul.

[Bnizzle163]

I'm sure the scale is still drifting from all that feasting + extra food in your intestines. It will level off.

[IK9]

Good work on them volume PR's!!!

[Blazed]

Keep Killing it Paul.

Will do =)

I'm sure the scale is still drifting from all that feasting + extra food in your intestines. It will level off.

Actually, since I tapered down a tad I am up about 4lbs, and thats off of 5 day average, not day to day jumps

Good work on them volume PR's!!!

W000t. I won't be doing 1RM's any time soon so I'll take these types of PR's when I get em.

Morning Weight
222.8 (5 Day average - 223.6 Yikes)

Sleep
9.5 Hours

Diet
Nailed 90/620/190 Yesterday, Today macro ranges will be looser as I am going out for football Sunday shooting for ~100/550/200

Training

Upper PULL

Lat Pulldowns
90 x 20
120 x 15
150 x 12
150 x 12
180 x 10
210 x 10
240 x 8
270 x 8

Neutral Grip Lat PD's
270 x 8
255 x 8
240 x 8

HS Iso Rows
1pps x 15
2pps x 15
3pps x 12
4pps x 8 (PR!)
3pps x 15

DB Curls
70's x 6
65's x 8PR's
50's x 8

EZ Bar Reverse Grip Curl
80 x 12
110 x 8
110 x 7 PR's

Horizontal Lat Pulldowns
130 x 15
160 x 10
180 x 8

Pull Up
BW x 5
BW x 5

Done and done!

Musings
NOt too shabby of a session.......and I had a sick pump lol. Soo buttery tho.....can't wait to shred.

[Devils]

Why so many carbs? You gotta be about to burst come dinner time!

[Blazed]

Why so many carbs? You gotta be about to burst come dinner time!

On the contrary lol, I prefer higher carbs and moderate fats when in a surplus. 600g a day for me is enjoyable. Esp getting some of those from liquid bread (beer).

SMOLOV WEEK 2 DAY 3

Morning Weight
222.4 (5 Day average 223.4, finally a .2lb drop there haha)

Sleep
9 Hours

Diet
80/550/170 Yesterday (Today will be ~90/600/200)

Training

ATG Squats

Bar x 20
135 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 7
315 x 6
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5 Grinder here, almost puked after
365 x 5 Wasn't sure I would get this one
HUGE PRS

Musings
My lifting partner who is also doing smolov, albeit with a Max 80lbs lower than mine was supposed to join me at 5:45 AM today.....He flaked.

I had to go at it solo, which was tough getting there mentally, especially that early in the morning.

Yesterday was a nice football Sunday with the Fam, also got to see some good friends we haven't seen in a while. I guesstimated macros and enjoyed a roast beef sandwich and a ham n swiss sandwich at the bar with my beers and stuck to low far pretzels and beer for most of my carbs. All in all a good day.

Today I have work for 13 hours after that fun leg session......I don't get to sit at work, which blows during this program lol. Tomorrow morning its 10x3 @ 385lbs......gonna be interesting to say the least.

[The Solution]

PR's and work. Just another damn day!

[TakedaShingen]

On the contrary lol, I prefer higher carbs and moderate fats when in a surplus. 600g a day for me is enjoyable. Esp getting some of those from liquid bread (beer).

SMOLOV WEEK 2 DAY 3

Morning Weight
222.4 (5 Day average 223.4, finally a .2lb drop there haha)

Sleep
9 Hours

Diet
80/550/170 Yesterday (Today will be ~90/600/200)

Training

ATG Squats

Bar x 20
135 x 12
185 x 10
225 x 8
275 x 7
315 x 6
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5
365 x 5 Grinder here, almost puked after
365 x 5 Wasn't sure I would get this one
HUGE PRS

Musings
My lifting partner who is also doing smolov, albeit with a Max 80lbs lower than mine was supposed to join me at 5:45 AM today.....He flaked.

I had to go at it solo, which was tough getting there mentally, especially that early in the morning.

Yesterday was a nice football Sunday with the Fam, also got to see some good friends we haven't seen in a while. I guesstimated macros and enjoyed a roast beef sandwich and a ham n swiss sandwich at the bar with my beers and stuck to low far pretzels and beer for most of my carbs. All in all a good day.

Today I have work for 13 hours after that fun leg session......I don't get to sit at work, which blows during this program lol. Tomorrow morning its 10x3 @ 385lbs......gonna be interesting to say the least.

Lots of awesomeness in this post!!!

That's a lot of 365x5 right there. Serious work.

I completely identify with flaky training partners. I've been training on my own again and love it. No one to slow me down or have to carry. Yeah, a spot is nice once in a while, but I find I'm mentally more in the session when I'm alone. Hood up, headphones in...let's fkng go!!!

And "all my carbs for the day came from pretzels and beer" <----hahahaha perfect. Living the dream, sir. Living the dream

[IK9]

Speaking of pretzels.. man.. I see commercials on tv for a pretzel burger........ WANT! Or in your case.. pretzel sammich [=

[ctfullback08]

Looking forward to following the journey, Paul

[RooRooTJ]

After a long time off the boards. I am back and subbed for this ride.

[Blazed]

PR's and work. Just another damn day!

Indeed Bobbo, dat day to day grind.

Lots of awesomeness in this post!!!

That's a lot of 365x5 right there. Serious work.

I completely identify with flaky training partners. I've been training on my own again and love it. No one to slow me down or have to carry. Yeah, a spot is nice once in a while, but I find I'm mentally more in the session when I'm alone. Hood up, headphones in...let's fkng go!!!

And "all my carbs for the day came from pretzels and beer" <----hahahaha perfect. Living the dream, sir. Living the dream

No complaints here =)

Speaking of pretzels.. man.. I see commercials on tv for a pretzel burger........ WANT! Or in your case.. pretzel sammich [=

Mmmm, have not tried yet.

Looking forward to following the journey, Paul

Thanks for subbing. Glad to have ya!

After a long time off the boards. I am back and subbed for this ride.

W000t! Gonna be like epic old times =) Link me to your log when you get around to making one.

Small Update
After talking to Jeff today, we are gonna drop macros down to 90/500/200 immediately to prevent any further weight gain.

[Blazed]

SMOLOV Week 2, Day 4

Fawk

Morning Weight
222.0 (5 Day Average 222.8, a nice -.6lb drop there)

Sleep
6.5 Hours

Diet
Nailed 88/530/180 Yesterday.
Going for exactly 90/500/200 Today

Training

ATG Squats
45 x 20
135 x 12
225 x 10
275 x 8
335 x 5
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3
386 x 3 HUGE PR's

MUSINGS

Well well well, very proud of that squat session. After squatting some crazy weight and volume yesterday morning I had to work 13 hours on my feet, come home, eat, sleep for 6.5 hours and go back for this session. I woke up very sore with achy knees and back and just felt spent. I wasn't 100% sure I would be able to finish this workout, or even do one set with this weight so soon after yesterdays session. As I was warming up I told myself I had no ****ing choice, there are no respawns on smolov. Got under that bar for the first 386 set and it was a grinder. My hips did loosen up a bit as I went on and we finished strong. The intra workout pop tart definitely helped. But now I have another 11 hour shift on my feet all day doing busy work at the store.

/End Rant

Looking forward to seeing what happens with my weight as I have these new #'s from Jeff. Also excited to see what this smolov run will mean for my other leg exercises once I am done with the program.

Happy Tuesday everyone!

[Vanguard1965]

Wow great job on the squats and will see what happens with the new macro's. It's GO TIME!

[Blazed]

Wow great job on the squats and will see what happens with the new macro's. It's GO TIME!

Diggin the new macros, already stopped the upwards drift and the pattern is reversing slowly.

Rest day!! First one in 18 Days lol!

Morning Weight
219.8 (5 Day Average 222.2, another -.6lb drop here from yesterday.)

Diet
Hit 90/525/190 Yesterday

Sleep
9 glorious hours

Training

First Rest Day since Oct 4th

Musings

Happy with the drop in weight, Hopefully we level off around 220 by the time Jeff pulls the carpet out from under me. Then its real crunch time.

[IK9]

9 hours of sleep AND a rest day? That must be heaven!!

Feeeeels gooood!

[Devils]

Diggin the new macros, already stopped the upwards drift and the pattern is reversing slowly.

Morning Weight
219.8 (5 Day Average 222.2, another -.6lb drop here from yesterday.)
Happy with the drop in weight, Hopefully we level off around 220 by the time Jeff pulls the carpet out from under me. Then its real crunch time.

Sorry to be a bother but I find it odd you didn't make this connection earlier. You've been training for 5+ years or so correct? Were you wondering why your weight wasn't dropping and needed a coach to give you macro's or were you unsure of what to do?

[The Solution]

Sorry to be a bother but I find it odd you didn't make this connection earlier. You've been training for 5+ years or so correct? Were you wondering why your weight wasn't dropping and needed a coach to give you macro's or were you unsure of what to do?

Paul knows what to do, he just wants a coach as a 2nd pair of eyes for his prep like many people do. What he chooses to do is HIS personal preference. what you like to do on your own is your own personal preference. Everyone likes to do things different way. There is not an optimal way.Some people may help (such as coaches) bring people into their best condition that like to be monitored. You dont always have to do things on your own even if you have the knowledge to do it, sometimes that extra pair of eyes could help you along the road. its never a bad idea or a bad investment if its worth your time, and you can learn something along the way while having someone keep tabs on you during prep where it is easy to slip up. hell even some Natural pro's still have eyes on them during their prep or people have someone watch over the last few weeks to make sure they are not sugarcoating or they are not double guessing themselves on the final stretch.

[Bnizzle163]

I prefer having a coach. I know what to do, I just prefer not thinking about it, and following orders .