ProMera Sports - Peak400/PumpExtrem : JayAche & AndrikM - Winning the War, On Gainz!

[JayAche]

ProMera, War Against The Holiday Weight Gainz




Pardon my crappy iPhone camera... Hopefully these will do.
Up at school so about as good as I could do ATM is the MSN webpage, which came out blurry.. But you can see that main three photo matchup in the closeup.

Front View
Unflexed.......................................... .........Flexed


Arms
Unflexed.......................................... .........Flexed


Side View
Side View.............................................. ....Closeup of Photo Date


RB, just let me know if these BEFORE's are acceptable or not.
If they aren't I can retry.








THE STACK

Beta-Cret
Peak400
PumpExtrem



A Little Background on Myself

Name:
Josh.

Age:
Will be 25 years young next week.

Weight:
Past month or so, been floating around 205-210.

Training Experience:
1 Year, 3 Months. (Serious Training)

Strongest Muscle Group:
Arms

Bench Press 1 Rep Max:
305

Squat 1 Rep Max:
305

Deadlift 1 Rep Max:
350

A Little More in Depth:
Where to start... For one, thank you ProMera for allowing me to become part of this opportunity. I haven't logged for ProMera prior to this commitment, so hopefully I can catch on quick and do what's expected of me. In this contest I've chosen to log 'Peak400' 'Pump Extrem' and 'Beta-Cret' being that these are my most familiar supplements and I look forward to seeing how ProMera stacks up against the products I've used in the past and how it can push me to break down the walls that I call plateau's. Name is Josh, I'm going into my senior year at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania which I'm looking to finish with a degree in Marketing. Feel pretty blessed to have the Rec center my university offers, and which I call my second home. Just a measly two years ago my life was pretty much in the gutter... Health was awful, weighed 280lbs at my max and just wasn't taking school or anything else in my life serious for that matter. Whether it was the state of mind I was in after an awful 4 year relationship or just being plain lazy and depressed, I let those things get the best of me. I was a standout athlete in highschool in 'Football, Wrestling, and Soccer.' My senior year on the wrestling team I weighed in at a wopping 170lbs. I blame a good deal of my eating problems/weight problems on the fact that half of my life I was forced to starve myself if I wanted to compete which just destroyed the metabolism I had when I was younger. After graduating highschool at 170lbs, I found myself a year later after my first year of college at 265lbs which pushed to 280 the following. I to this day couldn't be more thankful about the fact that my younger brother as well as my best friend from high school talked me into transferring schools and moving in with them because I honestly would not be in the position I am today if it weren't for them. Enough about my life though... On to the good stuff.






Current Training Split

MONDAY'S
CHEST

TUESDAY'S
BI'S/TRI'S

WEDNESDAY'S
SHOULDERS/BACK

THURSDAY'S
My choice, whatever I feel I didn't get my best workout on that week

FRIDAY'S
CARDIO

SATURDAY'S
OFF

SUNDAY'S
LEGS/CORE





Diet
I'm going to be honest with you all, My bulk has pretty much been...
'EAT WHATEVER I CAN, BUT KEEP THE MEALS HEALTHY'

Upon starting the log, I'll tell you I do not count Macro's..
However, I will keep a log of everything I eat along the way.
On my last cut I did a little research on serving sizes/etc and just kind of found a method that works for me.



Fitness Goals

Short Term
My entire first year of training was dedicated simply to cutting, and toning out. I dropped from 280lbs, down to 185 before the start of this current semester of school. I spent the last three months re-bulking for the winter, which I managed to get my weight back to it's current state of 205-210ish. I'm currently sitting around 20% BF... which is by no means GOOD, but considering what I had looked like my first time hitting 210lbs I look forward to seeing what kind of work I'm able to put in during my next cut which will begin at the start of this log. By the end of this log, I realistically would like to hit 185-180lbs once again which may or may not be attainable based upon the time constraint of the contest. I would also like to see my BF drop between 14-16%.

Long Term
Ideally, what I'm aiming for is the aesthetic type physique... However, I have all intentions of keeping or even improving on my current lifts. I aim to be around 10% BF and 165-170lbs within the next year or so.








**Side note, my Leg and Core workouts are extremely weak as I had suffered double hernia's in the past and have never gotten back to full steam on them. Slowly but surely working on them though.

[JayAche]

ANDRIKM'S INTRODUCTION


Hey all, Yup I’m Back! Those that don’t know me I am a 41 year old happily married (most days) father of 4 marvelous monsters, full time student going for my Bachelor’s in Health and Science so I can specialize in being a personal trainer to those disabled like me.
After having a falling out with my nutrition over the last couple months and running a horrid log last time around I was going to step away for a bit, get my head straight, fix my nutrition woes and stop logging for a bit. In doing so I also have suspended plans for competing but who knows what might happen in the next year, maybe I can still get it figured out, but for now I can’t handle that stress on top of going back to school and my family life. 
When I saw Promera’s new log opportunity I felt it was right up my alley and added a little competition in with my focus. Never mind adding more awesome Promera products into my stack and hanging with a great crew of loggers. 
My Stats
Weight – 176.6 pounds
BF – 26.44%
LBM – 129 pounds
Bench – 100 for 3
Squat (Smith) – 230 for 3 (not counting bar)
Deadlift – No clue I don’t do it
My Training Plan
Layne Norton PHAT – yup back there too I like it
Sunday – Rest
Monday – Upper Body Power
Tuesday – Lower Body Power
Wednesday – Rest
Thursday – Back & Shoulder Hypertrophy
Friday – Lower Body Hypertrophy
Saturday – Chest & Arm Hypertrophy
Extras – Working in 20 minutes fasted cardio in the AM because it works for me, 20 minutes post workout, 3 days of core work and Racquetball on Saturdays.




The Nutrition
This is the bitch part for me, between the wife’s comfort food and kids always craving sweets, falling to my own demons and cravings is all too easy. I am a binge eater, it’s what helped me get to an all-time high of 265 a few years back. Hopefully I can learn to cook and feed the whole family some good grubs and make this a family journey. 
My diet will be high protein and as many carbs as can get while making progress. I will be setting macro goals to start with of 245g of protein, 250g of carbs and 70g of fat. Counting calories is not allowed but it’s around 2610. Within this I will trying to stay as ‘clean’ as possible and yes eating the same thing every day for a while until I figure what works and what doesn’t. 
My Stack
For this log I will be using Peak 400, Pump Extreme and Beta-Cret 2.0 so I can get the utmost muscle work in that I can. Other products along for the ride from Promera are Con-cret and some women’s Elite for cardio days, makes for a hell of a sweat!
Protein will be Cellucor Cor-Whey of 4 different flavors and some HD to help me control my appetite.
If we are lucky there may even be some food porn along the way as I experiment with some new stuff. Gym pics will be limited as the Y frowns on it but I have been known to be sneaky!!!!
The Pics
Front -




Back -




Side -




Date -
Weight -

 

[lowroller21212]

nice intro man, dis gon be good!

[JayAche]

nice intro man, dis gon be good!

There's 'bout to be an explosion of Gainz in this thread!
Many thanks Lowroller!

[swooshie]

In!

[qstick99]

Nice intro, look forward to following along!

[JayAche]

In!

Thanks for joining along Swoosh! Hit me up with a link to your log as soon as you've got it ready to start firing so I can sub to yours as well.
Let's go Team RB!

Nice intro, look forward to following along!

Headin' on over to yours as we speak! Thanks for sub'ing in Q!

[Chunkx]

Nice intro bro! In for some epic workouts

[JayAche]

Nice intro bro! In for some epic workouts

Thanks Chunk, epic workouts you shall receive!

[karinabe16]

inn on this!

[USMarine03vet]

Great start off brother! and good luck!

[Savyfit220]

In, good luck!

[kylemnhn]

Great start on the log. I am looking forward to seeing this!

[jh18]

Fellow Gainz logger Subbing in. Good Luck!

[JayAche]

inn on this!

Good to have you along Karina!

Great start off brother! and good luck!

Many thanks, will be sure to sub to yours as well once it pops up!

In, good luck!

Thanks for popping in Savy!

Great start on the log. I am looking forward to seeing this!

Nice to see some ProMera approval, glad everything meets standards... It's time to get rolling!

Fellow Gainz logger Subbing in. Good Luck!

You know the deal, once your thread is up and running HMU with that link so I can get subbed in!

[JayAche]

Today my Transformation Begins

WEIGHT
208lbs

Meal 1
1 Full Cup of Oats w/ 1/2 Cup of Almond Milk

Meal 2
1 Scoop, Swole Whey Protein w/ 10oz Water.


Daily Agenda

Meal #1
10:00

Class
11:00-11:50

Meal #2
11:50

Class
12:00-12:50

Class
2:00-2:50

Meal 3
Hopefully around 3:30

Gym (Shoulders and Back)
Around 4:30-5:00

Meal 4
Upon completion of workout.

Meal 5
Between 8:00-9:00

** Numbers may seem a bit skewed to most, I'm a late riser and late sleeper so my whole cycle is pushed back a few hours as opposed to most.


Motivational Quote of the Day

"One to two hours of being uncomfortable, is better than being uncomfortable for your entire life!"


Some Tunes To Jam Out To

[BB2K]

VERY nice start to the log! It's GROW time!

[yenshadows22]

In!

[JayAche]

In!

Thanks for the Sub, will Rep on Recharge!

[FFD81]

Great start. Awesome layout with meal times and the workout. In for a transformation you will enjoy!

[JayAche]

Great start. Awesome layout with meal times and the workout. In for a transformation you will enjoy!

Appreciate the words my man!
Glad to have you, Reps on Recharge!

[JayAche]

What will Today's Lifts Look Like?...

Today's Schedule: Shoulders/Back

▪██▬▬██▪ The Workout ▪██▬▬██▪

Time: 2 hours


Lat Pulldown -
4 Sets
Set 1 - 100x12
Set 2 - 120x10
Set 3 - 120x10
Set 4 - 130x8

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Note*
Seems no matter what I cannot get this pesky exercise to increase! Ugh!
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________


Lateral Raise -
3 Sets
Set 1 - 30x15
Set 2 - 30x15
Set 3 - 30x15

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Note*
None
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________


Dumbbell Shoulder Press -
4 Sets
Set 1- 55x15
Set 2- 55x12
Set 3- 55x12
Set 4- 55x10

__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____
*Note*
Shoulder felt great, this is usually where I had trouble in dealing with my injury... Would've went a bit heavier but I'll ease back I to these.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ ____


Shoulder Raise -
4 Sets
Set 1- 30x12
Set 2- 30x12
Set 3- 40x12
Set 4- 40x10

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Note*
None
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________




Behind the Neck Lat Pulldowns -
4 Sets
Set 1- 100x12
Set 2- 120x8
Set 3- 120x8

__________________________________________________ ______________________________________________
*Note*
None
__________________________________________________ ______________________________________________


Bent Over Dumbbell Rows -
4 Sets
Set 1- 65x15
Set 2- 65x15
Set 3- 65x15
Set 4- 65x12

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Note*
None
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________




Shoulder Pushdowns -
4 Sets
Set 1- 80x20
Set 2- 120x12
Set 3- 120x8
Set 4- 100x12

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Note*
None
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________



T-Bar Rows -
4 Sets
Set 1- 90x15
Set 2- 135x12
Set 3- 135x12


__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Note*
None
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________


Shrugs -
4 Sets
Set 1- 135x15
Set 2- 225x12
Set 3- 275x10
Set 4- 315x8

__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________
*Note*
None
__________________________________________________ ___________________________________________


Additional Details
Workout information will be filled out following my workout, this update is just to give an idea of what to expect from today's workout.
I've been battling a shoulder injury for about the last month and a half. Prior to beginning this log I had a full week and a half break from the gym.
Shoulder felt much better the past two days during my Chest/Arm workouts, so hoping it holds up for an ACTUAL shoulder workout.


Today's Music Opener on my Playlist

[toneekay]

Subb'd! Looking good so far!

EDIT: BTW your gut and love handles aren't as big as mine

[JayAche]

Subb'd! Looking good so far!

EDIT: BTW your gut and love handles aren't as big as mine

Good to have you, will rep on recharge!

And lol... The lighting may have played in my favor

[JayAche]

Today's workout edited!

[storm1507]

Nice.

In.

[AndrikM]

Subb'd! Looking good so far!

EDIT: BTW your gut and love handles aren't as big as mine

Welcome aboard all subs!! Sit back and enjoy this epic ride we are going on!!!!

Great intro and start up partner, glad to be in this with you.
I am getting mine all lined so it looks half this good. Weight documented and pics all done this evening .. ready to get at it!!

We won't talk about love handles and spare tires until I get my pics up tomorrow :-))

[fabryzz]

sub'ed

great start JayAche did you get the supplements yet?

Also side question did you receive your prizes from the GAT show your guns promotion?

[JayAche]

sub'ed

great start JayAche did you get the supplements yet?

Also side question did you receive your prizes from the GAT show your guns promotion?

Thanks for stopping in Fab,

For this log, no from
What I've seen we should expect them before the 9th.

And yes I received my prize from the GAT contest.

[Chunkx]

Thanks for stopping in Fab,

For this log, no from
What I've seen we should expect them before the 9th.

And yes I received my prize from the GAT contest.

Which pic did you use for the contest?