"Crushing All Carbs" The Ultimate Carb Load!

[boo99]

omg that bike Erik

you prepping this hot dog competition for Chestnut defeat July 4

[ErikTheElectric]

omg that bike Erik

you prepping this hot dog competition for Chestnut defeat July 4

This comes first..


http://www.majorleagueeating.com/con...il&eventID=642

[boo99]

This comes first..


http://www.majorleagueeating.com/con...il&eventID=642

nice

what will you do with that $4000

[ErikTheElectric]

nice

what will you do with that $4000

assuming I'll be able to compete in the event and even get CLOSE to top 5. I'd buy another bike

[ErikTheElectric]

Huge Shoutout to Animal for sending this out to me! Can't wait to dig into this badboy.


Expect a review soon!

[boo99]

wished i looked like that animal in the pic there

[ErikTheElectric]

wished i looked like that animal in the pic there

Don't we all?

[ShyGuyXS]

First official MLE event, Erik? Sounds tasty. Good luck!

(Surprised it's not being held on the 14th for the obvious reason being it's Pi Day, but okay.)

nice

what will you do with that $4000

$2K for the winner. Still easily a nice bike or a few lobster dinners with the family.

[ErikTheElectric]

3/10/2015









Back to the grind!
Today, I was beyond irritated today.. had to sit at home from the hours of 10 am - 4:30 p.m on my day off for a damn mattress to get delivered. (My girlfriend couldn't do so because she had "other priorities".. *yawn*). But after I got that fiasco out of the way, I hustled to the gym and was able to hit some VERY motivating PRs.. (well, since I ever started my cut). I lifted in my cycling kit again today, I used some anger and motivation to get the bar MOVING again and it felt awesome. I pounded out 245 for 5, then moved up to 255 x 5, and then hit 265 x 5. Huge rush of excitement as I racked the bar, and moved on.. Then I hit overhead press and got 1pps for a triple, which again.. was pretty motivating considering my pressing strength has taken QUITE a hit. Finished up in a little over an hour and commuted home.

Was able to get some sprint work in PWO, which felt great because I wasn't able to ride today like I wanted (due to being stuck in my apartment). All in all, it was a VERY motivating day.. and it really showed me a lot about my potential.

Hit up Souplantation afterwards for some "training" and more shopping.
Prepping for a pretty big ride tomorrow! (I've got a dinner tomorrow with the company owner for us hitting our goal sales last month!)


**Snapshots**

Training

(Commuting + single speed mileage for the day)
(NO big ride today)






PM



Warmup
Stretching



High Bar Squat
Bar x 12
135 x 12
165 x 10
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185 x 5
---
225 x 5
---
245 x 5
255 x 5
265 x 5
(HNGGG)



OHP
Bar x 12
95 x 8
---
115 x 5
125 x 5
135 x 3


DB Bench
35s x 12
55s x 12
75s x 8
90s x 3


Paused BB curls
Bar x 12
30 x 15
---
45 x 12
45 x 12
55 x 12
55 x 12


Calf raises
4 sets x 15 (failure)

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Wonton madness! (Homemade)

Souplanation Carnage

[gbullock32]

So little free time but still luring, will watch that video when I can though man!

[ErikTheElectric]

Crushing All Carbs (#4): Souplantation, Squat PRs, Cookies!









Some footage from yesterday! Month has been going pretty crappy to be honest, but hopefully this week should be better!

[gbullock32]

Just found out I have ~15 weeks to find a house/apartment... well crap haha; still following though man, great video and made my day a little better!

[ErikTheElectric]

3/12/2015



Check out the GIANT pancake I just made!
Just over 2 pounds. Fresh out of the oven! Actually pretty stoked that my little "idea" worked out, topped it with butter/whipped cream and reese's chips! (That should give you a hint about my next challenge..haha)









Toppings!




BOOM!






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Anyways..

Finally got to ride today. DOMs was pretty crazy in my glutes for some reason, I never get it but today it hit me. But the more I climbed, the more it seemed to subside. (It was without a doubt from the squats on tuesday). But on another note it was a SCORCHER today, I was sweating like crazy.


MY NEW BIKE SHOULD BE IN TOMORROW!
SO stoked.

Got my new kit in today as well! (Super tight, I'll let my belly hang out and not care anymore haha)






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No real training feats today..
Attempted to get the 95s up on the flat bench but that just wasn't happening. lmao. But I actually felt AWESOME on the incline bench, pounded out 155 x 5 and then did some core/bis.



**Snapshot**






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Training


Ride of the day




PM



Warmup
Stretching
Foam rolling



DB flat bench
35s x 12
55 x 12
75 x 5
--
95 x 0
90 x 0
(Weeeak)
70 x 5
70 x 5
70 x 5
(2 second pauses)


BB incline bench
Bar x 12
95 x 8
---
135 x 5
---
155 x 5
155 x 5
155 x 5
(Very happy here)

Calf raises
3 pps x failure
3 pps x failure
3 pps x failure


DB ISO curls (each side)
20s x 12 (pause) x 4 sets

DB lateral raises
30s x 8 x 4 sets

Calf raises
4 sets x 12

Weighted abs
5 sets x 15 (heavy)

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[gbullock32]

^Gratz on the bike and mirin' the f*ck out of that pancake; some great PRs too!

[flackoflacko]

This is awesome. In. haha

[ErikTheElectric]

^Gratz on the bike and mirin' the f*ck out of that pancake; some great PRs too!

This is awesome. In. haha

Good to have you guys!

[boo99]

that pancake

gonna have wife make one of them pancakes though she's not cooperating yet lol

congrats on the bike

[ShyGuyXS]

Congrats on the new bike and gear!

That pancake... just your classic giant pancake mix pancake or a different recipe?

(I'd probably forego the Reese's and throw in some banana slices and some eggs on the side myself. That, and my pancake would still be a shrimp in comparison to yours. lol)

[ErikTheElectric]

that pancake

gonna have wife make one of them pancakes though she's not cooperating yet lol

congrats on the bike

Bike never showed up today, but thanks brother!

Congrats on the new bike and gear!

That pancake... just your classic giant pancake mix pancake or a different recipe?

(I'd probably forego the Reese's and throw in some banana slices and some eggs on the side myself. That, and my pancake would still be a shrimp in comparison to yours. lol)

Thanks! Just basic pancake mix

[jaredmus]

mirin the food pics and vids and calf vascularity

[ErikTheElectric]

mirin the food pics and vids and calf vascularity

Thanks brother.

[nathangreen]

Thanks brother.

You seem like the person to ask....so what would you think about doing a 2 man 30" 10lb pizza challenge (1hr time limit) for a persons first challenge?

Never done anything like it and seems fun to try. Just not sure if that's insanely hard or not? (doesn't look horrible in pics but i know its deceiving probably). Plus pizza is awesome, but I've read it becomes cold greasy cheese block after a bit.

So you've done something similar recently. Yay or Nay you think? (btw its $50 if you lose so don't really want to lose lol. very few challenges in my area though)

[EmperorRyker]

You seem like the person to ask....so what would you think about doing a 2 man 30" 10lb pizza challenge (1hr time limit) for a persons first challenge?

I'm not the eating God, but a large Domino's pizza is 16", so a 30" pizza is about 3.5 of those. So assuming you split it in half, you'd have to eat about one and three quarters of a large Domino's pizza's worth of food.

[ErikTheElectric]

You seem like the person to ask....so what would you think about doing a 2 man 30" 10lb pizza challenge (1hr time limit) for a persons first challenge?

Never done anything like it and seems fun to try. Just not sure if that's insanely hard or not? (doesn't look horrible in pics but i know its deceiving probably). Plus pizza is awesome, but I've read it becomes cold greasy cheese block after a bit.

So you've done something similar recently. Yay or Nay you think? (btw its $50 if you lose so don't really want to lose lol. very few challenges in my area though)

Really just depends on the person you're doing it with, although I wouldn't recommend doing a challenge (anything over 8-10lbs) for your first challenge. (even with a partner)

If you do decide to do it, make sure you have some lactaid on hand!

[ErikTheElectric]

Crushing All Carbs! (#5): The Worlds Largest Protein Pancake!









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[ErikTheElectric]

Q&A Video #2: Do I even lift? Overcoming Anorexia and Career Goals!

Q&A Video #2! Feel free to like, comment and don't forget that subscribe button!



0:21 - "How many calories do you eat per day?"
0:42 - "How do you prepare for your challenges?"
1:50 - "Do you even lift?"
2:42 - "Does cardio burn muscle?"
4:05 - "What's your career goal?"
4:43 - "How do you feel the day AFTER challenges?"
6:14 - "How did you overcome your eating disorder?"

[gbullock32]

Cool, will watch it when I have some more time.

[ErikTheElectric]

Cool, will watch it when I have some more time.

Let me know what you think!

[boo99]

Just watched

good stuff erik, thumbs up

I'm hoping someone is currently watching and positively influenced for the better by you

also

jelly of washer AND dryer in your apartment

[ErikTheElectric]

Just watched

good stuff erik, thumbs up

I'm hoping someone is currently watching and positively influenced for the better by you

also

jelly of washer AND dryer in your apartment

I do as well brother! Just hoping to share my story with the world. In any way that I can.