Fierce 5: "Stay Fresh" Edition
The Novice Upper Lower High Frequency Training Log
I decided to bastardize The "Fierce 5" Novice Full Body Program because I wanted to stay fresh throughout the week, reduce drain by keeping workouts to about 30 minutes long, and address a few weaknesses that started developing.
Workout Schedule
6 Days A Week
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Workout Program
Workout Upper A
*Chest Dip 2x8
*Pendlay Row 2x8
Overhead Press 1x8
Chin Up 1x8
#Overhead Extension 1x10 + #Barbell Curl 1x10 (Super Set)
#Y Raise 2x10 + #Rear Delt Raise 2x10 + #Face Pull 2x10 (Giant Set)
Workout Lower A
*Squat 2x8
*Glute Bridge 2x10
Walking Lunge 1x8
Romanian Deadlift 1x8
*Calf Raise 1x15
#Abs 1x8
Workout Upper B
*Overhead Press 2x8
*Chin Up 2x8
Chest Dip 1x8
Pendlay Row 1x8
#Overhead Extension 1x10 + #Barbell Curl1x10 (Super Set)
#Y Raise 2x10 + #Rear Delt Raise 2x10 + #Face Pull 2x10 (Giant Set)
Workout Lower B
*Walking Lunge 2x8
*Romanian Deadlift 2x8
Squat 1x8
Glute Bridge 1x10
*Calf Raise 1x15
#Abs 1x8
Progression Protocol:
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Progression Example:
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Program Notes:
Explaining How And Why This Program Is Different From The Original " Fierce 5 " Full Body Novice Program
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Program Progress:
Monthly Reviews:
Date
Week 1
January 21, 2020Week 16
May 7, 2020
Weight
193 lbs 172 lbs
Body Fat %
~ 25 % ~ 18.04 %
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Flexed Side
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Chest Dip
2 x 10
85 lbs2 x 8
?? lbs
EZ Bar Overhead Press
1 x 18
53 lbs2 x 11
88 lbs
Pendlay Row
2 x 10
83 lbs2 x 12
128 lbs
Chin Up
1 x 18
85 lbs2 x 12
178 lbs
Squat
2 x 8
95 lbs2 x 8
?? lbs
Walking Lunge
2 x 9
30 lbs2 x 10
?? lbs
Romanian Deadlift
2 x 9
95 lbs2 x 10
198 lbs
Glute Bridge
2 x 12
65 lbs2 x 10
198 lbs
Calf Raise
1 x 17
95 lbs1 x 22
??? lbs
Overhead Extension
1 x 12
43 lbs1 x 10
80 lbs
Barbell Curl
1 x 12
45 lbs1 x 10
68 lbs
Y Raise
2 x 12
5 lb DBs2 x 18
?? lb DBs
Rear Delt Raise
2 x 12
15 lb DBs1x17
35 lb DBs
Facepull
2 x 12
22.5 lbs1 x 18
70 lbs
Hanging Leg Raise
1 x 10
Bent Knee Bodyweight1 x ??
Bent Knee Bodyweight
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01-21-2020, 10:41 AM #1
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Fierce 5: "Stay Fresh" Edition - The Novice Upper Lower High Frequency Training Log
Last edited by Camarija; 05-07-2020 at 08:31 AM.
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01-21-2020, 10:45 AM #2
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Date: Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 1 Morning Weight: 193 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
Unflexed Front
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 8.25 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
200 grams of Stew ~ 500 calories, 35 g protein
(Mix of Chicken Breast, Carrot, Sweet Potato, Potato, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Spinach, Kale, Adzuki Beans, Campari Tomato, Jalapeño Pepper, Bone Broth)
1 Egg + Spinach & Kale + Olive Oil ~ 90 calories, 7 g protein
2 Eggs + Spinach & Kale + Olive Oil + Uncured Ham ~ 235 calories, 14 g protein
6 oz Serrano Fennel Brisket ~ 264 calories, 26 g protein
4 oz Avocado ~182 calories, 2 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,271 calories, 84 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper A
*Assisted Dip 2x8 (85 lbs total)
1/10 effort
*Smith Pendlay Row 2x8 (90 lbs)
5/10 effort
EZ-Bar Overhead Press 1x8 (53 lbs)
3/10 effort
Assisted Chin Up 1x8 (85 lbs total)
1/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x10 (53 lbs)
8/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x10 (45 lbs)
8/10 effort
#Rear Delt Raise 2x10 (15 lb DBs)
2/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x10 (22.5 lbs)
5/10 effort
Notes: Today I'll be working on dialing in on a light starting weight for the program while focusing on good form with slow reps. I'm planning on cutting weight for the next 4 weeks to drop 13 pounds to reach 180 pounds, so light weight is a good place to start this program.
I had a wakeup call on my 31st birthday in October, realizing I was 220 lbs. I dieted down and I started lifting again in December using the Fierce 5 Novice Full Body Program but I've spent a couple weeks off now after upper glute and rear delt tightness from rushing the progression. I'm not interested in chasing my old numbers or physique anymore. I just want to be healthy and pain free. I'm more than happy to build back up slowly according to the program if it means I won't have to take time off recovering. I'm in this for the long haul.
The weight on the main lifts were very light, however I will stick with them because the weight will ramp up, and I'm planning on continuing a caloric deficit for the next 4 weeks. My diet for today was probably too low, but I'm not feeling any of the negative side effects. The sets of rear delt raises and face pulls felt amazing and I'm left with a great feeling in the rear delts and mid traps after the workout ended. The total workout time was between 15 and 20 minutes. Still feel fresh with zero drain! Here's looking to tomorrow's workout.
Alright, pictures uploaded. Pretty much done for today's post. Everything is updated.Last edited by Camarija; 01-23-2020 at 04:55 PM.
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01-22-2020, 05:54 AM #3
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Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 1 Morning Weight: 193 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 6.25 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
2 Eggs + 2.5 oz Chorizo + Spinach & Kale + Porcini Mushroom Vinegar ~ 300 calories, 22 g protein
6 oz Serrano Fennel Brisket ~ 264 calories, 28 g protein
Paleo Bar ~ 230 calories, 6 g protein
Strawberry Lingonberry Icelandic Skyr ~ 130 calories, 15 g protein
6 oz Serrano Tomatillo Pork Loin + Spinach & Kale ~ 378 calories, 40 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,302 calories, 111 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Lower A
*Squat 2x8 (95 lbs total)
1/10 effort
*Glute Bridge 2x10 (65 lbs)
1/10 effort
Bulgarian Split Squat 1x8 (15 lb DBs)
8/10 effort
Romanian Deadlift 1x8 (95 lbs total)
1/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x20 (40 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x8 (Bodyweight)
2/10 effort
Notes: Similar to yesterday, I'm looking to start with very low effort light weight. Focus will be on form, especially during these next four weeks of calorie deficit.
I still feel alert with zero dread, zero drain.
Bulgarian Split Squats are just a demanding exercise no matter the weight. I'm going to switch to Walking Lunges instead, mostly because I'm worried about accidentally ripping my toe nail off setting up for Bulgarian Split Squats. Calf raises were way too light. I'll pump up the calf raise to the same weight as my squat next Lower workout. Everything else was light but fine. The poor sleep last night is affecting me a bit but not significantly. My workout time was a casual 25 minutes.
My diet was probably too light again. Next Tuesday will mark a week; if I lose 4 or more lbs in this timeframe, I'll obviously have to increase my calories.
Everything is updated.Last edited by Camarija; 01-23-2020 at 07:07 PM.
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01-22-2020, 06:58 AM #4
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Man this is an extremely detailed log. Keep working hard man!
"For bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things..."
~ 1 Timothy 4:8 ~
Journey back to sub 220 ===>>> https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177936931
Starting Weight (1/1/20) - 247.4
Current Weight (1/31/20) - 236.4
Goal Weight ===>>> 210
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01-22-2020, 07:48 AM #5
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Thanks man!
I'm pumped keeping my sights on the horizon so I can look back and see my progress.
If I'm still making progress by May, or 16 weeks in, I'll share my thoughts on this novice variant over in the main "Fierce 5" comprehensive thread.
Hopefully the level of detail in the logs will help show why it will or won't work.► Intermediate Bodybuilding Classic Physique ► Renaissance Periodization Programming
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01-22-2020, 12:14 PM #6
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01-23-2020, 05:44 AM #7
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Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 1 Morning Weight: 193 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 7.75 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
3 Eggs + 2.5 oz Chorizo + Spinach & Kale + Porcini Mushroom Vinegar ~ 360 calories, 28 g protein
Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 100 calories, 18 g protein
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Paleo Bar ~ 230 calories, 6 g protein
6 oz Uncured Ham ~ 200 calories, 30 g protein
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Spinach & Kale ~ 20 calories, 2 g protein
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4 oz Avocado ~ 182 calories, 2 g protein
5.25 oz Coconut Amino Carrot Garlic Ginger Ground Chicken Breast + Spinach & Kale ~ 257 calories, 34 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,239 calories, 119 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper B
*EZ-Bar Overhead Press 1x18 (53 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Assisted Chin Up 1x18 (85 lbs total)
1/10 effort
Assisted Dip 1x18 (85 lbs total)
1/10 effort
EZ-Bar Pendlay Row 1x18 (83 lbs)
5/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x11 (43 lbs)
3/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x11 (45 lbs)
9/10 effort
#Rear Delt Raise 2x11 (15 lb DBs)
2/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x11 (22.5 lbs)
1/10 effort
Notes: Sleep was interrupted a few times but not too bad. I'm changing from Smith Pendlay Rows to EZ-Bar Pendlay Rows because I can't get the right natural feeling setup on the machine. The smith is at an inclined angle and it feels like I'm doing bent over rows instead of Pendlay Rows. At least with the outer bends of the EZ-Bar it'll feel easier on my wrists and I know my setup will be right.
I wanted to test just how light the weights were by making each main lift 1x18 instead of 2x9. I accidentally made my secondary lifts 1x18 as well instead of 1x9. It still proved the weights are very light. Probably too light, but I'm not too bothered. The weights being this light should work well with my current caloric deficit. The only weight that might be too heavy is the barbell curl, but I cant go lighter than 45 lbs so I'll tough it out and stall there if I need to. The EZ-Bar Pendlay Row was perfect using the outer bends. Next Upper Workout I'd like to add Y-Raises, joining the Rear Delt Raises and Face Pulls, making it a giant set. If it feels like a good fit, I'll make that change in the first post program layout. My workout time was a casual 25 minutes because I stopped to chat. Very alert, no drain, very fresh.
I'm estimating it will be about 8-12 weeks of supremely easy workouts. The majority of this phase will be mastering the movement forms, and building up my weak spots before the weight and volume become too large to go back and fix these issues. Slow and steady.
Everything is updated.Last edited by Camarija; 01-23-2020 at 07:07 PM.
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01-24-2020, 09:08 AM #8
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Date: Friday, January 24, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 1 Morning Weight: 193 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 10.75 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
3 Eggs + 2.5 oz Chorizo + Spinach & Kale + Porcini Mushroom Vinegar ~ 360 calories, 28 g protein
Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 200 calories, 36 g protein
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Paleo Bar ~ 230 calories, 6 g protein
8 oz Serrano Fennel Brisket ~ 353 calories, 37 g protein
13 g Uncured Ham ~ 15 calories, 2 g protein
3.18 oz Coconut Amino Carrot Garlic Ginger Ground Chicken Breast + Spinach & Kale ~ 257 calories, 21 g p
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2 oz Avocado ~ 91 calories, 1 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,354 calories, 131 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Lower B
*Walking Lunge 2x9 (15 lb DBs)
1/10 effort
*Romanian Deadlift 2x9 (95 lbs total)
1/10 effort
Squat 1x9 (95 lbs total)
1/10 effort
Glute Bridge 1x11 (65 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x16 (95 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x9 (Bodyweight)
1/10 effort
Notes: Wow, that extra sleep REALLY helped a lot! I feel so fresh right now!!! Feeling how my traps responded to the exercises yesterday and adding Y-Raises to rear delt raises and face pulls to make a giant set is almost certainly going to be an implemented change to hit the lower traps.
Workout time was 17 minutes! Lunges felt a bit funny on my left knee, so I'll make sure to keep long strides to ease up on knee pressure. Everything else was great.
Everything is updated.Last edited by Camarija; 01-24-2020 at 05:13 PM.
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01-25-2020, 08:46 AM #9
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Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 1 Morning Weight: 193 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 9.5 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
3 Eggs + 2.5 oz Chorizo + Spinach & Kale + Porcini Mushroom Vinegar ~ 360 calories, 28 g protein
6.1 oz Cajun Spices Stew ~ 162 calories, 21 g protein
(Potato Medley, Butternut Squash, Carrot, Roasted Tomatoes, Rosted Green Chili Peppers, Spinach, Kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Black Beans, 3% Ground Chicken Breast)
384 g Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 226 calories, 40.6 g protein
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Paleo Bar ~ 230 calories, 6 g protein
5.22 oz Cajun Spices Stew ~ 138.5 calories, 18 g protein
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4 oz Avocado ~ 182 calories, 2 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,298.5 calories, 115.6 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper A
*Assisted Dip 2x10 (85 lbs total)
1/10 effort
*EZ-Bar Pendlay Row 2x10 (83 lbs)
2/10 effort
EZ-Bar Overhead Press 1x10 (53 lbs)
1/10 effort
Assisted Chin Up 1x10 (85 lbs total)
2/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x12 (43 lbs)
2/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x12 (45 lbs)
10/10 effort
#Y Raise 2x12 (5 lb DBs)
5/10 effort
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#Rear Delt Raise 2x12 (15 lb DBs)
6/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x12 (22.5 lbs)
9/10 effort
Notes: Yesterday, while making chicken stew, I hurt my right wrist slicing a bunch of carrots and potatoes. Ouch! I guess it's a minor injury from overuse in a poor wrist position. Kind of sucks, but it shouldn't affect my lifts. Sleep was wonderful, feeling great!
Workout time was 20 minutes. That giant set had my rear delts crying, but my shoulders feel amazing now. The Y Raises are here to stay. I might need to take down the weight for Face Pulls. I cheated on my last reps of barbell curls, but I expected this lift to stall early. Otherwise everything else felt great! It feels like I'm taking this time to focus on my weak points before building up my main lifts and I love it.
I will update later today with diet, and other notes.Last edited by Camarija; 01-25-2020 at 02:22 PM.
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01-26-2020, 08:37 AM #10
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Date: Sunday, January 26, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 1 Morning Weight: 193 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
Unflexed Front
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 9.5 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
3 Eggs + 2.5 oz Chorizo + Spinach & Kale + Porcini Mushroom Vinegar ~ 360 calories, 28 g protein
Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 100 calories, 18 g protein
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Paleo Bar ~ 230 calories, 6 g protein
170 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 159 calories, 20.67 g protein
170 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 159 calories, 20.67 g protein
301 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 281.67 calories, 36.58 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,289.67 calories, 129.92 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Lower A
*Squat 2x10 (95 lbs total)
1/10 effort
*Glute Bridge 2x12 (65 lbs)
1/10 effort
Walking Lunge 1x10 (15 lb DBs)
1/10 effort
Romanian Deadlift 1x10 (95 lbs total)
1/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x17 (95 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x10 (Bodyweight)
4/10 effort
Notes: My wrist is still a bit sore from peeling the other day, but otherwise so far so good.
The workout time was a breezy 20 minutes. Lifts with amazing form and slow reps. No more funny left knee on lunges today; I kept long strides. Feeling very fresh.
I will update later today with diet, and other notes.Last edited by Camarija; 01-26-2020 at 11:54 AM.
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01-27-2020, 10:13 AM #11
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Date: Monday, January 27, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 1 Morning Weight: 193 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
Unflexed Front
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 8 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
170 g boneless skinless 1% fat chicken quarter meat + spinach & kale ~ 220 calories, 38 g protein
Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 100 calories, 18 g protein
170 g boneless skinless 1% fat chicken quarter meat + spinach & kale ~ 220 calories, 38 g protein
200 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 187 calories, 24.31 g protein
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4 oz Avocado ~ 182 calories, 2 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,040 calories, 120.31 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Low
Workout: Rest
Notes: My lifts were very light all week. So light that I'm considering skipping my first full rest day entirely. But because of poor sleep I guess I'll take my rest day. Energy is a bit low. My right wrist is still a bit sore from Friday.
Everything is updated.Last edited by Camarija; 01-27-2020 at 05:58 PM.
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01-28-2020, 07:21 AM #12
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How do you like IF? Calories seem super low to me, but might be because I'm not up to speed on IF.
"For bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things..."
~ 1 Timothy 4:8 ~
Journey back to sub 220 ===>>> https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177936931
Starting Weight (1/1/20) - 247.4
Current Weight (1/31/20) - 236.4
Goal Weight ===>>> 210
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01-28-2020, 08:46 AM #13
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The method of IF I'm using is:
Fast from 8 PM until Noon
Eat from Noon until 8 PM
The calories are low, but so is my metabolism right now. I weighed myself today and I lost less than a pound over the course of the previous week.
I'll be making weekly reviews that cover this sort of stuff. You're right though, I would have expected more weight loss with these numbers.
As for IF in general, so far I'm really liking it. I don't feel hunger pains during the time I'm fasting so it's not a big deal. It feels like I'm constantly eating from noon to 8 PM.
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I was planning on having weekly reviews, but instead I'll just make them monthly reviews. Like you said in your log thread, I think the weekly reviews will drive me nuts. I'll still do my weekly weigh-ins, but not the weekly photos etc.Last edited by Camarija; 01-28-2020 at 09:18 AM.
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01-28-2020, 09:30 AM #14
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Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 2 Morning Weight: 190.8 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
Unflexed Front
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Unflexed Side
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Flexed Front
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Flexed Side
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 11 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
3 Eggs + 2.5 oz Chorizo + Spinach & Kale + Porcini Mushroom Vinegar ~ 360 calories, 28 g protein
170 g boneless skinless 1% fat chicken quarter meat ~ 200 calories, 36 g protein
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4 oz Avocado ~ 182 calories, 2 g protein
Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 100 calories, 18 g protein
Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 100 calories, 18 g protein
170 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 159 calories, 20.67 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,101 calories, 122.67 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper B
*EZ-Bar Overhead Press 2x8 (58 lbs)
3/10 effort
*Assisted Chin Up 2x8 (92.5 lbs total)
1/10 effort
Assisted Dip 1x11 (85 lbs total)
2/10 effort
EZ-Bar Pendlay Row 1x11 (83 lbs)
5/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x13 (43 lbs)
5/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x13 (45 lbs)
10/10 effort
#Y Raise 2x13 (5 lb DBs)
9/10 effort
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#Rear Delt Raise 2x13 (15 lb DBs)
7/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x13 (22.5 lbs)
6/10 effort
Notes: Amazing sleep, great energy!
Over the last week:
-Lost .4 lbs
-Average 8.96 hours of sleep per night
-Average 1,256.31 calories per day
-Average 115.83 grams of protein per day
This tells me that sleep wasn't an issue. Diet was on the low side, but I only lost 0.4 lbs over the week. I think I'll try to maintain this calorie and protein level for another week and see if that weight change remains constant.
***UPDATE*** I weighed myself a couple days later after emptying out my body and I was 190.2 lbs, which would estimate me weighting 190.8 lbs this today.
Workout time was 15 minutes, but I was speeding through it. I still kept good form and slow reps. Feeling fresh. I'm using the Life Fitness/Hammer Strength Assisted Chin/Dip machine which use increments of 15 lbs in the assisted weight stack. I'll be using the 7.5 lb adder weight to make consistent jumps of 7.5 lbs with chin ups and dips. While the program calls for increments of 5 lbs per week for Main Upper Body lifts, I'm working with what I have.
I will update later today with diet, and other notes.Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:26 AM.
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01-28-2020, 10:28 AM #15
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Gotcha. Yeah, for me, weekly starts getting obsessive. Though, as I do my initial drop, I'll probably move to every 2 weeks just to see if I need to adjust macros. Right now, mine are somewhat low at 2100. But I'm trying to do that initial decent drop. Mostly water weight, etc. From 242 though, once I get done a little, I'l relook at my macros and see where I want to be. I wanna try IF one day, but with where I'm at now with different things going on in life, it probably wouldn't be good for me because I probably wouldn't stick to it!!!"For bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things..."
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Journey back to sub 220 ===>>> https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=177936931
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01-29-2020, 09:37 AM #16
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Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 2 Morning Weight: 190.8 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 9.2 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
295 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 276 calories, 35.85 g protein
224 g Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 132 calories, 23.72 g protein
170 g boneless skinless 1% fat chicken quarter meat ~ 200 calories, 36 g protein
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58 g Avocado ~ 90 calories, 1.1 g protein
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32 g Spinach & Kale ~ 13 calories, 1.13 g protein
42 g Coconut Amino Carrot Garlic Ginger Ground Chicken Breast ~ 74.36 calories, 9.78 g protein
170 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 159 calories, 20.67 g protein
TOTAL ~ 944.36 calories, 128.25 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Lower B
*Walking Lunge 2x8 (20 lb DBs)
1/10 effort
*Romanian Deadlift 2x8 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
Squat 1x11 (95 lbs)
1/10 effort
Glute Bridge 1x13 (65 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x15 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x11 (Bodyweight)
1/10 effort
Notes: So far, starting this light feels like a smart decision. It seems that I'll be spending this month working on my rear delts, mid traps, lower traps, abs, and glutes, rather than my main lifts; this is 100% okay with me, and in fact it's preferable. These have always been my weak points, and it FEELS smart to focus on my weak areas before bumping up the weight. As for cutting weight, I think I'll be able to cut weight for 5 or 6 more weeks, for a total of 6 or 7 weeks of cutting weight. Hopefully I'll hit 180 lbs by then. I'm planning a trip during mid march, and I'd prefer to have already reached 180 by then.
All of the lifts were performed with slow and controlled reps, however I performed my main lifts as if they were super sets with little to no rest. It felt like I was sprinting through my workout, taking only 15 minutes. Felt more like cardio, but it was fun!
I will update later today with diet, lift energy levels, and other notes.Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:27 AM.
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Good work. Keep it up!
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01-30-2020, 08:39 AM #19
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Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 2 Morning Weight: 190.8 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 10 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
801.46 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 750 calories, 97.41 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
TOTAL ~ 990 calories, 123.41 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper A
Assisted Dip 2x8 (92.5 lbs total)
1/10 effort
EZ-Bar Pendlay Row 2x8 (88 lbs)
1/10 effort
EZ-Bar Overhead Press 1x9 (58 lbs)
1/10 effort
Assisted Chin Up 1x9 (92.5 lbs total)
2/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x14 (43 lbs)
6/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x14 (45 lbs)
10/10 effort
#Y Raise 2x14 (5 lb DBs)
10/10 effort
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#Rear Delt Raise 2x14 (15 lb DBs)
8/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x14 (22.5 lbs)
10/10 effort
Notes: Good sleep, good energy! I weighed myself after a morning evacuation and I'm at 190.2 lbs. I guess when I weighed myself on Tuesday I forgot I was supposed to be empty. So I guess I lost a bit less than 3 lbs last week. Quick calculations, 9 days have elapsed and I've lost 2.8 lbs. This roughly means I'll reach my goal weight of 180 lbs in 42 days from the start date, in other words, by Tuesday, March 3rd 2020. I think that pace for losing weight is fine/safe. More importantly, my week 2 weight should be estimated around 190.8 lbs.
19 minutes workout time today speed running it. Feels good! And my shoulders and back have never felt better with this balance of exercises! Wooohooo!!! Although... the giant set at the end is hard as fuork. I'll probably need to keep the Face Pulls at the same weight next cycle. Same with Y Raises. But I'll be able to raise Rear Delt Raises no problem.
My diet today is an experiment in Laziness. We'll see if it works out or not.Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:28 AM.
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01-31-2020, 08:59 AM #20
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Date: Friday, January 31, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 2 Morning Weight: 190.8 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 7.5 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
801.46 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 750 calories, 97.41 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
4 oz Avocado ~182 calories, 2 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,172 calories, 125.41 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Lower A
*Squat 2x8 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Glute Bridge 2x10 (75 lbs)
1/10 effort
Walking Lunge 1x9 (20 lb DBs)
1/10 effort
Romanian Deadlift 1x9 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x16 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x12 (Bodyweight)
1/10 effort
Notes: Poor sleep last night but still good energy. I'm feeling especially positive after weighing myself yesterday morning and seeing the progress I was expecting
I also noticed that my diet has been a bit low the last couple of days so I'll throw in an avocado for my last meal of the day and see if that tides me over.
Workout time was only 13 minutes, and I was really taking my time with slow controlled reps. Still feel fresh!
I will update later today with diet, and other notes.Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:28 AM.
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02-01-2020, 10:04 AM #21
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Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 2 Morning Weight: 190.8 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 7.75 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
327 g Cajun Spices Stew ~ 306 calories, 39.74 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
258 g boneless skinless 1% fat chicken quarter meat ~ 303.53 calories, 54.63 g protein
54 g Avocado ~ 86.67 Calories, 0.95 g protein
117 g Pork Loin ~ 283 Calories, 32 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,219.2 calories, 153.32 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper B
*EZ-Bar Overhead Press 2x10 (58 lbs)
2/10 effort
*Assisted Chin Up 2x10 (92.5 lbs total)
1/10 effort
Assisted Dip 1x9 (92.5 lbs total)
1/10 effort
EZ-Bar Pendlay Row 1x9 (88 lbs)
2/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x15 (43 lbs)
6/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x15 (45 lbs)
11/10 effort
#Y Raise 2x15 (5 lb DBs)
9/10 effort
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#Rear Delt Raise 2x15 (15 lb DBs)
8/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x15 (22.5 lbs)
11/10 effort
Notes:
I went to the opera today which is why I'm late on the notes. It's clear that I'm forcing myself on the barbell curls and face pulls in particular. Maybe I just need much slower progression for my accessory movements. Going from 10 reps to 20 reps was probably a stupid idea to begin with. I'll try to fix that. Everything else was fine. My workout time was 21 minutes today, working relatively quickly between sets, but during the sets I performed my reps slow and controlled. Feeling really great so far!Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:28 AM.
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02-02-2020, 09:05 AM #22
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Date: Sunday, February 2, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 2 Morning Weight: 190.8 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 7.33 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
210 g Brisket ~ 326 Calories, 44 g Protein
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120 g Carrots ~ 49 Calories, 1.12 g Protein
170 g Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 100 calories, 18 g Protein
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Paleo Bar ~ 230 calories, 6 g Protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,185 calories, 121.12 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Lower B
*Walking Lunge 2x10 (20 lb DBs)
2/10 effort
*Romanian Deadlift 2x10 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
Squat 1x9 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
Glute Bridge 1x11 (75 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x17 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x13 (Bodyweight)
5/10 effort
Notes: So far so good! I felt a bit of fatigue last night, but it was probably from poor sleep the night before, combined with the calorie deficit. I'm not feeling that mental drain anymore!
14 minute workout. I ran through with minimal rest. No issues. Slow controlled reps!Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:28 AM.
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02-03-2020, 08:20 AM #23
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Date: Monday, February 3, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 2 Morning Weight: 190.8 Pounds
Week 1 Body Fat %: ~ 25 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 8 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
244.9 g Chicken Nutrient Stew ~ 211 calories, 27 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,171 calories, 131 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: REST DAY
Notes:
I need more sleep :0 ! Other than that, I don't feel that mental fatigue I used to get. The calorie deficit isn't too bad. I'm on an all liquid diet today, so that might be weird, but it'll be 2% milk for me all day. I'll be trying a serving of stew I made as an exception [high in fiber].Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:28 AM.
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02-04-2020, 10:01 AM #24
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Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 3 Morning Weight:189.4 Pounds
Week 3 Body Fat %: ~ 24 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 9.75 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
Mediterranean Buffet Plate [2 baked chicken breasts (didn't eat the fat/skin), 1 baked fish filet, 1 piece chicken Mustard yogurt kabob, spinach, 2 grape leaves stuffed with rice, avocado hummus, tabouli]
~ 3 meal portions so maybe 70 g protein and 900 calories
340 g fat free greek yogurt ~ 200 calories, 36 g protein
84 g uncured ham ~ 100 calories, 15 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,200 calories, 121 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper A
*Assisted Dip 2x8 (100 lbs total)
3/10 effort
*EZ-Bar Pendlay Row 2x8 (93 lbs)
3/10 effort
EZ-Bar Overhead Press 1x11 (58 lbs)
2/10 effort
Assisted Chin Up 1x11 (92.5 lbs total)
6/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x16 (43 lbs)
8/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x16 (45 lbs)
13/10 effort - only hit 13 reps today
#Y Raise 2x16 (5 lb DBs)
9/10 effort
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#Rear Delt Raise 2x16 (15 lb DBs)
9/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x16 (22.5 lbs)
10/10 effort
Notes: After 2 weeks I've lost 3.6 lbs, which I think is a safe rate of weight loss.
This week I averaged:
Calories: 1,111.79 calories per day
Protein: 129.31 g protein per day
Sleep: 8.5 hours per night
Compared to week 1 average:
-Average 8.96 hours of sleep per night
-Average 1,256.31 calories per day
-Average 115.83 grams of protein per day
I slept less this week, I ate fewer calories, I are more protein, and I lost less weight this week. Week 1 I lost about 2.17 lbs. Week 2 I lost about 1.42 lbs.
To be honest, I expected to be around 188.8 lbs today, but I'm more or less on track to meet my goal in a reasonable amount of time. Since I'm a novice, it's entirely possible that I've lost fat and gained muscle, even under a calorie deficit. That would explain the slower than expected weight loss. I'll take photos at next weekend's weigh in.
I failed on my bb curls today, but I don't mind. I'll keep at it and Raise the weight in a couple weeks anyway. This scheme I have for my accessories going from 10-20 reps is just dumb. I'm not sure how to fix it at this point though.Last edited by Camarija; 02-06-2020 at 10:24 AM.
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02-04-2020, 04:36 PM #25
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Mediterranean Buffet Plate looks great!!!!
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02-04-2020, 08:41 PM #26
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It was almost my entire daily diet, but totally worth it!
I'm planning on hitting my goal weight of 180 after a total of 7 weeks by March 10 (~ 21% BF)
Then probably another long 16 weeks or so to hit 160 by June 30 (~ 13% BF)
Finally after that... just beyond the horizon of my future goals, my bulk is going to be 20 straight weeks of Mediterranean BuffetLast edited by Camarija; 02-04-2020 at 09:43 PM.
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02-05-2020, 09:17 AM #27
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Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 3 Morning Weight: 189.4 Pounds
Week 3 Body Fat %: ~ 24 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 5.5 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
1,160 g Chicken Nutrient Stew ~ 1,000 calories, 127.85 g protein
[Chicken, Sweet Potato, Campari Tomatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Spinach, Kale, Black Beans]
4 oz Avocado ~ 182 calories, 2 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,182 calories, 129.85 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert, but tired
Workout: Lower A
*Squat 2x8 (115 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Glute Bridge 2x10 (85 lbs)
1/10 effort
Walking Lunge 1x11 (20 lb DBs)
1/10 effort
Romanian Deadlift 1x11 (105 lbs)
1/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x15 (115 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x14 (Bodyweight)
7/10 effort
Notes: Unexpectedly little sleep last night, but oddly I still feel full of energy. I'm going to focus on slow controlled reps, something like 4 - 1 - 2 tempo. Also today I'm lazy so I'm just weighing a big container of this Chicken Nutrient Stew and eating out of it all day.
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02-05-2020, 05:36 PM #28
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02-06-2020, 10:23 AM #29
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Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 3 Morning Weight:189.4 Pounds
Week 3 Body Fat %: ~ 24 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 7 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
696 g Chicken Nutrient Stew ~ 600 calories, 76.71 g protein
480 ml 2% Milk ~ 240 calories, 26 g protein
170 g Fat Free Greek Yogurt ~ 100 calories, 18 g protein
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Paleo Bar ~ 230 calories, 6 g protein
TOTAL ~ 1,170 calories, 126.71 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Upper B
*EZ-Bar Overhead Press 2x8 (63 lbs)
3/10 effort
*Assisted Chin Up 2x8 (100 lbs total)
4/10 effort
Assisted Dip 1x9 (100 lbs total)
2/10 effort
EZ-Bar Pendlay Row 1x9 (93 lbs)
5/10 effort
#EZ-Bar Overhead Extension 1x17 (43 lbs)
8/10 effort
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#Barbell Curl 1x17 (45 lbs)
14/10 effort, only hit 14 reps
#Y Raise 2x17 (5 lb DBs)
9/10 effort
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#Rear Delt Raise 2x17 (15 lb DBs)
8/10 effort
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#Face Pull 2x17 (22.5 lbs)
10/10 effort
Notes: Only 7 hours of sleep, but I was able to recover from my poor sleep from the previous night.
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02-07-2020, 05:38 AM #30
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Date: Friday, February 7, 2020
Age: 31
Height: 6 foot 3 inches
Week 3 Morning Weight: 189.4 Pounds
Week 3 Body Fat %: ~ 24 %
Week 1 Pictures:
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Goal Weight: 180 Pounds
Sleep: 8.5 Hours
Diet: 16/8 Intermittent Fasting + Low Carb + Calorie Deficit
660 g Chicken Nutrient Stew ~ 569 calories, 72.74 g protein
[Chicken, Sweet Potato, Campari Tomatoes, Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Spinach, Kale, Black Beans]
2 oz Avocado ~ 91 calories, 1 g protein
198 g Center Cut Sirloin ~ 260 calories, 43.5 g protein
Heart of Palm & Green Beans ~ 150 calories, 2 g protein
Olive Oil ~ 45 calories
TOTAL ~ 1,115 calories, 119.24 g protein
Supplements: Multivitamin + Omega Oil
Energy Level: Very Alert
Workout: Lower B
*Walking Lunge 2x8 (25 lb DBs)
1/10 effort
*Romanian Deadlift 2x8 (115 lbs)
1/10 effort
Squat 1x9 (115 lbs)
1/10 effort
Glute Bridge 1x11 (85 lbs)
2/10 effort
*Calf Raise 1x16 (115 lbs)
1/10 effort
#Hanging Leg Raise 1x15 (Bodyweight)
8/10 effort
Notes:
I had to break my fast 2 hours early today due to timing, but it's not a huge deal.
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