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Posted by: Prince

This is not going to be a detailed diary or journal, more of a log...not sure how often I will update it.

I am exactly 12 weeks out from my show as of today, so I snapped a few pics, obviously I am still a bit smooth, I am also carb depleted in the pics, so they are not the greatest examples of my condiition (or size) right now.

For the next 4 weeks I plan to continue training relatively heavy, I am doing some short cardio sessions around 3 days per week.

My current diet and supplemetns is the following:

Meal 1: 1/2 Cup Oatmeal w/ 3/4 cup Milk & 1.5 Scoops Whey Isolate Protein Powder
Meal 2: Optimum Pro Complex Protein Bar
Meal 3: 6oz Deli Cut Chicken Breast and 1/2 Whole Wheat Pita, 1 Small Apple & Cucumber Slices.
Meal 4: Optimum Pro Complex Protein Bar
Meal 5: (Post Work-Out) 1.5 Scoops Whey Isolate Protein Powder & 1 Scoop CytoMax Recovery Drink.
Meal 6: Lean Steak or Chicken Breast (marinated in oil), Green Veggie or a Green Salad w/ oil dressing.
Meal 7: 1 Scoop Optimum Egg Protein Powder & 1tbsp Natural Peanut butter

Multi-Vitamin twice per day.
Extra Vitamin C and B Complex.
Fish Oil 3 times per day.
10-15 Grams L-Glutamine per day.
5 Grams MET-Rx Creatine per day.
VPX Sports Redline - Pre-work-out
AST GABA & EAS ZMA - Before bed
Optimum Glucosamine/Chondroitin daily.

I will probably replace the protein bars at around 4-6 weeks out, we'll see as I progress.

Pics taken Jan. 10, 2004:

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/ga....php?photo=674

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/ga....php?photo=675

http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/ga....php?photo=676

Posted by: Randy

Sounds like an excellent program Prince.
I sure wish I could keep that kind of a diet routine. I'm trying though. I find it much easier to keep the vitamin and supplement routine, then I do the diet. It seems there is never enough time in the day... The hours go by so fast, I find many times I miss my meal schedule and fall short on my target protein goal.... Well, I guess that happens to the best of us though.

Posted by: P-funk

Pics look good Prince,

What is your wieght at right now??

Legs look awsome.....good luck

Posted by: katie64

Nice to see you have a journal, great luck to you

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
Pics look good Prince,

What is your wieght at right now??

Legs look awsome.....good luck

thanks

about 182lbs, maybe a bit depleted though, also those pics do not do my legs justice IMO, they are actually pretty cut.

Posted by: Prince

yesterday and today I was feeling pretty sore and worn down, so I took both Saturday and Sunday off from training, except for a 30 minute walk each day.

I also forgot to mention, since my carbs are relatively low I will be doing one carb up per week, where I take in an additional 300-400grams of carbs to restore glycogen.

Posted by: greekblondechic

yum yum! im sure u will do great

Posted by: Jodi

Nice legs

I still don't think you eat enough veggies

Posted by: Prince

I had a big salad last night!

Posted by: Randy

Veggies

Prince needs to eat some full bodied country food to fatten his ass up

Quote:

Originally posted by Jodi
Nice legs

I still don't think you eat enough veggies

Posted by: Leslie

Glad to see you started a journal

Your pics look quite impressive for 12 weeks out. While you are "smooth", you are still pretty lean-esp in the abs.
Nice

Posted by: Sapphire

Very impressive. Good luck!!!

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by Leslie
Glad to see you started a journal

Your pics look quite impressive for 12 weeks out. While you are "smooth", you are still pretty lean-esp in the abs.
Nice

thanks, I started dieting about 3 weeks ago.

Posted by: atherjen

I agree with Les, your looking great at 12 weeks out, shoudl have not a problem getting in top condition. legs rock!
Best of luck!

what is the date of your comp? Im currently 11 weeks out or so.

Posted by: Prince

thanks, it's April 3rd.

Posted by: Prince

Okay, dieting went very well this weekend (those are always more difficult days

) as I said I took both Sat & Sun off from training, I was just feeling sore and run down, however I walked for about 30 minutes each day.

Tonight is chest and shoulders, I am still doing more work on my right pec (rebuilding right side from nerve injury back in August) it's coming along well, but still noticably smaller to me.

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
thanks, it's April 3rd.

well Ill be! same day as mine!

Posted by: Prince

then you did not count out the weeks correctly.

Posted by: atherjen

LOL

I guess not.. Im just getting too excited! lol

Posted by: Prince

I added some cucumber slices to meal 3 starting today (to appease Jodi

)

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
I added some cucumber slices to meal 3 starting today (to appease Jodi

)

Veggies are important

Posted by: P-funk

Just wondering, what is in the CytoMax Recovery Drink?

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
Just wondering, what is in the CytoMax Recovery Drink?

Ingredients:
CytoSport's unique complex carbohydrate blend including amylopectin starches and maltodextrins from corn hybrids, Alpha-L-Polylactate (our patented L-lactate formulation containing non-acidic L-lactate ionically bound to L-arginine, fructose, glycine, L-histidine and L-alanine, sodium L-lactate, potassium L-lactate, L-pyruvate), fructose, glucose, potassium succinate, L-glutamic acid,inosine, magnesium succinate, calcium succinate, citric acid, malic acid, natural and artificial flavors, ascorbic acid, L-alanine, L-glutamine, natural color (carmine), food gum, chromium polynicotinate ChromeMate GTF).

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 scoop (25g) per 16 oz. water
Total Calories 95
Total Fat 0 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 g 0%
Sodium 100 mg 4%
Potassium 110 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 20 g 7%
Dietary Fiber 0 g 0%
Sugars 11*** g
Protein 0** g 0%
Unaccounted Calories 15 calories
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 100%
Chromium 40%

http://www.bulknutrition.com/?products_id=136

Posted by: Hammerlynn

That CytoMax looks similar to the Endurox that we drink after long runs.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Looking solid. Especially the quads and lats. If I were you, I'd be focusing on the traps, tris and forearms.

Also, you are too freaking lean for 12 weeks out. Take a few weeks off dieting and add some muscle (your body should be primed for it).

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Looking solid. Especially the quads and lats. If I were you, I'd be focusing on the traps, tris and forearms.

Also, you are too freaking lean for 12 weeks out. Take a few weeks off dieting and add some muscle (your body should be primed for it).

Thanks.

Funny you say the traps, I was thinking that same thing after I took the pics.

I am dieting very sloooowly though....

I just want to make sure I get ripped, the mistake I made in the past was dieting too quickly, sacrificing LBM and still ending up flat.

Posted by: P-funk

Prince, when did you start your diet on (how many weeks out)??

Posted by: Prince

I cleaned it up starting Dec. 1, got serious mid-December.

so, I am about 4 weeks into dieting.

Posted by: Randy

Prince you animal

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
I am dieting very sloooowly though....

I just want to make sure I get ripped, the mistake I made in the past was dieting too quickly, sacrificing LBM and still ending up flat.

Im doing the same.. nice and slow. I was told too that I was a bit too lean for 12 weeks out.. but I dont want to end up loosing muscle by dieting too severe those last weeks and I want to be sure that I can get in top condition as well.
we think alike

Posted by: P-funk

Prince, just wondering how the dieting and training are going?? You mest look pretty ripped by now (what 7 or 8 weeks out?).

Was wondering if you have noticed any decreases in strength yet?

Also, you mentioned somewhere els that you are doing high intensity cardio three times per week, yes? I was wondering how many weeks out fomr the show you started that?

Posted by: J'Bo

hey princey poo...sorry to bother you but do you know what the abbreviation for "weight" would be?

Posted by: Randy

wt. or w is the abbreviation for weight. Either one should be correct.

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
Prince, just wondering how the dieting and training are going?? You mest look pretty ripped by now (what 7 or 8 weeks out?).

Was wondering if you have noticed any decreases in strength yet?

Also, you mentioned somewhere els that you are doing high intensity cardio three times per week, yes? I was wondering how many weeks out fomr the show you started that?

actually, bf is about the same (maybe a % less), I am 10.5 weeks out, but Sunday I weighed in at 184lbs, probably the M1T.

starting this week I am kicking into high gear as far as training and cardio though, I will probably take pic within a week or so.

previously I never really used any "HIIT" cardio, mostly power walking. To be honest it was over 10 years ago, not only do I not remember exactly, I did not really know what I was doing back then anyway.

and no real strength loss yet, but again that could be because of the M1T.

Posted by: atherjen

Glad to hear that its going to well Prince!

its still a ways but getting close eh?
Keep up the hard work!

Posted by: M.J.H.

Prince, cutting seems like it's coming along nicely man. Curious, what are you stats now, roughly?

Posted by: Prince

5' 6"
184lbs
bf is around 7%

Posted by: atherjen

Nice!!!

I have a very good feeling your going to do well!

Posted by: Twin Peak

M1T dosage, length of cycle, etc?

Posted by: Prince

4 weeks at 20mg per day. (4 separate doses)

Posted by: Randy

M1T is legal right, and comes in pills?
Are you happy with the gains M1T has given you Prince?
Do you recommend others try it?

Oh and how is it going Twin?

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy
M1T is legal right, and comes in pills?
Are you happy with the gains M1T has given you Prince?
Do you recommend others try it?

Yes, it's legal for now...I am using the 1fast400 Underground Labs brand.

Yes, I am cutting, yet gaining LBM, and getting stronger! I did not expect this at all.

Others try it? If they are looking for a good PH, then yes, but I do no typically go around recommending PH's to people.

Posted by: Randy

Well I may give it a try. I too want to cut, but still retain my LBM. Whatever your doing Prince, you look like your doing it right... Keep up the good work!

For me, I'm still building mass. I hope to incorporate a nice cardio blend into my routine when the weather gets nicer. I rely a lot on the weather, since I workout outdoors.

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy
Whatever your doing Prince, you look like your doing it right... Keep up the good work!

thanks

Posted by: Rissole

Wow Prince, your a monster

Good luck in your comp bud

Awesome wheels, what do you do for legs....
Good lats too

Posted by: JerseyDevil

Looking good Prince. Can't wait to see your 'final' pics. Good luck on the comp man.

Posted by: oaktownboy

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
bf is around 7%

nice

Posted by: Prince

work-outs are at 6 times per week, no more slacking on cardio!

diet is pretty much the same, cannot tell if I have gotten much leaner in the last 2 weeks cause I know I am holding water from the PH's....feel like I have actually gained LBM, no loss of strength, of course this could change once I drop the PH's. I plan to drop them for about 2 weeks, then go back on until show week.

Depending on how I feel I may snap some more pics this weekend and post...we'll see.

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince

Depending on how I feel I may snap some more pics this weekend and post...we'll see.

I hope you do!

Posted by: M.J.H.

Everything looks good Prince, cutting is just a b*tch. Pics look good too man, keep it up.

Posted by: Prince

yeah, it sucks...I am at one full month of dieting now...

oh, I forgot to post that I went to the dermatologist yesterday and got an Rx for some anti-biotics and a topical to get rid of my back acne!

I worked arms today, awesome work-out, I applied some of the tips from HERE and really blasted my biceps!

I also did close grip bench press for triceps which I felt unusually strong on.

arms were extremely pumped, and I am definitely getting leaner cause I could see a full vien protruding from each bicep going all the way up thru my pec... and overall my arms were unbelievably vascular today.

Posted by: atherjen

Awesome Prince!! Keep it up hun. any chance of thsoe new pics this weekend!

Posted by: Prince

Yes, I am pretty sure that I will take some this Sunday.

Posted by: atherjen

look forward to it!

Posted by: Randy

Thanks for the bicep article...

But I got majorly side tracked when I stumbled onto this blonde

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
yeah, it sucks...I am at one full month of dieting now...

Posted by: Rixmon

Oh... your competing... Very nice man, You look crazy ripped... haha i am so far behind hahaha

Posted by: M.J.H.

Prince, c'mon man, where are the weights? What's the point of keeping a journal if we cant see the weights that you're throwing around?

Posted by: Randy

Prince just doesn't want to intimidate you MonStar

Posted by: M.J.H.

LOL, please, I am definitely game for some competition.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
Yes, I am pretty sure that I will take some this Sunday.

Excellent, I'd love to see your progress.

Posted by: Prince

in case anyone cares...pics will be taken and posted tomorrow night (Monday) cannot do it tonight.

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
in case anyone cares...pics will be taken and posted tomorrow night (Monday) cannot do it tonight.

you know I care! cant wait!

Posted by: oaktownboy

at 11 weeks out(?), have u thought about adding a little size and not dieting down so much before ur comp..for just a week or so??

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by oaktownboy
at 11 weeks out(?), have u thought about adding a little size and not dieting down so much before ur comp..for just a week or so??

I am 10 weeks out as of yesterday, and I feel that my diet is right on track.

Posted by: atherjen

9 weeks 6 days to go... Im counting them down!

Posted by: M.J.H.

Wow, youre looking pretty damn lean for 10 weeks out Prince, be careful not to fall into the typical bodybuilder depletion a few weeks out from the show. I have seen time after time a guy with a great physique will lean out too fast and get depleted for the competition.

And one more thing, start posting your weights.

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by MonStar

And one more thing, start posting your weights.

I knew you were going to say that!

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by MonStar
Wow, youre looking pretty damn lean for 10 weeks out Prince...

I have not posted my 10 week pics yet (those were 12 week pics)!

Posted by: P-funk

Quote:

And one more thing, start posting your weights.

I don't understand why you care so much about the weight he is lifting??

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
I don't understand why you care so much about the weight he is lifting??

I don't know either, and it's not that impressive anyway!

btw, I consider myself a bodybuilder, not a powerlifter, I really do not even care how much weight I lift. I admit it is nice to get stronger and press heavy weight, but it is not what I focus on in my training.

Posted by: oaktownboy

Quote:

Originally posted by MonStar
Wow, youre looking pretty damn lean for 10 weeks out Prince, be careful not to fall into the typical bodybuilder depletion a few weeks out from the show.

that's what i was thinking as well

Posted by: Prince

Just took these pics tonite, I am a little leaner, but holding some serious water from the PH use.

I did not post a front quad pic cause I am holding so much water they were not very impressive. I decided to post a back leg shot instead just for fun!

FRONT ABS

BACK BICEP

BACK LEGS

Posted by: P-funk

Lookin' good. Nice bicep peak and the fornt abs shot looks awsome for 10 weeks out!!

Posted by: Prince

thanks, although our "local experts" think I am too lean!

(when have either of them dieted for a show?)

Posted by: Prince

oh, btw, I was 182lbs first this morning.

Posted by: oaktownboy

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
thanks, although our "local experts" think I am too lean!

(when have either of them dieted for a show?)

me a local expert hell no..i just wanna see u win dawg

Posted by: P-funk

I don't believe in to lean!!! Although, I have never dieted for a show so whatever...lol.

182!!! Man that is awsome.

Have you seen any of your comeptetion yet??

Posted by: Prince

Just mess'n with ya...

I would love to win, although my only goal is to go into the show the best I can be, hopefully at 4% bodyfat.

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
I don't believe in to lean!!! Although, I have never dieted for a show so whatever...lol.

182!!! Man that is awsome.

Have you seen any of your comeptetion yet??

I have no idea who will show up, however I have attended this show numerous times in the past 10 years and it is ALWAYS a high quality show with serious competition, especially the middleweight class.

Exactly, you cannot be too lean on show day, but you can definitely not be lean enough!

I would rather peak early and have to maintain for a week or two than not peak soon enough.

Posted by: P-funk

yeah, peaking early seems like the way to go to me also....it is better to know you are going to come in in shape then to have to play catch up a few weeks out.

Good luck....middleweight and light heavy seem to always be the toughest weight classes as that is where most people seem to end up after dieting down.

Posted by: tucker01

Looking good Prince

Just outta curiosity, what is your BF% normally before preparing for a show?

Posted by: Prince

I have gone as high as 16-17%, but probably never will again, I think from now on I will stay at around 12%. I just do not seem to benefit from gaining all of that extra fat.

Posted by: Jodi

Looking good Prince! Sweet rear delts

Posted by: atherjen

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
Just mess'n with ya...

I would love to win, although my only goal is to go into the show the best I can be, hopefully at 4% bodyfat.

LOVE the attitude! thats how I feel for my comp as well.
Your looking GREAT!!! IMO its better to be ready early for the show then have to struggle to get leaner in a hurry that last few weeks. Keep up the great work, everythings right where it should be!

Posted by: Prince

thanks everyone.

Posted by: PreMier

Im sure you'll kick ass Prince, just be sure to take names

Posted by: Prince

did cardio & abs tonite...weighed in at 186lbs, but that was at 6pm.

I did a little refeed tonite as well, 2 bowls of whole wheat pasta and meat sauce (went a bit overboard!)

but damn it was good.

I will be curious to weigh myself tomorrow night...seems like I am going the wrong way here with weight, but I am not gaining fat, so I have to attribute the weight gain to the M1T, it obviously works! I plan on about one more week of M1T, 10 days at most, then I will get off for 2 weeks.

tomorrow night is back/traps.

Posted by: atherjen

spagetti? who said that was allowed on the diet?

lol JK!! besides you can def afford it!

Posted by: gopro

Prince...just popped on to tell ou that I am EXTREMELY impressed with how you are looking and to tell you to keep up the good work! You should look pretty damn amazing by show time!

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by gopro
Prince...just popped on to tell ou that I am EXTREMELY impressed with how you are looking and to tell you to keep up the good work! You should look pretty damn amazing by show time!

thank you, now why don't you fly out here the week of the show and help me out, I am willing to say that I used all VPX supps for my contest prep.

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by atherjen
spagetti? who said that was allowed on the diet?

lol JK!! besides you can def afford it!

well, it was whole wheat pasta, actually pretty healthy stuff!

Posted by: gopro

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
thank you, now why don't you fly out here the week of the show and help me out, I am willing to say that I used all VPX supps for my contest prep.

How much will you pay me?? Seriously though...I will help you any way I can buddy!

Posted by: Prince

was feeling a bit rundown when I did arms on Saturday, so I took Sunday off completely, and I am still contemplating on taking off tonite as well.

diet is going great, I weighed in first thing Saturday morning at 180lbs.

Posted by: atherjen

sounds like things are def going along great for you then. I can relate to feeling rundown... Ive been as of late for sure. You were smart to take yestarday off.
Keep up the good work! 8 weeks and 5 days to go!!

Posted by: Prince

took another day off from training (yesterday) just felt like I needed a little break, will resume training tonite.

weighed in first thing this morning at 182lbs, if anything I feel/look leaner, definitely have not gained any bf.

Posted by: Randy

Prince,

You lazy ass

Posted by: Prince

I know, I feel like one too.

I just do not want to get into a state of overtraining.

Posted by: Randy

Yeah I hear ya Prince, your doing the right thing.
Sometimes your body needs a rest and a chance to rejuvenate.

I feel like doing the same myself today... Raining and miserable again in California

. Since I workout in my backyard, it makes for a bad day. Most of my equipment is in a room, but my bench press is out in the weather. I'm hoping the clouds clear long enough for me to get my benching in today

Posted by: Prince

Trained legs last night, stayed in the 12 rep range, but it was a great work-out.

Tonite is chest and shoulders, weight will be moderate, and mostly dumbbell work.

I really need to get "serious" now (not that I haven't been) but I am down to 8 weeks and a couple of days and still weighing in at 182lbs in the morning. I do attribute some of this weight to PH's though, I am still getting leaner but I do not want to compete as a light heavyweight, need to weigh in below 176lbs. And for the first time ever the weigh in is at night (very unusual) and as you know we all weigh 4-5lbs heavier at night.

Posted by: Prince

Update!

Yesterday was the 8 week mark, so I am now "balls to the walls" serious! I will NOT skip any cardio sessions, diet 100% strict, even my refeeds will now be nothing more than extra carbs either from whole wheat pasta, whole grain oats, etc.

Tonite was biceps an triceps, went very heavy on both, great work-out. Did 17 minutes HIIT cardio after my work-out, burned 180 calories. Last night I weighed in at 187lbs, yet have maintained leanness. I figure I need to lose 8-10lbs to get to competition shape.

I plan on taking pics in 2 weeks from yesterday, if I post that here I am obligating myself to it!

So, new pics will be taken and posted on February 21, that will be the 6 week mark.

Posted by: M.J.H.

Quote:

Trained legs last night, stayed in the 12 rep range, but it was a great work-out.

Tonite is chest and shoulders, weight will be moderate, and mostly dumbbell work.

Let's see those weights you're throwing around Prince!

Posted by: P-funk

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
Update!

Yesterday was the 8 week mark, so I am now "balls to the walls" serious! I will NOT skip any cardio sessions, diet 100% strict, even my refeeds will now be nothing more than extra carbs either from whole wheat pasta, whole grain oats, etc.

Tonite was biceps an triceps, went very heavy on both, great work-out. Did 17 minutes HIIT cardio after my work-out, burned 180 calories. Last night I weighed in at 187lbs, yet have maintained leanness. I figure I need to lose 8-10lbs to get to competition shape.

I plan on taking pics in 2 weeks from yesterday, if I post that here I am obligating myself to it!

So, new pics will be taken and posted on February 21, that will be the 6 week mark.

Are you talking 8-10lbs of real weight or 8-10lbs of water that you are going to lose?

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
Are you talking 8-10lbs of real weight or 8-10lbs of water that you are going to lose?

well, middle weight class cut-off is 176, first thing in the morning I am weighing around 182lbs, however the weigh in is at night, so I need to be at least 10lbs lighter than my nightly weigh in right now...

Posted by: P-funk

gotcha. you are going to end up being a light heavy then? Or are you really shooting for the middle weight class? I think you look pretty good right now that at 8 weeks you are right on target.

Posted by: Prince

No, I will be a middle weight, after I see how I do and how things go, where I end up with my weight, I might try and compete as a light heavy weight in November.

Posted by: P-funk

Either way those are the two hardest weight classes to compete in.

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
Either way those are the two hardest weight classes to compete in.

yes they are...damn it!!!

Posted by: Prince

Not much new...diet and training are going good, I am off of the PH's for now and I can see the water weight disappearing, I am going to start tanning this weekend.

Carb up days are limited to extra oatmeal in the morning and "clean" carbs in the evening.

Posted by: ncgirl21

Good Luck on your upcoming competition!!

I'm sure you'll do fantastic

Posted by: Prince

thanks!

Posted by: P-funk

how many cals per day are you at prince?

Posted by: Prince

hell if I know, never was big on calorie counting!!!

2500 maybe? whatever it is it has not really changed in the last 8 weeks.

Posted by: P-funk

If you don't count calories, I am curious, how were you making changes in your diet as the weeks went on? Just dropping carbs or something form each meal here and there?

eating is like training. Instincual

Posted by: Prince

yes, I am very instinctual with training and diet....I have not really made any diet changes though, I just added in cardio, no cheat meals, or anything.

and my carb refeeds are very clean now, that's about it.

btw, Shawn Ray never counted calories either.

Posted by: Stacey

GooD LUCK PRINCE!! You will look Awesome on stage!!!

Posted by: P-funk

Good stuff.

Prince and Shawn Ray, one in the same

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by P-funk
Prince and Shawn Ray, one in the same

maybe if I had his "supplements".

Posted by: P-funk

hehehe, true

Posted by: Prince

Now I do do some things "scientifically" P-funk:

(here are a few that are consistent)

7 meals per day, one every 3 hours
35-40 grams of protein per meal
1.5 grams of protein per pound of bodyweight
Very low saturated fats
Carbs are low overall, but I do eat oats and whole grain wheat pitas, but no carbs after 1pm, except on a carb refeed day.
Fish oil 2x per day, sometimes 3.
Drink water all day long...
PW protein shake with glutamine and creatine.

In the past I used fitday.com and I logged everything I ate every meal for a couple of months, which helped out quite a bit, but I do not feel that it's something I have to continue to do.

Posted by: P-funk

Looks good prince. I wan't questioning your methods though. I was just asking.

Posted by: Rocco32

Looking good Prince, looking forward to new pics!

Posted by: Rissole

Whats your comp date again P?

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by Rissole
Whats your comp date again P?

April 3rd.

Posted by: Prince

been off of PH's for about 8 days now, have dropped a few pounds of water weight and it shows big time! I am a solid 180lbs right now.

I measured bodyfat tonite, did it several times with my digital bf calipers which measures 3 points: chest, abs and thigh, the consistent measurement was 6% out of 5 tries.

I plan to do another PH cycle starting next Monday.

I have increased cardio to about 4 days per week, diet is the same.

I plan to take pics this Saturday.

Posted by: gwcaton

6 % !!!!

Way to go Prince!

Posted by: PreMier

Update? I want to see some new picts!

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by PreMier
Update? I want to see some new picts!

I was just telling my wife today I want her to take some pics this weekend, which will be 4 week out pics.

Everything is pretty much the same, diet is exactly the same, the only thing different is I started doing cardio Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. I get up at 6am those days and do 20 minutes of HITT.

I am leaner now, still at 180lbs.

Posted by: Randy

Premier,

Nice fro bro

Posted by: Prince

Finally took my damn pics!

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

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Posted by: PreMier

Posted by: Prince

there we go!

Posted by: myCATpowerlifts

went to gallery!
the march 8 pics are awesome Prince!

Good job man

I didnt see the one you posted above but the new gallery ones are still good

Posted by: PreMier

Damn. You look awesome!

Posted by: Randy

Great Pics Prince....Looking Good!

Posted by: Prince

thanks, that damn 4-AD keeps me a bit puffy, I am actually very lean...I have just under 4 weeks now.

Posted by: P-funk

Lookin' good prince!!

Posted by: Prince

Thanks!

Another thing I should have noted I am a bit carb depleted.

oh, and I am at 182lbs right now. I have maintained same weight the past 3 months, and gotten leaner. (I love M1T)

Posted by: Rocco32

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
I was just telling my wife today I want her to take some pics this weekend, which will be 4 week out pics.

Everything is pretty much the same, diet is exactly the same, the only thing different is I started doing cardio Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings. I get up at 6am those days and do 20 minutes of HITT.

I am leaner now, still at 180lbs.

So are you doing 3 days HIIT and 1 day traditional? Earlier you said you were doing 4 days cardio. Do you think 30 minutes HIIT is too long? What are you doing for your HIIT Training?

Your pics are awesome! I'd be happy if I ever looked close to as good as you look in those pics.

I've been taking the M1T by itself, this is my 4th and last week- up to 30mg a day. That stuff kicks my ass!!! I can hardly get up in the morning let alone do anything else!

Posted by: Prince

I typically add in another day of cardio at the end of one of my work-outs during the week, usually always HIIT type cardio, not really traditonal.

Today I did 25 minutes of cardio, so it varies between 20-30 minutes.

I can attribute my leaness mostly to diet though, I have been eating clean and strict for 12 weeks now.

Posted by: Rocco32

I've been sickly clean for 6 weeks now, nothing bad or high glycemic at all but I notice no difference in my stomach (or very little) and I have my comp in 7 1/2 weeks. I've actually put on weight since I've started. http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/ga...r=3750&thumb=1

Posted by: yellowmoomba

Quote:

Finally took my damn pics

Pics looks great!!

Way to go!!!

Posted by: Prince

thanks

Posted by: atherjen

looking great Prince!!!

you should do VERY well in your comp! its coming soon!!!

looks like your right where you should be!

Posted by: Prince

thanks

Posted by: Prince

Well, today was my last work-out!

per gopro's advice, I did a full body work-out yesterday and today (light), I may do some light cardio tomorrow, posing the next two days, Friday completely off....and Saturday is it!!!

I have been tanning for about 1 month now, I plan to do a coat of Pro-Tan Thursday night and Friday night, and a coat of Dream Tan Saturday morning (per gopor's advice also). I expect to be black!!!

I plan to do some minor carb loading Thursday and Friday, my weigh in is Friday night, it's looking like I will be around 182-184lbs, we'll see. But I am definitely going in as a light-heavy weight, not a middle weight like I thought.

I willl try and post pics on Sunday.

I was going to take more pics, but decided not to. I felt that if they did not turn out good it might affect my confidence.

Although I am feeling very happy and confident with how I am looking, but I figured I would have plenty of pics taken at the show...

Posted by: Jodi

Good luck Prince

You'll do great regardless of the outcome. Good job

Is that Dream tan II?

May I ask about water..... Are you do sodium loaded, water load and drop etc? What does your carb load look like?

Posted by: PreMier

Nice Prince. Kick ass man!

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by Jodi

Good luck Prince

You'll do great regardless of the outcome. Good job

Is that Dream tan II?

May I ask about water..... Are you do sodium loaded, water load and drop etc? What does your carb load look like?

thanks Jodi.

No, it's Dream Tan #1 Golden Brown.

I have not done anything different as of now with water, sodium or carbs. As of Sunday I dropped my calories by about 150 per day hoping to shrink my gut a little bit.

I was going to increase carbs by about 100grams roughly Thursday and Friday, and go easy on my water intake Friday.

Posted by: Jodi

So how are you dropping water?

If you can I'd get yourself some Dream Tan II or at least check it out. I prefer the color and the appearance over everything else I tried.

Are you using high gi carbs? What kind?

So many questions. Sorry, I just like to hear what everyone else does too. Just call me nosey

Posted by: maniclion

Good luck Dude.

Posted by: Prince

I do not plan to mess with water much Jodi (other than reduce intake on Friday), but one thing that is helping me quite a bit is E-Form (transdermal anti-estrogen), this last week I have experienced a big change in my hardness, vascularity, etc.

I have not competed in ten years, and I want to keep everything relatively consistent and see how I end up. This first show is just a "primer" for me, I plan to do a bigger show later in the year, maybe one late summer too, undecided on that one.

If I screw around too much with water, sodium and carbs I am afraid I may make myself look worse, which happens often to people. Being out of competition so long, I need to "re-learn" my body, before I screw around with water, carbs, etc. any more than I plan too this first show. i.e. carb depletion/loading.

In the past I only used Pro-Tan on top of my base tan, the only reason I was going to try a coat of Dream Tan is because gopro suggested it, plus you do not use any posing oil if you apply the Dream Tan. I would proably be fine with my base tan and the 2 coats of Pro-Tan, but I was hoping to tone down the "orange" look that the Pro-Tan gives you.

Posted by: Prince

Jodi, haven't you only done one show?

Posted by: Prince

oh, and the reason I chose color #1 is because on bodybuilding.com where I purchased the Dream Tan it said this:

Formula one is brown-bronze and formula two is
red-bronze.

red-bronze did not sound good!

Posted by: Randy

I guess there is 4 days left hey Prince?

Good Luck, I know you'll knock em dead
(brown-bronze) or (red-bronze)

Posted by: P-funk

Good luck Prince. Go get 'em!!

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
Jodi, haven't you only done one show?

Yup - hence the reason for so many questions

Posted by: Rocco32

Good luck buddy! Can't wait for pics afterwards. When did you start the E-Form and how did you use it?

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Prince
I do not plan to mess with water much Jodi (other than reduce intake on Friday), but one thing that is helping me quite a bit is E-Form (transdermal anti-estrogen), this last week I have experienced a big change in my hardness, vascularity, etc.

I have not competed in ten years, and I want to keep everything relatively consistent and see how I end up. This first show is just a "primer" for me, I plan to do a bigger show later in the year, maybe one late summer too, undecided on that one.

If I screw around too much with water, sodium and carbs I am afraid I may make myself look worse, which happens often to people. Being out of competition so long, I need to "re-learn" my body, before I screw around with water, carbs, etc. any more than I plan too this first show. i.e. carb depletion/loading.

In the past I only used Pro-Tan on top of my base tan, the only reason I was going to try a coat of Dream Tan is because gopro suggested it, plus you do not use any posing oil if you apply the Dream Tan. I would proably be fine with my base tan and the 2 coats of Pro-Tan, but I was hoping to tone down the "orange" look that the Pro-Tan gives you.

Gotcha - I understand. What a learning process I found this to be as well. I truly never learned my body until I competed.

Good Luck Prince

Posted by: atherjen

BEST OF LUCK PRINCE!!

Posted by: tucker01

Good job Prince. I am sure you will be happy with the outcome, because of a lot of hard work.

Now go kick some ass

Posted by: Prince

Quote:

Originally posted by rock4832
When did you start the E-Form and how did you use it?

I am on my second week of E-Form.

Around 6 Sprays AM & PM (12 per day total).

Posted by: Prince

thanks everyone!

Posted by: Stacey

GOOD LUCK PRINCE!!!!

Posted by: naturaltan

Have fun Prince!!

Posted by: atherjen

HOW DID YOU MAKEOUT AT THE COMP PRINCE???????

Posted by: Jodi

Well..............

How did it go?

Posted by: P-funk

what song did you pose to?

Posted by: Prince

Eminem's "Till I Collapse".

Eminem was very popular this year! Many fitness and bodybuilders posed to his songs. But I was the only one that used "Till I Collapse".

Posted by: Prince

Results here:
http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=29785

Posted by: gwcaton

Great Job !

Posted by: Prince

thanks

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