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Posted by: IainDaniel

Just a matter of finding some time. I gotta tan a little too before I post any. Too much glare from us white canadian folks when we take pics



Posted by: Rissole

Workin hard bro Good to see
Mmmmm vegemite in the middle of the night



Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
I have a bad story to report! I have not cheated or eaten outside of my limits now for 7 weeks. Last night I woke up at about 1:00am in the kitchen with a jar of PB, a spoon, and a mouthfull of Peanut Butter!!! I have never done anything like that before. I musta slept walked and started eating PB in my sleep. By the amount that was gone I probably had about 3-4 full TBSP full
OMG, I just choked on my food! Thats hillarious rock. Keep up the good work, your doing great.



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel
Just a matter of finding some time. I gotta tan a little too before I post any. Too much glare from us white canadian folks when we take pics
That's true man! Do the Insta tan and take some pics!!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
Workin hard bro Good to see
Mmmmm vegemite in the middle of the night
Thanks Ris. Where are your new pics? I thought you were updating every week. I WANT TO SEE!!

From what I've been hearing I don't think I would be eating vegemite in the middle of the night LOL!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by PreMier
OMG, I just choked on my food! Thats hillarious rock. Keep up the good work, your doing great.
Thanks Premier! I've since thrown out the PB so no more waking up with PB in my mouth!!



Posted by: rock4832

Shoulders/Abs RR on a Low Carb day!

Single Arm DB, 1 set-
75x5 ( I really don't like this exercise so I switched to both arms)

DB MP, 2 sets-
65x7
65x5

Reverse Pec Deck, 3 sets-
150x10
150x8
135x8

Cable Side Lateral, 3 sets-
25x12
25x10
25x8

Arnold Press, 2 sets-
35x10
35x9

Bent Cable Rear, 2 sets-
15x13
20x10

Sitting Side Lateral DB, 2 sets-
15x11
15x9

Decline Sit-ups, 3 sets-
0x20
5x12
10x8

Crunch Machine, 3 sets-
140x13
140x11
140x10



Posted by: rock4832

Yesterdays Meal, No Carb-

Meal 1- 40g Protein, 5 fish oil tabs

Meal 2- 40g Protein

Meal 3- 2 tuna burgers, 1 cup green beans, 5 fish oil tabs

Meal 4- 4 oz chicken, 1 tuna burger, 5 fish oil

Meal 5- 8oz swordfish, 1 cup green beans, 5 fish oil

Meal 6- 40g protein, 5 fish oil

Cals- 1415
Fat- 48g, 28%
Protein- 262, 68%



Posted by: rock4832

Today's Meal- Low Carb-

Meal 1 - 40g Protein, 1.5 tbps PB, 1/2 cup Steel cut oats

Meal 2- 40g Protein, 1 cup Oats

Meal 3- 1 tuna burger, 4 oz Chicken, 5 fish oil, 8 oz yam

Meal 4- 1 tuna burger, 4 oz chicken, 5 fish oil

Meal 5- 2 tuna burgers, 5 fish oil, 1 cup Green Beans

Meal 6- 30g protein, 1 tbsp pb

Cals- 2,299
Fat- 63g, 24%
Carbs- 196, 32%
Protein- 253g, 44%



Posted by: Rissole

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Thanks Ris. Where are your new pics? I thought you were updating every week. I WANT TO SEE!!

From what I've been hearing I don't think I would be eating vegemite in the middle of the night LOL!
Just been busy..... might get a new bi shot up today....
Vegemite is great on lightly toatsed white bread and just a thin smear..... need i say it should only be eaten on a bulk



Posted by: nas

Looks like you are making great progress! Keep it up!

As his off and on training partner, I feel obligated to disclose that he is slacking on posing!

Sorry but I had to do it. We all want you to lift hard, run hard, and be able to pose so you can show it all off! Now everyone motivate him to put as much hard work into posing as I know he is in the gym!



Posted by: PreMier

Ut oh rock... Dont you want the Virtual bodybuilder status of "You can shake that ass!" Instead of "Posing Paul Dillet style."



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by nas
Looks like you are making great progress! Keep it up!

As his off and on training partner, I feel obligated to disclose that he is slacking on posing!

Sorry but I had to do it. We all want you to lift hard, run hard, and be able to pose so you can show it all off! Now everyone motivate him to put as much hard work into posing as I know he is in the gym!
Rock shame on you...........I've been telling you since day 1 to practice on your posing. You want to get up on stage all cut and lean and then look like a fucking idiot because you can't pose properly? Now that would be more embarassing than coming in a little soft IMO



Posted by: PreMier

Cant get more blunt than that!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by nas
Looks like you are making great progress! Keep it up!

As his off and on training partner, I feel obligated to disclose that he is slacking on posing!

Sorry but I had to do it. We all want you to lift hard, run hard, and be able to pose so you can show it all off! Now everyone motivate him to put as much hard work into posing as I know he is in the gym!
You are in SOOOOooooo much trouble!!!!



Posted by: IainDaniel



Well at least I am not a Rat j/k



Posted by: nas

Hey man its all in the idea of you going out there 110%! Besides, I enjoy being the one not competing so I get to harrass you all the time. See you at the gym!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by nas
Hey man its all in the idea of you going out there 110%! Besides, I enjoy being the one not competing so I get to harrass you all the time. See you at the gym!
Haha, yeah don't forget we're looking for a contest for you to do in the fall! Then the tables will be turned! Naw, it's good and Jodi is right for getting on me. I just get discouraged sometimes when I pose and then I don't want to do it. But I NEED to regardless!

Did 30 min traditional cardio on Treadmill today. Incline 2.0, went 3.4 miles. I like traditional soooo much better than HIIT!



Posted by: Jodi

Now get your ass in front of the mirror and start posing.







Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:
Originally posted by Jodi
Rock shame on you...........I've been telling you since day 1 to practice on your posing. You want to get up on stage all cut and lean and then look like a fucking idiot because you can't pose properly? Now that would be more embarassing than coming in a little soft IMO




Posted by: Rissole

He gets the TP in his journal too.....



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
He gets the TP in his journal too.....
That's right! Home from work now so it's time to POSE!!!



Posted by: rock4832

Hey everybody, I lost all my websites on posing tips when my computer was erased. Anyone have some good sites for me?



Posted by: IainDaniel

http://www.bulknutrition.com/?articleID=30&break=4

This is the only one I know



Posted by: rock4832

Bi'/Tri's/Forearms, RR on Low Carb.

Wow, it's been a long time since I've done arms together. We did I ever stop, what an awesome feeling in my arms!

Dips-
45x8
45x7
45x5
0x7

Alt Curl-
45x8
45x8
45x5

Rope Pushdown-
80x10
90x8
80x8

Reverse Str8 bar curl-
75x8
70x7
65x9

Kickback-
15x12
20x12
25x7

1 arm Concentration Curl (on preacher)
25x12
30x7

Reverse Pushdown 1 arm-
20x15
30x10

Wrist Curl-
100x8
100x7
100x5

Reverse Wrist Curl-
50x8
50x8
50x6



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel
http://www.bulknutrition.com/?articleID=30&break=4

This is the only one I know
Thanks Iain! I never know how to position and flex my legs and calves with the different poses! And now I need to start working on my 60-90sec posing routine also



Posted by: IainDaniel

Got music picked out yet ??



Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
He gets the TP in his journal too.....
"The" TP.

I have made the big time.



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel
Got music picked out yet ??
Do you know "Defeat You" by Smashmouth?



Posted by: IainDaniel

Probaby heard of it. I suck with names though!

Must be hard to choose a song, you want something that is going to appeal to a BB audience and Judges, Yet something you can preform to and enjoy



Posted by: Rissole

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Do you know "Defeat You" by Smashmouth?
Downloading now
You got my package yet?? I accidently burnt some music on that cd but it just so happened that one of the songs is one i am gonna use. It's written on that scrawly piece of paper i was tellin you about.



Posted by: Rissole

No im not... cant find it.....



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel
Probaby heard of it. I suck with names though!

Must be hard to choose a song, you want something that is going to appeal to a BB audience and Judges, Yet something you can preform to and enjoy
Yeah, it was hard. But I really like this song, it's fun and upbeat. Plus it's not one you hear on the radio so it's not done to death. Is there any way I can post a song or put it someplace where people can hear it?



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
Downloading now
You got my package yet?? I accidently burnt some music on that cd but it just so happened that one of the songs is one i am gonna use. It's written on that scrawly piece of paper i was tellin you about.
Too bad it didn't download! Hey I got the package yesterday, thanks man. I just transferred all the "Here" songs to my MP3 player to work out to and I listen to all the other songs while cooking and all. Pretty awesome! I enjoy listening to them. And the one you plan to do for your Comp is pretty awesome! I've probably listened to it 10 times already. I think you made a good choice! And thanks for the book, I can't wait to start it. I've been looking for a good book but there's so much out there. Lisa says she's heard really good things about this one. Have you read it? Let me know when you get my package. Lisa says she was a bit late getting it out but it should be there soon I hope! I have something else I want to send now too. I'll get that out soon!



Posted by: rock4832

Today I did HIIT on the Eliptical Trainer for 30 minutes including 3 min w/u and 2 min w/d. 30sec sprints, 1 min reg pace. Whew!



Posted by: IainDaniel

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Today I did HIIT on the Eliptical Trainer for 30 minutes including 3 min w/u and 2 min w/d. 30sec sprints, 1 min reg pace. Whew!

good job man!!! It is freakin tough. How long did it take you to get up to a reasonible pace?



Posted by: rock4832

Am I at a reasonable pace now?!? LOL It doesn't take long, I think your body adjusts quickly to handle more, but the crappy thing is it never really gets easier because for the sprint you go ALL out. You know what I mean? How is your HIIT training going?



Posted by: IainDaniel

Haven't done one since that first one. Tomorrow is the next day It is a freakin killer though, very demoralizing.



Posted by: rock4832

I know what you mean! I love traditional cardio but I dread doing HIIT! What are you doing for HIIT?



Posted by: IainDaniel

Eliptical! Prolly 30 sec all out followed by 1 min rest



Posted by: rock4832

How long are you going for? 20 min or 30?



Posted by: rock4832

Legs/Calves RR on Low Carb

Leg ext, 3 sets-
120x10
130x8
130x8

Hack, 3 sets-
120x12
120x12
120x12

One Leg Press, 3 sets-
140x15
150x15
160x12

Lying Leg Curl, 3 sets-
140x7
130x7
130x4

Sitting Leg Curl, 3 sets-
110x8
90x13
100x10

Iso Leg Curl, 1 set-
50x12

Sitting Calf, 5 sets-
120x8
120x8
90x9
70x12
50x15

Donkey Calf, 5 sets-
180x10
200x8
140x15
90x15
50x17



Posted by: rock4832

I started training calves using 5 sets, starting very heavy and lowering the weight and upping the reps for as much as I can do each set. I really like how that feels and the results I'm getting from it.

Would that approach work if I tried it with my other BP also? Like chest, 5 sets starting at 4-6 reps and keep lowering the weight till I'm at 12-15 reps?



Posted by: Rissole

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Too bad it didn't download! Hey I got the package yesterday, thanks man. I just transferred all the "Here" songs to my MP3 player to work out to and I listen to all the other songs while cooking and all. Pretty awesome! I enjoy listening to them. And the one you plan to do for your Comp is pretty awesome! I've probably listened to it 10 times already. I think you made a good choice! And thanks for the book, I can't wait to start it. I've been looking for a good book but there's so much out there. Lisa says she's heard really good things about this one. Have you read it? Let me know when you get my package. Lisa says she was a bit late getting it out but it should be there soon I hope! I have something else I want to send now too. I'll get that out soon!
That Saliva is good music I'll stiil try and hunt your one down
I'm about half way through that book (but i suck at reading, no motivation) there's another good one called "The Heavenly Man" that everyones raving about now, it's about a guy in China and how he was tortured and then some pretty amazing miracles too.
Aint got your package yet hopefully monday that Australia post for ya "she'll be right mate".....
Send away bud

What you do for calves is like what i do, I have a set rep range i work into and go to failure each set so if i do 8-10 first set i drop the weight a bit so the second set fails 8-10 as well. Try that if you want , you gotta play round abit to find what works beast for you.....
yes the "beast" was deliberate



Posted by: rock4832

What other music do you like to workout to Ris?



Posted by: rock4832

Chest/Abs Shock week

Cable Crossover SS w/ Incline BP

Cable Crossover, 3 sets-
50x10
60x10
70x8

Incline BP, 3 sets-
155x9
155x5
135x6

Pec Deck SS w/ BP

Pec Deck, 3 sets-
165x8
135x10
135x10

BP, 3 sets-
155x4
115x10
135x6

HS Bench Drop Set, 2 sets-
120x8, 100x4, 50x8
120x7, 70x7, 50x6

Decline Sit-ups, 4 sets-
10x12
5x12
2.5x10
0x10

Rope Crunch, 3 sets-
130x9
110x14
90x20



Posted by: Jill

Things are looking super rock! Have you had any cheats at all lately????



Posted by: Rissole

Now be honest Rock.....

AC/DC, Metalica, Staind, Creed, P.O.D.... to name a few, but all they play at my gym is dance crap and i can't wear headphones cause i train with Ryan.... We use the fact that we hate the dance music so much for motivation
It helped yesterday when i chest dipped with 132lb around the waist for 4 reps

Also when you do shock week work isolation move to compound then for your second exercises change compound to isolation, so you would have done; Cable Crossover SS w/ Incline BP Then; BP w/ Pec Deck SS



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by Jill
Things are looking super rock! Have you had any cheats at all lately????
Thanks Jill! To be honest I have not had a cheat since I started the diet! (Except when I woke up eating PB ) Jodi has me taking a ton of Leptigen so my body doesn't need cheats. Just my mind



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
Now be honest Rock.....

AC/DC, Metalica, Staind, Creed, P.O.D.... to name a few, but all they play at my gym is dance crap and i can't wear headphones cause i train with Ryan.... We use the fact that we hate the dance music so much for motivation
It helped yesterday when i chest dipped with 132lb around the waist for 4 reps

Also when you do shock week work isolation move to compound then for your second exercises change compound to isolation, so you would have done; Cable Crossover SS w/ Incline BP Then; BP w/ Pec Deck SS
AC/DC is too weak (the songs I've heard), Metalica seems to monotone, Creed is to long. Haven't heard Staind or POD. I'll try downloading some of those. My gym plays crap to but I need my MP3 player when I'm doing cardio.

Wow- 132 for Dips, awesome man! My most is 70 for 4 and that was a struggle.

I'll try that for the rest of shock week. For some reason I feel bloated and fat today. Crappy mood!



Posted by: P-funk

Dude, it is all about bag pipe music!!!!

Linkin Park is good too.



Posted by: Rissole

POD is a christian band but they rock....
You'll like Staind I like anything with heavy guitars
Or bagpipes



Posted by: rock4832

I'll have to download some of those P-funk and Ris! Working out to Bagpipes huh? Alright, I can't get any worse!



Posted by: IainDaniel

Bagpipes rock, Hair stands on end when ever I hear them play, that is a good thing



Posted by: rock4832

Back/Traps/Calves SHOCK

Today was supposed to be shock but I don't like the Shock exercises for back (very inconvenient at my gym) so I did things a little different.

Wide-grip Pull-up ( I was going to go for 50 but then I realised that would take all day so I ended up with 30 and I'm happy with that) 8 sets-
0x7
0x5
0x4
0x3
0x3
0x3
0x3
0x4

Bent over BB Row Wide Grip, 5 sets-
155x8
175x4 *PB
135x9
115x12
95x15

Wide Grip Pulley Row-
70x10
80x8
90x7

BB Shrugs, 5 sets-
305x6
245x9
205x12
175x14
135x17

Standing Calf, 5 sets-
295x7
295x6
195x11
135x13
95x16

Sitting calf, 5 sets-
180x6
120x6
90x10
70x11
50x14

Then 30 min Cardio after. Cardio is hard after 10 sets of calf work!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel
Bagpipes rock, Hair stands on end when ever I hear them play, that is a good thing
I guess I've never heard Bagpipes before!



Posted by: PreMier

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
I guess I've never heard Bagpipes before!
Braveheart, and Last of the Mohicans have good music in them. And like IAD said, makes your hair stand on end from the adrenaline starting to pump



Posted by: nas

Pics!



Posted by: Rissole

Nice workout bro Good to see you being consistant with abs and calves
I can send you another cd if you want
My parcel hasn't arrived yet



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by nas
Pics!
What do you want pics for? You see me at the gym!! Honestly though, no more pics till contest I think. My confidence goes down when I see them compared to Ris and Tank and Jen! Plus I'm sodium loading now so I'll look bloated! Hopefully see you in the gym soon.



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by Rissole
Nice workout bro Good to see you being consistant with abs and calves
I can send you another cd if you want
My parcel hasn't arrived yet
Thanks Ris! I love working Calves now because I get all these vein popping out when I work them
Sure, send another CD. I have such trouble finding good workout music! But I've been listening to Saliva quite a bit and still really like that song you plan on doing! Your package should be coming any day I imagine!



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
What do you want pics for? You see me at the gym!! Honestly though, no more pics till contest I think. My confidence goes down when I see them compared to Ris and Tank and Jen! Plus I'm sodium loading now so I'll look bloated! Hopefully see you in the gym soon.
I better be receiving pics still.



Posted by: rock4832

You will Jodi, but I don't plan to post anymore here so there will look like a bigger change. I feel like each pic I post here isn't different from the one before!



Posted by: IainDaniel

Don't be so hard on your self, we all see progress.

You know if Jodi wasn't happy with your results, she would be all over you trying to make things happen a little quicker.

A vein in your calf very nice, I don't think I will ever see one there. Must be getting alot more vascular.



Posted by: rock4832

Thanks Iain. I appreciate that. I imagine most people who compete (especially the first time) feel severely insecure about every aspect of their body, training and eating. I know I do.

I'll post some new instructions from Jodi here soon, but l want everyone to know that when I decided to compete I knew it would be hard, but I had no idea Jodi would take it to this level we're headed. I probably woulda changed my mind at the beginning, but now after already being through 8 weeks of it being tough I need to finish. And right now I feel that regardless of how I look for the competition, I'm proud of myself for following through with all of this and going through hell w/out looking to the left or right but straight ahead. And I will most definately do it again next year! (But bigger hopefully! )



Posted by: rock4832

Today was Shoulders/Abs. Going for volume now and not failure-

Nautilis Side Raise, 3 sets-
95x12
95x12
95x10

HS MP, 3 sets-
110x12
110x10
110x9

Reverse Peck Deck, 3 sets-
150x10
120x12
120x10

Side Cable raise, 3 sets-
25x12
25x10
20x11

Arnold Press, 3 sets-
35x11
30x10
25x11

Cable reverse bent row, 3 sets-
15x12
20x11
20x10

Rope Crunch, 3 sets-
100x20
110x17
110x15

Crunch Machine, 3 sets-
125x15
125x14
125x14

I tried Hovers but I didn't feel anything in my abs



Posted by: rock4832

Ok, here is some updates I'll paraphrase from Jodi-

-She definately plans on my competing below 180. I'm 193 right now. I'll drop at least 8lbs the last week due to water weight.

- No more protein shakes after this weekend. Starting Monday is 6 real food meals a day

- PB goes away after this weekend also

- I need to eat egg whites or boiled chicken after workouts starting Monday. No more food inbetween lifting and cardio, to quote Jodi - "You'll have to wait til you get home to eat. Muscle development and repair is not our priority anymore. It's too late for that - what you have is what you get Its all about fat burning now."

- The last week all I'll be eating is boiled chicken (w/no mustard)

- This is what Jodi says about my sodium load- "We want you to start adding salt to your food NOW. Start using things like soy sauce, table salt, salt seasoning etc. Also drink 2 chicken boullions (the full sodium kind) per day. Then 5 days later add 2 more boulliouns for a total of 4 per day. Then 5 days days later add more boullions for a total of 6 per day. Then, yup, you got it 2 more boullions 5 days later. So by the 2 week mark you should be at 8 boullions per day. Make them as a hot beverage and drink it. Also, don't watch the scale too much. You are going to bloat from the sodium and hold water. 2 weeks out from your comp you should be at full sodium load and that includes 8 chicken boullions per day and food salted and seasoned with salt. Be sure to be drinking 6L of water per day."

- Cardio 6 days a week starting at the 4 week out mark. 3 HIIT and 3 Traditional - for now.

- We are going to do a 7day Carb depletion before the contest

- Here is the verdict on my training now- "Keep your volume high. Your not lifting for hypertrophy anymore, its all about fat loss and lifting to maintain what you have."

- We are keeping reps in the 10-12 range and failure is not necessary. It's about burning fat now.

- And we are going back to a Push/Pull routine for more volume and so each muscle gets hit more times in a week.

Looks like that is all for now!



Posted by: Jodi

Don't forget I turn to TP for most of my questions on helping you. I'm still new at this myself and he's my guidance.

BTW - Its not all boiled chicken your last week, there's steak too



Posted by: rock4832

Oh, that's better! You and TP have been a tremendous help to me! There is no way I would know to do all these things on my own.



Posted by: IainDaniel

Damn man that is some pretty harcore shit. Good info though!

I feel for ya



Posted by: rock4832

Thanks Iain. That's why I feel my reward is just being able to do it with no excuses



Posted by: rock4832

Did 30 min HIIT today on Eliptical. That stuff is still soooo hard! Does it matter that I burn more calories doing the traditional 30 minutes as opposed to the 30 min HIIT?



Posted by: rock4832

I think the song I'll do my posing to is Defeat You by Smashmouth. Anyone know it? Here are the lyrics-

Born is a human with a kung-fu spine
equipped with a detector of what's on your mind
you jive you shuck you bob you weave
and when you're down you've got something up your sleeve
and you've got it good
as bad as it gets
you make your own incisions that come with regrets
you're in it to win it and make every minute count
you put it all together and dish it out

Chorus-
Hey I know hwere you're from
it makes it that much nicer to meet you
hey I know hwat you've done
it makes it that much better to defeat you

All that knowledge
all those skills
all the gas it takes to get up top of the hill
and while the others try to take your spot
you wanna make them stop
but you gotta make them stop
would you do anything
whatever it takes
jacks in the road
yeah fix the brakes
it's the instinct that's got us locked up tight
and it's the madness that's keeping us up all night

Chorus

born is a human with mechanics to win
born is a machine with a human tucked in
you jive you shuck you jab you stick
you're calling out for help when it gets too thick
your honor your honor it's not me
it's theinvisible visible evil powers that be
untraceable insatiable haveing to feed
yeah you cry when your wounded
and you laugh when they bleed... Chorus



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Did 30 min HIIT today on Eliptical. That stuff is still soooo hard! Does it matter that I burn more calories doing the traditional 30 minutes as opposed to the 30 min HIIT?
Don't listen to what the machine says for cals. You burn way more cals doing HIIT. Those things are far from accurate.



Posted by: rock4832

Alright Jodi. I didn't think that made sense because I'm dead and can't breathe halfway through HIIT training, but have no problem with traditional.



Posted by: bludevil

Feel for you brother!
I was taking boullion cubes as well to sodium load the last 2 weeks and let me tell ya, I just about yacked everytime I drank it. By the way, nice progress. Motivation is key the last couple of weeks.



Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Did 30 min HIIT today on Eliptical. That stuff is still soooo hard! Does it matter that I burn more calories doing the traditional 30 minutes as opposed to the 30 min HIIT?
Yes what Jodi said.

The reason this happens is because one form of cardio is aerobic (the traditional cardio) and the other, like lifting weights, is anerobic (sprints).

Aerobic exercise needs oxegyn as the main form of fuel to complete work so your heart is working at a high capacity to do the workout causing a great amount of energy expenditure.

Anerobic exercises doesn't need the prescense of oxygen to perform work because it is fueled by other things like glucose, glycogen and ATP-CP. The short bursts (or sprints) of energy cause the heart rate to elevate and then the rest interval inbetween allows for the heart to come back down. So unlike the aerobic exercise the heart rate is not taken to a high level and maintained there. Because of the rest periods in anerobic exercise there is less caloric expenditure. However, there is a greater amount of caloric expenditure post workout as the metabolism has been jump started so to speak. This is what is reffered to as Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumtion (EPOC).



Posted by: Rissole

I feel for ya bud....



Posted by: rock4832

I actually like the bullion cubes BD! But my diet has been so bland I'm happy for anything with salt

Yeah that makes sense P-Funk, makes me feel better about doing HIIT!



Posted by: rock4832

Started Push/Pull today. Today was Push. Since I have to lift on High and Low carb days my schedule will look like this- Push/Pull/Push off Pull/Push/Pull off...

Bench, 3 sets-
185x10
165x9
145x12

Decline, 3 sets-
180x9
140x12
145x9

Peck Deck, 1 set-
150x10

Squat, 3 sets-
95x12
95x12
95x11

Leg Press, 3 sets-
360x12
380x12
400x11

Cable Front Raise, 2 sets-
35x12
35x10

Side Lateral Raise, 2 sets-
15x12
15x10

Reverse Peck Deck, 2 sets-
120x12
120x11

Skullcrusher DB, 2 sets-
20x9
15x10

Kickback cable, 2 sets-
15x9
10x10

Sitting calf, 3 sets-
90x12
70x12
50x13

Donkey calf, 3 sets-
180x12
140x14
90x15



Posted by: IainDaniel

So Hi-no-lo-no?



Posted by: nas

Update: Hadn't seen rock in the gym for over a week. He has made amazing changes since then. Looking very, very noticeably leaner! I am very excited and proud of him b/c I was starting to worry around 6 weeks out but the last two weeks the hard work is really starting to show.

Keep up the good work man, it is DEFINITELY showing!



Posted by: IainDaniel

Good to here!!! Keep it up Rock



Posted by: Rissole

Yeah baby Rock it Rock!!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by IainDaniel
So Hi-no-lo-no?
Hey Iain. I'm doing- Hi, no, low, no, low, no, High...



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by nas
Update: Hadn't seen rock in the gym for over a week. He has made amazing changes since then. Looking very, very noticeably leaner! I am very excited and proud of him b/c I was starting to worry around 6 weeks out but the last two weeks the hard work is really starting to show.

Keep up the good work man, it is DEFINITELY showing!
Thanks buddy! So you were worried too 6 weeks out! I've still got a long way to go though!



Posted by: Eggs

Hey bud, hows everything going for you? When are you going to throw your next set of pics up?



Posted by: rock4832

I don't know if I'll do pics for you guys again until contest time. I feel they don't really change much time to time. I'll just re-date the ones I already have up!



Posted by: Eggs

Sweet... and perhaps draw some facial hair on them too!



Posted by: rock4832

That's a good idea! I've thought about getting a new tattoo before my competition. Maybe see if they can etch in a 6-pack on my stomach!



Posted by: Eggs

If not put naked dancing ladies on your biceps, they love that!



Posted by: rock4832

You mean together with the ones I already have?



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Hey Iain. I'm doing- Hi, no, low, no, low, no, High...




Posted by: rock4832

No? I thought that's what we changed to last week.



Posted by: Jodi

I could be completely forgetful here but I could have sworn we were only doing H/N/L/N repeat



Posted by: rock4832

I went back and got the email. It is like this. I was wrong, musta not have wanted that other High Carb day in there

Mon- High
Tue- No
Wed- Low
Thurs- No
Fri- High
Sat- Low
Sun- No



Posted by: Rissole

I just went carb crazy!!!! Had my birthday dinner with a mate who has his birthday and year the same as me!! We wanted to celebrate b4 i left
Looks like some extra cardio tomorrow



Posted by: rock4832

Lot's of extra Cardio! Work it out with Trace What all did you have to eat?



Posted by: Eggs

Oh yes Rock, together with the ones you have... the more naked dancing ladies on your arms, the more the judges will love you. If that fails, you can at least join the Navy and pass as a respectable sailor

Ummm, chaplain?



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
I went back and got the email. It is like this. I was wrong, musta not have wanted that other High Carb day in there

Mon- High
Tue- No
Wed- Low
Thurs- No
Fri- High
Sat- Low
Sun- No
No it should be

High, No, Low, No, High, No, Low, No etc.

Stop being afraid of the carbs



Posted by: Rissole

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Lot's of extra Cardio! Work it out with Trace What all did you have to eat?
Chicken breast with mushroom sauce, Rack ribs with this wicked bbq sauce, salad with ranch dressing and cheese, sweet potatoe with butter and cinnamon and a free birthday slice of mud cake with ice cream and cream and 2 glasses of coke
Funny thing is, i look even leaner this morning



Posted by: rock4832

Push, 1B

Incline BB, 4 sets-
155x12
155x6
135x8
115x8

DB, 3 sets-
60x9
55x10
50x10

Cable X-over, 1 set-
60x12

Hack, 3 sets-
110x12
110x12
110x12

Leg Ext, 3 sets-
135x10
120x10
120x9

HS MP, 2 sets-
110x12
110x11

Cable Side, 2 sets-
20x12
25x10

Reverse Peck Deck, 2 sets-
120x12
120x11

Rope Pushdown, 3 sets-
90x11
80x8
60x8

Reverse 1 arm pushdown, 2 sets-
20x8
15x12

Standing Calf, 3 sets-
215x11
175x12
135x13

Sitting Calf, 3 sets-
90x11
70x11
50x13



Posted by: rock4832

Alright, couple quick questions-

1. Why do I have so much trouble with Bench exercises when I rest 1 min and strive for 12 reps? The 1st set at 155 was very easy to get 12 reps, but I wait about 50sec, do it again and I only get HALF that and it was a struggle. Is that normal or do I have a mental block in my head? Same thing with tri's and calves. But Hacks was very challenging the first set to get 12, but I was still able to get 12 on subsequent sets.

2. I did 30 min Traditional cardio and I got a horrible pain in my side after about 6 min in. I was going much slower than I normally do also. For the first 15 min I had to keep slowing it to a fast walk because of the pain. What's that about?



Posted by: rock4832

High Carb day-

Meal 1- 2 tuna burgers, 1 cup Fiber one, some of a pear, 5 fish oil

Meal 2- 8 raw eggs (6-whites, 2- still with yolk), 1/4 cup Steel Cut Oats w/ raspberries

Meal 3- 8 oz Salmon, Yam, 3 fish oil, some of a pear

Meal 4- 8 oz Bass, Yam, 5 fish oil, some pear

Meal 5- 8oz Bass, 5 fish oil

Meal 6- 1 salmon burger, 1 tuna burger, 5 fish oil



Posted by: Jodi

Damn that's alot of fish



Posted by: rock4832

You said I could eat all the fish I wanted



Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Alright, couple quick questions-

1. Why do I have so much trouble with Bench exercises when I rest 1 min and strive for 12 reps? The 1st set at 155 was very easy to get 12 reps, but I wait about 50sec, do it again and I only get HALF that and it was a struggle. Is that normal or do I have a mental block in my head? Same thing with tri's and calves. But Hacks was very challenging the first set to get 12, but I was still able to get 12 on subsequent sets.

2. I did 30 min Traditional cardio and I got a horrible pain in my side after about 6 min in. I was going much slower than I normally do also. For the first 15 min I had to keep slowing it to a fast walk because of the pain. What's that about?

1. being unable to hit a cinstant rep range is difficult when you are going under 60sec rest and not doing a full recovery between sets. This is pretty typical. also, you are in an extreme caloric defecit right now so your energy and endurace are down. Look at my workouts! The same thing happens to me right now as my rest intervals are only 30-60sec. Some of it can be mental and maybe you are doubting yourself a little bit. You can also try a little rest pause if you want to get some extra reps.

2. Were you drinking enough water? It sounds like you cramped up. Was the cardio right after your workout? You were probably pretty depleted an dyour body was freaking out.

All things considered these are pretty common when people are in the state you are in and training aunder these conditions. Hang in there, almost over



Posted by: rock4832

Alright, that makes me feel better. Thanks P-funk. I coulda been dehydrated, just haven't had that happen to me before (not just a few minutes in) and yeah I do the cardio right after my w/o.

The thing with the weights is a major ego buster though! I don't like that



Posted by: P-funk

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Alright, that makes me feel better. Thanks P-funk. I coulda been dehydrated, just haven't had that happen to me before (not just a few minutes in) and yeah I do the cardio right after my w/o.

The thing with the weights is a major ego buster though! I don't like that

yeah, it sounds like you cramped up. Whenever I do cardio right after my workout I take a few minutes to drink water. Then I slowly warm up my legs for a couple of minutes (usually light pedaling on the bike) and then i go and drink a little more water andt he I rock and roll just to make sure I don't cramp up because I wont quite until cardio is done and the cramping is unpleasant.

I hear ya on the ego thing. I hate it too and I feel like a wimp but you gotta understand that you are not really resting, it is almost like you are performing cardio so strength isn't as much of a factor as muscle endurance is. Don't worry, it will come back after the comp.....how many weeks left now? this is the final push right?



Posted by: rock4832

Yeah, I have 3 weeks and 4 days left. Doesn't seem like nearly enough time! But I'll be soooo glad when it's over and I can go back to bulking. It'll be worth it though. I've learned alot about my body during this that will help for next year!



Posted by: P-funk

That is what it is all about. 3 weeks out your strength is defenitly down so I wouldn't sweat it. I am going to be really upset when I am three weeks out and I can't lift heavy but that is how it goes. I was actually thinking about not competeting at all about 2months ago because I am so into strength and power training but then I was like fuck it and jsut decided this is how it has to be.

You are going to do well and it is all a learning process. No matter where you are it nevers seems like enough time. lol, at 12 weeks out I am wondering if I can even get in shape. I am so nervous.



Posted by: rock4832

You already look good P! Several times I thought about forgetting about it and just bulking because I was liking the muscle gains I was making and knew if I went through with the Comp I would lose muscle. But like you I just decided to do it anyway for the experience.



Posted by: rock4832

Pull 1B No Carb-

Wide Grip Pull-ups- 3 sets (I go for 10-12 on all sets but I don't feel anything hits my back as well as this exercise so I just do as many as I can which isn't very many! )
0x8
0x7
0x4

Bent Row, 3 sets-
115x12
115x12
115x12

Cable Row, 2 sets-
90x12
90x10

Shrugs BB, 3 sets-
185x12
185x12
185x10

Seated Leg Curl, 3 sets-
100x12
110x12
110x8

SLDL, 3 sets-
175x6
135x8
135x8

(Coulda done much more on all 3 sets, but I threw my straps away to work on grip. Grip kept giving out, buts that's ok. I made the right decision! )

Incline DB Curl, 3 sets-
35x12
35x6 (WTF?)
30x11

Reverse Curl BB, 2 sets-
55x8
45x11

Concentration Curl, 1 set-
20x9

Decline Sit-ups, 3 sets-
10x12
10x10
10x10

HIIT for 30 min. Whew!



Posted by: IainDaniel

HIIT for 30 mins after a workout Good stuff.

I have been doing Standard after a workout, and Saving my HIIT for Days off



Posted by: rock4832

I'd like to do that but I lift 5 days a week and Jodi want HIIT 3 times a week so that means once on a lifting day. Figured I'd get it out of the way early in the week!



Posted by: rock4832

I posted another thread with some of my poses to critique. The link is http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...054#post605054



Posted by: Eggs

Hey Rock, I put a little post in your thread Hope your week is going well!



Posted by: rock4832

Alright everyone, thanks for the support and encouragement! However I have decided to by-pass this competition and shoot for next years. I know I can get into Contest shape in 3 weeks but at how much muscle loss? I'm not ready to do that right now. So I've decided to do TP's program and Recomp. I don't plan to so much bulk as still get rid of my stomach and tighten up, just at a slower pace. I look at pics of myself last year and hate them. I don't want to lose muscle. I just decided to do this contest too late and didn't leave enough time to properly get ready with the BF level I was at.

BTW Jodi is an awesome trainer!



Posted by: PreMier

Whatever you decide, I support you Rock



Posted by: rock4832

Thanks man! I'm looking forward to doing this TP-PT. Your doing it too right buddy?



Posted by: PreMier

Yup. Will start on monday



Posted by: IainDaniel

Man I had my bags packed to come watch and everything

Next year you will kick ass, maybe I will be ready to get on stage at the same time, MAYBE



Posted by: P-funk

Well, the whole thing is a learning process. Next time around you will know exactly what you need to do to get the results you want. You (and Jodi) did a great job completly changing your physique and you should be totally pumped about all the knowledge of your own body you gained.


Now maybe Jodi will have more time to yell at me in my journal



Posted by: Jodi

Quote:
Originally posted by P-funk
Now maybe Jodi will have more time to yell at me in my journal
Awwww, how sweet.

I go yell at you anytime you wish my dear.



Posted by: Jenny

Quote:
Originally posted by rock4832
Alright everyone, thanks for the support and encouragement! However I have decided to by-pass this competition and shoot for next years. I know I can get into Contest shape in 3 weeks but at how much muscle loss? I'm not ready to do that right now. So I've decided to do TP's program and Recomp. I don't plan to so much bulk as still get rid of my stomach and tighten up, just at a slower pace. I look at pics of myself last year and hate them. I don't want to lose muscle. I just decided to do this contest too late and didn't leave enough time to properly get ready with the BF level I was at.

BTW Jodi is an awesome trainer!
Hey Rock! You really rock! I mean it, your change is amazing! Seeing your real before pics that you brought when we had lunch together and seeing the pride in your face when showing them was amazing too. I know you can do this and I know you know you can too I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you and Lisa when I move to Virginia Keep up the fantastic work!

Oh, and btw, you're still a dork



Posted by: bludevil

Hate to hear your waiting to next year. I was really looking foward to see your end results, you've made tremendous progess over the last 2 months so I know it would have all come together in the last 3 weeks.
Are you going to keep a journal of your workouts. Be interested in how TP's training goes for you.



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by P-funk
Well, the whole thing is a learning process. Next time around you will know exactly what you need to do to get the results you want. You (and Jodi) did a great job completly changing your physique and you should be totally pumped about all the knowledge of your own body you gained.


Now maybe Jodi will have more time to yell at me in my journal
Thanks man, i appreciate you saying those things! I'm already excited about next years competition. I feel good about it!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by Jenny
Hey Rock! You really rock! I mean it, your change is amazing! Seeing your real before pics that you brought when we had lunch together and seeing the pride in your face when showing them was amazing too. I know you can do this and I know you know you can too I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you and Lisa when I move to Virginia Keep up the fantastic work!

Oh, and btw, you're still a dork
Thanks so much Jenn, that really means alot to me Just think, you and Justin are the only ones who have seen what I REALLY used to look like. Lisa and I are excited for you and Justin to be here closer! Oh, and thanks for calling me a dork! That helps me know it's truly you!



Posted by: rock4832

Quote:
Originally posted by bludevil
Hate to hear your waiting to next year. I was really looking foward to see your end results, you've made tremendous progess over the last 2 months so I know it would have all come together in the last 3 weeks.
Are you going to keep a journal of your workouts. Be interested in how TP's training goes for you.
Hey buddy, here is my journal for the new program: http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...threadid=29923

I'm doing a recomp and still using TP's carb cycling (modified for recomp) so I still plan on changing quite a bit, just not losing muscle. Thanks for your support! You did awesome things with your diet and training- your the one who should be competing!



Posted by: bludevil

Quote:
You did awesome things with your diet and training- your the one who should be competing!
LOL, I went on a bulking diet right after I finished the carb cycling diet. I gained 22lbs. Pretty happy with the results. I gained a lot more strength and you could still see top 2 abs. Now I'm back on carb cycling, actually just started this week to get into beach-ready shape.
Oh yeah, don't underestimate your accomplishments, your change was inspiring to me as well as many other members on this board.



Posted by: rock4832

Thanks man! do you have new pics of the new 22lbs? I'm hoping still to get my abs out more for this summer.



Posted by: bludevil

No new pics, it's hard for me to take pics with little defintion. I love gaining the strength and bulk but hate losing the definition. I guess it's just a mental thing.



Posted by: IainDaniel

So you done with this Journal ?



Posted by: rock4832

Yeah, pretty much. Though we can whore in here now!



Posted by: rock4832

Why the sad face?



Posted by: IainDaniel

I don't know, just to guilt you a little!



Posted by: rock4832

Haha, no guilt here!



Posted by: IainDaniel

So are you submitting final stats at the end of the month??



Posted by: IainDaniel

Well at least you stopped cutting, one less person to kick my ass



Posted by: rock4832

I'm trying to recomp. I'll probably still send in pics and stats, though it's not as important as it was before you know? and I don't think I woulda kicked your ass! More the other way around



Posted by: IainDaniel

Why do think I haven't posted pics?

I have seen your guys/ gals progress



Posted by: rock4832

Hey, i feel the same exact way compared to Ris and Tank and Jenn!



Posted by: IainDaniel

Maybe will have our own little Competition

Except there will be two winners. Oh yeah We win!!!



Posted by: rock4832

Hey, I can get on board with that!



Posted by: Rissole

I think i'm gonna come in soft Rock.... There is too much beer to drink here



Posted by: rock4832

No man! Your making such awesome progress! Just make sure you come into your real contest looking ripped



Posted by: Rissole

3 days driving and my birthday with friends b4 i left and thenmy birthday when i got here with my bro
Yeah that is what is important May 30th, Is yours tomorrow or something??



Posted by: rock4832

No, I'm not doing it anymore! Next year.



Posted by: Rissole

Oh really...... why??



Posted by: rock4832

I'm in the shape I should be in for 6 weeks out, not 3. Jodi said we could still get there, but I'm afraid of losing to much muscle in the process and I don't want to do that.



Posted by: Rissole

Ok cool.... I think i might come in soft too we'll see



Posted by: Rissole

Good one..... get online and then i gotta go.... i'm outta time



Posted by: rock4832

You still there buddy?



Posted by: Rissole

No, you not journaling anymore mate??



Posted by: rock4832

Are you back yet man?!? Yeah I'm journaling. It's Rocks TP-PT Journal.




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