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Posted by: Twin Peak

Hey folks. Thought I'd start a nutrition journal. On Monday the 15th my workout partner and I are moving from a bulking phase to a cutting phase. Basically, we want to get ripped for the summer. Its ten weeks of dieting.

Some of my background can be found in my Leg Journal. The essentials are that I am 5'11" and 215. I have a 36-37" waist, and the tanita says I am 18% BF. My max lifts are bench 400, Curl 135 x 6, pulldowns, 250 x6, and I did shoulder presses today of 225 for 4.

This will be a diet journal, I'll only list lifts to monitor whether I am losing lean mass.

My goals are to reach about 10% BF, and be between 198 and 202. And maintain that for the summer.

The diet is HIGH protein, low fat and I cycle the carbs. It looks like this:

MWF: No Carb Days
Th and Su: Low Carb Days
Tu and Sa: High Carb Days

Meals are at 7:30, 10, 1, 4, and 8 pm.

Each meal has as much protein from the list (see below) as I want.

On the high Carb days I can eat as much from the list (see below) as I want.

On the low carb days, meals 1-3 I eat about 50g of approved carbs.

Other rules:
Drink 1 gallon of water per day.
1 Teaspoon of Flax first thing in the AM, preworkout
Postworout Drink includes 50g whey, 10g creatine, 10g Glutamine, 10g BCAAs (plus a banana on the high carb days)
ZMA on empty stomach before bed.

Here are my "approved foods"

Protein:
Chicken
Tuna
Egg Whites
Whey Protein Powder
Turkey Burgers

Carbs:
Oatmeal
All veggies
Potatoe
Brown Rice
Sweet Potatoe
Whole Wheat Pita
Air popped popcorn

I might add some things to these lists but you get the idea.

Well it starts on Monday so this weekend I pig out (kidding!!)

Since this is the diet I won't post it daily but rather will post how I am feeling, motivation levels, and any deviations (i.e. cheating). Oh yeah and I am allowing myself 2 cheat days over the 10 weeks (ya know if there is a good party/BBQ coming up!)

There ya have it!

Posted by: Eggs

Hey TP, glad to see you getting to your cutting phase... its fun being big but so nice being ripped.

Are you going to take before and after pics? It feels so much better when you shred 20-30lbs and have a pic to look back on to see just how much better you look.

Diet looks good! I'm not a big popcorn fan, but there rest looks like it'll do the job.

Good Luck!

Eggs

Posted by: Twin Peak

I'll definitely be taking pics! Probably every week just to see. When I did my last show (4 years ago), I took weekly video while practicing my posing and that was interesting to see....

Posted by: Twin Peak

Okay, so today is the day. I had a not-so great weekend, knowing I'd be starting but I didn't gain too much, just some water-weight maybe....

Anyway, MWF are protein only days and they are the toughest. I had my postworkout drink and I'll be having meal 2 shortly.

My weight was 214 and the tanita said I was 17.8% (slightly less than the last time I checked about 6 weeks ago).

Since its only day 1, my motivation level is very high (the nasty shake I had this morning even tasted decent!).

I'll check back.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Day 1 -- Protein only.

Hopefully my metabolism will get revved up.

Meal 1, my post workout drink (see above)
Meal 2, 50g whey protein
Meal 3, 1 1/2 chicken breasts (cooked in soy sauce)

and I am about to have meal 4, which is the same as meal 3.

Its going well, not craving carbs and full but not bloated.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Obviously not a popular journal, but -- oh well!

Day one down. I did cheat a bit already. For dinner last night I had Salmon and was still hungry so I had a handful of peanuts. I'll live.

Today is a high carb day but -- I left my food AT HOME! I made chicken and brown rice and now I have nothing. Oh well.

Had my post workout shake and about to have oatmeal and whey.

Also I try to drink about a gallon of water per day (man, I am always in the restroom!)

Posted by: Twin Peak

Yesterday (high carb):

Meal 1: postworkout shake (see above)
2: oatmeal and 50g whey
3: 1/2 pound turkey breast, oatmeal, apple
4: skipped (in meetings)
5: (after corporate softball game) grilled chicken salad, veggies, 1/2 large NYC pretzel (I had to!!!)

Last night I started taking ZMA before bed and today I added Hydroxy Fit (never used either before).

Still motivated but its only day three. Today was legs and I'll log it in my leg journal.

Posted by: Jenny

Hey Twin Peak! Things look good over here! But what's up with skipping meal 4!?!? Huh?

Doing great!! keep it up..

Posted by: Twin Peak

THANKS, Nike!

I know, I know, thanks for getting on me. Meal 4 is so important (50g protein) and I shouldn't skip, but I got stuck in meetings....damn work getting in the way!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Today:

meal 1: shake
2: 1 1/2 chicken breast
3: 1 1/2 chicken breast
4: 50g whey protein
5: dinner when I get home will be plain fish

I know, protein days (M,W,F) are dull.

Posted by: Jenny

Wow.. those proteindays sounds like fun...

not..

Why not mixing things up with different veggies and spices.. I would die on that diet..

just plain chicken.. dry..

Posted by: Twin Peak

Well its cooked in soy sauce. Other than that when I am "eating clean" I stay away from additives. My protein days have 2 purposes: (1) balance my high carb days and (2) deplete my body of carbs.

This diet is very similar to my pre-contest diet and is NOT recommended for long term.
I am using it as a pre-summer, get in shape routine -- 10 weeks only!

Posted by: Miss LeDix

Although you state that this is not a popular journal...I am here to popularize it!

I must agree with NG, I don't know about all that protien without any carbs at all...I don't even know that w8 would agree with such a strategy. But you seem to be an intelligent person, and you did say this was only temporary...so good luck to you!

Posted by: kuso

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix
Although you state that this is not a popular journal...I am here to pornalize it!

Only ONE thing on this chicks mind

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Well its cooked in soy sauce.

How do you actually cook this? I`ve always tried to stay away from soy sauce for whatever reason.....but am getting REAL board with the standard spices I use......

I been meaning to ask you about your name too......Twin Peak...so....you`re a breast man are you?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix
Although you state that this is not a popular journal...I am here to popularize it!

Umm, I looked and looked but found no pornalization?

Protein only days are only 3 times a week. Its boring and tough as hell, but not bad for you. I do get some fats from the natural foods and from flax oil. The cycling (no, low, and high carbs) prevents my metabolism (which sux, btw) from getting stagnant. If I stay the same each day my metab shuts down. This diet has got me to below 5% BF for 2 shows and I maintained my strength until 4 weeks out and keep almost all of my muscle.

But ya know, I am curious to hear W8's take on this....

KUSO, as to your first question, the only thing bad about soy sauce is the sodium. But I never care about sodium except the last week before a show. My blood pressure is always very low (110/70) and if I hold a bit of extra water, well that's easy to lose. Also, I drink about a gallon of water a day which helps prevent retention. Otherwise soy sauce is virtually calorie free. Hey don't you live in Japan? HOw do you stay away from soy sauce????

As to your second question -- you have guessed correctly but that is not where the name derives from.

Posted by: kuso

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak

Hey don't you live in Japan?

HOw do you stay away from soy sauce????

As to your second question -- you have guessed correctly but that is not where the name derives from.

In order....yes I live in japan

I cook for myself pretty much, but when I do go out it`s obviously rather popular, but you can order around it.....though the best tasting stuff usually includes it, which is why I never include it myself.

And finally....I knew it

Oh yeah...the pornalization....she was a little busy yesterday, but told me she`d be back

Posted by: Twin Peak

Yesterday Meal 5: broiled flounder in lemon juice, spinach salad, no dressing. I was still hungry so then I had a turkey burger, plain.

And before bed I was STILL hungry so I had a handful of soy beans.

Today was a day off from the gym. So I had my shake before work. Today is a light carb day, so I also had a handful of Fibre 1 cereal. I'll post the rest of my food later.

Posted by: Miss LeDix

I said popularize, not pornalize. People, get your mind out of the gutter!

Twinnie, hopefully w8 will read this and give her opinion. Shall we all take guesses on what the name means? Any hints? Like something about mountains? But not mountainous breasts, as you have already clarified.

Posted by: Twin Peak

KUSO -- I forgot -- basically, I just take a bunch of large chicken breasts (there I go again) and put them in a pan. I cover it with soy sauce and throw it in the oven at 350. ANother way is to cut up the chick and wok it with PAM and soy sauce but that takes more time and I am lazy. On carb days I have it with a really good "fried rice" -- my homemade recipe. In fact I am having it for lunch today!

Make brown rice. Take a wok (pan, whatever) and spray some pam (if you want to add fat us a little olive oil). Throw in chopped up onions and garlic. Let them brown, then add the rice. Add enough egg whites for the mix and keep stirring. When it dries up and browns, whalla! Power packed chicken and fried rice -- boddybuilding stile. You can even make a low fat, high protein egg drop soup that is good.

Posted by: kuso

That "ried rice"

actually sounds pretty good....think I`ll try that

BTW....350F is how much C lol

Posted by: Twin Peak

It is...and I have no idea....

Posted by: Twin Peak

One week down.

So far so good. I have keep my motivation high and kept to the diet as outlined above. My 2 "confessions" are (1) I did not stick to the meal plan (i.e. the number and the when) as outlined above over the weekend but kept to the general guidelines, so its not too bad and (2) my cheat has been nuts. I have been eating peanuts, and switched to almonds (which have more fibre), when I need a "snack."

Okay, that aside, I have been pretty good. I went from 215 to 212, so thats 3 pounds....not bad.

If I continue to drop 2 pounds a week, I'll be at 200 after week 7. That'd be sweet. Maybe then I'll post a coupla' pics.

Today is a protein only day so its been, well, chicken! Very exciting....

Posted by: Jenny

Lookin' good TP.. Keep it up.. I expect pics in 7 weeks!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Umm, I said "MAYBE"....

Posted by: w8lifter

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak

But ya know, I am curious to hear W8's take on this....

I think there's no need for you to be as hungry as you are; or lose as much muscle as you're going to (read: it sucks)

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix
I said popularize, not pornalize. People, get your mind out of the gutter!

Twinnie, hopefully w8 will read this and give her opinion. Shall we all take guesses on what the name means? Any hints? Like something about mountains? But not mountainous breasts, as you have already clarified.

Don't think so Miss L....can't go editing and get away with that!!!

I think W8 can guess where the name comes from, but I thought it would work as it could have so many meanings. Mountains are way off....

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter

I think there's no need for you to be as hungry as you are; or lose as much muscle as you're going to (read: it sucks)

Okay missy, could you be any more general??? You tell me my diet sux and that's it? What about it sux, the protein only days? The whole thing?

I guess you are entitled to your opinion about what works for everyone. I am not sure I agree that your diet works for everyone (personally I don't think anything works for EVERYONE), though from your pics, it definitely works for you.

I will make 2 statements in my defense. First, I am not that hungry. Normally, I am not hungry at all, just once and a while. Second, as I have mentioned before, it is this diet (or a slightly modified version) that has taken me to a ripped 180 for 2 ametuer shows. Both times I lose very little muscle and indeed was GAINING strength through the first half of a 16 week diet and only lost strength the last 4 weeks. I think some strength lose is expected when you go from 215 to 180, no?

Posted by: Twin Peak

P.S. W8 -- I am not trying to "take you on" on nutrition as I have neither the time nor the intellectual capacity; I just wanted to point out that different diets work for different people. Of course, you might argue that if I had followed a diet more like yours I'd have competed at 190 just as ripped....

Posted by: Twin Peak

Today:

5:30 -- hydroxyfit, 1 teaspoon flax
7:30 -- post workout shake (see above)
10:30 -- broiled chicken (50g protein)
1 -- broiled chicken (50g protein)
4:30 -- 50g whey
7:00 -- about to have steamed chicken and broccoli and egg drop soup

as I said, protein only day....

I'll give you some basic lifts in a week or 2 to see if I am dropping any muscle....

Posted by: w8lifter

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak

Okay missy, could you be any more general??? You tell me my diet sux and that's it?

Well, you only asked for my opinion, lol...I didn't want to be too pushy

We've already discussed your diet (loosely) and I know you've competed before and I totally understand what you're saying about finding what works for you...and that not every body will respond the same to each diet. I'm not saying your diet won't work either! The fact that you're cycling different days is good, imo and probably does balance out the rest of your week as you say.

My main thoughts w/ this diet is:

Your protein is being used for energy half the time.
You're not getting enough veggies
Days like:
meal 1: shake
2: 1 1/2 chicken breast
3: 1 1/2 chicken breast
4: 50g whey protein
5: dinner when I get home will be plain fish ....you're not getting near enough calories! unless you're eating something else and not counting it?
Popcorn is as bad as sugar (worse?) on a cut
And you're not even getting the minimum amt of fats.

At the very least, I think you should be having veggies w/ every meal and a little bit of fat (handful of almonds?) on your protein only days. This would give your body something to burn for energy besides your protein, which of course, isn't being used for tissue repair if it's being used for energy! Butt, all this is just my opinion of course!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Now THAT's a bit better!!!

Feel free to push whenever you want....

Okay so I have some questions:

1) Fat. What is the "minimum" amount of fats? I have ALWAYS had problem losing weight, so I try to be extra careful there. Knowing this, and my stats (see first post) how much do you think I should be having per day? Can't I cycle the fats as well? I'd love to add almonds. Also I have a teaspoon of flax every morning (its in one of my posts).

2) Veggies. I should be getting more, I know. On carb days I believe I get a decent amount, its just I try to eliminate ALL carbs on those three protein only days per week. To extreme ya think?

3) Popcorn. Hmmm, that's one I NEVER knew (and I believe a am fairly knowledge on this....thanks). As luck would have it, I haven't had any yet and I won't -- thanks!

4) I'm open to try certain thinks (its not like I am precontest or anything...just pre-summer....) and always looking to learn, so thanks for the input W8 -- always appreciated!

When I boil down all your comments it comes to this (not all that surprisingly) -- you think I need to increase veggies and fats. Did I miss anything?

Posted by: w8lifter

The minimum amt of fat you should be having is 20% of your daily calories. Fats don't make you fat. I'm curious what your diet consists of when your just maintaining or bulking, specifically carb sources. EFA's bring w/ them many health benefits...there's posts in Nutrition w/ lots of info. You can cycle fats, as you do carbs, but they really can be used for more than just a sources of energy....forgive my laziness, but here's is a cut & paste from a pm I just sent to someone:

First, the fastest way to halt fat-burning is to have sugar! ...or anything that converts rapidly to sugar within the body. When you eat sugar it causes an insulin release, fat can not be burned in the presence of insulin, in addition, insulin is a storage hormone...not only does it drive protein and vital nutrients into your muscles, but it stores fat! Protein, fat and fibre will all work to blunt an insulin release...this is a good thing. So changing your diet to eliminate or reduce unecessary sugars, while ensuring adequate protein, fat and fibre would be one of the best suggestions. Remember too that sugar comes in many forms....milk, bread, cottage cheese...all have sugar in them. I don't expect you to stop eating these things, but take into consideration the effects they have on your body and work around it.

So, fats are good for you and can be used to help control insulin (one of the reasons I'm curious about your diet, insulin resistance may be a factor?, fats, fibre (veggies) & protein will only help).

Veggies are slow-burning carbs w/ lots of fibre, not to mention vitamins! Most veggies require more energy to digest than they contribute....often called a negative calorie food...there's no reason not to eat them! I don't even count veggies in my carb/calorie totals.

Popcorn, very high on the GI and converts to sugar very rapidly in the body.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by w8lifter
I'm curious what your diet consists of when your just maintaining or bulking, specifically carb sources.

So, fats are good for you and can be used to help control insulin (one of the reasons I'm curious about your diet, insulin resistance may be a factor?, fats, fibre (veggies) & protein will only help).

I know the probs with sugar and insulin release as you can probably tell from my carb sources (popcorn notwithstanding....); we are totally on the same page there.

I am more interested in our differences in opinion on fats (I know the benefits and that there are vital...blah blah blah....its just that I have a problem losing unless I cut fats as well).

Also, I am curious about what you mean about "insulin resistance."

When I am not being strict (i.e. trying to lose) I normally fluctate from 15-20% BF. I always try to get a lot of protein from lean sources (at least 250g/day) and I try to keep the fat low. Carbs vary depending on how good/bad I am being. When I am being good they are what you see here, just a LOT more of them. Maybe throw in some pasta, bread, pancakes, bagels (all whole wheat when possible).

Also, when I am not being strict, sugars definitely work there way in. Let me know if you need more detail.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Yesterday was my high carb day. I was also on the road a lot so my food was a bit off.

7:30 shake
9:00 almonds (too many)
12:30 turkey on a ww bagel
3:00 more almonds
7:00 (my biggest cheat dinner)
3 bread flats
1/2 piece of ww bread
"seafood salad" (cold shrip, clams, calamari in lemon vinigret)
salad w/oil and vinegar
1 1/4 pound lobster (a little butter sauce) and a baked potatoe
black coffee

soooooooo good!!!! and not THAT bad!

And today is ANOTHER protein-only day....

Posted by: Twin Peak

Diet is going well. Last week for a couple of days I got a little almond crazy and had way to many. I think it hurt a little but I still weighed in okay today.

I weighed 209 1/2 which is 2 1/2 less than last week. My progression so far is:

Week 1: 216
Week 2: 212
Week 3: 209 1/2

this is all the first day of the week.

Again my goal is 195-200 at the end of 10 weeks. I think the weight loss so far is all BF and water (no muscle). In fact, I am getting stronger. For example, Friday's shoulder workout was awesome.

Front Presses:
225 x 5
205 x 7
185 x 9
135 x 16

Rear Presses:
185 x 6
155 x 16

Lateral Raises:
35 x 10
35 x 10
25 x 10

Plus rear delts and shrugs.

Also visually I look better already. More cuts and more veins. I started getting the large vein across my front delt to pop out (at least when I am lifting!).

Also my arms are getting more cut and more vascular. Hoping for another strong week, and even better, if I don't abuse the almonds!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Hey folks its been a while but the diet is going well.

Today starts our week 6 if a 10 week cutting phase. My partner started at 226 and this morning was 203. True he had a lot of weight to lose but he is doing great. His lifts have not really gone down either. The tanita says he went from 25% BF to 19.5%.

I started at 216. Today I weighted 202. BF % went from 19% to 15%. My goal is the low 190s I should be pretty shredded by then. My lifts have not really gone down either. (Benched 315 for 3 reps after inclines).

Though my abs have not started coming in, but upper body is getting pretty shredded and vascular. Stay tuned....

Posted by: Twin Peak

My weekly update -- had a tough weekend, mentally more than anything else. I didn't feel as "hardcore" about the diet plus I feel like I looked fat. I felt like I looked before I started this diet. So I was a little frustrated.

Now I know that this is my mind playing tricks and that by weeks end I'll feel lean and mean again but still....

So I ended up cheating a bit (just a little bit) and I didn't do a protein only day yesterday, so this week I will pay! T-F will all be protein only. I'll carb up on Sat, go light carbs as usual on Sunday and start week 8 (the HOME stretch on Monday). Hopefully that way I'll break the 200 barrier! Again I'd like to end the 10 weeks b/t 190 and 195.

I think I finish around July 1, just in time for my 30th, and my beach vacation!

Posted by: Twin Peak

I am pasting most of this from what I wrote in fitbabes journal, since it probably belongs here anyway....

This morning I weighed in at 202. Same as 2 weeks ago, but I know I have dropped some fat, so I must have added muscle. Actually, my strength is up even though I have dropped 15 pounds. This morning I started with inclince dumbells for chest. First set I used 125 pounders for 10 reps than I tried the 140s and got 4 reps. Then 125s for 8 and 90s for 13 (then a bunch of other stuff).

Last week I modified the diet adding some extra protein days and carbing up bigtime on the weekend. Looks liek I may have carbed up too much! (since I didn't lose any weight). This week I am going to change thursday from a light carb to a no carb day and have tuesday and saturday my carb ups, since I still want to get down to 195 though, and there are only three weeks left in my diet; maybe I'll tack on an extra week and go until July 1.

Posted by: jstar

I thought I would pop in and say hello

You are doing great on your cutting program, you have enough time to reach your goal and I am sure you will. I was just wondering why do you take a teaspoon of flax before doing cardio? I assume to spare the muscle but I never heard of anyone doing that before so I was just curious. Thx

Posted by: Twin Peak

Hey there, thanks for saying hello (you are one of the few!).

I take the flax because it is a good source of fats on a limited fat diet. I take it first thing in the morning because I lift on an empty stomach, and, yes, that will help me preserve muscle and get me through to my post workout shake.

Mostly its a time of day thing though.

I should mention though that this cut phase does not include ANY cardio (first time I have done this successfully!)

Posted by: Jodi

Well I think you better update this a little more often. I never even saw this until today. geez and I thought I was bad.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by mochy
Well I think you better update this a little more often. I never even saw this until today. geez and I thought I was bad.

Well, as my first coupla posts noted I wasn't going to list my daily food intake as it was set out generally. Rather it was for progress, current motivation levels, etc. Hey maybe if I added a few pics people would stop by.

Okay, since I am carbing up today and no workout, I'll post:

7 am -- shake, 1 scoop whey, 1 scoop soy, 10g creatine, 10g glutamine

9 am -- oatmeal and whey powder

10:30 -- 2 grapefruits

11:30 -- apple and 50g whey

(more to come)

By the way, I am feeling great, motivation is high, and I am sore ass hell from that chest workout.

Posted by: Jodi

PICS PICS PICS - We want PICS!

I only look at the first page of the onlie diaries. I browse through those and I don't ever recall yours being there.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thats cuz you only looked at the ones with the pics!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by mochy
PICS PICS PICS - We want PICS!

and they say just the men are the horndogs!

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Thats cuz you only looked at the ones with the pics!

Now thats not true. I have looked at just about all of them.

Quote:

and they say just the men are the horndogs!

Women like to look too! I bet you won't find too many women around here that would say "Naw TP we don't want to see any pics of you" Hell Ya! Course we do!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Yes, and I have threatened to post some for a while now. Maybe at the end of the 10 weeks so you can judge for yourself whether the diet worked. I may post them in hear though that way no one will ever see them!

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Yes, and I have threatened to post some for a while now. Maybe at the end of the 10 weeks so you can judge for yourself whether the diet worked. I may post them in hear though that way no one will ever see them!

Of course people will see them. We can always make an announcement on the Sex Health forum! j/k

When is your 10 week cut done?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Yeah that might just be a good place for them! Well, technically there are three weeks left but I am thinking of adding an extra week and going to July 1, since I still have at least 7 pounds to lose.

Posted by: Jodi

So now we have to wait another month for pics? Come on now! How am I suppose to possible use your diet plan if I can't see what the results are sooner than a month? LOL

Posted by: Twin Peak

So far there aren't results, only "progess", so you'll just have to wait....

And if you want to see progress, you can check out fitgirl's journal, she has been doing my diet what, three weeks now, with excellent results.

Posted by: butterfly

We want to see pics of you TP...

Posted by: Twin Peak

Wow, I even have butterfly visting my journal -- welcome! What and you can't wait until the cutting cycle is over? Maybe the mystery is better!

Posted by: kuso

TP.......what the fuck did we do exactly

Posted by: butterfly

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Wow, I even have butterfly visting my journal -- welcome! What and you can't wait until the cutting cycle is over? Maybe the mystery is better!

When is you cutting cycle over?

If it's not too long of a wait we might consider giving you a reprieve

Posted by: kuso

Quote:

Originally posted by butterfly

If it's not too long of a wait we might consider giving you a reprieve

Hey

how about me then...my cutting cycle will START next month

Posted by: butterfly

Let's see... since you won't be starting your cutting cycle for another month... and most cutting cycles last for at least six weeks... that puts pics of you about 3 months away!!!

No way dude... that's too far away!!! They don't have to be pics of you all buffed up... just a current pic.

Posted by: kuso

Quote:

Originally posted by butterfly

No way dude... that's too far away!!! They don't have to be pics of you all buffed up... just a current pic.

Believe me, after 5 months of bulking there is no way they`ll be "buffed up"

Posted by: butterfly

Quote:

Originally posted by kuso
Believe me, after 5 months of bulking there is no way they`ll be "buffed up"

Like I was saying... they don't even have to be progress pics... post one of Mr & Mrs Kuso

Posted by: kuso

Ha????? Now all of a sudden you want pix of my wife too??

No privacy at all in this place ha???

Posted by: Twin Peak

Kuso -- I have NO idea.

Butterfly -- it ends on July 1. Do I have a reprieve? I need female unity on this one or I'm not playing ball! Also, any deal struck needs to include Kuso....I'm not leaving him out to dry, we are now in this together!!!

BTW, W8 hasn't succumbed to this female conspiracy thing! Inner strength!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Awefully quiet. Diet is going well. I am no carbing it yesterday, today and tomorrow, then carbing up over the weekend. I am hoping to weigh in on Monday under 200 for the first time.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

I'm pulling for ya TP! Go 199!!

Hopefully when we weigh in and take measurements and take pix on Monday, I'll be at 110....that would be soo cooooollll!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

What did you start at before this diet...I forget? And thanks for stopping by!

Posted by: Twin Peak

197!

Wow, I came in light today. 5 pounds less. I think its b/c I didn't over-do it on the carbs this weekend, or its just a light week, given that I hadn't lost anything on the scale in a few weeks.

I use the Tanita and if you look back it read about 20% when I started this at 216. This morning it read 14%. I don't know if the numbers are accurate, but I think the six percent drop is probably right. That means I shed about 13-14 pounds of bodyfat. It might be a bit more because of have not really lost any strength (except I was real weak in todays chest workout -- I think it was just the workout, I only had 4 hours sleep plast night, and not a loss of strength).

Well at 197 that means I only need to drop 3 more pounds in the next three weeks to reach my goal of 194. My goal when I started was low 190 and maintain under 195 for the summer. Then I will bulk up in the fall/winter but keep under 15% bodyfat. I might do another show next year if I can add more size. My last two shows I competed at 180 -- to do another I want to be able to come in at 190.

Later,

Posted by: Jodi

Nice Job - how often do you compete?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

OMG.....197???

Saaaweeeetttt!!! You rock.

Sorry I didn't reply back there when you asked about the weight. When I started your program I was at 115. I didn't weigh in this morning or take my measurements. I was so ashamed of the pizza (but at least I fessed up) I'm gonna finish my no carb day and probably do all of that tomorrow.

Sorry for using your journal to post all of that. But I am so proud of you. By the way, did you find that thing for me?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
OMG.....197???

Saaaweeeetttt!!! You rock.

Sorry I didn't reply back there when you asked about the weight. When I started your program I was at 115. I didn't weigh in this morning or take my measurements. I was so ashamed of the pizza (but at least I fessed up) I'm gonna finish my no carb day and probably do all of that tomorrow.

Sorry for using your journal to post all of that. But I am so proud of you. By the way, did you find that thing for me?

I am glad you fessed up. Feel free to post in here about anything.

What thing? You never responded to my PM or at least I never got it -- if thats what your talking about you are going to have to Pm me again!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by mochy
Nice Job - how often do you compete?

I have only done 2 shows, and the last was FOUR years ago! I was training off and on for a while and now I have been back since September, and cutting for 8 weeks.

Posted by: julinia

WOW TP just wanted to let you know I dropped by...great job

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Posted by: butterfly

Hey TP... go check out my workout from last night...

Posted by: Twin Peak

Already did BEFORE I saw this, nice job. So I guess when I post some pics I should post the pre-cut as well huh?

Posted by: butterfly

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Already did BEFORE I saw this, nice job. So I guess when I post some pics I should post the pre-cut as well huh?

Absolutely!!! That way we can all appreciate how hard you've been working

Posted by: Twin Peak

I'll think about it! I know that you know I have competed before, but I have had a lifetime battle with the blubber! At my heavest (before I became healthy) I was 250 pounds sporting a 46" waist. Then I trained hard for years and then I did a couple of ametuer shows. After that I had been lifting erratically and I have been hardcore since September last year. I have a couple of pics from late October after only 2 months and you can see in them that I put back most of my size pretty quickly (always been an easy gainer). Since then I have added I'd guess about 10 pounds of muscle and so far during cutting I have dropped 20 pounds. I'll consider posting A pic from last october!

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
...Since then I have added I'd guess about 10 pounds of muscle and so far during cutting I have dropped 20 pounds. I'll consider posting A pic from last october!

Yay! A pic?

Oooh goodie, can't wait!

Hey 10lbs of muscle since Sept is nothing to sneeze at! In fact, I'm very jealous! I see a few guys at the gym starting out with wimpy weights and I see them progress very quickly to heavier weights while I'm still sporting my puny dumbells..sometimes I wish I was a guy!!! Not fair!!!

How goes it TP? Just jumped in here for a bit to say

hi!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Hey lina, it goes well! Thanks for visiting -- I think its your first time! Welcome! The pics are still a couple of weeks away however!

Posted by: Jodi

YEAH! PICS! Got me all curious now! Can't wait to see them. By the way say the pic of your twins and they are so precious!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks Moch!

Posted by: lina

I'm gearing up for my own pix too, maybe at the end of June/begin of July....

maybe we all can have a posting extravaganza, TP, moch, and moi!

Posted by: Twin Peak

You are on! I am the same time frame, end of the month.

Posted by: Jodi

I'll post pics. Just let me know when!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

TP -- good morning babe!! How are you?
I know you'll check sooner or later, but I just wanted to let you know that the new photos are in my journal.

Talk to you soon
FG

Posted by: Twin Peak

Man I am soooo hungry today. Not craving bad stuff just hungry! It is a low carb day and I had my shake in the am. My 10:30 was oatmeal and whey but I was so hungry I had it at 10.
My 12:30 was fish and escarole but I had that at 11:45 and now I am eating my 4pm, chicken and salad (and some oil and vinegar).

What am going to do later? I think that in the past week or so my metabolism has kicked it into high gear. This has happened before where I'll diet for a while and then BAM my metabolism seems to burn everything. I think that's what is happening now -- which is obviously good!

I took off yesterday and today but tomorrow is ARMS, can't wait!

Posted by: Fitgirl70

My 10 was oatmeal too TP. I also had fish for lunch....Tilapia. It was so good.

What are you going to do?? What about sweet potatoes? Do you have any chicken left over? Dice your chicken and put it in your potato -- yummy!! I do that sometimes and I've gotten used to that little concoction of mine.

Posted by: Stacey

TP~ HI!!! I always read your journal..and never write..sorry!! YOU ARE DOING GREAT THOUGH!! WOW on the weight loss!! You and Fitgirl are sooo inspiring!! KEEP IT UP BABE!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

I am not sure. I have no food left -- though that's not a bad idea!

I'll probably have some more oatmeal (always have that) and whey in a couple of hours and then order dinner early. I have been working late everynight and I order in, usually from this excellent health place that cooks EVERYTHING like you would at home. No added oils, everything w/ spinach and brown rice, no sugar sauces (all plain), they even have ripped fuel shakes, egg white omelets and protein pancakes! Can't wait to order now!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by Princess
TP~ HI!!! I always read your journal..and never write..sorry!! YOU ARE DOING GREAT THOUGH!! WOW on the weight loss!! You and Fitgirl are sooo inspiring!! KEEP IT UP BABE!!

Hey P -- welcome, I had know idea you sometimes stopped by! Glad you do. You know what is most unique about this diet for me? Its the first time I lost so much weight W/O cardio!

Posted by: Stacey

Hey TP! I do I DO.. read your journal a bunch. Just today I am not as busy and Have time to chat to ALL my friends! YEAH!!!!!!
That is really cool about you losing weight without doing cardio..your super lucky I Hope you know that!

WOW TP thats an awesome healthy restraunt by you!! YOUR SOOO LUCKY! I would like live there if I had one like that. What's it called?
Have a great day!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Its called Pump. And there entrees have names like "Big Arms", The Popeye, Lean and Mean, etc.

By the way, P, you have to be one of the most positive energetic people I know!

Posted by: Stacey

AWWWWWWWWWWWW YOU ARE SOOO SWEET!! THANKS FOR SAYING THAT CUTIEPIE!! **** makes me blush***

WOW Thats a really cool restraunt.. Man I want one here in Houston!! Next time your in there.. suggest that they open one here.. THEY WOULD MAKE A TON!!

have a good one!

Posted by: Twin Peak

I have never been, I just order in a bunch! Everyone delivers in NYC.

Posted by: Twin Peak

So I had some oatmeal and whey. Now I can't wait for dinner! Why am I so hungry?

My hope is that on Monday I'll drop 2 more pounds and hit 195, that would be sweet. I wouldn't have much more to go from there, just a few pounds and some water w8 -- maybe I'd even post a coupla pics then.

Posted by: Stacey

Oh thats cool too! Ya everyone delivers here.. I do both.. eat in..or deliver!

Posted by: Stacey

I have a Question for you.. Does Protein powder in a jug go bad?? Like even after a year??
(I am talking about Isopure In the gallon jugs ya know)??

Posted by: Twin Peak

Yeah, that's the stuff I use when I am cutting. Basically, it shouldn't if stored in normal temperatures. It may lose some of its potency after time but I'd still use it if it otherwise appears fine.

Posted by: Stacey

OKAY THANKS SOO MUCH!

I was curious because my Best friend gave me her jug, I ran outta mine! And she told me she hated it, and for me to just Take hers!! Shes had it forever and didn't care! BUT it looks the same, & taste the same as mine!
Thanks honey!~!

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
I am not sure. I have no food left -- though that's not a bad idea!

I'll probably have some more oatmeal (always have that) and whey in a couple of hours and then order dinner early. I have been working late everynight and I order in, usually from this excellent health place that cooks EVERYTHING like you would at home. No added oils, everything w/ spinach and brown rice, no sugar sauces (all plain), they even have ripped fuel shakes, egg white omelets and protein pancakes! Can't wait to order now!

OMG!!!! This is a place from Heaven!!! You're soooo lucky to have this kinda restaurant!!! What a great idea!!! I see a light bulb going off in my head!

So what did you have for dinner tonight?

Sounds like you are kicking into high gear

Posted by: Twin Peak

Lina, either my metabolism is in high gear, or my appetite is through the roof (I hope its the former).

Anyway for dinner I had grilled Salmon, lentils, sauteed spinach and extra sauted spinach....it was very good! But I AM STILL HUNGRY!

Hopefully tomorrow I won't be as hungry; I think I need to chug more water!

Posted by: lina

chug away!!!

I'm drinking my water too...so cheers!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Cool smiley!

Posted by: GardeningGrrl

Sounds like you're doing really well on your plan - great job! It occurs to me if I did this plan, I could eat tons o' fruit on those high carb days. Yes? No? Bad carb? I'll admit, I'm a fruitaholic! I could pretty much live on Bing cherries in the summer.....ooh, and then later I could live on tomatoes fresh from the garden......another good carb for those high-carb days! I'm liking this more and more.....

Posted by: Twin Peak

Generally fruit is a no-no GG, sorry. To much sugar. On high carb days you could get away with strawberrys and grapefruit but that is about it. Tomatoes are fine!

Posted by: GardeningGrrl

*Sob* (as GG clutches her Bing cherries to her chest).....you're a cruel man, TP.

Ah well. That's what we get for not wanting to look like the average schmoe, right? At least I get my tomatoes!

Thanks for the info!

Posted by: Miss LeDix

What's the status of this journal? Active? Non Active? Only when you feel like it?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix
What's the status of this journal? Active? Non Active? Only when you feel like it?

Semi-active? I guess only when I have the time and feel liek it!

Okay, I haven't posted in it this week. This is SUPPOSED to be my final week -- week 10. A while back I said I'd extend it to 11 weeks. My weigh ins are Mondays and my fat-loss has been pretty stagnant. A week ago Monday I made it under the 200 mark at a 197. This Monday I was up to 199. My goal has always been to get under 195. Still do-able, but I think I am at that lull. It may be that I can't get much leaner without cutting back some of the fats and/or doing cardio (yuck) or that I carb up too much on my high carbs days.

Oh well, I will finish out the next week and a half strong and see what happens. Then I'll post some pics if I can get them done and then close out the journal and Sis, you can be the judge of whether the diet was a success!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Okay -- Tuesday's diet -- was high carb:

Meal 1: Post workout shake (see my first post)
Meal 2: 1 cup oatmeal, 50g whey protein
Meal 3: 1 cup brown rice steamed chicken and cashews w/ soy sauce
Meal 4: skipped (opps, damn! in a meeting)
Meal 5: (ate too much b/c I was starving) order from The Pump -- chicken and spinach and a ww pita, AND chicken over brown rice w/ plain lentils -- so good! (shouldn't have had the pita though)

Posted by: butterfly

I left a note for you in my journal...

Posted by: Miss LeDix

TP..thought you might enjoy this!

> >A Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
> >
> >(pronunciation is: A-lan-uh, JAW-jah)
> >
> >Atlanta is composed mostly of one way streets. The only way to get out
> >of downtown Atlanta is to turn around and start over when you reach
> >Greenville, South Carolina.
> >
> >
> >All directions start with, "Go down Peachtree ...." and include the
> >phrase, "When you see the Waffle House. . . ." Except that in Cobb
> >County, all directions begin with, "Go to the Big Chicken. . . ."
> >
> >
> >Peachtree Street has no beginning and no end and is not to be confused
> >with Peachtree Circle, Peachtree Place, Peachtree Lane, Peachtree
> >Road,Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Run, Peachtree Trace, Peachtree Ave.,
> >Peachtree Commons, Peachtree Battle, Peachtree Corners, Old Peachtree,
> >or Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
> >
> >
> >Atlantans do not believe in turn signals. You will never see a native
> >signal at a stop light, to change lanes, or to merge. Never. Ever.
> >
> >
> >Atlanta is home of Coca-Cola. That's all we drink here, so don't ask for
> >any other soft drink . . . unless it's made by Coca Cola. And even then,
> >it's still "Coke."
> >
> >
> >Atlantans only know their way to work and their way home. If you ask
> >anyone for directions they will always send you down Peachtree.
> >
> >
> >Gate One at the Airport is 32 miles away from the Main Concourse so wear
> >sneakers and pack a lunch. The doors on the trains in the airport do not
> >reopen like an elevator if you stick your hand out. And they hurt.
> >
> >
> >It's impossible to go around a block and wind up on the street you
> >started on. The Chamber of Commerce calls it a "scenic drive" and has
> >posted signs to that effect so that out-of-towners don't feel lost . . .
> >they're just on a "scenic drive."
> >
> >
> >The 8 a.m. rush hour is from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. The 5:00 p.m. rush hour
> >is from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday morning and
> >lasts through 2:00 a.m. Saturday.
> >
> >
> >Do not plan to visit Atlanta during "Freaknik". Even if you make it off
> >the freeway into the city, you won't be able to go anywhere and may not
> >make it out alive.
> >
> >
> >Reversible lanes are not understood by anybody ... especially those of
> >us who live here. Stay out of them unless you are looking for a head-on
> >collision.
> >
> >
> >Outside of the perimeter "Sir" and "Ma'am" are used by the person
> >speaking to you if there's a remote possibility that you're at least 30
> >minutes older than they are. In the suburbs "Sugar" is a more common
> >form of address than "Miss." So is "Sweetpea."...."Honey" is always used
> >by Waffle House waitresses.
> >
> >
> >Ponce de Leon Avenue can only be pronounced by a native, so do not
> >attempt the Spanish pronunciation. People will simply tilt their heads
> >to the right and stare at you. (The Atlanta pronunciation is "pahnss duh
> >LEE-on")
> >
> >
> >The falling of one rain drop causes all drivers to immediately forget
> >all traffic rules; so will daylight savings time, a girl applying eye
> >shadow in the next car, or a flat tire three lanes over.
> >
> >
> >If a single snowflake falls the city is paralyzed for three days and
> >it's on all the channels as a news flash every 15 minutes for a month. All
> >the grocery stores will be sold out of milk, bread, bottled water,
> >toilet paper, and beer if there is a remote chance of snow, and if it does
> >snow, people will be on the corner selling "I survived the blizzard" T-shirts.
> >
> >
> >If you're standing on a corner and a MARTA Bus stops, you're expected to
> >get on and go somewhere.
> >
> >
> >It is always Smog Alert Day. Construction on Peachtree Street is a way
> >of life, and a permanent form of entertainment, especially when a water
> >line is tapped and Atlanta's version of Old Faithful erupts.
> >Construction crews aren't doing their job properly unless they close
> >down all lanes except one during rush hour.
> >
> >
> >Atlanta's traffic is the friendliest around. The commuters spend hours
> >mingling with each other twice a day. In fact, Atlanta's traffic is
> >rated number one in the country. You will often see people parked beside
> >the road and engaged in lively discussions.
> >
> >
> >Atlantans are very proud of our race track, known as Road Atlanta. It
> >winds throughout the city on the Interstates, hence its name.
> >
> >
> >Actually, I-285, the loop that encircles Atlanta and has a posted speed
> >limit of 55 mph (but you have to maintain 80 mph just to keep from
> >getting run over), is known to truckers as "The Watermelon 500." Georgia
> >400 is the southern equivalent of the Autobahn. You will rarely see a
> >semi-truck on GA400, because even the truck drivers are intimidated by
> >the oversized-SUV-wielding housewives racing home after a grueling day
> >at the salon or the tennis match to meet their children at the school
> >bus coming home from the college prep preschool.
> >
> >
> >The pollen count is off the national scale for unhealthy which starts at
> >120. Atlanta is usually in the 2,000 to 4,000 range. All roads vehicles,
> >houses, etc., are yellow from March 28th to July 15th. If you have any
> >allergies you will die.
> >
> >
> >The last thing you want to do is give another driver the finger, unless
> >your car is armored, your trigger finger is itchy and your AK-47 has a
> >full clip.

Posted by: butterfly

I see you're b-day is coming up... the BIG 30... you are 15 days older than Fade... he'll he 30 too....

Boy am I gonna give him hell too... BAWHAHAHAHA

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by butterfly
I see you're b-day is coming up... the BIG 30... you are 15 days older than Fade... he'll he 30 too....

Boy am I gonna give him hell too... BAWHAHAHAHA

I was hoping no one would notice! Guess not. Oh well. Lucky its just when my diet ends so I can, well you know!

Sis, thats a great post! And very true. My favorites were the Peachtree street, Ponce De Leon (I lived off there) and the snowflake!

Posted by: Miss LeDix

It seems this is the only (non pornal) way to get TP's attention.

Check your PM, please!

Posted by: ZECH

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix
TP..thought you might enjoy this!

> >A Guide to Atlanta, Georgia
> >
> >(pronunciation is: A-lan-uh, JAW-jah)
> >
> >Atlanta is composed mostly of one way streets. The only way to get out
> >of downtown Atlanta is to turn around and start over when you reach
> >Greenville, South Carolina.
> >
> >
> >All directions start with, "Go down Peachtree ...." and include the
> >phrase, "When you see the Waffle House. . . ." Except that in Cobb
> >County, all directions begin with, "Go to the Big Chicken. . . ."
> >
> >
> >Peachtree Street has no beginning and no end and is not to be confused
> >with Peachtree Circle, Peachtree Place, Peachtree Lane, Peachtree
> >Road,Peachtree Parkway, Peachtree Run, Peachtree Trace, Peachtree Ave.,
> >Peachtree Commons, Peachtree Battle, Peachtree Corners, Old Peachtree,
> >or Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
> >
> >
> >Atlantans do not believe in turn signals. You will never see a native
> >signal at a stop light, to change lanes, or to merge. Never. Ever.
> >
> >
> >Atlanta is home of Coca-Cola. That's all we drink here, so don't ask for
> >any other soft drink . . . unless it's made by Coca Cola. And even then,
> >it's still "Coke."
> >
> >
> >Atlantans only know their way to work and their way home. If you ask
> >anyone for directions they will always send you down Peachtree.
> >
> >
> >Gate One at the Airport is 32 miles away from the Main Concourse so wear
> >sneakers and pack a lunch. The doors on the trains in the airport do not
> >reopen like an elevator if you stick your hand out. And they hurt.
> >
> >
> >It's impossible to go around a block and wind up on the street you
> >started on. The Chamber of Commerce calls it a "scenic drive" and has
> >posted signs to that effect so that out-of-towners don't feel lost . . .
> >they're just on a "scenic drive."
> >
> >
> >The 8 a.m. rush hour is from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. The 5:00 p.m. rush hour
> >is from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday morning and
> >lasts through 2:00 a.m. Saturday.
> >
> >
> >Do not plan to visit Atlanta during "Freaknik". Even if you make it off
> >the freeway into the city, you won't be able to go anywhere and may not
> >make it out alive.
> >
> >
> >Reversible lanes are not understood by anybody ... especially those of
> >us who live here. Stay out of them unless you are looking for a head-on
> >collision.
> >
> >
> >Outside of the perimeter "Sir" and "Ma'am" are used by the person
> >speaking to you if there's a remote possibility that you're at least 30
> >minutes older than they are. In the suburbs "Sugar" is a more common
> >form of address than "Miss." So is "Sweetpea."...."Honey" is always used
> >by Waffle House waitresses.
> >
> >
> >Ponce de Leon Avenue can only be pronounced by a native, so do not
> >attempt the Spanish pronunciation. People will simply tilt their heads
> >to the right and stare at you. (The Atlanta pronunciation is "pahnss duh
> >LEE-on")
> >
> >
> >The falling of one rain drop causes all drivers to immediately forget
> >all traffic rules; so will daylight savings time, a girl applying eye
> >shadow in the next car, or a flat tire three lanes over.
> >
> >
> >If a single snowflake falls the city is paralyzed for three days and
> >it's on all the channels as a news flash every 15 minutes for a month. All
> >the grocery stores will be sold out of milk, bread, bottled water,
> >toilet paper, and beer if there is a remote chance of snow, and if it does
> >snow, people will be on the corner selling "I survived the blizzard" T-shirts.
> >
> >
> >If you're standing on a corner and a MARTA Bus stops, you're expected to
> >get on and go somewhere.
> >
> >
> >It is always Smog Alert Day. Construction on Peachtree Street is a way
> >of life, and a permanent form of entertainment, especially when a water
> >line is tapped and Atlanta's version of Old Faithful erupts.
> >Construction crews aren't doing their job properly unless they close
> >down all lanes except one during rush hour.
> >
> >
> >Atlanta's traffic is the friendliest around. The commuters spend hours
> >mingling with each other twice a day. In fact, Atlanta's traffic is
> >rated number one in the country. You will often see people parked beside
> >the road and engaged in lively discussions.
> >
> >
> >Atlantans are very proud of our race track, known as Road Atlanta. It
> >winds throughout the city on the Interstates, hence its name.
> >
> >
> >Actually, I-285, the loop that encircles Atlanta and has a posted speed
> >limit of 55 mph (but you have to maintain 80 mph just to keep from
> >getting run over), is known to truckers as "The Watermelon 500." Georgia
> >400 is the southern equivalent of the Autobahn. You will rarely see a
> >semi-truck on GA400, because even the truck drivers are intimidated by
> >the oversized-SUV-wielding housewives racing home after a grueling day
> >at the salon or the tennis match to meet their children at the school
> >bus coming home from the college prep preschool.
> >
> >
> >The pollen count is off the national scale for unhealthy which starts at
> >120. Atlanta is usually in the 2,000 to 4,000 range. All roads vehicles,
> >houses, etc., are yellow from March 28th to July 15th. If you have any
> >allergies you will die.
> >
> >
> >The last thing you want to do is give another driver the finger, unless
> >your car is armored, your trigger finger is itchy and your AK-47 has a
> >full clip.

Sounds just like Charlotte in every way!!! We are known for road name changes. You can be on a road for 2 or 3 miles and it will change names 5 times!!! For ex....... Idlewild to Rama to Sardis to Fairview to Tyvola(same damn road!!) Talk about confusing for people out of town!! And then there's the intersection of Queens and Queens!! Won't even go there!!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by dg806

Queens NY? Hey DG!

Okay today's food (low carb day):

7:30 Smoothie (from my new smoothie machine!) 40g whey, 10g creatine, 10g glutamine, Tablespoon cocoa.

9:00 Banana Protein Muffin

10:30 2 grapefruits

12:30 large salad, turkey, chicken and tuna (just the protein from lunch sandwiches during a meeting)

4:00 1 cup oatmeal 50g whey

Posted by: Miss LeDix

Did you say you posted the menu for those muffins on here somewhere?

Posted by: Twin Peak

So who was the king that you lost?

I posted MY muffin recipe in the recipe section (sorry, don't know how to link it). But the one I had today was a banana one -- prepackaged mix from lifeservices.com. Not bad but a bit chewy. I like mine better but it takes time to make 'em.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

dg, I sure would like to hear your accent. You do haaave wun, don't you?

Posted by: Fade

Quote:

Originally posted by butterfly
I see you're b-day is coming up... the BIG 30... you are 15 days older than Fade... he'll he 30 too....

Boy am I gonna give him hell too... BAWHAHAHAHA

Geee thanks honey.

Posted by: Miss LeDix

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
So who was the king that you lost?

I posted MY muffin recipe in the recipe section (sorry, don't know how to link it). But the one I had today was a banana one -- prepackaged mix from lifeservices.com. Not bad but a bit chewy. I like mine better but it takes time to make 'em.

Well...if you blinked you missed it..but Pitboss was non pornal for a day or so!

The recipe you posted is
here

But they look too complicated for me!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Sis, if you want to "dumb up" the recipe try this:

1 cup Atkins Bake Mix
1 cup of Oat Bran
1 cup of Isopure Whey
1 cup seltzer
3 egg whites
2 tsp baking powder
1 Tbsp of sweet & low brown (or regular)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup almonds chopped

Take out the almonds to make lower in fat. Use soy flour instead of atkins but the carbs will go up a bit.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Okay folks here is a few....

Posted by: kuso

Look`n good buddy!!!

Posted by: Miss LeDix

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Okay folks here is a few....

Thought I'd help you out so people don't have to click on the link..

Very impressive bro! Thank you so much for actually posting a pic...I wonder what FG, Princess, and butterfly will have to say.

And what's up with the face cropping??

Posted by: ZECH

Quote:

Originally posted by Fitgirl70
dg, I sure would like to hear your accent. You do haaave wun, don't you?

FG.......I am just a born and raised southern boy!(NC)
People around here say (poll lease)-Police. If you say Police, they think your saying Please!!!! We also say ya'll and hey, instead of hi! I'm sure I would stand out next to all the northerners here!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

I tried to post another but it was "too big" of a file. Oh well at least I got one, I am so high tech! Thanks for fixing it sis, how do I do that next time?

Face cropping? Can't I maintain SOME modicum of privacy?

Posted by: Jodi

Very Nice TP! You look fantastic! I like the Calvin Klein's

Posted by: Leslie

ym yum give me some

You look great TP!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks ladies! So have I satisfied my post obligation?

Today:

Missed the gym. Supposed to meet my part at 5 and didn't wake up until 6:30!!! That sucked because its arm day. Oh well, I guess I'll have to make it up over the weekend.

Diet-wise, going okay I guess, we'll see come monday.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Okay....my first thought was....."Oooooo"

but then of course, as the female eye naturally does, I glanced down and then....."Ooo, boxer briefs -- yeah baby"

Okay....I need more -- That's just the way it is!!!

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
Thanks ladies! So have I satisfied my post obligation?

Today:

Missed the gym. Supposed to meet my part at 5 and didn't wake up until 6:30!!! That sucked because its arm day. Oh well, I guess I'll have to make it up over the weekend.

Diet-wise, going okay I guess, we'll see come monday.

Yes you have satisfied your post obligation BUT, (as the guys would say We really need some more pics to better judge your physique.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

OH...I totally agree mochy. I totally agree!!

Posted by: lina

oh, OMG!!

I'm glad I took a peak in here today!!!

Yummy eye candy so early in the morning!!

Looking very good, nice big biceps, shoulders!!! Can't see the back or pecs as good... nice waist!!! Nice tan too!

Let's see the face!

Posted by: craig777

TP, yea looking good. I bet shaving all that hair for a comp is a pain.

All you ladies are horn dogs.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by craig777
TP, yea looking good. I bet shaving all that hair for a comp is a pain.

All you ladies are horn dogs.

Who me?

Posted by: Fitgirl70

Quote:

Originally posted by craig777
All you ladies are horn dogs.

Posted by: Fitgirl70

HEY, we have needs too!!

Posted by: craig777

Just kidding ladies.

Posted by: Fade

Looking good TP...but...shave that fuqing hair.

Posted by: lina

dg, You callin' me a dog????

I prefer cat!!!

Posted by: craig777

Yea DG stop being mean to Lina.

Posted by: Fade

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix

Very impressive bro! Thank you so much for actually posting a pic...I wonder what FG, Princess, and butterfly will have to say.

And what's up with the face cropping??

Butterflys gonna like the pic but she's gonna tell ya to shave.

She's gonna question the croppingtoo.

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
dg, You callin' me a dog????

Did I miss something?

I prefer cat!!!

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by craig777
Yea DG stop being mean to Lina.

Oops, not dg!! It's craig

Posted by: craig777

oops

Posted by: Twin Peak

Yeah the shaving sucks for a comp. Luckily my arms and legs aren't as hairy. Oh well. I'll post some more in a week or so after I drop the last five pounds. Also, I'm a bit flat in that picture (less vascularity and cuts than normal) b/c of the diet.

Posted by: ZECH

Quote:

Originally posted by lina

Oops, not dg!! It's craig

Whew!!!! I was wondering what I did??? Mochy, glad it wasn't me!!!
Lina, I wouldn't do that!!!

Posted by: lina

Ok, puleez man!!

and craig I was only J/K

Posted by: Twin Peak

And thanks for the props Fit, Lina, Craig and Fade.

And nice new avatar Lina. I tried to make this pic mine, but it said it was too big??? I am such a spaz with this stuff!

Posted by: Fade

I'll do it for ya

Posted by: lina

Thanks sweetie!!!!

Posted by: Fade

Here

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks Fade! I wouldn't have know what to do with it though if not for Miss L's advice yesterday!

Posted by: Miss LeDix

Oh! I'm very proud of you bro! You'll be a tecchie before you know it!

Posted by: Stacey

DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW TP YOU ARE HOT!!! AWESOME ARMS, AWESOME BODY...AWESOME TAN..LOVE THE KLEINS!! YOU LOOK SUPER GREAT..AND VERY VERY VERY IMPRESSIVE!! YUMMY!!! KEEP UP THE AWWWWWWEEEEESOMME WORK!! W O W!!
~ thanks for telling me to come in here and check it out!!
oh but I totally agree w/ the girls..we NEED MORE!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks sis! See how far I've come!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks P! Like I said in a coupla weeks. I might even shave!

Posted by: butterfly

I went to my journal first this morning to post my workout and saw some hunky guy had posted there... low and behold... much to my pleasure... I discovered it was YOU!!!!

3 things...
Your upper body looks HUGE
I LOVE your little waist
Definitely NEED more pics... what about the legs???

WELL DONE

IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT

Posted by: butterfly

BTW, what part of the law do you specialize in?

Posted by: Stacey

Your welcome sweetie! Your chest hair is not that bad!! Don't let them guys bug ya!!

ANYWAY~ You look totally HOT!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks again P!

Thanks Butterfly! And you even resisted commenting about the hair!

Ummm legs -- next time.

The waist! Your the second one to mention it and that is funny to me! My waist (or spare tire) is really my biggest problem. If you saw a front shot you'd see what I mean. When lean I have a small WAIST but I still store the extra fat there! So I guess when I twist the stomach disappears.

Anyway, this posting can become quite addictive with all this compliments!

Posted by: Jodi

Quote:

Anyway, this posting can become quite addictive with all this compliments!

So then post away!

Posted by: Twin Peak

So all I neede to do to get people to check out my journal was post some pics? I've got more comments today than in the last 2 months.

I am surprised W8 hasn't stopped by. She originally asked me for a pic way back in January. But then she hasn't been around much lately....

Posted by: Leslie

still waiting for her in my Journal too!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Okay here is one more from the same day.

Posted by: Miss LeDix

Hi! Do you want directions on inserting the actual image in the post, as opposed to the link?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Most muscular shot.

Posted by: Twin Peak

Sure sis how?

Posted by: Miss LeDix

Well...

First you click on the link for the attachment itself (or you can right click and copy), it will open in a new window. Copy the actual URL for the attachment, then edit the original post with the picture. Click on the IMG button, and paste the text of the URL into the box. Click okay, save changes to the post and it should be there.

Let me know if that works!

Posted by: Jodi

Very Very Nice TP .......uhhhmmm. YUMMY! YUMMY YUMMY! You almost done your cut! You look great! How bout the legs and more tummy. Yup need more legs and tummy!

BTW I thought that you said you had Blonde hair. Whats up with the dark hair on your chest? LOL

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix
Well...

First you click on the link for the attachment itself (or you can right click and copy), it will open in a new window. Copy the actual URL for the attachment, then edit the original post with the picture. Click on the IMG button, and paste the text of the URL into the box. Click okay, save changes to the post and it should be there.

Let me know if that works!

Um, huh? Sounds to complicated. Remember, I just figured this stuff out!

Thanks Moch! Its blonde, just darker in some places!

Posted by: Fade

Hey TP. How much longer in the cutting zone?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Hey Fade:

Yesterday finished 10 weeks, so technically this thread is done! But a while back I decided to extend it for an 11th week. Since next week is when I'd like some leeway in the eating and DRINKING department!

After my vaca I am going to be fairly strict but NOT "in the cutting zone." I'd like to maintain in the mid 190s for the summer and then think of adding some mass in the fall.

So here are my ten week results:
Start Now
weight 216 193
BF%(tanita) 21% 14% (but I think its a bit lower)
strength slightly less
waist 38 33/34

there you have it. And some pics above from last week. I'll "dry out" a bit over the weekend and take some pics (including the wheels) to post before my vaca. And Moch -- there are no real abs to speak of. I'd need to drop another 10 pounds which AIN'T gonna happen!

Posted by: Fade

Do you normally keep that much chunck on ya? Was it a bulk.

What's your height?

Posted by: Twin Peak

I am just under 5'11" and yeah I do! My whole life I was the "fat kid" -- 46" inch waist at my heaviest until I started "hitting the weights" and learning about nutrition. Unless I am REAL focused I gain fat pretty easily. My body likes to be around 210-215. My problems are (1) my bidy puts on fat easily and (2) I like to eat! So even if I eat clean if I don't watch my portions I gain.

Posted by: Fade

Congrats on dropping the 46" waist.

Posted by: butterfly

Love that last shot...but...I can't refrain from saying it any longer...

TRIM IT BABY!!!! Damn I could braid that!!!!

Awesome muscles though!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

I'll trim but not smooth....

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
So here are my ten week results:
Start Now
weight 216 193
BF%(tanita) 21% 14% (but I think its a bit lower)
strength slightly less
waist 38 33/34

Hey TP!!!

Your pics and stats are awesome!!!!

Yum, yum!!!!

I don't mind the hair cuz hubby has it too, but to see the muuskels better we do need a better, closer look

!!! You look ripped!!! Nice color too!!

Your stats are awesome and you did very well in 10 weeks. Very short time!!!!! Did you figure out how much muscle/fat you gained/lost?

and when do we get to see that face of yours?

Can't wait for full blown pics

Posted by: Twin Peak

Thanks Lina! My body tends to get pretty ripped though I hold extra fat around my waist.

I am pretty confident that my lean body mass stayed the same over the 10 weeks w/i a pound or so. So I think the weight loss is all fat (since my strength didn't decrease too much).

You want CLOSER pics???

Posted by: lina

Quote:

Originally posted by Twin Peak
So all I neede to do to get people to check out my journal was post some pics? I've got more comments today than in the last 2 months.

I am surprised W8 hasn't stopped by. She originally asked me for a pic way back in January. But then she hasn't been around much lately....

Na-ah!!

I was coming to check on you that morning anyway and found the nice suprise that you HAD (OMG!!!!) posted pics!!!!!

Just send w8 a pm...

Posted by: lina

No, not closer you dude!!!! Pics from pics from head to tootsies

!!!

Pretty puleez.... ??

did I just beg???

Come on girls, whatever it takes!!! right????!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

just did! and thanks for stopping by!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Lina, now you want to see my toes?

Posted by: Stacey

W OW TP~ you have really made great changes..
Meaning your waist, and weight!! GREAT JOB!

I want to see more pics too!!

Posted by: lina

No, I don't have a foot fetish!!!!

I wanna see them wheels!!!! ....and...the behind

OK, stop pretending!!!!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by lina
No, I don't have a foot fetish!!!!

I wanna see them wheels!!!! ....and...the behind

OK, stop pretending!!!!

See sis, Lina pegged me early on!

Posted by: Miss LeDix

I'm not sure what you mean by that statement. However, I do see here that several women here want you to post full body pictures!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by Miss LeDix
I'm not sure what you mean by that statement. However, I do see here that several women here want you to post full body pictures!

You know full well what I meant. I can do full body. I said I would after next week. You wouldn't happen to be one of those women though would you?

Posted by: Miss LeDix

In all seriousness, I do not know what Lina had you 'pegged' for or with. I am okay with you posting full body pics, I will also be just fine if you don't.

Whatever makes you most comfortable.

Posted by: lina

..err....

yeah TP, what do you mean I 'pegged' you?

Did I do something to you and not remember it? I swear I don't drink!!!!

Posted by: w8lifter

Damn! Well all I can say, besides you look totally awesome, is that it's about freaking time

I've been w8ing 6 months for those pics

Very nice TP!

Posted by: Robboe

That is quite a chest rug you got there buddy!

Posted by: Twin Peak

Quote:

Originally posted by The_Chicken_Daddy
That is quite a chest rug you got there buddy!

Thanks chicken! Much appreicated. At least its not feathers, eh? You know, I don't recall having seen any pics of yours....skin rash?

W8 -- and its about time you showed up! Yeah, you have been asking for a while (since MM). Check back next week I'll post some "final cut" pics.

Lina -- this is long but, deep breath, my comment was that Miss L has had a tough time picking up on my sense of humor, which is fairly sarcastic. I always give her a hard time and she too frequently thinks I am serious (I think she has learned by now!) but when I was giving you a hard time about the toe shots you knew right away. Thats all, not that great a story, sorry!

Posted by: Miss LeDix

I see that Lina either has not read or did not care about your explanation of the intricate workings of our friendship.

I just ate eggs and oatmeal! How about you? What's your food like today?

Posted by: Twin Peak

Obviously she doesn't sis! Good meal.

Today is a high carb day and here is how it looks.

Meal 1: Post workout drink
Meal 2: 1/2 cup oatmeal and whey powder & small protein brownie
Meal 3: (having right now) 2 large pieces of Salmon with low-carb cajun breadcrumbs and 3/4 cup oatmeal (and diet coke)
Meal 4: protein brownie
Meal 5: grilled chicken fajita (ww tortilla, brown rice, black beans, salsa, thats it)

Having a good day at work?

Posted by: dvlmn666

Diet Coke?

Posted by: Twin Peak

I always have diet coke (okay maybe not precontest) but give me a break, only one calorie!

Posted by: dvlmn666

lol that's cool, I quit drinking soda after new years once I actually started to watch what I ate. Well that and I don't know alot of people who like Diet Coke that's all.

So thought I'd ask lol

Posted by: Twin Peak

I drink pretty much diet anything. Can't do without it. I drink lots of water but water sucks w/ meals, IMO!

Posted by: dvlmn666

Oh yeah forgot to say, your one big mofo. keep up the hard work dude. Looking awesome.

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