IronMagLabs.com


Seahawks51 Getting Lean (Hopefully)

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast
Results 1 to 30 of 78
  1. #1
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Arrow Seahawks51 Getting Lean (Hopefully)

    Gonna try to keep a journal. Any and all comments appreciated.

  2. #2
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Diet for the day:
    Meal 1:
    1/2 Oatmeal with 1/2 scoop protien
    4 egg whites / 1 whole egg

    Meal 2:
    one apple

    Meal 3:
    salad, small amount of cheddar plus som ff cheese
    4 oz chicken breast
    1/4 cup brown rice

    Meal 4:
    6 oz lean (93%/7%) ground beef (taco seasoning)
    sprinkled with ff shreaded cheddar
    1/2 apple

    Meal 5:
    2 scoops (52 grams) protien w/ heavy whipping cream

    throught out the day, 4 cups of coffee and about 2 liters of water

    no training today, did ridiculous legs yesterday and have a personal trainer session in the am.

    Wife to take photos for me tonight but I am not sure I have the guts to post my fatness publically. We'll see....

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    add to meal 2 one full egg (leftover from Meal 1)

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    To any of you who may jump in to help/comment...I have a SERIOUS cheese addiction. That will be my undoing if not watched.

  5. #5
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Plan for Monday's Diet
    Meal One
    1/2 oatmeal
    1 apple

    ***ONE HOUR of high intensity training - mixing cardio and weights***
    Meal 2
    post work out shake
    2 scoops (52 grams protien)
    heavy whipping cream
    1 apple
    1 diet coke

    Meal 3
    1 pouch of tuna
    1 tablespoon Mayo (this is b/c I read I need a fat source, I can do without)
    Spinnach salad
    ff cheese
    1 apple

    Meal 4
    Low-Carb Lean Body shake
    1 tablespoon Flax oil

    Meal 5
    4 oz taco meat
    1/4 cup brown rice

    Meal 6 (pre-bedtime)
    2 scoops protein (52 grams)
    heaving cream


    Doesn't seem to be enough protein.
    Last edited by Pepper; 02-10-2003 at 11:51 AM.

  6. #6
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    I have a question..and I realize that there are many more qualified to address this than me, but what's with the heavy cream?

  7. #7
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    fat-source...like milk but without the sugar.

  8. #8
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    That's kinda what I thought. I had heard w8, or someone recommend using a tablespoon of heavy or whipping cream with water when mixing protein drinks..as a way of avoiding the sugar and carbs, but didn't think it would be that great as the primary liquid in the shake. Hey, if it works...it works.

  9. #9
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Originally posted by DaMayor
    That's kinda what I thought. I had heard w8, or someone recommend using a tablespoon of heavy or whipping cream with water when mixing protein drinks..as a way of avoiding the sugar and carbs, but didn't think it would be that great as the primary liquid in the shake. Hey, if it works...it works.

    I just use a little bit, maybe 2 oz tops. I really have to watch my fat as I am toooooo big.

  10. #10
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    Welcome to the club. I need to drop (or convert) about 25-30 lbs. myself.

  11. #11
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    per FitDay, Monday, 2/10 was:
    2511 calories
    42% fat/14% Carbs/44% Protein
    total protein was 272 grams

  12. #12
    pedal pedal pedal
    MODERATOR

    I Are Baboon's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2001
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    New England
    Posts
    12,754
    Rep Points
    184179794


    Originally posted by Seahawks51
    To any of you who may jump in to help/comment...I have a SERIOUS cheese addiction. That will be my undoing if not watched.


    Cheese is good stuff.

  13. #13
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Tuesday 2/11 Diet:

    Meal 1:
    2 scoops Pro Complex (52g P)
    2 oz heavy cream

    Meal 2:
    2 pouches Albacore
    2 tablespoon Mayo
    4 slices of FF Cheese (told ya about the cheese!)

    <<planned meals>>
    Meal 3
    1 hard boiled egg
    1 Protien Diet shake
    1 tablespoon flaxseed oil

    Meal 4
    1 Protien Diet shake
    1/2 Detour bar

    --workout--
    (a little worried I need more carbs pre-WO)

    Meal 5
    2 scoops Pro Complex

    Meal 6
    2 chicken breast fillets
    1 cup steamed brocollie
    little bit of ketchup
    Last edited by Pepper; 02-12-2003 at 08:46 AM.

  14. #14
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    per Fitday, 2/11

    Cals 1989
    36% fat/9% carbs/55% protein
    79 g /48 g /270 grams

    not bad....
    10 min cardio...7 min walking/3 min jogging

    Bench
    15 x 135
    10 x 185
    20 x 225 ( really struggled here, could feel effect of low carbs/low cals)
    5 x 275
    4 x 305
    2 x 315
    1 x 365

    Dumbell Bench Press
    15 x 75's
    10 x 85's
    5 x 85's

    Peckdeck
    sets of 12, 10, 8 at weights I just don't recall

    Incline bench machine
    205 x 12
    225 x 10
    295 x 6

    Dumbell Curls
    45's x 15
    55's x 8

    Shoulder press
    135 to exhaustion (forget how many)

    completely out of energy, due to low carbs...had to quit.

  15. #15
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    Your weights sound pretty healthy. How long have you been at this?

  16. #16
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    I have been lifting for about 3 years now. I have made enormous progress. I just seem to have the genetics to lift heavy. I do work hard, but I see alot of people working harder with less results, so I assume I was born with it.

    As for dieting, about 2 weeks now. Keeping my cals in the 2000-2500 range. This is low, but I feel my metabolism is very good. I will up it if I start to slow down.

    One day, I will get the guts to post my shirtless photo. If you look hard you can see good muscle mass but it is essentially hidden under fat. Yuck! That photo has done more to motivate me than anything else. Hard to run from a close-up photo of your fat arse.

    You and I are the same age, where'd you grow up? School?

  17. #17
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    I reside right here in the great metropolis of Sumter. I didn't escape like the others.
    I just noticed that your weights didn't sound like a beginner. I've been lifting off and on for a long time. I got out altogether for about a year or so, and now I'm basically starting over.
    As for pics...I have my pride. I'm not THAT bad off...well, yeah I am. Damn cigarettes, wish I'd never started.

  18. #18
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    2/12 diet
    Meal 1
    3/4 c Cream of Wheat
    1 boiled egg

    Meal 2
    Low-Carb Lean Body
    1 tablespoon flax seed oil

    Meal 3
    2 pouches tuna
    1.5 tablespoon mayo

    Meal 4
    low-carb lean body
    2 oz heavy cream

    Meal 5
    1.5 turkey sausage links
    1.5 cup spinach, with ff cheese, 1.5 tbs newmans
    1 slice bacon
    1 boiled egg
    1 oz peanuts

    meal 6will be
    2 scoops protien power (52 grams)
    2 oz heavy cream

    per fitday...
    2509 cals
    38% protein, 15% carbs, 47% fat
    out of line, but wife made turkey sausage, had to eat some

    there it is, if anyone cares...

  19. #19
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    Hey, at least you're keeping track, right? And you know the difference between good foods and borderline bad foods....some folks here have not a clue.

    (I can hear P-Funk now...More Veggies! More Veggies!)

  20. #20
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Originally posted by DaMayor
    Hey, at least you're keeping track, right? And you know the difference between good foods and borderline bad foods....some folks here have not a clue.

    (I can hear P-Funk now...More Veggies! More Veggies!)
    In an effort to "make up" for a poorer diet yesterday, after West Wing I went to the gym and did some cardio and very intense legs.

    Hurting like hell today.

  21. #21
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    Hey, if it were easy everybody'd be doing it. Besides, with the exception of sodium nitrite, et al, what's a little turkey sausage going to do to you?

  22. #22
    pedal pedal pedal
    MODERATOR

    I Are Baboon's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2001
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    New England
    Posts
    12,754
    Rep Points
    184179794


    Hey Seahawks, what are your stats (height, weight, BF%)? Just curious.

    Looks like you're doing pretty good.

  23. #23
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Originally posted by I Are Baboon
    Hey Seahawks, what are your stats (height, weight, BF%)? Just curious.

    Looks like you're doing pretty good.
    Thanks! I am really serious this time, I think I am on the right track. I am worried my cals are a little too low for the long term, but for now, I think I am OK.

    I am 6-4 and weigh about 300 lbs. I have been lifting very hard for about 3 years now and have a good bit of muscle mass. I just have a tube around my waste. %BF, I don't know and to be honest, ain't got the guts to find out.

    here's a photo: (but i am down about 15 lbs from that leve)

  24. #24
    pedal pedal pedal
    MODERATOR

    I Are Baboon's Avatar

    Join Date
    Mar 2001
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    New England
    Posts
    12,754
    Rep Points
    184179794


    Looks like you've got lots of muscle in that frame. Good luck! Keeping your calories in that range, you'll see results quickly.


    BTW, you guys seriously need to do someting about your defense.

  25. #25
    Un~Bulking
    ELITE MEMBER

    DaMayor's Avatar

    Join Date
    Jan 2003
    Gender
    Male
    Location
    Right Here. No, HERE.
    Posts
    7,856
    Rep Points
    72971820


    You've got that right, brother! I think I'm around 50% right now
    . Just keep doing what your doing, you'll get there.

  26. #26
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    2/13 Diet:

    Meal 1
    3/4 cup Oatmean
    1 1/4 scoop Protien power
    small slice apple

    Meal 2
    Low Carb Lean Body
    2 oz heavy cream

    Meal 3
    2 pounches (6 oz) tuna
    3 slices ff cheese
    1.5 tablespoon Mayo

    Meal 4
    Low Carb Lean Body

    Meal 5
    6 oz ground beef
    4 oz chicken
    1/4 cup cheese

    Meal 6
    1 scoop protein powder

    4 flax capsules

    per Fitday.com
    cals 2532
    fat 109g
    carbs 87g
    protein 297 g

  27. #27
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    2/14

    Meal 1
    3/4 cup oatmeal
    1/2 scoop protien
    1 medium bananna
    1 Propel water (20 cals)

    **workout w/trainer **
    10 min walk warmup
    15 min abs
    Lateral Raises 20 x 20
    Smith rows (15 x 2)
    Flat bench:
    135 x 20
    155 x 20
    165 x 20 (but lame....I can REALLY feel the effect of reduced calories)
    3 min jog (hell)
    Incline dumbell flys
    45 x 20
    45 x 15
    20 pushups
    20 dips (bench)
    This workout sucked, no strength at all but yet I am sore.

    Meal 2 (post w/o)
    2 scoops Simply Whey
    2 oz heavy cream

    -----------------

  28. #28
    Patrick
    ELITE MEMBER

    P-funk's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    31,754
    Rep Points
    2298749

    Can I ask a question?
    Why the heavy cream in th post w/o shake?
    And why so many carbs pre w/o?
    Also how many hours before working out are you eating that meal?

    *okay three questions. sorry*
    Optimum Sports Performance

    "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few."
    -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

  29. #29
    Senior Member
    ELITE MEMBER

    Pepper's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Posts
    4,545
    Rep Points
    3875126

    Today, I went higher on the carbs b/c of the workout. I was dragging and I figured that 1) I would just burn them off and 2) would stay lower in carbs the rest of the day.

    This meal is abour 1 hour before workout.

    Heavy cream is to have a fat source with protien. Do you think that necessary?

    Thanks for the help.

  30. #30
    Patrick
    ELITE MEMBER

    P-funk's Avatar

    Join Date
    Dec 2002
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    31,754
    Rep Points
    2298749

    Today, I went higher on the carbs b/c of the workout. I was dragging and I figured that 1) I would just burn them off and 2) would stay lower in carbs the rest of the day.
    Some things to think about pre-workout nutrition:

    1) If you have carbs before you workout your body is going to burn them for energy instead of fat.
    2) If you are trying to lose fat there are a couple of different things you can try as far as a pre workout meal goes (these are just some ideas of mine and things that have worked for me in the past):
    a) If you are trying to lose weight and you can handle it you
    can try and w/o on an empty stomach. This is especially
    good when doing cardio. When lifting weights on
    an empty stomach use caution!
    b) If you need something in your stomach before you work
    out try having some protien and fat instead. This will
    keep your carbs down so that your fat is more available
    to be burned. Acutally the shake that you are drinking
    post w/o with the heavy cream would probably work
    better pre workout.



    Heavy cream is to have a fat source with protien. Do you think that necessary?
    You don't want the fat in your whey shake post w/o because it slows down the absorbtion of the protien. Drink the whey shake with water and that's it. This in my opinionis the only time it is okay to drink whey straight up. You have just finished excersising and you want to replenish your body quickly. That is why whey is good. Any other time of the day you can mix the whey with some fat (heavy cream or flax). After your post work out shake your next meal can come any where from 1-2 hrs later. This meal should be balanced out with protien and fat and maybe some slow burning carbs.

    Just some of my ideas. I'm sure many others here have different ideas as well. See what work best for you
    Optimum Sports Performance

    "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few."
    -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. lean xtreme vs. lean fuel xtreme
    By klc9100 in forum Supplements
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-29-2010, 03:51 PM
  2. Get lean without a gym.
    By ArnoldsProtege in forum Training
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 05-11-2007, 10:39 AM
  3. Trying to lean up
    By NordicNacho in forum Supplements
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 04-19-2007, 07:42 PM
  4. Lean Fuel Extreme vs.Lean Fuel XP
    By Judo Player in forum Supplements
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-23-2006, 02:36 PM
  5. lean or big
    By alexvega in forum Diet & Nutrition
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 10-27-2005, 09:26 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  


DISCLAIMER:
All health, fitness, diet, nutrition & supplement information presented on IronMagazineForums.com's pages is intended as an educational resource and is not intended as a substitute for proper medical advice. We do not condone the use of anabolic steroids (AAS), all information about AAS is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Consult your physician or health care professional before performing any of the exercises, or following any diet, nutrition or supplement advice described on this website. As well as any exercise technique or regimen, diet, supplement, etc., particularly if you are pregnant or nursing, or if you are elderly or have chronic or recurring medical conditions. Discontinue any exercise that causes you pain or severe discomfort and consult a medical expert. The statements made about products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (U.S.). They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition or disease. Please consult with your own physician or health care practitioner regarding the suggestions and recommendations made at IronMagazineForums.com. Neither the author of the information, nor the producer, nor distributors of such information make any warranty of any kind in regard to the content of the information presented on this website. Except as specifically stated on this site, neither IronMagazineForums.com, nor any of its authors or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of, or in connection with the use of this site. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. Sponsors pay for advertising space, we have no affiliation with the companies that have banners displayed on our websites. Please be advised it is your responsibility to check the laws that govern your country, state, or province in regards to items offered by some companies you may read about on this site.