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Old 03-06-2003, 10:34 AM   #1
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BLADEZZ - "Cut Starts Here" - Read Only

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Stats: Bladezz / February 11th, 2003:
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Age: 37
Height : 5'6"
Weight: 154 lbs
BF%: 18%
(online calculator -7 Point Test taken standing / right side)
link: http://www.linear-software.com/online.html
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SKINFOLD TEST: Caliper Test - Digital Hand Held:
pectorals 3
subscapular 9
bicep 2
tricep 8
suprailiac 9
midaxilla 8
abdominals 16
thigh 32
calf 14

Totals: = 101
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Results:

Body fat % : 18.583914513860463%
Pounds body fat : 28.619228351345114 lbs.
Lean body weight: 125.38077164865488 lbs.
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MY GOAL: To reduce bodyfat to 10% and gain LBM. I carry most of fat in bottom half (hips/thighs) so I wanted to muscle up top half to even out my proportions and lean out bottom.

WATER INTAKE: 2 Qrts Daily.

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Old 03-16-2003, 04:47 PM   #2
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Body Weight: 158 Lbs.



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Old 03-16-2003, 04:51 PM   #3
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Weekly Weigh-In
Thursday, March 13th, 2003

Body Weight: 155 Lbs.

CHANGES:
This Week Changes: Stopped taking 10g daily of mix/blend Creatine/Taurine/Glutamine - bloated me too much (or maybe was my cycle??)

LIFTING:
Still Doing 3 Days Lifting: Mon: Chest/Back/Lats Tues: Arms Thurs: Legs
CARDIO:
Cardio 2 Days: 1 Day Swimming Laps 6-7 and 1 HIIT/30min.session on Mondays
WATER:
Trying to up my water intake from 2 qrts to 5 qrts daily.

NOTES: Next BF Test (7 Point) March 20th, 2003.

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Old 03-20-2003, 12:41 PM   #4
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Stats: Bladezz / March 20th, 2003:
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Age: 37
Height : 5'6"
Weight: 157 lbs

(9 Point Caliper Test taken standing all measurements taken: right side in a.m. today)

Results:
Body fat % : 16.3%
Pounds body fat : 25.7 lbs.
Lean body weight: 131.4 lbs.
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SKINFOLD TEST: Caliper Test - Digital Hand Held:
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pectorals 3
subscapular 8
bicep 2
tricep 7
suprailiac 7
midaxilla 7
abdominals 16
thigh 31
calf 14
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Totals: = 95
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MY GOAL: The same - To continue to reduce bodyfat until I reach 10% and retain LBM.

WATER INTAKE: 3-5 Qrts Daily.
(avg.3)
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Manual Calculation Outline:
Take the sum of skinfold test and divide by current weight:

95/157 lbs = 0.60509554

Next, we multiply 0.60509554 x .27 = (.163375796)

Rounded, is 16.3% Bodyfat !

(Woohoo!)
At least it moved lower...

I need feedback, is this too little progress for 5 weeks? How often should I start to measure?

NOTE: Next caliper test: 04/17/03

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I think your new stats show quite a bit of improvement Are you pleased?

w8 4 more weeks, be consistent and disciplined

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Is it normal or below normal for these measurements for 5 weeks??

I am happy !

Yes, of course!

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Old 03-26-2003, 08:10 PM   #7
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Weekly Weigh-In
Thursday, March 27th, 2003

Body Weight: 162 Lbs.

hmmmm...what's up with that? Why is it going up .....
I started using creatine before and after on workout days only-you think it is water retention. I do weigh-in on days when I take it. I wonder.........



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Old 03-27-2003, 11:15 AM   #8
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Creatine can add an average of 5-10 pounds of water weight.

Not a supplement that I would use while cutting, I hate water retention.



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Creatine "holy ba-jezuz" are you serious?? I thought 2-3lbs. at most! I am not worried, next week will tell - plus DP is changing my ratios and calories (1768/day). I am getting more solid, I feel it


Anyway! Hi Jodi! I was just going over your logs...I had a few questions on my workouts (what is "BB SLDL" on your post from 3/23). Where can I go to find out if I am overtraining or undertraining? Maybe go over my routines w/someone?

Should I stop the creatine? It is a Creatine/Glutamine/Taurine blend...shoudl I just get plain glutamine then?

My arms "reallY" get puuuumpped (up to "1" more) when I use it, kind of an addiction

Are you showing any cuts yet?

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Old 04-08-2003, 03:46 PM   #10
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Body Weight: 160 Lbs.

Weighed in at 160lbs. (YMCA).....went to doctor next afternnon and his scale said 155lbs?? I was confused...so went to another scale in his office was 156lbs....??

Whatever, I am sticking to 160lbs. the (Y) scale I have been using. Alot of stress around me lately, cancer in family - just tired - no motivation....

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come on bladezz! we are all here to help and motivate each other! you'e almost to you'r result



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Thanx for your support, i really apreciate it. I just am really draggin' my ass lately. Depressed...it'll blow over

I keep looking at my photo progression shots too- and I just wish that it would go a little faster. I just feel like I am doing this all for nothing sometimes....maybe I am predisposed to hold the fat in my arse and thighs!

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Oh - quit being so cheery!

Thanx for your support...it helps



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Ooooops - sorry Ok I will today (increase carbs)

What is the latest time I could have brown rice or sweet potato tho??

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Old 04-11-2003, 09:39 AM   #15
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Badezz - your meals go in your other journal!!

Also, again - you are not getting enough carbs!! Your lack of carbs can make you feel down and dragging so please increase your carb intake



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Old 04-14-2003, 01:52 PM   #16
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Body Weight: 160 Lbs./7 p.m.

Weighed in at 160lbs. (YMCA) "AGAIN" ! Arggghhh!



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sometimes I weight more than other days....I got scared too, but w8lifter explained to me that it was fine



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Body Weight: 160 Lbs./7 p.m.

Weighed in at 160lbs. (YMCA) -w/clothes and shoes on.



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Stats: Bladezz / April 21st, 2003:
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Age: 37
Height : 5'6"
Weight: 160 lbs

(9 Point Caliper Test taken standing all measurements taken: right side in a.m. today)

Results:
Body fat % : 14.7%
Pounds body fat : 23.5 lbs.
Lean body weight: 136.5 lbs.
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SKINFOLD TEST: Caliper Test - Digital Hand Held:
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pectorals 2
subscapular 6
bicep 2
tricep 6
suprailiac 6
midaxilla 5
abdominals 16
thigh 30
calf 14
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Totals: = 87
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Take the sum of skinfold test and divide by current weight:

87/160 lbs = 0.54375

Next, we multiply 0.54375 x .27 = (.1468125)

Rounded, is 14.7% Bodyfat


MY GOAL: Continues to be same - To continue to reduce bodyfat until I reach 10% and retain LBM.

WATER INTAKE: 2 Qrts Daily (I really have to work on upping this !!!).
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Old 04-29-2003, 01:29 PM   #20
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Weekly Weigh-In / Time: 7:30 p.m. - BEFORE WORKOUT

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Thursday, April 24, 2003

Body Weight: 159 Lbs./
Weighed in at 159lbs. (YMCA) -w/clothes and shoes on.

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DIET: Messed up diet 3 out of seven days last week. Ratios and protein all over the place.

Restarting/Clean for one week starting Monday: 04/28/03.

EXERCISE: 4 day split :
LEGZZ / ABS
BACK - CARDIO
Rest
ARMS / SHOULDERS- CARDIO
Rest
CHEST -
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NOTES: Next BF Test (7 Point) Thursday, May 22nd, 2003. Up water to 3 qrts day.

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Thursday, May 1, 2003

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Body Weight: 159 Lbs./
Weighed in at 159lbs. -w/clothes and shoes on.



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Old 05-09-2003, 01:41 PM   #22
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WEEKLY WEIGH-IN: Bladezz / 05-08-2003 - 158 Lbs.

Bladezz / Thursday, May 8, 2003:
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Age: 37
Height : 5'6"

Weekly Weigh-In:
Weight: 158 lbs.


Changes in diet: Lost 2 lbs - I hope it wasn't muscle . I am trying to stay consistent w/diet but ran out of flax and protein, should get some by Monday 5/12. I also, havent been taking CLA or Flax for 3 weeks now, took a break.

Not really consistent w/diet, it's 1500 -1700 calories a day and protein is 120-150grms. BAAAD!!! have to get back get back into swing when I get the Protein and Flax in.

Worked Leggz and BACK Tuesday, May 6, 2003.

LEGZZ:
LYING LEG PRESS 10/115LBS., 8/115LBS, 8/115LBS.
INNER THIGH 10/60LBS, 8/65LBS, 8/65LBS
OUTER THIGH 10/60LBS, 8/60LBS, 8/60LBS.
STANDING CALF 12/80LBS, 8/80LBS, 8/80LBS.

STANDING/BAR SQUATS 8/BAR,8/BAR,8/BAR
SINGLE LEG Db Lunges 8/15LBS, 8/15LBS, 8/15LBS.
(these hurt my knees on bending low, is there a solution to this?)

LYING HAMS 8/60LBS, 8/60LBS. 8/60LBS.

45 degree-SEATED LEG PRESS 8/100LBS, 8/100LBS, 8/100LBS.

BACK:
WIDE Grip Pulls 10/70lbs, 8/70lbs, 8/70lbs.
Seated Row 8/70lbs, 8/70lbs, 8/70lbs.
T-Bar 8/Bar, 8/Bar+25Lbs, 8/Bar+25lbs.


Notes: Have to restart diet due to off time on 5/12. Upped water to 3 qrts and still sticking to it.



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WEEKLY WEIGH-IN: Bladezz / 05-15-2003 - 156 Lbs.

Bladezz / Thursday, May 15, 2003:
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Age: 37
Height : 5'6"

Weekly Weigh-In:
Weight: 156 lbs.

Probably muscle loss........



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Stats: Bladezz / May 22nd, 2003:
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Age: 37
Height : 5'6"
Weight: 160 lbs

(9 Point Caliper Test taken standing all measurements taken: right side in a.m. today)

Results:
Body fat % : 14.7%
Pounds body fat : 22.7 lbs.
Lean body weight: 137.3 lbs.
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SKINFOLD TEST: Caliper Test - Digital Hand Held:
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pectorals 3
subscapular 8
bicep 2
tricep 5
suprailiac 6
midaxilla 4
abdominals 15
thigh 28
calf 13
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Totals: = 84
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Take the sum of skinfold test and divide by current weight:

84/160 lbs = 0.525

Next, we multiply 0.54375 x .27 = (.14175)

Rounded, is 14.2% Bodyfat


MY GOAL: Continues to be same - To continue to reduce bodyfat until I reach 10% and retain LBM.

WATER INTAKE: 3 Qrts Daily

NOTES: I am at a standstill, have not been working out diligently or following Iron diet for 4 weeks, so it is all my fault.

I have been watching what I eat but have not been taking in enough protein as directed. Lucky if I took in 100g per day.

Stuck to eating green veggies and had some pasta over this time as well as white potato at least 1 cup/once per week.



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Old 05-23-2003, 11:55 AM   #26
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Thanx Jodi

I have to re-start my whole deal here...I just talked to someone who is buff 16% and sent me link for the right way to measure. I realized I was no way 14% if she was buff at 16%!

Apparently, I was right. After looking at links... I was informed I was measuring w/ calipers wrong the whole time in the wrong area specifically Suprailiac, Thigh and Tricep

So, here are my new stats:

Age: 37
Weight: 160 lbs

1. Pectoral 6 mm
2. Abdomen 19 mm
3. Thigh 36 mm
4. Subscapula 12 mm
5. Tricep 11 mm
6. Midaxillary 4 mm
7. Suprailiac 26 mm
8. Bicep 3 mm
9. Medial Calf 13 mm

Estimated BF% is 21.9 %
Estimated LBM is 124.9 lbs
Estimated FAT is 35.1 lbs

I hope I don't find I am wrong again later !!!

I am so depressed now, drag.



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