IainDaniels TP-PT Log

**IainDaniel** · 04-27-2004, 10:39 AM

Well, It’s time! I will be starting my TP-PT Log this week, finally.

After a week off, and some time to recover from the EC withdrawal, I am raring and ready to go with this program. I have been following along with most of the Journals and have a good feeling about progress on this plan. I will be coming into this plan with full energy and no injuries.

Current Stats

Height......................6’1”
Weight.....................220lb
Quads..................... L 26.125.. R 26.25
Calves..................... L 16.........R 16.25
Forearms................. L 13.25....R 13.5
Arms........................ L 16.125.. R 16.25
Shoulders ................53
Chest.......................45.5
Waist.......................38.25
Skinfold Chest.........14mm
Skinfold Thigh..........16mm
Skinfold Abs.............22mm

Because I am not quite as lean as I would like to be I will hold back on any ventures of doing a Bulk and will opt for a Recomp. a la Carb Cycling. I will probably include some minimal cardio as well. 1-2 times per week.

Time to get the ball rollin'

M.J.H. · 04-27-2004, 10:44 AM

Good luck man, I'll be checking out your journal.

**IainDaniel** · 04-27-2004, 10:44 AM

MEal 1
2 scoops ON Chocolate Mint (yummy)
Fish oil

Meal 2
1% CC
Stevia
Cinn

Meal 3
Chicken
Brocolli
Fish oil

Meal 4
2 scoops ON Chocolate Mint
Fish oil

Meal 5
Chicken
Brocolli

Meal 6
2 scoops ON Chocolate Mint
Fish oil

Don't usually have that many shakes but was running around.

Rocco32 · 04-27-2004, 10:56 AM

Awesome buddy, when are you going to start lifting? We are almost the same weight!

**Jodi** · 04-27-2004, 10:58 AM

Bout time

Good luck Iain

**IainDaniel** · 04-27-2004, 10:59 AM

Thanks everyone!

Wednesday will be my first workout!

CourtQueen · 04-27-2004, 02:03 PM

Glad to see you finally starting. Look forward to reading this.

Var · 04-27-2004, 02:26 PM

Good luck, Iain!

**IainDaniel** · 04-29-2004, 10:57 AM

I haven't been ignoring my journal, just some personal things cam up the last couple of days. My little guy has been in the Hospital since Tuesday, Blood in his Stool.

Anyway they ran a test for Meckels, but it came back negative, Now they are going to be looking into My wife diet (ie Dairy) because she is breast feeding. I'll keep you posted.

Iain

CourtQueen · 04-29-2004, 12:18 PM

Iain, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope it is nothing and your little guy is just fine. Please let us know.

Rocco32 · 04-29-2004, 12:26 PM

Sorry Iain! Yeah, keep us updated, he'll be in my prayers!

**Jodi** · 04-29-2004, 12:34 PM

Sorry to hear that Iain. I'm sure he will be just fine.

**IainDaniel** · 05-01-2004, 08:41 PM

WG Pull downs
195x7
195x7

BB Bent Rows
185x7
185x7

Lying Leg Curls
150x8
150x7

BB Curls
95x7
95x7

Cable Hammer Curls
60x8
60x8

Standing Calf Raise
300x8
300x8

BB Shrug
275x8
315x6

Things went pretty smoothly, especially for being off for almost 2 weeks. Enough to break a sweat.

**IainDaniel** · 05-01-2004, 08:44 PM

Thanks everyone for your concern. My Wife and Son are home now, as of last night

As it stands my wife has to change her diet to not include any Milk Products. We also had to buy some special formula (for when we use it on occasions) it was freakin' expensive. I don't know how people can afford to formula feed children. This cannister was $20 and would last 1.25 days assuming we used at every meal

Anyway Kyle is in good spirits as usual and glad to have everything back to normal for now

**IainDaniel** · 05-02-2004, 04:47 PM

Squats
225x6
225x6

Leg Extension
240x8
240x8

Inline Bench
185x7
185x7

Cable Cross over
70x8
70x8

DB Shoulder Press
60x8
60x8

CG Bench
185x6
155x8

CG Press Down
100x8
120x8

Workout was ok 40 mins.

Squats will be my nemisis, I suck at them, and don't usually do them. But I gotta keep at them.

Other than that

BTW I can already see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it may be the light

**P-funk** · 05-02-2004, 04:49 PM

why do you suck at squats??? 225 for 6 is not bad at all. I think maybe there maybe something in your form that can be tweaked which would help you squat heavier weight (technique is important). it is hard to say with out seeing you squat though.

**IainDaniel** · 05-02-2004, 04:52 PM

I would love to come to New York and do a few sessions with you Patrick.

I think the Key Problem with my squats is my Core Strength, My lower back sucks. There is no way I should be doing leg ext. heavier than squats, it is rediculous.

Maybe I will see if I can do a little Video

BTW that is to Parallel. I can't do ass to the grass at 225, working on it though.

**P-funk** · 05-02-2004, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IainDaniel
I would love to come to New York and do a few sessions with you Patrick.

I think the Key Problem with my squats is my Core Strength, My lower back sucks. There is no way I should be doing leg ext. heavier than squats, it is rediculous.

Maybe I will see if I can do a little Video

BTW that is to Parallel. I can't do ass to the grass at 225, working on it though.

I am not a fan of the leg extension (puts to much pressure on the knee). If you see me do it I am always using really light weight and going for high reps. I like thinkgs like lunges, step ups, split squats instaed of leg extensions. Not only do the engage more muscles but they will help to increase core stabalization which will lead to a greater squat.

CourtQueen · 05-02-2004, 07:02 PM

Hi Iain -
I'm so glad to hear your son is doing better. I'm not going to be doing leg extensions any more. I've been doing it with TPPT and now I know why I don't. My knees are hating me right now, so no more extensions.

Squats will definitely come along just keep doing them.

Rocco32 · 05-02-2004, 07:44 PM

Glad to hear about your son Iain! Great looking workout. And your squats don't suck, I can barely bread 200

**IainDaniel** · 05-02-2004, 08:12 PM

Thanks Rock and CQ

Thanks Patrick.

Right now I will stick with these as it is apart of TP's little experiment. I have never had any trouble with Leg extensions, and actually really enjoy them. As you have seen in my previous journals Squats are a bitch for me. 135 is a peice of cake for me

ass to the grass. 185 I really start to notice my core weaknesses, well and 225 was a challenge, but was only to parallel. I'll keep working at it, and take your reccomendations to my next program after this.

BTW how is the Contest Prep going?

Iain

**Jodi** · 05-02-2004, 09:31 PM

I'm happy to hear all is well with your son.

On the squats, I would cut it down to 185 and concentrate on form and staying slightly below parallel. JMHO

**IainDaniel** · 05-03-2004, 07:35 AM

Thanks Jodi,

I was thinking the Same thing. You just get that mentality to go big all the time

yellowmoomba · 05-03-2004, 08:03 AM

Good to hear the family is OK!!

Keep working on those squats.

**IainDaniel** · 05-03-2004, 08:36 PM

Meal 1
2 scoops ON
Nat PB

MEal 2
Chicken
Brocolli

Meal 3
2 scoops on
Flax seed oil

Meal 4
Beef Tenderloin
Cauliflower

Meal 5
1%cc
Stevia
Cinn

yellowmoomba · 05-03-2004, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by IainDaniel
Meal 1
2 scoops ON
Nat PB

MEal 2
Chicken
Brocolli

Meal 3
2 scoops on
Flax seed oil

Meal 4
Beef Tenderloin
Cauliflower

Meal 5
1%cc
Stevia
Cinn

That doesn't look like a lot of cals........How many did you get for the day??

Just curious

04-27-2004, 10:39 AM	#1
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	IainDaniels TP-PT Log Well, It’s time! I will be starting my TP-PT Log this week, finally. After a week off, and some time to recover from the EC withdrawal, I am raring and ready to go with this program. I have been following along with most of the Journals and have a good feeling about progress on this plan. I will be coming into this plan with full energy and no injuries. Current Stats Height......................6’1” Weight.....................220lb Quads..................... L 26.125.. R 26.25 Calves..................... L 16.........R 16.25 Forearms................. L 13.25....R 13.5 Arms........................ L 16.125.. R 16.25 Shoulders ................53 Chest.......................45.5 Waist.......................38.25 Skinfold Chest.........14mm Skinfold Thigh..........16mm Skinfold Abs.............22mm Because I am not quite as lean as I would like to be I will hold back on any ventures of doing a Bulk and will opt for a Recomp. a la Carb Cycling. I will probably include some minimal cardio as well. 1-2 times per week. Time to get the ball rollin'
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

04-27-2004, 10:44 AM	#2
M.J.H. Obsessed Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Delaware Posts: 3,587 Photos: 12	Good luck man, I'll be checking out your journal.
	Stats! 23 years old, 5'11.5", 206 lbs., ~8% bodyfat 380/455/655 bench/squat/deadlift (current) 405/495/675 bench/squat/deadlift (goals) The M.J.H. Chronicles

04-27-2004, 10:44 AM	#3
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Meals 04/26 No Carb MEal 1 2 scoops ON Chocolate Mint (yummy) Fish oil Meal 2 1% CC Stevia Cinn Meal 3 Chicken Brocolli Fish oil Meal 4 2 scoops ON Chocolate Mint Fish oil Meal 5 Chicken Brocolli Meal 6 2 scoops ON Chocolate Mint Fish oil Don't usually have that many shakes but was running around.
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

04-27-2004, 10:56 AM	#4
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Awesome buddy, when are you going to start lifting? We are almost the same weight!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

04-27-2004, 10:58 AM	#5
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	Bout time Good luck Iain
	Essence EFA

04-27-2004, 10:59 AM	#6
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Thanks everyone! Wednesday will be my first workout!
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

04-27-2004, 02:03 PM	#7
CourtQueen Swearing off coffee, hell Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Looking at Mountains Posts: 636	Glad to see you finally starting. Look forward to reading this.

04-27-2004, 02:26 PM	#8
Var Filthy Animal Join Date: May 2002 Location: Finally back in New England!! Posts: 5,438	Good luck, Iain!
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04-29-2004, 10:57 AM	#9
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	I haven't been ignoring my journal, just some personal things cam up the last couple of days. My little guy has been in the Hospital since Tuesday, Blood in his Stool. Anyway they ran a test for Meckels, but it came back negative, Now they are going to be looking into My wife diet (ie Dairy) because she is breast feeding. I'll keep you posted. Iain
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

04-29-2004, 12:18 PM	#10
CourtQueen Swearing off coffee, hell Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Looking at Mountains Posts: 636	Iain, I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope it is nothing and your little guy is just fine. Please let us know.

04-29-2004, 12:26 PM	#11
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Sorry Iain! Yeah, keep us updated, he'll be in my prayers!
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

04-29-2004, 12:34 PM	#12
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	Sorry to hear that Iain. I'm sure he will be just fine.
	Essence EFA

05-01-2004, 08:41 PM	#13
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Day 1A WG Pull downs 195x7 195x7 BB Bent Rows 185x7 185x7 Lying Leg Curls 150x8 150x7 BB Curls 95x7 95x7 Cable Hammer Curls 60x8 60x8 Standing Calf Raise 300x8 300x8 BB Shrug 275x8 315x6 Things went pretty smoothly, especially for being off for almost 2 weeks. Enough to break a sweat.
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

05-01-2004, 08:44 PM	#14
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Thanks everyone for your concern. My Wife and Son are home now, as of last night As it stands my wife has to change her diet to not include any Milk Products. We also had to buy some special formula (for when we use it on occasions) it was freakin' expensive. I don't know how people can afford to formula feed children. This cannister was $20 and would last 1.25 days assuming we used at every meal Anyway Kyle is in good spirits as usual and glad to have everything back to normal for now
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

05-02-2004, 04:47 PM	#15
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Day 1B Squats 225x6 225x6 Leg Extension 240x8 240x8 Inline Bench 185x7 185x7 Cable Cross over 70x8 70x8 DB Shoulder Press 60x8 60x8 CG Bench 185x6 155x8 CG Press Down 100x8 120x8 Workout was ok 40 mins. Squats will be my nemisis, I suck at them, and don't usually do them. But I gotta keep at them. Other than that BTW I can already see the light at the end of the tunnel, and it may be the light
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

05-02-2004, 04:49 PM	#16
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,629	why do you suck at squats??? 225 for 6 is not bad at all. I think maybe there maybe something in your form that can be tweaked which would help you squat heavier weight (technique is important). it is hard to say with out seeing you squat though.
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05-02-2004, 04:52 PM	#17
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	I would love to come to New York and do a few sessions with you Patrick. I think the Key Problem with my squats is my Core Strength, My lower back sucks. There is no way I should be doing leg ext. heavier than squats, it is rediculous. Maybe I will see if I can do a little Video BTW that is to Parallel. I can't do ass to the grass at 225, working on it though.
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

05-02-2004, 07:02 PM	#19
CourtQueen Swearing off coffee, hell Elite Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Looking at Mountains Posts: 636	Hi Iain - I'm so glad to hear your son is doing better. I'm not going to be doing leg extensions any more. I've been doing it with TPPT and now I know why I don't. My knees are hating me right now, so no more extensions. Squats will definitely come along just keep doing them.

05-02-2004, 07:44 PM	#20
Rocco32 UNLEASH THE BEAST Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 22,313 Photos: 18	Glad to hear about your son Iain! Great looking workout. And your squats don't suck, I can barely bread 200
	I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain...

05-02-2004, 08:12 PM	#21
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Thanks Rock and CQ Thanks Patrick. Right now I will stick with these as it is apart of TP's little experiment. I have never had any trouble with Leg extensions, and actually really enjoy them. As you have seen in my previous journals Squats are a bitch for me. 135 is a peice of cake for me ass to the grass. 185 I really start to notice my core weaknesses, well and 225 was a challenge, but was only to parallel. I'll keep working at it, and take your reccomendations to my next program after this. BTW how is the Contest Prep going? Iain
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

05-02-2004, 09:31 PM	#22
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	I'm happy to hear all is well with your son. On the squats, I would cut it down to 185 and concentrate on form and staying slightly below parallel. JMHO
	Essence EFA

05-03-2004, 07:35 AM	#23
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	Thanks Jodi, I was thinking the Same thing. You just get that mentality to go big all the time
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

05-03-2004, 08:03 AM	#24
yellowmoomba YM Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,583 Photos: 2	Good to hear the family is OK!! Keep working on those squats.
	My Journal "You are born small and weak... you die small and weak... how you look in between is up to you."

05-03-2004, 08:36 PM	#25
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908	No Carb 05/03 Meal 1 2 scoops ON Nat PB MEal 2 Chicken Brocolli Meal 3 2 scoops on Flax seed oil Meal 4 Beef Tenderloin Cauliflower Meal 5 1%cc Stevia Cinn
	Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

05-03-2004, 08:49 PM	#27
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 15,908