Three more Funkin' weeks!!

**P-funk** · 06-18-2004, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jodi

Hang in there Funky

You are doing great. Your down to the wire now. How you feeling, honestly?

I'm haning in.

How do I feel?

Well, mentally I feel run down but I feel pretty excited knowing that I have almost reached my goal and it is so close. I have worked for a whole year, putting on size and then dieted for 16 weeks nd worked my butt of so I am pretty happy that it is almost over. Suprisingly I am not nervous either, maybe by the middle of the week next week

. I am also happy to finish and get a weeks break from training and eating clean. I am pretty pumped up to start bulkingn again and see how much weight I can put on right off the bat when my body rebounds.

Physically I feel like crap. My body is constantly sore (my recovery time sucks because of lack of calories and sleep). I still have trouble sleeping. I am getting sick of the food I am eating and my meals are making me sick to my stomach. I feel really weak and low in energy. It is difficult training 7-10 clients a day like this because that is all day, standing up, moving weight around etc...I am pretty fried but I continue on. I am taking next thrus and fri. off from work to allow myself to relax a bit before sat.

**P-funk** · 06-18-2004, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DrChiro

damn p-funk....i didnt know you were a guitarist

i did some gigging with some jazz cats in raleigh NC for a while and Atlanta before I moved to Texas....been playing for about 15 years. I dont have a degree in music like you (which is quite an accomplishment)...I just figured it wasn't going to pay off if I didnt go into teaching.....but when my practice is up and running it is something that i would love to go back and persue.

Nice to know I'm not the only guy who lifts weights AND listens to "good" Jazz.

to add to the list:

Pat Methene (may have spelled it wrong)
Joe Henderson

you dont know anyone named Paul Sanwald by any chance do you?
good friend of mine in NY, Jazz guitarist, was going to The New School for a while as well. Just curious.

Wow Doc, that is really cool that you play too. I have never heard of your freind but there are so many damn guitar players in NYC it isn't even funny. Do you know what years he was at the New School from?

I love Pat Metheny. Best live show I have ever seen. In berklee I actauly had the oppurtunity to study with his teacher/mentor Mick Goodrick which was an amazing expreince. Joe Henderson is the shit!! Amazing control of the horn. His time feel is so insane and his ear for intersting melody durning improvisation is killer. Good call on both those guys!

PreMier · 06-18-2004, 08:18 PM

I wouldnt be worried either if I looked like that.

Do you browse Avant?

**P-funk** · 06-18-2004, 08:22 PM

6/18

AM- cardio
PM- arms/abs

nice easy workout today (fast too)

barbell curls
95x10x3
dumbell skullcrushers
40x12x3

superset
a) standing dumbell curls- 30x12x3
b) rope pressdown- plate#5x12x3

barbell wrist curls
75x15x3

barbell reverse wrist curls
55x10x3

situps with a twist (feet elevated on bench)
bw x 30 x 3

jacknifes
bw x 15 x 3

**P-funk** · 06-18-2004, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PreMier

I wouldnt be worried either if I looked like that.

Do you browse Avant?

Look like what? I am excited to be done but I am still depressed that my ass, lower back and hamstiring are still holding so much fat. It realy upsets me but there is nothing I can do about it. People are like "I can't waite to see you compete" and I say "Why so you can see how fat I am" and they say "what are you talking about". I just laugh and say "waite and you will see what I mean"

Yeah, I browse avant a lot. why?

JLB001 · 06-18-2004, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

Look like what? I am excited to be done but I am still depressed that my ass, lower back and hamstiring are still holding so much fat. It realy upsets me but there is nothing I can do about it. People are like "I can't waite to see you compete" and I say "Why so you can see how fat I am" and they say "what are you talking about". I just laugh and say "waite and you will see what I mean"

Yeah, I browse avant a lot. why?

I always say the samething about being fat. Next week you will be totally different. Where you think your fat, you won't be. Craig's lower back doesn't come in until the very last few days when he is starting to dry out. Have you tired the prep H trick yet? That may help some.

PreMier · 06-18-2004, 08:37 PM

I was just wondering. I cant believe the way beast looks... He is uncanny for being natural.

Yes.. I am now going to call you "P-funk-a-dunk"(As to the big ass "ba-donk-a-donk" referance)

**Jodi** · 06-18-2004, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by P-funk

I am taking next thrus and fri. off from work to allow myself to relax a bit before sat.

Good idea.

That will give you plenty of time to prepare, relax and think about everything as well. You have your protan and stuff all set?

Pack about 2L of gatorade too. You'll want that after the show.

**P-funk** · 06-18-2004, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PreMier

I was just wondering. I cant believe the way beast looks... He is uncanny for being natural.

Yes.. I am now going to call you "P-funk-a-dunk"(As to the big ass "ba-donk-a-donk" referance)

Yes, beast is in great shape.

**P-funk** · 06-18-2004, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jodi

Good idea.

That will give you plenty of time to prepare, relax and think about everything as well. You have your protan and stuff all set?

Pack about 2L of gatorade too. You'll want that after the show.

I am going to pack what I need for the show. then, once it is over I will simply walk outside and into the corner store (there are 4 at each intersection of every street in NYC) and purchase some gatorade and cookie

**P-funk** · 06-18-2004, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JLB001

I always say the samething about being fat. Next week you will be totally different. Where you think your fat, you won't be. Craig's lower back doesn't come in until the very last few days when he is starting to dry out. Have you tired the prep H trick yet? That may help some.

what is the preparation H trick? One of my freinds was saying to wrap my whole mid section up with saran wrap during my workouts next to tryt an ddrop water form my lower back.

One thing I am super scared of right now is all this potassium I am supposed to be taking the last 4 days (wed-sat). It seems like a lot (three 99mg caps every hour on thurs-sat???)?? I can't figure out if that is good or safe or not. Hospitals don't go by mg for potassium, they use milliequivalents so I have been asking a few doctors that I train what they think about it and they say it sounds kind of crazy? any input?

**Jodi** · 06-18-2004, 10:58 PM

You need the potassium so you don't cramp. I'm not sure how much you actually need though.

**Prince** · 06-19-2004, 12:25 AM

just for the record there is no evidence to prove that potassium prevents cramping.

Fit Freak · 06-19-2004, 06:19 AM

Couple of things...the Prep H thing is a waste of time...you're either in shape or not...don't waste your time.

As for potassium...it's often the imbalance of sodium to potassium...not a lack potassium in general that causes cramping.

Funk...I wish you the best. Try not to stress about the stubborn areas...be confident in your plan and that you did your best. Be sure to show off your strengths and hide your "weaknesses" as much as possible.

You'll be great...cn't wait to see some pics.

Congrats on coming this far...it's not easy...especially training that many clients too!

**P-funk** · 06-19-2004, 07:07 AM

Thanks guys. I know why I need the potassium but I also no that to much is really dangerous. So I am just nervous that I may take to much. FF or Jodi or Prince, how much potassium were you guys taken before your shows just so I can get and idea of were I should be at. thanks.

**P-funk** · 06-19-2004, 02:50 PM

Trained legs today (last time for legs before show). Did leg extensions, leg curls, some body weight walkinglunges and claves.

I wont be listing my workouts this last week becasue they are just dpepletion workouts and pretty insinctual. I don't see the point in listing them.

ONE MORE WEEK.......DON'T FUNK IT UP!!!!

**Jodi** · 06-19-2004, 02:56 PM

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ONE MORE WEEK.......DON'T FUNK IT UP!!!!

I did use alot of Potassium on comp day. I had a very bad problem cramping and I couldn't get a hold of TP. DP was online and he was nice enough to help me out. He told me to take the 99mg potassium every hour with some grapefruit. It did help alot but at that point I was already in pain and suffered through it.

Few notes I made in my own personal journal about last competition. Take my minerals all week, add additional potassium and cal/mag as I start dropping water. I don't want to cramp again.

**P-funk** · 06-19-2004, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

I did use alot of Potassium on comp day. I had a very bad problem cramping and I couldn't get a hold of TP. DP was online and he was nice enough to help me out. He told me to take the 99mg potassium every hour with some grapefruit. It did help alot but at that point I was already in pain and suffered through it.

Few notes I made in my own personal journal about last competition. Take my minerals all week, add additional potassium and cal/mag as I start dropping water. I don't want to cramp again.

he told you to take 99mg every hour....on competition day he recommended me to take thre 99mg caps every hour!! that seems like a shit ton of potassium!!

**Jodi** · 06-19-2004, 02:59 PM

Not sure what to tell you there Funky.

Listen to your gut and do what you feel necessary. Just watch out for cramping while you drop water.

JLB001 · 06-19-2004, 03:08 PM

Craig was taking 3 a day on Wed, 4 on thurs, 6 on Friday, then 3 or so on Saturday.

He said not to do 3 every hour on Saturday, that it would not be good for you. He said he did take 1 every hour his last show (not the one we just did), he was ok, but his heart started to beat funny. I can PM you his number if you like.

Are you going to be taking a diurtic?

**P-funk** · 06-19-2004, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JLB001

Craig was taking 3 a day on Wed, 4 on thurs, 6 on Friday, then 3 or so on Saturday.

He said not to do 3 every hour on Saturday, that it would not be good for you. He said he did take 1 every hour his last show (not the one we just did), he was ok, but his heart started to beat funny. I can PM you his number if you like.

Are you going to be taking a diurtic?

i am going to be using KB 11 herbal diuretic.

my best freind will be back there with me and he has a masters in nutrinion science and his wife is a nurse practitioner. he has competed before and she is a bit nervous about that much potasssium going into me. they both say i should run some lasix but I don't want to do anything like that. A loop diuretic seems like a bitmuch to me and there is to much that can go wrng there. Also, it is a natural show and I am a natural competitor and would like to keep it that way. I just want to do my best with what I got and not get crazy with tons of supplements and drugs like that.

JLB001 · 06-19-2004, 03:30 PM

I wouldn't do lasix. It's not potassium sparing and if not timed right could really screw you up. If you go that route, find Aldactone. (sp. may be off on it.) Myself I just used the Dandelon Root and Uva Ursi (sp is wrong). Started that on Wed morning 3 x per day up to the day of the show. Haven't heard of the other one you have said.

**P-funk** · 06-19-2004, 03:37 PM

KB 11 is a herbal diuretic (bascially the same thing that you take....uva ursi, junoper berrry....etc..). I am taking 2-3 every 2-3 hours thurs-sat....I start with potassium on wed..(99mg caps) 1 every hour, thurs- 2 per hour, fri- 3 per hour, sat- 2-3per hour. Does this sound about normal to you?

JLB001 · 06-19-2004, 03:39 PM

Seems like alot to me on the potassium.

06-18-2004, 08:18 PM	#153
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,300 Photos: 2	I wouldnt be worried either if I looked like that. Do you browse Avant?
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06-18-2004, 08:22 PM	#154
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,629	6/18 AM- cardio PM- arms/abs nice easy workout today (fast too) barbell curls 95x10x3 dumbell skullcrushers 40x12x3 superset a) standing dumbell curls- 30x12x3 b) rope pressdown- plate#5x12x3 barbell wrist curls 75x15x3 barbell reverse wrist curls 55x10x3 situps with a twist (feet elevated on bench) bw x 30 x 3 jacknifes bw x 15 x 3
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06-18-2004, 08:37 PM	#157
PreMier happy sumo Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 21,300 Photos: 2	I was just wondering. I cant believe the way beast looks... He is uncanny for being natural. Yes.. I am now going to call you "P-funk-a-dunk"(As to the big ass "ba-donk-a-donk" referance)
	P-side Inc. "the post-workout high is more profound than any drug-induced rush imaginable." -Dante B.

06-18-2004, 10:58 PM	#162
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	You need the potassium so you don't cramp. I'm not sure how much you actually need though.
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06-19-2004, 12:25 AM	#163
Prince the one & only Administrator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Colorado Posts: 33,986 Blog Entries: 25 Photos: 320	just for the record there is no evidence to prove that potassium prevents cramping.
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06-19-2004, 06:19 AM	#164
Fit Freak Fit Freak Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Halifax Posts: 1,797 Photos: 6	Couple of things...the Prep H thing is a waste of time...you're either in shape or not...don't waste your time. As for potassium...it's often the imbalance of sodium to potassium...not a lack potassium in general that causes cramping. Funk...I wish you the best. Try not to stress about the stubborn areas...be confident in your plan and that you did your best. Be sure to show off your strengths and hide your "weaknesses" as much as possible. You'll be great...cn't wait to see some pics. Congrats on coming this far...it's not easy...especially training that many clients too!
	Searching for the right balance...

06-19-2004, 07:07 AM	#165
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,629	Thanks guys. I know why I need the potassium but I also no that to much is really dangerous. So I am just nervous that I may take to much. FF or Jodi or Prince, how much potassium were you guys taken before your shows just so I can get and idea of were I should be at. thanks.
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

06-19-2004, 02:50 PM	#166
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,629	Trained legs today (last time for legs before show). Did leg extensions, leg curls, some body weight walkinglunges and claves. I wont be listing my workouts this last week becasue they are just dpepletion workouts and pretty insinctual. I don't see the point in listing them. ONE MORE WEEK.......DON'T FUNK IT UP!!!!
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

06-19-2004, 02:59 PM	#169
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,259 Photos: 1	Not sure what to tell you there Funky. Listen to your gut and do what you feel necessary. Just watch out for cramping while you drop water.
	Essence EFA

06-19-2004, 03:08 PM	#170
JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	Craig was taking 3 a day on Wed, 4 on thurs, 6 on Friday, then 3 or so on Saturday. He said not to do 3 every hour on Saturday, that it would not be good for you. He said he did take 1 every hour his last show (not the one we just did), he was ok, but his heart started to beat funny. I can PM you his number if you like. Are you going to be taking a diurtic?
	"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

06-19-2004, 03:30 PM	#172
JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	I wouldn't do lasix. It's not potassium sparing and if not timed right could really screw you up. If you go that route, find Aldactone. (sp. may be off on it.) Myself I just used the Dandelon Root and Uva Ursi (sp is wrong). Started that on Wed morning 3 x per day up to the day of the show. Haven't heard of the other one you have said.
	"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."

06-19-2004, 03:37 PM	#173
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,629	KB 11 is a herbal diuretic (bascially the same thing that you take....uva ursi, junoper berrry....etc..). I am taking 2-3 every 2-3 hours thurs-sat....I start with potassium on wed..(99mg caps) 1 every hour, thurs- 2 per hour, fri- 3 per hour, sat- 2-3per hour. Does this sound about normal to you?
	http://pwtraining.blogspot.com/.....come and see what is on my mind! Ivonne's Blog on Health and Wellness! Looking for online training/coaching/consulting? --> Optimum Sports Performance "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

06-19-2004, 03:39 PM	#174
JLB001 I see YOU!! Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 8,293 Photos: 5	Seems like alot to me on the potassium.
	"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."