Boilermaker Cut Down

BritChick · 03-04-2006, 12:26 PM

How's the cut going boiler?
Soon to start contest prep and not looking forward to the diet.
Have a great weekend.

boilermaker · 03-04-2006, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BritChick

How's the cut going boiler?
Soon to start contest prep and not looking forward to the diet.
Have a great weekend.

Not too bad. I'm going to Vegas in a week and a half. Trying to get down to 183 by then. That's where I was before I had a holdiday, sickness, unmotivated relapse at the beginning of the year. Weigh in tomorrow. Hoping for 185 or 186. Thanks for asking.

Best of wishes on the contest prep. I'm sure you will do very well!

boilermaker · 03-04-2006, 10:52 PM

Weights: None

Cardio: Well gang, I decided to join Pylon and Billie in the 5K club this evening. It didn't start out that way, but I had to bump the speed up on the treadmill to get my hr where I wanted it at about the 12 minute mark. Was jogging along, watching the hockey game and when I got to 25 minutes I still felt pretty good so I kept on trucking.

Treadmill: 34:15, 5K, Max HR 164, Avg. HR 142

Diet:

Meal 1: Shake - 4 oz. skim milk, scoop of protein whey, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 bananna, 1/2 tbs. NPB.

Meal 2: Homemade turkey wrap - 4 slices turkey, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, lo cal ranch, ww tortilla

Meal 3: 6 oz. chicken breast, baked veggies with light italian dressing and asiago cheese, lettuce

Meal 4: 1 cup 1%CC, tomatoes, 1/2 avocado

Snacked on Apple, peach and celery with hummus

Supplements: 6 fish oil pills, multi-v

KentDog · 03-04-2006, 11:21 PM

Good work on the 5k! I can't even remember the last time I ran over 3 miles. I'm not even sure I could do it since I haven't done any real cardio in months. About your previous workout: Do you always do cardio before weights? I prefer to do it after weights since cardio always takes a lot out of me. I don't think I could do cardio before a leg day. By the way, I too prefer the seated leg curls over the lying leg curls. I find it harder to get a good "squeeze" with the lying leg curls.

Whenever I read your meals, I get hungry. I would like very much to go to the grocery store right now and buy some tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheese so I can make myself a chicken wrap. I am a huge fan of wraps; I'm pretty sure I get one every time I eat at the Memorial Union dining center here.

Have fun in Vegas!

b_reed23 · 03-04-2006, 11:28 PM

NICE time on that 5k...WOW!

WantItBad · 03-04-2006, 11:34 PM

running you are crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! didnt you do legs yesterday?

boilermaker · 03-04-2006, 11:43 PM

Kent, thanks. Good to see you around again. I don't normally do cardio before legs, but I skipped the day before, so I made it up then. Wraps are good

. Vegas is going to be a blast!

B: Just trying to keep up with you

How'd the night out with hubby go. Did you get your seafood fix?

Wantitbad: Yeah, I did. But I don't usually get sore until 2 or 3 days after I lift. Ironically, I didn't get sore from any of the other HIT workouts this week

Sure felt like I was working hard enough and pushing everything to failure.

KentDog · 03-05-2006, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Kent, thanks. Good to see you around again. I don't normally do cardio before legs, but I skipped the day before, so I made it up then. Wraps are good

. Vegas is going to be a blast!

Thanks, boilermaker. I have been slacking off when it comes to journaling lately, and have been trying to keep myself busy with other things besides IM it seems (like studying

). I know all about skipping workouts, good to hear you made up for it, I should learn from you! You are going to have a hard time NOT having a blast in Vegas, I'm jealous. Oh, and about the wraps.. look what you made me do: http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/sh...14#post1284614 -- damn late night cravings!

Edited: Actually, it may be best if you didn't click the link.. I just remembered you were cutting! Ok, well.. click at your own risk. Going to be hard not to now that I've made you curious

.

Devlin · 03-05-2006, 07:44 AM

Welcome to the 5k club

Fantastic time

I got a lot of work to do to catch up to you, BIllie, and Pylon

Triple Threat · 03-05-2006, 07:51 AM

5K, huh?

dougnukem · 03-05-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Wantitbad: Yeah, I did. But I don't usually get sore until 2 or 3 days after I lift. Ironically, I didn't get sore from any of the other HIT workouts this week Sure felt like I was working hard enough and pushing everything to failure.

Now, now, soreness is not a good measure of a successful workout. But then again, HIT doesn't hurt me the way a high volume w/o does.

boilermaker · 03-05-2006, 09:28 AM

Weigh in day: 186.5

still a chance to hit 183 by March 15.

Kentdog:

That is a lot of cals, man!

Devlin: I have no doubt you could step on the track and do it today

Nuke: Yeah, I know soreness isn't a good indicator. I kind of like DOMS though, lets you know what you did a couple days ago!

Devlin · 03-05-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Weigh in day: 186.5

still a chance to hit 183 by March 15.

Kentdog:

That is a lot of cals, man!

Devlin: I have no doubt you could step on the track and do it today

Nuke: Yeah, I know soreness isn't a good indicator. I kind of like DOMS though, lets you know what you did a couple days ago!

Not with the way I'm coughing right now. Maybe once I'm all better

**Emma-Leigh** · 03-05-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Weigh in day: 186.5

still a chance to hit 183 by March 15.

WOO HOO! 186.5 is fantastic Steve!

Congratulations! That means your new workouts and diet stratergies are working for you!!

Good work on the 5k too!

You are getting really fit!! It is a good feeling when you finish a run like this - 'runners high'!!

Oh - How was the ankle/shin with the run? And while we are talking of injuries - how is that shoulder treating you? Any serious pain at the moment? How did you fit it copes with the HIT?

Hope you had a great Sunday!

gwcaton · 03-05-2006, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Weigh in day: 186.5

still a chance to hit 183 by March 15.

Very do-able

Archangel · 03-05-2006, 07:17 PM

Brother Boiler, GREAT w/o my Friend!!! If you want, you can just completely alternate Squats and Leg Presses, ex:
Week 1 - Leg Presses x 2
Week 2 - Squats x 2
Alternate etc.
Thats up to you my Friend, you seem to have really taken to this program!!! Good Stuff!!!
I'm very saddened by the fact that you won't be at my show, I was really looking forward to meet you!!! Maybe they will do it the 24th instead, I am seriously depressed!!! There will be more though my Friend, I promise you that!!!

boilermaker · 03-05-2006, 07:22 PM

TT and GW: Thanks for the encouragement!

boilermaker · 03-05-2006, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

WOO HOO! 186.5 is fantastic Steve!

Congratulations! That means your new workouts and diet stratergies are working for you!!

Good work on the 5k too!

You are getting really fit!! It is a good feeling when you finish a run like this - 'runners high'!!

Oh - How was the ankle/shin with the run? And while we are talking of injuries - how is that shoulder treating you? Any serious pain at the moment? How did you fit it copes with the HIT?

Hope you had a great Sunday!

Emma, Thanks! I'm liking HIT and I think cutting back to 5 meals a day instead of 6 helps me from keeping going over cals regularly.

Runners high

Still hate running. The feeling of accomplishment was nice when I was done though.

My ankle/shin is different each time I run, but better overall. Some days it bugs me more than others, but overall it is better.

Shoulder is about the same I think. I haven't done any overhead pressing but I can feel it when I put my left arm behind my back and roll the shoulder forward. Also, sometimes I get a little twinge over my left collarbone when I'm doing day to day stuff or loading a plate.

Had a great Sunday. Had a big "refeed" with lots of junk. Back to the straight and narrow tomorrow. Hope you had a nice weekend.

boilermaker · 03-05-2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel

Brother Boiler, GREAT w/o my Friend!!! If you want, you can just completely alternate Squats and Leg Presses, ex:
Week 1 - Leg Presses x 2
Week 2 - Squats x 2
Alternate etc.
Thats up to you my Friend, you seem to have really taken to this program!!! Good Stuff!!!
I'm very saddened by the fact that you won't be at my show, I was really looking forward to meet you!!! Maybe they will do it the 24th instead, I am seriously depressed!!! There will be more though my Friend, I promise you that!!!

Well guess what Archie. My wife just got home and we talked about things and the 17th might just work out better than May after all. A friend she was really wanting to see was going to be in Florida in May, so I was going to travel by myself. Now, she wants to go that weekend with me. We would just have to get up early Sunday and drive to my parents house in GR to celebrate Father's Day and his Birthday.

I really like the HIT program. I know I'm not supposed to judge a workout by the DOMS that follow, but I find it strange that I have none. Not even after legs, which usually hurts me for a few days

. I know I'm working at it as hard as I can and I think that alternating squats and leg press is a good idea. Especially because they take the longest to set up and break down.

Archangel · 03-05-2006, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Well guess what Archie. My wife just got home and we talked about things and the 17th might just work out better than May after all. A friend she was really wanting to see was going to be in Florida in May, so I was going to travel by myself. Now, she wants to go that weekend with me. We would just have to get up early Sunday and drive to my parents house in GR to celebrate Father's Day and his Birthday.

I really like the HIT program. I know I'm not supposed to judge a workout by the DOMS that follow, but I find it strange that I have none. Not even after legs, which usually hurts me for a few days

. I know I'm working at it as hard as I can and I think that alternating squats and leg press is a good idea. Especially because they take the longest to set up and break down.

Awesome!!! I'm so happy now, I honestly was depressed, I am really looking forward to meeting you!!! Will you be getting an early flight outta here then Sunday??? My division "35-39" will be over failry soon, and we can leave and get a bit to eat with everyone!!! I sure hope it does work out for you to make it!!!
Glad you like the HIT program, I'm sure you are working it hard my Friend, I'm proud of you (Not that I'm important) Just was saying your doing Great imo!!!

Triple Threat · 03-05-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Had a great Sunday. Had a big "refeed" with lots of junk. Back to the straight and narrow tomorrow.

You and me both, boiler. Appetite was out of this world today.

BritChick · 03-05-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by boilermaker

Not too bad. I'm going to Vegas in a week and a half. Trying to get down to 183 by then. That's where I was before I had a holdiday, sickness, unmotivated relapse at the beginning of the year. Weigh in tomorrow. Hoping for 185 or 186. Thanks for asking.

Best of wishes on the contest prep. I'm sure you will do very well!

Woohoo Vegas... you lucky thing!!!
Congrats on the weigh in... I'm sure you'll hit 183lbs in time!

b_reed23 · 03-05-2006, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple Threat

You and me both, boiler. Appetite was out of this world today.

me three....we ate Mexican today, and chicken strips, and icecream

boilermaker · 03-06-2006, 10:44 AM

Archie: Glad it works out, myself! We're actually looking at catching a flight in on Friday afternoon and out on Monday evening. Then I can do some work down there on Friday and Monday.

TT and Billie: The hunger bug was strong on Sunday, and I fed it.

BC: Vegas should be a great time! Looking forward to it. Thanks.

Well, I'm off to Detroit to do some work and then I'll HIT the gym on the way home.

Burner02 · 03-06-2006, 10:46 AM

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03-04-2006, 10:52 PM	#1533
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Saturday - 3/4 Weights: None Cardio: Well gang, I decided to join Pylon and Billie in the 5K club this evening. It didn't start out that way, but I had to bump the speed up on the treadmill to get my hr where I wanted it at about the 12 minute mark. Was jogging along, watching the hockey game and when I got to 25 minutes I still felt pretty good so I kept on trucking. Treadmill: 34:15, 5K, Max HR 164, Avg. HR 142 Diet: Meal 1: Shake - 4 oz. skim milk, scoop of protein whey, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 bananna, 1/2 tbs. NPB. Meal 2: Homemade turkey wrap - 4 slices turkey, lettuce, tomato, mushrooms, lo cal ranch, ww tortilla Meal 3: 6 oz. chicken breast, baked veggies with light italian dressing and asiago cheese, lettuce Meal 4: 1 cup 1%CC, tomatoes, 1/2 avocado Snacked on Apple, peach and celery with hummus Supplements: 6 fish oil pills, multi-v
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03-04-2006, 11:28 PM	#1535
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,298 Photos: 34	NICE time on that 5k...WOW!
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03-04-2006, 11:34 PM	#1536
WantItBad WantItBad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,077 Photos: 22	running you are crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! didnt you do legs yesterday?
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03-04-2006, 11:43 PM	#1537
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Kent, thanks. Good to see you around again. I don't normally do cardio before legs, but I skipped the day before, so I made it up then. Wraps are good . Vegas is going to be a blast! B: Just trying to keep up with you How'd the night out with hubby go. Did you get your seafood fix? Wantitbad: Yeah, I did. But I don't usually get sore until 2 or 3 days after I lift. Ironically, I didn't get sore from any of the other HIT workouts this week Sure felt like I was working hard enough and pushing everything to failure.
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03-05-2006, 07:44 AM	#1539
Devlin Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: KY Posts: 3,278 Photos: 27	Welcome to the 5k club Fantastic time I got a lot of work to do to catch up to you, BIllie, and Pylon
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03-04-2006, 12:26 PM	#1531
BritChick Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 5,449 Photos: 7	How's the cut going boiler? Soon to start contest prep and not looking forward to the diet. Have a great weekend.

03-04-2006, 11:21 PM	#1534
KentDog College Grad Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,875 Photos: 3	Good work on the 5k! I can't even remember the last time I ran over 3 miles. I'm not even sure I could do it since I haven't done any real cardio in months. About your previous workout: Do you always do cardio before weights? I prefer to do it after weights since cardio always takes a lot out of me. I don't think I could do cardio before a leg day. By the way, I too prefer the seated leg curls over the lying leg curls. I find it harder to get a good "squeeze" with the lying leg curls. Whenever I read your meals, I get hungry. I would like very much to go to the grocery store right now and buy some tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and cheese so I can make myself a chicken wrap. I am a huge fan of wraps; I'm pretty sure I get one every time I eat at the Memorial Union dining center here. Have fun in Vegas!

03-05-2006, 07:51 AM	#1540
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,490 Photos: 6	5K, huh?

03-05-2006, 09:28 AM	#1542
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Weigh in day: 186.5 still a chance to hit 183 by March 15. Kentdog: That is a lot of cals, man! Devlin: I have no doubt you could step on the track and do it today Nuke: Yeah, I know soreness isn't a good indicator. I kind of like DOMS though, lets you know what you did a couple days ago!
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03-05-2006, 07:17 PM	#1546
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,183 Photos: 4	Brother Boiler, GREAT w/o my Friend!!! If you want, you can just completely alternate Squats and Leg Presses, ex: Week 1 - Leg Presses x 2 Week 2 - Squats x 2 Alternate etc. Thats up to you my Friend, you seem to have really taken to this program!!! Good Stuff!!! I'm very saddened by the fact that you won't be at my show, I was really looking forward to meet you!!! Maybe they will do it the 24th instead, I am seriously depressed!!! There will be more though my Friend, I promise you that!!!
	"I can do ALL things through Christ, who strengthens me" - Philippians 4:13 "For NOTHING is impossible with GOD" - Luke 1:37

03-05-2006, 07:22 PM	#1547
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	TT and GW: Thanks for the encouragement!
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03-06-2006, 10:44 AM	#1554
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Archie: Glad it works out, myself! We're actually looking at catching a flight in on Friday afternoon and out on Monday evening. Then I can do some work down there on Friday and Monday. TT and Billie: The hunger bug was strong on Sunday, and I fed it. BC: Vegas should be a great time! Looking forward to it. Thanks. Well, I'm off to Detroit to do some work and then I'll HIT the gym on the way home.
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03-06-2006, 10:46 AM	#1555
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