About that time II (training)

JerseyDevil · 05-04-2007, 07:41 PM

Some great advice going here! I am taking notes since I am on a cut.

vortrit · 05-04-2007, 08:38 PM

Brutus_G · 05-05-2007, 07:52 AM

Any diet advice for a cutting bodybuilder since i know you have done it before?

BulkMeUp · 05-05-2007, 09:10 AM

10 lbs in ~5 weeks. Good job!

**P-funk** · 05-05-2007, 09:17 AM

10lbs in 5 weeks could also be the answer to your "why did I lose so much strength" question. For overweight people, that is great weightloss. For athletic populations, that is to agressive IMO.

KelJu · 05-05-2007, 09:23 AM

Christ DoubleD, that is some insane pull-ups. You have got to teach me how you did that.

BulkMeUp · 05-05-2007, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P-funk

10lbs in 5 weeks could also be the answer to your "why did I lose so much strength" question. For overweight people, that is great weightloss. For athletic populations, that is to agressive IMO.

P, since he has started 5 weeks ago, couldnt the first week or so see a few lbs drop and then ~1.5-2lb/week? or at least that what i imagine has taken place.

But yes, i agree with you. it is a bit on the aggressive side which would account for strength drop.

**P-funk** · 05-05-2007, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BulkMeUp

P, since he has started 5 weeks ago, couldnt the first week or so see a few lbs drop and then ~1.5-2lb/week? or at least that what i imagine has taken place.

But yes, i agree with you. it is a bit on the aggressive side which would account for strength drop.

typically the first week people will loose a little more because of water weight. After that, I would aim for 1lb per week or no pounds per week but changes in girth measurements.

Brutus_G · 05-05-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KelJu

Christ DoubleD, that is some insane pull-ups. You have got to teach me how you did that.

Had his wife wrap her arms around his waist lol.

Pylon · 05-05-2007, 08:11 PM

Happy Cinco De Mayo, Dub!

Tom_B · 05-06-2007, 10:12 AM

Ya, that's what I was thinking .. 10lbs seems a bit much for that time frame. I remember you telling me before that on your last cut, you were losing alot of weight in a short amount of time. I think you taking cutting a bit to the extreme ends, and that's why you lose strength! .. I mean I can go weeks 'cutting' and continuing to make strength gains .. you need to find a good balance that works for you.

Archangel · 05-06-2007, 11:58 AM

Hope your having a GREAT weekend my Friend!!!

Malley · 05-06-2007, 04:10 PM

Well guys thats a ton of comments since the last time I have been around. I actually dropped about 3-4 pounds the first week and a few pounds since. I am pretty happy with things right now. My aerobic capcity is kickin ass, and I am much faster. But yes it may still be a bit aggresive.

We played in a tournament in Springfield Illinois this weekend. It was called the Gumby. Had pro-level teams from NY and Cincinatti just to name a few. Those guys didnt impress me that much. They had a 10 home run limit and was only scoring 40 runs a game. We had a 3 run home run limit and our high game was 35 runs. Honestly with the exception of 2 obvious holes in our lineup we could definitly move up to the pro-level. We need a sponsor!!! That is the important part. We have NONE! Seems like we have asked 100 people and we got nothing. Anyways, heres how the games went:

Game 1
Played the Vipers from around the Wood River area.
Won-28-23

Game 2-This game was so so sad!!!!
Some Lumber somthing team?
Lost-22-6 (ouch)

Game 3
Played 6-4-3 Franchise (which won ASA state last year)
Won-35-30 (tough game!)

Game 4
Played G-Dennys (Team out of Decatur)
Lost-28-24 (I think)
*I got left on deck with the bases loaded! URGH....

Hits by game:
Game 1: 4 for 5 (2 home runs)

Game 2: 2 for 3 (1 home run)

Game 3: 2 for 5 (1 home run) *Shitty game for me!!

Game 4: 4 for 5 (1 home run)

So I went 12 for 18 for the tourny. Thats pretty decent. However I want to hit about 800 over the course of the season and that isnt going to cut it!

I am going to do some sprints tommorow and some plyos. Wow I am suprised at how much quicker I am!

Pylon · 05-06-2007, 04:16 PM

Not a bad showing for the tourney, DD. Nothing to be ashamed of there. Getting left on base stings, though.

Malley · 05-06-2007, 04:36 PM

Hell I didnt even hit 700!!!!!!! Game 3 tore me up! But hey we won!

KelJu · 05-06-2007, 05:35 PM

What position do you play on defense DoubleD?

Malley · 05-06-2007, 05:37 PM

Right center

JerseyDevil · 05-06-2007, 06:27 PM

Sounds like a good tourney DD!

Malley · 05-06-2007, 06:31 PM

The team that we were beating by 10 at one point that knocked us out of it won the damn thing!

vortrit · 05-06-2007, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

The team that we were beating by 10 at one point that knocked us out of it won the damn thing!

That must have sucked.

Malley · 05-06-2007, 08:31 PM

I didnt care to much at that point I had to be at work not to long after that!

vortrit · 05-06-2007, 08:36 PM

At least you had something to look forward too...

Malley · 05-06-2007, 08:39 PM

Haha.....no kidding hips hurting and my dogs (feet) were killing me. I got no cheddar left (Arms torched).

Triple Threat · 05-06-2007, 08:47 PM

Were you playing football or softball?

Do you have those types of scores on a regular basis? Reaching 20 is a major milestone for us.

Triple Threat · 05-06-2007, 08:47 PM

Oh and BTW, 12 for 18 with 5 dingers? I'd take it.

Malley · 05-06-2007, 08:53 PM

We are almost always over 20 with all of our team there. We should be a very good ASA B team. Or a good NSA B team. But whenever guys dont show its tough to play ball against competition like that with scrubs!

BTW, half the outs I made were home runs! Which is worse then a hard ass lineout! Just means I am not clicking yet.

Triple Threat · 05-07-2007, 02:51 PM

Any news on the hand? It doesn't seem to be bothering you on the field.

Malley · 05-07-2007, 02:57 PM

Hand was KILLING me right after every swing! It actually traveled down to my wrist and partly up my arm! But it always went away after about 5 minutes or so. I was suppose to have an appointment tommorow with a neurologist, but had to cancel couldnt get off of work.

On another note taking today off! Hips and shoulders are pretty sore and I feel dead! Its tough to eat for fat loss while playing ball, shouldve started earlier!

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05-05-2007, 09:17 AM	#1355
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05-06-2007, 11:58 AM	#1362
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05-04-2007, 07:41 PM	#1351
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,181	Some great advice going here! I am taking notes since I am on a cut.

05-05-2007, 09:10 AM	#1354
BulkMeUp ..is bulking up! Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cana-dah Posts: 5,301	10 lbs in ~5 weeks. Good job!

05-06-2007, 10:12 AM	#1361
Tom_B Tom_B Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 3,589	Ya, that's what I was thinking .. 10lbs seems a bit much for that time frame. I remember you telling me before that on your last cut, you were losing alot of weight in a short amount of time. I think you taking cutting a bit to the extreme ends, and that's why you lose strength! .. I mean I can go weeks 'cutting' and continuing to make strength gains .. you need to find a good balance that works for you.

05-06-2007, 04:10 PM	#1363
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Well guys thats a ton of comments since the last time I have been around. I actually dropped about 3-4 pounds the first week and a few pounds since. I am pretty happy with things right now. My aerobic capcity is kickin ass, and I am much faster. But yes it may still be a bit aggresive. We played in a tournament in Springfield Illinois this weekend. It was called the Gumby. Had pro-level teams from NY and Cincinatti just to name a few. Those guys didnt impress me that much. They had a 10 home run limit and was only scoring 40 runs a game. We had a 3 run home run limit and our high game was 35 runs. Honestly with the exception of 2 obvious holes in our lineup we could definitly move up to the pro-level. We need a sponsor!!! That is the important part. We have NONE! Seems like we have asked 100 people and we got nothing. Anyways, heres how the games went: Game 1 Played the Vipers from around the Wood River area. Won-28-23 Game 2-This game was so so sad!!!! Some Lumber somthing team? Lost-22-6 (ouch) Game 3 Played 6-4-3 Franchise (which won ASA state last year) Won-35-30 (tough game!) Game 4 Played G-Dennys (Team out of Decatur) Lost-28-24 (I think) I got left on deck with the bases loaded! URGH.... Hits by game: Game 1: 4 for 5 (2 home runs) Game 2: 2 for 3 (1 home run) Game 3: 2 for 5 (1 home run) Shitty game for me!! Game 4: 4 for 5 (1 home run) So I went 12 for 18 for the tourny. Thats pretty decent. However I want to hit about 800 over the course of the season and that isnt going to cut it! I am going to do some sprints tommorow and some plyos. Wow I am suprised at how much quicker I am!
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05-06-2007, 04:16 PM	#1364
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Top 5!!! Posts: 6,478 Photos: 3	Not a bad showing for the tourney, DD. Nothing to be ashamed of there. Getting left on base stings, though.
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05-06-2007, 04:36 PM	#1365
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Hell I didnt even hit 700!!!!!!! Game 3 tore me up! But hey we won!
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05-06-2007, 05:37 PM	#1367
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Right center
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05-06-2007, 06:27 PM	#1368
JerseyDevil GO Buckeyes! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern, NJ Posts: 5,181	Sounds like a good tourney DD!

05-06-2007, 06:31 PM	#1369
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	The team that we were beating by 10 at one point that knocked us out of it won the damn thing!
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05-06-2007, 08:31 PM	#1371
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	I didnt care to much at that point I had to be at work not to long after that!
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05-06-2007, 08:36 PM	#1372
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05-06-2007, 08:39 PM	#1373
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Haha.....no kidding hips hurting and my dogs (feet) were killing me. I got no cheddar left (Arms torched).
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05-06-2007, 08:47 PM	#1374
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,480 Photos: 6	Were you playing football or softball? Do you have those types of scores on a regular basis? Reaching 20 is a major milestone for us.

05-06-2007, 08:47 PM	#1375
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,480 Photos: 6	Oh and BTW, 12 for 18 with 5 dingers? I'd take it.

05-06-2007, 08:53 PM	#1376
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	We are almost always over 20 with all of our team there. We should be a very good ASA B team. Or a good NSA B team. But whenever guys dont show its tough to play ball against competition like that with scrubs! BTW, half the outs I made were home runs! Which is worse then a hard ass lineout! Just means I am not clicking yet.
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05-07-2007, 02:51 PM	#1377
Triple Threat ... Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Lost Posts: 9,480 Photos: 6	Any news on the hand? It doesn't seem to be bothering you on the field.

05-07-2007, 02:57 PM	#1378
Malley Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,018	Hand was KILLING me right after every swing! It actually traveled down to my wrist and partly up my arm! But it always went away after about 5 minutes or so. I was suppose to have an appointment tommorow with a neurologist, but had to cancel couldnt get off of work. On another note taking today off! Hips and shoulders are pretty sore and I feel dead! Its tough to eat for fat loss while playing ball, shouldve started earlier!
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