Chunky Monkey to Hunky

[P-funk]

That is what it is all about. 3 weeks out your strength is defenitly down so I wouldn't sweat it. I am going to be really upset when I am three weeks out and I can't lift heavy but that is how it goes. I was actually thinking about not competeting at all about 2months ago because I am so into strength and power training but then I was like fuck it and jsut decided this is how it has to be.

You are going to do well and it is all a learning process. No matter where you are it nevers seems like enough time. lol, at 12 weeks out I am wondering if I can even get in shape. I am so nervous.

 

[Rocco32]

You already look good P! Several times I thought about forgetting about it and just bulking because I was liking the muscle gains I was making and knew if I went through with the Comp I would lose muscle. But like you I just decided to do it anyway for the experience.

 

[Rocco32]

Pull 1B No Carb-

Wide Grip Pull-ups- 3 sets (I go for 10-12 on all sets but I don't feel anything hits my back as well as this exercise so I just do as many as I can which isn't very many! )
0x8
0x7
0x4

Bent Row, 3 sets-
115x12
115x12
115x12

Cable Row, 2 sets-
90x12
90x10

Shrugs BB, 3 sets-
185x12
185x12
185x10

Seated Leg Curl, 3 sets-
100x12
110x12
110x8

SLDL, 3 sets-
175x6
135x8
135x8

(Coulda done much more on all 3 sets, but I threw my straps away to work on grip. Grip kept giving out, buts that's ok. I made the right decision! )

Incline DB Curl, 3 sets-
35x12
35x6 (WTF?)
30x11

Reverse Curl BB, 2 sets-
55x8
45x11

Concentration Curl, 1 set-
20x9

Decline Sit-ups, 3 sets-
10x12
10x10
10x10

HIIT for 30 min. Whew!

 

[tucker01]

HIIT for 30 mins after a workout Good stuff.

I have been doing Standard after a workout, and Saving my HIIT for Days off

 

[Rocco32]

I'd like to do that but I lift 5 days a week and Jodi want HIIT 3 times a week so that means once on a lifting day. Figured I'd get it out of the way early in the week!

 

[Rocco32]

I posted another thread with some of my poses to critique. The link is http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?s=&postid=605054#post605054

 

[Eggs]

Hey Rock, I put a little post in your thread Hope your week is going well!

 

[Rocco32]

Alright everyone, thanks for the support and encouragement! However I have decided to by-pass this competition and shoot for next years. I know I can get into Contest shape in 3 weeks but at how much muscle loss? I'm not ready to do that right now. So I've decided to do TP's program and Recomp. I don't plan to so much bulk as still get rid of my stomach and tighten up, just at a slower pace. I look at pics of myself last year and hate them. I don't want to lose muscle. I just decided to do this contest too late and didn't leave enough time to properly get ready with the BF level I was at.

BTW Jodi is an awesome trainer!

 

[PreMier]

Whatever you decide, I support you Rock

 

[Rocco32]

Thanks man! I'm looking forward to doing this TP-PT. Your doing it too right buddy?

 

[PreMier]

Yup. Will start on monday

 

[tucker01]

Man I had my bags packed to come watch and everything

Next year you will kick ass, maybe I will be ready to get on stage at the same time, MAYBE

 

[P-funk]

Well, the whole thing is a learning process. Next time around you will know exactly what you need to do to get the results you want. You (and Jodi) did a great job completly changing your physique and you should be totally pumped about all the knowledge of your own body you gained.


Now maybe Jodi will have more time to yell at me in my journal

 

[Jodi]

Originally posted by P-funk
Now maybe Jodi will have more time to yell at me in my journal

Awwww, how sweet.

I go yell at you anytime you wish my dear.

 

[Jenny]

Originally posted by rock4832
Alright everyone, thanks for the support and encouragement! However I have decided to by-pass this competition and shoot for next years. I know I can get into Contest shape in 3 weeks but at how much muscle loss? I'm not ready to do that right now. So I've decided to do TP's program and Recomp. I don't plan to so much bulk as still get rid of my stomach and tighten up, just at a slower pace. I look at pics of myself last year and hate them. I don't want to lose muscle. I just decided to do this contest too late and didn't leave enough time to properly get ready with the BF level I was at.

BTW Jodi is an awesome trainer!

Hey Rock! You really rock! I mean it, your change is amazing! Seeing your real before pics that you brought when we had lunch together and seeing the pride in your face when showing them was amazing too. I know you can do this and I know you know you can too I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you and Lisa when I move to Virginia Keep up the fantastic work!

Oh, and btw, you're still a dork

 

[bludevil]

Hate to hear your waiting to next year. I was really looking foward to see your end results, you've made tremendous progess over the last 2 months so I know it would have all come together in the last 3 weeks.
Are you going to keep a journal of your workouts. Be interested in how TP's training goes for you.

 

[Rocco32]

Originally posted by P-funk
Well, the whole thing is a learning process. Next time around you will know exactly what you need to do to get the results you want. You (and Jodi) did a great job completly changing your physique and you should be totally pumped about all the knowledge of your own body you gained.


Now maybe Jodi will have more time to yell at me in my journal

Thanks man, i appreciate you saying those things! I'm already excited about next years competition. I feel good about it!

 

[Rocco32]

Originally posted by Jenny
Hey Rock! You really rock! I mean it, your change is amazing! Seeing your real before pics that you brought when we had lunch together and seeing the pride in your face when showing them was amazing too. I know you can do this and I know you know you can too I'm looking forward to seeing a lot of you and Lisa when I move to Virginia Keep up the fantastic work!

Oh, and btw, you're still a dork

Thanks so much Jenn, that really means alot to me Just think, you and Justin are the only ones who have seen what I REALLY used to look like. Lisa and I are excited for you and Justin to be here closer! Oh, and thanks for calling me a dork! That helps me know it's truly you!

 

[Rocco32]

Originally posted by bludevil
Hate to hear your waiting to next year. I was really looking foward to see your end results, you've made tremendous progess over the last 2 months so I know it would have all come together in the last 3 weeks.
Are you going to keep a journal of your workouts. Be interested in how TP's training goes for you.

Hey buddy, here is my journal for the new program: http://www.ironmagazineforums.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=29923

I'm doing a recomp and still using TP's carb cycling (modified for recomp) so I still plan on changing quite a bit, just not losing muscle. Thanks for your support! You did awesome things with your diet and training- your the one who should be competing!

 

[bludevil]

You did awesome things with your diet and training- your the one who should be competing!

LOL, I went on a bulking diet right after I finished the carb cycling diet. I gained 22lbs. Pretty happy with the results. I gained a lot more strength and you could still see top 2 abs. Now I'm back on carb cycling, actually just started this week to get into beach-ready shape.
Oh yeah, don't underestimate your accomplishments, your change was inspiring to me as well as many other members on this board.

 

[Rocco32]

Thanks man! do you have new pics of the new 22lbs? I'm hoping still to get my abs out more for this summer.

 

[bludevil]

No new pics, it's hard for me to take pics with little defintion. I love gaining the strength and bulk but hate losing the definition. I guess it's just a mental thing.

 

[tucker01]

So you done with this Journal ?

 

[Rocco32]

Yeah, pretty much. Though we can whore in here now!

 

[Rocco32]

Why the sad face?

 

[tucker01]

I don't know, just to guilt you a little!

 

[Rocco32]

Haha, no guilt here!

 

[tucker01]

So are you submitting final stats at the end of the month??

 

[tucker01]

Well at least you stopped cutting, one less person to kick my ass

 

[Rocco32]

I'm trying to recomp. I'll probably still send in pics and stats, though it's not as important as it was before you know? and I don't think I woulda kicked your ass! More the other way around