Going from lean to ripped

[Built]

We pale folks REALLY wash out in the light. Try taking ab pix in dim light. WAY MORE SATISFYING.

Being moon-pale myself, I can appreciate the definition that does not show up in the pix - you look lean as hell. Nice work.

(PS love the goody-trail...!)

 

[rantorcha]

Nice job, S.A.!! Your hard work certainly paid off. Keep up the great work.

 

[sexy_animal]

^^^Thanks for showing the love, everybody. I appreciate it. Not wanting to look like an incompetent fool in front of y'all is the reason I keep this log.

 

[sexy_animal]

In case anybody wants to know what kind of workouts I've been doing lately to get my recent results, here goes...

Monday:
Heavy bag HIIT 30 minutes...3 minutes on-1 minute rest.

Tuesday:
Fasted steady state cardio in the morning-stationary bike-45 minutes

Steady state cardio in the evening-stationary bike-45 minutes

Wednesday:
Chest-Incline DB press 4x6
Back-Pullups 4x10

Thursday:
Legs (morning):
Barbell Squats-4x8 (focus on maintaining the perfect form)
Seated calf raises 4x15
Standing calf raises 4x15

Cardio (evening)Steady state cardio-stationary bike-45 minutes

Friday:
Shoulders:
Standing barbell military press 4x6
Smith machine shrugs 4x10
Heavy face pulls 4x10

Arms:
Chinups 4x10


Saturday (optional):
-Bodyweight/medicine ball conditioning workout-outdoor

Sunday (optional):
4 mile run on the beach (unpacked sand)

 

[sexy_animal]

The thighs have been coming up, even though I've only been squatting 135lbs as I'm still learning the form...(it's been around 4 months now, and I still find that I have room for improvement).

I hope to look much harder and much more defined by the 24th of June.

 

[sexy_animal]

It's on like motherfuckin' Donkey Kong. It's time to get my Arnold on

I've been taking it easy the past couple of weeks, but now it's time to up the intensity and achieve that goal.

GOAL: 90% compliance with my meals.

Intense, consistent effort in the gym and in the kitchen. It's time to showcase my discipline.

4 weeks left to abs. Let's get it on!!!

 

[sexy_animal]

I was cheating a little too much on the barbell military press and have suffered a minor muscle pull in my back. Annoying, but shouldn't take more than a few days to heal.

 

[sexy_animal]

I started implementing pyramids into my weight training. I like it so far! It's definitely a new stimulus.

I looked in the mirror today and I realized that I actually look good! I'm so critical of myself that I forgot to give myself any credit.

I'm sure the progress pics won't disappoint.

 

[sexy_animal]

I'm back. Had a minor setback; I suffered a sever lower back spasm that has kept me bed-ridden for more then a week.

This morning I was feeling healthy enough to move and I went for a jog.

This picture is from the 16th of June.

Not quite there yet, but pretty soon I will be. Resuming my fitness routine and my healthy eating habits.

 

[sexy_animal]

Guess what? I'm still at it. Getting really cut is hard work.
Those last few pounds certainly are a challenge. I'm still learning. I'm learning how to implement more advanced dieting concepts such as micronutrient and carb cycling.
If you don't try, you don't achieve!

 

[sexy_animal]

2-3 Weeks into carb cycling.

 

[sexy_animal]

Still improving with carb cycling. A bit of tan also helps.