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[Rocco32]

Diet's looking good Matthew! Just remember to get fat in your Pre w/o meal which I see you did today. On a cut I'd drop the bread, JMO. And nice w/o!

 

[I'm Trying]

Diet's looking good Matthew! Just remember to get fat in your Pre w/o meal which I see you did today. On a cut I'd drop the bread, JMO. And nice w/o!

What would you recommend instead of bread?? Low carb Tortillas?

 

[I'm Trying]

Well I was going to post all my personal bests. Then I have changed my mind since I probably wasn't strict to form as I am now. Thus whatever I post here I'll take as personal bests.

 

[I'm Trying]

12/7/2004 Workout...

Well since I'm supervising tonight at work I can post my w/o for tonight.

Biceps

Standing BB Curl (str8 bar)
Bar x10
65x10
75x8
85x6
95x4 (I'll keep with this for a little while.)

DB Concentration Curl
25x12 (4 Assisted)
25X8 (Will attempt next time again)

DB Hammer Curl
25x10 (Will attempt to do atleast 30's next week for a set or two)
25x9
25x8

Forearms

Wrist Curls (to failure)
55x15
50x16
45x20

Reverse Wrist Curls (to Failure)
55x20
50x18
45x20

The Gripper (Captain of Crush type grip improver)
1 min held closed X2 for each hand. (Medium Strength)

Good workout overall. Didn't do Triceps though. Those will be done tomorrow cause of lack of time tonight. I'm starting to notice some improvements already body wise. Muscle definition is somewhat coming back On Sunday I'll take measurements again to see how I'm doing.
Please feel free to critique.
Thanks

 

[Rocco32]

What would you recommend instead of bread?? Low carb Tortillas?

Haha, nice try!! All breads are just refined sugar. If you HAD to have bread, you'd want a grain or nut bread, and then sparingly. Have some Brown rice or yams instead.

 

[Rocco32]

Looks like a solid w/o. Good job on Curls. What weight COC did you get? Do you like it?

 

[I'm Trying]

Looks like a solid w/o. Good job on Curls. What weight COC did you get? Do you like it?

I have a generic one til I get the real thing. I'll wear out those and then I'll get the real thing

 

[I'm Trying]

Haha, nice try!! All breads are just refined sugar. If you HAD to have bread, you'd want a grain or nut bread, and then sparingly. Have some Brown rice or yams instead.

Have any ideas what I can eat RIGHT before I start work? I eat the sandwich about 10min before work.

 

[Rocco32]

Have any ideas what I can eat RIGHT before I start work? I eat the sandwich about 10min before work.

What about 1 cup rice and 4oz chicken breast and soy sauce on top. Fish oil caps for fat. You don't even have to warm up the rice and chicken if your in a hurry. I don't.

 

[I'm Trying]

What about 1 cup rice and 4oz chicken breast and soy sauce on top. Fish oil caps for fat. You don't even have to warm up the rice and chicken if your in a hurry. I don't.

That sounds good. I'll try that then.

 

[gwcaton]

Nice wo Matt !

You are really doing great keep at it !

 

[I'm Trying]

Nice wo Matt !

You are really doing great keep at it !

I'm Trying!

 

[I'm Trying]

12/7/2004 Diet...

Preworkout
1.5 cups Kirkland Egg Starts
1/3 cup Non Fat Cheddar Cheese
1/4 cup Grits

12oz Gatorade During Workout

Post Workout
1 serving ON Pro Complex
1 Cup Oats

3rd Meal
Turkey Samich

4th Meal
6oz Lettuce
1/3 Cup Non Fat Cheese
3 XL Olives
6oz Turkey Breast

5th Meal
1 cup Cottage Cheese

6th Meal
1 TBL Natty Pnut Butter
1 scoop Protein Powder.

Calories: 1975
Fat grams: 32
Carb Grams: 180
Protein Grams: 243

Man I thought I ate more. It'll be a little more food today since I woke up earlier.
BTW today's weight: 193. Will Do weights and measurments on Sunday.

 

[PreMier]

Your diet makes me hungry

 

[I'm Trying]

Your diet makes me hungry

About 10-15 pounds to loose before bulk time

 

[I'm Trying]

12/8/2004 Workout...

Triceps

Close Grip Bench
75x10
95x10
105x8
115x8
140x6

Bench Dip
BWx10x3

Rope Press Down
35x10
30x10
25x10

Reverse one arm press
10x10
15x7

Gotdamn I had some good energy. I wish my workout was longer. I was really feeling it. Hopefully the same goes tonight.
Please feel free to Critique
Thanks!!

 

[I'm Trying]

1st Meal
Egg Starts
1/2 cup Grits
1/3 Cup Non Fat Cheddar Cheese

Pre Workout
1 scoop ON Pro Complex
6 oz Gatorade

Post Workout
2 Scoops ON Pro Complex
1 Cup Oats

4th Meal
1 cup Brown Rice
6oz Chicken Breast

5th Meal
Large Salad
Chicken Breast
1/3 Non Fat Cheese
3 XL Olives

6th Meal
1 Cup 2% Cottage Cheese
1 Can V8

7th Meal
Tablespoon Natty Pnut Butter

Calories: 2056
Fat Grams: 29
Carb Grams: 180
Protein Grams: 272


Didn't drink my before bed shake. I got home and wanted to crash.

 

[I'm Trying]

Workout 12/9/2004...

Shoulders

Standing Military Press
65x10
75x10
85x8
95x6

Front DB Raise
15x10
15x10

Bentover DB Lat Raise
15x8
15x8
10x10

Shoulder Shrugs
135x8
135x8
95x10

Back

Bent Over BB Row
65x10
80x10
95x8
105x6
125x5 (Failure)

Pulldown to Front
70x9
75x8
50x10

Workout tonight was so so. I'm wondering if I'm overdoing it on the L-Arginine. I'm taking 8g a day divided into 2 doses. The pumps are hellacious though when stacked with Swole v2. The problem with the workout was I was dragging and had to get my body use to a "normal" person's schedule a day early due to a class I have to go to tomorrow. I still did better though then last week overall but could've done better. Didn't take Redline tonight cause I want to sleep tonight
Please feel free to critique
Thanks!!

 

[I'm Trying]

Meals 12-9-2004

1st Meal
1/2 cup Grits
1.5 cups Egg Starts
1/3 cup Non Fat Cheddar Cheese

Pre Workout
1 Scoop ON Pro Complex
6oz Gatorade(during W/O)

Post Workout
Salad
6oz Chicken Breast
1/3 Non Fat Cheese
4 XL Olives

4th Meal
1 Tbl Natty Pnut Butter
1 Scoop Pro Whey

Calories: 1055
Fat Grams: 18
Carb Grams: 69
Protein Grams: 156

This seems small due to getting my body use to a normal person schedule. Woke up at about 2:00PM PST and plan on going to bed about 10:30p or 11:00.
Feel Free to critique
Thanks!!

 

[Rocco32]

Hey buddy, looking good. Nice w/o's. How do you like the standing MP?!? This past meal I don't see any carbs in the Post w/o.

 

[I'm Trying]

Hey buddy, looking good. Nice w/o's. How do you like the standing MP?!? This past meal I don't see any carbs in the Post w/o.

The standing MP's are pretty good. The reason why I don't have any carbs in the PW/O meal was because I did my workout right before bed,
Thanks

 

[I'm Trying]

Meals for 12/10/2004...

1ST Meal
1 1/2 cups Egg Starts
1/2 Cup Grits
1/3 Cup NON Fat Cheese

2nd Meal
1 Cup 2% Cottage Cheese

3rd Meal
1 Cup Brown Rice
6oz Chicken Breast

4th Meal
2 Chicken Soft Tacos from Taco Bell

5th Meal
6oz Chicken Breast
Salad
4 XL Olives
1/3 Cup Non Fat Cheddar Cheese

6th Meal
1 scoop Protein

Calories: 1683
Fat: 28
Carbs: 133
Protein: 219

Meals sucked!...

 

[aggies1ut]

Ew Taco Bell . You could have atleast gone to Chipotle or something.

 

[I'm Trying]

Ew Taco Bell . You could have atleast gone to Chipotle or something.

Yeah I was stuck in traffic on Howe Ave. and I was hungry. What could I do?

 

[aggies1ut]

Howe Ave. on Friday was backed up I hear. Howe has some decent places you could have stopped by at though.

Btw, my bro's name is also Matthew.

 

[I'm Trying]

Howe Ave. on Friday was backed up I hear. Howe has some decent places you could have stopped by at though.

Btw, my bro's name is also Matthew.

Yeah, Taco Bell was in sight and I did it on a whim. I need to eat alittle better though. Feel free to stop by and chime in anytime Aggie
Are you still living up in the same area??
Thanks!!

P.S. Your bro has a good name

 

[gwcaton]

Yeah I was stuck in traffic on Howe Ave. and I was hungry. What could I do?

Hey if it makes you feel any better I had taco bell yesterday. On purpose

 

[I'm Trying]

Hey if it makes you feel any better I had taco bell yesterday. On purpose

 

[I'm Trying]

12/11/2004 Diet...

1st Meal
1.5 Cups Kirkland Egg Starts
1/3 Cup Non Fat Cheese

2nd Meal
Baja Fresh Chicken Ensalada

3rd Meal
Salad
Chicken Breast
1/3 Cup Non Fat Cheese
4 XL Olives

4th Meal
1 TBl Cashews
1/2 Cup Cottage Cheese 2%

5th Meal
1 Scoop ON Choc. Mint


Calories 1114
Fat 22
Carbs 52
Protein 187

 

[I'm Trying]

12/12/2004 Meals...

1st Meal
1.5 Cup Egg Starts
1/3 Non Fat Cheese

Pre Workout
2 scoops ON pro complex
12oz Gatorade during workout

Post Workout
2 Scoops ON Pro Complex

4th Meal
1 TBL Cashews
1 Scoop ON Choc. Mint

Sleep 4 hrs

5th Meal
6oz Chicken Breast
1 Cup Brown Rice

6th Meal
6oz Chicken Breast
Salad
1/3 NF Cheese
4 XL Olives

7th Meal
6oz Chicken Breast
1/3 Cup Sunflower Seeds consumed through 8 hr Period

8th Meal
1 TBL Cashews
1 Scoop ON Choc Mint

Calories 2467
Fat 52
Carbs 161
Protein 351

Am I doing anything wrong?? My calories look extremly low these past several days.