Drink one more of those megacalorie shakes or half of one of those that you are drinking. that ought to be easy enough and if that doesn't jump start it I'd be surprised.

Drink one more of those megacalorie shakes or half of one of those that you are drinking. that ought to be easy enough and if that doesn't jump start it I'd be surprised.

Yeah, I definitely will. I wanted to give it enough time, though. When you think about it, if you're eating 400 calories over, it shouls take you over 1 week to gain a pound. It justs seems so slowwww.:blank:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/833837

Here is my car since this is now a car thread. Now I just need to get some abs to go along with it. I really want to buy a 97 Toyota Supra Turbo also.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/833837

Here is my car since this is now a car thread. Now I just need to get some abs to go along with it. I really want to buy a 97 Toyota Supra Turbo also.


Looks to me like our military boys are doing pretty good for themselves.:confused:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/833837

Here is my car since this is now a car thread. Now I just need to get some abs to go along with it. I really want to buy a 97 Toyota Supra Turbo also.


Nice ride ! I see that it comes with some potent tunes, or do you install that ?

Today is chest day.:claphigh:

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Chocolate Milk 1% serving 85 1 13 4
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Skim Milk serving 88 0 14 9
Orange juice, NFS 2 cups 226 0 54 3
Chicken tenders low fat serving 140 5 11 12
Turkey ground 4oz serving 320 14 0 46
Bread 40 cal low carb serving 200 5 50 20
White potato, dia, raw) 3 oz 88 1 18 2
Peanut butter - 1 slice worth serving 85 7 0 5
Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Black olives serving 50 4 2 0

Totals 3312 53f 476c 255p

Arms day tomorrow !! :D


Gonna start cycling carbs during the later part of this bulk....we'll see how it goes..

Friday is a low carb day <200g

Don't think I can get it much lower than that and get the calories in....it's hard to do.

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Peanut butter - 1 slice worth serving 170 13 0 10
Bread 40 cal low carb serving 80 2 20 8
All the Whey w/ water serving 432 4 4 88
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3
Mass 600 w/ water serving 598 6 83 53
Salmon ozlbgramkg 306 14 0 42
Black olives serving 125 10 5 0
almonds serving 480 39 0 21
Egg, whole, boiled l3 large 301 21 2 24
Egg Beaters serving 90 0 3 18
Ham 1 slice serving 75 2 0 15
ff cheese serving 50 0 2 10
Olive Oil 1tbsp 1 tbsp 120 14 0 0
Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2

Totals 3253 124f 218c 295p

No workout today...rest day.

Very sore....everywhere today.

Back tomorrow.


Meals Today.

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Orange juice, NFS 1 cup 113 0 27 2
Chicken Sausage serving 130 7 1 17
Egg Beaters serving 45 0 2 9
Maple syrup 1/4 cup serving 220 0 55 0
Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
EFA Fish Oil serving 30 3 0 0
All the Whey w/ water serving 162 2 2 33
Pizza - boxed serving 370 16 40 17
250 All the Whey 1 1/2 w/ 1 ff milk serving 500 2 26 80
Shrimp,1 Cup broiled shrimp specified 224 7 2 36
Steak, 12 oz lean .. 679 27 0 102
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 170 3 25 8
almonds serving 160 13 0 7
Broccoli 1 cup 44 1 8 5
Chicken tenders low fat serving 140 5 11 12
Beer serving 160 0 28 0

Totals 3347 86f 271c 328p

Very strange day today, and so was my diet.

GOt some bad news about a house we were buying and so my stomach was upset all day and I couldn't eat anything.

I forced down 2 Supermass 600 shakes, since they were easy, but didn't eat anything else until now (8:30 pm) ...

I had to go w/ steak and pizza, because I didn't want to be short on calories. I thought my diet todat was horrible, but after putting it into Fitday.....the macros don't look too bad.

Tomorrow's got to be a better day...


Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1760 13 253 154
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Pizza - boxed 2 slices serving 555 24 60 26
Shrimp, baked or broiled 1/4 cup specified 56 2 0 9
Steak,6 oz lean 340 14 0 51
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 255 4 38 12

Totals 3196 59f 391c 263p

Nice rest this weekend....

164 lbs this morning.

Back workout today.


Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Steak, 4 oz 134 5 0 20
Orange juice, 2 cups 226 0 54 3
EFA Fish Oil serving 10 1 0 0
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
Peanut butter - 1 slice worth serving 170 13 0 10
Bread 40 cal low carb serving 80 2 20 8
Peanuts, Honey roasted 1 oz 160 13 7 7
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 255 4 38 12
Chicken tenders low fat serving 420 15 33 36
Black olives serving 100 8 4 0
Skim Milk serving 88 0 14 9

Totals 3375 74f 426c 251p

Chest day was today....

I'm really having a problem eating.....I HATE IT !!!


Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Chicken tenders low fat serving 140 5 11 12
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 2400 18 345 210
Orange juice, NFS 3 cups 339 0 81 5
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 80 7 4 4
White potato,mashed 223 12 26 4
Turkey meat loaf serving 210 7 8 28
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 340 5 50 16

Totals 3732 54f 524c 279p

167 lbs this morning !! :D Finally seeing a move..

Today is arms day. 3300 calories is the new goal.

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Turkey meat loaf serving 210 7 8 28
White potato, from dry 223 12 26 4
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Orange juice, NFS 2 cups 226 0 54 3
Bread 40 cal low carb serving 120 3 30 12
Turkey 100 g serving 240 9 0 36
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 255 4 38 12
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
EFA Fish Oil serving 10 1 0 0
Chicken tender 1 piece 140 5 11 12

Totals 3386 56f 462c 266 p

Smaller change in the past 2 weeks....only 2-2.5 lbs

Superset arms today. Awesome...!

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Turkey meat loaf serving 210 7 8 28
White potato, mashed 178 10 20 3
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 255 4 38 12
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
EFA Fish Oil serving 30 3 0 0
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 180 2 24 15
Hot Dog - fat free serving 160 0 16 24
Chili serving 247 2 31 22
Cheese 1% serving 150 8 6 9

Totals 3486 50f 467c 274p

You're fat.:D

You're fat.:D


I'm pleasantly plump. :nono:

166 lbs this morning...

Not sure what the hell is going on, but my arms measured 1/2 " LARGER last night, using the myotape ! :eek:

Hope it's not a fluke, but I havebeen working them like an animal. I really could use the encouragement. I check again in a week to make sure it's right.

Been trying to get my carbs down, but that SuperMass 600 is really the culprit. I may have to mix up a custom blend, using more All The Whey....


Legs, abs today.

Meals Today

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3
Turkey meat loaf serving 105 4 4 14
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 255 4 38 12
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 180 2 24 15
Egg, whole, boiled 2 large 154 11 1 13
Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Turkey Burger serving 210 11 0 29
ff cheese serving 25 0 1 5
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
EFA Fish Oil serving 30 3 0 0
All the Whey w/ water serving 162 2 2 33

Totals 3279 48f 424c 271f

I can see you're working on bulking but man, all I want is to look like your avatar! I'd be a happy man. That's my goal.

Good look with your bulking. :tucool:

I'm pleasantly plump. :nono:


OK........Acceptable.:tu: ..............fat boy.

Who's that in my avatar....anyone ??

Who's that in my avatar....anyone ??

mark wahlberg?

mark wahlberg?


Hold the phones...we have a WINNER !!!

Yup. What a great bod.

Superset arms today, and did an overall upper body workout.....just felt like it.



166 this morning.


Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot


Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Orange juice, 2 cups 226 0 54 3
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 255 4 38 12
EFA Fish Oil serving 30 3 0 0
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 800 6 115 70
All the Whey serving 300 3 37 34
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 713 35 0 101
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 160 13 7 7
Chicken tenders low fat serving 280 10 22 24


Totals 3096 74f 344c 258p

Today was back day. Lots of traps today too.

I've been tired all day. Fell asleep for a couple of hours, got up, went to the gym and now I think it's time for another nap. Think I might be overtraining lately.


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

All the Whey w/ water serving 324 3 3 66
Egg, whole, boiled 3 large 232 16 2 19
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 60 1 8 5
Broccoli beef serving 154 6 11 14
Won Ton Soup 1/2 quart 218 6 34 7
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 800 6 115 70
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Orange juice, NFS 2 cups 226 0 54 3
Chicken Parm. Home style w/ olive oil serv738 50 12 60
Beer (1 only :D ) serv 160 0 28 0
Pasta - whole grain serving 220 2 42 3

Totals 3244 89f 335c 248p

Out of curiousity, what hair removal procedure do you use? I have to get some hair off of my front side, and I see that you did that. Thanks :)

Out of curiousity, what hair removal procedure do you use? I have to get some hair off of my front side, and I see that you did that. Thanks :)


Go ahead chubby...........answer him.:D

Go ahead chubby...........answer him.:D


Thank you tubby, for that introduction.....:D

I shave about one a month.

I shave about one a month.


One what? One poodle, one chest, one neighbor?

One what? One poodle, one chest, one neighbor?


oopps. "Once". Shave chest once a month :D

Today was chest day.

I was proud of my self today. I really wasn't into it today, but I stuck it out and even made it a better than average workout.

Got a minor kink in my neck today, but I think it'll be ok.

Went up in weight today. Benched my before bulk body weight, which was cool, but nerve racking, becasue at the gym, if you can't get the bar back up, you looklike a jackass, whereas, at home, I'd just roll it off me to the floor :lol:

Anyway, everything is on track, but the weight gain has slowed. We'll see how far I get at the end of the month....then adjust.


Oh yeah...SHIT !! the Seahawks lost. damn!! Ok....

Meals Today:


Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 60 1 8 5
Peanut butter - 1 slice worth serving 85 7 0 5
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 800 6 115 70
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 240 20 11 11
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3
Chicken tenders low fat serving 420 15 33 36
All the whey double w/ one skim serving 290 3 18 50
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 255 4 38 12
Chicken Parm. Home style w/ olive oil serving 443 30 7 36
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
Skim Milk serving 88 0 14 9

Totals 3215 86f 343c 261p

Superset arms today. Thought my arms were going to explode !!

I never have my myotape with me when I need it. I would guess that my arms were 15 1/2 " pumped.....sure felt like it.

Increasing calories again....can't get past 168-170.....:mad:

Melas Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Chicken tenders low fat serving 140 5 11 12
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 340 5 50 16
EFA Fish Oil serving 10 1 0 0
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
Black olives serving 75 6 3 0
Chicken Parm. Home style w/ olive oil serv 295 20 5 24
All the Whey w/ water serving 216 2 2 44
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 160 13 7 7
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 594 29 0 84

Totals 3450 93f 308c 332p

170 lbs this morning ....


Today is superset arms day....:D

Crazy day yesterday, didn't have time to post.... probably only had about 2900 calories.


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Special K w/ skim serving 110 0 24 5
Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Chicken tenders low fat serving 280 10 22 24
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
Black olives serving 50 4 2 0
Beef Stroganoff special serving 640 16 70 52
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3

Totals 3426 69f 461c 240p

Congrats on hitting 170! Is that the most you've ever weighed? Only 10 pounds to go. Unfortunatley, Feb. is a short month if you're trying to meet your goal by March 1. Or maybe if you really pig out at the cheat meal you could do it sooner.

I've got about 7 pounds to go to meet my goal of 190. Kinda hit a wall lately.:bang:

Sounds like we'll hit our goals about the same time.

8 to go for me....

and, BTW, I'm actually ready to cut at this point. It's getting tiring..

Sounds like we'll hit our goals about the same time.

8 to go for me....

and, BTW, I'm actually ready to cut at this point. It's getting tiring..

I know what you mean. I'm about at the point weightwise where I was when I got sick last month and I was ready to cut then. Now, a month later, I'm back there again and feeling fat. But I want to see this through even if it is just to dip my toe into the 190 water and immediately cut back. Here's hoping we both make our goals by March 1 so we can stop stuffing ourselves.

Busy day today, but I got in an overall workout today. didn't feel like doing back, it's been kinda touchy, so I did a little of everything :D


Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Coffee, w/ creamer serving 100 0 23 1
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Peanut butter - 1 slice worth serving 85 7 0 5
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 60 1 8 5
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 160 13 7 7
Lasagna - home made lo fat w/ whole grain pasta serv 630 11 54 83
Black olives serving 25 2 1 0
Egg drop soup 3 cups 219 12 3 23
EFA Fish Oil serving 10 1 0 0
Beer serving 160 0 28 0

Totals 3275 58f 408c 266p

Still 171 lbs today


Back day today....very busy day. That's all:D


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 60 1 8 5
Peanut butter - 1 slice worth serving 85 7 0 5
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 160 13 7 7
Orange juice, NFS 1 cup 113 0 27 2
Skim Milk serving 176 0 28 18
All the Whey w/ water serving 216 2 2 44
Black olives serving 25 2 1 0
Beer serving 160 0 28 0
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 475 23 0 67
potato wedges - baked serving 75 3 14 0

Totals 3145 62f 345c 288 p

Chest day today....


Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Special K w/ skim serving 242 0 53 11
Lasagna - home made low fat w/ whole grain pasta serv 504 8 43 66
Orange juice, NFS 2 cups 226 0 54 3
Broccoli 86 3 34 19
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 475 23 0 67
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
Black olives serving 75 6 3 0

Totals 3416 53 418 329

Chest day.....very good day !!

Drank lots of H20 today.

Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Special K w/ skim serving 242 0 53 11
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 200 3 0 43
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
chile con carne serving 255 8 25 20
ff hot dog w/ sauerkraut and low carb bread serving 330 8 36 30
All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 120 2 0 26

Totals 3473 61f 426c 317p

I know you hoped to be up to 180 by this week-end. How close did you come? Are you feeling fat yet?

I know you hoped to be up to 180 by this week-end. How close did you come? Are you feeling fat yet?

I'm only going to make 170. Really stalled here. I wasn't keeping my water up, and the scale read 165 about 3 days ago, but is back in the 170 range.

Yeah, I'm getting kind of pudgy in the gut, but everything else is awesome. The easy thing to do would be to just start the cut after the cheat meal, but I really want to see 180. I'm going to keep it up until my birthday (45) on March 9th. Hopefully I can get pretty close by then.

How are YOU doing ?

169 lbs this morning....

Gonna really have to up the training and add a few more calories..

I'll be 10 lbs shy of my bulking goal as of tomorrow.

I'll give it another 19 days, until my birthday, then I'll start my cut.

Today is abs and legs day... Damn !! :mad:

Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Egg Beaters serving 105 0 4 21
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Orange juice, NFS cupfl ozQuantity not specified 226 0 54 3
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
EFA Fish Oil serving 10 1 0 0
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 180 2 24 15
Hot Dog - fat free serving 80 0 8 12
Beef Stroganoff special serving 480 12 53 39
All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30

Totals 3401 56f 445c 281p

I'm only going to make 170. Really stalled here. I wasn't keeping my water up, and the scale read 165 about 3 days ago, but is back in the 170 range.

Yeah, I'm getting kind of pudgy in the gut, but everything else is awesome. The easy thing to do would be to just start the cut after the cheat meal, but I really want to see 180. I'm going to keep it up until my birthday (45) on March 9th. Hopefully I can get pretty close by then.

How are YOU doing ?

I'm doing good. Weighed 186 last night, 187 at the gym this morning and 191 on the scale at work (obvoiusly with clothes on). I think I'll be 187 or 188 by the end of the week-end. So, I'm getting close. I had a personal best on the leg press this a.m. (500 pounds) and my chest measured 40" for the first time today. So I'm pumped and chubby at the same time. Like you, I will see 190 for sure before I make a change. :claphigh:

171 lbs this morning....9 lbs to go in 19 days.

Today is the cheat meal dinner.

Got lots to do today. Leaving town around 1:00 pm. It's about a 2 1/2 hour ride.

No workout today. Taking 3 days off. I'm pretty much sore everywhere.

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Egg, whole, boiled 1 large 77 5 1 6
Bread, whole wheat lo carb serving 60 1 8 5
Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
Lasagna - home made lo fat w/ whole grain pasta serv 420 7 36 55
Cheat meal food !!!! serving 1100 30 150 60

Totals 3885 82f 485c 304p

Saturday night was a blast. It was great to meet everyone in person.
What a cool group of people.

I last worked out on Friday, and don't think I'll work out again until Tuesday. I'm feeling like the body needs a rest....gotta keep those ligaments in shape and the lifts going up.


Sunday's meals:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Special K w/ skim serving 110 0 24 5
pancakes and sausage serving 660 15 66 30
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 1600 12 230 140
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
Beef Stroganoff special serving 480 12 53 39
EFA Fish Oil serving 40 4 0 0
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
Apple, 80 0 19 0

Totals 3398 70f 407c 250p

Reworked my diet today....lower carbs...more protien + 150 caloires

Superset arms today. All time highs in weight for triceps....biceps still pretty weak, but gaining ground too.


Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Ultra Mass 600 Blend serving 1824 24 171 231
All the Whey w/ water serving 162 2 2 33
Peanut butter - 1 slice worth serving 170 13 0 10
whole wheat 120 serving 240 4 34 8
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 713 35 0 101
Rice, white, cooked, 1/2 cup 102 0 22 2
potato wedges - baked serving 100 4 18 0

Totals 3630 107f 261c 399p

Thar she blows!!!!!!:eek: .......................................:whistle:

Thar she blows!!!!!!:eek: .......................................:whistle:

Here's a pic of my fitness idol..........some day baby, ....some day

Here's a pic of my fitness idol..........some day baby, ....some day


You're not far off buddy.:tucool:

Back day today. Not feeling well today.....

I feel like I'm eating all the F-ing time ....

Still 170 lbs

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Ultra Mass 600 Blend serving 2064 27 177 246
Coffee, w/ creamer serving 200 1 45 2
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 475 23 0 67
Sub - w/ cheese serving 487 24 42 28
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 170 3 25 8

Totals 3716 103f 303c 365p

How much do I weigh this morning ???

Yup, you got it....170

Back and abs today.....


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30
Won Ton Soup literfl Broccoli beef serving 220 8 16 20
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 425 6 63 20
All the Whey w/ water serving 324 3 3 66
Ultra Mass 600 Blend serving 1376 18 118 164
Sub - w/ cheese serving 487 24 42 28
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 475 23 0 67

Totals 3778 93f 301c 404p

Brian, first of all, I want to apologise for calling you Kevin once. I have this thing with names. Some names seem the same to me, even though they are quite different sounding. Brian and Kevin are two. Sarah and Emily are two more. Don't know why I get them mixed up but I do.

My guess is that you'll see gains all of a sudden. One day, you'll weigh 170 and the next you'll weigh 173. Then you'll progress steadily to 177 and hit a plateau. Then a week later, BAMM, you're 180 and fat as a pumpkin with a belly to match. Just kidding. It will come. I'm down to my last 5 pounds and provided I don't get sick, I hope to see it in the next few weeks.:eat:

Wasn't feeling very good yesterday...Lots of liquid diet.

I did manage to do arms.


Tommorrow I start my cut.. I couldn't hold on until 180 lbs, the eating was just miserable and my body was resisting. If I can lean out to 158-160, I may start a bulk again....we'll see.


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 2400 18 345 210
Pizza - boxed serving 370 16 40 17
Orange juice, NFS 2 cups 226 0 54 3
Creatine serving 20 0 0 5
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 333 16 0 47
Totals 3349 50 439 282

Your Largeness, we'll ALL be cutting together. This should be fun!!!!!:whistle:

Your Largeness, we'll ALL be cutting together. This should be fun!!!!!:whistle:

Yup, Tubby, chubby and lardass......all cutting at the same time.
It should make it a little less miserable. I'd wish you luck, but you're old hat at this.:tu:

I know you have a busy schedule with work etc, so shakes are a must, but the way your eating is too liquid based and too shy on good, whole foods. I think this is the main crux of the problem your having. Liquid protein in large quantities will make you feel rough and certainly not bring the results that whole foods would bring.

Is it just not possible to take a cooler with you throughout the day with some chicken, potato, cottage cheese, rice, pasta etc ? :confused:

Oh well, im sure the cut will go fine, knowing you. :tu:

Yup, Tubby, chubby and lardass......all cutting at the same time.
It should make it a little less miserable. I'd wish you luck, but you're old hat at this.:tu:

OK. I've got to know. Which one am I?

I know you have a busy schedule with work etc, so shakes are a must, but the way your eating is too liquid based and too shy on good, whole foods. I think this is the main crux of the problem your having. Liquid protein in large quantities will make you feel rough and certainly not bring the results that whole foods would bring.

Is it just not possible to take a cooler with you throughout the day with some chicken, potato, cottage cheese, rice, pasta etc ? :confused:

Oh well, im sure the cut will go fine, knowing you. :tu:


Hey Ted

Good point. I usually have two 800 calorie shakes, but I have them 400 calories at a time (fitday just logs it as one big meal).

I do take a cooler to work, but as I entered into the 3600+ calorie world, it was too much for me, without adding a third shake. I think bulking is MUCH harder for me, than cutting. I could eat 1500 calories a day....easy...but 3600 + ?? that's tough for me. You're right, though, you should always strive for "real food".

400g of protein from whole sources is a shitload of food !!

Once I have a greater LBM to fat ratio, I may be able to handle more food. There's always next bulk !

OK. I've got to know. Which one am I?


Take your pick !

Tomorrow is my official first day of my cut. :claphigh:

I've been waiting 3 months for this day !!

Busy day today...no workout.

Tomorrow starts my program with a 3 day split of weight training and 6-7 days / week of cardio.

This'll be a piece of cake !!!

I'm gonna guess and say that I'll be done cutting around 157 lbs.

Here are the before and after pics....

Wh0 knows....

Meals today

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Special K w/ skim serving 110 0 24 5
Orange juice, NFS 2 cups 226 0 54 3
Mass 600 w/ Skim serving 800 6 115 70
Sub - w/ cheese serving 341 17 29 20
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 475 23 0 67
All the Whey w/ water serving 162 2 2 33

Totals 2114 48 224 198

Brain, I'm sorry you feel like you are ending your bulk without reaching your weight goal but you have added some nice mass which will serve you well when you cut. Lookin' large and in charge. Good work!

If I have to pick, I'll take Tubby. That's what my wife called me one time when I told her I gained 7 pounds in one week during my bulk. You and DD will have to fight over the other two.

Good luck on the first day of our cuts.

OK, first it's "Kevin" and now...."Brain" ....:lol:

Good luck with your cut too. DD'll keep us in line :tu:

OK, first it's "Kevin" and now...."Brain" ....:lol:

Good luck with your cut too. DD'll keep us in line :tu:

Sorry about that. Although being called a brain isn't all that bad. I told you I am really bad with names and I guess I'll have to add typing to that as well.:lol:

Today is a perfect day to start a cut. PhillyDude will know what I mean.

OK, first it's "Kevin" and now...."Brain" ....:lol:

Good luck with your cut too. DD'll keep us in line :tu:


Just see if you can keep up "Brain".:D

Once I have a greater LBM to fat ratio, I may be able to handle more food. There's always next bulk !

:tucool:

Abguy, awesome transformation. For those of us who'd rather not read through 29 pages of posts would you mind summarizing your plan that got you to where you are? Was fasted cardio a big part of your weight loss, what excersizes did you primarily do? etc.

Thanks in advance, my goal is definitely to look more like you right now.

Well, it's been a bit since I've posted here. I've been lurking sround a bit, but too harried to post anything...

Everyone has made such great progress in the past few months !!

I've finally got a decent schedule going on that I can consistently post my activities.

At the moment, I'm starting a 3 week program to cut out another 2% and really add some definition. Currently, I'm at around 10% bf and 158 lbs.

I'll be posting diet, and exercise....maybe some ramblings.

Tomorrow at wake up, I'll post my official starting weight.

Tonight it's chicken curry, it little (1/2 cup rice) and an hour and a half of walking.

Daily intake is around 1900, with lots of protein. Same drill as always :D

General workout today......1 hour walk tonight.

Looking around the house today, there is waay too much junk food in here. Time to clean out the shelves.

Food Today:


Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30
Chicken Thigh - small serving 240 9 0 40
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 100 0 24 0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 5 0 86
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Egg, whole, boiled 210 14 2 17
Sweetpotatoes, baked 1 medium 254 7 47 3
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 355 15 0 74

Totals 1969 56f 126c 262p

Nice 1 hour workout in the gym today. Just a general, non-specific workout.

I've got an hour walk tonight, and that'll be it. Gonna work on the tan today and sit by the pool :cool:


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30
Tuna serving 163 3 0 34
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 100 0 24 0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 5 0 86
Egg, 2 large154 11 1 13
Turkey 100 g serving 160 6 0 24
Turkey ground 4oz serving 320 14 0 46
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
almonds serving 160 13 0 7
Watermelon, raw 6 cups ...yummm ! 243 3 55 5
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12

Totals 2180 63f 146c 256p

Off for my morning walk before it gets too hot...

Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
250 All the Whey 1 1/2 w/ 1 ff milk serving 250 1 13 40
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
Egg, 2 large154 11 1 13
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 150 0 36 0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 200 3 0 43
Salmon ozlbgramkg 408 18 0 56
ff cheese serving 25 0 1 5
ff hot dog w/ sauerkraut and low carb bread 220 5 24 20
Black olives serving 100 8 4 0
Apple, raw large 80 0 19 0
Cheese, cottage, NFS cup 199 7 6 26

Totals 2087 59f 156c 215p

25% 30% 42%

Great workout yesterday...

I've lost lots of strength, but I'll get it back in short order. The gym got all new equipment, soI've got to learn how to work everything again. It makes it kind of fun again.

Day off today, 'cept cardio. Legs tomorrow.

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Skim Milk serving 176 0 28 18
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 5 0 86
Tuna serving 325 5 0 68
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
Salmon ozlbgramkg 255 11 0 35
Watermelon, 2 cups 97 1 22 2
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
Egg, hard boiled 210 14 2 17

Totals 1983 44f 130c 260 p

Legs today....I'm spent. I will crash now. :blank:

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Skim Milk serving 88 0 14 9
Egg, whole, boiled 2 large 210 14 2 17
All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30
Salmon ozlbgramkg 306 14 0 42
Broccoli 2 cups serving 180 3 14 30
Watermelon, raw 2 cups, 97 1 22 2

Totals 1891 49f 176c 212p

I'd say I'm definitely in the 9% range this morning.

A little sore today...

Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
Salmon 6 oz 306 14 0 42
Chicken Breast - 16 oz serving 400 5 0 86
Watermelon, raw 2 cups 97 1 22 2
Egg, whole, boiled 2 large 210 14 2 17
Black olives serving 100 8 4 0
Turkey 100 g serving 320 12 0 48
Coffee , black 200 mg caffeine serv 0 0 0 0
Chicken Sausage serving 130 7 1 17
Broccoli 2 cups 88 1 16 9

Totals 1989 67f 85c 255 p

Hey, Brian. Looks like you're back at it again and doing well. If you're at 9% you must look more like the right side of your avatar than the left. Way to go.:tu:

Good news. My work schedule will be changing, allowing me to have the mornings free to get my gym work done, and prepare any meals for the next day. I hate rushing out in the morning, I always forget to pack something. Now, I won't have to worry about it for a while. I think this nerw schedule will last into the middle of September.

DOMS are starting taper off with continued rigorous workouts. Now I can focus on stepping up the weight.

Today is delts and traps days. I love doing trap work !


Meals today:

Today's Foods
Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Burrito Low Fat serving 427 14 31 47
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Skim Milk serving 88 0 14 9
Egg, whole, boiled cupextra 2 large 154 11 1 13
Turkey 100 g serving 160 6 0 24
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 100 0 24 0
Salmon 6 oz 306 14 0 42
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 5 0 86


Totals 1865 52f 110c 233p

It's back and biceps day today.

I had a serious cramp in my hamstring area, at they gym yesterday. I literally couldn't move, and no one was around to help me. I fell to the floor and layed there for something like 10-15 minutes. I felt like such a doofus. :lol:


Meals today :

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Tuna serving 65 1 0 14
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 5 0 86
Banana serving 112 1 26 1
Dextrose serving 175 0 49 0
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Egg, whole, boiled 2 large210 14 2 17
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
Broccoli 2 cups88 1 16 9
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30
Coffee , black 200 mg caffeine serving 0 0 0 0
Turkey 100 g serving 320 12 0 48
ff cheese serving 50 0 2 10

Totals 2008 44f 162c 249p

No workout today. I'll do a long cardio session today, as my legs are pretty sore. I think a good long walk should loosen everything up.

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

bread 90 cal wheat serving 180 3 32 4
Egg, 2 large 210 14 2 17
ff cheese serving 25 0 1 5
Ham 1 slice serving 50 1 0 10
Chocolate Milk 1% serving 102 2 15 5
Skim Milk serving 88 0 14 9
Chicken Sausage serving 175 13 1 18
Chicken tenders low fat serving 420 15 33 36
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 355 15 0 74
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
Sweetpotatoes, baked 3/4 cup 178 5 33 2
Tuna serving 325 5 0 68

Totals 2178 74f 142c 247p

Off to the gym.

Chest and triceps today. :nod:

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 50 0 12 0
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Dextrose serving 123 0 34 0
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 533 23 0 111
Tuna Fish serving 325 5 0 70
Apple, raw 1 large 136 1 32 0
Skim Milk 2 serving 176 0 28 18
Shrimp, baked or broiled 2 cups 448 15 3 71
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0

Totals 2090 49f 162c 282p

Great chest and tricep workout today.

I think I found my favorite cardio exercise.....BASKETBALL !

JUst bought a hoop for the kides and now I'm playing all the time.

We've been having a game or two on the weekends, which ends up being more than an hour of fast movements on the court. I'm beat to all hell at the end.....kinda like HIIT.

It's the adults against the teenagers, so there's plenty of action.

It sure beats walking !

Tuesday is the day. I'm ready for the 100 challenge. I've got single digit bf, and yet I'm still a 32 1/4 wasit.....WTF ??

Oh well, the month of August will take care of that !

I'm getting sick of chicken. Tonight is staek and broiled shrimp...YYEEEESS !!!!

Shoulders are pretty sore today.

Just a cardio day today.

Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Shrimp, baked or broiled 1 cup 224 7 2 36
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 355 15 0 74
Skim Milk serving 176 0 28 18
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 150 0 36 0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 300 4 0 65
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
Apple, raw 1 medium 80 0 19 0
Grapes, American type, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
Tuna Fish serving 325 5 0 70
Black olives serving 100 8 4 0

Totals 2072 45f 156c 275p

Started the 100 Challenge today. 60 minutes of cardio today...

Tomorrow in back and biceps day. :D


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Coffee w/ Creamer serving 50 0 12 0
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Skim Milk serving 176 0 28 18
Grapes, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
420 Protein Shake serving 420 7 34 54
ff cheese serving 25 0 1 5
bread 90 cal wheat serving 90 2 16 2
Turkey, Ground 4 oz serving 320 14 0 48
Tuna serving 325 5 0 68
Black olives serving 75 6 3 0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 200 3 0 43

Totals 1973 39f 150c 250p

Late for work this morning.....back and biceps today..

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

420 Protein Shake serving 420 7 34 54
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Tuna Fish serving 325 5 0 70
Dextrose serving 175 0 49 0
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 150 0 36 0
Turkey, Ground 4 oz serving 320 14 0 48
ff cheese serving 25 0 1 5
bread 90 cal wheat serving 180 3 32 4
Black olives serving 50 4 2 0
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0

Totals 1945 39f 206c 193p

Cardio day today. 32" waist this morning.....

IIP (http://moneycentral.msn.com/detail/stock_quote?Symbol=iip) reports earnings today after the bell.....I'm living for this !


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

420 Protein Shake serving 420 7 34 54
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Grapes, 11/2 cup 62 0 16 1
Tuna Fish serving 325 5 0 70
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 100 0 24 0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 200 3 0 43
ff cheese serving 50 0 2 10
Turkey, Ground 4 oz serving 320 14 0 48
Apple, raw medium88 0 21 0
bread 90 cal wheat serving 180 3 32 4
Egg, whole, boiled 1 large 77 5 1 6

Totals 2052 41 169 248

Traps and delts today. Think I'll do some ab work too.

Friday at last !!


Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 150 0 36 0
Grapes, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
Apple, raw 1 medium 80 0 19 0
420 Protein Shake serving 420 7 34 54
Egg, 4 whole 309 21 2 25
Chicken Tender low fat serving 280 10 22 24
Dextrose serving 140 0 39 0
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 533 23 0 111
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
Totals 2043 64 180 215

Traps and delts today. Think I'll do some ab work too.

Friday at last !!


Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 150 0 36 0
Grapes, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
Apple, raw 1 medium 80 0 19 0
420 Protein Shake serving 420 7 34 54
Egg, 4 whole 309 21 2 25
Chicken Tender low fat serving 280 10 22 24
Dextrose serving 140 0 39 0
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 533 23 0 111
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0
Totals 2043 64 180 215

Traps and delts today. Think I'll do some ab work too.

Friday at last !!


Meals today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 150 0 36 0
Grapes, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
Apple, raw 1 medium 80 0 19 0
420 Protein Shake serving 420 7 34 54
Egg, 4 whole 309 21 2 25
Chicken breast serving 280 10 22 24
Dextrose serving 140 0 39 0
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 533 23 0 111
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 3 12 0

Totals 2043 64f 180c 215p

Have a good weekend, bud! :tucool:

Going to a gathering at a friend's house this afternoon. Gotta get in most of my food and workout before we leave at 4:30, so I don't eat much there.

Legs day today, so I'm eating big before my workout.

Meals TOday:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 150 0 36 0
Egg, whole,1 large 210 14 2 17
English muffin - whole wheat serving 140 2 26 4
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 5 0 86
Broccoli 1 cup44 1 8 5
Dextrose serving 175 0 49 0
All The Whey w/ skim serving 180 3 14 30
Steak w fat trimmed 12 oz serving 533 23 0 111
Grapes, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
All the Whey w/ water serving 108 1 1 22
Apple, raw 1 medium 80 0 19 0
Black olives serving 200 16 8 0

Totals 2281 65f 178c 275p

Everything is going well with my 100 challenge. The diet part is getting a little old. Been very low on carbs and it was making me crazy, so I made today a little higher of a carb day.

Did back and biceps today.


Meals Today:

Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot

Coffee w/ Creamer serving 100 0 24 0
420 Protein Shake serving 420 7 34 54
Dextrose serving 105 0 29 0
Grapes, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
Tuna Fish 2 cans serving 325 5 0 70
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
FF Chili w/ ff hot dogs serving 638 13 66 70
All the Whey w/ water serving 173 2 2 35

Totals 2142 53f 185c 244 p

Cardio day today

Meals Today:

Today's Foods
Food Name Servings Serving Size Cals Fat Carb Prot
All the Whey w/ water serving 324 3 3 66
Tuna Fish serving 325 5 0 70
Peanuts, Honey roasted ozlbgramkg 320 26 14 14
Grapes, 1 cup 62 0 16 1
Kashi Go Lean w/ skim serving 230 3 40 12
Egg,2 large 154 11 1 13
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 713 35 0 101

Totals 2128 82f 74c 276p

Took the day off from work today. Did my traps and delts workout, now it's off to the water park with the kids..Weeeeeeeee............!!

pretty quiet in here.

pretty quiet in here.

No kiddin'. How have the last two years been for you, Abguy?

Happy Birthday, old man.

(crickets)

great results from definite hard work, keep up the excellent work man

Wow! It's been a looooooong time !

It's been a hectic few years, and I guess the whole fitness thing took a back seat to other things in my life.

I'm back for a couple of reasons:

1. I've let myself go. Not horribly, but let's say it's going to be a rough ride to seeing my abs in the next 90 days. I'd say that at 166 lbs on a
5' 9" frame, I'm around 20-22 % bf. I should be around 142 @ 9%

2. The need to relax each night after a hectic day has led to a beer habit that I'm now feeling a bit self conscience about. I'm good for 4-5 each night for the past 18 months. That's gotta stop.

3. I'm a happier guy when maintaining a nice physique. Cutting isn't necessarily a fun time for me, but once I hit my goal, and can let losse a LITTLE, I'm a happier guy. Happy guys are better fathers and husbands.

4. I need to feel energetic again. Even though my job is phyiscally demanding, when I'm fit I can come home from a long day, jump in the shower, and enjoy my last 5 hours of the day with my family. As it is now, I just look forward the beers after work.


I've been contemplating this for a long, long time. You really have to be ready to change. It's not something you can force. You have to know there will be days (not unlike today) where the cravings will come, but you just have to ride it out. I thought about posting my restart a few times over the past month, but I knew I really wasn't into it. Now, I'm ready.

Without sounding too arrogant, I know it's already a done deal. I knew on Tuesday when I woke up, that there would be a "new me" in a few months. My commitment is unwaivering.

In the past I've pasted fitday.com logs into my journal, but I've been doing this for so long that I don't think I'll need it this time. I can eyeball portions and have read enough nutritional labels to be accurate within a hundred calories of my daily goal.

My starting stats are:

5' 9" 164 lb start weight (Tuesday, July 15th)

waist: 37 1/4 " ( I've never been that wide in my whole life !!)


I may post my start photo about halfway through my cut, we'll see.

Not sure how long this will take, but 90 days is the minimum, I believe.

GOAL:

My old abs back (nicely cut) by Oct 25th (my son's birthday). Look for me eating cake that day ! I'm looking to be around 142 lbs ..... whatever it takes to get a nice washboard again.

I'd like spend a lot of time with my kids during this next 90 days, and not let the dieting take front stage. I promised my oldest that we'd take kiteboarding lessons together in October after my cut.

Failure is not an option. :nono:

Great to have you back on the board and back on the fit lifestyle track. :nod: I have full faith in you reaching your goals.

(I don't want to have to try to figure out if you were Tubby, Chubby or Lardass since none apply when you put your mind to it. :tucool: )

Welcome home. :cool:

Welcome home. :cool:

Thanks guys !!

It's good to be back. Lots has changed here, I feel like a stranger.
I need to spend some time going over this new software.

It's still like coming home, though ! Have a great weekend.

Note to self: Only jog on the beach with running shoes.

Just got back from a walk/run on the beach in my bare feet. I went out about 4 miles before I realized that my feet were getting sore from the sand. By that time, I was screwed and I had to walk back the same 4 miles. Think I'll go in the pool now and cool them down.

Oh, here's my starting pics........:o


Man, that's hard to look at.

Today I made a few food runs today.

We stopped at a roadside veggie stand and loaded up. I'm not a big veggie guy, but that's going to be my carb source for the next 12 weeks, so I'll bite the bullet.

Also threw out all the tempting crap food in the house. I kind of beyond "cheating" at this point, but you never know.

Last stop was at Costco for a truckload of chicken breasts, tuna, and fat free chili :D

We went heavy on the seafood today. Salmon is an excellent source of protien, although fattier than one might expect (albeit good fat)

Tonight's protein source: SHRIMP !!! + a small sampling of whole grain pasta, and a salad. Costco had a great deal on some 12-15 count prawns...yum !! They have an excellent seafood rub at Costco that I use on all my fish. This time I'm trying it on the shrimp.

It's food packaging night. Lots of Zip-lok action. I should be set for the next 2 weeks.

Wow, welcome back!

Honestly, did not expect this blast from the past.

Good luck, you know what to do.

Well, friend, you sound like you're all set to go. And honestly, before you posted your present pics, I was expecting much worse, considering the size of your waist. I was picturing a big gut overhang, when in reality, you just got wider. You still have good chest development and shoulders, you just need to reduce your waist, loose some pounds, and lower your %bf. You are more than capable of doing that. :gl:

Yeh, it all goes to my waistline. I had a pretty good "V" look going for a while, now I've got the shape of a Hershey's bar :lol:

Actually, I'm hoping that I may see some added muscle mass at the end of this cut. I've been working at a very physical job this past year, and eating plenty. Who knows. It's more WHAT you eat than HOW MUCH. Thanks for the vote of confidence, CG.

Hey! Welcome back, buddy! :tu:

I thank you, and my blubber thanks you...:lol:

Yesterday I hit the gym for the first time and wouldn't ya know, we had a "grunter" in the house. It seemed like whatever machine I used, there he was, making way too much noise for the weight he was using. I hate that.

Anyway, I've got heavys DOMS this morning. I've lost a ton of strength, but it'll improve over time, I'm sure.

I can't believe I'm into week #2 already. The transition so far has been much easier than I had expected. Maybe that's why it took me so long to get started again.

It's really amazing how much more energy I have in the evening, despite the calorie deficit. Time to make lunch and zip out of here.

I really enjoyed the shrimp yesterday. After eating tuna (not my favorite) today for lunch, I decided to stop by Costco today on the way home form work an get another 2 lbs of prawns for a side dish tonight. The kids will devour most of them, but I'd like a few to go with my lean steak and brown rice.

I'm trying not to obsess on the whole cutting thing, but since it's the beginning of week #2 , I thought I'd check my waistline. Down about 3/4" from my start of 37 1/4"............36 1/2"...I'll take it.

I think my weight was around 159 this morning, about 5 lbs down form last week. It doesn't really mean much at this point, it's all water loss from the reduction in sodium and crap processed foods.

I'm thinking about joining the August challenge, but not sure yet.

I'm still really sore from my workout yesterday, and will probably wait until Wednesday to resume workouts. I'll take a 5 mile walk tonight.

It's gonna be a great day. Just put out the recycle bin, and there's no beer bottles in it ! :tu:

:)Hey nice to see u back.

wats the plan of action this time round? in terms of cals/weights/cardio

thanks

Hey, Welcome back and good luck with the cut!

Thanks guys, good to see everyone is still hanging around and eating healthy. It's weird coming back at first, so much has changed. It's like coming back to your old neighborhood 10 years later. The place looks different and many people have moved. ........Ol' man Doordude doesn't live down the street anymore:cry:

But, the place is growing. I remember when the Wasteland was just opened up ! And Carguy was still a young fella. (sorry CG, I couldn't resist)....and Bluestreak was a mere flicker.

Guess that's progress.

Lookin' good Tex. As I remember, we've got about the same stats....
'cept I'm a little tubby at the moment. :D

Looking forward to getting reconnected :tu:

so much has changed. I remember when ...


Abguy looked like his avatar.

:lol: Ouch !!

Finally found a good aerobic workout today. There's hope.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z-UxEZ6yA0&feature=related

OK, I'm offically sick of veggies......ALREADY !!! No taste, no grease, no nothing....yuk.

I bought a stationary bike for $10 on craigslist today. I really don't have room for it, but I'll keep for the next few months and then ditch it.

I'm still massively sore from working out on Friday. I went to the gym today (on my off day) just to use light weights to loosen myself up. My abs and pecs are so sore, I'm was walking around like a hunch back to avoid the pain of standing upright. I think the 20 minutes I spent there helped, although it'll probably prolong the healing overall.

It's kind of boring (cutting). You eat right, but you really can't do much else but wait it out. An hour or so a day of either cardio or weights, and you're done for the day. It's a waiting game. I know the results will come, but I want results NOW !! :bang:

I stayed home today, so I guess my idle hands are getting the best of me. My state of mind is best when I'm busy. Tomorrow will fix that....I'll have twice the amount of stuff to do, and time will fly.

I leave you with my thought of the day: "Veggies Suck"

I'm beat tonight. Got home, put my keys down, and went at the lawn. Edging ,weeding,cutting, hedges, cleaned the pool, the whole nine yards.
I really don't feel like preparing food tonight, but I think I'm just about out of everything that I prepared last week. Maybe I could defrost a piece of salmon.

Measured myself this morning and my waist is down another 1/2 " ...I think that makes 1 1/4" so far... 5 more to go :lol: WAIT: that's not funny ! :bang:

I keep gravitating to the gym on cardio days....what's up with that ?

I think I like the air conditioning. It's still brutal in Florida, even at
10:00pm.

Tomorrow's Friday !!! We're going to the beach house after work tomorrow.....:claphigh: It'll be different without a frosty mug of Guinness on Friday night but I'll manage, I guess.

wats the plan of action this time round? in terms of cals/weights/cardio......


I'm not really logging/counting calories, but I'm in the 1650-1800 calories range. Sounds a bit low, but it works for me.

Weights 4 times a week and cardio 3-5 days / week.

Maybe 3 days of moderate (130 bpm) cardio and 2 additional days consisting of an hour or more walk.

As always, I'll have to adjust as I go. This time, however, I'm going to give it a full 60 days before tinkering with anything. I think it'll be fine. It just gets a little hairy < 10 %..... then I need to get agressive. Will probably go to 8 %....and then I'll see. By then, the holidays will be a month away, and I may need a break or a moderate maintenance plan to cover into the New Year.

Worked legs in the morning today, and then went to work... WRONG ANSWER !! I won't do that again. My legs aren't working today,they're like Jello.
My knees are really bad. They click, grind and feel like I've got loose parts in there. I've decided that I'll probably just work legs at a weight that will serve as cardio. I don't want to tear anything, and I'm too old to start growing those toothpicks anyway. I'll concentrate on upper body.

Bringing some salmon down to the beach tonight for dinner. It's been a good week. Diet was right on. This morning my DOMS have actually lightened up. Man, that took a long time. I am a bit surprised at how much strength I've lost. I'm no where near the plates I had been doing. In some cases, half. I want to rig something up at home to do pull ups on. Wide grip pull ups are my fav, but there is always someone using that area when I go to the gym.

I'm waiting for a sale at Atlarge Nutrition to order some whey. I need some quick meal replacement options for the coming weeks.

I'm up a few pounds this morning... WTF ??? Actually, I added quite a bit of salt to my home made chicken soup. I'm going to try not to worry about water retention until 2 weeks out from the end of my program. That's just a temporary state that can be fixed quickly before my progress pics.

Well, off to the beach for relaxing evening.

Man you have done good. Definitely some motivation for me :D

It's been hot as hell in Florida !! Took a long walk along the beach this morning, but it was hot even at the shoreline !

Today's a Costco and Publix run for food. Good thing, I'm about out of everything. The DOMS have subsided, finally. I really want to do some more physical exercise other than the gym, but it's just too damn hot out. It's pathetic that I've got to go to the gym for a "run" :doh:

Oh yeah, aside from all this fitness stuff, I finally finished up the install on the cabinet I made for the living room at the beach house. I motorized the flat screen for it too. It works like a champ.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVe0XaVwygI


EDIT: Ha! notice the Men's Health mag in the picture.;)

My knees are really bad. They click, grind and feel like I've got loose parts in there.

Hey dont know if you take any supplements but i found glucosamine and msm worked wonders for my knee pains /clicking.

Hey dont know if you take any supplements but i found glucosamine and msm worked wonders for my knee pains /clicking.

Thanks for the tip. I tried it a few years back, but didn't stick to it long enough to do anything. I think I just might add that to my supplements list. :tu:

Taking it up a notch this week. I'm off for fasted HIIT this morning.

Hey man!

Been thinking about you and what happened with ya. Nice to see you back. I am back too since my ban that I sorted out with John today.

Need any help let me know.

Hey buddy, welcome back !!

Wow !! A blast from the past ! Really glad to hear that you and John worked things out. I've been absent for almost 2 years, but I'm back with a vengeance.

You'll have to start up your journal again, so I can catch up on things. How's everything on your end ?

Hey buddy, welcome back !!

Wow !! A blast from the past ! Really glad to hear that you and John worked things out. I've been absent for almost 2 years, but I'm back with a vengeance.

You'll have to start up your journal again, so I can catch up on things. How's everything on your end ?

Its ok. Changed some things in my life and I am actually taking my exam in HR-managment next year. Feelt like you did at my job 2 years ago and decided to go back to school. Are you still in the installation business? The year after me and Fidel meet you in Miami we wanted to go back but the flight where so expensive that we had to go to Greece instead. :) We had a great time the last couple of days after you had us for dinner and we actually meet J'Lo at a club. But damn I was disapointed. She looked like a midget with a big ass. :) I still hang alot with my old friends and have a girlfriend now days that has calmed me down abit. She is into the fitness thing aswell so we help each other out and sometimes hit the gym together aswell. Life is pretty good I would say.

When did you start letting youself go abit. Not long after our meeting when you changed jobs? Don't think its bad at all for your age. You still look good.

regards
L.

HR, huh.(that's what I was in ....) God help ya:lol:

Actually, I would say the last year is where it derailed. I stay active, but the quality of food and ALCOHOL was out of control. I can't wait to get to my target bf. I will make sure I stay there this time.

Glad to hear things are shaping up on your end. See ya on the boards:tucool:

HR, huh.(that's what I was in ....) God help ya:lol:

Actually, I would say the last year is where it derailed. I stay active, but the quality of food and ALCOHOL was out of control. I can't wait to get to my target bf. I will make sure I stay there this time.

Glad to hear things are shaping up on your end. See ya on the boards:tucool:

Guess the pressure is always on when you live in a climate that always gives you the "topless" option. When you saw me I was in decent shape but now I am abit more bulked up and solid. :)

http://forums.johnstonefitness.com/showthread.php?t=7533

Wanna go here again? ;)

As soon as I get to 8% I will. 2 1/2 more months

Today is the start of week # 3 It didn't start out all that well. I was running late and didn't have my food prepared, so I grabbed a can of tuna fish and a can of chipped beef. Eating sucked all day. That shit is dry as all hell when you don't dress it up. If you're ever diagnosed with a terminal disease, just go on a mostly protien diet. You won't live any longer, but every day will seem like an eternity. :lol:

Actually, that sucked so bad, that I'm not even hungry. It almost 8:00 pm, and I've only got 900 calories in me......... I've got to eat something, go to the gym and get a snack in by 11:00. Maybe I'll stay home tonight and work on my meals. I hate not having my shit together in the morning. I made a turkey burger, and it's going to be work to get it down....yuk

Tomorrow I'll post my stats for the first two weeks, ending yesterday.
I see some improvement, but it's going to be a long road.

I noticed that there's not as much fitness talk here as years past. Seems like everyone spends a lot of time in the Wastelands.....:nono:

Hey man.

What type of diet are you on? What meal frequenscy do you have?

Today is the start of week # 3 It didn't start out all that well. I was running late and didn't have my food prepared, so I grabbed a can of tuna fish and a can of chipped beef. Eating sucked all day. That shit is dry as all hell when you don't dress it up. If you're ever diagnosed with a terminal disease, just go on a mostly protien diet. You won't live any longer, but every day will seem like an eternity. :lol:

Actually, that sucked so bad, that I'm not even hungry. It almost 8:00 pm, and I've only got 900 calories in me......... I've got to eat something, go to the gym and get a snack in by 11:00. Maybe I'll stay home tonight and work on my meals. I hate not having my shit together in the morning. I made a turkey burger, and it's going to be work to get it down....yuk

Tomorrow I'll post my stats for the first two weeks, ending yesterday.
I see some improvement, but it's going to be a long road.

I noticed that there's not as much fitness talk here as years past. Seems like everyone spends a lot of time in the Wastelands.....:nono:

Ludvig - I'm eating about 6-7 mini meals a day. Each no more than 300 calories.. It's a low fat high protein program. I'm taking in about 1700-1800 cals / day. Many say it's too low, but I've had good luck with it. I'm not weighing everything I put in my mouth, but I know it's in that range.

Today is the start of week #3 . Today I weighed in this morning at 155... down 7 lbs so far. Waist is 35.5 , down 1.75 in. ( a little disappointing at first, but I'm actually right on track.) Everything is just moving along. If anything is lacking, I haven't been able to do cardio or weights EVERY day, which was a goal from a fitness standpoint. I still workout at least twice a week and getin my cardio 2-3 times / week. This week's goal is to eat a little more and make sure I get to the gym almost every day for weights or cardio.

Lots going on this week. I'm going to try to go into work late this week, so I can put the gym at the top of my list.

I'm hungry is morning...time for so oatmeal.

Sounds intresting. I actually changed my whole diet all over. When from high meal frequency to something called IF intermittent fasting which I think works better then anything I have used before when it comes to gains and controlling cravings. It's alot about timing meals according to needs where you eat most before and after workouts and off days you just eat maintence levels. Also changed workouts so I always strive for progressive gains. The sessions are so sick and hard but I kinda low the totally drained feeling. I never feel hungry now days and don't have cravings at all. You can google for IF just for fun when you feel like it.

You have done great just for a couple of weeks. Will get to your goal easily. :)

Ludvig - I'm eating about 6-7 mini meals a day. Each no more than 300 calories.. It's a low fat high protein program. I'm taking in about 1700-1800 cals / day. Many say it's too low, but I've had good luck with it. I'm not weighing everything I put in my mouth, but I know it's in that range.

Today is the start of week #3 . Today I weighed in this morning at 155... down 7 lbs so far. Waist is 35.5 , down 1.75 in. ( a little disappointing at first, but I'm actually right on track.) Everything is just moving along. If anything is lacking, I haven't been able to do cardio or weights EVERY day, which was a goal from a fitness standpoint. I still workout at least twice a week and getin my cardio 2-3 times / week. This week's goal is to eat a little more and make sure I get to the gym almost every day for weights or cardio.

Lots going on this week. I'm going to try to go into work late this week, so I can put the gym at the top of my list.

I'm hungry is morning...time for so oatmeal.

Had a real good superset(s) workout of arms today. I REALLY got the pump going. When I thought I was done, I went for more. I realized that I probably don't push myself as far as I'm able to, because today did spent 45 minutes, just on arms. They should toast tomorrow. The pump was a great motivator.

I nicked one of the A/C lines to the house yesterday doing some outside yard work and out went the freon. The house is 93 degrees right now. I hope the A/C guy comes before I pass out. :spaz:

I finally had to break down and buy some protein powder. I just don't have time for all this making food shit. 2-3 meals per day I can handle, the rest is gonna have to come from nuts, fruit and shakes.

My tricep weights have improved this past week. I'm almost to where I should be. The chest, back and lats are still lagging though.

Today I had an unexpected detour ( not too bad) off diet. Had the opportunity, so my son and I hopped in the convertible and went to Wings for dinner. I picked off all the skin and yes, I had a draft Yuengling's.....and I'm not going to feel guilty about it:nope:

The cut resumes tomorrow. No more cheats. We did have a good time, though.

I'm a bit sore from the arm supersets I did yesterday, but what really has me sore is my abs! I'm just as sore in the abs as I am in the arms. Guess it makes sense when you thing about it.

I stepped on the scale this morning.....151 lbs.. THAT MADE MY DAY !!! I can't friggin believe that I'm 11 lbs lighter in 17 days ! I don't care how much is water weight, I'm feelin' good about everything today. I was feeling like yesterday's one beer might come back and bite me in the ass, as it might weaken me for tonight, where I have to watch my wife partake in Friday's Wine Night. Thankfully, all thoughts of compounding yesterday's cheat have vanished. Every once in a while you need a boost to keep you going. Well, today, that weigh in was it for me. I'm still at the same waist measurement, but my rib bones are starting to peek through. I tend to lose at the waist line last.

Well, just finished the last job for today. It's off to the beach for a swim and a relaxing evening with the wife on the porch.

Life is good again. :tucool:

I stepped on the scale this morning.....151 lbs.. THAT MADE MY DAY !!! I can't friggin believe that I'm 11 lbs lighter in 17 days ! I don't care how much is water weight, I'm feelin' good about everything today. I was feeling like yesterday's one beer might come back and bite me in the ass, as it might weaken me for tonight, where I have to watch my wife partake in Friday's Wine Night. Thankfully, all thoughts of compounding yesterday's cheat have vanished. Every once in a while you need a boost to keep you going. Well, today, that weigh in was it for me. I'm still at the same waist measurement, but my rib bones are starting to peek through. I tend to lose at the waist line last.

Well, just finished the last job for today. It's off to the beach for a swim and a relaxing evening with the wife on the porch.

Life is good again. :tucool:

That's pretty impressive weight loss for 11 days. If I remember correctly in the past, you've dropped fat pretty quickly with your routine. Killer porch and view!!!:tucool:

Congrats B. ;) That beach looks nice too. Damn feel the envy!! ;)

Back from the beach. Ended up staying overnight both Friday and Saturday. The nights are just amazing there.

Yeah, when I look back at past cuts, they seem pretty successful. But, when you're in the middle of one though, it doesn't always seem like you're making progress. I can't believe I'll be doing this into October. That's a LONG time !

We went shopping yesterday for protein powder, chicken breasts, fruits, veggies...... I need to spend part of today packing up lunches for the week.

Went for a 4 mile walk/run this morning. Think I'll work on the yard today and then hit the gym later on for some light weights on the legs.

Well it's almost the end of week #3....

As of today, I've lost 2 inches on my waist, and lost 10 lbs. Here's my progress pics:




I think I see a one pack :lol:

I fell kind of out of it today....no energy....no apetite.

I'm not feeling any hunger today, and my calories have been going lower and lower over the past few days. A man can eat just so much protein before he starts to go batty. Besides my morning oatmeal, I'm not consuming any other sizeable carbs , aside from some fruit and veggies.....maybe 100g a day of carbs...not enough.

I'm going to make a small flank steak tonight and have a sweet potato and salad. Maybe that will kick me into wanting to eat again....

Good week. Had one night that I had two beers, but it was an awful, long, day and I needed it. Diet has been good, but haven't been able to get in my cardio this week . I'll make it up this weekend. I intend to cycle and walk quite a bit.

I made chicken parmesian for the kids tonight, and I ate my steamed chicken and broccoli....OK, I had one bite off the kids' plate. :D

Starting to see my rib cage again. From here on, is the most rewarding part. Good visible changes should happen on a weekly basis.

Wish I was going on the cruise.................:( next year.........

The incredible shrinking man! Way to go, dude. You are looking leaner already. :tucool:

Yeah, I'm making it little by little by little. Today's measure was an uplifting note: down 3 1/4 " in my waist.........3.5" to go ...half way there..

Gotta make up for my lack of much cardio this week. It'll be a busy weekend.

Today is the end of my 4th week of cutting. Today's weight in has me at 150.....only 1 lb down from last week, but 12 lbs total in the month.

My waist measure 34 1/2 " this morning, a 1/2 " less, and making it 2 3/4 " for the month.

Not bad......guess it's going above average for me. I had a big drop in weight last week, but this week's is less impressive. It'll all even out in the end.


This week I looking at doing 1 hour of fasted cardio each morning, something I haven't been doing consistently.

I day down, 6 to go:tucool:

Did an hour of fasted cardio yesterday and today. It's actually not bad doing the fasted thing, because it gets me out of the house quick ( so I can eat afterward)
plus, I enjoy watching the Olympics at the gym for a hour before work. diet has been spot on, and my prepared meals are getting tastier (and spicier).

I do thing this whole cutting thing makes me crabby, but I dealing with it.

Brown rice and chicken tonight, w/ a tbl. spoon of Toshi's teriyaki sauce.

5 days to go this week.

WTF ? Still 151 this morning...... Only thing I can thing of is that my sodium intake might be a bit high the last few days. All I can do is keep on truckin'.

Off for my fasted cardio. It bit late this morning....

You are doing a good job. Don't wanna lose it to fast so you burn of the muscles aswell. :)

You are doing a good job. Don't wanna lose it to fast so you burn of the muscles aswell. :)

Yeah, you're right. I just get greedy sometimes.

I'm really starting to like the fasted cardio in the morning. I don't know what I'll watch once the Olympics are done....:confused:

I'm going to keep this routine up through Sunday. Then, next week I'll add some calories and an afternoon weight session x4 days, I think.

Flank steak tonight with oyster sauce and veggies.....I could sell this stuff :eat:

Cardio for an hour this morning. Also got in 2 gallons of water today. I'll try to continue that level for the next 3 days, while eating low sodium. I think I'm retaining a bit of water because IMHO I should be looking better than I am at this point, and the diet/exercise is spot on. By diet, I mean calorie count and macros, but not necessarily sodium. I use soy sauce quite a bit to spice up chicken and beef. It keeps me eating clean by making my food tolerable, and yet any water retention is easily fixed in a day or two....or three.

Starting to get to bed earlier these days, as the mornings are just crazy. It takes me about 30 minutes to finish packing foods up for the day, then I get my fasted cardio done at the gym, then eat breakfast, and get to work at a decent time (9:30 -ish). I just don't have it in me the past few days to get stuff ready the night before. Glad the weekend is coming, I can spend soe time making food for next week.

I'm getting in about 4 3/4 miles in during cardio. I hope to get that up to 6 in the same amount of time within a month. Starting next week I'll start a 3 day split with weights in the afternoon, and add a few calories pre and post workout on those days.


Everything feels right and I'm on track.....something's gotta give.

Off to the gym for my cardio , then have to do some hurricane prep.....just in case. I need to finish putting up the shutters and taking in the furniture at the beach house, just in case this thing takes an easterly turn. It looks like we'll get something here in South Florida, I'm just not sure what. I've learned it's always better to be safe than sorry.

I'm so ready for this cut to be done. I'm only 1/3 there though......ugh !

Kids go back to school on Monday:claphigh:

Busy,busy weekend.

Did my fasted cardio this morning (60 minutes.....4.5 miles) plus walked another 7 miles today.

I went to the fresh veggie stand today to get stocked for the coming week. I'm enjoying veggies more than I thought...I'm so not a veggie guy, but I'm getting better at spicing 'em up.

I'm making my famous chow mein tonight....

bean sprouts
celery
onion
chives
mushrooms
chicken
extra lean beef
shrimp
peppers
fish oil
oyster sauce
low sodium soy
tabassco
garlic

all over steamed brown rice......it's amazing..:rolleyes:

Vitually no fat....tons of protein...only downside is a bit of sodium....OK, more than a bit :o

:spaz: We're getting ready for another hurricane !!

At least my cardio got done. My heart is beating at 80 % of max HR and all I'm doing is sitting at the computer :eek:

Never a dull moment here...

Damn making me hungry!! :) Don't get too scared of the fat thou. Need it for the hormones so you don't get a bitchy attitute and get depressed. :)

Did my fasted cardio this morning (60 minutes.....4.5 miles) plus walked another 7 miles today.

I went to the fresh veggie stand today to get stocked for the coming week. I'm enjoying veggies more than I thought...I'm so not a veggie guy, but I'm getting better at spicing 'em up.

I'm making my famous chow mein tonight....

bean sprouts
celery
onion
chives
mushrooms
chicken
extra lean beef
shrimp
peppers
fish oil
oyster sauce
low sodium soy
tabassco
garlic

all over steamed brown rice......it's amazing..:rolleyes:

Vitually no fat....tons of protein...only downside is a bit of sodium....OK, more than a bit :o

Damn making me hungry!! :) Don't get too scared of the fat thou. Need it for the hormones so you don't get a bitchy attitute and get depressed. :)

Yeah, my wife is not a big fan of my cutting. She says I become an asshole........well, mostly bitchy :lol:

Done !! Got up early and shuttered both places. At the end of last year we finally purchased accordians for the second floor. What a life saver !!

Now I've got to get all the little stuff put away and get to the gym....before they close. Probably have shortened hours today.

That tropical storm was a waste of my time. Nothing more than a few breezes.

Anyway, today is the beginning of my 6th week. My stats for the end of 5 weeks of cutting are:

waist: 34 in. down 3 1/4 " from July 14th

Weight: 150 lbs. Still down 12 lbs. At the end of next week I'll post progress pics

Weight has been kinda flat the past week. This week I start a 4 day split in addition to fasted cardio. I may look closer at calories and make sure I'm not taking in too much, because I don't ever seem to be hungry, which doesn't seem right. I think I'll start posting my fitday macros ASAP.

Hope the gym is open this morning.....we're still in caution mode due to tropical storm Faye.

Did a morning (fasted) work out w/ weights this morning.....kinda different. Then, I walked 4 miles afterward.

This week is going to be real strict. I've got another weights workout planned for this afternoon (heavier). I'm going to try to be in the gym for 2 hours / day this week. Not all heavy, some may be just working on some very light shoulder work, core building. Got to get that metabolism going this week.

I saw a pretty HUGE guy today at the gym, doing cardio ........it was the slowest walk I've ever seen.....can that really burn any fat ??? Maybe he was just bored and needed something to do.

Upped my vitamin C intake to 1000 mg / day....

Today's Diet



Total 1,793 26.3 144.6 228.8

Food Name Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)
Oatmeal w skim 285 1.5 57.0 10.5
Apple, raw 80 0.4 19.1 0.2
Egg, whole, boiled 68 4.6 0.5 5.5
Chicken Breast - 8 oz ea (3) 700 8.8 0.0 150.5
420 Protein Shake 2 SERV 420 7.0 34.0 54.0
whole wheat 120 serving 240 4.0 34.0 8.0

Total 1,793 f 26.3 c 144.6 p 228.8

Feeling hungry this morning. That's a stranger feeling. Off to the gym.

Meals today:

Food Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Total 1,756 58.2 100.5 197.8

Oatmeal w skim 285 1.5 57.0 10.5
Apple, raw 80 0.4 19.1 0.2
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 5.0 0.0 86.0
Egg, whole, boiled (2) 136 9.3 1.0 11.0
Skim Milk serving 88 0.0 14.0 9.0
1/2 turkey sandwich serving 93 1.0 8.0 13.0
All the Whey w/ water serving 162 1.5 1.5 33.0
Tuna Fish serving 162 2.5 0.0 35.0
EFA Fish Oil serving 30 3.0 0.0 0.0
Sunflower seeds ser 320 34.0 0.0 0.0

Total 1,756 f 58.2 c100.5 p 197.8

I'm making my famous chow mein tonight....

bean sprouts
celery
onion
chives
mushrooms
chicken
extra lean beef
shrimp
peppers
fish oil
oyster sauce
low sodium soy
tabassco
garlic

all over steamed brown rice......it's amazing..:rolleyes:

Vitually no fat....tons of protein...only downside is a bit of sodium....OK, more than a bit :o

:drool: wow that sounds really really really good.

Yesterday I worked out very heavy, and I'm sooo sore today. I guess I learned something, in that what I thought was moderate to heavy in the past, wasn't. I kept in to about 6 reps, and it made a big difference in my DOMS. I think I'll do that more often, though I don't think I'll be able to go back to the gym 'til Sunday, because of the soreness. More intense, but less workouts in a week........not sure how that trade off will work out, but I'm going with it for now. It's a time saver, if nothing else.

I'm getting excited to add mass and eat more, but I'm not quite wher I need to be yet. From the looks of things, I'll need another 3 weeks, and I'll be < 10%..

It seems like it took a bit longer this time, but then again, I was pretty tubby......realistically, I would say I was at 18%. Doesn't sound awful, but almost all of it was belly fat......must just be my genetics...

No cheat or beer tonight.... it looks crappy out, so we're not going to the beach toinght. The place is still shuttered up from the hurricane scare this week. Maybe next week I'll open it up again and have a nice meal on Friday evening.

Meals Today:
Food Name Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Total 1,758 58.1 70.5 216.8

Boiled Briscuit serving 100 1.0 0.0 18.0
whole wheat 120 serving 240 4.0 34.0 8.0
Egg, whole, boiled 68 4.6 0.5 5.5
Tuna Fish serving 162 2.5 0.0 35.0
Almonds, dry roasted (assume salted) 169 15.0 5.5 6.3
All the Whey w/ water serving 270 2.5 2.5 55.0
Skim Milk serving 88 0.0 14.0 9.0
Salmon gramskglboz 510 23.0 0.0 70.0
EFA Fish Oil serving 30 3.0 0.0 0.0
ff cheese serving 50 0.0 2.0 10.0
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 2.5 12.0 0.0

Total 1,758 58.1 70.5 216.8

Finished my yard work this morning, going for a bike ride at the gym.

Measl Today:

Total 1,781 59.2 137.1 164.1

whole wheat 120 serving 240 4.0 34.0 8.0
1/2 turkey sandwich serving 93 1.0 8.0 13.0
Egg, whole, boiled (2) 136 9.3 1.0 11.0
Orange Juice serving 140 0.0 35.0 0.0
All the Whey w/ water serving 270 2.5 2.5 55.0
Apple, raw /4" 88 0.5 21.0 0.3
Almonds, dry roasted 169 15.0 5.5 6.3
Rice, brown and wild, cooked cup, 169 3.9 30.1 3.5
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 475 23.0 0.0 67.0

Total 1,781 f 59.2 c 137.1 p 180.1

I had a pretty miserable day yesterday, thinking about food. It's funny, I've been just sailing along for weeks without a problem and then POW ! ....the cravings were heavy yesterday..........but I made it though the day.

We went food / COSTCO shopping yesterday, so I'm set to make food(s) for the week today. I'm STILL sore from Thursday's workout, but I think I'll resume my weight training at the gym today.

Two more days and I'll have been at this for 6 weeks ....... half way there !! If I get dowm to 7-8 % in that time frame, I swear, I'll never let myself get over 11 % again ....EVER. It's such a waste....you cut, you lose some muscle mass and have to work than much harder again to get it back. At my age, it's getting harder and harder to come back each time.



Total 1,851 f48.4 c 69.2 p230.6

Food Name Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Egg, whole, boiled 154 10.6 1.1 12.5
Tuna Fish serving 162 2.5 0.0 35.0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 400 50 0.0 86.0
Almonds 1 oz 164 14.4 5.6 6.0
Beef Stew serv 502 9.0 10.5 57.0
whole wheat 120 serving 360 6.0 51.0 12.0
All the Whey w/ water serv108 1.0 1.0 22.0

Total 1,851 f 48.4 c 69.2 p230.6

Busy day today..I'm up and out early. Did my hour of cardio and will do a weights workout on the way home from work today.

Diet was perfect all weekend. Tomorrow I'll be posting my six weeks progress pics. Making good progress, but the next 2-3 weeks are going to be the best. The hard part is over. It's very motivational at this point, because noticeable changes happen weekly.

Gotta drink my water today. Hoping to flush out a little for my pics. Got a little sun in this weekend. I can't believe that the long weekend is NEXT week !!

My buddy wants me to help him brew a batch of beer next weekend. We've been doing that for years. I've been putting him off, because you know what that means....I have such low willpower in the area:o

I've only had 2 beers in 6 weeks.....I really shouldn't even be in the same room with beer.

Ready to knock out the week and maybe have a nice cheat meal next weekend. "Season" in Florida is about to start, which means the snowbirds will soon be here, and my life will again turn frantic.

Meals Today:


Total 1,790 41.4 139.7 181.3

Food Unit Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Oatmeal w skim 285 1.5 57.0 10.5
Tuna Fish serving 162 2.5 0.0 35.0
Egg, whole, 77 5.3 0.6 6.3
All the Whey w/ water serving 324 3.0 3.0 66.0
Beef Stew servoz 335 6.0 7.0 38.0
Apple, raw Quantity 177 1.0 42.1 0.5
Sunflower seeds oz 169
Rice, brown169 3.9 30.1 3.5
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 100 1.2 0.0 21.5

Total 1,790 41.4 139.7 181.

Yesterday was the end of 6 weeks of cutting. This morning's stats are:

Waist: 33 1/4 " down 3"

Weight 148: down 14 lbs.

I can't get the lighting right for the pics, not even natural light this morning....but here they are anyway..

Gotta get to the gym ....busy day today. Got lots of work to finish up this week, so I can possibly take Friday off for the long weekend.

Also, I'm having some rock delivered for the driveway at the
beach :claphigh:

What a day today. Yesterday I had orderd 5 yds of Chattahoochi rock for my driveway at the beach house. So, this morning, knowing that I'd have to meet the guy over there for the delivery, to went to the gym first. I had a REALLY mad workout. I really went crazy on upper body, lifted very heavy, and did arms supersets to absolute failure. So......... I get to the beach, and as I turn onto my street (the guy was supposed to call me a half hour before he arrives) I see the guy leaving, and a HUGE pile of my rock in the street, totally blocking the street. Without the assistance of a wheel barrow, I had to shovel it onto the driveway....all 5 yds !!

I thought my arms would fall off !! After 3 hours of that in 90 degree temps, I went to work........which was an incredibly physically demanding day. I blew through my prepared meals by noon, and made protein shakes for the afternoon. I think I can eat anything I want for dinner and I'll still have a 1000 calorie deficit for the day.

Definitely a jacuzzi tub night for me. My rotators are on fire !!

Anyway, no gym tomorrow...or the next day for that fact.

Driveway looks good. I have a little extra rock , which I'll use on the other side of the house.

A quick meal, soak in the tub, and I'm in bed...:sleep:

More craziness today. I'm really getting a great workout at work these days. I've been taking the oportunities during the day to make sure I get a good workout.

Today I was bringing two 5 gallon pails of beach sand from the beach to about 200 yds away, and I found myself shugging them as I walked. Hey, it's gotta be done, I might as well get a good workout at the same time:lol:

I had a beer tonight. The urge came out of nowhere, but I worked WAY more than the calories I took in today, and I was toasted. It's good to stray once in a while.....just don't let it get out of control.

Just having a chicken breast tonight, and then hitting the bed. \

I'm not as sore as I thought I'd be after shoveling all that rock. Hey, maybe I'm actually getting into decent phyiscal shape !?

If I'm still not sore tomorrow, I plan a workout with weights for Friday.
Then, it's off to the beach for 3 days for a well deserved rest ( and moderate cheat meal)

Next weekend I start my kite boarding lessons.....can't wait :nod:

wow you work hard!!!!! The rock shovelling story is very funny hehe, poor you! I do the same sand thing with shopping bags, I have to carry them a long way from where i park to inside, and its like, hey, might as well work out a bit while I'm at it hehe.

Keep up the good work :D

:lol: My wife could be a power lifter with her shopping...:eek:

Today will be a rest day from the gym. I've been so active with only about 1750 cals per day, that I think any additional work will be detrimental to my cut. I'm in need of a recovery day.

Hope to pull a long day today and position myself to only work 'til noon on Friday....and start the long weekend.

Later all.

I can't believe that everything went as planned today. I'm all set to start the long weekend tomorrow at noon. Off to the gym early for a weights workout, then to an easy job at work, and off to the beach. Got everything packed and I'm ready for some good food this weekend. Actually, it'll be pretty healthy too. We usually go for lobster, or prwans and maybe some lean beef.

Diet was great today. I didn't log it into fitday, but I had a couple of chicken breasts, a couple of apples, oatmeal, a protein shake, and now I'll have a small portion of beef stew and I'll be all set. The waistline is really coming along. I can feel the differecne in my clothes. I'm going to have to lay out everything and sort out my pants for the coming year. So much of what I have is going to be garbage, because most are a 34" waist. It's not worth buying anything new until I see what the final ( and sustainable) result is. Probably 31-ish.

ABGuy, I've just spent some time reading your journal, at least since your return, and your dedication is very motivating.

You're doing great and I have no doubt that you'll continue to do so until you reach your goal.

I'll be following along.

Thanks, Seltzer :tucool:

Just got back from a weekend at the beach. The waves were CRAZY !!!!
(Gustav)

I body surfed on Sunday from 9:45 am - 6:00 pm.....with breaks for carbs and a shake.

It was the most fun this ol' man has had in a long time. My oldest was out there for a bit, but it was too rough for my little fellar (12).

Actually, you really had to watch yourself. The current was strong and the waves were so powerful. It was a blast. Even though I had a few beers yesterday, and ate whatever I felt like last night, I must have burned 3500 calories out there.

If all goes well, and Hanna misses us, I'll be taking my kite boarding lessons next weekend. If that goes well, and I feel it's appropriate for my 16 yr old, he'll take lessons the following weekend. It consists of two hours on land, learning how to control the kite, and two hours in the water. I'm 15 pounds lighter now, and ready for the challenge.

Back to my cutting diet as of now. No regrets this weekend, I had an absolute blast. Having a few beers was good, but somehow, it wasn't "to die for" like I thought it would be.

I took a quick weight check this afternoon. It looks like I might be down a pound from Thursday. I'm probably a bit dehydrated, between the excercise and the beers, but either way, no big damage done, and I'm ready to knock out the last 5 weeks.

THIS SUCKS !! :mad:

Had a good upper body (what else) workout this morning. Back to my cutting diet.

After getting some customers set for the storm(s), I got an hour of sun on the beach.

Today is also the end of the 6th week of my cut. My stats this morning were:

Height: 5' 9" weight: 148 (down from 164 ) Waist: 33 1/2 " (down 3 3/4 " from the start) Bf : 12-ish (approx)

Today is the start of my 7th week of cutting. I'm getting a little anxious......I want results....NOW !!!

I have to keep reassuring myself that I'm on pace, but it's starting to seem a bit slow. The later weeks are where you should be seeing serious changes, week to week. I had hope to see more rib cage by week 7, but I guess that's how it goes sometimes. My lower gut is always the last to go. Some guys have abs at 12 % bf, but that's just not my genetic make up. I'm going to need < 10 %.

After looking at my cut pics, I think the biggest change was from about the second week to the end of the 6th... here's a comparison..

I had another great workout today. I think I'm gaining strength now.....it was stalled for a while, but I'm eating a little more and I can feel the difference at workout time. Less than 5 weeks left...I've got to get my ass in gear if I want to hit my goal by then. Gotta stay active, more so than diet watching (though that's importanat too). I'm pretty good on the diet, but sometimes my workouts, IMO, aren't hard enough. I wish I could do legs, that would burn so much more calories.....but I just can't. My knees are really bad. :(

As you can see, I'm just blabbering to get myself psyched for these last 5 weeks. It would be great to be sub 10% for the holidays and be able to eat without guilt for once.

Did my hour of cardio this morning, and all meals were spot on. Still have this stubburn belly fat, even though my waist reduction continues ....... 33" this morning.

Been increasing my fat intake (almonds, mainly) the past few days....maybe too much....they're so good, though.

The waiting game continues..............

You're moving along quite quickly. :nod: Your waist is getting smaller every day. Do you do a lot of crunches?

Hey Mike. I just started about 2 weeks ago, using the ab machine at the gym. I'm trying to use it each time I go to the gym, whether I'm there for cardio or lifting.

I guess it'll help tone me up a bit more, though I've always relied on my lifting to tone my abs. It's funny (well not really), but as small as I'm getting, there are still no signs of abs yet (see pics)..... WTF ?? Only answer is that I'm not there yet. It seemed faster last time, but I really don't remember.... I have 5 more weeks to hit my mark within 12 weeks.. How long did you stay on SGX ?? Where did you end up at the end ?

\I have 5 more weeks to hit my mark within 12 weeks.. How long did you stay on SGX ?? Where did you end up at the end ?

I was only on SGX for 4 weeks because I lost weight so fast. I ended up at 163# and single digit bf. There's a lot you can do in 5 weeks. Hang in there. :tucool:

What a waste of life today... didn't do ANYTHING....no work....no workout....no cardio...no eating

Wasted the whole day in the Wasteland.....those folks need to get a life !

I think I only logged in 1100 calories today. I don't care. I'm going to bed. Tomorrow has to be better.

OK, today IS a better day. Looks like hurricane Ike isn't going to be as big of a deal....big relief !!

I discovered that I like cottage cheese. I never tasted it until I was 47 yrs old !! It's good, and good for ya. I bought a vat of the fat free stuff and add it to my ground turkey and tomato paste concoction, add a few whole wheat pasta noodles, some parmesean cheese and viola ! ...healthy lasagna !

I've decided to bring my calories down, just a bit. Maybe I'm too anxious, but it's not moving along fast enough for me. I don't ever seem to be hungry, so I don't see the harm. I'm going to try it for a week. It is coming along, though. Yesterday I restricted water pretty good, and this morning my waist was 33 EVEN !!

That 4 1/4 " ....GONE:D



Once I hit 31.5 ", I'll take another look at my goals.

A much better day today. Off to the beach for some swimming. It's a beautiful day today in South Florida :claplow:

Total calories1,796 f 54.1 c 138 p182

250 All the Whey 1 1/2 w/ 1 ff milk serving 250 1.0 13.0 40.0
Egg, whole, boiled 77 5.3 0.6 6.3
Almonds 164 14.4 5.6 6.0
Skim Milk serving 88 0.0 14.0 9.0
Sirloin steak 8 oz serving 475 23.0 0.0 67.0
Salad, large w/ Parm cheese serving 70 2.5 12.0 0.0
Orange Juice serving 140 0.0 35.0 0.0
Black beans, Cuban style 122 1.7 19.9 6.4
Brian's Big Ass Salad 200 5.0 14.0 23.0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 100 1.2 0.0 21.5
Tortilla serving 110 0.0 24.0 3.0

Total 1,796 f 54. c 138. P 182.

Isn't cottage cheese great!! I had never tasted it until recently either :)
Hope you had fun at the beach - I so wish it was summer here!

Yes, cottage cheese IS amazing... It's like FF milk, with less simple sugar carbs. It's a godsend too, because I'm getting a little burned out on chicken and beef. Now I can make some nice whole wheat pasta dishes.....:drool:

I had few days of massive uncertainly with my cutting program, but I think I'm over the worst of it. The thing is, as you progress, you have to be open for tweeking your program and sometimes it a matter of trying things. After taking a hard look at everything I'm doing, I feel better. I think in about 2 more weeks, I might try Swole's "7 days to leaness" plan.....'cause I think my main problem is that I'm retaining water (I like salt ! It's about the only luxury I have left)

Off to the beach again :tucool: gotta get that tummy tanned for pics real soon :tucool:

I saw where you are planning on doing some kite surfing. I'm interested in seeing how that goes for you as it is something that looks fun and I've thought about doing. I was in Florida last week and the waves were large from Hanna being offshore. I watched some guys doing it and it looked like great fun, but they all looked like they were in great shape and about 20 years younger than us. I'm up for trying it though.

Man, you should have dropped me a line (when in Florida !!)

Yeah, it's largely a younger kid thing, but hey, we can do it. It's not as phyiscally demanding as water skiing, even though it looks tough. I'm planning on taking some videos of my adventure, so I'll let you how it goes....it looks like a BLAST !!!

Next time you're in Florida, give a shout. We have a place on the beach, and there's so much to do .

I was in Miami only for a couple of days. I don't get over that way too often. Thanks for the invite--I'll try and look you up next time.

Only regret this weekend is that I didn't get to the gym today. did get a nice tan today.

Next week will have to be perfect. I will be one active guy next week..

Looking fine there ABG! And I'm not referring to your tan.:)

Seriously, you're making nice progress, but I understand your frustration as changes slow. Stay with it and only good things will happen. Also, send some of your dedication northward about 1200 miles northward on I 95 to me, I've been waning of late.

As always I wish you well in reaching your goals.

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Seltzer. It seems like a longer haul to get to my goal this time.. Must be age creeping up on me.

From what I've seen from your pics, you can afford to wane a bit. :tu:

It's probably not waning, though, it's probably "having a life". Now that I've gotten this far and past the hard part, I too need to factor in a little balance and fun for long term success.

While I'm usually dedicated to the process, I'm also a big fan of balance. In the long run I believe that I'm better off that way and it increases the odds of me achieving what I want and holding on to it, but that outlook doesn't preclude the fact that at times I'm really dialed in.

Good diet and workout day. Had a very good weights workout for 50 minutes this morning, and did the treadmill for 60 minutes on the way home today.

Not enough food eaten today....I'm really not hungry, though. It was busy, and it keeps my mind off of food. Luckily, I had everything packed, and I ate at all the scheduled times. Here it is 7:30 pm, and I really should get in another meal today, but I'm stuffed from the cottage cheese, turkey and parmesean cheese mush I made tonight....Maybe it'll just be a low calorie day.....we'll see once the TV gets turned on :nono:

Food Name Amount Unit Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Total 1,593 52.5 91.1 181.1

Shrimp, baked 223 7.3 1.7 35.5
Egg, whole,154 10.6 1.1 12.5
Almonds 164 14.4 5.6 6.0
250 All the Whey 1 1/2 w/ 1 ff milk serving 250 1.0 13.0 40.0
Skim Milk serving 88 0.0 14.0 9.0
Oatmeal w skim 143 0.7 28.5 5.2
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 100 1.2 0.0 21.5
Turkey ground 4oz serving 160 7.0 0.0 23.0
Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 163 2.3 6.1 28.0
Apple, raw 88 0.5 21.0 0.3
Parm cheese serving 60 7.5 0.0 0.0

Total 1,593 52.5 91.1 181.1

Good diet and workout day. Had a very good weights workout for 50 minutes this morning, and did the treadmill for 60 minutes on the way home today.

Not enough food eaten today....I'm really not hungry, though. It was busy, and it keeps my mind off of food. Luckily, I had everything packed, and I ate at all the scheduled times. Here it is 7:30 pm, and I really should get in another meal today, but I'm stuffed from the cottage cheese, turkey and parmesean cheese mush I made tonight....Maybe it'll just be a low calorie day.....we'll see once the TV gets turned on :nono:

Food Name Amount Unit Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Total 1,593 52.5 91.1 181.1

Shrimp, baked 223 7.3 1.7 35.5
Egg, whole,154 10.6 1.1 12.5
Almonds 164 14.4 5.6 6.0
250 All the Whey 1 1/2 w/ 1 ff milk serving 250 1.0 13.0 40.0
Skim Milk serving 88 0.0 14.0 9.0
Oatmeal w skim 143 0.7 28.5 5.2
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 100 1.2 0.0 21.5
Turkey ground 4oz serving 160 7.0 0.0 23.0
Cheese, cottage, lowfat, 163 2.3 6.1 28.0
Apple, raw 88 0.5 21.0 0.3
Parm cheese serving 60 7.5 0.0 0.0

Total 1,593 52.5 91.1 181.1

:evil: eat some more food .. hehe. Seems like everyone is eating similar food at the moment, I'm seeing lots of cottage cheese + parmesan kind of meals cropping up everywhere including my own haha.

Good work on the successful day :)

Yeah, I'm good at telling others to eat more....but have a problem taking my own advice :o

I've eaten so much protein today, protein is out. Maybe a handful of honey roasted alomnds before bed..:nod:

Ends of 7 weeks today. This morning waist was at 33 " (down 4 1/4 ") weight 147 (weight loss 16 lbs)

Meals were a bit low yesterday, and my stomach was growling this morning. Off to the gym for a workout and I think I'll do cardio again in the afternoon. I enjoy watching the day's news and Fast Money in the afternoon at the gym while getting my walk in. I'll update fitday later today. Haven't enen packed my meals for today...........gotta get going.

Albertson's had some super lean ground beef on sale yesterday, so I grabbed a few pounds. Tonight's meal was burgers on whole wheat bread, ff cheese, ff mayo, pickles, onions.........OMG .... it tastes good enough to be a cheat meal.....I nailed the cooking too......perfect medium rare.

Worked out this morning for 50 minutes and got to the gym this afternoon for cardio, 60 min. All is good.

Today was the end of 8 weeks......weight this morning....146...but still holding water :mad: I keep adding salt to things !!

Waist still 33"


Upping the cardio / weights this week . Off to the gym

Diet Today:

Food Name Amount Unit Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Total 1,764 f 54.7 c 103.5 p 203.8

Cheese, cottage, lowfat (1-2% fat) 163 2.3 6.1 28.0
Turkey ground 4oz serving 240 10.5 0.0 34.5
2 scoops whey 230 1.5 2.0 52.0
Egg, whole, boiled 232 15.9 1.7 18.8
whole wheat 120 serving 360 6.0 51.0 12.0
Apple, raw 88 0.5 21.0 0.3
Almonds 164 14.4 5.6 6.0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 200 2.5 0.0 43.0
Broccoli 2 cups 88 1.2 16.0 9.2

Total 1,764 f 54.7 c 103.5 p 203.8

You've made a ton of progress based on that last photo. Keep it up :tucool:

Want a good and straight middsection and good postsure (or how its spelled) do heavy ass deads. Its sick how much it has helped me. More then any abdominal machine ever.

Hey Mike. I just started about 2 weeks ago, using the ab machine at the gym. I'm trying to use it each time I go to the gym, whether I'm there for cardio or lifting.

I guess it'll help tone me up a bit more, though I've always relied on my lifting to tone my abs. It's funny (well not really), but as small as I'm getting, there are still no signs of abs yet (see pics)..... WTF ?? Only answer is that I'm not there yet. It seemed faster last time, but I really don't remember.... I have 5 more weeks to hit my mark within 12 weeks.. How long did you stay on SGX ?? Where did you end up at the end ?

Now that's the Abguy I remember. :nod: Not the guy who looked like he inhaled a beach ball while blowing it up.:lol:

Thanks. T minus 34 days and counting............:tu:

OK, just thinking out loud here... I'm at around 11.5% now....need 8% ...so that's an additional reduction of 3.5 %.....of 146lbs.......which is about 5 more lbs......

which is 17500 calories...

My BMR is around 1544.....and daily caloric need w/ excercise is about 2300 .....


17500 calories / 34 days left = 514 calorie deficit per day.... 2300 minus 514 = 1784 daily caloric intake.........

I can do that !!



just getting a little excitment going down the home stretch :o

Food is set for the rest of the week. Running late. Off to the gym.....


Food Name Amount Unit Cals Fat (g) Carbs (g) Prot (g)

Total 1,719 f 44.9 c122.3 p190.3

Turkey/cottage cheese combo 410 7.0 6.0 55.0
320 protein w/ 1 ff milk serving 330 2.0 15.0 62.0
Apple, raw 88 0.5 21.0 0.3
Almonds cupoz (22 whole kernels) 164 14.4 5.6 6.0
Oatmeal w skim 190 1.0 38.0 7.0
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serving 200 2.5 0.0 43.0
Rice, brown and wild, 85 2.0 15.0 1.8
Almonds 164 14.4 5.6 6.0
Broccoli 88 1.2 16.0 9.2

Total 1,719 f 44.9 c 122.3 p190.3

Nothing really planned for the weekend. My kite boarding lesson got pushed back a week because of hurricane Ike and the seas.

Probably no cheat meal this weekend either. I need to cool it for a few days on the weights training. My joints are very sore. I have to watch my shoulders / rotators when I excerice too much, don't want an injury before bulking.

Man, we're going through the chicken breasts in this house.....we're alomst out of food in this house...AGAIN

Hope it's a nice weekend....the weather has been lousy here lately. Well, off to the gym..Have a great Friday all !


T minus 32 days..........

Meals today:


Total 1,748 f54.0 c102.4 p 204.6

Turkey ground 4oz serving 240 10.5 0.0 34.5
Cheese, cottage, lowfat 163 2.3 6.1 28.0
Almonds cup 328 28.7 11.2 12.1
Apple, raw 88 0.5 21.0 0.3
Chicken Breast - 8 oz serv 200 2.5 0.0 43.0
Rice, brown and wild, 85 2.0 15.0 1.8
whole wheat 120 serv 240 4.0 34.0 8.0
Ham 1 slice serv 75 1.5 0.0 15.0
320 protein w/ 1 ff milk serv 330 2.0 15.0 62.0

Total 1,748 f 54.0 c 102.4 p204.6

No cheat tonight.....I'm just not feelin' it, so why waste it.

I ordered a new printer from Costco Wednesday night, and it arrived today.....that's amazing...I love shopping via the internet.

$69 - bucks for an All-in-one color printer, scanner, copier and fax...all color. (laserjet, of course for that price)

It's great !! Just finished the set up...no problems, even though some reviews on the internet said it was a nightmare.

I'm interested in the scanning function, so i took a quick scan.. Here's a look at the Abguy at his 10th grade prom....I look 12 years old.....I'm actually 16 in that picture. Can you believe it ? :lol:

Woooa!! Check those abs out! Making awesome progress. That prom pic of you is soooooooooo cute hehehehe

Woooa!! Check those abs out! Making awesome progress. That prom pic of you is soooooooooo cute hehehehe

:lol: What's that called... "a two-pak" :o

I am getting there, though. Just a few more pounds......

Had a nice weekend. I relaxed the diet (just a little), but mostly had a few beers. 4 on Saturday and 4 on Sunday. It does wonders to relieve the stress of everything on my plate these days. Now I'm ready to knock out my last month of cutting.

Meals Today:

Total 1,857 f 44.9 c 148.3 p199.3

Turkey/cottage cheese combo 410 7.0 6.0 55.0
Coffee w/ Creamer serving 50 0.0 12.0 0.0
320 protein w/ 1 ff milk serv 330 2.0 15.0 62.0
Apple, raw 88 0.5 21.0 0.3
Almonds cupoz 328 28.7 11.2 12.1
Chicken Breast - 8 oz 200 2.5 0.0 43.0
Rice, brown and z 85 2.0 15.0 1.8
Broccoli 88 1.2 16.0 9.2
Oatmeal w skim 190 1.0 38.0 7.0
Skim Milk serving 88 0.0 14.0 9.0

Total 1,857 f 44.9 c 148.3 p 199.3

Had a bad diet yesterday....I had (ok, two...) big bowls of Lucky Charms last night ...WTF ?? Where did that urge come from ?

Anyway, no more cheats this week. On a postive note, my waist is 32" this morning!!! I'm almost there... I can tell that progress is starting to drag.

Gotta get to the gym today....I'm over the cutting....can't wait to start bulking..

Wow, 10 days w/o an update. I actually took a week off and ate pretty good, but I did consume some alcohol. It's strange, but I don't think I did any damage. I am actually lighter and better cut than I was 2 weeks ago.....hmmmm.

Anyway, two final weeks to go..... I'm currently 145 lbs, and 31.5 " waist. I think at 143 lbs I'll be there....around 8 % . I hope to get under 31" in the waist....we'll have to see if that's in the cards.

Just have to say, since I've never posted in your journal before, that I've looked at your pics plenty of times, and you're doing AWESOME! A true inspiration.

Man, I don't even know what to say.......OK, I've gone to shit.

Today is day 7 of an all-out 90 day attack, which includes cardio, lifting and diet.

I've almost written a comeback post a hundred times, but knew I really wasn't committed.


Well, here we are. Not gonna be much fun. I can handle the diet and exercise, but my daily stress levels are tough.


I haven't EVER been at this high of a bf %...... it's time for a change. I've got an important event on August 8th, and need those abs back.

WARNING: the "before" pics aren't pretty !




Height: 5' 9.5

Starting weight: 168

BF %..... 18-19%

You've done this before and you'll do it again. You know the right combination of lifting, diet, and cardio that cuts you up pretty quick. All you need now is time and dilligence.

You''ve protected those abs long enough. No more soft padding. Time to let them out again, guns-a-blazin'. Go get 'em, Abguy.:tucool:

You've done this before and you'll do it again. You know the right combination of lifting, diet, and cardio that cuts you up pretty quick. All you need now is time and dilligence.

You''ve protected those abs long enough. No more soft padding. Time to let them out again, guns-a-blazin'. Go get 'em, Abguy.:tucool:

If I were to have posted at 7:51, one minute before k3vb0, I would have written something extremely similar to what the two above gentlemen have posted.

So Abguy, I'll leave you with a big, "Ditto on the above!"

You come and go so often dude, make sure this time it is to STAY !!

:tucool:

Hey guys...nice to see everyone else is still hanging in there....

I'm excited to be back on track, but man, it'd a lot harder than any other time.....old age is a bitch.

That's the TRUTH !!

My false start record is pretty good. Hopefully, this one will stick !

Good day today...off to the gym. My salmon is waiting for me when I get back.

Lots of hunger pains today

Did my weight training last night. Today is a cardio day. Gotta eat first, I'm starved. Still transitioning to no food after 7:00 pm.

It's hard. It's harder over the weekends...too much time on my hands.

Hey, Brian. Hope you're hanging in there.

When I first saw your current pics, my first thought was to give you the "Bad Cop" approach and say

Dude, you got fat !

But then I thought, no, that's what Doordude would have said and I need to be more supportive.

But seriously, you are a master at the art of cutting and I know you'll get your namesake abs back in time and with dedication. And this time you'll keep them. It's that getting and keeping differentiation that's important.

Have a good week-end. :tu:

You always looked so damned amazing, but I have to say that it's good to know I'm not the only one who slips backward. :o Dang, you really don't have that far to go! Since you came back, I keep reminding myself that you WILL do this, and I don't want to look at your rockin' body in a few months and know that I had the same amount of time as you but have nothing to show for it. So, you've been in the back of my mind lately. :D

Thanks, LSC. WE can do this !! I've gotten used to failing after a few weeks for so long, that I start to doubt whether I can stick with it to the end, but I'm going to try my best. Just think, at the beginning of August it could all be history, and there will still be a month of great summer weather out there to enjoy the fruits of our labor.

This morning I made a great low cal omlette....2 eggs, 2 egg whites, 'shrooms, onions, fat free cheese and ham.... under 300 calories and 5g fat...yes !!!

Also, my salmon meal from Thursday.

Did all my shopping and cooking for the week already, so it's time to enjoy a nice leisurely day....

Not much of a veggie guy, but I went to the fresh veggie stand yesterday and bought up the place. Gotta work with my spices today and see if I can come up with anything that makes 'em taste any better:eek:

Really sore this morning from Friday's workout, so any gym work today is out.

Today I can finally get back to the gym...DOMS have subsided, finally.

I'm going to try to incorporate a Lean Cuisine meal into my daily cutting menu. I know the some think that Lean Cuisine meals are lame, but it helps extend to the number of home made meals I go through in a week. And actually, they're pretty low in sat fat, sodium, etc... whatever....call it laziness.

I made the kids breakfast for dinner last night, it's always a big hit. Man, the bacon was tempting, but I didn't go there.

Ah, Doordude.....brings back memories:lol:

I DID get fat CG, that's the fact.

You're right, though, it's keeping it off that counts.

Once I get to where I need to be, I really have to work at some kind of balance.....this back and forth thing accomplishes nothing.

I'm more proud of curbing the alcohol thing than the eating. The energy I now have after 6 pm is amazing. I may have to get a second job :D

I'm more proud of curbing the alcohol thing than the eating.

Agreed. That's great that you were able to get over that. A beer belly on an Abguy just doesn't work. :o

As for the second job, go for it. I've got three (sort of). My regular sales/marketing job, school board, and instructor at the gym. Those other two don't pay much but they are very fulfilling. And since our only son is grown up and about to enter the military, I don't feel like I'm taking time away from the family.

I have to say, I make the BEST chicken chow mein. Some of my veggies were going bad, so I whipped up a batch for tomorrow's meals. AND it's all proten and veggies, and a little sodium, but that's OK, water retention is a temporary condition.

Onions, celery, peppers, bean sprouts, water chesnuts, shrimp and chicken, oyster sauce, soy sauce, thicken with a little corn starch.....no rice, no noodles, just eat it as is.....I can't wait until tomorrow. Unfortunately, I'll be eating it for 4 days...I made sooo much.

It was a rest day today. After dinner the boys and I are going to do some yard trimming and then sit down for that Brad Pitt movie....Benjamin...Somebody ??

Tomorrow is two weeks....I think I'm down around 9 pounds, but obviously a lot of that is water.......about 18-20 to go..

Had a hungry moment last night....I worked through it though, I went to bed :lol:

Today is two weeks.. My weight this morning was 157 .....I'm actually down 11 pounds so far. That'll start to crawl now, now that all the water weight is gone. That's OK, 20 lbs more lbs sounds so much more reasonable, and doable.

My menus have gotten kind of redundant, but that's because my cookng last week was in such huge amounts I have massive leftovers.

Anyway, it's all about gone now, and I can focus on different foods.

Today is a weight day. I'll add a post workout protein shake to today's fitday menu.

Had a below average workout today...I just wasn't into it. I was too tired, and hungry.

Stopped by Costco today and got my stuff before it's all picked over for the long weekend.

Man, a Memorial Day weekend and no alcohol......it's gonna be a tough one .

Here's tomorrow's menu:

You have a lot more discipline than I do. I don't know if I could do the no food after 7 thing. Veggies are good in a stir fry if you can handle the oils. That omelet you made looked GOOD! I need to try to get up earlier in the mornings so I can have something like that to get my day started off right. Good luck with your goals! :gl:

Friggin rain again for like the fourth day in a row !!

Couldn't get all my work done today because of the rain, so I just surfed the web for most of the day....what a waste.

Now I've got the jitters, so I'm going to the gym and do some cardio, and watch some TV, I guess.

Why do schools give their tests AFTER the kids come back from vacation ?? My oldest has tests all next week, so we've got to waste a good portion of the weekend getting ready for that. What if we really DID have a life ?? What if we had plans for the weekend? Then what ? hmmm...??

Nice ! More rain today. Before I went to bed last night I took about 5 inches out of the pool .......this morning the pool is overflowed and water is seeping in under the family room wall ..5 inches + ?? That's crazy. Nothing like being up about 3 minutes and having to go out in the pouring rain and turn the pool pump on, lay 20 towels down in the house.....%$*@! #&$$ !!!!!

Anyway, no big plans, with the weather the way it is. I guess it's a good gym day.

Nice ! More rain today. Before I went to bed last night I took about 5 inches out of the pool .......this morning the pool is overflowed and water is seeping in under the family room wall ..5 inches + ?? That's crazy. Nothing like being up about 3 minutes and having to go out in the pouring rain and turn the pool pump on, lay 20 towels down in the house.....%$*@! #&$$ !!!!!


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oh man what a pain!!!

Still friggin' raining here.....this is nuts.

Walked 7 miles today at the gym, while I watched TV. That just doesn't seem right, does it. ?

I'm still bored....tried to rent The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons to watch with the kids, but the selections were all picked over. Maybe there'll be something good on the pay channels, but I doubt it.

I guess I could rip into a bag of potato chips....nah.

Hi Brian. Hope it has stopped raining there. Indiana has been warm and sunny all week-end. :cool:

Going to listen to the Indy 500 later today. (I'm so close to the track that the TV broadcast is blacked out here. :rolleyes:) We don't get to see the race until 7 pm tonight. I may actually take a 5 mile walk during the race.

Benjamin Button is alright but don't worry if you don't get to see it.

Stay away from the chips and enjoy the rest of the holiday week-end.:nod:

:)Hey, CG, did you move ?? Thought you were last in GA ? Hope you have a great weekend too.

Gonna drop by the gym for a bit today. Another lousy day today, and I can't keep still. Gotta do some cooking later for the upcoming week.

Not sure where you got the GA. I've always lived in Indiana.

Just got back from teaching my class. Only 4 women showed up. But for a Sunday afternoon on a holiday weekend, that's probably not too bad. And I get paid as long as one person shows up. If no one shows, I still get paid 1/2.

All this exercise is allowing me to eat whatever I want, and I'm still losing weight. Yesterday, I was 167# which makes me mad. I'd like to be 185# but that will probably never happen unless I try it your way, which I'm sure you wouldn't recommend. :lol:

Not sure where you got the GA. I've always lived in Indiana.

Indiana, really ?? I don't know where i got that from...:lol:


Yeah, it was pretty empty at my gym today too.

It's just me and the kids this weekend (wife's out on business) so my
neighbor friends invited me for dinner. I wanted to go, but was worried about going off my diet. So I get there and they're serving fillet mignon,
jumbo shrimp, salad, and freshly sliced fruit for dessert. :tucool:

Of course, I had to be anal and run back home for my Waldon Farms no calorie salad dressing, but everything was delicious, and I couldn't have planned a better meal myself. It was a very nice night.:dance:


Tomorrow should be a nice day tomorrow (at least in the morning). I'm gonna get some sleep and get up early for a long walk on the beach in the morning.

Man, it's another not so nice day...I don't care though, I'm leaving for a long walk on the beach, even though it'll probably end up raining on me.

I've got one more holiday bar-B-que to get through today.... I left myself about 800 calories in my meal plan for whatever I might encounter at the get together.

The 4 eggs in the plan are actually the 8 deviled eggs that I plan to eat. I think there's some grilled pork in the plan, and whatever. I'll try to get all my choices in the protein area, if I can.

I've got two more weeks before my first official weight in and the completion of 1/3 of my program. I'm looking to be ahead of pace, and feeling pretty good at where I'm at this far. Wow! Do I sense some optimism ? :dance:

Have a great day everyone !

Nice morning today. Gotta get hot on it, it'll be raining by the afternoon.

I'm not sore this morning, weird, I really roasted myself on upper body at the gym this weekend....maybe tomorrow I'll feel it. Just cardio today, but will try to get two - one hour sessions in today.

:spaz:

This morning I will try something new with my weight training. I don't seem to be able to get DOMS in my biceps when doing either supersets of arms, or just biceps. I'd say I do a pretty rigorous workout on them, about 8 reps to failure and about 5 sets, but....nothing.

Today, I will try to go super heavy (for me, at least), and lift for a longer duration and see what happens. I think I'll try pyramids, gradually lessening the weight to failure, until I can barely pick up a pencil when I'm done. Not sure why I'm never sore there, but it bugs me. My biceps have always lagged and never seem to change in size no matter what everything else does. So we'll see if I can get a rise out of them this week.

Starting to think about the end of my first month already and I've still got 11 day to go :spaz: It sure feels like longer than that so far. I should be in a very good spot by then, and still have 60 days left to improve further.

I went to bed hungry last night. That doesn't happen very often, but I had a serious craving to make some sour cream dip and open a bag o chips. Lucky for me, I'm out the second my head hits the pillow.

I exited to get to the gym today. THAT doesn't happen very often !!

I'm roasted. Really did some intense lifting today, focusing on biceps. I'm hungry, and tired. I feel dietary weakness coming on....think I'll hit the hay early tonight.

It's that kind of hunger that the addition of 200 extra calories wouldn't even begin to fix. So, might as well have nothing . Well, at least I'm on track.

Wow, you're kicking ass! And while you were kicking ass, I was jumping into pools topless...I've wasted time again. No, really. You're doing great. I've been gone for a week, but here's to the next couple of months and being sexxy for fall! :)

Sounds like you had yourself a wild weekend LSC.

Well, you need a refeed once in a while, and so now you've had yours...

tick tock tick tock little lady.....time's a wastin' ;)

My shoulders / rotators are very sore this morning. Think I've got to lay off the push ups. My biceps, though, .....nothing....yet. If I don't get DOMS in my arms by tomorrow, there's something wrong with me.

155 lbs this morning...again, but that's OK. Waist is down to 35.25 ". There's still a lot of fat to go...it all still jiggles....:eek:

Yesterday was a real bad day for cravings, but I powered through it. Today's gotta be better.

I've got the kids' cold....great! Although a cold usually calms the food cravings, I'd still rather be without it, especially this weekend. I've got plans to see Steely Dan on Saturday.