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Thu, February 14th, 2008, 09:56 AM
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#5101
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Reno_1ted is offline
Join Date: Mar 15th, 2004
Location: North West of England
Age: 28
Posts: 1,644
Sex: Male
Stats: 5'8'', 10-11%BF 163lbs
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Re todays update.
Would you not consider lean steak, rice and broccoli a protein / carb meal? Or am i missing something? 
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Thu, February 14th, 2008, 10:02 AM
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#5102
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gazareth is offline
Join Date: Aug 1st, 2006
Location: UK
Age: 28
Posts: 4,608
Sex: Male
Stats: In search of EPOC
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Originally Posted by Reno_1ted
Re todays update.
Would you not consider lean steak, rice and broccoli a protein / carb meal? Or am i missing something? |
No steak is completely 'lean', so it's got protein, carbs and fat 
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In training for GBPF BUCS powerlifting competition on 22nd November 2009
Goals: 175kg/385lb squat, 105kg/231lb bench, 190kg/418lb deadlift
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Thu, February 14th, 2008, 10:22 AM
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#5103
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gazareth
No steak is completely 'lean', so it's got protein, carbs and fat |
(well, no carbs)
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Thu, February 14th, 2008, 10:28 AM
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gazareth is offline
Join Date: Aug 1st, 2006
Location: UK
Age: 28
Posts: 4,608
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Stats: In search of EPOC
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Originally Posted by John Stone
(well, no carbs)
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Sorry, I meant the meal as a whole had all 3, not the steak 
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Journal//DailyBurn//YouTube//Flickr
In training for GBPF BUCS powerlifting competition on 22nd November 2009
Goals: 175kg/385lb squat, 105kg/231lb bench, 190kg/418lb deadlift
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Thu, February 14th, 2008, 01:34 PM
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#5105
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Senior Member
Reno_1ted is offline
Join Date: Mar 15th, 2004
Location: North West of England
Age: 28
Posts: 1,644
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Stats: 5'8'', 10-11%BF 163lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gazareth
No steak is completely 'lean', so it's got protein, carbs and fat |
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"If it works, do it. If it doesn't, don't. My attitude is, don't agonize over why." Dorian Yates, 2001
Lifting weights builds strength of character, strength of body, knowledge of yourself and your own limitations, a quiet confidence in being able to face any challenge no matter how daunting; one that carries over to anything you might do.
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Thu, February 14th, 2008, 10:48 PM
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Reno is offline
Join Date: Jan 23rd, 2004
Location: Geelong, Australia
Age: 31
Posts: 100
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That's one awesome gym John!
I was out your way a few weeks ago when i was on vacation in America. Perfect weather for the outdoor workout!
I'm surprised you don't have a little section in the gym for your sleeping bag With a gym that looks like yours you'd be tempted to wake up in there
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 08:48 AM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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The road back: out of shape...
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 08:59 AM
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woodan is offline
Join Date: Jun 7th, 2007
Location: London, UK
Age: 32
Posts: 2,542
Sex: Male
Stats: Height: 6' 3", Weight: 204lbs, Deadlift: 1x170kg, Squat: 1x136.5kg, Bench 1x82.5kg
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Originally Posted by John Stone
The road back: out of shape...
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I wish I looked that good out of shape.
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 09:32 AM
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Cziffra is offline
Join Date: Jun 22nd, 2004
Location: Cambridge, England
Age: 33
Posts: 1,195
Sex: Male
Stats: ~80% bf. If no more...
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Originally Posted by woodan
I wish I looked that good out of shape.
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I wish I looked that good in shape.
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 09:36 AM
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woodan is offline
Join Date: Jun 7th, 2007
Location: London, UK
Age: 32
Posts: 2,542
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Stats: Height: 6' 3", Weight: 204lbs, Deadlift: 1x170kg, Squat: 1x136.5kg, Bench 1x82.5kg
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Originally Posted by Cziffra
I wish I looked that good in shape.
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Ha! yes, that's what I should have said.
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 11:16 AM
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akm3 is offline
Join Date: Jan 23rd, 2004
Location: Spokane WA
Age: 33
Posts: 1,379
Sex: Male
Stats: 6'0", 230lbs
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John your internal scale is completely screwed. You still look fantastic.
I worry you are teetering on mental illness if you think you look 'out of shape'.
I honestly can't tell a difference from your most recent photos, so you aren't as 'competition shape' as you were, but you are still in nearly perfect physicial condition.
Not that you should be happy and rest on your laurels, but don't be so hard on yourself! 3 weeks 'off' (hardly sounded 'off') is NOT that big of an impact. You just have to get your muscle/memory working in sync again.
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 11:46 AM
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Merk is offline
Join Date: Oct 29th, 2005
Location: Stalking Maya
Age: 24
Posts: 1,422
Sex: Male
Stats: 5'6, 160 lbs, Fatter than a McDonald's Big Mac with extra cheese!
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Originally Posted by John Stone
The road back: out of shape...
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Well my man, I'm not going to sugar coat anything, from what I could see from your pic, you are holding some fat. But with the amount of muscle you have and how anal you are with your training and diet, it'll come off quick. This is something we both know.
Now I would have to agree with the other guys, you look damn good considering the amount of time off you took from proper dieting and training.
....Dude, you are built like a brick s*** house. Be proud 
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 12:21 PM
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John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Yeah, it was close to 2 months with no lifting, no cardio and very crappy food. You don't recover from that overnight, and that's what I keep reminding myself when I feel discouraged.
While I don't look like a guy who's never seen the inside of a weight room, I also don't look anywhere close to my best, and that's what I go by.
I've definitely got some extra adipose to lose. I'd say I'm around 11-12% body fat right now. I'll be taking a 7-point reading this weekend.
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 04:15 PM
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mastover is offline
Join Date: Jan 5th, 2005
Location: The 'hood
Age: 51
Posts: 3,415
Sex: Male
Stats: Pro Natural Bodybuilder
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Yeah you're definitely a freak! A FREEEAAAK!
Your body really needed the time off. If you go on another cut, 6% bodyfat is going to look much different on you next time. Although, I think you will easily get into the 5% range. End result? More striations, leaner midsection, larger traps, more impressive X frame, and more crevisses and valleys going on with the back, and basically a more dimensional look with deeper cuts. We'll have to put you on the cover of a comic book. IMO 
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Thu, February 21st, 2008, 04:31 PM
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Merk is offline
Join Date: Oct 29th, 2005
Location: Stalking Maya
Age: 24
Posts: 1,422
Sex: Male
Stats: 5'6, 160 lbs, Fatter than a McDonald's Big Mac with extra cheese!
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Originally Posted by John Stone
While I don't look like a guy who's never seen the inside of a weight room, I also don't look anywhere close to my best, and that's what I go by. |
I hear ya man, I'm sure almost all of us feel that way for sure.
In due time you'll be right back where you were.
I agree with Mastover. You needed that time off, especially to help those nagging pains and whatnot. Get back at it fresh and refocused.
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Mon, February 25th, 2008, 02:03 PM
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TheRyanator is offline
Join Date: Feb 13th, 2004
Location: Shi-Cah-Go
Age: 28
Posts: 6,536
Sex: Male
Stats: 5'8, 195 ~15% bf.
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The ice cream truck is definitely a conspiracy. Sounds like something out of a movie. Someone is out to get you...but at least you will see them coming with all your cameras!
( Jk0? ) 
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Mon, February 25th, 2008, 03:20 PM
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Croz is offline
Join Date: Nov 6th, 2006
Location: Tampa, Florida
Age: 40
Posts: 891
Sex: Male
Stats: Fat... AGAIN!!!
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The ice cream truck is actually a surveillance truck full of cameras and electronic monitoring gear. They're trying to get access to your security system and they use the drive-by's as tests.
I just like the idea of John at his desk, looking at his camera monitors, watching an ice cream truck full of guys watching John's house on their camera monitors.
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Mon, February 25th, 2008, 03:28 PM
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PlainGreyT is offline
Join Date: Sep 17th, 2007
Location: Ireland
Age: 23
Posts: 1,768
Sex: Male
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I personally think you should chase off the ice cream truck with a rake and post the security video
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Mon, February 25th, 2008, 03:42 PM
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Owner
John Stone is offline
Join Date: Jan 20th, 2004
Location: Central Florida
Age: 41
Posts: 17,302
Sex: Male
Stats: 6', 199.6 pounds, 12.4% body fat (maintaining)
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Mon, February 25th, 2008, 04:21 PM
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Ectomorphic is offline
Join Date: Nov 15th, 2006
Location: Bay Area, CA
Age: 28
Posts: 984
Sex: Male
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Originally Posted by Croz
I just like the idea of John at his desk, looking at his camera monitors, watching an ice cream truck full of guys watching John's house on their camera monitors.
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 That reminded me of something out of Safe House, with Patrick Stewart, minus the ice cream truck part. 
Better than coming around at 9am though, is when they come around in the winter time in a place that's actually cold in winter.
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