From Fat to PHAT Popping Leviathan log

[dpatterson]

End of Day 15 - Nice Energy from Leviathan

Thanks John... I dropped my laptop this afternoon and it screwed up the screen. I will have to make my post from the home PC. I feel naked with out my ProTrack 2005 for my meals.

I updated my workout for this evening. I will copy and paste it here as well. Leviathan gave me some mad energy this afternoon. I wiped up at the gym then came home and even though it just rained talked my wife into our 2.3 mile hike in the neighborhood.

Fridays: Shoulders/Legs

• Shrugs: 205x20, 280x20, 280x20
• Front Raises: 20x15, 20x12, 15x15
• Lateral Raises: 15x20, 15x12, 15x10
• Rear Delt Raises: 20x10, 20x10
• Incline Leg Press: 180x15, 270x15, 360x12
• Calve Rasies: 180x30 each (In, Out, & Straight) 360x50 Straight, 360x30 each (In & Out)
• Leg Curl: 100x10, 110x10, 120x10
• Leg Extension: 110x10, 130x10, 150x10, 170x10
• Squats: 135x10, 135x10, 155x10 (Light Weight due to Back Issues)
• Front Squats: 135x10, 135x8, 155x8
• Bench Press: 40x18 DB, 40x15 DB, 175x8 Bar
• Dumbell Flys (Flat): 40x8, 40x8
• Rope Pulldowns: 60x12, 60x12
• Tricep Press: 60x15, 70x15
• Tricep Pushdowns: 60x15, 70x15

Cardio WorkOut:

• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - n/a
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 2.5 Mile Walk (34 minutes pushing double jogger w/ hills) (Average 132 bpm)

Also for dinner tonight my wife cooked spagetti with Whole Wheat Pasta and Ground Turkey. Was very tasty!!


DP

 

[beebab]

nice log so far, good luck with everything man. seems like leviathan is working pretty well for you

subscribed.

 

[EasyEJL]

I'm waiting to see the next weigh in!

 

[dpatterson]

Next weigh in should be Day 19. I have to quit getting on the scale everyday because I am up and down, up and down. I am sure its all in water weight but I keep centering new weights so I know I am going down.

Hopefully my laptop will be fixed Monday so I can get back to the detailed logs. You would think an IBM T41 could work with no issues after being dropped 5ft on the concrete... : )

DP

 

[Palo Alto Labs]

Next weigh in should be Day 19. I have to quit getting on the scale everyday because I am up and down, up and down. I am sure its all in water weight but I keep centering new weights so I know I am going down.

Hopefully my laptop will be fixed Monday so I can get back to the detailed logs. You would think an IBM T41 could work with no issues after being dropped 5ft on the concrete... : )

DP

Hey great progress so far and the detail of the log has been top notch. I am real excited to see your progress!! I am hoping you see substantial weight loss while maintaining muscle mass or gaining some!!! I know you have been asking for some additional sup advice here are my two cents:

weight loss supp that would stack well: Dicana or a sesamin based product.. both stack great with leviathan

muscle builder that wont add fat and allow you to train loger and harder: I would go with either a bulk Beta-alanine sup or you could use Incarnate. We have had a ton of people cutting who use Incarnate with Leviathan and get great results.

Just my two cents on the supps..I would like to see some other people opinions as well!!!

 

[bLacKjAck.]

Usually eat broiled chicken breast, veggies, maybe a baked potato, salad, etc.

I left this info out for today so far because my wife has not decided what we are having yet. : )

DP

yup, I figured


Def. want to try as best you can eliminating that potato out of any meal past say,,,5pm --- that is if your really wanting to get serious about losing weight/fat....just food for thought my friend!

 

[bLacKjAck.]

btw, those pics look great man..I can DEF see a difference.

 

[dpatterson]

yup, I figured

Def. want to try as best you can eliminating that potato out of any meal past say,,,5pm --- that is if your really wanting to get serious about losing weight/fat....just food for thought my friend!

Will do. I much rather have the weight/fat loss than the few minutes of Potato pleasure. Got on the scale this morning and I am back to 257... Whats the deal??

DP

 

[Palo Alto Labs]

Think about it... if you have an extra few glasses of water, or you are retaining water or a big meal... you will weigh more.
Just be patient and dont judge weight loss by a scale necessarily.
1 gallon of water = 8lbs
2 glasses of water = 1lb
it can all add up quickly.

judge weight loss by how your clothes feel...


also...looking at your diet.. you may want to try less or zero carbs after 5pm. Carbs are a main energy source and taking them later at night can be problematic to some people. Its all about figuring out what works for you!

 

[EasyEJL]

Yeah, what dave said A fluctuation of as much as 3-4 pounds in a 2 day period isn't unrealistic. Its charting the overall loss over a long period of time that is important.

look at the attached pic. If the red dots are the daily (or weekly) weights, it doesn't matter whether one measurement is up or down from the last, so long as the trend is downwards. That 8 pounds from one gallon of water can be non water based - just to prove that, take 1/4 cup of psyllium husks one night, and drink as much water as you can. The damn things will bloat up your intestinal tract and hold at least 4 pounds of water with it. Rather, don't try this, cause I did by accident, and it sucks, damn cramps all night, it was nasty. But a swing of up to 5 pounds either way isn't crazy (and our scales aren't 100% accurate either)

 

[john123131]

exactly give it time, you wouldnt beleive how much I fluctuate from day to day....its crazy.....

 

[dpatterson]

Day 20 - Leviathan Log (Going by Fast!!)

I have bitten off more than I can metabolize with a tiling job at home. I have ripped up 75 sqft of ceramic tile and am currently working on getting the tile glue up (thinset). This is a workout in its self. Thats why I have a hole in my log from Day 15 to Day 20. But I am continuing to maintain my daily regiment and are still seeing results.

Yesterday I had to wear my suit and its WAY to big in the waist now. Last time I wore it was a month ago and it was big but not too big. My every day belt has been worn on the last notch for sometime now. I need to send it back to the manufacture to have a few more holes popped in it and maybe some trimmed off the end.

Anyway here is Day 20, with a new weight included.


Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight Included - Measurements to Come

• 
  [*]Weight - 254.2 (-3.8)

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 247 by July 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by July 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy. Working hard from about 5pm to 11pm every night on the tile job at my house.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good. Last night was the best sleep I have had in a long time. I was super tired but the affects of Leviathan did not make it a restless night. Woke up ready to go this morning.

• To Sleep: 11:30pm
• Wake up: 6:45am

Muscles:
Still working on the cardio with a small delay due to the work at home. Attempting to achieve goal of 247 by the end of this month.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - n/a
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - n/a
• Removing Ceramic Tile - Intense at times

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Fiber One + Fat Free Milk
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • None
• Lunch - 1pm
  • 8oz Sirloin Burger
  • A few too many fries
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • None (No workouts today)
• Dinner - 7pm
  • Turkey Sandwich
  • 1C Cottage Cheese w/ Pineapple
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

Daily Totals:

 

[john123131]

great job dp, keep it up bro....you' reach that goal my friend!

 

[dpatterson]

Day 21 - Leviathan Log

Finished up removing the Tile and Thinset in my Entry Hall last night. I looked like I had jumped in a pool when I was done. More to come tonight with two more rooms to go.

Day 21, with a new weight included.


Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight Included - Measurements to Come

• 
  [*]Weight - 253.6 (-4.4)

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 247 by July 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by July 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy. Working hard from about 5pm to 11pm every night on the tile job at my house.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good. Last night was the best sleep I have had in a long time. I was super tired but the affects of Leviathan did not make it a restless night. Woke up ready to go this morning.

• To Sleep: 11:30pm
• Wake up: 6:45am

Muscles:
Still working on the cardio with a small delay due to the work at home. Attempting to achieve goal of 247 by the end of this month.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - n/a
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - n/a
• Removing Ceramic Tile - Intense at times

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Fiber One + Fat Free Milk
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • None
• Lunch - 1pm
  • 12" Tuna on Wheat from Subway
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • None (No workouts today)
• Dinner - 7pm
  • 6oz Chicken Breast
  • 1.5C Mixed Veggies
  • 2C Lettuce
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

 

[dpatterson]

Day 22 - Leviathan Log (More Weight Loss)

Started another room last night. I guess I did something wrong in a different life because this is LABOR intensive work. I am not stranger to work and love a challenge but damn this sucks!!

I have figured out that lifting weights and Cardio is not the best way to loose weight... Removing ceramic tile is!!

Day 22, with a new weight included. Its just falling off of me!!


Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight Included - Measurements to Come

• 
  [*]Weight - 252.2(-5.8)

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 247 by July 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by July 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy. Working hard from about 5pm to 11pm every night on the tile job at my house.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good. Last night was the best sleep I have had in a long time. I was super tired but the affects of Leviathan did not make it a restless night. Woke up ready to go this morning.

• To Sleep: 10:30pm
• Wake up: 6:45am

Muscles:
Still working on the cardio with a small delay due to the work at home. Attempting to achieve goal of 247 by the end of this month.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• Fasted Cardio - n/a
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - n/a
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - n/a
• Removing Ceramic Tile - Intense at times (I hate this!!)

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Fiber One + Fat Free Milk
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • None
• Lunch - 1pm
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • None (No workouts today)
• Dinner - 7pm
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

 

[EasyEJL]

lookin good!

 

[dpatterson]

Day 26 - Leviathan Log (MAJOR Progress)

My logs have slacked off do to a large tiling project that I have undertaken at home. I have not been able to hit the gym because of needing to go home at 5pm, working to midnight, to attempt to get it knocked out.

However, this tiling stuff is not for the meek. Its giving me the workout that I am missing in the gym. Except this is full body, for several hours at a time.

Regardless, I have been making some SERIOUS progress... I am not going to spoil it today. You have to wait until Day 29, thats right, this Friday.

BUT I GUARANTEE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!

I can tell you this!! I weight less now than I did on my last log entry! I do not want to jinx myself but I believe I have pushed thru my plateau with the help of LEVIATHAN from PAL .

So for DAY 29 I will have:

• NEW PICS
• NEW Weight
• NEW Measurements

I am looking forward to sharing this with the community and will give some updates between now and then.

Thanks again for the support!

DP

 

[john123131]

My logs have slacked off do to a large tiling project that I have undertaken at home. I have not been able to hit the gym because of needing to go home at 5pm, working to midnight, to attempt to get it knocked out.

However, this tiling stuff is not for the meek. Its giving me the workout that I am missing in the gym. Except this is full body, for several hours at a time.

Regardless, I have been making some SERIOUS progress... I am not going to spoil it today. You have to wait until Day 29, thats right, this Friday.

BUT I GUARANTEE YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!!

I can tell you this!! I weight less now than I did on my last log entry! I do not want to jinx myself but I believe I have pushed thru my plateau with the help of LEVIATHAN from PAL .

So for DAY 29 I will have:

• NEW PICS
• NEW Weight
• NEW Measurements

I am looking forward to sharing this with the community and will give some updates between now and then.

Thanks again for the support!

DP

Sweeeeeeeet.
Cant wait til friday bro!!!...It is crazy how changing things up (ie. tiling) can help mix things up a bit. Helping build a house earlier in the year killed me, but in a good way. Very excited about your progress dp, and looking forward to firday!
john

 

[dpatterson]

Friday has come and gone and I have nothing to show for it. This tile job I took on at the house Kicked my A$$!! I hired a hand to help me out and he showed up Friday morning. We worked 2 eighteen hours days and got it knocked out.

So back to the matter at hand. I owe everyone new weights, measures and pics.

I will post them first thing tomorrow morning.

My Current Weight: 250.5 (-7.5)

Until tomorrow.....

 

[john123131]

Friday has come and gone and I have nothing to show for it. This tile job I took on at the house Kicked my A$$!! I hired a hand to help me out and he showed up Friday morning. We worked 2 eighteen hours days and got it knocked out.

So back to the matter at hand. I owe everyone new weights, measures and pics.

I will post them first thing tomorrow morning.

My Current Weight: 250.5 (-7.5)

Until tomorrow.....

-7.5 already....nice...excited for more updates!!

 

[hman85]

Friday has come and gone and I have nothing to show for it. This tile job I took on at the house Kicked my A$$!! I hired a hand to help me out and he showed up Friday morning. We worked 2 eighteen hours days and got it knocked out.

So back to the matter at hand. I owe everyone new weights, measures and pics.

I will post them first thing tomorrow morning.

My Current Weight: 250.5 (-7.5)

Until tomorrow.....

good job so far keep up the good work man

 

[dpatterson]

I have purchased some sups to replenish my stock from www.NutraPlanet.com

On Whey 100% Protein 10lbs - Choc
BSN Cell Mass Creatine - Grape Cooler
Purple Wraath EAA/BCAAs - Grape
Super EPA Omega-3 - 240 caps

I still have about 2 weeks left of my Leviathan.

DP

 

[john123131]

I have purchased some sups to replenish my stock from www.NutraPlanet.com

On Whey 100% Protein 10lbs - Choc
BSN Cell Mass Creatine - Grape Cooler
Purple Wraath EAA/BCAAs - Grape
Super EPA Omega-3 - 240 caps

I still have about 2 weeks left of my Leviathan.

DP

awesome...keep us updated like usual bro

 

[dpatterson]

Kudos to Nutraplanet!!!

My order was placed today about 1:15pm CDT and it was picked up by FedEx at 2:55pm. Very efficient company to deal with!

DP

 

[dpatterson]

Day 32 - Leviathan Log (NEW WEIGHT-MEASURES-PICS)

YEAH BABY!!!

Looking good and feeling good. I have not felt this good in several years!! Running in to people I have not seen since Christmas and THEIR JAWS DROP!!!! SWEEEEEETT.

I have never been able to stick to something like I have this time and the hard work is paying off big time.


Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight, Measurements, and Pics


Weight - 250.5(-7.5)


Measurements: (-0.0) Represents Total Difference

• Waist - 39.75" (-1.5")
• Left Bicep - 16.25" (-0.25")
• Right Bicep - 16.5" (+0.25")
• Left Quad - 25.5" (+1.00")
• Right Quad - 25" (+1.00")
• Left Calf - 16" (0.00")
• Right Calf - 16.25" (-0.25")
• Neck - 17" (-1.00")
• Chest - 47" (-1.00")
• Belly (Regular)- 42.5" (-1.5")
• Belly (Flex)- 40.75" (-1.75")
• Belly (Extended)- 43.5" (-3.0")

Pictures:

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 247 by July 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by July 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy. Back in the Gym today! Finally!

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good.

• To Sleep: 10:30pm
• Wake up: 6:45am

Muscles:
Back in the Gym. Started back on my weight program, doing it lower weights and high reps. Pretty sore from all of the tile work that I have done in the past week.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• Fasted Cardio - n/a
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - 45 Minutes (159 avg bpm)
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 7pm - 2.3 Mile Walk pushing Double Jogger (135 avg bpm)

5pm: Chest / Triceps

• Incline (Cables): 60x10, 70x10, 80x10, 90x10
• Bench (Dumbbell): 65x10, 75x10, 75x10, 80x10
• Decline (Cables): 80x10, 90x10, 90x10
• Tricep Pushdown: 60x15, 70x12
• Tricep Pulldown (Wide Under Grip): 60x15, 70x15
• Tricep Pushdown (Straight Bar): 60x15, 70x12

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Fiber One + Fat Free Milk
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • 5.5 Tuna
• Lunch - 1pm
  • 6" Subway Turkey and Ham with Mustard (No Cheese)
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Dinner - 7pm
  • 1.5C Slices of Beef Brisket (Trimmed)
  • 1C Mixed Veggies
  • 1C Mashed Potatoes
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

 

[dpatterson]

A New Beginning

As of July 24, 2007..... I have joined the UNDER 250 CLUB!!!!!!!

New Weight: 249.2

• (-8.8) Since Start of Leviathan Log
• (-40.8) Since January 1st 2007
  

 

[john123131]

As of July 24, 2007..... I have joined the UNDER 250 CLUB!!!!!!!

New Weight: 249.2

• (-8.8) Since Start of Leviathan Log
• (-40.8) Since January 1st 2007
  

dpatterson...
Honestly bro you have a ALOT to be pround of right now man. Proves that hard work and motivation pay off, and your hard work is rewarding based on your results, so congratulations again my friend!!!

based on your earlier post, you can reach your goal of 247 lbs by July 31st!....Im very happy for ya bro. Keep up the hard work it paying off for ya.:clap2:

john

 

[dpatterson]

Day 33 - Leviathan Log

Questions:

1. None

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 247 by July 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by July 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy. Pushing energy. Hard to explain but I will try. Say your energy is a full glass of water. Throughout the workout the glass begins to empty. As it does something is filling it with a replacement. By this I mean its not one of those bounce off the wall energy burst but at the point that you think you are going to give out you get a boost that last. Case in point, I was down 12-0 in Racquetball, but I came back to win 15-13, just seemed something kicked in.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good. Mother in Law said that I do not snore anymore.

• To Sleep: 10:30pm
• Wake up: 6:45am

Muscles:
Pretty sore the past couple days from getting back in the gym. Nothing too bad... If you cannot feel it, it isn't working!!

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Nike Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 181 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• Fasted Cardio - n/a
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - 60 Minutes (159 avg bpm while playing)
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 7pm - 35 Minutes 2.3 Mile Walk pushing Double Jogger w/ 2 Kids (138 avg bpm)

5pm: Tuesday: Shoulders/Legs (PUT OFF UNTIL WED @ NOON)

• Overhead Press: 3x10
• Front Raises: 3x10 - Dumbbell's
• Lateral Raises: 3x10 - Dumbbell's
• Rear Delt Raises: 3x10 - Dumbbell's
• Incline Leg Press: 3x10
• Leg Curl: 3x10
• Leg Extension: 3x10
• Squats: 4x10/15

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Whole Wheat Oatmeal
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • 5.5 Tuna
• Lunch - 1pm
  • 1C Tortilla Soup w/ Chicken
  • 1 Taco Salad
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Dinner - 7pm
  • 2 Slices of Beef Brisket (Trimmed)
  • 2 Slices of High Fiber Whole Wheat Bread
  • 1 Small Corn on Cob
  • 2C Lettuce w/ Vinaigrette Dressing
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

 

[dpatterson]

Day 34 - Leviathan Log

Started "Fasted Cardio" this morning. I am taking the same route as our evening walks, which is 2.3 Miles. On the walk its taking my wife and I 34 minutes to complete. This morning I did a bit of a Walk/Jog Interval. I used waypoints to determine my Jog starts and stops, was a bit dark and hard to see the watch. I set a goal to have it finished in 30 Minutes or less. Time this morning was 29:05 minutes. During the walk I was thinking of maybe using a weighted backpack to add some resistance. I might try that in the morning.

Questions:

1. My BCAAs should be in shortly. With starting the Fast Cardio what is the recommended dosing for this? I have read some comments about taking some before the Fasted Cardio then some during the FC. Any Suggestions?

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack (4 caps)
  • On Whey 100% Protein Shake (24g)

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • On Whey 100% Protein Shake (24g)

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 247 by July 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by July 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good.

• To Sleep: 10:30pm
• Wake up: 5:50am

Muscles:
Still Pretty Sore. Chest and Shoulders.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 181 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• 6am Fasted Cardio - 2.3 Mile Walk/Jog Interval - Time 29:05 (Walk bpm 135 / Jog bpm 174)
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• 5pm Racquetball - 60 Minutes (Avg 160 bpm)
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• 7pm Walking - n/a

12pm: Tuesday: Shoulders/Legs

• Front Raises: 20x10, 30x10, 30x10
• Lateral Raises: 20x10, 30x10, 35x8
• Rear Delt Raises: 20x15, 35x8
• Incline Leg Press: 270x10, 360x10, 450x10
• Incline Press Calve Raises: 270x50, 360x50, 450x50
• Leg Curl: 110x10, 120x10, 130x10
• Leg Extension: 110x10, 120x10
• Squats: 135x10, 135x10, 135x10
• Shrugs: 205x25, 205x25

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Whole Wheat Oatmeal
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • 5oz Chicken Breast
• Lunch - 1pm
  • 12" Subway Turkey on Whole Wheat
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • Nutraplanet came thru... my stuff was in.
  • 2C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Dinner - 7pm
  • 3 Hotdogs on High Fiber Wheat Bread
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

 

[EasyEJL]

Questions:
My BCAAs should be in shortly. With starting the Fast Cardio what is the recommended dosing for this? I have read some comments about taking some before the Fasted Cardio then some during the FC. Any Suggestions?

I'm doing BCAAs before/during/after on both cardio and strength days, about a total of 20g a day. I'd say definitely 5g-10g pre/during is worthwhile, more than that is harder to say. The bulk is hard to get mixed into liquids, don't be surprised at that.

I've noticed my own weight loss seems to be accelerating here at the tail end, i'm a little surprised really, but happily so as I hadn't quite been reaching my goals the whole time.

 

[jrm]

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good. Mother in Law said that I do not snore anymore.

Your wife is cool with y'all sleeping together?

 

[dpatterson]

Haha... I don't even want to touch that one... I left myself wide open...

 

[EasyEJL]

I just reread my post above, and i'm retarded. I edited it to make more sense

 

[dpatterson]

I am just glad they have an EDIT button. I am sure alot of us would sound pretty dumb on our first attempts.

Got my BCAA's in today so I will mix them as you suggested in the morning.

 

[jrm]

Haha... I don't even want to touch that one... I left myself wide open...

Sorry...I couldn't help myself.

 

[dpatterson]

Sorry...I couldn't help myself.

Mother in Law called and wants her REPS!

 

[Palo Alto Labs]

holy crap man... i been slackin,... GREAT PROGRESS MAN



and thank god for the edit button... its a pain in the ass without one

 

[dpatterson]

Day 39 - Leviathan Log

Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight, Measurements, and Pics (08/03/07)

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 247 by July 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by July 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good.

• To Sleep: 11:30pm
• Wake up: 7:15am

Muscles:
Muscles feel pretty good. Tweaked my left shoulder somewhere along the way.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• Fasted Cardio - n/a
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - n/a
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 7pm - n/a

5pm: Chest / Triceps

• Incline (Bar): 135x10, 145x10, 155x10, 165x10, 175x10
• Bench (Bar): 135x10, 145x10, 155x10, 165x7, 175x5
• Decline (Machine): 190x10, 200x10, 210x5, 210x7, 200x8
• Decline Flys (Cables): 50x20, 50x20, 50x20, 50x20, 50x20
• Tricep Pushdown: 250x15, 250x15, 250x15
• Tricep Pulldown (Wide Under Grip): 60x20
• Tricep Pushdown (Straight Bar): 60x20

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • None
• Lunch - 1pm
  • 12" Subway Tuna with Mustard (No Cheese)
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Dinner - 7pm
  • Chicken Breast
  • Mixed Veggies
  • Baked Beans
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

 

[john123131]

Keep up the great wwork bro, things are looking great here, and the bcaa's are a great addition. Cant wait for the next weigh in announcement!
john

 

[dpatterson]

Day 40 - Leviathan Log

JULY 31st:

Well my goal date is here and I had set a Goal of 247lbs for myself. My lowest weight during this Goal period was 249.2lbs. This morning I weighted in at 250.2lbs.

Although I did not reach my Goal I have made huge accomplishments. I started out at a weight of 258lbs. I would fluctuate from 256 to 260 during that start time. Now I have moved to fluctuating from 249 to 253. Too me any weight loss is good weight loss.

I am disappointed that I did not meet my goal but still happy with the results that I did accomplish.

So I am setting myself a new Goal for August 31st of 240lbs.

One a side note: Found out yesterday that the Gym I have been a member of for the past 7 months is closing. I, like many others were just notified and now have to look for other accommodations. Luckily, 3 new Gyms have opened up since I joined this Gym but all are a bit different from what we are accustom too.

Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight, Measurements, and Pics (08/03/07)

Weight: 250.2 (-7.8)

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 240 by August 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by August 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good.

• To Sleep: 10:30pm
• Wake up: 6:30am

Muscles:
Muscles feel pretty good.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• Fasted Cardio - n/a
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - 60Mins - 3 Games
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 7pm - n/a

12pm: Tuesday: Shoulders/Legs

• Front Raises: 20x10, 20x10, 15x10
• Lateral Raises: 15x10, 15x10 15x10
• Rear Delt Raises: 15x10, 15x10, 15x10
• Incline Leg Press:
• Incline Press Calve Raises:
• Leg Curl:
• Leg Extension:
• Squats:
• Shrugs:

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
  • 1C Fiber One Cereal + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • 5.5oz Tuna
• Lunch - 1pm
  • 6" Subway Turkey (No Cheese)
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Dinner - 7pm
  • Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • 1/2C Cottage Cheese

 

[EasyEJL]

:clap2:

 

[dpatterson]

DAY 41 - Leviathan Log

One thing I failed to mention yesterday is that I was able to check my body fat %. And boy am I very HAPPY with the results!!!

Goal Progress:

• Body Fat % Jan 1 - 30%
• Body Fat % Jun 21 - 25% (-5%)
• Body Fat % Jul 31 - 21.8% (-8.2%)

Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight, Measurements, and Pics (08/03/07)

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 240 by August 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by August 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy.

Sleep:
Sleeping VERY good.

• To Sleep: 1:00am
• Wake up: 7:00am

Muscles:
Muscles feel pretty good. Back to lifting after the Tiling job and im pretty sore but feel good. Soreness does not prevent the next days schedule.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut:

• Fasted Cardio - n/a
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - n/a
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 7pm - n/a

Wednesday: Biceps / Back / Abs (Picking up Legs at 12pm)

• Upright Row:
• Seated Row:
• T-Bar:
• Hammer Curls:
• Concentration Curls:
• Cable Curls:
• Incline Leg Press: 360x10, 450x10, 540x10
• Incline Press Calve Raises: 360x30, 450x30
• Isolated Leg Press (per leg): 360x10, 450x10, 540x10
• Isolated Calve Press (per leg): 360x15, 450x10
• Leg Curl: 110x10, 120x10, 130x10
• Leg Extension: 120x10, 140x10, 160x10
• Squats: 135x10, 135x10, 225x10
• Shrugs: 250x20, 250x15

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
  • 1C Fiber One Cereal + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • 8oz Chicken Breast
  • 1C Cottage Cheese (Low Fat)
• Lunch - 1pm
  • None
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • 8oz Chicken Breast
  • 1C Cottage Cheese
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Dinner - 7pm
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • 1/2C Cottage Cheese

 

[john123131]

bro, 21.8 % bf.....thats awesome congrats, again you should be very proud.....beach body in no time!!:bb2:

 

[dpatterson]

bro, 21.8 % bf.....thats awesome congrats, again you should be very proud.....beach body in no time!!:bb2:

Thanks John!

I had been forgetting to check my body fat and was expecting the same ole 25%. The 21.8% even showed up after working out a bit. Someone was saying that any sweat on your hands can have a negative affect on the count as well. I am going to test again this afternoon before I workout. Maybe it will be better, if my friend was correct about the sweat deal.

I also wanted to say how awesome it feels to see someone that I have seen a couple weeks ago and they knew and saw that I have lost weight and now they ask if I have lost even more weight. Seems I am more socially acceptable now! Not that I care. My wife and boys love me for who I am and thats all I need.

Just finished legs at 12pm. Heres the routine.

Wednesday 12pm: Legs

• Incline Leg Press: 360x10, 450x10, 540x10
• Incline Press Calve Raises: 360x30, 450x30
• Isolated Leg Press (per leg): 360x10, 450x10, 540x10
• Isolated Calve Press (per leg): 360x15, 450x15
• Leg Curl: 110x10, 120x10, 130x10
• Leg Extension: 120x10, 140x10, 160x10
• Squats: 135x10, 135x10, 225x10
• Shrugs: 250x20, 250x15

DP

 

[dpatterson]

Day 45 - Leviathan Log

I have included new Pics, Weight, and Measurements. Progress has seemed to slow a bit so I am going to turn up the intensity. Also I only have a few more days of the Leviathan left.

I think I am going to run a few weeks without stim and see how it goes.


Progress: Weight, Measurements, and Pics

Weight - 250.5(-7.5)

Measurements: (-0.0) Represents Total Difference

• Waist - 39.5" (-1.75")
• Left Bicep - 16.00" (-0.50")
• Right Bicep - 16.75" (+0.50")
• Left Quad - 25" (+0.5")
• Right Quad - 24.5" (+0.50")
• Left Calf - 16.25" (+0.25")
• Right Calf - 16.50" (+0.00")
• Neck - 17" (-1.00")
• Chest - 46.5" (-1.50")
• Belly (Regular)- 41" (-3.00")
• Belly (Flex)- 40" (-2.50")
• Belly (Extended)- 43.5" (-3.0")

Pictures:

Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight, Measurements, and Pics (08/03/07)

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • 1 Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 240 by August 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by August 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy.

Sleep:
Sleeping good. Needing to get more sleep.

• To Sleep: 12:00am
• Wake up: 7:00am

Muscles:
Feel pretty good.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut:

• Fasted Cardio - n/a
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - n/a
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 7pm - n/a

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • None
• Lunch - 1pm
  • Burger w/ Cheese
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • none
• Dinner - 7pm
  • 8oz Grilled Chicken
  • Green Beans
  • Mixed Veggies
  • 4 Baked Potato Wedges
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • 1/2C Cottage Cheese

 

[neoborn]

You sir are an inspiration to many, keep up the good work.

Much Love

Neoborn

 

[Palo Alto Labs]

keep up the hard work man!!!

I applaud your detail... its a lot of work to keep up with everything!!!

 

[bLacKjAck.]

youve made awesome progress man...GREAT job!

 

[dpatterson]

Day 46 - Leviathan Log

Questions:

1. None

Progress: Weight, Measurements, and Pics


Weight - 250.5(-7.5)


Measurements: (-0.0) Represents Total Difference

• Waist - 39.75" (-1.5")
• Left Bicep - 16.25" (-0.25")
• Right Bicep - 16.5" (+0.25")
• Left Quad - 25.5" (+1.00")
• Right Quad - 25" (+1.00")
• Left Calf - 16" (0.00")
• Right Calf - 16.25" (-0.25")
• Neck - 17" (-1.00")
• Chest - 47" (-1.00")
• Belly (Regular)- 42.5" (-1.5")
• Belly (Flex)- 40.75" (-1.75")
• Belly (Extended)- 43.5" (-3.0")

Pictures:

Supplements: 8 Week Run

• Morning:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Daily Vitamin Pack
  • Omega 3 (Fish Oil)
  • Purple Wraath BCAA's

• Afternoon:
  • 2 Leviathan
  • Omega 3 (Fish Oil)

Short-Term Goals:
Obtain Body Weight of 240 by August 31st
Obtain Body Fat % of 20% by August 31st

Long-Term Goals:
Obtain Goal Weight of 230lbs
Obtain Goal Body Fat of 12%
Increase Stamina and Overall Conditioning

Energy:
Good Solid Energy.

Sleep:
Good Sleep

• To Sleep: 10:30pm
• Wake up: 5:55am

Muscles:
Feeling Good.

Side Effects:
None - Which is great!

Heart Rate Monitoring: Via Traix C8
Target Heart Rate as calculated from Target Heart Rate Calculator

I put myself in the Higher than Average Exercise category.

• Resting Heart Rate: 53 bpm
• Low End Target Heart Rate: 133 bpm
• High End Target Heart Rate: 171 bpm
• Max Heart Rate to Date: 179 bpm

WorkOut: Starting Heavy Cardio w/ Light Weight Workouts

• Fasted Cardio - 28:11Mins (128 Walk avg bpm, 169 Run avg bpm)
• HIIT Cardio - n/a
• Racquetball - 60 Minutes
• Swimming - n/a
• Abs - n/a
• Inside Track - n/a
• Treadmill - n/a
• Elliptical - n/a
• Walking - 7pm - n/a

5pm: Chest / Triceps

• Incline (Dumbbell): 65x10, 65x10, 65x10, 65x10
• Bench (Dumbbell): 75x10, 70x10, 70x10, 70x10
• Decline (Cables): 60x10
• Decline (Smith): 160x10, 160x10
• Tricep Rear Pushdown: 250x20, 250x20
• Brain Crushers: 35x10, 40x10, 40x10

Food:

• Breakfast - 6am
  • 1C Fiber One + Fat Free Milk
  • 1C Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Meal #1 - 10am
  • 5.5 Tuna
• Lunch - 1pm
  • Grilled Chicken Breast
  • Green Beans
  • 3 Potato Wedges
• Meal #2 - 3:30pm
  • None
• Meal #3 - Post Workout
  • Protein Shake + Fat Free Milk
• Dinner - 7pm
  • 8oz Smoked Pork Chop
  • 1C Mixed Veggies
  • 1C Cottage Cheese
• Meal #4 - 10pm
  • None

 

[EasyEJL]

Have you considered entering this contest?

http://anabolicminds.com/forum/supplements/72393-palo-alto-labs.html

I think you are at a point where it would really work well for you, the next 2 months or so should be a very visible difference