TheHardOne
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Phuckin doing it bud!Update Pic!
-Haven't measured bodyfat in a few days.
-Pic taken with a full stomach / PM
-Empty Stomach weight is still around 214-215 (PM weight still around 220)
-Cardio now twice a day
-Calories are still around 4000!
Almost there!
will def. follow,and first ph cycles are always epic!Like I said in my Natabolic log, ill be using Formadrol Extreme(caps) again. Ill make a yittle log on it, ill post the link up when I get it up. Follow that one, and that will lead to my first PH cycle....how EPIC will that be? lol
HAHAHA Great post!!Noticing some huuge neural fatigue today....couldn't sleep again last night.....
Is that going to stop me?
Do I look like a little pathetic virgin quitter that is on this planet with no fu**kin dream!?!?!!?!!!?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I think ya'll know the answer.
If any of you ever get locked up in a cage with me, ill eat your fuc**in feet.
Just put that audio to downloading.... gonna hear it and give my opinions
Killing this log brother, good job. LG is lucky to have you.
Wrong? Nothing, lol. It had to of been fat / water....im still growing! Carb Back Load is the only thing different ive been doing. Arms are even up .2 from a few days ago from when I measured them.dayum 10 lbs in two days... what the hell went wrong!!? :wtf1:
nice,very nice bro!Wrong? Nothing, lol. It had to of been fat / water....im still growing! Carb Back Load is the only thing different ive been doing. Arms are even up .2 from a few days ago from when I measured them.
I've been following this protocol, but I use a lot of sloppy carbs lolWrong? Nothing, lol. It had to of been fat / water....im still growing! Carb Back Load is the only thing different ive been doing. Arms are even up .2 from a few days ago from when I measured them.
Sloppy carbs?I've been following this protocol, but I use a lot of sloppy carbs lol
What food sources are you using? And/or shakes?
Thanks man! Its been quite a ride.....I mean this transformation process on a budget has been HELL....but ive never given up....this process is all leading to a life changing event(career)....its all leading up to the promise I made my parents.....my family and I are in HELL, I promised them ill take us out.nice,very nice bro!
Possibly next week! 30lbs in 30 days? haha!Nice write up and log. When the ph run starting
His understanding of the nervous system(strength/fatigue) / hypertrophy is what I like but his view on carbs is what I don't like.Charles hates carbs huh?
Awesome. Ill be following. Looking forward to itPossibly next week! 30lbs in 30 days? haha!
What storm?Gonna take it easy for the rest of this week. Just did a little bit of chest and arms today, nothing to failure. A big storm is coming, whos ready for it?
That TesTren?PH cycle
Can youu dig it?
Oh I can,you gonna log it?im so ready and pumped for mine to start.What you running?PH cycle
Can youu dig it?
Looks like it will be TesTren + MMv3That TesTren?
Yep! Ill post the link on here when I start it up! Most likely will be running tesTren and mmv3....was thinking of mmv3+ph17....hmmm what ever the Big Ripper wants me to do is what ill do! But the goal for my next protocol is to get in the single digits and take my mass to the level, basically.Oh I can,you gonna log it?im so ready and pumped for mine to start.What you running?
Nice read here brother.Top 5 things I have to start doing to take my mass to the next level
Ben Pakulski realizes your "current settings" is what should dictate how you workout.
1)Train heavier! (I have the tendency to backdown from the super heavy weights because im never motivated to train heavy...never really cared...lol...my ego is out of the gym)
2)Stay Focused! (I have the tendency to worry what people are thinking about me when im working out)
3)Train like a Freak!!! (I tend to "go through the motions" every now and then....and my mind will be in the muscle but at the same time I lose intensity so sometimes I don't push myself to my limits via me worrying so much, I think my Peripheral Nervous system is trained how I want it...meaning for example on squats or any leg pressing movements I have to think about squeezing my glutes / bringing myself down via shortening up my hamstrings / press through my heels in order to recruit as much Quads muscle fibers as possible......hopefully by now I don't have to think about it to accomplish my specific goals for every exercise.) Solution = stay focused, listen to motivational music(pre/during workout), think about my current situation in life, and kill that sh$T!)
4)Realize hypertrophy is just a adaptation to stress (oh and acknowledge my "current settings"....sleep..supps...nutrition...life stresses) (even though Poliquin's Hypertrophy protocols are right logically.....and im able to progress with super high volume (50+ sets to failure) I don't like the cramps and the neural fatigue the next day lol.....basically it comes down to the following for progress...
-Making the workout more "Dense" (shortening up the rest periods and adding more work in a specific time frame)
-Adding more weight
-Adding more sets / reps
-Adding in some Fatigue Work (drop sets / rest pause / forced reps / 60 second eccentrics / iso holds..etc...)
5)Keep Stress levels low! (Ill never forget what Mr.Coop told me.....mainly because I realized and believed it...."Preparation Makes Confidence".....meaning, what ever your goal is in life....be prepared! .....I say that because im never prepared when I go to the gym....I always have to take my pre workout supps / take a piss / think about what im going to do a few mins before I workout.....so now when I step foot in the gym, Ill take a quick warm up....execute my mission to perfection....and when the workout is over....realize its over, how many times do you say to yourself....I "could" of done that....I "should" of done this.....etc.....No more!
How much passion do you have for your goals in life?
Thanks! I had to make it because my lack of performance the last 3 months honestly hasn't been my best even though ive made significant progress....it was necessary though.Nice read here brother.
awesome ariclle bro!Here is a little write up with Charles Poliquins' beliefs (below)
If over 10% body fat for a man, or over 15-20% for a woman, you are fat.
The stronger your immune system, the easier it is to gain muscle and lose fat.
The more insulin you produce, the faster you age.
The best predictor of lifespan is muscle mass and strength
Supplements
Omega 3 Fatty Acids from pharmaceutical grade fish oils are the most valuable supplement you can take. The subject should take 15g/day for two weeks if deficient, then reduce the dosage to 5g/day indefinitely after that. Fish oils will help burn fat and prevent fat gain. They improve serotonin levels (mood), make it easier to move nutrients in and out of cell walls, reduce joint inflammation, decrease the amount of sugar your body will absorb, improves blood pressure and decrease insulin output when taken with a meal.
You should take it throughout the day and rotate your source of EFA?s every 10 days. Krill Oil is the best source as it also eliminates PMS and you don?t need high doses of this type of oil.
Fat people should not consume carbs post-workout. The best Post workout drink for a 200lb overweight man is: Whey Isolate 60g + Glutamine 20-80g + Glycine 20g. This will replenish glycogen while preventing fat gain.
Licorice Root Cream can be rubbed on the abdominal as it will aid in burning fat from the stomach. The trade name is called Glycgel.
Adaptogens such as Red Korean Ginseng can help you recuperate from stress and tough workouts. Rhodiola Rosea is a very powerful adaptogen; take it when you need energy. It is a Cortisol Modulator, meaning that if your cortisol is too low it will help you raise it and if too high, it will help you lower it. Take only 1 tab per day, as it is very potent. Stevia is a natural sweetener and a great adrenal recovery aid. Cold Fx is also a surprisingly good product. It is good for adrenaline glands, fat loss, decreasing insulin output, and regenerates the pancreas.
To help men raise testosterone Charles recommends the following. Zinc is low in all active men and plays an important role in test production. Zinc arginic is best, no more than 30mg/day. Holy Basil also helps raise testosterone.
As for estrogen, DIM is a strong anti-estrogen that specifically targets the bad estrogens caused by phyto-estrogens in our environment.
R-ALA is anabolic and promotes fat burning, only the R for is good, the S form of ALA is counter productive. It is an anti-oxidant that also promotes glucose transport into muscle cells. As well it Increases the metabolic rate and decreases insulin output.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine is a healthy stimulant; it also improves memory and is anti-aging for the brain. It too increases insulin sensitivity.
Charles recommends that one uses a good multi-vitamin when attempting to lose fat as fat loss releases toxins that are stored in your fat and your body will need all the vitamins and minerals it can get to fight these toxins.
Estrogen ?16? is a bad form of estrogen in our bodies that we want to eliminate, supplements that combat estrogen ?16? are Broccoli extract, DIM and Green Tea
Taurine is an amino acid that increases insulin sensitivity, increases cell communication, and increase carb metabolism.
Magnesium Chelates are the key to preventing diabetes; everyone who is active is deficient in it, and it is this deficiency that creates diabetes. Magnesium also increases insulin sensitivity. One should Rotate the types of Mag, just make sure they all end in ?ate?. Take it after 4:00pm, as it will improve your sleep.
All stimulants raise cortisol, which is bad so use them sensibly. As for the fat burning supplement ephedrine, you do not need much ephedrine (8mg) to stimulate fat burning.
If asparagus makes your urine smell you are deficient in Vitamin B9 and B12. Taking these B vitamins will help prevent Alzheimer?s
Training
High intensity interval training burns more calories overall than long slow cardio. The bulk of these calories are burned post exercise. Intervals should consist of 40 sec ? 2 min on, and 1 minute off. These sessions should last a max of 42 minutes total including warm-up. The bad news is that the workouts must be very intense, as the subject must get to nausea in order to produce enough lactic acid. Luckily 2 sessions per week is all that is needed to lose fat at a noticeable rate. The catch is that velocity without resistance is useless, so going really fast is not the answer. Working really hard against resistance is the solution.
Continuous aerobic work (long jogs) raises cortisol, which in turn makes you fatter in the long run. So don?t bother doing it unless it is sport specific training.
For strength training, vary the program every 25 days; everything works, but only for a short time. Vary the exercises often so you overload the muscles at different points. You must surprise the muscles with something new in order to force it to adapt. Other possible changes include rest time, muscle grouping, tempo, etc.
Diet
Approximately 75% of people are carb intolerant and should not be eating grains; the grains are getting people fat. The first step is to get the Omega 3?s in balance by taking hi-quality fish oils. You must eat protein with every meal even breakfast. A meat and nut breakfast will make you leaner even if you do not change the rest of your diet. It is best if you rotate the meat each breakfast. Eat 6-7 meals per day with protein plus smart fats in every meal.
A long-term low carbohydrate diet is the solution for fat people even after they have lost the fat. To begin the diet, eat only meat, fish, eggs, cheese and vegetables (50g of carbs per day or less). Follow this diet for 14 days then have a cheat day, eat whatever you want for the entire day. Return to the ultra low carb diet and have a cheat meal (one sitting) every 4th or 5th day.
1. Once you are starting to lean out you can add berries to the diet. They are strong antioxidants and low glycemic.
2. As you get leaner still you can introduce the Orange family of fruits.
3. As you get leaner again you can add Plums, nectarines, peaches and apples.
4. Then grapes and bananas
5. Then the root vegetables such as yams, and sweet potatoes
6. Then rice, the darker the better
7. The last food to add is grains, and it should never be added for those that are carb intolerant. (If eating carbs made you fat)
A no or low gluten diet is a good thing, it interferes with reaction time.
Stick with this diet 80% of the time and you will do fine and not stressed out by it. Eat more vegetables.
Do not eat Peanut Butter, even the natural kind; it contains a mould that has phyto-estrogens in it.
Fructose syrup is the most fattening food we know of and it ages you; avoid it at all costs.
Have your cheat meal late in the day instead of early when you are likely to keep eating bad the rest of the day. The best cheat meals have some nutritional value
Fatty foods have a reputation for causing bad health but it is Carbs that raise cholesterol and bad blood lipids
Right now its 5 days a week, but when I start my PH cycle was thinking of making the higher frequency(train each bodypart 2x aweek) work while staying injury free. May go up to 6-7 days a week.Hardy, you train 6 days a week?
I'm thinking of revamping my schedule cause I want to do my cardio, but I don't need to be in the gym 6-7 days a week.
If I train each bodypart 2x a week its going to be a Chest/Back....Delts/Arms....Quads/Hams/Calves rest then repeat.....my only concern is the spinal compression long term....but then again I have stretching/yoga routine I do 2x a day to help with that.You should maybe try a Push/Pull/Legs 6 days 2x a week would work for that set up.
Me 4 days a week covering all body parts.
May start adding in MISS cardio after my sessions... & also start going every other day...
Sun/Tue/Thus/Sat
I was toying with that idea tonight... That way I'm in there every other day, 4 times a week still, ample rest for the next session, should be burning cals like woah & the cardio... :bigok:
Glad you liked it!awesome ariclle bro!
A few reasons, the main one is time/schedule constraints...If I train each bodypart 2x a week its going to be a Chest/Back....Delts/Arms....Quads/Hams/Calves rest then repeat.....my only concern is the spinal compression long term....but then again I have stretching/yoga routine I do 2x a day to help with that.
How come you don't like going to the gym 6-7x a week? To busy? Or mental barrier via someone misinforming you about overtraining? Hmm Aaron??? lol
And good to see your doing your cardio.....I stopped because I keep losing bodyfat without it....HAHA YAY ME..... No...the cardio is coming back asap once I plateau again.