Transformers 2 - Revenge of the fittest! The Transformation thread.

[MrKleen73]

We're getting down to business, I guess everyone's just trying hard to keep up with me!

Yes I agree, matching pace with you has definitely been a chore. I didn't mind slowing down at first but keeping the gas at 1/2 throttle is starting to bore me!

 

[BamBam0319]

Yes I agree, matching pace with you has definitely been a chore. I didn't mind being behind at first but keeping the gas at full throttle is starting to frustrate me!

It's okay man! You'll get there...maybe!

 

[Montego1]

Lol the trash talking has commenced. I love it.

 

[MrKleen73]

I just did my first big carb up and whoah! Lots of size and thickness. Should look pretty good in another day or so when the spill over comes off.

 

[Montego1]

I just did my first big carb up and whoah! Lots of size and thickness. Should look pretty good in another day or so when the spill over comes off.

How big do you consider big?

 

[MrKleen73]

How big do you consider big?

It was right at 800 in two days, about 500 the first day. Probably would have been money to stop that first day since I am not super depleted but I definitely feel it and a bit of a carb hangover.

 

[BamBam0319]

It was right at 800 in two days, about 500 the first day. Probably would have been money to stop that first day since I am not super depleted but I definitely feel it and a bit of a carb hangover.

Psh that ain't big

 

[MrKleen73]

Psh that ain't big

Maybe if you have a hollow leg! LOL

It took me 2 days to crush what Montego1 does in 1 day.

 

[BamBam0319]

Maybe if you have a hollow leg! LOL

It took me 2 days to crush what Montego1 does in 1 day.

Well.... I do. HA.
I shoot for anywhere from from 300-600g a day.

 

[Ashstandrews]

I'm hanging in... My carbs are done and gone until November 7. I have to be strong and not screw this up

 

[liftingamber12]

You can do it. You might be hangry until then, but you can do it!! I'm jealous of your arm & back definition.

 

[MrKleen73]

Well.... I do. HA.
I shoot for anywhere from from 300-600g a day.

I can't even come close to that. I have a relatively efficient metabolism, I don't need much to grow, get fat, or have to drop too much to lean up.

I'm hanging in... My carbs are done and gone until November 7. I have to be strong and not screw this up

Some great definition!!!!

 

[liftingamber12]

I can't even come close to that. I have a relatively efficient metabolism, I don't need much to grow, get fat, or have to drop too much to lean up.

Same here. I struggle to hit my 140-150 that I need right now.

 

[Montego1]

It's all about density.

1 Bagel 55c 1f

 

[MrKleen73]

It's all about density.

1 Bagel 55c 1f

Yep I normally hit bagels heavily when carbing up. I didn't this past time but it is definitely one of my go to sources when trying to get a lot of carbs in quickly. I think BamBam0319 was saying he got 300-600 in daily on the regular not during a load but may have misunderstood his post.

 

[BamBam0319]

Yep I normally hit bagels heavily when carbing up. I didn't this past time but it is definitely one of my go to sources when trying to get a lot of carbs in quickly. I think BamBam0319 was saying he got 300-600 in daily on the regular not during a load but may have misunderstood his post.

Yep regularly. 600 is when I'm definitely trying to pack in those carbs. 300-400 is more my normal range.
Adding bagels in helps greatly.

 

[Montego1]

Bagels, fat free fig newtons, jelly, pasta, fat free froyo, hungry Jack pancakes all that's on the menu for today

 

[MrKleen73]

Bagels, fat free fig newtons, jelly, pasta, fat free froyo, hungry Jack pancakes all that's on the menu for today

You have got to love the fat free fig newtons, not only good carbs but help clear the pipes the following day too. LOL

 

[love2liftkat]

All of this carb talk on my low carb day.....

You guys and gals are looking great!!! Lots of hard work in here! I love seeing all of the progress! I can't talk any smack though...Just not my strong point haha


Things are going well for me...weight is staying steady with the calorie increases but measurements are decreasing a bit! Win Win!! Here's an update/comparison...View attachment 125824

 

[MrKleen73]

Awesome progress Kat!!!!

 

[Montego1]

I might be able to get a runner up pack together....

 

[Ashstandrews]

Carbs . 6 more days and I get the most epic refeed ever.

 

[MrKleen73]

I might be able to get a runner up pack together....

Screw the contest I am coming shopping! By the way I held onto that OG CONQU3R for you! Although it has probably solidified by now but you know how to fix that. That or just cut a chunk off and use it.

 

[Montego1]

Lol

 

[BamBam0319]

Bagels, fat free fig newtons, jelly, pasta, fat free froyo, hungry Jack pancakes all that's on the menu for today

I made eggs and hungry Jack pancakes for my girlfriend and me today! So good!

 

[BamBam0319]

I might be able to get a runner up pack together....

Omg....

 

[BigRed1974]

Both pics are the start of the week.
Definitely can tell not holding as much water as body must be adjusting to Ghar1ne.

Ready for another week closer to winning this!

 

[puccah8808]

Dang, Red. ??

 

[TheSaiyan]

I might be able to get a runner up pack together....

In for old formula max pump

 

[MrKleen73]

Both pics are the start of the week.
Definitely can tell not holding as much water as body must be adjusting to Ghar1ne.

Ready for another week closer to winning this!

Great progress but I am going to have to insist you wash your mirror so we can see your cuts better!

In for old formula max pump

I think I still have 4 bottles of MAX PUMP!

 

[TheSaiyan]

I think I still have 4 bottles of MAX PUMP!

I got 2, with Cardarine/Osta I haven't even used it in a while though. The pumps are stupid as is, anything more would just be cramps lol

 

[liftingamber12]

I got 2, with Cardarine/Osta I haven't even used it in a while though. The pumps are stupid as is, anything more would just be cramps lol

I've really enjoyed the pumps & fullness from the RAD.

 

[TheSaiyan]

I've really enjoyed the pumps & fullness from the RAD.

Glad I picked some up then! That'll be my next run in like 10-12 weeks

 

[liftingamber12]

Glad I picked some up then! That'll be my next run in like 10-12 weeks

I'm only 2 weeks in & I'm really enjoying it so far. Going to up my dose tomorrow. I'm running it with Osta.

 

[MrKleen73]

I'm only 2 weeks in & I'm really enjoying it so far. Going to up my dose tomorrow. I'm running it with Osta.

Oh boy things are gonna get real!

 

[liftingamber12]

Oh boy things are gonna get real!

Yes sir!!!!

 

[MrKleen73]

So last week I did not get in as much conditioning as i would have liked and had the big carb up. Then had a little Halloween candy, so I am a tiny bit leaner but much fuller. Would have enjoyed getting even more lean but this next few weeks should really bring things into focus!

 

[MrKleen73]

I will just leave this update from my log in here for you guys... That GREAT WALL OF SUPPS IS MINE!!!!

Okay I thought I would liven things up a bit in here with a vid and some progress shots. I told you all I have been eating more carbs and staying full. I am up to 212 after the carb up plus the addition of about 50g more carbs on non lifting days, and about 100g of carbs more on lifting days on average. I adjusted fats down, and am cycling carbs, fat, and calories on a regular basis. So my weight is moving up and down about 4 pounds over the course of the week. Seems I am going from around 208-212 upon waking. The OSTA is definitely treating me nicely. I bumped it to 40 last week too. I just need to start working on my arms a little more to get the size up a bit if I ever want to think of competing again. Unless I do physique that is. More than likely I will keep my focus on strength training and hit up a meet in the next year.

First lets get into my workout then I will post the pics and the video.

Super Set 1 -
Hex Bar Dead Lift - 145x5, 235x4, 325x3, 415x2, 525x2 - I missed it last week but ate some good carbs this week and nailed it, and then some! I felt like I had another rep in me but had a lot more work to do...
Push Ups 90% max reps - 70, 40, 40, 40, 31 - a total of 221 push ups in the 5 sets. Up a good bit from last time. Gotta love those carbs!!!!

Super Set 2 -
Reverse Grip Bent Over / Dorian Rows - 185x10, 185x10, 235x8, 235x8
DB Farmer's Carry - 50lbs x50 yards x 4 sets

Super Set 3 -
Prone Grip Inverted Rows Max reps - 25, 16, 14
DB Lateral Raises 20x15, 20x15, 20x15 - this superset was a beast after all of the other back work!!!! Traps were dead and not able to assist in the side raises which made a huge difference.

Tire Sled Drag - 6 minutes - I had to pull in both directions to keep it moving the whole time! It was brutal!

Mobility work for 6 minutes at the end, just foam rolled here.


Here is the video of the Hex bar Deads

[video=youtube;L24eyOpk0n4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L24eyOpk0n4[/video]

In these pics I had eaten most of my daily meals, just finished my lift and downed a half gallon of water so I weighed myself right after I took them, and was 215.7 at the time of the pics. I was 212 this morning.

 

[BamBam0319]

Dang man you got some veins coming out in your upper arms!

 

[rascal14]

Yeah those veins in your biceps look pretty sick!

 

[MrKleen73]

Dang man you got some veins coming out in your upper arms!

Thanks, it is the increase in carbs plus being a little leaner. Taking HBCD intra workout also.

Yeah those veins in your biceps look pretty sick!

Thanks!!!

 

[Ashstandrews]

this morning

 

[MrKleen73]

this morning

Looking good!

 

[BamBam0319]

Thanks, it is the increase in carbs plus being a little leaner. Taking HBCD intra workout also.

Remind me what HBCD is?

 

[BamBam0319]

Feeling nice and pumped!

 

[MrKleen73]

Remind me what HBCD is?

Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrins a superior carb source similar to Vitargo.

View attachment 125947
Feeling nice and pumped!

Looking good!

 

[BamBam0319]

Highly Branched Cyclic Dextrins a superior carb source similar to Vitargo.

Looking good!

Nice... Good price?
And thank you!

 

[Montego1]

It's pricey but a great carb source for intra workout.

 

[BamBam0319]

I'll have to see what the ingredients are in my intra carb product

 

[Montego1]

September 1 - November 5