And so the sun sets, and I bask amongst the stars-Driven: Chapter 1...

[lbarber]

You caught my eye here, subscribed.

Wow, thanks for subscribing, Dsade!

You know something lbarber, after reading this log I've came to the conclusion that you know how to keep a log. Good job and good work..... keep it up. You should really notice some increased endurance with the additon of Poseidon to your during w/o drink.

Thanks for offering your feedback, prld2gr8ns, I really appreciate it! I will continue to take notice of adding in poseidon during the workout!

[lbarber]

Just some pics for now... One more to be posted...




Still have a ways to go, hence why I call myself a lean mean pitching machine, lol...

Edit: Side Chest one:



Older Side chest one:



Hmm... I don't know-you see a difference?

[workin2005]

Just some pics for now... One more to be posted...

Workin

[lbarber]

Thanks workin, but man, I still have a lot of work to do in order to reach the goals I've set for myself... My genetics are crazy as far as gaining weight is concerned, but mind>matter... I have to keep telling myself "F*** Genetics!" And maintain consistency with the diet! The more I eat, the more I burn...

[dsade]

Great abs.

[lbarber]

Here are some of the older pics from my last log... Anyone tell a difference? Legs?



Back?

[dsade]

Here are some of the older pics from my last log... Anyone tell a difference?

You changed your undershorts?

ok...so you didn't...gross.

Your legs look better, and your back has more - mass/substance.

[lbarber]

You changed your undershorts?

ok...so you didn't...gross.

Your legs look better, and your back has more - mass/substance.

They're boxer briefs!

Cool, the older pics were taken 2/13-2/14 I believe... Next pics will be taken April 26! Lets see if I can make a lot better gains in the next month!!!

Time for some... !

Just had 1.5 cup oats in waffle form...

1.5 cup oats
1/8 cup aunt jemina whole wheat mix
1 cup lactaid milk
1 egg
1 tbsp canola oil

[workin2005]

They're boxer briefs!

Cool, the older pics were taken 2/13-2/14 I believe... Next pics will be taken April 26! Lets see if I can make a lot better gains in the next month!!!

Time for some... !

Just had 1.5 cup oats in waffle form...

1.5 cup oats
1/8 cup aunt jemina whole wheat mix
1 cup lactaid milk
1 egg
1 tbsp canola oil

Improvements certainly noted in your newer pics. Congrats!

You may be a candidate for, what I call, the "PB and B Lean Mass gaining Diet!". I've referenced this one or 2 times on this board and others. I've used it with GREAT success over the years with clients that were "hard gainers".

Basically, you eat your 5-6 meals as you normally would. Then, on workout days only, you eat, IN ADDITION TO your normal meals, 1 PB and banana sandwich just prior to bed. (2 slices whole grain bread, 1/2 sliced medium banana, 2.5 TBLS Natural Peanut Butter). Thats it. Change nothing else. After 2 weeks of this, re evaluate your body fat. If your gaining lean muscle, with little to no fat increase, make no changes. If your adding more body fat than lean mass, cut out one night of PB and B. If your still not making any body comp changes, ADD another night of PB and B. Re evalute every 2 weeks.

This has been the cheapest, most effective way I've seen ectos pack on lean muscle mass naturally. (assuming of course your on a proper diet and exercise routine to begin with) Give it a shot if your like.

Great log my friend!

Workin

[lbarber]

Improvements certainly noted in your newer pics. Congrats!

You may be a candidate for, what I call, the "PB and B Lean Mass gaining Diet!". I've referenced this one or 2 times on this board and others. I've used it with GREAT success over the years with clients that were "hard gainers".

Basically, you eat your 5-6 meals as you normally would. Then, on workout days only, you eat, IN ADDITION TO your normal meals, 1 PB and banana sandwich just prior to bed. (2 slices whole grain bread, 1/2 sliced medium banana, 2.5 TBLS Natural Peanut Butter). Thats it. Change nothing else. After 2 weeks of this, re evaluate your body fat. If your gaining lean muscle, with little to no fat increase, make no changes. If your adding more body fat than lean mass, cut out one night of PB and B. If your still not making any body comp changes, ADD another night of PB and B. Re evalute every 2 weeks.

This has been the cheapest, most effective way I've seen ectos pack on lean muscle mass naturally. (assuming of course your on a proper diet and exercise routine to begin with) Give it a shot if your like.

Great log my friend!

Workin

I would definitely try this out, but I had to cut out peanut butter from my diet since it makes me break out, ... I used to consume 4-6 tbsp a day on average...

Almond butter? I've thought about switching to that, but it's kind of expensive... I'll look into buying a jar of it...

[workin2005]

I would definitely try this out, but I had to cut out peanut butter from my diet since it makes me break out, ... I used to consume 4-6 tbsp a day on average...

Almond butter? I've thought about switching to that, but it's kind of expensive... I'll look into buying a jar of it...

Sorry to hear that...

Almond butter would be even better IMO, but, as you point out, is a bit pricey. I believe Walmart has it for a reasonable price, but would have to check again to be sure...

If you do decide to give it a run, be sure and let me know how it goes!

Workin

[lbarber]

Well, I have no ride to the gym! If I had enough money, I would take a taxi, but I need double what I have at the moment... This is what happens when you have to rely on other people to take you places!!! Since I still do not have a license, nor a job, since I can't get the job till I get the license, since I'm going to be a vendor for pepsi! The manager is just waiting for me to get my license, though!!!!

I'm pretty frustrated at the moment- - I took all of pre-workout supplements earlier today, and probably would have had a great workout! The day started out rough on me-I didn't sleep too well, and felt kind of tired upon waking... I did, however, feel energetic while at school during first period, but once third period came around, I was starting to feel tired again...

Man, this sucks! looks like it's going to be a late night, since I have a feeling I won't be going to bed for awhile...

[dsade]

Pushups, crunches, pullups, and lift something heavy around the house. How bad do you want it?

[prld2gr8ns]

How bad do you want it?

^^^ Where theres a will theres a way man.

Frustration happens to us all, but the ones who succeed are the ones who can find simple ways around negative objects.

Just do something in regards to your workout regimen and you'll have a victory on your hands.

[workin2005]

Well, I have no ride to the gym! If I had enough money, I would take a taxi, but I need double what I have at the moment... This is what happens when you have to rely on other people to take you places!!! Since I still do not have a license, nor a job, since I can't get the job till I get the license, since I'm going to be a vendor for pepsi! The manager is just waiting for me to get my license, though!!!!

I'm pretty frustrated at the moment- - I took all of pre-workout supplements earlier today, and probably would have had a great workout! The day started out rough on me-I didn't sleep too well, and felt kind of tired upon waking... I did, however, feel energetic while at school during first period, but once third period came around, I was starting to feel tired again...

Man, this sucks! looks like it's going to be a late night, since I have a feeling I won't be going to bed for awhile...

Stay the course my lbarber! Try concentrating on what you can do...look at it as a challenge. How can you get a good workout using only your current environment. You may have to get creative, but you will be happy you did!

I know, it's easier said than done. By the same token, if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. Be encouraged my friend!

Workin

[somewhatgifted]

Pushups, crunches, pullups, and lift something heavy around the house. How bad do you want it?

Exactly what i was thinking, old tires, milk jugs, storage room goods, push in a doorway..... Go for a run doing some sprints.
I have an ab wheel and its sipmle to make of cheap to buy you can do some crazy pushup variations on a moving wheel, push ups between a few chairs, dips on chairs, shoulder presses with your feet up the wall (handstand). Anyway nice progress, nice log, get your license bro, incependance is invaluable.

[PumpYouUp]

Your back is bigger! Your looking like Rambo!

[lbarber]

Pushups, crunches, pullups, and lift something heavy around the house. How bad do you want it?

^^^ Where theres a will theres a way man.

Frustration happens to us all, but the ones who succeed are the ones who can find simple ways around negative objects.

Just do something in regards to your workout regimen and you'll have a victory on your hands.

Stay the course my lbarber! Try concentrating on what you can do...look at it as a challenge. How can you get a good workout using only your current environment. You may have to get creative, but you will be happy you did!

I know, it's easier said than done. By the same token, if it were easy, everyone would be doing it. Be encouraged my friend!

Workin

Exactly what i was thinking, old tires, milk jugs, storage room goods, push in a doorway..... Go for a run doing some sprints.
I have an ab wheel and its sipmle to make of cheap to buy you can do some crazy pushup variations on a moving wheel, push ups between a few chairs, dips on chairs, shoulder presses with your feet up the wall (handstand). Anyway nice progress, nice log, get your license bro, incependance is invaluable.

Hey, I just wanted to say thank you for everyones support! I really appreciate the help you all are offering me, and in turn, I will continue to do my best in keeping you all up to date on progress! I did a workout wednesday night, but it didn't go over so well...

2 Powerfull caps had me feeling really sleepy going into the workout, and as I began to warm up, my stomach was starting to really bother me... I ended up having to leave after only 3 exercises due to a stomach ache, and performing squats wasn't helping me out in regards to this...

But today is friday, and I will updating later tonight on another workout to be performed! I'm excited for it-stomach has not been bothering me at all these past couple of days! And energy levels seem to be pretty good at the moment! So we'll see how things go...

Workin, I added peanut butter back in today! I guess I'll find out what happens over the course of the weekend!

Your back is bigger! Your looking like Rambo!

hahaha, thanks, PumpYouUp! Wait till next month-I will be bigger then him, lol!

[lbarber]

3/28 Workout

Power Cleans (Hang):

2x95x6, 1x115x4 (x2), 1x95x6

Pause Squats:

1x135x6, 1x185x4, 1x165x6, 1x135x6

Pull Ups:

2x10

Reflections:

I had a terrible workout! Stomach really hindered my performance, and I ended up leaving after a couple sets on pull ups... Went home, layed in bed, drank some water, and then went to sleep... I didn't sleep too well, but a couple hours after I woke up, stomach began to settle in after taking Gut Health dosage...

Other then that, performing squats was a miserable experience... Strength was way down from past workouts- it just wasn't a fun experience going A2G...

I attempted to do one last set of 135x20 to get some more squats in before I left, but it didn't go so well...

Man, what a horrendous workout it was, but it's over, in the past, and I have a new workout to be performed later today!

Can we say PR on Hanging Cleans! Maybe...

3/30 Workout Update to Come!

[somewhatgifted]

Too many supps, maybe your body is getting pulled in too many directions, i can see all those supps fighting to be on stage.