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Quest for Success vol#2 - Pumpin to the Ahhhnold

Look into that bread by brownberry I told Bob about. They make 2 versions a double protein with 16 grams in 2 slices, its a multi grain. I believe there is a good deal of fiber in it as well. You can make a natty pb sandwich to take to work.

They also make a double fiber version, not sure on the protein content of that one. Or they make an oatmeal bread. They all taste great and keep me regular.lol

I snuck some in on my comp diet in Oct and still managed to get leaner.
 
Oh! And are those babies here yet!!!! I'm waiting patiently to live my baby blues through you!! And visit and snuggle them, you two can even get some sleep...lol
 
CTDeuce said:
Thanks Cannon....good to see ya! I was concerned it was going to go wayyy over because I ate a ton of lean ground beef....but I actually ended right around where I wanted to be.

You running a log right now? I will come jump in if you are. Only reason I don't follow a lot of people's is because by the time I get to check there's like 187169892 posts since the last time I looked and then I need to call out sick just to catch up ;)
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Yep! I'm running a real fun one with Viking for Controlled Labs. Links in the sig.
 
Everyone, I promise I will write a full update at some point in the next few days.

On the 31st my father went into cardiac arrest. His heart completely stopped beating and the EMT crew had to start it up again. He has been in the ICU since...as have I.

I am heading back now, I just came home to shower. They have him on a drug induced coma so that the machine he's hooked up to that is aiding his heart, can work properly and help him get stronger. They ran a lot of tests today and most look positive.

I will write more when I get a chance to get back on.
 
Wow. I'm really sorry to hear that, Deuce. I'll keep him in my prayers as well as yourself and the family. Glad to hear the tests were mostly positive.
 
Deuce, you and yours are in my prayers!
 
Hang in there Chuck.
 
Chuck, I wish your father a fast and smooth recovery. And I wish you and the rest of your family strength and perseverance to go through this period. All the best, my friend!
 
I'm looking to get back onto the boards soon everyone.

My father passed away on the 3rd. The services were on Wednesday and I am just starting to settle slightly into reality now. There is a great deal of healing needed yet...but i've begun the process.

Thank you all for the kind words and support.
 
I'm sorry CTD. It is good to hear from you.
 
I plan to get back to action on Monday as far as the fitness goes. Let's just say...I haven't cared one bit.

Today I went for a 2 mile walk/partial jog in the snow. At the end I decided Ice Cream was a good idea.

Tonight I am going to a punk show in which I will dance recklessly all night. I will most likely chase it with liquor. Lots of it.


Yup.....today was not the day to start the regimine back up.
 
CTDeuce said:
I plan to get back to action on Monday as far as the fitness goes. Let's just say...I haven't cared one bit.

Today I went for a 2 mile walk/partial jog in the snow. At the end I decided Ice Cream was a good idea.

Tonight I am going to a punk show in which I will dance recklessly all night. I will most likely chase it with liquor. Lots of it.


Yup.....today was not the day to start the regimine back up.
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Do what you've got to do man. Fitness would be the last thing on my mind as well.
 
My deepest condolences, Chuck.
 
Tomorrow morning I am back in gear. I've spent a lot of my time feeling sorry for myself, my situation, my family, and my father. He would have wanted me to carry this on..and thats exactly what i'm going to do.

One of the last few conversations we had involved lifting. I had come downstairs for some water during a session and he looked at me and laughed. I asked what he was laughing at and he said something to the effect of "you're finally starting to show some muscle on that frame". I responded with "it's about damn time already" and he said "just stick to it, it takes time but you'll get there".

Tomorrow starts the real Quest. I will be downright brutal on myself if need be.
 
CTDeuce said:
Tomorrow morning I am back in gear. I've spent a lot of my time feeling sorry for myself, my situation, my family, and my father. He would have wanted me to carry this on..and thats exactly what i'm going to do.

One of the last few conversations we had involved lifting. I had come downstairs for some water during a session and he looked at me and laughed. I asked what he was laughing at and he said something to the effect of "you're finally starting to show some muscle on that frame". I responded with "it's about damn time already" and he said "just stick to it, it takes time but you'll get there".

Tomorrow starts the real Quest. I will be downright brutal on myself if need be.
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Brutality won't help, but perservence will make him proud. I'm still here for you if you need it. Take the hurt out in the gym, thats what I did. It helps some and at least it is positive!

I'm glad he got the chance to know he is going to be a grandpa! I bet he is so proud! He raised you to be a good man!!
 
CTDeuce said:
I'm looking to get back onto the boards soon everyone.

My father passed away on the 3rd. The services were on Wednesday and I am just starting to settle slightly into reality now. There is a great deal of healing needed yet...but i've begun the process.

Thank you all for the kind words and support.
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my condolences as well Chuck!

again, you and your family are in my prayers!
 
January 12, 2009 - Lost Track of the Days

I woke up today on a mission. A mission that lead to almost 45 minutes worth of fasted workout that was focused on circuit work at a good deal of speed while maintaining accuracy. I turned my Itunes up loud and I went to town. The diet is still slightly off base. I tuned up well but I am ending the night with a bowl of shredded wheat which is far too many carbs this late. I will work on that more.

Until I get things 100% strict again, I won't be listing macro's. I will post what i've eaten for the day, but that's about that.

Fasted Cardio
*Did these in circuit work
Pushups - 5 sets of 10
JackKnife Situps - 5 sets of 10
16kg Kettlebell Swings - 5 sets of 15
Bodyweight Squats - 5 sets of 10
ShadowBoxing Rounds - 5 sets of 3 minutes

Unilateral Leg Work
Rx1 - 30 seconds (left)
Rx1 - 30 seconds (right)
Rx2 - 30 seconds (left)
Rx2 - 30 seconds (right)
Rx3 - 30 seconds (left)
Rx3 - 30 seconds (right)

2.5 Mile *Brisk* Walk

Meal Plan
Meal 1 - Shake made of chocolate whey, strawberry whey, 4 oz skim milk, 1 tsp natural PB, 1 cup oats, ice
Meal 2 - 2 Boca veggie patties
Meal 3 - 2 lean cheeseburgers with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles. a handful of fries made in peanut oil.
Meal 4 - Steak sauteed with asparagus tips and green beans
Meal 5 - Bowl of Shredded Wheat with 8oz skim milk

A Side Order Of...
3 MST Cre-02
2 MST Cordygen v02
4 MST Mvp365
2 SciVation Xtend
2 Source Naturals PhosphatidylSerine
2 NOW Relora
2 NOW Ashwagandha
1 RPN Gut Health
2 Spectrum Fish Oils
4 MST Zmk
1 MST Somnidren GH

Visualize...then Attack!

No Photo for Today

And I digress...
Today went alright. Tomorrow will go better. I have a lot to get accomplished tomorrow, and I go back to work the next day...but I still plan to tear it up tomorrow. I am holding nothing back anymore.
 
sorry about the turn of events boss.
Let's get in there and make the best of it.
Best wishes
 
I'm glad to hear you are getting yourself back on track. It's a hard thing to do man. Keep on keeping on.
 
I woke up kind of sore today in the legs, probably from all of the walking around town that I did yesterday to get out in the fresh air and get some mild cardio. Instead of doing a "cardio" session in a fasted state today, I did a full session of Renegade Yoga in a fasted state. Took about 40 minutes to get really stretched out and calm...but I feel good overall.

Now it's time for breakfast.
 
It's great to see you back CT. Just keep on building day after day, both in your personal life and in the gym, and things will get better.
 
Big Poppa S said:
It's great to see you back CT. Just keep on building day after day, both in your personal life and in the gym, and things will get better.
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The only thing keeping me posting is the support. I am pushing myself physically and emotionally because I know that's what my father wants for me....but as far as the boards go, it's people like you, emerge, ike, silentbob, delsol, c-rock, inarius, le' cannon (ew that sounds french), and the many others that I don't have time to type out...that are keeping me posting. That support is something I really need and cherish right now.

I quit smoking in April of last year and it took ALL of my power not to start again during this situation. The main reason I quit to begin with (aside from personal health), is that my father hated it so much. He smoked until he got emphesyma and then spent all of his efforts trying to get me to stop. This is all relative. Fitness, the boards, my fathers wishes, your support, etc. It all ties into one very important thing....

I CANNOT AND WILL NOT FAIL.
 
CTDeuce said:
The only thing keeping me posting is the support. I am pushing myself physically and emotionally because I know that's what my father wants for me....but as far as the boards go, it's people like you, emerge, ike, silentbob, delsol, c-rock, inarius, le' cannon (ew that sounds french), and the many others that I don't have time to type out...that are keeping me posting. That support is something I really need and cherish right now.

I quit smoking in April of last year and it took ALL of my power not to start again during this situation. The main reason I quit to begin with (aside from personal health), is that my father hated it so much. He smoked until he got emphesyma and then spent all of his efforts trying to get me to stop. This is all relative. Fitness, the boards, my fathers wishes, your support, etc. It all ties into one very important thing....

I CANNOT AND WILL NOT FAIL.
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You're doing an amazing job, Deuce! You're really pulling through this well. I can't even imagine where I would be in your situation right now.

Keep up with all your hard work. You're a very strong person.
 
Thank you Cannon. I don't know how "strong" I am...but I know that i'd like to continue to work towards my goals and my fathers wishes. Right now it just so happens that they are two in the same.

Seeing the way that this happened...with his health failing and all...has made it even more important to me to keep pushing on in this direction.
 
CTDeuce said:
Thank you Cannon. I don't know how "strong" I am...but I know that i'd like to continue to work towards my goals and my fathers wishes. Right now it just so happens that they are two in the same.

Seeing the way that this happened...with his health failing and all...has made it even more important to me to keep pushing on in this direction.
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See, my Dad likes to see me healthy, but he has never encouraged my weightlifting or bodybuilding, so I have no idea what I'd do. All of you guys that have parents that encourage you in the gym are very fortunate. I love both my parents, and in general are very encouraging people, but when it comes to my bodybuilding they really don't say anything positive. They think it overtakes every aspect of my life which is why they don't like it...they see it as an addiction.
 
Irish Cannon said:
See, my Dad likes to see me healthy, but he has never encouraged my weightlifting or bodybuilding, so I have no idea what I'd do. All of you guys that have parents that encourage you in the gym are very fortunate. I love both my parents, and in general are very encouraging people, but when it comes to my bodybuilding they really don't say anything positive. They think it overtakes every aspect of my life which is why they don't like it...they see it as an addiction.
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My father never said anything about it until recently....which is why it's effecting me so much. He coached football for 13 years and played semi pro for like a game, haha....so he knows the in's and out's of the gym...he just never made any comments on MY training or physique until a few weeks back.

I am not agreeing with your parents in your case at all, especially since I have never even physically met you haha, but for some people I know that it DOES become an addiction after time. Like...i've witnessed people think they have gained even the slightest bit of fat and actually have a breakdown and end up working themselves too hard the next day. It's a sad sight.
 
Irish Cannon said:
See, my Dad likes to see me healthy, but he has never encouraged my weightlifting or bodybuilding, so I have no idea what I'd do. All of you guys that have parents that encourage you in the gym are very fortunate. I love both my parents, and in general are very encouraging people, but when it comes to my bodybuilding they really don't say anything positive. They think it overtakes every aspect of my life which is why they don't like it...they see it as an addiction.
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Agreed, my dad died in June and he thought I was to big, but he never nagged me about it.

My mom to this day harps on me and sends me e-mails about steroids and womens health. She complains that I spend to much time in the gym, and why train if it makes you sick certain days.

She surely does not understand my diet food choices and how it interferes with family meals..sigh!
 
Irish Cannon said:
See, my Dad likes to see me healthy, but he has never encouraged my weightlifting or bodybuilding, so I have no idea what I'd do. All of you guys that have parents that encourage you in the gym are very fortunate. I love both my parents, and in general are very encouraging people, but when it comes to my bodybuilding they really don't say anything positive. They think it overtakes every aspect of my life which is why they don't like it...they see it as an addiction.
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Same thing here, my mom came to one bodybuilding contest, more to see my GF than me, they've always thought I was too big, now that I also powerlift, they're scared i'm going to end up like the 300-400 pound all-strength guys on TV. My GF's parents on the other hand are a couple of the most supportive people around, they've made it to almost all of her contests (although they also think I'm too big :lol: maybe there's a trend here).
 
January 13, 2009 - Last day before return to work

So I go back to work tomorrow which I guess could be good and it could be bad. I can't say i'm looking forward to having to deal with the initial "oh i'm so sorry" routine...but it will be good to do some things to get my mind off of everything else. Today was insane having to get my car fixed, pick up my fathers remains, set dates for things, etc.

Still honing the diet back into place...but that will take a little while i'm sure. Only had time for the yoga session today...but I will hopefully get more done tomorrow. I will do cardio in the AM and depending on what happens tomorrow night (might be getting a tattoo) I may lift.

We are Renegades
Renegade Yoga - Full Session = about 40 minutes


Meal Plan
Meal 1 - 2 eggs sunny, 6oz delmonico steak, 2 pieces rye toast plain, 1 side of potatoes, 1 cup coffee
Meal 2 - 2 Boca veggie patties
Meal 3 - 1 cheese stick, handful of grapes, 1 cup of coffee
Meal 4 - 1 bowl of homemade chicken and brown rice soup (no salt added whatsoever...made it myself)
Meal 5 - 2 cups lean ground beef, 1/2 cup broccoli, 1/2 cup snap peas.

A Side Order Of...
3 MST Cre-02
4 MST Cordygen v02
4 MST Mvp365
2 SciVation Xtend
1 Source Naturals PhosphatidylSerine
2 NOW Relora
2 NOW Ashwagandha
1 RPN Gut Health
2 Spectrum Fish Oils
4 MST Zmk
1 MST Somnidren GH
*sampling*
2 Infinite Labs PhenylCore

Visualize...then Attack!

No Photo for Today

And I digress...
I still feel sluggish coming back around...but it's been a lot of time constrains that have forced that emotion on me. Today was focusing on stuff I should have done days ago now and tomorrow is already back to work. I am going to figure out a way to make my plan so that I can pound through it no matter what though. My girlfriend is already aware of how important it is to me...now more so than ever. Now it's just breaking that mold. I have to break it.
 
Slow start today, won't be hitting that fasted cardio.

I woke up on time right about 4:15am...but I couldn't fall asleep until almost midnight because I am way off schedule from not working in 2 weeks. On 4 hours sleep I don't feel the best for a workout..so i'm going to bail out today and make sure to get to bed earlier tonight.
 
good for you Chuck! I know things are difficult right now, but you're pushing through!

I'm also glad to see more renegade and KB action going on in here!

I'm hoping that some of that natural high will aid in lifting the weight that might be resting on your shoulders.
 
January 15, 2009 - A mix of all things related

Sorry this is a day late....last night I was just plain beat and needed to get some rest. I have forgotten how to wake up at 4am for this shift and the last few days have been tough on me. Worst of all is this sunday is my last day on this shift and then I get 6 weeks of the graveyard again. ugh.


Show me your Bells
Double 16kg Kettlebell Power Clean
3 sets of 10 reps
Double 16kg Kettlebell Snatch
2 sets of 10 reps
Double 16kg Kettlebell Long Cycle
2 sets of 10 reps
16kg Kettlebell Swing
3 sets of 15 reps
Unilateral Leg Work
Rx1 - 30 seconds (left)
Rx1 - 30 seconds (right)
Rx2 - 30 seconds (left)
Rx2 - 30 seconds (right)
Rx3 - 30 seconds (left)
Rx3 - 30 seconds (right)


Meal Plan
Meal 1 - 3 eggs, 1 piece of toast, 1 bowl of homemade chicken soup *NO salt added*
Meal 2 - 1/2 whole wheat bagel with cream cheese, 12oz coffee.
Meal 3 - turkey on whole wheat with romaine lettuce, tomato, SB mayo, and a slice of american cheese. 1 cup lean beef chilli.
Meal 4 - 1 cheesestick
Meal 5 - CT's buffet line. homemade lean beef taco meat with mexican cheeses, 1 whole wheat wrap, romaine, tomato. 1 bowl all natural caeser salad with chicken breast. 2 handfuls pistacio nuts.
Meal 6 - A LOT of watermelon.

A Side Order Of...
3 MST Cre-02
4 MST Mvp365
3 SciVation Xtend
1 Source Naturals PhosphatidylSerine
2 NOW Relora
2 NOW Ashwagandha
1 RPN Gut Health
2 Spectrum Fish Oils
1 MST Somnidren GH


Visualize...then Attack!

No Photo for Today

And I digress...
I am going to be late for work if I don't stop typing now. I am going to try and lift again later tonight. The pre-work cardio hasn't gone so well this week...but I am terribly off schedule.
 
The bad news is that i'm about to head to the local chinese buffet.

The good news is that I know the owner and he is VERY strict with quality control, I am going to get a great deal of cardio in tonight, and I will stick to at least 7/8ths protein and fats over taking in too many carbs.


....Do I suck for this irresistable move I am about to partake in? :33:
 
The only reason you suck is that I am jealous of you going to a chinese buffet.
 
CTDeuce said:
The bad news is that i'm about to head to the local chinese buffet.

The good news is that I know the owner and he is VERY strict with quality control, I am going to get a great deal of cardio in tonight, and I will stick to at least 7/8ths protein and fats over taking in too many carbs.


....Do I suck for this irresistable move I am about to partake in? :33:
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I would be right there with you :D ..... you gotta enjoy life every once and awhile, and unless you have a bbing competition in the next few weeks, it's totally fine to partake. As long as you're not doing it every night it's not going to hurt you at all!

Enjoy!
 
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