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Lookn good Sam! Took me like a week to catch up but Im finally able to watch you cut up! Good luck man
 
VolcomX311 said:
It's hard to say, it's really hilly around where I live, so I'm usually either going uphill or downhill. Flats are really uncommon around here, so its hard to say. I run at a decent pace, I'm usually pretty damn tired by the time I finish and I'm sweating rather profusely.
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Reminds me of when I was on vacation in Calfornia; San Francisco is all hills baby. In Monterey I did some hillwork then went for a nice seaside run :cool3:
 
Today's Efforts

Fasted AM Cardio: Level 10 stairmaster for 20 min
Fasted AM Lift: Bi's

Hammer Db Curls
50lbs Db's x 3 sets

Barbell Reverse Curls
65lbs x 4 sets

Smith-Barbell Reverse Curls
95lbs x 4 sets

PM HIIT: Ten 100 yard Sprints, with 10 secs rest intervals between sprints.

PM Lift: Back

Hammer Pull Downs
230lbs x 3 sets

Hammer Pull Downs - Behind The Neck
180lbs x 4 sets

Hammer High Rows - Neutral Grip
140lbs x 4 sets

Machine Lat Rows
210lbs x 3 sets

My day started a bit late, so rather then eating every 2.5 hours, I had to eat every 2 hours to get six meals in.
 
VolcomX311 said:
All my life I've loved chitlins or chitterlings (pork/cow intestine). I figured chitlins were extremely healthy like liver, plus, hello, small intestine, 100% smooth muscle, thus, good protein. Nope, not at all. I had some chitlins and chicken & onions for lunch (odd combo I realize) and then I decided to give the chitlins a look, as I am currently very conscientious of my caloric intake.

These Chitlin bastards are a 3 to 1, fat to protein ratio! One serving was something 34g fat to 12g protein! Had I not ate chicken as well, I might have tossed it up. Chances are I had more then 1 serving, uuggghhh... I'll never have chitlins again.
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Damn bro... that is DENSE!!!

Are you around San Francisco dude? I forgot...
 
TimberLakers said:
Damn bro... that is DENSE!!!

Are you around San Francisco dude? I forgot...
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Yeah, if I were a powerlifter who consumed calories by the g's, rather then chocolates, I'd just go with chitlins.

I don't live in NorCal, I have family up there, so I visit on occasion, but I live in the land of nuts & fruits, Sunny SoCal.
 
VolcomX311 said:
Yeah, if I were a powerlifter who consumed calories by the g's, rather then chocolates, I'd just go with chitlins.

I don't live in NorCal, I have family up there, so I visit on occasion, but I live in the land of nuts & fruits, Sunny SoCal.
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That breakdown is really confusing to me... I would have thought the same as you - mostly protein... Must cling on to a lot of fat though - were they fried? I didn't think you ate them fried, but people in the south do - so make sure you were looking up the right dietary breakdown before you get yourself all bent out of shape.

I'll be training in Frisco the weekend of Feb 6th - so if you're in the area... Hollllaaaaa....
 
TimberLakers said:
That breakdown is really confusing to me... I would have thought the same as you - mostly protein... Must cling on to a lot of fat though - were they fried? I didn't think you ate them fried, but people in the south do - so make sure you were looking up the right dietary breakdown before you get yourself all bent out of shape.

I'll be training in Frisco the weekend of Feb 6th - so if you're in the area... Hollllaaaaa....
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Boiled... and the serving size isn't all that much, I probably ate 3 servings in that one sitting, so like, 90+grams of fat to sub 20g protein. It's over now, I'd like to relegate this experienced to my suppressed memory. Food molestation.
 
VolcomX311 said:
Boiled... and the serving size isn't all that much, I probably ate 3 servings in that one sitting, so like, 90+grams of fat to sub 20g protein. It's over now, I'd like to relegate this experienced to my suppressed memory. Food molestation.
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:pizza::hump::toofunny:
 
Rest day, from "lifting"

Fasted AM Activities.
[supps: AP, TTA-500, Phenadrine, 7.5mg Y-HCL, 500mg ALCAR, Lean Xtreme]

1. Ran to work 1.5 miles
2. Took client on 1 mile run.
3. Performed HIIT on the treadmill with client.
4. Walk/Run home 1.5 miles due to my legs feeling like lead from the HIIT.

first meal 7:30am.
[supps: Relora, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Phosphatidyl Serine, 7-Keto]

For my anti cort assault, I take the Relora, Rhodiola.....etc... twice a day and Lean Xtreme three times a day.

I probably won't lift tonight, I may or may not perform a second session of cardio.


206lbs first thing in the morning, 205lbs post AM cardio.
 
mad dedication up in her! :djparty:
 
VolcomX311 said:
Fasted AM Activities.
[supps: AP, TTA-500, Phenadrine, 7.5mg Y-HCL, 500mg ALCAR, Lean Xtreme]

1. Ran to work 1.5 miles
2. Took client on 1 mile run.
3. Performed HIIT on the treadmill with client.
4. Walk/Run home 1.5 miles due to my legs feeling like lead from the HIIT.

first meal 7:30am.
[supps: Relora, Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Phosphatidyl Serine, 7-Keto]

For my anti cort assault, I take the Relora, Rhodiola.....etc... twice a day and Lean Xtreme three times a day.

I probably won't lift tonight, I may or may not perform a second session of cardio.


206lbs first thing in the morning, 205lbs post AM cardio.
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an PM Lift: Tri's

Laying Double Db Triceps Extensions
30lbs Db's x 12 reps x 4 sets

Rope Extensions
100lbs x 12 reps x 4 sets

One Arm, Underhand Extensions
80lbs x 12 reps x 4 sets

Cable Kick Backs
80lbs x 12 reps x 4 sets

With this low weight, high rep stuff, I can really blow through my workouts really fast. I don't need more then 30 secs rest in between sets, so I really get truck'n. Plus the fact my stamina is increasing as a result of my cardio. I won't be doing low weight for too long, this just suites my cut for the time being.
 
snagency said:
You're doing a great job Sam. Your dedication and commitment is obvious.
As a general dietary reference note: I would have went with the hamburgers over the pork chops. Pork has the highest fat content of any meat.

Also: I think you're beginning to get a sense of why it is important to drop caloric intake slowly, rather than just jumping into a miniscule diet. Not just for maintaining muscle tissue; the body will adjust to any diet eventually, and aside from the drastic steps it will take to hold onto fat stores because it senses not enough food will be coming in, here's the bigger issue: once the body has adjusted to that uber-low intake, and you need to drop it further to shake up fat loss -- where do you go from there? If you start at the bottom threshhold, you have nowhere to go any further.
Just some thoughts; I'm enjoying seeing your enthusiasm with this process.
Keep it up!
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VolcomX311 said:
Fasted AM Cardio: Level 10 stairmaster for 20 min
Fasted AM Lift: Bi's

Hammer Db Curls
50lbs Db's x 3 sets

Barbell Reverse Curls
65lbs x 4 sets

Smith-Barbell Reverse Curls
95lbs x 4 sets

PM HIIT: Ten 100 yard Sprints, with 10 secs rest intervals between sprints.

PM Lift: Back

Hammer Pull Downs
230lbs x 3 sets

Hammer Pull Downs - Behind The Neck
180lbs x 4 sets

Hammer High Rows - Neutral Grip
140lbs x 4 sets

Machine Lat Rows
210lbs x 3 sets

My day started a bit late, so rather then eating every 2.5 hours, I had to eat every 2 hours to get six meals in.
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Same goes with training Sam, if you start at a higher threshold, where do you go further once your body adjusts, 6 workouts per day ?!

Take it easy machine-man, you want to make the fatloss sustainable right ? :)
 
dragonfly said:
Same goes with training Sam, if you start at a higher threshold, where do you go further once your body adjusts, 6 workouts per day ?!

Take it easy machine-man, you want to make the fatloss sustainable right ? :)
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I suppose I should slow it down. I'm feeling the beginnings of a cold set in and its not because its cold around here, I'm sure its because I'm wearing my immune system down with all this activity. I probably won't do cardio for a day or so. Furthermore, I was 205 yesterday and I was 207.8 this morning, most likely water, but a psychological discouragement. I suppose I should tone everything down if I plan to make this cut effective for the long haul.

Now to blast my system of Airborne, Vitamin C and Echinacea bombs.

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I did do a fasted AM lift this morning, but that'll most likely be all the activity I do today.

Incline Bench
185lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets

Incline-Smith Bench
185lbs x 10 reps x 5 sets

Incline Machine Press
120lbs x 12 reps x 4 sets

Incline Fly Machine
155lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets

EGO.... so as you know, I'm doing low weight, higher (then usual) reps, nothing less then 10, I'm fine tuning rather then building. I was pushing away at my 185 on the incline for 10 reps and a guy who probably weighs 170-175lbs gets next to me and sets his weight at 185 for his incline press and I'm thinking, oh Jesus, that little guy is pushing the same weight I am. My ego was feeling a bit dented (because I can push up to 275) until he only barely pushed out 6 reps, so I realized this is a strength routine for him. He kept looking at me and my weight like he was making mental comparisons, I think that's the part that urked me and made me feel competitive. Anyway, maybe its because I'm sick that I'm thinking so funky, not a big deal really, I'm just not used to pushing the same moderate weight across my sets, but like I mentioned before, I'm fine tuning and not building. However, it's not all bad, my bi's look a lot sharper and have a much nicer shape and peak to them and so do my traps and rear & medial delts, which historically, are signs of leaning out for me.
 
You gonna grace us with some pics, so we can behold these changes??!! Please!!
 
Slam the vit C (6g), pound some echinacea, drink some AlkaSeltzer night-time cold & flu formula, should be gone by morning.
Dr. Snag's Rx..works for me! ;)
 
snagency said:
Slam the vit C (6g), pound some echinacea, drink some AlkaSeltzer night-time cold & flu formula, should be gone by morning.
Dr. Snag's Rx..works for me! ;)
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I'm mega dosing Vitamin C like a pirate with scurvy, pounding double shots of Airborne and taking Echinacea through a rolled up dollar bill.
 
Maybe I'll get lucky and drop some weight as a result of my illness, didn't Snag lose like 10lbs or something? I'm just (partially) kidding.

I took some Green Tea Stims for the anti-oxidant properties, nice little 2fer there.

Question for you guys. The Phenadrine + 7mg Y-HCL has basically lost all effects. How does this new dose plan sound:

First thing in the AM
1. 25mg Ephedrine
2. Recreate
3. DCP
4. Lean Xtreme
5. Y-HCL
6. Fasted AM with Anabolic Pump

Afternoon
1. Reduction AM

Late Afternoon
1. Recreate
2. DCP
3. Lean Xtreme
4. (Y-HCL if necessary).

Or maybe skip the afternoon dose of Reduction AM and add that to the morning dose. As I recall, Recreate is a baby stim.
 
I don't think I'm at the point of Cold Turkey Stim yet. Once I hit 200lbs, which is another 5-7lbs (another 2-3 weeks, hopefully). I plan on dropping all stims and going with

1. T-911
2. DCP
3. Lean Xtreme
4. Fasted AM with Anabolic Pump

and stay on a 6 meals a day diet. Go at that for 6 weeks and then get back on my beloved stims to continue an all out cut. Of course once I include the T-911, my lifts will be back on full force and cardio will take a back seat, or at least no more double days and cardio at the end of the workout, rather then the beginning.
 
During phase T-911, I was thinking DTHC or Blue Up. Nothing hormonal, I don't want anything to do with lethargy, but suggestions welcomed.
 
VolcomX311 said:
First thing in the AM
1. 25mg Ephedrine
2. Recreate
3. DCP
4. Lean Xtreme
5. Y-HCL
6. Fasted AM with Anabolic Pump

Afternoon
1. Reduction AM

Late Afternoon
1. Recreate
2. DCP
3. Lean Xtreme
4. (Y-HCL if necessary).
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:jaw: W.O.W. I am speechless. Just looking at that makes me squirm.
And no, you don't want that shit I had bro. Not being able to eat for 3 days is no way to lose weight.
 
VolcomX311 said:
I don't think I'm at the point of Cold Turkey Stim yet. Once I hit 200lbs, which is another 5-7lbs (another 2-3 weeks, hopefully). I plan on dropping all stims and going with

1. T-911
2. DCP
3. Lean Xtreme
4. Fasted AM with Anabolic Pump

and stay on a 6 meals a day diet. Go at that for 6 weeks and then get back on my beloved stims to continue an all out cut. Of course once I include the T-911, my lifts will be back on full force and cardio will take a back seat, or at least no more double days and cardio at the end of the workout, rather then the beginning.
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Keep in mind that T-911 has 3mg of Y in it!
 
VolcomX311 said:
I did do a fasted AM lift this morning, but that'll most likely be all the activity I do today.

Incline Bench
185lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets

Incline-Smith Bench
185lbs x 10 reps x 5 sets

Incline Machine Press
120lbs x 12 reps x 4 sets

Incline Fly Machine
155lbs x 10 reps x 3 sets
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PM: Bi's

Reverse Barbell Curls x 5 sets

Reverse Smith-Barbell Curls x 4 sets

Concentrated Db Hammer Curls x 3 sets

Cable Reverse Curls x 3 sets

Cable, Cross Body Curls x 4 sets

Cable Curls x 3 sets

Preacher Curls x 3 sets

Felt amazing! My sickness grew progressively worse until 6:30pm. By then, all the Airborne, Vitamin C, Echinicea Hiroshima'ing finally payed off and I felt 100%. I went to the gym, worked out with a hoody on to burn out any existing virus and ended up having one of the most outstanding Brachio emphasized bi's workouts in awhile.
 
VolcomX311 said:
Felt amazing! My sickness grew progressively worse until 6:30pm. By then, all the Airborne, Vitamin C, Echinicea Hiroshima'ing finally payed off and I felt 100%. I went to the gym, worked out with a hoody on to burn out any existing virus and ended up having one of the most outstanding Brachio emphasized bi's workouts in awhile.
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Way to snap back big V!!! You showed that bug who da boss is!!! :chairshot: :smashfreakB:
 
snagency said:
Slam the vit C (6g), pound some echinacea, drink some AlkaSeltzer night-time cold & flu formula, should be gone by morning.
Dr. Snag's Rx..works for me! ;)
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Damn good Rx!! Alka Seltzer night time cold and flu is the ONLY stuff that works on my flu. I like the commercial where the guy is walking home from work and looks like a fukkin ghost and then walks in the door and drinks some AS and he's all alive again!!!
 
So another CSCS came to Peak Performance today, but as an intern, which of course, makes me his senior. Thus, tomorrow I get to have my own assistant strength coach. My pay grade doesn't change, it's just a "cool" factor. He said he recognized me when I came in today, apparently, we had Sport Psych together, but he had braids then, so I didn't recognize him. He's a real cool guy, I made it a point to be welcoming. I'm looking forward to showing this new guy the ropes. His internship doesn't start for another couple weeks, but I invited him to my training session with my two football players tomorrow to help get him accustomed to the gym. There's nothing worse then being the new guy and feeling out of place.
 
What are your guys thoughts on CLA? I was considering adding that, but I'm a bit skeptical of fat burning oils. I went through 3 bottles of Sesathin (Sesamin Oil) and I felt like it was a waste of money.
 
VolcomX311 said:
What are your guys thoughts on CLA? I was considering adding that, but I'm a bit skeptical of fat burning oils. I went through 3 bottles of Sesathin (Sesamin Oil) and I felt like it was a waste of money.
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the only articles/studies i have read on it suggest results after 6 months using it at like 4 grams per day or night. doesnt seem like something that will break a plateau.
 
It's a daily health/fat loss supplement. I use it year-round whether I'm taking in extra calories or not. It's also a good anti-oxidant and improves lipid levels. I like it.
 
I've been doing a lot of looking around on using benadryl*to clean beta receptors, as I intend on reinstituting Ephedrine back in the mix. I've been using my current stims in conjunction with Reset-AD, but from what I understand in the difference of Reset-AD vs benadryl, is that benadryl is specific to beta receptors, while Reset-AD is effective for stims in general.

Anyone have experience with benadryl*while on Ephedrine? I've read between 50-75mg a night. Your wisdom is much appreciated.
 
VolcomX311 said:
I've been doing a lot of looking around on using benadryl*to clean beta receptors, as I intend on reinstituting Ephedrine back in the mix. I've been using my current stims in conjunction with Reset-AD, but from what I understand in the difference of Reset-AD vs benadryl, is that benadryl is specific to beta receptors, while Reset-AD is effective for stims in general.

Anyone have experience with benadryl*while on Ephedrine? I've read between 50-75mg a night. Your wisdom is much appreciated.
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What in Benadryl helps that? Is it the diphenhydramine or something else?
 
Irish Cannon said:
What in Benadryl helps that? Is it the diphenhydramine or something else?
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I found this, I'm not personally arguing this point, I'm just doing research on the idea myself.

"Benadryl is sold as an anti-histimine in the United States, and/or a sleep aid elsewhere in the world. However, Beta receptors are embedded in the cell's outer phospholipid membrane. The stability of the membrane has a lot to do with the proper function of the receptors. Methylation of the phospholipids is stimulated by the binding of beta agonists to their receptors. Methylated phospholipids are foreign to the body, and when the body recognizes them as foreign, it breaks them down with phospholipase A2. This changes the structure of the outer membrane which results in desensitizaton of the beta receptors. On the other hand, agents that inhibit phospholipase A2 slow desensitization.

Cationic ampiphylic drugs are known for their ability to inhibit phospholipase A2. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a cationic ampiphylic drug.

Ergo, Benadryl slows desensitization of Beta receptors (i.e. Upgrades them) by inhibiting phospholipase A2, which is the enzyme that breaks down methylated phospholipids, and this action in turn keeps the phospholipid membrane stable, and thus keeps the receptors functioning properly.

Reference:

Prog Clin Biol Res. 1981;63:383-8.
Phospholipid methylation: a possible mechanism of signal transduction across biomembranes.
Hirata F, Tallman JF, Henneberry RC, Mallorga P, Strittmatter WJ, Axelrod J"
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So is it supposed to be BETTER than Reset AD?...It would probably be cheaper just to get the Reset, no?

Reset is so much more natural...I'd much rather take that than Benadryl.
 
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