Big Boys on quest for leanness phase 2

3/13/12


Tonight was all cardio. Did 40 minutes of various speed and various incline. Went as high as 8.0 @ 7 mph. For the next couple days it will be this same way. If I can drum up the energy I will do double cardio tomorrow and Thursday. Friday will be a actual upper body workout along with cardio. Then when I get home it will be epsom salt bath time. As I have the Warrior Dash this Saturday. Strength wise I feel ready now as far as cardiovascular that is another story. But things can change in the next couple of days.

And of course like I mentioned earlier our supplements are on the brown truck and will be here before the weekend hopefully. I have been lacking in the whey protein and the BCAA's big time. But not for long. :dance:
 
Onlychevy6 said:
3/13/12


Tonight was all cardio. Did 40 minutes of various speed and various incline. Went as high as 8.0 @ 7 mph. For the next couple days it will be this same way. If I can drum up the energy I will do double cardio tomorrow and Thursday. Friday will be a actual upper body workout along with cardio. Then when I get home it will be epsom salt bath time. As I have the Warrior Dash this Saturday. Strength wise I feel ready now as far as cardiovascular that is another story. But things can change in the next couple of days.

And of course like I mentioned earlier our supplements are on the brown truck and will be here before the weekend hopefully. I have been lacking in the whey protein and the BCAA's big time. But not for long. :dance:
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Keep us posted on how that goes Jeff and props to you for putting yourself out there!
 
3/13/2012

Mood: Cranky
Sleep: 7.5 hours

Exercise:

Curls
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps

Bench Press
8 reps
8 reps
8 reps
8 reps

Dumbbell Row:
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps

Tricep Pulldowns:
12 reps
12 reps
12 reps
12 reps
12 reps

Tricep Pushdown
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps

Chest Pulldowns
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps

Behind neck Tricep Pulldowns
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps
10 reps

Deadlift:
7 reps
7 reps

Cardio 45 minutes - Elliptical

Supplements Taken:
AM: TestoPro, DAA, LCLT, Erase Pro, Orange Triad, Fish Oil, Forged Joint Support
Intra: RecoverPro
PM: TestoPro

Diet:
2,192 Cals
175 Carbs
48 Fats
292 Protein

Calories burnt from exercise: 1035 cals.
 
Stats for this week: Weight 261.6 (down 8.4 from start), waist at 41" 42 at Navel (each down .5in from last week). Not a bad week overall
 
taman6886 said:
Stats for this week: Weight 261.6 (down 8.4 from start), waist at 41" 42 at Navel (each down .5in from last week). Not a bad week overall
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Mean progress!!

When I start getting measurements I may start posting um in here ;) For motivation for us all.
 
mattrag said:
Mean progress!!

When I start getting measurements I may start posting um in here ;) For motivation for us all.
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Dooo it man! I need to check my measurements this week. I haven't measured in a couple. My belly is the guy that doesn't like to shrink much, I'm tired of seeing my arms and leg shrink by not the belly. I know its the last to go, but dang it if you don't look fatter when everything else is shrinking and your belly isn't. I have determined that my belly has inside of it a giant tumor.
 
D2footballjrc said:
Dooo it man! I need to check my measurements this week. I haven't measured in a couple. My belly is the guy that doesn't like to shrink much, I'm tired of seeing my arms and leg shrink by not the belly. I know its the last to go, but dang it if you don't look fatter when everything else is shrinking and your belly isn't. I have determined that my belly has inside of it a giant tumor.
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I know all so well what your talking about. Only difference is I actually do have a large hernia in the belly area. lmao.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
I know all so well what your talking about. Only difference is I actually do have a large hernia in the belly area. lmao.
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It's kinda embarrassing to say this but my biggest problem is how droopy my stomach is now as I lose weight the skin droops more and more. I'm probably going to have to have a tummy tuck. It upsets me greatly that I let my self get that so far out of control. I don't even know where to begin when I think about it. Something that I get upset about probably daily.
 
D2footballjrc said:
It's kinda embarrassing to say this but my biggest problem is how droopy my stomach is now as I lose weight the skin droops more and more. I'm probably going to have to have a tummy tuck. It upsets me greatly that I let my self get that so far out of control. I don't even know where to begin when I think about it. Something that I get upset about probably daily.
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I am using some lotion from st. Ives that has been helping. I am also in that boat just look at my pics. One reason why I can be so mad that I have pretty much averaged 2 lbs a week. There was only a few times that I lost 5 or ore in a week but it was early on.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
I am using some lotion from st. Ives that has been helping. I am also in that boat just look at my pics. One reason why I can be so mad that I have pretty much averaged 2 lbs a week. There was only a few times that I lost 5 or ore in a week but it was early on.
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2lbs a week is great though man, I don't know why but my body goes in spurts, I've lost so little this last week, but this week I've already seen a drop.
 
D2footballjrc said:
2lbs a week is great though man, I don't know why but my body goes in spurts, I've lost so little this last week, but this week I've already seen a drop.
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Keep your head up. You have also came a long way. Only time will tell how things end up. Just have faith and reach your personal goal.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
Keep your head up. You have also came a long way. Only time will tell how things end up. Just have faith and reach your personal goal.
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Oh my head is still up, just frustrating. I have about 40-50 more pounds to go, which when you compare it to the 120 lost you would think no big deal, but it's true what they say once you start getting closer to goal weight it gets harder and harder. BF% this morning was 22.9% and I'm starting to get noticeable bulging veins (2 in left, 1 in right...I know nerdy observation) in my arms (Much to my excitement, my wife doesn't understand why I thought it was a big deal) just that evil dang evil belly.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
I call it the dunlap disease. Meaning the belly has dun lapped the belt. Lol
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Aye, my skin near my navel droops like the jowels Of a damn bassett hound! One day I am gonna have a 4 pack & freakin "droopy dog" at my belly button! Jr. What's done is done, let's move forward!
 
3/14/12


This morning was good. Did about 20 minutes of jump rope when i got to the office. And will do some HIIT cardio tonight. No legs training tonight since I have the Warrior Dash on Saturday. Need to rest these mini tree trunks up. lol
 
3/14/2012

Mood: tired
Sleep: 8.5 hours

Exercise:
Squats
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps
7 reps

Deadlift
7 reps
7 reps

Cardio: 70 minutes

Total hrm burn: 1082

Diet:
Cals: 2020
Carbs: 160
Protein: 190
Fats: 74

Water: 96 oz.

Long day at work walking around a hospital, pretty sure normal daily burn was up today.

Standard supplement stack that has been constant for 3 months now.
 
Quiet day, just work and driving. Broke fast at 1:30, shut it down at 9:30. 2056 cals (77 carbs, 182 protein [plus 12 g bcaa] 109 fats.) As an aside, got in a fresh 5lb tub of MGN Cake batter protein (The American Iso variety, the chocolate of that line is a bit too sweet, but the cake batter is good stuff.) Also, if anyone is interested, running a Combustion Log here:

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taman6886 said:
got in a fresh 5lb tub of MGN Cake batter protein (The American Iso variety, the chocolate of that line is a bit too sweet, but the cake batter is good stuff.)
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Now I like to hear and see this. Let me know if there is anything else you might need.
 
taman6886 said:
Aye, my skin near my navel droops like the jowels Of a damn bassett hound! One day I am gonna have a 4 pack & freakin "droopy dog" at my belly button! Jr. What's done is done, let's move forward!
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I know what you mean ... I hoping my constant use of the power patch and me still being in my late 20s save me from having this for the rest of my life hehe. Well if not I guess I could just try and fill up my gut with ab muscles....

Look for them pics tomorrow lol. I just gotta edit them so I can upload them here. :)
 
Took kind of a controlled cheat, has been about a month and we had a carry in at work, I pretty much stuck with the plan except I allowed myself a piece of lemon Pie, a sugar cookie and another small cookie. Fed from 12-8:30.

3/15/12 Day 3, wk 1 (MC11)

Bench 185x5, 215x5, 240x5

Dead Press (in cage with bars set at bottom, started from the bottom position.) 5x10@60"+10 =180
10/10/10/7/6

Incline DB PRess @ 75's 7/5, 65'sx7 (pretty fried by this time)

BW Dip (with a little push from foot on back of rack) 7/7/6

2 Hand Behind head DB ext @65x10/10/10

Skull Crushers @85 8/7

Wrapped it up with 28 minutes of cardio, 189 cal.
 
OK... so who is the strongest of the "Big Boyz"??? Next, not sure if DreamWeaver informed you guys or not, but your PRO XANTHINE's went out in the mail about 2 days ago, so be on the lookout Gents!!!
 
ScottyDoc said:
OK... so who is the strongest of the "Big Boyz"??? Next, not sure if DreamWeaver informed you guys or not, but your PRO XANTHINE's went out in the mail about 2 days ago, so be on the lookout Gents!!!
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Not sure. Jeff has me beat on Bench but I think I dominate the lower body stuff, but then again, D2 never posts his working weights so he may be kickin' the **** out of all of us.
 
taman6886 said:
Not sure. Jeff has me beat on Bench but I think I dominate the lower body stuff, but then again, D2 never posts his working weights so he may be kickin' the **** out of all of us.
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Not sure about lower body stuff. I dont try to go heavy. I know I can do the hack squat and max it out at 810. I don't go heavy on barbell squats. Or at least until I get my hernia removed. LOL... Leg press I can probably do what Kleen and doc could do. I haven't tried to max out in many years. LOL
 
taman6886 said:
Not sure. Jeff has me beat on Bench but I think I dominate the lower body stuff, but then again, D2 never posts his working weights so he may be kickin' the **** out of all of us.
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I think I have you guys on bench but you have me beat on deads and squats. Ill post my weights tonight.
 
3/16/12

Today day was a ruff one. My uncle passed on a little over and hour ago. So my mind is all over the place. I was able to hit the gym before this all took place. I may consider doing another cardio session tonight or just relax I am not sure yet. I have the warrior dash tomorrow and my run starts at 12pm. I did not lift heavy tonight as i didn't want to go too hard and not have energy or strength tomorrow.

Nautilus Lat Pulldown

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Rear Delt Machine

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs


Nautilus Mid Row Machine

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Preacher Curls

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs


Started everything off with 10 minutes of cardio.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
3/16/12

Today day was a ruff one. My uncle passed on a little over and hour ago. So my mind is all over the place. I was able to hit the gym before this all took place. I may consider doing another cardio session tonight or just relax I am not sure yet. I have the warrior dash tomorrow and my run starts at 12pm. I did not lift heavy tonight as i didn't want to go too hard and not have energy or strength tomorrow.

Nautilus Lat Pulldown

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Rear Delt Machine

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs


Nautilus Mid Row Machine

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Preacher Curls

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs

Started everything off with 10 minutes of cardio.
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Sorry for your loss Bro. Prayers to you and yours.
 
Forgot to post in here that I rolled out a little early this morning and hit 32 minutes of cardio for 249 cals, showered and got to work.



3/16/12 Day 4, wk1 (MC 11)
4:45-5:50

(Continue to focus on depth and staying upright on squats)

Smith Machine Squats below Parallel - 245x5, 280x5, 315x6

BBB Squat to low end of decline bench (5x10@60%+3=225)
10/10/10/9/9 (Last set was with no bench)

Lying Leg Curl @110 10/10/10

One Leg Leg Extensions @110 12/12, 10/10

DB SLDL @85's 2setsx10

Ab Super Set - Leg raise x15 to Cable Crunch at 120x25, set #2 was 15 raises +25 rep cable crunch at 180.

Broke fast at a bit after 12, shut it down a bit after 8. 2541 cals in, (170 carbs, 240 protein [plus 36g bcaa], 93 fats) with an estimated burn of 4309.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
3/16/12

Today day was a ruff one. My uncle passed on a little over and hour ago. So my mind is all over the place. I was able to hit the gym before this all took place. I may consider doing another cardio session tonight or just relax I am not sure yet. I have the warrior dash tomorrow and my run starts at 12pm. I did not lift heavy tonight as i didn't want to go too hard and not have energy or strength tomorrow.

Nautilus Lat Pulldown

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Rear Delt Machine

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs


Nautilus Mid Row Machine

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Preacher Curls

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs

Started everything off with 10 minutes of cardio.
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Sorry man... Chin up...everyone here for u!!!!!
 
HELLO, guys just wanted to let you know i havent bailed on you but im going threw a rough time with my dad. he had his assesment with the county yesterday and they said hes in such bad shape he cant be left alone, so im missing work, missing workouts and not eating very good as im super stressed. there working on the paperwork as fast as they can to hopefully have them in another home here shortly. they are also going after the nursing home that discharged him last week letting him go saying he was ok to do so when he was clearly not and he is a vulnerable adult and they are in big trouble. bare with me, ill be up and running again soon
 
freezito said:
HELLO, guys just wanted to let you know i havent bailed on you but im going threw a rough time with my dad. he had his assesment with the county yesterday and they said hes in such bad shape he cant be left alone, so im missing work, missing workouts and not eating very good as im super stressed. there working on the paperwork as fast as they can to hopefully have them in another home here shortly. they are also going after the nursing home that discharged him last week letting him go saying he was ok to do so when he was clearly not and he is a vulnerable adult and they are in big trouble. bare with me, ill be up and running again soon
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Do what you gotta do man! Family > Us anyday!
 
freezito said:
HELLO, guys just wanted to let you know i havent bailed on you but im going threw a rough time with my dad. he had his assesment with the county yesterday and they said hes in such bad shape he cant be left alone, so im missing work, missing workouts and not eating very good as im super stressed. there working on the paperwork as fast as they can to hopefully have them in another home here shortly. they are also going after the nursing home that discharged him last week letting him go saying he was ok to do so when he was clearly not and he is a vulnerable adult and they are in big trouble. bare with me, ill be up and running again soon
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Don't worry about this little contest at all. Family will always come first no matter what. Grant it we are all like family here just not the same when it is blood.
 
Onlychevy6 said:
Don't worry about this little contest at all. Family will always come first no matter what. Grant it we are all like family here just not the same when it is blood.
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Agreed :)
 
it sucks but i have seen the light at the end of the tunnel. the workout i was doing was working and the diet i was on fit my needs. i know i can do this
 
freezito said:
it sucks but i have seen the light at the end of the tunnel. the workout i was doing was working and the diet i was on fit my needs. i know i can do this
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Yes you can do this. But only under the correct atmosphere. I have been in your shoes once before and lost my uncle today. Even with a heavy heart just hear me this one time. Take care of your dad. Keep him as comfortable as possible. You don't want to look back one day and say I wish I would have.....
 
Onlychevy6 said:
3/16/12

Today day was a ruff one. My uncle passed on a little over and hour ago. So my mind is all over the place. I was able to hit the gym before this all took place. I may consider doing another cardio session tonight or just relax I am not sure yet. I have the warrior dash tomorrow and my run starts at 12pm. I did not lift heavy tonight as i didn't want to go too hard and not have energy or strength tomorrow.

Nautilus Lat Pulldown

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Rear Delt Machine

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs


Nautilus Mid Row Machine

15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs
15 reps 125 lbs


Preacher Curls

15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs
15 reps 80 lbs


Started everything off with 10 minutes of cardio.
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Sorry to hear about your uncle....

freezito said:
HELLO, guys just wanted to let you know i havent bailed on you but im going threw a rough time with my dad. he had his assesment with the county yesterday and they said hes in such bad shape he cant be left alone, so im missing work, missing workouts and not eating very good as im super stressed. there working on the paperwork as fast as they can to hopefully have them in another home here shortly. they are also going after the nursing home that discharged him last week letting him go saying he was ok to do so when he was clearly not and he is a vulnerable adult and they are in big trouble. bare with me, ill be up and running again soon
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Nobody said there wouldn't be bumps in the road, it's all another way to test us and make us stronger. Deal with the important stuff then when things get settled get back on track. Try to sort out the things you have control of and the things you have to let go. Take care of your end and let the rest take care of itself.
 
I had trouble sleeping so I got up in the middle of the night and hit the gym. I'm going too pay for it today, but I blew off some steam anyway
 
Bench Press
255 X 7
Max is around 315 it tears my shoulders up when I do 275 X 3, 4, 5 so I try to avoid it anymore.

Squats
295 X 7

DeadLift
315 X 7

Barbell Row:
195 X 7

Those are my main lift numbers.
 
freezito said:
I had trouble sleeping so I got up in the middle of the night and hit the gym. I'm going too pay for it today, but I blew off some steam anyway
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Actually I do that a lot. I have a pretty high stress job and some times I'll just go to the gym or the track and blow off steam. The track is pretty nice at 2-3 in the morning where I am. All you have is some basic street lights so it's lit just enough that you can see the track. I was told by the field maintenance guy where the lights were if I ever wanted to turn them on but I like just the dark cold feel when I need to chill. Funny enough is all the people you will see driving around at 2-3 in the morning! I live in a rural town and it's pretty funny to see all the people up and moving around at that time of the day still!

Keep at it, blow the steam off, It helps the sanity!
 
Got the package yesterday. I'll start logging it soon guys!

They included a nice product brochure and a power band bracelet. I actually own a bunch of different power bands, I know they don't work but I do like them wear. One of the reasons why is as I've lost weight my gym gloves have gotten bigger and bigger and the velco doesn't strap like it used to. Wearing a power band I can tuck it under the velcro part and it velcro's much better!

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Thanks again Dreamweaver and the Finaflex crew. A+! I truly appreciate the care and support you have given each of us!
 
Just had a crushing workout. Needed it.

6 sets of tricep push downs
6 sets of close grip pulldowns
6 sets of pec flys
6 sets of wide lat pull downs
40 high pulley ab crunches
5 sets of curls
6 sets of bench press
5 sets of dumbbell rows
3 sets of squats
2 sets of Deadlifts
A little bit of slow fat burning zone cardio.

140 minute work out. 1634 calories burnt, 26% fat burn!

About another hour til I can break fast and eat.
 
I don't have the starter pictures as I was too embarrassed. Cankels and fat calves are going away finally. Took some progress pictures at the gym today. Calves are shaping up well, not a single leg extension was done. Just Squats and Deadlifts EOD.

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^^^^^^^^^^^^^Nice job Jr. Keep plugging! This is a marathon, not a sprint :)

Rolled out this morning for some fasted cardio and iron with some bcaa.

Day 1, wk 2 (MC11)
10:50-11:55

Standing OH BB Press (Full ROM) 140x3, 160x3, 180x3

Boring but Big OH Press @60%+5=125, 10/10/10/10/10 (Really struggled to lock that last rep out)

Low Pulley upright Row 100x10, 115x10/12

Bent Over Rear Delt Raise @ 20's 15/15

Alternating DB Front Raise (All pull, no swing, feet locked to floor)
20'sx12/12

Seated Concentration Curl @35 3x10

Wide Grip Straight Bar Curl @80 2x10

Low Pulley Straight Bar Curl Drop set -115x10, 85x10, 60x10.

Wrapped it up with 30 min variable resistance Cardio - 180 cals.

Got home and ate big, breaking fast at about 1:20
 
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