TGR's Cheetos Chraining

niners4reggie said:
Great work bro! Did you eat before training? Or just protein shake?
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Thanks Reg.

Protein shake (1/2 actually. drank the other half afterwards) :30 before, 1 tbsp PB :05 before, then a Hershey Kiss :15/:30/:45m in. Trying to get my fats in closer to my workout.
 
RegisterJr said:
Thanks Reg.

Protein shake (1/2 actually. drank the other half afterwards) :30 before, 1 tbsp PB :05 before, then a Hershey Kiss :15/:30/:45m in. Trying to get my fats in closer to my workout.
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Maybe carbs before training would help? Always seems to make my training go better.
 
niners4reggie said:
Maybe carbs before training would help? Always seems to make my training go better.
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I'm usually at 25-40g PWO with my almond milk and such. Do you think I should take in more, or solid carbs instead?
 
RegisterJr said:
I'm usually at 25-40g PWO with my almond milk and such. Do you think I should take in more, or solid carbs instead?
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I like to go with complex carbs 1 hour or so before training, ie oatmeal works great. I guess I'm no expert but that's what works for me.
 
niners4reggie said:
I like to go with complex carbs 1 hour or so before training, ie oatmeal works great. I guess I'm no expert but that's what works for me.
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Yeah, I don't get that much time from when I wake up until I work out. I can try eating oats :30 pre.
 
You can blend the oats into your shake, or even just mix em in & choke em down if you're a trooper (I'm a sissy & blend that shiz).

Reverse-grip bench is always awkward. Once it gets heavy it's like mandatory to get a liftoff too.
 
Hyde said:
You can blend the oats into your shake, or even just mix em in & choke em down if you're a trooper (I'm a sissy & blend that shiz).

Reverse-grip bench is always awkward. Once it gets heavy it's like mandatory to get a liftoff too.
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I had heard of that (blending). Turns out I took my oats to the hunting camp and left them there. I'll get some more tomorrow.

Yeah, I think I could've done a little better with a help on the lift/drop. Not by to much though. I tried to focus on the squeeze, but kept focusing on balance.
 
Total cals were 2,412: 271p/191c/71f and 50 fibers.

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Weight: 193.0

Pre:
-3/4c Vanilla Almond Milk w/ 1/2s Vanilla Protein -1.75c Coffee

3/4 Stimul8
3g Creatine
1x Niacin
2x FOCUS
1x Wal-itin

1 tbsp PB

Intra:
-5g BCAA's
-3x Hershey Kiss

Post 0600:
-3/4c Vanilla Almond Milk w/ 1/2s Vanilla Protein
-1 tbsp PB
-1 cap Level II

0645:
4oz Chicken w/ Franks Hot Sauce

0700:
-1 cap Level II

------WO

Warmup:
Treadmill x9m

Super Set 1:

Barbell Squat 324.5

Set 1 : 45x5
Set 2 : 135x6 (3 narrow, 3 wide)
Set 3 : 225x5 W
Set 4 : 225x6 (3/3)
Set 5 : 275x5 W
Set 6 : 295x3 W
Set 7 : 275x3 semi-W

Set 8 : 225x5 (narrow)
Set 8 : 225x5 (wide)
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Barbell Shoulder Press 169.17

Set 1 : 45x1
Set 2 : 95x5
Set 3 : 115x5
Set 4 : 145x5
Set 5 : 145x3
Set 6 : 135x4
Set 7 : 115x9
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Super Set (3.5 ex) 2:

Barbell Military Press Behind Neck 120.33 Wide grip, low ROM

Set 1 : 95x8
Set 2 : 80x10
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Lying Leg Curls 132
Drop Sets
--
Set 1 : 110x6
Set 2 : 95x3
Set 3 : 80x3
Set 4 : 65x3
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Set 5 : 95x5
Set 6 : 80x3
Set 7 : 65x3
Set 8 : 50x3
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Seated Calf Raise 270
Drop Sets
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Set 1 : 180x15 (short of my normal minimum by 5)
Set 2 : 135x12
Set 3 : 90x10
Set 4 : 45x30
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Set 5 : 180x8
Set 6 : 135x10
Set 7 : 90x15
Set 8 : 45x30
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Barbell Lunge 122.67
Drop to BW after…

Set 1 : 80x12
Set 2 : 80x16
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Bodyweight Lunge 20

Set 1 : 20 Laps/Reps
Set 2 : 10 Laps/Reps
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Notes:
Still low on my numbers. I think I’m going to take Swanks advice and up my calories one day this weekend, and Reg’s advice and start adding some oats PWO and see if that boosts my strength some. I’ve never had an issue working out fasted before, and now I’m taking in some…

I was looking at my pre-Level II pictures this morning and even though the scale hasn’t changed but almost 4 lbs, I see a huge difference. We’ll see how this weekends pics dhow, though.
 
Every two to three years one of my wisdom teeth decides to be a 'pain'. It looks like this is the year.

One of these days I'm going to have it removed...
 
wasme said:
If you have dental insurance just get it done!
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I do. Doc keeps saying to, but I procrastinate with surgeries.
 
Final cals for today: 2,594, 267p/244c/70f and 48 fibers. Thank you, ice cream.

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I went for a little higher cals tonight but still in my cut-zone, just short of my personally set max.
 
Hyde said:
A walk where somebody knocks you out & cuts your f**king teeth out! Lol it really wasn't bad at all actually - just a wk of discomfort afterward & a lot of liquid meals (BUT NO STRAWS!).
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LOL I woke up half way through my procedure... was interesting.
 
So tired! Last 0330 wake up this week. Could've used an off day, but I'd rather use it on a day I can sleep longer.

I may take the next two off and aim for 2,100 cals. I have to go re-up on chicken from SAMs Sunday, so a pizza slice may be in order too.

wasme said:
LOL I woke up half way through my procedure... was interesting.
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Not cool at all.

wasme said:
ICE CREAM? flavor...
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Cookies and Creme. It's good, but not my fav. I like the peanut butter (or cup) ones or plain French vanilla.
 
RegisterJr said:
Not cool at all.

Cookies and Creme. It's good, but not my fav. I like the peanut butter (or cup) ones or plain French vanilla.
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Was kinda funny, I woke and had all these funny thoughts probably because I was all stoned on laughing gas, next thing I knew I was in recovery area. So wasn't awake long lol


...I love ice cream - it is my weakness
 
wasme said:
...I love ice cream - it is my weakness
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I'm growing to love it more and more recently. I spent several minutes rummaging through through cabinets last night look for a semi-high fat snack. My wife said, "just eat ice cream". I was like meh. But I'm glad I did. T'was good.
 
Pre:
-3/4c Vanilla Almond Milk w/ 1/2s Vanilla Protein w/ ½ tsp Cocoa -1.75c Coffee

1 Stimul8
3g Creatine
1x Niacin
2x FOCUS
1x Wal-itin

Intra:
-5g BCAA's
-3x Hershey Kiss

Post 0600:
-3/4c Vanilla Almond Milk w/ 1/2s Vanilla Protein w/ 1/2 tsp Cocoa
-1 cap Level II



Barbell Deadlift 346.67 Set 1 : 135x5
Set 2 : 225x8
Set 3 : 225x8
Set 4 : 275x6
Set 5 : 305x3
Set 6 : 325x2
Set 7 : 225x5
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Weighted Pull Ups 232.46 Set 1 : 199.25x5 Set 2 : 199.25x5 Set 3 : 199.25x4
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Wide Grip Pulldown Behind The Neck 195
Drop Sets-
Set 1 : 160x6
Set 2 : 130x6
Set 3 : 90x6
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Set 4 : 150x8
Set 5 : 110x10
Set 6 : 90x10
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Set 7 : 150x9
Set 8 : 120x8
Set 9 : 90x10
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Set 10 : 100x24
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Barbell Bent One Arm Row 86.67
Set 1 : 65x10
--DS
Set 2 : 65x5
Set 3 : 55x3
Set 4 : 45x2
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Cable One Arm Lat Pulldown 197.33
(both arms)
Drop Sets-

Set 1 : 160x7
Set 2 : 140x5
Set 3 : 100x5
Set 4 : 60x10
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Set 5 : 140x9
Set 6 : 100x9
Set 7 : 80x9
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Cable Full Range of Motion Straight Crossover 45
DS
--
Set 1 : 30x15
Set 2 : 20x7
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Set 3 : 30x10
Set 4 : 20x8
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Barbell Good Morning 246.67

Set 1 : 135x10
Set 2 : 185x10
Set 3 : 135x13
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Notes:

I seemed to have caught my second wind right near the end. Makes me wonder if my weak-week has been all mental. I’ll probably hit something tomorrow then take Sunday off because wife is working tomorrow.

Speaking of wife, she says I’ve been spending too much time on my phone. She has a point. Especially since I’ve been gone the last few weekends. So, I’ll be spending a little less time here on evenings and weekends. I can always update meals at 0330 and workouts at work. Can’t neglect the wife, ya’ know.
 
RegisterJr said:
Speaking of wife, she says I’ve been spending too much time on my phone. She has a point. Especially since I’ve been gone the last few weekends. So, I’ll be spending a little less time here on evenings and weekends. I can always update meals at 0330 and workouts at work. Can’t neglect the wife, ya’ know.
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Solid workout bro! Too true, family first! Or just have an upset stomach all the time and go in the bathroom lol
 
No workout this weekend. Will update my eats in the AM. Getting ready to prep my food for the week and put together my workouts.
 
Weekend eats-

Fri: 2,457 272/194c/73f 48 fibers

Sat: 2,904 226/278/81 29 fibers

Sun: 2,018 157/131/93 28 fibers

Not too bad of a weekend. I probably should've got in some cardio, or maybe and ab day or something. It was nice having the weekend to rest, but I still feel a little tired.

I only took 2 caps Level II Saturday (both morning), and 1 cap in the morning on Sunday.

Saturday's meals included popcorn and nachos because the wife and I went to see a movie.

Sunday I sampled my meal prep as I made it and had some beef jerky and tried a pickled spicy sausage. It was so-so. For lunch I had pork with blue cheese and A1:

(Not letting me upload photos.)

I really could've used that second Level II capsule yesterday. It took everything I had to not eat more. It doesn't help that I have Reese's waiting on me in the cabinet.

The plan is, like I usually do, 2 caps staggered this AM, and one around lunch time.

I'm prepared for chest or legs this morning. I want to do chest, but we'll see if that's possible on a Monday...


Going to change up my pwo meal a little.

1s Choc protein powder in...
1.5c Unsweetened Almond Milk
Coffee xX

1/4c Oats w/ 1/2tsp each cocoa and cinnamon.
1/2 avocado, eaten Intra WO.
 
Weight:

Sat: 192.4
Sun: 195.8
Today: 193.2

Same pre's as before...

SS 1:

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press 269.5

WU Set 1 : 135x5
WU Set 2 : 135x5
Set 3 : 185x7
Set 4 : 225x5
Set 5 : 245x3
Set 6 : 225x5
Set 7 : 205x9
--Drop Set--
Set 8 : 205x6
Set 9 : 185x4
Set 10 : 135x10 (4011)
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Barbell Ab Rollout on Knees 5

Set 1 : 5 Laps/Reps
Set 2 : 5 Laps/Reps

*Stopped SS; did ab rollouts this weekend and my abs just couldn't take it*
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SS 2:

Smith Machine Bench Press 262.5

WU Set 1 : 135x4 (4010)
Set 2 : 225x5
Set 3 : 205x8
--DS-- (3010, just shy of lockout)
Set 4 : 205x6
Set 5 : 185x3
Set 6 : 135x6 (paused before...)
Set 7 : 135x3

Barbell Pullover and Press 82.33

Set 1 : 55x11
Set 2 : 65x8
Set 3 : 55x5

* Slight burn in my tris. Nice ab stretch.

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Butterfly 190
1 drop set (machine broken)
Set 1 : 150x8
Set 2 : 120x8
Set 3 : 90x10
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SS 3:

Cable Lower Chest Raise 52

Drop sets, no break before doing p/u's--

Set 1 : 40x9
Set 2 : 30x7
Set 3 : 20x7
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Set 4 : 35x8
Set 5 : 25x7
Set 6 : 15x8
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Wide Hand Pushup 15

Set 1 : 15 Laps/Reps
Set 2 : 11 Laps/Reps

*20s before repeating SS.

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Notes:

PWO-
Adding oats pwo:

A) Doesn't bloat me.
B) Gave me extra energy/strength, I think. I didn't hit any PR's, but I don't think it was a fail based in where I've been during this cut.
C) Dilutes my caffeinated energy. My HR spiked good during my warmup sprints, but never really WO fast enough to keep the HR up/sweat pouring.

Overall, I like the oats PWO. I need less cocoa though.

Because of the dilution in caffeine, tomorrow I'll take a level II right before I step on the treadmill.

I'll pre-post my daily eats here shortly since I'm limiting my afternoon login time. If the cals change I'll update them in the AM.

Anyone having photo issues with Tapatalk?

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Two caps going down now!
 
niners4reggie said:
No issues with Tapatalk for me. Glad to hear your liking the oats pwo. Nice work buddy!!
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Thanks man! If it happens when I upload my meals I'll re-download the app.
 
wasme said:
Question: have you ever tried throwing a scoop of choc protein powder in a black coffee?
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I've tried up to 1/4 scoop of vanilla in black coffee. It doesn't mix that great with a spoon, but tastes good anyway. I've been using my Finaflex shaker to mix the protein and almond milk, then mixing it with the coffee. Using a shaker with the coffee would probably work well...
 
RegisterJr said:
I've tried up to 1/4 scoop of vanilla in black coffee. It doesn't mix that great with a spoon, but tastes good anyway. I've been using my Finaflex shaker to mix the protein and almond milk, then mixing it with the coffee. Using a shaker with the coffee would probably work well...
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They are great shakers aren't they. I like the sizing.

I was thinking of making coffee and putting in fridge, and then adding a scoop of protein (in shaker) and seeing if it comes out like a Starbucks Mochaccino... lol
 
wasme said:
They are great shakers aren't they. I like the sizing.

I was thinking of making coffee and putting in fridge, and then adding a scoop of protein (in shaker) and seeing if it comes out like a Starbucks Mochaccino... lol
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I can let you know tomorrow. I bring (leftover) refridgerated coffee to work every day. I'll try mixing the choco in it tomorrow.
 
Today my cals will be 2,343: 256/172c/70f and 52 fibers.

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Weight: 193

Pre's and intra's haven't changed.

Super Set 1:

Leg Press 648

Set 1 : 180x20
Set 2 : 360x12
Set 3 : 450x11
--DS
Set 4 : 540x6
Set 5 : 450x5
Set 6 : 360x12
Set 7 : 270x14

Set 8 : 270x20
--DS
Set 9 : 270x9
Set 10 : 180x20
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Cable Standing Leg Curl 133.33

Set 1 : 100x10
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Lying Leg Curls 158.33
All drop sets-
Anything 50 or < was done with long negs (6-10s)

Set 1 : 125x8
Set 2 : 95x2
Set 3 : 80x4
Set 4 : 65x6
Set 5 : 50x4
Set 6 : 40x5
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Set 7 : 110x5
Set 8 : 95x4
Set 9 : 80x3
Set 10 : 65x4
Set 11 : 50x4
Set 12 : 40x4
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Set 13 : 95x8
Set 14 : 80x4
Set 15 : 65x5
Set 16 : 50x2
Set 17 : 40x5
Set 18 : 30x6
Set 19 : 20x10
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Super set 2:

Hack Squat with Narrow Stance 300

Set 1 : 90x10
Set 1 : 90x10 (wide)

Set 2 : 180x20
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Leg Extensions 210
Drop Sets, slow negs, holds on some.

Set 1 : 150x12
Set 2 : 120x5
Set 3 : 100x4
Set 4 : 80x5
Set 5 : 50x3
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Set 6 : 150x10
Set 7 : 120x4
Set 8 : 100x4
Set 9 : 80x4
Set 10 : 50x4
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Standing Calf Raises 450

Set 1 : 300x15
Set 2 : 200x12
Set 3 : 140x8
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SS 3:

Barbell Lunge 106.67

Set 1 : 80x10
Set 2 : 80x10
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Bodyweight Lunge 10

Set 1 : 10 Laps/Reps
Set 2 : 10 Laps/Reps
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Notes:

Great workout. Was limping on my way out. I think I might SS lunges with squats on Saturday...

I'm behind again on my foods. I still have two cups of raw broccoli and 1c black beans to eat before I get home. Thanks, Level II appetite suppression.

I'm going to get my eyes checked this afternoon. My wife thinks I've been squinting too much recently. I guess I'm due, I'm the only person in my family without at least reading glasses.
 
Todays cals will be 2,356, with 272/176/64 with 50g fibers.

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I MAY have 3 Hershey kisses to push me over 2,400. If so, add 66 cals and 4.5g fat.

Oh. wasme, one scoop choco protein powder in 12oz cold coffee is so-so. I think it would be better with vanilla. But, I love vanilla and am not much of a chocolate fan.
 
Leg volume is incredible brother RJ! Nice job! Still liking the Focus?
 
kenpoengineer said:
Leg volume is incredible brother RJ! Nice job! Still liking the Focus?
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Thanks Kenpo, and yes, I like the focus a lot. I can only imagine what it would be like if I were at a calorie surplus.
 
wasme said:
How much time left ?? Why don't you try going surplus but really clean and see what you get from it?
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I think I want a little lower BF before I do that. I'd prefer getting down to at least 12%.

I'll post pics in the morning. I definitely have some work to do yet.
 
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No flex/pump. Still more leaning needed for sure...
 
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