Turff49 Quest for Success

The wife adjusted the scale zero in her favor? Jk
 
Scale being off is what I thought at first, then I weighed myself at the gym and it was spit on.
And I weigh and measure all my food(except subway the other day). And I don't even count the olive oil used when cooking the chicken as I have no way knowing how much is absorbed into the chicken. I have been using Myotropin during pct but that shouldn't cause weight loss. Wife says my body is always very warm even when I'm in deep sleep.

So, do I try to consume more? See where it stops at? Get thyroid checked? Suggestions?
 
metabolism could be increased - you been eating more, looks pretty damn clean too, and training has been frequent and intense
could be a metabolism increase....that's just quite a bit of weight-loss, and it's not like you were using wet compounds during cycle that would be conducive to "fast water loss" afterwards..

OR - you may just want to get tested for aids :dunno:

try increasing the cals again, another couple hundred daily
 
If you are concerned and don't want the weight loss, increase fat intake.
Carbs work too of course but increasing them can also increase metabolism further
 
RegisterJr said:
Your Bb row are more powerful than mine for sure. I have to use straps on Meadows'.
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Not sure of anyone that doesn't use straps on Meadows Rows. Almost impossible to have a heavy grip on the end of an olympic bar.

turff49 said:
Leg extensions
120 x 12
150 x 12
180 x 10
195 x 8

So, do I try to consume more? See where it stops at? Get thyroid checked? Suggestions?
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There go my knees again...


Interesting about the weight loss. I am not keeping track but how often you doing those two a days. That could account for a major increase in expenditure, because you don't exactly take it easy lol.
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
metabolism could be increased - you been eating more, looks pretty damn clean too, and training has been frequent and intense could be a metabolism increase....that's just quite a bit of weight-loss, and it's not like you were using wet compounds during cycle that would be conducive to "fast water loss" afterwards.. OR - you may just want to get tested for aids :dunno: try increasing the cals again, another couple hundred daily
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Lol! Aids? Lol actually I get a thorough physical every year, and I've been married to the same woman the last 9, so I'm pretty sure I can say that's not it. lol

I do feel like my metabolism is high. I seem to have more energy than ever before. Geez, I gotta go shopping for more food. Maybe I'll add in more lean beef, I've not eaten much beef over the past 6 months. And yeah, pretty self conscious about eating clean. Guys at work hate it. They go out and get pizza, burgers, fried foods, etc and then say they need to go to the gym one of these days.
 
turff49 said:
Lol! Aids? Lol actually I get a thorough physical every year, and I've been married to the same woman the last 9, so I'm pretty sure I can say that's not it. lol
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welllll - they say it can take up to 10 yrs for the virus to set in.... :bigeyes:
pretty self conscious about eating clean. Guys at work hate it. They go out and get pizza, burgers, fried foods, etc and then say they need to go to the gym one of these days.
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exactly, that's the average norm
and who wants to be average!
keep doing what you're doing, just some slight tweaks & modifications to get results we wish..
 
wasme said:
Not sure of anyone that doesn't use straps on Meadows Rows. Almost impossible to have a heavy grip on the end of an olympic bar. There go my knees again... Interesting about the weight loss. I am not keeping track but how often you doing those two a days. That could account for a major increase in expenditure, because you don't exactly take it easy lol.
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The 2 a days don't happen very often, once or twice a week. I cut my cardio way down, twice a week on my rest days.
 
Food porn:


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14oz boneless chicken breast, 1/2 cup(whole cup cooked) rice, cup of veggies.
This is basically what I have for lunch or dinner 3-5 times a week.
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
I thought that rice was some weird looking sushi or something.. :p
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straight out of the measuring cup.

Ohhhh, Sushi.... Maybe an afternoon snack? Lord knows I burnt the calories today( after workout I came home and spent 2 hours doing the friggin yard)!
 
turff49 said:
straight out of the measuring cup.

Ohhhh, Sushi.... Maybe an afternoon snack? Lord knows I burnt the calories today( after workout I came home and spent 2 hours doing the friggin yard)!
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That meal looks great. I'd love sushi right about now.
 
Driven2lift said:
If you are concerned and don't want the weight loss, increase fat intake. Carbs work too of course but increasing them can also increase metabolism further
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I added a couple tablespoons of peanut butter along with a protein shake as an after lunch snack!
 
Killed the legs Turff.

I'm definitely leaning towards an increased metabolism too.

Or aids.

Can go either way.
 
Day 64 - CHEST

I found it hard to get past 3600 cals yesterday. It's hard when you have to force yourself to eat...
But I'll have that taken care of today, altering my breakfast and mid morning snack.

Incline DB press
70 x 12
80 x 12
90 x 10
95 x 8
95 x 6

Incline DB flies
40 x 12
50 x 12
60 x 10
65 x 10

HS chest press
180 x 12
230 x 12
270 x 12
320 x 7
Then drop sets only rest removing plates
270 x 8
230 x 8
180 x 7
140 x 7
90 x 12

Chest dips
4 sets of 10
I was shaking on that last set. Took a 5 minute break before next exercise

DB pullovers cross bench
80 x 10
90 x 10
95 x 6 triceps gave out, first time I had to drop the weight to the floor...lol

Pec dec flies
120 x 10
150 x 10
180 x 10
195 x 8

Yeah, my metabolism is definitely up. By the time I got home from the gym I feel ready to go do something else.
 
Strong presses and flyes Turff! Isn't it amazing when you feel great at our age instead of miserable?!
 
A few progress pics. I must be a little bloaty as my abs aren't to visible. Of course I've already consumed about 1800 cals and it isn't lunch time yet. I've never tried posing and it's obvious. That I'll need to practice on.



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That's inspiration right there! Be proud Turff!
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
solid ;) got that horseshoe going on! love the serious look on the face too...
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Thanks man! I've got to read up on how to do a pose or 2. When I'm not looking in the mirror it's hard to know if I've even flexed right. Just can't figure out how to flex my lats. I know they're there. lol

Yeah, the facial look... I'm not much of a smiler unless I'm joking around. Wife tells me I'm too serious...lol
 
turff49 said:
I found it hard to get past 3600 cals yesterday. It's hard when you have to force yourself to eat...

Yeah, my metabolism is definitely up. By the time I got home from the gym I feel ready to go do something else.
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It's been hard for me recently too, and right now I'm only at 2600 on lifting days trying to lean out a little.

What are your macros looking like?

Looking solid Turff. Your body looks symmetrically fluid; like none of your muscle groups are lacking from another.

turff49 said:
I've got to read up on how to do a pose or 2. When I'm not looking in the mirror it's hard to know if I've even flexed right. Just can't figure out how to flex my lats. I know they're there. lol
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I have zero intentions if ever competing, but I've been trying to get the posing down too. I dunno why; and, I can't pose. Lol
 
RegisterJr said:
It's been hard for me recently too, and right now I'm only at 2600 on lifting days trying to lean out a little. What are your macros looking like? Looking solid Turff. Your body looks symmetrically fluid; like none of your muscle groups are lacking from another. I have zero intentions if ever competing, but I've been trying to get the posing down too. I dunno why; and, I can't pose. Lol
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I still stick to the 40/40/20. Protein will always stay at 40 minimum. I do change up my carbs and fat. May go 25% on fats then lower carbs 5%. I'd like to drop bf a little more but I don't want to lose any weight right now. And I definitely didn't plan to lose weight at 3200 + cals.

Yeah, I have no desire to step on stage but for pics I would sure like to at least hit a couple poses.

Thanks for the comment on Symmetry.. To me I don't see it though. For some reason when I look in the mirror I can't see the definition in my quads. Took the camera to convince me I had some!
 
turff49 said:
. Took the camera to convince me I had some!
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Sometimes it takes that.

I just recently lowered my fats to around 30g, 15-20%, and my carbs are higher than ever. Hoping I don't blow up. Lol
 
posing - tough work to do it really...lot harder than you would ever think
it's not just about squeezing muscles and making a potty face :dump:
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
posing - tough work to do it really...lot harder than you would ever think
it's not just about squeezing muscles and making a potty face :dump:
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New avi, eh?
 
RegisterJr said:
Sometimes it takes that. I just recently lowered my fats to around 30g, 15-20%, and my carbs are higher than ever. Hoping I don't blow up. Lol
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Right now I'm at 21% on fats but have another 300+ cals to fit in. So here in a few I'll make a shake and have some cashews and pecans.

Wow, 30 grams of fat. Do you count your fish oils? Olive oil(if you cook with it)? 30 grams would make me totally have to revamp my foods.
You're very disciplined to keep them that low.
 
RegisterJr said:
New avi, eh?
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nah I'm just playing around...it's the w/e, time to relax
business back to normal tomorrow

RegisterJr said:
I just recently lowered my fats to around 30g, 15-20%, and my carbs are higher than ever.
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I think there may be an error somewhere in your figuring..
that would put you at > 1500cals daily, with what you post..
unless you are on some starvation diet I don't know about....huh-uh

30g fat is just silly anyway - unless you are in final stages of a contest prep run, no way you need to even approach being that low

and remember - if you are not on gear, fat is the testosterone synthesizer ;)
 
Day 65 - rest/cardio

I wasn't happy with my abs in the pics yesterday, so took one this morning since I wouldn't have all that food in me.


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My waist is around 35-35.5 but I wear 33's if I can find them to fit over my thighs. Even some 34's are tight in the thighs and I don't think I have big thighs.
 
Looking good! The blocky ab look is much better looking than the girly rounded 6 pack look! Lol
 
kenpoengineer said:
Looking good! The blocky ab look is much better looking than the girly rounded 6 pack look! Lol
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I think those come from the hundreds of crunches I use to do every day. When I was in the army I could knock out 100 sit-ups in the allotted 60 seconds. Yeah, I've always been blocky, even my head! Lol
 
Looking awesome Turff!!! Definitely seeing some great definition!! I can't pose either! I laugh when I try because it's so pitiful!
 
Just IM'd with my son in Afghanistan. He's 166lbs and just hit 250 on his bench. Really proud of him. When he gets back from over there I'm going to bulk him up some!!
 
turff49 said:
Just IM'd with my son in Afghanistan. He's 166lbs and just hit 250 on his bench. Really proud of him. When he gets back from over there I'm going to bulk him up some!!
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That is an achievement.

I take it your son is in the military? When will he be home?
 
turff49 said:
Just IM'd with my son in Afghanistan. He's 166lbs and just hit 250 on his bench. Really proud of him. When he gets back from over there I'm going to bulk him up some!!
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Nice! I love my daughters, but wish I had a son also to do things like this..

Thanks to your son for serving our country as we'll!!
 
That's awesome. I told my wife the other day that I'm getting a bar to at least do dead lifts with my stepson.

Thanks for yours and your sons service!
 
wasme said:
That is an achievement. I take it your son is in the military? When will he be home?
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Yes, Army.
Hopefully next month! He'll go back to Ft Polk Louisiana. But at least he'll get to come and visit!
And we can't wait!

Thanks everyone!
 
turff49 said:
Just IM'd with my son in Afghanistan. He's 166lbs and just hit 250 on his bench. Really proud of him. When he gets back from over there I'm going to bulk him up some!!
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That's awesome!! Many reasons to be proud!!!!!
 
Day 66 - ARMS

Not a good day and not a bad day, just a blah day. I forgot to take my Muscle Fiber last night and let's just say the workout was uncomfortable. Felt bloaty and some gas pains. Definitely threw me off my game. My workout wasn't bad just not the volume and didn't feel like pushing to the limit.

Skull crushers
60 x 12
80 x 12
90 x 10
100 x10

Ez curls
60 x 12
80 x 12
90 x 10
100 x 8

Vbar cable press downs
80 x 12
90 x 12
100 x 10
120 x 8

Dips
4 sets of 20

HS preacher curls
75 x 10 3 sets
90 x 10

Reverse incline(chest on bench) ez curls
50 x 10
60 x 10
70 x 8

Not my best day, just a blah day. Took 2 scoops of Muscle Fiber when I got home from the gym.
 
At least it was only arm day... Strong one anyway. I hate those bloated dats too.
 
wasme said:
Funny how quickly one dose can affect you isnt it. I ran in to the same issue last week.
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My dinner last night didn't help any that's for sure!
Lean ground turkey and beef, black beans, rice, a little cheese, Greek yogurt, and salsa. All mixed together. And at about 8pm. Had a late night at work... I survived though.
 
Day 67 - SHOULDERS

I think I need a rest. No PR's today. Probably need to change up starting Friday and go higher reps less weight. It's been awhile and I really haven't let off the gas pedal any. Always pushing to the Max, failure on each exercise for weight.

Seated DB OHP
65 x 10
65 x 10
75 x 8
Really torqued the brachioradialis on that last set. Took a few minutes to get it rubbed down. First time I've had it cramp up like it did. Anyway, moving on

HS OHP
90 x 15 to get the blood pumping good
140 x 12
180 x 10
230 x 6
230 x 4
I think the DB OHP taxed me more than I thought

Side lateral raises
Strict form, knees locked back straight, hold in up position a few seconds each rep
20 x 12
25 x 10
25 x 10
30 x 8

Front laterals same form as on side laterals
20 x 12
25 x 12
30 x 10
35 x 10

Rear delt db's chest on incline bench
25 x 10
35 x 10
40 x 10
45 x 8
No pause on these

Upright rows
70 x 10
80 x 10
90 x 10
100 x 10
Knees locked, no bounce with legs.

This workout pretty much taxed my right elbow today probably due the torquing of the forearm muscle on the first exercise.
 
Take you a rest day Turff!! You've been steady killing it!! It will do you some good!!
 
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