OrganicShadow
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^^Thats how breakfast should be done.
OrganicShadow said:^^Thats how breakfast should be done.
OrganicShadow said:For me, that first meal determines my mentality about eating for the rest of the day. If I eat a big breakfast I'm primed to eat like a bear all day. If I eat crap, I'm eating crap all day. Problem is I'm having a hard time with a 4 egg white omelette right now
So you're a morning lifter? Is that your meal before the gym?
-OS-Team AppNut
Chest n abs
Felt like going heavy so I did!
DB bench
65 x 8, 80 x 5, 90x 5, 90 x 4
80x 8, 80 x 7
Incline BB
115 x 10, 10, 12
125 x 10
DB flys
35 x 12, 35 x 12, 40 x 12, 40 x 12
Seated cable Flys
4 sets of 12
Hanging leg raises 3 sets of 12 (hands hurt)
Decline sit-ups 3 sets of 12 with SS leg raises and static holds
Wish I looked like this all day lol not just after a pump
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Yes abs need major work
SamBoz19 said:Major work my a$$! You are looking good bud. Yes there is room to improve, but from what I see you could use some diuretics and get that shredded core look in a very short amount of time.
Major work is me right now. I have to get my fat a$$ back in the game. My body is a shell of its former glory. However, instead of whining I just have to get back to work and get it done...period! You on the other hand are on the cusp of having a Men's Health magazine cover look with a little more pec development and fine tuning of your core. In essence, keep up the solid work my friend!
Cheers!:cheers:
-Sean-
OrganicShadow said:I'm always upwards of 1.5 gallons. It just happens. Taking down whole pizzas? You are trying to get that big 2 hundo, wish I could!
-OS-Team AppNut
OrganicShadow said:Maybe theres something lacking in the micronutrient category? People overlook little things like vitamins and minerals that are crucial to basic function. It's kind of a problem I see with some people where they almost eat too clean and orthorexics (like anorexics, but just obsessed with eating "healthy") miss out on something in their diet. Do you take a multivitamin? How about veggies intake? And how many hours, on average, do you sleep?
-OS-Team AppNut
I sleep 7 hours a night during the week, take a *** multi every morning, and try and eat more veggies. Last Monday I ate a half a bag of broccoli in olive oil.
I definitely need to eat more veggies but I haven't ever in the past and I've felt fine.
I'm down for suggestions but after lifting heavy yesterday and hypertrophy legs today I feel amazing
Day 6: Chest and Arms Hypertrophy Day
Pressing Power Exercise speed work: Flat dumbbell presses
6 sets of 3 reps with 65-70% of normal 3-5 rep max
Hypertrophy pressing movement: Incline dumbbell presses
3 sets of 8-12 reps
Hypertrophy pressing movement: Hammer strength chest press
3 sets of 12-15 reps
Hypertrophy fly movement: Incline cable flyes
2 sets of 15-20 reps
Hypertrophy curling exercise: Cambered bar preacher curls
3 sets of 8-12 reps
Hypertrophy curling exercise: Dumbbell concentration curls
2 sets of 12-15 reps
Hypertrophy curling exercise: Spider curls bracing upper body against an incline bench
2 sets of 15-20 reps
Hypertrophy extension exercise: Seated tricep extension with cambered bar
3 sets of 8-12 reps
Hypertrophy extension exercise: Cable pressdowns with rope attachment
2 sets of 12-15 reps
Hypertrophy extension exercise: Cable kickbacks
2 sets of 15-20 reps
I drink a gallon a day or more. I sleep about 12-14 hours a day on the weekends so average per night is like 9-10 throughout the week) Im actually just focused on getting to 200lbs. If i need to do it dirty i will, if i can stay lean i wont up the calories too much. However, right now the scale isnt moving along as planned so tonight is homemade burger and french fries night!! haha Goal is 182 by december 5th, then 200 by march 16th.Drink more water and make sure your sleep is regular. If I go to bed later, even if I sleep for a good 8 hours, I feel like garbage. I need to sleep from like 10-6 to feel AWESOME. Something with sleep cycle, I used to know more, but I just adjusted.
Are you trying to do a clean bulk to 200? That's what I have picked up from your logs. Looks good, I did this last year in the same time as you did. but I started the spring before that summer at 145, so I sorta had an ongoing bulk for a nearly 2 years, with small cuts in the spring. It's tough and you hate eating sometimes, but you can do it. Keep up the good work. Also I know how you had the issues with losing weight from being sick, I had the same thing, and lost 17 pounds in 3 days, only got like 5 or 6 of it back after I recovered. You gota use that as motivation, and know that no matter what you have to deal with you are gona come out on top. Keep killin it bro.
I have a strong ass testimonial for ORange Triad floating around somewhere ahahaha i need to get it outMulti-V's are a waste of money IMO. I honestly don't think they do sh*t for you other than lighten your wallet. If you are smart enough about nutrition there is no need for a multi-V. Cover your bases through diet and you feel better anyway.
Cheers!:cheers:
-Sean-
link? lmaoA multi is like 5 dollars for a years supply.
CountryLiftin said:Maybe too much sleep? I know if I get more than 8 I get lethargic. I am just throwing things out there. No prob bro. I know how you feel. I am at 177 right now, going back up again after a nasty back injury and a cut. I am shooting for 185-190 range. Started at 167 3 months ago. More of a recomp then a bulk, I am trying to watch my abs and keep them. Lol. Yeah man no prob, keep going hard. The drive to want it can't be underestimated.
Good luck man! I know how injuries are. Are you gonna bulk all through the winter? All I know is that I can get lean at any time in a matter of a month or two so I need to pack on as much muscle as humanly possible. I've done recomps in the past but never yielded great results.
After school ill be more active on your guys logs I appreciate the support from everyone!!
CountryLiftin said:Thanks. Idk it pissed me off, but whatever. I am doing better but multidirectional dislocated/basically destroyed SI joint, pinched nerve, fractured spine, muscular atrophy, and lots of other side affects later, I have deal with the pain haha. I am just doing a recomp leaning slightly towards a bulk. Perhaps a clean bulk. Mostly focusing on strength gains and letting the body composition follow, I want to try and get back to my former strength and maybe try doing some strong man stuff in a few years, would be my eventual goal. I don't have the big boy build, I am right in the middle of size naturally, but I have that quickness and power for leaving heavy stuff for short amounts of time. Plus I just think it would be fun! Anyways, I figure I will try to work my way to around 185 or 190 but not worry about when I get there, just keep eating big and clean and let the body get there. At this rate I'll reach my goal sometime this spring. If I decide to hope on some supps again here I will probably get there a wee bit faster. I don't like recomps but I have gotten better at doing them. and I know what you mean about school, I have two weeks and then finals weeks coming up so I am busy as hell. Goodluck dude!
Chicken breasts and yams huh? Are you trying to keep it clean and go up to 200? I have a few ideas on how to push your weight up but they are definitely a little dirty. Lol
Yea you wanna race? Where are you exactly? Im at 173. Seriously bro i know how that goes! You just fuk up on even one meal and you loose 5lbs lol i know soo many people that would love to have my metabolism. How old are you bro? Im gonna dedicate 2 solid consistent as fawk years being natty before i even think about a cycle.Haha yeah it was rough getting back, borderline depression at times, but now I am moving forward and it is great. I am down for a race to 190 lol. I lost like 5 pounds the other day but I think Turkeyday helped me get it back. I should be back to eating normal again monday. Nice workout dude! I love the days when everything feels good. I have not had many of those lately sadly. I know if I got back on some good supps or maybe did a cycle I would feel better though, lol!
Well before i got sick i was about to kill it and go dirty to 200 but then everything changed when i got sick. Im gonna stay modestly clean for 2-3 weeks till i hit atleast 180 then ill pack on the calories!Chicken breasts and yams huh? Are you trying to keep it clean and go up to 200? I have a few ideas on how to push your weight up but they are definitely a little dirty. Lol
Ive done a 1.3k shake of whole milk, whey, bananas and peanut butter but fawk if i had a 3k shake id slam it for breakfastI was gona suggest my old hardgainer shake lol... 3k calories. It's rough.
Oh definitely! I agree with everything in that. I seriously know im gonna break through, its gonna happen. I just need consistency thats all!I often try so very hard to keep clean during weight gain knowing I won't. I get to a certain point, can't budge, and just accept the fact that there needs to be leniency. Not saying go ape on everything but allow the flood gates to open, you need it if you wanna hit 200 especially.
-OS-Team AppNut
CountryLiftin said:I will race. I'm real young, 18. I'll be 19 in feb. I was joking about the cycle, I won't do a legit cycle till prob 22 or older. The most intense stuff I'll run is stuff like natadrol, anabeta, erase, etc. for now. I start lifting young and progressed pretty fast. I was deadlifting over 500 at 17, at 185lbs. lol. Still like I said I wana stay natty, no reason to do it so young when I have so much natural potential.
I fluxate between 172 and 177. I would say 175. I can get you a weighing tomorrow. I was 175 for like 4 days in a row last week. But 170.8 at home the other morning. I only go by 1 scale though so I will check at the gym.
And yes I have been a member here since I was 16, I like to read lol. I figure I should learn up before going into stuff. Plus I like the ex phy section and articles, I am going to school for PT.
Nice man I'm gonna be 22 in 4 months and I'm still nowhere close to considering a cycle. You've got more muscle memory than I do but were at the same weight I'd definitely race you.
Hit me with specifics. I wanted to get my pt license and I still might. It would be a matter of a simple test.
I'm soo full! Grilled my chicken for the week. Here's what I ate in only 7 hours
Whey
Giant plate of thanksgiving leftovers
A beef enchilada with a plate ofSpanish rice
Salad with Italian dressing
1.5 chicken breasts and plate of rice
3 scoops ice cream 2 slices pumpkin bread and 1.5 cups whole milk
Fukkin calories bro
Country ill rep you when I can for that. Even 22 is young, its a lot more than just how to set up cycle and PCT. The training and diet have to be compensated as such. Regardless, natty gains stick around for good.
You've been here long enough to know what the general AM crowd would say on the topic.
-OS-Team AppNut
Sounds fair to me, it is just a friendly race after all.
Just ordered 2 bottle of natadrol which I really enjoyed in the past, just warning.
I sure will, sounds good. What is your degree in? and what do you have to have to practice in CA? Diet sounds good man, I have been having trouble getting calories I need here at school, I have really had to up the carbs because good protein just isn't available. Milk is a big thing when you are trying to get big. I would drink a half gallon a day at least if I didn't have to buy it most of the time. I can get it in the dining hall but I feel like they are constantly out of skim lol.
Of course man, and thanks. It really will come down to a personal decision at that point in my life. I don't think I will really think about it until I am at least out of grad school, so that would be 24/25 to actually think about it. Just wouldn't be a good or comfortable time to start and a really bad time if I were to have anything weird go wrong.
I know exactly what you mean, there is a ton that goes into it. Sadly the majority of guys out there (not on this forum even) don't do it right.
As far as a cycle I would look into something oral and mild if I were to start in 3 or 4 years. I don't know how I feel about injections at this point in time. I have given it some thought but nothing serious - as far as safety, health, and my personal lifestyle.
I always want to be careful not to get TOO wrapped up in this lifestyle.
Sounds good man, first one to 190 wins! What should be the prize haha? Im majoring in bio specifically anatomy and physiology and all you need is a certification in CA. Yea i hear ya on the milk the only thing is i get full when i try to drink too much and then my meals sacrifice. I got to the point where i would eat 1-2 meals a day and drink a whole gallon because i couldnt get big meals down and i was having stomach issues. I have IBS so i have to get fiber in or else ill just chit all day, milk makes it worse.
Im starting day 1 of our race with legs hypertrophy muahahaha. 3 caps endosurge, 2 caps anabeta, 400mg cafiene, 2 caps pure N.O.
Wow you are supping hard! whats your weight today? I was 176 today. In PA you need a doctorate and to pass the boards. lol. I will have a minor in ex phys when I am done with my undergrad as well.
Diet issues sound crappy (literally) just keep doing your best.
Haha I'm the pickiest eater ever! I have to have tasty meals or I'd rather just starve. I think that's why I've always had a problem gaining weight.CountryLiftin said:You wana start cooking for me? I feel like you have a clear advantage in the yummy food department. lol.
jwa254 said:that food is looking delicious!
Haha I'm the pickiest eater ever! I have to have tasty meals or I'd rather just starve. I think that's why I've always had a problem gaining weight.
Mmmm it was yummy yesterday, it was yummy today for lunch, and its yummy as I'm eating and typing this![]()
Chest and arms
Flat BB speed bench
135 for 5 sets of 5 (could easily go higher for speed work but ill stick to the program)
Incline DBs
75s x 8, 8, 8
Flat DB flys
35s x 12, 3 sets
Barbell curls
70 x 10, 80 x 8
Ez Preacher curls
40 + ez x 10, 30 x 12, 30 x 12, 30 x 12
French press
50+ ez x 12, 60 x 10, 60 x 10, 50 x 12
BB curls (yes again come at me bro! Lol)
70 x 10, 10
Straight bar press down
3 sets of 12 fawwwwk tris were pumped
Rope crunches
120 x 15, 150 x 12, 15, 15
Weight: 174
I guarantee ill be at 178 by Monday![]()
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nice workout
CountryLiftin said:Not a bad workout. Your sodium can be high, athletes need more than regular folks. I eat a ton of salt lol. just stay hydrated. nice diet and workout.
Yea it counts sodium automatically. I don't watch it. It's actually supposed to be good for bulking. A lot of athletes load up on it before the nfl combine or games. I once read sushi was prescribed to the athletes before the combine by some nutritionists haha