Physique abs, maybe? Recomp & PP DermaTherm target

mattys4 said:
I just had a week.long "carb up" back on track today. Really effects your performance or it does for me anyway
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Oh man, night and day difference how I felt last sat with a crap load. Even this week I've felt a little off.

MattPorter said:
How low calorie and restricted are you before this refeed/carbup?

I may offer some advice if you answer these questions. Just trying to help.

-matt
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I appreciate the help Matt, thanks! I'm usually 500 deficient sun/tue/thur and 250 deficient mon/wed/fri (intra carb/pro shake is about 250cals)

Intra shake is TrueNutrition MG powdered muscle.
 
Day 21 update

Weight (+/-): +1
Waist (+/-): -0.5"

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Won't be able to use for a few days (flying) kind of excited though bc I should lose some water holding from yohimbe.

With weight holding strong (actually up along with measurements) I'm going to reduce cals some more. Strength has been good (going up) & I'm not hungry. Maybe I'll start hitting pics in the ole physique relax pose, or abs and thigh. Hard bc I don't have anyone to take pictures. Or could just keep doing close up relaxed photos...

A lot of GI discomfort so far this week. Maybe time to invest in some aphadopilic or pro-biotic. Something's now right in there.

I'm going to a bodybuilding show, putting my buddy through his first natural show! Excited for him & me, lol. Diet & everything will be on point the whole trip and it works that Saturday is my carb day, we can celebrate his victory!
 
Your speed of progress would multiply IMO if you increased training from 3 days a week to 5

Increased cardio from 4 days a week to 6-7.

Ingested low fat high simple carbs on refeed windows opposed to fat+ sugar

-Matt
 
mattys4 said:
I just had a week.long "carb up" back on track today. Really effects your performance or it does for me anyway
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CHeat over the entire weekend is all negative unless you are depleted from being in low single digit bodyfat.Dont worry, I am perfecting Carb Matt Loading and it will be very conducive to lean mass gains-Matt
 
MattPorter said:
CHeat over the entire weekend is all negative unless you are depleted from being in low single digit bodyfat.Dont worry, I am perfecting Carb Matt Loading and it will be very conducive to lean mass gains-Matt
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Was a week long cheat in hawaii aftrr wife and I competed.
 
Distilled Water said:
I do sometimes, usually for am cardio. Sometimes I forget though.

Looking forward to carb ups by Matt! Haha but seriously, should be a good read.
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Hey congrats to your friend bud. What was the post show meal?
 
Distilled Water said:
Thanks, he said thanks to all the AM guys!

He had a BBQ bacon cheese burger & fries. When we got back to the hotel he smashed Doritos & dirt dessert pudding cookie thing
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Howd you manage to behave with all this going on?
 
Didn't post here, Im siiiiick. I'd gather from someone on the plane.

Well needless to say im out for a bit. Hopefully with rest I'll be back Saturday? Diet isn't really a concern at the moment. Today was 3 shakes (150gr total) and some peanut butter. Small bowl of bran flakes in almond milk (obvious reasons) 3 powerade zeros and hot tea, usually green (makes my throat, not hurt)

Diet will probably look the same until I can eat without being nauseous. I also sip on some modern BCAA during the day, 2 scoops. I did get some antibiotics to take so started those bad boys, doc said I should be good to go by Friday. Pretty bum'd about this, I was making some awesome progress. Just a small hiccup!
 
Distilled Water said:
Didn't post here, Im siiiiick. I'd gather from someone on the plane.

Well needless to say im out for a bit. Hopefully with rest I'll be back Saturday? Diet isn't really a concern at the moment. Today was 3 shakes (150gr total) and some peanut butter. Small bowl of bran flakes in almond milk (obvious reasons) 3 powerade zeros and hot tea, usually green (makes my throat, not hurt)

Diet will probably look the same until I can eat without being nauseous. I also sip on some modern BCAA during the day, 2 scoops. I did get some antibiotics to take so started those bad boys, doc said I should be good to go by Friday. Pretty bum'd about this, I was making some awesome progress. Just a small hiccup!
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Hey given you stay low cals/carbs you may drop a bit from the rest. Just a bad cold?????

-Matt
 
MattPorter said:
Hey given you stay low cals/carbs you may drop a bit from the rest. Just a bad cold?????

-Matt
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Yeah I've got a fever, sore throat, nauseous, tired/achy all over with congestion & coughing. I feel a little better today and my fever went away.

Sucks now that I'm a grown up, have to suck it up and go to work. No more just laying in bed all day haha.

Guess its one way to eat clean, shakes are about all I can do without feeling sick :-/
 
Distilled Water said:
Yeah I've got a fever, sore throat, nauseous, tired/achy all over with congestion & coughing. I feel a little better today and my fever went away.

Sucks now that I'm a grown up, have to suck it up and go to work. No more just laying in bed all day haha.

Guess its one way to eat clean, shakes are about all I can do without feeling sick :-/
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Sweet the fever just sped of your metabolic rate -- you just got a blessing in disguise!!!!!

DermaTherm + fever....

-Matt
 
I def notice a difference. I was holding a good bit of water from DermaTherm but my abs are leaner now. I should have took a picture, my bad. I'm back on it and the water is back.

DermaTherm+Flu for the win?!?!? Haha

Feel pretty good today, still a little congested and scratchy throat but a lot better than earlier i the week. Surprisingly weight is staying strong, usually I drop a lot of weight (mostly bc I don't eat anything) keeping shakes and BCAA was crucial this go round.
 
Feeling normal, getting back into it.

Matt something I noticed, when I apply DermaTherm, the burn has gone away. It sounds weird but I enjoyed it, I like when I can feel things bc I know they're doing something (like mouthwash and rubbing alcohol) lol.

I still get a jolt when I sweat, going to wear a tummy wrap for. Cardio & workout today.
 
Distilled Water said:
Feeling normal, getting back into it.

Matt something I noticed, when I apply DermaTherm, the burn has gone away. It sounds weird but I enjoyed it, I like when I can feel things bc I know they're doing something (like mouthwash and rubbing alcohol) lol.

I still get a jolt when I sweat, going to wear a tummy wrap for. Cardio & workout today.
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Totally normal --- you get desensitized to the nerve sensation that cap and gingerols ignite.

I need to research this more but I thought I came across a study that indicated cap cream topically could cause insulin resistance in Fat cells!!

That is a very good thing

-Matt
 
Thanks for setting the wife (docbrown) up with that diet you da man
 
mattys4 said:
Thanks for setting the wife (docbrown) up with that diet you da man
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No problem man, happy to help. It's awesome your wife is so into fitness and willing to learn & experiment. Ive struggled with relationships bc many girls get annoyed & think its weird i to to the gym twice a day and dont eat carbs under any circumstances (unless im loading) So, does she have a sister? :lol:

MattPorter said:
Totally normal --- you get desensitized to the nerve sensation that cap and gingerols ignite.

I need to research this more but I thought I came across a study that indicated cap cream topically could cause insulin resistance in Fat cells!!

That is a very good thing

-Matt
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Say whaaa!?!?!? Oh, daddy like.
 
Distilled Water said:
No problem man, happy to help. It's awesome your wife is so into fitness and willing to learn & experiment. Ive struggled with relationships bc many girls get annoyed & think its weird i to to the gym twice a day and dont eat carbs under any circumstances (unless im loading) So, does she have a sister? :lol:
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Haha she has 2 but not even close to similar personalities unfortunately.Ive had the same problems with relationships they just dont get it shes the first one to have the same drive I do. She started today shes effin psyched. we did however have a farewell to carbs meal yesterday LOL.
 
Distilled Water said:
Mmmm nothing like a farewell carb meal. That's what I did b4 prep, people at work say they try and fast before they start their "diets" Psht, eff that noise I'm bingeing! Probably why they're all 50lbs over weight and starting "new" diets every other month
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Ya man it was awesome we got disgusting
 
I'm going to have to change calf, it really hindered my ham training today.

Stiff deads (off platform)
185x8
195x8
205x8
225x8

Iso-leg curls
30x12
40x12
50x10

Hammer iso Lying leg curls
50x10x3

Seated overhead press
95x12
105x12
115x12
125x12
135x12
-superset
DB laterals
15x15
20x12
25x12
25x12
30x10

Rear Delt
4 sets 10-20 reps. I don't know weight, the numbers aren't on there :think:

45min LISS cardio post workout, 30min this morning.

I'll list my supplement regimen later, I have to sit down and think of what I'm actually taking and when haha
 
Tonight's workout was solid! Other than my hammies cramping a little (still a touch tender from Monday) good workout

Leg Extentioms
5 sets ranging form 20-8 reps
-go by feel here bc it's a semi warm up

BB Front squats
115x15
135x12
155x12
185x8
205x6

Single Leg Ext.
30x20
40x15
45x12
50x10
55x8

Seated DB over head press
40x20
50x15
60x12
70x10
80x7

ISO DB laterals
20x5x12

Little cardio after. Wish I would have remembered my belt! Form was getting a little weary so I cut it at 205x6, had more in the tank.

Diet was spot on today, per usual. A little GI discomfort though, kind of odd.

Carbs are only a few days away, went toy bank that is right next to little Cesar's, it was killllllling me. 2 more days!!![/QUOTE]
 
Tonight's workout was solid! Other than my hammies cramping a little (still a touch tender from Monday) good workout

Leg Extentioms
5 sets ranging form 20-8 reps
-go by feel here bc it's a semi warm up

BB Front squats
115x15
135x12
155x12
185x8
205x6

Single Leg Ext.
30x20
40x15
45x12
50x10
55x8

Seated DB over head press
40x20
50x15
60x12
70x10
80x7

ISO DB laterals
20x5x12

Little cardio after. Wish I would have remembered my belt! Form was getting a little weary so I cut it at 205x6, had more in the tank.

Diet was spot on today, per usual. A little GI discomfort though, kind of odd.

Carbs are only a few days away, went toy bank that is right next to little Cesar's, it was killllllling me. 2 more days!!!

45min LISS fasted cardio.
 
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