The Solution's Sprint to the Finish Line

Shyt Bob....outstanding man
 
booneman77 said:
What happened to no carbs ha? Those look like mosty carb meals... waffles and rice?
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Ive been eating 90g of carbs on training days. But again.. they are not very carb dense.
I started early carb cycling.
Went keto for a 8-12 week stretch
back to carb cycling, and when i went back after the keto run, my body dropped fast after introducing carbs again.
Austin knows how to stoke the metabolism and give it what it wants. And clearly the pictures show it.
 
Last rest day of prep today.
Weight has been up and down.. 157.. 158.. today 159.. Playing Mind games..
next week we drop Yohimbine on peak week which should help drop some water and get me to that 154.5 cutoff.

Just checked in with coach, going to see what the next 10 days brings..
Just 60 minutes of LISS Today and nothing else...
 
The Solution said:
Last rest day of prep today.
Weight has been up and down.. 157.. 158.. today 159.. Playing Mind games..
next week we drop Yohimbine on peak week which should help drop some water and get me to that 154.5 cutoff.

Just checked in with coach, going to see what the next 10 days brings..
Just 60 minutes of LISS Today and nothing else...
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Planning any water or sodium manipulation or strictly carbs?
 
booneman77 said:
Planning any water or sodium manipulation or strictly carbs?
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I dont have my peak week plan yet. Maybe Friday
Most chances very little sodium/water change. Water will stay very consistent all peak wee, same with food sources and selection.

Small Refeed tomorrow of 200g carbs. Trying to stoke the metabolism a bit to see if we can hit LW

After speaking with my coach today since weight is close, he does not want to sacrafice myself to get to 154.5 if its going to cause me to string out and lose fullness. If we have to, we will increase food, and fill out and start getting harder and dryer to show up my best. He doesnt want me to look stringy and flat on stage if we have to sacrafice myself these last 10 days and try and make X or Y Weight. He rather me look my best in come in as a smaller welterweight.

Either way I know in my mind I have improved since last time on stage, I have brought up some weak points, and I will bring a better package. Where i weight in I weight in. Where i land I land.. We will see what happens these last 10 days.

Dropped Yohimbine today and dropped my fat burner (which had Y in it as well) which should drop some water weight off me, so if we are in striking distance of 154.5 we will aim for it. If weight continues to stay steady or slowly rise, we will just go in as a lighter welter and increase food.
 
Bob I'm gonna try and come to the show. It's about 3 hours from the house. If I can talk the misses into letting me leave. Lol. If not I'll support you from the couch man. Your gonna kill it.
 
blueline438 said:
Bob I'm gonna try and come to the show. It's about 3 hours from the house. If I can talk the misses into letting me leave. Lol. If not I'll support you from the couch man. Your gonna kill it.
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Its a long drive + tickets and whatnot. No need to drive out, but you are more then welcome to
You won't miss me. Just look for the ugliest ginger kid there!
If you do make it out please introduce yourself. My mind will be in a warp.
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 6 Day 3

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Lying Leg Curl:
100 x 20 (3 Sets)

A1: Abductor and
110 x 15 (2 Sets)

A2:Adductor Machine:
110 x 15 (2 Sets)

Leg Ext:
60 Each Leg x 15 (3 Sets)

Barbell Squats:
225 x 5
275 x 5
315 x 5
335 x 5
365 x 5

Post-Workout:
Pumpkin Spice Loaf with Sliced Banana's:
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Finish Line
Still rolling strong. Endurnace, Recovery, Performance, and rest time between sets are all great right now... Hard to believe my training can be this good at 9 days out from a show. Taking it for what it is worth . Besides the scale playing mind games with me. Yohimbine was dropped today, so we should see some slight drop in weight and things turning for the better.

200g Carb Refeed today, lets hope it stokes the metabolism a bit and we see a drop
 
Sick transformation pics man! Everytime I look at this log I get hungry cause of all your food pics :)
 
Love seeing that the finish line is helping you out THIS close to a show, that's awesome

Nice to see you killing it!!!!
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 6 Day 4

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Wide Neutral Pulldown:
100 x 12 (3 Sets)

DB Bilateral Row:
40's x 8 (3 Sets)

Snatch Grip Rack Pull:
225 x 8
245 x 8
265 x 8
275 x 8
315 x 8

Hammer Strength High Row (Banded)
45 Plate + Bands x 10 (3 Sets)

Weight shot up to 160 this morning after the refeed. I may just be coming in as a welterweight (cutoff 164).
Maybe for the better because trying to suck into a LW may string me out and make me look worse. I rather come in fuller/harder and leaner then try and really suck down some pounds and risk losing muscle and getting real flat. Well see what coach says.

Finish Line
Great quick session here. Pump was much improved from the carbs yesterday, and energy was very nice.... I slept real good, and actually was sweating. Besides the scale rising a bit which is always a mind game I crushed this session. Should be getting all my peak week stuff soon, and we will go from there. Last 2 heavy sessions tomorrow and sunday (most likely last leg day before the show) and then its all depletion. I would assume we will cut out Finish Line on Wednesday with all artifical sweetners in which I will wrap up this log.
 
Peak Week Plan in hand....

Coach thinks we can make LW, so we are really going to grind these next few days.

Macros Everyday are Protein + Veggies only
190 Protein - 40g Carbs (Veggies only) - 10g Fat (Trace from protein powder/chicken/egg whites etc...)

Water - 1.5 gallons all the way up till Friday (1 Gallon) sips on day of show
Cut all artificial sweeteners, dairy, and whey on Wednesday

Last HIIT Session tomorrow
All Cardio dropped Wednesday
No changes in sodium all week still sea salting every meal.

Basically all I got for now...
 
The Solution said:
Peak Week Plan in hand....

Coach thinks we can make LW, so we are really going to grind these next few days.

Macros Everyday are Protein + Veggies only
190 Protein - 40g Carbs (Veggies only) - 10g Fat (Trace from protein powder/chicken/egg whites etc...)

Water - 1.5 gallons all the way up till Friday (1 Gallon) sips on day of show
Cut all artificial sweeteners, dairy, and whey on Wednesday

Last HIIT Session tomorrow
All Cardio dropped Wednesday
No changes in sodium all week still sea salting every meal.

Basically all I got for now...
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What's current weight at? around 157 iirc? thinking you may almost have to play with water a bit to make that weight
 
booneman77 said:
What's current weight at? around 157 iirc? thinking you may almost have to play with water a bit to make that weight
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159
Wont have to play with water at all.
It will drop because we also just dropped Yohimbine as well which will help.
I update Austin everyday this week on peak week, so we should be good to go.
But we will see!
 
The Solution said:
159
Wont have to play with water at all.
It will drop because we also just dropped Yohimbine as well which will help.
I update Austin everyday this week on peak week, so we should be good to go.
But we will see!
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damn 4.5lb is a lot to hope for just droppin y and a little bit more fat... gonna be ttiiiggghhhttt
 
booneman77 said:
damn 4.5lb is a lot to hope for just droppin y and a little bit more fat... gonna be ttiiiggghhhttt
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not much fat left on me
weight fluctuates so much. when you get this lean tons of factors

i go like 157, 159 , 160, 157.5.. its really up and down
some days i wont have any bowel movements because my intake is so low
Stress
etc... lots of factors. I am not stressing it. Austin will get me where I need to be this last week.
 
gagandugan said:
Looking at his photos and that shredded side chest pose, I am not sure he has any more fat to drop, lol.
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Just wait till a few more pounds come off if i make 154.5 for weigh-ins. Then i would fill out after carbing up to around 160+ on stage.. my body is pretty dang depleted right now, so the food is just gonna soak up once i start to load. IF i have to wait till after 4PM and weigh in's next friday.

Like i said.. taking it day by day and seeing what happens.
 
The Solution said:
not much fat left on me
weight fluctuates so much. when you get this lean tons of factors

i go like 157, 159 , 160, 157.5.. its really up and down
some days i wont have any bowel movements because my intake is so low
Stress
etc... lots of factors. I am not stressing it. Austin will get me where I need to be this last week.
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Definitely true. A short nights sleep will have you up 2lb at this stage. Crazy how that goes
 
Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Mesocycle #30
Week 6 Day 5

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Flex (x:x:x:x)

Incline DB Bench:
80's x 12 (3 Sets)

Flat Bench Press:
225 x 10 (3 Sets)
185 x 20 (1 Set)

A1: Upper Pec Cable Fly
20 Each Hand x 10 (3 Sets)

A2: Band Flys:
Band x 10 (3 Sets)

Single Arm Cable Rear Delt Fly:
15 x 12 (3 Sets)

Finish Line

Last heavy session in the books,
Last leg day tomorrow.. and then we start to deplete...
Pictures later today!

booneman77 said:
Definitely true. A short nights sleep will have you up 2lb at this stage. Crazy how that goes
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Dropped 1.5 pounds last night alone... :)
 
No pump
Been on protein and veggies only so very flat
Weight 158

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Dude your double bi back pose is awesome. Your bicep peaks and shoulder peaks rock. Very chiseled. It's gonna be tight getting down to 154.
 
man you look really impressive! back double bi looks sick...do you have an ides what fat% you are at"
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Team Integrated Muscle and Health LLC
Peak Week
Day 1: Legs

Tempo Indication: Eccentric:Pause:Concentric:Fle x (x:x:x:x)

Lying Leg Curl:
110 x 10 (3 Sets)

Hammer Strength V-Squat:
100 x 12
120 x 10
140 x 8
160 x 8

A1: DB Stiff Leg Deadlifts
80's x 10 (3 Sets)

A2: Weighted Chain Lunges
BW + 50 Pound Chains x 16 Steps (3 Sets)

A3: Leg Press
6 Plates/Side x 12 (3 Sets)


Weight

156.... Really within striking range now of 154.5... Veins all over my legs and really looking dicey as everyday passes on.. Really like how this is going to shape up as peak week starts today

Finish Line

Final Review coming up shortly!
 


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Excellent stuff man!!! Awesome review and I am glad it worked!!!

Finish Line is the real deal and I am glad everyone is seeing that first hand!!!
 
The Solution I made some pretzel crusted chicken breast at the fire department. Got the idea from one of your posts. Used sourdough pretzels, and the decision was made to make it a permanent part of my meals. Thanks man
 
Just filling you guys in on my update.

2 Days out and depleted to all hell
weight 156... need to make 154.5 by 4 PM Tomorrow.

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These are after multiple P+V only days of around 1000 calories.


My legs are red as hell from all the cardio which got dropped today and rumble rolling.
Hopefully can drop these last few pounds and make weight tomorrow afternoon!!!!
 
The Solution said:
Just filling you guys in on my update.

2 Days out and depleted to all hell
weight 156... need to make 154.5 by 4 PM Tomorrow.

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These are after multiple P+V only days of around 1000 calories.


My legs are red as hell from all the cardio which got dropped today and rumble rolling.
Hopefully can drop these last few pounds and make weight tomorrow afternoon!!!!
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sounds like you're gonna have to dehydrate a bit or something to get that last 1.5lb off...
 
booneman77 said:
sounds like you're gonna have to dehydrate a bit or something to get that last 1.5lb off...
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We got the game plan set.. if we have to restrict water tomorrow, so be it.. Ill do what it takes to get on that scale.
I still think my scale is a bit off, personally, but again you weigh in on some old school scales sometimes at events which give you the benefit of the doubt, or sometimes not in your favor. Ill try and weigh in early and see what I am sitting at. If i have to shave another pound ill bundle up and sweat some weight off to make weight. Full gym and cardio room there. I think a sauna as well.
 
The Solution said:
We got the game plan set.. if we have to restrict water tomorrow, so be it.. Ill do what it takes to get on that scale.
I still think my scale is a bit off, personally, but again you weigh in on some old school scales sometimes at events which give you the benefit of the doubt, or sometimes not in your favor. Ill try and weigh in early and see what I am sitting at. If i have to shave another pound ill bundle up and sweat some weight off to make weight. Full gym and cardio room there. I think a sauna as well.
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Yeah dropping 1lb when you've been on 1.5gal of water daily should be no issue.

Also I'd imagine with all the protein and veg only you could "clear out" a little backed up weight ha
 
booneman77 said:
Yeah dropping 1lb when you've been on 1.5gal of water daily should be no issue.

Also I'd imagine with all the protein and veg only you could "clear out" a little backed up weight ha
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yeah
dropping all veggies tomorrow. reducing them today.
So we will sip on water, a few meals of chicken + Almond butter before weigh-ins, and then once we make weight its on like donkey kong.
First meal will prob be steak/potato and then a burger and fry later. just depends on how much carbs/fat and liquids austin wants.

Quote unquote from his email this morning
"You are so depleted right now, you could eat anything and soak it up and you will blow through it"

so i am taking a ton of extra chicken, rice, almond butter, rice cakes, sirlion, potatoes with me just incase I do need them.

Sunday though... Donuts, ice cream... prob head out to breakfast. oh man... it will be great to be human again.
 
The Solution said:
yeah
dropping all veggies tomorrow. reducing them today.
So we will sip on water, a few meals of chicken + Almond butter before weigh-ins, and then once we make weight its on like donkey kong.
First meal will prob be steak/potato and then a burger and fry later. just depends on how much carbs/fat and liquids austin wants.

Quote unquote from his email this morning
"You are so depleted right now, you could eat anything and soak it up and you will blow through it"

so i am taking a ton of extra chicken, rice, almond butter, rice cakes, sirlion, potatoes with me just incase I do need them.

Sunday though... Donuts, ice cream... prob head out to breakfast. oh man... it will be great to be human again.
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Surprised to see steak on there... wouldve figured you'd be going for something a bit more easily digestible, especially for that first meal. Def can see the burger and such tho.

How're you feeling overall? should be right about in the toilet at this stage ha
 
Feel like I could fall asleep at anytime of the day
A long 3 hour drive will require a few stops to stay awake on the way to WV tomorrow lol
 
will you have a youtube video of you show?;) or atleast some on stage pics? Would love to see your stage look
 
Zariph said:
will you have a youtube video of you show?;) or atleast some on stage pics? Would love to see your stage look
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no YT video. I cant film myself on stage bud LOL
Ill try to have my coach or friends grab some pics. off their phones, or I may give them mine while i pump up and pose on stage since my phone wont be of value backstage.
Follow me on Instagram @Bkupniewski ill be tossing some up as the day goes on between Pre Judge/Night Show

all pics should be up on MD as well, they cover the Mid Atlantic West Virginia every year. so they should have shots up within a week after the show of professional shots, class winners etc. Ill be doing bodybuilding and classic physique.
 
The Solution said:
no YT video. I cant film myself on stage bud LOL
Ill try to have my coach or friends grab some pics. off their phones, or I may give them mine while i pump up and pose on stage since my phone wont be of value backstage.
Follow me on Instagram @Bkupniewski ill be tossing some up as the day goes on between Pre Judge/Night Show

all pics should be up on MD as well, they cover the Mid Atlantic West Virginia every year. so they should have shots up within a week after the show of professional shots, class winners etc. Ill be doing bodybuilding and classic physique.
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awesome! Ofc I wanted a friend of yours to film you lol
 
Its going to be a VERY Close call for LW....

From Coach
"I can definitely make you make the weight, that is not a question. Its just whether or not its beneficial. I will see what you look like and weigh in the morning and go from there! If I need to start the filling process early I will make it super simple"

He says if we try and cut water/food all day I may not fill out properly, sacrafice conditioning, and also not fill out properly. Making me not look my best.
Where as if we do fill out and come in a little under weight for a welter (164 cutoff) I would look better, bigger, fuller, and still be damn lean. I have packed on some good size since 2012 so that may be a reason why my body is fighting so hard to try and make the 154.5 cutoff.

Whatever happens I just want to bring my best, look my best, and where I fall I fall.. That is up to the judges.
 
155.6 This Morning
We are about 1 pound away. We are going to gun for Lightweight.
Just have to be restrictive till 4 PM with water and food and this should be cake...

The load after 4 PM.. gonna be insane...
Going grocery shopping now and cooking and getting on the road. These next few days of rest will do my body good after a very long prep. I will try to keep you guys in the loop!
Ill check back tonight after weigh-ins.
 
The Solution said:
155.6 This Morning
We are about 1 pound away. We are going to gun for Lightweight.
Just have to be restrictive till 4 PM with water and food and this should be cake...

The load after 4 PM.. gonna be insane...
Going grocery shopping now and cooking and getting on the road. These next few days of rest will do my body good after a very long prep. I will try to keep you guys in the loop!
Ill check back tonight after weigh-ins.
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If you can/get a chance, get some pics of the max depleted state! I always love seeing how much a person fills out between weigh ins and show time.
 
Tomorrows the big day man! I'm still hoping to make it up there but my wife said she may not be able to leave work. Even though she owns the shop. Lol. I'll be rooting for ya no matter what man. I see a trophy in your future
 
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