brian9955 I think your fat is too high and your protein too low. Looks like you are at 3654 and you are 50%c/20%p/30%f. I would reverse that to 50carbs/30protein/20fat. Also you don’t have to gain a ton of fat to gain muscle. Your cals seem a bit high but maybe your metabolism is fast. I would just monitor your waist and look in the mirror to see if you are gaining too much fat. If you are, you might want to do a mini-cut.
Thanks. Looks like it may be a good idea to replace the mall replacement bar with a couple servings of tuna throughout the day. That way it looked my calories slightly, lowers fat, sodium and adds protein. Also if need be, I can remove the oatmeal from my second shake I’m the evening. I’m adding good mass, but at the same time probably adding a little more day then I’d like to. I definitely am working hard and willing to work harder (on my diet) to reach my goals.Let me know what you think.
[quote]Kelvinzero wrote:
Dude, incredible progress. Your discipline and dedication should be commended. One thing tho,
Your wife had to want to do you more as she saw you getting In better and better shape. I mean, you went from average looking dude to fuckin perfect body and chiseled face… It really made no difference in your sex life??? Not trying to get personal, just curious lol [/quote]
Really? Come on man, Chad’s been a great asset to the site, be respectful
Thanks. No worries. Comes with the “public” forum territory.
Guys, just to give you an update, I am 6.5 weeks out from NPC Masters Championships and I am 191 at the 7% bf range. Hope to be ready in 4 weeks. Want to be ready early this time because of a lot of travel leading up to my contest.
Here was a pic of me when the took pictures of the top 5 at Europa Supershow Dallas a few weeks ago. Found this one yesterday. [quote]pwolves17 wrote:
[quote]Kelvinzero wrote:
Dude, incredible progress. Your discipline and dedication should be commended. One thing tho,
Your wife had to want to do you more as she saw you getting In better and better shape. I mean, you went from average looking dude to fuckin perfect body and chiseled face… It really made no difference in your sex life??? Not trying to get personal, just curious lol [/quote]
Really? Come on man, Chad’s been a great asset to the site, be respectful[/quote]
[quote]pwolves17 wrote:
[quote]Kelvinzero wrote:
Dude, incredible progress. Your discipline and dedication should be commended. One thing tho,
Your wife had to want to do you more as she saw you getting In better and better shape. I mean, you went from average looking dude to fuckin perfect body and chiseled face… It really made no difference in your sex life??? Not trying to get personal, just curious lol [/quote]
Really? Come on man, Chad’s been a great asset to the site, be respectful[/quote]
Ok, I’ve been away for a little while and just saw this. What the hell Kelvinzero; one post and it’s that? Not like its acceptable with 1,000 posts but really? At 20 some years old you have no idea. With that mind-set you are destined to spend your life alone and die a slow miserable death. For your sake, I hope you wise up.
Sorry Chad, I know you would take the high road here but I’m jumping in with pwolves17 on this one. I enjoy seeing your progress, it’s an inspiration to many of us!
No worries. I kind of have the attitude of “forgive them for they do not know.” All good!
I am 5 1/2 weeks out and about 192. I need to come in a lot more conditioned than I did at Europa (meaning less bodyfat). It will be interesting to lose about 5-7 more lbs. I am right on schedule right now and would like to be ready in 3 1/2 weeks. We will see how it works out. I have a lot of business travel coming up so will test me a lot. Here is one I found form the the show after the placing and trophies were handed out.
[quote]doublelung84 wrote:
Ok, I’ve been away for a little while and just saw this. What the hell Kelvinzero; one post and it’s that? Not like its acceptable with 1,000 posts but really? At 20 some years old you have no idea. With that mind-set you are destined to spend your life alone and die a slow miserable death. For your sake, I hope you wise up.
Sorry Chad, I know you would take the high road here but I’m jumping in with pwolves17 on this one. I enjoy seeing your progress, it’s an inspiration to many of us![/quote]
5 weeks and have work to do. Adjusting diet a bit next week and adding a bit more cardio. I am only doing 2 HIIT sessions a week currently. Hope to get a lot of results in the next 3 weeks. No tan so not a great pic but you will get where I am coming from. Will have to really slim my waist down.
what does your HIIT consist of?
[quote]StevenF wrote:
what does your HIIT consist of? [/quote]
25 min sprints or elliptical. 5 min warm up then 15 sec all out with 45 sec recovery. 5 of those. Then 5 min slow go then 5 more 15 sec all all w 45 sec recovery. Then 5 min cool down (slow). There is the 25 min.
Shoulder and arm workout today. Body is pretty beat up so will only be doing all body parts 1 time next week. Excited about the refeed today. Veins are coming out. This pic was before my refeed.
Here I am 4 weeks out. Have a lot of work to do these next 3 1/2 weeks. Will take a bit of sacrifice. Will need to continue to see the measuring tape go down in the waistline.
Great look Chad. I’d love to see you really grind these next 3 weeks and push the conditioning for this show. In that top 5 picture you posted from your last show I think you had the other guys beat in terms of muscularity/aesthetics, symmetry, etc, but just got edged slightly on conditioning. I’d say don’t be afraid to drop your food a little lower than you think or add some steady state cardio into the mix; you won’t lose muscle in that short of a time and you can take your conditioning to an all time best for you! good luck man, can’t wait to see the finished product. Enjoy the ride. I’m 4 days from my last contest of the year, it’s crazy how fast the last 26 weeks have flown by
You are right on the money and that is what I am doing this week. Good luck in your last contest. [quote]pwolves17 wrote:
Great look Chad. I’d love to see you really grind these next 3 weeks and push the conditioning for this show. In that top 5 picture you posted from your last show I think you had the other guys beat in terms of muscularity/aesthetics, symmetry, etc, but just got edged slightly on conditioning. I’d say don’t be afraid to drop your food a little lower than you think or add some steady state cardio into the mix; you won’t lose muscle in that short of a time and you can take your conditioning to an all time best for you! good luck man, can’t wait to see the finished product. Enjoy the ride. I’m 4 days from my last contest of the year, it’s crazy how fast the last 26 weeks have flown by[/quote]
12 days out this is after my shoulders and bicep workout before refeed day. I am at a lower weight than Europa Dallas. That is a good thing. Work to do is week (was hoping to be ready this week) but on schedule.
5 days out and feel good where I am at. The challenging thing is I will be on the road on business during peak week. Houston to Minnesota to Pennsylvania. Will have to prepare well. Food will be cooked for the week.
I’m following! That ab vascularity tells a story, best conditioning you’ve ever had Chad. I haven’t posted on here much lately but I’ve been following your progress on IG and Facebook. Keep it up, enjoy the ride these last few days
I’m signing on. Excellent progress!!
I just read through your entire journal here and am looking forward to seeing more of your updates. Great work and good luck!