18 Weeks to Pro -Training Log

Yo.

I hope the training is going well…

I saw you posted your diet for one day a few pages back - I’m wondering if you could do that again, maybe a few times. I take it from your daily posting of protein/carb/fat that your diet must remain pretty much the same…

I wonder, are you getting enough fiber? You could throw a fiber supp in there with your protein meals for better digestion/absorption… Adding some extra lettuce or celery or other stuff sometimes could only be good for your digestive tract - and not screw with your ratios.

Just an idea.

I am less likely to suggest anything to someone who really seems to have it all dialed in. And you obviously have your shit together.

Any time I’ve cut in the past I’ve ended up losing too much muscle tissue, so I am watching your progress with interest because I hope that I can cut for this summer more successfully.

Keep it up bro.

I can pull some other sample diet days and post them. As far as fiber, it hasn’t been something I really worry about. I don’t like veggies, so I won’t get it from there. I don’t care how good they are for me, I just cannot force them down. Even the smell of most veggies makes me want to throw up, that is how bad I hate them. Or if I am out to eat I cannot eat anything they even touched on my plate. I hate them! I do eat lettuce, but only for the salad dressing.

And I am at the point now where if I crave salad dressing I can drink it from the bottle and don’t really need the salad. A fiber supp may be good, but I really don’t pay that much attention to it.

2-18-07

Diet
210g Protein, 182g Carbs, 39g Fat

PM
40 min Cardio

2-20-07

Diet
257g Protein, 65g Carbs, 129g Fat

AM
40 min Cardio

PM
Pullups BWx6, BWx6, BWx5
Chins BWx8, BWx7, BWx7
Isolateral Pulldown 180x8, 190x7, 160x11
a1. Barbell Row 205x7, 205x7, 205x6
a2. BB Shrugg 205x12, 205x12, 205x12
One arm LP Row 85x12, 100x12, 120x12
LP Row to Neck 60x10, 60x10, 50x10
BB Curl 70x12, 70x10, 70x7
Hypers BWx12, BWx12, BWx12
HS Iso Curl 50x12, 60x8, 50x8

2-21-07

Diet
235g Proetin, 52g Carbs, 122g Fat

AM
40 min Cardio

PM
Bench 315x6, 365x2, 315x3
DB Incline 100x10, 90x7, 80x5
HS Incline 90x8, 90x7, 90x7
a1. Crossover 42.5x8, 35x10,35x9
a2. Pushups BWx10, BWx10, BWx10
Machine Shoulder Press 70x12, 85x11, 85x11
Tricep Rope 85x7, 70x10, 70x7
Seated Pressdown 130x12, 150x12, 170x12

2-22-07

Diet
288g Protein, 61g Carbs, 134g Fat

PM
Single Leg 1 1/3 Leg Ext 55x10, 55x10, 55x10
Single Leg 1 1/3 Leg Curl 30x10, 30x10, 30x10
Single Leg Calf Press 270x10, 270x10, 270x10
Abduction 190x12, 190x12, 190x12
Adduction 190x12, 190x12, 190x12
Glute/Ham 130x10, 130x10, 130x10
Single Leg Leg Press 100x10, 120x10, 120x10
BB Hack Squat 185x10, 185x10, 185x10

30 min Cardio

2-23-07

Diet
243g Protein, 59g Carbs, 107g Fat

PM
Pullups BWx6, BWx6, BWx5
Chins BWx8, BWx7, BWx7
Pulldown 100x5m 80x8, 60x15
Haney Shruggs 90x15, 140x10, 140x10, 140x10, 90x12
LP Row 80x10, 80x10, 80x10
BB Row 205x8, 185x10, 185x8
Underhand Seated Machine Row 160x12, 160x10, 160x10
Incline DB Curls 30x10, 30x10, 30x10
Hyper Machine 225x12, 225x12, 225x12
BB Curl 70x10, 70x9, 70x8

30 min Cardio

2-24-07

Diet
232g Protein, 66g Carbs, 140g Fat

PM
Bench 315x5, 315x5, 315x3
Db Incline 100x10, 90x8, 80x9
HS Incline 90x9, 90x8, 90x8
a1. Pec Deck 115x10, 130x10, 130x10
a2. Pushups BWx10, BWx10, BWx10
Arnold Press 50x12, 50x10, 50x10
Overhead Tri Ext 80x12, 80x10, 80x9
Seated Tricep Press 210x10, 210x10, 210x9

30 min Cardio

Sample Diet Day
Muscle Milk, Labrada Bar, 3 eggs, 4 slices low carb toast, Carb Countdown Milk with 3 scoops Grow! Whey, 3 4oz Hamburgers on Buns.

This day was 258g Protein, 168g Carbs, 76g Fat

Another Sample Diet Day

Muscle Milk, Labrada Bar, Ham, Labrada bar, Frozen Fruit Bar, Frozen Banana Bar, Chili with Cheese and low fat chips.

This day was 269g Protein, 208g Carbs, 63g Fat

Thanks for posting some sample diet days.

As far as the fiber goes, hey, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. My digestive system has always been pretty wacky, so it’s more of a concern for ME. No need to push it on you.

later!

I have gotten way behind on this, so no need to try and catch it up. I am 8 weeks out now and very happy with where I am at. I am a little lighter than I was hoping at this point, but they don’t weigh you before you head onto stage. I still think I can compete in the 235-240 area, which for a natural guy, I am very happy with.

Glad, you didn’t get injured. I dont post often but always check your log out, sounds like great progress so far. Good luck!

Any updates lately?

Nothing major to report. Just diet, lift, cardio, pose, repeat…

I need some pics soon though…

hey man, best of luck in your show. question for ya…I recently started my first bulk and have gained some good muscle and strength. I’m not too sure about the cutting process though. When you start cutting for a show do you drop down the calories slowly each week?

Just looking for a point to start when I’m ready to cut, and you seem to have your shit together.

I just jump right in with a major reduction and carbup one day a week…Kind of a take off on the anabolic/ultimate diet…

what sort of cardio are you doing? HIIT? Long slow jogs/exercise bike etc.

Just out of interest, and good luck with your fitness goals :slight_smile:

Keep it up. Im up to 218. Through some pics up. It would be awsome to see where your at now.

[quote]Fenix wrote:
what sort of cardio are you doing? HIIT? Long slow jogs/exercise bike etc.

Just out of interest, and good luck with your fitness goals :)[/quote]

I am doing steady state cardio in the mornings, intervals at lunchtime, and light cardio post workout in the evening.