I just want to chew on them quads. lookin awesome Owlie: strong and buff.
[quote]mom-in-MD wrote:
are you just keeping the foods super clean and still training specifically for strength? [/quote]
Yes, this is the plan. On the days I don’t train, I do cardio for about an hour and eat at a deficit on the days I do, I eat at a very slight surplus or at maintenance. I also have about 2 or 3 cheat meals a week, which are usually something carbier like pasta. Obviously this is a very slow and gradual plan, but its comfortable and I’m not in a hueg rush. I might make more progress if I stop backsliding!
Squats:
barx10
135x5
210x2
205x3x6
185x6
Squats are hard. Plus, they really stimulate my appetite, which would be a good thing if it weren’t already rowdy!
Chin ups:
8/7/6
Press:
barx10
65x10/10/8
lat pull downs
50lbsx15x5, squeezing just the lats here, when I use more weight I bring my arms into it too much
hypers
20/20/10 with 10lbs
I don’t know what was up today, I was completely DRAINED. I know I didn’t put up big numbers after squats, but it was all I could do to keep going…hmm lets see how I feel after a good night of sleep.
Quads are looking awesome!
Yeah I’ve been trying to drop fat for ages and I get those shitty days too. You just have to tough them out and make sure you get enough rest between. I find I do better on low carb if I keep my fats fairly high. If I carb up I stay away from grains, particularly wheat. Eating stuff like pasta makes me feel dreadful.
Are you kidding? No wonder you’re drained and your appetite is always ravenous - you’re training is consistently killer. Your metabolism must be like a little furnace!
Those chins are enviable!
Yeah, squats are hard - 3x6x205. HAHAH! You’re amazing.
ps. I’m with you on the slow and gradual fat loss. I think once you become an efficient athlete, that’s really the only way to go if you want to keep leaning out. But you’re on the right path and I think this is going to be the kind of lifestyle that will keep you trim and strong for ages. Yay!
I need to stop being such a big baby and do low carb!! I used to do so well with it. After the initial phase of low energy, my body started to feel great and I think my performance during workouts was better than it is now. I was raised by an Italian, so I feel lost if I don’t have pasta at least once a week, but I really should limit my high carb days to only one or two a week instead of EVERY DAY.
25min incline walking
15min concept 2 rower
10min sauna
10min hottub
And now my lower back feels fanfuckingtastic which is a relief because I’ve been suffering some unusual pain recently. Hehe, fuck working out I am just going to go to the gym and chill in the sauna and hut tub from now on
SO, I just realized how small you are, and how FUCKING STRONG YOU ARE!
grrrr. damnit…that’s my way of saying that your numbers look very, very good.
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oh and p.s. nice quads lady.
haha thanks mel, I just realized how hueg and closeup it is. My progress pic taking skills need work! The next ones will not be so weird. Just for shits here is another cheesy pic.
Owlie, you’re a total package. You’re gorgeous, strong as shit and cook eggs.
Are you spoken for? crosses fingers in hope
If it’s hard to choose between food and keeping the training up to par, I would just do more cardio…of course limit your pasta feedings like you said…but don’t beat yourself up too much!
You’re cute and, hot damn at that left deltoid.
gorgeous arms to go with this killer legs, and a pretty face to boot. Hope your guys realizes what a package he has Owlie!
Awwh, thanks ladies! I am seriously cheesing in that pic. The bf is awesome, he trains just as hard as I do and gives me pep talks when I start to crap out…
recovery squats:
barx10
135x5x3
155x5x2
Bench:
barx8
95x5x2
115x3x2
135x2x3
Deadlifts:
135x5
185x3
205x3
225x6(PR)-I guess my ass is working again
215x3x2
205x3
Dips:
5x3
Owlie your numbers are incredible! Your pics too, hot stuff!
Go Paleoooooooo
I just started it and let me say, it’s feckin awesome!
225 x 6 on the deads! somethings working all right 
Paleo is a good idea, but I think I need baby steps. Maybe I should start with carb cycling. I think I’ll start tracking my macros tomorrow!
45 min of cardio tomorrow…
Carb cycling is an awesome way to start.
Me and paleo don’t mix, but maybe you can have slow-digesting carbs after workouts only to start off with. That’s what I’m doing. I love carbs, but sometimes I won’t feel satisfied after having them, and sometimes I’ll absolutely love them. But I like playing around with a new ‘diet’ each day to surprise my body and keep things interesting.
Yeah, I want something that is conducive to fat loss but also sustainable for the long term. I need something that will get results but also that I can tone down and kick into a maintanence phase whenever I get burned out on dieting or when I want to focus on strength gains. I already know how to maintain, lose fat, and add muscle…all with good nutrition. I guess whats left for me is to experiment with my carb intake to achieve maximum energy levels possible while still slowly losing fat.
I definetely thinking carbs after a workout will work with you then. Have a sweet potato or whole wheat pasta or something after a workout, but keep all other meals low carb. Your energy levels won’t drain and you’ll still get the benefits of low carb, with less water weight and teaching your body to burn fat for fuel.
What I did was 3 days of minimal carbs from veggies only, then I started adding carbs after a workout. You can do longer of course, I’m just a carb junkie so I was shocked I even made it to 3 days.