The diet truly is going on now. I never was really fully into it. I have the eye of the tiger, and I’m ready.
Waist line today (Day 1)
A (not too tight) 43"
Rough estimate weight: 240
Goal by September:
Waist 37"-38"
Rough Estimate weight : 210-215
This may be a big goal, but I could lose the weight in a month and a half if I really wanted to. It’s keeping the strength thing that I’m focusing on. If not, there’s always muscle memory… I guess. I’m really trying not to look at it that way, though.
The cut is starting pretty well! Obviously there’s no big changes, as I’ve only been doing it since Monday. Pants are fitting slightly looser, though.
What’s funny is that I’m almost more full right now than when I was bulking… eating so much chicken and veggies, the volume is higher, but with less calories it means I have to eat more. On the bulk, I’d cruise off peanuts, cheeses, peanut butter, etc, which are all super-calorie dense.
On a side note, I really need to figure out how to talk to women. There’s this girl in my class I’m very interested - a cheerleader. She’s a real spark plug. I wish I had any balls at all. Dammit.
Diet. I hope I got enough calories. I lifted, plus did 30 minutes of cardio, 15 degree incline at 2.5 MPH, and destroyed myself playing Marco Polo in my parent’s pool with the kids next door. That was good HIIT, for reals.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
6 Large eggs - 450 cal / 0 g carb / 36 g protein / 30 g fat
2 Scoops Surge Recovery - 330 cal / 44 g carb / 25 g protein / 4 g fat
3 Scoops Whey - 360 cal / 12 g carb / 72 g protein / 3 g fat
Asparagus - 60 cal / 9 g carb / 6 g protein / 0 g fat
3 Scoops Whey - 360 cal / 12 g carb / 72 g protein / 3 g fat
Asparagus - 60 cal / 9 g carb / 6 g protein / 0 g fat
7.5 oz. Chicken Breast - 355 cal / 0 g carb / 68 g protein / 7 g fat
Asparagus - 60 cal / 9 g carb / 6 g protein / 0 g fat
14.5 oz. Chicken Breast - 685 cal / 0 g carb / 130 g protein / 14 g fat
Asparagus - 60 cal / 9 g carb / 6 g protein / 0 g fat
Totals - 2780 cal / 104 g carb / 440 g protein / 61 g fat
So, like I said in BOI, I’m down at LEAST 7 lbs in a week in a half. And keeping my calories at at least 2,700 a day or so, maybe a BIT less on off-days. And I’ve been drinking more in the last two weeks than I have in the last 5 months. Odd. I know to REALLY get shredded that’s going to have to stop, but I’m a little more focused on the chick-game at this point than getting uber-shredded. I gave myself a window until September to get to where I want to be - so I think I’ll be okay. I’m definitely working my ass off.
[quote]GuerillaZen wrote:
Just checking in. Keep up the good work, dude. The results/pictures will speak for themselves come September.[/quote]
Thanks bud. Things are going well as far as size reduction is going, but it’s embaressing how much muscle/strength I’ve already lost in two weeks. I’m looking at about 10 pounds, maybe slightly less lost in that time.
Well, things just aren’t going well for me anymore. Let’s see,
1.) Had three different guys back out on living with me next year. Either going to have to rock a place by myself or find some random person, which has “bad idea” written all over it.
2.) Got drunk the last two nights at bars. Not saving any money. Physique is getting no better. This needs to change.
3.) Can only meet girls who have boyfriends. 'Nuff said.
4.) Classes are extremely screwed up for next fall. Looks like I will never graduate f’ing college. Seriously.
[quote]SSC wrote:
GuerillaZen wrote:
Just checking in. Keep up the good work, dude. The results/pictures will speak for themselves come September.
Thanks bud. Things are going well as far as size reduction is going, but it’s embaressing how much muscle/strength I’ve already lost in two weeks. I’m looking at about 10 pounds, maybe slightly less lost in that time.
Well, things just aren’t going well for me anymore. Let’s see,
1.) Had three different guys back out on living with me next year [/quote] Ask a girl you moron. [quote] Either going to have to rock a place by myself or find some random person, which has “bad idea” written all over it.
2.) Got drunk the last two nights at bars. Not saving any money. Physique is getting no better. This needs to change. [/quote] Indeed. [quote]
3.) Can only meet girls who have boyfriends. 'Nuff said. [/quote] So? They must all be tired of their boyfriends then and would rather go with the stud (that means you). Go for it [quote]
4.) Classes are extremely screwed up for next fall. Looks like I will never graduate f’ing college. Seriously. [/quote] Elaborate? [quote]
Either way, today is not a good day.[/quote]
Make it a good one, then.
[quote]Cephalic_Carnage wrote:
1.) Had three different guys back out on living with me next year Ask a girl you moron. Either going to have to rock a place by myself or find some random person, which has “bad idea” written all over it.[/quote]
Heh, easier said than done. Most people, at this point, all have roommates and housing situations set-up for next year. Plus, as much as I love women, they are bat-shit crazy, lol.
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3.) Can only meet girls who have boyfriends. 'Nuff said. So? They must all be tired of their boyfriends then and would rather go with the stud (that means you). Go for it [/quote]
Might as well. Last night I went out with my friend, his cousin, and two of her roommates. One of the roommates was on the friend, the other one was a bitch (to be frank,) and his cousin and I really hit it off. Towards the end of the night, she kept kissing me, being handsy, gave me a little backrub. Too bad her boyfriend had been / or was coming over, and is about 6’5", was a powerlifter and football player in college, and was actually a really cool guy. I wanted to try to see where I could take it, but I’m just not that guy.
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4.) Classes are extremely screwed up for next fall. Looks like I will never graduate f’ing college. Seriously. Elaborate? [/quote]
Basically, my class schedule is messed up because I had to get into a class this summer to take a few other classes, but by the time I could get in to the class all the other ones were closed for the fall, so I have no where near the amount of credits I should be taking for the upcoming semester. It’s very stressful.
Doing my best.
I’m kind of coming out of left-field with this one, but I’m thinking about taking a drastic change in my life. Apparently people that I thought were my friends don’t really care. I don’t know. I’m thinking about just moving to Arizona, becoming a police man, and starting over.
Sorry for the extreme emo, I think I’m just kind of depressed lately. Note to self: Look into a shrink.
Might as well. Last night I went out with my friend, his cousin, and two of her roommates. One of the roommates was on the friend, the other one was a bitch (to be frank,) and his cousin and I really hit it off. Towards the end of the night, she kept kissing me, being handsy, gave me a little backrub.
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She was doing this, yet had a boyfriend? Wow. People never cease to amaze me.
[quote] Too bad her boyfriend had been / or was coming over, and is about 6’5", was a powerlifter and football player in college, and was actually a really cool guy. I wanted to try to see where I could take it, but I’m just not that guy.
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6’5" former powerlifter/football player…lol you are probably lucky to be in one piece after girlfriend’s little aforementioned “flirty behavior.”
Anyways my only advice is to cut yourself off from what I am interpreting (maybe MISinterpreting) as a somewhat of a toxic social circle, at least right now. This would be a good time to focus on the gym, straightening out school, your living situation, and finding other meaningful activities which don’t depend on the flakiness of people.
Might as well. Last night I went out with my friend, his cousin, and two of her roommates. One of the roommates was on the friend, the other one was a bitch (to be frank,) and his cousin and I really hit it off. Towards the end of the night, she kept kissing me, being handsy, gave me a little backrub.
She was doing this, yet had a boyfriend? Wow. People never cease to amaze me.[/quote]
Yes. To be fair, she was giving “big smooches” on the cheek, like, “I want to, but can’t.” That’s sure what it felt like to me. These definitely were not casual pecks, though, that much is certain.
Hahahaha. Well, he wasn’t out with us when it happened. As far as I know, he doesn’t know shit. I was well aware that she had a boyfriend, and was a big man. Maybe I was being flirty, I don’t know. I was pretty drunk. The most forward thing I believe I did all night was buy her a drink, maybe some light touches during our close conversations, or something. It’s a real shame, too. She’s a looker, and we truly did hit it off.
So I ask this, yet again, why ARE all the good ones taken?
So I ask this, yet again, why ARE all the good ones taken?[/quote]
lol @ already pegging her as “a good one”
You don’t know that.
Keep your chin up, man. Not all “good ones” are taken. Just gotta keep your nose to the grindstone and live the best life you can and trust that you’ll cross paths with someone worthwhile AND single somewhere along the way. The more you improve yourself, the more likely something positive will happen when you DO cross paths with that dope ass chick.
So I ask this, yet again, why ARE all the good ones taken?
lol @ already pegging her as “a good one”
You don’t know that.
Keep your chin up, man. Not all “good ones” are taken. Just gotta keep your nose to the grindstone and live the best life you can and trust that you’ll cross paths with someone worthwhile AND single somewhere along the way. The more you improve yourself, the more likely something positive will happen when you DO cross paths with that dope ass chick.[/quote]
Hahaha, fair enough. Thanks for the good words. Might as well keep my head up.
Measurements + Weight Tracking on Tuesday. Maybe updated pictures tomorrow?
A few updates before a workout + updated pictures.
1.) Things are looking up. I’ve decided to do something different with my life. I don’t see a very good/stable future in the personal training / Strength and conditioning field. Sorry, but it doesn’t seem like a secure job to me. Especially in these hard times. Instead, I’ve decided to follow my intuition and become a Murse. It’s something that’s been in the back of my mind for some time now. It’s a good paying field, it’s rewarding, challenging, and there’s a need for nurses everywhere - Especially males. I’d really like to do something in intensive care, but that’s some time down the line.
2.) I have the eye of the tiger for training again. I really hadn’t lost nearly as much strength so far on this diet as I thought. It’s been two weeks now, and clothes are fitting MUCH better. My cardiovascular capacity is up.
Here’s where my belt was before the bulk:
I : : : : : (further in than holes permitted.)
Here’s where it was after the bulk:
: : : : I (last available hole.)
Here’s where it is now:
: : I : : (Half-way in between.)
So, things are looking up. I need to stop putting so much pressure on myself about the lady situation. I need to start looking for more positive places to meet them… but where? Bars really are kind of a cop-out. Sure, it’s fun to flirt, and I bet a one-night stand is feasable, but that’s just not what I’m looking for.
Anyway, feeling much better today. (Side note, I always feel depressed and pissed off the day after drinking. Coincidence?)
Might as well. Last night I went out with my friend, his cousin, and two of her roommates. One of the roommates was on the friend, the other one was a bitch (to be frank,) and his cousin and I really hit it off. Towards the end of the night, she kept kissing me, being handsy, gave me a little backrub.
She was doing this, yet had a boyfriend? Wow. People never cease to amaze me. [/quote] Exactly what I thought. WTF is wrong with people?
[quote]SSC wrote:
A few updates before a workout + updated pictures.
1.) Things are looking up. I’ve decided to do something different with my life. I don’t see a very good/stable future in the personal training / Strength and conditioning field. Sorry, but it doesn’t seem like a secure job to me. Especially in these hard times. Instead, I’ve decided to follow my intuition and become a Murse. It’s something that’s been in the back of my mind for some time now. It’s a good paying field, it’s rewarding, challenging, and there’s a need for nurses everywhere - Especially males. I’d really like to do something in intensive care, but that’s some time down the line. [/quote] You sure that’s going to be enough to pay your bills? I mean, the bbing lifestyle can be expensive with food intake, protein and all that… I don’t know what the situation is like in the U.S., but over here, I don’t see how I could live the way I do while working as a nurse. Then again, you can specialize and eventually get promoted and whatnot… Still, this is something to think through carefully.
You probably want some money to spend on your future family as well…
You can still study medicine at some point after becoming a nurse, but that also means financial demands and little time to work…
Let’s not forget, you’ll always be forced to work with people then and not all patients are friendly…
As a police officer, you at least have some authority and all that.
And as a nurse you likely will have to work in fairly crappy shifts (while massive eating can sort of replace sleep to a certain degree, or at least make you require less sleep per night, working in shifts means that your bedtime keeps changing… That means constant re-adjusting and more lack of sleep… And that’s what fucks people’s health up.)
I’m don’t know how well cops are being paid in general compared to nurses…
Anyway, I’m only familiar with how things are here in Germany, so take my comments with a grain of salt. [quote]
2.) I have the eye of the tiger for training again. I really hadn’t lost nearly as much strength so far on this diet as I thought. It’s been two weeks now, and clothes are fitting MUCH better. My cardiovascular capacity is up.
Here’s where my belt was before the bulk:
I : : : : : (further in than holes permitted.)
Here’s where it was after the bulk:
: : : : I (last available hole.)
Here’s where it is now:
: : I : : (Half-way in between.)
So, things are looking up. I need to stop putting so much pressure on myself about the lady situation. I need to start looking for more positive places to meet them… but where? Bars really are kind of a cop-out. Sure, it’s fun to flirt, and I bet a one-night stand is feasable, but that’s just not what I’m looking for.
[/quote] Yeah, that one’s difficult.
Clubs = Shitty music, guidos, guido-girls, party-girls, drug-addicts, STB’s, alcohol. Not really long-term relationship material… If you can’t stand listening to them talk and they’re fucked up anyway, then you sure as hell don’t want to have them around for long. The kind of girl you want to be together with for more than one night probably won’t be found in a club unless her friends dragged her there by her hair.
School/Uni = You get to know them a little better, possibly. I’d look here… Though I dunno…
At work = Trouble. Most of the time
In the gym = You’re supposed to train, not flirt. Still, this is where you can possibly find someone who’s into improving her body and not just her mental skills… (or nothing at all lol)… Still the biggest chance to meet relation-ship material, considering your lifestyle.
Bars = One-night-stands. And STB’s. Hmm. And lots of alcoholic beverages. Not where you should be, really
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Anyway, feeling much better today. (Side note, I always feel depressed and pissed off the day after drinking. Coincidence?)[/quote]
I doubt it. Just stop drinking. What’s the point in getting drunk if you’re not even picking up girls? Waste of time and your body’s recovery-resources and health…
Of course that’s easy for me to say, I’ve never been drunk in my life lol
[quote]Cephalic_Carnage wrote:
SSC wrote:
A few updates before a workout + updated pictures.
1.) Things are looking up. I’ve decided to do something different with my life. I don’t see a very good/stable future in the personal training / Strength and conditioning field. Sorry, but it doesn’t seem like a secure job to me. Especially in these hard times. Instead, I’ve decided to follow my intuition and become a Murse. It’s something that’s been in the back of my mind for some time now. It’s a good paying field, it’s rewarding, challenging, and there’s a need for nurses everywhere - Especially males. I’d really like to do something in intensive care, but that’s some time down the line. You sure that’s going to be enough to pay your bills? I mean, the bbing lifestyle can be expensive with food intake, protein and all that… I don’t know what the situation is like in the U.S., but over here, I don’t see how I could live the way I do while working as a nurse. Then again, you can specialize and eventually get promoted and whatnot… Still, this is something to think through carefully.
You probably want some money to spend on your future family as well…
You can still study medicine at some point after becoming a nurse, but that also means financial demands and little time to work…
Let’s not forget, you’ll always be forced to work with people then and not all patients are friendly…
As a police officer, you at least have some authority and all that.
And as a nurse you likely will have to work in fairly crappy shifts (while massive eating can sort of replace sleep to a certain degree, or at least make you require less sleep per night, working in shifts means that your bedtime keeps changing… That means constant re-adjusting and more lack of sleep… And that’s what fucks people’s health up.)
I’m don’t know how well cops are being paid in general compared to nurses…
Anyway, I’m only familiar with how things are here in Germany, so take my comments with a grain of salt. [/quote]
Well a few things. Nurses are actually paid pretty well here, and that’s a baseline pay. Obviously no where near the level of doctors, but they definitely make more than police men do, typically. I was interested in the police thing, but the issue is that the place in Arizona is like, 1,000 miles away from me. I know no one out there, I have no connections, no state drivers’ license, no knowledge of the surrounding area, or anything like that. So, while it would have been a nice way to reboot my life, it seems a little impractical right now.
Like you said, there is always the potential for specializations in the medical world. I don’t know what it is, I have a strong attraction to the field. I had debated physical therapy and such programs in the past before, so I’ve always had an interest there.
Cop - Would be cool, but there are definitely some issues with certain laws I honestly think I would have a tough time following through with. I don’t care about weed, and I’m not a very assertive person when it comes to other people. I’m kind of a “live and let live” guy, so I don’t know if it’d be the ideal job for me.
Either way, I’m pretty excited about this.
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So, things are looking up. I need to stop putting so much pressure on myself about the lady situation. I need to start looking for more positive places to meet them… but where? Bars really are kind of a cop-out. Sure, it’s fun to flirt, and I bet a one-night stand is feasable, but that’s just not what I’m looking for.
Yeah, that one’s difficult.
Clubs = Shitty music, guidos, guido-girls, party-girls, drug-addicts, STB’s, alcohol. Not really long-term relationship material… If you can’t stand listening to them talk and they’re fucked up anyway, then you sure as hell don’t want to have them around for long. The kind of girl you want to be together with for more than one night probably won’t be found in a club unless her friends dragged her there by her hair. [/quote]
Lol, just out of curiosity, did you mean STD’s? Or, I guess I don’t know what an STB is.
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School/Uni = You get to know them a little better, possibly. I’d look here… Though I dunno…
At work = Trouble. Most of the time :)[/quote]
Definitely generally a no-go for work. Though there is this one chick whose ass bursts at the seams everytime she squats down to grab something. Elevates my heart rate just thinking about it. Somebody stop me.
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In the gym = You’re supposed to train, not flirt. Still, this is where you can possibly find someone who’s into improving her body and not just her mental skills… (or nothing at all lol)… Still the biggest chance to meet relation-ship material, considering your lifestyle.
Bars = One-night-stands. And STB’s. Hmm. And lots of alcoholic beverages. Not where you should be, really ;)[/quote]
Yeah, I know. It’s just tough being a newly-turned 21 college kid. It’s a horrible excuse, but I kind of got anti-social when I initially lost a bunch of weight. I don’t know, it’s fun, but destructive. I’m going to be conflicted no matter what I do, dammit. Such is life.
Well, I’m trying to pick up girls, dammit! Maybe I’m just uglier and fatter than I realized, heh heh. I’m starting to figure out women, but that’s not saying a whole lot, comparatively speaking.
And yeah, drinking sucks. It’s a great ice breaker, especially for shyer (sp?) folks like myself. And don’t worry, you haven’t missed much.
I know this “Training Log” (I have BOI for that!) has turned more into a blog or whatever, but something great has finally happened to me today, finding a place to live next year.
The one negative aspect is that I’m going to be actually living in college town, away from my rents, and be much closer to bars, but it beats 1-2 hours of commuting every damn day.
Plus, I’m going to be a 15-20 walk away from the athlete’s gym, which has hammer strength machines, and only about a 30 minute walk away from campus.
Tip: Drink the first beer and then continue to fill that same bottle up with water. A) you can avoid the damage. B) Still fit social norms. c) You’ll be sharper, thinking more clearly and actually come off better to the bar skank you’re trying to bed.
Haha man SSC you sound a lot like me! I think New Damage said it best to concentrate on positive aspects of your life and heed C_C’s advice. For myself I tend to fall into the trap of depression quite easily, and I know when I consume myself with the gym, work, school, reading, doing fun activities with friends, spending time with family, etc I’m a much happier person. If you’re really busy with life and building a positive foundation through various outlets, it’s much easier to stay out of that depressive state of mind.
Like ND said “The more you improve yourself, the more likely something positive will happen when you DO cross paths with that dope ass chick.” … John Lennon wrote - “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”
[quote]GuerillaZen wrote:
Tip: Drink the first beer and then continue to fill that same bottle up with water. A) you can avoid the damage. B) Still fit social norms. c) You’ll be sharper, thinking more clearly and actually come off better to the bar skank you’re trying to bed. :)[/quote]
Hahaha, very nice. I like where your head is at, sir.
Only problem with that is that I suck at talking to women when sober, and am so shy. Maybe I’d at least have to make it something strong, like a double Jack & Diet, or something. Then I can get a glass with ice, and say they’re gin and tonics? Hmmm? See, it could work…
And there is certainly a moral dilemma there. If I’m not a bastard enough to take advantage of a drunk chick who wants mah balls who has a boyfriend, there’s no way I could take advantage of a drunk chick when I’m NOT drunk!
[quote]kylec72 wrote:
Haha man SSC you sound a lot like me! I think New Damage said it best to concentrate on positive aspects of your life and heed C_C’s advice. For myself I tend to fall into the trap of depression quite easily, and I know when I consume myself with the gym, work, school, reading, doing fun activities with friends, spending time with family, etc I’m a much happier person. If you’re really busy with life and building a positive foundation through various outlets, it’s much easier to stay out of that depressive state of mind.
Like ND said “The more you improve yourself, the more likely something positive will happen when you DO cross paths with that dope ass chick.” … John Lennon wrote - “Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.”[/quote]
Nice. Good to hear I’m not the only guy out there like this. Maybe others just don’t put themselves out on the internet like I do.
I think things are definitely looking VERY up now that I’ll be able to live away from my G-damn parents again. It’s pretty depressing moving out on your own for two years, becoming a new person, then moving back in with them and reverting to old, bad habits. But I guess that’s part of the “Improve myself” equation, eh?
Thanks for stopping by! (I promise, pics NEXT Monday. I really wasn’t feeling the ones this week.)
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