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Post by TNA on Jun 29, 2005 19:42:14 GMT -5
LOL!! That sounds like me last week.
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Post by Intensity on Jun 29, 2005 19:45:54 GMT -5
Or if you feel a boost of energy by drinking a glass of water... it's time to turn off-season ;D Seriously i try to cycle my diet on a 4 to 6 months...
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jun 30, 2005 8:28:14 GMT -5
I'm trying boys!! Trust me, I'm trying. BTW, you can't imagine how much the support you guys give is helping. Thanks. Thats what we are here for brotha..... That is what I do for a living. Encourage people to reach there goals. Gives me complete satisfaction at the end of the day!!! Ya gotta love it when someone does more with their body than they ever expected to. No stopping you now TNA. Anytime you feel like throwing in the towel just ask yourself if it will make you happy to carry alot of unnecessary body fat...
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Post by TNA on Jul 1, 2005 17:08:50 GMT -5
I hear ya buddy!! I'm determined to get those friggin abs!!!!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 2, 2005 9:56:00 GMT -5
Im with ya. Mine are SHREDDI'N up nice!! I will put up some photos soon...
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Post by TNA on Jul 5, 2005 17:48:19 GMT -5
I'm tempted to do the same...my avatar is the first photo I've ever put up. However, this was taken back in January before I broke my leg (and had to take 4 months off from training).
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 5, 2005 22:41:29 GMT -5
Ouch!! Put some new photo's up when you are shredded...
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 11, 2005 14:21:55 GMT -5
Shredded yet?? LOL. Maybe we should post our diets?
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Post by TNA on Jul 11, 2005 14:39:01 GMT -5
Hey brother!! I'm looking okay but the friggin abs are still not fully shredded. I'm down to 198lbs from 210lbs. I'm going to Florida for the next 2 weeks so I should be able to shred a little more.
My present diet looks like this (medium carb day):
Pre-Workout: Protein Shake (2 scoops) 10g Glutamine 3 BCAA
Post-Workout: Protein Shake (3 scoops) Dextrose 8g Creatine 3 BCAA
Breakfast: 7 Egg Whites 1/2 Cup Oatmeal
Lunch: 200 g Lean Protein (like turkey breast, eye of round. or tuna) Mixed Salad EFA
Snack: MRx Pro MRP (2 scoops) Glutamine 5 g 1 piece of fruit
Supper: 200 g Lean Protein (like turkey breast, eye of round. or tuna) Mixed Salad EFA
Snack: 100 g of lean protein
Bedtime: 2 scoops whey + EFA to slow absorbtion 10 g Glutamine
Daily Average: Approx. 2000 Cals (60% Protein / 30% Carbs / 10% Fats)
Supps: Glutamine, Creatine, BCAA
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 11, 2005 15:14:06 GMT -5
Looks good TNA. It will come. Takes soooo long doesnt it? Uhhhgggggg!!!!
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 11, 2005 15:32:41 GMT -5
Today
1) 1/2 cup oats w/ blueberries, stevia, suager free syrup 6 eggs + 1 whole w/ light cheddar 1 tblspn udo's choice
2) 6-7 oz chicken breast salad w/ almond slices no carb/calorie dressing
3) Same as 2
4) Same as 2 + 3
5) 6-7 oz chicken breast OR 2 scoops ISS Pro.
No Explode (pre workout) This is new to me.
Cell mass (post workout) This is too!
6) 2 scoops nectar whey + 1/2 cup maltodextrin + 2 tblspns dextrose
7) 6-7 oz lean beef or 8-12 egg whites with light cheddar
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Post by TNA on Jul 11, 2005 17:21:42 GMT -5
Looks good! How do you find the NO Explode? I've been pondering the thought of using it.
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 11, 2005 22:37:02 GMT -5
Dunno. I am kinda anti supplement, but I gave in. I have been soooo beat and weak for my workouts!!! PATHETIC!!!!! I gave in and got both No Explode and Cell Mass. Felt good during my workout, but felt like crap later. Even post workout drinks make me feel awful. Low blood sugar like. I do better with food than anything. Should have just adjusted my diet instead. Well, live and learn.
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Post by TNA on Jul 12, 2005 14:47:46 GMT -5
I hear ya big guy! I've changed my program to incorporate more food. It seemed to really help me, especially during the bulking stage. However, since the shredding has begun, I've started using glutamine and BCAA. I've noticed the muscle loss has been minimal (if at all). One thing I did stick with was creatine. It seemes to be giving me decent results - but lately I've gotten bad stomach cramps. That's why I'm looking at an alternative - like NO Explode, for example.
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 12, 2005 22:16:37 GMT -5
Back on the wagon. NO supp's except vitamins. Felt great tonight. I upped my crabs a bit. MUCH BETTER!!!!!
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Post by TNA on Jul 12, 2005 22:22:11 GMT -5
Keep with it brother!!
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Post by pete69 on Jul 14, 2005 10:31:56 GMT -5
Has anyone here ever tried protein cycling instead of carbs. So, for example, 3 days of low carbs and 1g protein per lb, then on the 4th day increase protein to say 3-4g per lb. instead of raising carbs. This would cause a great deal of gluconeogenesis and lots of glucose, although not in an efficient way. I tried this on 2 ocassions and both times woke up 3-4 lbs lighter the next day looking very tight and dry, as well as full. I attribute that to both glycogen storage from protein along w/ it's diuretic effect, causing no water retention.
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Post by RUBICON19 on Jul 14, 2005 14:39:32 GMT -5
Has anyone here ever tried protein cycling instead of carbs. So, for example, 3 days of low carbs and 1g protein per lb, then on the 4th day increase protein to say 3-4g per lb. instead of raising carbs. This would cause a great deal of gluconeogenesis and lots of glucose, although not in an efficient way. I tried this on 2 ocassions and both times woke up 3-4 lbs lighter the next day looking very tight and dry, as well as full. I attribute that to both glycogen storage from protein along w/ it's diuretic effect, causing no water retention. Never tried that. Dont know about glycogen storage from protein though.
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Post by masterschamp on Jul 16, 2005 4:51:14 GMT -5
In general terms, you should kick up the protein when dropping carbs AND lower the protein when kicking up your carb intake. This is done for a caloric reason---if you don't get enough overall calories, regardless of your stage of the training cycle, you will begin to lose muscle.
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Post by hossjob on Jul 19, 2005 16:17:08 GMT -5
Has anyone here ever tried protein cycling instead of carbs. So, for example, 3 days of low carbs and 1g protein per lb, then on the 4th day increase protein to say 3-4g per lb. instead of raising carbs. This would cause a great deal of gluconeogenesis and lots of glucose, although not in an efficient way. I tried this on 2 ocassions and both times woke up 3-4 lbs lighter the next day looking very tight and dry, as well as full. I attribute that to both glycogen storage from protein along w/ it's diuretic effect, causing no water retention. Never tried that. Dont know about glycogen storage from protein though. I'd have to say that anytime you drastically switch up your diet you're going to get some type of reaction. Mostly positive as long as you return to a consistant diet in a timely manner. Consistency is KEY, no matter what your diet is.
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