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Post by sockrocker on Apr 25, 2005 10:02:18 GMT -5
hey terry, for your high carb day, is it still a c lean day, or are you having a cheat day?
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Post by Intensity on Apr 25, 2005 15:49:47 GMT -5
Sorry to reed that Terry but great news… you already seem to be back and even more focus than ever! You are the man Terry!
...And more important, your health is fine now… excellent my friend!
PS: 6 low carb days a week? let's the fun begin ;D
Mo
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Post by Mrbig7 on Apr 26, 2005 22:41:55 GMT -5
Ok, there's a change in plans. I'm scrapping the carb cycling in favor of counting my calories on a daily basis. I don't necessarily like the fluctuation in energy levels while carb cycling & from previous experience, I know that no amount of carb cycling will work unless the total amount of calories you take in on a daily basis is less than what you burn up. I'm still eating good food, but won't put so much emphasis on counting protein & carbs.. My calories for the next 3.5 weeks will be relatively low to put me back on track since last week was a waste. I'll probably stagger my calories somewhat, and every Saturday will be a cheat day, so hopefully my metabolism won't slow TOO much. Here's today:
**NO workout, cardio only**
Meal 1(0730) 2 large eggs(whole)-150 2pc whole wheat toast-180 2 tsp all fruit-45 16oz water
Cardio**HOME**(1100)/Treadmill/7% incline/3.5mph/30 min
Meal 2(1145) 1 can tuna-150 1/2cp(dry) success white rice-190 1tbs teriyaki marinade-15 16oz water
Meal 3(1730) 8oz(Raw) chicken breast-240 1 cup frozen broccoli-25 1 tbs bbq sauce-30 16oz water
**64 oz crystal lite consumed throughout the day**
Daily calories were 1025.. Whew, kinda low! We'll see how my workout goes tomorrow...
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Post by Mrbig7 on Apr 27, 2005 22:13:37 GMT -5
Meal 1(0430) 2 scoops 100% whey-220 8oz skim milk-80 1/2cp(dry) oats-150 1/8cp raisins-65 2pkts equal/dash of cinnamon
**sleep from 0900-1400**
Workout-Chest/Triceps/Cardio(1430) Barbell Bench Press(medium grip)-barx10/135x8/185x3/225x4x4x4 Incline DB press-90x5x4 Dips-Bwtx6x6x5 One-arm DB tricep extension-20x12/25x12/30x12/35x10 Machine dips-180x12/270x10x8 Pushdown(v-bar)-70x12/80x8x7 Cardio-Treadmill/7% incline/3.7mph for 1st 10 min, then 3.5mph for last 20 min
Postworkout shake(1630) 2 scoops 100% whey-220 5tsp dextrose-80 12oz water
Meal 2(1800) 1 packet hickory smoked tuna-200 1/2cp(dry) Success white rice-190 16oz water
Meal 3(2230) 7oz(raw) chicken breast-210 1cp frozen broccoli-25 1tbs bbq sauce-35 16oz water
Daily calories are 1475....
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Post by Mrbig7 on Apr 28, 2005 3:28:20 GMT -5
Here goes another day:
Meal 1(0430) 2 scoops 100% whey-220 8oz skim milk-80 1/2cp(dry) oats-150 1/8cp raisins-65 2pkts equal/dash of cinnamon
***slept from 0745 to 1500**My body was worn down from not getting much sleep the past few days. I needed a good rest. Because I was feeling so worn down, I skipped cardio and training today. I will make up for the missed cardio by doing 2-30 min sessions tomorrow & resume weight training Saturday. ***
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Post by Mrbig7 on Apr 30, 2005 12:39:02 GMT -5
**UPdate for Friday 4/29/05**
No workout today, just cardio
Cardio**HOME**(1245)/Treadmill/3.7mph(7% inc) for 10 min, then 3.5mph(7% inc) for 15 min, then finally 3.5mph(10% incline) for last 5 min for 30 total min of cardio
Daily calories-1335
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Post by Mrbig7 on Apr 30, 2005 12:46:19 GMT -5
Ok, today I weighed in at the gym. I hadn't weighed in for 2 weeks b/c I was off & was afraid of what I'd find. I was extremely pleased to find that I weighed 218lbs! It's definitely accurate as I stepped off & on about 3 times just to make sure. This puts me at a total weight loss of 29 lbs in 8.5 weeks of actual dieting(I subtracted the time I was off). My waist was also down 1/2" as well. It's great b/c I'm having to buy new clothes b/c all my old ones are way too big. The cool thing is, I'm not even close to being done yet(I'm dieting until July), so there's MUCH more improvement to come. This is addicting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Workout(0830)-Back/Traps/Biceps**no cardio today**
Chin(med grip/front)-Bwtx6x5x5x5**THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'VE BEEN ABLE TO DO THESE COMFORTABLY IN PROBABLY 10 YEARS!!!! Low Pulley Rows-1wup, then 250x6/230x6/210x6 Barbell Bent Rows(on block)-225x6x5x5 BB Shrug-225x6/315x5 DB Shrug-105x8x8 DB Preacher curl-25x10/30x12/35x6 Barbell Curl(SUPER strict)-80x6x6 Incline DB curl-30x8/35x8 Barbell wrist curl-80x7x7 Barbell Reverse wrist curl-40x10x10
**No record of diet today as it's a scheduled cheat day**Back to recording everything tomorrow!!**
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Post by Mrbig7 on May 4, 2005 22:44:31 GMT -5
Ok, time to get back in the swing of things.. I've been training & dieting & doing cardio, but just took a break recording it all.
Wednesday-5/4/05
Meal 1(0745) 1 pkt Elite whey protein-120 8oz 1% milk-100
**sleep from 0800-1400**
Workout-Biceps/Triceps/Forearms/cardio Standing Alt DB curl-2wup, then 60x6x6 Barbell Curl-115x6x6 Ez curl(close)-95x6/105x6 Tricep pushdown-2wup, then 100x4x4 Lying tricep extension(ez-close)-115x5x4 2 Arm DB extension-105x4x4 Barbell Wrist curl-90x8x8 Barbell reverse wrist curl-50x8x8 HIT cardio-Lifecycle/Hill profile level 14/16 min/5.75 miles
Postworkout shake(1600) 2 scoops 100% whey-220 5tsp dextrose-80 12oz water
Meal 2(1800) 1 can tuna-150 2oz BBQ chicken-75 1/2cp(dry) Success white rice-190 1tsp teriyaki marinade-10 20oz water
Meal 3(2230) 7oz chicken breast-210 1cp frozen broccoli-25 1tbs bbq sauce-35
Daily calories-1215
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Post by Mrbig7 on May 5, 2005 22:13:58 GMT -5
Meal 1(0530) 2 scoops 100% whey-220 8oz skim milk-80
***sleep from 0800-1400***
Workout-Legs/Cardio 45 degree Leg press-360x8/540x6/630x2/720x6x5x5 Barbell Squat-185x8/225x8/275x6x5 Lying Leg Curl-60x10/100x8x8x8 Cardio-Lifecycle/manual level 5/30 min/10.80 miles
Post workout shake(1600) 2 scoops 100% whey-220 5tsp Dextrose-80 12 oz water
Meal 2(1800) 1 can tuna-150 1/2cp(dry) Success white rice-190 1tbs teriyaki-10 20oz water
Meal 3(2230) 7oz chicken breast-210 1cp frozen broccoli-25 1tbs bbq sauce-35
Daily calories are 1220..........
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Post by Tim Wescott on May 6, 2005 12:55:40 GMT -5
Doing damn good Terry...........keep it up brother !! :Cheerleader:
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Post by Intensity on May 9, 2005 8:40:13 GMT -5
Good job Terry!
By now, you should have reached the 30 lbs target? Did you weight yourself since those 29 lbs on april 30th?
Keep going!
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Post by Mrbig7 on May 11, 2005 21:52:23 GMT -5
No Mo, I haven't weighed myself since April 30th.. I'm waiting to weigh myself until May 21st, since that is the end of the Old School Physique Transformation Challenge that I'm participating in. I'm definitely getting leaner, as I have some new veins popping out(only when I'm lifting, though.. Not lean enough yet to have them show while just standing around) in my biceps & delts.. My daughter will be 3 years old Friday, so I have her 3 year birthday party this weekend. I'll be off the diet Saturday.. After that, I'm doing another 8-10 week stretch to see where it takes me.. I'll start back recording my workouts & diet then.. Good luck in your show this weekend!!
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Post by Mrbig7 on May 21, 2005 22:19:22 GMT -5
Ok guys, here's the end of this contest, but it's only the midpoint in my journey. In these pics I'm 215lbs. That puts me at 32lbs total weight lost and 5 inches lost on my waist. I'm happy with the changes, but DEFINITELY not SATISFIED. I plan on continuing to diet during the rest of May, all of June, and possible July. My goal is to get down to 175lbs & display some serious veins & abs. I'll keep posting in case anyone is interested after this is all over & done with. I want to thank everyone for showing an interest & providing some friendly competition. You have all, in one way or another, played an integral part in helping me improve my lifestyle, attitude, health & outlook on life in general. A BIG thanks to you all for keeping me motivated! Ok, after that sappy, long-winded speech, here goes nothing: ![](http://img263.echo.cx/img263/7217/27oa.jpg) ![](http://img285.echo.cx/img285/7227/33rp.jpg) ![](http://img289.echo.cx/img289/3062/41wd.jpg) ![](http://img264.echo.cx/img264/9766/57id.jpg) ![](http://img219.echo.cx/img219/9947/65ja.jpg) With these pics, I'm ending this journal & will start up a new one starting Monday. Follow me on my quest to 175lbs & a physique worthy of the title, BODYBUILDER!!!
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Post by sockrocker on May 21, 2005 22:26:29 GMT -5
lookin svelte - i think the contest is yours!!! congratulations on your progress thusfar
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Post by youngblood on May 22, 2005 19:06:50 GMT -5
Man, how much money have you had to spend on a new wardrobe? You look like two different people, and I think it shows in your smile in the photos. Great work Terry!
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Post by Jimbo on May 22, 2005 20:39:39 GMT -5
lookin svelte - i think the contest is yours!!! congratulations on your progress thusfar Agreed!
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Post by Intensity on May 23, 2005 18:39:18 GMT -5
Great achievement Terry! But with your determination... i think nobody will be surprise of your excellent results!
Great work... and i know that it's not over, the best part is still to come ;D
Mo
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Post by Mrbig7 on May 24, 2005 21:57:20 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words, guys.. They REALLY mean a lot! I'm working hard, but still only at the halfway point.. I'm starting another journal today, so keep reading if you are so inclined..
YB, I haven't spent TOO much money on clothes yet, as I've got about 30-40lbs more to go until I'm done for THIS year.. Luckily summer is coming up, so shorts & T shirts are no big deal!
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