Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.
Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:
If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy:
About 7 weeks out from show time. Not sure if I'm going to make it. I keep dropping about 3lbs a week.. down to about 201-202 now and probably need to hit 185-190 ish. Just switched from cyp to prop and will be trying a few other toys hoping to get those abs to pop. All those physique guys have shredded abs, they don't carry the muscle I do, but I've got to get shredded in the mid section. I'm also using straight Keto for contest prep and I look flat and unvascular as fuck. I think it's the best route for myself in the long run, but I can see why guys mentally don't like it.
300 pounds, 15 ounces, which is just an ounce over a 3 pound weight loss. It was a bit of a tease to get so close to breaking into the 200's, but 3 pounds works for me, and now I'm positioned to bust into the 200's next Monday, unless there's some sort of correction.
Either way, I'm completely locked in on my eating and disciplined in that area. In terms of exercise, just an intense hour a day on the stationary bike, nothing on the outdoors one.
The thing I'm getting good at is dealing with things that bring me out of rhythm, like being on the road for a day or having to go to events where food is prevalent. Thanks for the encouragement! [Reply]
I'm back on the keto wagon for now. Gotta reverse diet back up. My metabolism is a bit ****ed right now.
Thanks. I've thought about doing a reefed about 4 weeks out just to get a better idea of where I'm at. What do you think about just a day of loading up with 4-5 bowls of oats or something? Does it a few days to fill the muscles back up or just a day? [Reply]
I squatted 205 the other night. It was only once, and I think I got parallel. Not sure though. Kind of sucks not having a spotter. I always feel weird about asking some random guy at the gym. I'm always afraid someone will think I'm hitting on them.
I did finally dead lift 225 again, and I did it twice. New PR!
Seeing my trainer again, albeit twice per month instead of once per week. Still, I like having someone I can ask questions to and get feedback from. And it's someone who will spot me at least once every other week.
I have not gotten my diet back on track. I've been going out on a lot of dates lately, and it's constantly dinner or drinks. That's an excuse though. The real culprit is lack of planning on my part.
EDIT: Still working on doing a pull up. I can do three with a weaker resistance band. Whenever I try one on my own, I'm lucky to get halfway up. Still, it's further than I used to get. :-) [Reply]
Started my new workout and calorie count 8 days ago... I started at 224.8 and was eating and drinking shit all the time.
Downloaded myfitnesspal, runtastic and couch to 5k. 8 days later I am 218.4 and dropping.
I run about 2 miles 4-5 times a week burning around 500 calories. My calorie allotment is 1700 + workout. I am averaging about 1500 calories a day. All because I changed what I was eating, still eating a lot of food, just different foods.
Goal is 185/190, we will see how long it takes to get there. At this pace I should be there by Christmas. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Reerun_KC:
Started my new workout and calorie count 8 days ago... I started at 224.8 and was eating and drinking shit all the time.
Downloaded myfitnesspal, runtastic and couch to 5k. 8 days later I am 218.4 and dropping.
I run about 2 miles 4-5 times a week burning around 500 calories. My calorie allotment is 1700 + workout. I am averaging about 1500 calories a day. All because I changed what I was eating, still eating a lot of food, just different foods.
Goal is 185/190, we will see how long it takes to get there. At this pace I should be there by Christmas.
Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy:
Thanks. I've thought about doing a reefed about 4 weeks out just to get a better idea of where I'm at. What do you think about just a day of loading up with 4-5 bowls of oats or something? Does it a few days to fill the muscles back up or just a day?
I'd say 24 hours or so to fill them up. I wouldn't do oats, though. Too much fiber. [Reply]
On these carb load days - Do you all try to keep it somewhat healthy (grains and what not) - or do you basically go all in and do whatever, maybe treat it like a cheat day (burgers, cake and crap?) [Reply]
Originally Posted by Silock:
Fat ****s the carb load. So, it has to be lean, low fiber carbs. Basically, bread, pasta and dextrose. Rice is okay, but not ideal.
Cool thanks. Just saw my coach and he said I have 15+ to go in a little under 7 weeks :-) If I don't hit that their is a show in Iowa 2 weeks after that one I think I can make. I'm giong to try to mix my research Clen in with my Evomuse Eviscerate and try to kick it up a bit. [Reply]
