Back In Black - I'm Just Makin' My Play

[Back In Black]

Ah, my little boy has just started sleeping in now. He goes down around 7pm, we have to get him up at 8am on weekdays, and weekends he'll sleep til 9ish!

Glad you're feeling strong though buddy, got a nice tan??

A small tan, I go a lovely colour but it takes a while. my dads a ginger so I have relatively pale skin but not pink you don't quite have the luxury of lazing about when you have a toddler with you. She normally gets up about 7ish, you just get used to whatever they do, she has slept through the night since she was 3 months old, we are pretty lucky.

[Back In Black]

Week 9, updated

[lovbyts]

Week 9, updated

You know we are on week 10 though? lol

[Back In Black]

You know we are on week 10 though? lol

We are in indeed on week 10 so 9 weeks complete. I update at the end of the week. Or am I a week behind thus thing? At least somebody is reading

[lovbyts]

No you are correct, we are in week 10, 9 completed.
Yeah I was not sure if anyone really reads the logs or not so I started making mine pretty simple with just what I hit that day.

It will be interesting to see who is still in at the end.

[krugerr]

No you are correct, we are in week 10, 9 completed.
Yeah I was not sure if anyone really reads the logs or not so I started making mine pretty simple with just what I hit that day.

It will be interesting to see who is still in at the end.

I think the majority of participants have fizzled out. I'll be interested to see the results too! I know I have made marked progress... I doubt im even close to some of the guys... however Im pleased. Thats all I wanted!

[Capebuffalo]

I think the majority of participants have fizzled out. I'll be interested to see the results too! I know I have made marked progress... I doubt im even close to some of the guys... however Im pleased. Thats all I wanted!

What contest?

[Back In Black]

I think the majority of participants have fizzled out. I'll be interested to see the results too! I know I have made marked progress... I doubt im even close to some of the guys... however Im pleased. Thats all I wanted!

Well, at least 2 have been banned. Some rarely posted before even entering so I suspect they'll come in with their pics at the end. Not sure why people even started logs though, if they aren't going to update at all.

I'm pleased with my progress too. To better yourself is really where it's at.

But I'd love to place too

[bikeral]

Hey mate just looks like you are doing great. Looking forward to final pics. When does this end?

[lovbyts]

Well, at least 2 have been banned. Some rarely posted before even entering so I suspect they'll come in with their pics at the end. Not sure why people even started logs though, if they aren't going to update at all.

I'm pleased with my progress too. To better yourself is really where it's at.

But I'd love to place too

That's pretty much why I joined and stated the fact at the beginning. It's for self improvement. I was doing that anyways but with the contest and log it gave me a little more incentive and acountable so I could not as easily just say, not tonight I'm tired or dont feel up to it. I had enough of those days but you know how it is, as soon as you get into the gym it's all good.

[krugerr]

That's pretty much why I joined and stated the fact at the beginning. It's for self improvement. I was doing that anyways but with the contest and log it gave me a little more incentive and acountable so I could not as easily just say, not tonight I'm tired or dont feel up to it. I had enough of those days but you know how it is, as soon as you get into the gym it's all good.

Exactly the same here. The competition was so that I had some accountability. I submitted pictures, now I have to make an improvment otherwise I'll look like a right d!ck. Im feeling big and strong though, made some great strength gains during these last 10 weeks.

[Back In Black]

Hey mate just looks like you are doing great. Looking forward to final pics. When does this end?

Trying matey, thanks for stopping by Less than 4 weeks left!

[bikeral]

From your chest preview you are looking good.

[Back In Black]

From your chest preview you are looking good.

Thanks mate, I posted some pics just over a week ago, maybe 11th May, have a nosey.

[lovbyts]

Thanks mate, I posted some pics just over a week ago, maybe 11th May, have a nosey.

Wow great transformation. Looks like you have gained a lot of size/width.

[Back In Black]

Thanks mate, doesn't quite look the same 2 days post Greece but i have over 3 weeks to put that right. Maybe i should put them in my week 7 update.

I am sincerely hoping that others are having results too.

[lovbyts]

I'm sure anyone who is sticking to it is having results, some better than others due to training and diet of course.

My diet could be a little (alot) better but my training has been pretty much on track with what I can do with the shoulder situation and pushing it as far as I can without causing injury. It's held me back a LOT but it hasnt stopped me by any means.

[Back In Black]

I'm sure anyone who is sticking to it is having results, some better than others due to training and diet of course.

My diet could be a little (alot) better but my training has been pretty much on track with what I can do with the shoulder situation and pushing it as far as I can without causing injury. It's held me back a LOT but it hasnt stopped me by any means.

Yeah, my diet has been 'loose' most weekends and it will be again this weekend as I am visiting family and friends. Then I can have a clean final 2 weeks. Like you, training has been good and all dangerous to me exercises have been avoided.

[Back In Black]

Woke up 3lbs lighter than yesterday morning, good, get rid of the holiday poop

Leg press 10,9,8 and 12 reps
Hack squats 10,10
Lying leg curl 11,10,8
Leg extensions 10,10,9
Romanian deadlifts 10,10
Split squats 10

Hard work, glad it's over for a week. I normally enjoy legs, I needed to force myself today.

[bdos]

Woke up 3lbs lighter than yesterday morning, good, get rid of the holiday poop

Leg press 10,9,8 and 12 reps
Hack squats 10,10
Lying leg curl 11,10,8
Leg extensions 10,10,9
Romanian deadlifts 10,10
Split squats 10

Hard work, glad it's over for a week. I normally enjoy legs, I needed to force myself today.

Force your self to do legs or poop? 3lb over night thats a fair whack

[Back In Black]

Force your self to do legs or poop? 3lb over night thats a fair whack

Lol, do legs. The poop is easy post holiday, not quite my usual consistency yet though

Back and biceps await

[Back In Black]

Neutral grip rows 12,11 & 9 reps
D ring cambered bar lat pull downs 10,8,10
Wide grip row 10,10,8
Reverse grip close pull down 9,9,10
Dumbell curls 10,8,8
Ez bar curls 12,11
Concentration curls 10

Loved it. Weights/reps up despite 2 weeks now off cycle. Cardio was tough to get going again but I slogged through it, calorie burn as required.

I do have some var but am loathe to start it just for this comp, it's not really gonna kick in u til the end date so I may just save it for later in the summer.

[bikeral]

Thanks mate, I posted some pics just over a week ago, maybe 11th May, have a nosey.

Damn good job. Incredible results in such short time.

[Back In Black]

Damn good job. Incredible results in such short time.

Thanks mate

Chest done
Incline dumbells 4 sets
Incline flyes 2 sets
Flat dumbell press 3 sets
Cable crossover 1 set

Abs and calves plus cardio.

Rather oddly I am 196.75lbs today and that was after a poop (I normally weigh before a pop). Which means I am gaining weight again, or at least I have for the last 2 days. Not a problem, see how it all goes, just thought I'd hit my maintenance cals for 193lbs but I guess not. Happy with that.

Right, off to see parents and friends for a couple of nights. This could be tricky from a diet point of view:/

[Back In Black]

So i negotiated going out with friends last night and took in no additional calories.

I have negotiated afternoon tea at my mums which, fair play mother, was an excellent spread. I stuck to roast beef, jacket potato and some veggies. No apple pie or cake

Tonight I am off off to my mates to watch football and boxing. I'm gonna play the driving card so no alcohol and I am likely to turn up after the BBQ is finished.

I have DOMS in my chest and maybe a little in my calves.

I'm excited about my weigh in on Monday

[milky01623]

So i negotiated going out with friends last night and took in no additional calories.

I have negotiated afternoon tea at my mums which, fair play mother, was an excellent spread. I stuck to roast beef, jacket potato and some veggies. No apple pie or cake

Tonight I am off off to my mates to watch football and boxing. I'm gonna play the driving card so no alcohol and I am likely to turn up after the BBQ is finished.

I have DOMS in my chest and maybe a little in my calves.

I'm excited about my weigh in on Monday

Cool my weigh in tomorrow lol
Legs see what's happening to me

[Back In Black]

Cool my weigh in tomorrow lol
Legs see what's happening to me

Nobody knows what happening to you
If anybody calls you names, kick them in the knackers!

[Back In Black]

Ok, I couldn't wait, I started my var. 75mg ED on top of my TRT. Lets see what that does. I have some clen that I was gonna run the last 2 weeks but I'm not so sure it will sit so nicely combined with var. I'm hoping, still, I can come in at the end at 196lbs and closer to 10% than 15% but I am not cutting, I said I was bulking and ill continue with that. Just let the compounds do what they can on top Of my training and excess calories.

The last 24 hours or so, I've been hearing voices. Telling me that this is truly the last weekend I should consider a cheat meal before the competition ends. But I also hear voices telling me that going 3 weeks without one is easy. I agree with both!

[Back In Black]

Week 10 updated

[Back In Black]

Shoulders and triceps done. Cardio cals burned are being increased by 50 for each cardio session til the end of the comp. still don't 'like' doing shoulders but its much more bareable now I've settled into a routine and started getting some results.

I had lofty goals of finishing at 196lbs and 10%. That will not be my finishing point!

[Back In Black]

Ahhhhh, legs day. My favourite training day of the week. Or, at least, it used to be. Last weeks session was tough, I put that down to post holiday lethargy. Well, today, I nearly went home after my warm up it felt so heavy. I stuck it out . I didn't enjoy it but I gritted my teeth and upped either weight or reps on all but 2 of my 15 exercises.

Fvck you little man on my shoulder telling me I should quit!

Cardio felt easier though, thanks to The Dropkick Murphys.

Officially less than 3 weeks left now, definitely wish it was 5.

[Java Man]

Cheeky pic update

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You've put on some serious mass in your back in a short period of time.

[krugerr]

You've put on some serious mass in your back in a short period of time.

Yea he's done bloody well, he looks great considering he's bulking too! Im a little bit jealous!

[Back In Black]

Thanks gents, been a long time coming. A few lbs heavier than that now looking for a strong finish.

[Back In Black]

Midweek weigh in still at 197 but that was after a poop and its normally before. Think I am looking leaner since Monday, but that could be wishful thinking.

Still no idea where i will be finishing. Somewhere between 196-200lb, body fat will be up for guesstimates when I post my pics, maybe 12%. I'm looking for a solid 15lbs lean gain.

Having some car trouble so today's back and bicep workout may be the last of the week and I may have to wait til next week for my chest workout

[Back In Black]

Well I have no car today so no lifting I should get it done tomorrow. In fact I will insist on my significant other it's imperative that I train as the end of the competition is nigh. Even though she doesn't think I look any different to the start:/

However, as I need a few essentials from the shop I will take a brisk walk to my least local, but still walkable, supermarket and class that as some extra cardio for the week. It's a sunny day at last in England so it should be nice

[krugerr]

Well I have no car today so no lifting I should get it done tomorrow. In fact I will insist on my significant other it's imperative that I train as the end of the competition is nigh. Even though she doesn't think I look any different to the start:/

However, as I need a few essentials from the shop I will take a brisk walk to my least local, but still walkable, supermarket and class that as some extra cardio for the week. It's a sunny day at last in England so it should be nice

Its nice and sunny down south as well buddy, I just enjoyed a brisk walk back from the gym, just eating some boiled eggs and tuna before I get myself in the garden to soak up some rays!

[Back In Black]

Its nice and sunny down south as well buddy, I just enjoyed a brisk walk back from the gym, just eating some boiled eggs and tuna before I get myself in the garden to soak up some rays!

Just had my walk and eating an omelette and porridge. Funnily enough I will soon be in the garden too, mowing the lawn though. Topless though

[krugerr]

Just had my walk and eating an omelette and porridge. Funnily enough I will soon be in the garden too, mowing the lawn though. Topless though

Im not sure I'll go topless, I may get my skimpy shorts out though, and a tight vest...

[Back In Black]

Just got my chest, abs and calves workout in. Lifted a PB in terms of weight on my first set though not for as many reps as I had hoped. After that it was a bit average. Combination of poor nights sleep, hay fever and headache I think are to blame. It wasn't a bad workout just not as good as they have been been. Cranked out 350cals worth of cardio in less than 25 minutes thanks to

Motley Crüe
Biffy Clyro
Foo Fighters
Marilyn Manson
Iron Maiden

My Mrs has started a diet this week so no pressure for any cheat meal before the comp ends.

I just took a couple of pics in the garden and decided that really isn't very favourable lighting. I will be spending the next 2 weeks trying to find somewhere that makes me look better than I am

I weighed 197.25 this morning, exactly 16lbs heavier than the start.