January 2018 Most Improved Competition[FINISHED: RESULTS IN POST #6]

[RaginCajun]

Back and Bi’s yesterday,

DB rows:
130lbs 3x10

Low Row:
200 3x10

Lat pull downs:
200 3x10

Bicep curls:
3x10

Preacher Curl:
3x10

ISO curls:
3x10

Cardio:
30min stairstepper

Comments:
Woke up yesterday feeling a bit off, so I just did everything heavy (for me) and got in and got out.
Today I feel like absolute hell. But luckily I don’t think it’s the flu, just a cold. I hope to train tomorrow at some point. Even if it’s just light.

Megadose some Vit C, and make sure you are taking some D3. Helps me get rid of stuff quick. And with the Vit C, try taking enough to where you don’t get stomach issues.

[MuscleScience]

Megadose some Vit C, and make sure you are taking some D3. Helps me get rid of stuff quick. And with the Vit C, try taking enough to where you don’t get stomach issues.

Yep yep, on it! I feel a tad bit better today but developed a slight cough over night. I might go hit up the sauna today and clear out my lungs

[RaginCajun]

Meh, 35 minutes on the bike at the gym. Body is sore and tired today

[charger69]

Did not feel like working out this morning. Reached down deep and had one of my best workouts. It was painful but worth every bit! I did bi’s and tri’s so I had the veins popping which makes it easier. Down another .6kg. I am going to up my carbs a little to flatten out the weight loss a little.


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[diesel101]

I've done cardio 5 days in a row now.
I hate everyone that thought this comp was a good idea.

[MACKATTACK]

This is a 2 month difference of diet, cardio and high intensity fasted training. Prior to cycle. I had major surgery and in the hospital for 2 months prior to the before photo.

[MuscleScience]

This is a 2 month difference of diet, cardio and high intensity fasted training. Prior to cycle. I had major surgery and in the hospital for 2 months prior to the before photo.

Damn good work!

Two months in the hospital, dang bro. I admire what you’ve had to overcome.

[MuscleScience]

I've done cardio 5 days in a row now.
I hate everyone that thought this comp was a good idea.

I do cardio everyday twice a day

[MACKATTACK]

Damn good work!

Two months in the hospital, dang bro. I admire what you’ve had to overcome.

Thanks brotha, yea I had like 4 surgeries I was put under for and 2 hoses coming out of my body, u can see the lines across the stomach from the holes....

[MuscleScience]

Thanks brotha, yea I had like 4 surgeries I was put under for and 2 hoses coming out of my body, u can see the lines across the stomach from the holes....

What happened if you don’t mind me asking?

[RaginCajun]

This is a 2 month difference of diet, cardio and high intensity fasted training. Prior to cycle. I had major surgery and in the hospital for 2 months prior to the before photo.

Surgery worked, look much better as a panda

Great work my man!

[diesel101]

I do cardio everyday twice a day

Walking in and out of McDonald's doesn't count.

[MuscleScience]

Walking in and out of McDonald's doesn't count.

Not according to my Fitbit

[diesel101]

Not according to my Fitbit

Well played MS

[MACKATTACK]

What happened if you don’t mind me asking?

Had abscesses in my body cavity.....

[MuscleScience]

Had abscesses in my body cavity.....

How in the world did you get that?

[RaginCajun]

Another 45 minutes in the gym, 10 minutes of rowing, 20 on the bike, rest spent stretching and doing some add/abduction work.

Starving!!!

[MACKATTACK]

How in the world did you get that?

From another surgery, bacteria got in.....

[MuscleScience]

Day 2 of being sick in bed.

Only upside is i haven’t ate much and seemed to have leaned up and the heavy coughing brought out my abs a bit more. I’m feeling better tonight, so we will see how I feel over night. That’s when it’s been it’s worst.

[RaginCajun]

From another surgery, bacteria got in.....

Damn man that sucks

[RaginCajun]

Day 2 of being sick in bed.

Only upside is i haven’t ate much and seemed to have leaned up and the heavy coughing brought out my abs a bit more. I’m feeling better tonight, so we will see how I feel over night. That’s when it’s been it’s worst.

Get well bud

You might as well stay in bed for a few weeks, just too make sure you are well

[MuscleScience]

Get well bud

You might as well stay in bed for a few weeks, just too make sure you are well

Regardless, I’m going to do some cardio to get my lungs to clear up tomorrow.

[charger69]

Just finished HIIT. Feeling much better and heartbeat is down 10-15 bpm. Killed calves with rest-pause. Posing for 10 minutes. Sauna for 20.


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[marcus300]

Morning guys. How are the competitors doing? Things going well or anything your struggling with

[diesel101]

Leg night at the gym last night, strength is still climbing every week. I cant explain what is going on with my body, I have only tried to cut this quick a couple of times and both times my strength went down. This time I seem to be losing more BF than before and strength increases the whole time. I guess the combination of everything is working.

Appetite is crap I have to force feed every meal, sleep is poor 3-5 hours max a night but energy levels are awesome through out the day. Night sweats are in full force and the last couple of weeks the sporadic day sweats are getting more common.

The gym owner approached me last night and asked if I was interested in becoming a personal trainer at the gym.
He told me he had a few new members ask if I was trainer and what the schedule was.
It did make me feel pretty good considering I am 47 and what I looked like 12 years ago.

Just a side note craving for donuts and sweets is at an all time high and I normally never eat donuts or sweets.

[Euroholic]

Looking good lads. Making me feel fat

[guitarzan]

Morning guys. How are the competitors doing? Things going well or anything your struggling with

I'm on my eighth week of not not working out...
My excuse this week is I have firework builders from all over the country here, I'm hosting a group build/shoot. The most well known firework builder is here! Here's a link to the thread talking about or shoot on his site. And no, I'm not chris bruce

https://fireworking.com/content/puni...18-americus-ga

[RaginCajun]

Morning guys. How are the competitors doing? Things going well or anything your struggling with

Fuckkn struggling losing the fat! The scale has not moved in almost a month as far as weight is concerned but am still making gains in the gym. Definitely getting stronger and stronger, especially my weaker points. I have done two a days almost everyday, even if one session is just 30 minutes of LISS cardio. As stated in my ongoing thread in the nutrition section, my body just doesn’t want to let go of fat! Maybe I can’t see the changes I’m making? I’m just going to keep pushing and pushing and see where it takes me. Might have to get back to really tracking macros hard but hate doing that, takes the fun out of it. Or, really try strict keto, which would be tough, I love carbs!

Well, off to pop some blood vessels in my head!

[RaginCajun]

Looking good lads. Making me feel fat

Get your fat strawberry picking ass in the gym!

Long time no see Euro

[charger69]

Leg night at the gym last night, strength is still climbing every week. I cant explain what is going on with my body, I have only tried to cut this quick a couple of times and both times my strength went down. This time I seem to be losing more BF than before and strength increases the whole time. I guess the combination of everything is working.

Appetite is crap I have to force feed every meal, sleep is poor 3-5 hours max a night but energy levels are awesome through out the day. Night sweats are in full force and the last couple of weeks the sporadic day sweats are getting more common.

The gym owner approached me last night and asked if I was interested in becoming a personal trainer at the gym.
He told me he had a few new members ask if I was trainer and what the schedule was.
It did make me feel pretty good considering I am 47 and what I looked like 12 years ago.

Just a side note craving for donuts and sweets is at an all time high and I normally never eat donuts or sweets.

Hey Diesel- your write up sounds exactly like what I am experiencing. My strength is increasing during a caloric deficit....WTF?
My appetite is crap and I just keep losing and losing. Too fast IMO. The first week of cutting, I gained and then all of a sudden the weight is going down at a fast pace.
I think there is an internal competition going on. My body is fucking with my brain. 7 more weeks for me.
Dropping all wet oils on Monday.
I am having issues with loose skin in the ab area, but this happens every year prior to competition so it is to be expected.


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[RaginCajun]

DC Workout A

Rowing
Set 1: 5 min

Calf Press
Set 1: 80 lb × 60

Incline Bench Press
Set 1: 55 lb × 12

Notes: Dumbbells

Hammer Strength Press
Set 1: 60 lb × 17

Decline Bench Press
Set 1: 135 lb × 18

Notes: Smith machine

Front Rack Chins
Set 1: 0 lb × 12

Notes: Body weight

Front Lat Pulldown
Set 1: 120 lb × 20

Close Grip Pulldown
Set 1: 120 lb × 12

Deadlift
Set 1: 135 lb × 20

T Bar Row
Set 1: 100 lb × 17

Notes: Machine

Upright Barbell Row
Set 1: 95 lb × 20

Tricep Extension
Set 1: 70 lb × 20


Did an old dog crap routine today, arms and back are on fire!!!!

[tarmyg]

Tomorrow I'm going to start my final push. I have decided to keep going for a few weeks after we are done as I would like to see where I can take this and then, slowly add some muscle for the rest of the year.

Open 18.3
2 Rounds For Time Of:
100 Double-Unders
20 Overhead Squats - 52kg
100 Double-Unders
12 Ring Muscle-Ups
100 Double-Unders
20 Dumbbell Snatches - 22.5kg
100 Double-Unders
12 Bar Muscle-Ups
Time Cap: 14 Minutes
NOTE: I can't do ring muscle ups so I did not get very far. This was one mental workout. No one has finished within the allocated time thus far.

Conditioning
5k Row
20-minutes Assault Bike

Strength
Legs at the old gym
30-minutes Elliptical

[MuscleScience]

Finally got a workout in. Been sick in bed for 2 days.

Basically did some light circuits and then 30min of stairstepper. I was sweating so perfusely it was unreal. Lol

I hurt so bad when I first started workout out. By the time I was done I loosened up a lot and now my body feels pretty good. Probably do a similar workout tomorrow, depending on how I feel.

[tarmyg]

Did some serious stretching and a 5K Row today. That's it pretty much. Still, many hours to go so I might squeeze in some more cardio. Motivation seems to be back and with EXACTLY 3-weeks to-go I am dead set on at least doing the best I can with the remaining time. Doubt it will be enough but it will not be for a lack of trying. Started fasting yesterday at 22:00 hours and that will last until food delivery resumes tomorrow lunch which should arrive sometime around 14:00. That will be a good fast to get back on track.

21-days to go!

[MuscleScience]

HIIT circuits today,

Still a little weak from being sick but a good workout and made my body feel better. Still somewhat knotted up everywhere but that’s to be expected. Got my lungs to clear up pretty good too.

[charger69]

HIIT circuits today,

Still a little weak from being sick but a good workout and made my body feel better. Still somewhat knotted up everywhere but that’s to be expected. Got my lungs to clear up pretty good too.

That's it MS. Keep pushing. Feels like hell at first, but worth every minute of it at the end.... Sounds like the flu and not a cold like you thought.
I overslept yesterday so I missed my morning routine. I need to make it up today on my day off. Oh well, At least I won't have missed a workout. I just need to get myself mentally there. I will.


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[RaginCajun]

Workout

Cycling
Set 1: 20 min

Kettle bell Swings
Set 1: 65 lb × 10
Set 2: 65 lb × 10
Set 3: 65 lb × 10

Single Leg Kettle Bell Deadlift
Set 1: 18 lb × 8
Set 2: 18 lb × 8

Notes: Each leg

Kettle Clean N Press
Set 1: 28 lb × 8
Set 2: 28 lb × 8

Notes: Each arm

Leg Extension
Set 1: 160 lb × 10
Set 2: 160 lb × 10

Elliptical
Set 1: 5 min

Trx Strap - Power Row
Set 1: 0 lb × 10
Set 2: 0 lb × 10

hammer chest press
Set 1: 80 lb × 8
Set 2: 45 lb × 10

Notes: Drop set

Sauna and steam!

[tarmyg]

Just finished a 40h fast and had my lunch after that (I fasted from Friday night, 22:00 until today, 14:00). I wanted to try this to determine the difference between physiological and psychological hunger. It for sure was an exciting experience. I was going to try to workout this morning, but the fast made it, virtually, impossible. I could hardly stand. Now, why would I go through this ridiculous experience, except for what I just stated? I needed to prove to myself that I was still in this competition and that I had not entirely given up because that is what it felt like these last few days. I had to do a bit of a reset and with only 20-days to go this was going to be my last hurray. I am happy to say I am back on track and with the few amounts of days left it feels manageable and within reason for what I can do.

[guitarzan]

I don't understand you guys not eating? No food equals no muscle!

[MuscleScience]

I don't understand you guys not eating? No food equals no muscle!

Fasting believe it or not releases a lot of growth hormone . it reduces systemic inflammation and give the body much needed time to take the energy needed to breakdown food and metabolize it towards other processes like muscle growth and repair. We have evolved mechanisms so that when there isn’t an abundance of food, the body hyper activated all the repair processes of the body to get caught up before the next hunt and meal. When you eat a meal, 60% of your real time energy expenditure goes into digestion. More than half your blood supply is reservoired in the intestines at any one time to accommodate energy and nutrient shuttling.