nOva's cutting log

**novastepp** · 06-26-2006, 09:14 AM

A-Mazing cardio this morning. i had access to a treadmill and wow, that is so much better than outside, i almost forgot how amazing it is! anyway, off to kick ass all day today!

**novastepp** · 06-26-2006, 02:52 PM

had a great back/bi workout this evening followed up by about 30 mins of cardio. i am feeling so good today, my mood is just so positive. i hope i can stay this way. time to rest, i'm effing exhausted

**Superballer** · 06-26-2006, 10:13 PM

no prob my man...

What's nice is, if you shop around intelligently, then you should be able to sell the thing for damn near the same price you bought it for, as weights don't get very worn out.

I had to drive 3 hours to get mine, none in my exact town, but definately worth checking out.

Good luck. Keep staying positive!!! haha... i was a fvcking asshole when cutting....

**novastepp** · 06-27-2006, 03:48 AM

another 50 minutes of cardio down the drain. its so easy to get up at 4:30 now. but i still hate it

will be restricting carbs 2morrow and wednesday to see if i have any amped results before i train again this weekend. OWNAGE!!!

**novastepp** · 06-27-2006, 04:27 PM

another 50 minutes of cardio on a treadmill again. love em' and i wish i could afford to buy one or something. would be so nice. anyway... time to read

**ShnouzedUp** · 06-27-2006, 11:42 PM

damn u ready to start bulkin yet or what? how much are u weighin now? I think me and u should have a race to 250... lol.. or somethin more realistic.

**IBdmfkr** · 06-28-2006, 01:25 AM

Nova thought I'd pop back in and see how you were doing.. Been following the log btw.. Not going to try and talk you out of it anymore lol, hope all is going well, you at 5% yet?!?

Btw, props for sticking with the diet for this long, it is tough bro I'm carb cycling as we speak as well.

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by ShnouzedUp

damn u ready to start bulkin yet or what? how much are u weighin now? I think me and u should have a race to 250... lol.. or somethin more realistic.

haha, seeing as i am NATURAL

i am ready to bulk for damn sure, but i dont have access to a training facility for a little longer than a month, and i am working 12-13 hours a day at the niversity and i honestly don't have enough time to rest, or put forth maximum effort in a gainer. but come august i'm going to give it everything i got and bulk... and i'm up for the challege regardless of what my first sentence is.

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 07:41 AM

Originally Posted by IBdmfkr

Nova thought I'd pop back in and see how you were doing.. Been following the log btw.. Not going to try and talk you out of it anymore lol, hope all is going well, you at 5% yet?!?

Btw, props for sticking with the diet for this long, it is tough bro I'm carb cycling as we speak as well.

thanks a lot & it means a lot. we've had some in depth and quality discussions in threads lately eh'. anyway, yeah i am down below 6% now for sure. and i have opted for a more slow loss of fat and a more of a mintaining cutting diet (if that makes sense). i don't feel like i can put forth all of my effort into gaining mass for now and i don't have access to a workout facility for about another month. and i know what u mean about the carb cycling = hell. well, its time for cardio... and i hope that you will offer any help to me when i start creating my workout regimine/LBM gaining diet/ ect. thanks a lot for sticking with me you 1BdMFkr

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 07:43 AM

so its almost time to go hit up 50 mins of cardio this morning then a shorter day at work today. 2-8. freaking sweet! too bad that leaves me with about an hour to (cardio, shower, eat, get ready for tomorrow, kick ass, get ready for bed). oh well, gotta do what u gotta do...

**1buffsob** · 06-28-2006, 07:49 AM

You're doing great Nova. You're at the last mile marker. It's just cruising from this point on.

1buffsob

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 09:35 AM

so a little over 50 mins of cardio this morning. and thanks for the comment buff. it hasn't been easy and i am making very slow, but steady progress still. i didn't want to rush the end here since i have extra time before i can start bulking (have i said that everytime i respond?) but in any case. i feel so good about myself that i can't express it in words i just cannot thank everyone who made the slightest motivating positive comment in my direction. i am going to go next week as well since i have it off from work and put the finishing touches on my cutter then maintain from that point until mid august. during that time i will use it to create a training routine and perfect my bulking diet for teh duration of my clean yet superduper LBM gainer. not quite sure how long i want to do it... but after a few conversations and pointers i don't think i will give it a set time. i'm just going to eat, train, and sleep until i'm not seeing gains (in size) anymore. then i will lean out a little bit and hit it again

i'll holla... oh yes, (you knew it was coming).......

**spound** · 06-28-2006, 10:10 AM

Sounds good Nova...keep it up! hOW'S YOUR STRENGTH HOLDING UP?

Yea, I wouldnt put any set time on your bulker, just keep eating until you arent gaining any more, or if you are putting on too much fat. I would suggest at least 6 months.

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 10:24 AM

strength is holding up great. i did deads the other day and did 350. now my personal best was 370 when i was almost finished with my pheraplex cycle a while back. and i had only dine 355 before my cutter so it hasn't gone down much. only place i have lost size was in my arms...but i believe that they held teh most fat on my body at the time, so that was expected IMO. my bench is sticking around 285-290 with a spotter and i did complete 305 once while on pheraplex as well so i haven't lost any strength there. and i never really squat with too heavy of weight becaus ei have a back problem. other than that i am holding up fine.

bulking will definately run me to february i am hoping. i will fight any fat gain with cardio until i am not seeing any gains. but i consider myself to have really good genetics so i am hoping i can bulk for a long while.

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 11:09 AM

time for work, rested up today a lil. and i am only going to do 30mins of cardio this evening after work so i can get other things done before bed. have a great day all!

**audis4** · 06-28-2006, 11:46 AM

Nova, whats going on buddy? Excellent job on the progress, I'm speaking for everyone when i say we are all pround of ya!

How many grams of carbs are you taking in on your workout days and if you wouldn't mind posting your cutting diet that would be cool.

Thanks and good luck bro.

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 03:46 PM

if u read my log i have stated that i am not posting my diet. its a different approach that works for me and isn't like the "sticky". however, majority of my macros are carbs & protein i will say that

thanks for stopping in.

**Quil** · 06-28-2006, 04:36 PM

Nova, nice going bro. You're making great progress, and I know you're ready to be done with cutting. Finish strong, though. How much cardio are you doing per day now? Seems like you've got 2 sessions a day on most days. How do you think that is working for you?

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 04:39 PM

yeah most days i'm doing 2 sessions a day. i started cardio and restricted diet fast so i needed a change and so i am incorporating 2 sessions a day, keeping my strength in check now and making sure i don't lose considerable size.

the two sessions is working really well since i am already lean, and i am keeping my heart rate under a close eye, so i don't get into mucsle burning. i am supplementing BCAA's about 4-5 times a day with meals, and taking cortisol reducers am before my cardio and before bed.

**Quil** · 06-28-2006, 05:25 PM

Cool, thanks for the info. I'm going to try to bump my cardio up at least a few days a week to finish off my cutting phase. What are you using for cortisol? I just ordered Lean Extreme..I used it for a few weeks before and it worked well.

**novastepp** · 06-28-2006, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by Quil

Cool, thanks for the info. I'm going to try to bump my cardio up at least a few days a week to finish off my cutting phase. What are you using for cortisol? I just ordered Lean Extreme..I used it for a few weeks before and it worked well.

Reduce XT.

**novastepp** · 06-29-2006, 03:49 AM

forgot to bring my phone with me this morning so i lost track of time and got wrapped up in my cardio and went for an hour or so. now i'm scrambling to get ready and get going... haha maybe should have a pro/fat meal because of how much i'm scurrying...postcardio lipolysis all the way!

but no i'll stick to the pro/carb.

**novastepp** · 06-29-2006, 11:42 AM

i get to do my evening cardio on a treadmil again this evening. sweetness. again with the restricted carbs and it is peeling teh fat off of me. i took a few pics with my phone but honestly... none of my pictures do me any justice. i look way better in good light and a mirror then i ever do in a pic. guess u'll have to take my word for it eh'

**novastepp** · 06-29-2006, 11:45 AM

FYI, next week is going to be my best week yet. treadmill all week for all sessions and my diet is (like always going to be point on with some more carb restricted days. i might have a slight load this saturday just to prepare my body in advance, then again, that may not be needed. in any case next week will take teh cake, being the only week in the entire 9 weeks that i will be able to use a treadmill for all my sessions. i have done really well with my heart rate even though i've had to figure it out with walking and jogging outside. but i never faltered. i'm looking for big things next week. i might post pics on monday night, and definately again sunday evening of next week. with final measurements/weight/stats...

**1buffsob** · 06-29-2006, 12:09 PM

Nice to hear you're doing so well buddy.

Yeah, those low carb days really shake the last bit of fat off don't they?

Just make sure you don't go too long without a decent carb up day. Looking forward to some more pics.

Also, just want you to know I'm proud of you bro. You're an inspiration.

1buffsob

**novastepp** · 06-29-2006, 12:16 PM

so after that comment about the carb load, i will efinately have one this saturday then. and go balls next week.

and buff, that comment about me being an inspiration really actually made my day, and my week. coming from you that mans a hell of a lot. thank you.

**1buffsob** · 06-29-2006, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by novastepp

so after that comment about the carb load, i will efinately have one this saturday then. and go balls next week.

and buff, that comment about me being an inspiration really actually made my day, and my week. coming from you that mans a hell of a lot. thank you.

I find I only need to carb up every 10-12 days with this type of diet. But with you running natty, and not being able to lift much, and the low bf%, carbing up every 7-9 days sounds about right to keep muscle loss to a minimum.

Still waiting for those "creepishly skin tight" pics. LOL Holla anytime broheim.

1buffsob

**spound** · 06-29-2006, 01:23 PM

If I knew more about your diet and/or how many carbs you are taking in and on what days, it would help me give you more conclusive opinions, but most likely I would say carb up a little this weekend, it couldnt hurt ya, if you have been really strict for a hwile your metabolism will fight back, and that carb day will pump it back up.

**novastepp** · 06-29-2006, 05:00 PM

yeah spound, i have been and i have restricted carbs well for a few days, so i think it will help. i am going to carb up saturday (day) and go back to normal in my last 2 meals just so i don't over do it.

**novastepp** · 06-29-2006, 05:02 PM

45 mins of cardio tonight with my HRT at or below 135 the entire time. felt good. funny how some evenings i sweat like a damn horse and others its a little milder. in any case i can't wait for next week to shred myself tight. "creepishly skin tight" as some buff sons a b*tches might say. but time to cook and shower and annoying stuff like get ready for work again...

**novastepp** · 06-30-2006, 03:36 AM

45 mins of cardio this morning was good. no treadmill (guess i was getting used to having it around for now) but in any case, i may or may not get to use it tonight (depending on when i get off work). time to shower and get ready for my exciting, not really, fun, yet not so fun, day.

**Superballer** · 06-30-2006, 03:46 AM

nova... you are a dedicated mofo... I'm LMAO cause I'm just going to sleep right now (I'll still sleep for 8 hours) but you're already up doing cardio starting your Friday.

Even with the time gap... many props. I mean doing cardio was easy for me everyday without school/work, but it'll take alot of discipline when next cut rolls around and I have responsibilities.

Keep it up bro.

**novastepp** · 06-30-2006, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by Superballer

nova... you are a dedicated mofo... I'm LMAO cause I'm just going to sleep right now (I'll still sleep for 8 hours) but you're already up doing cardio starting your Friday.

Even with the time gap... many props. I mean doing cardio was easy for me everyday without school/work, but it'll take alot of discipline when next cut rolls around and I have responsibilities.

Keep it up bro.

and i'll be right there with you for support.

**IBdmfkr** · 06-30-2006, 02:37 PM

Lets see some before+after pics bro.. curious to see your hard-earned results.

**novastepp** · 06-30-2006, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by IBdmfkr

Lets see some before+after pics bro.. curious to see your hard-earned results.

in a week i will do that

**novastepp** · 06-30-2006, 04:21 PM

nailed down about 50 mins of cardio this evening. having a small meal right now, and adding a little no fat cottage cheese, because i'm off to play sand volleyball at 7. i'll holla!

**novastepp** · 06-30-2006, 08:54 PM

freaking 3 hours of sand volleyball. i feel amazing today. i got back on teh carbs on the perfect day. i used them all for sure. have a good night all. time for bed, this boy is X-hausted.

**hardgainer12** · 06-30-2006, 09:27 PM

ive been reading and waitin for the pics to show up and i just want to say ur doin damn good bro!!! i wanna have ur determination!

**novastepp** · 06-30-2006, 09:28 PM

Originally Posted by hardgainer12

ive been reading and waitin for the pics to show up and i just want to say ur doin damn good bro!!! i wanna have ur determination!

thanks man. appreciated greatly, all you on here give me strength. and pics will be up at the end of next week.

**novastepp** · 07-01-2006, 09:14 AM

45 mins of cardio done. carb loading for 5 meals today, then i've decided to have a pro/fat meal before bed tonight. 75g of carbs per meal today for 5 meals will be 375g of carbs for the day which will suffice for a pseudo-load day. looking at going to the pool, and then heading to a trainer buddy for a chest/shoulder/tri workout this afternoon / early evening.