nOva's cutting log

**Myka** · 05-05-2006, 09:00 AM

hunger was an issue for me....the meta helps? do you take it with the meal or sometime inbetween...

**novastepp** · 05-05-2006, 11:28 AM

i take it with my meals...

**Superballer** · 05-05-2006, 10:32 PM

nova, when is the last day of your classes?

**novastepp** · 05-05-2006, 10:47 PM

i was done on thursday.

**novastepp** · 05-06-2006, 08:23 AM

so i cheated for the first time yesterday......i had a teaspoon of natty peanut butter about an hour between meals. see i had this urge to start everything so soon that i didn't finish all the other food i had around, so i'm letting my roommates eat it and i had to get one last teaspoon of natty. i also didn't get the opportunity to do legs yesterday so i will be doing 5 sets of 20 today of close stance squats with my feet a little closer that shoulder width apart, and 3 sets of 12 of good mornings...all with 100lbs. (100lb BB is all i have in my apt)...diet time

**novastepp** · 05-06-2006, 09:05 AM

i will note that i have an increased tendancy to get lightheadedness on this diet. i get it a couple times a day and it lasts for about 5-10 minutes (lasts about 5 minutes means, if i get up and down at anytime during that 5-10 minute span i will get lightheaded)...not sure why this happens, seeing as it never did when i was bulking.

**1buffsob** · 05-06-2006, 12:52 PM

Do me a favor Nova. Take note of exactly when you're experiencing your 'lightheadedness' in regards to your meals. The dizzy feeling you're experiencing may be related to slin spikes/lows.

1buffsob

**wolfstriked** · 05-06-2006, 02:14 PM

Nova back is my best body part.Heres what I do.

Deadlifts-----first to build overall mass

************************************************** ******
Bent rows----done with an olympic ez-curl bar with palms up...Squeeze the lats and let them stretch on way down...knees bent and raise and lower torso to help get weight up and SQUEEEEZE the lats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
************************************************** ******

Machine rows--amazing middle back exercise that also slams my rear delts hard so that they actually grow

Shrugs-------of course for traps

I do every one of the above exercises with the ez-curl bar except for machine rows.Works a treat for me.I dont think your hitting lats with any exercise you do.

**novastepp** · 05-06-2006, 04:28 PM

Originally Posted by wolfstriked

Nova back is my best body part.Heres what I do.

Deadlifts-----first to build overall mass

************************************************** ******
Bent rows----done with an olympic ez-curl bar with palms up...Squeeze the lats and let them stretch on way down...knees bent and raise and lower torso to help get weight up and SQUEEEEZE the lats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
************************************************** ******

Machine rows--amazing middle back exercise that also slams my rear delts hard so that they actually grow

Shrugs-------of course for traps

I do every one of the above exercises with the ez-curl bar except for machine rows.Works a treat for me.I dont think your hitting lats with any exercise you do.

haha thanks for your input. yeah i know everything you are saying but as i stated earlier i don't do bent over rows often because of my spine problem. i already have done everything you posted, but i do appreciate your input. my rear delts aren't necessarily a problem. and i consider my deads to be one of my best (if not my best) lift.

nOva

**novastepp** · 05-06-2006, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by 1buffsob

Do me a favor Nova. Take note of exactly when you're experiencing your 'lightheadedness' in regards to your meals. The dizzy feeling you're experiencing may be related to slin spikes/lows.

1buffsob

i will do that and state exactly when i am lightheaded in relation to where i eat.

sweet avy...

nOva

**1buffsob** · 05-06-2006, 04:40 PM

Originally Posted by novastepp

i will do that and state exactly when i am lightheaded in relation to where i eat.

sweet avy...

nOva

You like that?

Nark switched it then lost my original.

Start contest prep Monday. WOOT WOOT!! We've got 16 weeks of no cheats. I'm going all out today. haha.

1buffsob

**novastepp** · 05-06-2006, 04:47 PM

i would like to add that i switched up two of my meals from chicken breast to turkey breast today (and it was real turkey breast for anyone who cares). i got as close as possible on the protein conversions, and it turns out there was less fat involved with both meals which is a plus. i am going to have one slice of birthday pie on monday since it is my 21st. other than that i have stuck the diet well...

i would also like to vent that i had to miss my leg workout today because roads and places were closed because of the mini marathon here in downtown Indian Apples! (myka). but i am going to be able to do cardio tomorrow morning on an empty stomach for the first time on this cutter... and i will be able to pretty much all week. that is a plus

**Myka** · 05-06-2006, 04:52 PM

I hate missing workouts more than cardio and cheating combined...

I wonder if the cardio will affect the lightheadedness?...is it around workouts that this happens..it just never happens to me..hmm

**Superballer** · 05-06-2006, 06:20 PM

sweet.... still following. You doing anything else for your 21st?

**novastepp** · 05-06-2006, 07:13 PM

Originally Posted by Myka

I hate missing workouts more than cardio and cheating combined...

I wonder if the cardio will affect the lightheadedness?...is it around workouts that this happens..it just never happens to me..hmm

it isnt around cardio or workouts, its just at random points. and i noticed my last one was when i was hungry, but i havent had anymore so when i do i'll let you guys know.

**novastepp** · 05-06-2006, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Superballer

sweet.... still following. You doing anything else for your 21st?

nahh, i have to work early the next morning. i may got out on friday, but i ahvent drank since new years and i don't want to wreck any progress...

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 12:00 PM

cut the grass this morning at my paremts house. used a push mower and did it as soon as i woke up on empty and kept the auto off. kept my BPM at 132 the entie time and it took me 80minutes. nice.

i am bringing a cooler with me everyday to work all summer. and when i go on vacation w/ my girl, i am bringing food and buying food there....however, i will probably go tout with her family a couple times during teh trip (but i will order food that is prepared in a good way "grilled, steamed" and i will order foods with the least amount of fat possible. it won't be extreme and i will do extra cardio on those days to help negate the effect.

tomorrow i will post a few pics and my stats...

ownage?..........................................o h yeah

**1buffsob** · 05-07-2006, 12:08 PM

Nice. Love the dedication. lol

1buffsob

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 12:13 PM

i am so into it right now. like i bring food over to my girls house, i take it with me everywhere, i have been thinking about how far i want to go and i don't know if 5% is such a good idea. but i am going to go for about 10 weeks at least so we'll see where i'm at at that time. needless to say, but i should be REAL lean.

* added note, no lightheadedness today at all. i will still note when / if it happen though.

* and i am crazy energetic! i have had some sweet energy lately, like not tired at all even if i don't get a ton of sleep. lovin' it.

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by 1buffsob

Nice. Love the dedication. lol

1buffsob

are u laughing at my dedication?....you sob you...

**1buffsob** · 05-07-2006, 12:19 PM

Haha, no sarcasm at all. I love the monitoring of your HR mowing the lawn. That's a new one on me.

I hear you on bringing your food everywhere. I drag this damn cooler with me everywhere I go.

1buffsob

**Myka** · 05-07-2006, 12:20 PM

I will need to get a cooler for work

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 12:24 PM

what kind of cooler do you have buff? and Myka, what kind are you looking at? i don't have one yet, i have been using a fridge everywhere i go, but now i need a cooler/ lunch box. just wondering what works well or what is teh best price for the $$$.

*Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles?*

**Myka** · 05-07-2006, 12:26 PM

haha or sailor moon...haha

Im just gonna get a regular price blue one...like at walmart...I think I can get a medium for 4to5 dollars...and a real big one for maybe 8bucks..I will look again

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 12:32 PM

ok cause im going to get one at wally i suppose. cheap and it will work. buff what you usin'?

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 12:36 PM

HAHA!!!

i got up to go downstaris with my dad and i got lightheaded. i ate at about 1pm. so it has been about 30 minutes since i ate.

**1buffsob** · 05-07-2006, 12:37 PM

Just a regular red one, made by playmate I think. Just throw in an icepack and you're good.

1buffsob

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 02:42 PM

rode my bike to the nearest airport. what a workout, sweat won't dry even now 10 minutes later. i am jakking the cardio so i can afford some bday pie 2morrow. my mom and dad are both A-mazing cooks and they are both making a pie so it look slike 2 slices. i will be taking ALA about 20 minutes before i eat them just as a litle help with reducing any insulin effects. i know it isn't a failsafe, but it won't hurt.

**1buffsob** · 05-07-2006, 02:47 PM

You'll be fine bro. Enjoy yourself. You only turn 21 once.

Question: Why ride to the airport? Specific reason, or do you just like planes? lol

1buffsob

**Myka** · 05-07-2006, 02:48 PM

I would be more worried about the trans fats...like from the margerine..I would much rather take down some icecream with 0gtrans than some pie with like 6g per piece...any chance of them using real butter?

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by 1buffsob

You'll be fine bro. Enjoy yourself. You only turn 21 once.

Question: Why ride to the airport? Specific reason, or do you just like planes? lol

1buffsob

i can use back roads to get most of the way there so there isn't much traffic. kind of nice to be out in the country for a while. its decently far away and it isnt too hilly so i can set the speed higher and really burn my legs without all teh hills that can start to hurt your knees after a while.

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 03:04 PM

Originally Posted by Myka

I would be more worried about the trans fats...like from the margerine..I would much rather take down some icecream with 0gtrans than some pie with like 6g per piece...any chance of them using real butter?

the "stuff" my mom used doesn't contain any transfats. not sure what it is but it is some fat free spread of some sort.

**Myka** · 05-07-2006, 03:05 PM

oh..well thats good.

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 04:27 PM

i'm starving. even after eating. plus i forgot my sf metamucil. hunter gatherer sense of the word... bad.

**Myka** · 05-07-2006, 04:28 PM

are you gonna cheat?

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 04:36 PM

no i'm gonna keep myself busy. i need something to do. but i just showered and i dont feel like getting all sweaty again.

**Myka** · 05-07-2006, 04:45 PM

play catch with the old man

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 04:54 PM

old man is pretty old. plus he's watching some dumb shit he has taped.

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 04:55 PM

i have been so energetic lately it is amazing. i know i mentioned it already but i love it. i am NEVER tired.

also, would it be a problem if i added salsa to my chicken? i don't want to buy premade stuff i want to make my own. anyone know what's in it? bell peppers, tomatoes, onions... whatelse?

**novastepp** · 05-07-2006, 04:57 PM

you know what. nevermind. there would be a little unnecessary sugar in that stuff i bet. but if you guys dont think it would be a problem let me know. i need something. big time. i don't want to cheat but i am having some serious cravings.