Beginning cutting pics.......please critique

**Buddhabody** · 05-21-2011, 09:20 PM

Wasnt feeling to great about the posing in these pictures so I need to continue to work on that. I will be going to a posing seminar in July, until then I will continue to work on it. Weight is at 225.2lbs to 226.2 which is good so far. I'm about 7 weeks into the process and at most have dropped 13.5lbs. Here are some pics taken this afternoon after the gym......as always let me know what your folks think, all comments are welcomed thanks alot.

**SlimmerMe** · 05-21-2011, 10:00 PM

Startin' to see that 6 pack......

**Buddhabody** · 05-21-2011, 10:04 PM

Thanks its coming.... sooner or later lol.

**Buddhabody** · 05-21-2011, 10:11 PM

A few more pics, again not a fan of my posing here, I could flare out my lats much more and lower my shoulders on that front lat spread. I'm my worst critic but these are just areas I'm looking to improve upon.

**Buddhabody** · 05-27-2011, 10:38 PM

Here is some new pics taken last night at the Y. I'm down to 222.2lbs which is a lost of 16.6lbs in 7 1/2 weeks. I also managed to deadlift 500lbs today for one rep. Had straps on but still a personal best for me. Enjoy the pics any comments are always welcomed.

***FireGuy*** · 05-28-2011, 09:15 AM

Coming along very nicely, keep it up, more of the same!

**Buddhabody** · 05-28-2011, 10:44 AM

Thanks Fireguy. I really respect your opinion and bodybuilding recordn
I'm going to keep busting my ass.

**MR-FQ320** · 05-28-2011, 10:52 AM

good progress, could be awesome by your comp date

**Buddhabody** · 05-28-2011, 10:58 AM

Thanks alot. I'm hoping for it. And I'm not afraid of putting in the hardwork. Thanks for the encouragement.

**gbrice75** · 05-28-2011, 01:02 PM

Wow bro, cutting up nicely! Major improvement in the entire mid-section region. Abs are definitely coming in, and there doesn't appear to be any noticeable LBM loss. Very inspiring, great work! Can't wait to see how you look at < 10% bf!

**Buddhabody** · 05-28-2011, 01:50 PM

Appreciate it alot. Your diet tips have went a long way. I'll keep pushing.

**cue_artist** · 05-29-2011, 04:50 AM

Great progress buddy. I will start dieting myself starting from next Monday

**Buddhabody** · 06-03-2011, 05:53 AM

Thanks alot. Good luck towards reaching your weight lost goals.

**Buddhabody** · 06-06-2011, 08:30 PM

Kinda off subject somewhat, but I want to an NPC comp this weekend in the Minneapolis area, wasn't too impressed with the guys on stage. Most had no leg development, so that inspires me to keep kicking ass on leg days and really try to bring up my hamstrings. However, the highlight of the whole day was meeting and talking with IFBB pro Toney Freeman. This was the first professional bodybuilder I've ever met. He was real cool talked to me for like 15minutes and was interested in the conversation. He was telling me stories about being at the Olympia competing against Phi and Jay and alot of behind the scens stuff. I left our conversation feeling really inspired to one day earn my pro card (I WILL).......it was a good day. Also today at the gym I deadlifted 505lbs for 3 reps with straps......

**Bigd89** · 06-22-2011, 09:19 AM

How's everything goin?

**Buddhabody** · 06-23-2011, 05:28 PM

Things are going great thanks for asking. Hope all is well with you. I havent updated for a couple weeks cause I've been busy at the gym and made a couple tweaks to diet. I will update tomorrow night with fresh pics and post some workouts. Thanks for the interest, it means alot.

**gbrice75** · 06-23-2011, 05:52 PM

Very much looking forward to seeing progress pics... excited for you bruh!

**Buddhabody** · 06-24-2011, 08:47 PM

Whats up everyone, here are some pics taken today after a nap and on empty stomach. I havent updated lately cause I didn't see much change and stayed at 222.2 to 224.4 and was actually getting very discouraged. I was following my diet and still was stuck. I upped the cardio and kicked it up to 2-3 hour long fasted cardio sessions per week and SURPRISE SURPRISE, I hit 218.2lbs. So since 4/9/2011 I've lost a total of 20.6lbs and lost 4 inches off my waist. I will post some diet info along with workouts a little later. Here are the pics (kinda pissed cause it looks like my left lat is a hair higher than the right, any thoughts on how to fix that). As always all comments are welcomed.

**Buddhabody** · 06-24-2011, 08:56 PM

Here are some more...

**Bigd89** · 06-24-2011, 09:06 PM

Nice work! Any idea what your bf is right now?

**Buddhabody** · 06-24-2011, 09:17 PM

Thanks bro. I'm not sure of my bodyfat, I do think its no where, where I need to be (not trying to sound cocky/conceited). I'm 14 weeks out, so I have lots of work to do still.

**Buddhabody** · 06-25-2011, 02:04 AM

Here is a workout I did on June 21st I'm using lighter weights and working on crazy strict form. Supersets are done with no rest between sets other then the time it takes to add the weight or pick up dumbbell(s)

Incline bench press

135x12 superset w/ incline flys

70X6
135X12
70X5 1/2
185X10
70X5

T-Bar Row (machine)

135X12 superset w/ cable row

100x10
135X12
100x10
160x10
100X10
160X10

Flat bench press

135X12 superset w/ incline presses

80x6
135x15
80x8
205x10
80x4
205x10
80x4

Wide grip chins

1x10 superset w/ close grip lat pulldown
150x10
1x10
150x9 1/2
1x10
150x8
1x8
150x8

High cable crossovers

90x7 superset w/ Decline barbell bench press
135x12
80x10
135x12
80x10
185x8
90x9
185x6

Under handed lat pulldown (wide grip)

150x12 superset w/ straight leg deadlift
225x8
150x12
225x10
150x12
225x5

Flat bench cable flys

80x10 superset w/ flat bench cable presses
80x7
80x10
80x8
80x10
80x8
80x10
80x8

Overhand lat pull down (close grip)

130x12 superset w/ underhand lad pull down (close grip)
130x8
130x12
130x12
130x12
130x12
130x12
130x12

Cable incline presses

80x12
80x12
80x12
80x15

Wide grip overhand lat pulldown

150x12
150x12
150x12
130x12

58min fasted cardio earlier in the day.

**gbrice75** · 06-25-2011, 06:45 PM

DAYUMMM!!!! You're leaning out so fvcking nicely bro... just inspires the ish outta me to stick to my new routine and kill it!

You're gonna be amazed at how you look once you get shredded... and you're well on your way!

**Buddhabody** · 06-25-2011, 08:18 PM

Always appreciate the kind words brother. I'm glad your happy with your new routine and I wish you success with it. As always all the members feedback has not only helped but inspired me to work even harder. So its all good. I'll post pics again in 2 weeks. Right now I'm 14 weeks out, so I still have a long way to go. I'll be watching your progress on your thread. Good luck bro

**Buddhabody** · 06-25-2011, 08:23 PM

Always appreciate the kind words brother. I'm glad your happy with your new routine and I wish you success with it. As always all the members feedback has not only helped but inspired me to work even harder. So its all good. I'll post pics again in 2 weeks. Right now I'm 14 weeks out, so I still have a long way to go. I'll be watching your progress on your thread. Good luck bro

**Buddhabody** · 06-25-2011, 08:45 PM

Always appreciate the kind words brother. I'm glad your happy with your new routine and I wish you success with it. As always all the members feedback has not only helped but inspired me to work even harder. So its all good. I'll post pics again in 2 weeks. Right now I'm 14 weeks out, so I still have a long way to go. I'll be watching your progress on your thread. Good luck bro

**Twist** · 06-25-2011, 08:54 PM

Doing very well bro. Great progress so far

**Buddhabody** · 06-25-2011, 10:03 PM

Thanks alot. Appreciate it.

**auslifta** · 06-27-2011, 12:28 PM

Doing great, keep it up. subscribed

**Buddhabody** · 07-04-2011, 12:59 AM

Thanks alot, sorry it took so long to respond I've been crazy busy lately with work and training. I always apperciate the kind words and it inspires me to work harder and diet strict.

**Buddhabody** · 07-04-2011, 01:01 AM

Update: Lost another pound so I'm down to 217.4 which is right where I want to be, 13 weeks out. I kicked up the fasted cardio and post workout cardio. I don't have an idea of my
"ideal" weight for the comp but I'll have a better idea after I meet with my posing coach/trainer. I meet with her on Wed July 13th so I'll post pics that day. I'll post some workouts in the next few days. Everyone have a safe and good holiday. And please DON'T DRINK and DRIVE.

**MastaMan** · 07-04-2011, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by Buddhabody

Update: Lost another pound so I'm down to 217.4 which is right where I want to be, 13 weeks out. I kicked up the fasted cardio and post workout cardio. I don't have an idea of my
"ideal" weight for the comp but I'll have a better idea after I meet with my posing coach/trainer. I meet with her on Wed July 13th so I'll post pics that day. I'll post some workouts in the next few days. Everyone have a safe and good holiday. And please DON'T DRINK and DRIVE.

Or just don't drink at all!

***t-gunz*** · 07-04-2011, 03:24 AM

dam brother your dropping that fat easy.

can i ask your cardio routine. i seen your diet just not the cardio unless i missed it somewhere?

**Buddhabody** · 07-04-2011, 11:54 AM

Fasted cardio 2-3 times a week. I usually do treadmill 6.5% incline at a spees of 3.5, which gets me to a 134-136 heart rate. I also use the stairmill which I do for 35 mins of fasted cardio then take a 45lb plate and hold and do walking lunges until failure. Now since I'm 13 weeks out every workout is finiahed with 35 min of cardio. Up until now I would do post workout cardio when I felt I needed it. No post workout cardio on leg day.

**Ishallnocheatmyself** · 07-04-2011, 12:13 PM

if only i could hit 135 walking

, your cutting up real nice buddy good work!

**Buddhabody** · 07-04-2011, 01:48 PM

Thanks alot. Hard work but its worth it. I like where I'm at for 13 weeks out.

**Fevershock** · 07-04-2011, 09:57 PM

Just read this entire thread. Nice job Buddha! Your hard work is showing very easily! Keep it up!

**Buddhabody** · 07-05-2011, 08:30 PM

Always good to hear kind words. I will continue to kill it. Just did one hour of fasted cardio earlier in the day and just got finished with a 2hr 15min back/chest workout.

**Buddhabody** · 07-07-2011, 07:46 AM

Quick check in: Worked legs and shoulders for 2hr 1/2 and then went back for 35min of stairmill and then 15min on this thing called a techno gym which works pretty cool , hard machine though. Weighted in this morning on a empty stomach at 215.6lb. So thats a total of 23lbs lost since April 9th.

**Buddhabody** · 07-11-2011, 01:24 AM

Here is a pic I took today after posing, it was evening here so the light wasn't to great, just wanted to let you folks get a look at my quads flexed since I never provided a photo of that yet. I meet with my trainer on Wednesday, I'll keep you posted on how that goes. I'm 12 weeks out now, so SERIOUS diet now no more cheat meals and added a fat burner and plan to increase cardio.