**slfmade's 20 week lean bulk/cutting log**

[slfmade]

Try taking longer rest periods in between set if your HR is really getting that high during WO. It's not doing you any favors.

This was my plan. It only happens on leg day. I don't know if it's because the intensity is just so high, or because my breathing isn't very good with legs. Either way I'm gonna take longer rest's from now on.

[--->>405<<---]

Dang! Busted! LOL.. I actually remember reading u were going off the clen but i read it earlier and didnt put it togethr when i posted that last post.. But the knowledge i was trying to pass would be applicable in the future as well!

[--->>405<<---]

My HR goes way high during legs too.. I think its the intensity.. Its legs man!

[slfmade]

Dang! Busted! LOL.. I actually remember reading u were going off the clen but i read it earlier and didnt put it togethr when i posted that last post.. But the knowledge i was trying to pass would be applicable in the future as well!

You never pay any attention to me. WE'RE OVER!!!!! LMAO!!!

[slfmade]

My HR goes way high during legs too.. I think its the intensity.. Its legs man!

Yeah...I'm getting to the point that I HATE leg days. I'm actually dreading next Tuesday already!!! lol I know some guys say they love doing legs, but I've never been able to understand why. I find it miserable!!!!

[--->>405<<---]

Legs suck.. Btw u sOunded like my wife for a sec there LOL.. She says i never listen to her.. I said. HUH? Whatd u say? LOL..

[Sgt. Hartman]

Yeah...I'm getting to the point that I HATE leg days. I'm actually dreading next Tuesday already!!! lol I know some guys say they love doing legs, but I've never been able to understand why. I find it miserable!!!!

They're lying.

[RaginCajun]

Yeah...I'm getting to the point that I HATE leg days. I'm actually dreading next Tuesday already!!! lol I know some guys say they love doing legs, but I've never been able to understand why. I find it miserable!!!!

They're lying.

^^^^^yup! love doing squats, hate doing legs!

[slfmade]

Hey Guys...it's been a couple of days since I posted. I think I'm getting "forum burn out" or something. I've had a lot going on, but I'm still hitting diet and training as hard as ever. For the next week or so I'll most likely only be updating my log and keep all other posting to a minimum. So, if I don't post on your logs...just know it's because I'm not gonna be on as much.

Update: Had a good back workout Wednesday. Today I did arms, shoulders, and abs. For the first time since I started this I didn't make any progress. I think I'm starting to hit my limit on what I can do while on a caloric deficit. I went in today with a lot of energy and felt good, but all my lifts were around what I hit last week.

I'll be posting pics and measurement updates on Sunday so stay tuned.

[bikeral]

Hopw your forum burnout does not last. You are one of the guys that really keeps me motivated here.
Looking forward to pics.

[Sgt. Hartman]

Bump for update/pics.

[slfmade]

Hopw your forum burnout does not last. You are one of the guys that really keeps me motivated here.
Looking forward to pics.

Bump for update/pics.

Sorry Guys...No pics this week. I woke up Sunday and was running around like a chicken with its' head cut off trying to get all the shit done that needed to be done. I didn't even think about the pics until the day was half over. By then I was already half way through my high carb day which had me pretty bloated, so I guess we're just gonna have to wait until next week.

Just so you guys know...Just because I haven't been posting as much doesn't mean I'm slacking in the gym. Workout's, Cardio, and Diet are as good as they've ever been!!!

[--->>405<<---]

good to see u on here dude..

[Sgt. Hartman]

Just because I haven't been posting as much doesn't mean I'm slacking in the gym. Workout's, Cardio, and Diet are as good as they've ever been!!!

Good to hear man, keep it up.

[RaginCajun]

just continue to hit it hard and you will wreak the benefits later!

[bikeral]

Hey dude hope all is well.

[slfmade]

Hey Guys...long time no see. Sorry I haven't been around for a while. My hands have been so full here lately trying to start a new business, get ready for a move, etc. I should be back up and going 100% in a few more weeks when things start calming down.

In the meantime, I wanted to give you guys a quick picture update so you know I haven't been slacking. Diet and Training have all been 100%. I'm getting pretty small, but my bodyfat is getting low enough that when I start my new bulk in June I'll have a good base instead of starting at 15+%.

The first set of pics is my progression from beginning to 4 weeks ago. The 2nd set of pics is shows what I've been working on the last 4 weeks while away from the forum. I'm at 168.5 now which is the lightest I've been since highschool. The Cut ends May 12th so I've got about 4 weeks left.

Anyway....here we go!

Progression from beginning to 4 weeks ago!


1st Cut Progress Pics by slfmade, on Flickr

And Now.....


04-15-12 by slfmade, on Flickr

[BrownGirl]

Honey, you look AMAZING! Great job!

[RaginCajun]

damn slfmade, excellent work my friend! definitely looking ripped

[bikeral]

Looking good bro. Glad you are on it.

[slfmade]

Thanks Guys...The plan is to continue this cut through mid may, take a 2 week break. Then start another Lean Bulk June 1st.

I have feeling that by the time I finish this cut I'm gonna be close to 160lbs, so I'll be in desperate need of a bulk!!!!

[Sgt. Hartman]

Abs are lookin good. How tall are you?

[slfmade]

Abs are lookin good. How tall are you?

5'9......

[Standby]

damn bro super impressed great work man

[slfmade]

damn bro super impressed great work man

Thanks Man. I'm really liking with my progress so far. In less than a year I've dropped 64.5 lbs from 233 to 168.5...and there was lean bulk in the middle that added 10lbs.

My goal is 180lbs at 8% by next March. This will include one natty bulk and cut, and my first aas cycle bulk then cut. Hopefully it'll all work out!

[ghettoboyd]

you look great bro nice work...

[--->>405<<---]

Thanks Man. I'm really liking with my progress so far. In less than a year I've dropped 64.5 lbs from 233 to 168.5...and there was lean bulk in the middle that added 10lbs.

My goal is 180lbs at 8% by next March. This will include one natty bulk and cut, and my first aas cycle bulk then cut. Hopefully it'll all work out!

should be interesting! i may be there doing the same as u

[Razor]

Thanks Man. I'm really liking with my progress so far. In less than a year I've dropped 64.5 lbs from 233 to 168.5...and there was lean bulk in the middle that added 10lbs.

My goal is 180lbs at 8% by next March. This will include one natty bulk and cut, and my first aas cycle bulk then cut. Hopefully it'll all work out!

your going to use? naw man you cant you got to keep it natural your the only one left
your progress is amazing though, keep it up
where is the b4 pics of you at 233?

[slfmade]

I used to never let anyone near me with a camera. Here's two of me with shirts on...I'm not real sure of my weight in these pics but I'm sure I was over 215lbs....


Fatpic1 by slfmade, on Flickr

[akali]

very inspiring i think i should make a journal, good luck to you my friend.

[slfmade]

very inspiring i think i should make a journal, good luck to you my friend.

Thanks...that's kind of what this is

[Standby]

Thanks...that's kind of what this is

he is saying him of his self like you are doing lol

[slfmade]

he is saying him of his self like you are doing lol

Ah...I get it. I read that after my leg workout. I guess I wasn't thinking straight. My bad!

[Back In Black]

Mate, you have done awesome work so far. I'm looking forward to seeing big changes over the next 12 months too! Keep on it.

[slfmade]

So I know this won't be a big deal to you guys but I accomplished a personal best today. Lats have always been a weak area for me and I've never been able to do pull ups. I've been having to do the assisted pull up machine my whole life.

Well, tonight I FINALLY was able to do 10 reps for 1 1/2 sets!!! Again, I know you guys probably knock out 40 sets of 200 of these, but I'm pretty excited about it!!!

Next week I'm gonna get 2 sets of 10 for sure!!! Then finally 3 sets.

[Sgt. Hartman]

That's great man, keep at it. You noticing any back width growth?

[slfmade]

That's great man, keep at it. You noticing any back width growth?

Yes!!! Significantly!!! I owe it all to the HIT I think. After the full body supersets that I did during my bulk I was no closer to doing pull ups than prior, but just 5 weeks into HIT and I'm seeing increased mass and strength increase all while on a deficit! I'm sure being 20lbs lighter helps too!

[Standby]

being so fat my whole life. i know exactly how happy you are lol. i remember doing my first 1 rep pull up and being happy as fvck lmao. good work man

[--->>405<<---]

^^ i second that! I suckd at chins myself.. They seem to snowball for the better.. Once u get one set of 10.. 2 and 3 sets come pretty kwik.. Soon ull have to strap on a plate!

[slfmade]

^^ i second that! I suckd at chins myself.. They seem to snowball for the better.. Once u get one set of 10.. 2 and 3 sets come pretty kwik.. Soon ull have to strap on a plate!

I usually tend to steer clear from strap ons....Just sayin. LOL