Bina's Anavar log

[GirlyGymRat]

The wife is doing well, muscles are definitely starting to look more defined and she says they are always hard. She is getting stronger too, the weight loss is slowing due to muscle mass increase.

What. Weight loss is slowing due to more muscle?!?! I thought she will increase metabolism with more muscle. Muscle burns more the fat??? This is why I am lifting.

Did someone mislead me???

[NACH3]

Not at all, Girly! Your right, as you lift your metabolism will increase due to the overload your putting in your body...

Also he said mucle mass increase, as we get bigger we need more and more good to maintain our new tissue let alone add more .... Does that help

[GirlyGymRat]

Not at all, Girly! Your right, as you lift your metabolism will increase due to the overload your putting in your body... Also he said mucle mass increase, as we get bigger we need more and more good to maintain our new tissue let alone add more .... Does that help

Ohhhhh. I see now. The weight is going up on the scale. Oh ok. I see.

I hate that scale!!!

[bina]

Ohhhhh. I see now. The weight is going up on the scale. Oh ok. I see. I hate that scale!!!

I hate the scale too! In my before and after picture i posted my weight only changed by 1 pound on the scale.

[GirlyGymRat]

I hate the scale too! In my before and after picture i posted my weight only changed by 1 pound on the scale.

I've considered tossing it. I expect to gain a few pounds before I start to drop. It just seems to work this way for me. I never just loose. It's like my body is playing a little mind game. See is I can frustrate my mind into giving up b4 I see any progress.

You looked like you lost at least 7! Very noticeable change for 1 pound!

[zempey]

She is still loosing bf, just the scale numbers slowed a bit as she gains some initial muscle and water retention. I only ise the scale to monitor food intake and hydration. After a holiday weekend of bbq's and beers I am weighing in at 274 up from 268ish on friday. Her shape is changing for the better, in that she looks leaner even though there is not as much change on the scale. Once the initial water load is done, the weight will start to drop again, probably even quicker with the higher metabolism.

[GirlyGymRat]

She is still loosing bf, just the scale numbers slowed a bit as she gains some initial muscle and water retention. I only ise the scale to monitor food intake and hydration. After a holiday weekend of bbq's and beers I am weighing in at 274 up from 268ish on friday. Her shape is changing for the better, in that she looks leaner even though there is not as much change on the scale. Once the initial water load is done, the weight will start to drop again, probably even quicker with the higher metabolism.

I like what you are saying!!! Is wife on cycle?

[zempey]

Yes, just 10mg/day, dropped her back from 20mg as suggested on here.

[NACH3]

I like what you are saying!!! Is wife on cycle?

Yes, your weight may rise at first GGR/Bina, as said as long as bf is dropping(your muscle will always weigh more than fat)... And my weight went up and now I'm having a hard time keeping it, though I am leaning out a lil more, until your body adapts to new eating scheme you will likely fluctuate until it sets your metabolism free

I hate the f-in scale too!

[tarmyg]

Metabolism will not necessarily increase with training especially when in a caloric deficit.

[NACH3]

Metabolism will not necessarily increase with training especially when in a caloric deficit.

True.... Which is why they're trying they're splits to see what will work...

However my metabolism has increased w/more eating(carbs especially) I guess that's a good thing - but I would think they re metabolism would slow at first then kick in w/more training/cardio - GGR/& Bina are no longer in such a deficit either...

I do agree w/your statement that it doesn't work for everyone....

[bina]

True.... Which is why they're trying they're splits to see what will work... However my metabolism has increased w/more eating(carbs especially) I guess that's a good thing - but I would think they re metabolism would slow at first then kick in w/more training/cardio - GGR/& Bina are no longer in such a deficit either... I do agree w/your statement that it doesn't work for everyone....

Yes I am trying a carb cycle this week it my calorie intake for mod carb day is 1400 and about 1100 on low carb day. Although I'm not sure if I will like it since I like food. I've enjoyed the higher carbs so far but was having a hard time deciding on what to add. I added a piece of saves bread, bell pepper, cucumber and a little more brown rice.

[bina]

I did not make it to the gym yesterday and today was just core. I am working on getting my national boards for teaching and my 13 page paper is due in 9 hours! Eekk!

[NACH3]

Yes I am trying a carb cycle this week it my calorie intake for mod carb day is 1400 and about 1100 on low carb day. Although I'm not sure if I will like it since I like food. I've enjoyed the higher carbs so far but was having a hard time deciding on what to add. I added a piece of saves bread, bell pepper, cucumber and a little more brown rice.

Glad to see you trying something different(sometimes that's needed to spark your metabolism again - and I'm a big fan of carb cycling when cutting) so best of luck / and Again best of luck w/your paper too!

[GirlyGymRat]

I did not make it to the gym yesterday and today was just core. I am working on getting my national boards for teaching and my 13 page paper is due in 9 hours! Eekk!

You did something so better than nada! I would prob have a glass of wine to celebrate the paper!!!

[bina]

You did something so better than nada! I would prob have a glass of wine to celebrate the paper!!!

It has been brutal. I just uploaded it. Oh and I ate a skinny cow...which is my wine.

[bina]

Made it to the gym!!

I have been noticing more often lately that towards the end of or after my workouts I get a tingling almost like when your feet go numb but not as bad feeling in my arms and or Legs.

[bina]

Today's workout

Standing bicep cable curl

10lbs x 50reps
10x40
15x27
15x20
20x10
20x10
15x18
12.5x25

Each of those sets were superset with
Tricep push down v-bar
20lbs x40reps
30x40
35x30
30x23
35x10
30x20
30x26

[bina]

Today's workout Standing bicep cable curl 10lbs x 50reps 10x40 15x27 15x20 20x10 20x10 15x18 12.5x25 Each of those sets were superset with Tricep push down v-bar 20lbs x40reps 30x40 35x30 30x23 35x10 30x20 30x26

I missed the first set on the tricep
20x50

[zempey]

Curious to know why such high reps?

[bina]

Curious to know why such high reps?

I'm ending a workout program with my husband. The Gethin daily trainer and then will be starting the one I posted in an earlier thread. I don't remember his rationale for it but it keeps my heart rate up and makes me feel sore the day after. There is not supposed to be a rest between sets but I take a drink of water here and there.

[bina]

Rode my bike 7 miles to the gym

8 sets each leg extensions and leg curls

Rose 7 miles back to the truck

Legs are so done!

[GirlyGymRat]

You go girl!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

How's it going?

[bina]

It has been busy with the school year coming close to an end.

I completed 6 workouts this week. All with active rest between sets. I have never seated so much in my life.

Mon- chest, tri, abs
Tues- shoulder, leg, calves,
wed- back, trap, bi
Thur- chest, tri, abs
Fri- jogged/walked 2 miles I have a relay race I am in this coming Saturday...I have two 3 mile legs...hopefully I can complete
sat- back, trap, bi

I did my first week of cab cycling. By the end of Friday...3rd low carb day...I was so hungry and felt lethargic throughout the day. However, Saturday morning I woke up and my stomach was so flat and I felt great as far as stomach bloat and such!

Yesterday was my high carb day and a date night with my hubby. I went a little too much I think. I had 1.5 fish tacos, 8 little jojos, 1 fish stick, 2 cheese sticks. I was DONE. The server asked if we wanted dessert. NO!!!! Next thing I know she gives us this amazing carrot cake FREE! so nice of her but I ate half of it. Luckily I had at low carbs throughout the day knowing I had the date night.

On a positive my weigh in this week said I weighed 139 (I seem to stay here no matter what!) and my hand held body fat thing said I lost .5% body fat. I am just happy it budged. I am going to try another week at carb cycling next week and see how it goes. My husband suggested I go get green tea capsules to use during my afternoon when I feel like falling asleep.

[GirlyGymRat]

Awesome week for you. I may have to give this carb cycling a whirl. I haven't ever tried. You are making me want to!

[NACH3]

Bina, remember it takes a lil time for your body to really adapt to depleting your glycogen stores( 3 low) w/that one high day you'll fill back out(muscles fuller etc) then back to 3low so your body has made some adjustments already - try it for another couple wks and increase cardio when can(probably moreso after your high day)...

How's everything else going?

[bina]

Bina, remember it takes a lil time for your body to really adapt to depleting your glycogen stores( 3 low) w/that one high day you'll fill back out(muscles fuller etc) then back to 3low so your body has made some adjustments already - try it for another couple wks and increase cardio when can(probably moreso after your high day)... How's everything else going?

Everything is going great. I have the same sides no new ones. I don't notice them as much. Wanting to have sex a lot has just become the norm. LoL!!

I noticed this morning that I could see some abs!!


I'm on a low carb day today. I still have a half cup of berries after my workout because I need to love at least one meal a day.

[bina]

One week of added cardio between sets and carb cycling has shocked my body some. I am a little leaner in my stomach.

[Mr.BB]

[QUOTE=bina;7061275]One week of added cardio between sets and carb cycling has shocked my body some. I am a little leaner in my stomach.

Are those abs??

you need a tan

[Sfla80]

One week of added cardio between sets and carb cycling has shocked my body some. I am a little leaner in my stomach.

<img src="http://forums.steroid.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=157392"/>

Def start to see some separation in ur abs...great work

[bina]

I know!! I'm afraid of skin cancer! Does a spray tan count? I am up to try that. I've tanned before summer each year up until this year. I've seen so much about skin cancer recently that I decided not too. I am pasty though.

[bina]

Def start to see some separation in ur abs...great work

Thanks! Every little change counts!!!!

[NACH3]

Looking great Bina! Those abs are starting to pop... A tan will help oh nice traps too!

Can definitely tell a huge change from start, your doing great - keep smashin it!!!!

[GirlyGymRat]

One week of added cardio between sets and carb cycling has shocked my body some. I am a little leaner in my stomach. <img src="http://forums.steroid.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=157392"/>

Awesome change. You got this!!!!
How much longer on your cycle???

[bina]

Looking great Bina! Those abs are starting to pop... A tan will help oh nice traps too! Can definitely tell a huge change from start, your doing great - keep smashin it!!!!

Thanks! My traps that drive me nuts! LoL! Some of my clothes are loose now. Yay!!

[bina]

Awesome change. You got this!!!! How much longer on your cycle???

I only have 3.5weeks left. I'm getting sad already. I know I will be back to it in 12 weeks from the end! This has been a very positive experience. I do want to try the primo next time. I saw that you are stacking it with var... Are they not the same thing?

[GirlyGymRat]

I only have 3.5weeks left. I'm getting sad already. I know I will be back to it in 12 weeks from the end! This has been a very positive experience. I do want to try the primo next time. I saw that you are stacking it with var... Are they not the same thing?

No ma'am. Not the same. I am starting to get encouraged now that I added primo. Starting to see veins in my legs up to the knees just from standing in heels at work. Damn I love those veins.

[NACH3]

Thanks! My traps that drive me nuts! LoL! Some of my clothes are loose now. Yay!!

Your looking great! You can do a lot in 3.5 wks

[tarmyg]

This is great progress, very inspiring!