Old guy making a comeback...

[tbody66]

30 mins cardio plus 3 min cool down on treadmill this am
went 1.5 incline and speed of 3.7(up .02) 1.9 miles 190 cals at an avg. HR of 111

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well tbody im not good at bf %s but u look leaner than 2 weeks ago.. i can see uve lost some fat in ur chest and on ur back.. good work!

[RaginCajun]

In the first pic, r u dehydrated or were u hydrated? I would say that you are sitting right around 15-16ish, maybe a tad more but under 18. Great progress so far, keep the cardio up!!!

[Back In Black]

First off, much less bloating, which certainly helps you look (and I dare say, feel) slimmer. Back pic is a definite improvement and better lighting but improvement all the same.

I'd probably have you high teens 18ish maybe a touch more. I'd tell you better with a front double bi and a tensed abs shot.

Can I suggest you try and get your ave HR to about 120 on your morning cardio?!

[tbody66]

More from last night.

[SlimmerMe]

Kudos for photos and there is a difference in just such a short amount of time. You have this down to a science and know how your body will respond.

As far as BF? agree around 18

And agree to get your heart rate up some more. Was this morning's cardio fasted?
Good to see you are doing it. Really is. Proud of ya buddy.

[tbody66]

I drink water upon waking, other than that there is no intake, and no calories involved pre-cardio, I don't know if that constitutes "fasted" or not, but it is how I understand the metabolism is best kicked into gear.

[SlimmerMe]

I drink water upon waking, other than that there is no intake, and no calories involved pre-cardio, I don't know if that constitutes "fasted" or not, but it is how I understand the metabolism is best kicked into gear.

Sounds fasted to me! Are you doing any BCAA's? Like purple wrath? I got some of that stuff....

[tbody66]

Yesterday workout was chest/shoulders/triceps

bench press 4x25 135lbs (only able to get 16reps on my last/4th set)
Incline Dumbbell Presses 4x15 40lbs
Upright rows 4x25 35lbs (last set to failure hit 37 reps) I superssetted these with
Triceps Pushdowns 80lbs x51reps, 80lbsx51reps, 90lbsx51reps, 100lbsx51reps

This was all fasted (I did not eat all day yesterday until 10 last night and then had popcorn and watched the debate!
Weigh-in this am at 179.2 and feel great. I am really considering the IF diet(SteM what do you think?)

[Brohim]

Yesterday workout was chest/shoulders/triceps

bench press 4x25 135lbs (only able to get 16reps on my last/4th set)
Incline Dumbbell Presses 4x15 40lbs
Upright rows 4x25 35lbs (last set to failure hit 37 reps) I superssetted these with
Triceps Pushdowns 80lbs x51reps, 80lbsx51reps, 90lbsx51reps, 100lbsx51reps

This was all fasted (I did not eat all day yesterday until 10 last night and then had popcorn and watched the debate!
Weigh-in this am at 179.2 and feel great. I am really considering the IF diet(SteM what do you think?)

Why are you doing 135lbs. on bench press? That is what HS kids press. (sayin w/ love and respect) If I were you I would lift heavier and less reps. Maybe 5x5 or 3x5 and work your way up. Your chest needs to come up and then bf come down. (w/ love)

[gbrice75]

Why are you doing 135lbs. on bench press? That is what HS kids press. (sayin w/ love and respect) If I were you I would lift heavier and less reps. Maybe 5x5 or 3x5 and work your way up. Your chest needs to come up and then bf come down. (w/ love)

HS kids may press 135lbs, but not for 4 sets of 25. Try it and tell me if you don't get wiped. Don't dismiss the power of higher rep ranges, there is a lot of muscle to be grown in the 15-20 range. Granted 25 is a bit excessive IMHO, but i'm digressing now.

[RaginCajun]

T, I just started the IF thing on Sunday and I am loving it! The hunger pains are bad right now for me, but to me, it is an easier way to eat. It is satisfying knowing that I can eat for 8 hours straight! When GB first brought this type of dieting, I was skeptical, but after trying it for not even a week, I am really adhering to it. Sounds like u kind of do this anyway so u should have no problem tearing this up!

[Back In Black]

Haven't done an IF diet so can't really comment. Though if it can fit into your lifestyle I think it has legs. I prefer a more 'normal' approach to dieting. Ultimately 2lbs a week loss is ideal whether IF or CKD or whatever you choose.

Really, it boils down to what you can stick to for an extended period of time.

Below 180lbs? How's that feel?

[tbody66]

T, I just started the IF thing on Sunday and I am loving it! The hunger pains are bad right now for me, but to me, it is an easier way to eat. It is satisfying knowing that I can eat for 8 hours straight! When GB first brought this type of dieting, I was skeptical, but after trying it for not even a week, I am really adhering to it. Sounds like u kind of do this anyway so u should have no problem tearing this up!

I haven't researched it too much, do you still have to watch cals and macros during the 8 hours of eating? And did I understand that sleeping doesn't count for fasting?

Haven't done an IF diet so can't really comment. Though if it can fit into your lifestyle I think it has legs. I prefer a more 'normal' approach to dieting. Ultimately 2lbs a week loss is ideal whether IF or CKD or whatever you choose.

Really, it boils down to what you can stick to for an extended period of time.

Below 180lbs? How's that feel?

I'm cool with whatever. I've done lots over my life of lifting (been weight training on and off for 30 years, only layoffs were due to major life changes or injuries, started when I was 15, serious when I turned 25 and I'm 45 now) I really don't like being lighter, It was so very hard for me to get the muscle and weight on, it bothers me some to see the low numbers. I am only encouraged by the fact that I am losing fat only at this point in time, and I can always pray for "gear" for Christmas. Someone was talking about their strength and energy going up during their IF diet. Anyway I am sticking with my hardcore approach to losing fat, going to eat like a madman at J.C.'s birthday parties and let you decide after that where to go and what to do.

[SlimmerMe]

you know prayers work......

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you know prayers work......

^^^ X 20000000 amen to that girl!

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hey tbody dont forget bout our conversation a few days ago.. first of the year its ON MAN!! i wanna keep droppn fat (obviously) but once i get closer to where i wanna be id also like to think of maybe doing some kind of lean bulk.. and im gonna need ur assistance in the workout dept.. as well as stems in the diet dept i tend to get in a routine and stay there for months or longr.. sorry bout the hijack..

[gbrice75]

TB - sleeping most definitely counts towards your fast.

Your pics... some definite improvement although it's hard to tell which is which because the lighting is bad. Based on the most recent 2 you posted separately, i'd estimate your BF at ~ 18%. Time to bring the wheels up too bro!!

You'll get there, just keep at it, you know this already.

[tbody66]

I hit chest twice a week and do the the high weight low rep stuff on mondays/low weight high rep on thursdays. No offense taken, the chest does need to come up and so do the legs, and arms, the only things that are coming around are the shoulders and back. I will get there, just don't like how long it takes.

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I hit chest twice a week and do the the high weight low rep stuff on mondays/low weight high rep on thursdays. No offense taken, the chest does need to come up and so do the legs, and arms, the only things that are coming around are the shoulders and back. I will get there, just don't like how long it takes.

me either!!

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Just chekn in tbody wher ya at man??!! Doing some cardio ?

[tbody66]

A lot of driving and Christmas parties this weekend, so no cardio for awhile, but keeping the diet in check, for the most part, so I'll be fine.

[SlimmerMe]

A lot of driving and Christmas parties this weekend, so no cardio for awhile, but keeping the diet in check, for the most part, so I'll be fine.

My first real image of you Tobdy was last year when you mentioned something about Christmas shopping with your tons of kids in a van....

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gotcha.. well thats cool.. hope u had a good time.. glad to see ya droppn in..

[tbody66]

181lbs this am, a slight up, but am not too concerned this week. Had a church Christmas dinner last night and I was the protein provider, went with four boneless legs of lamb, and a homemade au jus. Good stuff and I did stuff my face with that wonderful meat! Today was chest/shoulders/triceps/calves, I have been fasting all day so my workout seemed to suffer a tad

Chest
Bench Press 3x8 with 225
Incline DB 1x8 w/55, 1x8x60, 1x8x70
push downs super setted with shoulder presses and toe presses
push downs 3x15x150
shoulder presses 3x15x120
toe presses 3x33x120

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leg of lamb..sounds good..

hey tbody u think u could give me a couple difft wkouts so i could break up my lifting routine to keep my body guessing? im gonna get thru this week and then rededicate for 8 more weeks of cutting .. maybe give myself a cheat every 14 days but i wanna step it up workout wise to keep the progression rocking! the only thing is i only have about 45mins i can spend in the gym cuz i do it on my lunch break... thx bro sry to hijack u again.. the leg deal u gave me is great and i enjoy doing 1 major bodypart/day except i do arms on leg and chest days.. i love my workout im doing now i just thought i could use a little variety.. for the "muscle confusion factor" and im not very good at designing workouts..

if u want me to post what im currently doing(assuming ur gonna help and not to put u on the spot) ill do all that in my thread..

[tbody66]

Yes, I'd be happy to help, post up your current routine(in your thread) and I'll definitely give you a <45 min routine that will shock and amaze your CNS!

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Yes, I'd be happy to help, post up your current routine(in your thread) and I'll definitely give you a <45 min routine that will shock and amaze your CNS!

Hey thx bro i appreciate it

[Papiriqui]

Isn't lamb more fatty then beef?? Just asking because I do love lamb, I've done the smoke boneless leg of lamb with a wine reduction and it's awesome!! Would love to be able to eat lamb specially on weekends

[tbody66]

Yes, lamb is off limits on a regular BB diet, but I absolutely love the flavor! I am fortunate enough to have access to Amercian Bison on a regular basis and will incorporate that as me last meal of the day red-meat after Christmas!

[Papiriqui]

Yeah i love lamb flavor as well, too bad i cant eat it now. Ohh well i guess is something to look forward to when i get to my maintenance stage, or i could make it a cheat meal for like february or something.

I wish i could get some bison or something down here in Miami but unless i order that stuff online i have no access to it whatsoever, plus it is very expensive so not worth it for me, i'll stick with the ground beef 93/7

[tbody66]

The bison for me is even cheaper than the lean beef, it's a friend of mine who raises it right here where we live!

[Papiriqui]

You lucky bastard!!

[tbody66]

Blizzard conditions, gym closed today, also wife's Christmas party so not the healthiest meal selection, although I fasted most of the day.

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Blizzard conditions, gym closed today, also wife's Christmas party so not the healthiest meal selection, although I fasted most of the day.

not something ive ever had to worry about i cant believe u dont have weight set at ur house tbody.. whats up with that?? esp considering its de***ber and today is the first day of winter..(and the shortest day of the year..)seems a guy like u would make provisions..

[Papiriqui]

not something ive ever had to worry about i cant believe u dont have weight set at ur house tbody.. whats up with that?? esp considering its de***ber and today is the first day of winter..(and the shortest day of the year..)seems a guy like u would make provisions..

I have a bowflex decked out in a corner of a room in the house that i bought a few years back!! Used it about 7 times and never used it again!! I hate working out at home.

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I have a bowflex decked out in a corner of a room in the house that i bought a few years back!! Used it about 7 times and never used it again!! I hate working out at home.

yeh i did the same thing with one pap.. i think it took me 3 yrs to pay the damn thing off too!!!

[Papiriqui]

Blizzard conditions, gym closed today, also wife's Christmas party so not the healthiest meal selection, although I fasted most of the day.

Yeah blizzard's im sure its got to suck!! Hope you can get back soon buddy!!

[tbody66]

179.8 this am and haven't eaten anything since, just coffee and water. We'll see how it goes. I also normally schedule an entire week of no workouts every two months, so this is about that time.

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179.8 this am and haven't eaten anything since, just coffee and water. We'll see how it goes. I also normally schedule an entire week of no workouts every two months, so this is about that time.

do tell pls