Old guy making a comeback...

[RaginCajun]

Ate something that didn't agree with me. Woke up in the middle of the night with a tummy-ache. I bought a 3-day cleanse system on sale over the weekend to "jump-start" my new diet so it is kinda perfect timing since I don't feel like eating anything anyway. I had three different functions over the weekend that didn't allow me to eat pure and measured portions so I was concerned about it, but actually down 2 lbs this am. I definintely think the muscle size is increasing and the bf is dropping but my belly appears to be un-affected as of yet. I know, slow and steady, I will keep on keeping on and will get there. I am also thinking not having as much fish as I did on my last cut is affecting the fat loss, so bought some more of that to begin incorporating into the meal selection frequently.

sucks that your stomach is outta whack. just keep plugging away and reasses, you are doing fine!

[slfmade]

Ate something that didn't agree with me. Woke up in the middle of the night with a tummy-ache. I bought a 3-day cleanse system on sale over the weekend to "jump-start" my new diet so it is kinda perfect timing since I don't feel like eating anything anyway. I had three different functions over the weekend that didn't allow me to eat pure and measured portions so I was concerned about it, but actually down 2 lbs this am. I definintely think the muscle size is increasing and the bf is dropping but my belly appears to be un-affected as of yet. I know, slow and steady, I will keep on keeping on and will get there. I am also thinking not having as much fish as I did on my last cut is affecting the fat loss, so bought some more of that to begin incorporating into the meal selection frequently.

I read a study last year that showed that both men and women lose their fat in the reverse that it was gained. Ex. I first gained the fat in my stomach, then back, then chest. I then lost it in the reverse order. So I lost fat in my chest first, then my back, then my upper stomach, and I'm currently working on the lower.

Women typically start with the theighs, then stomach, etc.

So....don't be upset if you haven't started losing the fat in your belly yet. It's the natural progress of things. If you stick to it, it'll off come off.

[tbody66]

Heading to the gym, we'll see how it goes. Thanks Ragin.

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Sry bout ur satomach tbody.. Hope u feel better.. Chest wkout was fun! Nice change going a bit heavier

[tbody66]

Sry bout ur satomach tbody.. Hope u feel better.. Chest wkout was fun! Nice change going a bit heavier

Great to hear it, thinking about sticking with this for a month, maybe two, let me know how it goes so we can tweak it if we need to. I actually am thinking about switching to the same split myself.

Today's workout Chest/Triceps

Flat Bench 45x11, 135x11, 225x11, 275x2, 225x11, 225x10, 135x26(failure)
Pec Deck with hands on pads like a flye, 30x21, 45x21, 60x21, 70x21 supersetted with
Reverse Grip Triceps Push-Downs 40x35, 50x35, 60x35, 70x35 Dropset 80x35-70x25-60x15-50x11

[RaginCajun]

Great to hear it, thinking about sticking with this for a month, maybe two, let me know how it goes so we can tweak it if we need to. I actually am thinking about switching to the same split myself.

Today's workout Chest/Triceps

Flat Bench 45x11, 135x11, 225x11, 275x2, 225x11, 225x10, 135x26(failure)
Pec Deck with hands on pads like a flye, 30x21, 45x21, 60x21, 70x21 supersetted with
Reverse Grip Triceps Push-Downs 40x35, 50x35, 60x35, 70x35 Dropset 80x35-70x25-60x15-50x11

my muscles ache just looking at that, great work tbuddy!

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

Hey tbody 1 thing i cant do is dips.. How bout close grip bench or 1 handed pushdowns??

[tbody66]

Hey tbody 1 thing i cant do is dips.. How bout close grip bench or 1 handed pushdowns??

Dumbbell Skull Crushers

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

Yeh and doesnt the last place u lose it always seem to be the first place u want it gone?? LOL...

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

Ok db skulls it is

[tbody66]

Good news is the "nurse" is all better. Diet is going well, although limited calories by choice for the cleanse and tummy not 100%. Down another pound this morning. Offical weigh in and bf measurement is tomorrow.

[RaginCajun]

Good news is the "nurse" is all better. Diet is going well, although limited calories by choice for the cleanse and tummy not 100%. Down another pound this morning. Offical weigh in and bf measurement is tomorrow.

wooooooooooo hooooooooooooo!!! are you sure you should do weigh-ins when your stomach is not 100%? you may be dehydrated and thus, have some skewed numbers.

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

Good news is the "nurse" is all better. Diet is going well, although limited calories by choice for the cleanse and tummy not 100%. Down another pound this morning. Offical weigh in and bf measurement is tomorrow.

glad to hear..prob not as glad as u though LOL

[Papiriqui]

Glad to hear the good news!!! I am pretty sure you are static lol

[tbody66]

I am happy about my wife's recovery. I'll go ahead and do the official weigh in, and then probably do that for three days in a row after I'm back on regular diet just to see what it says. I could just make another video and you guys can tell me what bf you think I am.

[tbody66]

Workout Leg Day

Squat 45x5, 135x5, 225x5, 315x5, 315x5, 315x5, 315x5, 315x7

Good Mornings 45x15x3 Superset with
Toe Presses 215x15x3

Weigh-In

Jan 3rd - 187.6lbs 22.1% bf
Feb 1st - 184.4lbs 19.1%bf
Diff. - -3.2lbs - 3% bf
Down 6.24 lbs of fat up 3.04 lbs of muscle

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

progress progress!

[SlimmerMe]

Happy to hear the love birds are happy again~

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

well tbody ur wife gets better and we dont hear from u for 3 days! hope ur doing well...

[SlimmerMe]

^^^ hmmmmm.....very very interesting indeed! Lovin' that cardio~

[GirlyGymRat]

did tbody disappear again?

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

did tbody disappear again?

apparently he does that huh?

[BrownGirl]

Yup..he sure did.

[GirlyGymRat]

^^^ yup....disappears off the face of this forum...for months..........

[slfmade]

Weird! Without warning us? No.....Hey guys I'm gonna be gone for a while...see you when I get back. Maybe he's some secret spy for the government that get's called away in the middle of the night. Nah..probably not. LOL

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

Yeh this thread made its way to pg 2.. U musta been bored slf LOL..

[slfmade]

Yeh this thread made its way to pg 2.. U musta been bored slf LOL..

Yep...It happens. There's nothing good on TV on the weekends.

[SlimmerMe]

Tbody,

Hope you are fine and dandy and enjoying life. THE REAL LIFE!

[tbody66]

Thanks Slim, that's exactly what I've been doing. 9 very consistent months in the gym and with friends and family. Busy with work, took on some clients, started with 3 and grew into 9. Life is good, I am healthy, tan and strong. Went to Colorado with the wife and 5 teenagers and survived. Life is good.

[GirlyGymRat]

BACK!!!

[tbody66]

Everything in balance and moderation. I have missed you all and am so very pleased to see all of you sticking it out and progressing like crazy.

[SlimmerMe]

THERE YOU ARE!!! Glad to hear you are on track and making lots of progress! Good for you Tbody!

[tbody66]

I'm happy to be able to say it. I am truly blessed!

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

I know the feeln! Its good to recognize and appreciate it so we dont take it for granted!

[tbody66]

Been eating clean for the week since we came home from vacation and birthday(celebrated my 46th), lost a few lbs already and made a noticiable difference in the belly area. Changed up the workout starting yesterday, going back to a push/pull program with heavy/light days. Yesterday was heavy chest day, fairly easy 1RM of 335 lbs, current bodyweight 189-191, was 198 for the past several months. Started using reverse grip bench for upper chest development. We'll see how it goes. I have high hopes!

[RaginCajun]

Been eating clean for the week since we came home from vacation and birthday(celebrated my 46th), lost a few lbs already and made a noticiable difference in the belly area. Changed up the workout starting yesterday, going back to a push/pull program with heavy/light days. Yesterday was heavy chest day, fairly easy 1RM of 335 lbs, current bodyweight 189-191, was 198 for the past several months. Started using reverse grip bench for upper chest development. We'll see how it goes. I have high hopes!

what up you old fart!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! happy belated BD! when you mean 46, you mean 80!!! hahaha! good to finally see ya back around.

[tbody66]

Thank's Cajun. Gonna see what eating clean and lifting heavy can do for the next couple of months.

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335 max is good dude.. interested to hear about the reverse grip bench. i could use some upper pec work myself!

[tbody66]

I read about the reverse grip bench last year, if I remember correctly it is supposed to hit the upper pec 40% more effectively than incline bench. I tried it some last year, but my tendonitis bothered me too much. It is an awkard initial movement, but I actually am liking it this time. I'll let you know how it progresses. I actually like incline bench. I did get one rep up on it a few weeks ago of 300 lbs. Anyway, lot's of encouragement and motivation here. I appreciate it very much.

[bikeral]

Hey tbody good to see you back around. I've read a lot of your posts in your thread and others.