*** Gbrice's Cutting Progress Log v2.0 ***

[gbrice75]

It's my pleasure checking in. I enjoy reading your thread. I find you to be truly inspiing because you practice what you preach. You help so many people by trying to educate them on nurtrition + training, yet you continue to live that same lifestyle. Your before pictures and current pictures are phenominal. Like wow. If anytime you're having a bad day, look at where you've come from

Wow, thank you so much Blondee... this is so warm and makes me feel so good!!

and don't take this the wrong way, but from your photo's I would guess your age is mid 30's-40's (sorry If I'm wrong lol, don't kill me!)

lol... ok, the 40's is a bit harsh, but I forgive you. I'm 37, lmao!

but if I'm not wrong, you're in damn good shape for your age. You don't know this but I can guaruntee that a shit ton of men your age probably envy your discplipine because it has allowed you to be in better shape than they ever will be. I haven't been on this site for very long, but from the length of time I have been here, I can tell that a lot of people look up to you .. there's a reason for that. You set a good example and IMO, are the picture of health. You live a well balanced lifestyle, train hard, eat well .. but also take breaks and eat crap (and by crap I mean oh so good) to reset your frame of mind.

Bahahah, sometimes a bit too long of a break... nearly a year this last one. In the meantime, still soaking in your compliments, lol!

And if I may say this, it makes me feel a hell of a lot better knowing that someone of your stature stalls from time to time. I struggle with my goals everyday, I have to bust my ass day in and day out just to lose an inch. I used to get upset because I'd see people put in 1/4 of the effort that I do in the gym and they look amazing, and here I am, 5 days fasted cardio, weights, strict diet ... all for an inch.

Likewise... it's comforting to know I'm not alone... you, Oatmeal, Twitz... and probably many others. Whether it's in our heads or not is debatable, but it's real to us, ya know?

BUT then I remember where I came from and that makes that 1 inch that much sweeter. You need to think the same thing. You're not wasting away, lol, you're not a muscless cvnt, you're GBrice, a big ass Mofo and it's time you start seeing that!

Hahaha, this is the most awesome post ever!! I may have to requote it in my thread from time to time, just to be reminded. Thank you SO much Blondee, I truly appreciate everything you've said here.

OMG - note to self ... use SPELLCHECK before hitting send! haha. Butchered that reply lol!

lol, no worries... I got every last word.

[gbrice75]

Chin up bud, we all have down days, I have faith you will get there in the end

I'm in for the long hall regardless brother... just a touch over 10 weeks left before I reassess and decide where to go from there. Thx for your ongoing support man, I appreciate it.

[951thompson]

I'm in for the long hall regardless brother... just a touch over 10 weeks left before I reassess and decide where to go from there. Thx for your ongoing support man, I appreciate it.

Stay positive man, you have only just started your cut, you don't need me to tell you it won't happen over night. Don't mean to be patronizing, because I know you probably are far knowledgeable in nutrition then me, but Can I suggest don't know if you have read the book?the ultimate diet 2.0 it's designed to maintain or also gain LBM, while losing BF, it's designed for the genetically disadvantaged (like me and you) it's good shit, working for me,I will send you a copy of the book (PDF) if you like?

[Back In Black]

Don't worry mate, you can look at my scrawny 'before' pics soon. That might make you feel a little better!

[oatmeal69]

951thompson - I'd be interested in taking a gander. Can it be attached to a PM, or do you need an email?

[gbrice75]

Tomorrow will conclude phase 1 (2 weeks) of my 12 week routine. Time to post up my workout schedule for the following 2 weeks. Pretty standard stuff. Trust me though, the workouts will start to get interesting during phase 3 and beyond.

Monday:Chest and Triceps

Close Grip Bench - 4 x 6-10

Incline Dumbbell Press - 3 x 4-6

Flat Dumbbell Press - 3 x 4-6

One-Arm Dumbbell French Press - 3 x6-10

45 mins cardio

Tuesday: Back, Bi's, Traps

Warmup: Seated Lateral Raise - 2x15

Underhand Pullups - 5 x 6-10

Bent Over Dumbbell Row - (simultaneous, palms up) - 4 x 8-12

Decline Pullovers - 4 x 8-12

Dumbbell Shrugs - 3x15

One Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curls - 4x12

45 mins cardio

Wednesday: Abs

Roman Chair Sit-Ups - 5x10

Decline Sit-Ups - 5x15

Hang Cleans - 100 reps (as many sets as it takes)

45 mins cardio

Thursday: Legs

Warmup: Dumbbell Swings - 5 mins, as many sets as it takes

Front Squat - 5x10

Walking Lunges - 150 meters (as many sets as it takes)

Barbell Calf Raise - 5x10

45 mins cardio

Friday: Delts, Traps, Tri's

Warmup: Seated Lateral Raise - 2x15

Warmup: Seated Bent Lateral Raise - 2x15

Close Grip Bench Press - 4 x 6-10

Seated Dumbbell Press - 4x12

Cable Upright Row - 4x15

Dumbbell Shrugs - 4x12

Weighted Parallel Bar Dips - 4x12

45 mins cardio

This is probably my favorite routine in the 12 week plan, but can't run it forever!

[gbrice75]

Stay positive man, you have only just started your cut, you don't need me to tell you it won't happen over night.

It's not the fat loss I'm upset over... I've cut down to a nice BF before... I just could never put on size. Of course, cutting 'feels' like it's compounding the problem because I'm losing weight, 'feeling' weaker, etc.

Don't mean to be patronizing, because I know you probably are far knowledgeable in nutrition then me, but Can I suggest don't know if you have read the book?the ultimate diet 2.0 it's designed to maintain or also gain LBM, while losing BF, it's designed for the genetically disadvantaged (like me and you) it's good shit, working for me,I will send you a copy of the book (PDF) if you like?

I actually have read UD 2.0 but oddly enough, never ran the diet/program. I guess I was always in the middle of a routine (like now) and didn't want to prematurely abandon what I was doing. But yea, I appreciate the offer if you don't mind sending it over. I have no idea where my copy is and would like to read it again... perhaps i'll implement it, if not now, then at the end of my 12 week routine depending on where I'm at. Thx bro!!

Don't worry mate, you can look at my scrawny 'before' pics soon. That might make you feel a little better!

lol thx Black... I might have to make one my profile pic or something lol

[Back In Black]

lol thx Black... I might have to make one my profile pic or something lol

Cheeky fvcker. Game on. 10 weeks bitch, bring it on

[gbrice75]

Cheeky fvcker. Game on. 10 weeks bitch, bring it on

Bahahaha!!! That's the spirit!!

[951thompson]

951thompson - I'd be interested in taking a gander. Can it be attached to a PM, or do you need an email?

If you PM your email I will send you it, don't know why but the option to attach files or upload photos has gone :-/

[951thompson]

It's not the fat loss I'm upset over... I've cut down to a nice BF before... I just could never put on size. Of course, cutting 'feels' like it's compounding the problem because I'm losing weight, 'feeling' weaker, etc.

I actually have read UD 2.0 but oddly enough, never ran the diet/program. I guess I was always in the middle of a routine (like now) and didn't want to prematurely abandon what I was doing. But yea, I appreciate the offer if you don't mind sending it over. I have no idea where my copy is and would like to read it again... perhaps i'll implement it, if not now, then at the end of my 12 week routine depending on where I'm at. Thx bro!!

lol thx Black... I might have to make one my profile pic or something lol

No probs mate, if you PM me your email I will send you it. I am actually shocked from the results im getting from this diet, im actually losing fat while gaining mass, it's incredibly.

[gbrice75]

No probs mate, if you PM me your email I will send you it. I am actually shocked from the results im getting from this diet, im actually losing fat while gaining mass, it's incredibly.

You have a PM sir.

[951thompson]

You have a PM sir.

Look in your inbox, Sent you another little present

[gbrice75]

Look in your inbox, Sent you another little present

Really!? What should I be looking for exactly... lol... I don't see anything?

[951thompson]

Really!? What should I be looking for exactly... lol... I don't see anything?

Tried to send you the protein book, don't think it sent due to it been too large a file

[oatmeal69]

I got it fine, it's only 170K it should go through no problem. Check spam or filters?
I skimmed the first 3 chapters, it REALLY looks interesting.

[951thompson]

I got it fine, it's only 170K it should go through no problem. Check spam or filters?
I skimmed the first 3 chapters, it REALLY looks interesting.

No this is a different book,called the protein book by the same author, thing is it's a large book 140mb and the send limit on Gmail is 25mb, I will have a go at sending it on hotmail when I can get my hands on a PC.

[gbrice75]

Last night's dinner: 12oz top sirloin w/ onions and mushrooms, small side salad with raspberry pomegranate vinaigrette. Win!

[gbrice75]

Today's Workout: Delts, Tri's, Bi's

Shoulder Warmup: Seated Lateral Raise - 2x15
Set 1: 20lbs x 15
Set 2: 20lbs x 15

Shoulder Warmup: Face Pulls - 3x20 (I use the seated row station w/ rope attachment)
Set 1: 60lbs x 20
Set 2: 50lbs x 20
Set 3: 50lbs x 20

Barbell Push-Press - 4x12
Set 1: 135lbs x 12
Set 2: 115lbs x 12
Set 3: 95lbs x 12
Set 4: 95lbs x 12

Cable Upright Rows - 4 x 8-12
Set 1: 100lbs x 12
Set 2: 100lbs x 12
Set 3: 100lbs x 9
Set 4: 80lbs x 12

Seated Alternating Dumbbell Curl - 3 x 10-12
Set 1: 40lbs x 10/10
Set 2: 35lbs x 12/12
Set 3: 35lbs x 11/11

One-Arm Dumbbell Preacher Curl - 3 x 8-12
Set 1: 40lbs x 10/10
Set 2: 40lbs x 10/10
Set 3: 40lbs x 10/10

One-Arm Dumbbell French Press - 3x6
Set 1: 45lbs x 6/6
Set 2: 45lbs x 6/6
Set 3: 40lbs x 6/6

Did NO cardio today... too much bullshitting around in the gym and completely ran out of time. I need to not only make my workouts more efficient, but possibly start getting there earlier than 6am. Yay.

On the bright side - 2 more days until my carb-up!

[sawyer86]

just seen your new pic, you are looking great! you have nothing to wory about, honestly you are in great shape!

[gbrice75]

just seen your new pic, you are looking great! you have nothing to wory about, honestly you are in great shape!

It's a year old, lol.

I'm a lot fatter right now, this is me about 2 months ago:

[sawyer86]

youve added a lot of mass. im looking forward to see you when your cut again! did you get my pm earlier today?

[sawyer86]

bump?

[gbrice75]

youve added a lot of mass. im looking forward to see you when your cut again! did you get my pm earlier today?

It appears so... I'm hoping that's revealed after this cut and that it wasn't just a bunch of water and bloating, etc.

Yes, I got your PM's - I'll address them ASAP but I'm at work so I can only check in on the board intermittently.

[sawyer86]

ok, no problem thanks.

[951thompson]

Can't send you that protein book mate, it's too big of a file to send (125mb)

[951thompson]

It's a year old, lol.

I'm a lot fatter right now, this is me about 2 months ago:

You don't look in too bad shape mate, you will look right once you have cut

[oatmeal69]

Ditto man, I WISH I had what you have!

[gbrice75]

Can't send you that protein book mate, it's too big of a file to send (125mb)

No worries brother, I appreciate you trying. If you recommend it, I'll ask around to see if a local friend has it.

You don't look in too bad shape mate, you will look right once you have cut

Here's to hoping!!

Ditto man, I WISH I had what you have!

Stick around for another 10 weeks and see if you're still saying that, lol

[baseline_9]

Can't send you that protein book mate, it's too big of a file to send (125mb)

Zip it....

[951thompson]

Zip it....

Good idea, why didn't I think of that lol

[951thompson]

No worries brother, I appreciate you trying. If you recommend it, I'll ask around to see if a local friend has it.

Here's to hoping!!

Stick around for another 10 weeks and see if you're still saying that, lol

So I have zipped the file, thanks to base for the idea, the book should hopefully be in your inbox.

[gbrice75]

So I have zipped the file, thanks to base for the idea, the book should hopefully be in your inbox.

Awesome, thanks bro (and Base)!! I'll check asap.

[951thompson]

Awesome, thanks bro (and Base)!! I'll check asap.

The file is still too big I think, only way I could send you it is on a txt file, which would be abit shitty to read, it's up to you?

[gbrice75]

Weighed in this morning, 204lbs depleted... very happy with that progress, down 2lbs from last week. Actually, I'd prefer 1-1.5lbs/week, 2 might be a bit quick for my comfort but we'll see what next week looks like.

Starting to see my top 4 abs better... it's only been 2 weeks so that's nothing really. 4 more weeks (midway point) and I'll see if I'm happy with overall progress. Only fcked up part is I'm going to FL sometime in April or May and it's going to cut right into the middle of my cut... 1 week of no training or diet... huge setback but I'll just have to jump right back on when I return.

Saturday's are hardest for me... home, food/carbs all around, not distracted by work, etc. Less than 24 hours to go now though!

[gearbox]

Keep it up gb.
Do you supplement with fiber at all. Seems like a good idea especially in a cut.
Thoughts?

[energizer bunny]

good stuff GB.........keep up the good work!

[Zodiac82]

good progress so far

[951thompson]

Weighed in this morning, 204lbs depleted... very happy with that progress, down 2lbs from last week. Actually, I'd prefer 1-1.5lbs/week, 2 might be a bit quick for my comfort but we'll see what next week looks like.

Starting to see my top 4 abs better... it's only been 2 weeks so that's nothing really. 4 more weeks (midway point) and I'll see if I'm happy with overall progress. Only fcked up part is I'm going to FL sometime in April or May and it's going to cut right into the middle of my cut... 1 week of no training or diet... huge setback but I'll just have to jump right back on when I return.

Saturday's are hardest for me... home, food/carbs all around, not distracted by work, etc. Less than 24 hours to go now though!

nice work mate, im seeing my top four abs too, a nice sight

Did you find that txt file to be readable?

[twitz]

Weighed in this morning, 204lbs depleted... very happy with that progress, down 2lbs from last week. Actually, I'd prefer 1-1.5lbs/week, 2 might be a bit quick for my comfort but we'll see what next week looks like.

Congrats on this Gbrice!

[/QUOTE]Starting to see my top 4 abs better... it's only been 2 weeks so that's nothing really. 4 more weeks (midway point) and I'll see if I'm happy with overall progress. Only fcked up part is I'm going to FL sometime in April or May and it's going to cut right into the middle of my cut... 1 week of no training or diet... huge setback but I'll just have to jump right back on when I return. [/QUOTE]

Sometimes life just gets in the way ... I hope you have a great trip! Enjoy your break, don't think of it as a huge setback!

Saturday's are hardest for me... home, food/carbs all around, not distracted by work, etc. Less than 24 hours to go now though! [/QUOTE]

Argh, I know what you mean. It's hard to stay away from all the bad things when you don't have a task in front of you!