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The Shadow
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gingernuts said:
how much cardio are you doing at thi spoint?
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how much cardio are you doing at thi spoint?
gingernuts
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around about 30 mins per day.most is just getting to work & back or cycling to the gym!my swim tonight is my 'treat', I love to swim and was originally trained as a swimmer.
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The Shadow
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gingernuts said:
so you are buring off excess cals by doing cardio instead of not eating them on a tigher diet??
Why not eat a bit less and cut way back on the cardio and excess cortisol spike form it?
gingernuts
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can't really do that - most of my cardio is me cycling to work or the supermarket.using public transport will not get me the places I need to go unfortunately!The gym, home & work is a good 25 mins round trip per day.
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The Shadow
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gingernuts said:
then you need the cals...
just making sure
gingernuts
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I could cut out my swim but I do have several issues going on here.sometimes I do cardio when I get tempted to go drinking - it relaxes me - I go for a run or swim to distract myself.
I have decided that due to all the issues going on (I have recently moved house twice in 2 months, have the remnants of exploded finances, an ex who is convinced I shopped him to the inland revenue & has threatened to arrange for my legs to be broken, and am fighting the drink temptation) I will put the contest thing on hold.this doesn't mean I will not do it, just that I need to limit the stress in my life. I couldn't sleep last night due to all the worry and have decided that i have to give myself a break here. The constant food prep/planning, worrying about getting supps/tanning lotion and free posing organised is just too much.
I am still going to keep fairly tight on my training & diet and see what happens.I may decide to do a comp later in the year but at the moment in order to keep my sanity I am going to chill out about it. I need to relax a little or I am going to lose it big time!
I have decided that due to all the issues going on (I have recently moved house twice in 2 months, have the remnants of exploded finances, an ex who is convinced I shopped him to the inland revenue & has threatened to arrange for my legs to be broken, and am fighting the drink temptation) I will put the contest thing on hold.this doesn't mean I will not do it, just that I need to limit the stress in my life. I couldn't sleep last night due to all the worry and have decided that i have to give myself a break here. The constant food prep/planning, worrying about getting supps/tanning lotion and free posing organised is just too much.
I am still going to keep fairly tight on my training & diet and see what happens.I may decide to do a comp later in the year but at the moment in order to keep my sanity I am going to chill out about it. I need to relax a little or I am going to lose it big time!
Sassy69
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Wow. My only comment is that contest prep is enough stress and the "training" for it is literally 24/7. When life gets in the way it's hard to stick to that schedule. And, there's always another contest coming.
Good luck w/ all that.
My mom swears by just taking an aspirin when you are all worked up at night and can't sleep. I have to say I believe her because its worked wonders for me almost every time. And there's always a SOminex or something as well to just sleep.
Good luck w/ all that.
My mom swears by just taking an aspirin when you are all worked up at night and can't sleep. I have to say I believe her because its worked wonders for me almost every time. And there's always a SOminex or something as well to just sleep.
gingernuts
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I took last weekend off. I guess I needed it.I was getting so obsessive and uptight - guess I realised I had already come a long way and I need some more me time to get myself into a position from which I can start a good comp build up.
I cheated all weekend!Felt awfully bloated on monday but was back to looking fairly tight and lean within 48 hours.
Am cutting back the cardio where I can but am keeping at 1700-1800 kcals and getting as much protein as I can without getting stressed about it. I actually feel stronger.Will be looking at losing about 2 or 3% body fat over the next 8 weeks to bring me to a steady 13% then I will spot a show and go for it.Will be probably doing a creatine cycle (have been on a paperstrol cycle for 6 weeks) followed by a deca cycle in summer. I will not be going heavy with the aas - I have had too many bad experiences and I don't like the way it makes me feel. I tend to put on muscle easily anyway.
Maybe getting a digi camera next week, so I should be able to get some pics posted and show you my progress.
Here's to stress free lifting!
I cheated all weekend!Felt awfully bloated on monday but was back to looking fairly tight and lean within 48 hours.
Am cutting back the cardio where I can but am keeping at 1700-1800 kcals and getting as much protein as I can without getting stressed about it. I actually feel stronger.Will be looking at losing about 2 or 3% body fat over the next 8 weeks to bring me to a steady 13% then I will spot a show and go for it.Will be probably doing a creatine cycle (have been on a paperstrol cycle for 6 weeks) followed by a deca cycle in summer. I will not be going heavy with the aas - I have had too many bad experiences and I don't like the way it makes me feel. I tend to put on muscle easily anyway.
Maybe getting a digi camera next week, so I should be able to get some pics posted and show you my progress.
Here's to stress free lifting!
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The Shadow
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1% per week is doable
forget the deca..there are better things
8 weeks puts you close to the first of May...then figure one week for each BF%age....
forget the deca..there are better things
8 weeks puts you close to the first of May...then figure one week for each BF%age....
gingernuts
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Trouble is there is a big break in comp season in the uk from May until September. At leat I will be looking good for summer! I liked deca but will probably do another winstrol cycle instead. I make good gains on 10mg oral per day and it leaves me looking hard with some vascularity.
Just noticed how defined my delt/bi tie in has become. Went out last week to a party in a strappy top and miniskirt and the size and roundness of my delts was really noticeable I will be covering them up in future. I look fine in the gym next to the guys who work out but when most people I meet socialising think exercise means picking up the t.v. remote to change channels then I really stand out and have been getting some funny looks!
I will be opting for longsleeve tops in future.Will stay with the miniskirt and boots though!
Just noticed how defined my delt/bi tie in has become. Went out last week to a party in a strappy top and miniskirt and the size and roundness of my delts was really noticeable I will be covering them up in future. I look fine in the gym next to the guys who work out but when most people I meet socialising think exercise means picking up the t.v. remote to change channels then I really stand out and have been getting some funny looks!
I will be opting for longsleeve tops in future.Will stay with the miniskirt and boots though!
