Short1 - Bodybuilding Competition Log

[The Shadow]

it depends.....


if you use the Deca AND try to help alleviate the culprits...some permanant gains can be made.

 

[blut wump]

So when you go off deca for joint pain, it comes back? Does it just help mask it or alleviate it to some extent?

Here's an interesting article on Deca and joints:
http://www.mesomorphosis.com/articles/anthony-roberts/deca-durabolin-and-your-joints.htm

As Shadow mentions, you have to help it to help you.

 

[the-short-one]

I'm gonna take a stab at this -- deca was always the one AAS that guys had available and unless you were a hardcore "old school" FBB, women just didn't use AAS at all up until 8-10 yrs ago. You simply didn't see "big" women except the really BIG pro FBBs. About the time that you started to see the backlash of the freaky huge women and the rise of fitness and then figure, then I think more of the lighter drugs were more available and more well-known via the internet. At that point probably winny was considered the "entry point" for most women and deca was still considered too harsh unless you wanted to look like Kim Chizevsky (in her late 90s Ms O days). And that trend has just continued w/ an even greater trend from winny to var & primo instead of deca. And even now when people discuss deca, its more towards NPP for women instead of traditional deca. And if they are looking for something "more", then GH gets brought into the discussion.

As far as the slow-acting, slow gains, etc. --- exactly another reason why its NOT suggested for women - longer 1/2 life means if you do experience sides, you have to wait that much longer for the stuff to clear out of your body to stop the sides.

But for joints, deca consistently comes up as the one AAS mentioned.

oddly, I have not eperienced any harsh sides. as we've discussed before, aas usage is such an individual thing. I experienced more sides from primo than I do from deca. go figure.

 

[the-short-one]

December 9, 2006

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
fat burner tha contains ephedra
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)


Today I ate:

Meal One:

40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil

Meal Two:

i'v been cooking this all together lately. added some splenda & cinnamon.
6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three

100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
Fat burners


Meal Four

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes


Meal Five:

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins

Meal Six:

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert CinnamonRoll)

 

[The Shadow]

Primo = MAJOR sides for more than 75% of those who use it - hair loss especially

 

[Sassy69]

oddly, I have not eperienced any harsh sides. as we've discussed before, aas usage is such an individual thing. I experienced more sides from primo than I do from deca. go figure.

Its hard to judge what people consider "harsh" sides -- I think that if you have some experience and are very focused on what your goals are, you are going to more accepting of the sides just as "'part of the cost" and you are ok w/ them than say someone who was told "You should compete" and then they get some brilliant guy in the gym who tells them about deca and they start loading it.

And beyond that it is absolutely a very individual thing and I'd bet the sides aren't as bad as you "hear about" - but again - that assumes YOU have already educated yourself, done some experimentation, have the diet & training already established & tight. The really bad things that would keep people away would be immediate sensitivity to voice change, hair loss, severe acne and sometimes people experience the equivalent of "sus flu" - particularly you hear about that w/ winny, or the bloating they either didn't know about (primarily due to lack of education or shitball diet) or they are actually that sensitive. But you'd only know that all if you tried it in a very contolled experimentation approach.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

oddly, I have not eperienced any harsh sides. as we've discussed before, aas usage is such an individual thing. I experienced more sides from primo than I do from deca. go figure.

And it REALLY REALLY depends on your education. If you tried Deca (or any AAS) "because your boyfriend/friend/dude at the gym told me 852mg of XYZ would rip me up/lose fat/gain muscle/make me look like a superstar" then you are crusin' for a bruisin' and a hellacious time.

But because you took the TIME to educate yourself - that makes the world of difference. Not to mention that you also do not expect the AAS to do the work for you .... you recognize that AAS is simply one of the tools to HELP you reach your goals. Self-education is essential.

 

[The Shadow]

Alllriighty......


I think the point concerning self education and individualistic tendencies have been covered.







Moving right along................





















Shorty - I have a plan for your vacation diet.....


thinking about a drop in carbs while you are there.....still turning it over

 

[The Shadow]

btw - I am turing the convo based on pms Im getting from armchair steriod gurus who don't know the difference between aldactone and alderosterone

 

[Sassy69]

LOL sorry for the thread jackage.

The deca discussion is rather interesting but I think the point is that shorty knows what she's doing. In this case, IMO the whole discussion about whether its right or wrong to use any particular steroid is rather besides the point. Deca is an interesting topic because it has that great aspect about joint support but also is one of those steroids that literally everyone has heard of but considered it 'too harsh'. Its not a common topic in the area of women's competition all that much any more.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Primo = MAJOR sides for more than 75% of those who use it - hair loss especially

Bumpage on that!!!! I would never touch primo again ever!

 

[The Shadow]

LOL sorry for the thread jackage.

The deca discussion is rather interesting but I think the point is that shorty knows what she's doing. In this case, IMO the whole discussion about whether its right or wrong to use any particular steroid is rather besides the point. Deca is an interesting topic because it has that great aspect about joint support but also is one of those steroids that literally everyone has heard of but considered it 'too harsh'. Its not a common topic in the area of women's competition all that much any more.

Totally agreed.....again - my statements are directed those those in the pm circuit

 

[the-short-one]

December 10, 2006

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
fat burner tha contains ephedra
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)
glucorell

Today I ate:

Meal One:

40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil
1 glucorell

Meal Two:

6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three

100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
Fat burners
1 glucorell

Meal Four

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes
1 glucorell

Meal Five:

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins

Meal Six:

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert Cinnamon Roll)

 

[the-short-one]

me = loving all this discussion.

 

[The Shadow]

lol

 

[the-short-one]

lol

it seems i've come into some karma. lolol did i miss any drama worth mentioning? I'm too lazy to read all those pages.

 

[The Shadow]

this thread is totally drama free

 

[the-short-one]

this thread is totally drama free

i meant the thread regarding behinders. i always read my thread, thank you.

 

[The Shadow]

Oh...lol


well....it was the right call

 

[the-short-one]

Oh...lol


well....it was the right call

i shared with my fellow mooners.


so - off to the gym..

 

[the-short-one]

December 11, 2006

switched from an ephedra based fat burner to StimX today. I figured it was time to change. I'd been taking the same thing for about a month. So - eating was difficult today because I was not hungry. lolol had cotton mouth, and food didn't taste very good. I choked it down, tho...

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
StimX
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)
glucorell

Today I ate:

Meal One:

40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil
1 glucorell

Meal Two:

6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three

100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
StimX
1 glucorell

Meal Four

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes
1 glucorell

Meal Five - pre-workout

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins
PureCEE
NO-EXPLODE w/water

Meal Six - post workout

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert Chocolate Coconut)
10 g glutamine

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workout:

incline dumbell flys - 3 second pause at stretch

1 x 12/20 lb dumbells
3 x 10/25 lb dumbells

cable crossovers - high cable. 3 second pause at contraction

1 x 12/60 lb tw
1 x 10(barely)/80 tw. dropped back down to 60 so I could keep proper form through the entire set
2 x 10/60 tw

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both these made my chest burn for a long time after the moves were over. that extra second and extra set made a big difference
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flat bench press. glad I had a spotter, because I almost dumped the bar. lolol sneaky, sneaky Shadow. i didn't know how fatigued my muscles were until this exercise.

1 x 12/95 lbs. pumped these out with ease
1 x 8/150 lbs and about dumped them. lolol I was thinking sweet thoughts of our dear Shadow...
1 x 10/115
1 x 10/125
1 x 8/135

- and then hit the tanning bed. got out and did a double take when I saw myself in the mirror. The veins were standing up in my arms - all over. very freaky.



ok - so now I have to rate this workout. I'm going to say 5. I was challenged, but didn't feel wiped out. After my initial woops on the bench press, I recovered and wanted to do more.

I bet I'll be sore tomorrow. yay!

 

[Sassy69]

Pix of vascularity - I bet post pump + comign out of the booth (do you use a vasodilator tanning lotion) must get nutty.

 

[The Shadow]

good stuff Shorty.

Building endrance in the muscle from top to bottom.....funny how quickly the body responds and adapts to a stimulus(after that BIG SHOCK)......NICE JOB

 

[the-short-one]

Pix of vascularity - I bet post pump + comign out of the booth (do you use a vasodilator tanning lotion) must get nutty.

lol - I'll get pics for you tonight. I didn't use any lotion last night. I decided to tan on a whim - Jeff was still working out and I had time to kill. I'm bringing my lotion tonight...

 

[the-short-one]

lol - I'll get pics for you tonight. I didn't use any lotion last night. I decided to tan on a whim - Jeff was still working out and I had time to kill. I'm bringing my lotion tonight...

couldn't get a bed tonight - they were all reserved.




December 12, 2006

joined the gym down here a couple of months ago. peoples are finally saying hello and talking to me. they have a local show here (natural) in March and there are a couple of guys training for it. we all show up at the gym about the same time to train, so have made some new friends. no girlies, tho. I see wimmins in the gym ocasionally, but they stick to the cardio equipment or aerobics classes and rarely pick up a weight.

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
StimX
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)
glucorell

Today I ate:

Meal One:
I switched meal 1 and 2 around today. I was having problems facing another bowl of cold oatmeal and eggs on the job. lol. sorry. I'll get it right tomorrow.

at 5 am I scrambled the eggs and ate the oatmeal seperate.

6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal



Meal Two:
40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil
1 glucorell

Meal Three

100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
StimX
1 glucorell

Meal Four

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes
1 glucorell

Meal Five - pre-workout

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins
PureCEE
NO-EXPLODE w/water

Meal Six - post workout

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert Cinnamon Roll)
10 g glutamine

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workout:

straight arm pulldowns. 3 second pause on contraction

1 x 12/90
2 x 12/100
1 x 10/110

pullovers. 3 second pause at stretch.

1 x 12/25
1 x 12/35
1 x 12/45
1 x 10/55

chins.

1 x 12/80 lb assist
1 x 12/60 lb assist
1 x 10/40 lb assist
1 x 10/30 lb assist
1 x 6 - no assist


...and my lats r burnin!

I felt really strong today and despite the fact that I've been up since 5 am, have lots of energy. (hit a low point at around 5pm, but recovered by 7pm for gym time.) Back has always been one of my favorite body parts to exercise.

I'm giving this workout a 3-4 in terms of difficulty. I'm used to high volume, heavy weight for back - so this wasn't a huge challenge. This is not to say that it wasn't a good workout, tho. I definitely felt the burn in my lats. I love that feeling...

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not ready to score yesterday's workout in terms of soreness. I can feel a little soreness high on my chest near my armpits/shoulders. my biceps are also a little sore. it's only been 24 hours - so will have a better gauge of this by morning.

 

[The Shadow]

As always - FANTASTIC JOB


Perfect Client folks.


Never complains, or bitches

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I always wonder what pullovers were for chest or back S I am guessing you see it as a chest exercise correct?

 

[the-short-one]

As always - FANTASTIC JOB


Perfect Client folks.


Never complains, or bitches

Hey. I was in the military. I now how to take orders, man.

 

[the-short-one]

I always wonder what pullovers were for chest or back S I am guessing you see it as a chest exercise correct?

I'd have to say mostly lats.

 

[the-short-one]

I'd have to say mostly lats.

...i switched to the ez curl bar for the pullovers and had no shoulder problems.

 

[florencia]

Great Job!!!!
I almost died when I saw the weight on straight arm pulldowns...LOL...I do them with 30 lbs...booohooo (crying)...
I think you are doing great!

 

[The Shadow]

I'd have to say mostly lats.

What she said.


Pullovers are an interesting exercise......we are doing them for Lats as they are actualy a stretch position for that bodypart.

They also hit the pec minor to some extent.......


Depends on how you do them


Think of it like this

Somone is lying on their back....arems extended directly above their head.....arms slightly bent.......working the bottom position from the stretch through the arms being oulled just above the forehead


^^HITS MAINLY LATS



think about a position over the face(eyes) and then going back 2/3 of the way to the bottom.....more of a bent arm angle


^^Hits mainly chest




Its a very nuancey movement and when we switch Shorty's program....you will see pullovers as THE transition exercise between chest and lats



Interestingly - STIFF ARM PULLDOWNS on a lat pull machine is a contracted position exercise



The Pullover machine by Nautulus is the ONLY machine that works a muscle form its stretch through its contracted position


GOOD BANG FOR THE BUCK.....another angle we will be getting into.....as we crank up volume but reduce redundant movements

 

[superqt4u2nv]

*Shorty sorry to hijack*



I got me one of these deals at my gym.

How would I use it to work focuse on lats? How would it be used to focus on chest?

 

[The Shadow]

remember - the pec minor is a triangluar muscle group that lies deep within the "belly"....very small.


the ROM on the pec minor is tiny.....from the eye postion to just a few inches back.....even for attempting to hit chest - I open that range up a bit.

IMO - do FULL RANGE pullovers....from (below parallel) full extension through full contraction - as a BACK EXERCISE.........



if you do this and pull through to a position where the db is over the face....you will hit the pec minor WHEN you do back....and you arent wasting time and effort trying to hit that on chest day

 

[The Shadow]

Use that machine and go through a full ROM........whaever pec you can hit will be hit(that setup isnt THAT great for chest)

 

[superqt4u2nv]

if you do this and pull through to a position where the db is over the face....you will hit the pec minor WHEN you do back....and you arent wasting time and effort trying to hit that on chest day

Awesome thanks S

 

[the-short-one]

Great Job!!!!
I almost died when I saw the weight on straight arm pulldowns...LOL...I do them with 30 lbs...booohooo (crying)...
I think you are doing great!

i have my suspicions that this cable machine weight is off. i tried them at another gym and couldn't do that weight - I almost had to cut the weight in 1/2, so disregard that until I get a ruling on my gym's cable weights.

stop boohoohooing. i'm short and wide - easier for me to pull heavy weights. lolol

 

[the-short-one]

OK. soreness from chest day = 2. my chest is tender if I poke at it, but I don't feel it when I'm moving around during the course of the day.

 

[The Shadow]

i have my suspicions that this cable machine weight is off. i tried them at another gym and couldn't do that weight - I almost had to cut the weight in 1/2, so disregard that until I get a ruling on my gym's cable weights.

stop boohoohooing. i'm short and wide - easier for me to pull heavy weights. lolol

The key phrase is "1/2"


Look at the stack........


A single pulley = 2x as heavy as a double pulley...even on the same "weight"






LMAO @ short and wide


so not true.....but still funny

 

[the-short-one]

The key phrase is "1/2"


Look at the stack........


A single pulley = 2x as heavy as a double pulley...even on the same "weight"






LMAO @ short and wide


so not true.....but still funny

i am kinda sturdy.

me =






bad news today. i went to a beauty supply store - was in there 5 minutes. Came out and someone had crashed into the rear driver side of my new car. wtf? hit and run. took off m rear bumper and dented the body behind the driver side back tire. this hurts me deeply. it's a 2006 mustang GT, for God's sake. You don't go round crashinmg into that kind of car! Dammit.

called the police, called my insurance. car looks like shit.

 

[blut wump]

Bad news on the car.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

oooooo sorry.

 

[*Bunny*]

TSO great job with the log. It's awesome.

Shame about the car

 

[florencia]

Short and Sturdy...Yeaa right you're hot and tight!!! LOL
Liste I am sorry about your car I know that is PAIN>>>Almost like lactic acid!!!

 

[the-short-one]

thank you all. I'm feeling better now. had a good leg workout and will be taking the ride to the bod shop tomorrow.

December 13, 2006

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
StimX
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)
glucorell

Today I ate:

Meal One:
40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil
1 glucorell

Meal Two:
6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three
100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
StimX
1 glucorell

Meal Four - pre-workout

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes
1 glucorell
PureCEE
NO-EXPLODE w/water

Meal Five

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins
10 g glutamine mixed in tea

Meal Six

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert Cinnamon Roll)
Lean Dessert is tasty.

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leg day. warmup 10 minutes on treadmill.

seated leg curls. 3 second pause at contraction
1 x 12/135
1 x 12/160
1 x 10/210
1 x 10/240

ow.

stiff leg dead lifts. 3 second pause at stretch.

4 x 135. OW. these really killed me. I doubt I'd have been able to do another full set without a lengthy recover period. my face was all red and veins were popping out in my neck. not very pretty.

leg extensions. 3 second pause at top.

1 x 12/140
1 x 12/160
1 x 10/180
1 x 10/210

OW. legs shaking like I was having a seizure. lol

squats. I used the smith machine. remembered my belt this week. all reps were ass to ankles.

1 x 12/95
1 x 10/145
1 x 8/195
1 x 7/225
1 x 6/255 struggled on the last 2 - but made them. glad there weren't many people in the gym. I do not look very attractive when my face looks like it's going to explode.

if i'd been squating on the squat rack, I doubt I could have pushed as much. I probably should be using the rack, but I don't feel safe using it when I'm alone.


damn, this was a good workout. the 3 seconds on the deads made me feel like passing out. amazing what that extra second will do to you. oi.

I give this workout an 8...and loved it. lolol


lats are a little sore. will score them tomorrow, tho.

 

[The Shadow]

Up to an 8!!!



WELL DONE!!!



Other intensity methods will be thrown in for legs in 3 weeks.


TUT is THE most valuble training too we have imo - it makes the weight a secondary afterthought

I am sorry about the car - same happened to me years ago....Restored 70 Chevelle SS....hang in there.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Dam nerve of people hitting and running you have such a cute car too Sorry Shorty!

 

[the-short-one]

Up to an 8!!!



WELL DONE!!!



Other intensity methods will be thrown in for legs in 3 weeks.


TUT is THE most valuble training too we have imo - it makes the weight a secondary afterthought

I am sorry about the car - same happened to me years ago....Restored 70 Chevelle SS....hang in there.

thanks.


back workout soreness = not much. 3.

 

[ck2006]

sorry about the car!

your legs are AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sbt2082]

Up to an 8!!!



WELL DONE!!!



Other intensity methods will be thrown in for legs in 3 weeks.


TUT is THE most valuble training too we have imo - it makes the weight a secondary afterthought

I am sorry about the car - same happened to me years ago....Restored 70 Chevelle SS....hang in there.

I completely agree with that, we just switched ours to a 4 to 1 up from a 3 to 1 the last week, and that one second makes a heck of a difference...


TSO- I know you use the No xplode and was just wondering what you think about it??? Bout to order some of the blue rasberry... and sowwwwy about your car, that sucks!!

 

[*Bunny*]

- same happened to me years ago....Restored 70 Chevelle SS....hang in there.

Sorry for the jack TSO BUT Shadow.... dang I would be furious!!

NICE WORK on the LEG DAY!!! Love the squat face... !

 

[que_66]

bad news today. i went to a beauty supply store - was in there 5 minutes. Came out and someone had crashed into the rear driver side of my new car. wtf? hit and run. took off m rear bumper and dented the body behind the driver side back tire. this hurts me deeply. it's a 2006 mustang GT, for God's sake. You don't go round crashinmg into that kind of car! Dammit.

called the police, called my insurance. car looks like shit.

Dirty rat b*stards should have there testicles removed with dull fingernail clippers and no anesthetic!!

jus my opinion

I miss my '66 Mustang.

 

[The Shadow]

I completely agree with that, we just switched ours to a 4 to 1 up from a 3 to 1 the last week, and that one second makes a heck of a difference...


TSO- I know you use the No xplode and was just wondering what you think about it??? Bout to order some of the blue rasberry... and sowwwwy about your car, that sucks!!

Not sure what you mean by 4 to 1 and 3 to 1.......


A true TUT movement has 3 fractions

 

[The Shadow]

....4 actually.....but one is a pause - so its technically *not* under load

 

[the-short-one]

I completely agree with that, we just switched ours to a 4 to 1 up from a 3 to 1 the last week, and that one second makes a heck of a difference...


TSO- I know you use the No xplode and was just wondering what you think about it??? Bout to order some of the blue rasberry... and sowwwwy about your car, that sucks!!

I really like NO-EXPLODE. Fruit Punch (IMO) is the best. Orange - not so good.

It gives me a slight case of cotton mouth, but that's OK - makes me drink more water. nice pumps, extra energy. Just don't put it in a shaker cup with the lid on and shake it. It explodes.

 

[the-short-one]

oh, btw. I'm SORE. my lower back and hammys. I'll give it a 6 for soreness. this number might increase...

 

[sbt2082]

I really like NO-EXPLODE. Fruit Punch (IMO) is the best. Orange - not so good.

It gives me a slight case of cotton mouth, but that's OK - makes me drink more water. nice pumps, extra energy. Just don't put it in a shaker cup with the lid on and shake it. It explodes.

Hmmm well maybe will have to try out the fruit punch instead But blue rasberry just sounded tempting since you don't see that too often!

***NOte to self: NO shaker cup ***

Not sure what you mean by 4 to 1 and 3 to 1.......


A true TUT movement has 3 fractions

Meant 4 to 1 count more so then TUT... (on the concentric and eccentric)

 

[the-short-one]

December 14, 2006 - same meals as yesterday.

There is a guy who works out at my gym almost ever night I'm in there. He introduced himself to me today and asked that I wear shorts to the gym every night so he could be motivated by my quads. lololol He didn't mean it in a sexual way, so I was no offended. We got to talking and he's recently recovered from anorexia. a year ago, he weighed 120 lbs (he's 5'10) and could barel lift 15 lb dumbells. today, he pushed 1100 lbs on the sled. wow. He now weighs 220. I don't even know this guy, but damn - I was so proud of him. We talked for a long time about his diet and his training. He's doing so well. I feel so good inside from talking to him. It's so nice to see someone who's succeeded in recovering.

also - took 3 tubs of isopure protein powder to the gym and gave them to a guy I know doesn't have a lot of money. I'd bought them a long time ago and didn't like the flavors - some fruity isopure. He almost cried, he was so happy. lol

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
StimX
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)
glucorell

Today I ate:

Meal One:
40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil
1 glucorell

Meal Two:
6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three
100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
StimX
1 glucorell

Meal Four - pre-workout

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes
1 glucorell
PureCEE
NO-EXPLODE w/water

Meal Five

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins
10 g glutamine mixed in tea

Meal Six

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert Cinnamon Roll)

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workout:


behind the back side lcable ateral raises. 3 second pause at contraction.

1 x 12/10
1 x 10/20 - barely made these - dropped back down to 10lbs to keep proper form.
2 x 10/10

incline lateral raises3 second pause at stretch
1 x 12/10lb dumbells
1 x 12/12lb dumbells
2 x 10/15lb dumbells

military press

1 x 12/25lb dumbells
1 x 12/30lb dumbells
1 x 10/35lb dumbells
1 x 7/40lb dumbells
1 x 6/40lb dumbells - to failure. I couldn't have done another set at this weight.

shoulders burning from those cable and lateral raises. I reall like both those exercises - they target my side/rear delts and make them burn a long time after the sets are over.

rating for this workout = 5. I wanted to do more shoulder work. lolol old habits die hard.

 

[velvett]

December 14, 2006 - same meals as yesterday.

There is a guy who works out at my gym almost ever night I'm in there. He introduced himself to me today and asked that I wear shorts to the gym every night so he could be motivated by my quads. lololol He didn't mean it in a sexual way, so I was no offended. We got to talking and he's recently recovered from anorexia. a year ago, he weighed 120 lbs (he's 5'10) and could barel lift 15 lb dumbells. today, he pushed 1100 lbs on the sled. wow. He now weighs 220. I don't even know this guy, but damn - I was so proud of him. We talked for a long time about his diet and his training. He's doing so well. I feel so good inside from talking to him. It's so nice to see someone who's succeeded in recovering..

That's a fantastic story...
And you inspire him to boot.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

There is a guy who works out at my gym almost ever night I'm in there. He introduced himself to me today and asked that I wear shorts to the gym every night so he could be motivated by my quads. lololol He didn't mean it in a sexual way, so I was no offended. We got to talking and he's recently recovered from anorexia. a year ago, he weighed 120 lbs (he's 5'10) and could barel lift 15 lb dumbells. today, he pushed 1100 lbs on the sled. wow. He now weighs 220. I don't even know this guy, but damn - I was so proud of him. We talked for a long time about his diet and his training. He's doing so well. I feel so good inside from talking to him. It's so nice to see someone who's succeeded in recovering.

also - took 3 tubs of isopure protein powder to the gym and gave them to a guy I know doesn't have a lot of money. I'd bought them a long time ago and didn't like the flavors - some fruity isopure. He almost cried, he was so happy. lol

Those are 2 great stories.


And I love doing shoulders.

 

[the-short-one]

Those are 2 great stories.


And I love doing shoulders.

me, too. my favorite, along with back.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Aww Shorty great storeis very inspiring you rock girl

 

[The Shadow]

Meant 4 to 1 count more so then TUT... (on the concentric and eccentric)

I would dig through the list of links in the sticky and read my thread on tut as tut means nothing without appropriate rep ranges

 

[The Shadow]

Shorty.....GREAT JOB on the delts.......form is most important when doing those "kind" of exercises.

The volume will be punched up - LOL - enjoy it while you can.

Also - fantastic on the protein powder....everything you do reinforces my beliefs in you.

WELL DONE

 

[Miss24k]

Great stories girl! That was nice of you.

 

[The Shadow]

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
StimX
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)
glucorell

Today I ate:

Meal One:
40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil
1 glucorell


MEAL 1 = NO CHANGES

Meal Two:
6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

MEAL 2 = ADD 4 EGG WHITES, ONE WHOLE EGG AND REDUCE OATMEAL BY 1/2 CUP


Meal Three
100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
StimX
1 glucorell

MEAL 3 = ADD 3 OZ CHICKEN BREAST, DROP SWEET POTATO AND REPLACE WITH AS MUCH LEAFY GREEN VEGGIE AS YOU PLEASE


Meal Four - pre-workout

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes
1 glucorell
PureCEE
NO-EXPLODE w/water

MEAL 4 - ADD 75-100 GRAMS OF A FRESH FRUIT TO SHAKE AND THEN ADD ANOTHER GLUCORELL AND A PURE-CEE


Meal Five

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins
10 g glutamine mixed in tea

MEAL 5 - NO CHANGES



Meal Six

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert Cinnamon Roll)


MEAL 6 - ADD ONE CEE AND ONE GLUCORELL

What we are doing at this point is a simple modification of carb intake....more of the whens as opposed to the how muches.....very slight changes but they will be noticable.


Begin new diet on First day on vacation and run until you get back.

Please take a couple of pictures after each workout and try to keep lighting etc constant.


The midifications to the workout plan to follow

 

[the-short-one]

Shorty.....GREAT JOB on the delts.......form is most important when doing those "kind" of exercises.

The volume will be punched up - LOL - enjoy it while you can.

Also - fantastic on the protein powder....everything you do reinforces my beliefs in you.

WELL DONE

we're laying asphalt again this morning - I hired the guy I gave to the protein powder to - just for the day. He said he needed extra money for Christmas presents, so we'll put him on the shovel today. He's doing a local natural competition. I would like to go and see him compete, but it's the same da as mine.

 

[The Shadow]

POF Superset Week!!!!


All Rep Ranges Will Be 6-8 Reps....all Tut Will Be 4 - No Pauses On Anything


Chest

Super Set:

incline Flyes(no Pause) With Incline Db Presses
4 Sets Of 6-8(4 Tut) On Both Exercises

Follow With 3 Sets Of Flat Db Press - 3 Sets Of 6-8 (4 Tut)



Back

Superset:

pullovers With Seated Cable Rows(narrow Saddle Grip)
4 Sets Of 6-8(4 Tut)

Follow With 3 Sets Of Weight Assisted Chins 3 Sets Of 6-8(4 Tut)



Legs


Superset:

leg Extensions With Walking Db Lunges
4 Sets Of 6-8(4 Tut)

stiff Deadlifts With Seated Leg Curls
4 Sets Of 6-8(4tut)

Follow With 2 Sets Of Hack Squats - Feet Wide And Toes Pointed Out 6-8 Reps(4 Tut)




Shoulders


Superset

seated Side Laterals And Seated Db Presses
4 Sets Of 6-8(4 Tut)
Followed By 3 Sets Of Front Plate Raises - Both Hands 25 Pound Plate 6-8(4 Tut) - If That Is Too Easy - Increase Tut To 6 On Each Rep

Followed By 3 Sets Of Modified Bent Laterals 6-8(4 Tut)

Like Regular Laterals But With Palms Facing Back(knuckles Down) - Focus On Pulling From The Elbows......you Will Get A Great Rear Delt Rhombiod Hit



Arms

Superset

incline Curls With Standing Db Curls(both Arms At Same Time)
4 Sets Of 6-8(4 Tut)

nose Breakers(elbows Facing Back At An Angle - Not Up And Down - This Will Require Less Weight) With Close Grip Bench

4 Sets Of 6-8(4 Tut)

concentration(90 Degree) Curls And Db Kickbacks

3 Sets 6-8 (4 Tut)

 

[the-short-one]

What we are doing at this point is a simple modification of carb intake....more of the whens as opposed to the how muches.....very slight changes but they will be noticable.


Begin new diet on First day on vacation and run until you get back.

Please take a couple of pictures after each workout and try to keep lighting etc constant.


The midifications to the workout plan to follow

ok. this gives me time to prepare some food in advance. what do you suppose is easier? packing pre-made food in my carry on, or packing a hot plate and pan in my suitcase and fixing food when I get there?

I'd hate to cook food and then they make me toss it at the airport. not sure if homeland security has anything against precooked sweet potatoes or chicken.

 

[the-short-one]

ok. this gives me time to prepare some food in advance. what do you suppose is easier? packing pre-made food in my carry on, or packing a hot plate and pan in my suitcase and fixing food when I get there?

I'd hate to cook food and then they make me toss it at the airport. not sure if homeland security has anything against precooked sweet potatoes or chicken.

Jeff says hot plate. he thinks I'm nutters to want to bring food on the plane. lolol

 

[The Shadow]

yeah....hot plate


LOL

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Jeff says hot plate. he thinks I'm nutters to want to bring food on the plane. lolol

I brought back two big fat slices of pizza from Chicago last week

 

[the-short-one]

December 15, 2006 - forgot to take my StimX today - oi. I was hungry.

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)
glucorell

Today I ate:

Meal One:
40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil
1 glucorell

Meal Two:
6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three
100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
1 glucorell

Meal Four

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes
1 glucorell


Meal Five - pre-workout

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins
PureCEE
NO-EXPLODE w/water

Meal Six - post workout

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (BSN Lean Dessert Cinnamon Roll)
10 g glutamine

---------------------


workout


lots of upper bod stretching, then

tricep kickbacks. 3 second pause at the top

2 x 12/15
2 x 10/15

seated french press. 3 second pause at stretch. these hurt my riht shoulder a little - even at just 25 lbs, it's uncomfortable.

2 x 12/30 - dropped down to 25lbs because of shoulder, but it still hurt a little
2 x 12/25

dips. unassisted.

3 x 12
2 x 10

concentration curl. 3 second pause at stretch

1 x 12/20
3 x 10/25

incline dumbell curls. 3 second pause at stretch. - ok. my arms/hands start to tingle at the 7th rep and my hands are "asleep" by the 10th. I have to stop and let the feeling come back into my hands before doing the next set. on top of that, my biceps BURN. lol This happened last week, too - I just forgot to log it. explain, please.

4 x 10/15lb dumbells

Jeff and I are theonly 2 in the gym at this point. 2 guys come in and take over the preacher curl bench before I can get to it. I was made for 2 seconds, and then realized we have a machine preacher curl.

machine preacher curl

1 x 12/35
1 x 10/45
1 x 9/55
1 x 8/55
1 x 6/55

....and my biceps hurt. they hurt all the way to walmart where i bought a hot plate for $8.95. They still hurt now that I'm home, and it makes me happy.

 

[the-short-one]

I don't know if this is related, but my hands fall asleep at night if I have my arms folded in bed. it will wake me up in the middle of the night, more than once. goes away when I stretch my arms out. Jeff says he has the same problem.

This has been happening on and off for almost 2 years. More now than ever, tho.

 

[superqt4u2nv]

I don't know if this is related, but my hands fall asleep at night if I have my arms folded in bed. it will wake me up in the middle of the night, more than once. goes away when I stretch my arms out. Jeff says he has the same problem.

This has been happening on and off for almost 2 years. More now than ever, tho.

Shadow will no better then I but think that is a GH side.

 

[the-short-one]

2 week mark. December 15, 2006.
Weight - 157 lbs
BF = I don't know - ask Shadow

Measurements:

Neck = 14.25
Chest above boobs = 35
Chest & boobs = 38
biceps = 13.5
waist = 30
hips = 37
thighs = 23.25
calves = 15.25

lol. ok. these measurments and weight were taken at night - after going to the gym. the first measurments/weight from 2 weeks ago were taken in the AM. I'll weight myself and re-measure tomorrow morning to see if there are any changes.

 

[the-short-one]

Shadow will no better then I but think that is a GH side.

maybe - but I've only been taking the GH since...april.

 

[jenscats5]

That was SO nice of you to give that guy the protein powder & hire him for the day!!!!

Very sorry about the car!! That sucks...

 

[the-short-one]

2 week mark. December 15, 2006.
Weight - 157 lbs
BF = I don't know - ask Shadow

Measurements:

Neck = 14.25
Chest above boobs = 35
Chest & boobs = 38
biceps = 13.5
waist = 30
hips = 37
thighs = 23.25
calves = 15.25

lol. ok. these measurments and weight were taken at night - after going to the gym. the first measurments/weight from 2 weeks ago were taken in the AM. I'll weight myself and re-measure tomorrow morning to see if there are any changes.

December 16 - morning mesurements

Weight - ?? there's no scale in this house. - at a friends...
BF = I don't know - ask Shadow

Measurements:

Neck = 14.5
Chest above boobs = 35
Chest & boobs = 37
biceps = 13.25
waist = 28.5
hips = 36.5
thighs = 23
calves = 15

so....I've actually lost some inches. amazing, the difference between night and morning.

 

[The Shadow]

December 16 - morning mesurements

Weight - ?? there's no scale in this house. - at a friends...
BF = I don't know - ask Shadow

Measurements:

Neck = 14.5
Chest above boobs = 35
Chest & boobs = 37
biceps = 13.25
waist = 28.5
hips = 36.5
thighs = 23
calves = 15

so....I've actually lost some inches. amazing, the difference between night and morning.

Yep.....GREAT WORK!!!



the asleep/tingles DURING the exercises.

by keeping constant tension on the muscles.....there is a restriction of blood flow....much like a limb falling alseep at night(like the other thing you mentioned).

You will begin to notice your vascularity "pop"......common theory says that you cant train for that.

Wrong.

...and it will become evident that the thought that you cant is just a gym myth.


Now - the tingles in general, like at night "could be" a gh side.

It's possible.


But....when I lie on my side...my entire arm falls asleep, and even my hand wil do that if its bent in any way.


We will keep an eye on it and be extra carefull to notice any actualy wrist/palm pain.


GREAT JOB!!!!!



Two weeks in and changes are happening already

 

[superqt4u2nv]

by keeping constant tension on the muscles.....there is a restriction of blood flow....much like a limb falling alseep at night(like the other thing you mentioned).

You will begin to notice your vascularity "pop"......common theory says that you cant train for that.

Wrong.

...and it will become evident that the thought that you cant is just a gym myth.

Shadow so TUT can bring out vascularity is what your saying? It makes sense when I do a longer contraction especially with bies and tries too, I start to see things poping.

 

[the-short-one]

Yep.....GREAT WORK!!!



the asleep/tingles DURING the exercises.

by keeping constant tension on the muscles.....there is a restriction of blood flow....much like a limb falling alseep at night(like the other thing you mentioned).

You will begin to notice your vascularity "pop"......common theory says that you cant train for that.

Wrong.

...and it will become evident that the thought that you cant is just a gym myth.


Now - the tingles in general, like at night "could be" a gh side.

It's possible.


But....when I lie on my side...my entire arm falls asleep, and even my hand wil do that if its bent in any way.


We will keep an eye on it and be extra carefull to notice any actualy wrist/palm pain.


GREAT JOB!!!!!



Two weeks in and changes are happening already

kewl.

 

[the-short-one]

December 16, 2006

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
stimx
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)


Today I ate:

Meal One:

40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil

Meal Two:

6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three

100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
stimx


Meal Four

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes


Meal Five:

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins

Meal Six:

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (GNC Pro performance vanilla caramel PM protein. I ran out of BSN Lean Desert and had to get a quick substitute. it's not very good - BSN is so much better.)

 

[The Shadow]

Hey Kiddo.

Snap a couple of pics - similar to the ones earlier inthe thread please.

 

[florencia]

Great Job!!!

 

[the-short-one]

Hey Kiddo.

Snap a couple of pics - similar to the ones earlier inthe thread please.

ok - but they'll have to wait until tomorrowe morning - I'm leaving for Prescott right now and won't get in until this afternoon sometime.

 

[The Shadow]

ok - but they'll have to wait until tomorrowe morning - I'm leaving for Prescott right now and won't get in until this afternoon sometime.

that works Darlin


be safe

 

[ck2006]

oooh excited, pics!!! have a safe trip!

ps.... very nice story to read.

 

[que_66]

we're laying asphalt again this morning - I hired the guy I gave to the protein powder to - just for the day. He said he needed extra money for Christmas presents, so we'll put him on the shovel today. He's doing a local natural competition. I would like to go and see him compete, but it's the same da as mine.

Heart training.

 

[florencia]

You are lovely!!!(protein powder guy)
Pics I want to drool...LOL
How did you feel with the slight carb change?

 

[the-short-one]

that works Darlin


be safe

ok. just took these. if I look like I'm leaning a bit - it's because I set the camera on a stack of books that wasn't quite level. lol the whole room looks crooked. (look closely for the dog in the bckground. )

 

[superqt4u2nv]

Looking good Shorty I can totaly see a diffrence in the hammies getting leaner!!!

 

[the-short-one]

December 17, 2006

Supps Today:

1.5 iu GH
calcium
green tea
vitamin c
multi vitamin
sesamin
guggelesterones
stimx
yohimbine HCL
emerald balance (connective tissue/hair/skin/nails)


Today I ate:

Meal One:

40 grams Whey Protein Shake in skim milk - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
1 Tbsp. Flax Seed Oil

Meal Two:

6 egg whites
2 Whole eggs
1.5 cups of Oatmeal

Meal Three

100g. Sweet potatoes
6 oz of chicken breast
stimx


Meal Four

40 grams whey protein - (isopure zero carb strawberry)
100g. Sweet potatoes


Meal Five:

8 oz Chicken breast
1-Cup Broccoli
vitamins

Meal Six:

Extended release shake 40 grams of Casein protein in skim milk - (GNC Pro performance vanilla caramel PM protein.)

...and I forgot to rate my arm workout the other night. Friday workout = 6
sore factor = 5. my triceps are still a little sore.

 

[florencia]

O la la!!!! Yes you are doing greeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaatttt!

 

[The Shadow]

WELL DONE!!!


You have dropped some fat - eyeballing - I'd say 0.50-0.75%....which is FANTASTIC as the scale weight is up and waist measuremnt is down and we have been doing ZERO cardio.

Hams are leaning out and the side leg taper is crazy.

When you get back - we are going to be adding in some cardio(both as a fat loss stimulant AND for leg/glute work).

I noticed the nosebreakers were aggravating the shoulder - do this:

1 - try them on a decline next wprkout
2 - try them with dumbells
3 - try them with on a cable stack.......



if those wont allow ZERO pain......replace the nosebreakers with staning overhead cable extension from a high cable

 

[LuluDeren]

Wow! You look great in those pics!!! You are sooooooooooooooo far from being an "old broad"......

 

[ck2006]

ok. just took these. if I look like I'm leaning a bit - it's because I set the camera on a stack of books that wasn't quite level. lol the whole room looks crooked. (look closely for the dog in the bckground. )

I am on my knees bowing down to you. HOLY SHIT!!!!! you looking fucking amazing!

 

[Miss24k]

Good job girl!

 

[Hams]

Awesome QUADS!!!

 

[the-short-one]

thanks.


ok, peoples. I'm packed for Hawaii and my family is making fun of me. lolol

I have in my suitcase:

frying pan
hot plate
scale
small cutting board
knife
heat resistant spatulas
2 differen kinds of protein powder
glutamine
NO-EXPLODE
PureCEE
my vitamins packed in snack baggies for each day
lifting belt & gloves


...and there was some room for clothes & makeup, so I put those in there, too.
I have to make up all my meals for tomorrow and carry them on the plane (and hope that that Hawaiian Airlines has ff milk, cause I can't carry any liquids on).

My flight leaves at 8:30 am from Phoenix, so I'm out of here by 4:30am. I don't have room for my computer (and the hotel doesn't have wifi, anyway), so you may not hear from me until I return. Shadow has me taking pictures every day after my workout, so you'll be able to see my progress when I return.


Shadow - on Meal #3 and Meal #5 - can I substitute fish for chicken? Not every day, but I know my famly will be going out to eat every day that we're there. I would like to have the option of ordering baked or grilled fish...?