Wyrms' Journal

My hamstrings still hurt but I'm gonna force myself through another tedious workout - sky's the limit and I've struck it.

All has been superb with diet.
Exercise, wanted to train yesterday but could barely stand because of my hamstrings being seemingly over-stressed...

Mood-wise, last 2 days have collectively been some of the worst days of my life. And today I had just what I needed... A nice cheat-worthy kebab almost within my macro ratio. It was just what I needed to relax and in the right environment with the right people. A good reward for sticking to this and I feel as though it has been well-deserved.

Even though cardio and general activity has been up there, I feel as though I need to give it another boost. An extra jog here and there. I've treated work like cardio as well, lately we've been busy and I've just been packing bags like a man possessed for 4 hours straight, with a break of course.

All in all, right now, I'm quite content.

Contest photo:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3481/contestyw6.jpg

2 weeks later:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5162/3007081452jg7.jpg

3.5 weeks later:
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/655/1108080117lq2.jpg

Thought it was time I'd get another photo up.

They were taken all around the same time, moreso the first and third. I see difference in fat on my mid-section, as I have lost an inch or so (from memory) around the waist. I'm happy with it so far, that's all that matters. The last week has been more hectic with NROL, cardio and diet so I'd hope to see more results than just a few inches lost by the end of the next 4 weeks. Let's see how I go.

w00t... All 3 of my supps arrived on the same day, what a coincidence... =D

-Animal Pak
-USPLabs ReCreate
-5-HTP (Not particularly for bodybuilding...)

Gonna start stacking in the morning.

Boys and gals, this shall be an eventful 4 weeks.

Other than a cookie today, I've been spot-on with my diet. And I am impressed with the effects of ReCreate. Would go into detail but cbf, doubt that anyone'd read it anyway. haha

Cardio's been up and cutting's been great. I'm doing everything right so I'm hoping my body doesn't suck. Otherwise I'm gonna have to kill myself.

Cardio's been up but I did a specific type of substance the other night which fudged me up to the point where I experienced extreme fear, extreme paranoia and acceptance of death for 6 straight hours and still have drug-induced psychosis. Still been sticking to meals, maybe slacked off for a day.

Seriously though, after that, I've had a bit of a revelation. Not touching any substance ever again. I'm sticking to alcohol, and even then it'll be in very small portions and on specific occasions... Bloody hell, it was not nice.

All is very well today in the world of cutting. And I think a bit of applesauce goes good with cottage cheese and cinnamon.

I've been really getting into this routine of healthy eating, lifting and cardio. Makes me feel great.

Also, I think the USPLabs ReCreate's really stunning in a lot of aspects.
So far I give it a 5/5 for appetite suppression, 4/5 as a thermogenic, and 4/5 for showing some more cuts alongside healthy diet and exercise. All is well.

AND THANKS TO ANIMAL PAK, MY URINE COULD NOT BE GREENER!

When I started for the comp, July 20th I had a 34.7 inch waist,
3 and a half weeks later...
12th August I had a 33.2 inch waist.
2 and a half weeks after that...
Now, 29th August, I have a 32 inch waist.

Seaking.

nice work !

 

deadlifts: 550 lbs
bench press:370 lbs
militery press : 265 lbs
squat : 425
bw: 209

Cheers man. :) Means a lot.

All has been well in my little world.

Except breakfast for the last few days has been a high protein cereal with a protein shake and I had pizza on Saturday, very good cheat meal...

Workouts are kicking my arse. Damn you NROL.

Man, today's been effed.

Meal 1 - The protein cereal, woke up late to work, had to substitute. I'm not really worried about breakfast though. It's in my macro ratio as well so it's good.
Meal 2 - Protein shake during work
Meal 3 - Steak, beans, bit of wholemeal bread on the side
Meal 4 - ??? WAS MOVING HOUSES FOR 5-6 HOURS STRAIGHT, SKIPPED A MEAL.
Meal 5 - Protein shake, banana, a slice of pizza (I know... I know... But after so much heavy lifting from the back of a truck for so many consecutive hours, you can't say no)
Meal 6 - Cottage cheese, egg whites, cinnamon, apple sauce, milk.

Not too shabby.

But I got one hell of a workout. I'm having spasms all over my body.

One thing that annoyed me though was all the adults just treated me like a kid, 'DON'T LIFT THAT, YOU'LL HURT YOUR BACK...'
Then I lifted the box, took it to the truck, came back, saw a heavier box there,
'THAT ONE'S DEFINITELY TOO HEAVY FOR YOU, GRAB IT WITH SOMEONE ELSE'
I take it to the truck, come back, 'They were too heavy for me yeah? :D'

Would be nice to be noticed as a considerable contribution. Oh well. Loved the exercise.

Yeah, yesterday's diet was good to begin with but around the middle of the day went down the crapper. I can't remember exactly what it included for some reason but I remember that it was shocking... That's weird though, for some reason I have NO recollection of what happened yesterday... Been probed? Maybe. lol

Today's been alright though, bit shabby here and there with timing but it hasn't been too bad. I still feel wrecked.

Hopefully I'll be up and running by tomorrow. Literally.

...With diet as well.

****...

I'm not gonna lie. Today wasn't that great.
Something came up in the afternoon and I was in the city for about 5 hours, it was either not eat or eat crap. Sigh.

On the bright side, I've been watching DBZ. Best. Motivator. Ever.

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/743/213dt8.jpg

This was taken yesterday.
I'm still at the 32 inch mark, but I'm not content. Especially with the end of the comp next week. I PROMISE you, I'm gonna be doing a crapload of cardio... I swear, right now, I'm motivated to go to hell and back by Saturday week. I hope that motivation to add on a bit more cardio sticks.

Tomorrow, I'm going nuts.

Final note: F _ ck you depression.

The last 2 days have been very good. In terms of workouts AND in cardio! Work's also been busy so I sweat like hell there too.  =D

Crap. It's been a while!

Well to say the least,

Every day since my last post there has been no dramas. Everything has been perfect and the cardio's been ever more progressive.

Jogging with the dog, jogging post workout, skipping rope daily, workouts have been beyond intense (NROL).

All is superb. Can't wait for Saturday.

Suffice to say it was a damn good cookie.

lol, yeah, I see it (about the prison look).

It'd be pretty awesome acting out a prisoner imo. I need to get more pro-active with my acting but a talent agency is hard to get hooked up with... Oh well.

Thanks for the compliments man, I appreciate you looking into the thread at all, haha. :)

Today's been pretty good but I had... another cookie in the middle of the day! Just after a workout. lol

I still got to have my last meal (cottage cheese etc) but I'm about an hour off it... And I have to still wake up for a massive whore of a day tomorrow in 8 hours.

8:30-12:30 - Work
12:30-1:30 - Doctor
4:30-6 - Driving to a uni, picking up a friend (getting paid to do it), go home.
8 - Go to the airport to pick up another friend who's just been in Italy for 2 months.

And some time on that day I have to post up new pics of me for the comp. The very comp which has kept my heart beating, I hope I have a good chance of winning and won't just get thrown completely into the corner. lol

Contest photo:
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3481/contestyw6.jpg

2 weeks later:
http://img402.imageshack.us/img402/5162/3007081452jg7.jpg

3.5 weeks later:
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/655/1108080117lq2.jpg

7 weeks later:
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/743/213dt8.jpg

COMP - Seaking:
http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/1516/1209081911bj5.jpg
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4060/1109081406jj7.jpg
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/8575/1109082101bo9.jpg
http://img58.imageshack.us/img58/7352/1109081407od9.jpg
http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/6044/1109081411hu9.jpg

Time to have some chinese food. :p

Last few days since the comp have been good with diet and training.

Been pondering on a new routine though... By the way, NROL is awesome. Definitely gonna re-do Hypertrophy and Fat Loss routines again, just need a change for a while... 8 weeks should do.

Took a bit of thinking and a few influences but I think I sculpted a demon, also going to decrease rest between sets each workout till it gets to the 45 second mark.

I'll do this for 6 weeks excluding this week, so until October 31st.
(Bold/Underlined for future reference)

ABA
BAB
ABA
BAB
ABA
BAB

A
Squat - 3x 12,5,10
Bench Press - 2x 12,5
Incline DB Press - 1x 10-12
Decline DB Flyes - 1x 10-12
DB Rows, 3x 10-12
Power Clean - 4x 5
OH Tricep Extension - 1x 10-12

B
Deadlift - 3x 12,5,10
Barbell Rows, 2x 12,5
Pull-ups, 2x ?
OH press - 3x 12,5,10
Squat - 2x 8,5
Bulgarian Split Squat - 1x 12
DB Curls - 1x 10-12

-

Note to self: Incorporate Push Presses into next workout.

Diet:

Meal 1
6 Egg whites, 2 yolk, 35g oatmeal, banana, peanut butter, green tea + Animal Pak and water with a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar

Meal 2
Protein shake, small teaspoon of cinnamon, a fruit

Meal 3
Steak, veges, almonds, green tea

Meal 4
Protein shake + fish oil

Meal 5
Steak, veges, almonds, green tea

Meal 6
Cottage cheese, honey, cinnamon + flaxseed oil

I've had the sniffles for the last few days and today it's worse. So instead of starting up on my training, as much as I'd like to (seriously, it's a really deep inner battle right now, but I should hold myself back for the sake of getting better and being able to train even harder), I'm gonna start it tomorrow.

And the diet's good... 'Cept Bri's thread makes me want a pizza, so I shall strategically replace my meal 5 for that damn pizza.

BREAKING NEWS:
I went to the doctors today and mentioned a problem... Since the start of the last week, mainly before bed, and a fair bit throughout random parts of the day, I've been having a lot of trouble breathing. It's effected my job, my sleep patterns, driving, and just lounging around in general...

I mentioned a psychiatric referral and anxiety problems, then I mentioned my breathing and my doctor was deadly convinced that my breathing was connected to my anxiety/stress - which kinda sucks massive balls seeing as I have to wait like a month to be able to breathe properly... I guess I'll research some breathing techniques and go into my hypnotism folder, see what I can do.

Diet's generally been good since I last posted. 'Cept today my friend shouted me a burger for lunch, and well, I wasn't gonna say no to a shout. haha

I did my A routine and man did it fudge me up.
Power Cleans... Good lord. At the top of the lift, I mess up, feel like there's too much pressure on my rotator cuff. Gonna down the weight and watch a few more vids.

Alright... Let's play catch up...

Workout B: Felt weird
Workout A: Was freaking awesome. I think I mastered the power clean! Didn't think I would but according to a few people, and the mirror, it's perfect. And there's no excess pressure on my shoulders or anything, I feel great doing them. Best workout in a while. Love Power Cleans.
Workout B: Today. Was nice. Warm weather though. My legs are dead.

Diet's been pretty spot-on except due to budget cuts (starting my cert 4 in Personal Training next week) I replaced a steak meal with an egg white omelet.

And I think over the last few days I might've had a bite of chocolate here and there, but quite literally that, a bite.

Well I think I've done a good job of maintaining my physique. And I've been more active and sweating a bit more as the weather's getting a lot warmer.

Summer's around the corner. But if I wanna cut up I'm gonna have to up the cardio - so today I'm gonna strenuously spend the next week or so cleaning the pool. lol

Also today, I had a kebab and ice cream. It's weird though... I thought 'It's been about a week since I touched anything bad for me aside from a bit of chocolate, so there was this desire for something - anything - that could satisfy my junk crave, except...I couldn't think of anything. So kebabs and ice cream was a last minute decision with friends but even then, it didn't really satisfy me. At all.

And now that I think about it, I think I had an epiphany. I can't think of any junk food that I actually desire. It's the desire itself that kept me going and made me feel rewarded but now I'm consciously aware of that so I'm pretty sure that I'm not gonna touch any take-out food for a while. Really decreasing intake of that. Let's see how far my word goes.

One more thing... Starting my course for Personal Training on Monday, gah, I'm lazy but I have to force myself through it.

Sh1t.

Just.

Sh1t.

I've been trying to keep my diet as good as possible but I'd have to replace something with a protein shake or a steak meal with egg whites or something. I'm finding it really hard to cope right now. Really stressed out.

Financially, I'm a wreck and it's breaking down all my walls. Workouts have been excellent, meals could be a notch higher but good nonetheless but I don't know how long I can keep it up.

I should be fine with finances but it's a pain in the arse.

Diet's been on and off. Been trying to keep everything clean but here and there I'd have to replace a meal with an omelet or some cereal or some milk or whatever. I think I should be alright.

I worked out for like 6 hours yesterday (not continuously) as apart of my course, learned a lot of new things, and was corrected in small errors in my form by my peers. Very beneficial.
Squats, Single Leg Squats, Rotational Squats, Overhead Squats, Overhead Single Leg Squats, Lunges, Walking Lunges, Rotational Lunges, Overhead Lunges, Overhead Press/Walking Lunges together, Suitcase Deadlifts, Stiff-Leg Deadlifts, Sumo Deadlift.

Good stuff.

I'm gonna incorporate a few of these into my workout at a time for variation and balance.

I'm replacing the last set of Squats in workout A with 2 setf of OH Walking Lunges.
I'm replacing Squats in workout B with Single Leg Squats.
I'm replacing Bulgarians in workout B with Stiff-Leg Deadlifts and adding a set.


So:

A
Squat - 2x 12,5
Overhead Walking Lunges, 2x 10
Bench Press - 2x 12,5
Incline DB Press - 1x 10-12
Decline DB Flyes - 1x 10-12
DB Rows, 3x 10-12
Power Clean - 4x 5
OH Tricep Extension - 1x 10-12

B
Deadlift - 3x 12,5,10
Barbell Rows, 2x 12,5
Pull-ups, 2x ?
OH press - 3x 12,5,10
Single Leg Squat - 2x 8-10
Stiff-Leg Deadlifts - 2x 10-12
DB Curls - 1x 10-12

Reading your journal Wyrms has really elucidated how bad my own diet is.

I currently am trying to shun the white bread, chocolate and potato chips. If I cheat now and get a take out I try to get some fried chicken which although pasted in saturated fat is still chicken nonetheless.
 
I find the problem is trying to find healthy foods which are as satisfying to taste and as convenient to get ; I suppose I just lack discipline.

''If one is after quick results one never learns an art.''

Erich Fromm

Just take it one step at a time with your diet, make a slow gradual progression rather than try to make one big overwhelming jump from one end of the spectrum to the other.

And don't beat yourself up about it too much, especially if you're on a bulk.

Also, I really appreciate you taking the time to read up on my logs, lol. Thanks. :)