So, it begins - "Something Better's" Journal

7/23/07
First day of diet and training was today.
Have to admit that i did not enjoy my breakfast XD, took me 1 hour to prepare my lunch and breakfast. (because of school) so i didn't find much fun in that.
 
Anyway just finished my first training "session"
Didn't last as long as i wanted, and i didn't do as many reps as i had planned in the routine, yet i thought it was allrite for a first "attempt".
 
Heres what i did;
 
Lasted 36mins.
 
Chest and Tris
Flat Bench Press: 10, 8, 6, 6
Incline Dumb Bell Press: 8, 8, 6
Military Press: 10, 6, 6
Weighted Bench Dips: 10, 8, 8
Standing Skull Crushers: 10, 10
Tri Pushdowns: 10, 8
 
(Need to work on my form)
 
Diet went well for today, none the less.
 

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

Yesterday - 7/24/07
 
No training.
Stuck to my diet well. Just have to get into the habit of drinking alot more water. (Having about 2-3 Litres a day now)
 
Today - 7/25/07
 
Back and Bis day.
 
Deadlift 10, 8, 6
Dumbbell Row 3x 10
Barbell Row 3x 10
Incline Bench Pull 2x 8
Barbell Shrugs 3x 10
Barbell Curls 10, 8, 6
 
Not going for as long as i would imagine. (I'm going around 36 mins) I think it's because i'm not resting as much as i should in between sets? Usually i rest about 30seconds in between sets, and around 60seconds in between changing excercises. Not sure if that's not enough or if it's too much. lol
 
Diet again, went as planned. So happy about that. lol
 
 
 

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

Yesterday: 7/26/07
 
No training but stuck to the same diet.
Getting used to drinking large amounts of water aswell. :D lol
 
Today: 7/27/07
 
No training again but i have indoor (soccer) tonight so i've been eaiting more then usual.
 
Heres my "diet" -
 
Breakfast:
 
Cup of oatmeal
Cup of Special K
3 Eggs (2 egg whites, 1 whole)
2 Cups of Milk
Banana
 
Snack and Lunch:
 
3oz Chicken with 3 Pieces whole grain bread
Veges
Nuts
 
Snack:
 
Natural PB sandwhich
Apple
Carrot
Celery
 
Dinner:
 
Brown Rice/Whole wheat pasta
3/4oz Chicken
Veges
 
Pre and Post W/O:
 
2 Scoops Whey W/ milk
Fruit
 
Before Bed:
 
Some cottage Cheese
 
 
 

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

Today - 28/7/07 - Saturday
 
Legs/Abs day. Just got back from my W/O, and i was pretty happy with the way it went. :D
 
Sqauts - 10, 10, 8
Leg Curls - 10, 10, 10
Leg Press - 10, 10, 10
Calf Raises - 12, 10, 8
Sit Ups - 10, 10
Crunches - 8, 8
 
Yet again i'm sticking to the diet i've got set. :D
 

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

29/7/07 - Sunday
 
Holy god! My legs today, were so damn sore, so i basically just vegitated all day. 
Never the less. No training today, i'm still happily sticking to the diet. :D
 
Looking forward to tomorow.  

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

30/7/07 - Monday
 
Chest and Tris
Flat Bench - 10, 10, 8, 8 (Light Weight, Still perfecting form)
Incline DB Press - 10, 10, 10 (Same as above)
Military Press - 10, 10, 10
Weigted Bench Dips - 10, 10, 8
Standing Skull Crushers - 10, 10
Tricep Pushdowns - 10, 10
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W/O tonight was pretty good. Lasted around 45minutes, so i pleased. :D
 
Gained .4kg last week :P
 

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

31/7/07 - Tuesday
 
No training.
 
1/8/07 - Wednesday
 
Back and Bis
Deadlifts - 10, 10, 8 (Really need to work on form, so i was only lifting light)
DB Row - 10, 10, 10
Barbell Row - 10, 10, 10
Incline Bench Pull - 10, 8
Barbell Shrugs - 10, 10, 10
Barbell Curls - 10, 8, 6
 
Basically i'm still lifting pretty light.Working on form etc, and still just getting into this new 'lifestyle'. lol

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

With a damn good routine and a spot-on diet like yours, along with the fact that you're still a beginner, expect a lot of muscle gain!
And seeing as you're still young and are hitting your prime years (17-18, best for building) you probably won't hit any plateau for a looong time.

Keep up the good work.

:D
 
Thanks man. Appreciate the support. lol

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

You're welcome. :)

Oh and see ya at school.  lol

lol, yes, yes you did :P
 
2/8/07 - Thursday
 
No training. Diet again going very well. :)
 
3/8/07 - Friday
 
Indoor soccer tonight, yay :D
Although i'm getting tired of making my lunch every night, which takes an hour. I know it's worth the time and effort. :D

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

4/8/07 - Saturday
 
Legs/Abs
Squats - 10, 10, 10, 8
Leg Curls - 10, 10, 10
Leg Press - 10, 10, 10
Calf Raises - 10, 10, 10
Weighted Ab Crunches - 12, 10, 10
Sit Ups - 10, 10
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Awesome W/O!! :D
Went for just over 45 minutes, and holy crap my legs. lol
Such a great feeling. :D hehehehe

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

I love that dead feeling in my legs.

Only Squats. 

5/8/07 - Sunday (Weigh in for week 2)

Ok so, this morning i weighed myself as soon as i got up. (Same time as last week)
And well, you could say i was a little surprised. lol.
My first week, i gained 1 pound. (Which i thought was pretty good)
My second week, i gained 2.6 pounds!!

Most of that is probably fat tho. Altho i can't say for sure, seeing as i don't have calipers, but still me being an ultimate ecto. That is pretty good. :P

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf

6/8/07 - Monday
 
Chest and Tris
Flat BB Bench - 10, 10, 10, 8
Incline DB Press - 10, 10, 10
Shoulder Press - 10, 10, 10
Weighted Dips - 10, 10, 10
Standing Skull Crushers - 10, 10
Triceps Pull Downs - 10, 10
 
Ok, was a good W/O. Lasted just over 45 minutes.
Only thing is, i think my grip is to narrow on the BB Bench press, i'm thinking this because i can really feel the tris, but i can barely feel my chest working. My grip is about at my shoulders.
 
Can anyone clarify? lol

Starting: 23 - July - 07
Stats: 16 yo//115lbs//5'10"//8-10% bf
Bulking Goal: 175lbs//5'10"//12-13% bf
Ultimate Goal: 165lbs//5'10"//6-7% bf