Theorycrafting Real Life: Making my body what I want it to be

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  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Weight: 234
    Body Fat %: 20.68
    Waist Size: 40"

    I'm still taking pictures, but I'll just hold off on posting them till I register for an imagehosting site.
  • Cliff_ForsterCliff_Forster Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    ZenMode wrote:
    Weight: 234
    Body Fat %: 20.68
    Waist Size: 40"

    I'm still taking pictures, but I'll just hold off on posting them till I register for an imagehosting site.

    Looks like you have a nice steady routine going now and its paying off.

    I saw this news report yesterday that said that people that use their online social network to discuss their diet plans and fitness goals with their peers were more likely to stay motivated and keep on track. It makes sense.

    Keep it up!
  • TiberiusLazarusTiberiusLazarus Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Awesome job Steve. Looks like you've got a lot of good, continuous progress going here. Keep at it.
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Just for documentation.
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Again, for documentation.
  • AlidraAlidra Metro Detroit Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Looking great! Wonderful job thus far!!!!
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Weight: 231
    Body Fat %: 20.16
    Waist Size: 39.5"
  • AnnesAnnes Tripped Up by Libidos and Hubris Alexandria, VA Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    You shaved! I'm digging it.
  • AnglophoneAnglophone
    edited June 2010
    You are inspiration

    :respect:
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Well done man. That's awesome progress. Amazing. Keep going!
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    I was impressed that you kept your food choices relatively healthy even during Expo. Good work!
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    GHoosdum wrote:
    I was impressed that you kept your food choices relatively healthy even during Expo. Good work!

    I didn't want to backpedal too much - and it worked apparently! I still managed to lose two pounds.

    Weight: 229
    Body Fat %: 19.5
    Waist Size: 39

    Also, just as a side note - I increased my calorie intake as I think I had dipped too low and forced my body into starvation mode (I was eating 1750~ calories/day).

    I recalculated my macronutrient requirements and those totals are now:

    Calories: 2060
    Protein: 229g
    Carbs: 131g
    Fat: 69g

    I'm still sticking with a 40/30/30 percent split between Protein/Carbs/Fat.

    With these new targets, I should be losing 2lb/week. My meal plan now looks like this:

    Meal 1: 2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread, 43.75g of Peanut Butter, 16 oz of Chocolate Protein Shake.

    Meal 2: 2 Slices of Whole Wheat Bread, 43.75g of Peanut Butter

    Meal 3: Wendy's Chili (Large)

    Meal 4: 8 Oz of Chocolate Protein Shake (Pre-workout)

    Meal 5: 8 Oz of Chocolate Protein Shake (Post-workout)

    Meal 6: 8 Oz of Lean Chicken Breast

    Meal 7: 8 Oz of Lean Chicken Breast + 40g of BBQ Sauce

    My workout routine has moved along as follows:

    Day 1 - Chest/Arms
    Flat Bench: 3x8x7x5 @ 135
    Bicep Curl: 3x8x8x7 @ 50
    Wrist Curl: 3x8 @ 10
    Incline Bench: 3x8x8x6 @ 115
    Reverse Wrist Curls: 3x8 @ 10
    Flat Flys: 3x8x8x6 @ 20

    Day 2 - Abs/Legs
    Decline Crunches: 3x8 @ 5
    Calf Raises: 3x8 @ 155
    Squats: 3x8 @ 140
    Hamstring Curls: 3x8 @ 60
    Reverse Crunches: 3x8 @ 5

    Day 3 - Shoulder/Arms
    Shoulder Press: 3x8x6x4 @ 85
    Hammer Curl: 3x8 @ 45
    Sitting Row: 3x8 @ 105
    Lateral Dumbell Raise: 3x8 @ 25
    Reverse Barbell Curl: 3x8 @ 30

    Day 4 - Back/Triceps
    Dead Lifts: 2x8 @ 115
    Pull-ups: 3x8 @ 60 assisted
    Dips: 3x8 @ 60
    Rows: 3x8 @ 80
    Decline Skullcrushers: 3x8 @ 30
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    ZenMode wrote:
    I still managed to lose two pounds.

    I think I know where that went... :eek3:
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    primesuspect wrote:
    I think I know where that went... :eek3:

    :tim: No more drinking for this guy.
  • Cliff_ForsterCliff_Forster Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    I've hit a little plateau myself at 215. Have you had any challenges where weight just stuck a couple of weeks despite a good effort?
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited June 2010
    Cliff_Forster wrote:
    I've hit a little plateau myself at 215. Have you had any challenges where weight just stuck a couple of weeks despite a good effort?

    Never had it stick, no - but I definitely saw a decline in speed, which seemed to be parallel to dropping my calorie intake over time.

    Its hard to say what could be happening with you without knowing more though - it could be a variety of things.
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    As I expected with the calorie increase, I managed to put on some muscle in the past two weeks:

    Weight: 230
    Body Fat %: 19.38
    Waist Size: 39"

    Pictures coming later, I don't have time before work to take them.
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    For documentation.
  • AlidraAlidra Metro Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    Doing great!!! Keep it up! <3
  • MrTRiotMrTRiot Northern Ontario Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    Not bad at all dude! Keep up the good work and remember you can NEVER have enough protein in your "diet".
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    Weight: 226
    Body Fat %: 19.87%
    Waist Size: 39"

    Four more pounds, only 26 left to go - Pics coming later.
  • MrTRiotMrTRiot Northern Ontario Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    w000t! Looking forward to seeing the progression :)
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    For documentation.
  • AlidraAlidra Metro Detroit Icrontian
    edited July 2010
    Looking great! Now to just hem your pants <3
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Weight: 226
    Body Fat %: 19.87%
    Waist Size: 39"

    Injured my back @ the gym, giving myself the time I need to heal - I'll be back at the lifting next week.
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Weight: 223
    Body Fat %: 18.38%
    Waist Size: 38"

    Back on track.
  • RyanFodderRyanFodder Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    How has moving treating you? I managed to have a small weight loss that I'm attributing to my current place of residence being MUCH farther from food sources.

    So far, 5 lbs in 2 months time.
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Moving certainly didn't set me back (I didn't gain weight) - but I definitely got takeout/picked up food more often during the transition.

    On an unrelated note, my goal weight is now about 20 pounds lower than I had originally expected - 180ish. So I've still got about 40 pounds to go.
  • WagsFTWWagsFTW Grand Rapids, MI Icrontian
    edited August 2010
    Looking good, bro! ;)
  • ZenModeZenMode Royal Oak, Mi Icrontian
    edited September 2010
    Weight: 223
    Body Fat %: 18.38%
    Waist Size: 38"

    Pics later.
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