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Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/07, 11:30 PM Its been a tough few weeks with this freakin' diet. I have managed to cut my body fat down a few %'s. Right now it is more the mental game. For those who have competed, you know what I mean. When you are used to throwing around hundreds of pounds in the gym and feeling big, its tough to cut yourself off from that. I'm still able to lift heavy, but my strength is starting to go down, along with the fat. Of course this is what I want, but its a crappy feeling, because you feel smaller and weaker, and your workout are not as intense. There is nothing I can do about this because this is how training goes for competition. For some, it doesn't hit them as hard, buit for me, it can get down-right discouraging. Because I have shed too much weight too soon, i decided to carb-load for the last week with good carbs. I feel alot fuller. But starting Tuesday, the diet begins again and I'm just dredding it. I'll post my eating habits throughout the week to give you guys a taste of how much it sucks. ASIMMER's post are great and give a good idea of what it is like to diet. I"M WITH YA ASIMMER!!! -------------- Baseball is wrong: Man with four balls cannot walk. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2004/04/08, 06:54 AM Jdelts do mutt and I need to stand in your kitchen and watch your every move? :laugh: -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am a beast and that is enough.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/08, 08:02 AM Hey Jdelts!! Keep it up, like you said, it is mental! You can do it, don't get sick this time - keep your calories up enough! A few irritating things my old friend Tom has said to me about dieting/competing (he was at approximatley 2%, and i don't know how many steroid cycles he has done, which is probably why he could do these things. But I used to question him all the time about his diet and routine, etc). "Tom, do you sodium load two weeks out?" Tom - "My entire pre-contest diet is a sodium load" Chuckle. We are talking about abs, his are amazing, eye=popping, shredded, and I say I work mine three times a week, rotating endurance work with heavier work. "I never even work my abs" I hoped he was messing with me, the bastard. I have a new sign on my kitchen wall it reads "When you go on a diet, the first thing you lose is your temper" it makes me chuckle and rememebr that I chose this and I can't be soo crabby and irritable (I mean, I can be, but it isn't fair to my loved ones). WE are all watching, keep it up!!!! -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/04/08, 10:14 AM jdelts...didn't you just start dieting for your contest? How fast has your strength dropped? If it is dropping too fast, you may be cutting calories too fast, and a subsequent muscle loss with the fat loss. I am 6 weeks out Saturday, and am still doing the same weights I was 10 weeks ago. Be careful here. We work hard for our muscle. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
	2004/04/08, 11:31 AM jdelts, I'll watch you too. My time will be freed up next week since the new kitchen will be completed this weekend. I'm sure you know I've been whipping asimmer into shape:big_smile: Its bee a full time job. I'll be extra hard on you be cause you don't scare me the way she does. With simmer, I say HIT THE DECK AND GIVE ME 50........mam er please mam. With you I will be ruthless. NOW SHUT UP HUCKLEBERRY AND LIFT.........please. -------------- A problem ceases to be such when you can laugh about it. Charlie
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/04/08, 04:48 PM OK, I can offer whatever support I can, although I don't have the incredible fountain of knowledge that Ron and Amy have, I can at least offer a big freakin can of whoop-ass if you start slackin! Now you know you can do it - and will - so do it! :):big_smile: :dumbbell::dumbbell::angry::dumbbell::dumbbell:
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/08, 06:59 PM Thanks y'all, I really appreciate the kind words of encouragement. ASIM...I hate juice heads because they don't work as hard as us.:angry: BB1...you're absolutely right, I have fine-tuned my diet to include more calories. My strength hasn't REALLY dropped at all, its just that my intensity isn't as high. My last show, I was able to put up the same weight 2 weeks out that I was putting up when I started. So I knew something was a little wrong this time. CHUCK, I stand week before your manliness. You motivate me to be the animal you are. Thanks again all!:love: -------------- Baseball is wrong: Man with four balls cannot walk. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
	2004/04/11, 07:45 PM Are you working hard enough to suit me big guy?????HHMMMMM???? -------------- A problem ceases to be such when you can laugh about it. Charlie
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/12, 08:34 AM Yeah, we are all watching over you, but you haven't updated us... -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/04/12, 10:14 AM *looking at my watch* :surprised:
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/04/12, 04:45 PM Big bro is watching also J!:dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::dumbbell::laugh:
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/13, 02:28 PM Sorry all...I was away for the weekend then I was went to the METS home opener yesterday. I took the last five days off. Today has been an easy start for me, breakfast(10 egg whites with low-fat cheese and turkey bacon w/a banana). I usually start my day good, but its when the evening comes that my cravings go through the roof. Tonight is BACK with some light cardio to follow(12-15 min. jog). I'm weighing in at 210 as of today. I would guestimate my BF% to be the same as two weeks ago which was 12-13%. For me that BF is right where I want it to be for now. Today starts the slow process of maintaining the lean mass and shedding the pounds. This is such a SLOOOOOOOWWWWW process. But isn't everything we work hard for a slow process? Thanks for the push y'all! -------------- Baseball is wrong: Man with four balls cannot walk. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/13, 03:23 PM Are you craving certain things or just feeling hungry in general? -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2004/04/13, 03:27 PM Good luck, keep us posted.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/13, 06:52 PM SWEET TOOTH!!!!! ============ Quoting from asimmer: Are you craving certain things or just feeling hungry in general? =============
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/14, 08:31 AM Can you eat any type of protein bar? i used to cut up a nitrotech s'mores into little pieces and pretend it was m&m's (sad, i know). And crystal lite is very sweet, not too bad mixed with vanilla protein powder. Keep it up!!!:big_smile: -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2004/04/14, 07:22 AM Hey jdelts, when is your next show?
pimple Posts: 490 Joined: 2003/07/08	2004/04/15, 01:12 AM being a mets fan, you can always suck a lemmon... JK! -------------- 8.1 o_O http://www.hotornot.com/r/?eid=GEKZGLA&key=RLE
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/16, 12:13 AM Good idea ASIMMER...I love crystal lite. Thanks:) PIMPLE...I"L KILL YOU:laugh: -------------- Baseball is wrong: Man with four balls cannot walk. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/04/16, 10:01 AM Jello can work well for the sweet tooth. The sugar free is virtually no calories. -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/16, 04:16 PM Thanks BB1. Yesterday-8am-1000mg. carnitine and vitamin 9am- Protein shake(40g.) with a 1/2 cup of oatmeal(ran out of eggs, so I had to substitute the shake)- 7 grams of glutamine. 11:30am- 1can of tuna on whole wheat bread 2:45pm- 2 turkey burgers without the bun, 1 cup of broccoli. 5 grams of glutamine 4pm-protein shake(50g of protein) 5pm- workout 7pm-post-workout shake(75g of protein with maltodextrine and glutamine) 830pm- TGIFriday's new shrimp platter!!! 11pm-shake(35 grams of NIGHT protein)and flax seed oil. 1130pm- ZMA Tonight I'll try the jello with crystal lite! -------------- Baseball is wrong: Man with four balls cannot walk. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
	2004/04/16, 06:40 PM Jim, I don't know much but that looks like a whole lotta shakin goin on to me. Don't you need more solid food?? -------------- A problem ceases to be such when you can laugh about it. Charlie
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/16, 09:52 PM What is your calorie intake at? It looks so low compared to some of my food intake days.. How are you feeling? -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/04/17, 09:59 AM My immediate thoughts also.... ============ Quoting from asimmer: What is your calorie intake at? It looks so low compared to some of my food intake days.. How are you feeling? ============= -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/17, 11:18 PM I held out on some calories so I could have TGI FRiday's that night. That is not my usual intake. Today: 10am--12 egg whites, 1 cup of oatmeal, vitamin and glutamine 12pm--1 can of tuna on whole wheat 2pm---Shake (50g)w/glutamine 330---1 cup of broccoli with baked potato and fat free sour cream 5pm---Shake(30g) 6pm---workout 730pm- post-workout shake(75g of protein with maltodextrine combo and creatine) 830pm- 10oz chicken breast with chopped potatos and onions 1000pm- Nighttime shake(40 grams) with glutamine 1030pm- ZMA I don't usually hold out on calories so I can splurge. I know this is not good for maintaining a good metabolism, but one time will not hurt me at this stage. I REALLY wanted the shrimp platter which had potatos, onions and a whole lot of peppers. That particular day's caloric intake didn't seem like much, but I got enough. I'm up over 3000 cals easily. today is much more like what I have been eating. Sorry for the last example.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/18, 08:38 AM At least you know we are paying attention!:) How far out are you? -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/18, 03:11 PM Thanks ASIM!!:big_smile: -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/18, 03:15 PM I'm down to 206lbs, 11%bf. I feel this is right on track.
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/18, 05:23 PM Keep it up, and let me do the cheating for you, I don't have a date set yet...:surprised: -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
YodelingAdam Posts: 111 Joined: 2002/12/30	2004/04/20, 10:08 PM Hey jdelts, I sent you an e-mail...if you have time, take a look at it. I'd really appreciate it
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/20, 10:28 PM Hank...I try to keep the BF% down but not ot yhe point where I stay cut all around. The reason for doing this is so it becomes easier to lose the BF when competition time comes. I've been lifting for a long time(11 years serious). Your not going to continuously gain unless you continue to make modifications to your routine, diet and goals. I used to be a powerlifter and alot bigger than I am now, but not nearly as cut. You sound as though you're pretty much on track as far as gaining quality mass. If you are not going to compete, then I wouldn't stress keeping your BF down so much unless for personal goals. What is your goal exactly? -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/20, 10:36 PM Today was a loading day. 7am-Glutamine, vitamin. 2 eggs w/4 egg whites on two pieces of whole what toast with 3 slices of turkey bacon and fat-free cheese. 1 cup of oatmeal 10am-bowl of granola cereal(1 cup) w/skim milk. Protein shake (50grams) 1pm-Two turkey burgers on whole wheat, lean pocket, grilled cheese(fat free cheese) 3pm-protein shake with glutamine 5pm- 2 cups of pasta with low-fat riccota cheese 630-workout 8pm- post workout shake (50grams of protein with maltodextrin) with glutamine and creatine. 930pm- bowl of turkey chili and a peanut butter sandwich. 1030pm- shake w/glutamine and flax seed oil. I will take my ZMA when I go beddy-bye tonight I feel like I'm going to explode!!! It feels great! -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
YodelingAdam Posts: 111 Joined: 2002/12/30	2004/04/21, 12:53 AM Jdelts, thanks for the info. My goal right now is to get alot bigger than I am now but not to the point where I'm bulky/fat looking. I'm definitely interested in competing down the road...but I'm not ready for it yet. Thats part of the reason I wanted to know how you gained muscle (bulking up or maintaing the same bf%). I've bulked up in the past and gained alot of strength & muscle but also alot of fat. So I'm still a bit confused. Did you still make significant gains while keeping the same bf%? As for the modifications in routine, diet & goals. My workout routine changes all the time, I'm constantly doing stuff to shock my muscles (supersets, power sets, etc). My diet is kinda what throws me off. It's not consistent, some days I'll eat alot of quality food and some days I wont. Anyway, I'll keep working at it and hopefully I'll make some good gains. Good Luck on your dieting and competition! -Adam
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/21, 09:20 AM Well, there are the calories!!! You must feel like a really happy tick! Keep on going!!!! Hankmeister - "My diet is kinda what throws me off. It's not consistent, some days I'll eat alot of quality food and some days I wont. Anyway, I'll keep working at it and hopefully I'll make some good gains. " That right there is the problem, hoping won't get you anywhere, you have to make it happen. -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/22, 01:27 AM Hank its tough to make "significant gains while keeping your BF% down. -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/23, 06:34 PM 16 weeks out!!! This is where the training really gets intensive and the diet more strict. Yesterday: 7am- 9 egg-whites with a slice of fat-free cheddar, 3 slices of turkey bacon and 1 cup of oatmeal. Vitamin and 5g. glutamine 10am- SHake(50g. of protein) 12pm- 8oz chicken with sliced peppers and onions and 5g. glutamine. 2pm- 1 can of tuna on whole wheat with banana 5pm- pre-workout shake (40g. of protein, 30 grams of carbs and a teaspoon of peanut butter) 645pm- workout 815pm- post-workout shake (70g. protein and maltodextrine)glutamine and creatine 915pm- 8oz chicken breast with baked potato 1030pm- flax seed oil, glutamine and a piece of dry toast to feed the carb crave. 15 min. later-ZMA then bedtime. -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/23, 06:35 PM I need to eat more veggies :(
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/04/23, 08:47 PM Don't we all? Some days it seems really easy to eat a ton of veggies and others it is like, ugh-o, no veggies for me! You can do it! Up with broccoli!!!! -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/27, 02:22 PM Yesterday was tough, especially because I had alot of running around to do. 7am-10 egg whites and 1/2 cup of oatmeal. Glutamine, carnitine and vitamin. 11am-shake(50g) with peanutbutter on whole wheat toast 4pm- 11oz chicken with peppers and whole wheat pasta 7pm- turkey burger on whole wheat, glutamine 9pm- preworkout shake(35g) 945- workout 1130- post-workout shake(70g) with glutamine 1230-flax seed oil, carnitine, ZMA then bedtime This is NOT an ideal day for me...too much time between meals and not enough calories. I had to drive upstate for the day for an emergency. Without thinking, I didn't pack any food to bring with. For those of you who live in the metropolitan New York area, you know how bad the the Cross-Bronx Expressway can get at rush hour(2hours to go just 15 miles through the Bronx). Today has been much better so far. -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
I_Am-aZon Posts: 893 Joined: 2003/02/18	2004/04/29, 08:51 AM Looking good jdelts :) Is there any formula you use for determining the amount of glutamine a person uses post (and or pre-) workout? I have only been taking 5g on workout days and wonder if there is any benefit to taking more?
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/04/29, 10:47 PM With the amount of research and trial and error I've done with glutamine, I feel that the more the better, especially someone in my position who is trying to lose fat and maintain muscle mass. 5-10g's per day is ideal for regular exercise and weight training. No miracles here, but its a great tool to use when trying to keep lean mass. -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/01, 12:03 PM For the last couple of days it has been extremely rough to maintain my diet. Unfortunately my girlfriend had a death in the family whre she ws very close with this person. It has been rough for her and for me at the same time seeing her go through this. I had to put my needs on the back-burner for a few days. I'm starting up again today though.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2004/05/01, 04:29 PM Post workout is the most essential time for glutamine supplementation. It will enhance glycogen storage, reduce exercise-induced oxidative stress, strengthen the immune system, help promote protein synthesis, and decrease protein degradation. Pre sleep is another great time, sleep at night puts your body in a highly catabolic state, and glutamine levels are quickly depleted. It will promote its preservation, and proper immune function. I would recommend having it a minimum of 3 times a day... in the morning, post exercise, and pre-sleep. Glutamine is a conditionally essential amino acid you never really get enough of.:big_smile: ============ Quoting from I_Am-azon: Looking good jdelts :) Is there any formula you use for determining the amount of glutamine a person uses post (and or pre-) workout? I have only been taking 5g on workout days and wonder if there is any benefit to taking more? ============= -------------- If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything.... bb1fit@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/03, 08:40 PM Yesterday and today have been great...back on track!:big_smile::dumbbell: -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/04, 11:45 PM Today 10 am---Special K(2 servings=20g. protein, 18g. carbs with 1/2 cup of skim milk, glutamine, vitamin, carnitine 12 pm---tuna on wheat(40g. protein) 230pm---turkey burger (18g. protein), banana 330pm---protein shake (45g protein) 430pm---workout 6pm---post-workout shake (70g of protein with maltodextrine and creatine) 7pm---salad with turkey burger on wheat bread(25g of protein) 930---shake(50g of protein) glutamine, carnitine 1130---flax seed oil, ZMA Believe it or not, I did NOT meet my desired protein intake for the day. I have to work on that because time is running short...only 14-1/2 weeks left! -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
triciakent Posts: 68 Joined: 2003/12/12	2004/05/05, 09:22 AM Jdelts... amazing.. I feel like a schmuck for complaining on the board about being emotional being only two weeks into training for my competition!! Good luck in August. Pictures look fantastic!! This board is awesome!! I admire all the people who are out there to offer support and motivation, really really helps. Amy... based on what you wrote me yesterday, I made an appt. for my manicure and pedicure and in a couple of weeks, I'm going for the massage... if I can't have wine, I am going to indulge in massages!!
asimmer Posts: 8,201 Joined: 2003/01/07	2004/05/05, 09:41 AM Double up on those turkey burgers, buddy! -------------- If you fall down seven times, get up eight.
timmstar Posts: 426 Joined: 2003/12/08	2004/05/06, 06:42 AM haha wow so intense:P keep it up delts im just some newb to this forum *yet enuda fan:P* haha but damn whats with all the shakes lol thought that was bad.. guess not lol anyway you keep on riping out of that inner sexy beast :laugh::laugh:
Jdelts Posts: 1,218 Joined: 2003/10/19	2004/05/06, 11:37 PM Its tough to supplement 350 grams of protein per day by eating alone. You need to watch your calories. SOOOOOO, I supplement 3-4 shakes per day which, in reality, is not much considering the amount of protein I need to take in and the amount I eat as well. -------------- AUGUST 14th...NEW YORK, NEW YORK...MUSCLEMANIA ATLANTIC STATES...I WILL BE VICTORIOUS. LETS GO METS!!! Jdelts@freetrainers.com
big_j_scf Posts: 308 Joined: 2003/11/08	2004/05/10, 11:57 PM so how's the tan lookin jdelts? -------------- I have some good news! I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Gieco!

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