PA's contest prep thread - Page 3

SDRaver · 01-05-2005, 02:23 PM

yeah i just saw the date posted finally on their site. I'm still planning to peak so to speak for the NC state show. The ATL will be a good prep show for it

"The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL"

Pharm Animal · 01-05-2005, 07:51 PM

Great!!! I'm planning on using the ATL as a qualifier for the Jr. USA's, and will sit in the audience for the NC State. Then I may do the Gold's, if I'm still motivated. If not..I'm EATIN!

Curious George · 01-05-2005, 08:16 PM

Let me say this again....I cannot believe how much your legs have come up. After all the stuff you have been through with the military and your engagement....Hats off to you PQ. I'm rooting for you all the way buddy!

C'mon....we're waiting for pictures.....(foot tapping)

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"No one is completely worthless. They can always serve as a bad example." -Brian Oldfield

Pharm Animal · 01-06-2005, 12:48 AM

Thanks, CG

The pics will be up on saturday morning.

Pharm Animal · 01-06-2005, 04:58 PM

This one's just for you, CG. Post workout, trained delts.

Curious George · 01-06-2005, 09:08 PM

How the hell do you hear with your traps?

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"No one is completely worthless. They can always serve as a bad example." -Brian Oldfield

SDRaver · 01-07-2005, 10:02 AM

great pic. i definitley started my diet later than u and it show LOL

"The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL"

PQ · 01-07-2005, 10:19 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="**-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Curious George:How the hell do you hear with your traps?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>He doesn't...I have to repeat everything.

Not that I'm complaining about those traps one bit...nope, not at all...

Pharm Animal · 01-07-2005, 10:28 AM

Huh?!?! Say it once more, in my good ear.

Pharm Animal · 01-08-2005, 04:49 AM

10 weeks out. I need to find those damned calipers today so I can take readings. I'm getting hungrier between meals, which is a sign of metabolism increase. I now take 4-6 Thermorexin just to keep myself from thinking too much about cheating.

This week I averaged 450 grams of protein and 150 grams of carbs a day...fats are averaging 50 grams per day.

I added Udo's Flax oil for the EFAs...I use 1/2 tsp per day in the morning, which equates to 7 grams of EFAs.

Added chaste berry extract at 450 mg before bed, to suppress any possible abundance of prolactin.

Also added more vitamins and minerals: MSM, Glucosamine/Chondroitin, garlic oil, B-6, potassium, and vit. A. Should I start adding extra vit. E?

All in all, things are going smoothly. Not much has changed in scale readings, but this is supposed to happen. There is no greater feeling in this lifestyle than gaining muscle and losing fat simultaneously!

[This message was edited by Pharm Animal on 01-08-05 at 07:06 AM.]

Update from after the gym: Current weight for today was 216.2 lbs, before my workout.

[This message was edited by Pharm Animal on 01-08-05 at 11:26 AM.]

Pharm Animal · 01-11-2005, 05:29 PM

Midweek and I'm seeing stars. Today was probably the worst day dealing with the diet. I'm going high carb tomorrow, which will set me back on the path of focus. Today was a MAJOR victory in the face of temptation!!! and I really don't know why.

I'm also taking a day off from cardio tomorrow. Only doing tris, hams, and lower back. BTW I switched to morning workouts...the evening crowd of resolutioners is too much to handle.

Pharm Animal · 01-12-2005, 04:00 AM

I registered for the show this morning. No turning back now, the damned entry fee was $45!

Here's the link to the online registration:2005 NPC Atlantic USAs

SDRaver · 01-12-2005, 10:02 AM

oh and don't forget the cost of your NPC cards photos, and a video of the show. It has to be for the love of the sport because this sport aint cheap LOL

"The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL"

Pharm Animal · 01-12-2005, 03:31 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="**-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SDRaver:
oh and don't forget the cost of your NPC cards photos, and a video of the show. It has to be for the love of the sport because this sport aint cheap LOL<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You aint jokin! My last contest was $30 and the NPC card was $40 back in 2000...WTF with the high prices in 2005!

Pharm Animal · 01-12-2005, 09:46 PM

I have insomnia

It's getting exponentially worse as this week goes by.

Pharm Animal · 01-13-2005, 07:56 AM

Delts and calves today. I am dropping the rest-pause sets from my routine due to the limited carbs I'm taking in. I simply cannot sustain my mass with that much muscular microtrauma going on. With that in mind, I will move to training with straight sets only, just stopping short of failure. I know this worked in the past for me, and it should work well again this time.

seated lateral raises 60's x12, 60's x10
1-arm angled raises 50's x15, 50's x10
rear laterals 45'S x20, x15

calves 2 sets of 20 reps, light, slow, and controlled.

SDRaver · 01-13-2005, 10:54 AM

Yeah sane here with the insomina as well. If u have an idea for hotels let drop me some names/prices.

"The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL"

Pharm Animal · 01-13-2005, 05:48 PM

I had a cheat meal today!

cornbread biscuits
toll house cookies
chocolates
ice cream

then I almost threw up 3x

Pharm Animal · 01-14-2005, 03:00 PM

Back on track today. I started combining green beans with a starchy veggie for each meal, along with the staple chicken breast. The calories will go up this way, but it's worth it because green beans take so much to digest anyhow...I figure it's a worthwhile addition, and it will possibly keep me full for a longer period. I'm starting to get hungrier between meals, and Thermorexin isn't curbing it.

Mister B. · 01-14-2005, 04:02 PM

At least you're back on track! I found carb cycling to do this to me as well...

Hang in there!!

B

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"Um... I checked around. The girls are calling you "fatty-fat fat fat", and Nelson's planning to pull down your pants, but ... nobody's trying to kill ya." "

-- Milhouse

Pharm Animal · 01-15-2005, 06:47 AM

9 weeks out

"Never blindly follow the herd."

SDRaver · 01-15-2005, 07:26 AM

How's your scale weight holding up

"The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL"

01-05-2005, 02:23 PM	#51 (permalink)
SDRaver Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 13824	yeah i just saw the date posted finally on their site. I'm still planning to peak so to speak for the NC state show. The ATL will be a good prep show for it "The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL" __________________ "The defining characteristic of a warrior is to close with the enemy"

01-05-2005, 07:51 PM	#52 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	Great!!! I'm planning on using the ATL as a qualifier for the Jr. USA's, and will sit in the audience for the NC State. Then I may do the Gold's, if I'm still motivated. If not..I'm EATIN! __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-06-2005, 12:48 AM	#54 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	Thanks, CG The pics will be up on saturday morning. __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-06-2005, 04:58 PM	#55 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	This one's just for you, CG. Post workout, trained delts. __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-07-2005, 10:02 AM	#57 (permalink)
SDRaver Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 13824	great pic. i definitley started my diet later than u and it show LOL "The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL" __________________ "The defining characteristic of a warrior is to close with the enemy"

01-05-2005, 08:16 PM	#53 (permalink)
Curious George Moderator and Future CRNA Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,458 Rep Power: 19292	Let me say this again....I cannot believe how much your legs have come up. After all the stuff you have been through with the military and your engagement....Hats off to you PQ. I'm rooting for you all the way buddy! C'mon....we're waiting for pictures.....(foot tapping) ------------------------------------------------------------ "No one is completely worthless. They can always serve as a bad example." -Brian Oldfield

01-06-2005, 09:08 PM	#56 (permalink)
Curious George Moderator and Future CRNA Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 2,458 Rep Power: 19292	How the hell do you hear with your traps? ------------------------------------------------------------ "No one is completely worthless. They can always serve as a bad example." -Brian Oldfield

01-07-2005, 10:19 AM	#58 (permalink)
PQ Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 744 Rep Power: 4161	<BLOCKQUOTE class="**-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Curious George:How the hell do you hear with your traps?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>He doesn't...I have to repeat everything. Not that I'm complaining about those traps one bit...nope, not at all...

01-07-2005, 10:28 AM	#59 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	Huh?!?! Say it once more, in my good ear. __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-08-2005, 04:49 AM	#60 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	10 weeks out. I need to find those damned calipers today so I can take readings. I'm getting hungrier between meals, which is a sign of metabolism increase. I now take 4-6 Thermorexin just to keep myself from thinking too much about cheating. This week I averaged 450 grams of protein and 150 grams of carbs a day...fats are averaging 50 grams per day. I added Udo's Flax oil for the EFAs...I use 1/2 tsp per day in the morning, which equates to 7 grams of EFAs. Added chaste berry extract at 450 mg before bed, to suppress any possible abundance of prolactin. Also added more vitamins and minerals: MSM, Glucosamine/Chondroitin, garlic oil, B-6, potassium, and vit. A. Should I start adding extra vit. E? All in all, things are going smoothly. Not much has changed in scale readings, but this is supposed to happen. There is no greater feeling in this lifestyle than gaining muscle and losing fat simultaneously! [This message was edited by Pharm Animal on 01-08-05 at 07:06 AM.] Update from after the gym: Current weight for today was 216.2 lbs, before my workout. [This message was edited by Pharm Animal on 01-08-05 at 11:26 AM.] __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-11-2005, 05:29 PM	#61 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	Midweek and I'm seeing stars. Today was probably the worst day dealing with the diet. I'm going high carb tomorrow, which will set me back on the path of focus. Today was a MAJOR victory in the face of temptation!!! and I really don't know why. I'm also taking a day off from cardio tomorrow. Only doing tris, hams, and lower back. BTW I switched to morning workouts...the evening crowd of resolutioners is too much to handle. __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-12-2005, 04:00 AM	#62 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	I registered for the show this morning. No turning back now, the damned entry fee was $45! Here's the link to the online registration:2005 NPC Atlantic USAs __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-12-2005, 10:02 AM	#63 (permalink)
SDRaver Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 13824	oh and don't forget the cost of your NPC cards photos, and a video of the show. It has to be for the love of the sport because this sport aint cheap LOL "The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL" __________________ "The defining characteristic of a warrior is to close with the enemy"

01-12-2005, 03:31 PM	#64 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	<BLOCKQUOTE class="**-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by SDRaver: oh and don't forget the cost of your NPC cards photos, and a video of the show. It has to be for the love of the sport because this sport aint cheap LOL<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>You aint jokin! My last contest was $30 and the NPC card was $40 back in 2000...WTF with the high prices in 2005! __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-12-2005, 09:46 PM	#65 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	I have insomnia It's getting exponentially worse as this week goes by. __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-13-2005, 07:56 AM	#66 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	Delts and calves today. I am dropping the rest-pause sets from my routine due to the limited carbs I'm taking in. I simply cannot sustain my mass with that much muscular microtrauma going on. With that in mind, I will move to training with straight sets only, just stopping short of failure. I know this worked in the past for me, and it should work well again this time. seated lateral raises 60's x12, 60's x10 1-arm angled raises 50's x15, 50's x10 rear laterals 45'S x20, x15 calves 2 sets of 20 reps, light, slow, and controlled. __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-13-2005, 10:54 AM	#67 (permalink)
SDRaver Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 13824	Yeah sane here with the insomina as well. If u have an idea for hotels let drop me some names/prices. "The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL" __________________ "The defining characteristic of a warrior is to close with the enemy"

01-13-2005, 05:48 PM	#68 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	I had a cheat meal today! cornbread biscuits toll house cookies chocolates ice cream then I almost threw up 3x __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-14-2005, 03:00 PM	#69 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	Back on track today. I started combining green beans with a starchy veggie for each meal, along with the staple chicken breast. The calories will go up this way, but it's worth it because green beans take so much to digest anyhow...I figure it's a worthwhile addition, and it will possibly keep me full for a longer period. I'm starting to get hungrier between meals, and Thermorexin isn't curbing it. __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-14-2005, 04:02 PM	#70 (permalink)
Mister B. Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 817 Rep Power: 5434	At least you're back on track! I found carb cycling to do this to me as well... Hang in there!! B --------------------- "Um... I checked around. The girls are calling you "fatty-fat fat fat", and Nelson's planning to pull down your pants, but ... nobody's trying to kill ya." " -- Milhouse __________________ --------------------- &quot;Um... I checked around. The girls are calling you &quot;fatty-fat fat fat&quot;, and Nelson&apos;s planning to pull down your pants, but ... nobody&apos;s trying to kill ya.&quot; &quot; -- Milhouse

01-15-2005, 06:47 AM	#71 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580	9 weeks out "Never blindly follow the herd." __________________ ____________________ &quot;I seem to want to bang every chick i see, so thats not really all that good - the feeling is... but the chicks i try to make a case for are not.&quot; ~Decaman

01-15-2005, 07:26 AM	#72 (permalink)
SDRaver Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,150 Rep Power: 13824	How's your scale weight holding up "The only 2 things u ever have to keep your daughter away from in life is a stripper pole and clear high heels LOL" __________________ "The defining characteristic of a warrior is to close with the enemy"

01-16-2005, 07:59 AM	#73 (permalink)
Pharm Animal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,697 Rep Power: 8580