+ 5 Birthday Update! Back from a long break!
Hey Guy!!! Been a little busy lately. Recently took a while off of seriously training post show ! After my show may 14 I tried to train hard but I was tired and overworked. So mid June I stopped training like a mad man and only trained 2-3x a week to give myself a mental break!
Well, now its time to get back to business! With the help of a few big names in bodybuilding, I'm going to have one damn sucessful off season! These pics are my current state, I did NOT stop dieting. I have come to enjoy eating like I was in prep, so through the month off serious training I still did cardio and dieted. Reason being now my metabolism has stayed in check.
Now I'll bump up cardio for the next 2-3 weeks and get my insulin sensitivity and metabolism going hard, so as I start adding in foods my body makes better use of it! This goal in the off season is to focus more on my digestion and less of just adding food in at free will. Digestion is key guys, very big in our diet aspect.
I'm ready to grow! Also it's my birthday!
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I just browsed your pics. Great progression! Keep it up chief. +2
Interesting take on bulking for what would seem like someone whos got a high metabolism i dont understand why your still dieting i thought you wanted to bulk up to 240lbs ...sounds like a lot of cardio ..seems that energy would be better used training...happy bday
TryHarder007I took a little break and so by taking a few weeks to do some cardio it'll make sure my metabolism is high key, you want you metabolism running high while bulking tbh, keeps you leaner and keeps the calories from just being extra leading to fat. Also I don't like to eat A lot, by doing 10minutes of HITT cardio fasted in the morning it keeps my metabolism high BUT also makes me hungry for thr whole day. 10minutes of hard cardio for me burns no more than 175cals max so all I have to do is add an extra 175calories through carbs for the day and i off set the cardio. By doing that I have still the benefit of hunger, metabolism spike, and also keeping my heart healthy.
Ya 10 min aint much i thought you were doing 30-45 min sessions..i think if you feel over trained you should just eat a balanced diet at a maintenance level of calories food is must for recovery especially after a grueling diet and training regime for a bb show..nutrition is just as important as rest if your in an overtrained state or( any state as a bodybuilder )you dont want to lose that hard earned muscle by dieting post show too long
TryHarder007True that. When meant I dieted this whole time I mean I kept my diet in check. I basically ate during my time off to maintain my weight. Post show usually you wanna increase carbs since that time is usually when you put on size like crazy lol. I did for a bit then took a break. O ly dieted to maintain my weight and not get too outta shape.
Just 10minutes a day fasted! Pkus one thing about it too that's an added bonus, doing fasted cardio really brings me some peace and quiet. Just some good ol' country music and some cardio and my deep thoughts (yes I listen to country while I do cardio lol)
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AnonGood job young buck
Your only young once... And from what I can tell you seem to be trying to do this right, so stay at it and your gonna do well
TryHarder007thank you sir! of course, i am striving to be as safe, smart and successful as possible in this sport.
Happy birthday mate.
I remember my 21st. I was dating this ridiculously attractive Italian girl. She dressed up as Princess Leia from Return of the Jedi as my birthday present........ Oh yes indeed.
TryHarder007thanks! and LOL man i wish my gf dressed up in Leias slave outfit (the metal looking bikini) i know every boy, and man who watched star wars thought she looked sexy!
Well happy birthday bro.
I will say this again as I have said it before, you have been on the right path and haven't said anything out of the way that I can remember just training, diet, and etc....
If the rest of the young members would do the same and listen and have respect they would also receive the same......You have set a good example.......
Good going bro. +2
TryHarder007thank you ZEB, trying my best! hope other kids will finally do the same and be smart about this whole thing. not worth fucking your life up for a few pounds on muscle. plus most kids don't even train intense or have the will to eat like we do
Well spoken brother.
You're a great member here in the community hopefully these other youngsters will listen.
TronYoung man has his head on right.
TronThat is all.
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TryHarder007Lol I just died laughing, I woke up today and was like "damn im 21 now, what do i did with my life?!"
TronI do that daily now..sometimes I just randomly walk up to people at the gym that look super busy..tap them on the shoulder and ask hey, bro.. (serious look on my face) "What...do...i...did.........WITH MY LIFE!!?
Happy B-day. Still looking solid even with the time off. I little time off always seem to re-energize you. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
TryHarder007Thank you boss! Tried my best to stay lean and tight , I feel so energized for this bulk, and especially driven as I should be!
Thank you for the happy bday lol, I can finally legally get a beer! Don't drink really ever but you can bet your bottom tonight with dinner I'm going to have a few good beers lol I live in the state with the most micro beers and some of best, so no key stone for me!
I hear ya. I brew my own beer and my 5 tap kegerator and nitro system sat dormant for 6 months while I was prepping. It was torture everytime I walked by it. All taps are flowing now and it is nice to sit down and have a beer with my 22oz tbone after my workout. My grandma who lived to be 101 said a beer a day kept the doctor away.
i tried to brew my own beer but it never came out just right.
TryHarder007Lol All prep I've been craving this micro brew in my state called "dawn of the red" it's an India red ale, super hoppy. Love me some hoppy and love IPA. goes so well with some spicey food to cool off with.
My grandmother is turning 98 this year, ill ask her about her drinking habits lol