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keep up the good work I'm glad you're feeling better
keep up with the warming up and the stretching
keep up with the warming up and the stretching
so excited to see how you do at the show
it's coming up so close
it's coming up so close
bro we in the final stretch
you gonna have great results at the show don't worry
you gonna have great results at the show don't worry
Thursday : Traps / Triceps / 130 dumb bell rdls
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 175 (Wow, surprised I dropped this low after walking. Rehydrating)
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : High
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
No twisting today. Back feels great. That was most definitely the culprit. At this point, at the gym I go thru the motions. I try to get my sets, if my reps drop off I don't push it. 7 is ok if I can't do 10; Anything I do at this point is something I normally would do 10 reps. Felt good energy at the gym today.
Clen seems to cause finger/hand cramps. So they come and go. I see the detail coming in. I like how it looks. I wonder how it will look in another 4 weeks. Just keep grinding. Today was non fasting so I did have blended protein shake and dry Fiber One cereal during the day. Nice to see 175 on the scale, but re-hydrating so I'm sure I will be back to the low 180s by bed time.
Here's how it looks:
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 175 (Wow, surprised I dropped this low after walking. Rehydrating)
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : High
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
No twisting today. Back feels great. That was most definitely the culprit. At this point, at the gym I go thru the motions. I try to get my sets, if my reps drop off I don't push it. 7 is ok if I can't do 10; Anything I do at this point is something I normally would do 10 reps. Felt good energy at the gym today.
Clen seems to cause finger/hand cramps. So they come and go. I see the detail coming in. I like how it looks. I wonder how it will look in another 4 weeks. Just keep grinding. Today was non fasting so I did have blended protein shake and dry Fiber One cereal during the day. Nice to see 175 on the scale, but re-hydrating so I'm sure I will be back to the low 180s by bed time.
Here's how it looks:
All I saw was the girl bending over in the background. She sure likes to be in that position for an extra long time. That tells me something.
She’s doing it for Daddy princeAll I saw was the girl bending over in the background. She sure likes to be in that position for an extra long time. That tells me something.
Yeah buddy!She’s doing it for Daddy prince
Looking good bro!
Definitely one day at a time brother. Hope the back/hip is feeling better.
You look a lot bigger than you weight man!
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@PrinceDaddy you're about 3 weeks out, how you feeling on weight? you fasted so you should be much tighter bro right
Fasting Friday : Plate loaded curls / Cable crunches / Abs
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 171 (103 in Texas today)
Pre-meal glucose : 74
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.7
GKI : 5.8 (Moderate level of Ketosis)
Step Count: 37K
Androgen Rage : High
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Two walking sessions with 15K steps, others just in general. Both sessions in the Texas heat. I do seem to sweat it out. I'm not cramping as much.
Was surprised to see my weight get so close to 170. Makes me think, maybe I am fatter than I think Conditioning is coming in. Legs are peeled. Serratus are coming in. Lower ab is coming in, still a layer of fat. I'm holding in the glutes, lower back fat/handles/ and belly. I am thinking I just keep grinding forward and hopefully it looks very good on peak week.
Biggest thing is not trying to make a weight class. At this point, I should have no issue meeting CP requirement (under 177). MW BB under 176.
If I end up being WW BB (under 165.25) so be it. I just don't want to starve or do anything crazy on peak. That is where I am messing up.
I'll try to do some check in pictures this weekend.
Thanks everyone!
Wake Up @ 182
Post Workout @ 171 (103 in Texas today)
Pre-meal glucose : 74
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.7
GKI : 5.8 (Moderate level of Ketosis)
Step Count: 37K
Androgen Rage : High
Cycle Status : Week 13 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Two walking sessions with 15K steps, others just in general. Both sessions in the Texas heat. I do seem to sweat it out. I'm not cramping as much.
Was surprised to see my weight get so close to 170. Makes me think, maybe I am fatter than I think Conditioning is coming in. Legs are peeled. Serratus are coming in. Lower ab is coming in, still a layer of fat. I'm holding in the glutes, lower back fat/handles/ and belly. I am thinking I just keep grinding forward and hopefully it looks very good on peak week.
Biggest thing is not trying to make a weight class. At this point, I should have no issue meeting CP requirement (under 177). MW BB under 176.
If I end up being WW BB (under 165.25) so be it. I just don't want to starve or do anything crazy on peak. That is where I am messing up.
I'll try to do some check in pictures this weekend.
Thanks everyone!
@PrinceDaddy Amazing work bro....keep it up.......
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@PrinceDaddy you dropped 11 lbs in 1 day? thats a lot, you holding water bro seems
you cut your HGH right? so close to show
i think you can go even lower tighten the weight
No HGH. I am very watery.
Fasting Saturday : 2 plate squats / deads / leg machines
Wake Up @ 178 (First time waking up under 180 this year)
Post Workout @ 174
Pre-meal glucose : 93
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.5
GKI : 10.3 (Not in Ketosis)
Step Count: 12K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Disappointed I am not in Ketosis today. Did do 12 hour fast. My leg workouts fairly easy since I don't push heavy weight for the rest of the way.
Just a lot of volume. I know the liver releases glycogen first. Then the muscles. Finally the fat. I suppose I did not extinguish enough glycogen from the first two sources.
Back feels good, no issues bending over and lifting today. Staying away from the torso twist machine. I like my progress. I'm in the range I wanted 3 weeks ahead of the show. At this point, I just want to get as shredded and as lean as possible and try not to care about where my weight is.
Here's how it looks today
If I can pull some more belly fat, lower back fat (handles), and glute fat, it might look pretty good.
I'm going to keep grinding. 3 more weeks.
Wake Up @ 178 (First time waking up under 180 this year)
Post Workout @ 174
Pre-meal glucose : 93
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.5
GKI : 10.3 (Not in Ketosis)
Step Count: 12K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Disappointed I am not in Ketosis today. Did do 12 hour fast. My leg workouts fairly easy since I don't push heavy weight for the rest of the way.
Just a lot of volume. I know the liver releases glycogen first. Then the muscles. Finally the fat. I suppose I did not extinguish enough glycogen from the first two sources.
Back feels good, no issues bending over and lifting today. Staying away from the torso twist machine. I like my progress. I'm in the range I wanted 3 weeks ahead of the show. At this point, I just want to get as shredded and as lean as possible and try not to care about where my weight is.
Here's how it looks today
If I can pull some more belly fat, lower back fat (handles), and glute fat, it might look pretty good.
I'm going to keep grinding. 3 more weeks.
What about age classes?
impressive work as always you're really putting in the time and effort
I am thinking 5 classes. I will break it out this week.
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@PrinceDaddy lower back already looks better from last show
improvement for surestay steady on this, try to fast and do more cardio, nothing heavy so close to show
Looking good man. You are right though......gotta keep grinding!
Fasting Sunday : 2 plate chest/shoulder presses
Wake Up @ 180
Post Workout @ 176
Pre-meal glucose : 78
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.6
GKI : 7.2(Low level of Ketosis)
Step Count: 12K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Weight goes up and down. Trending the right way, but mine likes to go up. Tomorrow is another fasting day. It is longer. Sat/Sun are generally 12 hour fasts. Fri/Mon are 14-15 hour fasts. Happy to be in low ketosis. M-F are my walking days as well so I will get 30K plus steps. I like my progress just need to keep grinding down.
I did feel a little weaker today. On my presses I usually hit 10, but would do 8 or 9 today. Not sure why. I see the conditioning coming. Everyone at the gym is asking when is the show. You look good. I try not let it get to my head. I know what my version of perfection looks like. If I achieve that even if I don't place I win. For me this is better conditioning in the lower abs/ lower back fat / glutes.
Thank you all for your support in my journey!
Wake Up @ 180
Post Workout @ 176
Pre-meal glucose : 78
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.6
GKI : 7.2(Low level of Ketosis)
Step Count: 12K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Weight goes up and down. Trending the right way, but mine likes to go up. Tomorrow is another fasting day. It is longer. Sat/Sun are generally 12 hour fasts. Fri/Mon are 14-15 hour fasts. Happy to be in low ketosis. M-F are my walking days as well so I will get 30K plus steps. I like my progress just need to keep grinding down.
I did feel a little weaker today. On my presses I usually hit 10, but would do 8 or 9 today. Not sure why. I see the conditioning coming. Everyone at the gym is asking when is the show. You look good. I try not let it get to my head. I know what my version of perfection looks like. If I achieve that even if I don't place I win. For me this is better conditioning in the lower abs/ lower back fat / glutes.
Thank you all for your support in my journey!
Man you look phenomenal
Fasting Monday : Chest supported rows (4 plates) / 130 lb dumb bell rows / Lat pull downs /
Wake Up @ 180
Post Workout @ 172
Pre-meal glucose : 79
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.5
GKI : 8.7(Low level of Ketosis)
Step Count: 38K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Good work out today. Fasting day. Want my weight range to drop under 176 by show date. Conditioning is coming. Just want to see more.
4;30AM Coffee protein Shake
6:30PM Dinner
How I broke my fast. Chipotle pepper top sirloin / 2 scrambled eggs / Avocado
Very tasty!
Next 3 days are non-fasting days. Will keep my step count high. Will have boiled eggs and and blended protein shake during the day.
Also, may eat some dry fiber one cereal.
Just keep grinding!
Wake Up @ 180
Post Workout @ 172
Pre-meal glucose : 79
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.5
GKI : 8.7(Low level of Ketosis)
Step Count: 38K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Good work out today. Fasting day. Want my weight range to drop under 176 by show date. Conditioning is coming. Just want to see more.
4;30AM Coffee protein Shake
6:30PM Dinner
How I broke my fast. Chipotle pepper top sirloin / 2 scrambled eggs / Avocado
Very tasty!
Next 3 days are non-fasting days. Will keep my step count high. Will have boiled eggs and and blended protein shake during the day.
Also, may eat some dry fiber one cereal.
Just keep grinding!
@PrinceDaddy perfect fast break, stick to carnivore if you can as you break the fast
how do you look post fast?
Vascular but flat.@PrinceDaddy perfect fast break, stick to carnivore if you can as you break the fast
how do you look post fast?
stay steady lets shred up more
Tuesday : Banded 2 plate squats / Safety Bar squats
Wake Up @ 180
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 39K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I am having good workouts at the gym. I feel like I get there around 4:30AM. Warm up and clear the bowels by 5AM. Hit my body parts. Start feeling winded around 7AM, but finish out with machines for about an hour. Then 35 min of stair mill and head home. I do two walks of about 15K or so one when I get back home and then another later in the afternoon. (2 hours each)
I feel like my lower back fat is pulling up and in a little. Still always feels like I am shaped like a Hershey's kiss around the mid-section. I try to do my best to keep the mid section tight. I like my progress, but obviously I want to see it in the physique and the scale.
Grinding!!!
Wake Up @ 180
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 39K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I am having good workouts at the gym. I feel like I get there around 4:30AM. Warm up and clear the bowels by 5AM. Hit my body parts. Start feeling winded around 7AM, but finish out with machines for about an hour. Then 35 min of stair mill and head home. I do two walks of about 15K or so one when I get back home and then another later in the afternoon. (2 hours each)
I feel like my lower back fat is pulling up and in a little. Still always feels like I am shaped like a Hershey's kiss around the mid-section. I try to do my best to keep the mid section tight. I like my progress, but obviously I want to see it in the physique and the scale.
Grinding!!!
@PrinceDaddy grinding hard on the progress, i see you doing much better this show, anymore fasting bro?
Definitely going to be much better conditioned for this one. I'm excited!@PrinceDaddy grinding hard on the progress, i see you doing much better this show, anymore fasting bro?
That's what I like to hear!!!
Wednesday : 2 plate chest/shoulder presses / smith position presses
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 39K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I like my progress. Weight is moving in the right direction. My intent is to wake up under 176 and go into the show with very little or no manipulation to make a weight. Of course, I do want to be dry and full, but do not want to do anything crazy to make a weight by already being at the required weight.
I entered my divisions today. Yes, I am going all out. It's not the best time to spend this much money, but this is something I enjoy doing.
And as I said Pro or bust. I am done for this year after this show.
Men's Bodybuilding - Masters 50+ Middleweight (7 weight classes)
Men's Physique - Masters 55+ A (2 height classes)
Men's Physique - Masters 50+ A (4 height classes)
Men's Classic Physique - Masters 55+ A (2 height classes)
Men's Classic Physique - Masters 45+ A (4 height classes)
So, the question is why so many classes. My favorite is bodybuilding, My physique better fits there, but I can compete in the other classes
Bodybuilding is straight forward, all the weight classes are there, you just compete in your weight class, If you win your class you go against all the other weight classes. Top 3 of the weight class winners get pro cards.
For Classic Physique, you can see 55+ only has 2 height classes and 45+ has 4 height classes. The more height classes break out the class. This is a promoter option for the show. So, you end competing with much taller and bigger individuals. i am 5 foot 5.5 inches. I'm a short guy. I am on the low end of the spectrum. There are fewer shorter 50+ guys. You only need to win your class to get a pro card in this class. You compete for the overall, but you already have the pro card just winning your division.
So for 55+, since there are 2 divisions
DIVISION “A” (UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’ 9”)
But for 45+, there are 4 divisions
DIVISION “A” (UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’ 7”)
For Mens Physique, you can see 55+ only has 2 height classes and 45+ has 4 height classes. This is the same story as the classic physique, but I have to drop down to 50+ where the class breaks out more. You only need to win your class to get a pro card in this class. You compete for the overall, but you already have the pro card just winning your division. This is where I have come in 2nd twice (2020/2021)
So for 55+, since there are 2 divisions
Class A Up to 5’8”
But for 50+, there are 4 divisions
Class A: Up to 5’6″
I am excited to compete. Ultimately, just hoping to bring my best conditioning, If I do that I will be happy. Maybe I get lucky and squeeze by for a pro card. It really is a matter of who shows up. This show has an open class with the masters classes. It tends to be lighter on the masters competitors.
Let me know if you have questions. I thank you for your support!
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 39K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I like my progress. Weight is moving in the right direction. My intent is to wake up under 176 and go into the show with very little or no manipulation to make a weight. Of course, I do want to be dry and full, but do not want to do anything crazy to make a weight by already being at the required weight.
I entered my divisions today. Yes, I am going all out. It's not the best time to spend this much money, but this is something I enjoy doing.
And as I said Pro or bust. I am done for this year after this show.
Men's Bodybuilding - Masters 50+ Middleweight (7 weight classes)
Men's Physique - Masters 55+ A (2 height classes)
Men's Physique - Masters 50+ A (4 height classes)
Men's Classic Physique - Masters 55+ A (2 height classes)
Men's Classic Physique - Masters 45+ A (4 height classes)
So, the question is why so many classes. My favorite is bodybuilding, My physique better fits there, but I can compete in the other classes
Bodybuilding is straight forward, all the weight classes are there, you just compete in your weight class, If you win your class you go against all the other weight classes. Top 3 of the weight class winners get pro cards.
For Classic Physique, you can see 55+ only has 2 height classes and 45+ has 4 height classes. The more height classes break out the class. This is a promoter option for the show. So, you end competing with much taller and bigger individuals. i am 5 foot 5.5 inches. I'm a short guy. I am on the low end of the spectrum. There are fewer shorter 50+ guys. You only need to win your class to get a pro card in this class. You compete for the overall, but you already have the pro card just winning your division.
So for 55+, since there are 2 divisions
DIVISION “A” (UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’ 9”)
But for 45+, there are 4 divisions
DIVISION “A” (UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’ 7”)
For Mens Physique, you can see 55+ only has 2 height classes and 45+ has 4 height classes. This is the same story as the classic physique, but I have to drop down to 50+ where the class breaks out more. You only need to win your class to get a pro card in this class. You compete for the overall, but you already have the pro card just winning your division. This is where I have come in 2nd twice (2020/2021)
So for 55+, since there are 2 divisions
Class A Up to 5’8”
But for 50+, there are 4 divisions
Class A: Up to 5’6″
I am excited to compete. Ultimately, just hoping to bring my best conditioning, If I do that I will be happy. Maybe I get lucky and squeeze by for a pro card. It really is a matter of who shows up. This show has an open class with the masters classes. It tends to be lighter on the masters competitors.
Let me know if you have questions. I thank you for your support!
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@PrinceDaddy happy to see you have better conditioning now, much better this time with fasting and cardio
you pick many classes if you feel it
i actually like all the classes makes it more fair
Thursday : Traps / Triceps / Dumb bell RDLs
Wake Up @ 178
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Today was rough. It has been a milder Texas summer with heat compared to years past. Today was hot, maybe 103, feels like 108. My walking dragged. Tomorrow starts my fasting days. So, nothing but water between AM and PM.
I am 2 weeks out, making good progress. Just staying the course. Weight is moving in the right range. I would imagine at this rate of progression I will be in the 170-175 peak week range. That is where I want to be. I hope to see solid conditioning. I want to see the lower abs pop. I need to do some hair grooming as much hair has grown back.
At this point with 2 weeks to go. If I run out of a injectable compound, I am done with it. No need to open a new vial. My cycle ends after the competition, although I will finish out the compounds on a TRT once a week cycle. I do have blood work scheduled the Friday before peak week.
Still grinding!
Wake Up @ 178
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 33K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Today was rough. It has been a milder Texas summer with heat compared to years past. Today was hot, maybe 103, feels like 108. My walking dragged. Tomorrow starts my fasting days. So, nothing but water between AM and PM.
I am 2 weeks out, making good progress. Just staying the course. Weight is moving in the right range. I would imagine at this rate of progression I will be in the 170-175 peak week range. That is where I want to be. I hope to see solid conditioning. I want to see the lower abs pop. I need to do some hair grooming as much hair has grown back.
At this point with 2 weeks to go. If I run out of a injectable compound, I am done with it. No need to open a new vial. My cycle ends after the competition, although I will finish out the compounds on a TRT once a week cycle. I do have blood work scheduled the Friday before peak week.
Still grinding!
bro prince you are my hero
texas pride and texas winner
texas pride and texas winner
good job on the conditioning that's going to be key
I think it's important to learn from prior trials and errors and use them in the future
I think it's important to learn from prior trials and errors and use them in the future
wow what a nice little meal
top sirloin tastes really good man that looks amazing
top sirloin tastes really good man that looks amazing
Go for it brother!
Fasting Friday : Cable curl bench / Abdominals
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 173
Pre-meal glucose : 76
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.3
GKI : 14 (Not in GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 35K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Interesting I am not in Ketosis today. Did not cheat. Fasting from 4:30AM to 6:30PM. Cooler day for Texas. Only in the 90s and some light rain. Did not sweat as much on my walk. Like my progress. Most of my weigh ins are in the 170s now. Just want to see that trend lower and more conditioning come in. Goal is to be consistently under 176. I do believe there is still fat that can be shed.
Actually did a delt injection yesterday. I don't think I will do another as my delt was bit sore yesterday. Will stick to alternating glutes.
Tomorrow another fasting day. Heavy leg volume.
Keep grinding forward.
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 173
Pre-meal glucose : 76
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.3
GKI : 14 (Not in GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 35K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 14 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Interesting I am not in Ketosis today. Did not cheat. Fasting from 4:30AM to 6:30PM. Cooler day for Texas. Only in the 90s and some light rain. Did not sweat as much on my walk. Like my progress. Most of my weigh ins are in the 170s now. Just want to see that trend lower and more conditioning come in. Goal is to be consistently under 176. I do believe there is still fat that can be shed.
Actually did a delt injection yesterday. I don't think I will do another as my delt was bit sore yesterday. Will stick to alternating glutes.
Tomorrow another fasting day. Heavy leg volume.
Keep grinding forward.
@PrinceDaddy Amazing work bro.....
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@PrinceDaddy good you had no cheats, stay strong before the show, you can go fasted more time and more cardio
Fasting Saturday : high volume legs
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 176
Pre-meal glucose : 69
Pre-meal Ketones : 06
GKI : 6.3 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 7K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Lackluster work out today. Not sure what was wrong. Just did not seem to have the drive. I ended up doing more machines and taking my time.
I did fast and was able to get to Ketosis.
Hoping tomorrow is better. Here's how it looks:
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 176
Pre-meal glucose : 69
Pre-meal Ketones : 06
GKI : 6.3 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 7K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Lackluster work out today. Not sure what was wrong. Just did not seem to have the drive. I ended up doing more machines and taking my time.
I did fast and was able to get to Ketosis.
Hoping tomorrow is better. Here's how it looks:
@PrinceDaddy its looking much better, you're getting more tight from the back for sure
love handles all but gone you lean out fast man
wow very nicekeep fasting and cardio, its working for you
Man you’re a beast!
Fasting Sunday : Abs/posing/chest/shoulders
Wake Up @ 177
Post Workout @ 175
Pre-meal glucose : 74
Pre-meal Ketones : 06
GKI : 6.8 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Got up later today. Much better work out, but did skip a few things. Still grinding. Feeling a little winded, but 2 weeks to go. Gotta hold the line.
Tomorrow is back day, another fasting day. just trying to keep my energy and motivation.
The mirror looks good, pictures don't seem to look good. I am starting to see the level of conditioning I achieved last year. I feel like my upper body has gotten a little bigger.
Keep grinding!
Wake Up @ 177
Post Workout @ 175
Pre-meal glucose : 74
Pre-meal Ketones : 06
GKI : 6.8 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 9K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Got up later today. Much better work out, but did skip a few things. Still grinding. Feeling a little winded, but 2 weeks to go. Gotta hold the line.
Tomorrow is back day, another fasting day. just trying to keep my energy and motivation.
The mirror looks good, pictures don't seem to look good. I am starting to see the level of conditioning I achieved last year. I feel like my upper body has gotten a little bigger.
Keep grinding!
Still a good look for a 'bad' workout
a great job Prince you are definitely our hero
bro looking good you would be scary if I ran into you in prison
this show is almost here wow time flies
Keep grinding bro!
Looking good man. I hate those days when you don't have great energy while training but you still got a nice session in.
Fasting Monday : Back Chest supported T bar rows/ Dumb bell rows 20/40/60/80/100/130 / Plate loaded back machines
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 170
Pre-meal glucose :86
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.6
GKI : 7.9 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 38K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I am liking this version of my back work out. Does not feel risky. I seem to get a little gassed at the end, but I get it done. I don't put my back at risk being hunched over. Today is the end of my 4 day fasting flow. I do feel low energy with the fasting. I did hit Ketosis today. It was very hot in Texas so I did drop quite a bit of water. I did rehydrate between my AM and PM walks, but you just sweat it out.
I need to do some hair grooming as it will help me see some more detailed conditioning. I do have several friends at the gym saying conditioning looks good. Of course, my mind just plays tricks with me. I would like to have used a posing coach, but with the job search that had to give.
Just hoping to get as lean and conditioned as possible without sacrificing muscle size. I want my weigh range to be below 176
Wake Up @ 179
Post Workout @ 170
Pre-meal glucose :86
Pre-meal Ketones : 0.6
GKI : 7.9 (Low level of GKI Ketosis)
Step Count: 38K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
I am liking this version of my back work out. Does not feel risky. I seem to get a little gassed at the end, but I get it done. I don't put my back at risk being hunched over. Today is the end of my 4 day fasting flow. I do feel low energy with the fasting. I did hit Ketosis today. It was very hot in Texas so I did drop quite a bit of water. I did rehydrate between my AM and PM walks, but you just sweat it out.
I need to do some hair grooming as it will help me see some more detailed conditioning. I do have several friends at the gym saying conditioning looks good. Of course, my mind just plays tricks with me. I would like to have used a posing coach, but with the job search that had to give.
Just hoping to get as lean and conditioned as possible without sacrificing muscle size. I want my weigh range to be below 176
Are you going to go zero carbs leading up to the show and then carb load a couple days? You going to drop the semaglutide at least a week before the show? Meaning the last dose 14 days from show date? You would need to stop now.
@PrinceDaddy you're close the the show, 170 post workout, tight, must be lean
can you do a pre show pic for us please ?
he should drop but not sure his prep @RoidRage69
Tuesday : Banded squats / safety bar squats / plate loaded leg presses (2 plates)
Wake Up @ 178
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 39K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
It is hot in Texas. Feeling low energy. Woke up this morning and really just wanted to stay in bed. But, I l know my show is in 2 weeks and I am going to do my best to bring my best package to stage. So, I get up and go. Noticing, I do feel winded towards the end of the work out. Also, the outdoor walking is brutal this time of year. Less of a weight drop today as I am not fasting Tues-Thurs
As stated, I am hoping my weight range currently 173-179 drops to 170-176. That's all I am looking for. I want to come into the show and do nothing weird. As I run out of compounds, I will just stop them. I do have a dose of Semaglutide left. Honestly, it has not been effective for me.
I felt a little satiation but not enough. Next year, I would like to try trizepatide. My weight loss is more an effect of my step count then the peptide. I struggle to lose weight. Last year and this year for the first show, I used lasix, walking, and starving to drop my weight to make the weight cutoff. I was closer last year on the second show, but still did the same. This year I will be the weight so my carbs and food should just be normal. I should look normal like I'm going to the gym but just drier. Carbing up for me is challenging as I get a watery mid-section. I also bloat with distention in front poses. It's best for me to wake up empty and just sip water or chew on a few ice cubes to stage.
I need to do some hair grooming. Hope to do it tomorrow. I'll post pics during the weekend.
Monday
Same steps and light pump workout. Same food. Evening dinner something easy on the stomach.
Tuesday
AM Shaving, protein shakes am, normal water as I would do today. Just plan on weighing in 4-6. Eat dinner at hotel. Chicken and sweet potato.
PM Spray Tan
Dry cereal, less water after 6 pm. Thinking I may still take a half lasix on Tues-Wed evening.
Wed
AM Spray Tan
AM Compete with just sipping water
Late afternoon Same chicken/sweet potato lunch around 4pm
Evening show / sipping water after returning to room
Thurs
AM Compete with just sipping water
Late afternoon chicken/sweet potato lunch around 4pm
Late afternoon some room for snack bars / sweeter treats.
Evening show / All done Drink tons of water with electrolyte powders
Friday
Nice breakfast / Offseason
Almost there....
Wake Up @ 178
Post Workout @ 173
Step Count: 39K
Androgen Rage : Medium
Cycle Status : Week 15 Contest Cut Cycle
Show Date : 08/28/2024 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
It is hot in Texas. Feeling low energy. Woke up this morning and really just wanted to stay in bed. But, I l know my show is in 2 weeks and I am going to do my best to bring my best package to stage. So, I get up and go. Noticing, I do feel winded towards the end of the work out. Also, the outdoor walking is brutal this time of year. Less of a weight drop today as I am not fasting Tues-Thurs
As stated, I am hoping my weight range currently 173-179 drops to 170-176. That's all I am looking for. I want to come into the show and do nothing weird. As I run out of compounds, I will just stop them. I do have a dose of Semaglutide left. Honestly, it has not been effective for me.
I felt a little satiation but not enough. Next year, I would like to try trizepatide. My weight loss is more an effect of my step count then the peptide. I struggle to lose weight. Last year and this year for the first show, I used lasix, walking, and starving to drop my weight to make the weight cutoff. I was closer last year on the second show, but still did the same. This year I will be the weight so my carbs and food should just be normal. I should look normal like I'm going to the gym but just drier. Carbing up for me is challenging as I get a watery mid-section. I also bloat with distention in front poses. It's best for me to wake up empty and just sip water or chew on a few ice cubes to stage.
I need to do some hair grooming. Hope to do it tomorrow. I'll post pics during the weekend.
Monday
Same steps and light pump workout. Same food. Evening dinner something easy on the stomach.
Tuesday
AM Shaving, protein shakes am, normal water as I would do today. Just plan on weighing in 4-6. Eat dinner at hotel. Chicken and sweet potato.
PM Spray Tan
Dry cereal, less water after 6 pm. Thinking I may still take a half lasix on Tues-Wed evening.
Wed
AM Spray Tan
AM Compete with just sipping water
Late afternoon Same chicken/sweet potato lunch around 4pm
Evening show / sipping water after returning to room
Thurs
AM Compete with just sipping water
Late afternoon chicken/sweet potato lunch around 4pm
Late afternoon some room for snack bars / sweeter treats.
Evening show / All done Drink tons of water with electrolyte powders
Friday
Nice breakfast / Offseason
Almost there....
I had the same experience with semaglutide. Just didn't feel it. Currently using tirzepatide and it's a whole different story. Most days i'm fighting to get 2000cals in. Down 25lbs since june 1 and it doesn't even feel like i'm trying. Retaturide is supposed to be even better. Next generation i guess. I may try next time.
@PrinceDaddy Legit work so far..........
@PrinceDaddy I would say try fat loading a bit, if carb loading makes you retain water go with fat loaded that might work for you for sure
and keep a positive mindset , you're close
looking forward to seeing you on stage and pushing it for the EVO family
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