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Veteran Log PrinceDaddy 2025 Bodybuilding Log (Masters 55+ Competitor)
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Ground turkey is something that I'll have to try.
Have an eating that in a while.
Have an eating that in a while.
This is me improvising to 150 back in November. Felt good back then, but felt a slight bicep strain on my right side after a few weeks of the step up. Ended up pulling back, saving time on the set up. All good at the moment. May try again when the gear kicks in depending on feels.
Lifetime goes up to 130s. LA Fitness goes up to 100s. There are others that may go higher, but these are where I have memberships and are convenient for me. It's enough to stim the muscle.
@LevButlerov You have me thinking. My longest fast during preps has been 15-17 hour water fasts. I don't like it if I am doing a heavy work out day. This Friday, I have blood draw scheduled for 2pm, I will be water fasted from 9pm evening before to 3pm the next day. I might stretch that to 6pm, maybe 20 hours.Dinner is gone but thats good it was high protein.
Retatrutide can be helpful, but are you having cravings? @PrinceDaddy
On the distention, I think a lot of it is digestive related but also HGH related.
Can you try a 36 hour water fast? this way we can see if your body can flush everything out in that time and how tight you get.
Trying to make a weight target, I have pushed possibly to 36 hours. I think I was restricting water as well. I remember cramping and getting much smaller. I should try again but with plenty of water. Thinking....
Are those rubber bands? If so can you post a link on amazon for the correct ones. I might start doing this. My db only go up to 125 at my gyms a lift at.
Looks like a perfect dinner to me.
@PrinceDaddy i did fast a few times doing show prep and i can tell you it controls the gut for sure bro
i highly suggest you try 36 hours and see, you will really tighten up the mid section from it
you strong AF bro 150 for back looks huge!!
@RoidRage69 It is a hack, but this is what I used. It held well, pain to set up.
I have seen some using these, but you and I are probably too strong for this: And these seem expensive.
Tuesday : Legs Banded Squats/ Safety Squats
Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 24K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Another good leg day in the books. Just up to 315 banded, 3 plates on olympic bar, 305 on the safety bar. Very much trying to slow the rep and have as much control as possible. I have been doing accessory work with a front smith squat and zercher in the smith machine.
Ground turkey once again for dinner today.
Some other updates:
1) Still looking for a job, not much happening there.
2) Kid got accepted to 10 schools, still waiting on a few. All of them are out of state. Trying to narrow down to a few schools and take visits and her make decision. Expensive to fly out, stay overnight and come back. Can't really make a decision without seeing the uni in person. Will need to these visits before April and have a decision by May 1st
3) Sold my dad's property, the funds will come in handy. Working on getting closure to taxes for last year so we can begin the disbursement to us three descendants. The money not a lot, but enough to get thru this year
All I can say is One day at a time.
Thanks peeps!
Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 192
Step Count: 24K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Another good leg day in the books. Just up to 315 banded, 3 plates on olympic bar, 305 on the safety bar. Very much trying to slow the rep and have as much control as possible. I have been doing accessory work with a front smith squat and zercher in the smith machine.
Ground turkey once again for dinner today.
Some other updates:
1) Still looking for a job, not much happening there.
2) Kid got accepted to 10 schools, still waiting on a few. All of them are out of state. Trying to narrow down to a few schools and take visits and her make decision. Expensive to fly out, stay overnight and come back. Can't really make a decision without seeing the uni in person. Will need to these visits before April and have a decision by May 1st
3) Sold my dad's property, the funds will come in handy. Working on getting closure to taxes for last year so we can begin the disbursement to us three descendants. The money not a lot, but enough to get thru this year
All I can say is One day at a time.
Thanks peeps!
Your foods on point man
Wednesday : Light Chest / Shoulders
Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 12K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Raining today so less walking. 3 top sets on my upper body 225 sets, shoulder/incline/decline. Last serving of ground turkey/bell peppers/onions/black olives with avocado.
Thinking will start my blood draw fast at 9pm tomorrow evening. Blood draw will be around 2pm the next day. I have an obligation at 4pm. I will try to break the fast at 6pm so should have a 20 hour fast. Plan on testing glucose/ketones before breaking the fast. Will break the fast with Korean barbecue, Burning Rice
Kid's plate $17.15
No Base
Bulgogi Beef
Chicken Bites
No Toppings
Scrambled egg
Gochujang sauce
A treat meal for sure. The kid's size is plenty for me.
Wake Up @ 196
Post Workout @ 193
Step Count: 12K
Androgen Rage : None
Cycle Status : None
Show Date : 07/16/2025 (Pro card or bust)
Target Weigh in : 176.25 lbs
Raining today so less walking. 3 top sets on my upper body 225 sets, shoulder/incline/decline. Last serving of ground turkey/bell peppers/onions/black olives with avocado.
Thinking will start my blood draw fast at 9pm tomorrow evening. Blood draw will be around 2pm the next day. I have an obligation at 4pm. I will try to break the fast at 6pm so should have a 20 hour fast. Plan on testing glucose/ketones before breaking the fast. Will break the fast with Korean barbecue, Burning Rice
Kid's plate $17.15
No Base
Bulgogi Beef
Chicken Bites
No Toppings
Scrambled egg
Gochujang sauce
A treat meal for sure. The kid's size is plenty for me.
@PrinceDaddy on raining day you gotta pump the treadmill if you can.
Try to push the fast to 36 hours, can we try it?
