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I didn't exactly get to do my planned log and cycle due to some very unfortunate family events we have been forced to endure the last few months. I have been able to get leaner and stay extremely tight on my diet due to discipline and lack of appetite but, these issues have required quite a bit of time and emotional turmoil.
For the last 7 weeks cardio has been non-existant and I had only been able to weight train 2x/wk. Mainly just working hard on the basic compound movements to maintain muscle mass through the stress, (and to help alleviate the stress).
This whole experience should really show some of our younger member's the importance of diet and nutrition. During this time I was gear free (why waste the money when training isnt 100% and my heart and mind were somewhere else). I kept my supplement staples in my diet like Glutamine, creatine ester ether, Beta A, whey, EFA's,ect. My bodyfat % dropped by 1.6% in 6-7 weeks(via dexascan taken on Monday) while only training 2x/wk and with no cardio. The progress was 100% due to nutritional consistancy/staying on the diet and making the necessary adjustments as the weeks went on. Protien intake was kept high (over 320 grams/ day), carbs were cycled moderate to low, and fat intake remained at 15-17%. I am very surprised I was able to maintain most of my muscle through the stress and I am ready now to finally start back to training 4x/wk and going after my goals once again. If you are wondering about the tan, I have been taking a sponsors MT2 I had on hand to help with mood and feeling of well-being and I do believe it has helped. The tanning effect is amazing since my time outside in the sun has been very limited (that really suck bc our weather here in FL has been beautiful).
I just want to remind everyone out there to really take the time to enjoy and cherrish your loved ones and keep your priorities grounded.
I always live this fitness lifestyle but sometimes we all get a little carried away and consumed by it. Just remember that bodybuilding/training is something that we do, it is not who you are. Stop and smell the roses my friends, they are not there forvever.
Yours in Health,
Scott
For the last 7 weeks cardio has been non-existant and I had only been able to weight train 2x/wk. Mainly just working hard on the basic compound movements to maintain muscle mass through the stress, (and to help alleviate the stress).
This whole experience should really show some of our younger member's the importance of diet and nutrition. During this time I was gear free (why waste the money when training isnt 100% and my heart and mind were somewhere else). I kept my supplement staples in my diet like Glutamine, creatine ester ether, Beta A, whey, EFA's,ect. My bodyfat % dropped by 1.6% in 6-7 weeks(via dexascan taken on Monday) while only training 2x/wk and with no cardio. The progress was 100% due to nutritional consistancy/staying on the diet and making the necessary adjustments as the weeks went on. Protien intake was kept high (over 320 grams/ day), carbs were cycled moderate to low, and fat intake remained at 15-17%. I am very surprised I was able to maintain most of my muscle through the stress and I am ready now to finally start back to training 4x/wk and going after my goals once again. If you are wondering about the tan, I have been taking a sponsors MT2 I had on hand to help with mood and feeling of well-being and I do believe it has helped. The tanning effect is amazing since my time outside in the sun has been very limited (that really suck bc our weather here in FL has been beautiful).
I just want to remind everyone out there to really take the time to enjoy and cherrish your loved ones and keep your priorities grounded.
I always live this fitness lifestyle but sometimes we all get a little carried away and consumed by it. Just remember that bodybuilding/training is something that we do, it is not who you are. Stop and smell the roses my friends, they are not there forvever.
Yours in Health,
Scott