Culking Bishes!!! Winter2016 / Spring 2017
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oh that's a lot of walking. I used to be an asphalt inspector Park way- expressway- Turnpike etc. LOTS. of walking.
So- I'm officially balls deep into cutting- jumped right on in to this *kitten*. Did 15 minutes of interval stair master last night- and then we took the weight sled and pushed it around outside. LEG.DEATH.
it was a little cool so all of our lungs were on fire- but it was good *kitten*. I was so hungry by the time I got home and showered- we wound up going to on the border- pretty sure I over ate- but I kind of didn't care- mammasita was effing hungry.
I've been seeing a lot of sled pushing at the gym lately. I've never tried it.
ETA: I'd also really like to hit that big tire with the sledgehammer (or whatever that is) once.
It's literally torture.
But good torture- but torture.
@psulemon- spring 2017 is fine by me- it's accurate LOL_ and lord knows- we like to be accurate around here!0 -
oh that's a lot of walking. I used to be an asphalt inspector Park way- expressway- Turnpike etc. LOTS. of walking.
So- I'm officially balls deep into cutting- jumped right on in to this *kitten*. Did 15 minutes of interval stair master last night- and then we took the weight sled and pushed it around outside. LEG.DEATH.
it was a little cool so all of our lungs were on fire- but it was good *kitten*. I was so hungry by the time I got home and showered- we wound up going to on the border- pretty sure I over ate- but I kind of didn't care- mammasita was effing hungry.
I've been seeing a lot of sled pushing at the gym lately. I've never tried it.
ETA: I'd also really like to hit that big tire with the sledgehammer (or whatever that is) once.
It's literally torture.
But good torture- but torture.
@psulemon- spring 2017 is fine by me- it's accurate LOL_ and lord knows- we like to be accurate around here!
If MFP has taught me anything, it's that semantics apparently matter.2 -
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jdscrubs32 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »I keep checking this thread, hoping that I'll be able to post soon but alas, the deficit continues. If there's a summer bulking thread I may see you there.
You can pop in- I would say most of us who are contributing are now cutting- you're more than welcome at this point to be here!!!
We've been talking about changing the title- but haven't gotten around to it yet LOL
@JoRocka you could change the title to Culking Bishes!!! Culking would be a mixture of Cutting and Bulking.
BAW HA HA HA_ we could.
As locking as it wasn't Chalking- only because I'm a dirty bird.
But I'm game if everyone else is- @psuLemon would have to do it for us- but I'm not opposed.trigden1991 wrote: »trigden1991 wrote: »I keep checking this thread, hoping that I'll be able to post soon but alas, the deficit continues. If there's a summer bulking thread I may see you there.
You can pop in- I would say most of us who are contributing are now cutting- you're more than welcome at this point to be here!!!
We've been talking about changing the title- but haven't gotten around to it yet LOL
Guess I'll contribute in that case;
Currently finishing week 1 of 2 of my diet break. 10 weeks of dieting down from 236lbs (15-16%) to 220 (11-13%). After enjoying an abundance of food for another 9 days I will be running a slightly modified UD2.0/bodyopus style cut for 4-6 weeks with the goal of pushing into single digit bodyfat for the first time (ever??). Anyone else have any experience with UD2.0? It sounds savage but very effective and I am a big proponent of sledgehammer methods when it comes to dieting.
@Gallowmere1984 seems to have experience with Lyle's stuff- I have not. I'm going to be picking up the book shortly- just haven't b/c I've been dealing with dance festival stuff.
Trigden and I talk frequently on the BodyRecomp community forum, but this is one area where I have no direct experience. I've read UD2.0 several times, but I've never been lean enough that I would consider running it to get firsthand knowledge. The book states sub-15%, but most who have used it say it's best results are seen at 12 and below. Never been that lean myself.2 -
As I never have- and never will be that lean- I'm obviously of no help- what so ever.0
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Nice name change!0
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Well, that's for men, which is what I usually look at, having a meatbat and all. I guess for women it would probably be more in the 19-20% range, though I've never seen a log of a woman running UD2.0 anyway.0 -
Question for you guys? At what point do you consider someone having big arms? A young guy was complaining about how he didn't have big arms and randomly asked me how I got them (I let him work in while I was doing OHP). Ironically, I have only been training big for about 13 weeks and prior to that was programs like P90X and BodyBeast (you can stop laughing now). But even before then, i have 15" biceps and currently between 15.5" -16" since i started training. I didn't think that was big. I think they just look "big" as I have really lean forearms and well developed triceps/shoulders.0
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Anything below 14 - 16% starts to get into essential fats and can causes hormonal imbalances. Heck, some women start to have problems sub 18%.0 -
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Question for you guys? At what point do you consider someone having big arms? A young guy was complaining about how he didn't have big arms and randomly asked me how I got them (I let him work in while I was doing OHP). Ironically, I have only been training big for about 13 weeks and prior to that was programs like P90X and BodyBeast (you can stop laughing now). But even before then, i have 15" biceps and currently between 15.5" -16" since i started training. I didn't think that was big. I think they just look "big" as I have really lean forearms and well developed triceps/shoulders.
It's definitely subjective. There's the BIG power lifting guy and then there's the big cut/lean guy with tons of definition. Sounds like you were his kind of big *wide-eyed stare*1 -
Thank ya. You wouldn't know it because of the amount of body hair, but I am finally to the point where I can see abdominal vascularity, instead of just feeling it. Still not shaving though. xD3 -
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »
Thank ya. You wouldn't know it because of the amount of body hair, but I am finally to the point where I can see abdominal vascularity, instead of just feeling it. Still not shaving though. xD
Nah.. don't shave.. body hair rocks (on a man, not on myself ! heh)
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Question for you guys? At what point do you consider someone having big arms? A young guy was complaining about how he didn't have big arms and randomly asked me how I got them (I let him work in while I was doing OHP). Ironically, I have only been training big for about 13 weeks and prior to that was programs like P90X and BodyBeast (you can stop laughing now). But even before then, i have 15" biceps and currently between 15.5" -16" since i started training. I didn't think that was big. I think they just look "big" as I have really lean forearms and well developed triceps/shoulders.
I think mine are 17", but I dont train them with anything but I suppose chin ups when I do because genetically they grow like weeds and look ridiculous compared to the rest of my body. So that is when they are big, when they make the rest if your body look tiny.0 -
Question for you guys? At what point do you consider someone having big arms? A young guy was complaining about how he didn't have big arms and randomly asked me how I got them (I let him work in while I was doing OHP). Ironically, I have only been training big for about 13 weeks and prior to that was programs like P90X and BodyBeast (you can stop laughing now). But even before then, i have 15" biceps and currently between 15.5" -16" since i started training. I didn't think that was big. I think they just look "big" as I have really lean forearms and well developed triceps/shoulders.
I think mine are 17", but I dont train them with anything but I suppose chin ups when I do because genetically they grow like weeds and look ridiculous compared to the rest of my body. So that is when they are big, when they make the rest if your body look tiny.
Yea, my program only has 1 isolation a week for biceps. Personally, i rather spend more time with compounds.0 -
Thanks. Long way off the end goal but getting there slowly.
@psuLemon If you have decently shaped lean arms then they'll look more aesthetic than fat-ceps. Mine are 17.5" and don't stand out as being particularly big0 -
trigden1991 wrote: »
Thanks. Long way off the end goal but getting there slowly.
@psuLemon If you have decently shaped lean arms then they'll look more aesthetic than fat-ceps. Mine are 17.5" and don't stand out as being particularly big
I suspect its also because i am fairly vascular.
And thanks for the feedback all.
Maybe one day i will post pics.0 -
Question for you guys? At what point do you consider someone having big arms? A young guy was complaining about how he didn't have big arms and randomly asked me how I got them (I let him work in while I was doing OHP). Ironically, I have only been training big for about 13 weeks and prior to that was programs like P90X and BodyBeast (you can stop laughing now). But even before then, i have 15" biceps and currently between 15.5" -16" since i started training. I didn't think that was big. I think they just look "big" as I have really lean forearms and well developed triceps/shoulders.
I think mine are 17", but I dont train them with anything but I suppose chin ups when I do because genetically they grow like weeds and look ridiculous compared to the rest of my body. So that is when they are big, when they make the rest if your body look tiny.
Yea, my program only has 1 isolation a week for biceps. Personally, i rather spend more time with compounds.
Yep same here. I'm currently not even touching anything but the big three besides chins, back X and press as my accessories.0 -
Having the ability to cook = winning!
Ahi Tuna Poke with an avocado mango salsa and rice.
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Love the name change!
@trigden1991 - Amazing definition in your legs!
@Gallowmere1984 - I can't believe how quickly you have plowed through cutting! I admire your dedication.
I am down about 3.5 pounds in 4 weeks. I started out eating 1450 calories - that did not last long! I am eating around 1600 calories now. I am *kitten* hungry. I am trying to hold out on increasing calories though. I need to be done with cutting by May. Mid May - August is one family celebration after another (lots of birthdays!). I do not want to be cutting during all these celebrations!1 -
Love the name change!
@trigden1991 - Amazing definition in your legs!
@Gallowmere1984 - I can't believe how quickly you have plowed through cutting! I admire your dedication.
I am down about 3.5 pounds in 4 weeks. I started out eating 1450 calories - that did not last long! I am eating around 1600 calories now. I am *asparagus* hungry. I am trying to hold out on increasing calories though. I need to be done with cutting by May. Mid May - August is one family celebration after another (lots of birthdays!). I do not want to be cutting during all these celebrations!
I've actually found this pacing to be the easiest and most beneficial for me. I'm in, down ten pounds, and out before I even start getting really hungry or losing any strength.
The only challenging part for me, is the really slow approach that I take to reverse dieting back to maintenance. I'm almost a month in, and still shedding about a pound per week, which falls into the normal range for most people, but is only about 20-25% of the speed that I clip during the 11-12 RFL days.0 -
Late to the party (as always) but loving the new thread name. Cutting starts today - leaping in at 1500 cals before a little diet break end of April. I'm going to Italy and there is no way I'm not eating ALL the pasta.
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Gimsteinn1 wrote: »I'm so doing this wrong... Mind if I bug in here and ask you guys a question cause you all seem so pro in this
I tried bulking and ate in surplus for 12 weeks but hardly gained any weight, around 5 kg or 11 lbs.. Then I started cutting and in the first week I lost 6.6 lbs or 3 kg and then nothing.. I keep loosing inches but my weight stays the same. I'm down a size and I keep getting smaller but I also keep getting stronger and my muscles more visible.
I'm eating around 1780-2000 calories per day and working out 6-8 times per week with one rest day on Sundays.
My profile pic is 2 days old and at the time I was around 18-19% fat (I think, was 19% 4 weeks ago). So I'm wondering if I'm eating to many calories and just recomping (I'm tiny so I might need less calories but I do a lot of intense workouts and lift heavy + I pole dance) or if it's just super hard when you get under 20% BF?
Recomp means you are staying the same weight and slowly losing fat while gaining muscle. It kinda sounds like you are doing that if you are not losing weight but your muscles are more becoming more visible.
Are you trying to get down to a certain body fat % for a competition? What is your goal?
I know for me when I reach a lower weight (and body fat) it gets much harder. I have a lot less energy so I am not burning as many calories. I think about food ALL THE TIME so it is harder to adhere to my diet. So for me the question is is it worth it?1 -
Diet break is going well; stuck to 10% under maintenance for 5 days and then averaged 7000 calories a day this weekend. Leptin and glycogen levels should be sorted now I reckon 3
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Weight has gone up and down like a yo yo since I came back from my trip 2 & half weeks ago but finally has started to settle down and the figures have become more consistent. Down 2kg/4.4lbs since I last weighed in which was the day after I returned from the trip. I imagine the rate of loss will slow down now to a normal level.
Have 7 weeks from today before I head to Rome for a few days before my friend's wedding on the east coast of Italy. Operation defluff continues.0 -
I started my two week phase of Eat Less Exercise Less yesterday. The scale showed an 11 lb increase for last week, but I'm down 4lbs overnight. I'm already feeling tons better.1
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Entering my fourth week of reverse dieting today. Bumping up kcals another 150 per day, as I'm still dropping about a pound per week. Lifts are still progressing well though, so I'm in no hurry.5
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