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Is the mental adjustment getting any easier?

How's the bulk going?

I realized that I forgot to take measurements prior to starting my reverse diet/bulk. The last measurements I have come from 6/8, (I weighed 5lbs less than I do now, so I guess I was pretty lean when I took the measurements) Weight: 126lb (I am 5'6.5) Waist (narrowist point): 25.75 Hips (widest point): 35.5 Biceps…

I think it really is just a guessing game. If it isn't too much work, can you plot out your weight daily to see the upward trend over a week, month, etc. If you haven't read Sara's (from ETP Group) fluffing log, you should check it out on her blog - it shows that everyone just has to guess and add, weight, add more or keep…

Week 3 Recap: Staring Weight: 130.1lb (my data points look like this: 130.1, 130.8, 130.4, 128.1, and finally 131) Ending Weight: 131.0lb Calorie Aim: 2300/day Real Calorie Average: 2328/day I had an almost 5,000mg of sodium yesterday and feel quite bloated, I am sure there is water retention. I have gained 1.4lb since…

Not an official weigh in day but I stepped on the scales anyway. I am down two full pounds. Weird.

I like Costco's stuff. They only come out with new pieces every few months but the colors all coordinate, they are inexpensive, and good quality. You can also find their pieces on ebay.

Regarding deloads: My program has a written in deload week every forth week. I know 5/3/1 has a built in deload week every cycle as well. Are deloads necessary when training while eating at a surplus? I know they make a world of difference when training at a deficit - but I am trying to decide to actually deload next week…

Nice workout! I started with NROL4W and them moved to SL5x5 after I did the first stage a couple times. I didn't like how complicated the workouts got starting with Stage 2. Maybe I will have to go back an reinvestigate it.

1. I like food. 2. I was always really tiny (103lbs when I left for Basic Training). I was able to put weight on (unintentional bulk) during Basic Training (135lbs, but lost a lot of mass when I got back to school) and then tried really hard to put some more weight on in police academy (120lbs). I put on some wrong weight…

Westcoast - that was the initial plan and I tried to follow it, but then I went on vacation and didn't track, but based on my weight, I was eating at maintenance by the end of the month so it all worked out. We went out for pizza and beer last night. My skinny jeans are uncomfortably tight today and I feel very self…

I really like Trutein from bodybuilding.com. The aftertaste doesn't make me want to hurl like some of the other powders I have chosen. Its a blend of egg, whey, and casein proteins and the chocolate peanut butter cup flavor has 25g protein per serving (125 calories).

Thanks for the advice HMVOL7409, I do double check the database entries for accuracy against my own labels before saving them to my diary, but I have never thought about the -/+5-10g thing. Week 2 Recap: Staring Weight: 128.8lb Ending Weight: 130.1lb It is TOM, so that could account for some of the extra weight. 1.3lb…

Fat mystery solved - TOM started the next day! I didn't really do any "before" photos, so I will just use the last progress picture that I took this summer. It was the end of August and pretty much the leanest I was able to get before reverse dieting through September. I weigh in again tomorrow and am not sure how it is…

I am just eating when I am hungry, which breaks down into three meals and a snack or two. I don't want to over complicate things, so I am just eating big and lifting lots. I did come up short on calories the other day (but don't worry, I made up for it the next :bigsmile: ), as I skipped breakfast and just couldn't eat any…

Day 12 Random update: Starting to feel fat/bloated. I know its mental, b/c my pants still fit the same, but I swear my belly looks more lumpy and gross.

Oh, I want to play! [ Very simple emerald cut solitaire. The other ring, I just got last week as a Valentine's Day, Birthday, and one year ann. gift. It was custom made with a loose stone I picked up in Nepal, diamonds from an old engagement ring (we broke up), and gold from my broken chains, mismatched earrings, and my…

Sometimes I worry about the same thing. I feel like in order to be successful, I need to do a BB split four times a week. However, I tried it out a while back and just don't like it as much as a 3xweek full body.

Omega 3, Iron, Glucosamine, Creatine Monohydrate, and Psyillium Husk Fiber, Multi - V and Trutien Protein shake when I need it.

Ooh, great timing for this group! 1. Starting weight. 128 2. Bulk goal weight. 140 3. Maintenance calories. approx. 2000 according to my Fitbit 4. Bulk calories. 2200 to start 5. Bulk goal duration. 24 weeks (April 1) or when I hit 140 6. Lifting program. Nia Shank's Beautiful Badass with some modifications

5'6.5 female, 127lbs Work weight for my "heavy" sets is 185 Calculated ORM is 208 - but I don't believe I could pull it. Haven't tested a ORM since last Jan. (which was 175 at the time). Working on a program that will lead up to a ORM test: One month pulling sets of 5, one month pulling sets of 3, one month pulling sets of…

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You did great out there! It was a lot of fun going out to support you and I hope that I can grow a set and decide to compete in the Decemeber meet! However, I now don't want to cut into the 123lb class, b/c I have to compete with you and that is scary! :laugh:

One Queen Bed: Me One 6'1 Husband One 75lb German Shepherd One 28lb Pug It is a tight fit and the GSD just started sleeping with us about a month ago. However she usually gets down on the floor half the night - I suspect b/c its too hot in bed for her. The pug prefers to "burrow" under the covers and sleep.

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Nothing helpful to say - except I haven't seen your new pics. You look rocking!

USAPL WA. I am training in my garage.

The 148lb is highly competitive here - which is one of the reasons I don't want to bloat my way into it, lol. The 132lb category is also pretty competitive here in my area...the 123lb class is a little less competitive and the 114lb class barely exists. I am jealous that you are maintaining strength - you are on a straight…

That's some pretty crazy stuff! Also, why can't I take "afters" that good? My lighting must suck, lol.

Sara, that is pretty much what I am doing. I am cutting, or attempting to cut, until 20 Sept (aligned with vacation). Work on upping to maintence while over vacation and then go into a small surplus. Based on my last surplus - I had a total gain of 5lbs over 8 weeks, so if I can cut enough before the bulk - I will be able…