jmf Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 One day out...third day of carb loading. Last night, I felt like I was walking around with a slight pump...but it came back down by the time I woke up, so I'm increasing carbs up to 340g today (leaving protein at 160g, fats at 60g) allowing my total calories to come up to >2500. No more vegetables and berries until after the shoot tomorrow, and having a high sodium breakfast before the shoot...and that is all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf Posted November 29, 2015 Author Share Posted November 29, 2015 Got news yesterday (Sat) that today's shoot was cancelled (phew...lol!) so I decided to pull a little experiment and throw down some serious carbs and sodium intake yesterday...to the point of all that I could stand, just to see if I spill over. Here was yesterday's intake:C: 455gP: 230gF: 134g I went to bed with side stitches from eating so much...and today I woke looking quite bloated, but I went to the gym and here's how I looked with a pump: I haven't decided which look I prefer...but I think I like the look from several days earlier, with the depleted carbs, better stomach, and slightly less vascular. (I was definitely more comfortable earlier) Anyhow, I learned a lot...and now I have some better ideas for when I go into next photoshoot, or my first competition. (definitely need a cutting phase to get the bodyfat down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Monthly update. Weight is up to 193-194 (1-2 lbs) and bodyfat is still unchanged since last measurement, even with the increase to 3100 kcal/day for the last month. Arms (biceps) increased by 1/4", all other measurements are unchanged...so I'll take that. In all fairness, the peak week in the middle of the month was definitely a setback, so I'm not taking this progress check too seriously. I do see an improvement in my core with the focus on heavier weights. So, moving forward, I'll continue to stay with 3100 kcal/day and same program (4 day split, no rest days) for the next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf Posted December 13, 2015 Author Share Posted December 13, 2015 Relaxed legs this morning as I roll out of bed and get ready for shoulder workout. While my quads haven't gotten any bigger, going heavier on squats is bringing out some descent vascularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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