Daniel Mellor Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 My name is Daniel. Vegan for about 7 months now.Mainly training for MMA but with some vanity measures thrown in.Into Hardcore Punk and metal. Used to play bass in a band but now am bandless. Currently I am doing a 3 days a week routine. Need advice on diet though. Day 1: Lower Body S&CDay 2: RestDay 3: RestDay 4: Upper Body S&CDay 5: RestDay 6: "Vanity" DayDay 7: Rest Strength and Conditioning days are planned out by Brendan Chaplin, coach to a few Rugby clubs. These are purely for my MMAVanity days are there for what ever I feel is lacking aesthetic wise. Chest at the minute. Need to look good when I'm playing on stage. In the last 11 months I've dropped from a fat 200lbs to 172lbs. Still got a slight gut and a small chest though. Never lifted weights before so don't expect massive numbers. My main problem is with nutrition. I've been eating well enough to lose weight but now need to pack it on for muscle growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mellor Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 (edited) 23rd November 2011 Workout Front Squats 4x8 35kgBarbell rollout 4x10 10kgChins machine 4x8 with -45kgGoblet squats 4x10 18kgIncline press 4x8 20kgLateral lunge 4x8Cable single arm press 4x8 10, 12, 12, 10kgBack extensions 4x15 Meals 06:15 BreakfastOats, banana 10:00 Pre WorkoutProtein and Creatine shake 12:30 Post WorkoutProtein and Creatine shake 13:00 LunchTomato and basil pasta, side of mushrooms 16:00 SnackBeans on wholemeal toast. Nakd Bar 19:00 DinnerTwo homemade chickpea and black bean burgers. Nakd bar. One orange. 22:00 SnackProtein shake with soy milk. Creatine shake with water. Today felt a decent day. With the exception of one burger falling apart then both work out and meals were decent. All I need is a playlist for my workou.Hatebreed yes, The Smiths no Edited November 24, 2011 by Daniel Mellor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Nice session you did there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mellor Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Cheers. Everyone has to start somewhere hence the weights at the minute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 would advise on not taking creatine 3 times in a day past the loading phase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mellor Posted November 24, 2011 Author Share Posted November 24, 2011 Cheers. Only started creatine yesterday. Only five days loading isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiesasquatch Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Yes I think it's 5 days loading then 11 weeks or something at two servings. Then a break & you load again. But when you workout out have it hr before & right after. When it's an off day have it with breakfast & mid evening. After your loading phase This is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mellor Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 24th November No exercise today except lifting deliveries at work. Meals 10:00 BreakfastOats 12:00 SnackNakd Bar, Protein and Creatine with orange juice 14:00 LunchCurried bean burger 17:00 SnackNakd bar, Creatine 19:30 DinnerBean burger, salad 23:00 SnackProtein with Soy milk. Creatine with water Not much variety with food. Need to take more to work. Not done my shopping yet this week so using whatever I have in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mellor Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 25th November Rest day two Meals 8:30 BreakfastProtein and creatine shake with Oats added 11:00 SnackOrange juice 13:00 ShakeCreatine 14:30 LunchBean burger 19:00 DinnerFinally did my shopping.Soy burritos (Extra Jalapeños), side of mixed vegetables. 22:00 SnackProtein and creatine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Make sure that you arent in a deficit/ low carbs if you are taking creatine, as creatine relies on you to take in a feasible amount of carbs in order to work and function properly. If you are cutting your carbs while taking creatine, then any creatine taken will be wasted, essentially. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mellor Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 26th November Gym day. Looking forward to it. Seems ages between sessions Workout Split Squat 4x8 30kgFront/side Raises 4x8 8kg totalDeadlift 4x8 35kgPlanksBarbell rows 4x8 25kgLeg raises. 4 setsSingle row 4x8 16kgPush ups 2x12 Meals 25th November Rest day two Meals 9:30 BreakfastProtein and creatine shake with Oats added 12:00 SnackWholemeal bread, hummus, celery, carrot sticks and salsa 13:00 ShakeCreatine 14:30 LunchBurrito 17:30 Pre-workoutProtein and creatine 19:30 Post-workoutProtein and creatine 20:00 DinnerSoy burrito, side of mixed vegetables. 22:00 SnackCrackers with soy spread Last day of creatine loading tomorrow. You don't know how thankful I am haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Mellor Posted November 26, 2011 Author Share Posted November 26, 2011 Make sure that you arent in a deficit/ low carbs if you are taking creatine, as creatine relies on you to take in a feasible amount of carbs in order to work and function properly. If you are cutting your carbs while taking creatine, then any creatine taken will be wasted, essentially. My problem after years of over eating is now I'm under eating. I'm making the most of the portion sizes though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoshxDeLaney Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Looking forward to keeping track of your progress man. Good to see the vegan straight edge is alive and well across the pond as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 How are things coming along? All the best! Happy Holidays. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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