Nicholas_Weir Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Do you ever grill your PB&J? It takes it to a whole other level, mate. Yeah I have, oh my god, I totally agree! Now I want to make one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 Here is my motivational pic of the day: http://i45.tinypic.com/33y6ik4.jpg Oh and this one just made me laugh so I thought I would share it with you guys too just for lols: http://www.animated-glitter-graphics.com/images/motivational-posters.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Impressive eats. How is your mom doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Thanks! My mother is doing pretty good, every now and then the thing pops up, but since i have been eating more food it hasn't really bothered her. I think it had something to do with me undereating and undersleeping, however now that i am eating big, sleeping big, and taking flaxmeal things are looking less bleak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegansludge Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I really need to work on sleeping big. It just doesn't happen very often for me, forevertired. Digging that motivation for today - hope you killed it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Today, 30th December: Lower Body Power Day 80kg x 590kg x 5 (I dropped the weight back because my left hamstring was a little sore) I upped the reps on this and the following set though!90kg x 5 (I dropped the weight back because my left hamstring was a little sore) Hack Squats 110kg x 10 (3 rep improvement)130kg x 10 (10kg improvement)150kg x 6 (I thought I could go heavier than 130kg so I did a set of 150kg) (30kg improvement) Leg Extensions 60kg x 9 (3 rep improvement)65kg x 7 (5kg improvement) Stiff Legged Deadlifts 80kg x 8 (Dropped the weight back just to be on the safe side with my hamstring)120kg x 7 (1 rep improvement) I managed to go back to 120kg120kg x 8 Leg Curls 60kg x 8 60kg x 870kg x 8 (5kg improvement) I thought I could handle an extra set on the leg curls, I managed to go heavier; despite my sore hamstring. Standing Calf Raises 70kg x 8 (10kg improvement, 2 rep improvement)70kg x 7 (5kg improvement)70kg x 10 (4 rep improvement) Seated/Leg Press Calf Raises 160kg x 6 20kg improvement)170kg x 8 (10kg improvement) I felt it a little in my left hamstring, might need to back it off in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Some Eats from today (so far): The usual breakfast (hot cereal), this is the 5 grains one with 'vegan voodoo' as Vegaansludge likes to say http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/398728_2995952616992_1207523818_33338657_1590012695_n.jpg Post workout Protein Pudding: http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/400084_2995953257008_1207523818_33338658_628156135_n.jpg Dinner; This is a plate of scrambled tofu with cayenne pepper, hungarian paprika and cummin, accompanied by some cabbage and broccoli: http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/387732_2995953777021_1207523818_33338659_994432677_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 I wish sports nutrition shops and shops in general for that matter sold Clif Builders and Vega Bars over here in Australia. It would maake life (well eating) so much easier and convenient. They manage to have every other protein bar in the world over here, except for vegan ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Macros for the day: 3,216 calories, 259g protein, 73g fat, 355g carbs, 77g fibre, 3,359mg sodium They are really low because all i did besides train was sit at my desk and watch The Simpsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 30, 2011 Author Share Posted December 30, 2011 Today: New Year's Eve and also happens to be my rest day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegansludge Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Clif bars aren't all they're cracked up to be - their macro breakdown leaves a bit to be desired, I think, but they are convenient. My goal is to stop relying on them and find another way to get in 20g of protein without so many carbs. Not that I have a problem with carbs - I'd just rather get those 30g from something else. Way to still put up awesome weight/reps even with the hammy bothering you and also super smart of you to know when to say when. Today: New Year's Eve and also happens to be my rest day! I also planned it out this way too! Happy New Year, mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaia Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 New Year's Eve and also happens to be my rest day! Ditto for me! Happy New Year!May all of our hard work be celebrated in the New Year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Clif bars aren't all they're cracked up to be - their macro breakdown leaves a bit to be desired, I think, but they are convenient. My goal is to stop relying on them and find another way to get in 20g of protein without so many carbs. Not that I have a problem with carbs - I'd just rather get those 30g from something else. Way to still put up awesome weight/reps even with the hammy bothering you and also super smart of you to know when to say when. Today: New Year's Eve and also happens to be my rest day! I also planned it out this way too! Happy New Year, mate! I guess you are right there about the bars. Happy New Year to you too by the way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 New Year's Eve and also happens to be my rest day! Ditto for me! Happy New Year!May all of our hard work be celebrated in the New Year! Happy New to you too Gaia. Yes; may our hard work be celebreatd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Some eats from today (my rest day): Proats (Pre Protein shake/'Vegan Voodoo'): http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/409004_3001877445109_1207523818_33341954_78449504_n.jpg Proats (Post Protein shake/'Vegan Voodoo'): http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/405590_3001878325131_1207523818_33341955_682070176_n.jpg Tofu and Salad Toasted Sandwich: http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/377499_3001878725141_1207523818_33341956_1442139082_n.jpg 12 inch tofu skewers (skewer kebabs) http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/388295_3001878885145_1207523818_33341957_843603906_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Today: Back & Shoulders Hypertrophy Day Bent Over Rows (Speed Work) 65-70% of normal 3-5 rep max 50kg x 5 (2 rep improvement)50kg x 350kg x 5 (2 rep improvement)50kg x 5 (2 rep improvement)50kg x 5 (2 rep improvement)50kg x 3 Rack Chins BW x 8 [Overhand grip] BW x 8 [underhand grip]BW x 8 [Hammer strength grip] Seated Cable Rows 55kg x 860kg x 9 (5kg improvement)60kg x 10 (1 rep improvement) Dumbbell Rows with body against an incline bench 20kg's x 12 20kg's x 15 (1 rep improvement) Close Grip Pulldowns 50kg x 15 (5kg improvement)50kg x 16 (1 rep improvement) Seated Dumbbell Presses 20kg's x 920kg's x 822.5kg's x 8 (2.5kg improvement on each dumbbell, yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Rear Delt Fly's (Yeah, I replaced Upright Rows with Rear Delt Fly's because I read bad stuff about them, plus they hurt my shoulders) 30kg x 1540kg x 12 Side Lateral Raises w/Dumbbells 6kg's x 15 (2kg improvement on each dumbbell; 4kg improvement overall)7kg's x 12 (2kg improvement on each dumbbell; 4kg improvement overall)7kg's x 12 (2kg improvement on each dumbbell; 4kg improvement overall) Extra Work: Abs: Knee Raises: BW+12kg x 8BW x 12BW+12kg x 8BW x 12 The Above ab exercises were completed with no rest intervals. As you may know, this is my favourite routine out of all 5 days of Layne Nortons P.H.A.T. and I was really happy with todays workout.The highlight was going up in the seated dumbbell presses. (I hope I can reach 30kg dumbbells, correction: I KNOW I WILL REACH THEM, as long as I stay determined). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaia Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 (I hope I can reach 30kg dumbbells, correction: I KNOW I WILL REACH THEM, as long as I stay determined).After you are all done, just grab the 30kg DBs and see if you can get a 1 max rep out of them. If you can, then it won't be long before you can do them! If not, then you have some work to do ahead of you. No big whop, cuz you will get there. Still, to know that you can at least do 1 rep, the prospect of doing 8 or 9 are just around the corner (and that would do wonders for your mental esteem - and where the mind goes, the body follows). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 (I hope I can reach 30kg dumbbells, correction: I KNOW I WILL REACH THEM, as long as I stay determined).After you are all done, just grab the 30kg DBs and see if you can get a 1 max rep out of them. If you can, then it won't be long before you can do them! If not, then you have some work to do ahead of you. No big whop, cuz you will get there. Still, to know that you can at least do 1 rep, the prospect of doing 8 or 9 are just around the corner (and that would do wonders for your mental esteem - and where the mind goes, the body follows). Thanks for sharing that, I will try that next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegansludge Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 (I hope I can reach 30kg dumbbells, correction: I KNOW I WILL REACH THEM, as long as I stay determined).After you are all done, just grab the 30kg DBs and see if you can get a 1 max rep out of them. If you can, then it won't be long before you can do them! If not, then you have some work to do ahead of you. No big whop, cuz you will get there. Still, to know that you can at least do 1 rep, the prospect of doing 8 or 9 are just around the corner (and that would do wonders for your mental esteem - and where the mind goes, the body follows). Great advice here. 1RMs are great motivators - especially if you don't think you can nail something but surprise yourself. Usually when this happens, you'll get pumped enough to bang out a few more reps or, at the very least, know that you'll be able to hit your goals sooner than you thought. And way to kill this last work-out - your numbers are consistently going up! Plus your enthusiasm and progress on shoulder day is inspiring, mate. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 (I hope I can reach 30kg dumbbells, correction: I KNOW I WILL REACH THEM, as long as I stay determined).After you are all done, just grab the 30kg DBs and see if you can get a 1 max rep out of them. If you can, then it won't be long before you can do them! If not, then you have some work to do ahead of you. No big whop, cuz you will get there. Still, to know that you can at least do 1 rep, the prospect of doing 8 or 9 are just around the corner (and that would do wonders for your mental esteem - and where the mind goes, the body follows). Great advice here. 1RMs are great motivators - especially if you don't think you can nail something but surprise yourself. Usually when this happens, you'll get pumped enough to bang out a few more reps or, at the very least, know that you'll be able to hit your goals sooner than you thought. And way to kill this last work-out - your numbers are consistently going up! Plus your enthusiasm and progress on shoulder day is inspiring, mate. Keep it up. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Today: Lower Body Hypertrophy Day Squats (Speed Work) 65-70% of normal 3-5 rep max 70kg x 3 70kg x 5 (2 rep improvement)70kg x 4 (1 rep improvement)70kg x 3 70kg x 4 (1 rep improvement)70kg x 5 (2 rep improvement) Hack Squats 140kg x 8 (10kg improvement)140kg x 8 (10kg improvement)140kg x 10 Leg Presses 140kg x 12150kg x 15 (10kg improvement) Leg Extensions 45kg x 1545kg x 1540kg x 16 (dropped the weight back, I shouldn't have. I don't know why I did) Romanian Deadlifts 120kg x 8120kg x 8120kg x 12 (4 rep improvement, I really felt the burn in the last 2 reps) Leg Curls (Lying) 60kg x 12 (10kg improvement)65kg x 12 Leg Curls (Seated) 65kg x 15 (10kg improvement)60kg x 16 (5kg improvement) Standing Calf Raises 60kg x 10 (2 rep improvement)60kg x 10 (1 rep improvement)60kg x 10 (2 rep improvement)60kg x 10 (2 rep improvement) Leg Press Calf Raises 110kg x 15130kg x 15 (10kg improvement) 130kg x 15 I think today was a solid workout. Had to walk home from town (60 mins up a gradual slope). The songs from my workout today (cranking earlier beats from Linkin Park and Jay Z): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dc3WvDTQoRU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWwUCLnvyuM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THsUdKVRnQU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqC3__eLnmQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtCsidP8NBA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrsShJc3foE Some eats from today: I found some sugar free syrup in Australia finally!!! http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/395938_3015576347573_1207523818_33353629_566429953_n.jpg 5 Grain Porridge with a protein shake (Vegan Voodoo), and Sugarfree Syrup. http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/407289_3015577427600_1207523818_33353632_1001652020_n.jpg Protein Pancakes with vanilla soy ice cream and sugarfree syrup (already ate 3 pancakes when I was making them; they didn't make it to the plate ) http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/387306_3015577707607_1207523818_33353634_1730438795_n.jpg Indian Roti bread wrap 'thingy' with baked tofu strips, barbecue sauce and salad http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/409396_3015578227620_1207523818_33353636_2114530273_n.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 Yay, I was finally able to upload an avatar! Thanks for the helpful 'how to thread' Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baby Hercules Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Damn, Nick's got guns! And is it just the photo or do you have very long arms, too? Whatever, dude, you're lookin' solid. Love the Farmer's Tan. Baby Herc PS: Stop posting such delectable, giant-sized food pics, you're making me frickin hungry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicholas_Weir Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 Damn, Nick's got guns! And is it just the photo or do you have very long arms, too? Whatever, dude, you're lookin' solid. Love the Farmer's Tan. Baby Herc PS: Stop posting such delectable, giant-sized food pics, you're making me frickin hungry. Thanks Herc! Haha, lol yeah, I thought someone may have spotted that. Yes, I do have long arms 'gorilla arms' however this pic does emphasize my arm length a little a little more than they actually are. Haha, yeah I need to get outside some time and so I can get some colour on my skin. Last time my Grandma was up her reaction to seeing me after 7 months was "Wow, you don't look scrawny and anemic now, you just look anemic!" I will try to make the food photos a little smaller lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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