Week 10;

So, I actually put myself into a caloric deficit in a hopes to start shedding some pounds, and added a few days of cardio a week - and for some reason...I'm still gaining weight.

205.2 with light shoes & shorts on. Not really sure how that works...but ah well. We're just closing past the first week of March here - so that leaves me ~14-16 weeks of upping the focus and getting the results. I'd like to maintain the 205 - but my guess is I'll jump up, and then lean up. I have no urge to drop the muscle I've gained.

I'm currently sitting at ~15" gained or more in the last 10 weeks, including 2.5 inches on my arms (both combined), and 3.5" on my shoulders.

Week 7 Ending...

So, week 7 is ending.

I must admit, I haven't kept to my diet 100% - but i'll give it a 85%...which is better then nothing.

I did some measurements, and I've grown substantially while maintaining the same approximate weight - which is a huge plus.

Biceps currently sit slightly over 16.5".

Here's hoping progress continues, and I'll hit the 17.5-18" mark in June, and cut the remainder of this fat off me. Also need to work on bringing out the laterals.



17 more weeks to go until vacation time...need to step it up.

End of Week 4; Beginning of Week 5

So, another week has passed - and I had a bit of a hiccup on Saturday. Tasha & I were 'snowed in' per say; so we ended up ordering pizza. I devoured an entire pizza. Definitely not going to help me in any way, shape or form - and I feel rather guilty for indulging in it...but it was oh, oh so good.

Missed the gym on Monday due to this ridiculous weather, but did a decent chest/bi workout today and I'm going to try to do back/tri/shoulders tomorrow. I'm also contemplating adding in a 6th day a week (well, in this case - 5 cuz I haven't made it 5times since I started) on Saturday with full body plyo. So, we'll see. I think I'm going to download the P90X and new Rush Fit videos and see what I can play with.

I also have decided I'm going to focus less on 'bulk' and I'm going to attempt to start cutting down calories now...and upping my protein intake using protein powder. I think one of my biggest contributors to my lack of success is how many carbs I'm eating, and how many are post 3:00 PM. So, we'll see what I can do about that...(As I'm typing this, I'm realizing just how HUNGRY I am!!)

Anyways, 201 still. We'll see what happens in the next few weeks by dumping 500 calories a day or so.

Oh, and NO MORE PIZZA. But Burger King on the other hand...in 2 weeks, I'm having a poutine, and a chicken tendercrisp smothered in buffalo sauce. I figure I will deserve it after being without for >6 weeks.

Blawg #2

Well, today was day #1 of week 4. I took my 'no progress' picture, and - as expected - there's really no change from week 3. Except that I'm wearing awesome Lulu lemon boxers from my best friend Juliekins?!

Anyways, today was chest/bicep. We're working on doing more dumbbells, less barbell. Was repping 65's today; which is far less than I SHOULD be doing, but I'm still working out the kinks. Thursday I will work on barbell just to ensure I'm keeping the strength up.

My diet remained clean, and I'm just about to go toss on a few chicken breasts (1 for now, 1 for tomorrow) and some sweet potato fries. Thank god I got some ketchup this weekend ;O!

I still have this chest cold - which is definitely hindering me from pushing as hard as I should be going - but I feel like I'm still working out well enough to make an impact. I'm not going to do my measurements until Week 8 is complete, and I think I'm going to refrain from doing progress pictures until then also - just so I'm not getting discouraged by my body not becoming GSP'esque overnight...(Yes, I know - hard to believe you don't drop body fat%ages like flies!).

Another thing I should try to keep in mind is I'm not on a cut phase right now; and I shouldn't be expecting to see any dramatic changes in body fat %. As stated previously - right now is more of a bulk/muscle phase - and then I'm going to try to slowly adjust into a cut phase for summer....hoorah. :\



Also - I've realized how streaky my mirror (to late to save this picture) is and have since washed it. You're welcome. :P

Again!!

So, once again I've decided to start working out again (Haven't had diet in >6 months, nor gym in >3 months) - and start attempting to update this blog. I'm now wrapping up week 3.

Currently, 6'1 - 200 lbs. I've stopped taking syringes in my stomach, and I've been eating clean for 3 weeks. I'm not calorie counting, outside a rough estimate. I'm consuming 3,500 -4,000 calories daily. I need to increase protein though. For another 5 weeks - I'll maintain this, and then I'll be dropping down to 3,000 calories a day and adding 2 days of cardio a week. Then, 8 weeks of that and I'll be dropping down 700 calories to 2300 a day approximately, no carbs at night, and cardio 3-5 times a week in addition to my weight training.

The end goal is to be ripped by June.

I haven't taken a progress picture for Week 3 as it doesn't end until tomorrow, and I didn't take one when I started, but here is end of Week 2.

Edit; Someone asked me what I meant when I mentioned that I stopped taking syringes in my stomach. Well, I DO have some fat on my stomach, but my left side is swollen due to syringes - so I need to stop taking them there so that I can accurately determine how much fat is on my stomach that I need to burn in the next 5 months.

Sunday; 20th

Sunday, I awake bright & planned on heading out at 9AM. Instead, I was stuck waiting until Austin woke up at 11:30 so I could leave. I went and said goodbye to Sarahkins, and then sat at Burger King eating ridiculous amounts of food while I waited. I regret this. It marks the only time in history I’ve eaten at Burger King and not gotten a poutine while in Edmonton.



When I got back into Calgary – I met up with a friend of mine, Juliekins. We went shoppin’! In the beginning, I wanted to get a pair of cheapie sunglasses, and or a cheapie watch. Instead – I got the…pleasure…of going to La Senza, Dynamite, Guess, and a whole barrage of other girly stores. There is no cool way for a dude to be in La Senza. It’s a “hand in pocket, look straight ahead, and stay within 4 feet of girl at all time” event. Regardless, I had a blast. I don’t get to see her nearly enough!
The end of the evening was marked by something glorious…Werewolves. Bwahahah (True Blood; Thus, the image of ANna PaQuIn)

Saturday; 19th

Saturday on the other hand – pressure was kind of high for me. That evening, I was taking a beautiful young girl to Jubilation’s Dinner Theater for ‘Grease’. I got the car all shined, head all polished (not literally – although I’m curious how one gets such a close shave that this is possible. Wax?), and picked up the rose. Yeah, that’s right – a rose. I’m old school – live with it! Anyways, after being hassled for several hours by the guys for my recent adventure to SATC2 the weekend prior, I left to pick Mrs. Tasha up; she was stunning – as always. The dinner went very well, and I must admit – I rather enjoyed the dinner theater. Post dinner, we ended up going to see that DNA flick ‘Splice’. I would love to tell you it was an amazing flick, and fit in perfectly with an amazing evening – but I’d be lying. The movie was actually horrible. Now, when I was in the theater, I was so distracted by the beautiful girl next to me – I couldn’t even contemplate how terrible the movie actually was. It wasn’t until later that night after I had dropped her off that it really hit me…my feelings came to me gracefully in one phrase “Are you SERIOUS?” ß The answer is yes, I am serious. The movie was terrible. I’m not even going to tell you the top 3 reaso…oh who am I kidding.

#1 – Interspecies s3x scene.
#2 – Interspecies r4pe scene.
#3 – They killed a cat. #$(#&%!

As you can see from my ‘top-3-reasons-NOT-to-watch-Splice’ list – this movie should be stricken from the planet, or the director forced to watch the last 30 minutes of the movie over – and over – and over…and over, for eternity. Or we could send the movie AND him in a space shuttle, his eyes tooth-picked open, and fulfill both options at once? This might also inadvertently save mankind at a later date…I can see it now. The year is 2317. The world is in Chaos – alliances have crumbled. War rages on – and to add to it all…a space shuttle has just crashed in the desert. US Army picks it up, and a man is found…his body is too decayed to identify – but film footage is also found. They play it. They are scared. They get all the world’s leaders together, and form a new alliance – one dedicated to ensure that this footage is never released. The world is at peace…if only they knew what was in the bottom of the ocean, in a locked box…patrolled by combined world forces.

Friday; 18th

Friday marked an uneventful evening for me. After work, I packed up and headed to the Great North…well, Edmonton anyways. Generally speaking, a 3 hour car ride is a daunting, gruesome thing. Add in construction in Calgary, and mental handicaps of the road construction crew on Edmonton’s Anthony Henday road – and I was on the road for approximately 5 hours. Now, you might be thinking to yourself “Ouch”, and you would be correct. Nearing the end, I contemplated gnawing off my clutch leg – but I withheld my urge due to aesthetic reasons. I’m shallow – so sue me.

I arrived at Jordan’s after making a detour to Edo Japan (after being disappointed by Burger King’s lack of debit/credit machine – although I would come to realize this was a blessing). It was the Ukraine boys, Austin, Jordan, Dylan and I. They set up the fire outside, and we kicked it old school. Or rather, they did. I tried to not kick it at all; I had decided to wear brand new clothing there, and did not have the urge for my new Buffalo jeans or Silverstar shirt to smell like campfire – so I was repping a pair of Lulu Lemon pants of Jordan’s, and a DKNY T-shirt. I felt like I was on display in a picture frame, and you could see it ALL. It was a cross-leg, shirt down, hands in pockets affair. Never. Again.

Staycation in the E Dot;

Staycation in the E-Dot;
Imagine a week of Entourage, movie theaters, awesome people and horribly greasy food – and that was my life from the 4th to the 13th. Highlights of the ‘staycation’:
- Spending 2.5 hours in Burger King with Connor. No, seriously.
- Sheena’s derby game. Absolutely 100% fun. AND they won.
- Walk to 7-11 with Sarah & Dozer. I’m pretty sure he walked me.
- Endless assault for me having seen SATC2 w/ Tasha & Sheena
- Dee-vicious. YES!
- Got to meet Carmen’s boysie - & say goodbye as she adventures to Neverland
- Adventure to find ‘Pick-a-part’, even if it was a failed attempt.
Sadly, I did end up missing Saturday night’s festivities due to circumstances outside my control, so instead I chilled at home w/ Dean & Michael playing OG Starcraft, eating pizza and drinking diet coke while anime played in the background. You wish you lived my life. Gyeah boi.

A Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan;

You know those books that give you chills? Imagine it tenfold. This book delivers war, love, magic, swords and creatures of myth and magic. Its heroes are on the brink of the edge; 4 friends in childhood, but where do there allegiances lie now? Who can be trusted, if anyone?

Brandon Sanderson took over the writing of the legendary Robert Jordan’s series ‘A Wheel of Time’. He flows into the story with no apparent hitches, and his writing style is fluid enough that you don’t notice anything happened at all. The only irregularity is the Matrim Cauthon portions, and even though it was different than the works of Jordan – it was brilliant nonetheless.

In a few months time, the next of the series will come out. The Aes Sedai are whole; Egwene al’Vere the Amyrlin Seat. The Black Tower is fractured – Mazrim Taim & Logain Ablar each holding a portion. Aes Sedai bonded to Asha’man; Asha’man bonded to Aes Sedai. The Borderlander army is told to regain their honor and march for the blight. The Malkieri march to war once again – the Golden Crane flies. Will Ituralde fight, or will he march homeward to continue his war on the Seanchan armies of the Empress? Rand has laughed, and cried, and the sun broke the clouds and the skies shone. He carries Justice; the ancient sword of Artur Hawkwing.

Tarmon Gai’don is coming…& I can’t wait!

The Joys of Audio Books!

I've discovered the best invention since sliced bread (??What a dumb saying); Audio books. I've tossed 'Eye of the World' by Robert Jordan onto my iPhone, and listen to it while I'm at work. It makes the days FLY by. I almost never put my iPhone down while I listen to my favorite books!

So, so pro.



Btw, if you have never read anything by Robert Jordan...you should. Sadly, Robert Jordan passed on and Brandon Sanderson has since picked up writing the remainder of the series - but he does an admirable job.

How I Met Your Mother

Lately, in my boredom, I've watched a LOT of "How I Met Your Mother"...It is amazing. Period.
Season 4, Episode 20 or so...LOVE IT.

One day, I will challenge someone to a slapsbet. Ohhh yes, yes I shall.


Legen...wait for it...dary. ;D

Whitewolf the Kingslayer

Well, we finally finished this expansion - and did so top US 135*, and server first - much to the dismay of Alliance *& horde* on Nazjatar.


It was 15 hours of grueling torment, but we struggled through and did it.

Sadly, at the end of our struggles - Strinnity decided to delete his account, so now we need to find a Paladin healer to man up and take over for him.

Now for 25man...Bane of the Fallen King!

Sat & Sun

Let me welcome you to my world; everything’s in living color - & the fly girls.

Saturday:

- Burger King (CHECK)
o Double Whopper
o Poutine w/ Buffalo Sauce
o Large Diet Coke

- West Edmonton Mall (CHECK)
o Used my gift card and got “Zombieland” & Entourage Season 1
o Tried on a billion hats & discovered only flexfit hats fit my head properly
o Had a DQ Milkshake
o Eyes began burning from the air; I may have shed a few tears

- Sherlock Holmes @ North CO (CHECK)
o Free Movie!
o Free Popcorn!
o Free Drink!
o Brandon AND Jordan were napping in theater?!

- Droooonken Shenanigans @ Jordan’s (CHECK)
o Bottle of Greygoose
o Bottle of 7-UP
o History Channel on TV
o The Lulz.
- Hangover from Another World (CHECK)
o “I need water & Tylenol STAT!”

&& Then Sunday I watched Smallville JSA Special (Amazing; I'm in love with this show :D Bwahah), UFC 109 = Win.

Friday Night

“On these shields, boys!” he yelled. The men around him cheered; adrenaline filled the room. The aroma of alcohol, hundreds of dancing people, tinged with the smell of smoke; the air a bitter cold from the draft climbing up to the upper tier. Brandon sat at the table – two drinks, four drinks, six – two girls entered – introductions made as Tasha & Sheena. Eight drinks, ten… More alphas enter & arrive to join the battle. Jordan, Dylan, Austin, Amanda, Ukraine#1, Ukraine#2; the night is just beginning. I keep my head clear, and my wits about me – sipping on water, as others indulge in there liquor.

I notice Brandon still has not awaken from his out of character hesitant state, so I take unwanted actions and lead him to the dance floor with Tasha & Sheena…it’s a nearly immediate transformation. Once made, I vacate the dance floor. Brandon takes charge, and soon it is 5 girls, 1 alpha dancing.

Hours pass – and I keep my attention between groups upstairs, and on the dance floor – and at times even swaying with the music…something usually kept to my non-responsive inebriated mind state.

An argument breaks out - & I enter the conflict area to assess the situation, and approach the source of discontent; few words are spoken before security & bouncers swarm the area. Of course, I’m approached first (obviously because I look so dashing & heroic; & they wanted to ask my opinion on how best to settle the uproar about to occur).

We enter the smoke pit, and discuss the eventful evening. Jordan is approached by a beautiful young female. Oblivious to the young girls advances; he walks away…I shake my head, and remind myself to explain the finer points of life to him at a later time.

Last call is announced…we exit the bar, jackets wrapped around us as the cold beats at us relentlessly. We enter the great carriage, once named “SuzieQ”, and we begin our adventure home. We sing great songs such as ‘Akuna Matata’ & ‘In the Jungle’ at the top of our lungs – the Ukrainians are backup vocals (Awimbawatawimawat aoooooo) as Dylan hits the higher notes (iiiin the jungle, the miiiighty jungle) like a bard of legends.

We arrive at our destination…farewells are spoken. When will such an evening occur again? Only time will tell…

Newest Schedule!

So we've gotten back to our regular bench weights so we've decided to switch up our routine a bit. As follows:
Monday: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders
Tuesday: Back, Biceps
Wednesday: Legs
Thursday: Chest, Triceps, Shoulders
Friday: Back, Biceps

This way we are able to get to upperbody 2x a week & grow!

In addition to that, we downed healy-dragon last night and worked on queen. Need to hammer out our issues though!

Week 5.1

Week 5-1 was another brutal day; our new found motivation of embarrassing one another at the gym has caused our workouts to increase in intensity, and push us harder.
 
Benchpress: 225 lbs (7,6) 245 lbs (4)
Peck Deck: 180 lbs (12x3)
Incline Bench Press: 40/40 (12x3)
Machine Hammer: 60 (12x3)
Dumbbell Curl: 45 (8x3)
Pushups (Feet on bench): 30
 
Today was the first day that Abe was able to keep up on bench press, so grats to him!

Regardless, after the workout I think we’ve decided to change it up 1 more time. At the moment, we’re focusing on each body part once a week – and we’re going to switch it to 2x a week some how. I’m not sure exactly how we’re going to fit it in – but in order for us to grow, we need to step it up even more. I’m thinking…
Monday: Chest/Tricep/Shoulders
Tuesday: Back/Biceps
Wednesday: Legs
Thursday: Chest/Tricep/Shoulders
Friday: Back/Biceps
 
Yarr!!

Shoulders Galore!

So, Week 4-3 was a very successful day of working out. After Steve attempted to beat me into submission on leg day - I destroyed him on shoulders & traps.

Shoulder Press - 228/240/240 - 3x8
Rear Deltoids - 144/156/156 - 3x8
Side Dumbbells - 17.5's - 3x8
Shrugs - 75 - 3x8
Dumbbell Punches - 15 - 30 seconds

I missed Thursday & Friday workouts due to the fact I have to drywall my basement this weekend, and I kinda need to be able to function. We'll see how I feel on Sunday!! Yarrr.

Gasping for Breath; Feel like Death

Gasping for Breath; Feel like Death         
 
Week 4-2 almost killed me. As I stated in my last post…I was going to be hurting. I’d like to point out the fact I manned up. Usually I’m very concerned about not pushing it to far…today, I left my concerns at the door.
 
Leg Press – 3 Sets , 8 Reps, 630/630/720 lbs
Leg Extension – 3 Sets, 8 Reps, 240 lbs
Seated Leg Curl – 3 Sets, 8 Reps, 180 lbs
Calf Raises – 5 Sets, 20 Reps
Weighted Lunges – 2 Lengths, 60 lbs (And then had to sit down or risk vomiting violently onto Steve…wait, on second thought…why’d I stop?)
 
Not bad considering my diet is peanut butter and bread during the day, and raisin bran cereal w/ skim milk during the morning! LOL. Carb up! What REALLY sucks though is that I have an epic flight of stairs to go up every time I leave/go to my desk. Pain…sweet, joyous pain.
 
Anyways, aside from working out – I’ve been thinking more on my tattoo I want – and I think I’ve decided at least 1 portion. I’m going to get “Ephesians” tattooed on my side of my right ribcage area’ish thingymagig. Then, I’m going to plot out my tattoo on my back/right shoulder. I’m going to see if Amanda, or someone else who’s good at drawing, can draw it on using marker/pen and see how it looks first… I mean, I need to live with it – so I want to ensure it looks okay first. I’m kind of leaning towards Ephesians 6:13 at the moment… In KJV (According to my iPhone Bible reader) the verse is “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, & having done all, to stand.” I’d likely go with the NIV version (I think this is the NIV Version?) – which is translated as “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” If you have any feedback, let me know! Or, if you think there are other verses that would suit me better, let me know! I’m just a big fan of Ephesians.
 
Peace!
 
-Whitewolf

Sorry for lack of update!

So, Week 4 of GQ+: PS has just begun. And, the intensity is finally starting to go up. Yesterday’s workout consisted of:
 
Bench Press:
205 lbs – 3 Sets – 8 Reps
Peck Deck – 3 Sets – 8 Reps – 252/272/320 lbs
Biangular Chest Press – 2 Sets – 15 Reps
Hammer Curls (Dumbbell) – 3 sets – 10 Reps (20/20 – Slow Negatives)
Machine Bicep Curl – 2 Sets – 10 Reps (84)
 
Today is leg day, so after my constant badgering of Ibrahim and Steve at the gym…I’m expecting to not be able to walk. I’m pretty sure I hinted at them having to go for waxing sessions at least 11 times yesterday; as well as bringing in random people into my commentary on there wussy bench press and peck deck. Harassment is a very good form of motivation though.
 
Honestly, I’m feeling more myself – and much better lately. I’ve hit my plateau at approximately ~190 lbs – but this is due to food intake. At first, I was able to spend money on food…lately, I haven’t. Not to say I don’t eat – but my 6 meals a day, clean diet has been destroyed due to finances. I’m relying more on cheap food and less of it. Also, sickness has kind have taken a bit out of me; BUT, on the plus side – my blood pressure was back down (~135/85) down from ~150/98, and my heart rate (Resting) went from 140 to 100. My lofty goals of being over 200 pounds were shattered already…but perhaps once we get our 5% raises back, or I get a 2nd roommate in – that will be remedied.
 
I’m still hoping to do the photo thing; but my gym partner has a terrible memory, and I lack a digital camera – so if all else fails….here come iPhone in mirror pictures! I’m awesome – it’s true.
 
I’m going to attempt to make small posts more often, rather then huge graphed posts that people go “tl;dr” to …and that includes me. ;)
 
Peace!