* The 2013 Gym Rats Thread *

Ultra_Extreme · 16 Jan 2013 at 21:15

Steedie said:

awesome, just awesome!

Morba · 16 Jan 2013 at 21:28

Every training picture you see of Arnie he looks awesome. No bad shots ever. Just awesome.

Chong Warrior · 16 Jan 2013 at 22:44

Indeed

Look at that waist... just so much better than any of the current HGH bloated monsters imho

Ultra_Extreme · 16 Jan 2013 at 22:48

thats cos test > HGH for aesthetics. But HGH and Slin is required for mass

King Damager · 16 Jan 2013 at 22:48

I never realise how tall he is. Well always forget.
As a side point, all those on CBL. Just saw the back of my milkshake powder tub (asda cheap banana flavour).
Typical values per 100g:
Carbs 96.4g
Of which sugars 94.6g

Just start scooping it in as powder?

Be warned. It turns your wee yellow...

kd

icecold · 16 Jan 2013 at 22:48

Nitefly said:
Rather irritatingly, the scales I used to calculate my BW pre-CBL prep stage, are bust, so the initial reading was probably wrong.

****.

I weighed 12st 2lb 8 days into the prep. stage. Any estimates of what my baseline carb level will be? I don't have a low percentage of body fat.

Extraordinarily frustrating.

Edit: The BW to carbs calc. at the back of the book estimates me to have a baseline of 595 carbs. Meanwhile, the 'faulty' scales suggest I may have only lost 1-2 pounds (!!!) in the prep stage, which would give 182g.

182g v 595g. Quite a difference :/

In after Syla5, but yes, go for 300g and you'll be fine.

I shall also call you tomorrow, I wish to hear tales of your CBL adventure.

Skillmister · 16 Jan 2013 at 22:54

Chong Warrior said:
Indeed

Look at that waist... just so much better than any of the current HGH bloated monsters imho

lawd

Nitefly · 16 Jan 2013 at 22:55

icecold said:
In after Syla5, but yes, go for 300g and you'll be fine.

I shall also call you tomorrow, I wish to hear tales of your CBL adventure.

Thanks for your response, ended up sitting at 230g-ish and ate in one session beofre 9pm, it was mighty!

Think I might pass on more carbs this time around and just finish the evening with a cheeky shake.

icecold · 16 Jan 2013 at 22:57

Eating such a quantity of carbs definitely takes some getting used to. In fact, starting off slightly low will give you some feedback on how that feels so you can adjust better later on.

Muzza1875 · 16 Jan 2013 at 23:19

Steedie said:

Anyone else read his autobiography Total Recall?
I don't usually read autobiographies but i think his is pretty damn beastly.

Just finishing up last few chapters, i thought it would be boring after he retired from bodybuilding but was pleasantly surprised.

Syla5 · 16 Jan 2013 at 23:50

King Damager said:
I never realise how tall he is. Well always forget.
As a side point, all those on CBL. Just saw the back of my milkshake powder tub (asda cheap banana flavour).
Typical values per 100g:
Carbs 96.4g
Of which sugars 94.6g

Just start scooping it in as powder?

Be warned. It turns your wee yellow...

kd

Lol why do you think we use a lot of dextrose!

Nitefly said:
Thanks for your response, ended up sitting at 230g-ish and ate in one session beofre 9pm, it was mighty!

Think I might pass on more carbs this time around and just finish the evening with a cheeky shake.

Nice going. You will defo need more. I am starving today (off day) even though i have eaten at least 2k cals. Need me some carbs, roll on 5pm tomorrow.

Azza · 17 Jan 2013 at 01:07

I shall have to read the CBL ebook in full tomorrow. Those that are (which seems like nearly everyone now) do you do any other PA separate to lifting? Would it be wise to do everything together as apposed to spread throughout the day?

Steedie · 17 Jan 2013 at 07:22

27 today

goodnight sweet test levels

Pretty much have to start TRT now

Freefaller · 17 Jan 2013 at 08:06

Tell me about it son. Happy b'day matey!

Syla5 · 17 Jan 2013 at 08:10

Damn stoodles I thought that was a cryptic post at first, bit tired when I read it haha.

Happy birthday mate

such a young-un still

Delvis · 17 Jan 2013 at 09:18

Steedie said:

My herro <3

Muzza1875 said:
Anyone else read his autobiography Total Recall?
I don't usually read autobiographies but i think his is pretty damn beastly.

Just finishing up last few chapters, i thought it would be boring after he retired from bodybuilding but was pleasantly surprised.

I HATE YOU!!!!

notsrs...Although I want that book

Steedie said:
27 today goodnight sweet test levels

Pretty much have to start TRT now

Happy Buffday

Steedie · 17 Jan 2013 at 09:20

Muzza1875 said:
Anyone else read his autobiography Total Recall?
I don't usually read autobiographies but i think his is pretty damn beastly.

Just finishing up last few chapters, i thought it would be boring after he retired from bodybuilding but was pleasantly surprised.

Yeah I've just got up to the point he's getting serious with Maria. Like you, was pretty sure it's going to be rubbish once he gave up bodybuilding, but it's still good

And cheers brosephs

<3

KiNgPiN83 · 17 Jan 2013 at 09:54

Arnie. What a guy!

I have a question to the CBL guys. So, I started the prep phase yesterday... Good god, this is hard work!!! Battling the morning hunger is so hard after conditioning yourself over years of having regular breakfasts day after day... Lots and lots of tea seems to be helping?! I've never really gave coffee a shot but I have bought a jar and will see what happens!?

Anyway, I digress.. I'd like to shorten the prep phase with some HIIT. I was thinking of doing some fartlek training. Do you think 3 x sessions made up of 5 x 30 second sprints with 2-4 minute walks in between will be enough to accelerate me through the prep stage?

LiE · 17 Jan 2013 at 10:02

Happy birthday Steedie. Anabolic cake all round!

mrthingyx · 17 Jan 2013 at 10:03

Steedie said:
27 today goodnight sweet test levels

Pretty much have to start TRT now

Happy birthday, Steedie.

As a fellow post-27-something, I can tell you that it's not actually that bad. But then, I can't lift very much, so maybe I'm just fooling myself... :confused:

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