Million Pound Challenge **Weightlifting**

[IronFreak]

Killer back session

Had an AWESOME back day. Felt REALLY strong. Totaled 44,225lbs.

Deadlifts

135x12
135x12
225x6
315x5
345x3
385x3
225x10
225x10
225x10
225x10
225x10

Bentover BB rows

135x10
165x10
185x10
205x10

Narrow grip low rows

190x10
210x10
230x10

Front lat pulls

130x12
180x10
230x10
270x8

Rear lat pulls

150x8
120x10
120x10


by the end of that I was spent, freaked my wife out when I got how because my eyes were bloodshot. Thought I burst a blood vessel for a bit but I think my eyeballs just drank a lot of sweat.

Probably won't be posting here for a week. Going out of town for my anniversary. We'll probably do a lot of hiking a stuff just not a lot of weight related lifting.

Until next time!

Day 18, 310,540lbs + 44,225lbs. = 354,765lbs.

[rzerob]

Arms and Abs today.

3 sets of 10 preacher curls: 115lbs x 10= 1150 x 3= 3450
3 sets of 10 reverse hand pull ups: 187 x 10= 1870 x 3= 5610
3 sets of 10 inside hammer curls: 80lbs each arm: 160 x 10= 1600 x 3= 4800
3 sets of 10 close hand bench press: 165 x 10= 1650 x 3= 4950
3 sets of 10 seated triceps extensions: 190 x 10= 1900 x 3= 5700
3 sets of 10 ez bar skull crushers: 95 x 10= 950 x 3= 2850
3 sets of 15 decline bottoms up. No weight abdominal exercise
3 sets of 15 cable crunches: 200 x 15= 3000 x 3= 9000

3450 + 5610 + 4800 + 4950 + 5700 + 2850 + 9000= 36,360

Total 413,090 in 17 days(started 09/10/2013). 1,000,000 - 413,090= 586,910lbs to go in 73 days.

[JinormusJ]

Got into an accident after my job interview yesterday



Long story short. Car wash + truck with bed full of water + u-turn + skid + pole = ouch e30

Back is killing me, so I had to suspend my challenge until I can get it looked at. Missing lifting right now. Missed legs and I'm stress eating crap food 24/7.


This will all blow over eventually, then I can get back on track

[rzerob]

Got into an accident after my job interview yesterday

Long story short. Car wash + truck with bed full of water + u-turn + skid + pole = ouch e30

Back is killing me, so I had to suspend my challenge until I can get it looked at. Missing lifting right now. Missed legs and I'm stress eating crap food 24/7.


This will all blow over eventually, then I can get back on track

This horrible news. I sorry to see you were in an accident. Do you best to eat better. And not stress too much. You should never lift if you are injured. You should still be alright to do calisthenics and cardio if you feel up to it. But man that really sucks about your car.

[JinormusJ]

Meet the daily beater parts donor.
Now I can at least drive myself around. Thanks for the support ya'll; posted and unposted. Looking to get back to lifting next week.

[mbonanni]

gain then slim I think is better.

Why do you say this?

My main concern is my stomach area. I still have that gut look, and want to get it smaller then tone. Woylsnt this be easiest?

Is my logic flawed?

[alB5]

I've never realized how strong you can get just by intaking so much more food. I know this may seem like a DUH moment, but I never put two and two together lol. I had a huge plateau that lasted like 6 months, was maxing at 185 and struggling, and squatting with pretty bad form at 205. Now I'm benching to start with 185 for 6-10 reps, and squatting upwards of 225 ass to grass. Awesome gains are awesome. I weigh in at 172 now and am gaining about a pound a week, so hopefully getting to 190-200 by January then slimming and cutting back down to 170-185 range. All I can say is, this thread really helped. Yeah R3V!

[JinormusJ]

Why do you say this?

My main concern is my stomach area. I still have that gut look, and want to get it smaller then tone. Woylsnt this be easiest?

Is my logic flawed?

Yes. I have a buddy that was decent sized but fat and I told him to bulk first, then cut. He didn't listen and before he benched 185 easy. This was 2 months ago and he cut for 2 months a lost 35 pound and a lot of mass; he can barely pump 155 now without a spotter, and that's only 5-6 reps

You ALWAYS get big first, then cut, because after you cut, you lose a lot of muscle mass and you can't lift high anymore. If you get big then cut, you'll still lose mass, but you'll still be able to lift big and get bigger easier.

[scabzzzz]

I've never realized how strong you can get just by intaking so much more food. I know this may seem like a DUH moment, but I never put two and two together lol. I had a huge plateau that lasted like 6 months, was maxing at 185 and struggling, and squatting with pretty bad form at 205. Now I'm benching to start with 185 for 6-10 reps, and squatting upwards of 225 ass to grass. Awesome gains are awesome. I weigh in at 172 now and am gaining about a pound a week, so hopefully getting to 190-200 by January then slimming and cutting back down to 170-185 range. All I can say is, this thread really helped. Yeah R3V!

thats awesome dude. i definitely had a moment about a year ago where i was stuck and it just clicked - form, diet, mindset. All plateaus seem to be in the mind first... I've stopped buying gimicky powders and shit. instead i load my cart up with chicken, steak, and pork chops by the 20 lbs load ;D

[alB5]

thats awesome dude. i definitely had a moment about a year ago where i was stuck and it just clicked - form, diet, mindset. All plateaus seem to be in the mind first... I've stopped buying gimicky powders and shit. instead i load my cart up with chicken, steak, and pork chops by the 20 lbs load ;D

Love building up naturally! The only "powder" i still use is a shot of preworkout. I need something to help me up in the morning at 5am lol. Other than that, I'm just eating a whole lot of meat and carbs. Largest meal right after workout obviously.

[mbonanni]

Okay fair enough.

I will start bulking and doing body trimming/toning days that include rows, sprints, planks, etc.

What does your guys' diet look like? Breakfast/lunch/snack/dinner?

Being in college getting steak and fish is really out of the picture. I will look for some discounted stuff though.

[JinormusJ]

Million Pound Challenge **Weightlifting**

BREAKFAST: $40 gets me 2 weeks of frozen strawberries, blueberries, grounded flax seed, orange juice, bananas and almond milk. Add peanut/almond butter for extra protein/fat
Everything is designed for nutrition in mind, that's 70% calcium, 15-20g protein, and 35g of fiber right there. It will cause you to poop uncontrollably for the first week if you're not used to high fiber diets. That's around 700 calories, which is good for breakfast because you'll burn most of those carbs throughout the day

LUNCH:
$12 at Costco gets me a 15 can pack of tuna; that's good for 42g a can, and that last me around 2-4 weeks depending if I get bored and eat chicken instead.
$15 gets me a Costco bulk pack of Tyson skinless chicken breasts; good for around 17g of protein a breast and you usually get around 40 or so in the pack. I usually spice it up with some Cumin, Cheyenne pepper, or Seasoning Salt to give it some flavor. Usually I have about 400-500 calories and around 50g of protein

DINNER:
Usually a repeat of Lunch, but I usually include some fresh groceries. Broccoli is fantastic, Carrots are another good one, Spinach is great. Any kind of deeply colored leafy vegetables (NO WHITE) is good. 500-600 depending on what I eat; again, usually 40-50g protein.

SNACKS:
$10 gets me a 2-3 weeks worth of bulk Almonds. That's all you should need or want as a snack. Good fiber, good protein, good fats. Pears if you need carbs, Walnuts are incredible as well; great for warding off prostate cancer and an amazing stoics of Omega-3 and 6, and coupled with Grounded Flax Seed in the morning, you'll be detoxing AND building at the same time.

AFTER WORKOUT:
Usually replaces my lunch or dinner. Just 2 scoops of WHEY protein powder (STEER CLEAR OF SOY PRODUCTS). $50 gets me a huge 10lbs bag at Costco that lasts me around 2-3 months. Normally supplement just one scoop (23g protein) and a chicken breast or so, just to say I actually at something.

WATER: is pretty much my only beverage. I rarely, if at all, drink soda anymore.


Overall you're looking of spending an average of $200-250 a month on strict diet food if you don't mind eating the same meals over and over. If you learn to cook yourself, it's really easy to make it bearable as you'll have an assortment of spices you can use to mix it up

I usually hit 50-60g of fat (but they are mostly, if not all, good fats: olive oil, flax seed, almonds/walnuts)
Normally hit about 130-150g of carbs
120-130g of protein on off days and 160-180g on lifting days.

[mbonanni]

That sounds similar to my old diet. I am going shopping soon, so I am making a list.

Does anyone pre-prepare meals for the week?

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[rzerob]

I eat 7-8 times a day. So I am constantly eating. I will be off lifting until next week. I sprained my wrist and tried to lift through it and it is really effecting my work out. So I am giving it a break before I break it. And my schedule is kind of messed up this week I have two meetings a viewing and funeral.

[IronFreak]

Looks like we've gone awhile without an update! Sorry guys I was out of town and got back this past weekend. I hit the gym Sunday and here are the results.

38,530 on my chest day. I don't have my workout breakdown in front of me so I can update that later.

354,765 + 38,530 = 393,295lbs. with 60 days left to go if I figured that right! Should make a lot more progress going forward. No more weddings, trips or vacations and my school schedule is changing!