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'We knocked the bastard off'

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  • MN5M Offline
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    MN5
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    [quote name='BartMan']I already do....<br />
    <br />
    Was talking to our Trainer about drugs - and she was saying the that 'juice boys' will spend $10,000 per competition on 'extras'!!!<br />
    <br />
    And no, not talking to her about taking them, just talking as you do about the freaks in the sport!![/quote]<br />
    <br />
    Did you by any chance see that doco on Justin Rys the dude from Wellington ? he has some rather large vein popping guns on him and used to live next door to my then girlfriend now wife. Myself and a mate had just helped her move in and had carried a particularly heavy, awkward fridge up the stairs, JR rolled up in his Merc ( this was pre jail ) and had a chat to us, I said that it was a shame he hadn't turned up earlier cos he could have scooped up the the fridge in one arm and carried it up for us ! <br />
    <br />
    Apparently his weekly grocery bill used to top a grand and he'd frequently chunder trying to chow down enough food to maintain his bulk. He was a bit gutted when he got out of jail cos he could only bench press 220kg ( sub standard gym equipment in the slammer ) after doing more previously. What a fucken weakling eusa_whistle

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      Duluth
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      So whats the basic plan? Are you bulking and then start cutting around July?<br />
      <br />
      Have either of you done a contest before?

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      • BartManB Offline
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        #6

        I did a contest nigh on 20 years ago!! 1989 or 90! MrsB not done anything like this before, but once a goal is set, the focus comes on, and whammo.<br />
        <br />
        SO yes basically start up is building more muscle mass, and then start leaning off about three months out or so - will know exactly what the plan is when we receive our first programme in the next day or so.

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        • PajP Offline
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          Where's this pic of Mrs Bartman in a bikini then?

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          • BartManB Offline
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            BartMan
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            #8

            lol Paj, baby steps - first day at the gym and the eating plan.<br />
            <br />
            BUt will have to get the photos this week!

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            • MN5M Offline
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              MN5
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              #9

              Not trying to piss in your pocket too much Bartman but you'd be in pretty decent shape already wouldn't you ie 95 kg, lots of rowing and able to push a fair bit of weight ?

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                look at any 38 year old ex prop, and you will find a spare tire!!

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                • WillieTheWaiterW Offline
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                  WillieTheWaiter
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                  #11

                  [quote name='MN5']Not trying to pi$$ in your pocket too much Bartman but you'd be in pretty decent shape already wouldn't you ie 95 kg, lots of rowing and able to push a fair bit of weight ?[/quote]<br />
                  <br />
                  ex props usually in the mold of 'power lifter' rather than body builder though.. she's a bit of a different sport...<br />
                  <br />
                  have you changed your weight training programme quite a bit Bart?<br />
                  <br />
                  Jebus I'd hate to be around your place during the cutting up period.. used to train at a gym with one of the top nz amateurs - most of the year he'd be a good dude but sheesh the 6 weeks leading up to a comp you'd just steer clear.. grumpiest ba$tard on the planet!

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                  • BartManB Offline
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                    #12

                    PT has set us on both on programmes - bulding muscle - rep range 12-10-8 and the 'floss' muscles (lat raises etc) 15s mainly.<br />
                    <br />
                    Diet plenty of protein, sod all carbs already.<br />
                    <br />
                    Body parts once per week.<br />
                    <br />
                    Only allowed slow rowing, which sucks, but minimal aerobic activity at this stage of proceedings.<br />
                    <br />
                    All Good though, week one almost over!!

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                      into second week now, the eating is a breeze, just resign yourself to being a bit peckish and having no energy, and wallah, done!! Not really the peckish thing, but is easy if you are organised.<br />
                      <br />
                      Weights have been good - although the leg workout almost destroys you - that is a full body workout and a half!<br />
                      <br />
                      other bits and bobs not so bad, although arms, which only get about three exercises apiece are also killers.<br />
                      <br />
                      SO week 2, and loving it. <br />
                      <br />
                      We were told not to worry about weight, as that means nothing, but I love facts and figures, so weight is now down to 93kg, 8kg to go before I can play for Donsteppa's rugby team... <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Better indicator is my belt is now in need of another notch drilled in it!

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                      • MN5M Offline
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                        MN5
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                        [quote name='BartMan']into second week now, the eating is a breeze, just resign yourself to being a bit peckish and having no energy, and wallah, done!! Not really the peckish thing, but is easy if you are organised.<br />
                        <br />
                        Weights have been good - although the leg workout almost destroys you - that is a full body workout and a half!<br />
                        <br />
                        other bits and bobs not so bad, although arms, which only get about three exercises apiece are also killers.<br />
                        <br />
                        SO week 2, and loving it. <br />
                        <br />
                        We were told not to worry about weight, as that means nothing, but I love facts and figures, so weight is now down to 93kg, 8kg to go before I can play for Donsteppa's rugby team... <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> Better indicator is my belt is now in need of another notch drilled in it![/quote]<br />
                        <br />
                        I've kept carbs to a minimum over the last few months and snuck down to 98-99kg but sometimes don't feel up to huge weights sessions as much. Bart how are you dealing with doing weights and having bugger all energy ?

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                          just do it! Don't think about the energy, or perceived lack of it. Just do your workout and rip into it full noise!<br />
                          <br />
                          That's my theory anyway, and has been fine for 6 workouts.<br />
                          <br />
                          Love my leg workouts. Don't squat until the third exercise, start out with 10 minutes of walking lunges, then seated leg extensions, 4 x 15 reps, and then squats (40 seconds rest intervals). By the time I am squatting legs are already shaking and thrashed. Foloow with leg curls and stiff leg deadlifts, then calves. Feel like death at the end, but a good death!!

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                            Still going well, Eating easy now, but certainly not a bulk up period, leaning off like lightning, down to 91.5kg.<br />
                            <br />
                            Enjoying it too, which has got to be good...!!

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                              MN5
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                              [quote name='BartMan']Still going well, Eating easy now, but certainly not a bulk up period, leaning off like lightning, down to [b]91.5kg.[/b]<br />
                              <br />
                              Enjoying it too, which has got to be good...!![/quote]<br />
                              <br />
                              What have you been eating mainly Bartman ie what protein rich foods do you suggest ? thats a big drop in weight for just a week or so !

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                                [quote name='MN5'][quote name='BartMan']Still going well, Eating easy now, but certainly not a bulk up period, leaning off like lightning, down to [b]91.5kg.[/b]<br />
                                <br />
                                Enjoying it too, which has got to be good...!![/quote]<br />
                                <br />
                                What have you been eating mainly Bartman ie what protein rich foods do you suggest ? thats a big drop in weight for just a week or so ![/quote]<br />
                                <br />
                                Hey MN5, get on to the Almonds (kernals) bro. Eat them 3 times a day. They are the highest protein nut and they do things to help the cravings.<br />
                                <br />
                                Nothing beats fruit and vegies as well. Get into the 3 or 4 bean mixes (but without all the added sauces, oils etc)

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                                  MN5
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                                  [quote name='ACT Crusader'][quote name='MN5'][quote name='BartMan']Still going well, Eating easy now, but certainly not a bulk up period, leaning off like lightning, down to [b]91.5kg.[/b]<br />
                                  <br />
                                  Enjoying it too, which has got to be good...!![/quote]<br />
                                  <br />
                                  What have you been eating mainly Bartman ie what protein rich foods do you suggest ? thats a big drop in weight for just a week or so ![/quote]<br />
                                  <br />
                                  Hey MN5, get on to the Almonds (kernals) bro. Eat them 3 times a day. They are the highest protein nut and they do things to help the cravings.<br />
                                  <br />
                                  Nothing beats fruit and vegies as well. Get into the 3 or 4 bean mixes (but without all the added sauces, oils etc)[/quote]<br />
                                  <br />
                                  Yeah good thinking, I do love almonds ( and I suppose I can't justify having bacon and eggs every morning sadly, luckily there usually isn't time in the morning ! ) I always try and knock off a couple of carrots and apples a day as well...

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                                    BartMan
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                                    Photos as promised - 2 weeeks and 2 days into eating / training programme.<br />
                                    Not the greatest shots - steamed up bathroom and funny angles giving body funny shapes!<br />
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                                    [attachment=1:1s208q0c]070409_ness.jpg[/attachment:1s208q0c][attachment=0:1s208q0c]070409_bart.jpg[/attachment:1s208q0c]

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                                      MN5
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                                      Great work Bart I can't really say anything about the photos without sounding dodgy so all I'll request is maybe a nice double guns pose next time <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/invision/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

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                                        BartMan
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                                        went in and weiughed in and measured in today, will get results sent through by our PT - Mrs bartMan has shed 3kg, and I have shed 4kg from our first weight in. Also huge losses in measurements - I think I have lost 5cm in waist or something, which I have noted, as my belt keeps getting bigger and bigger on me!

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                                          As long as the guns stay the same or grow aye Bartman. What did Andrew Mulligan say on crowd goes wild the other night ? <br />
                                          <br />
                                          "Suns out guns out!!!" <br />
                                          <br />
                                          brilliant ( if not entirely appropriate in Wellington today )

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