Mr. Aestheticz Journey to The OCB North Atlantic States Show

[Mr. Aestheticz]

This is my first all natural show that I am doing. I began bodybuilding back in Jan. 200 after I realized I was done of playing football and my career was not making it past playing semi-pro ball. I started my dieting and training back in May 2008 and my show is in Sept 2008.

18 WEEKS!!!

18 Week of Blood, Sweat, Tears, My Heart, and My Soul!!!!

I am now 10 weeks out and have not missed a meal, ounce of water, or a single training PAK.

I am honestly surprised at not how only physically I have changed, but how my mind state has been completely MORPHED! I feel like a wolf out for blood and uncaged ANIMAL.

I must admit I like it!!!

[BigAnt]

This is my first all natural show that I am doing. I began bodybuilding back in Jan. 200 after I realized I was done of playing football and my career was not making it past playing semi-pro ball. I started my dieting and training back in May 2008 and my show is in Sept 2008.

18 WEEKS!!!

18 Week of Blood, Sweat, Tears, My Heart, and My Soul!!!!

I am now 10 weeks out and have not missed a meal, ounce of water, or a single training PAK.

I am honestly surprised at not how only physically I have changed, but how my mind state has been completely MORPHED! I feel like a wolf out for blood and uncaged ANIMAL.

I must admit I like it!!!

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Wishing you all the best in your journey, I am judging an OCB show in NJ in August!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Here is a brief and quick over view of my supp intake, training, and dieting for the first three weeks!

Training Paks: Animal Pak, Animal Flex, Animal Pump, Animal Nitro

Other Supplements: Universal Shock Therapy, Universal, Storm, Universal EAA Stak, Universal Torrent, Omega-3's, Multi-Vitamin

Calories: 3,500
60% calories from protein
30% from carbs
10% from good fats
Meals: 7 - 8 Meals (every 2 hours)
Water: 1 to 1 1/2 gallons day
Sleep: No less than 7 hours and no more than 8 hours
Cardio: 5 days a week (LI)
Training: 6 days a week (Mon-Saturday)

Height; 5' 8"
Weight: 200 lbs

Monday - Friday

Cardio: In the gym at 7 am for 30 minutes of LI cardio, treadmill level 8 incline at 3.5 mph

Monday: Chest thickness/ Shoulders/ Tri's thickness / Abs
Tuesday: Back Thickness/Bi'sThickness
Wednesday: Quads / Calves
Thursday: Chest shape/ Shoulders/ Tri's Shape / Abs
Friday: Back width/Bi's Shape
Saturday: Hamstrings / Calves

Sets and Reps
Generally 4 to 5 sets
And depending on movement/exercise 5 to 6 reps on large muscles and 8 to 10 on smaller muscles

I was focusing on gaining some last minute proportion and size (basically adding the final pieces to the clay mold)!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Here is a brief and quick over view of my supp intake, training, and dieting for the next three weeks!

Training Paks: Animal Pak, Animal Flex, Animal Pump, Animal Nitro

Other Supplements: Universal Shock Therapy, Universal, Storm, Universal EAA Stak, Universal Torrent, Omega-3's, Multi-Vitamin

Calories: 3,000
60% calories from protein
30% from carbs
10% from good fats
Meals: 7 - 8 Meals (every 2 hours)
Water: 1 to 1 1/2 gallons day
Sleep: No less than 7 hours and no more than 8 hours
Cardio: 5 days a week (LI)
Training: 6 days a week (Mon-Saturday)

Height; 5' 8"
Weight: 190 lbs

Monday - Friday

Cardio: In the gym at 7 am for 30 minutes of LI cardio, treadmill level 8, 9, 10 (10 min each leavel) incline at 4.0 mph

Monday: Chest thickness/ Shoulders/ Tri's thickness / Abs
Tuesday: Back Thickness/Bi's Thickness
Wednesday: Quads / Calves
Thursday: Chest shape/ Shoulders/ Tri's Shape / Abs
Friday: Back width/Bi's Shape
Saturday: Hamstrings / Calves

Sets and Reps
Generally 4 to 5 sets
And depending on movement/exercise 6 to 8 reps on large muscles and 8 to 12 on smaller muscles

These three weeks I used to add a little conditioning, but also though some may not agree but this HELPED EXTREMLEY!!! I did a de-training routing where I put more focus on technique and squeezing my muscles, so I was still pyramiding up but dropping my first set weight

Week 4: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 185 Set: 2 190 Set 3: 195 Set 4: 200

Week 5: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 175 Set: 2 180 Set 3: 185 1 Set 4: 190

Week 6: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 165 Set: 2 170 Set 3: 175 Set 4: 180

[Mr. Aestheticz]

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Wishing you all the best in your journey, I am judging an OCB show in NJ in August!

Thanks brotha this is my first show and am sacrificing my whole summer of food, fun, and sun for this, but there is no greater feeling than the satisfaction of what I am doing. Thanks for the support!

[Hollow1]

Wishing you the best on your upcoming competition Mr. Aestheticz!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Here is a brief and quick over view of my supp intake, training, and dieting for the next three weeks!

Training Paks: Animal Pak (2), Animal Flex, Animal Pump, Animal Nitro (2), Animal Omega

Other Supplements: Universal Shock Therapy, Universal, Storm, Universal EAA Stak, Universal Torrent

Calories: 2,500
60% calories from protein
30% from carbs
10% from good fats
Meals: 7 - 8 Meals (every 2 hours)
Water: 1 to 1 1/2 gallons day
Sleep: No less than 7 hours and no more than 8 hours
Cardio: 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday...Thursday no lift cardio in the AM and PM)
Training: 5 days a week (Mon/Tues/Wed/Frid/Sat)

Height; 5' 8"
Weight: 185 lbs

Monday - Friday

Cardio: In the gym at 7 am for 35 minutes of cardio, treadmill level 10, 11, 12 (10 min each level) incline at 4.0 mph

Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Legs
Wednesday: Back
Thursday: Cardio AM/PM
Friday: Arms
Saturday: Shoulders

Sets and Reps
Generally 3 to 4 sets
Week 7: No less than 3 and no more than 4 sets / no less than 15 reps on all sets and exercises.
Week 8: No less than 3 and no more than 4 sets / no less than 12 reps on all sets and exercises.
Week 9: No less than 3 and no more than 4 sets / no less than 12 and no more than 15 reps on all sets and exercises.

These three weeks I used to bring up my conditioning to my body in continuation to consistent building. This is why i was doing de-training in my previous weeks so I can still move good weight and keep strict form while building condition and shape to my muscles. Example below are how my sets and reps worked

Week 7: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 135 Set: 2 135 Set 3: 135 Set 4: 135

Week 8: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 145 Set: 2 145 Set 3: 145 1 Set 4: 145

Week 8: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 135 Set: 2 145 Set 3: 155 Set 4: 165

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Here are some pics of me and my result 6 Weeks In 12 Weeks Out!

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[Mr. Aestheticz]

Here are some pics of me and my result 6 Weeks In 12 Weeks Out!

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http://a134.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...7e10f80c85.jpg

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If these do not work try these!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/07/08/15800912/progresspic/1527052orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/07/08/15800912/progresspic/1527062orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/07/08/15800912/progresspic/1527092orig.jpg

[TheDarkHalf]

subbed!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

subbed!

Thank you sir, getting there slowly but surely!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Thank you sir, getting there slowly but surely!!!

Yea i hear ya on that one, melting fat is not an easy task!

[Hollow1]

12 weeks out...damn you're going to to be in great condition come your show date.

[pmug0000]

Wow looks like you've got all your shit figured out. And you're already fucking shredded, I'm sure you'll do great at your show. Good luck with everything!

[calcaneous]

pmug and hollow have already said it, but you look amazing already and you still have plenty of time ahead of ya. good luck man!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

i appreciate the comments and feed, I start CUTS and STAK in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to bring out the dark and light meats aka striations!!!!!!!!!!!

Gonna be absolutely F#$&ING bananas I can't wait to see the results and what I look like when I step on stage!!!!

But once again taking it slow and steady I am at 37:30 per cardio session (shit sux)!

Good looks once again!

[TheDarkHalf]

i appreciate the comments and feed, I start CUTS and STAK in 2 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!

Can't wait to bring out the dark and light meats aka striations!!!!!!!!!!!

Gonna be absolutely F#$&ING bananas I can't wait to see the results and what I look like when I step on stage!!!!

But once again taking it slow and steady I am at 37:30 per cardio session (shit sux)!

Good looks once again!

Is Stak and Cuts an effective stack? You'll have to let me know how this works!

Yea man I hate cardio too. Why don't you just break it up into two separate sessions? I do 20 mins in the morning and 20 mins after I lift. Makes that god awful cardio sessions seem a lot shorter! Plus it gets your metabolism revving at two separate times than just one.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Is Stak and Cuts an effective stack? You'll have to let me know how this works!

Yea man I hate cardio too. Why don't you just break it up into two separate sessions? I do 20 mins in the morning and 20 mins after I lift. Makes that god awful cardio sessions seem a lot shorter! Plus it gets your metabolism revving at two separate times than just one.

HOLY F#%*ING $#!T I just had an epiphany why don't I just do cardio for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 after and relieve some torture off of myself and crank my metabolism?!?!

LMAO, strizzy D-Half I will give it a shot starting next week on Monday and see how it works?

The CUTS and STAK regimen is something I am going to experiment with, due to my lowering of calories little by little and increased cardio my bodies ability to produce natural test/hormones obviously decereases with lower caloric intake and expenditure.

I do take 3 ZMA b4 bed to help recoop, recover, and reproduce while I sleep, in my eyes it is simply not enough. So while increasing my energy while lowering calories, shredding up, tightening up, and relieveing excess water with CUTS, I am going to need that extra test/hormone boost to power through my work outs and to keep my body pumping, gowing, and even possibly grown or at least maintain while I am in the trenches.

At least that is how I look at it, I have asked for opinions on my combos/staks, and have not had anyone complain or make any other recommendations about the CUTS and STAK combo so this should be VVVEEERRRYYYY INTERESTING MY FRIEND!!!!

Just gonna feel bad for my ex when she gets in my bed LLLMMMAAAOO >:)

[TheDarkHalf]

HOLY F#%*ING $#!T I just had an epiphany why don't I just do cardio for 20 minutes in the morning and 20 after and relieve some torture off of myself and crank my metabolism?!?!

LMAO, strizzy D-Half I will give it a shot starting next week on Monday and see how it works?

The CUTS and STAK regimen is something I am going to experiment with, due to my lowering of calories little by little and increased cardio my bodies ability to produce natural test/hormones obviously decereases with lower caloric intake and expenditure.

I do take 3 ZMA b4 bed to help recoop, recover, and reproduce while I sleep, in my eyes it is simply not enough. So while increasing my energy while lowering calories, shredding up, tightening up, and relieveing excess water with CUTS, I am going to need that extra test/hormone boost to power through my work outs and to keep my body pumping, gowing, and even possibly grown or at least maintain while I am in the trenches.

At least that is how I look at it, I have asked for opinions on my combos/staks, and have not had anyone complain or make any other recommendations about the CUTS and STAK combo so this should be VVVEEERRRYYYY INTERESTING MY FRIEND!!!!

Just gonna feel bad for my ex when she gets in my bed LLLMMMAAAOO >:)

Yea man that's what i'm doing with cardio - i'm at two 20 minute sessions. Next week i'll increase cardio again by 5 mins so i'll have one session at 25 and the other session at 20, and keep it going like that. Good luck with the Cuts/Stak combo i'm interested to know how this works for you.

And the hell with your ex.....find someone that's hotter and make her jealous!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

My trainer and I have finally decided and come to agreement on what song I will be performing to for my 60 second routine!

It is a song by one of my favorite bands "Three Days Grace" and the name of the song is 'RIOT", if you have not heard it YOU HAVE TO HEAR IT.

We are coming up with a lot of great poses and transitions to perform to this song. I will be performing to the first 1:05 I believe (I will walk off at the end of the chorus basically).

Find the song listen to it and let me know what you think!?!?!?

[TheDarkHalf]

My trainer and I have finally decided and come to agreement on what song I will be performing to for my 60 second routine!

It is a song by one of my favorite bands "Three Days Grace" and the name of the song is 'RIOT", if you have not heard it YOU HAVE TO HEAR IT.

We are coming up with a lot of great poses and transitions to perform to this song. I will be performing to the first 1:05 I believe (I will walk off at the end of the chorus basically).

Find the song listen to it and let me know what you think!?!?!?

Not nearly metal enough for me, but may be good for a show.

I listen to stuff like darkest hour, all that remains, parkway drive, trivium, etc. when I lift. I listen to all kinds of music though Riot is definitely not a bad song.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Not nearly metal enough for me, but may be good for a show.

I listen to stuff like darkest hour, all that remains, parkway drive, trivium, etc. when I lift. I listen to all kinds of music though Riot is definitely not a bad song.

I do not know half of those groups you mentioned lmao lmao lmao!

I actually donut listen to music when I lift, frigen head phones fall out get in the way and so froth too much to fucking worry and deal with for me! I listen to my own music in my head >)

The only thing about listening to music while lifting is the training room we lifted in for college ball, it wa in the basement of one of on campus townhouses, was a great facility, but we blasted Pantera, Metallica, and all that other shit. I miss off season lifting for ball, smelly bodies, chalk in the air, puking in the buckets, hot, humid, muggy, can't breather and pound/moving serious weight.

OOOOOO i just got chills!!!!

[Young&Hungry]

Found your journey dude, best of luck. If you don't remember I'm the kid from the Edge who was talking to the other day on the elliptical about the ABC. For those of you who haven't had the privelage of meeting this guy, his pictures do him no justice. He's a big ripped motherfucker and one of the hardest training guys I've seen in a club gym. Subbed for sure, keep training hard brother.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Found your journey dude, best of luck. If you don't remember I'm the kid from the Edge who was talking to the other day on the elliptical about the ABC. For those of you who haven't had the privelage of meeting this guy, his pictures do him no justice. He's a big ripped motherfucker and one of the hardest training guys I've seen in a club gym. Subbed for sure, keep training hard brother.

THERE HE IS!!!

Good looks brotha on the comment, the shout out, and giving everyone a lil 411 on me, I greatly appreciate the support and look out!

Good luck with the up coming season and continue to push and work hard like I see you do while putting your work in the gym.

FYI, this Young & Hungry brotha has more work ethic and more persistence than most MEN twice his age, so any younger brothas on this FORVM that need advice or wanna know how to or what hard work is as a TEEN this is the brotha you go to. Kids strong as an ox (not as strong as ox lol) but up there!!!

[Hollow1]

My trainer and I have finally decided and come to agreement on what song I will be performing to for my 60 second routine!

It is a song by one of my favorite bands "Three Days Grace" and the name of the song is 'RIOT", if you have not heard it YOU HAVE TO HEAR IT.

We are coming up with a lot of great poses and transitions to perform to this song. I will be performing to the first 1:05 I believe (I will walk off at the end of the chorus basically).

Find the song listen to it and let me know what you think!?!?!?

That is a great song Mr. Aestheticz!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

That is a great song Mr. Aestheticz!

Bbrroo, from beginning to end the shit is just B.A.N.A.N.A.S, i am going to do my best to record my routine and post so everyone can check it out!

You have no idea how amped I am bout this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Hollow1]

Bbrroo, from beginning to end the shit is just B.A.N.A.N.A.S, i am going to do my best to record my routine and post so everyone can check it out!

You have no idea how amped I am bout this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Damn, now I am getting amped!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Just a quick update on my training being I am coming up of another 3 week and transitions!

My buddy/trainer and i have been working a lot on my posing for about 5 to 10 minutes (nothing big) after my lifts lately, mainly working on poses for the muscle group I did that day. At about 6 weeks out i will be focusing and emphasizing a lot more on posing conditioning.

Yesterday Monday 7/21/08 was chest, so we worked on the 4 symmetry poses, side chest, most muscular, and played around with a few other poses. Dudes I was even impressed with myself and how my chest was looking, I am actually starting to get round.

I am definitely liking how my progress is coming along, very slow and at the right amounts.

I am already very vascular and veiny, I look like subway map with all the vascularity I am having and producing (so def loving that).

I am getting more visible striation underneath my skin in my shoulders, chest, back, quads, and forearms.

I am 8 weeks out and I can def lean and tighten bbbuuuttt my firends lmao, starting next week (week 7) I add CUTS and STAK to my supplement arsenal which is going to be very very interesting lol. Plus I still have plenty of time.

Right now I am very much happy about the progression, size, and shape i have added to my calves. I was very much lagging in that department, and with strict form, proper technique, approach, and weight I have been getting great results and compliments on my calves. I'm sorry but a body isn't complete until you have great calves just my opinion.

Stay tuned my friends stay tuned!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Just a quick update on my training being I am coming up of another 3 week and transitions!

My buddy/trainer and i have been working a lot on my posing for about 5 to 10 minutes (nothing big) after my lifts lately, mainly working on poses for the muscle group I did that day. At about 6 weeks out i will be focusing and emphasizing a lot more on posing conditioning.

Yesterday Monday 7/21/08 was chest, so we worked on the 4 symmetry poses, side chest, most muscular, and played around with a few other poses. Dudes I was even impressed with myself and how my chest was looking, I am actually starting to get round.

I am definitely liking how my progress is coming along, very slow and at the right amounts.

I am already very vascular and veiny, I look like subway map with all the vascularity I am having and producing (so def loving that).

I am getting more visible striation underneath my skin in my shoulders, chest, back, quads, and forearms.

I am 8 weeks out and I can def lean and tighten bbbuuuttt my firends lmao, starting next week (week 7) I add CUTS and STAK to my supplement arsenal which is going to be very very interesting lol. Plus I still have plenty of time.

Right now I am very much happy about the progression, size, and shape i have added to my calves. I was very much lagging in that department, and with strict form, proper technique, approach, and weight I have been getting great results and compliments on my calves. I'm sorry but a body isn't complete until you have great calves just my opinion.

Stay tuned my friends stay tuned!!!

I have great calves, just no fuckin abs

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Everyday I look at myself in the mirror, some days I am happy and some days I am not, that is just the mental battle I have to learn to control myself!

Family, friends, and people at the gym ask me what motivates me and how I keep myself driven. Well besides the fact I love the results and how I look and so forth, here is a little thing that I use.

I was in the gym one day and this older guy who goes to my gym was like wow you look good, do you compete or anything? I told him I was getting ready for my first show and blah blah blah blah, I don't like talking much while at the gym so i kept it short and sweet. Then he asks what show I was doing, and I rarely tell anyone because I never want someone who may be doing the same show to know. Well by looking at him, he is in decent shape, tall has some size and so forth, I told him what show.

BAD IDEA, this dude is doing the same show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am I worried, concerned, or discouraged, HELL NO!!!!!!! This is my motivation, anytime I see him in the gym I look at him, critique to myself and say "I WILL NOT ALLOW HIM TO OUT WORK ME AND BEAT ME". This my friends is my motivation, this is what drives me, MY COMPETITION.

Since this dude found out we are doing the same show, homie keeps trying to find out my tips, tricks, diets, and everything else. So you know what I answer him, you might be like "WHY THE HELL ARE YOU TELLING HIM", come on now I grew up in the projects, I'm a hustler and mind gamer.

I tell him I eat a lot of carbs, and drink a lot of diet soda, and all this bull shit! I tell him i take a shit load of products (that are non-Universal related), I barely drink any water to keep myself tight, and all this other bullshit. Doe sit work I do not know but this dude is not going to get a single fucking clue or idea what I do and how I go about things.

I tell him I do not even know If I am going to register for the show or not I am very nervous, scared, and hesitant w/ more blah blah blah bullshit. He says hi to me and tries to chat with me like we are friends, in the back of my mind I'm like dude I am trying to destroy you and you wanna be friends, easier for own self destruction. Now could he be playing mind games and trying to get in my head MAYBE? DO I honestly think so NO.

But you know what I don't care about a single word that comes out of his mouth, you know the teacher from Charlie Brown that makes the whhaa womp wwaaa waaa weee aasss sounds. That is what it sounds like to me when he talks, I don't hear, smell, or feel anything he has to say, do, or anything. Only thing I do is SEE, I see what he looks like and I see how I can not let him out work me, what do I see........................

I SEE VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Everyday I look at myself in the mirror, some days I am happy and some days I am not, that is just the mental battle I have to learn to control myself!

Family, friends, and people at the gym ask me what motivates me and how I keep myself driven. Well besides the fact I love the results and how I look and so forth, here is a little thing that I use.

I was in the gym one day and this older guy who goes to my gym was like wow you look good, do you compete or anything? I told him I was getting ready for my first show and blah blah blah blah, I don't like talking much while at the gym so i kept it short and sweet. Then he asks what show I was doing, and I rarely tell anyone because I never want someone who may be doing the same show to know. Well by looking at him, he is in decent shape, tall has some size and so forth, I told him what show.

BAD IDEA, this dude is doing the same show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Am I worried, concerned, or discouraged, HELL NO!!!!!!! This is my motivation, anytime I see him in the gym I look at him, critique to myself and say "I WILL NOT ALLOW HIM TO OUT WORK ME AND BEAT ME". This my friends is my motivation, this is what drives me, MY COMPETITION.

Since this dude found out we are doing the same show, homie keeps trying to find out my tips, tricks, diets, and everything else. So you know what I answer him, you might be like "WHY THE HELL ARE YOU TELLING HIM", come on now I grew up in the projects, I'm a hustler and mind gamer.

I tell him I eat a lot of carbs, and drink a lot of diet soda, and all this bull shit! I tell him i take a shit load of products (that are non-Universal related), I barely drink any water to keep myself tight, and all this other bullshit. Doe sit work I do not know but this dude is not going to get a single fucking clue or idea what I do and how I go about things.

I tell him I do not even know If I am going to register for the show or not I am very nervous, scared, and hesitant w/ more blah blah blah bullshit. He says hi to me and tries to chat with me like we are friends, in the back of my mind I'm like dude I am trying to destroy you and you wanna be friends, easier for own self destruction. Now could he be playing mind games and trying to get in my head MAYBE? DO I honestly think so NO.

But you know what I don't care about a single word that comes out of his mouth, you know the teacher from Charlie Brown that makes the whhaa womp wwaaa waaa weee aasss sounds. That is what it sounds like to me when he talks, I don't hear, smell, or feel anything he has to say, do, or anything. Only thing I do is SEE, I see what he looks like and I see how I can not let him out work me, what do I see........................

I SEE VICTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hahaha. That's great man. After seeing your progress pics a few weeks ago i'm sure you'll do fine at your show. Did you start that stak/cuts combo yet? I really wanna know how this goes!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Hahaha. That's great man. After seeing your progress pics a few weeks ago i'm sure you'll do fine at your show. Did you start that stak/cuts combo yet? I really wanna know how this goes!

7/27 MY FRIEND......7/27 >)

I WILL DEF LET YOU KNOW!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

I have started my weeks 7, 6, and 5 Stak's, these next 7 weeks are going to be the key and most crucial weeks that will make or break my performance and appearance on stage, so long story short this is NO F@#&ING JOKE!

Today is my first day and will keep a complete log of my complete first week of this Stak/Cycle and keep you in the loop of how I feel physically and mentally, so check back tomorrow for todays cardio, training and so forth!

A) 6 am Animal Cuts up awakening
B) Cardio at about 6:30/7:00 am depends on what day and how long I want to do cardio in the morning!
C) Cardio done let's say 7:30 am
D) 8 am B-Fast: 1 Animal Pak, 1 Animal Flex, 1 Animal Omega
E) Through Out Day/Work: 3 Servings of EAA Stack in gallon water w/ 10g glutamine
F) 11 am 45 min Before Lunch: Animal Cuts
G) 4:30 pm 30 minutes after last bite of w/o meal 1 Animal Pak (I know I know you only really need 1 Pak, but I feel safe and comfy on my training days taking 2 PAKS)
H) 4:45 pm 45 minutes before training Animal Stak
I) 5 pm 30 min B4 WO: 1 Animal Pump, 1 Animal Nitro
J) Start training at 5:30
K) During WO: 1 Serving EAA Stack with 5g Glutamine, 1/2 serving Storm
L) Post WO: 1 Animal Nitro
M) 30-45 Min PWO: I eat my PWO meal
N) After eating my PWO meal through out the the rest of the night I sip on 1 Serving EAA Stack with 5g Glutamine, 1/2 serving Storm
O) Right Before Lights Out: 3 Universal ZMA

I take my two servings of CUTS within the 4 - 6 hour time frame of one another (recommended), and I keep them (2 servings of CUTS) staggered/separated from my STAK 3-5 hours (recommended) and I am still able to take my STAK 45 min before my workout!

FYI, just for your $#!t$ and &!&&les info i increased my water from 1-1 1/2 gallons to 1 1/2 gallons to 2 gallons a day, and decreased my salt in take, I am taking in half the amount of salt i was taking in previously!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

7 Weeks Out!

Here is day one on my complete listed stack's! This was a day I guess you can say of getting my feet wet and adapting to the added CUTS and STAK supps. Def taking a shit load more pills through out the day, BBUUTTT like I say to the pansies that complain that there are too many pills "Be like my b!t(# and just swallow"!

For reference you can refer to my previous post on how and about when I take my supps!

Training!

Morning Cardio: Treadmill - 21 minutes - 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH

*I had a lot more energy during this cardio session, I can def feel the cuts kicking in, nothing over dramatic, but something that was new. It felt like those 21 min were only five.

Evening Training: Chest and Abs - High Volume - 6 Sets of 6 to 10 reps

Abs
1. Incline Leg Raises - 3 x 20 super set w/ rope crunches 3 x 20
2. Trunk Twists - 1 x 100

Chest
1. BB Incline - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 8, 8, 6
2. BB Flat Bench - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 6
3. Pec Deck Flies - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 6 (drop set to failure)
4. Push-Ups - 1 x Failure

PWO Cardio: Treadmill - 21 minutes - 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH

*First off let me say WWWOOOWWW, this high volume training was B.A.N.A.N.A.S. I felt a bit more of a rush during my training session (maybe due to the added STAK >) who knows lol). Did i feel like the Incredible Hulk no, but for the weight and volume I did I felt pretty strong being I am on a low caloric intake (2000 cal) and so forth. I honestly feel that I still have a little more time needed on my new added supps to feel the full effect and have my body adapt.

*One thing that I did notice though is with reducing my salt to half of what i was taking before and my increased water (along with adding cuts), I def could see a lil more definition and striation, and I my skin felt tighter, I feel like I am holding less excess water.

Till tomorrow's post in regards to everyone's fave day "LEG DAY'!!!

.........EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

7 Weeks Out!

Here is day one on my complete listed stack's! This was a day I guess you can say of getting my feet wet and adapting to the added CUTS and STAK supps. Def taking a shit load more pills through out the day, BBUUTTT like I say to the pansies that complain that there are too many pills "Be like my b!t(# and just swallow"!

For reference you can refer to my previous post on how and about when I take my supps!

Training!

Morning Cardio: Treadmill - 21 minutes - 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH

*I had a lot more energy during this cardio session, I can def feel the cuts kicking in, nothing over dramatic, but something that was new. It felt like those 21 min were only five.

Evening Training: Chest and Abs - High Volume - 6 Sets of 6 to 10 reps

Abs
1. Incline Leg Raises - 3 x 20 super set w/ rope crunches 3 x 20
2. Trunk Twists - 1 x 100

Chest
1. BB Incline - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 8, 8, 6
2. BB Flat Bench - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 6
3. Pec Deck Flies - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 6 (drop set to failure)
4. Push-Ups - 1 x Failure

PWO Cardio: Treadmill - 21 minutes - 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH

*First off let me say WWWOOOWWW, this high volume training was B.A.N.A.N.A.S. I felt a bit more of a rush during my training session (maybe due to the added STAK >) who knows lol). Did i feel like the Incredible Hulk no, but for the weight and volume I did I felt pretty strong being I am on a low caloric intake (2000 cal) and so forth. I honestly feel that I still have a little more time needed on my new added supps to feel the full effect and have my body adapt.

*One thing that I did notice though is with reducing my salt to half of what i was taking before and my increased water (along with adding cuts), I def could see a lil more definition and striation, and I my skin felt tighter, I feel like I am holding less excess water.

Till tomorrow's post in regards to everyone's fave day "LEG DAY'!!!

.........EASY!!!

Lookin good bro. Keep up the good work and i'm sure you'll rock 'em at your show!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Lookin good bro. Keep up the good work and i'm sure you'll rock 'em at your show!

Good looks!

FYI, that cardio split definitely helps and is acting as a good shock to my body!

[TheDarkHalf]

Good looks!

FYI, that cardio split definitely helps and is acting as a good shock to my body!

Good to hear - I love it as well! I couldn't handle doing 45min to an hour of cardio in one sitting. I think I'd rather catch my eyelid on a nail lol.

[Pizzalamp]

im defintely subbed...journey is great and your pics are great as well...sat abc should be fun!

Grant

[Mr. Aestheticz]

7 Weeks Out!

Here is day two on my complete listed stack's! Yesterday I could definetley feel the CUTS and STAK kicking in a bit more. I blew through my cardio, and it helped me get through work with consistent energy. As far as the STAK, I must say it kept me strong and can feel a difference in my body!

For reference you can refer to my previous post on how and about when I take my supps!

Training!

Morning Cardio: Treadmill - 40 minutes - 13, 14, and 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH (13:30 per incline)

*I did a full session of cardio first thing in the morning because I have never liked and refuse to do cardio after doing legs. In my eyes after tearing down your legs with weight doing cardio after WILL CONDITION your legs but doesn't help with the growth process (just my opinion). With cuts I had a S#!T load more energy to breeze through my extended cardio and get my heart rate up just a bit more than normal/average.


Evening Training: Legs - High Volume - 6 Sets of 6 to 10 reps

Legs
1. Squats - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10
2. Stiff Deads - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10
3. Hamstring Curls - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 10
4. Smith Machine Reverse Lunges - 5 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10
5. Leg Extensions - 5 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10
6. Standing Calf Raises - 4 x 10, 10 , 8, 8
7. Seated Calf Raises - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 10

*HHOOLLYY F%$#ING S#!T WHAT A F%$#ING SESSION, on another note real quick let me tell you a quick little story, if you have not read what keeps me motivated find it and read it here in my journey. Long story short I saw the guy who i am going against that morning during my cardio and am still no impressed or nervous. In the evening when I was on my 3rd set of squats one of the trainers at my gym asked me if I knew anyone else doing the same show from our gym. I told him who and I said "I'M NOT WORRIED OR INTIMIDATED". The he starts to go on this whole thing that HE (the guy I'm going against) is serious and blah blah blah. Before he could finish I cut him off and said "I HAVE NO TIME FOR FAIRYTALES, TELL ME ANOTHER TIME".

*As i was going into the remainder of my work out I was really insulted and pissed at the fact that he would come up to me and want to talk about someone who i don't give a fuck about. Something just ticked and went off, now with this much volume you would honestly want to fucking kill yourself. My trainer was walking me through and what not and asked me "WHAT'S WROGN WITH YOU". I kept silent and continued to push and rep weight. it wasn't the new supp's, it wasn't a miracle, and no it wasn't the devil. Honestly I fucking killed myself yesterday I have nneevveerr and I mean nneevveerr pushed or worked that hard ever in my life on leg day. You know what it was "MOTIVATION and ANGER".

* I have a new slogan for the rest of my time out in preparation for my show......."FUCK @#$% (the name of my opponent)", there is no need to say or mention his name on the FORVM but honestly I feel indirectly insulted by HIM (my competitor) and directly insulted by the trainer at my gym.

NO MORE WORDS OR BULLSHIT.....FUCKING HARD WORK!!!

.........EASY!!!

P.S. I was completely fuckin drained after that leg session and passed out @ 8:30!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

im defintely subbed...journey is great and your pics are great as well...sat abc should be fun!

Grant

Good looks dude, glad you are reading my foot prints in the sand!

Can't wait for saturday, see you there bro!

......EASY!!!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

7 Weeks Out!

Here is day three and leg me say that I am really starting to feel the affects of these 2 added SUPPS. CUTS once again got me through my morning cardio and supplied me consistent energy. Plus I took a power nap in the corner of my office and woke up feeling refreshed. BBBUUTT my fave of the day STAK...WWWOOOWWW, did I frigen feel it kick in ridiculously hard during my back session!

For reference you can refer to my previous post on how and about when I take my supps!

Training!

Morning Cardio: Treadmill - 21 minutes - 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH

*Once again just did a high paced short cardio morning session to save the extra calories and energy for my evening workout!

Evening Training: Back - High Volume - 6 Sets of 6 to 10 reps

Back
1. T-Bar Rows - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 8
2. Seated Rows - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 6 (drop set 5, drop set 5) WWOOWW
3. Wide Pull Downs - 6 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 8, 8 (drop set 5)
4. DB Pull Overs - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 10
5. Ulysses Shrugs - 6 x 10, 10, 10, 8, rep out, rep out
6. Hyper Extensions - 1 x 50

*Push it to the limit is what we did, my trainer and I agree that I could use a little back thickness. So what did we do we pumped it up, especially on the seated rows. The STAK was def in full affect on back day, lets just say I racked the whole row machine >). Also I NEVER EVER EVER EVER have done db pull overs until it was thrown into my regimen. And to finish with the weight i did with great form and intensity, I knew something was up (hint hint STAK), let's just say i finished up with a weight over 85 lbs.

*I am sure osme of you are like WTF is a Ulyses shrug, well my trainer was taught this shrug by a pro b/b by the name Ulysses (this is his real name to lol). Now picture a pro b/b with the name Ulysses it def goes hand in hand lmao. Anyways what you do is use a smith machine, you are basically going to perform a reverse shrug, BUT you grab the bar and bring your body to a 45 degree angle and shrug. With this exercise you can squeeze your abs for a lil bit extra and also stand on your toes and squeeze your calves. With proper weight and form this exercise if fucking amazing.

PWO Cardio: Step master - 21 minutes - 10% 10 min, 9% 5 min, 8% 5min, 7% 1min Full

KEEP PUSHING!!!


.........EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

7 Weeks Out!

CUTS definitely got me through this day and my sessions, only took in 1800 calories and expended 1400!!!

For reference you can refer to my previous post on how and about when I take my supps!

Morning and Evening Cardio: Treadmill - 40 minutes - 13, 14, and 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH (13:30 per incline)

*It's cardio no need to explain :(

*Oh yeah arms on Friday >)

.........EASY!!!

[Pizzalamp]

great meeting you-you were in amazing shape and you defintely motivated me

best of luck in your upcoming show!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

great meeting you-you were in amazing shape and you defintely motivated me

best of luck in your upcoming show!

Hey it was a pleasure bro, please heal rest up and keep doing what you are doing bro, I like the push you are getting and not letting the injury get you down, def a true ANIMAL!

Thanks I greatly appreciate it and will keep you and eveeryone else postes!

.....EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

7 Weeks Out!

Here is day four and I am feeling the FULL affects of these 2 added SUPPS. CUTS once again got me through my morning cardio and supplied me consistent energy. Plus I took another power nap in the corner of my office today and woke up feeling refreshed. BBBUUTT once again my fave of the day is still STAK...WWWOOOWWW, this $#!t is ggrreeaatt it keeps me amped and feeling unbreakable. My intensity is wwaayy up especially on a low caloric diet. PLUS IT'S ARM DAY WHAT GUY, BODYBUILDER, OR WHOEVER DOESN'T GET STOKED FOR ARM DAY LMAO!

For reference you can refer to my previous post on how and about when I take my supps!

Training!

Morning Cardio: Treadmill - 21 minutes - 15% Full Incline - 4.0 MPH

*Once again just did a high paced short cardio morning session to save the extra calories and energy for my evening workout!

Evening Training: Arms - High Volume - 6 Sets of 6 to 10 reps

Bi's
1. DB Curls - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 8, 8, 6 (w/ negative son the last 2)
2. DB Preacher Curls - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 8, 8, (last set spider man curls 15 burn 6 heavy burn)
3. Concentrations - 3 x 10, 10, 10
4. Close Grip - 6 x 10, 10, 10, 8, 6, 6
5. V-Bar Extension - 6 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10
6. Over Head DB's - 3 x 10, 10, 10

*We went hard and we went heavy on the arms, trying to fill them out and fill in the blanks. There is nothing like a great arm pump (like Arnold said it's like cumming). The forearms looked like a subway map, my tri's like horseshoes, and bi'd like baseball's (lol I am keeping it realistic). I cam feeling the caloric cut back but still pushing it hard thanks to the CUTS and STAK!


PWO Cardio: Step master - 21 minutes - 10% 10 min, 9% 5 min, 8% 5min, 7% 1min Full

Tomorrow 8/2/08 I am at Gold's with the other ANIMAL's >)

.........EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

7 Weeks Out!

Here is day 5 and besides the fact I lifted at Gold's and was surround by my new friends of the ABC CT Team, everything was in full affect. Nick (NickSP) and I got in a balls to the wall shoulder workout. he never does high volume and I think I made him a fan lmao. We went HARD, pushing heavy weight and really pushing one another to the edge. Nick helped me go hard and continue to get through our session and definitely was a great motivation. Plus I kept telling how much I love the STAK and CUTS combo lmao!

Here is the link for the pics, and you can see how we did!

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...796#post468796

For reference you can refer to my previous post on how and about when I take my supps!

Training!

Afternoon Training: Arms - High Volume - 6 Sets of 6 to 10 reps

Shoulder's
1. DB Press - 6 sets x 10, 10, 8, 8, 6, 15 (w/ Arnold presses perfect form)
2. Seated DB Front Raise - 6 sets x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 8 (I was using heavy weight so an added swinging effect was in use on the last 2 sets)
3. Lateral DB Raises - 6 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 8 (I was using heavy weight so an added swinging effect was in use on the last 2 sets)
4. Seated Rear DB Fly - 6 x 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10 (I was using heavy weight so an added swinging effect was in use on the last 2 sets)
5. Standing Calve Raises - 4 x 12, 12, 12, 12
6. Seated Calve Raises - 4 x 12, 12, 12, 12

*We went hard and we went heavy once again Nick pushed me and I pushed him and we went HHHAARRRDD, I am sure he is still sore and a fan of high volume now llmmaaoo. Check out the FORVM link and the pics of our session.'

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...796#post468796


PWO Cardio: Treadmill - 12 minutes - 15% Incline - 4.0 mph

*Everyone finished up and I had to eat and rush being I was heading straight to NY after, plus gave me a chance to bullshit and chat with everyone, and get to know my brothers better.

Great session and a feel good day at bodybuilding heaven!

.........EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Check'em out!

I took these pics after about 40 minutes of posing practice. couldn't get anymore pumpep and or keep as tight as I wanted for the pics, but oh well no excuses right!

FYI, I was F@#$ING drained!!!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664492orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664502orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664522orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664532orig.jpg

[Cellerator65]

yo mr. a, saw some pics of yourself from the abc... looking good, great work and keep it up

[Mr. Aestheticz]

yo mr. a, saw some pics of yourself from the abc... looking good, great work and keep it up

Thanks bro greatly appreciated!

[TheDarkHalf]

Check'em out!

I took these pics after about 40 minutes of posing practice. couldn't get anymore pumpep and or keep as tight as I wanted for the pics, but oh well no excuses right!

FYI, I was F@#$ING drained!!!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664492orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664502orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664522orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/04/15800912/progresspic/1664532orig.jpg

damn son looking cut up! Glad to hear that Stak and Cuts combo is working well. I'm starting my cycle of that on thursday, but i'm going to play mad scientist and throw in some Zero-G and NOX3 with that as well. Should be pretty sick.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

damn son looking cut up! Glad to hear that Stak and Cuts combo is working well. I'm starting my cycle of that on thursday, but i'm going to play mad scientist and throw in some Zero-G and NOX3 with that as well. Should be pretty sick.

I honestly feel the pics don't do me justice, like I said with the posting I did 30-40 minutes of posing practice before taking them so I wasn't able to keep my pump and tightness, but F@#K it. Thanks though I appreciate it, you are going to love the combo my fave is the STAK, it keep me INTENSE on the weights especially with the cut calories.

You will def like >)

......EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Got a fucking head cold over the weekend, I still did my cardio, but I still have fucking legs!

I have been popping more vitamin-c with my meals, let's see how this goes!

Like we said in college ball "SWEAT IT OUT"!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Got rid of the head cold and it is out the way, just a lot of mucus and congestion left over! Still got in a hardcore and heavy all week, rough on a few days but numbers didn't go down, and cardio was still 110%!

Actually feeling better than I was before I got the head cold, more energy and a little more pick me up! Anyways, I will be keeping everyone updated and posted on my progress and so forth, basically the CUTS and STAK combo is helping me greatly!!!!

Just busy once again between training, work, and now doing my internship since becoming certified as a PT, I'm on the grind people!

>)

.......EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Got rid of the head cold and it is out the way, just a lot of mucus and congestion left over! Still got in a hardcore and heavy all week, rough on a few days but numbers didn't go down, and cardio was still 110%!

Actually feeling better than I was before I got the head cold, more energy and a little more pick me up! Anyways, I will be keeping everyone updated and posted on my progress and so forth, basically the CUTS and STAK combo is helping me greatly!!!!

Just busy once again between training, work, and now doing my internship since becoming certified as a PT, I'm on the grind people!

>)

.......EASY!!!

Good to hear you're feeling better. I just started my stak & cuts combo, i'm gonna run this twice and follow it up with some m-stak. I loved the energy stak gave me before my workout, it allowed me to go hard and heavy!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Good to hear you're feeling better. I just started my stak & cuts combo, i'm gonna run this twice and follow it up with some m-stak. I loved the energy stak gave me before my workout, it allowed me to go hard and heavy!

Thanks dude, feel like a new man!

There is no other way of explaining this combination but "HARD AND HEAVY", lmao!

I told you those pics do me no justice, I am definitely hard and more dry, I will take pics at the end of NEXT WEEK!

STAY TUNED!

......EASY!!!

[Pizzalamp]

pics look great bro

[houseofpain]

lookin great dude. keep up the good work and bring us home a mother fuckin trophy brother!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Good looks brothers, I am doing my best to bring it home!

Also if anyone is interested in attending my show let me know and I can hit you off with the show info. I will prolly post all of it a week out of the show, but just in case you want it earlier let me know!

I will be keeping everyone posted....

.....EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Here is a brief and quick over view of my supp intake, training, and dieting for the next three weeks!

Training Paks: Animal Pak (2), Animal Flex, Animal Pump, Animal Nitro (2), Animal Omega, Animal Cuts (2 weeks 11 through 13), Animal Stak (2 weeks 11 through 13)

Other Supplements: Universal, Storm, Universal EAA Stak

Calories: 2,000
60% calories from protein
25% from carbs
15% from good fats
Meals: 7 - 8 Meals (every 2 hours)
Water: 1 1/2 to 2 gallons day
Sleep: No less than 7 hours and no more than 8 hours
Cardio: 6 days a week (Monday - Saturday...Thursday no lift cardio in the AM and PM)
Training: 5 days a week (Mon/Tues/Wed/Frid/Sat)

Height; 5' 8"
Weight: 180 lbs

Monday - Friday

Cardio: In the gym at 7 am for 20-21 minutes of cardio, treadmill level 13, 14, 15 (7 min each level) incline at 4.0 - 4.5 mph. Then more cardio PWO for 20-21 minutes of cardio, either the treadmill or stepmaster.

Monday: Chest
Tuesday: Legs
Wednesday: Back
Thursday: Cardio AM/PM
Friday: Arms
Saturday: Shoulders

Sets and Reps
Generally 5 to 6 sets
Week 10: 5 sets of 10 reps on all sets and exercises.
Week 11: 5 sets of 8 reps on all sets and exercises.
Week 12: 5 sets of 10 to 8 reps on all sets and exercises.

These three weeks I used to bring up my strength and symmetry, on week 12 wow this was completely different being this was my first time doing high volume. The high reps help with further conditioning of the muscle but strengthen my muscles for the future heavy weight and sets to come!

Week 10: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 145 Set: 2 145 Set 3: 145 Set 4: 145 Set 5: 145

Week 11: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 155 Set: 2 155 Set 3: 155 Set 4: 155 Set 5: 155

Week 12: Incline Bench - Warm up 20 reps with bar Set:1 135 Set: 2 145 Set 3: 155 Set 4: 165 Set 5: 175

[Mr. Aestheticz]

I saw @%^* the guy I am going against in the show this morning in the locker room as I was finishing up cardio and he was getting started on whatever, his locker was right next to mine and I was ignoring him up to the fact he said "hello" and I said "sup".........

All was well until..................................

He asked me "how's the training going?"

>(

WWWOOOWWWOOOWWWOOWOWOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOWWWW W

No need to say more!

......EASY!!!!!!

[houseofpain]

I saw @%^* the guy I am going against in the show this morning in the locker room as I was finishing up cardio and he was getting started on whatever, his locker was right next to mine and I was ignoring him up to the fact he said "hello" and I said "sup".........

All was well until..................................

He asked me "how's the training going?"

>(

WWWOOOWWWOOOWWWOOWOWOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOWWWW W

No need to say more!

......EASY!!!!!!

hahaha your a funny guys mr. a. you still tellin him you drink nothing but diet soda and avoid water at all costs to stay tight? hahaha. don't worry about him dude. stick to your training, diet and cardio and you WILL take that shit from him. no doubt. good luck and keep up the good work. i'll be dropping by from time to time to make sure your not slacking! lol. MAKE US PROUD.

[TheDarkHalf]

I saw @%^* the guy I am going against in the show this morning in the locker room as I was finishing up cardio and he was getting started on whatever, his locker was right next to mine and I was ignoring him up to the fact he said "hello" and I said "sup".........

All was well until..................................

He asked me "how's the training going?"

>(

WWWOOOWWWOOOWWWOOWOWOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOWWWW W

No need to say more!

......EASY!!!!!!

hhahaa obviously he's worried! Don't let that bitch get in your head......let your results and your body get into his!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

I'm Gonna Fucking Smash This Cat!!!!!

Fuck'em!!!!

Kill'em All Let God Sort'em Out!!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Well today is officially my b-day and it will not be a normal b-day (kinda shitty)!

Basically went to the gym and did cardio this morning, now I'm at work, then gym for back and cardio, and home!

If anyone wants to send me a gift or a cake you can make me a spinach covered tilapia cake or send ANIMAL products lmao :)

.....EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Well today is officially my b-day and it will not be a normal b-day (kinda shitty)!

Basically went to the gym and did cardio this morning, now I'm at work, then gym for back and cardio, and home!

If anyone wants to send me a gift or a cake you can make me a spinach covered tilapia cake or send ANIMAL products lmao :)

.....EASY!!!

Happy Birthday Brotha! I know some as well as yourself may not agree with what I have to say since you're in contest prep, but enjoy your birthday bro! It only comes once a year and I honestly think you've earned yourself a cheat with all the hard work you've been putting in!

[houseofpain]

happy b day big guy. stay strong

[Mr. Aestheticz]

FYI, doing your legs on 1800 calories FUCKING SUCKS!!!

Took some pics just in case if you wondered, what my NAIR'ed legs looked like lol....

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/0812081857.jpg

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/0812081852.jpg

[TheDarkHalf]

FYI, doing your legs on 1800 calories FUCKING SUCKS!!!

Took some pics just in case if you wondered, what my NAIR'ed legs looked like lol....

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/0812081857.jpg

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/photo/data/500/0812081852.jpg

damn sonnnnnnnnn you've been doin that work! My legs will look like that soon!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Happy Birthday Brotha! I know some as well as yourself may not agree with what I have to say since you're in contest prep, but enjoy your birthday bro! It only comes once a year and I honestly think you've earned yourself a cheat with all the hard work you've been putting in!

damn sonnnnnnnnn you've been doin that work! My legs will look like that soon!

I'm telling you bro I am not playing games >)

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Today is the day folks, the day I send out my registration for my show which is 4 WEEKS AWAY!!!

I sending it out with all the sweat, pain, anger, and everything else with it....

This just puts this into even more focus that this is real and this is no joke...

I can not fuck around and I can not lose focus or sight of my goal....

WIN!

.....EASY!!!

[Pizzalamp]

happy b day

and your legs look sick

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Time has fucking flown by and I can not believe I am already 4 week out form my first show!!!

Feeling good and looking good, I will post pics tomorrow 8/18/08!

Here is my diet for the next 3 weeks (Weeks 15, 16, and 17)

1500 Calories
Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 6 almonds

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 12 almonds

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 4 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 4 oz chicken w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 1 oz avacado

Sounds like a tasty menu right....................NOT.........except for the almond butter yummy!

......EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

HERE YUH GO NEW PROGRESS PICS, WE TOOK THESE FATER AN HOUR SESSION OF POSING PRACTICE!

IF YOU LOOK VERY CLOSELY YOU CAN SEE THE HAIR STUBBLE ON MY CHEST AND STOMACH LOL GOTTA CLEAN UP AND GROOM

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/18/15800912/progresspic/1738602orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/18/15800912/progresspic/1738622orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/18/15800912/progresspic/1738632orig.jpg

[TheDarkHalf]

HERE YUH GO NEW PROGRESS PICS, WE TOOK THESE FATER AN HOUR SESSION OF POSING PRACTICE!

IF YOU LOOK VERY CLOSELY YOU CAN SEE THE HAIR STUBBLE ON MY CHEST AND STOMACH LOL GOTTA CLEAN UP AND GROOM

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/18/15800912/progresspic/1738602orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/18/15800912/progresspic/1738622orig.jpg

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fuckin' A! Damn bro can't wait to see how the next 4 weeks are going to treat you! Lookin better and better!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

fuckin' A! Damn bro can't wait to see how the next 4 weeks are going to treat you! Lookin better and better!

Thanks bro I have been chugging and chugging along, this is my week off from STAK and CUTS :(..........................BUT I hop back on that train next week lmao for my final three weeks!

Actually my CUTS and STAK got delivered today to my house lol, anyways I'm pushing bro, I AM PUSHING!!!

I GREATLY APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT FROM EVERYONE!!!

.....EASY!!!

[Pizzalamp]

pics look good
back is impressive

[Cellerator65]

looking real good bro, i give you props on your long hard cut and wish you the best of luck in the show... this is just the beginning, but you've taken a HUUUGE step, respect!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

looking real good bro, i give you props on your long hard cut and wish you the best of luck in the show... this is just the beginning, but you've taken a HUUUGE step, respect!

Good looks greatly appreciated if there is one thing or anything that I ask of this is "RESPECT" glad to see I am getting it, that means more to me than anything, greatly appreciated!

......EASY!!!

[zanderfever]

OCB, huh? Thats pretty cool. I'm planning on competing in the INBA and NPC in november. I'll follow what your doing and maybe pick up an idea or two from you. Haha. You looking insane. 1st place is yours at this moment the way you are looking.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

OCB, huh? Thats pretty cool. I'm planning on competing in the INBA and NPC in november. I'll follow what your doing and maybe pick up an idea or two from you. Haha. You looking insane. 1st place is yours at this moment the way you are looking.

Good looks dude I appreciate it greatly, if you have any questions about what I did or have been doing just ask away!

If you have myspace my myspace link is below!

.......EASY!!!

[zanderfever]

Good looks dude I appreciate it greatly, if you have any questions about what I did or have been doing just ask away!

If you have myspace my myspace link is below!

.......EASY!!!

I actually do have a qeustion, what do you do for cardio? I'm scared shitless of losing my leg size. Last time around dieting I lost 2 inches on my thighs and now that i'm pre contest I do NOT want that to happen.

Sorry, no myspace.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

I actually do have a qeustion, what do you do for cardio? I'm scared shitless of losing my leg size. Last time around dieting I lost 2 inches on my thighs and now that i'm pre contest I do NOT want that to happen.

Sorry, no myspace.

Well up until 6 weeks out I was just walking on an incline on the tread mill, upgrading the speed and incline every 2 to 3 weeks, I also added 2 minutes and 30 seconds every 2 to 3 weeks.

Now I do 45 minutes in the morning on the treadmill walking at 15% at 4.0 mph, and I do 20 minutes of very very very very light cardio post work out on the step master, bike, elyptical, except for Thursdays and Saturdays I do HIT! This is to help hit my whole lower half and expel the excess glycogen and fat!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

A little birdie in the bush at my gym told me they were speaking with my OPPONENT (if you do not know the story behind this read my journey and you will see).

Anyways long story short my opponent hurt that I am in top condition, and my opponent said and I quote from my little birdie "I need to step it up and lose about 9 more lbs".

NNOOWW, I am taking this with a grain of salt, and I see how my opponent looks like with t-shirt and pants on, and honestly I fell I am way ahead of the game and him, but that doesn't mean I let up.

Just here he needs to catch up and step up makes me push harder!!!


.......EASY!!!!

[Cellerator65]

bro dont worry about anyone else... keep your focus on yourself and fuck the rest of em. Just because he might not be in top shape doesnt mean u get to ease outta your diet/cardio. I want you to wow the judges and the crowd, give them their money's worth bro... take no prisoners.

[TheDarkHalf]

A little birdie in the bush at my gym told me they were speaking with my OPPONENT (if you do not know the story behind this read my journey and you will see).

Anyways long story short my opponent hurt that I am in top condition, and my opponent said and I quote from my little birdie "I need to step it up and lose about 9 more lbs".

NNOOWW, I am taking this with a grain of salt, and I see how my opponent looks like with t-shirt and pants on, and honestly I fell I am way ahead of the game and him, but that doesn't mean I let up.

Just here he needs to catch up and step up makes me push harder!!!


.......EASY!!!!

That's good to hear your not easing up, don't get overconfident! I'm sure you (as well as myself) look in the mirror everyday and no matter how in shape we can get it's just never good enough. There is always room for improvement! Keep pushing hard bro - kick his ass seabass!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

bro dont worry about anyone else... keep your focus on yourself and fuck the rest of em. Just because he might not be in top shape doesnt mean u get to ease outta your diet/cardio. I want you to wow the judges and the crowd, give them their money's worth bro... take no prisoners.

Got some chill's lmao.....

F#$%'em, F#$%'em Hard, F@#$'em Soft, F$%^in kill'em let GOD sort'em out...

LET'S GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

......EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

That's good to hear your not easing up, don't get overconfident! I'm sure you (as well as myself) look in the mirror everyday and no matter how in shape we can get it's just never good enough. There is always room for improvement! Keep pushing hard bro - kick his ass seabass!

I am feeling great bro, I have been on point with cardio, diet, training, posing, supplementation, EVERYTHING!

I am feeling greatly confident, I am getting nothing but great feedbakc and support form the people that matter the most, my brothers here on ANIMAL, my trainer, and family!

1'ST PLACE LET'S GO YEZIR!!!!!

......EASY!!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Brothers whats the deal?

Listen been busy with getting ready, work, my internship, and other things (very tired)!

What I will do is a day by day basing off of the most critical weeks (3,2, & 1) I will call my "It's All Or Nothing" weeks!

SO STAY TUNED FOR THAT!

Other wise this has been a rough week (4 weeks outs) being I have been off of CUTS and STAK this week but hop right back on for my last three weeks YYYEESSS!

As far as dieting I posted my 1500 calorie diet, so check it out!

Ummm being I am off cuts I have been doing a substitute I posted a thread bout it check it out!

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=20138

What else what else, oh training.....as far as raining this week I jumped back up to a week of conditioning and etching into my muscles with the lifitng, I am doing more cardio and this and that here is a quick idea of what I have been doing!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes of my choosing Stair Master, Bike, Treadmill (walking), or Elyptical.

PM Lift: Generally my lifts have been 3 sets and some exercises 4 sets of 12-15 reps and I increase/pyramid up.

PWO Cardio: 20 minutes of very very very very light cardio Stair Master, Bike, Treadmill (walking), or Elyptical.

*Thursdays I do cardio twice a day same AM cardio, but PM cardio I do HIT cardio (I am up to 36 minutes now), and Saturdays I do not AM cardio I just train my shoulders then do HIT cardio after 30 minutes.

........EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Brothers whats the deal?

Listen been busy with getting ready, work, my internship, and other things (very tired)!

What I will do is a day by day basing off of the most critical weeks (3,2, & 1) I will call my "It's All Or Nothing" weeks!

SO STAY TUNED FOR THAT!

Other wise this has been a rough week (4 weeks outs) being I have been off of CUTS and STAK this week but hop right back on for my last three weeks YYYEESSS!

As far as dieting I posted my 1500 calorie diet, so check it out!

Ummm being I am off cuts I have been doing a substitute I posted a thread bout it check it out!

http://forum.animalpak.com/showthread.php?t=20138

What else what else, oh training.....as far as raining this week I jumped back up to a week of conditioning and etching into my muscles with the lifitng, I am doing more cardio and this and that here is a quick idea of what I have been doing!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes of my choosing Stair Master, Bike, Treadmill (walking), or Elyptical.

PM Lift: Generally my lifts have been 3 sets and some exercises 4 sets of 12-15 reps and I increase/pyramid up.

PWO Cardio: 20 minutes of very very very very light cardio Stair Master, Bike, Treadmill (walking), or Elyptical.

*Thursdays I do cardio twice a day same AM cardio, but PM cardio I do HIT cardio (I am up to 36 minutes now), and Saturdays I do not AM cardio I just train my shoulders then do HIT cardio after 30 minutes.

........EASY!!!

Do you think HIIT has made a noticeable difference? Just wondering if maybe I should throw it in once or twice a week - this gut on me is being stubborn but my love handles are starting to fade!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Do you think HIIT has made a noticeable difference? Just wondering if maybe I should throw it in once or twice a week - this gut on me is being stubborn but my love handles are starting to fade!

Honestly bro HIT is GREAT, sux but is GREAT!

You see the 2 weeks difference in my pics right?

It raises your heart rate where you are in your fat burning target rate, and requires more movement and energy in the abs and legs, which are the two most stubborn areas to burn excess fat!

Also it is something different and on another level and help shock and switch your cardio routine!

[ChandlerXJ]

Keep It Going You Got This! Everything Looks On Point!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Keep It Going You Got This! Everything Looks On Point!

Thanks dude, stay tuned going to get B.A.N.A.N.A.S!!!!

[zanderfever]

Well up until 6 weeks out I was just walking on an incline on the tread mill, upgrading the speed and incline every 2 to 3 weeks, I also added 2 minutes and 30 seconds every 2 to 3 weeks.

Now I do 45 minutes in the morning on the treadmill walking at 15% at 4.0 mph, and I do 20 minutes of very very very very light cardio post work out on the step master, bike, elyptical, except for Thursdays and Saturdays I do HIT! This is to help hit my whole lower half and expel the excess glycogen and fat!

you don't feel that the HIT will hurt your leg size? Thats something that i've found to be true with me. Sorry for the late response, bad internet where I am.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

you don't feel that the HIT will hurt your leg size? Thats something that i've found to be true with me. Sorry for the late response, bad internet where I am.

You are going to have to sacrifice and give up size when getting ready for a show regardless!

Everyone's goal is to be as huge and shredded as possible as they can, but needless to say you are still going to be sacrificing size.

I have sacrificed some leg size, but my legs are extremely vascular and look better and better week by week. I have noticed that the biggest weakness with a lot of all natural bodybuilder are their calves and legs!

Plus if you are properly dieting, supplementing, and so forth it will not harm you at all, it will only benefit you. Sometimes you have to try new things, and sacrifice something for another.

Finally besides a few spots, my legs are completely proportioned to my upper torso, I see a lot of guys with huge upper bodies and horrible lower bodies and uncondiitoned legs. My honest opinion is stop being so nervouse and worried and give it a shot!

Also HIT is not done year round or during your whole cutting process, you should save it for the last 4 to 6 weeks!

...EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

You are going to have to sacrifice and give up size when getting ready for a show regardless!

Everyone's goal is to be as huge and shredded as possible as they can, but needless to say you are still going to be sacrificing size.

I have sacrificed some leg size, but my legs are extremely vascular and look better and better week by week. I have noticed that the biggest weakness with a lot of all natural bodybuilder are their calves and legs!

Plus if you are properly dieting, supplementing, and so forth it will not harm you at all, it will only benefit you. Sometimes you have to try new things, and sacrifice something for another.

Finally besides a few spots, my legs are completely proportioned to my upper torso, I see a lot of guys with huge upper bodies and horrible lower bodies and uncondiitoned legs. My honest opinion is stop being so nervouse and worried and give it a shot!

Also HIT is not done year round or during your whole cutting process, you should save it for the last 4 to 6 weeks!

...EASY!!!


Haha well i'm gonna keep dieting down for at least another 8-12 weeks so i'll keep that mind!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

From some serious dumb, stupid, retarded, and strange reason my opponent was in the locker room and done at the same time as me and he did something weird?

FIRST OFF....

Anytime he is around in the gym or locker room I wear huge baggy clothes and if i have to shower i wear my hoody and wrap my towel around get in the shower close the doors and take off the hoody and towel so he doesn't get the slightest look at my physique, and if i have to change my clothes I go in the handicapped toilet close the door and change.

I avoid changing or bearing myself anywhere near him, I want him guessing 247!

Anyways for some reason when he was done HE GOT UNDRESSED COMPLETELY in front of me, completely blew my mind (FYI dude is not on my level, but there is still plenty of time, and the birdie was right he def needs another 9 lbs to go).

Question, if you are about to go to battle with someone at the same gym as you wouldn't you avoid bearing yourself as much as possible?

[Cellerator65]

it could be reverse psychology... maybe he wants you to see hes not there yet, so u slack up on ur stuff... then hes gonna bust ass the next 4 weeks and come in better shape...

dont worry about it bro, do you. fuck em. keep on that grind and kill everyone else.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

it could be reverse psychology... maybe he wants you to see hes not there yet, so u slack up on ur stuff... then hes gonna bust ass the next 4 weeks and come in better shape...

dont worry about it bro, do you. fuck em. keep on that grind and kill everyone else.

It probably is, but it is a horrible attempt lmao!

There is never any slacking or slowing up in me, even my trainer told me that he is impressed with my progress and drive for m first show! There is no slowing up since day one I have never cheated a meal, missed a meal, a cardio session, posing practice, or anything.

I am on my "A" game dude, I am mentally and physically strong (drained and tired) but still on point!

I am telling you this dude can not fuck with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

POINT BLANK PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zanderfever]

You are going to have to sacrifice and give up size when getting ready for a show regardless!

Everyone's goal is to be as huge and shredded as possible as they can, but needless to say you are still going to be sacrificing size.

I have sacrificed some leg size, but my legs are extremely vascular and look better and better week by week. I have noticed that the biggest weakness with a lot of all natural bodybuilder are their calves and legs!

Plus if you are properly dieting, supplementing, and so forth it will not harm you at all, it will only benefit you. Sometimes you have to try new things, and sacrifice something for another.

Finally besides a few spots, my legs are completely proportioned to my upper torso, I see a lot of guys with huge upper bodies and horrible lower bodies and uncondiitoned legs. My honest opinion is stop being so nervouse and worried and give it a shot!

Also HIT is not done year round or during your whole cutting process, you should save it for the last 4 to 6 weeks!

...EASY!!!

I like what your saying. Dont get me wrong, I am fully aware of the fact that I will be losing size, I just don't want to lose enough that at the end my legs are obviously smaller than they should be. I've never heard about your plan to do HIT 4-6 weeks out, but I like it.

[Pizzalamp]

have a good weekend mr a-stay strong im rooting for ya

[Mr. Aestheticz]

First off thanks Grant, weekend was same ol chilled relaxed and posing lol!

Anyways this is is it the last three weeks 'it's All or Nothing", back on CUTS and STAK >)

I will be posting new progress pics today from yesterday, STAY TUNED!

......EASY!!!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

15 WEEKS IN 3 WEEKS OUT!

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[Cellerator65]

looking shredded bro, stay on that grind

[Mr. Aestheticz]

looking shredded bro, stay on that grind

Good looks dude I am trying!

I'm grinding so hard I got blue balls >)

[TheDarkHalf]

15 WEEKS IN 3 WEEKS OUT!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/25/15800912/progresspic/1774012orig.jpg

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/25/15800912/progresspic/1774042orig.jpg

Damn brother looking shredded!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Damn brother looking shredded!

Thanks dude, I am back on CUTS and STAK for the rest of my outing, feeling a lot better and more energy!

Just on the grind like Cellerator said just staying focused!

Can't wait till I flush out the sodium and dry out >)

......EASY!!!!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Can't wait till I flush out the sodium and dry out >)

......EASY!!!!!!

Here come the road maps!

[TheBassGuy]

Bro, I read through this whole thing and I am pissed I didn't see this before. Looking like an absolute freak man. I know you're going to kill it when you get up on stage. Best of luck.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Bro, I read through this whole thing and I am pissed I didn't see this before. Looking like an absolute freak man. I know you're going to kill it when you get up on stage. Best of luck.

Good looks dude I greatly appreciate it, makes me feel good to have people rooting me on and having my back!!!

I APPRECIATE ALL THE SUPPORT!!!

......EASY!!!!

[zanderfever]

15 WEEKS IN 3 WEEKS OUT!

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com//img/user_images/growable/2008/08/25/15800912/progresspic/1774012orig.jpg

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Easy is damn right. Your crazy here and no doubt you're looking good. I don't see a single blaring weakness on you. Very nice job.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Easy is damn right. Your crazy here and no doubt you're looking good. I don't see a single blaring weakness on you. Very nice job.

Good looks dude, now you what the legs look like and can see that HIT cardio doesn't hurt lol!

[zanderfever]

Good looks dude, now you what the legs look like and can see that HIT cardio doesn't hurt lol!

Haha, yeah I can tell. Its quite blaringly obvious.

[Pizzalamp]

wow
great job

[Mr. Aestheticz]

wow
great job

Thanks dude I appreciate it!

You see/seen how I work and dedicate myself so hearing your compliments is really appreciative!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Woke up with a new feeling of drive, it was all hitting me that this is real and that this is right around the corner, I just have to stay on my path and follow through!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes - Stair Master - Level 7

PM Lift: Chest and Abs
1. Leg Raises - 2 x 30 w/
2. Rope Crunches - 2x 30
3. Raised Trunk Twists - 2 x 50

1. DB Incline - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
2. DB Flat - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
3. DB Incline Flies - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
4. Cable Flies - 5 x 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 (drop sets)

Great strong lift, came in focused and with a new silent intensity, DB's were heavy at times but what do you expect from 1500 calories!

PM Cardio: 20 min Posing Practice

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Animal Flex
1 Animal Pump
4 Servings EAA Stak in water through out work (additional 5 to 6 during and pwo)
20 to 30 grams of off brand glutamine

Diet

1500 Calories

Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 6 almonds

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 12 almonds

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 4 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 1.5 cups of green beans, 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ 12 almonds, 99 gram of blueberries, 6 packets of splenda all mixed in, 6 oz sweet potato, 4 tspn of peanut butter

Last meal was my carb load meal, every 18th meal I eat is my carb load meal!

......EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Woke up with a new feeling of drive, it was all hitting me that this is real and that this is right around the corner, I just have to stay on my path and follow through!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes - Stair Master - Level 7

PM Lift: Chest and Abs
1. Leg Raises - 2 x 30 w/
2. Rope Crunches - 2x 30
3. Raised Trunk Twists - 2 x 50

1. DB Incline - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
2. DB Flat - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
3. DB Incline Flies - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
4. Cable Flies - 5 x 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 (drop sets)

Great strong lift, came in focused and with a new silent intensity, DB's were heavy at times but what do you expect from 1500 calories!

PM Cardio: 20 min Posing Practice

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Animal Flex
1 Animal Pump
4 Servings EAA Stak in water through out work (additional 5 to 6 during and pwo)
20 to 30 grams of off brand glutamine

Diet

1500 Calories

Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 6 almonds

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 12 almonds

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 4 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 1.5 cups of green beans, 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ 12 almonds, 99 gram of blueberries, 6 packets of splenda all mixed in, 6 oz sweet potato, 4 tspn of peanut butter

Last meal was my carb load meal, every 18th meal I eat is my carb load meal!

......EASY!!!

Everything looks very methodical. Do you really find the two packs of nitro necessary or making a difference? I've just been rocking 4 servings of EAA stack for the day and some walmart bought BCAA pills before my WO. Just curious cause i've been wondering if I should add that or not - don't want to spend the money if I don't have to!

FYI - I actually counted my cals on sunday and came in at 1750 but i was curious - do you only count your cals from whole foods? The supps we take do have some small cals - but cals are cals when you are on a cut ya know? Also wondering more about your macro ratios - is protein at 1g per lb? how do you work your carbs and fats? (Sorry for the long post, my diet has been going great but I want to iron this baby out even further!)

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Everything looks very methodical. Do you really find the two packs of nitro necessary or making a difference? I've just been rocking 4 servings of EAA stack for the day and some walmart bought BCAA pills before my WO. Just curious cause i've been wondering if I should add that or not - don't want to spend the money if I don't have to!

FYI - I actually counted my cals on sunday and came in at 1750 but i was curious - do you only count your cals from whole foods? The supps we take do have some small cals - but cals are cals when you are on a cut ya know? Also wondering more about your macro ratios - is protein at 1g per lb? how do you work your carbs and fats? (Sorry for the long post, my diet has been going great but I want to iron this baby out even further!)

Cutting

HONESTLY YES I FIND THEM VERY NECESSARY!

EAA'S and BCAA's are very key to staying strong, prevent eating into muscle, and so forth during a cut (which I am sure you know)!

I honestly feel that during a cutting phase NITRO is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, along with EAA Stak you are just continuously feeding your body. I honestly feel you will see and feel a difference if you get a can and at least try 1 pack b4 wo and 1 immediately after. I know it is expensive but is damn well worth it!

Off-Season

I already have a great outline for my off-season supplementation and it does not include NITRO. To be honest all my EAA's, BCAA's, and Aminio's will come from EAA Stak, BCAA Stak, Uni-Liver, and my whole foods (that's it)!

I do not feel the need for a lot of things I am using/supplementing now for the off season, being my caloric intake will be 4,000 - 4,500 calories and I am sticking with 7 whole food meals a day, trying to stay away from shakes, only use them when I need something quick!

Yeah I only count my protein, carbs, fats, and etc from my whole foods not from the supplements (I do not even calculat ein my supps)! Only thing I would keep an eye on are the sugars!

Right now my diet for cutting is a 60% protein 20% carbs and 20% fats! All my carbs low dieuretic glycemic carbs.

[TheDarkHalf]

Cutting

HONESTLY YES I FIND THEM VERY NECESSARY!

EAA'S and BCAA's are very key to staying strong, prevent eating into muscle, and so forth during a cut (which I am sure you know)!

I honestly feel that during a cutting phase NITRO is ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY, along with EAA Stak you are just continuously feeding your body. I honestly feel you will see and feel a difference if you get a can and at least try 1 pack b4 wo and 1 immediately after. I know it is expensive but is damn well worth it!

Off-Season

I already have a great outline for my off-season supplementation and it does not include NITRO. To be honest all my EAA's, BCAA's, and Aminio's will come from EAA Stak, BCAA Stak, Uni-Liver, and my whole foods (that's it)!

I do not feel the need for a lot of things I am using/supplementing now for the off season, being my caloric intake will be 4,000 - 4,500 calories and I am sticking with 7 whole food meals a day, trying to stay away from shakes, only use them when I need something quick!

Yeah I only count my protein, carbs, fats, and etc from my whole foods not from the supplements (I do not even calculat ein my supps)! Only thing I would keep an eye on are the sugars!

Right now my diet for cutting is a 60% protein 20% carbs and 20% fats! All my carbs low dieuretic glycemic carbs.

Thanks for the solid reply!

So you never consume any simple carbs?

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Thanks for the solid reply!

So you never consume any simple carbs?

No, none what so ever!

When I first started and would do my carb load meals I would have 3/4 of tspn of honey which is 15 grams of carbs, but not anymore!

[TheDarkHalf]

No, none what so ever!

When I first started and would do my carb load meals I would have 3/4 of tspn of honey which is 15 grams of carbs, but not anymore!

That's an intense carb cycle my man! I usually do a refeed every 4th day - increase my starchy carb intake and include simple carbs but keep it clean like yogarts,fruit,etc. It keeps me sane lol. I'm thinking i might have hit a plateau though, i'll be able to verify this later in the week. I may have to try your approach!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

That's an intense carb cycle my man! I usually do a refeed every 4th day - increase my starchy carb intake and include simple carbs but keep it clean like yogarts,fruit,etc. It keeps me sane lol. I'm thinking i might have hit a plateau though, i'll be able to verify this later in the week. I may have to try your approach!

How many meals you eating a day?

I can give you a reload cycle and meals based around your caloric intake if you want?

[TheDarkHalf]

How many meals you eating a day?

I can give you a reload cycle and meals based around your caloric intake if you want?

I usually do 7 meals with the last meal of the day being before bed and is typically a casein shake made with water. My macros have been close to yours, I usually eat 100g of carb a day which includes torrent. I'll be switch to Lava soon though, less carbs and more protein. I weigh a little over 190 and generally eat around 200g of protein a day. My fats are usually around 40-50g

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Woke up was tired but popped my CUTS and did the usual, made my food and got ready for my cardio session, work, and lifting session! During the day at work a lot was hitting me and was tressed through out the day just nervous and worried, but I finally got my head together and calmed down!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes - Elyptical

PM Lift: Legs and Claves
1. Squats - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
2. DB Stiff Deads - 4 x 10, 10, 10 , 8
3. Legs Curls - 3 x 12, 12, 10
4. Leg Press - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
5. Extensions - 5 x 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 (drop sets)
6. Glute Machine Kicks - 4 x 15, 15, 15, burn out
7. Standing Calves - 100 reps as many sets as it took
8. Seated Calves - 3 x 30

Lift was strong, though all my numbers were strong just fucking sucked i could not get a pump for the death of me and it sucks and pisses me off but oh well!

PM Cardio: 20 min Posing Practice

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Animal Flex
1 Animal Pump
4 Servings EAA Stak in water through out work (additional 5 to 6 during and pwo)
20 to 30 grams of off brand glutamine

Diet

1500 Calories

Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 2 tspn almond butter

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tspn almond butter

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 4 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 4 oz chicken w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 1 oz avacado

......EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

Looking good brah, keep up the good work and bring home the big W!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

You know what dedication is?

"EATING YOUR MEALS USING NOTHING BUT TSPNS AND TBSPNS"

Think about it?!?!?!?!?!

......EASY!!!

[Cellerator65]

never let up bro

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Woke up was tired (WHAT ELSE IS NEW!!!)but popped my CUTS and did the usual, made my food and got ready for my cardio session, work, and lifting session! I felto goof through out the day at work just usual bullshit until I finally move to NC and make my career change!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes - Bike

PM Lift: Back
1. BB Rows - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
2. DB Rows - 4 x 10, 10, 10 , 8
3. DB Pull Overs - 3 x 12, 12, 12
4. Lat Pulldown - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
5. Close Grip Pulldown - 5 x 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 (drop sets)
6. DB Shrugs - 3 x 15, 15, 15
7. Hyperextensions - 3 x 25

Lift was strong, I was amped, and full of strength and energy. Thanks goodness for CUTS and STAK this combination alone has saved me greatly. I have my pep and fire back, I pull and pulling REAL GOOD weight!

PM Cardio: 20 min Posing Practice

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Animal Flex
1 Animal Pump
4 Servings EAA Stak in water through out work (additional 5 to 6 during and pwo)
20 to 30 grams of off brand glutamine

Diet

1500 Calories

Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 2 tspn almond butter

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tspn almond butter

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 4 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 4 oz chicken w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 1 oz avacado

......EASY!!!

[zanderfever]

......EASY!!!

Easy is damn right!

[Pizzalamp]

intense diet mr a

you got this all day baby

[Mr. Aestheticz]

intense diet mr a

you got this all day baby

Just pushing and grinding bro.........

[houseofpain]

All Day Mother Fucker Bring Home That Fucking Trophy

[Skwat]

instead of telling people that you have made your diet up why dont you give the diet designer credit? www.cutdiet.com designed by chuck rudolph and other members of scivation

[Mr. Aestheticz]

instead of telling people that you have made your diet up why dont you give the diet designer credit? www.cutdiet.com designed by chuck rudolph and other members of scivation

First off homie I didn't say that I made up my diet, I simply put up what I am taking in and eating!

Second who the fuck are you to come into my journey and try to play me like a fool?

Third if you had a comment to make and want to try to play me you should have sent me a personal message.

Finally show me some respect because you do not know me and you know nothing about me, be a fucking man!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Woke up was tired (WHAT ELSE IS NEW!!!)but popped my CUTS and did the usual, made my food and got ready for my cardio session, work, and lifting session! I felto goof through out the day at work just usual bullshit until I finally move to NC and make my career change!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes - Elyptical

PM Cardio: 30 of HIT cardio!

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Animal Flex
1 Animal Pump
4 Servings EAA Stak in water through out work (additional 5 to 6 during and pwo)
20 to 30 grams of off brand glutamine

Diet

1500 Calories

Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 2 tspn almond butter

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tspn almond butter

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 4 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4 oz of asparagus, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 1.5 cups of green beans, 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ 12 almonds, 99 gram of blueberries, 6 packets of splenda all mixed in, 6 oz sweet potato, 4 tspn of peanut butter

......EASY!!!

[TheBassGuy]

Meal 6: 1.5 cups of green beans, 1/2 cup oatmeal w/ 12 almonds, 99 gram of blueberries, 6 packets of splenda all mixed in, 6 oz sweet potato, 4 tspn of peanut butter

......EASY!!!

Betcha those carbs never taste so good before. you got this on lockdown bro.

[Mr. Aestheticz]

Betcha those carbs never taste so good before. you got this on lockdown bro.

You know it bro, it was my carb meal last night!

I mixed the almond butter into it with cinnamon and ginger, fucking great!

LMAO!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

DRAINED DRAINED DRAINED, but then popped CUTS and I was good to go!!!

AM Cardio: 45 minutes - Elyptical

PM Lift: Bi's and Tri's

Abs:
A.Leg Raises 2 x 30 super w/ 2 x 30 rope crunches
B. Trunk twists 2 x 50

1. Machine preachers - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
2. Glose Grips - 4 x 10, 10, 10 , 8
3. Cheater/Heavy Curls - 4 x 15, 12, 10, 8
4. V-bar Extensions - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
5. Rope/Hammer Curls - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
6. One Arm Cable Extension - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
7. Hercules Cable Curls - 5 x 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 (drop sets)
8. Seated Machine Extension - 5 x 6, 8, 10, 12, 15 (drop sets)

fucking arms were pumped, full, and round, veins were everywhere!!!

PM Cardio: 20 min Posing Practice

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Animal Flex
1 Animal Pump
4 Servings EAA Stak in water through out work (additional 5 to 6 during and pwo)
20 to 30 grams of off brand glutamine

Diet

1500 Calories

Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 2 tspn almond butter

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tspn almond butter

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 5 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4.4 oz of spinach, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 4 oz chicken w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4.4 oz of spinach, 1 oz avacado

......EASY!!!

[Hollow1]

What can I say Mr. Aestheticz but simply freaking amazing! 16 days to go...then it's yours!

[zanderfever]

15 days until D-Day...kill it

[Mr. Aestheticz]

DRAINED DRAINED DRAINED, but then popped CUTS and I was good to go!!!

AM Lift: Shoulders and Calves

1. Seated BB Military Press - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
2. Db Lateral Raises - 4 x 10, 10, 10 , 8
3. Bent Over DB Reverse Raises - 4 x 10, 10, 10, 8
4. Front Plate Raises - 2 drop set cycles 6, 8, 10, 12
5. Seated Calves - 1 x 100
6. Calf Presses - 3 x 30

I have really good shoulders and are def going to help armour me up for my strongest poses liek the most muscular

PM Cardio: 30 min Posing Practice

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Animal Flex
1 Animal Pump
4 Servings EAA Stak in water through out work (additional 5 to 6 during and pwo)
20 to 30 grams of off brand glutamine

Diet

1500 Calories

Meal 1: 8 Egg Whites w/ 1 whole egg w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 6.5 oz grapefruit w/ 2 packets of splenda, + 2 tspn almond butter

Meal 2: 5 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 3: 5 oz tilapia w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tspn almond butter

Meal 4: 4 oz chicken w/ 2 tbsp of salsa + 1 cup of green beans, 4 tsp of almond butter

Meal 5: 5 oz tilapia w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4.4 oz of spinach, 2 oz avacado

Meal 6: 4 oz chicken w/ 1 tbsp of salsa + 4.4 oz of spinach, 1 oz avacado

......EASY!!!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

My trainer and his wife are going to a wedding soooo.....

REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST!!!!!!!

No posing, no lifting, and no cardio!

......EASY!!!

[TheDarkHalf]

My trainer and his wife are going to a wedding soooo.....

REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST REST!!!!!!!

No posing, no lifting, and no cardio!

......EASY!!!

nice man enjoy it - you've earned it!

[Mr. Aestheticz]

AM Lift: Chest and Abs
1. Leg Raises - 3 x 15 w/
2. Rope Crunches - 3 x 15 / 1 X 30 DROP SET

1. DB Incline - 4 x 10, 10, 8 W/ 30 REP DROP SET
2. DB Flat - 4 x 10, 10, 8 W/ 30 REP DROP SET
3. DB Incline Flies - 4 x 10, 10, 8 W/ 30 REP DROP SET
4. Cable Flies - 1 X 10, 12, 15, 20, 25 DROP SETS

PM Cardio: 10 min Posing Practice then 30 minutes HIT cardio

Supps/Stak's
2 Animal Paks
2 Animal Cuts
1 Animal Stak
2 Animal Nitro
1 Animal Omega
1 Anima