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    1. 02-03-09, 9:01 pm #1
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      New York Minute

      Ladies and Gentlemen,

      I played Football, Lacrosse, and Alpine Skiing in High School. I was 6 feet 220. No definition, but clean weight. Then College came...

      Cigarettes, beer, and other activities combined with a shit diet brought me to 250 pounds of sloppy mess. I still got laid though (must be the charm), but by nothing to write home about. Senior year, started lifting and running daily. Moved to Manhattan Summer 07, at the beginning of this financial mess, quit smoking (still drink), worked around an 80 week at a bank, and still found 1hr30mins for the gym. Eat 7 small meals a day. Results...

      I'm at 190 and I can see veins in my calf. I feel better than I did when I played sports. Now I'm back in Grad school and have more time than ever for the gym. (That's right two-a-day; Run in the morning, lift at night). I'm trying to get a vein across my abs and hear from the doctor that my body is basically a machine.

      Here are my sups; Pak, Omega, Flex, CoQ10, NO2 supp, BCAA sup, Whey Protein supp, Whey Isolate supp, looking to maybe add Cuts to this... Maybe Stak.

      Thought I'd quit making excuses and post up a journey. I've read some truly inspiring stories. I don't buy the Biggest Loser bullshit (pushing fiber one and other cereals with high carbs/sugars) or what commercials say. My food was either breathing or in the ground the day before.

      Its time to push. Will post directly from my log. Please critique as you see fit.
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    2. 02-04-09, 10:03 am #2
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      About to go to the gym. I go to Health and Raq in NYC. Had breakfast

      1/2 cup Oatmeal
      1 scoop Isolate protein
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      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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    3. 02-04-09, 1:37 pm #3
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      Thats some serious transformation brotha! I remember seeing my first veins in my calves. Great feeling. Keep it up brotha. Those veins in the bas will be there.
      AKA TreeTrunkLegs

      "I am the man responsible for who I am. When I look in the mirror each day, I stare my creator in the eyes. I am responsible for what I have and will become, I am accountable for what I will or will not accomplish. I believe in myself, I bow to no man and my only critic of any consequence has walked every mile of this journey in my size thirteens. " - G. Diesel

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    4. 02-04-09, 3:20 pm #4
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      Quote Originally Posted by treetrunklegs Check Out Post
      Thats some serious transformation brotha! I remember seeing my first veins in my calves. Great feeling. Keep it up brotha. Those veins in the bas will be there.
      Much appreciated man. I'm looking to get cut now. Got all the size I want. I know 6 feet 190 sounds small, but its good for me. Im looking to get 6 feet 175-180.
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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    5. 02-04-09, 3:31 pm #5
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      Did Arms today at Gym

      Barbell Curls super set with incline dumbbell Curls

      Barbell first then dumbbell

      70x10; 27x10
      80x8; 30x8
      90x6; 32.5x6
      100x4; 35x4
      50 til failure; 15 til failure

      Concentration curls

      20x10
      25x10
      30x10
      15 til failure

      Close grip EZ bar curls (5 seconds up, 5 seconds down)

      50x10
      40x15
      30 til failure

      Sitting Hammer Curls Pyramid

      22.5x10, 25x10, 27x10
      27x10, 25x10, 22.5x10

      Preacher Curls

      40 til failure

      Triceps

      KickBacks

      15x12
      10x15
      7.5x20

      Skull Crushers (flat bench)

      50x10
      60x8
      70x6
      30 til failure

      Weighted Dips (kill me every time)

      45 plate x 15
      45 plate, 10 plate x 10
      45 plate, 25 plate x 5
      2 45 plates x 2

      Rope Extensions

      45 til failure
      30 til failure
      15 til failure

      Forearms

      Palms down wrist curls

      25x10 (each arm)
      Did that for 3 sets

      Palms up barbell curls
      60x 10
      70x 5
      40 til failure

      Cardio
      Treadmill
      4mph, incline 6% for 10mins; heart rate 130

      Eliptical
      160-180 steps per min for 20 mins; heart rate 150-170

      Steam Room
      As long as I fuckin want, it feels so nice

      Workout drink
      NO2 supp, BCAA supp
      Post work out meal
      Salad with Omega pak.

      Yep.
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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      How to get small... Iron Contest

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    6. 02-04-09, 3:39 pm #6
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      Quote Originally Posted by NJC_Manhattan Check Out Post
      Much appreciated man. I'm looking to get cut now. Got all the size I want. I know 6 feet 190 sounds small, but its good for me. Im looking to get 6 feet 175-180.
      Hey if thats your goal then stick with it! Dont let anyone tell you thats too skinny, cause its not their body, and everyone portrays themselves differently.

      Killed them arms as well. Looking good.
      AKA TreeTrunkLegs

      "I am the man responsible for who I am. When I look in the mirror each day, I stare my creator in the eyes. I am responsible for what I have and will become, I am accountable for what I will or will not accomplish. I believe in myself, I bow to no man and my only critic of any consequence has walked every mile of this journey in my size thirteens. " - G. Diesel

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    7. 02-04-09, 3:42 pm #7
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      Quote Originally Posted by treetrunklegs Check Out Post
      Hey if thats your goal then stick with it! Dont let anyone tell you thats too skinny, cause its not their body, and everyone portrays themselves differently.

      Killed them arms as well. Looking good.
      Thanks again man. My arms felt like jello for about an hour after. Nothing more satisfying in the world than that pump
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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    8. 02-04-09, 5:04 pm #8
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      For anyone looking to save money on buying food in the New York City area, Freshdirect.com might be your best friend.

      Buy huge containers of oats for like 5 bucks. Buy bulk poultry/beef for reasonable prices. Also have all organic foods. Organic peanut butter at D'agastinos or Grisdes is like 10-15 dollars. On freshdirect, those same brands go for 4-9 dollars.

      Just a tip.
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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    9. 02-04-09, 10:33 pm #9
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      Had one scoop Isolate (22gs) and ZMA complex.

      Time for some much needed rest
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

      NY Times past... and now current CUT

      How to get small... Iron Contest

      How to not die

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    10. 02-04-09, 10:51 pm #10
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      subbd!
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    11. 02-04-09, 11:00 pm #11
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      Quote Originally Posted by Pizzalamp Check Out Post
      subbd!
      Thanks Pizza, read through some of your posts. You're a beast kid. Glad to have you along for the ride.
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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    12. 02-05-09, 8:55 am #12
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      Breakfast
      pre-gym
      1/2 cup oatmeal
      1 scoop whey
      1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

      pak
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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      How to get small... Iron Contest

      How to not die

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    13. 02-05-09, 9:01 am #13
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      The pump is greatness. HA. And are you putting that oil in your oats?
      AKA TreeTrunkLegs

      "I am the man responsible for who I am. When I look in the mirror each day, I stare my creator in the eyes. I am responsible for what I have and will become, I am accountable for what I will or will not accomplish. I believe in myself, I bow to no man and my only critic of any consequence has walked every mile of this journey in my size thirteens. " - G. Diesel

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    14. 02-05-09, 9:04 am #14
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      Quote Originally Posted by treetrunklegs Check Out Post
      The pump is greatness. HA. And are you putting that oil in your oats?
      Yep, mix that in with a bit of water and nuke it for 1 min. Its pretty great.
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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    15. 02-05-09, 9:05 am #15
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      Sub'd. Keep with it bro!
      "Simply Believe." Charles 'Mask' Lewis R.I.P

      "Stay focused, remain resilient and be intense. Be a leader and an individual. Pour your heart and soul and every ounce of your being into achieving your dreams and you my friend will be a force to be reckoned with." - G Diesel
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    16. 02-05-09, 9:09 am #16
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      Quote Originally Posted by Extreme Check Out Post
      Sub'd. Keep with it bro!
      Thanks man. Glad to have ya here
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

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      How to get small... Iron Contest

      How to not die

      Iron Contest I: Team Red
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    17. 02-05-09, 1:03 pm #17
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      Leg Day

      Barbell Full Squat
      135x10
      225x8
      275x5
      135 til failure

      Super Set Barbell Set ups to weightless squat to a bench

      95x15, 20 squats
      135x10, 30 squats
      95x15, 40 squats
      Squats til failure

      Dumbbell Lunge

      25 (each hand) x 10
      30x10
      35x10
      20 til failure

      Superset leg extension to sumo squat (Ouch)

      145x10, 90x10
      155x10, 100x8
      160x8, 110x5
      120 til failure, 65 til failure

      Standing leg curl

      140x10
      150x10
      160x10
      130 til failure

      Seated Calf raise

      90x10
      140x10
      90x10
      140x10

      Standing Calf Raise

      135x10
      225x10
      275x10
      95 til failure

      Treadmill 10 mins, heart rate 127-130

      Eliptical 20 mins, heart rate 150-160

      Steam Room
      Love it

      Post workout
      Brown Rice black beans
      BCAA supp
      Whey Supp
      Omega

      Yep.
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

      NY Times past... and now current CUT

      How to get small... Iron Contest

      How to not die

      Iron Contest I: Team Red
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      Killing them wheels brotha. Very nice.
      AKA TreeTrunkLegs

      "I am the man responsible for who I am. When I look in the mirror each day, I stare my creator in the eyes. I am responsible for what I have and will become, I am accountable for what I will or will not accomplish. I believe in myself, I bow to no man and my only critic of any consequence has walked every mile of this journey in my size thirteens. " - G. Diesel

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    19. 02-05-09, 1:23 pm #19
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      Quote Originally Posted by treetrunklegs Check Out Post
      Killing them wheels brotha. Very nice.
      Thanks man. I gotta work my quads more, my calves are almost bigger than my thighs... Not good.
      'The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will'

      NY Times past... and now current CUT

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      haha Yea. Not good. Pull up on them squats and Extensions. They will come thru.
      AKA TreeTrunkLegs

      "I am the man responsible for who I am. When I look in the mirror each day, I stare my creator in the eyes. I am responsible for what I have and will become, I am accountable for what I will or will not accomplish. I believe in myself, I bow to no man and my only critic of any consequence has walked every mile of this journey in my size thirteens. " - G. Diesel

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