guru1000
Master Don Juan
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2007
- Messages
- 5,376
- Reaction score
- 4,401
Some posters have asked, ”What are you the Guru of ?” Answer is simple: Whatever I can conceive, I am the Guru.
Guru’s Mantra
Self-attainment, alone, is a pyrrhic pursuit. As once you have fully attained any pursuit, you realize that the happiness you envisioned is fleeting. Thus, bonafide, enduring happiness can only manifest by helping, motivating, and inspiring others. Accordingly, this log is written not only for my accountability, but, hopefully, to motivate and inspire others to be their best in whatever the calling.
Where shall we begin?
Pictures
I am 6'1, 40 y.o.
18 y.o, 150 lbs. soak and wet.
25 y.o., 203 lbs, 12% bf.
12 mos. ago, 225 lbs, 25% bf, following a two-year hiatus due to severe chest and back injuries.
One week ago, 9/1/14, 188 lbs, 10% bf.
Goal: 200 lbs, sub-10% bf, in 6 mos.; that is 2 lbs./mo. as a natural 40 y.o. Granted, due to muscle memory, such a goal may be attained easier than never having achieved such muscularity. Nonetheless, most fitness experts would aver that gaining 12 lbs. of muscle in 6 mos. for a natural 40 yo is not possible. I am here to serve as a testament that whatever you can conceive, you can achieve.
I will not be using, not have I used, any performing-enhancing drugs; 100% natural.
Supplement Intake
• 5g Vitamin C daily
• 5g Fish oil daily
• 2 shots of wheat grass daily
Dieting
I will be sticking to a low-carb, high-protein and -fat regimen for lean mass gains as follows:
• 300 grams protein = 1,200 calories
• 200 grams “good” fats = 1,800 calories
• 50-200 grams carbohydrates dependent upon training needs: 200 – 800 calories
I will adjust my carb intake bi-weekly in accordance with fat depository accumulation.
Training
4-5 days a week, using one type of heavy compound movements each lifting day: (1) deadlifts; (2) squats; (3) bench press; and (4) military press.
16 sets daily per body part. I will outline the exact lifts each week.
First week, lifts will be as heavy as possible beginning at the 8-rep target. Each week thereafter for six months, I will repeat the exercise with the goal of adding a minimum of one rep to the previous week’s, until I reach to 12 reps. Once 12 reps is reached, I will increase weight by 10 lbs, and begin at 8 reps. If I am unable to increase lifts by one rep in a given week, I will increase fat consumption by 25g daily for the following week, and repeat, until such lift is attained.
I’m an advocate for strength gain, as when you gain strength, you gain muscle.
Sleep
Unfortunately, working 6-days a week, 12+ hour days, sleep is comprised at 6 hrs. daily. On my one day off, I will sleep 12-14 hrs. Yes, another obstacle I will transcend!
Logs
I will keep weekly logs of my progress, with monthly pictures, for accountability and inspiration.
OK, let’s roll!
Guru’s Mantra
Self-attainment, alone, is a pyrrhic pursuit. As once you have fully attained any pursuit, you realize that the happiness you envisioned is fleeting. Thus, bonafide, enduring happiness can only manifest by helping, motivating, and inspiring others. Accordingly, this log is written not only for my accountability, but, hopefully, to motivate and inspire others to be their best in whatever the calling.
Where shall we begin?
Pictures
I am 6'1, 40 y.o.
18 y.o, 150 lbs. soak and wet.
25 y.o., 203 lbs, 12% bf.
12 mos. ago, 225 lbs, 25% bf, following a two-year hiatus due to severe chest and back injuries.
One week ago, 9/1/14, 188 lbs, 10% bf.
Goal: 200 lbs, sub-10% bf, in 6 mos.; that is 2 lbs./mo. as a natural 40 y.o. Granted, due to muscle memory, such a goal may be attained easier than never having achieved such muscularity. Nonetheless, most fitness experts would aver that gaining 12 lbs. of muscle in 6 mos. for a natural 40 yo is not possible. I am here to serve as a testament that whatever you can conceive, you can achieve.
I will not be using, not have I used, any performing-enhancing drugs; 100% natural.
Supplement Intake
• 5g Vitamin C daily
• 5g Fish oil daily
• 2 shots of wheat grass daily
Dieting
I will be sticking to a low-carb, high-protein and -fat regimen for lean mass gains as follows:
• 300 grams protein = 1,200 calories
• 200 grams “good” fats = 1,800 calories
• 50-200 grams carbohydrates dependent upon training needs: 200 – 800 calories
I will adjust my carb intake bi-weekly in accordance with fat depository accumulation.
Training
4-5 days a week, using one type of heavy compound movements each lifting day: (1) deadlifts; (2) squats; (3) bench press; and (4) military press.
16 sets daily per body part. I will outline the exact lifts each week.
First week, lifts will be as heavy as possible beginning at the 8-rep target. Each week thereafter for six months, I will repeat the exercise with the goal of adding a minimum of one rep to the previous week’s, until I reach to 12 reps. Once 12 reps is reached, I will increase weight by 10 lbs, and begin at 8 reps. If I am unable to increase lifts by one rep in a given week, I will increase fat consumption by 25g daily for the following week, and repeat, until such lift is attained.
I’m an advocate for strength gain, as when you gain strength, you gain muscle.
Sleep
Unfortunately, working 6-days a week, 12+ hour days, sleep is comprised at 6 hrs. daily. On my one day off, I will sleep 12-14 hrs. Yes, another obstacle I will transcend!
Logs
I will keep weekly logs of my progress, with monthly pictures, for accountability and inspiration.
OK, let’s roll!