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supercell · 04-12-2007, 01:56 PM

Thanks Tom, always a pleasure my fellow short but wide friend.

Today is Tuesday 4th December 2007

Weight this morning was 14st 2.5lbs

Not too much to report over the last day or so, other than that I had a great chest session yesterday and ate lots of good wholesome food.

I have also now changed my 2am meal to just 35g (30g protein) of MP's Total protein. I have lost the oats and the peanut butter.

The next 3-4 weeks (until the diet proper on the 27/12) should see me fill out a little whilst shedding more BF as I have upped the cardio. I have also cut my fats in half to around 60-70g a day and cut out the peanut butter. Fats now are just coming from a few egg yolks and mainly extra virgin olive oil.

My volume of training now has increased too, to 4 days a week, incorporating shoulders too (still no arms)

I am slowly but surely getting my body back into the pre contest way of thinking and due to the slow intro it has been painless. I have however been more hungry and as a result have upped the carbs to around the 350-400g mark in the last week or so. Total cals as posted a few days ago are still lower than the first phase of the 'off' season plan even tho carbs are higher, but i feel i am in a better place as far as fat burning goes.

My body today is aching and tomorrow will be a rest day for me. I am being very instinctive with my training now and as a result of the harder, heavier workouts, I am needing more recovery and rest ( as well as more carbs).

I have now been a week on just the M.P supplements and i am very impressed with how I am responding. My sleep has been SO much better over the last week, so much so that I am just waking once in the night to have my shake instead of the 3 x before. I put this down to the ZMA. A fantastic product IMO.

I am a much more relaxed BBer this year and even more relaxed going into this show than I was the British. I think having no expectations, but just to bring the best possible package, is the right way to think. I am also more relaxed about my prep and how my body will respond. In the early days i would beat myself up about having a cheat meal or having a few more carbs one day but now with the knowledge I have and the confidence Paul has given me with my nutrition, I know I will do what is necessary to make sure I am in the best condition I can be in come show day. Staying in reasonable shape over the last 6 weeks or so has meant my task is less stressful and easier. I know with a tight 6 week approach I will be where i need to be.
My glutes are still through and my triceps are still striated, ok not to the degree they were ( and my lower abs are a little smoother) but I am still well ahead of where i would normally be 12 weeks out.
The thing is not to become complacent but that isn't really an option for me, I am strong willed and always make sure i am ahead of where i should be; as I always say 'there is always that little bit more to come off once you think you are ready'

J

04-12-2007, 01:56 PM	#154 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,270	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Thanks Tom, always a pleasure my fellow short but wide friend. Today is Tuesday 4th December 2007 Weight this morning was 14st 2.5lbs Not too much to report over the last day or so, other than that I had a great chest session yesterday and ate lots of good wholesome food. I have also now changed my 2am meal to just 35g (30g protein) of MP's Total protein. I have lost the oats and the peanut butter. The next 3-4 weeks (until the diet proper on the 27/12) should see me fill out a little whilst shedding more BF as I have upped the cardio. I have also cut my fats in half to around 60-70g a day and cut out the peanut butter. Fats now are just coming from a few egg yolks and mainly extra virgin olive oil. My volume of training now has increased too, to 4 days a week, incorporating shoulders too (still no arms) I am slowly but surely getting my body back into the pre contest way of thinking and due to the slow intro it has been painless. I have however been more hungry and as a result have upped the carbs to around the 350-400g mark in the last week or so. Total cals as posted a few days ago are still lower than the first phase of the 'off' season plan even tho carbs are higher, but i feel i am in a better place as far as fat burning goes. My body today is aching and tomorrow will be a rest day for me. I am being very instinctive with my training now and as a result of the harder, heavier workouts, I am needing more recovery and rest ( as well as more carbs). I have now been a week on just the M.P supplements and i am very impressed with how I am responding. My sleep has been SO much better over the last week, so much so that I am just waking once in the night to have my shake instead of the 3 x before. I put this down to the ZMA. A fantastic product IMO. I am a much more relaxed BBer this year and even more relaxed going into this show than I was the British. I think having no expectations, but just to bring the best possible package, is the right way to think. I am also more relaxed about my prep and how my body will respond. In the early days i would beat myself up about having a cheat meal or having a few more carbs one day but now with the knowledge I have and the confidence Paul has given me with my nutrition, I know I will do what is necessary to make sure I am in the best condition I can be in come show day. Staying in reasonable shape over the last 6 weeks or so has meant my task is less stressful and easier. I know with a tight 6 week approach I will be where i need to be. My glutes are still through and my triceps are still striated, ok not to the degree they were ( and my lower abs are a little smoother) but I am still well ahead of where i would normally be 12 weeks out. The thing is not to become complacent but that isn't really an option for me, I am strong willed and always make sure i am ahead of where i should be; as I always say 'there is always that little bit more to come off once you think you are ready' J __________________ James Llewellin - A proud member of Team M.P:lift: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Sports Supplements tailored for You www.jamesllewellin.com Last edited by Nytol; 28-01-2008 at 06:20 PM.