Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth - Page 4 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

**Tinytom** · 09-01-2007, 03:41 PM

I've forgotten to thank all you guys for your support already, I didnt think this thread would develop so quickly.

As for the carb cycling thing, I am making an attempt this year to diet without the need for ultra low carb cycling.

This has been a year in the preparation as many of you who have followed my diaries have seen that I eat very lean in the off season.

Therefore my body has become more efficient and has grown used to this sort of eating regime.

At the moment I am about 10% bodyfat and so the extremes normally followed on diets do not really apply to me as I have not got a lot to lose in terms of fat mass.

Therefore by increasing my workload and just reducing my carbs slightly (you'll notice that my 1pm and 4.30pm meals contain no carbs whereas before this would be 40g carbs) I am confident of keeping all my size and just getting leaner. Of course this is my first stab at it so it may need some adjustment but we'll see what happens.

Pics up later.

**hackskii** · 09-01-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supercell

Tom is not afraid of cardio and that is the trick. More cals (carbs) and more cardio, keeps you fuller, fitter and gets you shredded whilst maintaining your muscle mass; I for one would do it no other way now.

This is the answer I have been looking for.
I have been looking for this answer for a long time.
I always wondered why body builders did so much cardio pre-contest prep, now I know why.
This opens up some insight for me.
Thanks James

danimal · 09-01-2007, 04:08 PM

good luck tom,

supercell · 09-01-2007, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinytom

I've forgotten to thank all you guys for your support already, I didnt think this thread would develop so quickly.

Its because Xmas and the New Year has passed by and there's nothing of note on the tele, mate.

Stay strong big man

J

Nine Pack · 09-01-2007, 06:15 PM

James is bang on there. I like to keep as well fed as possible and burn the calories through activitiy (cardio). This way the body detects a regular influx of nutrients in sufficient quantities so it does'nt panic & start hanging on to fat stores for dear life. It's the best way to retain as much lean tissue as possible IMO. The no cardio, low carb approach will only work for so long as the body has mechanisms that kick in when calories are low, and they have nothing to do with keeping muscle!

Seemed to work well for Mr Llewellin.

Tom, I'm not going to wish you luck, as I know you would'nt leave anything down to luck. I know you'll keep pushing till the last minute. Work hard & above all, enjoy it.

**hackskii** · 09-01-2007, 07:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

James is bang on there. I like to keep as well fed as possible and burn the calories through activitiy (cardio). This way the body detects a regular influx of nutrients in sufficient quantities so it does'nt panic & start hanging on to fat stores for dear life. It's the best way to retain as much lean tissue as possible IMO. The no cardio, low carb approach will only work for so long as the body has mechanisms that kick in when calories are low, and they have nothing to do with keeping muscle!

Seemed to work well for Mr Llewellin.

Tom, I'm not going to wish you luck, as I know you would'nt leave anything down to luck. I know you'll keep pushing till the last minute. Work hard & above all, enjoy it.

Sure, I can think of one hormone that slows output during dieting, that is thyroid.

I finally understand now.
The above approach keeps the metabolism from being compromised, right?

**Tinytom** · 09-01-2007, 07:22 PM

Oi stop hijacking my thread lol.

**Tinytom** · 09-01-2007, 07:41 PM

pics. sorry for the crappy camera phone quality

**Tinytom** · 09-01-2007, 07:42 PM

another pic. 88kg in these pics

**hackskii** · 09-01-2007, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinytom

Oi stop hijacking my thread lol.

Hey fag, I expect to learn alot from this thread, might not come from you but........lol

How much do you weight Tim?......heee heeee, I mean Tom?

**hackskii** · 09-01-2007, 07:45 PM

Damn, those are some big ass arms you have there.
Your chest is massive too, are those implants?......

DB · 09-01-2007, 08:17 PM

damn tom i am shocked u are looking like that so far out.. u'll have plenty of time to practise carbin up etc u'll come in awesome mate

chrisj22 · 09-01-2007, 08:23 PM

You look awesome Tom. Abs are present already. In 8 weeks tops they'll be through clear as a day.

Ralphy · 09-01-2007, 08:45 PM

As above, nice & lean with 12 weeks to go!!!:confused:

That's one hell of a full chest I tell you

09-01-2007, 03:41 PM	#46 (permalink)
Tinytom super-hypno-moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,896	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth I've forgotten to thank all you guys for your support already, I didnt think this thread would develop so quickly. As for the carb cycling thing, I am making an attempt this year to diet without the need for ultra low carb cycling. This has been a year in the preparation as many of you who have followed my diaries have seen that I eat very lean in the off season. Therefore my body has become more efficient and has grown used to this sort of eating regime. At the moment I am about 10% bodyfat and so the extremes normally followed on diets do not really apply to me as I have not got a lot to lose in terms of fat mass. Therefore by increasing my workload and just reducing my carbs slightly (you'll notice that my 1pm and 4.30pm meals contain no carbs whereas before this would be 40g carbs) I am confident of keeping all my size and just getting leaner. Of course this is my first stab at it so it may need some adjustment but we'll see what happens. Pics up later. __________________ We are what we do. Excellence is therefore a habit not a skill. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Code 'UKM 110' for an extra 5% discount To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Also mod at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

09-01-2007, 04:08 PM	#48 (permalink)
danimal every day is a "HO"-liday Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 443	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth good luck tom,

09-01-2007, 06:15 PM	#50 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,718	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth James is bang on there. I like to keep as well fed as possible and burn the calories through activitiy (cardio). This way the body detects a regular influx of nutrients in sufficient quantities so it does'nt panic & start hanging on to fat stores for dear life. It's the best way to retain as much lean tissue as possible IMO. The no cardio, low carb approach will only work for so long as the body has mechanisms that kick in when calories are low, and they have nothing to do with keeping muscle! Seemed to work well for Mr Llewellin. Tom, I'm not going to wish you luck, as I know you would'nt leave anything down to luck. I know you'll keep pushing till the last minute. Work hard & above all, enjoy it.

09-01-2007, 07:22 PM	#52 (permalink)
Tinytom super-hypno-moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,896	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth Oi stop hijacking my thread lol. __________________ We are what we do. Excellence is therefore a habit not a skill. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Code 'UKM 110' for an extra 5% discount To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Also mod at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

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hackskii UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sunny Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 23,703	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth Damn, those are some big ass arms you have there. Your chest is massive too, are those implants?...... __________________ "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away." - George Carlin Scott To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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DB UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SW London Posts: 11,430	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth damn tom i am shocked u are looking like that so far out.. u'll have plenty of time to practise carbin up etc u'll come in awesome mate __________________ DB To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. often imitated never duplicated To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DB sleeps with a night light. Not because DB is afraid of the dark, but the dark is afraid of DB. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Ralphy train alone, eat alone, sleep alone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: E. London/Essex Posts: 892	Re: Tom Blackman show prep for UKBFF Portsmouth As above, nice & lean with 12 weeks to go!!!:confused: That's one hell of a full chest I tell you __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. face="Arial">25% off for UKM members (discount code UKM25)