hackskii

Bro, I am not sure that going low on carbs and fats is the best approach.
I dont have much knowldege in contest preps what so ever but I do know that fuel comes from primarily two sources carbs and fats, fats are the most efficient source of fuel.
Protein is a very poor source of fuel.
Id be willing to be that low carbs need to be replaced with fat to some degree.

I am sure PScarb will correct me at least give some insight here.
Sounds to me like your fuel tank was empty.
Legs require alot of fuel.

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Delhi

And you'd be right Hacks.
I dont want to get into or even open up a debate on what diet method works best. Suffice to say I think diet approach depends on many factors such as starting condition, BMI, muscle density, attitude, fitness and even your mental / emotional condition.
I am sure other diet approaches work well for others (And could do for me too), but I have 100% faith in the carb cycle approach. And yes, you are correct to point out the energy loss is due to no carbs, but that is just one of those things that come with doing a carb cycle. No one said it was going to be easy LOL
I guess my last post came across as a moan, and it was but not at the diet more to do with my just feeling crappy.

Take a look at some of my progress pics below and you will begin to understand why I have so much faith in carb cycling. Like I said other methods might also work just as well (Or better), but so far car cycling has produced results for me.

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Pscarb

Del this is the first time i can see that you have hit the wall so to speak....i will not say this will not happen again as that would be a lie but you can have the comfort in that it happens to me, Tom, James and probably every competing athlete i know even Harold....

From my point of view if this happens more than twice in a short amount of time then we need to re-evaluate your diet...all i can say Bro is to keep your chin up and focus on getting on that stage you have far exceeded my expectations with your determination in this prep and all though you do not feel confident in what you can achieve i certainly do....

keep focused mate and i will speak to you this Friday or before if needed you have my number...

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Dels diet is not Low carb and Low fats on a low day like today his diet yeilds approx 110g of fats mainly from Olive Oil and Natural Peanut Butter but also from Oats and chicken, i do not believe in Low fat/Low Carb diets.....

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Delhi

Cheers Paul.................

On a positive note a total stranger (Polish guy) approached me in the changing rooms tonight and said "You very good body" LOL and he asked how long I had trained for etc and I have had other approaches of this sort latley (So that must be a good sign).

Also my training partner said "Yur aff yur heid big baws" (Off my head LOL). So I am going to put it down to the squatting sapping what little energy I had.

Tell you what though I am ravenous these past few days Satuarday re-feed cannot come quick enough I swear.............................I wonder if the tren, prop, winny is giving me an increased appetite?

Me and Ianm were talking about Ben and Jerrys tonight (He had never heard of them FFS) and I cant get it out my mind.
DEFO on the list for breakfast on Sat LOL


Dont worry troops Del is made of tough stuff, I dont dwell on stuff to long.

Eye of the tiger, rocky theme tune, terminator, braveheart, we are the champions, we will rock you and all that

hackskii

My gosh, I am so impressed, dude you are fully determined.
I can say I could not do that what you are doing.
You have massive respect from me, totally.

Your transformation is totally impressive, great work, I wish I could watch you in a comp.
You are in such good hands with PScarb, he is a sharp dude.
I find your thread totally inspiring even for this old fart.

Wow dude, I am seriously impressed big time.
I cant give you nothing but reputation points and compliments.

Go get them tiger.......

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Keep at it Del

I cheated loads on my first diet so you've got more resolve than me. lol

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Just read this whole thread from start to finish. Del your an inspiration. I have alot of respect for the hard work and effort you have put in. Bodybuilding deserves the respect it should get. Well done mate and i wish you all the best in your 1st competition.

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rayvonn

Awesome physique, reps to you mate.

Hope your comp goes well I think you will be a big star in the future.
good luck
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Delhi

Cheers Oliver (And all the rest of ya).

Well its Satuarday evening and I have consumed more crap today than you would believe. Put it this way Pauls server would crash if I listed it all LOL

I am not so worried as it is allowed and all part of the game plan. Though I dread to think what my weight would have jumped. All this and one more meal to go (Chicken / rice followed by a glass of milk).

As the feel good endorphins are flying around at the moment (From the chocolate LOL), I would just like to thank all you guys for your help and support, it really does feel like I have a team backing me and that helps with the dark days (And there are dark days BTW). I have learned so much from this experience already its un-real. I can honetly say that if I come off that stage having enjoyed the experience (Nothing to do with placing BTW), the BB world will not have heard the last of this guy. Look at ppl like Paul, Tom, ninepack, supercell, chem and all the others. They all started somewhere (Like me and you), and once upon a time they all went through what I'm going through now.

What I'm trying to say is I realise that I can achieve my goals in BBing all I need is dedication, direction, education, hard work, commitment and love for the sport. Sure it might not happen this year (It might take many years), but I know I can do it.

And best of all, I also realise this to be true for all of us (Including you at the back)....................dont let the doubters and naysayers drag you down, go out there and achieve the un-achievable, do what you want to do and have fun doing it.


Now all I need to do is work out how to lose this extra stone in fat I reckon I have put on today.

Oh the joys of Re-feed................................

Delhi

Hi Team,
Well I think its time I did an in-depth report as I have not done one for a while LOL.

I am now just past the half way point (Though I have been dieting for around 8 weeks now), and so far it has been “Interesting” LOL. I have lost a lot of weight but still feel I need to lose a lot more as I still hold fat round my waist, hips and glutes. This remaining fat is now starting to concern me and I wonder if it will shift in time for the show…….?

Many people have said kind comments on here such as I’m an inspiration to them. All I can say is thanks it really does give one a lift and is very humbling, but remember only last year I was inspired to do a show by two other board members (DB and RAIKEY) so these things happen in cycles and if someone decides to do this same thing next year based on my endeavours then that would be just great.
I never doubted my dedication and commitment to do this and I still hold that same philosophy today. It is not easy but I am a strong-willed stubborn mutha……….

Also, Paul is such a great motivator and as such when I am feeling the pinch his wise words seem to comfort and reassure me.
Quote: “Stop your moaning Del, do you want to look like sh1t all your life? GET UP BOY AND EAT YOUR BLOODY PORRIGE……….NOW”


Only kidding he really does have only kind words to say.

Here is the bones:

MENTAL STATE:
I continue to ride the roller coaster of emotions, one minute I am upbeat and thinking I look good, the next I feel I look like sh1t. It is really strange as logic would say “Hey look at your progress” but the reality is you look in the mirror each day and think I look fat, skinny, big, small, soft, hard, pale, dark, vascular or watery. As cardio etc has increased so has the need to be more selfish and self centred. I am lucky that my wife supports me, but it is a MAJOR consideration for anyone thinking about doing this in the future. I am not kidding when I say this; your life and the people around you will be affected by you doing this show, and most of the time in a negative way.

All said and done though I don’t have long to go now and I will see it through……

TRAINING:
Training intensity is still high, but weights are down on most all exercises, this is due to two factors;

• Diet; Strength and energy levels drop
• Being more focused on mind muscle connection and form rather than weight

DIET:
As per previous post, only other thing to add is I am in “ground hog day” mode with diet.


GEAR:
Now on the fast acting gear
Prop
Trenace
Winny

No noticeable change as yet but should see something in the next week or two.

Delhi

Hi All,

Well these last 24 hours have been crazy. I am REALLY tired, both physically and mentally. I have noticed a change in my sleep pattern of late with me waking more than normal (Toilet and just waking). I do get back to sleep OK but it is causing me to have a broken sleep. This reduced sleep coupled with the diet, cardio etc is nailing me right now.

Because of this I am very ‘snappy’ and have been a right pain to be around. I intend to get to bed really early tonight and see if that helps any.

On another topic; Paul has arranged for me to “Be examined” this weekend. The examiner is a well known and respected person in the bodybuilding world, internet boards and competitions, and as such will be able to communicate directly to Paul exactly what my current condition is and what changes (If any) are required in the coming weeks.

This is great news for me and Paul as the encounter (One way or another) will finally put some ghosts to bed for me. One of those ghosts being confidence, you see there are no competitive bodybuilders in my gym, and as such I am constantly wondering if I am of the required standard to compete, and with no-one to turn to and ask directly for advice it kind of plays on your mind a bit.

Don’t get me wrong I do believe I am ready, as do others (Just the other day I was asked if I compete LOL) it will just be nice to have an expert opinion that’s all.

I will (Or he will) let you all know how I get on.


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Delhi

Hi Team,
Well it’s Friday and I am in a good mood.

I have my ‘Appointment’ tomorrow to be assessed so I will give you all an update on what was said (Good or bad) over the weekend.

I am training hard and dieting hard at the moment and as such I hope I have improved again. I am sure I will have but when dieting you are ever critical and sometimes you don’t ‘See’ the improvements. I will post up my latest update pictures over the weekend and let you all decide LOL.

I am also looking forward to my re-feed tomorrow (As usual), and as I think this is probably going to be the last large re-feed before the diet changes again I am going to make it count LOL.

It’s kind of strange at this point in the diet as I crave “Something” but do not actually know what it is I crave. So the past few re-feeds I have just ate on impulse on the day, where before I had it all planned out by the Monday.


Just to end on a lighter note I will leave you with a wee bit of advise:

If you have tried my “World famous meatball recipe” when chopping up the chillies DO NOT AND I REPEAT DO NOT rub your eyes while doing so…………………………………….did this last night and thought I would have to go to hospital LOL

coco

hey del, just joined this forum mate and checked out your progress, excellent so far mate you are looking good.your looking thick and your condition is good too.

i will also be competing in the first timers at the nabba, really looking forward too it but nervous at the same time. ill make sure and say hello, i know a good few people competing in it they are all monsters and shredded already and it makes me feel **** when standin next to them,thankfully all doing the misters classes tho, lol.

have you got a posing routine sorted? ive barely started thinking about it yet, better get my finger out lol.

anyway, good luck with the rest of your diet mate, i know how difficult it is, any questions ill be happy to answer.

Delhi

Hi coco,
GREAT to hear from someone else doing the show.

We are bound to be nervous mate if we were not then we would not care!!

Where about are you from mate?

Ahh the good ole routine. I had one and I have now changed it. So I'm closer to square one again......................