James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread - Page 21 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

supercell · 09-01-2008, 08:23 AM

Today is Wednesday 9th January 2008

DAY 14

Weight this morning...Didn't weigh myself but was around 14st 7lbs last night at the gym (92.5kgs)

At last I have booked the hotel and the flights for the show!!!

It all seems a bit more real now. I emailed Bill and told him I wished to fly out earlier which he was fine with. He told me to book the hotel and flights and I will be reinbursed.

Flights weren't too bad and cost around £335 each stopping off at Philli on the way there and back. Travel time including transfers is around 11 hours so not too bad at all.

This will now allow me a good 2.5 days to get myself settled before the prejudging and enable me to carb up properly and get my water balance back where it should be.

The hotel is only a few mins from the airport and is the official hotel for the competitors. We will stay for 6 nights from the tuesday until the monday and fly back on the monday PM.

So I feel a lot more settled now its all done and it really hits home that its just over 7 weeks before I'll be stepping onto the biggest stage of my life!!

Prep has been going well and I am at a point now where I can see things really start to happen.
Nytol noticed I was leaner a couple of days back but yesterday I really saw it for myself.

This has also coincided with feeling very hot at night and restless, the feeling I always get when dieting properly.

So thats it for now.

J

Ollie B · 09-01-2008, 08:28 AM

Exciting thread James.

Magic Torch · 09-01-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveg

Anyway, Daz and yourself should do well and probably couldnt be a better duo representing us, good luck.

Hell yeah two top guys there, Daz is a HUGGGGGGE dude, love the way he carries himself up there too.

LOCUST · 09-01-2008, 11:15 AM

Ill be trying your staggerd leg press tonight,

im gonna be using the 45 degree leg press is that the best one to use ?

supercell · 09-01-2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOCUST

Ill be trying your staggerd leg press tonight,

im gonna be using the 45 degree leg press is that the best one to use ?

Yes thats fine. Dont be fooled by thinking the weight is too light. Halve your normal weight and even that will feel like hell!!
Good luck and let us know how you got on.

J

Marsbar · 09-01-2008, 09:00 PM

Still have DOMS from that staggered leg press!!

**Robsta** · 11-01-2008, 01:42 AM

And to have Shawn Ray and Lee Priest say you look great is just awesome....

Ollie B · 11-01-2008, 07:19 AM

^^^^^^^ Thats a huge achievement in itself

chris jenkins · 11-01-2008, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supercell

LMAO at everything below andydriffields post.

Is it just because I am dieting that I really dont know what he is talking about.:confused:

I am trying to understand where the fcuk that random comment came from and why the whole of my last post had to be quoted.

Oh well, guess it takes all sorts.

However, I am sure I saw him this morning licking the inside of a window of the bus that takes him to his 'special' place of work. :crazy:

Have a great day

J

The variety bus strikes again.

Not long till the Arnold's now, how you feeling matey?

supercell · 11-01-2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris jenkins

The variety bus strikes again.

Not long till the Arnold's now, how you feeling matey?

Hi Chris,

I'm well thankyou and things are coming together nicely.

Happy New year BTW

Read on as update to follow.

J

supercell · 11-01-2008, 08:44 AM

Today is Friday 11th January 2008

DAY 16

Weight this morning was 14st 2lbs (90kg dead)

It really is quite amazing how things have moved on over the last few days.
Firstly my weight has dropped around 3 lbs over the last week and has made a profound difference to how I look.

I have also started taking the ALCAR (l-carnitine) and I am almost positive this has had a great effect on fat mobilisation as I am also noteabley carrying less fat in the more stubborn areas.

Cardio is going well and 1 hour a day has been done all week except one day when I only did 50 mins due to a couple of rather painful outer quads from our friend Mr Sus.

Today is leg day and I did do 60 mins of cardio this morning which i was going to knock on the head on a leg day, but as today we are going lighter for quads I felt the need to do it.

Even my wife noticed that my face had got thinner these past few days and if she notices then things must be changing fast.

At the moment I am still having my 2am meal of 30g oats, 30g Total protein and 10g of peanut butter and I have no reason to change this.

I have also intro'd 1 banana a day into my diet over the last week so my carbs have been bumped up around 15-20g daily.

I am really happy with where I am at right now with around 7 weeks to go till show day (exactly 7 weeks till I step on stage!)

I will take some more pics this week on sunday and hopefully there should be some more noticeable changes from the previous weeks.

I picked up a new PT client yesterday who I will be seeing 3-4 times a week. He has also joined me up to his health/golf club which was very kind of him which means I now have access to an excellent cardio suite, well equipped weights room, pool, sauna, steam room, and also golf facilities. My first session is today with him at 1pm.

At 3pm I am off to see the consultant about my nose bleeds which ironically have stopped now I am going to see him (no bleeds for about 8 weeks) but it will be a good chance to see what's going on up there!!

Thats about it for now. Update again over the weekend.

J

**Nytol** · 11-01-2008, 09:17 AM

The thread should have been cleaned of all crap now, hopefully we shall not be bothered by the hard of thinking again.

TH&S · 11-01-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supercell

Weight this morning was 14st 2lbs (90kg dead)

How tall are you James?

Nine Pack · 11-01-2008, 10:13 AM

Can Nytol please explain to me why my post was deleted? I got a PM informing me of this, but no reason why. My post was not offensive, nor derogatory in any way. Someone called the lad a dumb fcuk & that post was left up, however me simply saying ''there's no point getting out of bed if....'' was deemed unsuitable.

I would like an explanation as I contribute extensively to this board.

DB · 11-01-2008, 10:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

Can Nytol please explain to me why my post was deleted? I got a PM informing me of this, but no reason why. My post was not offensive, nor derogatory in any way. Someone called the lad a dumb fcuk & that post was left up, however me simlpy saying ''there's no point getting out of bed if....'' was deemed unsuitable.

I would like an explanation as I contribute extensively to this board.

I think he was just cleaning up the thread so it was easier to follow mate.. mine was deleted aswell.. perhaps Nytol just likes clickin on our names and looking at our pics close up.. dirty boy

09-01-2008, 08:23 AM	#301 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,168	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Today is Wednesday 9th January 2008 DAY 14 Weight this morning...Didn't weigh myself but was around 14st 7lbs last night at the gym (92.5kgs) At last I have booked the hotel and the flights for the show!!! It all seems a bit more real now. I emailed Bill and told him I wished to fly out earlier which he was fine with. He told me to book the hotel and flights and I will be reinbursed. Flights weren't too bad and cost around £335 each stopping off at Philli on the way there and back. Travel time including transfers is around 11 hours so not too bad at all. This will now allow me a good 2.5 days to get myself settled before the prejudging and enable me to carb up properly and get my water balance back where it should be. The hotel is only a few mins from the airport and is the official hotel for the competitors. We will stay for 6 nights from the tuesday until the monday and fly back on the monday PM. So I feel a lot more settled now its all done and it really hits home that its just over 7 weeks before I'll be stepping onto the biggest stage of my life!! Prep has been going well and I am at a point now where I can see things really start to happen. Nytol noticed I was leaner a couple of days back but yesterday I really saw it for myself. This has also coincided with feeling very hot at night and restless, the feeling I always get when dieting properly. So thats it for now. 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 Last edited by Nytol; 28-01-2008 at 06:49 PM.

09-01-2008, 08:28 AM	#302 (permalink)
Ollie B UK-Muscle Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,865	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Exciting thread James. __________________ Ashley's a great player, I'm not denying that. But I think if you speak to Ashley, he's Arsnal through and through. It is the same with me, I don't want to ever leave Chelsea - John Terry To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-01-2008, 11:15 AM	#304 (permalink)
LOCUST New kid on the block Join Date: May 2006 Location: Essex Posts: 102	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Ill be trying your staggerd leg press tonight, im gonna be using the 45 degree leg press is that the best one to use ? __________________ Currently cutting.

09-01-2008, 09:00 PM	#306 (permalink)
Marsbar Gym Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Still have DOMS from that staggered leg press!!

11-01-2008, 01:42 AM	#307 (permalink)
Robsta Moderator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bedford Posts: 4,651	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread And to have Shawn Ray and Lee Priest say you look great is just awesome.... __________________ Robsta

11-01-2008, 07:19 AM	#308 (permalink)
Ollie B UK-Muscle Addict! Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,865	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread ^^^^^^^ Thats a huge achievement in itself __________________ Ashley's a great player, I'm not denying that. But I think if you speak to Ashley, he's Arsnal through and through. It is the same with me, I don't want to ever leave Chelsea - John Terry To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-01-2008, 08:44 AM	#311 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,168	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Today is Friday 11th January 2008 DAY 16 Weight this morning was 14st 2lbs (90kg dead) It really is quite amazing how things have moved on over the last few days. Firstly my weight has dropped around 3 lbs over the last week and has made a profound difference to how I look. I have also started taking the ALCAR (l-carnitine) and I am almost positive this has had a great effect on fat mobilisation as I am also noteabley carrying less fat in the more stubborn areas. Cardio is going well and 1 hour a day has been done all week except one day when I only did 50 mins due to a couple of rather painful outer quads from our friend Mr Sus. Today is leg day and I did do 60 mins of cardio this morning which i was going to knock on the head on a leg day, but as today we are going lighter for quads I felt the need to do it. Even my wife noticed that my face had got thinner these past few days and if she notices then things must be changing fast. At the moment I am still having my 2am meal of 30g oats, 30g Total protein and 10g of peanut butter and I have no reason to change this. I have also intro'd 1 banana a day into my diet over the last week so my carbs have been bumped up around 15-20g daily. I am really happy with where I am at right now with around 7 weeks to go till show day (exactly 7 weeks till I step on stage!) I will take some more pics this week on sunday and hopefully there should be some more noticeable changes from the previous weeks. I picked up a new PT client yesterday who I will be seeing 3-4 times a week. He has also joined me up to his health/golf club which was very kind of him which means I now have access to an excellent cardio suite, well equipped weights room, pool, sauna, steam room, and also golf facilities. My first session is today with him at 1pm. At 3pm I am off to see the consultant about my nose bleeds which ironically have stopped now I am going to see him (no bleeds for about 8 weeks) but it will be a good chance to see what's going on up there!! Thats about it for now. Update again over the weekend. 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 Last edited by supercell; 28-01-2008 at 10:30 PM.

11-01-2008, 09:17 AM	#312 (permalink)
Nytol UK-Muscle Moderator Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,305	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread The thread should have been cleaned of all crap now, hopefully we shall not be bothered by the hard of thinking again. __________________ 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.

11-01-2008, 10:13 AM	#314 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,632	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Can Nytol please explain to me why my post was deleted? I got a PM informing me of this, but no reason why. My post was not offensive, nor derogatory in any way. Someone called the lad a dumb fcuk & that post was left up, however me simply saying ''there's no point getting out of bed if....'' was deemed unsuitable. I would like an explanation as I contribute extensively to this board. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage. Last edited by Nine Pack; 11-01-2008 at 10:36 AM.