Rodgerthat trying to pick heavy things up.

[RodgerThat]

Basis peak watch is pretty sweet so far, yesterday I burned 3503 calories according to it and I ate 2200 cals on fitness pal so if I were to keep those numbers I should lose 2.4 pounds a week I'm going to keep it all added up to see how accurate it is but I think it's bang on. The constant heart rate is pretty slick and makes me want to increase my VO2 Max, thinking about purchasing a elevation mask to do this as i can do the same amount of cardio but my diaphragm and aviola need to work hard thus increasing my VO2 Max. I'm looking into it now and will let you guys know if I purchase one as they aren't cheap around 100 bones.

Other news I'm currently in light ketosis according to my meter and have gone from 191 to 184 in 3 days doing which I know is all water and glucose weight but it was cool to see how fast the scale moved. Now if only the weight would move up as fast on my squats lol.

Today's workout
Squat 315 5x5 (sessing out how much power I lost with no carbs that's why it's the same weight as Monday)
Bench 250 5x5
Powerclean 185 3x3
Dips BW+45 3x10
Shrugs 315 4x10
30 minute stretch

I'll let you boys know if I hit my numbers as I'll be going in a couple hours to do the workout but don't know if I'll have time after to update so wanted to write it out now.

 

[RodgerThat]

Hit my squat with an AMRAP of 8 on the final set. Didn't hit my bench at all. Was suppose to bench 250 first set I did 4 then said no way so I went to 225 and did a 5x5 with that. Powerclean was an easy 185 3x3 with a jerk each final rep of the set. Dips and shrugs were easy too. Guess dropping a ton of weight in 3 days and no carbs has only effected my bench which isn't bad but not happy that I had to Deload 10% as it'll be 3 weeks till I'm back at that now

 

[Eman]

@RodgerThat what weight class are you trying to hit for the meet?

 

[RodgerThat]

83kg 183lb weight class but I need to be 175 for work and I'm even considering the 168lb weight class as I could stay in ketosis up until weigh in then eat 1000g of carbs and drink a ton of water gain a few pounds in just a couple hours and still stay under 175 for work and probably place in that weight class if my numbers remain the same as they are right now. Eventually in the future I want to be in the 93kg 205 weight class that's my ideal class and size

 

[Eman]

That's right. I remember this now. Thank god my job doesn't have a weight requirement.

 

[RodgerThat]

That's right. I remember this now. Thank god my job doesn't have a weight requirement.

There is rumour of the weight being pushed to 185 in the coming years which would be amazing but just rumour. I feel small at 180 I could only imagine if I got to 168 but I would also be lean as a motherfucker at that weight

 

[RodgerThat]

So I picked up the elevation mask 2.0 to increase my VO2 Max without actually having to do a more intense cardio workout. I was able to get 140bpm at 3.8mph walk 5% incline pre wearing it I was at 130bpm at 3.8mph and 7.5%incline so I'm happy with that. You can defiantly feel the extra work to breath with this mask and I have it set to the hardest setting of 12000' cause I ain't fucking about lol. I think it will help my VO2 quite a bit and I have my base VO2 so ill be doing morning fasted cardio eod while wearing it for a month and see if my VO2 increases.

Also the basis peak watch has really impressed me so far as well calories seem incredible accurate and it tracks my workouts and sleep pattern and has a constant heart rate which is cool.

No lifting for me today just the cardio tomorrow I shall be lifting at night after a full day of skiing while in a ketosis calorie deficit so I'm hoping I can maintain my numbers.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

You're making me imagine Ivan Drago's workout from Rocky with all the machines and numbers and masks.

 

[RodgerThat]

Eliminating all guess work and making this into science, too bad I'm no 240 pound Russian beast though lol no scientist wants to work with the little guy numbers are my thing though always have been I love having all this data and being able to figure out exactly what works for best results

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I'm a numbers guy, too. I like to take as much guesswork out of it as possible.

 

[Eman]

Also the basis peak watch has really impressed me so far as well calories seem incredible accurate and it tracks my workouts and sleep pattern and has a constant heart rate which is cool.

I got a fitbit for Christmas and I'm really liking the tracking that comes with it. My only thing is it isn't the model that tracks heart rate constantly and I wish it did. It's still very accurate though...

What method did you establish baseline vo2 with?

 

[Getbignotdietrying]

Ah forgot to put pictures okay
Pic 1: as far as I got natty I believe I was 178 in this oneView attachment 32534

Left is after I finished my first cycle at about 195ish and right is after I finished my recomp at about 180View attachment 32535

This is the biggest I ever got at 205 sept 2nd 2015
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And how I currently am (maybe a tiny bit more fat but it's subjective to lighting)
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Ya that's me smiling. I'm sorry @jaymaximus once more that I am not a deadlifting bear I still feel bad to this day for tricking you.

As per usual no homo on the photos and hopefully I don't end up in that weird kids spank file from a few weeks ago

big mofo. I'm in

 

[RodgerThat]

I got a fitbit for Christmas and I'm really liking the tracking that comes with it. My only thing is it isn't the model that tracks heart rate constantly and I wish it did. It's still very accurate though...

What method did you establish baseline vo2 with?

I use the beep test as my establish baseline you can plug in your number onto a chart and it'll tell you your VO2 Max. In other news I registered at 2.5mM on my keto meter which is the ideal butter zone for keto and I'm only 5 days in having 30ml of ketchup a day and averaging net carbs of 28. Ima see how high I can go with carbs and stay in keto, it would be awesome if I could have like 30g preworkout to get me through the heavy sessions as long as it doesn't knock me below 1-1.15mM then I'd still be in keto and by the time I'm done the workout should be back in the 2.5 range.

 

[ROB581211]

I use the beep test as my establish baseline you can plug in your number onto a chart and it'll tell you your VO2 Max. In other news I registered at 2.5mM on my keto meter which is the ideal butter zone for keto and I'm only 5 days in having 30ml of ketchup a day and averaging net carbs of 28. Ima see how high I can go with carbs and stay in keto, it would be awesome if I could have like 30g preworkout to get me through the heavy sessions as long as it doesn't knock me below 1-1.15mM then I'd still be in keto and by the time I'm done the workout should be back in the 2.5 range.

I fell like a dumb meat head when I read yours and few others threads. I just eat a lot and lift and follow docs directions lol

 

[RodgerThat]

I fell like a dumb meat head when I read yours and few others threads. I just eat a lot and lift and follow docs directions lol

Well I'm not big so I gotta make up for it some how lol. Plus You've just started in the depths of the PLing world you'll gain the knowledge quick and even if you don't get to docd's level of knowledge (as most people won't) at least you lifting heavy ass things

 

[ruckin]

Well I'm not big so I gotta make up for it some how lol. Plus You've just started in the depths of the PLing world you'll gain the knowledge quick and even if you don't get to docd's level of knowledge (as most people won't) at least you lifting heavy ass things

And at the end of the day, picking up heavy shit is all that really matters, right?






RIGHT!?!?

 

[RodgerThat]

And at the end of the day, picking up heavy shit is all that really matters, right?






RIGHT!?!?

No truer words have ever been said!

 

[Eman]

I use the beep test as my establish baseline you can plug in your number onto a chart and it'll tell you your VO2 Max. In other news I registered at 2.5mM on my keto meter which is the ideal butter zone for keto and I'm only 5 days in having 30ml of ketchup a day and averaging net carbs of 28. Ima see how high I can go with carbs and stay in keto, it would be awesome if I could have like 30g preworkout to get me through the heavy sessions as long as it doesn't knock me below 1-1.15mM then I'd still be in keto and by the time I'm done the workout should be back in the 2.5 range.

This is awesome shit my man. I have never read about anyone doing this kind of stuff in keto as far as pushing the limits with carbs to see what you can get away with and be accurate about it. Sounds like a good thread in itself. If you can get away with some preworkout you'd probably be in an even more optimal muscle preserving state. Keep it up man!

 

[jaymaximus]

I fell like a dumb meat head when I read yours and few others threads. I just eat a lot and lift and follow docs directions lol

Dont worry. Youre not alone. Ive just started doing a little reading, mostly to understand what all these smart mofos are talking about.

But I just Eat, Sleep, Lift, Repeat myself.

 

[Perrin Aybara]

I fell like a dumb meat head when I read yours and few others threads. I just eat a lot and lift and follow docs directions lol

I only consider myself semi-knowledgeable, but I feel the same way reading some member's posts here. I usually get what they're saying, I'm just not very familiar on the topics yet. Makes me want to learn more though.