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 Phoenix707's Intermittent Fasting


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Phoenix707's Intermittent Fasting 08 February 2012 13:45 (permalink)
So I thought I'd get on to attempting to write one of these journals after a massive lay-off from this forum, especially seeing as a lot has changed since I was last here.
 
First and most importantly I now, finally, have a full-time 'proper' London job! A-wah-hoo! This is great because it means I have some form of routine to plan everything around, as well as finally earning a decent wage with which to buy food with.
 
I've been steadily working out, and I've seen some results, namely from changing my rep range down to the 4-6 area and concentrating on strength for a while. However, I think it's time for a change as it was becoming too draining, and to be honest I miss the feeling which higher reps and a slower pace provides.
 
Age: 25
Height: 5'8"
Current Weight: 76kg
 
With that in mind, I've simplified my training to the routine below (RPT is of course Reverse Pyramid style):
 
Pull
====
  • Barbell Deadlift:
    125 kg x 5 reps
    125 kg x 5 reps
  • Chin-Up: 
  • 7 reps || weighted || 5 kg
    7 reps || weighted || 2.5 kg
    6 reps || weighted || 0 kg
  • Pendlay Row:
    56 kg x 9 reps
    55 kg x 10 reps
    55 kg x 10 reps 

  • Push:
    ====
  • Barbell Bench Press:
    60 kg x 9 reps
    55 kg x 9 reps
    50 kg x 9 reps
  • Dips - Chest Version:
    9 reps || weighted || 15 kg
    10 reps || weighted || 12.5 kg
  • Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press:
    37 kg x 7 reps
    33 kg x 6 reps 

  • Legs / Shoulders
    =============
    Squats
    116 kg x 5 reps
    107.5 x 5 reps
    104.5 kg x 5 reps
  • Standing Barbell Shoulder Press:
    36 kg x 9 reps
    32.5 kg x 10 reps
  • Plank:
    60 sec (31.25kg on back)
    60 sec (31.25kg on back)
  • In terms of my diet, I'm following the IF lifestyle where I tend to fast from 10pm until 1pm or 2pm the next day. I've never been a massive breakfast eater and I find it fits into my life really well. However, I'm constantly torn between thinking that I carry too much bodyfat and then wanting to just get bigger, and it doesn't help that I have a short but think torso. This means I have a feeling that I don't eat enough to recover in time, which I'm sure hampers my progress to some degree. Sleep is also another thing which I'm not exactly amazing at, but I'm getting better.
     
    Workout Day:
    ==========
    13:00 - 2 chicken wraps - 50g protein, 70g, carbs
    16:00 - 350ml Egg whites, half pot of vanilla yoghurt with a handful of walnuts and a banana - 40g protein, 70 grams carbs
    20:00 - TRAIN
    21:00 - Large chicken breast, handful of pre-cooked chicken, 150g (dry) wholwheat pasta with a touch of curry sauce, followed by a large slice of my mum's lemon drizzle cake - 100g protein, 150g carbs (rough estimate)
     
    Non-workout Day:
    =============
    13:00 - LEON Chicken salad and an extra chicken breast, handful of olives, followed by a banana and Omega 3 oil - 110g protein, 50g carbs, 44g fat
    16:00 - 350ml Egg whites with a spoonful of olive oil, handful of walnuts, cup of broccoli and a serving of Omega 3 oil - 40g protein
    20:00 - Whatever it takes to get my protein up to 200g, normally another chicken breast, some steak or some homemade meatballs, maybe another handful of nuts like almonds and a glass of milk
     
    So this is it. I'm hoping that having my routine and eating up here for the world to see will help to motivate me, and that if I'm doing anything drastically wrong then the lovely people who frequent the boards will be more than willing to point me in the right direction, as all critiques are welcome!
     
    I'm at work at the moment, but when I get home I'll post some pictures of my current progress as a starting point and so that anyone viewing this can get a grasp as to whereabouts I'm at.
    <message edited by phoenix707 on 08 February 2012 13:52>
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