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EssCee
EssCee g Ess Cee
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I have been training since Mid March and saw my initial weight drop to 182lb around April.

 

Since then ive not seen any weight drop but have seen some slight changes (more definition showing on body, clothes feeling a little loose) but no weight drop. At this stage i created a thread to double check what im doing is correct or not http://muscularstrength.com/forums.php?pageAction=POSTS&subForumID=35&threadID=2489

 

So i have stuck with that plan but now towards the end of June im doing the same workout (more weights now) etc but still no weight change just yet (actually i couldnt follow my diet plan for around a couple of weeks as we were on vacation).

 

So im wondering should i continue for another month or so to see what happens or could anyone advise when should i be seeing more weight drop? Perhaps i need to be more patient but i would like some reassurance what im doing isnt wrong which will probably drive my motivation up again :-)

 

Edit: Has the calculation found at http://muscularstrength.com/mealplan changed recently? I noticed my BMR in motion is 2403 now where in my first post i set it at 2136. Maybe i need to recalculate? Thanks

William_Steinset
William_Steinset p William Steinset
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Posted By: EssCee

I have been training since Mid March and saw my initial weight drop to 182lb around April.

 

Since then ive not seen any weight drop but have seen some slight changes (more definition showing on body, clothes feeling a little loose) but no weight drop. At this stage i created a thread to double check what im doing is correct or not http://muscularstrength.com/forums.php?pageAction=POSTS&subForumID=35&threadID=2489

 

So i have stuck with that plan but now towards the end of June im doing the same workout (more weights now) etc but still no weight change just yet (actually i couldnt follow my diet plan for around a couple of weeks as we were on vacation).

 

So im wondering should i continue for another month or so to see what happens or could anyone advise when should i be seeing more weight drop? Perhaps i need to be more patient but i would like some reassurance what im doing isnt wrong which will probably drive my motivation up again :-)

 

Edit: Has the calculation found at http://muscularstrength.com/mealplan changed recently? I noticed my BMR in motion is 2403 now where in my first post i set it at 2136. Maybe i need to recalculate? Thanks

If you change your program every 2 months or so you should be fine. Also It takes a long time before seeing results, just the way it works. We are not talking months we are talking years before you will really start to see what you want to see.

MS Athelete / Super Hermanite / SHF
JoeHurricane
JoeHurricane p Jordan Matthews
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Posted By: EssCee

I have been training since Mid March and saw my initial weight drop to 182lb around April.

 

Since then ive not seen any weight drop but have seen some slight changes (more definition showing on body, clothes feeling a little loose) but no weight drop. At this stage i created a thread to double check what im doing is correct or not http://muscularstrength.com/forums.php?pageAction=POSTS&subForumID=35&threadID=2489

 

So i have stuck with that plan but now towards the end of June im doing the same workout (more weights now) etc but still no weight change just yet (actually i couldnt follow my diet plan for around a couple of weeks as we were on vacation).

 

So im wondering should i continue for another month or so to see what happens or could anyone advise when should i be seeing more weight drop? Perhaps i need to be more patient but i would like some reassurance what im doing isnt wrong which will probably drive my motivation up again :-)

 

Edit: Has the calculation found at http://muscularstrength.com/mealplan changed recently? I noticed my BMR in motion is 2403 now where in my first post i set it at 2136. Maybe i need to recalculate? Thanks

Like William said, switch things up and be patient.

Are you doing any HIIT cardio?? Have you increased your carbs a bit from 69g??

 

Jordan

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EssCee
EssCee g Ess Cee
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Posted By: JoeHurricane

Like William said, switch things up and be patient.

Are you doing any HIIT cardio?? Have you increased your carbs a bit from 69g??

 

Jordan

I usually do two different programs each week and increase weight so will look into this. I currently consume around 110-140 carbs.

 

I recently started doing some HIIT cardio. Not doing a lot just yet as im knackered after 5 mins lol

JoeHurricane
JoeHurricane p Jordan Matthews
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Posted By: EssCee

I usually do two different programs each week and increase weight so will look into this. I currently consume around 110-140 carbs.

 

I recently started doing some HIIT cardio. Not doing a lot just yet as im knackered after 5 mins lol

Haha 5 minutes is better than none @EssCee! Work your way into it, you will get there - HIIT isn't supposed to be easy.

Do you mena you are doing two different programs in one week? Or are you following one program one week, switching to the other the next week, and so on..?

Those carbs look a bit better...remember you don't want to put your body into starvation mode, because then it will hold onto as much weight as it can. Also, if you have been out of whack after a vacation, it can take a little while to get back into it. Give it a week or two and your body might re-adjust.

 

Jordan

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EssCee
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Thanks Jordan

 

What i mean is

 

Training 1

Squat 3x8
Bench 3x8
Pendlay Rows 3x8
Reverse Flies 3x10
Calf raises 2x15/Tricep pressdowns 2x10 Superset

Training 2

Front Squat 3x8
Incline Bench 3x8
Romanian Deadlift 3x8
Lat Pulldowns 3x8
Ab work 2x15/Curls 2x10 Superset

On non workout days (Tuesday/Thursday) i do some running on a treadmill. Sat/Sun rest days.

 

So on Monday i do Training 1, Wednesday Training 2, Friday Training 1 and so forth.

 

Yep at present i consume around 110-140gm carbs, approx 180-200gms protein 60-80gm fat (varies on certain days) which is around 1800cals a day

Adawg38
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Posted By: EssCee

I have been training since Mid March and saw my initial weight drop to 182lb around April.

 

Since then ive not seen any weight drop but have seen some slight changes (more definition showing on body, clothes feeling a little loose) but no weight drop. At this stage i created a thread to double check what im doing is correct or not http://muscularstrength.com/forums.php?pageAction=POSTS&subForumID=35&threadID=2489

 

So i have stuck with that plan but now towards the end of June im doing the same workout (more weights now) etc but still no weight change just yet (actually i couldnt follow my diet plan for around a couple of weeks as we were on vacation).

 

So im wondering should i continue for another month or so to see what happens or could anyone advise when should i be seeing more weight drop? Perhaps i need to be more patient but i would like some reassurance what im doing isnt wrong which will probably drive my motivation up again :-)

 

Edit: Has the calculation found at http://muscularstrength.com/mealplan changed recently? I noticed my BMR in motion is 2403 now where in my first post i set it at 2136. Maybe i need to recalculate? Thanks

Hey man, the scale isn't everything. What would definatly help would be to be able to also check your body fat. You say the sacle isn't moving but you see more definition? Sounds to me like you may be losing some bf and gaining some muscle keeping your bw the same. You really need to monitor bw and bf if you want to record solid results but the mirror is the next best thing. If you are seeing changes you are seeing results. It does take time to see major changes but if you are on a good diet and training routine you should be able to see slight changes about every 3 months. Don't give up man just be patient and stay on track with your training.

I have been training coming up on 6 years and have made some great gainz. I've done a lot of trial and error on myself as well as learned from others and through research online. I've come along way in strength and size since I've started. I will continue to learn and make myself better each day. MS Athlete/Super Hermanite BEING CHALLENGED IN LIFE IS INEVITABLE, BEING DEFEATED IS OPTIONAL.
Hawk_Given
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I agree with all the above statements. Everything for the most part looks good. Definitely I would increase your HIIT to 15-20min 3xs/wk and maybe consider reducing your Kcals by another 100calories. You may lose a little strength but once you get your bf lower you can begin to make them lean gains. Don't be discouraged if body measurements, besides your waste, decrease because will be due to less fat around the muscle. I do my HIIT training on a stairmaster and lost 2.25 inches around my waste in 6-weeks. I also, reduced my calories down to 1800 and I am 5'11" and feel just fine. I will do this until <10% bf.

MS Athlete BS, Medical Technology (ASCP) BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision I Give God all the glory! That is where I find true strength!
JoeHurricane
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Posted By: EssCee

Thanks Jordan

 

What i mean is

 

Training 1

Squat 3x8
Bench 3x8
Pendlay Rows 3x8
Reverse Flies 3x10
Calf raises 2x15/Tricep pressdowns 2x10 Superset

Training 2

Front Squat 3x8
Incline Bench 3x8
Romanian Deadlift 3x8
Lat Pulldowns 3x8
Ab work 2x15/Curls 2x10 Superset

On non workout days (Tuesday/Thursday) i do some running on a treadmill. Sat/Sun rest days.

 

So on Monday i do Training 1, Wednesday Training 2, Friday Training 1 and so forth.

 

Yep at present i consume around 110-140gm carbs, approx 180-200gms protein 60-80gm fat (varies on certain days) which is around 1800cals a day

OK that makes sense.

 

You have loads of good info here, so use that to your advantage and get out there and crush it! #HTH

Jordan

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