Road to somewhere...could be a dead end!!lol..

[fit226]

so i am gonna attempt this again to get on stage..As i said ..if the diabetes plays a factor then i'll have to forego...dieting really kills me and its not that i can't do it mentally just physically it can kill me literally...so i have to be careful

First 2 shots were taken last week. Third shot taken last night...i have to be sneaky with my camera in the gym as they aren't allowed!..lol

I have never kept a log so this should be interesting to say the least...enjoy my journey everyone...hopefully as the title says it's not a deadend road...

[natenator]

good luck bud! It is really too bad that your diabetes ****s you up everytime because you obviously have the dedication and the physique to do well on stage.

I hope this time is the right time for you.

Cheers!

[Delt King]

Man i hope you can do it. A monster like you needs to be on stage. What's your starting bodyweight? You look pretty lean now.

[fit226]

i was 233 yesterday.....thanks guys!

[fit226]

opps and i am a smurf...5'8"

[tiramisu]

What is the issue with diabetes and dieting in your case? I had been following collette nelson for quite a while and she was able to win at the worlds overall while being a full blown daily injection diabetic.

[natenator]

hmmm I recognize that gym I think!

haha

[fit226]

What is the issue with diabetes and dieting in your case? I had been following collette nelson for quite a while and she was able to win at the worlds overall while being a full blown daily injection diabetic.

i could do it incorrectly and run my sugars high all the time but thats not ideal in the long run...i don't know how Collette is with control of her diabetes and sugars but i am now meticulous with them and don't want to see any high blood sugars on the way...

[ironwill]

Good stuff Fit.........Maybe we can get this in the log and journal area so we can follow it easier, and it doesnt get swallowed up in the off topic section....Im subscribed.....
Man this will be a good read....
Hopefully you can tell us a bit about your diet and trng fit....:D

[fit226]

hmmm I recognize that gym I think!

haha

Its the goodlife palasad in London Nate.

IW...i will put something together and post it shortly about what i am following diet wise ..I'll even do how much insulin per day i am using (And everyone reading this...keep in mind i am a type 1 diabetic..i don't advocate insulin use with anyone who isn't a diabetic)

[natenator]

Its the goodlife palasad in London Nate.

IW...i will put something together and post it shortly about what i am following diet wise ..I'll even do how much insulin per day i am using (And everyone reading this...keep in mind i am a type 1 diabetic..i don't advocate insulin use with anyone who isn't a diabetic)
yup, been there when I go to London. Was there in June for the Ontario's and trained there. Odd setup I found.

[69challenger]

LOVE to see you on stage! I'll be following along too:)

[fit226]

yup, been there when I go to London. Was there in June for the Ontario's and trained there. Odd setup I found.

yeah, you get used to it though just like anything..I am actually training more at the new goodlife in London they opened up..24 hrs which makes 430am cardio easier..

69 - Thanks as i have followed your success here and in person in the past.

[Mr Ontario]

Keeping nice and thick bro :)

[L3]

looking forward to the log man. all the best!!

[GYMBRAT]

i'll be checkin out the log as well, and hope you kick ass bro good luck all the way!!!

[faller]

I got to say you have the most amazeing set of pipes!! Good luck and good health on your journey!!

[theboss]

Good luck bro!! you are looking great <<<<<<< no homo >>>>>>

[PdH]

^^^^Ditto. :)

[loriann]

You look better in person :shock

[fit226]

You look better in person :shock

haha..babes it's because I have a good person in my corner..keeps me on target, reminds me to eat and also takes care of the hair trimming..LOL...

Well guys, I weighed in this morning at 225...Abs are starting to be prominent first thing in the morning. Feel i have lost a little bit of fullness but that is due to limited carbs to get the weight off...My goal is to be at least 2-3 weeks early in my prep so i can coast and not have to worry or do anything extreme. Today I was at the gym at 515am for 40 mins of cardio..wasn't too bad as the energy was there. Am learning that I don't need any insulin upon waking as my sugars were 6.3 and dipped to 4.8 by the end of cardio. I am able to bring my breakfast to the gym and pretty much eat right after. This consisted of 7 egg whites and 1 whole egg and 1/2 cup of cream of wheat. I am trying to stay away from oatmeal as it tends to jack my sugars. I have some fish and chicken on the agenda for my protein today. I don't rely on protein shakes whatsoever as i don't like the watery look they do to my physique.

Anyways guys thats today's update. I will post some new pics very soon. I actually had a buddy take some last night for school photography class he is taking. It was gonna do some cirque du soleil type photoshopping with them i guess..

Thanks again for all the support guys and especially thanks to my girl LoriAnn!

[Delt King]

Nice to have someone supporting you and in your corner. When it gets tough it'll make all the difference in the world.

[fit226]

yes for sure..i have only dieted down when i have not been in a relationship so this will be good especially since LA has a competitive background also. So she knows the hardships and rewards that could come about.

[ironwill]

yes for sure..i have only dieted down when i have not been in a relationship so this will be good especially since LA has a competitive background also. So she knows the hardships and rewards that could come about.

It definitely makes life easier Fit........Is she competing also??
CC and i dieted together last yr, and it was good...

[fit226]

no she doesn't have any plans (at least i don't think) at this moment...She's a little more involved in the industry then i am..maybe she can answer this.

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Will be following your progress fit226. You got the size to do very well. Good luck and hope you can keep the diabetes under control.

[fit226]

Thanks MP...i hope so too...(fingers crossed)

[loriann]

It definitely makes life easier Fit........Is she competing also??


fit226 no she doesn't have any plans (at least i don't think) at this moment...She's a little more involved in the industry then i am..maybe she can answer this.

IW, Its all about Fit for the next 10 weeks. He has an amazing outlook on life and drive to achieve any thing he sets his mind on. I'm here to support him and do what i can to make life easier. Personally, I am not sure if i'll pop up on the national stages this year but regardless whether i do or not i will be dieting down in a couple weeks to get ready for photo shoots and to support Fit.

[ironwill]

IW, Its all about Fit for the next 10 weeks. He has an amazing outlook on life and drive to achieve any thing he sets his mind on. I'm here to support him and do what i can to make life easier. Personally, I am not sure if i'll pop up on the national stages this year but regardless whether i do or not i will be dieting down in a couple weeks to get ready for photo shoots and to support Fit.

Good stuff.....You guys are lucky to have found each other and share in the sport...I know its what got me on stage for the first time...I had great support from my lady....Good on ya for supporting each other.....
I have always thought fit will do some damage when he gets it all together, this will be good...
Good health fit...:beer

[fit226]

Thanks everyone once again...LA is amazing..she knows her stuff too...I am learning from her which is great as I will try a few different things...She is good with a watch too as she reminds me to eat when i should..(i sometimes forget)..lol..if I can get into half the shape she does i'll be just fiiiinnneee!!

[natenator]

Thanks everyone once again...LA is amazing..she knows her stuff too...I am learning from her which is great as I will try a few different things...She is good with a watch too as she reminds me to eat when i should..(i sometimes forget)..lol..if I can get into half the shape she does i'll be just fiiiinnneee!!
No shit. Sliced and diced fo sho she is!

[drdnj]

Lookin large Bro...see you all the time at the gym. All the best!
D

[fit226]

shot taken tonight in the gym...sorry i don't really want to ask anyone to take a photo as i don't want to come across as an ego maniac so i have to attempt inconspicuously...lol

10 weeks

[fit226]

today is gonna be a tough day as i didn't sleep well last night due to stress brought upon myself. Oh well, i'll tough through it....off to eat my egg whites and cream of wheat..(also a little bit of 3-6-9).

Have a good day everyone!

[loriann]

today is gonna be a tough day as i didn't sleep well last night due to stress brought upon myself. Oh well, i'll tough through it....off to eat my egg whites and cream of wheat..(also a little bit of 3-6-9).

Have a good day everyone!


Sometimes is good to take a day off the gym to refocus and recharge babe. You don't need to catch any of the virus' going around from your system being compromised aka being tired. Get your rest today and come back strong tomorrow. We'll do some progress pics when we see each other this weekend...you have 3 days to get ready :hu

[fit226]

for sure hun...

For everyone else. I have upped my 3-6-9 EFA's with every veggie meal to get my fats. Just a tablespoon and I said to LA that I have been hot all day...don't know if it's coincidence or not but i had a small vein in my ab this morning...:)

we'll post some shots for sure after this weekend..

[fit226]

Managed to get an hr and a half nap after work so i got to the gym later...Finally had a friend take some pics instead of myself.

227 today.

[natenator]

**** Notre Dame :D

[btufts]

Looking huge and vascular fit ! Can't wait to see the progress, ps where do you find these supportive girlfriends ahaha good luck man!

[natenator]

Looking huge and vascular fit ! Can't wait to see the progress, ps where do you find these supportive girlfriends ahaha good luck man!
Lori Ann isn't "just" a supportive woman. She's a Canadian icon in the women's fitness circle.

Women like her are few and VERY far between!

[69challenger]

Lori Ann isn't "just" a supportive woman. She's a Canadian icon in the women's fitness circle.

Women like her are few and VERY far between!

agreed:)


fit~ why does oatmeal not agree with you? I always thought oatmeal and cream of wheat were basically the same (I usually alternate between the two)

[fit226]

agreed:)


fit~ why does oatmeal not agree with you? I always thought oatmeal and cream of wheat were basically the same (I usually alternate between the two)

its weird as i thought the same until i tested my sugars about 45 mins after both..oatmeal my sugars are very high, cream of wheat just a slight increase. So in essence less insulin needed to combat it.

[ironwill]

Looking huge and vascular fit ! Can't wait to see the progress, ps where do you find these supportive girlfriends ahaha good luck man!

Looking diced Fit....Youre a vascular bugger, to say the least....Great log....
Btufts, when you find one, hold on tight, they arent that plentiful, took me 35 yrs......lol:)

[fit226]

**** Notre Dame :D

haha..I'll tell you something If you see me in a sports shirt or hat or something with a sports logo I have been to that stadium. Only way i'll wear any sports clothing. Just a little thing i started doing back in highschool and never let up..got to see Notre Dame play last year with my old man...What a blast!

your prob a michigan fan right?? they turn into Detroit Lions fans and we all know they suck!!

[fit226]

Looking diced Fit....Youre a vascular bugger, to say the least....Great log....
Btufts, when you find one, hold on tight, they arent that plentiful, took me 35 yrs......lol:)

Thanks bro...everyday is getting better...

PS...took me 35 yrs too (man we are old)

[natenator]

haha..I'll tell you something If you see me in a sports shirt or hat or something with a sports logo I have been to that stadium. Only way i'll wear any sports clothing. Just a little thing i started doing back in highschool and never let up..got to see Notre Dame play last year with my old man...What a blast!

your prob a michigan fan right?? they turn into Detroit Lions fans and we all know they suck!!
Syracuse and Penn actually.

Bears fan here for NFL. CFL... wait that's not a real league lol

IF ND ever gets good again you should try and make a visit. One thing I love about college football - 100K fans in seats. That's UNREAL!!!

[fit226]

havent been able to drop my pants in the gym due to some policy lol...but here is a pic from 2 weeks ago of just one leg..LOL...

[fit226]

Syracuse and Penn actually.

Bears fan here for NFL. CFL... wait that's not a real league lol

IF ND ever gets good again you should try and make a visit. One thing I love about college football - 100K fans in seats. That's UNREAL!!!

yeah me and my old man do a road trip every year..this year we did Georgia bulldogs and then the falcons on Sunday!! we acted like 2 19 year olds out for our first weekend away!! and my dad is 59..It was a blast!!

We are doing Texas longhorns and cowboys next yr..

[ironwill]

Thanks bro...everyday is getting better...

PS...took me 35 yrs too (man we are old)

Old man muscle rules......lol

[natenator]

yeah me and my old man do a road trip every year..this year we did Georgia bulldogs and then the falcons on Sunday!! we acted like 2 19 year olds out for our first weekend away!! and my dad is 59..It was a blast!!

We are doing Texas longhorns and cowboys next yr..
Cowboys should be a sweet ass party!!!!

Cheerleader pics :D

[fit226]

Cowboys should be a sweet ass party!!!!

Cheerleader pics :D

ill take some for you guys!!! its my obligation to CBB!!

[fit226]

ok..time for an update...

The last 24 hrs weren't the best... I was in the gym yesterday morning and I decided to do free bench...Now i haven't done free bench in yrs..god knows why i attempted it yesterday..Anyways at the new club i have been training at the racking pegs are longer then i have ever seen on a bench..so i warmed up with 225 and then put on 275...on i think my 3rd rep i snagged the peg and it rolled off my palms (i use a false grip) and fell, bounced actually onto my lower 2 ribs (just under my chest) I went to the hospital and I have fractured the right side. My god..i couldn't catch my breath for a good 20 mins..They are very very sore..and i can't exert any pressure at this point...last night was a terrible sleep to say the least. HAHA, if it's not fricken one thing its another..I haven't had an injury or a mishap like this in at least 15 yrs of lifting..i don't know what caused it, low carbs or just the moons not aligning correctly but it happened..Still staying focused and on the diet as i have no intentions of stopping. Just a speed bump...I think the biggest thing when you have something like this is you just want comfort food but I neglected against it and stuck to my chicken and brussels..I'll post some new pics when i feel a bit better.

Lori-ann took me to the hospital today also as i had to get dye injected into me to see how much oxygen is getting to my eyes..All diabetes related. On a good note everything is getting better or not worse with them...to say obstacles are in the way is an understatement..but just trying to stay positive...

Thanks to all who have subscribed to this thread i will do my best to keep this updated!

JL

[69challenger]

Jezuz...wishing you a quick recovery.

[fit226]

thanks...i hope its not too long before i can take a deep breath..once i can do that i can start to exert some more pressure..

[#8]

dude thats brutal. suicide grip scares me for sure.

you're still a freak of nature though and you will probably heal at the rate of wolverine so dont worry about it.

[ironwill]

WOW, that sucks Fit....I hate hitting the pegs in some gyms......I havent dropped it yet, but damn near once.......I have stopped using the suicide grip as of late as i seem to push more when i can squeeze the bar, if that makes sense.....Kepp up the good work and speedy recovery bro...

[Delt King]

One of my workout partners had the same thing happen as well, nothing broken but soft tissue damage. He took about 2 weeks to get back into the gym to lift. I think he attempted cardio after a week. We both use the false grip because it's easier on the wrists. He's switched since.
Anyway at least keep up your meal plan, If worse comes to worse do the Mississauga show a month later.
Get better bro.

[ironwill]

One of my workout partners had the same thing happen as well, nothing broken but soft tissue damage. He took about 2 weeks to get back into the gym to lift. I think he attempted cardio after a week. We both use the false grip because it's easier on the wrists. He's switched since.
Anyway at least keep up your meal plan, If worse comes to worse do the Mississauga show a month later.
Get better bro.

I was a teen growing up over an hour from civilization and teen girls....my wrists are strong, and my rubber boots are well worn....velcro gloves are laden with sheep wool....lolol

[fit226]

I was a teen growing up over an hour from civilization and teen girls....my wrists are strong, and my rubber boots are well worn....velcro gloves are laden with sheep wool....lolol


haha, i did notice your forearms are developed quite well..no straps needed eh?

[countrychic]

youch!! speedy recovery fit!!

[fit226]

Thanks CC...

[Delt King]

Any updates on your recovery from the bench incident Fit?

[fit226]

yeah bro, they are sore as F$%k but i am pushing through it. I did back yesterday and just the stretch alone was bothersome. Nothing a few Motrin couldn't help ease...Got a very watery look after the injury for a few days as the inflamation around the rib cage seemed to effect everything. Kind of plays on you a bit but I knew it wasnt' going to last too long. Other then that just keep plugging away...

on a side note..i friggin hate $1 days at no frills...did you know you can buy 400ml of smartie ice cream for a $1 right now...arrrghhh..

[bigtavi8]

FIT hahaha thats hilarious about NO Frills. In my town the dollar sale is on too. I wish steak, potatoes, and chicken were on the buck a box sale cuz id stock up 3 freezers....only the snack food that we all would love to cheat with is 1 buck!!!!!!!:(

[Delt King]

Wow that's awesome, spoken like a man still on track to crush the competition. Looking forward to seeing you dominate.
Hang in there with those cravings man, i used to have dreams about eating food then i'd wake up pissed cause my burger was only in my head. lol

[fit226]

Hey guys...still plugging away. Just got back from Columbus was up there on Friday. Got to train down there. Something about training at new facilities, i love it!...anywho a pic taken yesterday..Sitting at 224 at just under 7 weeks.

[Request]

Coming along great... and working through that injury is truly inspirational. As well as not buying that 400ml carton of smarties ice cream. HAHA.

Cant wait to see the end result.

[fit226]

bro, i don't know what was harder? pushing through the pain of the rib or not eating the smartie ice cream!!

[natenator]

updates????????????????????????????????????

[Sandwiches]

updates????????????????????????????????????

yea, wtf fits ;)

[Delt King]

Fit you laying low then gonna unleash the beast on Stratford? Man i hope everything worked out for you in your prep, i was very much looking forward to seeing you crush the heavyweights.