Defiler’s BodyBlog

Well, I am over this mind funk with my workouts finally. Because of my new work schedule I have been forced to pretty much lift at night. This was very hard to get used to considering I’m a night owl and I am drained by 7. Anyways, I started taking creatine about two weeks ago and I am sure this has helped with having a little more energy for the night time lifts. For the first two weeks I took 7.5 grams three times a day; Morning, pre-lift, and post-lift. Now that my two weeks are over I am just doing 5 grams pre and post-lift. Any of you out there take it? Any thoughts on it? How often do you take it and when? Post your comments please!
As far as the "Six Pack Attack" thing goes…I have been cheating on my meals way too much to get close to what I wanted in the six weeks I alloted myself. My abs are definately showing more than when I started but I know I am not being serious enough about it right now. I think once I get past July 4th I’ll be in a mind set to start it up again. I hope to gross myself out on food over the weekend.

Well, That’s my story and I’m sticking to it. Until next time I hope all of you reach your goals and have a safe and fun 4th!!!

Well, it’s been a while since my last update. My work schedule has changed a bit and has prevented me from getting the most from my workouts. I seriously need to rethink my days and times I will be able to go to the gym. I don’t feel I am getting the most out of the time I am spending there. That’s another story…

Anyway here are my current stats: Lost one more pound and I am down to 164 and I lost another .4% of body fat bringing me down to 12.4%.

I don’t feel I am sticking to my "abs diet" as well as I should be and It’s time to buckle down and get serious. I will say my abs are definitely showing more but the lower area still needs to lose more fat. I am prolly at what you would call a 4 pack now. I will try to post an updated picture tomorrow morning but who knows how that will go.

Till then thanks for reading, leave a comment if you wish, and say a prayer for this fat to go to hell.

Well, one week down and 5 (or more) to go! Stats as of today: 165 Lbs, 12.8% +- 1% body fat, starting to see the upper abs.  This was also with NO cardio. I have updated my progress picture and can actually tell a difference from the first. The new diet is easier to stick to than I originally thought. It does help when you work from home. Making 3 meals for the office is no easy task in the morning.

Today was the first day in a long time I jogged. I completed about two miles and it felt pretty good. Only thing is, I have legs tomorrow and I have a feeling I might be a little sore. Oh well, I will get over it.

That’s all for now. Next update in another 7 days.

So it’s been about 4 days now and I am at the point where the new diet is starting to test me BUT I am passing with flying colors. I picked my wife up some soup from Carrabba’s last night and they always give you that half loaf of bread. OH THAT BREAD!!! It’s deadly. But I resisted. Something I have never been able to do in the past. Also, the kids got pizza…and ordered Hawaiian pizza. Damn those kids! But again, something I have NEVER done before, I ate zero slices. None. Nada. I looked at it and started making my egg white omelette with sliced grilled chicken breast and never looked back.

Ahh. To have such will power never possessed before by myself is a great feeling.

Back to the "Attack". I’ve been doing a number of different ab exercises every night hitting all 5 regions. As crazy as it sounds I am already seeing an improvement in the upper abs, which is expected just not this soon. The lower abs will obviously be the tough cookie to crack. I don’t expect them to come over for a visit for at least another month or so. Anyway, I post my first updated photo to the progress page Monday. I guess that will show me how much progress I have made. Till then, just taking it one day at a time.

So today is day one of my quest to lose more body fat and add more of an abs routine to my workouts in order to get the six pack I’ve never had. I still have a few more chapters left in the book I am reading, "The Abs Diet" but I feel confident in the knowledge I already have with what I have read so far.

The book makes a lot of sense as far as foods to stick to in order to help burn more calories and fat, how many times to eat throughout the day, etc. I don’t think I will be using the books workout plan right now. Maybe in a number of weeks I will when I have to change my current routine, but I am definitely adding the abs exercises to my routine three times a week attacking all five regions per day. I’m also going to add back a little cardio three times a week as well. This has slipped off my routine due to time and lazyness. NOT ANY MORE MY FRIEND! Just some brisk walking or jogging for about 30 min. three times a week is plenty for me.

Weighing myself this morning, I clock in at 168, My stomach looks flat (as it always does first thing in the morning) no signs of abs in a relaxed state and my upper "four pack" casts a slight shadow when flexed and I am pushing my lower belly down gently. No obliques show at all regardless of what I do. I hope to have some sort of "relaxed pack" in two weeks. Whether it be two or four I don’t care as long as I am making progress.

Well, that’s enough jibba jabba for now. I’ll update the blog as I see fit, maybe two or three times a week with a major update in six weeks. See you all then!

Someone add some raw oatmeal to this protein shake!!!

I know EVERYONE on bodyspace has been wondering, "Did Defiler start this "Six Pack Attack" cut cycle yet?". You all can rest easy now that I will answer that question. lol…

Well, as you can tell I have put it off. This is due to not being fully prepared. I am watching what my intake is but I really want to finish reading this book, "The Abs Diet" and get all my food, etc. ready for this "big change". I’m trying to stick to the book to see how much of it would effect me the way it claims it will. Anyway, like I said in my first post, this is really just a blog for me to keep tabs on my progress for this cut cycle and if you come along for the ride, great! If not, you probably aren’t missing much.

So, I have been dreading the thought of doing a "cut" cycle to start working on this "six pack" I have been wanting for some time now. I know what you are thinking, "Defiler, what kind of name is that?". Then you are probably thinking, "Defiler, you can’t target fat loss ya big dummy!". You are correct. You can’t target fat loss but I hope to accomplish enough fat loss all over to get more visible abs.

I have been doing a little reading on the subject of fat loss and the best way to attain it without muscle loss. I have my eye on this book called "The Abs Diet" and am seriously considering purchasing it. It’s supposed to tell you the right foods and exercises to increase your chance of great looking abs. I know there is no one perfect answer for all people but I am willing to spend a few bucks to learn a little more.

My cycle starts May 1st and I’ll be using this blog primarily for this "Six Pack Attack" of mine as well as anything funny I happen to come across in my daily life. So, won’t you join me in my little journey? Awesome! And please feel free to comment on any of my entries.

Now some one get me a protein shake!!!