My first week back after a month and a half of construction

Pfabrizi1 · 08-08-2007, 04:25 PM

Heres some pictures taken last week, which was my first week back working out. Like i said in the title, the last month and a half I have been doing pretty heavy construction work which kind of stopped me from working out. My current weight is 166 lbs, and I am about 5'6"

Ali · 08-08-2007, 04:35 PM

first thing, good 2 hear ur back at working out

second, u got a good body for a 16 year old dude, keep it up

im still known as the skinny kid, which im not,lol(fat thing)

Pfabrizi1 · 08-08-2007, 11:33 PM

Thanks man. I saw your myspace pics, you look like your doing good yourself, got a good lean base. I'm the opposite, I tend to naturally be more bulky (I was always kinda the heavier kid out of my friends), although I have no trouble cutting down if I have to.

What do you guys think? should I bulk up to maybe 175 or should I cut down first?

wala · 08-09-2007, 02:01 AM

Someones lookin good!

You've grow alot mate.

I say eat big and clean - that way you'll grow as you need to, while your fat stores will reduce as time passes. For 16, your on a good road dude

ChRis_StuaRt · 08-09-2007, 02:23 AM

looks like i've got a bit of competition

haha only jokin

Ali · 08-09-2007, 04:42 AM

thanks Pfabrizi

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Originally Posted by wala

Someones lookin good!

You've grow alot mate.

I say eat big and clean - that way you'll grow as you need to, while your fat stores will reduce as time passes. For 16, your on a good road dude

yeh i agree with wala, bulk up, eat right without any junk and the fat will slowely "disappear" as u get older
(just realised i said at exact same thing as wala in different words,LOL

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Newfiechick · 08-09-2007, 09:34 PM

just 16?? Wow!
You're def on the right track bud!! You have a good base to work with, keep up the hard work.
Eat big, train hard and sleep well.....stay focused and you'll be good to go!!!!!!!

Pfabrizi1 · 08-09-2007, 10:01 PM

Thx alot everyone. It feels good that I have pushed past my plateau of 150-155lbs and gotten up to 167 (171 at night w/ water weight/food) and right now, I'm pretty much doing like all of you are suggesting. I'm not cutting nor am I bulking, I'm just working out, eating right, and doing a good amount of cardio every day.

I really appreciate all the positive feedback. That's what makes EB great, everyone has a positive attitude and is very encouraging.

ChRis_StuaRt · 08-10-2007, 02:56 AM

good to hear mate. im doing that myself not bulking or leaning. just trying to get enough clean foods in my body to be building muscle but nt putting on fat

keep up the good work

its good to have someone on the boards the same age as me

Newfiechick · 08-10-2007, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Pfabrizi1

I'm not cutting nor am I bulking, I'm just working out, eating right, and doing a good amount of cardio every day.

I really appreciate all the positive feedback. That's what makes EB great, everyone has a positive attitude and is very encouraging.

I'm not here to critisize, but just wanted to know what your goals were because unless you are on a deficit you'll not lose, yet if you are not on a surplus you won't gain...I realize that you know that, but was just curious as to what you are working towards...or are you looking to maintain?

ChRis_StuaRt · 08-10-2007, 07:42 AM

building muscle without putting on fat i think.

Ali · 08-10-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ChRis_StuaRt

good to hear mate. im doing that myself not bulking or leaning. just trying to get enough clean foods in my body to be building muscle but nt putting on fat

keep up the good work

its good to have someone on the boards the same age as me

a few

Pfabrizi1 · 08-10-2007, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Newfiechick

I'm not here to critisize, but just wanted to know what your goals were because unless you are on a deficit you'll not lose, yet if you are not on a surplus you won't gain...I realize that you know that, but was just curious as to what you are working towards...or are you looking to maintain?

Well, what I'm working towards is either lean mass gain, or slow reduction in bodyfat. The thing is, I'm just eating alot (clean foods about 95% of the time), working out, and doing cardio, and I will see what happens. I'm just not being so strict anymore because it was just too difficult to track every calorie I ate every day. If in a little bit I see I'm gaining fat or losing muscle, I'll adjust. Right now I'm eating about 3500 calories give or take a few hundred, depending on the day, drinking a gallon of water, getting enough protein, and taking some supps. I'm at a point where I want to bulk up more, but I also wouldn't mind if I lost some bodyfat, so I'm kinda letting my body make the decision.

BTW, I don't mind criticizing or anything. I'm here for that and to learn, so ask whatever you want.