Mens Physique 7 Weeks Out
7 Weeks out LETS GOOO!
After my revelation at 8 weeks out I realized I had to step on the gas a little more.
However I was also trying to juggle this thing called life simultaneously.
The complicated thing about bodybuilding is that you have to be on your A Game 24/7.
If anything I think bodybuilding is extremely unique.
In that you have to pay attention to every little detail.
Like how come I haven’t taken a dump today?
Why am I looking so flat and soft?
To why is pizza making my body feel dense and extremely vascular?
And will I see some striated glutes?
Though I didn’t get to see the striations on my ass cheeks I did see some vascularity on the the side of the glute.
Which was pretty awesome.
And yes its all worth it in the END!
Stats During This Phase
At 7 weeks out I didn’t actually write down what I ended week 8 with.
But I know that I got down to 182 pounds.
Which was a massive change!
I was also able to get my waist down to 31.5 inches!
Also a new spectacular low.
Its important to note that when you cut none of your clothes that you where when your bulking are gonna fit.
I started this cut hella fat.
Looking back I didn’t realize how much of a fatchungus I truly was.
I mean I started this cut with a 38 inch waist and most of my pants are 38’s.
So lets just say nothing in my wardrobe fits anymore.
And to be honest Im happy.
And no I will not be bulking to such extremes ever again.
I’m currently 185 pounds at the time of this writing.
And still kept my waist at 31.
(Granted there’s another show in the near future).
But keeping a small waist during winter is now part of my “off season” goals.
Diet During This Phase
Straight up calories were at 1930.
The goals was always to hit 185 grams of protein.
My carb intake would be less than 100 grams from Monday to Wednesday.
Moderate Carbs on Thursday and Friday which would range 150 grams to 200gr.
Saturdays I would go low carbs one again.
And Sunday I would usually go up to 300 grams.
Fats would generally play in to how much I had left for the day.
I did experiment on the high carb day (Sunday).
On getting a pump at the gym.
And boy did I ever get one!
I had a fast digesting carb via cereal pre workout and rice post workout.
Felt like a million bucks on the high carb day!
And felt like a flat, flabby soft mess on my low carb days.
But feelings aren’t usually telling the truth.
Pictures on the other hand actually do….
Supplements
I believe it was at this point that I had run out of pre workout…
And when your feeling super tired it makes a world of difference.
I love my pre workout and try to limit my intake.
However when your doing 3 days of low carbs you can feel a bit tired.
So I got me TC Nutrition Batch 21.
It did the trick and had me rock and rolling when I was feeling super down.
High Stim formula with the beta alanine for the added kick.
Tasted great and did as advertised.
But the quantity or sizing sucked.
I ran out faster than I expected.
Only made it 3 weeks before I had to buy my next pre.
Granted at this time I was doubling up on the scoops.
But even then it was a small amount for what I paid.
Still taking L Carnitine on an empty stomach when I would wake up.
Also began taking Oxyshred with it when I woke up.
The Oxyshred I felt worked as a very effective appetite suppressant.
Which was really helpful in this stage.
Still applied Vasoburn as well depending on the workout.
The Workout
The workout split was pretty much the same.
However its important note that I would do about 10 minutes of core prior to my post workout cardio.
Again the most important part of my training was retaining muscle tissue.
Depleting glycogen.
And staying Injury free.
Pumps were there but definitely did not feel as full as I did at 12 weeks out.
Vascularity on the other hand really started showing up mainly due to the fat loss.
Workout Split was still the same for this week.
Days 1 to 5
- Day 1 – Chest
- Day 2 – Back
- Day 3 – Legs/Core
- Day 4 – Shoulders
- Day 5 – Arms
I would throw in a sixth day if I had time.
Usually it would be a full body workout.
Cardio at 7 Weeks Out
At 7 weeks out cardio definitely became a priority!
I would still try to hit 10K steps a day.
Along with doing a minimum of an hour of cardio pre or post workout.
Due to time constraints I was unable to have a set dedicated time for it.
But I would just throw it in wherever I could.
To make sure I reached my quota for the day.
I would alternate from the incline walking to the stair master.
My legs did feel a lot more sore at 7 weeks out due to the intensity.
And duration of the workouts.
I did focus on stretching post workout at home for a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes.
Observations During This Phase
7 weeks out honestly was the beginning of the grind.
I would say that this was the week where a lot of things seemed to really come together.
In regards to my appearance.
But that also came at the expense of my energy levels.
Which was too be expected!
This is the week where the mental toughness had to get activated.
This is when the hunger set in.
Crankiness…
And where overall tiredness came into play.
Closing Thoughts
Saw massive changes at 7 weeks out.
Felt like a bag of hot garbage at times.
But also looked great!
Energy was low.
But I was on the right path!
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