Spaceclown - May Picture Updates - Novice Bodybuilding and Most Improved

spaceclown · 05-03-2006, 06:15 PM

April - 199.0 lbs
May - 206.0 lbs (was 207.8 last week but caught a stomach bug and diet fell down.)

I have been eating 5000-6000 cals daily bulking and I really starting to feel a bit guilty and a fat. I will be dropping cals to 4000 in a few weeks and increasing some cardio work to drop the belly and hopefully continue to grow in other areas. Training routine as a whole will be revamped soon since I think my body is getting used to it.

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spaceclown · 05-03-2006, 06:17 PM

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spaceclown · 05-03-2006, 06:20 PM

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spaceclown · 05-03-2006, 06:21 PM

For FnF & Dawn

dnyc99 · 05-03-2006, 08:20 PM

Wow SpaceC!! You've put on alot of muscle mass!

I can tell in your legs alone you've put on some nice size there. Noticeble changes in body composition...your hard work is paying off!! :nosthumbs

~D~

pammiejoe6 · 05-03-2006, 08:23 PM

keep up the great job space!

**Fitnfirm** · 05-03-2006, 09:30 PM

I can see the beef you packed on for sure!!!!! Your doing great!!!!!!!!

And the special pic for me and dawn, Im pretty sure we said a thong, cowboys boots and cowboy hat, so hurry up and go make that! :p

DawnMarie · 05-03-2006, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

And the special pic for me and dawn, Im pretty sure we said a thong, cowboys boots and cowboy hat, so hurry up and go make that! :p

LOL...She's right, we did say that!

Listen to us...lol..I guess we women are just never satisfied!

BTW, your wife is right, your booty is growing (in a good way!) along with the rest of you! Look at those legs!Congrats, great job so far!

Seriously, it's hard when you were formerly heavy to not feel guilty or fat at times or focus on areas you are self-conscious about (trust me, I get that way ALOT) but honestly you look GREAT and you've really done outstanding keep down the BF down during bulking. You should be very proud of that - you are NOT fat!! IMO, if you continue to listen to your body and do what you feel is right for you, and stay focused the big picture (not just the last reading on the scale or caliper) you will be unstoppable at reaching all your goals!! You can do it!!

Besides...you don't want to get beat by a girl in our little contest - do you??!!

Muwahahaha :evil5:

P.S. LOVE the cowboy hat!!

I think I need to get one of those!

**madman911** · 05-03-2006, 10:11 PM

Nice mass gains, man. You look a lot bigger. Don't worry at this point about some minor fat gain. If you want to make an omelette, you gotta break a few eggs. Just keep bulking while the bulking is good. The body is more anabolic when you're carrying a moderate amount of fat. There's still plenty of time for you to go into cutting mode.

People are making great progress so far. This is going to be a real battle royal.

:mgfight:

JJ_Sungirl · 05-03-2006, 10:17 PM

Bump to the post above! Enjoy your bulk, man. I would LOVE to eat that amount of cals....insane!

You are definitely on your way to being a lean, mean wrecking machine. Good luck on your continuing bulk

spaceclown · 05-04-2006, 06:47 PM

Thanks all for your comments. I don't see the change in the pics but the tape measurements are up a bit so that's good. Maybe I am gaining evenly

. Guess I will continue to eat large but have started to increase ab work. Most of ya all want 6 packs for this thing but my goal is some freaking pecs. So I gained 7 this month so my official goal will be to go above 7. Wish me luck!

Oldrookie · 05-06-2006, 04:16 AM

I think it is good you are doing measurements. The scale is not always the most accurate measure and unfortunately most of us do not actually see ourselves as we really are. Trust your measurements and objective people who comment on your physique to get a more accurate idea of your progress.

DarkFalcon · 05-07-2006, 05:06 AM

Just comparing pics and you've definately gained muscle this month SC! Your not fat either so keep bulking!! Just make sure you keep your cals as clean as possible and add some cardio if you find your waist is growing too fast. Really solid improvement for only one month!

Keep it going man and what exercises do you do for your calves? They are awesome! :yes:

spaceclown · 05-08-2006, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

Keep it going man and what exercises do you do for your calves? They are awesome! :yes:

I change it up. The past few weeks I did squats and on the way up do a calf raise and on the last squat set I continue calf raise till failure. Sometimes I do seated calf raises but some reason it doesnt burn to much. My favorite it to use the smith and stand on the end of a small box and l do raises with this and make sure on the down to make sure my heals drop as far below the box as possible. I switch these 3 around 3 times a week. 2 other days I run and do some BW calf raises. I wish the pics showed them better, I do have a nice split down the middle and same with my quads. My legs are definately my strong point but hopefully in Nov my upper body can start to match up.

05-03-2006, 08:20 PM	#5
dnyc99 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,025 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 184	Wow SpaceC!! You've put on alot of muscle mass! I can tell in your legs alone you've put on some nice size there. Noticeble changes in body composition...your hard work is paying off!! :nosthumbs ~D~ __________________

05-03-2006, 10:11 PM	#9
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,552 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 62	Nice mass gains, man. You look a lot bigger. Don't worry at this point about some minor fat gain. If you want to make an omelette, you gotta break a few eggs. Just keep bulking while the bulking is good. The body is more anabolic when you're carrying a moderate amount of fat. There's still plenty of time for you to go into cutting mode. People are making great progress so far. This is going to be a real battle royal. :mgfight: __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

05-04-2006, 06:47 PM	#11
spaceclown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the gym Posts: 1,728 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 39	Thanks all for your comments. I don't see the change in the pics but the tape measurements are up a bit so that's good. Maybe I am gaining evenly . Guess I will continue to eat large but have started to increase ab work. Most of ya all want 6 packs for this thing but my goal is some freaking pecs. So I gained 7 this month so my official goal will be to go above 7. Wish me luck! __________________ Spaceclown

05-06-2006, 04:16 AM	#12
Oldrookie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 259 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 8	Keep up the good work I think it is good you are doing measurements. The scale is not always the most accurate measure and unfortunately most of us do not actually see ourselves as we really are. Trust your measurements and objective people who comment on your physique to get a more accurate idea of your progress.

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05-03-2006, 08:23 PM	#6
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	keep up the great job space!

05-03-2006, 09:30 PM	#7
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	I can see the beef you packed on for sure!!!!! Your doing great!!!!!!!! And the special pic for me and dawn, Im pretty sure we said a thong, cowboys boots and cowboy hat, so hurry up and go make that! :p

05-03-2006, 10:17 PM	#10
JJ_Sungirl Pink Members Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Posts: 1,421 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 27	Bump to the post above! Enjoy your bulk, man. I would LOVE to eat that amount of cals....insane! You are definitely on your way to being a lean, mean wrecking machine. Good luck on your continuing bulk

05-07-2006, 05:06 AM	#13
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Just comparing pics and you've definately gained muscle this month SC! Your not fat either so keep bulking!! Just make sure you keep your cals as clean as possible and add some cardio if you find your waist is growing too fast. Really solid improvement for only one month! Keep it going man and what exercises do you do for your calves? They are awesome! :yes: