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Gonna get ripped!
May 16, 2012 9:15am
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Background
When I Started: Jan 2002
HOW I STARTED:
I was fortunate to have an athletic upbringing. My dad and I were always playing sports, even before I started school. In high-school I played almost every sport available: baseball, football, basketball, track & field, cross-country running. After high-school I stopped playing sports and got into bodybuilding. Even though I started late, I remember always appreciating aesthetic physiques. I'm sure comic books and action movies contributed to this.
WHY I LOVE IT:
Bodybuilding is a struggle. The aspects I love about it are the same aspects I find difficult and sometimes hate. The work is endless, and this can be incredibly satisfying, but also exhausting -- both physically and mentally. Learning new training and dieting methods is an on-going process, but this can also be confusing. Dieting gets me into the best shape of my life, but I have to suffer to get there each time. The suffering never goes away. It never gets easier. And yet, for some strange reason, this is why it's a wonderful pursuit. The pain is both good and bad, and it's really the combination of both that defines bodybuilding for me.
Ascent81's Progress & Goals
Progress Photos
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2008-10-12, 2008-12-09, 2009-06-07
168.0, 173.0, 168.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
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168 Lbs.
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Current LBM:
168 Lbs.
Jun 07, 2009
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Ascent81's Program
My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program
My Workout Program
MON - AM Heavy Chest/ PM Cardio
TUES - AM Heavy Back, Delts/ PM Run
WED - AM Heavy Legs, Arms
THURS - AM Rest/ PM Run
FRI - AM Volume Upper/ PM Run
SAT - AM Volume Lower
SUN - Cross-Training
TUES - AM Heavy Back, Delts/ PM Run
WED - AM Heavy Legs, Arms
THURS - AM Rest/ PM Run
FRI - AM Volume Upper/ PM Run
SAT - AM Volume Lower
SUN - Cross-Training
My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program
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My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program
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My Motivation Program View My Full Motivation Program
My Motivation Program
I'm not a competitor or fitness model -- so I don't find motivation by thinking about my next contest or the money I'll get from a photo-shoot. I stay motivated by setting my own small goals while keeping in mind a life-long goal of how I want to look. It's a constant struggle. Some weeks are good: I want to go to the gym and stay on track with my diet. Other weeks are tough: I don't want to train, and I just want to eat whatever I want. Sometimes I give in to those weeks; I'm human. But I try my best to stay on track. I also gain motivation by coming to this site and seeing the success and commitment of others. And I'm also inspired by those who have put me on their inspiration list. It goes both ways!
About Ascent81
About Me:
My Favorites:
Cheat Foods
pizza, cheese cake, ice-cream
Supplements
Controlled Labs Purple Wraath, 90 Servings
THIS IS MY FAVORITE SUPPLEMENT. It gives me great energy throughout my workouts, and also keeps my appetite in check when I'm dieting. I don't go to t... » Read More
AST VP2 Whey Isolate, 2 Lbs.
Best whey isolate on the market.
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Latest Forum Posts
Fri Oct 24 14:22:55 PDT 2008
Latest BodyBlog Entries
Carbs = happy brain
Posted in Training : Dec 28, 2010 5:06pmIn my past posts I've talked about carb cycling for fat loss. I've had great success with carb manipulation, even for gaining lean muscle while keeping my body fat levels quite low. That being said, I haven't done any major carb manipulation so far this summer, and I'm getting good results. Even better, I'm feeling more focused, with more energy and concentration -- in short, I feel like a normal, sane person. Sadly, this is not how I feel when I drop my carbs. I become irritable. I feel lethargic. And I don't have much of an attention span. All of this is bad, since my work requires my mind's...
The Best Cardio for Abs
Posted in Training : Dec 28, 2010 5:06pmAnswer: The cardio you do. Whether it be running, cycling, swimming, elliptical, jumping jacks, complexes with an olympic barbell, skip rope ... So, the "best" cardio is relative to you, and it ultimately comes down to what you enjoy doing the most. Since you need to do cardio consistently to get the best fat loss results, there's no point in doing something you hate --- because the more you hate it, the more you will make excuses not to do it. My preference is running outside. Why? Am I a masochist? Maybe, but that's beside the point. For me, running is meditative. I go for nice qui...
Dieting for Abs - The Formula
Posted in Training : Dec 28, 2010 5:06pmI can see people are eager for more details... Here it is: --- The Ascent Ab Diet Formula: --- Out of your *total* caloric intake for the day, your carb intake will be: High-Carb Day: 60% Medium-Carb Day: 40% Low-Carb Day: 20% Sample Day: Daily caloric goal: *1500 cal* High-Carb Day: 900 cal = 225 g Medium-Carb Day: 600 cal = 150 g Low-Carb Day: 300 cal = 75 g Sample Week: Mon-Wed: High-Carb Day: 900 cal = 225 g Thurs: Medium-Carb Day: 600 cal = 150 g Fri-Sun: Low-Carb Day: 300 cal = 75 g As for calculating all of this, I like to use Fitday.com, a free online calorie log. At first it's a bit t...
Visitor Comments
linda99
Hello!!!
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May 9, 2012 10:09am
Rpeek013
Whats up man, Im really hitting the abs hard too. Looking strong brotha, keep at it!
May 6, 2012 4:14pm
guest
hi! what does mean that volume upper and volume lower? sorry for stupid guestion.
Apr 23, 2012 1:39am
LeoItsMe
Hey I Have A Question
How Do You Get Amazing Abs At A Quick Pase!? What Workouts!? What Exercises!?
Mar 26, 2012 9:40am
lancemasonsr
If you get anymore ripped, you are gonna split in two (LOL), you already have a 10-pack, are you trying to make your abs have babies or something? Seriously though man, Your physique is awesome, I'm mirin'!
Mar 20, 2012 11:56am
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Feb 4, 2012 6:37am
gabe79
Man. Your body has transformed. Abs are ridiculous. Definitely motivating. Any advice?? I've heard diet is a big component.
Dec 16, 2011 5:10pm
blessing1
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Dec 6, 2011 11:11pm
helenawf
Hi my friend! How have you been? How is your training going? Please show me some love. Click on my website link on my page and find my pic (helenawf). Click on my pic and Click VOTE. Vote once every day this month! HUGS! Wendy
Nov 10, 2011 9:11am
NOTCH55
really nice job dude, ts amazing how you have managed to keep the muscle fullness while being so lean .
Oct 14, 2011 7:01am
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