Hey all,
This post will be somewhat lengthy, but includes detailed information regarding my fitness levels, diet, and workout. So hopefully it's all pertinent information.
I've begun my cut period, and here are my photos. Please make any criticisms/suggestions/comment, etc. I appreciate everyone's honesty here, I really do.
Some preliminary information:
Age: 21
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147 lbs.
Body Fat %: 14.3
Total Cholesterol: 147
HDL Cholesterol: 55
Pushups (60 sec): 37
Situps (60 sec): 45
**Max lifts soon to come**
Recent macronutrient percentages: Fat 22%, Carbs 38%, Protein 31%, Alcohol 9%
Calculated BMR: ~2700c
Recent caloric intake (average): 2300c
[Very] brief overview of training: Cardio 4-5 times/week, weight lifting (compound and isolated exercises) 4-5 times/week
Goal: To lower my BF% primarily. This should reveal a relatively lean and muscular new me.
Target/problem areas (according to me):
- Nearly every right-hand-side body part is slightly larger than my left-hand-side. I'm aiming for symmetry, but am not really sure what sort of training to incorporate. Do I train the left side harder, or go easier on the right side?
- Upper -- and middle for that matter -- chest needs more mass to be proportioned correctly.
- Arms could definitely be bigger.
Other comments: I've been told I'm barrel-chested, but I really don't think this will have any effect on my training/overall appearance. Also, my right shoulder is lower than my left, due to a hockey injury -- not much I can do to fix that.
Now onto the photos! IMO the flash takes away most of my definition, but then again, that should just motivate me even more, right?? Again, any and all input is greatly appreciated and will be seriously taken into consideration. Let me know if I left anything out or you have any questions, thanks!!
This post will be somewhat lengthy, but includes detailed information regarding my fitness levels, diet, and workout. So hopefully it's all pertinent information.
I've begun my cut period, and here are my photos. Please make any criticisms/suggestions/comment, etc. I appreciate everyone's honesty here, I really do.
Some preliminary information:
Age: 21
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 147 lbs.
Body Fat %: 14.3
Total Cholesterol: 147
HDL Cholesterol: 55
Pushups (60 sec): 37
Situps (60 sec): 45
**Max lifts soon to come**
Recent macronutrient percentages: Fat 22%, Carbs 38%, Protein 31%, Alcohol 9%
Calculated BMR: ~2700c
Recent caloric intake (average): 2300c
[Very] brief overview of training: Cardio 4-5 times/week, weight lifting (compound and isolated exercises) 4-5 times/week
Goal: To lower my BF% primarily. This should reveal a relatively lean and muscular new me.
Target/problem areas (according to me):
- Nearly every right-hand-side body part is slightly larger than my left-hand-side. I'm aiming for symmetry, but am not really sure what sort of training to incorporate. Do I train the left side harder, or go easier on the right side?
- Upper -- and middle for that matter -- chest needs more mass to be proportioned correctly.
- Arms could definitely be bigger.
Other comments: I've been told I'm barrel-chested, but I really don't think this will have any effect on my training/overall appearance. Also, my right shoulder is lower than my left, due to a hockey injury -- not much I can do to fix that.
Now onto the photos! IMO the flash takes away most of my definition, but then again, that should just motivate me even more, right?? Again, any and all input is greatly appreciated and will be seriously taken into consideration. Let me know if I left anything out or you have any questions, thanks!!
