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 By: Jim Britain
I started at 215 lbs. with 12.5 % body fat. It has been approximately one month and I have dropped almost 4% of body fat already at 8.8%. I currently weigh 211 lbs. which means that I have basically maintained most of my muscle mass. I am using bodyfat calipers and having the same person take measurements consistently to keep an accurate record of my progress and results. I am competing for the first time in the NGA Northwest Naturals Bodybuilding contest in April so I have plenty of time to watch my body's reaction while dialing in my nutrition. With a height of 6'1" I have to maintain as much muscle mass as possible to compete in bodybuilding. Bodybuilding is a new found passion in my life and I have made it a new goal to compete and show family and friends that I have the drive and discipline that it takes to take the stage and be competitive. It all started in 2006 when I made a commitment to a long time close friend and co-worker. Jim was very indecisive about entering his first bodybuilding contest and I made him a promise to follow in his footsteps if he entered and placed in the top three. He placed second, and I'm a MAN of my word, so here I am.
I have taken Many fat loss products before and have experienced mixed results. So far the Scorch & Vaporize have been a positive experience. The best physical attributes have been the level energy. These products didn't make me jittery or have spikes of energy followed by the crash. Most products have started great and gradually tapered off within a week almost as though I acquired immunity! I have been impressed with the physical attributes that I have experienced with the MAN products so far. MAN products have produced the same feeling for over 2 weeks now and my workouts have been intense. I have kept a strict schedule of supplementation and try to stay consistent making sure to avoid taking them later in the afternoon. So far there has been no loss of sleep like I have experienced with other fat loss products. I am looking forward to continuing the recommended max dose of these products right up until contest day.
  Click Image To Enlarge. Gregg Sutton (February 15, 2007).
I am on a 4 day split workout routine. This works well with my busy schedule at work. I often do cardio during the afternoon. The closer I get to the conetest the more I will ramp up my cardio sessions. I am currently doing at least 45 minutes per day on ardio equipment and trying not to get my heart rate over 125 for now.
 Click Image To Enlarge. Plenty Of Cardio. This will spare my muscle tissue by taking time to cut properly. I am currently about 11 weeks out from the contest so my reps are just now transitioning to the higher rep range of 10-12 for muscle failure. I am also performing drop sets and keeping up my heart rate with minimal rest. Day 1 - Biceps/Quads/Abs Barbell Curls 3x10-12  Click Here For A Printable Log Of Day 1!Day 2 - Chest/Shoulders Incline Smith Machine Bench Press 3x10-12 Click Here For A Printable Log Of Day 2!Day 3 - Back/Hamstrings Deadlift 3x10-12 Click Here For A Printable Log Of Day 3!Day 4 - Triceps/Calves/Abs Skull Crushers 3x10-12 Click Here For A Printable Log Of Day 4!
My current plan is to take in approximately 2,600 calories in 6 even meals. I have also limited my carbohydrate intake after 4:00 when I am not as active. I have been used to a slight energy loss after lowering my caloric intake for the citting phase of my contest prep diet. The MAN products have helped boost and regulate my energy levels.
 Click Image To Enlarge. Eating Healthy & Often. Daily Meal Sample
8:00 a.m. - meal replacement bar 10:00 a.m. - 6" turkey sandwich from Subway Noon - meal replacement bar 3:00 p.m. - 1cp oatmeal, 1 scoop whey protein powder 4:30 p.m. - weight training 6:00 p.m. - post workout protein shake 8:30 p.m. - 8 oz. chicken breast, salad, red potatoes
I am taking a supplement stack provided by MAN Sports. These products work in conjunction with each other and have proven to magnify my results. The staff at Man Sports have recommended a 12 week program of these three top selling products.
The Vaporize is used to reduce body fat through a process called fat oxidation. When used with Scorch it gives me an amazing feeling throughout the day with no energy crash.
I am using this for it's creatine mix that is also perfect for maintaining as much muscle mass as possible. This product also contains many ingredient that will help with recovery from my intense workouts. Daily Supplement Schedule
6:00 a.m. - 1 Vaporize Softgel, One Scoop of Orotine Noon - 1 Vaporize Softgel 3:30 p.m. - 3 Scorch Thermocaps, One Scoop of Orotine 8:30 p.m. - 1 Vaporize Softgel
I have gradually gained my off season weight over the winter and look forward to cutting to get ready for the quickly approaching summer months. I spend the majority of my summer nights and weekends biking, jogging, rollerblading, wakeboarding, swimming, hiking, and just plain having fun. Most of these activities require minimal clothing which can pose a problem if you are self conscious like I am.
 Click Image To Enlarge. Mountain Biking. I enjoy staying fit, but definitely take advantage of the winter months where I can hide the holiday pounds with extra layers of clothing like everyone else. When I started the MAN Products I weighed in at 205 lbs. with 14% body fat. I competed at 180 lbs. last April with single digit body fat so I have been successful in packing on some size with my current diet and workout regimen. I am aware that it is next to impossible to gain just muscle while taking in a surplus of calories so I am definitely ready to see quick results. So far the Scorch & Vaporize have proven to be very helpful. I have been impressed with the energy that it has given me day after day and I have still been able to get a quality workout without having to take a pre-workout energy drink or rely on a cup off coffee to stay focused.
I have lost 1 percent of body fat and now weigh 200 lbs. Some of my weight loss may have been water weight due to the fact that I have cycled off of creatine supplements and just rely on a daily multivitamin and occasional protein shakes to fill my nutritional gaps. The biggest physical change has been a full body warm feeling. I can tell that the thermogenic properties are working well. During a workout I have been noticeably vascular and see veins that I have not seen in quite awhile. These visual and physical changes make me feel confident that I will reach my goal of 190 lbs. and single digit body fat in no time.
 Click Image To Enlarge. Jim Britain (January 1, 2007).
Here is my current workout regimen for my cutting phase to get in shape for summer. I concentrate on higher repetitions and kick up the pace of my workout by minimizing rest in between sets and performing drop sets to keep my heart rate up and burn more calories. Right now I am using a four day split routine that works best with my schedule. Make sure to use the correct weight that will alloy you to reach muscle failure within your targeted rep range. Always perform a warm up set for each muscle group before doing heavy working sets. Monday - Biceps/Hamstrings/Abs Barbell Curls 3x10-12 Click Here For A Printable Log Of Monday!Tuesday - Chest/Calves Incline Smith Machine Bench Press 3x10-12 Click Here For A Printable Log Of Tuesday!Wednesday - Rest Thursday - Back/Shoulders/Abs Deadlift 3x10-12 Click Here For A Printable Log Of Thursday!Friday - Triceps/Quadriceps Skull Crushers 3x10-12 Click Here For A Printable Log Of Friday!
Eat a good pre-workout meal and drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and supply your body with much needed energy to fuel your workouts.
Daily Meal Sample With my current activity level I am consuming approximately 3,000 calories a day and spacing my calories out over 5 - 7 balanced meals. I try to start in the morning with a well balanced meal to jump start my metabolism and raise my blood sugar levels to eliminate the energy rollercoaster highs and lows. 6:00 a.m. - 1cp oatmeal, I tblsp. peanut butter, 1cp soy milk
I am also taking a supplement stack provided by MAN Sports. These products work in conjunction with each other and have proven to magnify my results. The staff at Man Sports have recommended a 12 week program of these three top selling products.
The Vaporize is used to reduce body fat through a process called fat oxidation. I have noticed my six pack getting more and more defined every day. When Vaporize is used with Scorch it gives me an amazing feeling throughout the day with no energy crash.
I am using this for it's creatine mix that is also perfect for maintaining as much muscle mass as possible. This product also contains many ingredients that will help with recovery from my intense workouts. I have not experienced as much muscle aches. It seems that my recovery has improved so I don't have to wait as long to train a lagging body part. I plan on training shoulders twice a week when change up my workout routine next. The recovery time from Orotine will definitely help in that aspect. Daily Supplement Schedule
6:00 a.m. - 1 Vaporize Softgel, One Scoop of Orotine Noon - 1 Vaporize Softgel 3:30 p.m. - 3 Scorch Thermocaps, One Scoop of Orotine 8:30 p.m. - 1 Vaporize Softgel Check out Jim Britain's BodySpace Profile.
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