Offseason 2015: UpperBody Growth V3: March Update!

The Darkhorse Blog has risen back from the dead! Im very happy with the slow and steady gains I've made in 2014 and looking forward to the next phase of my offseason training in 2015

 

Current Weight: 223.6lbs

Training: DUP Video

DarkHorse - 2015 Season Update : DUP Training

Nutrition: The carbohydrates are coming back!!

Training Days:
OLD: 275g Protein | 0g Carbohydrates | 185g Fat | 2765 Cals
CURRENT: 270g Protein | 100g Carbohydrates | 135g Fat | 2695Cals
NEW: 270g Protein | 295g Carbohydrates | 60g Fat | 2800 Cals

Meal 1:
224g 90/10 Ground Beef
1-2 tbsp of raw sauerkraut
1 cup of brussel sprouts and/or Broccoli

Meal 2:
330g Egg Whites
1 Whole Egg (Local/Free Range)
80g of oats dry


Meal 3: Pre-Workout (2Hours before Workout)
60g  Annex Whey Protein Blend by Complete Nutrition
112g Frozen Berries
60g Cream of Rice

Meal 4: Intra/Post-Workout**
55g Protein
85g Carbohydrates

Meal 5:
224g Chicken Breast (raw weight)
168g cooked jasmine/wild rice
1 cup of spinach

Meal 6:
350g egg whites
168g cooked quinoa

** Intra-Workout drink will consist of 10g BCAA and 30g of carbohydrates.
** Post-Workout meal will consist of 45g Protein and 55g of carbohydrates.

 Notes: My nutrition is very similar to May's blog update but instead of using 40-50g of fat before and after the workout I am now using over 50% of my carbohydrate intake spread around my workout with a protein/carb based meals. My ultimate goal is to exchange my fat intake for carbohydrates and keep these as close to the workout when I need them the most. I will be having nutritional changes to my plan every 7-14 days so stay tuned for future updates! Our goal  after restructuring my macronutrients is to continue increasing calories so that we can start our prep in  Spring of 2015.

Supplementation:

ISO-Z5 - Whey Protein Isolate (Contest Prep)
Annex - Whey Protein Blend (Off-season)
Tone- EFA product containing CLAs, MCTs, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids all in one supplement.
Complete Active - Multi-vitamin/Multi-mineral for athletes.
3Plenish- Intra-workout product containing BCAAs, EAAs, Electrolytes and fast-acting carbohydrates to improve muscular endurance, hydraton and  performance.
CX5 - Creatine product containing 5 types of soluble creatines for faster absorption.
NX6 - Arginine-based product that causes vasodilation in the blood vessels for a bigger pump and more vascularity.

 Notes: With the addition of intra-workout carbohydrates in my plan I have added 3Plenish to my protocol and taking a break from Blitzz as well as any additional drinks containing caffeine. I believe it is very important to cycle pre-workout or any other metabolism-boosting supplement for that matter so that the effectiveness of the product is there when you need it the most.

Thanks for following me during my journey for the 2015 season. I will continue to provide updates with my plan as they come.

Take care and God Bless,

Chris Valentin IFPA Pro

Team Gorman Athlete (www.team-gorman.net)

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