Count 'em Macros - The journey continues

Two pounds and two weeks later sitting at 173 LBs.
Macros are currently dialed in at 75F/168C/144P ~1900 calories.

I might be decreasing fat for more protein or carbs.

I have incorporated some HIIT cardio into my program along with my compounds.

Just a short 8-10 minute session leaves me sweating and burning anywhere between 60-140 calories.

Tracked macros have been 95% accurate. 

Can I shred to under 170 by this time next month for Audio on the Bay? Very likely and even lighter.

Let's see how this rolls out first, I don't want to make any mistakes and binge.

Strength has suffered casually since I have dropped about 11 LBs, but my #1 goal is to lose weight now. It will have to wait until I start eating at a surplus again.

Tomorrow i'll be going to see a physician to get my testosterone levels.

I have also have a date tomorrow night. My cardio won't be the usual.

Food tracking is below. I decided to cut on pizza today. Keep in mind this doesn't include fish oil / collagen / other small things.

Squat PR

On the scale today I weighed out 175 LBs.

Simply Seasoned chicken breast by Foster Farms from Pak N' Save is a godsend for those who can't season their own chicken. 

I could literally eat this every day, that's how good it is.

I've been making all sorts of gains recently.

Currently squatting 2-3 times a week.

Today I hit 295 for a double on squats and felt great. (I'm also on a cut!)
I've lowered my rep range and have geared more towards raw strength.

My lifts are currently ...

BENCH -- 225 x 3

SQUAT -- 295 x 2
DEADLIFT -- 405 x 3

I've been getting comments from others saying that I have looked leaner as of recent, so I think everything is going accordingly as long as I stick to my plan.

Here's a shot I took with my new selfie stick and a shot of my signature bicep.

My WCW (WCE) goes out to Leanna Carr (Who added me back on Snapchat!) - Strong, beautiful and inspiring. That's bae right there.

Shred my gains away (cont)

The cut is happening and it's real.

Another leg day and I tried the sauna.

It felt like death, but I was sweating out all the water I drank today like a maniac.
The air is thick and it's hard to breathe.

Sitting around 177 LBs in the pictures.

My SQUAT PR went up to 275 x 3.

Let's see the results as I continue to shred my gains away.

Beginning of the shredz

Cutting weight is ideal for the road to aesthetics.

In the morning I have a gym session during class and a gym session at 24 at night.

During the evening I will be focusing on ...

Shoulders (Delts, Traps) - High volume.

Cardio.

My lifts are currently ...

BENCH -- 205 x 6

SQUAT -- 225 x 6
DEADLIFT -- 405 x 2

I got some good feedback from the /fit/ family earlier after posting some pictures.

Currently sitting at 184 LBs. I estimate I have about 20 LBs to lose to reach the next stage.

A work in progress.

Project: S2000

Let's keep it short ...

This was both a valuable lesson and learning experience. 

It's been a fun run, but there will always be time for these things later.

I'll be back when my priorities are in place and 

bring it back someday, even better the next time. 

Project: Unravel

What is "Unravel?"

Unravel is an upcoming lifestyle clothing brand and project that
began February 2015.

This will begin as a personal project and learning experience.

Google defines unravel as ...

I highlighted all the key words that would be related.

"Unravel" is has a large reference to the Tokyo Ghoul show and opening theme.

The song lyrics are in Japanese. The singer narrates a lost soul who doesn't want to be forgotten. He wants to be remembered for who he used to be but he's paralyzed by the fact he has changed. 

In relation to the animation, the first line translates to:

Tell me, please tell me, what this plot is all about..
Exactly, who resides within me? 

This is connected to the main character Kaneki Ken, as he comes to realization

that he is a ghoul inside and has lost half his humanity.

My definition of "Unravel"

Essentially to me it means "to be free." To unravel means to free yourself from 

the things around you that keep you from what you potentially could be. 

Social freedom. Not letting the chains that shackle your mind hold you back.

Inspiration (So far)

"Fight Club"

"Tokyo Ghoul"

"The present is the ever moving shadow that divides yesterday from tomorrow. In that lies hope." - Frank Lloyd Wright 

"You're gonna carry that weight" - The last words of the last episode to Cowboy Bebop. A reference to The Beatles. "the weight that is at once the load of our past and also the promise and burden of unrealized hopes and aspirations for the future"

Taglines, Slogans and Word Design

- UNRAVEL -

" WORK IN PROGRESS "

(unravel)

Unravel.

- UNRAVEL -

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

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散ける

(unravel)