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Abs Before 50 Update: “No-Scale” Progress!

September 25th, 2011 · No Comments

TMC received another update from Steve and it’s incredibly good news: Inches are falling from exactly where I want them to and nowhere else….I would call that great success! 1.75″ directly from the dreaded “belly fat”, and .25″ from right at the beltline (below the “muffin top”!) in 25 days. I haven’t missed a day of morning, [...]

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TMC’s New 6 Week Hybrid Mass Gain Training Program-Day 1

September 19th, 2011 · 4 Comments

TMC has one left competition this year. Muscle Mania Model Universe in Las Vegas on November 21st Because we have remained close to a competition level lean state for 6 months now, we believe our bodies are primed to put on muscle with the right kcal intake and training stimulus. Starting today we’ll be employing [...]

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“Abs Before 50″ 3 Weeks In

September 16th, 2011 · No Comments

TMC has a couple of updates from Steve cobbled together. Here they are in all their naked devilry. Our comments below. IMPATIENCE Two and a half weeks under my belt, with mostly success and a little bit of normal frustration mixed in for good measure to report. First the good; diet is going well and [...]

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“Abs Before 50″ 10 Days In Update!

September 7th, 2011 · 1 Comment

TMC offers another update from Steve in his quest to completely remake his physique. Recent daily bodyweights: 8/29 201.8 8/30 200.2 8/31 201.4 9/1   201.0 9/6   200.0 Wow…week one is solidly under my belt, with 1.8 lbs of (hopefully) BF lost. I have a few interesting observations to share: Morning Cardio My morning cardio is [...]

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“Abs Before 50″ Tweaking the Diet

September 1st, 2011 · No Comments

TMC received another update from Steve on his quest.  And we’re happy to post it. Here you go: TMC’s Diet- Down to a Science M1. 2 Scoops Muscle Milk, 1Scoop Pro Complex, 1+ tbspoon Udo’s Choice EFA oil M2. 4-5oz Turkey breast or tuna 4oz. Sweet Potato, 1 tbspoon Peanut Butter M3. 4-5oz Chicken or Lean [...]

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“Abs Before 50″ Some Initial Progress Notes

August 30th, 2011 · No Comments

TMC received some notes from Steve after his first couple of days on the program. We are of course passing them along as they chronicle his journey in what we believe is honest and entertaining fashion. DIET: Macros for first day as follows: Training Day: 1844 cal      62g fat (31%) 68g carbs (15%) 243g protein [...]

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“Abs Before 50″-The Diet, Training and Supplement Schedule

August 27th, 2011 · 4 Comments

TMC is very excited to try and help Steve reach his goal of having “Abs before 50“. As detailed in the previous blog, we’re writing out his diet, training and supplement program here on the site. We encourage you to offer your suggestions, tips or views if you see any place we can tighten up [...]

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Tags: Advice and Recommendations · Best Of TMC · Dieting and Bodyfat Loss · Guess Contributors · High Intensity Training · HIT Weights and Cardio

TMC’s New Project: “Abs Before 50″

August 27th, 2011 · 1 Comment

The Muscle Couple has a new challenge before us. We have been asked by a loyal follower of our site to help him with transforming his body entirely.  He is very motivated and meticulous but needs a dietary strategy including supplements and a HARD SHOVE to make it happen. We are excited to help him [...]

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Some Recent TMC Training Pictures

August 21st, 2011 · No Comments

The Male Half of TMC is CRAZY BUSY with his new gig with Edmunds.com. Until things slow down a bit, blogging is on the back burner.   Mommy is also busy caring for the Muscle B’s and it’s quite difficult to keep the content coming. Here are some recent training pics taken this weekend.  We’re about [...]

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Miss Fitness Hollywood Contest Results with Photos: Anh Finished Top 5!

August 15th, 2011 · 2 Comments

The Muscle Couple had a truly amazing weekend at Shape Up America @The Grove in Los Angeles. Mike Torchia and friends put together a truly inspiring and memorable event.  The turnout was excellent as were the multiple vendors and sponsors.  It was a great thrill to see Elaine La Lane (wife of Jack) speak to [...]

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