HokieHigh Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 On 8/17/2021 at 9:27 PM, 49ersfan said: 2 month update. I run on average 3-4 times a week still on the treadmill. I can no longer run like 20-30 minutes in a row like i used to, usually max 10 minutes, but the intensity is up. I usually do a short burst, quick 30 second break, then another short burst. I end up running around 35 minutes/walking for 15 minutes. My workout clothes are usually drenched after lol I believe my weight was higher than the 196 i weighed myself at in early March; That was a one-time thing, first time in months, so maybe the timing was off or i just gained weight like crazy after because even when i was 196 in early June people were telling me i looked like i lost weight. I'm guessing i was actually around 203-205 in late march/early April I last checked my weight a couple of weeks ago and it was 184, so it looks like i lost around 20 pounds in total. Since i slacked off the last couple of weeks i haven't checked my weight yet, probably sometime next week. Its definitely a chore sometimes but the grind is worth it and on days when i can't go for a run (too tired or no energy) i feel pretty unaccomplished. Still hoping to hit 160 by November-December but lets see. the exercise is causing increased storage of water along with glyocgen in the adapting muscles, this increased waterweight obscures the loss of carbons for a bit. be patient, keep a caloric deficit and the weight will come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieHigh Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 7/29/2021 at 5:25 PM, jetsfan4life51 said: Eat protein for breakfast. Eat more meals, less shakes. No carbs for breakfast, keep it at night or post workout these are some wonky tips but i don't doubt that they work for some people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieHigh Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 On 7/30/2021 at 9:11 PM, Sugashane said: Anabolics aside (just referencing strongmen) I felt like I grew better with higher protein, and the guys who were bigger at the gyms I went to swore by higher protein. Always seemed like maintaining was fine with lower protein but gaining was hard with it. protein turns on genes that promote muscle growth, it is definitely a good thing to have an abundance of if you are trying to grow muscle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan4life51 Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 1 hour ago, HokieHigh said: these are some wonky tips but i don't doubt that they work for some people. What's wonky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HokieHigh Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, jetsfan4life51 said: What's wonky solid food vs liquid food is more preference than anything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar12 Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I hate when people try and hover over me to speed up my workout. No I’m going to properly workout at my pace buzz off lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansNvolsR#1 Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Any 3 or 4 day workout routines you guys recommend? Just been doing what I was doing with the trainer but been doing that for a year and feeling like I've plateaued. I have scoliosis so some of the lifts I just physically can't do without pain/risk like barbell squats. I've googled around but every link begins with "Best workout routine ever" so hard to tell the good from bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 Down to only 45 pounds away from the 1000 pound club, and that is with my close grip bench total. I may be able to get that in on just my back squat. I feel like I have a decent amount extra I can give there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shady Slim Posted September 11, 2021 Share Posted September 11, 2021 21 hours ago, minutemancl said: Down to only 45 pounds away from the 1000 pound club, and that is with my close grip bench total. I may be able to get that in on just my back squat. I feel like I have a decent amount extra I can give there. @minutemancl getting on the forum 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugashane Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 On 9/9/2021 at 12:29 AM, titansNvolsR#1 said: Any 3 or 4 day workout routines you guys recommend? Just been doing what I was doing with the trainer but been doing that for a year and feeling like I've plateaued. I have scoliosis so some of the lifts I just physically can't do without pain/risk like barbell squats. I've googled around but every link begins with "Best workout routine ever" so hard to tell the good from bad. There's a number of solid ones you can pick from. Wendler's 5/3/1, Starting Strength, Strong Lift's 5x5 are all good for getting stronger. DeFranco's WS4SB is great if you're trying to get functional too. Regardless you'll have to adapt to get around some of the movements like squats but there are plenty of leg press variations you can use instead. Or even supersets to replace squats. Juggernaut is absolutely fantastic but is a bit complex if you're new to working out. I like to do blocks of training. I'll normally stick with Juggernaut but sometimes I want to just lift heavy and really push myself, so I'll do 8-12 weeks of DC training. Aiming for PRs every workout in every exercise is as taxing mentally as it is physically though, so I tend to raise the rep ranges a bit and use it as a "reset" before getting back on Juggernaut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braylon Posted September 21, 2021 Share Posted September 21, 2021 Running the Candito 6 week strength program starting this week. Was out of lifting due to injury/illness/laziness for months, feel like I'm starting at square one and just wanted to try something structured this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansNvolsR#1 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Needed to find something for cardio that was better on my back than staff basketball. Bought a bike last night and went on an 80km ride this morning with a group. Ton of fun. Just the right amount of challenging and competitiveness for me I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minutemancl Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I'm starting a 9 week nutrition program with my wife and a bunch of other members of my gym on Monday. I wasn't going to at first, but 1. my gym put out the goals of the program and what it entails and it is a super attainable, minor lifestyle adjustment type program that doesn't really involve dieting, 2. my wife is doing it, so that basically means I'd be doing it as well anyway, and 3. there is a leaderboard for some of the challenges associated with it, and I can't resist a good competition. Normally this is the time of year where I like to do my very loose style of bulking (drinking a lot of heavy beers, actually eating dessert, and lifting super heavy with little cardio), so this will be a change of pace. Curious to see how it turns out. The only bad part of this is that my wife and I are really close friends with the 2 coaches at the gym who are running this challenge, so I may get called out when I go for my 2nd, 3rd, 4th beer during Sunday football and we are all hanging out watching together lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetsujin Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 Has anybody got into Paul Saladino MD’s YouTube channel? I’m convinced he’s on the vanguard of proper nutrition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan4life51 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 On 10/8/2021 at 10:04 PM, Tetsujin said: Has anybody got into Paul Saladino MD’s YouTube channel? I’m convinced he’s on the vanguard of proper nutrition. Haven't watched his videos, just know he's big on carnivore. Great short term diet but too restrictive for most. Add a little fruits, veggies, carbs and good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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