Friday, April 1, 2016
Recently lost alot of weight how long till i see changes?
Recently lost alot of weight how long till i see changes?Hey I'm a 6'4 21 y/o that recently lost alot of weight now I'm slim and want to tone my upper body and arms I joined the gym yesterday and feel good so how long till i start to see changes? http://imgur.com/G17783e submitted by /u/Dukester977 [link] [comments]
What does the average bowl of pho offer in terms of calories and macros?
What does the average bowl of pho offer in terms of calories and macros?I know it will be different from restaurant to restaurant, but I just can't seem to find an average answer I trust for my favorite food. Anyone else figure this out? submitted by /u/Hospitaliter [link] [comments]
Is it true that teens shouldn't be cutting?
Is it true that teens shouldn't be cutting?Hi everyone! I'm 16 years old, 190cm and around 70kg, around 16% bodyfat (yes I'm pretty skinny), and I have been on a cut for like 2 months now, getting ready for the summer. I'm not one of those teens that only cares about abs, I'm all for an well built physique which does include your legs. Either way, during this cut is probably the only time I've noticed veins popping and I kind of like that look, and I do not want to get rid of it. I'm in the thoughts of doing a lean bulk, at like 3000 kcal. Can I eat 3000kcal (while eating healthy of course) and still maintain some vascularity? Thanks! submitted by /u/benj0y [link] [comments]
Paleo diet linked to new disease. Paleo-induced mineral periostitis (PiMP)
Paleo diet linked to new disease. Paleo-induced mineral periostitis (PiMP)http://radiopaedia.org/cases/cactus-disease-paleo-induced-mineral-periostitis This is posted elsewhere on reddit, but those who don't check out the medicine subreddits, may not have seen it. submitted by /u/Steady-Eddie [link] [comments]
Should I be worried about overtraining?
Should I be worried about overtraining?I follow the ppl workout mon-sat and taking one day to run about 7 miles. Sunday's are a full rest day. I do core workouts every other day and cardio after almost every workout. Is this too much? submitted by /u/Sham129 [link] [comments]
Need help developing lower body for rugby without weights!
Need help developing lower body for rugby without weights!Hello there lads, A bit of a predicament here right now. I need to get myself into rugby physique before the next season in September and I need to do it right. The issue is I really don't want to do weights at all costs. I figured out how to use bodyweight exercises for upper body but I'm struggling to find alternatives to squats to build my lower body which is even more important. I don't mind doing double the work (running 10K+) if the needs arise. It's just I don't feel comfortable with risking my future height even if the reports are not entirely accurate. submitted by /u/AlphaWollf [link] [comments]
Deadlift Form Check 360lbsx5
Deadlift Form Check 360lbsx5Hey hoping that someone would be able to take a look at my form, not sure if I have got dangerous levels of lower back rounding or just me being paranoid. Any advice you can offer me is appreciated. Thanks in advance. https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMS7JW5or3QZKDOWmCh6PELHr8Jabw_zWQSmsWoUu3f25XOy7eM-b0ecTG_OBLByw/photo/AF1QipOiB7wa1oGcMvxbTXwY_fYRCAFgteSbRAlgfy9j?key=VzcxaWF0dm9kV0pmUVJMVDMzUmdHYjZ3a3FqVGRR submitted by /u/BeastyBeaver [link] [comments]
Deadlift form checks - 285 & 315
Deadlift form checks - 285 & 315In the past I've had lower back and sciatica issues, but they've since disappeared. However, I'm afraid of the issues coming back again through any type of bad form. Looking for critique. Thanks in advance. 285 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrvuhaaqHkk 315 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1X-k-f29Go submitted by /u/EMUgixx6 [link] [comments]
Hair loss when cutting
Hair loss when cuttingLong time lurker here, first post so I hope it's ok to post this here. Just a quick question. Have any of you experienced hair loss when cutting? Last two times I've cut like 10+ lbs my hair has gotten thin, then it starts to fill back out when I begin my transition into a bulk. I always make sure to get my nutrients and protein. So if any of you have experienced this how have you combatted it? Thanks submitted by /u/Jake23G [link] [comments]
Calorie Calculator activity levels
Calorie Calculator activity levelsWhen entering your info into calorie calculators do you guys just enter sedentary for your activity levels no matter what? Do your daily workouts count towards your activity levels or should it be just your daily work life? Essentially if you're sitting at a desk for your work day do you negate your workouts and put sedentary or lightly active? Thanks submitted by /u/GreatMountainBomb [link] [comments]
“A Better Version of Me!”
Here’s the inspirational story of Lisa Colclasure. How she got into better physical and emotional shape in her 40s than in her 20s, using an LCHF diet (and weight lifting).
She also managed to get off her antidepressant medication. Incredibly her doctor recommended her to stay on it for life, even though the reason for her feeling down was that her husband had passed away – it should be very normal too feel down after that. Well, Colclasure did NOT need to be on drugs to feel good, it turned out.
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How to get rid of that last bit of fat on my abdomen?
How to get rid of that last bit of fat on my abdomen?Hey guys. I lost about 18 pounds the past 3 months and i want to have abs by summer. I've been cutting 500-900 calories a day while hitting 140grams of protein and work out 4 days a week. I was wondering if i need to work my abs more for them to show at this point or keep cutting the same way? Any supplements i could use to help burn that last bit of lower abdomen fat? I can feel the 6 pack under it at this point so i dont think the muscle size is the problel submitted by /u/yamiata [link] [comments]
Looking for a weight machine that can give a full body workout - thoughts on this Marcy system?
Looking for a weight machine that can give a full body workout - thoughts on this Marcy system?Over the past year I've gotten into lifting weights as I felt very undermuscled and weak relative to where a guy my age should be. I've had pretty decent gains, nothing too crazy, and would like to continue it. I recently moved for a new job and my commute to the gym is about 25 minutes. I have been seriously slacking on going lately as the 50 minute drive, getting ready, workout, shower, etc. winds up taking up a significant amount of my free time at night and my exercise regimen has been slowly declining. My new house has a basement similar to a finished garage (epoxy floors) that seems perfect for a home gym, so I'm thinking about just getting a comprehensive machine and working out there instead. I'm thinking something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Marcy-Diamond-System-Linear-Bearings/dp/B001D78PCE/ref=sr_1_3?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1459534456&sr=1-3&keywords=gym+cage Any thoughts or suggestions? Is there a better machine I should be entertaining? My budget is roughly $1,500 including weights, so the machine itself should probably be ~$1,000 tops. submitted by /u/kubyx [link] [comments]
What a combo of the right diet and home workouts can do for your jawline... (xpost from r/keto)
What a combo of the right diet and home workouts can do for your jawline... (xpost from r/keto)The 2 year progress Lost weight by eating mainly low carb for a year and then started adding some weightlifting in my garage... 32year old male. 186cm 115kg at my heaviest. Dropped to 75kg at my lightest and currently sitting at 84kg. Diet: I stuck to a basic keto diet. Cut all sugar and simple carbs from my diet. I didn't exactly go high fat. First year I neglected protein intake and along with all the fat I also lost a lot of muscle and got quite skinny. (Unfortunately no pics of that time). I did have the odd off day where I just couldn't resist that jalapeno cheese burgers and shoestring fries from the chicken deli next to our office. The past month or so I have started using MFP to track calories because I know when I get to a maintenance stage I will want to know what I need to consume. Currently consuming around 2000 calories per day with some days going slightly over. Exercise: When I noticed I got too skinny I invested in weights and as I am in construction I put together my own power rack, dip bars and pull-up bars for my garage. Been running a standard PPL routine after work with some added 5km park runs every 2nd weekend when I am not working. Not tracking weights too much at this stage but working sets on main lifts are as follow at the moment: Bench 78kg (3 x 12) Squat 95kg (3 x 12) Deadlifts 130kg (3 x 8) Overhead Press 45kg (3 x12) Goals: I plan on losing a bit more fat (really want to have something resembling a 6 pack for the first time in my life) and expanding my fitness knowledge before making the next move in my fitness journey. Might reintroduce carbs after workouts to spike insulin but I still have a lot to read up regarding that and still need lots of reading up to do on the next program I would like to follow when I try to gain some more muscle. I'm still new to all of this and I'm placing all my gains down to noob gains for now. submitted by /u/dexter184 [link] [comments]
Squat vs. deadlift
Squat vs. deadliftSo I have no mobility. I'm stretching daily but I a lot of work to do. My squat is really low, even for me but I can deadlift double what I squat. Would it be ok to do more DL and less squats until my mobility opens up more? submitted by /u/Wwise [link] [comments]
What pre workout should I buy?
What pre workout should I buy?I'm getting back into the gym after being out of it for a few years. In the past, I used a pre workout to not only give me energy in the gym but to also ensure I would go because a few mins after taking it, I would no longer feel lazy and felt like I had to go. Started out taking NO Shotgun and liked the effects (a little too sweet in taste), eventually I started using Noxipro and even though I would work out at noon, I found my self having a hard time sleeping at night after just one scoop. Now I will be working out after work (I get off at 4 so I can be at the gym by 415pm) but don't want to be cracked out all night and not able to sleep (I go to bed around 9pm as I am up at 530 every morning for work). I've looked online and everything seems to be focused on being the strongest most geek-you-out version and I'm just looking for a little extra energy and motivation to go to the gym instead of go home. Any suggestions on what I should try? Sorry in advance for any grammar/spelling errors. submitted by /u/TheBagman19 [link] [comments]
Will working on my pecs get rid of man boobs?
Will working on my pecs get rid of man boobs?I'm 19, 5'9", and I weigh about 150 pounds, which is a pretty normal weight. I have flabby man boobs. I want to get rid of them ASAP. I'm going to try to drop another 10 pounds or so to lose body fat, but I'm also considering working out my pecs, but I'm afraid that building muscle will make them bigger, which I do not want. I just want a chest that looks a bit flatter and firmer, not some cross between portly middle-aged man/middle school girl. submitted by /u/SebasV96 [link] [comments]
I've lost 60 lbs
I've lost 60 lbshttp://imgur.com/a/myhUm I still am not having any luck with ladies, any advice is appreciated. Also I'll answer any questions about how I lost the weight. submitted by /u/ThatGuyOverThere9 [link] [comments]
Obese to Ripped in One Year. The Why and How.
Obese to Ripped in One Year. The Why and How.Original Post Shameless Plug: Subscribe to my YouTube Channel if you want to see content that motivates and educates about fitness/health based on my experiences. The Spring Break Trip: Roughly one year ago, I was invited to a spring break trip to Panama City Beach, FL. I had a great time... BUT... I felt held back... I really started to see just how bad my lack of confidence was; I wanted to take my shirt off and enjoy the sun, but I really didn't want people to see how I looked. Coincidentally, during the trip, I found this article by /u/zbyhnev/ which outlined the difference between motivation and discipline. The article mentioned: This is one of these situations where adopting a different perspective immediately results in superior outcomes. It really was. Immediately when I got back, I told myself that I was going to lose weight and get ripped for my next spring break trip. I didn’t care what it took. I wanted it so I was going to have it. The Plan: I knew the basic idea behind losing weight was to eat less than you could consume, so I went off of that idea. I looked up a weight loss calculator on google and stumbled upon this one. I plugged in my stats to lose two pounds a week and got my caloric target: 1880. The Beginning: In the beginning, I really didn’t workout or anything, I just tracked my calories. At some point I started using myfitnesspal to track my calories but I did it on paper to start off. I ate what I was used to eating, just less. I ate portioned out tuna casseroles, bagels with cream cheese, noodles with pasta sauce and a whole bunch of other typical "American" food. I lost a decent bit of fat just by doing that and I felt great because I was gaining solid momentum. At a certain point, I made a bet on a site called healthywage which pays you to lose weight. I knew confidently that I was going to follow through so it was a no-brainer. Needless to say, I doubled my money. Gaining Momentum: While losing weight, I did lots of research and learned a lot. I read a lot of articles and watched a lot of fitness YouTubers. I think it's important to be a sponge for information. Learning while going through the process was crucial in getting the results I attained. I was learning about re-feed days, strict body-building diets, supplementing creatine, advanced calorie counting techniques and weighing food on a scale before I did any of those things. A couple of months into my journey, I finally joined the gym. Hitting the Gym: (Note: I lifted before I got fat so I had some sense in what I was doing when I started) YouTubers I liked at the time were the Buff Dudes so I modeled my workouts after their 3-day split routine. Later, I read about the concepts behind the Strong Lifts 5x5 program and combined that with the concept of a three day split. Here's the kicker: I didn't really have a set list of exercises that I would do in a certain order when I went to the gym, I would always wing it... These are the only rules I really followed when entering the gym: Get around 5 reps on most compound exercises Focus only on the particular body parts for the given day. (Chest+Triceps, Back+Biceps, Legs+Shoulders) Focus most of my effort on compound exercises For chest+tricep days, I would do flat dumbbell chest presses and the good ol' fashioned bench press for many sets of 5 reps. Sometimes I would do things like incline barbell presses and incline dumbbell presses, etc. As soon as I noticed I was repeating the same routine multiple times, I switched it up. I would change the ordering of each exercise, the number of sets, the amount of weight along with shorter/longer rest periods, incorporation of drop sets, etc. There was one day where all I did was bench press for 20 sets and kept dropping the weight until 135 became unbearable. I feel that it is too easy to get bored with the same routine so I mixed it up. I enjoy the process of choosing what to do in the moment given what equipment is available and what I'm feeling. Needless to say, I confused the hell out of muscles doing this. (Which is a good thing!) I got addicted to going to the gym. I loved feeling the pump where my muscles would fill with blood, feel tight and look huge. Since I was cutting for a while though, I gained very little strength which was slightly discouraging. However, there was a point in time where I started to supplement with creatine (5g daily) and felt like a gym god in about 2-3 weeks. My deadlift went from 275 to 315 and I remember being so happy when I finally pulled 3 plates. I'll also add that I did some running on the treadmill about 2 times a week for 15-20 minutes after my lifting sessions. As you can see, extreme cardio was not a significant part of my weight loss. A caloric deficit with some weight-lifting and persistence was the key. Improving my Diet: As I kept reading and watching YouTube videos, I learned better ways to eat and prepare food. First of all, I only drank water, plain tea or black coffee (drinking only water/coffee/tea was never a problem for me but I know it is for others so I thought I'd mention it). I learned techniques for preparing my meals ahead of time and routinely eating those (/r/mealprepsunday). I planned the meals to be anywhere from 500-700 calories. They tended to consist of a lean meat, a filling carbohydrate and steamed vegetables. I also ate plain oatmeal for breakfast with some chopped up fruit and/or peanutbutter and cinnamon. I also drank fruit smoothies and prepared overnight oats. By now, I had purchased a food scale and a body fat caliper to chart changes in my body fat percentage and measure my calories with greater precision. I started eating very clean. I did have days where I would have slices of pizza and other junk, but I stuck with my diet 99% of the time. Proteins: Chicken breast, turkey, fish Carbohydrates: Brown rice, Quinoa, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes Vegetables: Broccoli, Carrots, Cauliflower, Green Beans Getting Ripped: Losing fat became very hard at the end. My fat loss started to plateau. My goal was to get to 10% body fat and at the time I had around 14-15%. Previously, I had read about re-feed days and diet breaks and decided to give these techniques a try. I figured my body needed it considering that I had been at a caloric deficit for many months. The 14-day diet break I had was amazing. Energy levels went through the roof which translated to slightly better lifts in the gym. After the break was over, I lost a couple more pounds of fat a little bit easier. With the iconic spring break trip soon approaching, I had to lose another 5 pounds in about 6 weeks. I slightly lowered my calories from around 2000 to 1800 and continued to hit the gym 3 days a week with occasional cardio. It was very difficult. I had ridiculous cravings. RIDICULOUS. I started obsessing about the next time I was going to eat and my roommate had to deal with my shitty mood swings. I had about two planned re-feed days within that 6 week period and those were the days I looked forward too. In the end, it came down to discipline in not eating and sticking to my plan regardless of how I felt. Conclusion: The day before spring break, I had a new average weigh-in: 175lb on the dot. I'm sure there is a lot of stuff I could have mentioned that I didn't mention so feel free to ask questions below. If I get the same questions a lot, I'll amend my post to answer them. submitted by /u/scrambledxegg5 [link] [comments]
Thinner, Leaner Stronger - Has anyone followed the guide?
Thinner, Leaner Stronger - Has anyone followed the guide?I just finished the book Thinner Leaner Stronger and am wondering if any of you have had success/experience with this program. It is a 5 day split, focuses on different muscle groups every day using 8-10 rep range to start and 4-6 rep range later on. I am not a total beginner lifter, so I want to know if this program would work for me. submitted by /u/thatgingergirl88 [link] [comments]
Does lean gains actually work for anyone?
Does lean gains actually work for anyone?I have a weird schedule that changes every week so it would take a lot of work for me to do lean gains. Looking for advice so I don't waste time submitted by /u/calculatemyluck [link] [comments]
163lbs to 211lbs (74kg to 96kg) 6'3" (190cm) 2.5 year progress 6'3" (190cm) 20 yr old Male (x-posted from /r/gainit)
163lbs to 211lbs (74kg to 96kg) 6'3" (190cm) 2.5 year progress 6'3" (190cm) 20 yr old Male (x-posted from /r/gainit)First off, I "primarily" posted this to /r/gainit which is a subreddit specifically for people looking to gain weight and put on more muscle. So this post is aimed at people who struggle with gaining weight. if you are overweight or someone who can easily put on weight because you have a huge appetite please do not follow the advice in this post. Posting my 2.5 year progress from rail-thin 17 year old that thought he was huge to slightly bigger 20 year old plagued by body dysmorphia! Start: 163lbs/75kg 6'2/187cm Finish: 211lbs/96kg 6'3/190cm I put on 46lbs/21kg and grew an inch/3cm. A lot of this weight will food in my stomach from pretty much always being full, water weight from drinking more and working out, glycogen storage, and most importantly fat, so this was by no means 21kg of LEAN MUSCLE MASS. The inch I "grew" all happened in the first 4 weeks of doing deadlifts and shrugs because of how much my posture improved, I don't think I actually grew at all. I've been gyming for about 5 years now, so the before pictures below are about half way through my gym "career" and as you can see, the first 2.5 years did absolutely fuck all because I wasn't eating anywhere near enough (1800calories or so) and I wasn't training consistently enough. I made more progress in 1 month of eating lifting and sleeping properly than I did in 2.5 years of not taking it seriously enough Shit tonne of pictures because everyone likes pictures, so will start off with these, I've tried putting them in groups so it isn't just a big random album. Side-by-side Comparisons Current pics with bad lighting Random vascularity pics Random pictures from random times, mostly over the last 4 months I tried to make the lighting similar/worse in the side-by-side comparisons so as not to give any illusions, both times and the "current" pictures were without a pump, the best/random pics are mainly taking advantage of pumps/lighting. Yeah I know I have backne, it was there in the before shots too, just a puberty thing that's left me with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation that refuses to go away. Second last pic on the "randoms" is to show just how bad it actually is, in case anyone is into that kinda shit. Last pic on the "randoms" is showing stretch marks. Routine was a PPL split for the entire time, 25 sets on each day, 10 reps in every set for each exercise, I did not incorporate any rest days into my routine, I have probably taken around 35 rest days in the last two and a half years, so definitely not a routine thing, just whenever I have other stuff to do like exams, or if I'm really tired. I wouldn't recommend not taking rest days unless you're in a position where you can sleep 10+ hours a night like I was/am in (student fun times!) If you want exact exercises let me know or google "6 day PPL" and there ya go! Lifts I don't know what my lifts were before because I can't remember that far back, so I only know current ones. Deadlift: 440lbs/200kg (favourite exercise by far) Squat: 265lbs/120kg (least favourite exercise by far, skipped way too many leg days, no regrets) Bench: 265lbs/120kg Diet My goal calorie intake is 5500 a day. This seems like a lot but I'm 6'3 210lbs, I go to the gym for 90mins a day, and do a lot of cycling each day so it isn't more than 500 over my TDEE. I'm not going to post a list of the shit I eat because nobody reads that, if you are actually interested in that then let me know in the comments and I'll do my best. I aim for 120g protein a day (SHOCK! HORROR!) and don't count my carbs or fats. I have a very very small appetite that has not increased at all since I started bulking so I have a very high fat diet because it means I have to eat less! I eat a lot of fried eggs, a lot of home fried fries/chips, a lot of bread, chicken thighs, I stick mayo on every food that won't taste horrible with it. Supplements None. No, seriously, nothing. No creatine, no BCAA's, no whey, nothing. I'm lactose intolerant which rules out most whey, and by the time I found out about non-milk protein powders I'd already got my diet sorted and had no need to SUPPLEMENT my diet with more protein. I "dabbled" in creatine for about two weeks but I couldn't get into the habit of taking it every day and got irrationally pissed off at myself on days I forgot, so I figured it wasn't worth the guilt when I forgot. Backstory I've been gyming for 5 or so years, I put on about 500g of muscle in the first two year and a half. I wasn't eating anywhere near enough, I wasn't training anywhere near as hard enough, I wasn't training anywhere near consistently enough, and I wasn't sleeping enough. The summer before uni I got a little more serious, I started PPL and started tracking my calories and aiming for 3500, saw some progress. At uni (September 2014) I went crazy with the gyming and eating, swapped out my gaming obsession for gym obsession and never looked back. I'm now the biggest I've ever been but probably also the least happy I've ever been with my body. Hundreds of hours in the gym, researching gym stuff and following bodybuilding has given me a completely fucked perspective on what is "big" on average and what isn't. I know according to BMI I'm a fair bit (15 or so lbs) into the "overweight" category so there's no way I am skinny anymore, but I don't see it in pictures or in the mirror. I "know" i am bigger but I don't feel like I am. Woo body dysmorphia woo! I told myself I'll be happy at 85kg, then I got there and said 90kg, then I got there and said 95kg! Now I've been 95kg+ quite consistently for a few months and I'm shooting for 100kg even though I know I won't be happy if I get to 100kg either. Main thing I've learned from all of this is that very few people get serious about gyming and then actually get to a stage where they're genuinely happy with their body. I'd say I'm much more confident now than I was before going to the gym, but I was definitely "happier" body-wise before than I am now. I'm not sure if this is because I was deluded then or because I'm deluded now, or both but.. feelsbadman. Tips/things I learned You gotta eat a lot, gym a lot, gym hard and sleep a lot over a long period of time, it's as simple as that. What you eat, your macros, how much protein you're having, what exercises you do in the gym, what routine you do, what time you go, whether you do cardio or not, whether you do high bar or low bar squat, whether you do sumo or conventional deadlift etc etc etc are all things that contribute about 1% to the total of getting bigger, so it's not worth wasting time and effort on small things like this. Eat a lot. Gym a lot and gym hard. Sleep a lot. Do this consistently for a few months and you will see a difference. KISS - Keep it simple stupid. Most people overcomplicate gaining, and then get scared, overwhelmed and put off. It really is as simple as the 4 things I said above + time. Suboptimal diet (while over TDEE), routine and sleeping, while being consistent with it is infinitely better than having the perfect diet and routine, and sleeping loads, but only keeping it up for 2 weeks before giving up. Adding to ^ find what works for you, eat what you like as long as you're eating enough, do what routine you enjoy, the consistency is the most important thing, you're more likely to stay consistent if you find it enjoyable Don't be scared and shun fat from your diet Don't overestimate how much protein you need Don't be scared of getting fat, you can burn it off later when you've put on the muscle. I got fat as fuck at one point, but I got bigger too and had no regrets, it was much better than the lifetime of being rail thin I had up to that point. Getting fat and putting on muscle is better than staying skinny as fuck Take supplements if you can afford them and if they don't distract you from the important things Shit is hard, my appetite has not increased at all, I've just got better at stuffing my face and not being a little bitch about it. Don't expect your appetite to increase, just learn how to be consistent with it and eat even though you're not hungry. Start now, don't put it off, you'll regret not starting now Don't worry about how many calories you've had each day, worry about how many calories you've had in a 3 day window. You can eat less one day and more the next day and it ends up the same as eating the right amount both days. Some days you're more hungry than others, on the days where you're hungry, go crazy, eat more, eat way more than your goal, so then the next day if you're less hungry, you won't feel guilty for not eating enough. Take before pictures! EVEN BETTER... Take a before video. Prop your phone up somewhere so it's facing you, start recording, do a truck load of poses, everything you can imagine. Then play the video slowly and take screenshots of the different poses, much easier than self timing pictures. Any questions please ask, I'm very happy to help. submitted by /u/ThrowLMD [link] [comments]
Never feel sore and not getting any bigger?
Never feel sore and not getting any bigger?Obvious answer: Work out harder and more But just listen for a moment I've been trying to lose weight for years and I've finally figured out a diet that works for me. Eating little to no carbs and cutting out 99% of my soda intake. I've lost about five pounds but I still have ten to go. I'm also lifting free weights daily and running when I can. When I lift, I lift until I cannot take the excruciating pain any longer. Admittedly this is only about fifteen to twenty minutes, but it's fifteen to twenty minutes of hard work and almost no rest between sets. When I try to do the 8-12 reps of 85%, 90%, 95% of my max weight with a minute or so rest in between I end up lifting for an hour and still never break a sweat. The shorter period of intense lifting seems to work better for me, as I've seen at least some results but I seem to have topped out at barely any growth. I usually run a 5k in 30 minutes, depending on how hard I want to push I can cut it down to about 22-23 minutes. I don't start sweating until at least three quarters of the way through. Either way I never feel sore the next day. My legs are fine, my arms are fine, my abs are fine. But I'm working out as hard as I can. So I must be doing something wrong, right? And is the lack of carbs the reason why I'm not getting any bigger? I have gone up ten pounds in weights since I started working out, so it's not like I'm still lifting the fifteens. If it makes any difference, I barely don't make the cut for Marfans Syndrome. My doctor says I just have really shitty joints and my arms and legs are a bit longer than they are supposed to be. Every time I lift or do squats I can feel my joints kind of "pop" in and out of place. I've told my doctor this and he said it was nothing to worry about, so I haven't. Just wondering if anyone can shed some light? Btw totally okay with "stop whining and get back to the gym" answers. I'm just curious. submitted by /u/Imjusthereforthedubs [link] [comments]
Working out with tendinitis?
Working out with tendinitis?I have tendinitis in my right wrist, which prevents me from gripping a barbell/dumbbell painlessly, and bending my hand back if my fingers are extended. I'm taking Aleve for the swelling, but it could take weeks, maybe a month or so, for the swelling to go down. I can't grip anything without my wrist hurting, so I was wondering if I should just stick to leg day as often as possible, or should I wait until my wrist is better to go back to the gym? tl;dr: Right wrist is out of commision, should I just do leg day 2-3x per week? submitted by /u/malev0lence [link] [comments]
Tough Mudder Training
Tough Mudder TrainingDoes anyone have a good, simple training regimen to get in shape for a Tough Mudder race? I've been googling for an hour and can only find lengthy narrative articles that don't pin down exactly what' required. If anyone has a simple, easy-to-understand chart or list, I would really appreciate it. submitted by /u/pensivegoose [link] [comments]
Pot and detox?
Pot and detox?So I smoke pot daily to help me sleep and to just calm down at the end of the day. I just spoke one bowl and go to sleep. Today I bought a detox kit. Not because I need to pass a drug test, but because I keep getting insane muscle knots. My chiropractor can't get them out, my massage therapist can't get it. I stretch, I drink a lot of water, at least 70 Oz a day. So I'm trying to detox the acids out of me. Would smoking pot make it not work? Or should I quit smoking? submitted by /u/Whatsyourantidrug [link] [comments]
What to do about people who don't have the discipline to go to the gym consistently?
What to do about people who don't have the discipline to go to the gym consistently?My brother for example. He's a 20 year old college student with a dad bod. He was a twig in high school at gained some weight after high school. My other brother and I are avid fitness buffs (I've only been going 5 months but even before then I wanted to work out, and now it's my life) so we both try to get him to go, and he wanted to, and he has a couple of times. But as most people who are hitting the gym because they think they need to, not because they want to, he's started drifting. You know, he'll give reasons he couldn't go (aka excuses) and I can't exactly force him to go, but I want him to be fit, especially considering he's trying to become a cop and being an out of shape cop seems to a road to disaster. People will say that I shouldn't try to force him to do anything, and I'm not. People will say to let him do him and that I should worry about myself. But I want people I know to be fit and healthy. I know what he could achieve if he just ate right and exercised regularly. What do you do about those you care about but don't have the motivation/discipline to be healthy?? submitted by /u/Wheresmyaccount1121 [link] [comments]
Will I be able to lose fat and retain the hit of muscle I have with this diet?
Will I be able to lose fat and retain the hit of muscle I have with this diet?Now I'm not really fat just for the beer belly I have. Like literally my legs and arms are too skinny. I'm 5'9 and weigh about 140lbs. When I was bulking I was at about 155lbs but I put on a massive stomach. Would following this allow me to finally eliminate my beer belly while retaining the bit of muscle I have? Also been including a lot more cardio into my workouts. http://m.imgur.com/Oks3KRo,5ux8IzQ,u9aX1cA submitted by /u/OctaneBoost [link] [comments]
6 months of progress
6 months of progressMe on Sept 6th, 2015 and two nights ago. Before & After Relevant info: Starting Weight 164.5 lbs. Skinny fat, BF % ~20% Ending Weight 178 lbs. BF% ~10% 37 yrs old. I had already lost 95 lbs through diet and walking, then running a lot. Began weight training. Starting with a beginner program 3 days a week, moved into a 5/3/1 program for a few months, then into a Bro Split. Currently do 6 days, Chest, Back, Shoulders, Arms, Legs, Chest again since my chest is lacking. Current caloric intake on my cut is about 2200. On the bulk up to 200 lbs, it was about 3500. Waist size is 28". Next steps - get swole(r). Big 3 numbers: Bench - 225 1RM Squat - 315 4RM DL - 405 2RM submitted by /u/RaginBull [link] [comments]
Starting working out at work with limited equipment, is this a good routine?
Starting working out at work with limited equipment, is this a good routine?24M 6'2 ft and 210 lbs. I carry most of my fat in my thighs, my arms look like spaghetti. My office has a gym so I decided to start working out during my lunch hour. They don't have much equipment so I want to get an idea if what I'm doing is good or not. I'm looking to lose some weight and get stronger. I've been watching what I eat and using myfitnesspal, however it's only been a week (well two days, yesterday and today). They have free weights, treadmill, bike, and multi training machine thingy, but no barbell. Am I doing too much? Not enough? I'm not very strong at all, I can't even do 15 push ups :( Monday: Abs/Back Side Bends: 3x10 15 lbs Jackknife Sit-Up: 3x10 Air bike (or mountain climbers): 3x10 Crunches: 3x10 Superman pose: 3xhold for 30s? Pilates dart: 3xhold for 30s? Tuesday: Arms Overhead Tricep Extension: 3x10 20 lbs Decline Dumbbell Triceps Extension: 3x10 15 lbs Hammer Curls: 3x10 15 lbs Dumbbell Curls: 3x10 15 lbs Seated Two-Arm Palms-Up Low-Pulley Wrist Curl: 3x10 25 lbs Wednesday: Leg day! Treadmill run for 10-15 minutes (with incline!) Leg press: 3x10 60 lbs Calf press: 3x10 60 lbs Dumbell squat: 3x10 30 lbs (each hand) Hip-Lift Progression: Leg extension: 3x10 60 lbs Thursday: Chest/Shoulders Dumbbell bench press: 3x10 15 lbs (each hand) Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 3x10 15 lbs (each hand) Side Lateral Raise: 3x10 15 lbs (each hand) Seated Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise: 3x10 15 lbs (each hand) Dumbbell shoulder press: 3x10 15 lbs (each hand) Friday/Saturday: Yoga! or run or both submitted by /u/umm_yeah_ok_ [link] [comments]
13 month Deadlift and Weight Progression Graph: Finally reached a 5 plate deadlift 220kg (485lbs) at 80kg (176lbs)
13 month Deadlift and Weight Progression Graph: Finally reached a 5 plate deadlift 220kg (485lbs) at 80kg (176lbs)Hey guys, I just thought I'd share with you my lifting progress since 1st Jan 2015 (Started lifting mid 2014) - I've tracked a fair bit of my workouts and thought that it may be interesting to some of you. http://imgur.com/a/SZX89 Here shows my deadlift progress compared to my weight. I never realised just how much weight affects strength. It really goes to show just how much strength and size are correlated. You can see my deadlift stagnate when I started to decrease my weight during my stupid cutting phase. In recent month I have been on a serious bulk, and the difference is HUGE! So if you are only trying to get stronger and think you can do it at maintenance, I would heavily suggest eating more too (unless you have to stay at that weight) TL;DR - graph of deadlift and weight & eat more for strength gains submitted by /u/denchaccountant [link] [comments]
Squat Form Check 205lb x 3
Squat Form Check 205lb x 3H - 5'2" W - 120lb Squat ORM - 230lbs I'm new to lifting in general and i'm wondering how to improve my squats. I feel like when i'm dealing with heavier weight (200lb+) my knees would cave in, which i know if a definite no no, how do I prevent this? Also when i'm dealing with 200lbs + on a squat when ever I un rack the weights I have a hard time getting into position, I just feel that theres's 1000lbs on me instead of 200lbs, I see other lifters unrack easily with a good amount of weight and squat just how I did in the video below, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWLtMFqE1PU&feature=youtu.be Thanks. submitted by /u/notchocheese12345 [link] [comments]
What if half of my protein intake comes from milk/whey?
What if half of my protein intake comes from milk/whey?Hi, so I've been busy lately and haven't had enough time to prepare my food like I usually do. My daily protein goal is 160g and I've been hitting 80-90 before dinner and I've used whey shakes to fill the rest of it before bed. Is there any problem with this? submitted by /u/Redcode_Fitness [link] [comments]
Front Squat Progression.
Front Squat Progression.Currently can only hit 5RM of 155. Running PPL so hit squat twice a week for 3 sets of 5 (not including warmup). I prefer these to back squats, since i can go ATG on these more consistently. Any drawbacks in overall development of strength and aesthetics (those are my goals) if I'm not doing back squats and just front squats. I know my rear delts will need more work only doing front squats. I'm a noob, been lifting since November. Thanks Other questions What's progression like compared to back squats? Is it pretty much the same? What muscles aren't targeted in the front squat that are in the back squat? What are your front squat numbers compared to back squats? Which do you prefer (front or back) and why? submitted by /u/FALCONPUNCH07940 [link] [comments]
Is cracking your back a bad idea?
Is cracking your back a bad idea?I do it alot, so i'm wondering if there's any negative concequences.. submitted by /u/HeyitsmeurAccount [link] [comments]
I have moved to a high altitude and I am seriously struggling to adjust; any solid advice?
I have moved to a high altitude and I am seriously struggling to adjust; any solid advice?For starters, a little background. I grew up my whole life in the Pacific Northwest at sea level. I ran cross country and track throughout high school and became respectably good over time. To make a long story a lot shorter: I have lost all my condition over time and I am now living in the Rocky Mountains at about 5,600 feet above sea level, and I can't run for more than maybe five minutes without my lungs feeling like they are going to rupture. I got a gym membership for the first time in my life and I can go for maybe 30 minutes at a reasonable pace on an exercise bike, but that's it. I'd really like to be able to over time get back into condition so I can start racing 5Ks and maybe even get into marathons. Thanks in advance for your help. submitted by /u/Nefarious_Lobster [link] [comments]
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