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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?

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Shy Fingers

Shy Fingers

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Yet another newby question.

So it turns out my apartment complex has a fitness area with a barbell, weights, bench, and power rack. All that jazz. So I've started using that. However it seems some jerk stole a bunch of the 10lb plates from some reason.

Can you use two 5lb plates on one side and a 10lb plate on the other and have it not be too noticeable? I mean, outside the obvious size difference when starting from the ground or something.
 
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BumRush

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Shy Fingers said:
Yet another newby question.

So it turns out my apartment complex has a fitness area with a barbell, weights, bench, and power rack. All that jazz. So I've started using that. However it seems some jerk stole a bunch of the 10lb plates from some reason.

Can you use two 5lb plates on one side and a 10lb plate on the other and have it not be too noticeable? I mean, outside the obvious size difference when starting from the ground or something.
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Just curious...if there are a lot of 5s, why not just use those and forego the 10s entirely.?
 
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Jacksinthe

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Psychotext said:
...and related:
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So this is why I can BTP like I'm 16 again. Upping my dose to 20g tonight.

Edit: and as for the sour of CM, I try to pair it with flavors that work well with bite.

I'm no CM pro as I just started it a few weeks ago. Never really got into pump products but I'm giving it a whirl. I feel like bis/tris day got the most benefit. Felt like I wanted to explode out of my skin.
 
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Cagey

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Jacksinthe said:
So this is why I can BTP like I'm 16 again. Upping my dose to 20g tonight.

Edit: and as for the sour of CM, I try to pair it with flavors that work well with bite.

I'm no CM pro as I just started it a few weeks ago. Never really got into pump products but I'm giving it a whirl. I feel like bis/tris day got the most benefit. Felt like I wanted to explode out of my skin.
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Crystal Light fruit punch packets are great for make-your-own PWO mixtures. A strong and sweet enough flavor to overpower any nastiness from creatine, CM, beta alanine, etc.
 
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Arrowgigantic

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Shy Fingers said:
Yet another newby question.

So it turns out my apartment complex has a fitness area with a barbell, weights, bench, and power rack. All that jazz. So I've started using that. However it seems some jerk stole a bunch of the 10lb plates from some reason.

Can you use two 5lb plates on one side and a 10lb plate on the other and have it not be too noticeable? I mean, outside the obvious size difference when starting from the ground or something.
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Yes. You can also buy 10lb plates at Academy Sports or whatever is in your area for like $20.
 
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Psychotext

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That was a shit workout. Went to my garage and found that some motherfucker had tried breaking in there to get my bikes last night.

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Thankfully they were apparently inept, but by the time I'd moved my valuables inside I really wasn't feeling up for it. Completely screwed up my squats too, and did 25lb more than I should have on 5's day because I wasn't paying attention. =/
 
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Deleted member 17706

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This might be a question for ILoveBish, since I think he's the only other person regularly fasting.

Since around November of last year, I've been doing a one meal per day thing. Usually it's a fast of between 21 and 27 hours depending on the meal timing. I'm pretty flexibile with when I eat. However, I do have a copious amount of heavy cream in my coffee in the morning, so it's technically not a real fast.

Anyway, one thing I've noticed is that weight training (or intense anaerobic exercise in general) has a strong appetite suppressant effect. I really notice it when I do some heavy (relative, obviously) lifting well into the fast (hour 20 or beyond). I'm well hungry at that point, but midway through the workout, that feeling of hunger disappears. I don't really feel like eating anything after the workout for an hour or so (or even more sometimes).

It's not a problem or anything, but I was wondering if anyone else had experienced anything similar. I did a bit of research and apparently exercise does suppress ghrelin, which may be a cause, but when I used to eat more regularly throughout the day, exercise would always make me hungry, not suppress my appetite.
 
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Jacksinthe

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Psychotext said:
That was a shit workout. Went to my garage and found that some motherfucker had tried breaking in there to get my bikes last night.

MsBKnmI.jpg


Thankfully they were apparently inept, but by the time I'd moved my valuables inside I really wasn't feeling up for it. Completely screwed up my squats too, and did 25lb more than I should have on 5's day because I wasn't paying attention. =/
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Ouch duder. That looks like a lightsaber tried opening the door.
 
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Teggy

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Psychotext said:
That was a shit workout. Went to my garage and found that some motherfucker had tried breaking in there to get my bikes last night.


Thankfully they were apparently inept, but by the time I'd moved my valuables inside I really wasn't feeling up for it. Completely screwed up my squats too, and did 25lb more than I should have on 5's day because I wasn't paying attention. =/
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Wow, that sucks. Glad your stuff wasn't taken but knowing that someone tried to get into your space is the worst feeling.

And I'm calling the cops on all you druggies in here.
 
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velociraptor

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Psychotext said:
Last time I asked about that, it was actually 50 on his daily allowance, upped every week.

Of course there's no way you can be accurate enough to add 50kcal anyway, but I guess it averages out.
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So 350 calories every week then. That sounds 'more realistic'. But yes, it's all very difficult. I probably vary my calories by 100 on a daily basis if I'm honest, and this is despite the fact I weigh all my food. It's all a best, educated guess at most.
 
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HawkeyeIC

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Starting Strong Lifts 5x5 tonight. I'm terribly out of shape, but feel like this routine will be pretty easy for a few weeks until the weight goes up. Anything I could/should be doing to supplement (either cardio or weights)?

Also, it seems like there are a ton of different opinions about what to eat before/after workouts. Complex carbs and protein before with simple carbs and protein after? What do you all typically eat?
 
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Psychotext

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velociraptor said:
and this is despite the fact I weigh all my food. It's all a best, educated guess at most.
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Food can be out as much as 20% on the labels vs what's in the products, so being accurate is all but impossible (plus different people absorb nutrients / calories etc from certain foods better than other). That's before you even get into differences cause by cooking differently / chopping up / what you eat the food with etc.
 
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ILoveBish

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That sucks psycho. Hopefully they get run over by a tractor.

Zefah said:
This might be a question for ILoveBish, since I think he's the only other person regularly fasting.

Since around November of last year, I've been doing a one meal per day thing. Usually it's a fast of between 21 and 27 hours depending on the meal timing. I'm pretty flexibile with when I eat. However, I do have a copious amount of heavy cream in my coffee in the morning, so it's technically not a real fast.

Anyway, one thing I've noticed is that weight training (or intense anaerobic exercise in general) has a strong appetite suppressant effect. I really notice it when I do some heavy (relative, obviously) lifting well into the fast (hour 20 or beyond). I'm well hungry at that point, but midway through the workout, that feeling of hunger disappears. I don't really feel like eating anything after the workout for an hour or so (or even more sometimes).

It's not a problem or anything, but I was wondering if anyone else had experienced anything similar. I did a bit of research and apparently exercise does suppress ghrelin, which may be a cause, but when I used to eat more regularly throughout the day, exercise would always make me hungry, not suppress my appetite.
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That exact thing happens to me. Lifting heavy kills my appetite. It's rather cool honestly, the timing can be worked to your advantage.
 
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BumRush

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HawkeyeIC said:
Starting Strong Lifts 5x5 tonight. I'm terribly out of shape, but feel like this routine will be pretty easy for a few weeks until the weight goes up. Anything I could/should be doing to supplement (either cardio or weights)?

Also, it seems like there are a ton of different opinions about what to eat before/after workouts. Complex carbs and protein before with simple carbs and protein after? What do you all typically eat?
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HIIT is the best cardio to do, but ease into it.
 
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JCX

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Only on week 3 of this program, but I'm already kicking myself for never seriously following a regiment before. So much wasted time.
 
mdsfx

mdsfx

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Mmmmm. That feeling after eating half your day's calories in one meal on a cut. I'm buzzing with satisfaction... And carbs lol.


Psycho, sorry you have to deal with that shit. Let's get everyone brainstorming on an elaborate set of booby traps ASAP. I'm thinking Last Crusade style.
The-Word-of-God-Name-from-Starling-Fitness.jpg
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SpinningBirdKick

SpinningBirdKick

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Zefah said:
This might be a question for ILoveBish, since I think he's the only other person regularly fasting.

Since around November of last year, I've been doing a one meal per day thing. Usually it's a fast of between 21 and 27 hours depending on the meal timing. I'm pretty flexibile with when I eat. However, I do have a copious amount of heavy cream in my coffee in the morning, so it's technically not a real fast.

Anyway, one thing I've noticed is that weight training (or intense anaerobic exercise in general) has a strong appetite suppressant effect. I really notice it when I do some heavy (relative, obviously) lifting well into the fast (hour 20 or beyond). I'm well hungry at that point, but midway through the workout, that feeling of hunger disappears. I don't really feel like eating anything after the workout for an hour or so (or even more sometimes).

It's not a problem or anything, but I was wondering if anyone else had experienced anything similar. I did a bit of research and apparently exercise does suppress ghrelin, which may be a cause, but when I used to eat more regularly throughout the day, exercise would always make me hungry, not suppress my appetite.
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The body releases hormones when under stress (including intense exercise). The hormones released include adrenaline, corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) and cortisol.

CRH can act as an appetite suppressant and boost attention and increase anxiety. It's a primal instinct to switch the body into fight or flight mode for survival rather than focusing on less immediate threats such as hunger.
 
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BumRush

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JCX said:
Only on week 3 of this program, but I'm already kicking myself for never seriously following a regiment before. So much wasted time.
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Dude, you and everyone here. Don't sweat it... You're doing it now.

mdsfx said:
Mmmmm. That feeling after eating half your day's calories in one meal on a cut. I'm buzzing with satisfaction... And carbs lol.


Psycho, sorry you have to deal with that shit. Let's get everyone brainstorming on an elaborate set of booby traps ASAP. I'm thinking Last Crusade style.
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God, what an incredible film (all 3 of them are. I'll admit I'm excited about the 4th one that's in the works)
 
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Afrocious

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HawkeyeIC said:
Starting Strong Lifts 5x5 tonight. I'm terribly out of shape, but feel like this routine will be pretty easy for a few weeks until the weight goes up. Anything I could/should be doing to supplement (either cardio or weights)?

Also, it seems like there are a ton of different opinions about what to eat before/after workouts. Complex carbs and protein before with simple carbs and protein after? What do you all typically eat?
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What are your goals? I started off on SL5x5.

You say you're terribly out of shape. What's your history with the gym? Depends on if this is your first rodeo or not.
 
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Psychotext

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mdsfx said:
Psycho, sorry you have to deal with that shit. Let's get everyone brainstorming on an elaborate set of booby traps ASAP. I'm thinking Last Crusade style.
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I wish I had some bear traps.

I get the feeling I'm going to sleep like crap tonight because I'll be listening out for a second attempt.
 
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Jason's Ultimatum

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Opinions needed. If you had to choose between the two, which would stick with:

each lift consists of a weekly progression in weights, 3 sets of 8-10 reps

M:

Squats
Bench
Rows

W:

Deadlifts
Weighted pull-ups
OHP

F:

Squats
Bench
Rows

Now that's an ABA workout I believe. The next week would be BAB. I'd throw in some arm accessories, too. I think I may just stick to ABA, because doing DLs twice a week may be a bit too much?

Or my old routine I created. I never followed a progression load to increase the weights, and I'd do that if I go back to it:

M:

Bench
DL
Weighted dips
Weighted Pullups

W:

Squats
OHP

F:

DB chest press
Rows
Incline bench press
Cable rows

I've gotten other opinions, and the first routine seems to be the best.

Thanks
 
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CherryWoodFuton

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BumRush said:
I do 3 tabatas a week (20 second all out sprint / 10 second cool down, repeat 8 times) and 2-3 days of 20 minutes steady state riding on the airdyne each week. The tabatas are incredible. The trick is you REALLY need to push yourself. It's not pedaling fast, it's pedaling like your life depends on it. Sometimes, I'm still breathing heavy an hour+ later.
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Very late post reply but are you doing 3 tabatas at once???
 
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Deleted member 17706

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ILoveBish said:
That sucks psycho. Hopefully they get run over by a tractor.



That exact thing happens to me. Lifting heavy kills my appetite. It's rather cool honestly, the timing can be worked to your advantage.
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Thanks for the reply!

Did you notice this same thing happening before you began intermittent fasting (if you can remember that far back!)?

SpinningBirdKick said:
The body releases hormones when under stress (including intense exercise). The hormones released include adrenaline, corticotrophin releasing hormone (CRH) and cortisol.

CRH can act as an appetite suppressant and boost attention and increase anxiety. It's a primal instinct to switch the body into fight or flight mode for survival rather than focusing on less immediate threats such as hunger.
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Thanks!

All of that makes sense, but what has me confused is that I never experienced this before I started eating only one meal per day (in the evening) about 5 months ago. Before that I would typically do just lunch and dinner, with the very rare snack in between, but I would be ravenous after an intense session in the gym.
 
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Joey Fox

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Back down to 183 from 187 in one day, and a PR in bench! Grabbing a spotter was highly necessary.

Bench - 175x5, 195x3, 215x1 (PR)
Paused incline DB - 55sx10, 50sx10, 6, 40sx12, 7
DB bent over rows - 85sx3x10, 2x6
 
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Psychotext

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I had a really shitty takeaway earlier, and I've had flapjack and sugary drinks since. I'm really desperate to keep my weight up for two more days!
 
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Dead Prince

Banned
Lttp but vitamin ahoppe here selling L&L's birthday cake cookies. All is good. Got that and some birthday cake peanut butter now I just need to get some birthday cake ice cream with some sprinkles
 
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