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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
For you peeps that do full day, 24-36 hour fasts, do you eat vegetables during? (I know this wouldn't really be considered a fast) I'm thinking of fasting on lower cal vegetebales to fulfil micro nutrient needs so I dont develop deficiencies.
I plan on fasting on rest days and pounding carbs and protein on lift days. See what this does for me.
I plan on fasting on rest days and pounding carbs and protein on lift days. See what this does for me.
Psychotext
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You don't need to worry about micronutrients on such a short fasting period.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
That's good to know. I've only ever fasted for 14 hours or so, consistently. This is a whole new experience for me lol. I'm surprised at the lack of hunger almost 24 hours in. I actually wandered into the kitchen just now out of habit and boredom instead of actual hunger.
Felt good to be in the gym again, damn. I effing despise this gym so much tho. It's sucked the joy of lifting from me. Not to much longer tho. Hit 4x155 on overhead press easily. Just redoing my last 3/5/1 session right now.
The entire point of fasting is so that your metabolism is firing at 100%, and the way you stop a fast is by introducing a insulin spike. A lot of veggies are high carb and can cause a spike immediately. I would avoid personally but you can try.
The entire point of fasting is so that your metabolism is firing at 100%, and the way you stop a fast is by introducing a insulin spike. A lot of veggies are high carb and can cause a spike immediately. I would avoid personally but you can try.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Log press day with suicical band attachment.
http://youtu.be/QFmfPyertdg
Thanks guys, but the weight is sub par, that said given that I thought I tore my quad a few weeks ago this is looking good. And yeah Sean, it sure isn't hurting.
Arm brah.
http://youtu.be/QFmfPyertdg
Thanks guys, but the weight is sub par, that said given that I thought I tore my quad a few weeks ago this is looking good. And yeah Sean, it sure isn't hurting.
New workout absolutely kicking my ass, but definitely making good progress, especially arms:
Arm brah.
Dude, you're making that banded press look super easy but I'm guessing it's not. How much weight equivalent is that???
Also, how much were you upright rowing??????????
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Not sure, it's 150 straight weight, then whatever is band tension. It's not easy, especially at lockout. Doesn't really matter as weight isn't important as training speed. When this is used.
That's a snatch grip high pull and it's great for upper back and traps, and it's 225 on the bar.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
That back...it's like a road map to my heart...
Psychotext
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Given you barely bulked, I wouldn't worry too much about it. 
mdsfx
Member
F*cker lolGiven you barely bulked, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
TheOctodad
Member
I love me some snatch grip high pulls. Can't recommend them enough. Nice work btw, you look like a tank.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Insane on both fronts. The high pulls especially.
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Yep, here's Tian Tao doing some at Worlds
Since I have lower back issues, I used to do them heavy from a dead stop off the floor for each rep.
Had a pretty decent fast going today, from midnight last night to 6pm today. Went for an evening cardio session, feeling good. Go down to the kitchen for a snack before bed, ended up eating 4 hot dogs, bun and all, and a bowl of ice cream. Went from having a 1,000 calorie deficit for the day to being about 200 calories over. Fuck.
Appetite control is hard, especially for a guy that doesn't eat vegetables.
Appetite control is hard, especially for a guy that doesn't eat vegetables.
Okay, I got back on the scale and it read 229 lbs.
That's still 4 lbs gained back. After spring break, I'm going to start my new job, so I'll be able to get more healthy foods.
Main reason why I haven't been eating that amazing is because I've been broke. For a while, I was eating really, really healthy due to having a job, but now, in dependent on my parents who don't really want to dish out money.
Confession: my mom made cinnamon rolls on a snow day we had when I came home. I ate two.
Also, knowing that I've already lost a bit of weight, I'm going to start cutting more and more. When I look in the mirror, I see me, a guy with a muscular frame with a fair bit of extra fat to trim off.
Just gotta keep going, I guess.
velociraptor
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My cut has been subpar D:
I have no idea what I'm doing.gif
I've dropped calories, focused on heavy compound movements with low volume but high intensity. Still lost muscle but not enough fat. dammit.
Psychotext
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On the subject of cutting... what's the best way to transition? I've been gaining a little shy of 0.5lbs a week averaged out over my bulk, and I'm thinking I might as well do a reasonably slow cut as well (it's REALLY hard for me to gain strength with all the cardio I do, and I don't want to lose it.)
So what's the best way to switch? Do I just take off 500kcal to start and adjust from there, or am I best snipping off 200kcal a week or something until I hit maint at first, then start cutting? I'll still be doing intermittent fasting, if that makes a difference.
So what's the best way to switch? Do I just take off 500kcal to start and adjust from there, or am I best snipping off 200kcal a week or something until I hit maint at first, then start cutting? I'll still be doing intermittent fasting, if that makes a difference.
mdsfx
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This is what I did. The transition made it much easier on me. I switched to maintenance for a few weeks at least. Dropping 1,000 calories overnight is way too much of a dramatic change for me to handle without becoming super crabby lol
Psychotext
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Ha, given how sick I am of cramming food into my gullet right now, I'd happily dump 1.5kcal overnight.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Same for me. Started squatting with a belt on my last working set and being able to push myself harder made me feel soreness I haven't felt in a while
Psychotext
Member
On the subject of squat, I've been noticing some pain in what I can only assume are tendons at the back of my knees when I've been squatting recently. It goes a short while after I finish my workout, but it's enough to have me concerned that I'm doing some damage.
I'm wondering if it's maybe because of some tightness in my legs (Because I technically work my legs 7 days a week, they never get a rest day).
I'm wondering if it's maybe because of some tightness in my legs (Because I technically work my legs 7 days a week, they never get a rest day).
Dead Prince
Banned
need some new in ear buds. well those over the ear because in-ear right now is sliding out because sweat keeps going inside lol.
How bad is it?
mdsfx
Member
I don't know. It's a pain along the outside edge of my foot and some of the padding slightly underneath, between my heel and mid-foot. No idea what it is. It's actually more painful to walk than to run. It hurts when i'm standing flat-footed as opposed to on my toes.
Truthfully, I'm going to only cycle from now until the race and I'm running that race balls out and dealing with the consequences. It's what I always do when I have an injury, but I know one day that will bite me in the ass.
Sounds like it could just be overuse, to be honest (you've been running a lot more lately, correct? And you put on weight / muscle so it's extra pressure on your feet). If you broke or tore something, I doubt it'd be okay when running. RICE / cycling only and hopefully you'll feel great on race day!
mdsfx
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I only run twice a week, specifically to avoid overuse, cycling all of the other days. One thing I realized is that my shoes were pretty damn snug when I used my wool socks this last weekend, and I don't think that helped.
Pretty sure you just answered your own question there Pt, have a break dude
mdsfx
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Good luck with that one. Tell him to enjoy some peanut butter while your at it.
Oh wow, yeah I thought you ran a lot more. Definitely stay off it as much as possible. Avoid lifting exercises that out extra pressure on feet. Ice the shit out of it.
You don't have gout, do you?
Psychotext
Member
Ha, I wouldn't go so far as to say I enjoy it, but I'm getting to the point where I don't hate it.
velociraptor
Junior Member
On the subject of transition, how does one go from cut --> bulk without becoming a fatass? Slowly increase calories per week? Jump straight into maintenance?
Decided to give cutting/recomping with Eat Stop Eat another chance. Basically I realized that my caloric intake was maybe 400kcal over every non-fasting day the last time I did it, leading to slower fat loss.
Anyway I'm interested to see what happens when I eat at maintenance or slightly over 4 days a week and then fast 1-2 days. I would still like to lose a kilo or two but can't do it on a normal daily caloric restriction. It's been 8 months and while my deficit has been reasonable, the length of time, lack of sleep and training a bit too much lately has lead to a severe lacknof sex drive. I feel ok but my GF is going crazy
So I gotta do something. Scaled training back to 3x week which also allows me to sleep more on two nights per week. Also gonna up the calories like I mentioned.
Anyway I'm interested to see what happens when I eat at maintenance or slightly over 4 days a week and then fast 1-2 days. I would still like to lose a kilo or two but can't do it on a normal daily caloric restriction. It's been 8 months and while my deficit has been reasonable, the length of time, lack of sleep and training a bit too much lately has lead to a severe lacknof sex drive. I feel ok but my GF is going crazy
So I gotta do something. Scaled training back to 3x week which also allows me to sleep more on two nights per week. Also gonna up the calories like I mentioned.
Psychotext
Member
Ha, I've not had a sex drive in years. Unlike a lot of people, working out did nothing for me in that respect.
FallingEdge
Member
You should get your test levels checked out.
Finally upgrading to a real road bike this weekend after running the older used one I had into the ground. Snagging this bad boi:
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/allez-e5-sport/106650
Now, the important question: white or blue? The matte black is objectively the sexiest color, but it's super backordered so I'd have to wait until mid-May if I wanted one. Not wasting prime ridin' time for that.
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bikes/road/allez-e5-sport/106650
Now, the important question: white or blue? The matte black is objectively the sexiest color, but it's super backordered so I'd have to wait until mid-May if I wanted one. Not wasting prime ridin' time for that.
Mine's not super high normally anyway but it's definately been lower lately.
Dead Prince
Banned
Well, you'll just need to upgrade your ride. Ditch the turbo trainer for something with a bit more horsepower.
FallingEdge
Member
Seriously, I would all suggest you get your test levels checked out. If anything, just to get a base of where you are.
I agree. It'd be the first thing I would do the second I felt the drive slippin'
Psychotext
Member
It's not really the sort of thing that gets done in the UK. You tend to see doctors when you're obviously ill rather than for getting general health tests.
I'm sure that sort of thing exists, but I'd have no idea where to look for it.
...and to be honest, I'm sure it's got as much to do with being busy as fuck and being together 18 years as anything else.
I'm sure that sort of thing exists, but I'd have no idea where to look for it.
...and to be honest, I'm sure it's got as much to do with being busy as fuck and being together 18 years as anything else.
Who has time for sex with all this lifting?
agreed. I still have a super high sex drive but the second it starts tanking I'd be worried.
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