Thanks
I was/am doing it atm but I was thinking if I should do something with faster weight increases for a while? Or maybe just restart the cycle I was on with the B531..?
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Thanks
I was/am doing it atm but I was thinking if I should do something with faster weight increases for a while? Or maybe just restart the cycle I was on with the B531..?
FallingEdge
Member
hah, not quite yet
hovering around 231.8 as of this morning. Hopefully I can get below 230 by this weekend. I don't think that will happen because of all you can eat sushi tonight and the Denver Burger Battle on Thursday.
Oooh! I love watching pics of you!
All for you bb
Ugh I hate the tiny injuries, my wrists are always killing. It feels like they throw everything off and I just want to stick to my routine!
My wrists mostly hurt because of all the gymnastics I've been doing lately (which I absolutely love). I wish I started as a kid because, not to be all super braggy, but I would have been really amazing. But my parents weren't really interested in letting me do anything other than study lmao. I think I have a real talent for this, I've been picking up things really fast. My first class I did a back handspring
.I love how weight lifting noticeably makes fitness easier in other realms. I jump super high because of squatting, I can handstand for like 20 seconds and my shoulders basically feel nothing, and my body doesn't feel super achy afterwards. My body is completely capable of doing basically all the moves (other than ones that require an absurd amount of flexibility), it's just that I usually have a mental block that I have to remove before I can do it. I'm working on my flexibility but I'm not super consistent. I hope by next year this year I can do both side and front splits.
Spiritreaver
Member
I feel ya. I started a new job a few months ago and I've been coasting since. Been looking for something new to do to get me reinvigorated.
Congrats on the wedding though! Hope you had plenty of cake.
So jelly of your height, 230 is beastly man. Keep at it.All for you bb
Also Barrett rocks.
Jacksinthe
Banned
5.4 on my A1C today. I'm just trolling my diabetes at this point XD
Team Jones
Member
Banana & Nuts!
Syphon Filter
Member
I usually have a banana, will the nuts help in terms of energy?
Muscle is lean, there's no "fat muscle".
Generally it's considered that some fast carbs and some protein is best for performance. Or just eat a normal meal an hour or two before.
Sakura
Member
I'm trying to get some muscle on my abs, but sit ups don't seem to do much. A guy at work gave me an ab wheel, and I used it the other day, and am still in so much pain. I wasn't expecting it to be sou tough. Are these things a pretty good choice to use or should I be trying something else?
Psychotext
Member
They do work, but obviously you need to make sure you have very low body fat before you see abs.
The holy grail of apples, my man. Good for her!
mdsfx
Member
I woke up today with a sense of vertigo/dizziness. It feels just like when you drink so much that you're still a bit drunk the next day, except that I haven't had a drink in days.
I noticed it in the middle of the night when my son woke me up. I actually had trouble walking around a bit, feeling like I was leaning/falling to my left. I still have the same feeling hours later. It made driving and working out a but of a challenge. If I put my head down or bend over, I become really dizzy when I straighten back up.
Yesterday was my first day going back to a low-carb cut. Could that have anything to do with it? Maybe blood sugar?
I'm honestly not sure if I should even be at work right now...
I noticed it in the middle of the night when my son woke me up. I actually had trouble walking around a bit, feeling like I was leaning/falling to my left. I still have the same feeling hours later. It made driving and working out a but of a challenge. If I put my head down or bend over, I become really dizzy when I straighten back up.
Yesterday was my first day going back to a low-carb cut. Could that have anything to do with it? Maybe blood sugar?
I'm honestly not sure if I should even be at work right now...
Sakura
Member
Hmm no idea what my body fat is. Below 20% I'm sure but I don't really have any measuring equipment. Well I will try it for a month and see if there is any difference.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
I find that after being on a 500 calorie deficit for awhile I sometimes get a little dizzy and feel faint when standing up and have to take a day off to refuel, but nothing that lasts more than a few seconds. Id reccomend eating some carbs to be honest and see if it goes away, otherwise it is probably something you would need to see a doctor about.
Psychotext
Member
I've had that for years now. I have to be really careful how I stand up, and if I've passed out a couple of times after getting up to take a leak in the night.
Yay for blood pressure drops. I eat as much salt as I can to try and make up for it (ironically, you also have to stay as hydrated as possible to make it better).
You can also be treated with a certain blue pill... but that has certain side effects.
Edit - That said, having it after you've been stood for a while isn't normal.
Yay for blood pressure drops. I eat as much salt as I can to try and make up for it (ironically, you also have to stay as hydrated as possible to make it better).
You can also be treated with a certain blue pill... but that has certain side effects.
Edit - That said, having it after you've been stood for a while isn't normal.
Arrowgigantic
Member
Are you male or female?
Sakura
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jeremy70583
Member
So I've been following icecream fitness for the past 6 months or so. I'm trying to start working out over my lunch break. I would need to keep workouts to 45min-1hr. I'm not able to finish an ICF workout in that time. Should i break up those workouts and do half of it every day, or what other program would you guys recommend?
I'm not very strong but here are my 1RM numbers
6'3, 200lbs
Squat: 240lbs
DL: 310lbs
Bench: 230lbs
OHP: 110lbs
I'm not very strong but here are my 1RM numbers
6'3, 200lbs
Squat: 240lbs
DL: 310lbs
Bench: 230lbs
OHP: 110lbs
Arrowgigantic
Member
Abs don't grow a ton because they're small muscles, and that area on males (also going around to the back) is also the first place fat will accumulate. As in, you can have striated deltoids and have a lateral head of the triceps that looks like it's stabbing you in the elbow and still have a subcutaneous fanny pack.
Dusk Soldier
Member
Jason Blaha said:
/s
but seriously, cut out the exercises that are 3x8/ 3x10 if you don't have time to do the whole routine.
FallingEdge
Member
Jason Blaha is crazy. I wouldn't listen to him at all.
ShadowgeistX
Member
I'm surprised nobody linked the brosciencelife vid on it honestly lol.
Psychotext
Member
Awesome. Would love to see the stats on that one.
Maybe they mean average injury rate.
I finally did 405 lb conventional deadlift for 3 reps. It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. I was afraid of the weight since I had never deadlifted that much before and waited 5 minute rest instead of my usual 3
I think I could have done more reps but one of the Personal Trainers from 24 hr fitness interrupted me mid set saying I shouldn't be dropping the weight which I found odd since I was using all bumper plates and on a deadlift mat but whatever it felt good to see that I am finally able to DL in the 400's now.
Shout out to Cooter, thanks for helping me on my journey. Let us make more gainz
I celebrated afterwards with some Chicken Tenders
I think I could have done more reps but one of the Personal Trainers from 24 hr fitness interrupted me mid set saying I shouldn't be dropping the weight which I found odd since I was using all bumper plates and on a deadlift mat but whatever it felt good to see that I am finally able to DL in the 400's now.
Shout out to Cooter, thanks for helping me on my journey. Let us make more gainz
I celebrated afterwards with some Chicken Tenders
Arcana Wiz
Member
Just passing by to say hi...
Finally going to gym again after almost a year...
Spilled milk aside, gotta ask, why in the beggining we all must suffer so much? My legs are so sore that i have to muster energy to try to stand up.
On topic, now i'm serious about getting fit, so maybe i'll stop by sometimes.
Finally going to gym again after almost a year...
Spilled milk aside, gotta ask, why in the beggining we all must suffer so much? My legs are so sore that i have to muster energy to try to stand up.
On topic, now i'm serious about getting fit, so maybe i'll stop by sometimes.
What happened to him? He didn't always use to be off his rocker.
My boy Tater! Huge achievement. That's a ton of hard work.I finally did 405 lb conventional deadlift for 3 reps. It wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be. I was afraid of the weight since I had never deadlifted that much before and waited 5 minute rest instead of my usual 3
I think I could have done more reps but one of the Personal Trainers from 24 hr fitness interrupted me mid set saying I shouldn't be dropping the weight which I found odd since I was using all bumper plates and on a deadlift mat but whatever it felt good to see that I am finally able to DL in the 400's now.
Shout out to Cooter, thanks for helping me on my journey. Let us make more gainz
I celebrated afterwards with some Chicken Tenders
entremet
Member
He's nuts but his program is legit. He has others that are more time friendly.
But if you have a lot of time to workout and are younger thus better recovery, run the icf program for a year plus bulking and you will become a beast.
I did it for a year a few years ago and got amazing results.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Yeah I bailed on the thread after that
As soon as I saw that thread I knew to just not click on it lol.
Spiritreaver
Member
Yep, this is what I do to all threads outside of here. After the response to Sean's thread, I lost all hope.
What lol!? One month should be equal to one month
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
He ended up changing it to "CF gave him motivation because someone was pushing him" but it's misinformation when you write that and don't qualify it until later.
Does or has anyone here cut successfully without counting calories?
I want to drop like 15lbs of fat. I've been between 160-170 the past few months and I want to get serious about losing the last bit here.
I know I can do it with serious calorie counting, that's how I lost my initial weight, but I want to avoid that if possible. After tracking calories for so long I'm pretty good at eyeballing stuff. I used to use MFP, then I logged in Evernote, and now I've moved to YouFood for simple tracking. I'm very mindful of what I eat and generally eat clean (limiting simple carbs, eating lots of veggies, protein, etc) though I'll be more strict for this cut.
Routine-wise I've been doing Starting Strength and will continue, though I'm expecting to stop moving up on my lifts. I used to do a 7-10 minute [insert cardio machine here] HIIT session after lifting, but I've been lax lately so I will likely add that back in.
Suggestions, tips, or tricks? Y'all so ripped in here!
I want to drop like 15lbs of fat. I've been between 160-170 the past few months and I want to get serious about losing the last bit here.
I know I can do it with serious calorie counting, that's how I lost my initial weight, but I want to avoid that if possible. After tracking calories for so long I'm pretty good at eyeballing stuff. I used to use MFP, then I logged in Evernote, and now I've moved to YouFood for simple tracking. I'm very mindful of what I eat and generally eat clean (limiting simple carbs, eating lots of veggies, protein, etc) though I'll be more strict for this cut.
Routine-wise I've been doing Starting Strength and will continue, though I'm expecting to stop moving up on my lifts. I used to do a 7-10 minute [insert cardio machine here] HIIT session after lifting, but I've been lax lately so I will likely add that back in.
Suggestions, tips, or tricks? Y'all so ripped in here!
I am currently trying to find a new gym. I totally love my old one, but it doesn't have proper air conditioning, it is a bit far away from my home (especially on winter when I walk there) and the opening hours are quite bad so I am looking would there be anything better around. It is so annoying though trying to compare the ones that are closer and having a workout every time at different place at the moment. It takes more time since the staff at the gyms want to show around and so forth. Some of the gyms have been nice with good opening hours, but ridiculously expensive and way bigger than I would like having tons of machines and classes and I wouldn't want to pay extra for things I wouldn't even use. I am trying a new one again tomorrow. This is getting a bit frustrating.
I think she has won a genetic lottery.
Syphon Filter
Member
You are on the right track. I use the portion size method and don't count calories at all. carbs a bit higher the days of workout and I walk an hour a day. I also do HIIT cardio after my workouts. I recommended logging what you eat and check once a week if you lost any weight. That is what I do instead of counting. You use the portion size method and log what you eat, check every week if you lost weight. If you didn't then you can check your log and see what went wrong. If things go right then just stay with the same things you ate. This has been working for me the past month so far.
Interesting, how come you choose two days? Is it because of the low eating the other days?
Every Thursday I have pizza with my wife, daughter and parents. It's a little tradition we've been doing for over a year now. I also save one day over the weekend in case I don't want to diet. It gives me flexibility, and if I haven't used that second day by Sunday I'll go all out
Every Thursday I have pizza with my wife, daughter and parents. It's a little tradition we've been doing for over a year now. I also save one day over the weekend in case I don't want to diet. It gives me flexibility, and if I haven't used that second day by Sunday I'll go all out
Appreciate you guys sharing! I enjoy hearing stuff like this and how people adapt because it shows you can reach your goals without letting diet take over life
First post in here, so Hi everyone. I don't even know if this is the right place, but I assume you may know.
Do you know of any websites that have good healthy food recipes? I am pretty sick of eating protein + steamed veggies. This leads to way, way too much cheating on my diet. I just need some more variety and figured this would be a good place to ask. I know some from cookbooks and things but I would like to find a resource better than that.
Do you know of any websites that have good healthy food recipes? I am pretty sick of eating protein + steamed veggies. This leads to way, way too much cheating on my diet. I just need some more variety and figured this would be a good place to ask. I know some from cookbooks and things but I would like to find a resource better than that.
Obliterator
Member
Here's something random weird. Since I have increased my beer consumption I'm getting like LEGIT gains. Is it due to an increase in calorie count? Maybe I was under calorie before? I've been drinking craft beer for a pretty steady amount over the last 3 or so months while lifting and my arms have exploded
Especially weird because I've always heard alcohol slows muscle growth and yet I have more gains in size and strength in the last 3 months than any point in my life
Especially weird because I've always heard alcohol slows muscle growth and yet I have more gains in size and strength in the last 3 months than any point in my life
So I have a super lanky build and I've been try to put on some muscle. Pretty much any amount of muscle would probably be really noticeable on me. I tried going to the gym, it wasn't working with the person I was going with so I stopped. Once I get back to school I can probably start again, but until then what I can I do in my room with a pullup bar and some weights? I'm mostly looking to work on my chest and arms, because I'm really lacking in strength there.
Aww. You too sweet. Fitgaf missed you. And good luck on the gym search.
Psychotext
Member
....aaaaaand my upper back injury has returned. Yay.