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Fitness |OT4| Squat Booty, Summer Cuts, and Super Swoletrophy
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I'd just find a crossfitter and stand on him. Now that's functional strength!
joking
There's a right tool for every job
So I've been focusing on my nutrition the past few weeks now. I feel better and have much more energy. I can already feel my endurance ticking up. I'm just struggling to get to the gym to lift as much as I want to, but that will sort itself out shortly.
Lost about 8 lbs so far and I believe (read: Oh please god...) it's mostly fat.
I'm basing my intake off of the Paleo diet, but mostly I'm trying to adhere to non-processed foods. Fresh meats and veggies. Fruits, nuts, seeds. Taking it easy on the meat side too since in the past I've kinda over done it when looking to gain muscle.
Anyway, dont want to image dump but some pictures of what I've been eating:
Lost about 8 lbs so far and I believe (read: Oh please god...) it's mostly fat.
I'm basing my intake off of the Paleo diet, but mostly I'm trying to adhere to non-processed foods. Fresh meats and veggies. Fruits, nuts, seeds. Taking it easy on the meat side too since in the past I've kinda over done it when looking to gain muscle.
Anyway, dont want to image dump but some pictures of what I've been eating:
Right?! Thanks.
This is the best part of it. The food is all really good. Downsides are more prep time for dinner, not as easy as just nuking something or ordering a pizza... and I have to go food shopping more often. Unprocessed means no preservatives, which means food goes bad, which means I have to get fruits and veggies like once a week almost.
I'm also probably spending more because I am treating this like an indulgence. I buy produce from a bit of a higher end supermarket so it's slightly more money for some fruits, but they taste 10x better. I'm getting as much as I can now from Costco though: big jar of almonds, lean steaks, seasonal fruit too.
I thought cutting out grains like pasta and bread would be a killer but I dont miss it nearly as much as I thought I would.
Yup, once I got a grill, I started buying meats all the time (from Costco). A little more expensive but worth it.
Tonight I'm making chicken, mixed with a horseradish, sriracha and ketchup sauce.
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Alien, in the post pics of yourself thread you mentioned you're dropping weight, but doing conditioning work and maintaining your lifts. Are you referring to your cardio program when you say conditioning work?
Tonight I'm making chicken, mixed with a horseradish, sriracha and ketchup sauce.
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Alien, in the post pics of yourself thread you mentioned you're dropping weight, but doing conditioning work and maintaining your lifts. Are you referring to your cardio program when you say conditioning work?
Posted in the P90X thread, but fielding opinions on fat burner supplements. I'm expecting mostly negative responses saying they're a waste of money, but curious if anyone has used them (in addition to working hard and eating right) and found them to be a useful addition. Likely staying clear myself but am curious what fitness-GAF thinks.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Yep
I'd just find a crossfitter and stand on him. Now that's functional strength!
joking
every time I think Crossfit is the dumbest thing in the world, there's always something that gives me pause
FallingEdge
Member
every time I think Crossfit is the dumbest thing in the world, there's always something that gives me pause
why can't i not stop staring?
Joel Was Right
Member
The most daunting thing about fitness regimes is trying to make sense of the nutritional guide. I'm the type of person that never reads the back of packaging
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
every time I think Crossfit is the dumbest thing in the world, there's always something that gives me pause
I'd like to bosu her ball.
parrotbeak
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If you google image search that, the first hit is a nsfw tumbler that I will be spending some time on when I'm at home.
Back with another Protein deal for you cheap fucks!
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bodybuilding-supplements/100-percent-whey-power.html
5lbs of When for only $25 seems solid. I have my 50lbs so I don't know what shipping is, but a decent deal to be had!
Cod SITUP10 for an extra 10% off!
On that note, I'm trying to get my supplements in order. I'm curious about BCAA, what's the deal with powder vs capsules? I hear powder doesn't mix well, but is it processed well if I mix it in a shake anyways? Just looking for more info.
Otherwise, for someone who eats tilapia and salmon 3-4 times a week, is fish oil still recommended?
Anything else I should be taking? I've been off creatine for a bit, I can tell the difference, will likely pick some up.
This just goes along with trying to get my diet even more in order, and I'm looking for guidance on what is good vs. snake oil. Thanks kids.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bodybuilding-supplements/100-percent-whey-power.html
5lbs of When for only $25 seems solid. I have my 50lbs so I don't know what shipping is, but a decent deal to be had!
Cod SITUP10 for an extra 10% off!
On that note, I'm trying to get my supplements in order. I'm curious about BCAA, what's the deal with powder vs capsules? I hear powder doesn't mix well, but is it processed well if I mix it in a shake anyways? Just looking for more info.
Otherwise, for someone who eats tilapia and salmon 3-4 times a week, is fish oil still recommended?
Anything else I should be taking? I've been off creatine for a bit, I can tell the difference, will likely pick some up.
This just goes along with trying to get my diet even more in order, and I'm looking for guidance on what is good vs. snake oil. Thanks kids.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I wonder if it comes with a free side of dianabol.
parrotbeak
Member
Thanks! Maybe I'm blind but where do you enter the coupon code?
Lol, it actually comes with free "Bodybuilding.com Build N.O. Lemon Lime, 10 Servings."
It won't show up till you're in the checkout process I believe.
Yup. Shogun wins.
Still, cheap protein.
parrotbeak
Member
I got to the credit card info part and the next step is Submit Order. Didn't see it. I'll try again later, gotta get back to work.
Oh, I found it. It's on the first cart screen, kinda hidden in the middle below a banner.
Just think of it in terms of grams of protein, fat an carbs per day. It's easier
Or don't bother like I do
You should probably learn to at least glance at what you're putting into your body.
maximum360
Member
I was thinking torn meniscus possibly as well but unless you get evaluated by a PT or Physiatrist we're just playing guessing games. Get it checked out.
/physical therapist hat off
Goddamn dude. All those things in it, I'm surprised it doesn't taste like dogshit.
Thanks, do I just rub it on?
go for it. i can't do it, but some ppl can.
however i do suggest setting some goals. since you're skinny, how about gaining some weight?
Devolution
Member
I toyed with the idea of just randomly yelling "CROSSFIT" when I bench or something but I don't want to troll so hard I make people think I'm into that stupid ass shit.
Have you ever done Crossfit? Because if you haven't, you shouldn't make fun of something you haven't tried.
did they sell out or I am just missing the add it to the cart button?
parrotbeak
Member
Looks like the 5 lb ones are gone now. Earlier it had both 2 lbs and 5 lbs. The 2 lbs looks just about as good though, depending on shipping.
Wait, what is wrong with crossfit?
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
every time I think Crossfit is the dumbest thing in the world, there's always something that gives me pause
Jesus Christ
DAT ASS and DEM THIGHS
Christ.
Oh, I see. A bunch of idiots with bad form and an unrealistic promotion of the concept gave CrossFit a bad image, basically?
I'm not an expert since Crossfit isn't a thing here in Finland.
But I'm guessing it also has something to do with charging ridiculous membership prices and I've heard that there's not really any proper programming.
But someone else probably can explain the hate better than me..
DAVIDHUXLEY
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Probably has too do with all the crazy random exercises with poor attention to form more than anything. That being said i am a runner and they have free classes where i work and it has defintely improved my stamina and endurance. The instructors always make stress the importance of proper form and technique to prevent injuries.
Kinda bummed about my workout this morning. Was looking forward to squat day...foolishly didn't warm up. My left knee seems a little tight/strained now when bending back up. It's like my patellar tendon is getting stretched or caught on something.
Is this from too much weight/not going down far enough? What's the remedy here? Just take a week or two off from squats?
Is this from too much weight/not going down far enough? What's the remedy here? Just take a week or two off from squats?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
You were still a bit out of it? Or just no energy?
Devo is a she.
Crossfit gets a bad rap in here, but "done correctly" there's nothing wrong with it at all. I make jokes about Crossfit, but that's because I understand it and I have a bunch of friends that do it, so I give them shit about it too.
In fact, I believe that the Army PT program should switch to crossfit style PT.
Welcome back. =)
I feel like thats contradictory based on Crossfit programming. Form breakdown is inevitable, no matter how conditioned or strong you are, when you are doing the kind of high volume work that Crossfit prescribes. I personally have not done Crossfit but from an outside observers perspective, there seems to be smarter ways to program strength and conditioning routines.
The Crossfit model seems like it would work better for movements and exercises that don't involve the main barbell lifts at heavy weights, IMO.
Generally fat burner supplements burn about 70 calories a day or so. Tiny direct benefit.
The indirect benefits are appetite suppression and increased energy. This make you eat less and be more active.
Personally I would not use them but it's not completely useless. Just mostly useless.
In addition, it seems every time I take a step the tendon clicks...so it's definitely not tracking straight at the moment.
Price Dalton
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DAVIDHUXLEY
Member
I am more into doing the body weight stuff , but yeah i can see how that could be seen as contradictory. Push presses were murder yesterday.
I feel like my knees come forward too much when I do heavy squats and as such I can't get them on level with my ass. If they don't come over, I will topple backwards. I drive my heels into the ground but I think it's my shoes. They are pretty flat, but not completely. Is that probably it?
PushingButtons
Member
Hi everyone,
Age: 30
Height: 6'1
Weight: ~228
Goal: 200lbs - 28lb weight loss
Current Training Schedule: 3-5 times a week
I've been working out steadily since mid April. Depending on overtime at work I usually end up working 3 times a week on busy work weeks and 4-5 on average. I'll occasionally throw in a Saturday workout. Each workout is roughly an hourish
I don't know if it's too early to tell but I'm not seeing or feeling any fat loss. I weight train for most of the week and have 1 dedicated cardio day. Not sure what the issue could be but I'm guessing its too much of a cut in calories? This is what I usually eat during the work week.
Morning: Protein shake, instant oatmeal with 1 tsp natural peanut butter, Fiber 1 bar, Fage yogurt
Afternoon: Banana, cup of cottage cheese, and a "salad" of corn, kidney beans, black beans, and avocado with a dash of light salad dressing.
Evening: Mostly tuna with a mix of wild rice and quinoa and veggies. Or I'll make a turkey burger with a side of veggies. I'll also have about 2 more protein shakes. One after my afternoon workout and another before bed.
I eat a little more heartily on the weekends (but still healthy) with a lot of vegetables and turkey or vegetarian dishes. I've cut out sugar in my coffee and only have maybe one-two beers on the weekends.
Am I going about this the right away? Or is there something I can do to steer me in a better direction for weight loss? I'm slightly feeling defeated.
Age: 30
Height: 6'1
Weight: ~228
Goal: 200lbs - 28lb weight loss
Current Training Schedule: 3-5 times a week
I've been working out steadily since mid April. Depending on overtime at work I usually end up working 3 times a week on busy work weeks and 4-5 on average. I'll occasionally throw in a Saturday workout. Each workout is roughly an hourish
I don't know if it's too early to tell but I'm not seeing or feeling any fat loss. I weight train for most of the week and have 1 dedicated cardio day. Not sure what the issue could be but I'm guessing its too much of a cut in calories? This is what I usually eat during the work week.
Morning: Protein shake, instant oatmeal with 1 tsp natural peanut butter, Fiber 1 bar, Fage yogurt
Afternoon: Banana, cup of cottage cheese, and a "salad" of corn, kidney beans, black beans, and avocado with a dash of light salad dressing.
Evening: Mostly tuna with a mix of wild rice and quinoa and veggies. Or I'll make a turkey burger with a side of veggies. I'll also have about 2 more protein shakes. One after my afternoon workout and another before bed.
I eat a little more heartily on the weekends (but still healthy) with a lot of vegetables and turkey or vegetarian dishes. I've cut out sugar in my coffee and only have maybe one-two beers on the weekends.
Am I going about this the right away? Or is there something I can do to steer me in a better direction for weight loss? I'm slightly feeling defeated.
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