Start running and when you think you've run enough. Run some more. When I was in the military running was everything. I doubt that's changed any.
Edit: Good time to post this.\
Running me.
Lifting me.
Awesome, Alien!!!
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Awesome, Alien!!!
I am going through a phase like this... I made this before/after just recently and I remember being quite happy with the before pic, but when look at it now, I am way too thin in it.
I have bulked up a bit since then and I am happy with that, I like looking bigger than before but I always look and feel bloated and there's always a gut, maybe I have two much water/shit/whatever retention or should start cutting, I am still deciding the course of action. the weight difference between these 2 pics must be 8-10 pounds.
I am not completely happy with any of them. I guess what I have to do is set a definitive point where I am done bulking and then trim the fat, I feel like I am nearing that point (if I haven't reached it yet)...
Mine was yesterday...had eggs, chicken...saved enough carbs for myself to have a fajita shell and made fajitas with peppers and onions, cheese and sour cream.
theytookourjobz
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She's pretty smoking. That chick Camille is freaking gorgeous though. And strong as shit. She squats over 300 and just posted a video of a 250# jerk on her Facebook page the other day.
Darren870
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FallingEdge
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I am going through a phase like this... I made this before/after just recently and I remember being quite happy with the before pic, but when look at it now, I am way too thin in it.
I have bulked up a bit since then and I am happy with that, I like looking bigger than before but I always look and feel bloated and there's always a gut, maybe I have two much water/shit/whatever retention or should start cutting, I am still deciding the course of action. the weight difference between these 2 pics must be 8-10 pounds.
I am not completely happy with any of them. I guess what I have to do is set a definitive point where I am done bulking and then trim the fat, I feel like I am nearing that point (if I haven't reached it yet)...
The difference here is huge. When you start to lean out, you will look great. Good job man!
I know that feel. I was looking at myself in the morning and I looked so flat...to my credit I wasn't carbed up and was very depleted, natty problems I guess. Going to the gym and seeing people bulked up sometimes makes me want to just stop my cut. But you gotta commit to one or the other for any given period, otherwise you're just half stepping, shuffling around aimlessly.
Body dysmorphia is a bitch.
This it the truth. Wake up in the morning, look deflated and tiny. Start to eat a bit and feel nice and big. Actually get to the gym and see doods bigger and bulkier, feel tiny. Get back home after a long day at work and eating, feel skinny fat.
This cycle continues forever. But as you said, just gotta commit and run with it. Be happy with what you have but never fully satisfied.
Was admiring how my arms are starting to really tone out, especially my triceps and then in walks some dude who has arms 2-3x the diameter as mine. Felt bad man.
This is why I need to go to more public places around Philly. Fat people everywhere!
ReadingRambo
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I live in a southern rural/suburban area. I feel like Ryan Reynolds everywhere until I get to the gym. Then I realize how far I really have to go.
Often times, the journey is more important than the destination.
When it gets warmer here in NY, I'm going to spend more time in Chinatown. People look at me like I'm Godzilla or something.
At least they don't run away.
ROFL, are you dark skinned ? that sucks man..
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Yeah, Sphinx is definitely changing. All his hard work is paying off. He's the piano beast right now.
I'm about as white as you can get.
I'm about as white as you can get.
so true
I know most everyone here hates Crossfit but I love me Crossfit girls...Christmas Abbot. She's trying out to be on a pit crew.
Not enough body fat for my tastes. I like curves on my women. Like this:
http://allisonnyc.blogspot.mx/
She also does (or used to do) Crossfit.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
People tend to "hate" anything that isn't THEIR program. It's like anything else in the world, most similarly like console wars, politics and religion.
That being said, I personally have an issue with the "race against the clock" aspect of it and how it breeds an injury prone environment (bad form over and over again). Also the price is just absurd.
I can definitely see the positives of it though, especially if specific boxes are run by good trainers.
This. Prices are just a crazy pyramid scheme, and lifts for time are just shitty as a practice.
ReadingRambo
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The crossfit people I know only talk about crossfit and only hang out with crossfit people.
I've posted this before but it's worth a repost. I think this is the most even handed analysis of Crossfit I've seen, specially since Justin used to do Crossfit before he switched to strength training / weightlifting.
http://70sbig.com/blog/2011/12/whats-the-deal-with-crossfit/
The TLDR conclusion is that Crossfit is nothing more than conditioning, due to the nature of its programming. So in that sense it's sort of useless at best. But it has positive aspects, such as introducing people to the Olympic lifts.
http://70sbig.com/blog/2011/12/whats-the-deal-with-crossfit/
The TLDR conclusion is that Crossfit is nothing more than conditioning, due to the nature of its programming. So in that sense it's sort of useless at best. But it has positive aspects, such as introducing people to the Olympic lifts.
I'm glad you answered first. I was seriously baiting to see if someone was really going to bash anything that gets people off the couch.
When I was in my early 20's I critiqued everything that other people did in the gym. Now that I am much older I respect almost anything that people do to take care of themselves.
If someone would rather do a fitness class than work on their OHP that works for me.
Crossfit isn't perfect and the people there will likely never fully understand the mechanics of the moves their are performing. But it's really no different than people that are "runners" hating on casual people that job for fitness. Yeah that's a thing too.
I guess my biggest point is I think the majority of the people that get into something like crossfit would never consider becoming part of the weight lifting community. Some might get more into it after they have experienced a couple of classes/sessions but I think the majority of people that lift weights do it because they like picking heavy stuff up and then putting it down again. I have never been a fan of gravity and when I lift weights it just one more time I get to tell gravity to kiss my ass.
Yep, this. It's like a cult.
I'm fairly sure my scale isn't accurate so I haven't been monitoring my weight. It's refreshing not to care about weight and only go by the mirror! According to my scale I was 185 this morning which is very hard to believe based on what I see. I'm almost hoping it is correct because I would love to be 185 at 8 or 9 percent!
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I always feel like "Well, fuck scales" - the only thing I give a damn about is how I feel. My numbers fluctuate wildly, and I don't put much stock in them.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Same boat. My scale still reads 229-228 yet I'm "fully able" to wear L shirts and size 34 jeans now. I've only dropped about 4-5lbs according to the scale over the last two months but I've visibly leaner and the shirts and jeans aren't tight at all anymore.
I really should get a BF tester, but my wife always says "why do you need that?" And when my answer is "so I can see my body fat percentage" it doesn't really come across, lol.
I'll just keep doing what I'm doing until the results stop, then change it up.
You look a lot bigger Sphinx, good pecs!
You look a lot slimmer and more muscular in the recent pics you posted, even your face looks slimmer.
Anton Sugar
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This. It's like a post-modern social club for a lot of people, particularly because the "us versus them" mentality is essentially institutionalized.
Anything that gets people active is a good thing! That being said, if your goal is to get strong crossfit is terribly ineffective. Give me a year with someone and they will be noticeably stronger than someone who started crossfit at the same time!
FallingEdge
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I just like the idea of a scale helping me keep things in check. I have dropped weight but I feel bigger. Gut has slimmed down and overall, I feel better.
My goal next summer is to be 240/245 @ 12% bf. That will be around 10+ lbs of muscle in a year. Seems like that is entirely possible.
My goal next summer is to be 240/245 @ 12% bf. That will be around 10+ lbs of muscle in a year. Seems like that is entirely possible.
theytookourjobz
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Funny you mention 70sbig. Those guys are doing a seminar at the CF gym I go to this weekend.
This is my go to when I'm being lazy or no time. Drive to Costco, across the street from the gym, buy 2 rotisserie chicken, eat, profit. More time for monster hunter.
Damn you must look even better in person than your pictures. I wear 36 jeans. You gotta be extremely solid.
They're incredibly juicy and at only 5.00 a great deal.
FallingEdge
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36 waist but how does the legs fit?
I think my waist is a 32 proper but I have to go a size up for the legs.
I think my waist is a 32 proper but I have to go a size up for the legs.
Best deal in the store.
Anton Sugar
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Same. Depends on the fit, really, but I typically go 34 for leg comfort. Waist is slightly loose.
My waist in jeans size is 34 (when I tape it, it's bigger) but I always have to get 36 because of quads and sometimes that's not enough. Then I get dat bacon waist going from my tight ass belt.
FallingEdge
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Yup. Terrible feeling.
Can't tuck in anything lol.
It is okay, this summer... sun's out, thigh's out. I already got my red-pink polo. Now I need the shorts and shoes.
Stellactic
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If I get to HEB at the right time towards the end of night they've marked their chicken down to get rid of it. Cheap, great tasting, probably been under the heater all day chicken.
FallingEdge
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After work, I can hit up Safeway and find steak/pork that is 50% off. Cook it that night. So good!
But yes, the chicken is a great way to get the needed protein. Quick and easy.
But yes, the chicken is a great way to get the needed protein. Quick and easy.
Deathmistress
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This woman has a huge gymnastics background, you can tell from the first move. After practice, we'd grab on to balance beam and do the "flag" thing for shits and giggles. She's really good, makes it look easy.
Deathmistress
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I have to go a size up for my pants or wear super stretchy bottoms because of my quads. I quit gymnastics 8 years ago but some things never go away. My BF plays hockey and has to go a size up for his legs as well.
Darren870
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So how bad is fruit for trying to cut and lose weight?
I eat a good amount, and I can't think of anything else that making me stay my current weight.
Basically:
2-3 Kiwis or a cup of berries in my cottage cheese in the AM
Banana in the AM (before run)
Apple around lunch
Banana in the PM (before workout)
Orange or Tangerines in the evening.
To much?
Also, what is the best diet to look into to retain muscle but lose body fat? Keto Diet?
I eat a good amount, and I can't think of anything else that making me stay my current weight.
Basically:
2-3 Kiwis or a cup of berries in my cottage cheese in the AM
Banana in the AM (before run)
Apple around lunch
Banana in the PM (before workout)
Orange or Tangerines in the evening.
To much?
Also, what is the best diet to look into to retain muscle but lose body fat? Keto Diet?
Fruit is sugar. You're getting 5 servings of sugar a day.
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