ThLunarian
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Man... these last two pages make me want to take videos of myself for form checks. Now I'm paranoid that I could be doing something wrong
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Fitness |OT7| #Swelfies, Trap Lords, and Quadzilla
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yankeeforever2
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Hey man, you can't get it worse then me.
CherryWoodFuton
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You need to keep your chest up so your lower back isn't rounded like that. Chest up, hips back, shins on the bar. Keep those cues in mind before you set up
Dude, I keep telling you this, but the bar is still too far away from your body. Your shins should be touching the bar when you set it down after each rep. It looks better than the previous two vids, but the low back is still rounding somewhat. I bet if you addressed that, it will take out the roundness out of your back.
yankeeforever2
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Yeah I was trying to get my chest up, I going to try to get my flexibility up over the next couple of weeks while working on getting the other cues more natural.
I had to during the setup I was checking that, I think I lost it during the course of the set.
It has only been a day since I started to change my form, I know it will take time to get everything mechincally right.
Also, does the pendlay row have the same setup as a deadlift?
Not straight yet, but a step in the right direction
My form breaks down during the reps sometimes to. Sometimes I have to reset my set up before you continue.
What if you try this? Instead of doing a set of five, do five singles where you start from scratch each time, until you really hammer it in?
impressive burger AND physique
How has your diet and training changed from before May?
yankeeforever2
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Probably a better idea, I was just trying to see how I kept the form after the initial rep. Probably will stick singles for the next couple of days just to get the initial rep good.
BruceLeeRoy
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edit: relevant http://instagram.com/p/sOKfMHHTRi/?modal=true
Thanks, I also had 5 tacos like right before that, I've been indulging my innerfatboy all week, but idgaf, trying to get my numbers up.
yankeeforever2
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Is it even possible to eat that burger like a regular burger?
I think free weights will makes things go faster, it's the best "bang for your buck". Doing machines is not a necesarily waste of time but not the best way to approach weight lifting or fitness. Free weight and machines complement each other
a body like that is attainable in 1 or 2 years if your diet is extremely consistent and you are young, which your are. For that body in that pic, you have to get rid of any residual flab you may have from your overweight years. and I mean every residual flab.
if you are 5'10 (1.78 cm), you will be somewhere in the 165~172 lbs (75kg-78 kg) range by the time look like the guy in the pic.
you still have a way to go but it's not much, you can and will make it. Again, for that body your priority number one is your diet
Completely. From no working out to 5-6 times a week, cutting out most carbs, 1200 cals, etc.
Sigh, terrible results.
ipitydatfu
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better but still rounded
how flexible are your hamstrings? it looks like your hammies/glutes are really tight.
perineumlick
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Man, your physique is my goal; just like that. I've seen you more ripped, but I would be happy with those results right there. How much are you weighing now?
I haven't eaten in 7 hours. help.
Oh, and Leeness, the part of your arm near your shoulder looks firmer, so do your lovehandles. So that's good.
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Zoe
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I would kill for your body.
My dad had a heart attack earlier this year (he's doing better) and it woke me up. I lost a ton of weight (around 130 pounds) 10 years ago, but then I stopped exercising and eating well because I didn't care: I was dating and partying and having fun so I lost all of my motivation. I was in it for the wrong reasons. I slowly gained a lot of it back and then when I realized what happened I got depressed and gained the rest back.
I started slowly working myself back into the habit of working out in late June. I've dropped 30 pounds since around July 4. I'm working out 5 or 6 times a week. I started with medium intensity cardio. Keeping my heart rate locked in between 135 and 150 bpm for 25 to 35 minutes, continuously. I've now started to ramp up the intensity by increasing the speed and the incline of the tread. This is what worked well for me last time and again it's working very well for me. I'm lucky in that I have a decent amount of muscle mass already, it's just buried under a ton of fat. Once I get my legs heated up my whole metabolism comes to life.
I am making some changes, this time around. First, I've already started on resistance. Last time I didn't start until much later in my progression. Yesterday I just did lats and triceps, trying to re-familiarize myself. Trying to learn how to do a proper chest press with dumbells. Need to learn proper squats, too. The other big change is dietary. I'm really focusing on eating right. Last time around I cheated too often. I'm eating good protein (tuna, chicken breast, occasional canned salmon) and tomatoes, broccoli, raw almonds, and drinking lots of water. I'll sometimes start and end the day with a small Red Bull so I get a little bit of sugar. The energy definitely feels good in the morning when I step into the gym. And, like I said, drinking more water. Lots and lots of water.
My goal is to hit 199 by the end of March. My ideal weight is 170, but I'm more focused on getting some more lean mass - particularly in my chest, core, back, and forearms. I've got decent upper arms already and my legs have a shit ton of muscle from carrying so much extra weight around. I already feel better than I have in several years.
This "war" is ending, for good. I have to fight two battles every single day of my life: the first battle is in the gym, against all of the bad choices I've made. The second is to not repeat any of those bad choices every time I sit down to eat. This time my mindset is about living well for the rest of my life, not pleasing other people.
I started slowly working myself back into the habit of working out in late June. I've dropped 30 pounds since around July 4. I'm working out 5 or 6 times a week. I started with medium intensity cardio. Keeping my heart rate locked in between 135 and 150 bpm for 25 to 35 minutes, continuously. I've now started to ramp up the intensity by increasing the speed and the incline of the tread. This is what worked well for me last time and again it's working very well for me. I'm lucky in that I have a decent amount of muscle mass already, it's just buried under a ton of fat. Once I get my legs heated up my whole metabolism comes to life.
I am making some changes, this time around. First, I've already started on resistance. Last time I didn't start until much later in my progression. Yesterday I just did lats and triceps, trying to re-familiarize myself. Trying to learn how to do a proper chest press with dumbells. Need to learn proper squats, too. The other big change is dietary. I'm really focusing on eating right. Last time around I cheated too often. I'm eating good protein (tuna, chicken breast, occasional canned salmon) and tomatoes, broccoli, raw almonds, and drinking lots of water. I'll sometimes start and end the day with a small Red Bull so I get a little bit of sugar. The energy definitely feels good in the morning when I step into the gym. And, like I said, drinking more water. Lots and lots of water.
My goal is to hit 199 by the end of March. My ideal weight is 170, but I'm more focused on getting some more lean mass - particularly in my chest, core, back, and forearms. I've got decent upper arms already and my legs have a shit ton of muscle from carrying so much extra weight around. I already feel better than I have in several years.
This "war" is ending, for good. I have to fight two battles every single day of my life: the first battle is in the gym, against all of the bad choices I've made. The second is to not repeat any of those bad choices every time I sit down to eat. This time my mindset is about living well for the rest of my life, not pleasing other people.
Zoe
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Going under 1200 is DANGEROUS. I don't know how many times that can be said.
And you are nowhere near obese like I am.
CherryWoodFuton
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Leeness you look damn beautiful. I just wanted to post that
ThLunarian
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I'm no expert, but I've heard that that's too few calories and could trigger your body to go into starvation mode, which is unhealthy and will also make it harder to lose weight. Be careful.
1200 calories is like the recommended amount of a moderately active toddler
In that pic im ~205lbs
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Hey, good luck with that. A good idea would be to hit up Hanna Johnson on Elitefts. She did that last year and got on a department too. Hit the Q/A section.
You're still jacked up. Your back is rounded. Go back and watch that video I showed you on how to setup. The angle makes it harder to pick this apart, but from what I'm seeing, you're FUBAR right now m
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Deleted member 17706
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I hope I don't come off as an asshole here, but I think this mentality is part of the problem. You seem fixated on this idea of starving yourself and working your body hard.
Instead of doubling down on an approach that you haven't found to be effective, it might be time to try something else.
Interesting article that I've posted before and might be relevant to you: http://athlete.io/5343/why-women-should-not-run/
Either way, you really shouldn't feel bad about how you look now. Enjoy your trip!
First, you look quite pretty already. You have a lovely hourglass figure that I'll never acquire, much as I might long for it.
Also, I think Zefah is right, and that you need a change of perspective. So enjoy your trip and eat what you like. Then when you return, instead of doubling down, rethink your plans. Changing your body is slow, but it shouldn't be torture.
Just for a couple of weeks after my trip. Eat less + cleanse and hopefully kick start something--anything--to happen.
For a fat woman.
I don't do steady state cardio, though. I do cardio that goes hard, catch breath, goes hard, catch breath, etc. I've never been good at running anyway.
I'm going to enjoy (and avoid photos)! Then when I get back, I'm going to going to cleanse + starve for a couple of weeks and then keep going. I'll start forcing the 10lbs weights during my strength work outs, for one thing, whether it injures my arms and makes me cry or not.
defectivelasagna
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Oh wow thank you for the reply! So I'm guessing for that goal i wouldn't need to be bulking, but instead focusing on eliminating the excess fat and toning?
So I'm transitioning from mostly machines to mostly free weights and need some pointers on what I should be doing.
I'm sure my workouts are far from ideal, but here's what I currently do 3 times a week.
Each day I:
3x 5 Bench. Gone from 2 reps @ 135 to todays 5 reps @ 175 & 2x 5 @ 165. This took from June until now. That time frame seem average or slow? I feel I could have done better in that time period.
3x 5 Squats @ 165. I want this higher, but my legs suck.
And I try to get in dead lifts as well.
Then I rotate days on doing calf raises, seated leg press, leg extensions, cable cover, basically every machine but not each every time.
My diet is non existent as I just eat whatever and don't count anything. Would like to change this as well.
I'm sure my workouts are far from ideal, but here's what I currently do 3 times a week.
Each day I:
3x 5 Bench. Gone from 2 reps @ 135 to todays 5 reps @ 175 & 2x 5 @ 165. This took from June until now. That time frame seem average or slow? I feel I could have done better in that time period.
3x 5 Squats @ 165. I want this higher, but my legs suck.
And I try to get in dead lifts as well.
Then I rotate days on doing calf raises, seated leg press, leg extensions, cable cover, basically every machine but not each every time.
My diet is non existent as I just eat whatever and don't count anything. Would like to change this as well.
AdventureRacing
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Even if you manage to lose weight by starving yourself it's all going to come straight back and if you're like a lot of people probably in surplus. That plus it's just terrible for your health and will only make you feel worse. What you're doing clearly isn't working so it can't hurt to try and use some of the advice you're getting on here.
the reply was considering that the pic you showed is your main goal, that guy is actually fairly skinny, in my opinion. What you see in that pic isn't the result of "years of training", that guy looks like your standard curlbro that is young, eats well, and goes to the gym to hit arms, chest and abs, mostly.
if you are 1.78 cm and around 83 kgs right now and completely untrained or with no substantial muscle, I suggest to you to make it a priority to reach that weight (75~77 kgs) and take weightlifting as a compliment to that. then, when you've reached the desired weight and have better physical condition you can get a more serious lifting lifestyle.
it's only 5-6 kgs, it's 3 months work at most and you can come to terms with exercises in that time.
but there are other ways to achieve your goal so pay attention to other replies you may get.
reagrding toning: muscle is there or is not there, it may be covered in fat or right there visibly due to less fat but that's it, I honestly don't know exactly what toning means.
you mean you bench press, squat and deadlift every day?? if so, how many times a week? regardless, that´'s seems pretty inefficient to me.
Each day I work out, which is 3 times a week.
You work out too much for the amount you're eating. It's probably working against you, hampering your fat loss. You would probably do a lot better if you a) didn't exercise so much and b) stopped stressing out.
I would honestly try take this advice to heart if I were you:
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fa...s-and-lots-of-activity-can-hurt-fat-loss.html (<- Read the whole thing)
Also (as a man) I think you look pretty fucking great so stop putting yourself down.
Awwww, honey, you know what I think about your looks. I want to look like that too!
You look great and your waist is definitely smaller than it used to be and your arms look more lean. Go have your epic vacation and enjoy your time!
I am myself leaving on 20th of October and I will be gone a week.
Lets see do I manage to drop around 4 kilos / 8 pounds before that like I am planning to.With all honesty, if 1200 cals aren't doing it for you, you are eating too little. I would say I eat roughly around 1500 per day.
I have been saying the same for couple years now - she might be a tad stubborn.
Oooh, I like the idea of you being a bad boy.
You look extremely good on that pic.And now I am extremely hungry...
I think I have seen at least one of those photos on the progress thread. I really like them! <3
Hey and lovely to have you here!
If you haven't already, I would warmly recommend you to read through the OP and take it from there.
Awww sweetie, I think it is extremely brave of you to post the videos (same goes with everyone in here who does it). Keep working on it and you will be fine!
I talked her about the same things already couple months ago about stress levels and cortisol. Leeness is aware of it but doesn't truly believe it yet. Hopefully she is more relaxed and stress free after the vacation.
Psychotext
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I think you need to try a new routine. From what you've said about it, that one seems a bit shit.
Lolllll at the thighs/butt comment. I heard the stitching give a little on squats. It might be time to retire those pants soon.
I think this approach will just disappoint you more. A "cleanse" over the course of a week will probably temporarily drop several pounds of water weight, plus maybe a pound or two of real fat. You'll also most likely be tired and unhappy. Injuring yourself working out is never a good recipe for anyone.
Again, you need a new approach. Instead of starving, you could try intermittent fasting, for example. Essentially, you'd get your "cleanse"/no food in the morning (or evening if you prefer), and then 2-4 real meals in the other half of the day. Several people on here eat this way and could help.
As for your workout, maybe a bodyweight one would be more appealing to you. A properly done program could help you keep your strength while you lose fat, and free you from worrying about external weight loads.
BruceLeeRoy
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Haha ahhh yeah my man. Most appropriate Glow reference yet
Decided to do squats today anyway...legs feel sore but okay.
Form check please, I feel I'm screwing up something here. I feel I'm doing a few things wrong. Took off a lot of weight because I want to get this right.
http://youtu.be/iTF8M0XJSUM
The other video is still publishing, I'll edit this post when it's done.
edit: other video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arSMXAxH9hg&feature=youtu.be
I'm 6'2...so I feel I have some core strength/flexibility issues getting low enough.
Wider stance? I feel my knees are pushing out in front of my feet too far.
Form check please, I feel I'm screwing up something here. I feel I'm doing a few things wrong. Took off a lot of weight because I want to get this right.
http://youtu.be/iTF8M0XJSUM
The other video is still publishing, I'll edit this post when it's done.
edit: other video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arSMXAxH9hg&feature=youtu.be
I'm 6'2...so I feel I have some core strength/flexibility issues getting low enough.
Wider stance? I feel my knees are pushing out in front of my feet too far.
It's a mixture of running, pulling and carrying between 40-60lbs of equipment. I believe one station is to carry 55lbs worth of hose up 5 flights, and then back down to the bottom and it's timed. That is the one I'm going to focus on, I have a shakey right knee and while I can squat a lot moving quickly up steps sometimes my knee can get a bit weak.
I used to do 10x100m sprints 2 times a week with a mile cool down run after, wish I had kept doing it cause I'd be more than ready for the test.
Thanks man, I'll definitely check that out, I don't want to just do well on the test I want to crush my opponents, see them driven before me and hear the lamentation of their women!
BruceLeeRoy
Banned
So I just did this new workout some of you guys might like as a switch up. The whole principle is keeping your muscle under load for 40 seconds. That necessitates really slow reps and weight stripping to get your time but man I got to tell you guys I am wrecked from it.
FallingEdge
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looking and feeling extra jacked this morning
must have been those chicken sandwiches for dinner last night
also killed it at my fantasy football draft, I love my team.
must have been those chicken sandwiches for dinner last night
also killed it at my fantasy football draft, I love my team.
How can this post not be followed by a FE selfie? You're slipping man.
TheFightingFish
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Yeah, climbing and carrying can be very different than flatland endurance. Last summer I did a full summit climb of Mt. Rainier (14,410 feet with glacier climbing for much of the last few thousand feet) I was coming off my best year of trail running, and I figured that since I could run 50K trail races with plenty of elevation changes then I would be able to crush that climb.
Turns out, I made it. But it pretty much flattened me to do so. I could handle elevation, and I could handle distance, but carrying a heavy backpack full of supplies while doing the climb just about did me in. I wasn't used to having that extra weight on top of my body weight. If you have a good hill or long set of steps by ya, I'd recommend just tossing on a backpack with sandbags in it and hitting that up.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
No problem, I remember she completely restructured her training with the help of Harry Selkow on elitefts and she completely destroyed it. Definitely send them both questions I have no doubt they can point you in a good direction.
http://asp.elitefts.net/qa/default.asp?a=ask
You have ignored all the good advice you're been given, and you failed in your goals. Instead of stepping back and reevaluating, you're doubling down on all the stuff that didn't work.
If you increases activity and decrease calories, you are setting yourself up to fail. Then what?
You're an attractive woman with a body that is very appealing, and you're going to ruin your health with counter productive behaviors that have been proven not only to not work, but have the opposite effect of what you want.
You seem really nice, but it hurts to see you punishing yourself needlessly. Can you listen to these guys? They won't steer you wrong. If you can't, then, why are you here?
Shabadoo69
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I had a weight loss challenge at work over the last 2 months and today was the final weigh in. I have been super good with my diet, no soda, working out a lot. My only downfall is a had a few beers here and there.
I WON!!! I took home $400. I ended up losing 30 pounds. My girlfriend lost 15 pounds too. We even went on vacation for 10 days and still lost weight.
I'm pretty proud of myself right now. And that $400 just paid for my PS4.
I WON!!! I took home $400. I ended up losing 30 pounds. My girlfriend lost 15 pounds too. We even went on vacation for 10 days and still lost weight.
I'm pretty proud of myself right now. And that $400 just paid for my PS4.
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