Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
No, and I told you this in the other thread too.
Months don't make results. Years do.
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No, and I told you this in the other thread too.
Months don't make results. Years do.
Agreed. you're 6 weeks in dude. 6 weeks. if it were that easy, everyone would have a Plitt-like physique.
this is what I was wondering the whole time,
if the goal is to remain lean and cut, it's done already, maintain forever now.
if goal is to put on muscle.... let's just keep it short and say it will take a while to achieve that.
I've been stuck at 198 for the past two months, so I figured I'd take a closer look at my diet. I've never really used calorie calculators too in depth before, so I have a quick question. According to MFP, I should be eating around 2000 calories a day to lose 2 lbs a week. My fitness level is set to active, since I'm currently doing 5/3/1 on a 4day a week basis. Currently my weight is at 198 and I'm 5'10. With all that in mind, do these amount of calories seem correct?
Unless of course you have top of the line genetics in which case a body like Henry Cavill in Man of Steel should be achievable in just shy of 8 weeks 100% drug free.
ny_illmatic
Neo Member
I'm currently lean bulking properly for the first time and trying to gain as little fat as possible. I'm eating pretty well food wise when it comes to eating 'clean', but will add the occasional donut or pop tart here and there. Does sugar intake matter much while bulking? Seems like I'm getting a little too much..anywhere between 80-100 grams for the most part. The donut or pop tart takes up about 10 to 15 grams, but the rest I believe comes from fruits/organic jam, peanut butter, kashi cereal and granola. Just wondering if it matters much on a lean bulk.
2,000 a day to lose 2 lbs doesn't sound outrageous, but if you're only doing 5/3/1 4 days a week with no cardio you probably won't truly be "active".
Would lightly active be a closer approximation then? That drops it down to 1660.
By the way, when I do 5/3/1 I also do the "Boring but big" thing, if that makes any difference.
See how different the two are? A difference of 300+ calories a day.
I'd err on the side of 1,600 for a month or so. If you're losing too much, or losing a ton of muscle as well, increase a bit.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
I'd set it to inactive/sedentary for a baseline and adjust from there. Activity calculators are woefully inaccurate.
Lol.
Is there an exchange program where I can trade in my genetics for this top of the line brand?
You know, kinda like upgrading my phone.
I have the Caramel Toffee Fudge flavor right now. It's amazing, tastes like a real dessert.
The future is coming my friend. May be too late for you but your kid should be able to look like whoever he wants when he hits his mid twenties. These genetics are something to behold. I lucked out and was born with them. The other week I increased my curls from 12 reps to 15 and my arms grew an inch and a half. Science!
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Is "genetics" slang for beefaroni and hamburgers?
Speaking of which, now I wanna make a beefaroni topped hamburger.
Speaking of which, now I wanna make a beefaroni topped hamburger.
Sweet. Glad I asked then.Thanks for the help.
The best thing to do is set a baseline like brolic said and go from there. It's wildly different depending on actual energy used at gym, amount of muscle you have, your age and of course, genetics lol.
Beer Monkey
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Count everything for a week or two, count every single calorie that goes into your mouth. That's your maintenance as long as you aren't gaining or losing weight right now. Maintenance varies so much from person to person. Once you know what your maintenance is, you can figure out what percent you need to cut from your diet to meet your goals. Do NOT trust online calculators where you put in your age/weight/height and activity level and it tells you your maintenance calories. It isn't that simple and the results are often WAY off.
I'll take my genetics with a side of noodles
CherryWoodFuton
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Anyone?
Yea what everybody says
Do heavy compounds 3xs a week and add weight every session until you can't
EAT LIKE GOKU
Sleep a minimum of 7 hrs a day
Don't worry about appearance for now. You may not look like Cooter or FallingEdge any time soon but regular people will notice those noob gains trust me.
Psychotext
Member
I know this is in jest... but I know a number of people who bulked like Cartman (mostly because a lot of trainers say you have to eat EVERYTHING bulk up). They got big, for sure... but it was 95% fat.
Hey everyone, amazing thread here. I'm starting to go to the gym regularly, so I've finally opened one of these up. I have no gym experience at all so I'm starting fresh here.
I'm not interested in bulking up, but I am interested in building muscle and overall strength. I'm aware of the basic workout routines that could help me get there, the OP has some good suggestions.
My main problem is that I'll be working out solo, so I don't want to use free weights for stuff like Squats. I'd like to come up with a routine that I can do solo via dumbbells and machines. Are there any good links for coming up with a routine with that restriction?
Thanks for any help.
I'm not interested in bulking up, but I am interested in building muscle and overall strength. I'm aware of the basic workout routines that could help me get there, the OP has some good suggestions.
My main problem is that I'll be working out solo, so I don't want to use free weights for stuff like Squats. I'd like to come up with a routine that I can do solo via dumbbells and machines. Are there any good links for coming up with a routine with that restriction?
Thanks for any help.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Not the answer you're looking for but you don't need a gym partner. You can build muscle and get stronger without going to failure all the time and needing a spotter.
DUFFMCWALIN
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To append on this the only time I need a spotter is on bench. The rest of the days its setting up a phone or something to watch form.
edit: I almost always work out alone.
Wolfe
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Naw this is totally true, hell I'm between 180-185 at 6'2'' and I'm still slim as hell, granted I started out 30+ lbs lighter but still. Hell being able to start lifting at 185 lbs sounds great lol, imo 170 is far too light for that height.
Clean Bulking is the Santa Claus of the fitness world.
you believe in it a couple of years, you really put faith in it because you believe in the rewards that it brings but then it's like "...wait, I have to eat just how many pounds of plain chicken and rice to reach my macros???"...
over time you start to figure out that it doesn't make sense and finally come to the conclusion that it was a nice lie, very much like Santa.
This response, and the guy benching in the power cage during busy hours makes me want to build my own gym. The power cage is the only place I can do squats without standing on a platform, because I'm not 6'5" and get depth. Too bad I don't have much of a home.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000VLRVSC/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Use that link for your home workout bench press power cage. I would if I had the space. One day...
I've never had a problem with failed bench attempts, I do them on the standard bench, but if fear is holding you back on your lifts, gotta do what you gotta do. And of course, home gym with cage is the best by a mile.
You'll get a ton of similar responses in this thread, but to reiterate, you don't need a spotter or partner. If anything, grab a random to spot you on the bench and do the same for them. Start out light, with the bar only, and never go above your means. You can certainly supplement with machines / DBs but those core compound lifts can't be beat.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Was on my way to a 565x3 deadlift then on the 3rd rep at my knees tore a callus on my right hand. Oh well. Finished off with some Romanian deads 225lbs x 20 did two sets prior at 15.
http://youtu.be/GKJF_ZWZeo4
http://youtu.be/GKJF_ZWZeo4
Psychotext
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You can do it, but you'll suck a bit more. Unless you're actually in real pain you wont do yourself any damage.
Light exercise actually helps with certain muscle soreness. Google active recovery.
ny_illmatic
Neo Member
Oh, I don't eat completely strict like chicken and rice all day, haha. Like I said I throw in some junk here and there. No way I can be that strict on a bulk. So I'm guessing I'm good with the sugar intake then?
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
DUFFMCWALIN
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Badass tank Bum. Lookin good. Where did you get it?
At least you have a tank game. My shoulder cuts are non existent. Oh the sacrifices for a few pounds on muscle. Looking good brother.
Cool, thx.
For any of us who are still in bulk season, I think we need to step our game up.
http://youtu.be/ESCB_-8L994
http://youtu.be/ESCB_-8L994
Hmm. I typically do them for lower work but those look like a nice change up. Thanks. Glad you're back btw. This place is much better with you around.
Psychotext
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Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Thanks bud, do them like that and they will fry your ass, hams and tax your upper back. They are definitely harder, and that's why I like them. Had the leg shakes bad today. I still like GMs for ass and low back. Wanting to incorporate hyperextension deadlifts soon too.
Cookies and Creme is good, with the caveat that I mix my protein powders with almond milk because it's disgusting with water.
CherryWoodFuton
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Double Rich Chocolate and Mocha Cappuccino are my go-tos. I've also tried Mint Chocolate Chip which isn't bad if you're using milk. I like the first two because I mix my protein with just water though and they're the two best-tasting with just water.
Extreme Milk Chocolate is gross IMO. It's like a sweeter, more artificial tasting version of Double Rich Chocolate.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Barstool sports' website.
They have a ton of ridiculous 90s tanks.
5 minutes to eat a 72 oz steak????????? Jesus.
I've been meaning to ask everyone here what are your favorite workout shirts (as in, everybody please post a pic wearing your favorite shirt or tank)
I keep talking about my zelda one but I don't know what you guys wear.
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