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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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yankeeforever2
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I have worked so much overtime that I have lost weight during my bulk. Fucking life
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Psychotext
Member
I did about 120 hours of work last week, but thankfully I managed to stay on top of my intake because I had a shitload of food frozen. That, plus good old quest bars!
I badly need a break now though.
Damn me and my GF went to this christmas brunch today (at the place where we will have our wedding party next July) and I ate soo much. Traditional norwegian christmas food apparently. So good. I'm still pretty full and content and it's been 8 hours. So I guess that was my only meal today
All in all this weekend has been one feast after the next. Happy to get back on track tomorrow.
All in all this weekend has been one feast after the next. Happy to get back on track tomorrow.
But imagine if you did do direct biceps work? It would have been more than just a smile!
Haha it's only due to injury! It feels like I need a cortisone shot in my shoulder joint.
Spiritreaver
Member
I've decided to say fuck it to maintaining 190-195. I'm gonna just bulk like crazy. 205-210 lean would be fun to get if I can manage it. We'll see how things pan out until summer.
Sad to lose you from #TeamMaintain. Good luck but you probably don't need it knowing how easily you put on mass.
Psychotext
Member
One nice thing about this bulk... I've definitely started to look like a "man" now. Sounds like a strange thing to say, but I'm so much more broad in the upper body than I ever was before and when I look in the mirror I no longer see the scrawny cyclist that used to look back at me.
Of course... I'm still scrawny as hell compared to most of you guys, but then I always will be unless I was to get on the juice.
Of course... I'm still scrawny as hell compared to most of you guys, but then I always will be unless I was to get on the juice.
velociraptor
Junior Member
One nice thing about this bulk... I've definitely started to look like a "man" now. Sounds like a strange thing to say, but I'm so much more broad in the upper body than I ever was before and when I look in the mirror I no longer see the scrawny cyclist that used to look back at me.
Of course... I'm still scrawny as hell compared to most of you guys, but then I always will be unless I was to get on the juice.
I think I'm pretty scrawny but I've always had lingering belly fat. Decided to say fuck it and I'm basically doing a mini-cut. I don't know what my caloric requirements are but it's all a guessing game for me. Going for 2000 on rest days, 2700 on training days. Sticking to heavy, compound movements (3/4 days weekly).
Pics I took last week: https://imgur.com/a/bjX95
Hopefully I won't look like a stick by the end of this o_o
Jacksinthe
Banned
Yo WTF. Why has nobody told me about boxer briefs when training? I feel like I just discovered fire.
Um, boxer briefs are the only good kind of underwear anyway.
Jacksinthe
Banned
It's all new to me. I feel like I've just peered inside Pandora's Box.
Can't wait to see it. You're going to be diiiiiieeeesssseeellll
When is a good time to get your complex carbs in? Before a workout, after? Both?
What about simple carbs?
What about off days?
Right now I eat carbs before a workout (bowl of oatmeal) and little to no carbs afterwards (maybe vegetables or something). On my off days (I train 3 days a week), I barely have any carbs at all.
Goal is to slim down, but also gain strength so I estimated my basal energy ependiture according to the OP, cut some ~500 or so calories from that and try to get those calories each day. Even on lift days. Though I tend to eat less on off days.
Thanks for the help.
What about simple carbs?
What about off days?
Right now I eat carbs before a workout (bowl of oatmeal) and little to no carbs afterwards (maybe vegetables or something). On my off days (I train 3 days a week), I barely have any carbs at all.
Goal is to slim down, but also gain strength so I estimated my basal energy ependiture according to the OP, cut some ~500 or so calories from that and try to get those calories each day. Even on lift days. Though I tend to eat less on off days.
Thanks for the help.
Psychotext
Member
Arguably... simple carbs during / after a workout, and complex the rest of the time.... but seriously, no need to worry to that level. Leave the nutrient timing to the professional bodybuilders. Carb cycling on off days is sensible, but not required.
Psh, I wear tanga briefs when training. Got to keep my junk secure.
Psh, I wear tanga briefs when training. Got to keep my junk secure.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Agreed. My carb split is about 75/25 complex/simple. I don't worry much about when I take any kind of carb, TBH. Some days its more simple, some days less. I'm fine with it.
Just googled. Now that's secure!
Spiritreaver
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Haha, sorry champ. I'm pretty satisfied with my size, but I just wanna see how far I can go. Naturally, of course.
I hope so, lol. I haven't done a true bulk since I did 5/3/1 BBB over a year or so ago. It'll be nice to shake things up. Also, I want to go back to working on my big lifts.
Mother of god, your quads are going to be so huge that they're need their own social security numbers.
DivineRage002
Member
My squats are getting pretty heavy, managed to clear 240x5x3, but I'm starting to get some serious pain in my knees during the squat. I'm already using knee sleeves.
That pain is not normal is it?
That pain is not normal is it?
mdsfx
Member
Are you sitting back far enough to keep the load more on your hips/glutes/hamstrings? I only get knee problems if I'm too far forward, which happens once the weight gets too heavy for me.
Better to drop weight and keep your form strict than injure your knees in my humble opinion.
Psychotext
Member
No the fuck you don't. You're not allowed to get ripped whilst I get fat.
Oddly enough, I tend to be the reverse. Heavy weights tend to push me back / down and on my warmups I've noticed I'm much more over my toes.
DivineRage002
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Spiritreaver
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mdsfx
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Poor guy. Almost feel sorry for him. Anyone?... No?
Damn you and your god tier quads
Psychotext
Member
I really feel like going to sleep rather than doing weights today. Am ridiculously tired for some reason.
Well the cold/flu is hitting me hard as well as some end of year nagging injuries. I should not have even went to the gym this morning as I didn't do anything productive at all. My diet has sucked lately as I am just burnt out plus now being sick on top of that means time for a break.
Jacksinthe
Banned
I've been feeling drained, as well. These temperature swings in Chicago are no fun. I feel like an old man
I am :O
mdsfx
Member
I've been all over the place too (also living near Chicago). I can't tell what this weather is doing and my body hates it.I've been feeling drained, as well. These temperature swings in Chicago are no fun. I feel like an old man
I am :O
Anyone have experience with this exercise bike?
I picked one up as it tops a lot of lists for apartment friendly home bikes, and was just curious if anyone has any impressions.
I picked one up as it tops a lot of lists for apartment friendly home bikes, and was just curious if anyone has any impressions.
ldcommando
Banned
Did 22lbsx3x6 on weighted chins today @ 200bw
FallingEdge
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fatty mcfatty over here
hovering between 238-240
we can start over in 2016
until then, choo choo mother fuckers
hovering between 238-240
we can start over in 2016
until then, choo choo mother fuckers
Jacksinthe
Banned
I just hit 220 Saturday. I feel you, dude. Pic i posted earlier with my no-more-trimness happening makes me sad
I'd love to hit 230 before my next cut. But I still feel skinny. I think your'e tall like i am - 6'3" so, to me, 220 right now still feels skinny.
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
http://imgur.com/4nqNWU8
Jon snatched up to 352# and cleaned 400#. I learned a ton and had so much damn fun. Legit the best day I've ever spent in a gym and top 5 for greatest day ever. Love being a gym rat.
Jon snatched up to 352# and cleaned 400#. I learned a ton and had so much damn fun. Legit the best day I've ever spent in a gym and top 5 for greatest day ever. Love being a gym rat.
FallingEdge
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I just hit 220 Saturday. I feel you, dude. Pic i posted earlier with my no-more-trimness happening makes me sad
I'd love to hit 230 before my next cut. But I still feel skinny. I think your'e tall like i am - 6'3" so, to me, 220 right now still feels skinny.
yeah I am 6'2/3 and I while I want to put on more weight, I don't want to get "fat" at 240+. Just too much to deal with, I have gotten better tho!
Jacksinthe
Banned
Your progress pics look good, tho. I'm miffed about gaining some fat for the winter but it's almost unavoidable for a legit bulk.
What weight did you start feeling comfortable with when gaining tho? I don't know your starting weight but I was quite skinny. Before I got into any lifting i was in the 170s/180s. For a tall dude that's definitely stick figure status
Airdyne bikes too large?
FallingEdge
Member
Your progress pics look good, tho. I'm miffed about gaining some fat for the winter but it's almost unavoidable for a legit bulk.
What weight did you start feeling comfortable with when gaining tho? I don't know your starting weight but I was quite skinny. Before I got into any lifting i was in the 170s/180s. For a tall dude that's definitely stick figure status
comfortable in what way? I'm happy with my body but I just always want more haha
went from 210->185->238
Jacksinthe
Banned
I mean i'm just not comfy even at 220. This pic was taken this weekend and i even tried an abusive light side shot to help with the fat gain during my bulk:
I guess I'm a decent size but when I look in the mirror i still see skinny me. I don't know when I will feel like not-skinny-me:
FallingEdge
Member
Clothing can make a difference, I myself like more of a slim fit/tapered look. Not to mention the shoulder to waist ratio can make an impact. It is always going to be a mental thing, just have to keep at it and attack what you feel your weak points are.
Now I am hype for the gym lol.
D
Deleted member 17706
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When was the 210 pic from again?
You seriously put on a ton of muscle since you started lifting.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Aye. That same Star Wars shirt now fits tight all over but I still see myself like that skinny version. Just a mental block
Finding one that's relatively cheap, capable, and readily available in Canada is proving quite difficult haha. This seems to be the best of the bunch.
FallingEdge
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2009 -> 2010 -> 2015
Aye. That same Star Wars shirt now fits tight all over but I still see myself like that skinny version. Just a mental block
Trust me, I know how you feel. It is something that will always be there but there is definite progress. Can't forget that!
dem hair gains doe
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