Psychotext
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How many calories in one of those beasts though? In America it seems everything is over the top. 
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Psychotext
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I notice I bloat up when I eat too many salty foods in a day. But frequently a hard cardio session in addition to daily run takes it right out of me.
I didn't inherit any sort of cardio diseases though. Low blood pressure, low cholesterol, though my heart rate is about 10bpm higher than average.
My BP was even decent when I was 280+ lbs.
I didn't inherit any sort of cardio diseases though. Low blood pressure, low cholesterol, though my heart rate is about 10bpm higher than average.
My BP was even decent when I was 280+ lbs.
Psychotext
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Yeah, see that doesn't seem that crazy. Day worth of calories, double your day worth of salt.
It really isn't that bad. There are far worse foods you could be eating. I mean, I wouldn't cut on a pizza a day but you know what I mean.
I do the same but with the caramel corn flavor. Also rice cakes and cookie butter is GOAT.
How much do you guys lift during a cut? I'm currently bulking going to the gym six days a week:
Monday/Thursday: Chest/Triceps/Abs
Tuesday/Friday: Legs/Shoulders
Wednesday/Saturday: Back/Biceps
Should I keep going working out this much on a cut? I feel like eating a low amount of calories+going to the gym that often would lead to overtraining but idk.
Monday/Thursday: Chest/Triceps/Abs
Tuesday/Friday: Legs/Shoulders
Wednesday/Saturday: Back/Biceps
Should I keep going working out this much on a cut? I feel like eating a low amount of calories+going to the gym that often would lead to overtraining but idk.
Psychotext
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I've seen plenty of argument that says you should do exactly what you're already doing when you're on a cut, and it makes sense to me. That, or perhaps consider keeping your biggest / heaviest lifts (your main compounds for instance), and just easing back on the accessories a little so as to save your strength for where it's needed.
I haven't read any studies either way though. Would be interested in seeing if there are any.
I haven't read any studies either way though. Would be interested in seeing if there are any.
regarding the sodium, I am planning on keeping an eye on that for these next months til summer and then I'll see if I can eat like normal people do.
thing is, I don't know if you guys remember but I mentioned some months ago I was in the most uncertain phase of my life, I wasn't sure whether I was going to be allowed to stay here in Germany. I developed a lot of anxiety, I was thinking about how to solve the problem every single day and I want to link high blood pressure with all that.
last Monday I went for the renewal of my visa and it went through (YAY!!). My past visas here were all for college studies, this one is the first one I got for the job I am doing right now which is a huge accomplishment for me. that sets the path very clearly for the future. three years from now and I can apply for citizenship.
anyway... It was a 5 month anxiety nightmare for me and I want to link the blood pressure to that. so I'll just "be happy and relaxed" while I take what measures I can to help the pre-hypertension thing, like reducing sodium.
thing is, I don't know if you guys remember but I mentioned some months ago I was in the most uncertain phase of my life, I wasn't sure whether I was going to be allowed to stay here in Germany. I developed a lot of anxiety, I was thinking about how to solve the problem every single day and I want to link high blood pressure with all that.
last Monday I went for the renewal of my visa and it went through (YAY!!). My past visas here were all for college studies, this one is the first one I got for the job I am doing right now which is a huge accomplishment for me. that sets the path very clearly for the future. three years from now and I can apply for citizenship.
anyway... It was a 5 month anxiety nightmare for me and I want to link the blood pressure to that. so I'll just "be happy and relaxed" while I take what measures I can to help the pre-hypertension thing, like reducing sodium.
Thank you Joey, the outcome really meant a lot for me and my future.
this will without doubt benefit my weightlifiting progress, I did notice that to do my workouts as intended I need inner peace. I am very motivated right now and I am looking forward to some long overdue gains come next spring/summer.
on good mornings, they can be brutal as hell
just gotta be careful there with the lower back.Congrats on your PR as well!
mdsfx
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Thanks!
Psychotext
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It's funny, my deadlift is similar to yours, but the rest of my numbers aren't even close.
mdsfx
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That's bc I skipped leg days all through collegeIt's funny, my deadlift is similar to yours, but the rest of my numbers aren't even close.
See kids?! THIS is what happens. Don't say I didn't warn you.
killertofu
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I can't tell if this is the best or dumbest idea
I can't tell if this is the best or dumbest idea
Wh--what...is it?
BruceLeeRoy
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This is a random thought but if you guys have Netflix you have to watch this Making a Murderer documentary.
Its probably the most outrageous thing I have ever watched.
Its probably the most outrageous thing I have ever watched.
entremet
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Not yet but my wife and I might watch it during the blizzard because all of our friends wont shut up about it. Either that or straight outta compton (which is clearly my choice).
BruceLeeRoy
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Its a 10 part series. I honestly can't believe its real, its so crazy
Man I have been wanting to watch that.
Psychotext
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I shall add it to my list of things to keep me entertained whilst dying on the turbo trainer.
Unrelated, just picked up my keys for my short term rental. Time to start lifting things into the van.
Garage is HUUUUGE on the new place, so I'm actually tempted to order my new rack now and have it ready for the next move that I make.
Unrelated, just picked up my keys for my short term rental. Time to start lifting things into the van.
Garage is HUUUUGE on the new place, so I'm actually tempted to order my new rack now and have it ready for the next move that I make.
Can you effectively get through a movie every ride?
We need to get these back on the market.
I'm on Episode 7 and loving it. It was good and interesting at the start but when the actual court case starts is when shit gets REAL. Can't wait to finish it.
Psychotext
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Yeah, though they can't really be anything too cerebral as even on the longer ones there can be periods where the world is just stars.
Awesome, can't wait.
How much are you looking to gain? By when? Have you checked out the caloric intake site from the OP? Even if the exact calories may not represent exactly what you've been doing, the % increase should give you a good idea.
Try 500 and re-evaluate after 7-10 days.
Congrats man
rykomatsu
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If you eat carbs with sodium, the insulin release will trigger your body to retain sodium and water. Once your insulin level goes down in a sustained manner, your body will stop retaining salt and the water. Nothing to be worried about physiologically.
BruceLeeRoy
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Yo Weightlifting gaf what was your favorite game this year?
Just spit balling here, but 2lbs is 7000 calories, so about 333 calories deficit per day over 3 weeks. So 350ish more to stay even. And anything above that to bulk. You can start with 500 and progress up from there.
A tie between Rocket League and Overwatch.
I still probably put more hours into Europa Universalis IV than anything though.
Bloodborne by a mile. You?
Definitely Mario Maker.
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