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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Awesome! So excited for you bro!
That's scary stuff man, glad she pulled through.
Good stuff dude. Happy for you.
Look at the serving size printed on nutrition label. Then do any needed conversions or math.
For calorie tracking, use the myfitnesspal app. It takes out most of the headache calorie counting. Can still be mundane making it super accurate.I am usually am super on top of tracking for 2 weeks and then get lazy for a few days and then repeat cycle.
so I have a question regading nutrition,
I am missing one main source of protein. I don't mean smaller stuff like nuts or cheese, I am looking for a protein source from which I can prepare a complete meal, like meat and eggs.
.- meat (all included, chicken, beef, fish/tuna)
.- eggs
.- protein shake (as snack)
.- ???
thing is, I don't want to eat the same thing twice in a day, don't want eggs in the morning and for dinner so I want to eat something else but don't know what exactly.
thanks for any help.
wow congrats, nice success story right there
I am missing one main source of protein. I don't mean smaller stuff like nuts or cheese, I am looking for a protein source from which I can prepare a complete meal, like meat and eggs.
.- meat (all included, chicken, beef, fish/tuna)
.- eggs
.- protein shake (as snack)
.- ???
thing is, I don't want to eat the same thing twice in a day, don't want eggs in the morning and for dinner so I want to eat something else but don't know what exactly.
thanks for any help.
wow congrats, nice success story right there
Psychotext
Member
Why wouldn't you just eat meat twice? It's not like there isn't a strong variety.
That aside, your best bet there for high protein that you haven't listed is greek yoghurt + something else.
That aside, your best bet there for high protein that you haven't listed is greek yoghurt + something else.
Well shoot, I had been tracking my progress over the last couple years, but I think I accidentally deleted the photos. Too bad. Well, here's where I'm at now anyway, filthy bathroom mirror and all. I've had my gym membership for 2 years now. Before that I was basically skinny fat.
Maybe add some almonds as a snack? Also just have chicken for one meal and tuna for another, they're plenty different.
Maybe add some almonds as a snack? Also just have chicken for one meal and tuna for another, they're plenty different.
Psychotext
Member
Those shorts go uncomfortably low... 
Unrelated, it's no wonder I'm struggling so much with this year's Tour of Sufferlandria. Look what my move did to my fitness:
Unrelated, it's no wonder I'm struggling so much with this year's Tour of Sufferlandria. Look what my move did to my fitness:
Those shorts go uncomfortably low...
haha yeah, that's how i was lounging around today but looking at it you're right. oh well ;o
Thanks for the recommendations of the myfitnesspal app, I'm gonna check that out right away. And I'm also gonna look at the serving size.
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I don't understand this actually. It says "per 100g" at the nutrition label, and 3.5g at protein. So per 100g I get 3.5g protein in my body I guess, but how much do I actually need to drink in order to get the 3.5g. I'm really not good at this.
Cottage cheese has tons of protein if you like it.
Edit: sorry, didn't read very closely.
Psychotext
Member
So if you eat 100g of it, you get 3.5g of protein. Serving size will likely be different, say 150g... in which case, you'd get 5.25g of protein.
If you're talking about weight vs volume... that's another argument, but you'd be better off just weighing it if it doesn't give the values per 100ml / pint / quart / gallon / hogshead etc.
But it's muuuuuuuch easier to just put how much you ate into MyFitnessPal. I used to do it all with a spreadsheet, was a total nightmare.
Ooh yeah I can get behind cottage cheese. Just make sure to pick one that isn't packed with too much sodium
Psychotext
Member
He did technically say no cheese.
He did technically say no cheese.
Oh, apologies, I missed that. I guess non-meat stuff like tofu or seitan? Not something I eat, but I guess it's out there.
FallingEdge
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Greek yogurt > Cottage cheese
Spiritreaver
Member
You know food better than anyone I know. So I concur.
mdsfx
Member
For those curious here is an unboxing of the upcoming Fitbit Blaze.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBFR-uT0nQ0
and changing straps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY-oQliSf6Y
Honestly I'm a little disappointed. Fitbit is lagging behind Garmin, Basis, and even Polar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBFR-uT0nQ0
and changing straps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QY-oQliSf6Y
Honestly I'm a little disappointed. Fitbit is lagging behind Garmin, Basis, and even Polar.
I take it, it is important to make a food plan before I even start training. I tried inserting data in that MyFitnessPal app and because I want to weight 85kg, it says I should eat 2.800 calories a day. Or is it a week, I'm not sure. My weight right now is 83.5kg.
I'm currently in the process of changing what I eat and drink now that me and the girlfriend is not together anymore. Not I can fill the fridge with healthy stuff. Right now I'm eating jasmine rice and tuna in oil.
I'm currently in the process of changing what I eat and drink now that me and the girlfriend is not together anymore. Not I can fill the fridge with healthy stuff. Right now I'm eating jasmine rice and tuna in oil.
It has to be a day. Drink plenty of milk.
Myfitnesspal is fantastic but I hope some alternatives pop up. I can't help but feel like UA is gonna lock it up to their trackers.
Here's my dilemma, and what I'm afraid of. I had a history of acne before I got medicinal treatment for it a few years back. Before then, it was the milk especially, who made my pimples break out, and I wouldn't like that to happen again. Though, if I try go that route, should I drink milk, or can chocolatemilk do too?
Here's how my day looks so far:
I don't know what the 27 Exercise means?
It didn't have the rice I'm eating, so I just chose generic.
Well shoot, I had been tracking my progress over the last couple years, but I think I accidentally deleted the photos. Too bad. Well, here's where I'm at now anyway, filthy bathroom mirror and all. I've had my gym membership for 2 years now. Before that I was basically skinny fat.
Maybe add some almonds as a snack? Also just have chicken for one meal and tuna for another, they're plenty different.
Serv, you look amazing. That's pretty much my ideal body. What's your height and weight?
Psychotext
Member
Scroll down and you'll see whatever was added for exercise. Maybe was automatic from something like google / apple fitness or whatever they're called.
Yes, on iPhone you get credit for your steps if you have it turned on.
mdsfx
Member
Ugh.
Attempted a one Rep max of 300 on squats today. 275 went up fast. 285 slow, but no issue. 300 failed and I had to go back down to the safety bars. When I did though, I lost the tension in my upper back causing all of the weight to rest on my vertebrae. Hurt like a bitch and I have a little swollen bump there now.
Like I said, "Ugh."
Attempted a one Rep max of 300 on squats today. 275 went up fast. 285 slow, but no issue. 300 failed and I had to go back down to the safety bars. When I did though, I lost the tension in my upper back causing all of the weight to rest on my vertebrae. Hurt like a bitch and I have a little swollen bump there now.
Like I said, "Ugh."
Here's my dilemma, and what I'm afraid of. I had a history of acne before I got medicinal treatment for it a few years back. Before then, it was the milk especially, who made my pimples break out, and I wouldn't like that to happen again. Though, if I try go that route, should I drink milk, or can chocolatemilk do too?
Here's how my day looks so far:
I don't know what the 27 Exercise means?
It didn't have the rice I'm eating, so I just chose generic.
I'm guessing you have a fitbit or some other thing connected. What they are saying is that you moved or excised enough to burn that many extra calories.
As for the diet I can't help there. I'm trying to lose weight lol.
Like currently here is my calories planned or eaten today
Jacksinthe
Banned
I love mine but you don't need one. People seem to like the iphone app.
biggest thing is logging your calories and understanding what you eat.
I'm an odd one in that I track everything I can. Including any vitamins and things like Advil.
Psychotext
Member
Ugh, I'm going to have to cram 3,750 kcal into three hours because of two hours of weights and an hour and a half on the turbo. I never plan my food in advance, but I've had to tonight...
...it looks ugly.
...it looks ugly.
Dusk Soldier
Member
You're probably going to want to drive down to the Golden Arches. If you're planning to hit 3700 Calories in 2 hours.
Psychotext
Member
I've got it covered, thankfully without fast food.
Peanut Butter?
Psychotext
Member
It's never that desperate.
Lol.
Arrowgigantic
Member
I only deadlift interlaced
Wulfric
Member
Well, I'm posting my final update before I leave for basic training tomorrow. I already said goodbye to my friends in the past few days, so I found it prudent to pop back in this thread and thank a few of you who have played a not insignificant role in my progress these past couple months. I did start to plateau fairly recently, but where I finished is far better than where I started:
November 6th --> Now
Squat: 45 lbs --> 240
Bench Press: 45 lbs --> 120 (not happy about this one)
Deadlift: 95 lbs --> 215
OHP: 45 lbs --> 85
Barbell Row: 60 lbs --> 115
One of the things I realized recently is how dedicated many of you are to health and fitness. In all honesty, this is the most helpful and encouraging forum I've been on. For the most part, nearly everyone who was posting in this thread last July is still here putting in work. It's that dedication which has helped me move forward. Even if I was having a crappy day at work, I still forced myself under the bar. I'm not a beast by any means, but I have gotten more than a few comments about the muscle mass I've put on. As petty as it sounds, it feels nice to finally have people notice the work I've done.
BumRush and Psychotext, thanks for helping a total noob make sense of routines. If I remember correctly, my first routine was a hot mess of various machine based exercises. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I was quickly informed there was a better way of getting where I wanted to be.
Brolic, keep posting those incredible videos and good luck with your next competition, whenever that may be. Your vids remind me there's still a long way to go before I truly push the limits of what I can do.
That being said, I really need to go pack my bag. Keep it going fellas, and I'll be back in 10 weeks.
November 6th --> Now
Squat: 45 lbs --> 240
Bench Press: 45 lbs --> 120 (not happy about this one)
Deadlift: 95 lbs --> 215
OHP: 45 lbs --> 85
Barbell Row: 60 lbs --> 115
One of the things I realized recently is how dedicated many of you are to health and fitness. In all honesty, this is the most helpful and encouraging forum I've been on. For the most part, nearly everyone who was posting in this thread last July is still here putting in work. It's that dedication which has helped me move forward. Even if I was having a crappy day at work, I still forced myself under the bar. I'm not a beast by any means, but I have gotten more than a few comments about the muscle mass I've put on. As petty as it sounds, it feels nice to finally have people notice the work I've done.
BumRush and Psychotext, thanks for helping a total noob make sense of routines. If I remember correctly, my first routine was a hot mess of various machine based exercises. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I was quickly informed there was a better way of getting where I wanted to be.
Brolic, keep posting those incredible videos and good luck with your next competition, whenever that may be. Your vids remind me there's still a long way to go before I truly push the limits of what I can do.
That being said, I really need to go pack my bag. Keep it going fellas, and I'll be back in 10 weeks.
mdsfx
Member
*snip*
That being said, I really need to go pack my bag. Keep it going fellas, and I'll be back in 10 weeks.
Good luck to you man!
Jacksinthe
Banned
Best to you, Wulfric!
Psychotext
Member
No worries buddy. Good luck with the next step.
Unrelated, I did my two hours of weights and hour and a half of turbo trainer time today and I feel much better than I expected to. Was actually a particularly good session.... maybe I like it out in the cold!
Now I eat... everything.
Well, I'm posting my final update before I leave for basic training tomorrow. I already said goodbye to my friends in the past few days, so I found it prudent to pop back in this thread and thank a few of you who have played a not insignificant role in my progress these past couple months. I did start to plateau fairly recently, but where I finished is far better than where I started:
November 6th --> Now
Squat: 45 lbs --> 240
Bench Press: 45 lbs --> 120 (not happy about this one)
Deadlift: 95 lbs --> 215
OHP: 45 lbs --> 85
Barbell Row: 60 lbs --> 115
One of the things I realized recently is how dedicated many of you are to health and fitness. In all honesty, this is the most helpful and encouraging forum I've been on. For the most part, nearly everyone who was posting in this thread last July is still here putting in work. It's that dedication which has helped me move forward. Even if I was having a crappy day at work, I still forced myself under the bar. I'm not a beast by any means, but I have gotten more than a few comments about the muscle mass I've put on. As petty as it sounds, it feels nice to finally have people notice the work I've done.
BumRush and Psychotext, thanks for helping a total noob make sense of routines. If I remember correctly, my first routine was a hot mess of various machine based exercises. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I was quickly informed there was a better way of getting where I wanted to be.
Brolic, keep posting those incredible videos and good luck with your next competition, whenever that may be. Your vids remind me there's still a long way to go before I truly push the limits of what I can do.
That being said, I really need to go pack my bag. Keep it going fellas, and I'll be back in 10 weeks.
I know you were the one giving me advice, but I'm proud of you. Keep up the progress when you can, and never give up. Also, stay safe and check in from time to time. I know you and I will both eventually be beasts.
BobTheFork
Member
So my official 1 month weight was set for tomorrow but I'm going to be busy to I jumped the gun.
After 30 days I've gone from 255 to 229. I'm so happy about it, especially since I ate like 40 little smokies in a blanket for the Super Bowl yesterday (go Broncos!). A good use of a cheat and it doesn't feel to have hurt me.
The strict diet has been big but the Yoga program has put me over the top. I can feel the difference after only a few weeks. With only dynamic resistance, my chest and arms feel jacked and I've dropped nearly 2 pant sizes. I'm going to stick this out. I'll blow past my goal but It might be cool to see how ripped I can get!
After 30 days I've gone from 255 to 229. I'm so happy about it, especially since I ate like 40 little smokies in a blanket for the Super Bowl yesterday (go Broncos!). A good use of a cheat and it doesn't feel to have hurt me.
The strict diet has been big but the Yoga program has put me over the top. I can feel the difference after only a few weeks. With only dynamic resistance, my chest and arms feel jacked and I've dropped nearly 2 pant sizes. I'm going to stick this out. I'll blow past my goal but It might be cool to see how ripped I can get!
mdsfx
Member
That's awesome progress! Keep it up!!
Yes, when you're just starting out that feeling will apply to any muscle group you work out.
zswordsman
Member
Hey Gaf, has your running ever gotten worse?
It feels like last week and today my running has just gotten worse for some reason. Like I get some form of shin splint or feel more tense in my lower legs. My time has gotten slower and I feel more winded for some reason. And this is after I made some progress with my run. Two weeks ago I was feeling awesome about running but last week and today just sucked.
I can't figure out why because I haven't changed anything in my running technique.
I run 1 lap and then walk 1.5 laps until I get 12 running laps. I'm trying to be able to run a mile straight and I guess I'm improving since I started at run 1 walk 2 laps about a month ago.
It feels like last week and today my running has just gotten worse for some reason. Like I get some form of shin splint or feel more tense in my lower legs. My time has gotten slower and I feel more winded for some reason. And this is after I made some progress with my run. Two weeks ago I was feeling awesome about running but last week and today just sucked.
I can't figure out why because I haven't changed anything in my running technique.
I run 1 lap and then walk 1.5 laps until I get 12 running laps. I'm trying to be able to run a mile straight and I guess I'm improving since I started at run 1 walk 2 laps about a month ago.
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