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I know that feeling
Why add bread when I can just add more meat instead.
Hell yeah!
I also like how you're just casually studying some advanced (?) physics.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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Hell yeah!
I also like how you're just casually studying some advanced (?) physics.
Psychotext
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First of many things. Just make sure you have some spare bolts if you buy a rack.
Bench looks good. I don't really bother with the leg developer part on mine as I realised on the last one I had that I never actually used it.
Edit - Oh, and still no response from Rogue. Wankers.
Dusk Soldier
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Lifting shoes were made for weightlifting. (i.e. the snatch/clean) The lifts start with a deadlifting motion, followed by a squatting motion, followed by a pressing motion.
But most people prefer to squat with a significantly wider stance than they use for deadlifting. And also most people don't have the flexibility to squat low using their deadlifting stance. Heeled shoes correct this as they increase your range of motion.
But if your not specifically looking to get into weightlifting, then the shoes aren't necessary.
Nice! Next stop, rack?
I know that feeling
Why add bread when I can just add more meat instead.
Well, this answers the Where's the beef question.
MTP has it all.
Psychotext
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So I finally got hold of someone at Rogue (EU)... and they're going to read the email(s) I've sent and get back to me.
lol. I don't even know what to say at this point.
Best part is, I ordered some nuts in the hope that I could find some that would fit... paid extra delivery to get them today. No nuts in delivery today.
I've really pissed off the lifting gods I think, because I just can't catch a break.
lol. I don't even know what to say at this point.
Best part is, I ordered some nuts in the hope that I could find some that would fit... paid extra delivery to get them today. No nuts in delivery today.
I've really pissed off the lifting gods I think, because I just can't catch a break.
Dead Prince
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It's a sign.
For a second there I thought I stumbled into Indie Dev GAF. Looks good!
Psychotext
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So apparently I have a new crossmember, new bolts, and new nuts coming to me.
They wont get here until Monday apparently, but I'm at a cycling event this weekend so I guess that's not the end of the world.
Nothing is ever simple.
They wont get here until Monday apparently, but I'm at a cycling event this weekend so I guess that's not the end of the world.
Nothing is ever simple.
Psychotext
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Yeah, my leg is fucked, but cycling has mostly been OK. I just need to hope there's nothing too technical or I'm going to be walking some sections.
Should be fairly tame though, if a bit hilly.
Should be fairly tame though, if a bit hilly.
You're a beast lol.
Psychotext
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Unrelated:
https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/fasting-and-autophagy-fasting-25/
I had no idea fasting had an effect on that. Very interesting.
https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/fasting-and-autophagy-fasting-25/
I had no idea fasting had an effect on that. Very interesting.
mdsfx
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Sean, just how bad was my form today in that IG post? I had a really tight back and legs from squats and cycling. I could tell it was a bit off...
Edit: added link
Edit: added link
Post it here bud
mdsfx
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Sorry for the delay, I was out for a run.
You're upper back is moving before everything else, resulting in your arms having to take too much of the weight. You want to keep everything as one piece if that makes sense.
mdsfx
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Yep. I could feel it too. I was playing it too cautious today because of being sore and tight. It really impacted my form.
I know exactly what you mean, too. You looked like you were doing it extra gingerly, which made it harder.
Down another 1.2lbs. 1lb away from where I was last Friday. Really want to be strict all weekend but Korean BBQ on Friday will get me. Damn you double date.
Here in MERIKA we have places like ace hardware with a billion types, styles and sizes of bolts and nuts.
Next stop possibly barbell. Then weights. Still deciding on a cage.
First of many things. Just make sure you have some spare bolts if you buy a rack.
Bench looks good. I don't really bother with the leg developer part on mine as I realised on the last one I had that I never actually used it.
Edit - Oh, and still no response from Rogue. Wankers.
Here in MERIKA we have places like ace hardware with a billion types, styles and sizes of bolts and nuts.
Next stop possibly barbell. Then weights. Still deciding on a cage.
Psychotext
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Probably wouldn't help you if you were using bolt types that were only available in China or something... which is basically the issue I ran into.
Bloody yanks and their medieval use of the Imperial system.
Psychotext
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Make sure you lift only with your spine, and aim to touch the end of the barbell to one of your delts as you raise it.
(Don't do this)
(Don't do this)
Probably wouldn't help you if you were using bolt types that were only available in China or something... which is basically the issue I ran into.
Bloody yanks and their medieval use of the Imperial system.
You won't find any argument from me there... Imperial system is dumb. I'd say "damn Brits for cursing the world with it" but at least you were smart enough to leave it behind!
Psychotext
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We left some of it behind... at least you guys are consistent!
Jacksinthe
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Honestly, I have no idea why miles, gallons, feet, pounds, etc are even things...
Dead Prince
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We so rebel
Psychotext
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Just nearly pushed myself to the point of throwing up all over myself on the bike. Don't ever try to do a fitness test when you're not feeling 100%.
We have stones too! At least you don't weigh things in terms of rocks.
We have stones too! At least you don't weigh things in terms of rocks.
mdsfx
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You're a monster.We have stones too! At least you don't weigh things in terms of rocks.
Psychotext
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I take them away with me all the time now.
Also, a tub full of white powder in small plastic bags... and it's really going to bite me in the ass one of these days.
I take them away with me all the time now.
Also, a tub full of white powder in small plastic bags... and it's really going to bite me in the ass one of these days.
Lol. But yeah, the tubes give you a surprisingly decent workout for such a small piece of equipment. The one I brought on this trip is "50 lbs" which is light, but can get the job done.
Psychotext
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I usually grab three, some handles and a door anchor. Pretty much does the job.
Great pump too.
Great pump too.
Jacksinthe
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Ouch! Take it easier on yourself XDJust nearly pushed myself to the point of throwing up all over myself on the bike. Don't ever try to do a fitness test when you're not feeling 100%.
Nice work, dude!
Freeza Under The Shower
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I thought that was well known. It's "sold" by some as part of keto-diet too.
Similar, eating sugar specifically decreases the activity of the immune system for roughly 12 hours, only bouncing back in full after 16-20 hours.
I've never been able to fully go keto though.
Psychotext
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Given how often I was ill when doing low carb I'm guessing my immune system didn't see any noticeable benefits.
BobTheFork
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Just hit the 60 day mark:
Starting weight: 255
Month 1: 229
Month 2: 219
I think I was hoping to lose more this month but that's really the best you can expect. I'm only 9 pounds from my original 6 month goal and I'm going to try hard to hit 210 by the end of this 30 days. After that, I guess I'll need to set some new goals! Satellite imagery is reporting possible abs but I'm going to need a recon team to confirm that.
I was really hoping for maybe another 5 gone just so I could just go get some golden tofu and dumplings and feel good about it. Oh well, I get my giant food bender eventually.
Starting weight: 255
Month 1: 229
Month 2: 219
I think I was hoping to lose more this month but that's really the best you can expect. I'm only 9 pounds from my original 6 month goal and I'm going to try hard to hit 210 by the end of this 30 days. After that, I guess I'll need to set some new goals! Satellite imagery is reporting possible abs but I'm going to need a recon team to confirm that.
I was really hoping for maybe another 5 gone just so I could just go get some golden tofu and dumplings and feel good about it. Oh well, I get my giant food bender eventually.
Psychotext
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Weight loss will always slow down over time, but all the same, that's great progress. Nice one.
BobTheFork
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Thanks. I had to curb my expectation because I knew it would slow down. honestly, if I cut out my weekend drinking it would be down even more but I found spot where I'm not Bored of what I'm eating and I can still go party a bit and get results.
I'm on DDP Yoga and I am very impressed with it. Weight lose, muscle tone and just how I feel (stress and especially sleep) has been great.
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Definitely a possible explanation for why I have caught a cold only twice in over 5 years (both times during periods when I was experimenting with carb back loading) since going primarily low/no-carb compared to my life before that where I would get sick pretty frequently as far back as I can remember.
Separate from full blown colds, I would also frequently have sinus, sore throat and head ache issues, but all of that disappeared.
Looking back on those days, I really wonder how I even functioned.
Have any of you guys developed moobs? It's really strange cause I don't think I have, and ever since August my weight has fluctuated up and down but mostly down so I'm at 148 lbs. (from a high of 165 lbs.). So it's kinda strange that when I'm walking down the stairs, apparently I've started to...um, bounce, so to speak. And it kinda hurts. But it's doubly weird cause I'm only recently noticing this. I don't think I ever had this problem any time last year, which is really strange.
Missed this before...nice work man. That's a great weight for you to be repping at your current weight
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