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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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Jacksinthe
Banned
Jacksinthe
Banned
Dude said he looks like a schoolgirl without posting pics and y'all about that PPP.
C'MON SONS
C'MON SONS
Wulfric
Member
Hi FitGAF, as of yesterday I've finally graduated from basic training and got my phone back. Glad to see everyone has kept on trucking in my absence. 
Things were awful at first. We got very little sleep and we were on our feet doing stuff all day. I started getting sick and having soreness in my shoulders and knees. Eventually I got over it and my strength started coming back.
Although I couldn't lift for the past 10 weeks, I did manage to improve my running ability and get a flatter stomach while I was gone. Now that I have access to a gym at AIT, I can't wait to pick up where I left off.
Considering I haven't done any lifts in two months but was still physically active, will I need to deload at all?
Things were awful at first. We got very little sleep and we were on our feet doing stuff all day. I started getting sick and having soreness in my shoulders and knees. Eventually I got over it and my strength started coming back.
Although I couldn't lift for the past 10 weeks, I did manage to improve my running ability and get a flatter stomach while I was gone. Now that I have access to a gym at AIT, I can't wait to pick up where I left off.
Considering I haven't done any lifts in two months but was still physically active, will I need to deload at all?
Psychotext
Member
Firstly... well done.
Secondly... yeah, you should definitely start again with lighter weights. Wont take long to get back to it.
Secondly... yeah, you should definitely start again with lighter weights. Wont take long to get back to it.
Congrats Wulf and welcome back.
Yes, I would definitely recommend taking a step back. Not only did you not lift for 10 weeks but you lost weight, probably ate less calories, etc. Sorry to say, but at first, you aren't going to be as strong. Don't try to put up PRs the first time out.
Yes, I would definitely recommend taking a step back. Not only did you not lift for 10 weeks but you lost weight, probably ate less calories, etc. Sorry to say, but at first, you aren't going to be as strong. Don't try to put up PRs the first time out.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Haha, if you figure it out, let us know!?
Interesting. Any shoes you recommend?
Dead Prince
Banned
romaleos are pretty awesome.
i have a pair of these http://www.roguefitness.com/nike-romaleo-2-0-total-orange-blue
i have a pair of these http://www.roguefitness.com/nike-romaleo-2-0-total-orange-blue
So i got a question about FItbit.
Recently got one for my wife and she is showing me some of her numbers. On some days it will say she burned close to 2500-3000 calories a day. She is a PCA so she walks like 6miles and works out. On top of her on eating around 1500 calories a day that basically implies she is at a 1,000-1,500 calorie deficit EVERY day. I find these numbers a little hard to believe. Wouldn't she just be emaciated after a few weeks? Are those fitbit numbers accurate?
Recently got one for my wife and she is showing me some of her numbers. On some days it will say she burned close to 2500-3000 calories a day. She is a PCA so she walks like 6miles and works out. On top of her on eating around 1500 calories a day that basically implies she is at a 1,000-1,500 calorie deficit EVERY day. I find these numbers a little hard to believe. Wouldn't she just be emaciated after a few weeks? Are those fitbit numbers accurate?
Psychotext
Member
Not even remotely.
Woah, seriously?
Arrowgigantic
Member
I've been thinking about giving these Inov-8 Fastlift 335's a try, they look pretty decent and cost a good deal less than the Adipower & Romaleo. Anybody have a pair?
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTCZBVQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QTCZBVQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Does it have a heart rate monitor in it?
Yeah.
Jacksinthe
Banned
Wulfric! Welcome back, bud! Glad to see you back and yes - go easy and you'll be back in no time!
My friend gets similar numbers. My guess is that FitBit automatically adds in your basal metabolic rate.
Actually it says it on their website:
Dead Prince
Banned
Ahhh that makes much more sense! Now those numbers aren't so insane.
I like Reebok Crossfit Lite TRs for everything. Closer to the ground than Chucks and way more comfortable. If you have the ankle mobility to squat without a heeled shoe I would recommend them for everything. If not, then definitely at least for deadlifts.
FUBAR McDangles
Member
Thanks to working out consistently I'm getting a good base of muscle going but I've still got a layer of fat pretty much everywhere I'd like to get rid of. I've lost about 30-35lbs in the past year, which is great, but can't help but feel my diet is really holding me back.
I'm cutting out most of the junk (no pop, no sweets, etc), but I just have no idea what I should be eating for meals. I keep reading about eating just vegetables and meats, avoiding most carbs, and so on, but I have no idea how to do that and still make actual meals that are good to eat.
Anybody want to help me out?
I'm cutting out most of the junk (no pop, no sweets, etc), but I just have no idea what I should be eating for meals. I keep reading about eating just vegetables and meats, avoiding most carbs, and so on, but I have no idea how to do that and still make actual meals that are good to eat.
Anybody want to help me out?
esmith08734
Member
I think the best carbs are: brown rice, oats, quinoa, sweet potatoes, and black beans.
A meal consisting of a chicken breast and vegetables might net you like 100 calories.
Complex carbs are your friend.
You can do a lot of tasty, low-calorie stuff with chicken, fish, and pork with the right spices/herbs/sauces. Just avoid the heavy cream-based sauces or rubs with sugar.
Spaghetti squash or spiralized zucchini can stand in for pasta, add tomato sauce and pork/turkey meatballs.
And yeah, add beans, sweet potato, brown rice, quinoa, etc.
Example: cut a sweet potato into wedges, season with salt & pepper, little bit of olive oil drizzled over them, roast in oven for a while = sweet potato fries.
esmith08734
Member
Anyone try the Cavill bulk? Essentially eat whatever you want to get to 4,000 - 5,000 calories? And then the cut?
That's an extreme amount of calories but the dude gained, what, 40 pounds?
I also hear he's one of the only guys to do the bulk for a movie naturally.
That's an extreme amount of calories but the dude gained, what, 40 pounds?
I also hear he's one of the only guys to do the bulk for a movie naturally.
Team Jones
Member
I carry my bag with me, but keep it inconspicuous. My gym is safe, but certain item i like to keep near me.
You better lift A LOT while doing that or all you'll get is really fat.
Its easy enough to get 4-5,000 when you eat garbage but he wasn't eating like that at all.
Team Jones
Member
Hi FitGAF, as of yesterday I've finally graduated from basic training and got my phone back. Glad to see everyone has kept on trucking in my absence.
Things were awful at first. We got very little sleep and we were on our feet doing stuff all day. I started getting sick and having soreness in my shoulders and knees. Eventually I got over it and my strength started coming back.
Although I couldn't lift for the past 10 weeks, I did manage to improve my running ability and get a flatter stomach while I was gone. Now that I have access to a gym at AIT, I can't wait to pick up where I left off.
Considering I haven't done any lifts in two months but was still physically active, will I need to deload at all?
Deloading or unloading; It's completely up to you. From your post, I recommend you unload at the very least your lower body, because consistent running is hard on your lower body. Overall, How does you body feel? Use that to determine whether to deload.
Congrats too! I was in the Marine Corps for 9 years and remember recruit training in Parris Island like it was yesterday. Getting PT'd on the quarter deck, while coughing up bloody mucus. ahhh, those were the days. Great camaraderie.
Jacksinthe
Banned
I was on 4500. This final week I'm on 5k. Been hitting my bw in lbs x 20 for calories for 50 weeks straight.
I hate food.
Not tooting my own horn but my fat gain was just right for a 50 week bulk, IMO. Maybe I could have kept off an extra or two but I embraced the bulk:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=201302680&postcount=178
Start my cut Monday.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
This week's training. (Chains week).
Front squat 285lb+chains X 3. Log press (strict no chains) 240lb x3. Deadlift 500lb+chains X 3. Bench press paused 320lb+chains X 3.
http://youtu.be/kzKC_bagyE8
Front squat 285lb+chains X 3. Log press (strict no chains) 240lb x3. Deadlift 500lb+chains X 3. Bench press paused 320lb+chains X 3.
http://youtu.be/kzKC_bagyE8
lol, I did a double take at those numbers...500+ chains for 3...WAIT, 500+ CHAINS...FOR 3!?!? Jesus.
Jacksinthe
Banned
I am a woefully inadequate human being.
I love how the entire neighborhood shakes during deadlifts XD
Psychotext
Member
I've used the highest end polar heart rate monitors and they haven't even been close (I've seen it first hand doing a VO2max test at a university). There are just too many variables for those average calculations to come in anywhere near the mark for most people.
...and that's looking at short periods of exercise, not even considering how far off they can get of the entire course of a day.
Psychotext
Member
Take a trip!
If you compare yourself to other humans, you're fine.
Psychotext
Member
Hmm... the rep in this vid seems to indicate that DEXA can be up to 10% out on body fat? Would love to see the study to back that up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oWcpweTuXs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1oWcpweTuXs
I was amused when the camera zoomed in when he was DLing.
Jacksinthe
Banned
NEW QUEST ALERT!
They came today. Blueberry Muffin, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Rocky Road.
They don't even have packages or boxes yet. They're just in white boxes with white packages with a sticker of the nutrition on the back.
Here is my breakdown.
Blueberry muffin: The best of the bunch. Has the s'mores graham cracker chunks in it with dried blueberries. A good cakey, blue berry flavor.
Oatmeal: This is literally the cookie dough bar with oats in it as far as I can tell. Not bad, but really nothing special.
Rocky Road: I'm surprised I like this. The chocolate flavor isn't chalky like some of the old bars, and I like the nutty taste.
They came today. Blueberry Muffin, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Rocky Road.
They don't even have packages or boxes yet. They're just in white boxes with white packages with a sticker of the nutrition on the back.
Here is my breakdown.
Blueberry muffin: The best of the bunch. Has the s'mores graham cracker chunks in it with dried blueberries. A good cakey, blue berry flavor.
Oatmeal: This is literally the cookie dough bar with oats in it as far as I can tell. Not bad, but really nothing special.
Rocky Road: I'm surprised I like this. The chocolate flavor isn't chalky like some of the old bars, and I like the nutty taste.
NEW QUEST ALERT!
They came today. Blueberry Muffin, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip and Rocky Road.
They don't even have packages or boxes yet. They're just in white boxes with white packages with a sticker of the nutrition on the back.
Here is my breakdown.
Blueberry muffin: The best of the bunch. Has the s'mores graham cracker chunks in it with dried blueberries. A good cakey, blue berry flavor.
Oatmeal: This is literally the cookie dough bar with oats in it as far as I can tell. Not bad, but really nothing special.
Rocky Road: I'm surprised I like this. The chocolate flavor isn't chalky like some of the old bars, and I like the nutty taste.
I just got accepted into Quest Labs today and ordered a bunch of samples. Looking forward to trying them out.
Funny, I only found it about it two days ago and am on the waitlist.