Shit just got real. Mrs. M is going to have to take a week off of work to judge this mofo!
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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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Psychotext
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Interesting little article on a study about protein synthesis.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/re...rkout-protein-synthesis-research-review.html/
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/re...rkout-protein-synthesis-research-review.html/
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Haven't posted in this thread for a long ass time but I got a new job a while back and they give you a couple hours of fitness leave every week. After a couple months of consistent lifting, proper macros, and a support group (seriously there are so many powerlifters in my workplace it's kinda crazy) my lifts have improved a bit.
Went from:
Squat 140 lbs -> 235 lbs
Deadlift 205 lbs -> 315 lbs
Bench 105 lbs ->150 lbs
My only goals for the longest time was just to hit 2 plates on squat, 2 on deadlift, and at least one on bench press. Feels good to actually achieve it, even if it took forever. Gonna start 5/3/1 tomorrow as I'm not feeling Stronglifts too much lately and the concept of AMRAPs for the last set seems quite interesting. Now to try and reach for a 315lb squat and 405 lb deadlift.
Went from:
Squat 140 lbs -> 235 lbs
Deadlift 205 lbs -> 315 lbs
Bench 105 lbs ->150 lbs
My only goals for the longest time was just to hit 2 plates on squat, 2 on deadlift, and at least one on bench press. Feels good to actually achieve it, even if it took forever. Gonna start 5/3/1 tomorrow as I'm not feeling Stronglifts too much lately and the concept of AMRAPs for the last set seems quite interesting. Now to try and reach for a 315lb squat and 405 lb deadlift.
Well, you certainly seem to be back what comes to size and strenght! Looking really good!
Heck, I would be really happy just to be Cooter's daughter...
Can we take that "coolest outfit" really literally so the less you wear the better...
You know, just throwing my ideas into the mix.
See, this is the spirit! No wonder I have always really liked Bum!
Verrrrrry nice! I didn't even know you are going to compete! Good luck in advance! When and where?Caught some very flattering lighting after a shower. Weighing 213, gonna compete at 205 so I might be able to water cut without having to actually diet. At most maybe I'll have to lose 2 lbs before a water cut.
That sounds like absolutely awesome working place! You lucky bastard.
Also your lifts improved "a bit". Great job!
Fallen_Hero
Member
bro u lyftin?
Pancakes
hot, steaming, as melted butter slips into the cracks, drizzled with sticky sweet syrup OH GOD
Been lifting. Started last year, made okay gains. Lost job, lost motivation, lost gains. Got new job, new motivation, and new gains.
Feels good man.
September 25th in Davie, FL. Gonna watch Cudder's videos for motivation before each lift. That 465 high bar almost pause squat was so impressive man you might have a 500 lb squat low bar.
Randolph Freelander
Member
Slowly, my hips are starting to not actually kill me on squats. It's still my least favorite exercise of the Stronglifts program, though.
No pain, no... guh.
No pain, no... guh.
FallingEdge
Member
why is food so good
i cant help but to eat
late summer bulk 2k16
i cant help but to eat
late summer bulk 2k16
Just watched these. Damn dude. Team C***er representing!! That was awesome.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
The worst part is that the more you restrict yourself the better it tastes. I was in heaven earlier today just eating cream cheese on its own, tasted so good and put pay to my self deceit that cottage cheese is almost as good.
I think that's the best part personally.
poppabk
Cheeks Spread for Digital Only Future
I just have to remind myself that a small piece of something good tastes just as good as a large piece.
Yep! One thing I like about this mentality is it lets me eat a bigger variety of things each day because I'm okay with having a little bit of each. Like today we had spaghetti and meatballs for dinners; I could've filled out the rest of my macros for the day with the meatballs but instead I had a few and then a nice pumpkin protein smoothie for dessert (speaking of which, I need to get more pumpkin!).
Dang it, restaurant week(or month) in NY is killing any attempt at dieting right now.
Yeah, I'm complaining about too much great food.
Well, I haven't posted a video in a while, so I figured I'd change that situation.
DL 295x5
https://youtu.be/M9cAV4DhPg8
What do you guys think? Does my form hold up?
I know that's like junior weight compared to the numbers being thrown around, but I'm going to use every excuse to justify it.
1. First time attempting regular DL in over a month after a lower back injury. I did some stiff legged ones last week.
2. I didn't want to go heavy because I don't want to injure myself again.
3. I need straps because I have nerve damage in both my hands.
4. Vertical video because I couldn't find a decent spot to film a wide shot.
5. I'm going to be 43 in a few months. Be nice to this old man.
Yeah, I'm complaining about too much great food.
Well, I haven't posted a video in a while, so I figured I'd change that situation.
DL 295x5
https://youtu.be/M9cAV4DhPg8
What do you guys think? Does my form hold up?
I know that's like junior weight compared to the numbers being thrown around, but I'm going to use every excuse to justify it.
1. First time attempting regular DL in over a month after a lower back injury. I did some stiff legged ones last week.
2. I didn't want to go heavy because I don't want to injure myself again.
3. I need straps because I have nerve damage in both my hands.
4. Vertical video because I couldn't find a decent spot to film a wide shot.
5. I'm going to be 43 in a few months. Be nice to this old man.
Psychotext
Member
Talking of which, I'm in NY next week. Psychotext's assault on the US begins!
(I'm taking some bands so I can get my pump on, lol)
(I'm taking some bands so I can get my pump on, lol)
Whoa!!!
Next week also happens to be the final week for Restaurant Week. You can share my pain.
Psychotext
Member
I'll be at restaurants pretty much every day I'm there aside from one day when I'm at a wedding.
#cutover
#cutover
Hey, would you like to visit the World Trade Center?
I don't think I ever mentioned that I work in the World Trade Center.
Edit: Come to think of it. I should leave this invitation open to fellow NYers and anyone else visiting.
Psychotext
Member
I'm planning on going to the memorial. I assume you work at the new WTC?
...and yeah, saying hi would be amusing.
...and yeah, saying hi would be amusing.
I'm planning on going to the memorial. I assume you work at the new WTC?
...and yeah, saying hi would be amusing.
Yes, I work in the building and I can get you access to the 52nd floor.
The Observatory is located at the top floor which is the 104th.
So, I'll only charge you half price.
Psychotext
Member
lol
Dude, PM it to me. I'll take a look this afternoon.
Jacksinthe
Banned
That face you make mid-rep when this week has you run down as fuck and you wished you were dipping with a quarter and not a plate:
http://i.imgur.com/iievMeo.png
I need a new PUUUUSHHHH face :|
I'm beat to shit this week.
http://i.imgur.com/iievMeo.png
I need a new PUUUUSHHHH face :|
I'm beat to shit this week.
Psychotext
Member
Decided that the rehab exercises were a bit boring so I figured why not superset every one with monster / sumo walks...
...halp, man down.
...halp, man down.
Jacksinthe
Banned
"I got this!"
-Famous Last Words
I just realized a gif of an American sport is somewhat lost on Pyscho.
Here's one that he should understand.
Peanut Butter and Co.
Sadly, it's closed.
Lol that's his nightmare
Psychotext
Member
Missus and I are putting together the final choices tonight. Are a lot of options. lol
Ok, let explain Restaurant Week. Restaurants that participate in this event provide a specialized menu for the week. There are lunch and dinner options. Almost all lunch deals are $29. Dinner is $42.
All meals are 3 courses. Some restaurants are lunch or dinner only.
Here's a handy site that allows you to search for participating restaurants.
http://www.nycgo.com/restaurant-week
The last day is the 19th, but it's a great deal if you find a nice restaurant.
Psychotext
Member
MrToughPants
Brian Burke punched my mom
Over a pound of sirloin steak meat, already ate some of it. Apple pie and date squares for dessert.
Nice, should save us some money on Friday if nothing else.
It's also a chance for you to sample some cuisine from some high end restaurants. For example, Nobu has a $29 lunch.
mdsfx
Member
Ordered a square leg swimsuit for lap swimming. I was not prepared for how small it is. Ugh... I feel exposed lol. Seriously not sure if I can wear this damn thing.
Edit: TOP OF PAGE?! NOOOOOOOOOO
Edit: TOP OF PAGE?! NOOOOOOOOOO
First, those look like underwear. Second, you're not at the top of my page.