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[Dany]

Yeah, thats what I mean. Normally, i wouldn't pack it down but when measuring brown sugar I do. With leafy greens its going to matter a lot more. I guess I'll just start trying different methods and see what works best.

You really have to eye it and account for the empty space. For kale, I pack it in tight like brown sugar. For a recipe that says a cup and half of strawberries, I cut the strawberries in quarters and place them in a measuring cup and try to eye it.

Great thing about making a smoothie is that you can taste it after and see if it needs more x or less y. Which helps

 

[GrizzNKev]

5 and a half months. I know I could have done better in that time, but doing everything right is hard. Will post another when I've reached my goal.

 

[Psychotext]

Dont strain yourself, bud. Get that rib under control. The longer you push it the longer it will take to fully heal.

Sure, but this is literally the highlight of my year, what I train for.

So I can worry about being completely fucked up after it.

 

[BumRush]

Hi all! I've missed you!

I've been incredibly busy lately with work and life (all good stuff) and haven't worked out in a month but it's great to see you all getting after it (and especially nice to see Brolic posting vids again!)

Anyone here talk to cooter on FB, insta, etc? He hasn't posted on GAF in like a month, I hope everything is cool...

 

[Szu]

Hi all! I've missed you!

I've been incredibly busy lately with work and life (all good stuff) and haven't worked out in a month but it's great to see you all getting after it (and especially nice to see Brolic posting vids again!)

Anyone here talk to cooter on FB, insta, etc? He hasn't posted on GAF in like a month, I hope everything is cool...

Guys, we still have a chance at the invitational.

 

[BumRush]

Guys, we still have a chance at the invitational.

Haha I'm in absolutely no shape to be competing in any appearance-based contests right now! My diet has been mostly rare steak, a starch of some kind and scotch for the last 4+ weeks.

 

[Szu]

Haha I'm in absolutely no shape to be competing in any appearance-based contests right now! My diet has been mostly rare steak, a starch of some kind and scotch for the last 4+ weeks.

Living the dream!!!

 

[mdsfx]

Haha I'm in absolutely no shape to be competing in any appearance-based contests right now! My diet has been mostly rare steak, a starch of some kind and scotch for the last 4+ weeks.

I'm actually the same as last year, only fatter #progress

 

[sphinx]

as for me....

I think I am about to get an epic before/after pic comparison, but I am not sure I'll dare show it.

basically, I caught me in the worst angle possible with my camera (it wasn't even intentional) some days ago, at night after a huge meal, after weeks of no shits given, pizza and whatever all day " I am bulking anyway, right?", ...

It's getting better and today I saw upper abs after workout so things are heading the right way.

but dat before pic isn't material for the interwebs.

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and yeah, where's cooter?

 

[Szu]

So apparently, we've been preparing for the Mrs. Brolic invitational.

 

[mdsfx]

So apparently, we've been preparing for the Mrs. Brolic invitational.

You're entering into a world of pain, my friend...

 

[alternade]

So how often is too often to hit arms? I usually do some tricep work on bench day and bicep on back day with a dedicated arms only day after leg day.

 

[KillerBEA]

So how often is too often to hit arms? I usually do some tricep work on bench day and bicep on back day with a dedicated arms only day after leg day.

Arms are a small muscle, they can't accrue 'much damage and heal quickly. You're definitely fine with how you're doing it.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

OSB under rubber cow stall mats.

That's what I did except I also added a layer of 2x12s

Sweet potatoes!!!!

You must look like a 8th grader next to him.

Hmmm, makes me wonder. Everybody, who are the biggest fit people that have photos with you?

For me, it's Dave Bautista and Alistair Overeem.

Pretty close, lol.

https://twitter.com/brolicgaoler/status/782280305956630529

Hi all! I've missed you!

I've been incredibly busy lately with work and life (all good stuff) and haven't worked out in a month but it's great to see you all getting after it (and especially nice to see Brolic posting vids again!)

Anyone here talk to cooter on FB, insta, etc? He hasn't posted on GAF in like a month, I hope everything is cool...

People rotate in and out. Especially the older crowd. Cooter and I have done so several times now, MTP too. I imagine he's on another out rotation. He will be back. On that note. Today I did speed bench and OHP as Assistance.

https://youtu.be/VJU3VpzCKnU

So apparently, we've been preparing for the Mrs. Brolic invitational.

Lol, wat.

 

[GrizzNKev]

I see no one is impressed with my weak-ass self

At least I don't look like I'm carrying a baby anymore

 

[bchamba]

I see no one is impressed with my weak-ass self

At least I don't look like I'm carrying a baby anymore

I meant to post before, I don't know if I'm more impressed with your weight loss or your hair aesthetic gains

 

[GrizzNKev]

I meant to post before, I don't know if I'm more impressed with your weight loss or your hair aesthetic gains

Ha, thanks. It's much easier to pull off with a thinner face and defined jawline too.

 

[Dead Prince]

5 and a half months. I know I could have done better in that time, but doing everything right is hard. Will post another when I've reached my goal.

It's still good progress you got going keep it up!

 

[dawgparty]

Had(still have) a lot of weird problems with inner elbow/shoulder pain when lifting so I had to take months off....back now, though, and trying to adjust and do things right. I have pain in the back of my shoulder when I do bench press. I tried to adjust my form a bit but couldn't really find the right position. Any ideas on how to get past it? DB bench is a bit better but still wonky.

 

[Psychotext]

See a physio.

 

[poppabk]

I see no one is impressed with my weak-ass self

At least I don't look like I'm carrying a baby anymore

Are you lifting weights? The weight loss for 5 1/2 months is good, but you don't really look like you have made any muscle gains in that time, which can make a massive difference to how you look. I'm a little over 6 months into my fitness kick and I've probably lost about the same weight as you, at a guess, but building a bit of muscle, especially in my chest has made a big difference to how I look. You've made great progress in losing weight and just a bit of extra muscle definition will really make it stand out.

 

[entremet]

5 and a half months. I know I could have done better in that time, but doing everything right is hard. Will post another when I've reached my goal.

Pretty good!

You look like a completely different person!

 

[mdsfx]

5 and a half months. I know I could have done better in that time, but doing everything right is hard. Will post another when I've reached my goal.

Nice!!! I don't know, I see a pretty big difference. I think you owe yourself more credit. Awesome job.

 

[BumRush]

5 and a half months. I know I could have done better in that time, but doing everything right is hard. Will post another when I've reached my goal.

Dude, a half of a year is NOTHING. You're doing great...keep it up. When you compared 18 months to 12 months to 6 months to day 0 you'll shit.

 

[Jacksinthe]

Doing just fine, Grizz! Keep at it, man.

 

[ShadowgeistX]

5 and a half months. I know I could have done better in that time, but doing everything right is hard. Will post another when I've reached my goal.

That haircut does you at least just as much good as dropping your weight lol.

Good work on the weight loss.

 

[SeanR1221]

5 and a half months. I know I could have done better in that time, but doing everything right is hard. Will post another when I've reached my goal.

nicely done, and big hair upgrade

 

[MrToughPants]

😥😥😥

4 Big King burgers
10pc nuggets

2800cal
125g protein

 

[SilentSoldier]

😥😥😥

4 Big King burgers
10pc nuggets

2800cal
125g protein

Are you sweating because the amount of sodium in there is probably going to send you into a coma?

 

[mdsfx]

😥😥😥

4 Big King burgers
10pc nuggets

2800cal
125g protein

Yeah... Finish those macro numbers lol

 

[bchamba]

The other macros fear him

 

[Jacksinthe]

😥😥😥

4 Big King burgers
10pc nuggets

2800cal
125g protein

You and I will have to live stream an eat-a-thon. Gimme a few weeks to get back to full on eating mode.

Will have Cooter moderate while he jams his face with food, too.

 

[GrizzNKev]

Are you lifting weights? The weight loss for 5 1/2 months is good, but you don't really look like you have made any muscle gains in that time, which can make a massive difference to how you look. I'm a little over 6 months into my fitness kick and I've probably lost about the same weight as you, at a guess, but building a bit of muscle, especially in my chest has made a big difference to how I look. You've made great progress in losing weight and just a bit of extra muscle definition will really make it stand out.

I've been lifting for a year. Made all my strength gains in the first 6 months but got even fatter at the same time. That before pic was me at my strongest. I'm definitely not a strong guy but I really need to ride out this cut before I'll be able to eat enough to get bigger muscles.

Thanks everyone!

 

[mdsfx]

I've been eating around 2500cal per day and I'm still losing weight. What the hell. I seriously do not understand.There's no way I'm burning more than 500cal per workout. Could stress be a factor??

#TeamTapeworms

 

[Syphon Filter]

I've been eating around 2500cal per day and I'm still losing weight. What the hell. I seriously do not understand.There's no way I'm burning more than 500cal per workout. Could stress be a factor??

#TeamTapeworms

How often do you weight yourself?

 

[mdsfx]

How often do you weight yourself?

5 days a week

 

[Tater Tot]

Why are 70 lb dumbells for seated OHP really easy but the 75s are really fucking hard to hit my desired rep range?

 

[Crimson_Gold]

I'm back in the gym seriously. I had gotten up to 170 last summer and slimmed down to 140 again. I'm only 5'7". But I'm working my way back up to 157. That's my target weight. I'm going slow though. I tend to gain a lot of weight in my stomach and I hate that. It's genetic, my grandfather has the same issue. Anyway, wish me luck.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Meet in December is gonna be interesting.

Front squat 355. Deadlift 515lb +chains x 3.

https://youtu.be/JUPLdBP2D0c

 

[KillerBEA]

Why are 70 lb dumbells for seated OHP really easy but the 75s are really fucking hard to hit my desired rep range?

Instead of thinking about it in lbs, think of it in %. It makes easier to understand why a 5 lb is so hard for upper body lifts. You're asking for a 7%ish boost in performance in muscles that require a decent amount of volume to grow and get strong. Keep hammering in volume and you should get it soon. Getting frustrated is only gonna make it harder.

 

[fep]

FitGAF you're my only hope!

Looking to get a set of resistance bands from Amazon... any recs? Seems like quite a few have poor ratings on fakespot. Hard to tell quality. These seem the best?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/7245456313/?tag=neogaf0e-20

First use will be for chin ups. I can usually do two sets of 5 before it starts tapering down and I'd like to hit them harder.

 

[Christberg]

I see no one is impressed with my weak-ass self

At least I don't look like I'm carrying a baby anymore

That's some seriously impressive work right there. Gonna have to bulk back up in another couple-3 months at that rate.

 

[Szu]

Meet in December is gonna be interesting.

Front squat 355. Deadlift 515lb +chains x 3.

https://youtu.be/JUPLdBP2D0c

Sweet, I take it that you're sticking with hook grip for the meet.

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Sweet, I take it that you're sticking with hook grip for the meet.

Yep.

 

[BumRush]

Yep.

Does it feel completely normal now? If so, how long did it take?

 

[poppabk]

FitGAF you're my only hope!

Looking to get a set of resistance bands from Amazon... any recs? Seems like quite a few have poor ratings on fakespot. Hard to tell quality. These seem the best?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/7245456313/?tag=neogaf0e-20

First use will be for chin ups. I can usually do two sets of 5 before it starts tapering down and I'd like to hit them harder.

I have that set. Can't really give a review as I have never figured out what to do with them. They seem decent quality I guess.

 

[FreddieQuell]

I have that set. Can't really give a review as I have never figured out what to do with them. They seem decent quality I guess.

I haven't done these personally, but I've read they're good for shoulder mobility/health as shown in the beginning of this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fD3-E2jM7E

 

[Brolic Gaoler]

Does it feel completely normal now? If so, how long did it take?

No. Not normal at all. Even my top sets today I did with straps because it was gonna hold back my work. It's best for straight singles.

 

[SteveO409]

Not sure how long this deal will go on but posting it(i ordered 20lb worth)

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Works with 10lb version too for $78 each

 

[Psychotext]

Carb loading sprints done... time for carb loading!

30g of carbs every 15 minutes. This is going to SUCK!.