Shy Fingers
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I would melt into a puddle of mushy words if he spoke to me..
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Fitness |OT9|...You looked better before
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I would melt into a puddle of mushy words if he spoke to me..
Psychotext
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I'm giving serious thought to changing my plans for my new house (can't find anything which suits that also has a big enough garage). Instead, I'm considering having a bespoke building added to the garden which would become my gym, at the cost of about £18,000 GBP (~$26,000 USD).
Just trying to find out if the useable internal height (structure can only go so high without planning permission) would be sufficient.
Just trying to find out if the useable internal height (structure can only go so high without planning permission) would be sufficient.
Yes, i'm doing the one in North Yorkshire (UK) on the 7th of August.
What training have you done for it?
Psychotext
Member
Nice job my good man. That's a decent chunk of weight for sure.
Unrelated, BangFit, the fitness method gyms don't want you to know about.
Probably NFSW
Unrelated, BangFit, the fitness method gyms don't want you to know about.
Probably NFSW
I would definitely take a look at Starting Strength (links in the OP) for your weightlifting plan. It's an excellent beginner program that ends up becoming more as you progress. Instead of steady state running / jogging, you should be doing HIIT 3-4 times a week (an example of this would be alternating 1 minute of jogging with 1 minute of sprinting on a treadmill or bike, for X amount of time).
More importantly than lifting, you're in college so I'm guessing you need to get your diet in order. It's hard in school, but do your best. Use the caloric intake in the OP to determine what your maintenance calories are and we can go from there. When I was in college, I started putting on a few pounds. In addition to working out, I made a point to have a healthy breakfast and a salad for lunch every day. That way, if I had 1,000 calories for dinner, I was still right at my daily goal.
Looking great. Incredible progress! Congrats on the goal!
Congrats!! Looking great.
Dead Prince
Banned
looking great Sean!
ReadingRambo
Member
So, yeah. This is hard to type. Don't be like me FitGAF. I attempted to get in shape a couple of years ago and was following the fitness thread and posting some, and then I just fell off.
Funny thing is that Sean started maybe 5-6 months before me. Except he didn't quit. And he looks fucking great. Congrats dude, you've done a fantastic job.
That being said, I'm back in the gym this week hoping to actually make a permanent change, and seeing Sean's progress is a big reason for that.
Funny thing is that Sean started maybe 5-6 months before me. Except he didn't quit. And he looks fucking great. Congrats dude, you've done a fantastic job.
That being said, I'm back in the gym this week hoping to actually make a permanent change, and seeing Sean's progress is a big reason for that.
Vorg
Banned
Awesome progress!
Most people NEVER do it, so you're way ahead of the game. Let us know how it's going!
Mediking
Member
Ohmygawd this is an inspiration.... I wanna lose weight so bad....
Okay thanks! I appreciate it!!!
Irobot82
Member
Me too man. This is my third "restart" since 2012. The point is that we keep trying.
Good deal Sean, your progress is always an inspiration! Keep being awesome.
Ask tons of questions
But I thought questions were just for sissies???
Way to go, Sean.
To any of us that have fallen of the wagon, that was jus a minor bump in the road. Climb back on that wagon and let's continue the journey.
When the time presents itself and that wagon gets close to the track of progress, make sure you stay close enough to jump on the train to your goals.
To any of us that have fallen of the wagon, that was jus a minor bump in the road. Climb back on that wagon and let's continue the journey.
When the time presents itself and that wagon gets close to the track of progress, make sure you stay close enough to jump on the train to your goals.
Way to go, Sean.
To any of us that have fallen of the wagon, that was jus a minor bump in the road. Climb back on that wagon and let's continue the journey.
When the time presents itself and that wagon gets close to the track of progress, make sure you stay close enough to jump on the train to your goals.
Thank you guys! I just can't wait to eat more. If I can make it to 2500ish calories at the same weight I'll be really happy. Then I'll max out. And then it's time for a very VERY controlled slow bulk.
It happens, but the point is it's never too late! Keep posting here it really helps with accountability. Feel free to keep checking in
Psychotext
Member
I think I might be the only person here who likes cutting. Not having to eat a crazy amount saves me so much time.
mdsfx
Member
I like eating maintenance. I hate the extremes.
I consider cutting from time to time, but I happen to like sitting down for four pulled pork sandwiches more than I want fully defined abs, apparently.
Omegasquash
Member
Jesus Christ, man. That's work well done. I'd tell you to go eat a pizza and drink a keg because you earned it, but I'd hate to see you gain 10 lbs this weekend.
You weigh the same thing I weigh, but the numbers I believe I've seen on the push/pull are inspirational. Keep on proving shit can get done, man.
Lord knows students like me are taking notes.
Psychotext
Member
It's worth noting that some days I burn upwards of 2,000kcal... so my cutting actually involves quite a few calories anyway.
Mediking
Member
What are your suggestions for exercising at home?
None! Haha. Just my regular workout routine and cardio for 4 miles or so.
Depends heavily on your goals. The next question becomes budget, and space.
I feel pretty strongly, tho, that anyone who has any interest in fitness should have at least a pull-up bar at home. The ones you can easily hang and remove from a standard doorway is fine, and inexpensive.
From there, like I said, depends heavily on goals, budget and space.
My honest opinion: Don't do it unless you have the necessary equipment, especially as a beginner. Gyms have more stuff (unless you're Brolic), are generally more motivating and have people who can spot you as you progress.
Jacksinthe
Banned
You might be to the point of needing to dry out to get more cut. There may be a pound or two there but don't kill yourself XD155lbs. Still not cut enough. My 18lb bulk apparently netted me no muscle mass, only strength somehow. Sweet
Fuckinggoddamnwasteofeffortandtimeiquit
Shoot for a longer bulk
Dead Prince
Banned
my stomach is still upset from the bad salad last night. it feels like i spent the night drinking. i guess i'm not ready for healthy lifestyle.
when i burp all i taste is the salad and dressing LOL
hopefully i'll be okay later today. i already skipped squats yesterday.
when i burp all i taste is the salad and dressing LOL
hopefully i'll be okay later today. i already skipped squats yesterday.
mdsfx
Member
You might be to the point of needing to dry out to get more cut. There may be a pound or two there but don't kill yourself XD
Shoot for a longer bulk
I think i have another 2lbs of fat before im there.
Also, I may never bulk that "heavily" again. I will try something much slower (slight calorie increase) next time. It was also a fairly dirty bulk, so i guess that's what I get. Apparently there is more to doing this right than i thought.
The only thing i got from it was strength gains, mostly in my legs. That, and this time around my legs are actually looking cut too for some reason. Unfortunately, i'm still a small, 150-pounder.
Gogogo! I just managed 185 on Tuesday.
Progress is progress, and it feels damn good to be improving, doesn't it?
ipitydatfu
Member
Form check please
https://youtu.be/FcmVju3YjcU
New shoes, two sprained ankles, slightly different form, 10 lbs lighter than this video six months ago
https://youtu.be/lClsGzA7dK8
https://youtu.be/FcmVju3YjcU
New shoes, two sprained ankles, slightly different form, 10 lbs lighter than this video six months ago
https://youtu.be/lClsGzA7dK8
Looking good, my man.
99% of GAF either thinks Curry is the GOAT or the most overrated player of all time. Only a few sane people in those threads.
(That DL is impressive)
Mediking
Member
What about something simple like dumbells? Do you guys suggest I buy some for home or just use the ones at a gym?
Dead Prince
Banned
lol there's always a few like that
velociraptor
Junior Member
I don't like cutting - feels like I'm starving myself to death. I just love food.
I'm currently on a slow/long bulk, though I'm roughly eating at 2200 at the moment - which is 400/500 more than what I was eating previously. It's probably a laughable number of calories for a bulk but figured better play it safe.
Would be nice if I have to eat 3000 daily just to gain 0.5lbs a week but I imagine my metabolism has slowed after cutting for a couple of months. Aiming for 2lb a month max atm.
Jacksinthe
Banned
All good to dig your heels into some dirty sometimes. Resets the brain for sure.
If your goal is to increase strength, Dumbbells are best left to assistance exercises used in conjunction with compound barbell movements. In that case, barring space and a lot of money to dump into equipment, you should just go to a gym.
I'd suggest starting with the gym. GOOD home gym equipment is VERY expensive. I believe it's best to save that stuff until you've spent time in the gym.
Omegasquash
Member
Shit like that makes me feel bad. Not competing, just hearing that what someone else is doing isn't good. Like, why?
Psychotext
Member
Generally? Because they're so fucking insecure that they feel to project their own negativity onto others. It's desperately pathetic. I genuinely feel for them.
Unrelated... man, I forgot how much I could achieve on the bike when I wasn't wrecked from weights the day before. Despite having to be careful because of my back injury, I just set new 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 minute power records on the turbo trainer. Only 1 watt off my 60 minute record.
Fucking pumped. Injury aside I'm peaking at pretty much the right time for my first major event of the year. \o/
It is. I'm seeing noticeable differences. Some shorts and pants i've had for years are becoming too tight.