I usually go milk post workout as some carbs are good and it tastes a hell of a lot better. I always mix with milk unless I am watching carbs in which I go water.

Dude, even Herschel Walker gave that up in the late 80's.

No, but I can do 70 push ups right now without stopping so that's kinda boss..

On a side note, I haven't been to the gym in about 5 days due to school and the holiday. I feel like a lazy piece of shit but whatevs. YOLO.

Answer: Grilled Chicken

Seriously though all those powders have sugar in them from what I've seen.

I do about 5 miles a week of walking, running hills, and I am actually beginning to get ripped again. Just make sure when you do the cardio you attack and get your heart rate up big time, that is what matters most I think.

Nope, most have 1-2 grams per 20-30g protein. Negligible amount.

I go with water. Myofusion, Trutein and Optimum Nutrition don't need milk to taste good. Most of their flavors are pretty boss as is.

Hard work pays off:

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Well its been 2 weeks of switching over to paleo style eating and I'm liking the results so far. Only down from 225 to 221 however and look a lot dryer and I'm smashing my 5/3/1 weights. Hill sprint stamina seems about the same, I will try the prowler tonight. Also started growing a beard which my wife hates, and I picked up a 23yo blonde hottie as a lifting partner. No idea how it happened but she wants to get strong lol! Those ****ing short tights with the knee high crossfit socks are distracting. I will get some 'form' videos up for you guys tomorrow night on squat night.

Make sure she achieves proper depth...you know...to maximize results.

Just remember that how much you eat is more important that what you eat.

Only ate twice and maybe 50 grams protein total?

WTF are you talking about? I asked if you only ate those two meals for the entire day, which consisted of a ensure shake and the dinner you mentioned? Or did you eat more?

You will definitely want to keep your protein levels up and drop the carbs in meals but not eliminate them completely. Easy protein sources are chicken, eggs, tuna, lean ground turkey/beef.

What is your bodyweight? Would you be willing to count calories?

What lifts are you going to do, Simply Skinny?

I started getting back into working out in the beginning of March basically. Have gone from 180 down to 163 right now, and have done it with minimal cardio. Lifting 5 days a week, and the 6th day is a 20-30 minute run. Day 7 is the off day. I'm getting closer to my football playing days shape.

Actually I've become obsessed with it now. Healthier eating, and lifting have become a lifestyle change.

Not at all.

In any case, I'll echo what's already been said. You need to WAY up that protein intake, and don't cut your calories TOO low. If they're too low for too long, you'll end up crashing out of the diet and just gorging yourself on the cookie aisle at the grocery store.

You need to count your calories using a website like myfitnesspal.com.

Just do bench, deadlift, squat.

And find a pullup bar. Pullups rock.

You must get your protein up or you will simply lose too much muscle mass, if you are at a calorie deficient, you will indeed lose weight, however, your physic will look the same, just a smaller version of it; aka skinny fat.

There are many sources out there that quote different protein intake levels to cut, from what I have experienced, if you are cutting, your protein intake needs to be AT LEAST 125 g per day. Carbs are a main focus as well, keep the simple carbs down, and low complex carbs, this will help burn body fat.

Ideally, if done correctly, you only want to lose 1-2 lb a week, no more.

Yep. Great way to build chest back and biceps though.

Pull ups are actually a very good upper core workout as well.

That means they're working.

Awesome low-carb snack.

Not if you do them enough.

also this is for you, Silock - for any of your help!
 

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I need to try some pull-ups. Haven't done them in years, and I need to build my chest. Sitting behind a desk all day gives a man bitch tits. I thought the push ups would help, but I need to do something more.

Pull-ups? Shit, I can barely do 200 without stopping to catch my breath.

Weighted or just regular?

Come up with a plan. Pick a known strength training routine like Starting Strength, West side for skinny bastards, or Wendler 5/3/1. Stick to it consistently for 6 months and focus on good, quality food. Include some cardio once or twice a week, ie go sprint somewhere. No hamster elliptical bullshit. Find a hill and run up it 10x.

people would be suprised at the physique changes from focusing on training heavy, sprinting, quality whole foods. I wouldn't even count a calorie and just follow that for 6 months.

Diet. Pull-ups aren't going to help with that. Pull-ups aren't a chest exercise, anyway.

Calorie count. Get on a solid routine for a while, and use the time that you are doing the low weight stuff to really focus on your diet and losing fat. Then, you can slowly increase the calories as needed.

Doesn't matter. Whatever you're more comfortable with. I prefer neutral grip, but that's just me.

What? How would you ever build your chest doing pull-ups?

Won't happen. Pull-ups work your back and your biceps. If you want to build your chest you need to bench. You will never build your chest doing pull-ups.

The close grip Pull-Up (index fingers and thumb touching as they circle the bar facing away from body) is very pectoral intensive.

:rockon:

Only as a stabilizer. It's by no means "pec intensive." It, along with all other pull ups, primarily target the lats.

Pull ups aren't going to build your chest. Sorry.

I dunno. Every time I do pullups I get a huge pump in my chest.

Just fight through it pussy.

If you have access to an assisted pullup station that could be a good place to start or if your gym has bands that you can attach to a cage to help as well until your lats get stronger.

No way that a pullup works your chest. Sorry bro, hit that bench press.

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another idea is to do 30 pull ups an hour at work, to accent my beautiful body to be...

Check 5/3/1 program. Nothing wrong with the basics to get strong and do free weight lifts for pretty much all your lifting work.

Make sure you're engaging your lats. It also may be a sign that your chest is significantly weaker than your back.

http://www.kbnj.com/FighterPullupByPavel.htm

This works wonders.

It means that if you run into a wall twice, you're probably ready for a more advanced routine with longer cycles.