*.* 2012 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

Welcome to 2012! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

**From the 2011 Thread**

If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs

If you have questions about the SS programs, look here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ

Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.

Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:

http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by luv

No muscle from too few calories?

Depends how much protein they're getting.

But the body goes after your fat stores first, not muscle.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by morphius

I can't say that I know for sure, but that just sounds like a very bad idea.

It's not a bad idea in and of itself, but it needs to be combined with some kind of exercise.

I fasted every day for months for 18 hours a day. It's no big deal.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Han Solo

Depends how much protein they're getting.

But the body goes after your fat stores first, not muscle.

But you'd be healthy overall?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by luv

But you'd be healthy overall?

As long as you didn't do it so long that you became extremely underweight, I'd say yes.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Han Solo

As long as you didn't do it so long that you became extremely underweight, I'd say yes.

Okie dokie.

[Hammock Parties]

Christian Bale ate nothing but an apple and a can of tuna every day to prepare for his role in The Machinist.

[Bearcat]

After two months on, two months off, 1 week on, then 2 months off, I started p90x again this morning.

Dedication.

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

After two months on, two months off, 1 week on, then 2 months off, I started p90x again this morning.

Dedication.

Commitment is the key. Go even when you don't feel like it.

Have you tried setting small, achievable goals? I know that helps me. Gym partners are also good inspiration to keep showing up. If you can manage it, find yourself a gym partner with a similar schedule and similar goals. It's a lot harder to sleep in when you know someone is waiting on you.

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by el borracho

Commitment is the key. Go even when you don't feel like it.

Have you tried setting small, achievable goals? I know that helps me. Gym partners are also good inspiration to keep showing up. If you can manage it, find yourself a gym partner with a similar schedule and similar goals. It's a lot harder to sleep in when you know someone is waiting on you.

That's a good idea... it worked well in college, but these days I have everything I need at home and there's not much room for someone else.

The one consistent time I'm able to do it is about 6-7 every morning, even though 1) I'm more motivated in the evenings, but usually have other stuff to do, and 2) I'm really not a morning person. I think the one big difference is the season, because I really have no idea how I stuck with the 6am wake up call for 2 months straight the first time, except that it was in the middle of the summer and it was warmer in the house (easier to get out of bed).

This time I think I just need to find a balance between fitting it into my schedule, but not putting it off too much.... the first time I got hung up on needing to do it everyday for 60-90 minutes/day, and just got burnt out on it, then put it off when my schedule got hectic for a couple of weeks and never got back to it. Instead of thinking I need a couple of hours everyday, I know it's better to do something, even if it's only half a workout. So, basically 'at least 30 minutes a day' instead of 'where am I going to find 60-90 minutes today?'

That's the plan, anyway.

[el borracho]

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Satanic Goat

Depends how much protein they're getting.

But the body goes after your fat stores first, not muscle.

Not completely true.

[penguinz]

[NewChief]

I'm heading to Palm Beach in a month for Spring Break, so I'm on beach body diet. Fasting 2-3 days a week, focusing on raw foods and proteins for my meals, cutting out beer, no sugar. I'm at 196 (heavy for me, but I've been focusing on strength training as of late, so I'm stronger than I've ever been) currently. Shooting for between 180 and 185 by March 18.

Beast mode, go.

[chiefs2012]

completed week 2 of madcow 5x5. on to week 3 sunday

[R8RFAN]

Well I have been in the gym virtually everyday for the last 3 weeks, Havn't noticed any weight loss but my blood glucose numbers are better