*.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

Welcome to 2013! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

**From the 2012 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.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by RunKC

just curious, are casein shake's good? I've had bad experiences trying any kind of whey protein shake's. Every single one I've tried tasted horrible.

Depends on the brand.

Optimum Nutrition chocolate cake batter casein is awesome.

Trutein is great -- Pumpkin pie and Cinnabun are amazing.

As far as whey goes, Myofusion has great flavors, as does Optimum Nutrition (Although ON isn't "quite" as good).

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

here's one for you all - how often do you eat red meat and how often do you eat chicken. Silock my Fedex dude is hardcore - he said red meat once per month is plenty.

Just about every day. There's nothing wrong with red meat. Just about everything in moderation is fine.

[silver5liter]

Originally Posted by Silock

Depends on the brand.

Optimum Nutrition chocolate cake batter casein is awesome.

Trutein is great -- Pumpkin pie and Cinnabun are amazing.

As far as whey goes, Myofusion has great flavors, as does Optimum Nutrition (Although ON isn't "quite" as good).

Scivation has amazing chocolate whey. ON is decent but not great

[Silock]

Originally Posted by silver5liter

Scivation has amazing chocolate whey. ON is decent but not great

Scivation also has less protein per scoop and more fat. It BETTER taste good.

I don't like ON's double chocolate, but ON's extreme chocolate milk is awesome, as is caramel toffee fudge.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

Just about every day. There's nothing wrong with red meat. Just about everything in moderation is fine.

i think the quiet calories - the calories that are getting me in trouble are: Milk and Natural Peanut Butter - over doing it a tad maybe - but i'm still hanging around 1500-1700 per day - so i found it odd i weighed in at 197 versus a week agos 194 - ughhh - the frustration. I guess at least i'm SEEING some results - so there's that.

[Simply Red]

I've been using this one from Whole Foods - the lady swore by it.

[Simply Red]

I'm open to criticism - I want to fine-tune - I'm open for any and all advise - I'm really enjoying the challenge, TBH.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

i think the quiet calories - the calories that are getting me in trouble are: Milk and Natural Peanut Butter - over doing it a tad maybe - but i'm still hanging around 1500-1700 per day - so i found it odd i weighed in at 197 versus a week agos 194 - ughhh - the frustration. I guess at least i'm SEEING some results - so there's that.

Don't go by the scale. Why do you think I"m taking pictures every day? I don't even own a scale. My gym's scale is broken. I'm going simply by visuals, because that's more important. I don't need to "make weight" for anything.

You can fluctuate up to 10 lbs in just a single day due to water fluctuations.

There's nothing wrong with milk or natural PB. But most natural PB has added sugar, as well as a lot of fat. You're better off just eating peanuts, because 1) they have fiber, so it's easier to fill up on them, and 2) the energy in whole, raw nuts is less bioavailable, so you can eat a lot of them without actually consuming all of the calories it says you did.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'm open to criticism - I want to fine-tune - I'm open for any and all advise - I'm really enjoying the challenge, TBH.

Okay-- Your protein powder sucks and is way overpriced.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

Okay-- Your protein powder sucks and is way overpriced.

Fair enough - I'd like a few that you'd recommend. I'm almost through this one.

[Simply Red]

i like to put a little natural peanut butter in the shaker - choc. pb protein shake FTW!

[Simply Red]

they don't register Sugar in the listing of ingredients - however you're correct - mine shows 1g - Sugar. Funny how they're tricky in that regard.

[Simply Red]

& thanks Clay for the rep/set ratio - that was a nice balance. Ok - obnoxious n00b out!

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Fair enough - I'd like a few that you'd recommend. I'm almost through this one.

I've recommended a few just in the last few posts.

[silver5liter]

Originally Posted by Silock

Scivation also has less protein per scoop and more fat. It BETTER taste good.

I don't like ON's double chocolate, but ON's extreme chocolate milk is awesome, as is caramel toffee fudge.

We are talking 2 grams of fat and about 1gram protein depending if you get gold standard. For the value its pretty good.