Life *.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 35

**penguinz** · 01-02-2013, 02:41 PM

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.

Sorter · 06-11-2013, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Actually, I did it on zero calories. I fasted until it was all over, and then I ate.

Personally, I really enjoyed the years of my life spent working out several times a day on 0 calories.

Makes you appreciate food. Especially when you begin having dreams about it.

Silock · 06-11-2013, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

Props. How many hours was the fast, and is that a daily thing?

Thanks. Yeah, it's daily (except for the carb loading on Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

It was about a 16 hour fast.

Silock · 06-11-2013, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sorter

Personally, I really enjoyed the years of my life spent working out several times a day on 0 calories.

Makes you appreciate food. Especially when you begin having dreams about it.

I just don't work out well with food in me. It tends to make me nauseated from the blood leaving my stomach. I guess that's a good thing, as it means I work out hard.

Sorter · 06-11-2013, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

I just don't work out well with food in me. It tends to make me nauseated from the blood leaving my stomach. I guess that's a good thing, as it means I work out hard.

I can't work out, play sports, etc. after eating.

Hammock Parties · 06-11-2013, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sorter

I can't work out, play sports, etc. after eating.

Yeah I'm finding more and more if I eat a big meal I really do not want to work out afterwards.

That's why I looooove fasted workouts.

Although the other day almost killed me when I did a 9 mile bike ride immediately after the gym.

Sorter · 06-11-2013, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

Yeah I'm finding more and more if I eat a big meal I really do not want to work out afterwards.

That's why I looooove fasted workouts.

Although the other day almost killed me when I did a 9 mile bike ride immediately after the gym.

Hill heavy?

I detest bikes. Probably due to the many years I had to deal with the exercise variant.

Hammock Parties · 06-11-2013, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sorter

Hill heavy?

I detest bikes. Probably due to the many years I had to deal with the exercise variant.

There are two enormous ****ing hills in it, and a lot of uphill riding on the way back.

It's pretty awesome.

I detest running, so biking works for me.

**Bowser** · 06-12-2013, 12:05 AM

I'll be honest - I've avoided this thread like the plague. I have put my weight back on that I worked so hard to take off a couple of years ago, and it's had a really negative impact on my psyche. I've started dabbling with workouts again the last couple of weeks, and have put forth an effort to re-do my diet, but today was not a good day.

My problems are all between my ears, as most of ours are. The bummer is that I just got stuck in this loop of beating myself up about letting myself go so badly, again. The good news is that I seem to be getting my potato salad eating ass back to a place where I appear to be motivated to do something about it, so I'll be checking in here to help with some motivation from time to time.

Thanks for the quick free therapy!

Sorter · 06-12-2013, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

There are two enormous ****ing hills in it, and a lot of uphill riding on the way back.

It's pretty awesome.

I detest running, so biking works for me.

I hate running too. The only way I really can "enjoy" it is to be on trails with a lengthy podcast. Music and running outside on the street was fine for the first 8+ years of doing it. Now it's so ****ing boring, it's unbearable.

Sorter · 06-12-2013, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

I'll be honest - I've avoided this thread like the plague. I have put my weight back on that I worked so hard to take off a couple of years ago, and it's had a really negative impact on my psyche. I've started dabbling with workouts again the last couple of weeks, and have put forth an effort to re-do my diet, but today was not a good day.

My problems are all between my ears, as most of ours are. The bummer is that I just got stuck in this loop of beating myself up about letting myself go so badly, again. The good news is that I seem to be getting my potato salad eating ass back to a place where I appear to be motivated to do something about it, so I'll be checking in here to help with some motivation from time to time.

Thanks for the quick free therapy!

The hardest thing to do is getting back into your routine. Once you're in, you're golden, pony boy.

el borracho · 06-12-2013, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

I'll be honest - I've avoided this thread like the plague. I have put my weight back on that I worked so hard to take off a couple of years ago, and it's had a really negative impact on my psyche. I've started dabbling with workouts again the last couple of weeks, and have put forth an effort to re-do my diet, but today was not a good day.

My problems are all between my ears, as most of ours are. The bummer is that I just got stuck in this loop of beating myself up about letting myself go so badly, again. The good news is that I seem to be getting my potato salad eating ass back to a place where I appear to be motivated to do something about it, so I'll be checking in here to help with some motivation from time to time.

Thanks for the quick free therapy!

Welcome back... now get your ass to the gym!

AphexPhin · 06-12-2013, 12:11 AM

good thread fellas. Fitness is very important to me and should be to everyone. I try to run 3 times a week but I want to run more(normally just 3 miles). I definitely need to stretch better cause I've been sore all week.

Hammock Parties · 06-12-2013, 12:18 AM

That's one drawback to biking...probably unwise to be plugged in. At least where I ride.

Sorter · 06-12-2013, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

That's one drawback to biking...probably unwise to be plugged in. At least where I ride.

Definitely.

I fear no cars while running on trails.

Aspengc8 · 06-12-2013, 08:27 AM

Well its been 4 weeks today since I started eating paleo and trying to get all my cals into just 3 meals. Starting weight was 226, weighed in 214 this morning. Visibly leaner though most of that loss is from water. Finally pulled 500lb for a easy double, i havent really ventured past 405 since since college. My goals this year were to get down to 200-205, and be able to hit 315/405/500 on the big 3. Been running on 5/3/1 four day program with hill sprints 2x week, taking only sunday off. If anyone knows some good bench assistance work throw it at me.. all I've been adding in is dumbell bench with fat grips and weighted dips.

01-02-2013, 02:41 PM
penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $3137626	**. 2013 General Fitness Thread . 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.
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06-12-2013, 12:05 AM	#518
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $3521616	I'll be honest - I've avoided this thread like the plague. I have put my weight back on that I worked so hard to take off a couple of years ago, and it's had a really negative impact on my psyche. I've started dabbling with workouts again the last couple of weeks, and have put forth an effort to re-do my diet, but today was not a good day. My problems are all between my ears, as most of ours are. The bummer is that I just got stuck in this loop of beating myself up about letting myself go so badly, again. The good news is that I seem to be getting my potato salad eating ass back to a place where I appear to be motivated to do something about it, so I'll be checking in here to help with some motivation from time to time. Thanks for the quick free therapy!
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AphexPhin Banned Join Date: May 2013 Casino cash: $10004900	good thread fellas. Fitness is very important to me and should be to everyone. I try to run 3 times a week but I want to run more(normally just 3 miles). I definitely need to stretch better cause I've been sore all week.
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06-12-2013, 12:18 AM	#523
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4800478	That's one drawback to biking...probably unwise to be plugged in. At least where I ride. __________________ Chiefs game films
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06-12-2013, 08:27 AM	#525
Aspengc8 Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Casino cash: $9950632	Well its been 4 weeks today since I started eating paleo and trying to get all my cals into just 3 meals. Starting weight was 226, weighed in 214 this morning. Visibly leaner though most of that loss is from water. Finally pulled 500lb for a easy double, i havent really ventured past 405 since since college. My goals this year were to get down to 200-205, and be able to hit 315/405/500 on the big 3. Been running on 5/3/1 four day program with hill sprints 2x week, taking only sunday off. If anyone knows some good bench assistance work throw it at me.. all I've been adding in is dumbell bench with fat grips and weighted dips.
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