Life *.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 83

**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.

Silock · 07-16-2013, 01:43 AM

Day 36 (I think):

Well, I'm switching things up a bit. Switching to a 14-day cycle (really, 12, because I'm ending the diet two days early because of a pool party that I just won't deny myself pigging out at), so last Saturday was my last power workout. I did my last depletion workout today, and will just do 5 tension workouts from here until the end of the diet (2-3 sets, 8-12 reps, medium rest periods).

So here's the final tally on strength gains and losses. It could be a bit misleading on some of the numbers, simply because I was in the middle of a strength cycle when I started the diet, and I just tried to carry those numbers over. The reality is that the diet probably had little to do with my ability to progress on my lifts, *BUT* the good news is that it obviously did not cause me to go backwards (although a couple of lifts stalled out).

Power workout strength gains/losses:

Single Leg Squat - +11%

Bench - No change, stalled

Deadlift - +11%

Military Press - No change, stalled

BB row - + 20%

So, that's all good news. This doesn't necessarily mean I didn't lose muscle. There could have been CNS adaptations that allowed me to progress on the lifts. But, since that's all I really care about, I'll take it.

Workout:

Leg Extension - 20x3
Leg Curl - 20x3
Machine Bench - 20x3
Pulldown - 15x3
Lat Raise machine - 20x3
DB curl - 15x3
Incline Bench Machine - 15x3
Cable row - 20x3
Shoulder Press Machine - 15x3

Triceps were fried, so I didn't bother working them.

Soccer game after. Was extremely slow. Guess that means I'm depleted. No surprises there.

Nutrition:

Trutein shake
1.75 lbs Lean Top Sirloin
Celery, coffee

Totals: 1,294 cals, 10g carbs, 38g fat, 222g protein

AussieChiefsFan · 07-16-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

1.75 lbs Lean Top Sirloin

Damn man, when you get the chance to eat, you're going hard with the lean meats. That is a shit-load of lean meat.

Silock · 07-16-2013, 02:07 AM

Yes. Yes it is lol

But it was gooooooood. Made my own marinade that's nearly zero cal, seared it on Bo sides, grilled it and let the juices keep it nice and tender.

I kinda feel like I could win a food eating challenge of some sort.

epitome1170 · 07-16-2013, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epitome1170

I am 6'-4" and 256 and that is pretty much my diet right now as well, but I am down to around 15g of carbs as well. After I head my chicken breast and broccoli lunch, I was back to feeling normal again, but apparently right now when I get hunger my body wants to shut down without the carbs.

Two weeks in... down 10 pounds.

Some very fast shedding of fat (even faster than I expected). There have been a couple of days that I have really had some food cravings, but I can either push through it or (like Sunday) I just eat some beef jerky to try and get over that.

FYI, I changed my diet slightly to try to get some more protein, so now my daily intake is 1200 calories, 198 g of protein, 13 g of carbs, 27g of fiber, 26g of fat.

AussieChiefsFan · 07-16-2013, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Yes. Yes it is lol

But it was gooooooood. Made my own marinade that's nearly zero cal, seared it on Bo sides, grilled it and let the juices keep it nice and tender.

I kinda feel like I could win a food eating challenge of some sort.

Don't forget us once you're a famous food eating champion!

Omaha · 07-16-2013, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

I ****ing love you.

Thanks, bro. Likewise. I'm awesome.

Omaha · 07-16-2013, 07:37 AM

Wow, last night I had 5 grilled skinless chicken thighs, some grilled pineapple, and some wax beans in a raw honey/lemon zest sauce that my wife came up with. It was awesome. Even my boys were eating crazy amounts of it. I thought I made way too much, but we ate it all.

Then... I got it in my head that I wanted some frozen yogurt so I ate my ****ing body weight in frozen yogurt topped with candy and all the rest. I feel like a fat **** today.

I think rest week is over after 2 days.

Hammock Parties · 07-16-2013, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

Wow, last night I had 5 grilled skinless chicken thighs, some grilled pineapple, and some wax beans in a raw honey/lemon zest sauce that my wife came up with. It was awesome. Even my boys were eating crazy amounts of it. I thought I made way too much, but we ate it all.

Then... I got it in my head that I wanted some frozen yogurt so I ate my ****ing body weight in frozen yogurt topped with candy and all the rest. I feel like a fat **** today.

I think rest week is over after 2 days.

Sounds like some fasting is in order.

jiveturkey · 07-16-2013, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by epitome1170

Two weeks in... down 10 pounds.

Some very fast shedding of fat (even faster than I expected). There have been a couple of days that I have really had some food cravings, but I can either push through it or (like Sunday) I just eat some beef jerky to try and get over that.

FYI, I changed my diet slightly to try to get some more protein, so now my daily intake is 1200 calories, 198 g of protein, 13 g of carbs, 27g of fiber, 26g of fat.

Increasing your fat intake should help with hunger and since you're not eating many carbs it's not going to get stored.

**Buehler445** · 07-16-2013, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

I usually wake up freezing, because our house is kept pretty cold. It doesn't really bother me, though. The only time I'll drink it outside is after about 7 pm, when it's not 100 degrees anymore.

Yes, I start sweating, but I'm usually going to play soccer later, anyway, so I don't mind.

Maybe I'm the only idiot this happens to, but if I drink coffee I'm just goddamned hot for the rest of the day. Not just while I drink it, all damn day. It is a very noticeable temperature change.

Omaha · 07-16-2013, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Maybe I'm the only idiot this happens to, but if I drink coffee I'm just goddamned hot for the rest of the day. Not just while I drink it, all damn day. It is a very noticeable temperature change.

I've never had that happen to me. I work inside, though.

NewChief · 07-16-2013, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Maybe I'm the only idiot this happens to, but if I drink coffee I'm just goddamned hot for the rest of the day. Not just while I drink it, all damn day. It is a very noticeable temperature change.

I drink hot coffee all day, whether I'm inside or out, and it doesn't bother me at all.

BigCatDaddy · 07-16-2013, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Maybe I'm the only idiot this happens to, but if I drink coffee I'm just goddamned hot for the rest of the day. Not just while I drink it, all damn day. It is a very noticeable temperature change.

Menopause brah. Don't sweat it.

Omaha · 07-16-2013, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Menopause brah. Don't sweat it.

A pun!!!

Marcellus · 07-16-2013, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buehler445

Maybe I'm the only idiot this happens to, but if I drink coffee I'm just goddamned hot for the rest of the day. Not just while I drink it, all damn day. It is a very noticeable temperature change.

You may be the exception to the rule. I heard this years ago and had to look it up to see what the logic was. Makes sense I guess.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/201...y-as-you-think

01-02-2013, 02:41 PM
penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $3127626	**. 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.
Posts: 16,314

07-16-2013, 01:43 AM	#1231
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Day 36 (I think): Well, I'm switching things up a bit. Switching to a 14-day cycle (really, 12, because I'm ending the diet two days early because of a pool party that I just won't deny myself pigging out at), so last Saturday was my last power workout. I did my last depletion workout today, and will just do 5 tension workouts from here until the end of the diet (2-3 sets, 8-12 reps, medium rest periods). So here's the final tally on strength gains and losses. It could be a bit misleading on some of the numbers, simply because I was in the middle of a strength cycle when I started the diet, and I just tried to carry those numbers over. The reality is that the diet probably had little to do with my ability to progress on my lifts, BUT the good news is that it obviously did not cause me to go backwards (although a couple of lifts stalled out). Power workout strength gains/losses: Single Leg Squat - +11% Bench - No change, stalled Deadlift - +11% Military Press - No change, stalled BB row - + 20% So, that's all good news. This doesn't necessarily mean I didn't lose muscle. There could have been CNS adaptations that allowed me to progress on the lifts. But, since that's all I really care about, I'll take it. Workout: Leg Extension - 20x3 Leg Curl - 20x3 Machine Bench - 20x3 Pulldown - 15x3 Lat Raise machine - 20x3 DB curl - 15x3 Incline Bench Machine - 15x3 Cable row - 20x3 Shoulder Press Machine - 15x3 Triceps were fried, so I didn't bother working them. Soccer game after. Was extremely slow. Guess that means I'm depleted. No surprises there. Nutrition: Trutein shake 1.75 lbs Lean Top Sirloin Celery, coffee Totals: 1,294 cals, 10g carbs, 38g fat, 222g protein
Posts: 19,908

07-16-2013, 02:07 AM	#1233
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Yes. Yes it is lol But it was gooooooood. Made my own marinade that's nearly zero cal, seared it on Bo sides, grilled it and let the juices keep it nice and tender. I kinda feel like I could win a food eating challenge of some sort.
Posts: 19,908

07-16-2013, 07:37 AM	#1237
Omaha Badass! Join Date: May 2010 Casino cash: $10016579	Wow, last night I had 5 grilled skinless chicken thighs, some grilled pineapple, and some wax beans in a raw honey/lemon zest sauce that my wife came up with. It was awesome. Even my boys were eating crazy amounts of it. I thought I made way too much, but we ate it all. Then... I got it in my head that I wanted some frozen yogurt so I ate my **ing body weight in frozen yogurt topped with candy and all the rest. I feel like a fat ** today. I think rest week is over after 2 days.
Posts: 6,502