*.* 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.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Comments like a 16 day fast say the exact opposite.

If someone asks for help be mature and give a real answer or be quiet.

It is time to act like an adult.

The guy wants to lose 10 pounds in 16 days.

Easiest way to do that is fasting.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

The guy wants to lose 10 pounds in 16 days.

Easiest way to do that is fasting.

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by penguinz

You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about.

I could say the same about you.

[lewdog]

Intermittent fasting would be my suggestion. Don't eat all day and start your feeding at say 5 pm for dinner. Eat maybe 1,200-1,500 calories in a 5 hour window from 5-10 looking at lean meats, fats and very limited carbs. Would be your best bet for losing quickly if that is your main goal. Throw in exercises sometime during your fasted state as well. Preferably closer to dinner so you can eat at a reasonable time afterwards.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

I could say the same about you.

Keep telling yourself that and it may come true someday.

[Hammock Parties]

Exercise is just going to make you hungry.

Just don't eat for 16 days.

Guarantee you lose 10 lbs.

[RunKC]

I think I'm just going to cut my calories down significantly by eating/drinking the following:

Note: Only 2 meals a day

-water
-diet soda (on occasion)
-coffee..I've read drinking a cup before you exercise helps a lot
-green tea
-chicken
-eggs
-turkey
-veggies
-yogurt
-almonds..more protein than carbs
-fresh fruit

exercises will include:

-sprints
-repetition weight lifting for cardio
-jogging

I will try to do two-a-day's as often as possible. Needless to say a lot of icyhot, ibuprofen, sleep and willpower will be needed.

[RunKC]

Also, I think my secret weapon will be applesauce.

Apple's make you feel full. A half cup of applesauce is only 90 calories.

[Hammock Parties]

You're not going to lose 10 lbs in 16 days eating that much.

Waste of time.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

You're not going to lose 10 lbs in 16 days eating that much.

Waste of time.

if you're fasting every day, how do you have energy to workout? Wouldn't your body just give out after a few days in?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by RunKC

if you're fasting every day, how do you have energy to workout? Wouldn't your body just give out after a few days in?

Your body turns to your fat stores for energy.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by RunKC

if you're fasting every day, how do you have energy to workout? Wouldn't your body just give out after a few days in?

Ignore him. Number of meals is not important. It is caloric input vs output. Cut your calories back and excercise. As you adjust to the lower calorie level drop it some more.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by Branden Albert's Huge Balls

Your body turns to your fat stores for energy.

I see, but wouldn't that slow your metabolism down?

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I see, but wouldn't that slow your metabolism down?

Yes. And you will lose muscle as well once your body realizes it ia starving ans needs access to quick energy stores.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by RunKC

I see, but wouldn't that slow your metabolism down?

You're burning a shit ton of calories every day just sitting there letting your body exist.

More than you could burn by exercising for an hour a day, for sure.

If you fast for 16 days, you're going to lose that 10 pounds.

I guarantee it.

And if not, I offer a full refund.