Life *.* 2014 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 143

**penguinz** · 01-01-2014, 07:34 PM

Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

No one else started it so here it is!

**From the 2013 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 · 05-05-2014, 01:21 PM

Bulking season is officially over.

Time for Silock's yearly body weight experiment. Trying a new cutting diet this year. I'm hesitant to reveal all the details just yet, but it's not last year's Ultimate Diet, nor is it Keto. We'll see how long I stick with it and if it's effective.

Starts tomorrow!

Omaha · 05-05-2014, 01:31 PM

I just restarted my program with the conditioning phase. Damn. I really hate doing 10 reps. I finished my workout in a puddle of sweat today.

**luv** · 05-05-2014, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

I just restarted my program with the conditioning phase. Damn. I really hate doing 10 reps. I finished my workout in a puddle of sweat today.

I don't feel like I've effectively worked out if I don't need to change my shirt before I leave the gym...lol.

BigCatDaddy · 05-05-2014, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooge

Question about the Keto diet. I'm looking at Keto menu plans, and I see things like this:
6oz steak fried in butter or grilled
1 oz whole cheese
1 oz broccoli or other low carb vegetable
water

Then similar type meals for lunch, etc. I get the science behind it, but in reality, isn't this diet just an "everything in moderation" diet minus the carbs? I mean, people generally eat a steak bigger than that, and more veggies than that. This seems more like a portion control diet without carbs. Is that pretty much what it is?

As I mentioned early it looks like it also may possibly be favorable to the weight loss being body fat while maintaining the muscle tissue, as opposed to losing both as one would using a normal caloric deficit. I've been up and down the scale quite a bit over the years and usually when I dropped weight I felt I looked the same, but just smaller. After running Keto I felt like I shedded about 30lbs of body fat and kept all the muscle instead of losing both and I also kept my strength on all my major lifts which normally isn't the case.

Silock · 05-05-2014, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

As I mentioned early it looks like it also may possibly be favorable to the weight loss being body fat while maintaining the muscle tissue, as opposed to losing both as one would using a normal caloric deficit. I've been up and down the scale quite a bit over the years and usually when I dropped weight I felt I looked the same, but just smaller. After running Keto I felt like I shedded about 30lbs of body fat and kept all the muscle instead of losing both and I also kept my strength on all my major lifts which normally isn't the case.

Yeah, that is definitely a bonus, although, I think that is true of just about any diet with sufficient protein intake and a good training regimen. The ultimate diet that I did last year isn't keto, but instead super light on fats and heavy on the protein, with some carb cycling thrown in at the end of the week. It also preserved my muscle, but it included very specific instructions on how to run both the diet and the very detailed lifting portion, as well.

BigCatDaddy · 05-05-2014, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah, that is definitely a bonus, although, I think that is true of just about any diet with sufficient protein intake and a good training regimen. The ultimate diet that I did last year isn't keto, but instead super light on fats and heavy on the protein, with some carb cycling thrown in at the end of the week. It also preserved my muscle, but it included very specific instructions on how to run both the diet and the very detailed lifting portion, as well.

Right. Keeping carbs down seems to have been the key with me this time. I never though I could become this vascular or maintain my strength at sub 200lbs.

BigCatDaddy · 05-05-2014, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr. tegu

Your poker face could use a little work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooge

Your face is sort of pale. You need veggies son

Don't worry guys. I'm having posters made up and will be sending each of you autographed faced in versions free of charge. And a special one made up for Lewdog wearing a G-String only...... on my head.

**lewdog** · 05-05-2014, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Don't worry guys. I'm having posters made up and will be sending each of you autographed faced in versions free of charge. And a special one made up for Lewdog wearing a G-String only...... on my head.

My wife would like a signed copy as well and a personal inscription for both of us please.

**luv** · 05-05-2014, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Don't worry guys. I'm having posters made up and will be sending each of you autographed faced in versions free of charge. And a special one made up for Lewdog wearing a G-String only...... on my head.

Damn. What's a girl gotta do....

**lewdog** · 05-05-2014, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

Damn. What's a girl gotta do....

Tits or GTFO.

**luv** · 05-05-2014, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

Tits or GTFO.

They're not quite what they used to be.

**lewdog** · 05-05-2014, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

They're not quite what they used to be.

It's not about the size....

**luv** · 05-05-2014, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

It's not about the size....

If it's not about size, then you have two you can go stare at in the mirror!

Plus, you have a wife. Go stare at hers!

**lewdog** · 05-05-2014, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

If it's not about size, then you have two you can go stare at in the mirror!

Plus, you have a wife. Go stare at hers!

They're real....and they're spectacular!

**luv** · 05-05-2014, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

They're real....and they're spectacular!

Yours or your wife's?

01-01-2014, 07:34 PM
penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $3107626	**. 2014 General Fitness Thread . Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition! No one else started it so here it is! From the 2013 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

05-05-2014, 01:21 PM	#2131
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Bulking season is officially over. Time for Silock's yearly body weight experiment. Trying a new cutting diet this year. I'm hesitant to reveal all the details just yet, but it's not last year's Ultimate Diet, nor is it Keto. We'll see how long I stick with it and if it's effective. Starts tomorrow!
Posts: 19,908

05-05-2014, 01:31 PM	#2132
Omaha Badass! Join Date: May 2010 Casino cash: $10016579	I just restarted my program with the conditioning phase. Damn. I really hate doing 10 reps. I finished my workout in a puddle of sweat today.
Posts: 6,502