*.* 2014 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

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.

[Simply Red]

I seriously eat beef no more than twice a week, if that, at times. I'm all about the chicken and beans,brocolli, aspar, and eggs.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by lewdog

**** BENCH. WORTHLESS ****ING LIFT.


I wish I was better at it.

I put up 265 last week.

Originally Posted by Silock

If it makes you feel any better, I can barely bench 230x3 because of this mother****ing vegan crap I'm doing.

I would rather be weak over being a vegan!

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Sumo Deadlifted 405 for two singles with pre-workout weight of 176. I'm back up to where I was on dead strength, while 20lbs lighter than when I previously was working in the low 4's.

Nice job man! Last time I checked I thought you were around 220. Sick pull for that bodyweight. I started trying to lean down by incorporating prowler sprints 2x week on lower body days as accessory, reduced carbs a tad, and so far down to 227 from 240 a little over 3 weeks ago. Lifts kinda stalling a bit, 555 sumo last night was a grind for a single, where I hit 575 easy when I was up near 240.

Have you ever competed USAPL or IPF? I just joined the USAPL, aiming to do a meet in the mens open raw division, sometime in september/october which gives me time to get down in the 220 weight class.

Originally Posted by Silock

If it makes you feel any better, I can barely bench 230x3 because of this mother****ing vegan crap I'm doing.

Silock.. vegan.. does not compute.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Silock

If it makes you feel any better, I can barely bench 230x3 because of this mother****ing vegan crap I'm doing.

Why would a vegan diet have anything to do with your bench?

And what the hell is 230 on a bench?

Do you actually put 2.5 lbs plates on the bar?

[Silock]

Originally Posted by penguinz

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I would rather be weak over being a vegan!

Me too lol

[Silock]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Sac, is that you?

But seriously, did I miss something? You doing Vegan?

30 days only. Just to say I've done it.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Silock

30 days only. Just to say I've done it.

Go six months.

You won't feel the harmony, synergy and completeness of being after only a month.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Why would a vegan diet have anything to do with your bench?

Calorie restriction + vegan = not as much protein as an animal meat/product diet

And what the hell is 230 on a bench?

Do you actually put 2.5 lbs plates on the bar?

Yeah. That's what those plates are for. I also have 1.25 lbs plates. Micro loading is great.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Go six months.

You won't feel the harmony, synergy and completeness of being after only a month.

Can't go 6 months. This shit is already stupid enough, and I outlined why a few posts ago.

[Urc Burry]

Seperated my shoulder last year and am just now getting 100%.. Pre injury I was getting 315 on bench and about 12 reps of 225. So far I've gotten 275 pretty easily and 7 reps at 225. Hopefully I can get back to preinjury form within the next couple months

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Silock

Calorie restriction + vegan = not as much protein as an animal meat/product diet

Hummus


Lentils


Avacados, nuts, fruits, legumes, etc. Shit, broccoli...







You can get more than enough protein from a vegan diet. Chug down a couple of these a day as well:



I pick them up at Whole Foods on Tuesdays when they are on sale.

Protein consumption and a vegan diet is a total myth if you know what you are doing. It's the reeruns who think that you can only eat lettuce that give it a bad name in terms of providing what you need while working out viciously.

Shit, I'm on my feet no less than eight to 16 hours a day and workout six days a week and I'm putting on weight and muscle on a vegan diet.

Yeah. That's what those plates are for. I also have 1.25 lbs plates. Micro loading is great.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Silock

Can't go 6 months. This shit is already stupid enough, and I outlined why a few posts ago.

I don't backtrack.

Ever.

[Hammock Parties]

Broccoli does not have more protein than Steak. That's a lie. Also, do you have any idea how much Broccoli that is?

http://eathropology.com/2013/04/08/b...nd-other-crap/

According the Dr. Furhman’s book, Eat to Live, a 100-calorie portion of sirloin steak has 5.4 grams of protein, and a 100-calorie portion of broccoli has 11.2 grams of protein. This is rubbish.

According to the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service’s Nutrient Data Laboratory database, 100 calories of broiled beef, top sirloin steak has exactly 11.08 grams of protein and 100 calories of chopped, raw broccoli has exactly 8.29.

I’m not sure what universe Dr. Furhman lives in, but in my universe, 8.29 is less than 11.08.

Let’s see how similar caloric intakes of steak and broccoli stack up when comparing how these two foods provide for essential amino acid requirements.

A 275-calorie portion of steak (4 ounces) has 30.5 grams of protein and comes very close to meeting all the daily essential amino acid requirements for a 70 kg adult.

A 277-calorie portion of broccoli is not only way more food—you’ll be chewing for a long time as you try to make it through 9 ¼ cups of broccoli—exactly NONE of the daily essential amino acid requirements for an adult are met.

**** your vegan bullshit.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Hummus

1g of protein per tbsp. **** that. Also, most hummus is nearly 70 calories per serving because of all the fat in it.

Lentils

You clearly missed the "calorie restriction" part. The idea is to cut on the vegan diet, not put on a bunch of useless fat.

Avacados, nuts, fruits, legumes, etc. Shit, broccoli...

There's no meaningful amount of protein in fruits. The protein in nuts isn't very bioavailable, either.

This is BEYOND facepalm. Are you ****ing kidding me with this shit? Not only is it unreasonable to eat that much broccoli, the protein is hardly muscle-building.

You can get more than enough protein from a vegan diet.

Again, not if you're watching your calories and you don't want to drink the nasty ass shakes all day long.

Protein consumption and a vegan diet is a total myth if you know what you are doing. It's the reeruns who think that you can only eat lettuce that give it a bad name in terms of providing what you need while working out viciously.

It's not a myth. It is just difficult to do, AND no matter what you do, you HAVE to supplement with things that are just not easily found in a vegan diet or you become mineral deficient.

Shit, I'm on my feet no less than eight to 16 hours a day and workout six days a week and I'm putting on weight and muscle on a vegan diet.

I'm not trying to put ON weight.

My typical diet for one day:

2 scoops of The Ultimate Meal + half apple + banana + 1 cup frozen berries
584 cals, 29g protein

1/2 cup quinoa + black beans
498 calories, 24g protein

2 scoops Vega Sport + unsweetened almond milk + tablespoon MCT oil
400 calories, 50g protein

I'm already at 1500 calories, and haven't even gotten to 120g of protein, AND I haven't even added in the caloric value of all the supplements I have to take, like BCAAs, omega-3s, glutamine, creatine, carnosine, carnitine, etc.

That shit adds up quickly.

.......... Christ this is reeruned. Yeah, that Jim Wendler is a real dumbass when he recommends microloading . . .

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Hummus


Lentils


Avacados, nuts, fruits, legumes, etc. Shit, broccoli...







You can get more than enough protein from a vegan diet. Chug down a couple of these a day as well:



I pick them up at Whole Foods on Tuesdays when they are on sale.

Protein consumption and a vegan diet is a total myth if you know what you are doing. It's the reeruns who think that you can only eat lettuce that give it a bad name in terms of providing what you need while working out viciously.

Shit, I'm on my feet no less than eight to 16 hours a day and workout six days a week and I'm putting on weight and muscle on a vegan diet.

keep posting this shit. I need more comedy in my day.