cuevas. PhD.
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Fitness |OT3| BroScience, Protein Dysentery, XXL Calf Implants, and Squat Rack Hogs
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Cereal.
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Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Good shit nerdy.
Depends on the type of cereal, but even if you eat regular kid's cereal, they still throw in vitamins and such (although I don't know how many of them actually make a difference).
Okay, I'd say they're about the same.
Its just going to keep going up as more companies compete for the Whey supply. Gatorade wants it, Monster makes a protein energy drink now, tons of companies competing to buy a limited supply. Your best bet is to wait for a good deal online like the $25 tub a few months back from GNC and stock up on a bunch of tubs, or hit the walmart brand I guess.
Upping calories? Does that really work? Seems counter-intuitive, but then again I've been at a plateau for 3 weeks now so I'll try anything...
Maybe I should do some weights... I noticed that the walking is getting easier day by day, especially the uphill climbs. Could it be I'm gaining muscle mass? Surely it's not enough muscle to warrant a plateau??
I figured it might be something like this. I think I'm just going to buy the 10lb bag of ON, and then when I see deals I will stock up.
I think (could be wrong) he's saying your body might have gone into a so called "starvation mode" where your metabolism drops significantly.
If you're eating less calories than your body burns you will lose weight. Always. So either you started eating more calories, or your metabolism dropped somehow. Orrrr maybe you lost a lot of water weight or were dehydrated when you took weight measurements, and even though you have lost some fat, it doesn't look like it on the scale because you're more hydrated now. Bodyweight can fluctuate a lot depending on hydration.
It's $41 at vitamin shoppe with free shipping right now.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/search...5lb&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Dx=mode+matchall
This. I wanted to prove this point to my gf who wont buy it, so yesterday i weighed myself in the morning, and was at 198. Then again rigt before bed, came up 211. The number can go all over the place.
Thanks!! I owe it all to squats, deads, and presses. Also beer. Lots of beer. I was a me to lose all of my weight by cutting all of the crap out of my diet but kept the beer
Yes, that's what I mean. Sometimes you have to spur the metabolism on. Try drinking more water too. Just up the calories for three days and then go back to your normal diet but with a 200 calorie deficit.
Also, keep an eye on everything that is going into your mouth. I was able to lose the majority of my weight. Y cutting out crap and not eating off of my sons plate.
a secret-boss
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Fuck I might have torn Meniscus from jogging, and I'm going to navy in May 
That seems pretty low in protein. Here, read this.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/rapid-fat-loss-without-weight-training-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/protein-intake-while-dieting-qa.html
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/not-losing-fat-at-20-deficit-what-should-i-do-qa.html
Nerdy1: Nice work!
While starvation mode is real, you got to do a lot to get there.
http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/permanent-metabolic-damage-qa.html
cuevas. PhD.
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Here's an interesting take on how to set up for deadlifts, I like it better than the more conventional setup.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-DJu0bEVPw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-DJu0bEVPw
CliqWriter
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Try and go to GNC with a pal and become members, the first seven days of the month they have good sales. Also, buy two protein cases but split the cost. That's how my brother and I do it. Works awesome. And it doesn't have to be just protein powder either, GNC loves things sold in two's.
Great video, thanks.
Price Dalton
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Been doing it this way since I saw the video months back, and yeah, it's much better.
Finally quit my gym.
Paying $102 a month for me to not Squat, Deadlift, Bench, Row, or use the swimming pool, tennis, racquetball, cafe, aerobics and much more was just a little but nuts.
I have my 60 lb weighted west, an iron gym pull-up bar, Jungle Gym XT suspension straps, BowFlex adjustment dumbbells -- so I should be able to make due for awhile.
Paying $102 a month for me to not Squat, Deadlift, Bench, Row, or use the swimming pool, tennis, racquetball, cafe, aerobics and much more was just a little but nuts.
I have my 60 lb weighted west, an iron gym pull-up bar, Jungle Gym XT suspension straps, BowFlex adjustment dumbbells -- so I should be able to make due for awhile.
102?! Where on earth do you live?
I pay 19, doesn't have a pool or those fancy things, but don't need em.
His very odd squat set up recommendation (toes pointed forward) kind of soured me on Kelly
cuevas. PhD.
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Feet pointed forward feels great.
I don't need them either, which is why it didn't make sense for me. It's not just a gym it's an entire fitness center.
My other option is a NYSC which I already tried and it was terrible. Filled with punk high school kids that don't care about anything in the gym and staff that never cleaned up after the members. Each time I went in everything was in a different spot. And that is for $70 a month, with about half of the stuff my fitness center has.
So it seems my best option is just to train at home, which I would prefer anyway.
Yikes, I go to a BSC and it's only $19 a month.
Do you own a home or are you renting? If the former should save up that gym money and just buy a power rack, olympic barbell, bench, and weights. That's what I'mma do whenever I own a home. Gyms suck.
Try it before you knock it. I've been doing LBS with my feet pointed almost completely forward for the last couple weeks. My knees still track out way past my toes. It creates a terrific amount of tension in the hole.
Diatribe1974
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Finally started added in my Front Squats to my leg day (today). Felt nice while doing my various sets.
2 hours later I'm TRYING to get out of my car after running some other errands after working out and I instantly thought to myself "Yeah, I'm fucked tomorrow."
2 hours later I'm TRYING to get out of my car after running some other errands after working out and I instantly thought to myself "Yeah, I'm fucked tomorrow."
entremet
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Yeah. I recently quit my gym as well--NYHR--paying the same rate actually. Slowly using the saved money to get more equipment. Does Bowflex DBs are dope, but boy are they pricey. I've been doing pull ups, with the Iron Gym, push ups and a variety of body weight exercises.
I do miss my gym, though. I'll probably go back since my work is offering an employee discount now.
I would love to find a more lifter oriented gym. Such as Jason Ferrugia's gym. I like his philosophy over the globogyms.
Psychotext
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Quick question. I can't seem to remember what the daily dose of Creatine is roughly supposed to be.
If I remember correctly it has a loading phase, and then a maintenance phase... but I can't for the life of me remember how much is in each phase, nor how long.
If I remember correctly it has a loading phase, and then a maintenance phase... but I can't for the life of me remember how much is in each phase, nor how long.
CliqWriter
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It depends on your weight. I'm 150 pounds. My loading phase is 20g per day and my maintenance's 5g per day.
Loading Phases are between 5-7 days ( 5 being recommended) , Maintenance is anywhere between 1 month and 1 1/2 month. After that it is highly recommended that you do a "washout" Phases then start the cycle over.
What type of creatine do you have ?
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
You live in NY, right? You should come and workout with me at the various parks around the city.
Psychotext
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Thanks.
I don't have any at the moment. Looking to pick some up but I wasn't sure of the quantities I should be looking at. Ideally I'll get it in capsule form because the drinks can be a bit hit and miss.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
Kelly has posted a few things that seemed to completely contradict established form/protocols, either that, or I didn't understand what he's saying. I mean it's possible I didn't understand him correctly, but I consider myself a pretty smart guy and we aren't dealing with rocket science here.
I've stopped watching him as much, but I still respect him all the same.
I've stopped watching him as much, but I still respect him all the same.
I like in Yorktown Heights in Westchester, NY. I work in the city (Midtown) though. Where do you work out?
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Brighton Beach
Prospect Park
Central Park
Fort Tryon Park
Tompkins Square Park
Pretty much anywhere tbh.
Best one near midtown is probably the playground at Tompkins Square Park. A lot of equipment.
What drinks and how are they hit or miss? I just take powder with grape juice and it's way easier and probably cheaper than capsules.
Brolic Gaoler
formerly Alienshogun
You should look into some creatine studies. There's a lot of people that feel loading and unloading are unnecessary (and driven/supported by supplement companies to push product).
They simply take 5g a day every day to maintain creatine levels. It takes longer for saturation, but once you're at that level, you simply maintain. No loading/deloading (or "washout") necessary.
Tried 210 on bench yesterday (from 205), only got 4 reps on my 2nd and 3rd sets. Felt like I coulda gotten a 5th rep on the last set but it woulda been close and I didn't want to risk an embarassing weight drop. First time I was unable to get 5 reps on all sets in bench .
Upped my squat weight by 25lbs from a couple days ago and still pumped out 7 reps on my 3rd set. Upped my deadlift weight by 25lbs from the last workout to 300 and still pumped out 5 reps.
. Upped my squat weight by 25lbs from a couple days ago and still pumped out 7 reps on my 3rd set. Upped my deadlift weight by 25lbs from the last workout to 300 and still pumped out 5 reps.
Psychotext
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The ones I've bought in the past have been flavoured powder that you add water to, and many (most) of them were rank.
Optimum Nutrition monohydrate powder tastes like nothing.
Psychotext
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I'll keep that one in mind then.
CliqWriter
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It all depends on what kind of creatine you buy.
Jason's Ultimatum
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What was the general summary of the program?
entremet
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Basically a more layman's summary of his YT talk
-increased sugar, especially HFCS has promoted weight gain over last 30 years.
-that same increase has also been tied to increased cancer rates.
-moreover, there is some evidence that heart disease is also related to increases sugar consumption
-Lustig recommended very strict guidelines for sugar consumption. He believes it is very serious problem.
CliqWriter
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This is most of what you need.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/creatine_nitric_oxide_build_muscle.htm
If you spend time in this thread I suggest you spend some time here as well.
I use Creatine Hydrochloride and love it. Specifically GNC 189.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=113417231&page=1
Also, my own personal testiment. I started eating correctly for mass gain 7-8 meals a day and using it. I gained 4-5 pounds this week.
Which is my first week. Definitely inspirational.
I've been using powdered creatine monohydrate off and on for years. I just couldn't help but claim ignorance on any other variation and it's properties. My main concern is that loading protocols are usually pushed exclusively by those who sell creatine and to my knowledge have never been verified by a third-party to be meaningfully better than taking a lower daily dose. Given this obvious conflict of interest you may understand my skepticism.
Spiritreaver
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Awkward moment today. Was at the medieval fair with some friends, and this big guy stopped me to ask me if I plan to go into bodybuilding competitions. He said he ran a gym, competed, and judged and thought I'd be good for it and gave me his number. My friends were wtfing.
Anyway, I actually need some advice. Quite some time ago I had to switch to smith machine squats because I was recovering from an injury. I just recently switched back to normal BB squats in the rack and I'm having a hard time making the change. I was struggling with maintaining balance and form really badly even with a light weight (225). The squats were easy, but I couldn't maintain balance enough for me to feel safe doing them.
I'm thinking it's a combination of bad form, a weaker core, and not being used to the movement. I just don't know what to do to maintain leg strength and gains. Staying light till I get things in check is a no brainer, but do I want to start utilizing other lifts to make up for things?
My biggest mistake was letting someone talk me into doing Smith squats in the first place.
Anyway, I actually need some advice. Quite some time ago I had to switch to smith machine squats because I was recovering from an injury. I just recently switched back to normal BB squats in the rack and I'm having a hard time making the change. I was struggling with maintaining balance and form really badly even with a light weight (225). The squats were easy, but I couldn't maintain balance enough for me to feel safe doing them.
I'm thinking it's a combination of bad form, a weaker core, and not being used to the movement. I just don't know what to do to maintain leg strength and gains. Staying light till I get things in check is a no brainer, but do I want to start utilizing other lifts to make up for things?
My biggest mistake was letting someone talk me into doing Smith squats in the first place.
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