True I just never tried PPL and since I'm gonna bulk fat guy mode for the next 3 months. I thought I'd try.l I'll give it 3 more days then maybe switch back unless i'm feeling like it's working.
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Fitness |OT8| Dad Bods, Bulge Swelfies, and Wait...Do you even lift bro?
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True I just never tried PPL and since I'm gonna bulk fat guy mode for the next 3 months. I thought I'd try.l I'll give it 3 more days then maybe switch back unless i'm feeling like it's working.
I never attempted PPL for that exact reason. Looked at the program and didn't feel it was enough. Don't go finding problems that don't exist. Fat guy bulk huh? The first month will be glorious!
FallingEdge
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Fuck a fat guy bulk. I've had my fun with but never again. My lack of cutting discipline being the main reason why. Good luck to you, brother.
ViewtifulJC
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FallingEdge's quest for low bodyfat % is my favorite sub-plot of this thread
BlueTsunami
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Getting tired of fucking around with my diet. Time to go Super Saiyan. Doing Lyle McDonalds Rapid Fat Loss so I can lose a maximal amount of fat so I can go into a bulk over winter.
Hence why I said the first month.
I agree. Followed very closely by Sean's quest.
Psychotext
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Ha... so that "being watched whilst lifting" thing might have some serious downsides. Had my missus cheer me on when doing weighted pullups (first time!) and I think I've hurt my shoulder going for one last rep.
Hopefully nothing serious and I stopped right after... but yeah. =/
Hopefully nothing serious and I stopped right after... but yeah. =/
Jason's Ultimatum
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Time to freaking cut. I went from 170 to180-82ish, and most of that weight gain came from carbs. I've been losing definition, and my protein intake hasn't kept with that weight gain.
According to Google, it would take a little over 2300 calories to maintain 180lbs. I'm going to stop eating my english muffin with almond butter, and my sweet potato/or 1 cup rice every day for lunch.
I'll replace the muffin with a can of tuna chunk lite 3x a week, and the remaining other days I'll just use another scoop of weigh protein powder, even though I already using it twice a day. An extra scoop 3x a week won't hurt.
Worst scenario, I lose a couple of pounds, but I'll look more cut and probably gain some freaking muscles again. Gotta look like I did back 2011.
Hopefully my squat doesn't get affected.
According to Google, it would take a little over 2300 calories to maintain 180lbs. I'm going to stop eating my english muffin with almond butter, and my sweet potato/or 1 cup rice every day for lunch.
I'll replace the muffin with a can of tuna chunk lite 3x a week, and the remaining other days I'll just use another scoop of weigh protein powder, even though I already using it twice a day. An extra scoop 3x a week won't hurt.
Worst scenario, I lose a couple of pounds, but I'll look more cut and probably gain some freaking muscles again. Gotta look like I did back 2011.
Hopefully my squat doesn't get affected.
SilentSoldier
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While we're on the topic of weight, I've been stuck at 205.6 lbs for like 6weeks now and I don't know what's going on. My lifts have been increasing and I do look than I did 6 weeks ago, its just not showing up on the scale. I'm eating at a caloric surplus (2710 calories once I adjusted some things on MFP) and my diet is very clean. Don't know what else to do and I definitely don't want to start a fat man bulk after being so good for so long. Any advice?
On my quest to lean out and maintain strength, I pulled 365 x5 at 197lbs.
Not bad, especially when last year that was my 1rm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EetjRI6JCo
Ah thanks man. Guys like you, Broilc, MTP, etc keep me motivated. It's like we're all caught in one giant motivation loop.
Not bad, especially when last year that was my 1rm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EetjRI6JCo
Ah thanks man. Guys like you, Broilc, MTP, etc keep me motivated. It's like we're all caught in one giant motivation loop.
Psychotext
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Sounds like an ideal scenario to me. Unless you specifically need the extra weight for competition, I wouldn't worry about it. Also, 2,700kcal isn't exactly a massive amount, I'm sure if you absolutely have to see the scale increasing you could just slowly add more calories to it. I don't see 3k calories as being a fat man bulk.
FallingEdge
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SilentSoldier
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Not competing or anything, and I also don't think 2700 is that much, but the bulk is actually a pretty slow bulk to make sure I don't add too much fat. Or at least that's what I understand it to be, bulking seems to be a whole lot harder to plan and whatnot than cutting was. I was at 2900 at one point but thought that was excessive, especially on the days I lift/bike which had me consuming up to 500+ more calories to compensate.
Jason's Ultimatum
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Did you fart on him? That's why he's down for the count?
A cute, fit, tallish blonde girl opened me at the gym, though I did ask to work in front of her a minute before. Over by the deadlift platform seems to be the best spot for comfortably initiating a chat. Unfortunately I blew her off awkward/unintentionally, but I'll take it as a good sign. Pretty sure my face is looking less fat, and I'm starting to get eyeballs.
Decent workout too:
Front squats - 2x5x175lbs, 1x6x175lbs last rep paused (all PRs)
Paused DB Press - 60s 5, 4, 3 (First time doing paused)
Power Cleans - 5x3x145lbs
Accessories all got better. Excited for deadlifts Wednesday!
Decent workout too:
Front squats - 2x5x175lbs, 1x6x175lbs last rep paused (all PRs)
Paused DB Press - 60s 5, 4, 3 (First time doing paused)
Power Cleans - 5x3x145lbs
Accessories all got better. Excited for deadlifts Wednesday!
ohhthegore
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lol dafuq happened here
Psychotext
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Ugh, I was just checking some of my vids for form and there's absolutely nothing to me. I really want to get rid of these last few bits of fat, but I just look scrawny as hell. Still mostly holding on to my strength, but I can't wait for October to hit so I can knock this shit on the head.
entremet
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Is that a diaper?
Ok MGSV comes out today. I've waited 7 years for this day, which is even a month longer than I've been together with my future wife. It's crazy.
Not doing cardio today but my work isn't sedentary this week either so I guess that makes up for it a bit. Anyway I'm planning on fasting to around 3-4PM when I get home and then I've got two (frozen) pizzas waiting for me. Around 1550kcal for the both of them so that's pretty much it for todays food. Gonna have a shake plus some cottage cheese to get more protein tho. This puts me at my daily allowance almost precisely. But I guess this is what you would call IIFYM cutting
This day will be glorious. Too bad I got to work first..
On another note. AFL2.0 fucking works. I don't think my abs have ever been this pronounced and a cut so enjoyable. I eat a ton of good stuff (salmon, potatoes etc) and I'm getting leaner still a ways to go but I think I'm gonna make it bros.
Not doing cardio today but my work isn't sedentary this week either so I guess that makes up for it a bit. Anyway I'm planning on fasting to around 3-4PM when I get home and then I've got two (frozen) pizzas waiting for me. Around 1550kcal for the both of them so that's pretty much it for todays food. Gonna have a shake plus some cottage cheese to get more protein tho. This puts me at my daily allowance almost precisely. But I guess this is what you would call IIFYM cutting
This day will be glorious. Too bad I got to work first..
On another note. AFL2.0 fucking works. I don't think my abs have ever been this pronounced and a cut so enjoyable. I eat a ton of good stuff (salmon, potatoes etc) and I'm getting leaner
still a ways to go but I think I'm gonna make it bros.I think you should probably follow a programmed routine. Then you wouldn't have these questions,
entremet
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Take it easy. The gym will always be there.
Gym is closed all week for maintenance. Since i'm already awake at this hour, going to go at 3am. Haven't gone this late in a long time. I kinda would rather not go lol. I hate unfamiliarity so much, damn. Getting older, you always like stuff to be familiar. When i was younger i wasn't like this at all.
Psychotext
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What's this?
Etrian Oddity
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Need to start P90x again, methinks. No access to free weights or machines now that we live in a house and my budget won't allow for a gym membership. Riding a bicycle is nice, but it's more recreational than exercise-heavy for me.
Aggressive Fat Loss 2.0 by Greg O'Gallagher of Kinobody. Nothing fancy, moderate calorie restriction with some LISS/MISS and heavy lifting. Liking it very much though
So:
-I eat around 1800kcal every day. I eat 2x day so my meals are huge. Basic IF. Refeed once a week.
-On off days I do 40-60min of fast walking. Goal is to burn about 400kcal that way (I have to get a heart rate monitor to confirm how much I'm actually burning though). Also I'm not sure how much I burn while lifting.
-Calories - activity = ~1400kcal as a net intake on most days.
-Lifting in Reverse Pyramid Style.
Cardio 4x week can suck of course but it still early autumn so it's not that bad. And it goes by quickly if you listen to podcasts etc. I also like that it feels like I'm eating a lot (because of IF) and I get to eat delicious food like I mentioned. Salmon, potatoes etc. nomnom. And my net intake is still pretty low thanks to some easy cardio. For example if I would be doing PSMF I would have to only eat plain chicken breast, broccoli and cottage cheese and my net intake wouldn't even be THAT much lower to justify it.
Anyone else happy that Fall/Winter is around the corner? not sure why but I have happier lifting/Fitness memories and success stories from colder months that from warmer months.
I guess I am just a fan of getting bigger/stronger and bulking up.
I am joining Blackflag in the sense that I am changing the direction of my boat towards attaining mass, so far I have mainly done maintenance with some particular days when I had abs and a more lean frame.
I am on FE's side though, that I will be as strict as possible with what I put into my mouth.
It's going to be hard because if meals don't go as planned during bulking, eating anything is better than eating nothing but "eathing anything" more or less destroys the whole plan... but I gotta try.
I guess I am just a fan of getting bigger/stronger and bulking up.
I am joining Blackflag in the sense that I am changing the direction of my boat towards attaining mass, so far I have mainly done maintenance with some particular days when I had abs and a more lean frame.
I am on FE's side though, that I will be as strict as possible with what I put into my mouth.
It's going to be hard because if meals don't go as planned during bulking, eating anything is better than eating nothing but "eathing anything" more or less destroys the whole plan... but I gotta try.
Psychotext
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Cardio 4x a week sounds like a light week to me...
Cardio load aside, what you're doing there sound fairly similar to what I'm doing. Are you on a particular weights program, or just what fits for the moment?
Cardio load aside, what you're doing there sound fairly similar to what I'm doing. Are you on a particular weights program, or just what fits for the moment?
I switched to the lifting routine found on Warrior Shredding Program (by the same dude) when I started this. Both are similar cutting programs, just the amount of calories and refeeds varies between the two. So the same lifting program can be applied as well.
The routine is pretty standard RPT style. High intensity and low-ish volume which makes it good for a cut. Basically it's an shoulders&back&tricep / legs&biceps / chest&back split (my legs are already disproportiolly big so I don't mind training my upper body more atm). Focused on big compound movements of course.
After cutting I think I'm gonna do his bulking routine/nutrition program as well. Dude seems to know what he's talking about.
Well, I got some results from my doctor. Overall, my cholesterol is high (both good and bad versions) and my blood pressure is a bit high. However, the blood pressure could be a result of a lot of caffeine. I was a bit lax with the diet for the past month. I've also been missing out on consistent cardio.
I'm not worried, I know that I can turn this around in a short time. But the fact that I'm going to be 42 in a couple of months means I'm going to be extra serious about it.
I'm not worried, I know that I can turn this around in a short time. But the fact that I'm going to be 42 in a couple of months means I'm going to be extra serious about it.
Hit the gym at 230am for the first time in forever, i got my entire deload week compounds done in a single day plus AMRAPs after for each. Went by quick. If i do go to the replacement gym during the week, all i'll have to do is accessories.
Stevia lowers blood pressure, its all i use sweetner wise. And yah, diet is paramount when it comes to health, not that you need to be told that.
Stevia lowers blood pressure, its all i use sweetner wise. And yah, diet is paramount when it comes to health, not that you need to be told that.
I had one of those last year. They called it a Swedish massage. Was pretty great minus one part where they grabbed by arm and put it behind me in an armlock while pulling back, then working on my scapula real hard. That was the only part I almost told her to stop. I'm trying to enjoy this shit, not grit my teeth through it.
Psychotext
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So if I want the effective sort of massage, should I be looking for someone who specialises in deep tissue / trigger point? I'm guessing I'd be best off looking via a physio than a spa?
cuevas. PhD.
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Psychotext
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Holy shit. Why would he even be trying to spot him on that?
those bros are just two bros broing out
I know this feel. I just need to get through work and legs session first.
I swear if this game is cocked up for the PC I am gonna be so so sadpanda.
Orly
Thanks for this. Swedish massage it is!
I'm at a point where i need to figure out what my focus is next. I've been just pretty much lifting heavy and maintain the past few weeks, but i need a new focus.
I could focus on getting stronger, and working deads and squats back into my life, since i was having back problems and laid off then for the past 4 months. My numbers aren't horrible, but being super strong isn't really something appealing to me.
Decisions, decisions.
I could focus on getting stronger, and working deads and squats back into my life, since i was having back problems and laid off then for the past 4 months. My numbers aren't horrible, but being super strong isn't really something appealing to me.
Decisions, decisions.
Well, not a total fat guy bulk but more than normal. Yesterday looked like this.
1. 50g shake 2 serving oatmeal with 2 or 3 servings cookie butter
2. 7oz shredded chicken breast 7 oz rice
3. 1/3 lb hamburger with bun cheese and potato wedges
4. 7oz shredded chicken breast 5 oz rice
5. shake with 50g protein, oatmeal, peanut butter
6. 7oz shredded chicken breast 5 oz rice
7. 2 cups plain gy with 1 scoop protein powder and peanut butter mixed in.
Seemed about right. So tired of chicken. I cooked 7 lbs in crock pot the other day and once that's gone I'm taking a break from it for awhile.
I haven't even estimated the calories yet
Charles Foster Kane
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I've reached a mini milestone. I'm at 100 kilos. (220lbs). Next one will be 90kg.
I've lost 17 kilos (37lbs)!
I've done it! I'm at 90 kilos (198lbs).
Did it quicker than I actually expected. I wonder if it's because IF. I did reduce my caloric intake a bit in these past few weeks, but not drastically.
Next mini goal will be 80 kilos (176lbs)
I've lost 27 kilos (59lbs)!
Allow me to take a stab at it. My estimate is ~4400
Right on! That's truly impressive. Keep up the good work.
Charles Foster Kane
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Thanks! Will do.
I think the stabilizing will be the very difficult part once I reach my overall goal.
I'm wondering whether maybe I should try to build a bit of muscle.
The answer to that around here will always be a resounding yes.
If true that's probably not enough. I just couldn't eat anymore. Once the chicken is gone I'll be able eat more
CherryWoodFuton
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MGS5 that prologue tho *cries*
Glad I could help! Let us know what you think.
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