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I like the occasional shake, because, if it tastes good enough it feels like you're cheating when you really aren't.

I rarely eat fast food anymore and even rarer would be ice cream. So for me a protein shake is my healthy version of an ice cream shake.

Agree with the mess / P.I.T.A. part of your rant, which is why I probably only have 1 shake a week. Again, it's a non-cheating "cheat meal".
 


I have been doing crossfit for 2 years now. All my lifts have gone up, but I haven't lost weight at all. I can assume this is due to me gaining muscle, but I am maintaining and not leaning out. Could be because of excessive beer drinking, but I used to drink a lot of beer and lose weight. Maybe age? Maybe diet? Who knows. I am going to suspect diet.

Either way, one thing I have learned with crossfit is, you can't overdo it. I killed my back with squats last week. Been suffering ever since. Actually scared to go back since we do so many low body exercises.
 
i have a fitness site that has just opened. I am not going to post it here because well everyone knows why..lol
Anyway..if you want to check it..we have a lot of good exercise moves you could do to get your body in shape before you tackle any serious weights.

lemme know ill pm it to you. :)
 
jstover77 said:
I have been doing crossfit for 2 years now. All my lifts have gone up, but I haven't lost weight at all. I can assume this is due to me gaining muscle, but I am maintaining and not leaning out. Could be because of excessive beer drinking, but I used to drink a lot of beer and lose weight. Maybe age? Maybe diet? Who knows. I am going to suspect diet.

Either way, one thing I have learned with crossfit is, you can't overdo it. I killed my back with squats last week. Been suffering ever since. Actually scared to go back since we do so many low body exercises.
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I know that feel bro. It's most likely your nutrition and maybe even over-training as well.

I've been CrossFitting for 3 years and really enjoy it. But like you, despite getting stronger and more conditioned (I no longer have to take my inhalers), I've either stayed the same weight, or would get skinny fat then go back to my original weight.

A lot of it had to do with trying to eat strict Paleo during the week, then everything would go to shit on the weekends. I hated eating like that. Now I just track my macros, do my own version of LeanGains, and I'm happier cause I pretty much eat whatever as long as it fits my numbers.

Been dropping a pound a week for the past 2 months so far.
 
jlu87 said:
I know that feel bro. It's most likely your nutrition and maybe even over-training as well.

I've been CrossFitting for 3 years and really enjoy it. But like you, despite getting stronger and more conditioned (I no longer have to take my inhalers), I've either stayed the same weight, or would get skinny fat then go back to my original weight.

A lot of it had to do with trying to eat strict Paleo during the week, then everything would go to shit on the weekends. I hated eating like that. Now I just track my macros, do my own version of LeanGains, and I'm happier cause I pretty much eat whatever as long as it fits my numbers.

Been dropping a pound a week for the past 2 months so far.
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I just started a straight juice diet. New juice bar showed up in my town, very expensive, but worth it. Been on it for 4 days now. Down 5 pounds already.

Great thing about a juice diet is "juice" includes beer.

I want to get down to a preferred weight and then just maintain. That is all I do now anyways.
 
matt101 said:
I have been into bodybuilding from last 6 years. Have been following Greg videos also. Being fitness models, They take lots of stuff and do hardcore workout all day, Untill unless you are not going professional, stay away from steroids. It brings result undoubtedly but you will regret it eventually. My 2 cents
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Regardless, I am in need of exogenous testosterone injections, so I might as well add tren ace, T3, clen into my body.
 
I'm starting to really enjoy lifting weights now that I've been at it for a few months. I decided to quit pussing around and see if I could pull my first deadlift weight goal I set for myself of two full plates on each side or 225#'s. I pulled it three reps two times to finish out lift. I started losing my form... it's damn heavy. Regardless was good to hit that goal. Next goal is 275#'s and to actually be able to do a pullup.

I saw this article by Henry Rollins The Iron by Henry Rollins | Oldtime Strongman and thought it was pretty awesome. Not sure if it had been posted here before. Enjoy.
 
JarredLv said:
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Is that Akon??
 
jhoffy22 said:
As internet marketers, we unfortunately live relatively sedimentary lifestyles. Don't worry about food windows or eating this or eating that at certain times of the day. It's all broscience that has an equal amount of real science telling you that it's not necessary. Most common arguments for spreading your meals out are insulin response and metabolism efficiency. People that do intermittent fasting (eating all of their meals/food for the day in a x hour period. could be 4-8 hours) lift and do cardio on empty stomachs. Regular folk just eat whenever it fits in their schedules. Most importantly, meet your macro nutrient needs. You're essentially doing a bulk right now, which is the easiest diet you could be doing. Aim for roughly 1.5-2g protein/lb bodyweight. Everything else will fall into place. Remember that fat doesn't make you fat, it helps metabolize the protein. Start with getting in the 1.5-2g protein and carrying on with your normal schedule. If you feel a lack of energy, up your carb intake.

This is one of the best sources of information on the net: Nutrition - Bodybuilding.com Forums

Yeah, shakes are nice to play "catch up" when you realize you're still 1000 calories under par for the day. I like to wake up, blend up a shake, get a cup of coffee, and start working.



Do you make them yourself? That sounds tasty.
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Lol @ IF being "bioscience".
 
Workouts are just amazing to carry on the daily routines with. A physical gain as well as a replenished mental environment which helps you carry on the day with some sort of positive energy...
Not in support with the weight gain operations.
 
I've had the most results from bulking using this program called PHAT

PHAT

It combines strength / hypertrophy. I've gained about 25lbs the past 9 months.

Solid program + sleep + eat above maintenance calories = growth.
 
Start at 1:20 onwards.

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Dr_Ngo said:
I've had the most results from bulking using this program called PHAT

PHAT

It combines strength / hypertrophy. I've gained about 25lbs the past 9 months.

Solid program + sleep + eat above maintenance calories = growth.
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Dr_Ngo said:
I've had the most results from bulking using this program called PHAT

PHAT

It combines strength / hypertrophy. I've gained about 25lbs the past 9 months.

Solid program + sleep + eat above maintenance calories = growth.
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Thats a modified Westside Barbell routine, Louie Simmons is a damn genius and I'd recommend anyone into lifting, read/watch his stuff.
 
BlokBlok said:
Thats a modified Westside Barbell routine, Louie Simmons is a damn genius and I'd recommend anyone into lifting, read/watch his stuff.
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The positive things about this training is the idea of working out twice a week the same body part.

The idea behind working only once a week a body part otherwise you will be over-trained is a big lie.

I went from 79 kg to 83 kg in 5 month since i am training twice a week the same body part while before i was plateau this on a low calories intake of 3500K.

I highly recommend you to hit twice a week each muscle whatever program you are doing.

Cheers
 
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