Been clean bulking since January, getting pretty good results. Went from ~135lbs to ~145lbs. Bench has gone up from 115 to repping 175 5 times now. Going to try to keep bulking until around 160 (maybe more). Just want to thank you all for getting me devoted into working out again! I've been on-and-off the past 3 years or so, but finally began to take things seriously thanks to this thread.
This is simply an opinion piece. The guy says nothing factual. Just directs everyone to think about "context" when labeling foods. He doesn't mention anything about the scientific benefits of eating "healthy" and "clean" - more energy, less intake of carcinogens, better digestion, etc.
Might be a dumb question, but I'll ask anyways. I'd like to think of myself a good shooter, and can shoot from the college 3 point line quite comfortably. However, when I'm a few feet back (NBA 3 point level) , I feel like I'm too weak to be shooting from out there (strength wise) . Not weak as in not being able to shoot from out there, but I am unable to do so comfortably and it feels like more of a heave than a set shot. Which muscle weakness is causing this?
5 months passed. Anyone achieved their goals? I think I'll need another 3 months to get where I want. This month, i'm gonna start logging everything I eat and every exercise (sets and reps).
Only been 4 months . One month was a throwaway due to too much partying, but been super clean for the past 3 weeks without any cheats so back on track. Probably need another 4-6 weeks to reach my goal.
you should research rep speed and see how that affects your progress. I went to a 1 positive and 3 negative mixed with normal reps and high speed reps for awesome results
Just opened this thread because I'm getting married in 12 months. I used to be pretty committed to insanity and hooping a lot back in 2011, but then I started pharmacy school and it has been downhill since. But not, school is going to be a more relaxed, and I'll have some free time. I just made a workout plan for the next 3 months. I'm pretty excited, but my weakness is diet. I'm on the same boat as Shayan, "halal" diet and curries cooked at home everyday lol.
Saw this question on another forum and it caught my attention... can any nutrition experts/professionals in here shed some light on this question? Calorie-wise, how is rendered fat accounted for? Example - say I prepare 4 oz raw boneless skinless chicken thigh w/2 tbs marinade (20 cals). The nutrition facts say the chicken has 130 calories per 4oz raw. However, the amount of fat seems like it would vary greatly based on method of preparation. Grilled, the fat would mostly drip off, but cooked in a pan, all the fat would remain mixed in with the marinade or sauce. How is the total calorie content affected by this, assuming the sauce is consumed? Would the total calories be maxed out at 150 or could it possibly be more?
I see you are skipping leg day. Or your chest and triceps are nonexistent. Most likely you are skipping leg day.
It was just an example, and the 20 from the marinade isn't the issue. Looking at all the fat that cooks out of the chicken thigh (and it's a decent amount).
If you look at some of the websites online that have food databases (My Fitness Pal, Calorie Count) they usually have a different amount of calories depending on the cooking method (grilled, broiled, boiled, fried, etc). I use My Fitness Pal to log my calories so I just look it up there.
Ran my first 10K today in 54:56. My goal time was 56:30 but I was expecting more around 58 minutes, give or take a minute. It was faster than my two 5K times put together. So I'm really pleased. Overall, finished 136th out of 411. Top 3rd. Definitely getting in better shape. 3/29 - 5K - 28:08 4/27 - 5K - 27:11 5/10 - 10K - 54:56 Also, I passed the 20lbs lost mark this week. I'm sure the weight loss has helped my times. I ran the first race at 211 lbs, the 2nd at 205 lbs, and today's race at 200 lbs.
Exactly, we wouldn't want another serial pooper on our hands. http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=254572
I'm trying to catch up on some blog reading, so I'll try and post a link here and there for people to check out. You often hear people say to draw in your stomach to activate the core, but here's a link addressing that and "bracing" http://charlieweingroff.com/2010/07/draw-in-vs-brace/
I've been neglecting legs, so it probably is that. I'll work on it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Also, what are the signs of over-training? I think I may need a week off because my progress has went down big time for the past month and a half. Been consistent in working out for 3 days a week for the most part of my 6 month journey, with a few 2 day a week sessions. Have been experiencing fatigue as well and dread of training. Can't tell if its laziness or that I need a break.
