Goals for 2020?
billkansas
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Let's do our usual goals round-up. Let's really commit this time- no excuses!
My goal is to join the 1000 lb club at age 51. I've been attempting this since 2016 however minor injuries (and distractions) keep putting me off. I'm recommitting again.... My left shoulder is 100%. My left glute (illiac crest) pain still occurs, but feels better than it did.
If my calculated 1 rep maxes are close I'll need to add 20, 43, and 60 lbs to my bench, squat, and deadlift, respectively. This amounts to only adding a few pounds per month. I'll need to actually train my 1 rep max which I've never actually done. My calculated 1RM's are from 5 rep sets (Barbell Medicine's "The Bridge" RPE tool).
Belt/chalk/knee sleeves only. Video proof required to assure squat depth, deadlift lockout, and 1 second pause at bottom during bench (no bounce).
This seems like a cake walk. If it's so easy why has it taken me this long? Sure I'm an overworked, tall, lanky old fella (that barely fits in his two workouts per week) but I'm gonna do this once and for all!!
Best wishes to all of you in the new year.
My goal is to join the 1000 lb club at age 51. I've been attempting this since 2016 however minor injuries (and distractions) keep putting me off. I'm recommitting again.... My left shoulder is 100%. My left glute (illiac crest) pain still occurs, but feels better than it did.
If my calculated 1 rep maxes are close I'll need to add 20, 43, and 60 lbs to my bench, squat, and deadlift, respectively. This amounts to only adding a few pounds per month. I'll need to actually train my 1 rep max which I've never actually done. My calculated 1RM's are from 5 rep sets (Barbell Medicine's "The Bridge" RPE tool).
Belt/chalk/knee sleeves only. Video proof required to assure squat depth, deadlift lockout, and 1 second pause at bottom during bench (no bounce).
This seems like a cake walk. If it's so easy why has it taken me this long? Sure I'm an overworked, tall, lanky old fella (that barely fits in his two workouts per week) but I'm gonna do this once and for all!!
Best wishes to all of you in the new year.
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Ok....
- Drop 5 lbs and then recomp all year.
- Start stronglifts again as I had a lot going on which stopped me from getting to the gym. Continue cardio as normal.
- Exercise for the happiness boost and de stress. Remember that’s why I’m doing it, along with the physical health benefits.
- Get killer shoulders and legs/hips...6 -
I'm going to lose a bit more, finish my Glute Lab program then start recomp in February until around September. I will also be starting a very aesthetic based program at that time because I lost some mass in the glutes and really need them to catch up. I would also like to work on my chin-ups, pull-ups and upper body strength especially calisthenics type stuff. Maybe get back into yoga and increase my core strength and flexibility. Then I would like to run another bulk in September depending on how the recomp goes.
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Oh yes! Add pull ups to mine too :-) I can literally do two in a row and that’s me done. I’d love to be able to do 10.2
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I've got around 9 lbs to go to reach my ultimate goal of losing 100 lbs...then I will decide if I want to lose a little more or start maintenance. The other goal is just to keep getting stronger with weight training.4
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1. Get lean enough for abs
2. Recovery from all my injuries
3. Increase cardio
4. Increase flexibility
5. Create and share new meals and desserts recipes.
6. 275 lb bench9 -
As a competitive female bodybuilder, my goal is 200lbs by February 1. I want to have a steady hold there for three days & continued upper movement until I start cutting for contest on Feb 15. I hit 195.1 this morning - so we’re trending positive.
I want strong lifts into my cut and a top placing in my summer show with the hopes of hitting a second show in July.
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I'm coming back to weights. Just set up my own home olympic set. So recomp to lose fat and build up my strength. I do karate so have a level of strength but not where I was.
PB of 50, 80 and 110 kg bench, squat and deadlift.2 -
400 lb deadlift. Didn't make it last year, dangit!!!
I'd love a 300 lb squat and a 200 lb bench, too. But those are a bigger stretch.4 -
As a competitive female bodybuilder, my goal is 200lbs by February 1. I want to have a steady hold there for three days & continued upper movement until I start cutting for contest on Feb 15. I hit 195.1 this morning - so we’re trending positive.
I want strong lifts into my cut and a top placing in my summer show with the hopes of hitting a second show in July.
Can I ask your height and what weight you complete at3 -
Rehab my knee so that I can run and do a proper lower body workout. Be consistent with my nutrition. Have a cheat day maybe once a month instead of once every 2-3 days. Lose 5-10 lbs of fat
Gain 10+ pounds of muscle
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Start working out again. 40 hit hard and I gave up last year. Need to find that motivation again and get back at it.1
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-Go back to exercising in the morning after waking up to build more muscles and to lose more fats
-to buy cute dresses and sexy outfits (smaller than what I have now) to inspire fitness
-to have a normal BMI (still overweight)
-to keep myself even more active
-to be better than i was last 20191 -
Ultimately I'm looking to increase my ffmi...
I'd like to reach 22-23... Right now I'm sitting around 21.5 ish...
Which means gain about 10lbs while keeping my bf the same... It's just going to be a matter of steering the helm back and forth...
I've got nothing but time so we'll see how it goes...
Just simply going to not try so hard to lose the weight I typically gain over the weekend, and focus on legs, and increasing intensity2 -
Bulk up about 20 more pounds. 3 plate bench for reps. 35 dead hangs in a single set and end the year no more than 15% bf... this is my sweet spot - I still have abs but I look like I lift in clothes.
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As a competitive female bodybuilder, my goal is 200lbs by February 1. I want to have a steady hold there for three days & continued upper movement until I start cutting for contest on Feb 15. I hit 195.1 this morning - so we’re trending positive.
I want strong lifts into my cut and a top placing in my summer show with the hopes of hitting a second show in July.
Can I ask your height and what weight you complete at
She must have put on some serious mass since this https://www.beautymuscle.net/pin/76894/
I’m curious too.
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2020 Goals:
- consistent, balanced energy daily
- 2,500 healthy calories daily
- eating balanced meals incorporating more fruits and vegetables
- Hit a body weight of 140lbs (I’d like more but I’m only 120 right now and want to see how this goes)
- get rid of mental fog and increase ability to focus
- get back into a consistent workout routine2 -
My Personal Goals:
Lose weight
Feel Great
Shop Late
Buy new
Buy cute
Buy new and improved
Stand on a scale
Without wanting to yell
Feel better about myself and last
Be an inspiration to somebody else!
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Personally stepping on stage over 200lbs
Is me only goal2 -
Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Ultimately I'm looking to increase my ffmi...
I'd like to reach 22-23... Right now I'm sitting around 21.5 ish...
Which means gain about 10lbs while keeping my bf the same... It's just going to be a matter of steering the helm back and forth...
I've got nothing but time so we'll see how it goes...
Just simply going to not try so hard to lose the weight I typically gain over the weekend, and focus on legs, and increasing intensity
FFMI Ranges for Men
Description FFMI Range Body fat percent
Skinny guy 17-18 10-18
Typical average guy 18-20 20-27
Fat guy 19-21 25-40
Athlete / regular gym user 20-21 10-18
Advanced gym freak 22-23 6-12
Elite strength athlete (bodybuilders, etc.) 24-25 8-20
FFMI Ranges for Women
Description FFMI Range Body fat percent
Skinny woman 14-15 20-25
Typical average woman 14-17 22-35
Fat woman 15-18 30-45
Athlete / regular gym user 16-17 18-25
Advanced gym freak 18-20 15-22
Elite strength athlete (bodybuilders, etc.) 19-22 15-30
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fitnessguy266 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Ultimately I'm looking to increase my ffmi...
I'd like to reach 22-23... Right now I'm sitting around 21.5 ish...
Which means gain about 10lbs while keeping my bf the same... It's just going to be a matter of steering the helm back and forth...
I've got nothing but time so we'll see how it goes...
Just simply going to not try so hard to lose the weight I typically gain over the weekend, and focus on legs, and increasing intensity
FFMI Ranges for Men
Description FFMI Range Body fat percent
Skinny guy 17-18 10-18
Typical average guy 18-20 20-27
Fat guy 19-21 25-40
Athlete / regular gym user 20-21 10-18
Advanced gym freak 22-23 6-12
Elite strength athlete (bodybuilders, etc.) 24-25 8-20
FFMI Ranges for Women
Description FFMI Range Body fat percent
Skinny woman 14-15 20-25
Typical average woman 14-17 22-35
Fat woman 15-18 30-45
Athlete / regular gym user 16-17 18-25
Advanced gym freak 18-20 15-22
Elite strength athlete (bodybuilders, etc.) 19-22 15-30
https://www.calculators.org/health/ffmi.php
I like how it gives a general idea of how much body fat you carry.
It's interesting. I'm about 210# and 15% body fat. My FFMI is 23.550 and I have an estimated 31.5 pounds of body fat and my Fat-free mass is only 178.5 pounds.
If I were to weight 185 and was only 8% body fat my FFMI would be 22.45 - I would have to be at 4% body fat at 185# to get back to a FFMI of 23.431
edit: I'd much rather be at 15-18% bf at 210. I have no doubt I'd look like a science experiment at 185 and 4% but I'd also look DYEL in clothing and feel like poop. I also like to eat food. 2 -
I noticed this thread has more 'specific' goals than your typical "lose x pounds" goals so hopefully this doesn't dilute the discussion too much.
Although i'm a noob to posting in mfp I am very familiar with MFP and healthy living. My issue has been the motivation to follow through. I've put on about 80 lbs since getting married. Lost about 30 lbs last year but pretty much put it back on. So here I go again. Going to try something different with posting here.
I average about 6x/week at the gym doing the regular PPL split. My issue (like most I assume) is diet and sticking to it. I know what my macros and deficit should be. Here's to staying consistent!
Starting weight: 285
Goal weight: 233 (losing 1 lb/week)
Current weight: 2824 -
fitnessguy266 wrote: »Mr_Healthy_Habits wrote: »Ultimately I'm looking to increase my ffmi...
I'd like to reach 22-23... Right now I'm sitting around 21.5 ish...
Which means gain about 10lbs while keeping my bf the same... It's just going to be a matter of steering the helm back and forth...
I've got nothing but time so we'll see how it goes...
Just simply going to not try so hard to lose the weight I typically gain over the weekend, and focus on legs, and increasing intensity
FFMI Ranges for Men
Description FFMI Range Body fat percent
Skinny guy 17-18 10-18
Typical average guy 18-20 20-27
Fat guy 19-21 25-40
Athlete / regular gym user 20-21 10-18
Advanced gym freak 22-23 6-12
Elite strength athlete (bodybuilders, etc.) 24-25 8-20
FFMI Ranges for Women
Description FFMI Range Body fat percent
Skinny woman 14-15 20-25
Typical average woman 14-17 22-35
Fat woman 15-18 30-45
Athlete / regular gym user 16-17 18-25
Advanced gym freak 18-20 15-22
Elite strength athlete (bodybuilders, etc.) 19-22 15-30
I saw this too, good info and I love charts like this...
Although I listened to this podcast on ffmi the other day and one of the take aways was... I can basically drink 2 gallons of water and increase my ffmi considerably 😂...
Still going to try tho2 -
As a competitive female bodybuilder, my goal is 200lbs by February 1. I want to have a steady hold there for three days & continued upper movement until I start cutting for contest on Feb 15. I hit 195.1 this morning - so we’re trending positive.
I want strong lifts into my cut and a top placing in my summer show with the hopes of hitting a second show in July.
Can I ask your height and what weight you complete at
I'm curious about this too!!2 -
My goal is to complete a lifting program. I've started a few in the past and never made it past week 1 for various reasons. In 2020, I want to follow through with what I say I'm going to do in terms of lifting.
I am hopeful that finishing the 8 weeks, will lead to me completing other programs. But for now, I am starting small and focusing on this one program.1 -
How's everyone doing on their goals for 2020? I'm hoping Coronavirus hasn't stopped you but understand if you had to make some adjustments.
I think I'm about halfway towards the 1000 lb club. I believed myself 123 lbs short at the beginning of the year and I think I'm now only about 60 lbs away. This breaks down to only needing about (3, 15, 40) pounds to my bench, squat, and deadlift respectively. This is an estimate though as my heaviest squat was actually a 317.5 x 4 at RPE 9 and when I reviewed the video footage discovered I was barely shy on depth. Long story. Still need to do more 1 rep maximum attempts but trying to get my squat depth correct first. Also still trying to figure out the best way to strap 30 lb dumbbells to my barbell because my home gym is a bit short on plates such that I can practice deadlifts above 350 lbs. Any suggestions?
I'm fatter than I've ever been at 215 lbs but eating a lot seems to take the lid off of my lifts. Looking forward now to my next cut.
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Things are going alright over here, supposed to be maintaining/recomping and I was doing that for a while, then I lost about 3-5lbs then now I'm on the up again (so I suppose still in the range of maintenance). Lifts are going up. Body composition is kind of improving, very slowly, I think. It's hard to tell. I am not doing much cardio or yoga which I wanted to do but that's ok. Goal will be to bulk in the fall so I should be on my way to that, hopefully will be in my new home gym by then. I have a bit of body dysmorphia or something going on that isn't fun, looking at old pictures of myself or other people and just feeling hopeless at times.3
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1. Get lean enough for abs
2. Recovery from all my injuries
3. Increase cardio
4. Increase flexibility
5. Create and share new meals and desserts recipes.
6. 275 lb bench
1. Making progress (down 7-8 lbs)
2. Almost
3. Completed
4. Completed
5. Done (started a FB group for this)
6. I was making good progress until corona. I had a 1rm of 250. If my gym opens up again, then i hope to hit this.5 -
My goal for 2020 was to get out more, that failed in March 🥴
Plan B - become a home made female body builder 🏋🏻♀️ Learn a martial art 🥋 survive the apocalypse 🧟♀️2 -
My new year’s resolution was to “shop less” so the stores being closed due to the pandemic have made this goal easy to achieve so far. I also had 4 lbs to lost since the end of last summer and I added 2 lbs on top of that during lockdown which put me over my maintenance buffer range so I needed to lose those. In mid April I started logging again and upping my exercise and I’m now less than a pound away from losing those 6 lbs to return to my ideal maintenance weight. I just wish they’d open the pools and beaches where I live, I really miss going for a swim!2
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