Herschel Walker time!!!!!!!!
gbreault87
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I have come to a realization that I have been thinking way too much about food. I did weightwatchers, then go onto MFP and tried the calorie budget thing, then atkins/MFP budget. Its just too stressful and I dont have time to plan out all these meals and what Im eating everyday. I work two jobs and just dont have time for it. So if you dont know who Herschel Walker is he is a 50 year old ex NFL player who fights and wins in MMA (mixed martial arts) matchs at 50 years old. He only eats one meal a day, usually just a salad, soup, slice of bread and maybe a few ounces of protein. He does no weight lifting just push ups, sit us, cardio, jumping rope ect. Look him up if you dont know who he is. So basically Im gonna do what he does. YOU EAT TO LIVE NOT LIVE TO EAT. So I just wanted some feedback (positive) and support (not that it will change my opinion if its negative) as well as just general opinions/comments/ect. ***I dont want to hear any of this "starvation mode" bs either. It takes like 72hrs with out food for you to go into starvation mode. Essentially this is intermittent fasting. SO.... who has had luck with this???
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a 50 year old ex NFL player who does MMA now only eats soup, salad and bread....and a few ounces of protien....but anything I read doesn't say how much.....or what he drinks...and I read he has said his favorite resturnant is a chicken place....hmmmm
The difference between you and him is....what??? He doesn't have a weight problem, has been an athlete most of his life....if what is being reported is true...which I highly doubt...
As well as a note you can't tell peopl what you want to hear in a public forum...you will get what you get.0 -
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*grabs popcorn0
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in...for the show0
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He does no weight lifting just push ups, sit us, cardio, jumping rope ect.
Was just watching a look-back at Bo Jackson - he's another one who did virtually no weightlifting. That guy was something else...then again, knocking out 1000 pushups a day may not involve weights, but that is still one hell of a lot of effort for your body.
But I don't buy the story on Herschel's diet. The fasting, yes, no problem with that, my personal experience with IF is that it is awesome. But such low calorie intake is quite unlikely for someone that active.0 -
I have a feeling that old Herschel is eating a lot more than what you think ...0
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I have come to a realization that I have been thinking way too much about food. I did weightwatchers, then go onto MFP and tried the calorie budget thing, then atkins/MFP budget. Its just too stressful and I dont have time to plan out all these meals and what Im eating everyday. I work two jobs and just dont have time for it. So if you dont know who Herschel Walker is he is a 50 year old ex NFL player who fights and wins in MMA (mixed martial arts) matchs at 50 years old. He only eats one meal a day, usually just a salad, soup, slice of bread and maybe a few ounces of protein. He does no weight lifting just push ups, sit us, cardio, jumping rope ect. Look him up if you dont know who he is. So basically Im gonna do what he does.
ummm yea he is an NFL athlete and MMA fighter....you are what exactly? This will not end well....0 -
I have a feeling that old Herschel is eating a lot more than what you think ...
Yah I suspect his "salad" comes in a wheel barrel...and his bread requires a pallet jack.0 -
I have a feeling that old Herschel is eating a lot more than what you think ...
I'm guessing he maybe does extremely low calories during certain phases of a cut and then has a different approach the rest of the time.
And as far as lifting goes - body weight exercises can be very effective if they are part of a progressive loading program. You can't expect to do 10 pushups every day and keep seeing the same results. At some point, you have to do more pushups or make them more difficult somehow (one handed, for instance).0 -
I clicked this post totally expecting somethig about Hershel on the Walking Dead :blushing:
Edited so as not to be a spoiler!0 -
I clicked this post totally expecting somethig about Hershel on the Walking Dead :blushing:
Edited so as not to be a spoiler!
Hah! Glad I'm not the only one!0 -
I wouldn't be so quick to use genetic outlier freaks as an example of what to do. if you were prepping for a test, would you incorporate the study habits of a person with a photographic memory? would you take swimming lessons from a mermaid? Hershel Walker could get ripped doing any program known to man and some that haven't been invented yet.
Find a sensible program that doesn't require a drastic, 180 degree life change and give that a try before you go whole hog. Or whole salad and a few pieces of protein, as it were0 -
My guinea pig that I had ~25 years ago was named Herschel Walker..I was about 5. My dad named him...I didn't know who that was except that it sounded like the chocolate bar.
Not really relevant. But my Herschel Walker ate like that too.0 -
I have come to a realization that I have been thinking way too much about food. I did weightwatchers, then go onto MFP and tried the calorie budget thing, then atkins/MFP budget. Its just too stressful and I dont have time to plan out all these meals and what Im eating everyday. I work two jobs and just dont have time for it. So if you dont know who Herschel Walker is he is a 50 year old ex NFL player who fights and wins in MMA (mixed martial arts) matchs at 50 years old. He only eats one meal a day, usually just a salad, soup, slice of bread and maybe a few ounces of protein. He does no weight lifting just push ups, sit us, cardio, jumping rope ect. Look him up if you dont know who he is. So basically Im gonna do what he does. YOU EAT TO LIVE NOT LIVE TO EAT. So I just wanted some feedback (positive) and support (not that it will change my opinion if its negative) as well as just general opinions/comments/ect. ***I dont want to hear any of this "starvation mode" bs either. It takes like 72hrs with out food for you to go into starvation mode. Essentially this is intermittent fasting. SO.... who has had luck with this???
You do realize that Herschel Walker has some interesting mental issues and there is approximately zero percent chance that he only eats one small meal a day? He's 6'1", 225lbs and RIPPED at 51. I'm sure he eats a LOT and probably takes testosterone at the very least. Not to mention he's almost assuredly one of those 1% of 1% people in terms of genetics, given his past success and athletic abilities.
In other words, pretty much the worst possible model to follow.0 -
so your saying I should not study physics like I am Thomas Edison???I wouldn't be so quick to use genetic outlier freaks as an example of what to do. if you were prepping for a test, would you incorporate the study habits of a person with a photographic memory? would you take swimming lessons from a mermaid? Hershel Walker could get ripped doing any program known to man and some that haven't been invented yet.
Find a sensible program that doesn't require a drastic, 180 degree life change and give that a try before you go whole hog. Or whole salad and a few pieces of protein, as it were0 -
SO.... who has had luck with this???
but to answer your original question...Hershel Walker has.0 -
I clicked this post totally expecting somethig about Hershel on the Walking Dead :blushing:
Edited so as not to be a spoiler!
Hah! Glad I'm not the only one!
HAH! Guilty as well!! :laugh:0 -
Me three... Or four, that is. :laugh:I clicked this post totally expecting somethig about Hershel on the Walking Dead :blushing:
Edited so as not to be a spoiler!
Hah! Glad I'm not the only one!
HAH! Guilty as well!! :laugh:0 -
Me three... Or four, that is. :laugh:I clicked this post totally expecting somethig about Hershel on the Walking Dead :blushing:
Edited so as not to be a spoiler!
Hah! Glad I'm not the only one!
HAH! Guilty as well!! :laugh:
me five.....:laugh: :laugh:0 -
i saw a documentary about him which included his days at Georgia. the footage showed him in the weight room bench pressing.
take that old quote from him with a grain of salt.
http://forums.sherdog.com/forums/f61/herschel-walker-has-been-lifting-weights-least-20-plus-years-truth-1526931/
also, he's kind of nuts. he claims he has multiple personality disorder IIRC, and in college he was prone to fits of rage to the point where he wanted to quit college and join the army so that he could go and kill somebody (also from the documentary in his own words).
that's information that makes his statements and assertions somewhat suspect IMHO.
there's no doubt he's also a genetic outlier. but he doesn't look the way he does now just because of a 1000 situps and a 1000 pushups and a 1000 pullups/chinups every morning.0 -
I wouldn't be so quick to use genetic outlier freaks as an example of what to do. if you were prepping for a test, would you incorporate the study habits of a person with a photographic memory? would you take swimming lessons from a mermaid? Hershel Walker could get ripped doing any program known to man and some that haven't been invented yet.
Find a sensible program that doesn't require a drastic, 180 degree life change and give that a try before you go whole hog. Or whole salad and a few pieces of protein, as it were
You and your ****ing logic are getting tiresome
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I clicked this post totally expecting somethig about Hershel on the Walking Dead :blushing:
Edited so as not to be a spoiler!
Ditto!0 -
I came expecting gifs.
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I don't know anything about what Herschel is doing these days, but it's awesome to read about him! I'm 49 -- he was a huge star at UGA back in our day! So glad he's doing well. It truly is hard to believe that's all he eats, but I have just 3 observations (maybe more if I get on a roll.)
1) I have been trying to follow my macros, but OMG, it is so hard getting all those calories in. I feel like I need a trough hanging around my neck sometimes -- so I know what you mean. I got so fed up with inputting all my food. I think this go around I'm going to try to eat more 3-4 times per day just so I don't have to input so many foods.
2) You don't have to lift weight to get a great workout. I love lifting weights -- it's my most favorite way to work out, but it's not necessary. Bodyrock.tv has great body weight workouts as does this lady: http://www.benderfitness.com/2013/05/top-10-bender-fitness-workout-videos.html?m=1
OK, that's all. I forgot the third observation. Oh, well, I'm old. Haha.0 -
Here you go.I came expecting gifs.
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I have come to a realization that I have been thinking way too much about food. I did weightwatchers, then go onto MFP and tried the calorie budget thing, then atkins/MFP budget. Its just too stressful and I dont have time to plan out all these meals and what Im eating everyday. I work two jobs and just dont have time for it. So if you dont know who Herschel Walker is he is a 50 year old ex NFL player who fights and wins in MMA (mixed martial arts) matchs at 50 years old. He only eats one meal a day, usually just a salad, soup, slice of bread and maybe a few ounces of protein. He does no weight lifting just push ups, sit us, cardio, jumping rope ect. Look him up if you dont know who he is. So basically Im gonna do what he does. YOU EAT TO LIVE NOT LIVE TO EAT. So I just wanted some feedback (positive) and support (not that it will change my opinion if its negative) as well as just general opinions/comments/ect. ***I dont want to hear any of this "starvation mode" bs either. It takes like 72hrs with out food for you to go into starvation mode. Essentially this is intermittent fasting. SO.... who has had luck with this???
I have come to the realization that I give people too much credit. I assume that most people have at least a basic understanding of logic and at least some sort of critical thinking skills. What I read was so incredibly off base that I was shocked for a moment.
-Herschel Walker is eating more than what you are alluding to per day. He must due to his level of activity.
-Planning is not time consuming nor necessary.
-If calorie counting is stressful, you are doung it wrong.
-You have a penchant for fad diets.
-You do not have even a basic understanding of the mythical "Starvation Mode"
-You cannot ask for opinions after saying you will not change your mind and only want positive feedback and support, because you dont want an opinion, you want validation.
That being said, I support your right to do whatever you wish, even if it is silly and misguided.0 -
so your saying I should not study physics like I am Thomas Edison???I wouldn't be so quick to use genetic outlier freaks as an example of what to do.
No.
He's saying you shouldn't study physics with the expectation of being the next Edison.0 -
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so your saying I should not study physics like I am Thomas Edison???I wouldn't be so quick to use genetic outlier freaks as an example of what to do.
No.
He's saying you shouldn't study physics with the expectation of being the next Edison.
sigh, I was being sarcastic…0 -
This is how I expect this thread to go...
SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!
Hey, maybe he survived. It is just a flesh wound.0
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