Man Cave - Any Guys on MFP?

Options
1…567911

Replies

  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Options
    I did ESE a couple of times but it just seemed like each time it was a serious mission to get through whereas LG style for me has been pretty damn easy. I normally eat 1-9pm give or take an hour or so. Liking it so far :)
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,238 Member
    Options
    I have no problem fasting 24 hours. I could easily to longer if there was any value in it. To each their own, but the more I discover about the benefits of intermittent fasting the more I am encouraged to keep it up.
  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 466 Member
    Options
    looks like this thread just died off....
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,238 Member
    Options
    It comes back now and then. It usually slips off my topics pretty quickly because of the number of posts I have made in other threads.
  • jfinnivan
    jfinnivan Posts: 360 Member
    Options
    I've been lurking here for a while. This is my first post.

    I've been concentrating on cardio for the past 6 months, and will continue for another 6 months. After that I'll be jumping back into weight training. I got tendinitis in my left forearm, and lifting has been tough, so I decided to give it a break. I'm heavy into the martial arts, and I have a test coming up about a year from now. Part of my test involves being shirtless while your sensei punches and kicks you in the abdomen, shoulders, arms, legs, etc. After that, you perform a kata, still topless The last time I did this, I weighted far too much, and it wasn't pretty. My goal is to be in the best shape I can be for my next test. It's a challenge keeping up with the young guys who are approaching their prime at the dojo, though I can still hold my own. I'm 53, so I have to work a little harder these days.
    I've been running 10-12 miles per week, as well as doing lots of pushups, situps, and stretching. That, combined with karate classes a few nights per week, is what I can fit into my schedule.

    For food, I'm following the MFP plan, and it's been working OK for weight loss. I've learned that I can binge every once in a while. It delays the rate of weight loss, but overall, I'm still approaching my goal weight.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,238 Member
    Options
    Getting closer to my goal weight, and now I am considering switching things up when I get there. I was thinking of adding the Stronglifts 5x5 approach and see how well it works for me.
  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 466 Member
    Options
    Getting closer to my goal weight, and now I am considering switching things up when I get there. I was thinking of adding the Stronglifts 5x5 approach and see how well it works for me.

    that's awesome. 82 lbs is crazy. congrats.

    i don't use the strong lifts program exactly, but low reps and heavy weights is my favorite way to train.
  • Douggerr
    Douggerr Posts: 6 Member
    Options
    Just bumping.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    Options
    Getting closer to my goal weight, and now I am considering switching things up when I get there. I was thinking of adding the Stronglifts 5x5 approach and see how well it works for me.

    I've done stronglifts and like it. Also done a bit of 5/3/1 which was also good but a bit more advanced. I'm injured at the moment so just doing what I can to maintain. When I'm recovered I plan on going back to starting strength.
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,238 Member
    Options
    At the moment I am injured as well with a chronic meniscus tear. It usually only bothers me for a few hours at most when it acts up, but this time it has been several weeks. Still 2 weeks to get into the sports injury clinic to have it evaluated. It is slowly improving, but heavy lifting or for that matter even things like body weight lunges are out for now.
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    Options
    I'm pretty fortunate that my place of work actually has a workout room - albeit obsolete as hell! I use the weights, the treadmill and the stationary bike there, and I take in my laptop to view various workout DVD's. I work with mostly women, and NOBODY else really uses the room! Oh yeah, every once in a while somebody gets a wild hair - you know - wedding, reunion etc. - and decides to upset my routine, but usually it's all mine! LOL

    1. While Strength Training - Is there a creative or unusual exercise you do for strength training your Chest, Back, or Arms besides the traditional presses, rows, and curls? I've heard about kettleballs and seen some odd exercises at the gym.
    - Nothing unusual, I suppose. I've recently been trying that Jillian Michaels 30 day shred. WTF! She kicked my *kitten*! LOL. I do the standard lifts - curls, bench etc.

    2. Beer, Brats, and Football - One advantage I see that guys have is we will occasionally treat ourselves with wings and beer, etc every once in a while. Do you do this, if so - what’s your standing rule? (i.e. got to be good 5 days before I can loosen up on a Saturday for the game). Does it harm you or hurt you? Yeah, I do. I at least have a few light beers on the weekends - and I occasionally have some wings or pizza, but I can't eat like I use to - I get too full and it screws up my stomach!

    3. Do you incorporate sports into your regimen (Racquetball, Karate, etc) - do you find it effective? I'd like to, I don't find the time for golf like I'd like to. My plan is to get new bicycles for my wife and I this month and I'd like to start canoeing soon.

    4. What is a staple in your new diet that works well and keeps you full. I have Type 2 so, I really limit my carbs - cauliflower has been a staple, and my garden is gonna come in real handy soon!
  • BeeElMarvin
    BeeElMarvin Posts: 2,086 Member
    Options
    I agree about the powerlifting versus b.b. I did alot of powerlifting combined with cardio (running) back in college - long time ago - but it was real effective.
  • Smilbuta
    Smilbuta Posts: 10
    Options
    1. I vary my workout regularly, so as not to get into a rut. Try new machines and or free weight routines.

    2.I have a cheat meal once a month, I eat my *kitten* of for that meal and that meal alone. After i am done, all leftovers go into the trash. so i am not tempted later. A typical cheat meal will include for me a pizza, a chocolate cake, Burgers, fries, Ect. IT also promotes shocking your body having a really bad meal.

    3. Soccer.

    4. Chicken, Turkey.
  • alleyag
    alleyag Posts: 142
    Options
    Hi all!

    1. While Strength Training - I stick to the basics dead lifts, squats, military press. I do use other exercises but they are compound movements like hang cleans. I try to shy away from a lot of isolated exercises and use calastenics at high reps for muscle separation.

    2. Fortunately I have a very supportive wife and friends! If its a gathering for beers and wings. My wife will bake chicken wings which are rather healthy with just a little hot sauce. She's a good cook so the friends don't mind. And I've always been a light beer drinker so I stick to mgd 64. Only 64 calories per beer. Moderation not deprivation for clean healthy living.

    3. No sports for me. I have a very busy routine and run 40-60 miles weekly. Well now I'm cutting that down now to gain muscle but increasing weight training to compensate. So too many workouts to incorporate sports. I would be over taxing my body.

    4. Staples in my diet are plain oatmeal, almonds and thick protein shakes. All of this are extremely clean healthy food and fill me up great.


    Feel free to add me if you like. my diary is public and would be glad to offer any advice or answer any questions I can on cutting up. I've gotten down to 160 lbs at just under 5% body fat. I'm now 163 at 5% . Stay motivated guys!
  • mike_littlerock
    mike_littlerock Posts: 296 Member
    Options
    I had to throw in my 2 cents.
    1. While Strength Training - Is there a creative or unusual exercise you do for strength training your Chest, Back, or Arms besides the traditional presses, rows, and curls? I've heard about kettleballs and seen some odd exercises at the gym.
    - I LOVE kettlebells, but I will caution you that there is technique involved and its not just swinging one around. the most common kettlebell lift is really a great training tool for the hip power you need in Olympic style lifting. someone also made a comment about "bodybuilding" training versus powerlifts. Again, technique is important in olympic moves but if you know how to properly execute the lifts safely, you will know that the big compound moves are amazing. they build a great foundation of strength and really get the heart pumping. I used to do more bodybuilding push/pull routines but now focus on compound explosive movements (O style) in the weight room, and agility and plyometrics as a complement. for cardio i only do HIT type cardio as I feel that works best for me. I train at an old school gym, LOTS of Olympic lifts, no fancy machines, heck they dont even have A/C so you better bring water when its 95F outside in Arkanas. lol. what I do might not be your cup of tea, but it works for me and I am having a blast doing it.
    NOTE: crossfit. I saw someone say that their crossfit instructor was a big boy. I will note that this is just a franchise, and these gyms will vary city to city. I do worry about the level of education for some of the crossfit places, and gyms in general. I have seen some stuff that scares me in terms of the form demonstrated, and comments in threads that shows me that the trainer is not worried about overtraining a customer, which can be dangerous from health and financial standpoint.. health because clients might get injured, and because if you hurt someone too much you might make them quit (therefore no more $$ for the trainer/gym)

    2. Beer, Brats, and Football - One advantage I see that guys have is we will occasionally treat ourselves with wings and beer, etc every once in a while. Do you do this, if so - what’s your standing rule? (i.e. got to be good 5 days before I can loosen up on a Saturday for the game). Does it harm you or hurt you?
    I am following Dr. Berardi's diet (precisionnutrition.com). I eat every 3 hours, protein and veggies in every sitting. I allow myself 10% of my meals as "cheat meals". for example, week before last I had a fantastic pizza and loved every bite. I will note that when you get used to eating clean, that something like a pizza will make you feel like you took an ambien. I used believe that pizza, fried chicken and hot wings are three of the major food groups. I do go out with my buddies once a week or so for a cold beer (I love NewCastle brown ale).

    3. Do you incorporate sports into your regimen (Racquetball, Karate, etc) - do you find it effective? I train at a sports performance gym, so we incorporate tons of agility drills, sled work, etc.. The bulk of the customers are athletes, so this fat boy has to scramble to keep up and I dont back down. the variety introduced into the workout keeps it fresh, and keeps me free from injuries as we are working on strong and stable joints and a strong core. I used to train in MMA, and perhaps I will get into that again when I get to/near my goal weight. We do keep very busy during the summer and are on the lake just about every weekend.

    4. What is a staple in your new diet that works well and keeps you full. I have Type 2 so, I really limit my carbs - cauliflower has been a staple, and my garden is gonna come in real handy soon! I LOVE grilled boneless/skinnless chicken breast, heirloom tomato's, broccoli. I used to eat green beans (canned, because it was so handy) like they were going out of style because they are very low Glycemic index foods. Unfortunately, the new research coming out about HBA in the canning process of green beans and acidic foods such as can tomato's made me stop eating canned beans. if you have not seen the studies, HBA is asorbed into green beans and canned tomato's (and other foods to a lesser degree) and it is treated by your body as ESTROGEN.. im trying to get in shape, and I certainly do not need estrogen rich foods. I joke with my wife that I will have a can of green beans and then sit and watch chick flicks with her. lol.
    (regarding HBA/estrogen dont take it from me, google it and decide for yourself)
  • brian90
    brian90 Posts: 285 Member
    Options
    Hey guys. Glad to see this thread. I will respond to the questions when i get a second. Feel free to add me.
  • R4z0r4Mm0
    R4z0r4Mm0 Posts: 131
    Options
    ...awesome thread - lots to read! Thanks everyone.
  • Bryce58
    Bryce58 Posts: 46 Member
    Options
    Bump, bump .......dink
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,238 Member
    Options
    Bump.
  • thkelly
    thkelly Posts: 466 Member
    Options
    let's get this thread going again. i'll post a question and see if that helps

    1. do you have a short term fitness goal?
    2. what about a long term one?

    my short term goal is to have a 1000 lb total in the bench press, squat and power clean. right now i'm stuck at 855 lbs
    my long term goal is to run an ultramarathon. the Canadian Death Race is the one i'd like to run one day.

Categories