Hourglass figure after weight loss - but I'm a dude :(
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Oh ok. For squats and DL it's 50% of the heavy triples he had me do this past week. The incline presses are new, and I think the idea is to get my upper body strength to match my lower, also to help my shoulder, which he's got me doing accessories to help. My heavy triple BP was 2x90 kg, with a 5x5 at 70
I hope I explained it right, AIS?
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Ok, since there's no response I'm just going to start the program as is when I hit the gym later today. Then we'll see what the result is
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This thread is just too much fun to follow - I joined this group just so I could say, go you! This is inspiring!0
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My apologies for not responding, I've been away with family for the holidays.
I had the weights set at 50% of his assessment max, with the intent of increasing every time he hit reps at the weight.
I will be sending Sara, SS PMs to discuss more so that hopefully we can have a more unified front on how to beat up and starve grgmrtn0 -
I will be sending Sara, SS PMs to discuss more so that hopefully we can have a more unified front on how to beat up and starve grgmrtn
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Just a quick update on the weight program - today I did day three. Tomorrow's the last day of week 1.
I've hit all my reps. Every one of them.
I upped the program's weight on the incline barbell bench yesterday (40 kg not 30) and the front squats (40 kg not 20). Can't have people pointing and laughing I LOVE FRONT SQUATS!!!!
So - the program, + 10 min cardio warmup, plus about 150 push-ups, 100 scaptions and 100 external rotations (5x20), and all the pull-ups I can do (I'm only at 1-2 unassisted, but I do several throughout the day), + about 20 km mountain biking per day (in 2 increments - I take the forest route to the train station and back to get to/from work).
I'm WRECKED. I came close to puking today. I hurt in muscles that can NOT be found in Grey's Anatomy. My belly button lint hurts.
I can't move. I'm stuck on the toilet. Yes, I'm writing this from my phone.
I'm thinking of just falling asleep here at some point, and hoping I wake up on the floor, so I can roll somewhere and MAYBE pull myself into a standing position. Or crawl. THEN we'll think about getting to work in the morning.
And you know what?
I FRIKKEN LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No idea if it's a good program. No idea if it's helping me maintain lean body mass and lose fat. No idea. Don't care. Love it. Hurt. But love it so far.0 -
LOVE this post. Kickin' *kitten*!0
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Just a quick update on the weight program - today I did day three. Tomorrow's the last day of week 1.
I've hit all my reps. Every one of them.
I upped the program's weight on the incline barbell bench yesterday (40 kg not 30) and the front squats (40 kg not 20). Can't have people pointing and laughing I LOVE FRONT SQUATS!!!!
So - the program, + 10 min cardio warmup, plus about 150 push-ups, 100 scaptions and 100 external rotations (5x20), and all the pull-ups I can do (I'm only at 1-2 unassisted, but I do several throughout the day), + about 20 km mountain biking per day (in 2 increments - I take the forest route to the train station and back to get to/from work).
I'm WRECKED. I came close to puking today. I hurt in muscles that can NOT be found in Grey's Anatomy. My belly button lint hurts.
I can't move. I'm stuck on the toilet. Yes, I'm writing this from my phone.
I'm thinking of just falling asleep here at some point, and hoping I wake up on the floor, so I can roll somewhere and MAYBE pull myself into a standing position. Or crawl. THEN we'll think about getting to work in the morning.
And you know what?
I FRIKKEN LOVE THIS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No idea if it's a good program. No idea if it's helping me maintain lean body mass and lose fat. No idea. Don't care. Love it. Hurt. But love it so far.
It's a good program man, just be careful about piling weight on so quick or you'll burn out.0 -
It's a good program man, just be careful about piling weight on so quick or you'll burn out.
I'll be a good boy, promise. I've got an expert that I report my progress to almost daily, I'm sure he'll keep me in check :glasses:
Will post an update here tomorrow.0 -
Weight August 27, 2013: 93.0 kg (205 lbs)
Weight Sept. 10. 2013: 94.4 kg (208 lbs)
In the pic I did something I hadn't dared to before. Dunno if it's visible, but I didn't pull my shorts up around my ears this time - so the hanging skin under my navel is fully visible. Took time to get the guts to do that one. On the other hand, it makes my love handles more visible too lol. Other than that, not sure there's much difference?? My SO says there is, so...
Yeah, gained weight. It's not because of diet, that's for sure. Was on point with calories, almost there with macros (except during the weekend, where carbs took over, but still staying within my calories).
The lifting program is going GREAT - upped my lifts yesterday, but it's only week 2 so we'll see
Wondering if the DOMS will EVER go away, but learning to love THEM too!
P.s. Did ya see my VEINS? Did ya?
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Your legs make me drool. Sounds like you're doing great!!! Hope you're still enjoying your lifting program, and glad you're not dead. 0
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Your legs make me drool. Sounds like you're doing great!!! Hope you're still enjoying your lifting program, and glad you're not dead.
Thanks auddii - you're always great with keeping me motivated - and it's nice to know someone's still watching this thread 0 -
You are doing great. The weight gain is probably from the change in lifting routine. Lets give it a week or two to settle and then reassess.0
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So my favorite part about the new post?
The fact that you had the confidence to not pull your shorts up to your ears (sorry I have to giggle :laugh: ) because THAT.....gaining THAT confidence? My friend, THIS is when the magic starts to happen! :bigsmile:
Great work! And have a hot bath in some Epsom salts....that way you'll be read to kill it again next workout!
Looking great buddy! Keep it up!0 -
Weight Sept. 10. 2013: 94.4 kg (208 lbs)
Weight Sept. 24 2013: 93.5 kg (206 lbs)
Ok so I'm almost back to the weight I was at (93.0 kg) the beginning of my new program.
In the side pic I know there's bad posture, it was 5.30 am - sue me
Also in the side pic, that's not fat on my tummy, it's skin. I tried to tuck it in, but it was an uphill battle today
- am I EVER gonna get rid of that junk???
Other than that - I'll leave it up to y'all to tell me if there's results this time. I THINK there is, but not sure anymore. I probably look at myself too much hehe.
Food: Had two "bad" days this week - meaning: I ate within my calories, but didn't look at the macros. My way of cheating meant eating my calories in carbs since the world was a jerk. I WANTED to eat several bakery inventories, but didn't 0 -
look at the change in upper arm definition over that range of photos!
also, either you put bleach in your wash, or you've changed your shorts (this is spot the difference, isn't it?!)
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look at the change in upper arm definition over that range of photos!
also, either you put bleach in your wash, or you've changed your shorts (this is spot the difference, isn't it?!)
LOL - the red ones were on sale, so I have about 100 pairs. I have 2 pairs of the grey 0 -
I noticed the upper arm change too, but Lydia did a great job spotting the shorts change, I missed that one! All your hard work is paying off. I don't think you have an hourglass figure anymore!0
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There's definitely a difference!! You look deflated (this is GOOD!!!). There's less fat under the skin, and while the loose skin is annoying, there's less fat keeping it firm. It will firm up eventually, plus at some point when you've cut down enough you can do a bulk, eat all the foods, and flesh out some of that skin with huge muscles. :laugh:
You're doing fantastic, and definitely keep it up!
And did I say your arms...
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There's definitely a difference!! You look deflated (this is GOOD!!!). There's less fat under the skin, and while the loose skin is annoying, there's less fat keeping it firm. It will firm up eventually, plus at some point when you've cut down enough you can do a bulk, eat all the foods, and flesh out some of that skin with huge muscles. :laugh:
You're doing fantastic, and definitely keep it up!
And did I say your arms...
Deflated is good.... oh kay...
I'm going to start having to read up on bulking - confuses the poop outta me and makes me nervous too - is it like, get fat all over again, lift my *kitten* off, then diet again? Does NOT sound like much fun...
And, be careful with your wording Addii - "eat all the foods".. I did that before I started my transformation. That got ME to 165 kg (363 lbs), and created famine in several of the surrounding villages. I'm banned in much of Western Europe, and Guam. :laugh:0 -
Haha. Well, there's a time, a place, and limit to everything. I'm sure Sara and SS will have tons of advice when they feel it's time for you to start bulking. So, you probably have some time to mentally adjust. :laugh:There's definitely a difference!! You look deflated (this is GOOD!!!). There's less fat under the skin, and while the loose skin is annoying, there's less fat keeping it firm. It will firm up eventually, plus at some point when you've cut down enough you can do a bulk, eat all the foods, and flesh out some of that skin with huge muscles. :laugh:
You're doing fantastic, and definitely keep it up!
And did I say your arms...
Deflated is good.... oh kay...
I'm going to start having to read up on bulking - confuses the poop outta me and makes me nervous too - is it like, get fat all over again, lift my *kitten* off, then diet again? Does NOT sound like much fun...
And, be careful with your wording Addii - "eat all the foods".. I did that before I started my transformation. That got ME to 165 kg (363 lbs), and created famine in several of the surrounding villages. I'm banned in much of Western Europe, and Guam. :laugh:
But you definitely have less fat than last month, and that's definitely a good thing.0 -
Holy hot damn look at those arms and shoulders! Great work friend
And I agree with what my friend Auddi had to say.....the deflated thing is GOOD! And everything will come together.....it just takes time! Keep it up....your results are just so kick *kitten*!0 -
Wow... just wow.
I took the time to read this thread from the very beginning, and the progress you've made is absolutely amazing. Keep up the great work, OP! You're killing it!!0 -
SO happy I'm not posting a weight update this week.
Had a so-so food week - lost my mojo for a little bit, and now I'm BACK (again, kept within my calories, just way too much of those were carbs).
What ticks me off, is that even with working out GREAT this week, and staying in my calories, i GAINED THREE KILOS. People, that's 6.6 lbs or almost 0.5 stone for the metrically challenged.
THREE??
REALLY?????
Is that even humanly POSSIBLE?????
*sigh*
/rant
I'll just have to rock upper body day at the gym today.0 -
Sorry but bump for the great info being shared here..0
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SO happy I'm not posting a weight update this week.
Had a so-so food week - lost my mojo for a little bit, and now I'm BACK (again, kept within my calories, just way too much of those were carbs).
What ticks me off, is that even with working out GREAT this week, and staying in my calories, i GAINED THREE KILOS. People, that's 6.6 lbs or almost 0.5 stone for the metrically challenged.
THREE??
REALLY?????
Is that even humanly POSSIBLE?????
*sigh*
/rant
I'll just have to rock upper body day at the gym today.
Okay so let's think about this for a minute......you said this week you stayed within your calories, still worked out, INCREASED carbs, but gained 6lbs? Do you think this is actually possible? I mean yes, you *gained* 6lbs but do you think that it's logical that you gained 6lbs of fat?? that would be 21,000 calories ABOVE maintenance that you consumed!
I mean you know what your doing at this point.....you clearly know how to weight, measure, and log. So unless you completely *kitten* the bed and didn't do any of that....chances are STILL good that you didn't consume 21,000 above maintenance. Chances are probably pretty good that are retaining a crap ton of water because of the increase in carbs :happy: Drink lots of water, get back to your regular eating habits and all will be well again!
Don't be so damn hard on yourself!!!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
SO happy I'm not posting a weight update this week.
Had a so-so food week - lost my mojo for a little bit, and now I'm BACK (again, kept within my calories, just way too much of those were carbs).
What ticks me off, is that even with working out GREAT this week, and staying in my calories, i GAINED THREE KILOS. People, that's 6.6 lbs or almost 0.5 stone for the metrically challenged.
THREE??
REALLY?????
Is that even humanly POSSIBLE?????
*sigh*
/rant
I'll just have to rock upper body day at the gym today.
You're a guy.
You're not a small guy.
It happens. Keep working out and eating right.0 -
That's nothing but water retention and carbed up muscle tissue, body builders binge on carbs right before a competition so that the muscle isn't "flat" looking all the time, just get back into your normal pattern and it will shed right off. It is definitely not fat. And just so you know I can put on 5lbs in a day, and I'm not exaggerating, I can weight 270 at 9am on tuesday and 275 at 9am on wednesday if I eat the right/wrong stuff, by friday i am back to normal.0
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That's nothing but water retention and carbed up muscle tissue, body builders binge on carbs right before a competition so that the muscle isn't "flat" looking all the time, just get back into your normal pattern and it will shed right off. It is definitely not fat. And just so you know I can put on 5lbs in a day, and I'm not exaggerating, I can weight 270 at 9am on tuesday and 275 at 9am on wednesday if I eat the right/wrong stuff, by friday i am back to normal.
Yup. Likely your glycogen stores were replenished from increased carbs, which in turn stores more water. Don't let it get you down, and call that scale a ***** if it helps. Because it seriously is one.0
