Was really fat. Now less fat. Stuck being less fat. So why?
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asflatasapancake wrote: »PeachyCarol wrote: »If squats hurt your knees, you're doing them wrong.
I have Psoriatic Arthritis, and I do squats. My knees are one of my worst joints, btw. I've done 100 squats in one day with resistance bands to correct a problem with my form that I have when I do them with weights.
Stop making excuses.
This. I had arthroscopic microfracture surgery on my knees a little over a year ago. My knees do ache from time to time. What makes them feel better? After I squat.
Yup. Squatting builds up all those lovely muscles that support those bad knees (along with other muscles too). They're my favorite exercise. I even do body weight squats while I brush my teeth because I've become so addicted to how much better they make my knees feel.
Google is your friend. So is youtube. Learn how to use proper form. The trick to squatting is to keep your weight back through your heels, not your on your toes.
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TimothyFish wrote: »Trust me, you aren't special. If you aren't losing weight, it is because you are eating too much to lose weight.
That says it all, I can stop reading this thread now. ByeBye
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So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
After 8 PAGES of responses with people giving you advice (many of them repeating what they have told you time after time), THIS is your only takeaway??
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LOL the last few responses were specifically about my lifting routine. It's relevant.LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
After 8 PAGES of responses with people giving you advice (many of them repeating what they have told you time after time), THIS is your only takeaway??
Do you log your lifting progression? What does that aspect look like?0 -
So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
I think you need to put up or shut up.
Preferrably shut up.
Page after page of advice in so many *kitten* threads and many a PM.
and you're still *kitten* whining.
you aren't going to listen to advice whether it's on squats or counting calories or this or that.
So just go away already.0 -
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PeachyCarol wrote: »If squats hurt your knees, you're doing them wrong.
I have Psoriatic Arthritis, and I do squats. My knees are one of my worst joints, btw. I've done 100 squats in one day with resistance bands to correct a problem with my form that I have when I do them with weights.
Stop making excuses.
Huh? I find it unpleasant so I choose not to do it. That's not an excuse. I just choose to not squat. I do something else instead. I get it. Squats are God. Everyone repeat it 10,000 times in unison.
Excuse (def.) - attempt to lessen the blame attaching to (a fault or offense); seek to defend or justify.
example - You are expending more energy making excuses than training.
Results are what you'll get when you stop making excuses.0 -
lishie_rebooted wrote: »So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
I think you need to put up or shut up.
Preferrably shut up.
Page after page of advice in so many *kitten* threads and many a PM.
and you're still *kitten* whining.
you aren't going to listen to advice whether it's on squats or counting calories or this or that.
So just go away already.
Damn. Owned twice in one thread.
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I dove into this thread, now regretting it.
Dude, the success story for the guy in the wheelchair someone linked to a few pages back lost weight and kept it off. In a wheelchair. I believe there was an appropriate gif following said post stating how hard you had been served.
If there's any reason why you are not losing the last bit of weight you want, it's completely 100% on you.0 -
I swear if this thread lives much longer I shall make it close. You know I can do it.0
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I'm having trouble keeping one heel on the floor when I squat or DL. It's like it just doesn't want to stay down. It's a new thing though. I used to be able to. It does hurt a little but I don't recall injuring it. I have psoriatic arthritis too. Anybody got any tips for that? I'll listen 0
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You just made an excuse for your excuse making. That's too meta for even me.PeachyCarol wrote: »If squats hurt your knees, you're doing them wrong.
I have Psoriatic Arthritis, and I do squats. My knees are one of my worst joints, btw. I've done 100 squats in one day with resistance bands to correct a problem with my form that I have when I do them with weights.
Stop making excuses.
Huh? I find it unpleasant so I choose not to do it. That's not an excuse. I just choose to not squat. I do something else instead. I get it. Squats are God. Everyone repeat it 10,000 times in unison.
Squats are a very good strength builder, and for the Wendler program, they're a cornerstone. If you refuse to learn to do squats properly, find a program that doesn't rely on them. Don't jury rig your own program around it, you don't know enough of what you're doing to do your own programming.0 -
asflatasapancake wrote: »
There are no gods.
I advocate this diet: 100 calories on Monday, 200 calories on Tuesday, 300 calories on Wednesday, then fast til Monday.
Please message me for important information about huge discounts on my last remaining case of Shakeology.
(PS please flag this post for the offense of your choosing) -1 -
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LolBroScience wrote: »
LOL the last few responses were specifically about my lifting routine. It's relevant.LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
After 8 PAGES of responses with people giving you advice (many of them repeating what they have told you time after time), THIS is your only takeaway??
Do you log your lifting progression? What does that aspect look like?
The app lays out the program and numbers for you. I do fine for a while then plateau. Same with 5x5. I usually just lower the weight down and start lower and work up, repeat, etc.
Yes, I'm aware of 5/3/1 and it's progression scheme as well as 5x5. I mean, what do your numbers look like since you started to where they are now. Is there actual progression, is there regression, are you increasing performance, are you spinning your wheels, etc.0 -
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You just made an excuse for your excuse making. That's too meta for even me.PeachyCarol wrote: »If squats hurt your knees, you're doing them wrong.
I have Psoriatic Arthritis, and I do squats. My knees are one of my worst joints, btw. I've done 100 squats in one day with resistance bands to correct a problem with my form that I have when I do them with weights.
Stop making excuses.
Huh? I find it unpleasant so I choose not to do it. That's not an excuse. I just choose to not squat. I do something else instead. I get it. Squats are God. Everyone repeat it 10,000 times in unison.
Squats are a very good strength builder, and for the Wendler program, they're a cornerstone. If you refuse to learn to do squats properly, find a program that doesn't rely on them. Don't jury rig your own program around it, you don't know enough of what you're doing to do your own programming.
This.
I don't have a problem with people not wanting to do squats. But don't pick a program that involves squats and then skip them.
I also don't think that squats are the missing link when it comes to you not losing weight.0 -
asflatasapancake wrote: »
There are no gods.
I advocate this diet: 100 calories on Monday, 200 calories on Tuesday, 300 calories on Wednesday, then fast til Monday.
Please message me for important information about huge discounts on my last remaining case of Shakeology.
(PS please flag this post for the offense of your choosing)
Trying too hard. You have to make it sincere.0 -
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I'm having trouble keeping one heel on the floor when I squat or DL. It's like it just doesn't want to stay down. It's a new thing though. I used to be able to. It does hurt a little but I don't recall injuring it. I have psoriatic arthritis too. Anybody got any tips for that? I'll listen
I would suggest making a separate post for this, in the Fitness & Exercise section.0 -
So you called up Wendler and said, hey, can I take the squats off and keep your name on it? No? Yeah, it's your own program the instant you deviated from it any way it doesn't allow you to deviate.
LOL it's not my program. It's Wender's minus the squat day. It's saying, hey, this other stuff I like. I'll just leave this one leg day out and do this other leg day instead.
You just made an excuse for your excuse making. That's too meta for even me.PeachyCarol wrote: »If squats hurt your knees, you're doing them wrong.
I have Psoriatic Arthritis, and I do squats. My knees are one of my worst joints, btw. I've done 100 squats in one day with resistance bands to correct a problem with my form that I have when I do them with weights.
Stop making excuses.
Huh? I find it unpleasant so I choose not to do it. That's not an excuse. I just choose to not squat. I do something else instead. I get it. Squats are God. Everyone repeat it 10,000 times in unison.
Squats are a very good strength builder, and for the Wendler program, they're a cornerstone. If you refuse to learn to do squats properly, find a program that doesn't rely on them. Don't jury rig your own program around it, you don't know enough of what you're doing to do your own programming.
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So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
Oh FFS, the stuff about the squats is a symptom. There's always something you can't do that keeps you from being consistent and focused.
Just man up and stop doing things half-a$$ed. You know what to do. You've been told enough.
Now you're latching onto another BS out and making yourself look like a victim because that's your jam.
I really don't need a crystal ball to see your future.
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LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »
LOL the last few responses were specifically about my lifting routine. It's relevant.LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
After 8 PAGES of responses with people giving you advice (many of them repeating what they have told you time after time), THIS is your only takeaway??
Do you log your lifting progression? What does that aspect look like?
The app lays out the program and numbers for you. I do fine for a while then plateau. Same with 5x5. I usually just lower the weight down and start lower and work up, repeat, etc.
Yes, I'm aware of 5/3/1 and it's progression scheme as well as 5x5. I mean, what do your numbers look like since you started to where they are now. Is there actual progression, is there regression, are you increasing performance, are you spinning your wheels, etc.
How many waiting gifs and popcorn eating gifs am I supposed to post to one thread man?! Jeeze!
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LolBroScience wrote: »LolBroScience wrote: »
LOL the last few responses were specifically about my lifting routine. It's relevant.LeanButNotMean44 wrote: »So two people who think that subbing in an extra deadlifting day instead of squats is the deal breaker in my quest for fitness. Anyone else? Let's get some more votes.
After 8 PAGES of responses with people giving you advice (many of them repeating what they have told you time after time), THIS is your only takeaway??
Do you log your lifting progression? What does that aspect look like?
The app lays out the program and numbers for you. I do fine for a while then plateau. Same with 5x5. I usually just lower the weight down and start lower and work up, repeat, etc.
Yes, I'm aware of 5/3/1 and it's progression scheme as well as 5x5. I mean, what do your numbers look like since you started to where they are now. Is there actual progression, is there regression, are you increasing performance, are you spinning your wheels, etc.
^^This is what I was alluding to earlier. Count me curious, as well.0 -
I'm having trouble keeping one heel on the floor when I squat or DL. It's like it just doesn't want to stay down. It's a new thing though. I used to be able to. It does hurt a little but I don't recall injuring it. I have psoriatic arthritis too. Anybody got any tips for that? I'll listen
Look into trying box squats, and getting some PT for the leg. There shouldn't be a reason you don't have full range of motion.
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