GAINS Motivation. What motivates you? Post your GAINS and Motivation here!
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DedRepublic wrote: »Upping my weighted pullup game. Need to add in Suppinated Grip variations as well.
http://youtu.be/gIBQv0Sat7U
What the hell did I just watch o.O
You dudes in this thread are looking so mean. So much work I need to do. Thanks for the inspiration, boys.0 -
Yeah I hear you about diet, but you got size... and if not, at least your shoulders and tapered waist give that effect and that's what its all about.0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »
Yeah I hear you about diet, but you got size... and if not, at least your shoulders and tapered waist give that effect and that's what its all about.
Hmm....I guess.....
But when I wear clothes, it doesn't look like I have ever set foot in a gym....
My gf even said so last night.....we had the discussion the other day about me looking small....she didn't think so.
So then last night we were out, and I was wearing a shirt and stuff....
Then when we got home, and took off my shirt, she was like "yeah, you are right, you do look smaller when you are in clothes....like you don't go to the gym....."
So VERY Frustrating to be lanky, at 6'1"
And you want a big back and broad shoulders......
Guess I need to shop at Baby Gap.
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I think before you stated somewhere on the boards that it is very difficult for you to eat enough calories to sustain a long term bulk cycle. I'm 5'11" and I wouldn't think that 2" would make much of difference, but I guess it does.nakedraygun wrote: »
Yeah I hear you about diet, but you got size... and if not, at least your shoulders and tapered waist give that effect and that's what its all about.
Hmm....I guess.....
But when I wear clothes, it doesn't look like I have ever set foot in a gym....
My gf even said so last night.....we had the discussion the other day about me looking small....she didn't think so.
So then last night we were out, and I was wearing a shirt and stuff....
Then when we got home, and took off my shirt, she was like "yeah, you are right, you do look smaller when you are in clothes....like you don't go to the gym....."
So VERY Frustrating to be lanky, at 6'1"
And you want a big back and broad shoulders......
Guess I need to shop at Baby Gap.0 -
claireholden2015 wrote: »claireholden2015 wrote: »Got a long way to go yet but with every workout I get closer to my goal. Feeling bit lost with the nutrition side, struggling to get the calories in
how are you struggling specifically? if you don't mind me asking?
I'm just struggling to get the calories in really. I'm trying to eat clean most of the time and doing quite well with that. I keep loosing lbs and if anything I want to build up a bit.
forget about the "clean" ultimately if you're trying gain and you don't make as surplus you wont' gain.
Calories are king- followed by macros.
But no surplus = no gain.
so I would highly recommend getting of the "clean" metality- stock your freezer with some reeses and or gelato.
I remember I had days where I would slap 2-3 servings of ice cream and crumble up a couple of oreos on top and a full glass of 2% or full milk- was something like 900+ calories.
I just couldn't EAT that much chicken or veggies- if you can't- then you have to turn to higher calorie foods to make sure you hit the MINIMUM calorie goal for your surplus. You can do it... just gotta get in there and eat the things.
@MityMax96
heh- when I sit down with a t shirt and sweats on- I mostly look a lump of fat.
it's pretty bad what perceptions are when you look at other people who look so amazing 90% of the time.
Mity- MOAR OREOS- you can do it!!!!! (my bother's the same way- tall- lanky- hard to build) But it can be done. I have faith.
OR.
Better yet- just walk around with your shirt off all the time. Problem solved. You're welcome.0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »
I think before you stated somewhere on the boards that it is very difficult for you to eat enough calories to sustain a long term bulk cycle. I'm 5'11" and I wouldn't think that 2" would make much of difference, but I guess it does.nakedraygun wrote: »
Yeah I hear you about diet, but you got size... and if not, at least your shoulders and tapered waist give that effect and that's what its all about.
Hmm....I guess.....
But when I wear clothes, it doesn't look like I have ever set foot in a gym....
My gf even said so last night.....we had the discussion the other day about me looking small....she didn't think so.
So then last night we were out, and I was wearing a shirt and stuff....
Then when we got home, and took off my shirt, she was like "yeah, you are right, you do look smaller when you are in clothes....like you don't go to the gym....."
So VERY Frustrating to be lanky, at 6'1"
And you want a big back and broad shoulders......
Guess I need to shop at Baby Gap.
Does in my case.
I take after my mother, and have a small frame....
tiny wrists.....
And yes, trying to maintain a daily intake of food >3500 is VERY hard for me.
I can do it for like 2 or 3 days....but then I am so stuffed, that for the next 4 days I eat around 2500 calories or less.....no appetite.0 -
@MityMax96
heh- when I sit down with a t shirt and sweats on- I mostly look a lump of fat.
it's pretty bad what perceptions are when you look at other people who look so amazing 90% of the time.
Mity- MOAR OREOS- you can do it!!!!! (my bother's the same way- tall- lanky- hard to build) But it can be done. I have faith.
OR.
Better yet- just walk around with your shirt off all the time. Problem solved. You're welcome.
I think come august it may just turn out to be more oreos......
I do try to do that......go down to the beach all the time....but sadly have to go to work, and they like clothes.
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@mitymax96 - I feel the same way. I am 6'4, lanky and have to eat 3,750 cals on my bulk cycle just to be slightly over maintenance. As soon as I put a shirt on, it looks like I have never been in a gym. So frustrating.0
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musclegood_fatbad wrote: »@mitymax96 - I feel the same way. I am 6'4, lanky and have to eat 3,750 cals on my bulk cycle just to be slightly over maintenance. As soon as I put a shirt on, it looks like I have never been in a gym. So frustrating.
Absolutely depressing at times......
And then guys who are like 5'7" - 5'9" wonder why we are somewhat envious of their ability to pack on muscle.0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »
I think before you stated somewhere on the boards that it is very difficult for you to eat enough calories to sustain a long term bulk cycle. I'm 5'11" and I wouldn't think that 2" would make much of difference, but I guess it does.nakedraygun wrote: »
Yeah I hear you about diet, but you got size... and if not, at least your shoulders and tapered waist give that effect and that's what its all about.
Hmm....I guess.....
But when I wear clothes, it doesn't look like I have ever set foot in a gym....
My gf even said so last night.....we had the discussion the other day about me looking small....she didn't think so.
So then last night we were out, and I was wearing a shirt and stuff....
Then when we got home, and took off my shirt, she was like "yeah, you are right, you do look smaller when you are in clothes....like you don't go to the gym....."
So VERY Frustrating to be lanky, at 6'1"
And you want a big back and broad shoulders......
Guess I need to shop at Baby Gap.
Does in my case.
I take after my mother, and have a small frame....
tiny wrists.....
And yes, trying to maintain a daily intake of food >3500 is VERY hard for me.
I can do it for like 2 or 3 days....but then I am so stuffed, that for the next 4 days I eat around 2500 calories or less.....no appetite.
Do you live somewhere warm? White t-shirt? Handy bucket of water? 0 -
nakedraygun wrote: »nakedraygun wrote: »
I think before you stated somewhere on the boards that it is very difficult for you to eat enough calories to sustain a long term bulk cycle. I'm 5'11" and I wouldn't think that 2" would make much of difference, but I guess it does.nakedraygun wrote: »
Yeah I hear you about diet, but you got size... and if not, at least your shoulders and tapered waist give that effect and that's what its all about.
Hmm....I guess.....
But when I wear clothes, it doesn't look like I have ever set foot in a gym....
My gf even said so last night.....we had the discussion the other day about me looking small....she didn't think so.
So then last night we were out, and I was wearing a shirt and stuff....
Then when we got home, and took off my shirt, she was like "yeah, you are right, you do look smaller when you are in clothes....like you don't go to the gym....."
So VERY Frustrating to be lanky, at 6'1"
And you want a big back and broad shoulders......
Guess I need to shop at Baby Gap.
Does in my case.
I take after my mother, and have a small frame....
tiny wrists.....
And yes, trying to maintain a daily intake of food >3500 is VERY hard for me.
I can do it for like 2 or 3 days....but then I am so stuffed, that for the next 4 days I eat around 2500 calories or less.....no appetite.
Do you live somewhere warm? White t-shirt? Handy bucket of water?
LOL
It's warm now....Va. Beach.
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this thread brings me to tears.....soooo...freakin....beautiful
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eatgoodeat wrote: »this thread brings me to tears.....soooo...freakin....beautiful
stole this jpg for later thx0 -
Um. I'm f**king blasting this out everywhere and I GIVE NO FKCKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0t2WyXQhuA
SO PUMPED!!! BEEN HELD UP BY 300 FOR A MOTHERTRUCKING YEAR!!!! HUGE WIN today. HUGE!0 -
Um. I'm f**king blasting this out everywhere and I GIVE NO FKCKShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0t2WyXQhuA
SO PUMPED!!! BEEN HELD UP BY 300 FOR A MOTHERTRUCKING YEAR!!!! HUGE WIN today. HUGE!
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Um. I'm f**king blasting this out everywhere and I GIVE NO FKCKShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0t2WyXQhuA
SO PUMPED!!! BEEN HELD UP BY 300 FOR A MOTHERTRUCKING YEAR!!!! HUGE WIN today. HUGE!
DAMN!!!!
NICE JOB!!!
and raw.
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Um. I'm f**king blasting this out everywhere and I GIVE NO FKCKShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0t2WyXQhuA
SO PUMPED!!! BEEN HELD UP BY 300 FOR A MOTHERTRUCKING YEAR!!!! HUGE WIN today. HUGE!
Damn, Jo! That was smooth as silk!
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Been hitting it hard for a few months. Finally hit a PR of two reps at 280# on flat bench. Squats I'm at 5x15 255#. Deadlifts are 5x15 265#. I've put on about 10# of muscle over the past 6 months. Right now I'm 5'10" at 187#. Trying to use the bicycle for about an hour a day to throw some more mass on the legs. Hell of a lot more work to go.
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Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Um. I'm f**king blasting this out everywhere and I GIVE NO FKCKShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0t2WyXQhuA
SO PUMPED!!! BEEN HELD UP BY 300 FOR A MOTHERTRUCKING YEAR!!!! HUGE WIN today. HUGE!
Damn, Jo! That was smooth as silk!
I know- went up way easier than I thought- I can't wait till I peak and see what my new official 1RPM will be!0 -
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DedRepublic wrote: »So Jo got me motivated....love the passion right there...nice lift!
Recently talked into doing a physique show in a few weeks....very informal....starting carb depletion!! Ugh!! Pics from last night..
HUZZAH!
good for you for doing it!! Carb depleting sucks! Good luck and remember to have fun- even if you're miserable from lack of food and dehydration LOL0 -
What is time line till show?0
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Wheelhouse15 wrote: »Congrats on your success so far. As for me, I don't chase aesthetics but they are a nice side effect for me. I'm more into the strength side but I wish you well as you continue your pursuit of gains.
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Hi I'm looking to gain muscle size and weight any food tips . Just started back at the gym after 6 months off up to 4 days a week now0
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I am 6'1"
And trust me, I look small.....I hate having to get this low in weight, just to be cut.0 -
trevor2020 wrote: »Hi I'm looking to gain muscle size and weight any food tips . Just started back at the gym after 6 months off up to 4 days a week now
Need to know what your maintenance calories are, and then eat at least +500 calories more than that......daily.
Lift heavy, train hard.
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Um. I'm f**king blasting this out everywhere and I GIVE NO FKCKShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0t2WyXQhuA
SO PUMPED!!! BEEN HELD UP BY 300 FOR A MOTHERTRUCKING YEAR!!!! HUGE WIN today. HUGE!
My favorite part of this video is your smile at the end. I love it! Amazing lift and 300 is my goal at the moment. I'm at 260 right now for a 1RM.
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