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I eat these a lot too. Since I discovered the Goodness Superfoods products (yes I'm a fanboy) my fibre has increased pretty significantly. On the protein bar front, I tried one of the Michael Klim (Milk) bars. White Choc and something... was really good. Normally the chalky and overly chewy texture puts me off, but I'd buy…
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Yes you will be saying that in 4 weeks skim, otherwise I'll kick your *kitten* (electronically only of course). :bigsmile: Things are humming along for me too. Starting to see a bit of a difference visually now. All the bloat is gone and we're getting into the start of fat-loss territory. I'm down to 78kg even as of this…
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I think its unanimous! Time to ramp up those calories (I'd suggest slowly given that you've been in a deficit for a long time), and put on some mass!
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I'll echo Sherry's thoughts, as well as asking: Do you exercise (cardio and/or weights)? How do you feel? Are you hungry and lethargic or do you feel like you are eating enough? How are you measuring your progress? Pics, measurements, performance or just the scale?
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If you are eating 1000 cals per day with that amount of activity honestly it is a recipe for disaster. You may be ok for a few days or possibly even weeks, but there will come a time that your body will fight you. It may result in deviating from your diet (possibly with a binge), it may be a lack of energy, deterioration…
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"Approx 1,000 cals/day" Does this mean you are eating 1000 cals per day, or burning 1000 cals? If you are eating enough I don't think there is anything wrong with your routine, but like anything it comes back to energy balance. It really comes down to your diet (your energy levels, dietary adherence). If you are going by…
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Just keep on doing what you're doing, its obviously working. If you are not doing any resistance training I would start that though, it will help you 'tighten up'. PS, there's really no such thing as 'clean eating'! Just eat mostly nutrient dense foods and stay in a caloric deficit.
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Dont you mean day 14?? ;) All the best everyone. I hope to take my first progress pic tonight, don't think there'll be a lot of visual change other than getting rid of the awful bloat, but good to document progress and keep on track.
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Lou, I'd suggest most people follow the plan, it's pretty solid and will work for almost everyone. I just want to lose more fat than I could with their approach, hence the tailoring. I also have a pretty good handle on nutrition and am confident designing a plan, otherwise I'd have stuck with what they provided. I did the…
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Well, you asked for it :bigsmile: : How I have worked out my nutrition is pretty simple, but there are a few little tricks I've thrown in too. I have based my intake on the old 31 formula (the theory that the maximal rate of fat loss is 31 calories from each pound of fat on the body per day). I know this is far from an…
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I'm in the same boat as you Skim, I tend to go too hard, then lapse when an event comes up... then ease off a little too much for a while after that :embarassed: 14 weeks of solid discipline should (hopefully) yield some good results though. One week in and the scale has shifted significantly. Even though it is mostly…
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It will work ok depending on what you put in the smoothie. I use frozen berries/banana to get a thick texture and that wouldn't last until the next morning. If that doesnt bother you though, it is fine to pre-mix the smoothie, put it in a shaker bottle in the fridge, and just shake it up again when you're ready to drink it.
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Looking shredded mate! Got the full turtle shell abs going on now. :bigsmile: how are the 'real' bb'ers reacting to your pics of getting leaner on bacon 7 eggs and cereal? :laugh:
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Feelin' good. Was extremely bloated from my weekend away so the perfect time to take my 'before' pic on Monday night. It is very confronting having that on an open forum :embarassed: but great motivation to make the next 12 (14) weeks really count! As I have spent the last 3 months at a surplus and I have a lot of fat to…
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Reps are getting better every time Smitty, nice progress. As for the grip, I don't think there's any real rule. I started using mixed grip pretty early as my grip SUCKED! I also spent a decent amount of time doing things like bar holds and dead hangs at the end of my workouts to help my grip. Just the volume of barbell…
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I have to say the couple of Max's bars that I have tried have been some of the best tasting protein bars I've had. Might have to pick some up for during the challenge. I had the talk with my wife about doing this challenge, and she's on board with it. I know it's my call whether I do it or not, but having the support of…
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While we're talking breads etc, I'll throw in my preferred carb sources (when trying to cut down total carb intake a bit). Brumby's (Get Active) Soy & Linseed bread (1 thick 43.5g slice): 110 cals, 12C / 7P / 3F (4g fibre) Goodness Superfoods Barley Wraps (per 45g wrap): 104 cals, 11C / 5P / 2F (10g fibre)!
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No, it's an abomination. PB should stick with its own kind.
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He never said it WAS better. He said it was a good recipe the way it was. "good" or "better" are relative terms. If you try to make the macros better, you are likely to sacrifice flavour. It is perfectly valid, particularly if you enjoy the taste of the modified recipe. The point Acg was trying to make (I think) is that…
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How about zero calories and free?!? (water) Or something negative in calories? Exercise, walking, running, cycling... The simple fact is a caloric deficit is the only thing that will result in weight loss. Create a bigger deficit, lose more quickly. Simple! (The caveat to that is you want to lose fat and not muscle, that…
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I do agree with you Jeff, but I also need to remind myself of what average intelligence level of the human race actually is. In most cases we regulate industry to protect the gullible and less intelligent folks. Where we see a product that is being touted as a 'miracle fat burner' without any scientific evidence we get the…
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I agree (and so does science). Overall caloric intake is what matters, not any specific meal timing. Just manage your intake over the course of the day and make sure you're not mindlessly snacking later in the morning. Figure out when you get hungry and eat according to what you body wants - it'll make sticking to your…
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You raise a good point there Dope, I actually see failing on the squats as a good thing as you are starting out. I sacrificed form for a while as I was scared to fail a rep - after pushing myself a few times and having a couple of failed reps I no longer had anything to worry about. All I had to do was lower further down…
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I also think you are analyzing this a little too much, and trust me I know that feeling!! As much as we try to get this down to the absolute 'best solution' it really is a matter of trial and error to see what works best for your lifestyle whilst still making progress. If you look objectively at your progress to date, you…
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If you like Vietnamese, pho is a great option. Generally Thai and Vietnamese are better options than the 'westernised' Chinese where lots of the foods are battered and fried. Anything that has a base of grilled meat and vegetables is generally a decent choice. Just a word of warning though, most takeaway foods are loaded…
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It honestly just looks like a strength and/or confidence issue to me. The first couple of sets were fine, and pretty good depth. The last set just looked too heavy and it looks like you were worried about going to depth for fear of not coming back up. Your set at 115lb was very good so to me it doesn't appear to be a…
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The real reason why people say deadlifting is bad for you! Sorry Dope, never encountered this before, a couple of thoughts though: Does this happen on all types of material? Perhaps a softer pear of trackpants might help? Deadlift nekkid? (not recommended, especially in commercial gyms) Lotion on the back of your hands?…
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This is good stuff thanks guys. In looking over some of the more recognised routines I'm leaning to either madcow or the Texas Method. I think I'll add in a little more assistance work for hypertrophy, nothing huge though, just a little arm work. I just need to not be squatting so much 120+ reps per week is too much volume…
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You are going to hurt yourself dude. You are in the best phase of your life for testosterone production and potential strength gains, but you are going to ditch weight training for an intense cardio routine and starvation diet?!?! Even if you increase your calories 'a bit' you are still in dangerous territory. I don't want…
