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obvious troll...
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The same rules apply for building muscle as for fat loss. You have certain macros to hit, the numbers (and usually carbs) just get a bit higher. IIFYM just means you don't have to be all self-righteous and douchey about 'eating clean', you know the numbers you need to hit and eat what you like to get there. By default most…
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Very thoughtful response Liz. Nicely put. Every person has their own goals and while this person may not be doing what we would consider to be the best option for health and well being, he is clearly not obese and leads at least a moderately active lifestyle and shouldn't be belittled for not strength training. Do I…
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Almost every show that us hyped up and loved by heaps of people is bound to be seen as overrated by everyone else. My 2c, I think a lot of the shows mentioned here go on too long and should have gone out on a high note rather than milking it for every last cent. HIMYM and Dexter fall into that category for me - the last…
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Nothing wrong with it as long as the remainder of your diet is pretty nutrient dense. The only problems with getting a large amount of protein this way are: Missing out on micronutrients Satiety So if you aren't going to feel overly hungry and the rest of your diet is in check there's no problem.
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that depends greatly on what sort of calories and macro split you're looking for. Generally speaking though, things like sandwiches/wraps are an ever popular option. Fritata can be eaten cold and is very versatile.Nothing wrong with salads either. I have a protein (usually chicken beef or lamb) with the usual salad veg and…
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Did someone watch the Dave Tate seminar recently? :happy: The short answer is that neither is incorrect or inherently 'better', it depends on what you are trying to achieve, and to a certain extent how experienced you are and confident with your form and core strength. The strict military press will not allow you to move…
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As Loralrose said, the best way to tell if you are progressing on track is to look at yourself. Rather than trusting an online calculator, take regular measurements such as weight, site measurements (stomach, chest, thigh) and take some pictures. If you are losing less than a pound a week then reduce your calories a…
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Most people want quick results. I'm good today so I expect/want to see a loss on the scale TOMORROW. While this has a certain amount to do with a personals personality traits, I think it more often comes down to a lack of knowledge. 90% of people don't actually know what a healthy diet looks like (for them), what macro and…
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There are a few programs out there that are written around splitting your time between maximum strength (usually 2 sessions per week) and the same of power/endurance). Westside is a good example of this sort of program. Splitting the routine has specific benefits for athletes but is useful for anybody. In your case, I'd do…
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That is incredibly impressive! Well done!
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If you know the ingredients just take the whole sauce and divide it by the number of servings you get from it. If in doubt just err on a slightly larger portion size than you actually had to allow a little margin for error. With most pasta sauces (assuming it's something like a tomato based sauce and not a lot of oil is…
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A useful tip might be to look at the aspects of your life you can't (or really don't want to) change. For you I suspect this is more centred around evening eating, preparing food, sampling, eating out at restaurants etc. If you allow this to remain the same, all you have to do is alter the rest of the day to compensate. As…
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Can I ask how long you have been doing this? I ask because it took me a little while to adjust to my new routine. I changed from fasted 6am workouts to going an hour or two after dinner (my largest meal). This took a few weeks for my body to get used to, but I'm fine now. I do still find high intensity work hard to stomach…
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OP, forget everything you think you know about training. Look at a good beginner weightlifting routine 3-4 times per week (which will take you less time than you plan to spend on the rower), and will be the single BEST thing you do to transform your body. Pinky Swear! Focus on the big compound movements (squat, deadlift,…
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Well given all the information we have now I think its pretty safe to say you are not yet ready for barbell squats. Work on keeping good form with goblet squats (with a KB or DB) and work on your core strength and mobility for a while. After a few weeks if you are consistent you should be ready for the barbell. Best of…
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There are a number of potential problems, but it is hard to pinpoint the issue without seeing you lift. If you could post a vid that would assist greatly. That being said, I think the most likely cause is simply that the weight is too heavy for you and you need to scale back to dial in your form. There is a weak link in…
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Quoting for further emphasis. For the life of me I cant understand why you would ride your bike to the gym... then go inside and work on an elliptical! Get a good beginner lifting routine. Outside is for cardio (unless the weather really sucks), inside is for getting strong and shapely with the iron!
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If you really like the thickness, a couple of options to use ase: greek yoghurt in place of milk protein powder a pinch of xanthan gum frozen banana (this is awesome and eliminates the need for additional sweeteners) My go to breakfast a lot of the time (albeit a smoothie not a shake) is a serve of chobani greek yoghurt,…
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I don't know what the heck Grinders post was about, probably safe to dismiss that one. It sounds like you have been making great progress and have your diet in check. It is very normal to hit plateaus in fat loss, particularly as you start to get leaner. How you deal with it depends on how much of a deficit you are in, how…
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NO NO NO!!! Please don't go!! ah, whatevs. Seeya.
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DUDE, You forgot to REST THE STEAK! Don't you know rest is the secret to gains (and deliciousness)?! :laugh:
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OK so I nerded out today and have done a complete download of all my consumption (cals, net cals, macros etc) for the last 10 weeks to see how things are progressing. If you don't care for data and tedious analysis you can probably skip this post! :bigsmile: I have it all on a nice excel sheet plotting the key information…
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Name: Ray Challenge Starting Weight: 79kg Goal Weight: 70kg Today's Weight: 74.8kg Weight loss this week: 200g Today's Measurements: Bicep: 30/35cm (+1cm/ - ) Chest: 92cm (-1cm) Waist: 78/89cm (-3 / -6cm) Thigh: 55cm (-2cm) What goals did you achieve this week? Consistency. I have had at least two gym sessions per week for…
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At this point your focus should be on stripping the fat, but still train hard! The best thing you can do while dieting is to lift heavy, this gives your body the stimulus it needs to hang on to your muscle and target fat for energy. You may build a small amount of muscle if you are very new to lifting but you wouldn't even…
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I would see a physio (you know... a real health professional) and have a chance of actually getting a proper assessment and program.
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You must have had a good pace on the eliptical to get that sort of burn, but depending on your size and fitness level it doesn't sound too wildly off. Once you take off your BMR calories, probably around 50 or so, you can eat the rest back. If your exercise and nutrition are pretty consistent, you will be able to judge…
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That is correct. You are feeling for the depth, you should never rest on the bench. This will cause unnecessary loading on your spine and not help your technique improve.
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OK there's not a lot of advice flowing on this thread so I'll chime in. Your form looks ok from what I can see on the vid (get yourself a decent cameraman next time though :laugh: ). You are obviously concentrating on getting the form down before loading on the weight which is awesome! I would recommend box squats as the…
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I'm with samamps on this one. I think you are overestimating your burn. I recently rode a 7hr bike ride (~110 miles) and my caloric expenditure for this would have been around 3000 calories over BMR. You don't look like a heavy person so I doubt you would have burned the kind of numbers you think you did. Granted you are…
