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Wanting to try a new routine
And I was perusing on BB.com and came across Jay Cutler's 8 week trainer. Lolz, so I was like ok maybe i'll try this. And the firs thing I checked was his "Back day" and I think it's a bit much volume but was wondering what you guys thought. Here is the back day he recommends: Reverse Grip Pull Downs: 4 sets of 10 One-Arm…
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I'm going to eat nothing but Chipotle and get shredded
Lots and lots of Chipotle goodness. Lots and lots of lifting. Maybe some ice cream too. Hi I'm joe.
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TDEE is everything
When dieting and either trying to lose weight or even gain weight if you are bulking, the most important aspect of your plan is knowing your TDEE. You cannot proceed forward and make progress for the long term without knowing what this is, how to obtain it, and what to do with it. TDEE = Total Daily Energy Expedenture TDEE…
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To get you ready for the World Cup
Even if you don't like soccer (futbol) you MUST watch this. It's pretty amazing. http://www.mobiledia.com/news/199257.html
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Can I eat poptarts, cheesecake and popcorn????
...and still lose weight? I don't want to give up these foods. Do I have to eat clean? Healthy food sucks. :(
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Calculating Calorie Intake, BMR, and Macronutrients
I split up my previous thread as I felt it was way too long. So I made this one as it thoroughly explains how to figure out your calorie intake, and what macronutrients and micronutrients are. CALORIE INTAKE and MACROS/MICROS First memorize this: 1g of protein = 4 calories 1g of carbs = 4 calories 1g of fats = 9 calories…
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IIFYM - If It Fits Your Macros
IIFYM - If It Fits Your Macros I had originally blogged this but I figured I would share it to people not on my friend's list so people can reap the benefits of this method. Below I will give a brief explanation of what IIFYM is and what it means. There is a rumor going around the bodybuilding and fitness world that the…
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The Cornerstone of Upper Body Strength: The Pullup
Greetings fellow MFP'ers. It's your "friendly" neighborhood Joe here to speak with you today about the SCALE of upper body strength known as THE PULLUP. If someone were to come up to me and try to "size me up" asking me if I "worked out" or was "into bodybuilding", and he or she asked me "What do you bench?" I would…
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Neverwinter MMO
Anyone playing this? It's currently in open beta, but the game is actually going to be free anyway. For a free game it's pretty good.
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The Pullup Encyclopedia - Revised
Good day to all you MFP peoples. I am writing to you all today to give you my knowledge on my trademark exercise, which is the cornerstone of back exercises....the PULLUP. I've said this before many times but the Pullup is the absolute cornerstone of upper body strength. It's a survival technique in fact. It's the reason…
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First Greedo, now this....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=0VJp9QGjGmY&NR=1
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Women and weight training
"I don't wanna get all bulky n *kitten*" I see this alot whether it be from emails here on MFP, co-workers, or friends on Facebook. This is a common thinking from alot of women that if they lift weights then they are going to get all bulky and big like this: (Ok for those guys that think this is hot, please take your right…
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Fantasy Football League - Need players
I am commish of a FF league that is drafting tonight at 6:30pm EDT on Yahoo. We need about 4 more players to fill the league so if you're interested in joining, please send me an email here and I'll send you the link to invite. We want serious players that won't quit mid-season and have time to not only attend the draft…
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I would suggest everyone to read Alan Aragon's latest blog h
It's a long blog, but Alan once again NAILS it. Favorite it, or bump it for later reading. "The Dirt on Clean Eating" - by Alan Aragon http://www.wannabebig.com/diet-and-nutrition/the-dirt-on-clean-eating/# Some notables quoted below. Also note the references at the bottom of the site.
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The sun is hot
I know this cause I walked outside today.
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Dietary Fat, Cholesterol, and Fish Oil importance
Ok so folks on my friend's list talked me into creating another one of my awesome threads. This one is going to be about dietary fat intake, cholesterol, and the important of fish oil intake. And once again I have to do this: Disclaimer: This thread is not meant to attack, harass, foray, crush, destroy, offend, barrage,…
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Interval training vs Steady State; Fat Burning Zones
Good evening peeps. It's me, your "friendly" neighborhood bodybuilder who likes to not only be thorough but also get under everyone's skin. I'm the guy that keeps up with MOST of my friends regarding their diet & training. I may not critique them all the time, but I see things. (No I don't see dead people) I watch my…
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Prometheus
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If you are having trouble losing weight still - Read
Hello everyone. I have been noticing alot of new threads where people are still having trouble losing weight, or they are plateau'ing, or their weight is fluctuating back and forth. Here are a few reminders/tips to ensure that you are doing your weight loss program the correct and most efficient way so it's not frustrating…
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Dietary Fat, Cholesterol, and Fish Oil importance
Ok so folks on my friend's list talked me into creating another one of my awesome threads. This one is going to be about dietary fat intake, cholesterol, and the important of fish oil intake. And once again I have to do this: Disclaimer: This thread is not meant to attack, harass, foray, crush, destroy, offend, barrage,…
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Phillies fans...you mad?
May 21: Nationals 2 - Phillies 1 May 22: Nationals 5 - Phillies 2 Do I smell a: ...Yea....u mad. ;-)
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DOMS, Overtraining, and Deload Weeks
I figured it was time for another thread because 1) I was bored, and 2) It's been a week or so since people have thrown darts at my picture on the wall. So with that being said I'd like to talk about DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) and the differences between having successful progressive overload....and training…
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Setting the record straight on "muscle building deficits"
It's quite frankly pretty irritating to continue to see people float around on this forum constantly throwing out how they gained tons of muscle mass on a calorie deficit when they really have no concept of how energy input versus output works. I've made posts about this in the past year but people come and go on this…
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Nutrition & Dieting Myths
Myth #1: You have to eat 5-6 meals a day every 2-3 hours to lose weight and keep your metabolic fire stoked. No. You do not have to eat many meals during the day to lose weight. Meal timing is irrelevant. This is not to say that eating multiple meals during the day doesn't work. It does. But it is not necessary. Remember:…
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Running and/or high intensity training lowers testosterone
It's sad that I have to do this first but, Disclaimer: I am in no way taking personal shots and/or attacking runners or high endurance athletes. Also, before runners get defensive and put my picture up on a dart board, read first. Actually READ it. This isn't a "below the belt" shot to runners and/or high endurance…
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Test Test 1 2 3
Test Test Hi
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Draft Day
First round is Thursday at 8pm ET. Can't wait for my Skins to pick their QB of the future. Hopefully he'll pan out. Who's your team and which players do you want?
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Does Miami take Ryan Tannehill 8th overall?
They have a pretty big decision here, because IMO Tannehill isn't ready to be a starter yet. He has the potential to be something special, but he's gotta develop. What are your opinions?
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Eagles trade Asante Samuel for 7th rounder
Eagles trade away Asante to the Falcons for a 7th rounder in the Draft. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8289665e/article/samuel-agrees-to-threeyear-185m-deal-as-part-of-falcons-trade?module=HP11_headline_stack
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Those of you that don't like working out or going to a gym
Just another one of my awesome threads. This one is regarding those of you that whine and complain saying "I hate working out" or "I don't want to go to a gym, it's intimidating". Really? So you are going to tell me that you are going to let this woman show you up? No more excuses. Either get onboard with changing your…
