Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 809842 times)

Eric P · « **Reply #4080 on:** May 16, 2012, 05:29:49 AM »

Chris Kresser is great. His podcast is one of the few "paleo" podcasts I can actually listen to.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4081 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:49:30 PM »

I also love that his name is straight from a Viz strip. I have 'Chris Kresser, Cross-dresser' in my head every time I see that name

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4082 on:** May 16, 2012, 09:54:21 PM »

In general, more Paleo people need to acknowledge that Paleo is not a pre-requisite for fat loss, and that it doesn't necessarily work. I don't think you should necessarily expect fat loss from it - just improved health and performance. If you do it right and take care of all the other contributing factors under your control, sure, you should lose fat but it's not a given and it's not going to occur at a predictable rate for most people. That said, I think there is generally more open-mindedness, rational expectation-setting and honesty from people like Kresser and Sisson and Wolf than there is from say, Atkins or Tim Ferriss.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4083 on:** May 17, 2012, 05:32:00 PM »

Wish me luck guys. I've never worked harder for anything in my life.

If I don't finish at least I got that sweet swag backpack. It will be the most expensive backpack ever. lol

Groogrux · « **Reply #4084 on:** May 17, 2012, 05:57:35 PM »

Good luck bro! You're more of a man than me. I'll take on a Tough Mudder without too much fear, but Ironman contests just look overly brutal.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4085 on:** May 17, 2012, 07:37:37 PM »

good luck! That ex of yours better be mad jelly

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4086 on:** May 17, 2012, 08:51:39 PM »

good luck man. does fitocracy chart it?

Groogrux · « **Reply #4087 on:** May 18, 2012, 05:00:44 PM »

Fitocracy charts everything. Somethings just have to be finagled a little bit to make them fit.

Beezy · « **Reply #4088 on:** May 20, 2012, 11:24:02 AM »

Fitocracy is amazing for us leaderboard obsessed gamers. I can only imagine if iconoclast decided to join.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4089 on:** May 20, 2012, 12:06:00 PM »

i need to start updating it again but ever since I started work I haven't been doing any traditional workouts because I get a good run running around all day :'(

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4090 on:** May 20, 2012, 02:04:22 PM »

Here are my times.

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I actually had an awesome race. I got a really bad cramp at the end of the swim that thankfully didn't slow me down the rest of the race.

Groogrux · « **Reply #4091 on:** May 20, 2012, 03:21:37 PM »

FlameofCallandorReturns

I'm proud of you.

Eric P · « **Reply #4092 on:** May 20, 2012, 03:26:04 PM »

Congrats!

edit: stepped on a scale. down 10 pounds. no longer medically obese. Now just overweight.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4093 on:** May 20, 2012, 04:21:39 PM »

grats man

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4094 on:** May 20, 2012, 07:20:44 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 20, 2012, 03:26:04 PM

Congrats!

edit: stepped on a scale. down 10 pounds. no longer medically obese. Now just overweight.

Plateaus are for other people

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #4095 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:10:39 PM »

Quote from: Eric P on May 20, 2012, 03:26:04 PM

Congrats!

edit: stepped on a scale. down 10 pounds. no longer medically obese. Now just overweight.

How much have you lost altogether?

Eric P · « **Reply #4096 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:14:04 PM »

i think about 90 pounds since August of last year.

i don't know for certain. I didn't weigh myself beforehand. The last time I stepped on a scale a few years ago, it was over 300.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #4097 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:15:22 PM »

Wow, congratulations.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4098 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:33:52 PM »

damn congrats eric p

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4099 on:** May 20, 2012, 08:35:51 PM »

It is starting to drive me crazy how people (at least in Japan) swoon about how healthy a meal is when a few bits of iceberg lettuce are visible. Nobody would drink a glass of water if they knew it contained the chemicals that lettuce gets sprayed with, but they looooooooves the green, crispy, chemically version of that same glass of water. Gah.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4100 on:** May 21, 2012, 01:58:46 AM »

Quote from: dcharlie on May 21, 2012, 01:36:14 AM

It's probably Chinese lettuce too - which means it's actually just very crunchy green paper/cardboard

Also - I've got to the point i have to have an argument if i refuse to eat rice.

Ah, persist and she'll get over it. I live with a vegetarian ffs

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4101 on:** May 22, 2012, 06:59:17 PM »

is marksdailyapple down for anyone else or just me

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4102 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:23:38 AM »

what are you complaining about? you have a child

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4103 on:** May 23, 2012, 03:32:16 AM »

speaking of kettlebells and children, my daughter is awesome:

Eric P · « **Reply #4104 on:** May 23, 2012, 06:03:02 AM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on May 22, 2012, 06:59:17 PM

is marksdailyapple down for anyone else or just me

just you. blog and forum are up for me

Groogrux · « **Reply #4105 on:** May 23, 2012, 10:30:45 AM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on May 22, 2012, 06:59:17 PM

is marksdailyapple down for anyone else or just me

Just you apparently. I logged in to the website just to be sure. I get all the posts sent in a feed to my phone now.

Beezy · « **Reply #4106 on:** May 23, 2012, 01:56:43 PM »

Quote from: Ruzbeh on May 23, 2012, 11:35:05 AM

What the fuck is a "vegetable"? How do I know you're not trying to pretend potatoes are vegetables, fatty?

cool breeze · « **Reply #4107 on:** May 23, 2012, 02:09:02 PM »

we need a progress update, archie

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4108 on:** May 23, 2012, 04:41:32 PM »

dam thanks guys

Eric P · « **Reply #4109 on:** May 24, 2012, 08:28:49 AM »

photo of pork pie salad please

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4110 on:** May 24, 2012, 12:50:35 PM »

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4111 on:** May 24, 2012, 12:50:53 PM »

the box is the healthiest bit, really

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4112 on:** May 24, 2012, 04:47:14 PM »

which is a shame because pasties are FUCKING AWESOME UGUUU

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #4113 on:** May 25, 2012, 09:16:04 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 23, 2012, 03:32:16 AM

speaking of kettlebells and children, my daughter is awesome:

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How heavy is that kettlebell?

You should try swinging your daughter like a KB while she holds a KB. It'd be a great father-daughter bonding experience.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4114 on:** May 25, 2012, 10:23:53 PM »

it's 16kg, she is 16.6kg

Beezy · « **Reply #4115 on:** May 26, 2012, 12:34:27 AM »

Cute kid, Cormac.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4116 on:** May 26, 2012, 02:20:49 AM »

I do not force her to lift kettlebells, needless to say...she just picked it up all by herself and I asked her to do it again for a pic. She is working on her first pull-up though!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4117 on:** May 26, 2012, 02:31:12 AM »

hands in worse than usual shape today...fresh wounds on top of still-healing older ones

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Groogrux · « **Reply #4118 on:** May 26, 2012, 02:45:33 PM »

There has got to be something you can do for that...

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4119 on:** May 26, 2012, 08:28:23 PM »

Ross Enamait's stuff on boxing training is really solid.

If you complain about it being too focused on boxing I will punch you so hard

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4120 on:** May 27, 2012, 01:22:45 PM »

Ripptoe says a lot of shit. This coming from a guy with SS 3rd edition sitting on my nightstand. But, when it comes to getting started SS is pretty awesome. After a while though it gets really tedious to do the same 4 things at the gym every time.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4121 on:** May 27, 2012, 07:43:45 PM »

Ross Enamait's site, lots of free stuff, and links to his books:

http://rosstraining.com/blog/

Among other things, he can jump rope like a m'fer

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4122 on:** May 29, 2012, 08:07:16 AM »

Yesterday we did a memorial day workout at my cross fit gym.

4 rounds
800M Run
20 thrusters 95#

Absolutely brutal. But I got a free Temp. American Flag tattoo. So it was worth it.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4123 on:** May 29, 2012, 10:12:59 AM »

i've never been able to do a jumprope in my life. it's not due to lack of physical skill it's just that I usually don't let the rope arch and end up bringing it right down on my head/face :'(

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4124 on:** May 29, 2012, 10:39:20 AM »

Well, that sure sounds like my definition of 'lack of physical skill' but in an effort to be all inclusive and nice n' shit: are you sure the rope is the right length for you?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4125 on:** May 29, 2012, 10:42:08 AM »

yeah I guess it is lack of physical skill

i don't think i've used a proper jump rope since like 8th grade it's always been a literal rope :'(

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #4126 on:** May 29, 2012, 09:55:41 PM »

Quote from: FlameofCallandorReturns on May 29, 2012, 08:07:16 AM

Yesterday we did a memorial day workout at my cross fit gym.

4 rounds
800M Run
20 thrusters 95#

Absolutely brutal. But I got a free Temp. American Flag tattoo. So it was worth it.

What's the pt of such a workout? I could do it but I doubt it'd make me anymore athletic.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4127 on:** May 30, 2012, 11:51:27 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on May 29, 2012, 09:55:41 PM

Quote from: FlameofCallandorReturns on May 29, 2012, 08:07:16 AM
Yesterday we did a memorial day workout at my cross fit gym.

4 rounds
800M Run
20 thrusters 95#

Absolutely brutal. But I got a free Temp. American Flag tattoo. So it was worth it.

What's the pt of such a workout? I could do it but I doubt it'd make me anymore athletic.

Whats your point? Whats the point of any workout. It was hard and we had a good time. I forgot that benching with the bros at the mega gym is much more athletic.

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'Cross fit' is basically working out without having a clue or having any direction so it that regard it makes perfect sense.......

We have a few moms that workout here that could probably put you to shame.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4128 on:** May 30, 2012, 06:19:15 PM »

ordered my kettlebell

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4129 on:** May 30, 2012, 06:19:35 PM »

ps does anyone know a good resource to investigate HIIT ?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4130 on:** May 30, 2012, 07:46:34 PM »

weak-ass trolling

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #4131 on:** June 08, 2012, 08:36:52 PM »

Started going to gym. Doing squats, arm/bicep curls, bench presses, tricep lifts (no idea what to actually call them it's when you hold the dumbbell behind your head and lift it up), lat resistance lifts and rows. Feels good.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4132 on:** June 10, 2012, 07:13:31 PM »

Skip the gym and just do squats pull ups pushups planks sprints like a true player

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #4133 on:** June 10, 2012, 07:28:02 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on June 10, 2012, 07:13:31 PM

Skip the gym and just do squats pull ups pushups planks sprints like a true player

I do push ups/pull ups at home. Although I stopped for a while like an idiot.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4134 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:29:19 PM »

would you guys consider losing like ...2 paint sizes and about 1 shirt size give or take the manufacturer a decent start for 3 months?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4135 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:36:21 PM »

paint comes in sizes now?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4136 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:49:06 PM »

ya my nose shrunk so now i need smaller cannisters to huff

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4137 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:53:22 PM »

btw, as Eric P pointed out, manufacturer sizes are very inconsistent. Take some measurements yourself or you'll never know for sure.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4138 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:56:46 PM »

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #4139 on:** June 13, 2012, 12:10:47 AM »

I know we're all paleo bros but here's a link that is worth checking out. Yes, it's Reddit but unlike 99.99% of the crap that gets posted there, this one actually appears to be a good topic:

http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/te1rk/offering_broscience_service_ill_test_your_protein/

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Ag9uT-E4EIL7dFZPZnR0WVZybGtFWnRKNzdKNm9XOVE#gid=0

This dude on reddit is testing protein powders and seeing what is being promised is actually what you're getting. There are some blatant scams but there are some brands that match closely with what they are promising.

I guess the real lesson of this story is to eat real food for your protein. Back in the day, I used to choke down protein powder and even though it would say Chocolate Mint flavor, it always tasted like shit because you needed warm water for it to mix well enough. So if you use protein powders, buyer beware.

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Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 809842 times)