Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 978484 times)

Groogrux · « **Reply #780 on:** March 01, 2010, 03:27:16 PM »

Quote from: Rob Thomas on March 01, 2010, 10:19:28 AM

Quote from: andrwfields on February 27, 2010, 11:55:11 PM
If the pain keeps up for more than a few days, I'd go see a doctor and have it checked out. Take some Aleve or Ibuprofen to see if it's just an inflamed muscle. If that doesn't work... doctor.
Yeah, that's the plan. I haven't felt anything from it today but I think I'm going to hold off til Wednesday for anything legs still.

I've also got a nice little knot on my lower right bicep. It only hurts when touched (during exercise I don't even feel it). I found it when I stretched in a chair yesterday and the back edge of the chair just barely touched it.

My wife massaged it a bit and it's all better now.

I'd still take it easy on the legs. If you think it's safe to work them out again, start out lightly (i.e. walking close to home or at a slow pace on a treadmill). The bicep sounds like inflamed muscle with fluid retention. Give that a couple of days and I'm sure it'll be fine.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #781 on:** March 01, 2010, 06:41:45 PM »

Take your fish oil Mups - nothing is better at fighting inflammation. Also, ice it.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #782 on:** March 01, 2010, 07:41:23 PM »

Finally was able to order a correctly sized pair of Vibrams

Will get them in a couple of days, maybe sooner (their outfit is in my State).

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #783 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:08:07 PM »

Sho Nuff has joined the Church of Vibram too.

Enjoy the stares from passers-by as you stroll around town!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #784 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:12:41 PM »

I am too sore to work out today $:-\$

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #785 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:14:51 PM »

Five mile run from my house, through the University (of Washington) District and back home. Dodging college kids on the Ave was almost more of a workout than running!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #786 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:39:29 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 01, 2010, 08:12:41 PM

I am too sore to work out today $:-\$

Nonsense.

You need to learn the difference between 'soreness' and 'pain'.

Soreness = work out and it will probably go away and you'll ultimately feel much better.

Pain = don't work out, or change your workout to accomodate the injury.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #787 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:41:29 PM »

Let me put it this way, I hurt.

Himu · « **Reply #788 on:** March 01, 2010, 08:42:18 PM »

I had an awesome workout today and I'm hungry as fuck.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #789 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:26:35 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on March 01, 2010, 08:41:29 PM

Let me put it this way, I hurt.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #790 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:27:53 PM »

I am dealing with it, by not working out today!

I plan on going head first into tomorrow. This is the week where I break 330!

Himu · « **Reply #791 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:28:40 PM »

WILLCO

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #792 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:31:35 PM »

In all seriousness, I've had some of my best workouts when I felt too sore to do anything. Luckily I have a workout partner who helps keep me going even when I don't want to. It's quite amazing how soreness disappears after a warm-up. Hit it again hard, then recover hard (eat right, sleep well, ice, take your fish oil). It's so much better than just lying around for another day.

As I said before, pain and injury are entirely separate things and you need to learn the difference between them if you're not sure. Soreness can always be worked through; pain should not be.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #793 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:35:04 PM »

No, the puppy rammed my shoulder pretty good on Saturday and I tweaked it or something during my mega-workout yesterday. I iced it down last night, but I didn't take my fish oil. I'll swallow a capsule when I have my apple and a glass of tea shortly.

Also, my abdomen has moved from sore to in pain, where merely walking hurts. I think I need to tell my father not to push me so hard, I feel like I need almost 48 hours to recuperate.

Like I said, I'll hit it again tomorrow. I think I've honestly had three or four days of downtime all of the past three weeks (today included). I'm trying to break that 330 line, ahead of my losing 2 lbs. per week schedule.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #794 on:** March 01, 2010, 09:37:12 PM »

I need to up my mileage. The half-marathon isn't until late June, but I've got to attempt a 10-mile run soon.

Mupepe · « **Reply #795 on:** March 01, 2010, 10:14:01 PM »

Damn. Today was good. I'm doing a full set of 5 pullups with no assists. I'll get off of assisted when I can do 25. It's a far cry from the 0 I was at before.

I'm completely off of assists with dips. That feels good.

I again DESTROYED my bench press today. Felt awesome. I thought I wasn't going to get the last rep and I was going to settle for the lower rests for the bar but I pushed harder and bam I got that bitch. Moving up in weight Thursday (tomorrow is day off, wednesday is cardio day).

I tried squats again. There wasn't pain in my leg anymore but there was definitely something. I'm sure if I kept pushing it there would be pain. So I did one set of 215 and decided not to push it. I don't want to think I got over it and end up back where I started and be even further behind. I'll wait the extra session for it. Being off of it for a few sessions definitely takes its toll. That bar felt a lot fucking heavier than I remembered it!

So I went and did some lat pulldows just for some extra shits and giggles and also because I felt if I didn't do something else I wasn't make the most of my time there.

So all in all a good fucking day and by my next weight lifting day I should be back in good form to break 220 on squat and 140 on deadlift. RAWR.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #796 on:** March 01, 2010, 10:37:29 PM »

i pity your wife tonight Mups

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Mupepe · « **Reply #797 on:** March 01, 2010, 11:25:09 PM »

pity, for sure!

She's studying for an exam tomorrow and I'm annoying the shit out of her trying to get some booty. And I'll get it too.

Kestastrophe · « **Reply #798 on:** March 02, 2010, 06:52:46 PM »

I had to go to the gym during evening hours due to it being Spring Break at the university. I was shaking my head the entire time at the number of bros I saw that had their cutoff shirts showing off bi and triceps, supported by skinny chicken legs

. The entire time I was thinking: What would Cormac do?

I can't wait until next week's normal gym hours $:-\$ . If all goes as planned, the wife and I will have a house in a few months, then I can get a power rack for the garage or basement

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #799 on:** March 02, 2010, 10:40:56 PM »

I think I really hurt my abdomen. I did work out today, but I cut my elliptical speed in half (same amount of time, though). And I normally do some more intensive dumbbell stuff, but my abdomen. It hurts and feels inflamed, more than a pull.

Groogrux · « **Reply #800 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:19:54 AM »

I may be the only one on here that works like this, but do any of you have schedules that cause you to be at work for 24-36 hours at a time? If so, what do you do for exercise during that time?

Mupepe · « **Reply #801 on:** March 03, 2010, 10:39:03 AM »

That's crazy, dude! What do you do?

Last night was my night off and it was incredible. Pizza. Mmmm. Then Pizza rolls. Mmmm. Then buffalo chicken wings and fries. Mmmm.

Last night, I used a spreadsheet and some time to maximize my diet and then I went grocery shopping and set out my lunch and breakfast for the week (dinner will still be up in the air to add some diversity).

I also started taking fish oils today, Cormac. Took my first pill about an hour ago. Got a second one out in the car for after lunch. Then one tonight after dinner.

I'm going to get some protein powder this week too so I can make sure I'm getting enough protein. Let's see how things start going now.

Groogrux · « **Reply #802 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:25:17 PM »

I work in an ER and in EMS. We work at least 12-24 hours at a time. I'm working a 24 for EMS and then a 12 in the ER directly afterwards...

Make sure your protein powder is not soy based. Boobies are fun for guys to look at, not own...

Mupepe · « **Reply #803 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:26:58 PM »

It should say soy on there somewhere right?

Oh man, lunch was so good. burritos. mmmm

duckman2000 · « **Reply #804 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:30:23 PM »

Quote from: Rob Thomas on March 03, 2010, 10:39:03 AM

I'm going to get some protein powder this week too so I can make sure I'm getting enough protein. Let's see how things start going now.

I got some of these hexbrews when I started out, but I found that I honestly got more than enough protein from just eating decent meals. Yogurt, fish, lean meats, it all adds up. Don't go overboard, and beware of kidney stones.

Mupepe · « **Reply #805 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:33:02 PM »

protein powders give you kidney stones?? $:-\$

my problem is that I don't like fish and I really, really don't care for chicken. I'll eat it, but I won't be happy. I love yogurts and I eat quite a bit of that. I love red meat which has tons of protein but also tons of fat. I just figured I'd give it a try... unless they really give you kidney stones?!

Draft · « **Reply #806 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:33:46 PM »

Protein in general can give you kidney stones.

Mupepe · « **Reply #807 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:34:11 PM »

son of a bitch. is the risk higher with the powder?

Draft · « **Reply #808 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:37:08 PM »

Quote from: Rob Thomas on March 03, 2010, 12:34:11 PM

son of a bitch. is the risk higher with the powder?

Only insofar as you are consuming MORE protein.

Also, RE: pull ups and chin ups. Rippetoe says: when you can do 15, stop adding reps and start adding weight. Doing more than 15 reps is fine if your goal is building endurance, but if you are focusing more on strength or size, put on a dip belt and some plates.

Mupepe · « **Reply #809 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:40:16 PM »

15?

well size and strength is my goal.

How do you make dips more difficult? and is there a certain number I should stay at with those? they're getting pretty damn easy.

cool breeze · « **Reply #810 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:41:44 PM »

serious question

should you be exercising when you're sick? I've been pretty bad for about a week now. Last time I did anything was last monday mostly because I've been sick. Right now I can't breathe out of my nose and my throat is jacked up. I don't like getting out of a pattern and don't know if it's better to man up and work out without oxygen (

) or just continue to rest.

Draft · « **Reply #811 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:42:23 PM »

Since dips are basically reverse pull ups, I would think the same rule applies.

And you make dips more difficult the same way you make pull ups more difficult. Look around your gym, and you will probably find what looks like a weightlifting belt with lengths of chain where the buckles should be. Put on the belt and loop the chain through standard barbell plates. Now you can do dips with added weight.

edit: If all you have is a cold you should go work out. Anything more serious and just be an adult about it, you know whether or not it's appropriate.

When I have a cold, I love to squat heavy. Start breathing like mad, clears me right up. I have to go over to the cardio machines every few minutes and hock a loogy into the paper towels.

Mupepe · « **Reply #812 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:47:30 PM »

Cool. Thank you.

For clarification. Is that 15 reps per set or total?

Draft · « **Reply #813 on:** March 03, 2010, 12:51:06 PM »

Per set, without stopping.

Mupepe · « **Reply #814 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:06:09 PM »

cool. new goal then!

Mupepe · « **Reply #815 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:41:45 PM »

another question! this one isn't really about my routine.

I know a lot of you guys are saying you don't care about the aethetics of it all. But to be honest, i really do.

A good reason I got into this was to just look better naked

So I'm having a problem. On my chest, where my pec meets my shoulder/arm, I'm beginning to get stretch marks because I've gotten huge up there recently. I hate it. Anything I can do to make it less noticeable? I understand I'll probably get them no matter what since I'm going for size, but I they're bright fucking red.

Draft · « **Reply #816 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:56:12 PM »

Your mom will probably have decent tips for dealing with stretch marks. I'm not joking.

Mupepe · « **Reply #817 on:** March 03, 2010, 01:58:55 PM »

I'm not on speaking terms with my mom though! That's who I'd usually ask

Draft · « **Reply #818 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:24:23 PM »

You should patch things up with your mom.

Mupepe · « **Reply #819 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:25:40 PM »

I would and have tried but she's pretty damn stubborn!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #820 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:25:52 PM »

Quote from: Rob Thomas on March 03, 2010, 01:41:45 PM

another question! this one isn't really about my routine.

I know a lot of you guys are saying you don't care about the aethetics of it all. But to be honest, i really do. A good reason I got into this was to just look better naked So I'm having a problem. On my chest, where my pec meets my shoulder/arm, I'm beginning to get stretch marks because I've gotten huge up there recently. I hate it. Anything I can do to make it less noticeable? I understand I'll probably get them no matter what since I'm going for size, but I they're bright fucking red.

Cocoa Butter, I think?

Mupepe · « **Reply #821 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:34:19 PM »

mmmm i'll smell pretty good

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #822 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:36:17 PM »

Quote from: Rob Thomas on March 03, 2010, 02:34:19 PM

mmmm i'll smell pretty good

There's also this website:
http://stretchmarkscream.net/

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #823 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:48:39 PM »

I read that as stretchmarkscream.net

Mupepe · « **Reply #824 on:** March 03, 2010, 02:59:50 PM »

I did too!

Thanks!

duckman2000 · « **Reply #825 on:** March 03, 2010, 03:01:52 PM »

My ass is too sexy for my pants, and Mups needs stretchmark treatment for his bulging arms.

FitnessBore

Mupepe · « **Reply #826 on:** March 03, 2010, 03:17:06 PM »

RAWR

My ass is growing too! My wife actually had me turn around the other night for her friends to show them my ass.

cool breeze · « **Reply #827 on:** March 03, 2010, 04:06:09 PM »

Quote from: Draft on March 03, 2010, 12:42:23 PM

edit: If all you have is a cold you should go work out. Anything more serious and just be an adult about it, you know whether or not it's appropriate.

When I have a cold, I love to squat heavy. Start breathing like mad, clears me right up. I have to go over to the cardio machines every few minutes and hock a loogy into the paper towels.

yeah, I just went ahead and now feel better as a result. cool.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #828 on:** March 03, 2010, 07:05:28 PM »

I think I'll just go ahead and co-sign everything Draft has posted, as usual. Especially the bit about patching things up with Mom.

Rman · « **Reply #829 on:** March 04, 2010, 12:29:08 AM »

Depends on your goals.

Draft · « **Reply #830 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:40:16 AM »

Quote from: Green Shinobi on March 03, 2010, 07:55:30 PM

Is it counter-productive to do pushups and pullups everyday?

Short answer: yes. Alternating them (push ups Monday, pull ups Tuesday, push ups Wednesday, etc...) would be more effective.

Green Shinobi · « **Reply #831 on:** March 04, 2010, 08:53:54 AM »

Quote from: Draft on March 04, 2010, 08:40:16 AM

Quote from: Green Shinobi on March 03, 2010, 07:55:30 PM
Is it counter-productive to do pushups and pullups everyday?
Short answer: yes. Alternating them (push ups Monday, pull ups Tuesday, push ups Wednesday, etc...) would be more effective.

Good call.

Today my pull-up bar came loose while I was doing them, and I took a pretty hard fall. It sucked. That's the last time I ever do them without making sure that bar is screwed in tight as hell.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #832 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:36:05 PM »

Got my Vibram KSOs today

They feel tight but second skin tight (little more than sock tight). But from wearing them around the apartment, I can already tell that these'll feel great outside.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #833 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:44:20 PM »

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I've pulled it off by establishing a meal in the morning - usually oatmeal and fruit or egg whites and whole wheat toast. Then a 400 to 500 calorie meal around lunchtime. Then a snack (usually fruit or a Kashi bar). Then a decent meal for dinner. Usually a tea and apple for dessert. I stay under 2,000 calories, though.

I don't really feel hungry. Plus, I've learned that I can make rather filling meals that are between 400 to 500 calories. Like, this was my lunch today, and it was barely over 400 calories:

NOM NOM NOM

Once I learned how to prepare my meals, and what to eat, it became a lot easier. Also, I don't feel like I'm "dieting" - I'm just eating better.

demi · « **Reply #834 on:** March 04, 2010, 01:57:28 PM »

Looks like you been watching too many prison movies. Enjoy your sludge.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #835 on:** March 04, 2010, 02:03:09 PM »

Dude, it's delicious! Tilapia marinated in some pepper and teriyaki sauce, quinoa with freshly chopped garlic, paprika and shrimp, and roasted, cut asparagus sprinkled with garlic and parmesan!

Mupepe · « **Reply #836 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:17:13 PM »

I wish I could enjoy fish more easily. It takes a lot for me to eat fish.

I did start taking fish oil yesterday though. 5 300mg capsules everyday. holy fuck. we'll see how they make me feel.

time to lift weights tonight too. Tuesday was my day off and yesterday was cardio and pushups/situps.

I want to move up in bench press after today and I hope that pain in my thigh doesn't flare up when I do squats today. RAWR RAWR RAWR RAWR.

Himu · « **Reply #837 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:19:17 PM »

I'm so sore today.

I did a full body workout with weights. I even did pull ups.

Today is my cardio/pushups/situps day as well, Ed.

Himu · « **Reply #838 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:22:58 PM »

That looks good, Willco!

Today I've eaten...

Breakfast:

- Yogurt
- Oatmeal
- Milk (yuck, but I need the calcium. My trainer at the gym says she goes through two gallons of milk a week and I just don't know about that considering milk tastes like shit)

Snack 1:

- apple

Lunch:

- Sandwich (wheat bread, deli turkey, lettuce, no sauce or mayo or anything else)
- salad
- Beans

Snack 2:

- Banana

Dinner:

-

The goal to reach 140 is still on! 50 more pounds!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #839 on:** March 04, 2010, 03:56:51 PM »

Congrats Willco!

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