Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 972053 times)

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3960 on:** April 03, 2012, 02:30:07 AM »

This is possibly the most meat I've ever consumed at breakfast, which is saying something:

2 packs of bacon, cubed, and a chicken breast, roasted with garlic and some token broccoli

Personally i think that's more impressive than 100 pullups but it may just be me

Beezy · « **Reply #3961 on:** April 03, 2012, 02:44:56 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on April 03, 2012, 02:30:07 AM

bacon, cubed

tell me more

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3962 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:00:00 AM »

Well, normally I slice my bacon from big chunks...recently I realized that it cooks better when cubed, like above. Crispy on the outside, sweet and fatty and tender on the inside. it's the bomb-diggity

Beezy · « **Reply #3963 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:11:52 AM »

I've only had the pre-packaged strips sold in supermarkets. I've been missing out.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3964 on:** April 03, 2012, 03:23:38 AM »

Yeah, I think you have. I was raised on bacon from butcher's shops, where they'd slice it for you on the spot as thick as you liked. So much more satisfying than those little crispy wafers that supermarket bacon turns into. Although those are pretty good also.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3965 on:** April 03, 2012, 10:33:43 AM »

isn't cubed bacon just diced ham

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3966 on:** April 03, 2012, 06:25:53 PM »

Wondering what you guys think;

The nearest gym is about a half hour drive away. Couple this in with a $460 yearly membership.

I'm wondering if you guys would reccomend just going to the gym or buying the equipment i'd need for a "home" gym? And if so if theres any absolute basics you guys reccomend IF i do go this route. As of right now i'm using this really redneck setup to do some lifting:

but as you can see, using wood for a deadlift substitie is leaving my hands like Mr. Bidness

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3967 on:** April 03, 2012, 08:11:37 PM »

Lifting the bricks would do more good.

Have a look on craigslist etc for a cheap weightlifting bar + weight set, perhaps. People's New Year Resolutions should have worn off by now. Failing that, try making your own sandbags or medicine balls (fill an old basketball with sand). Or...kettlebells. If you're really on a budget, try running a craigslist ad ASKING for fitness equipment. I'm sure you can get tons of good gear just by promising to pick it up.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3968 on:** April 03, 2012, 08:15:19 PM »

Thank you for all the info. Not on a budget right now start work again soon so i'll be rollin in the dough. Def gettin a kettleball though.

Groogrux · « **Reply #3969 on:** April 03, 2012, 10:20:21 PM »

I have equipment at home and I have a gym membership. There are pro's to both. With the gym, you have access to more equipment that doesn't take up space in your home. I also really like my membership because I'm more inclined to stick with something if I know it's costing me on a regular basis.

On the flip side of that, at home equipment can be used any time you want to and it's definitely cheaper in the long run of things.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3970 on:** April 03, 2012, 10:44:02 PM »

I'm increasingly anti-gym just because it's another damn barrier/excuse-factory.

If you've ever not worked out because:

1) you forgot to put clean socks in your gym bag
2) you left your gym card at home
3) your gym buddy isn't going to be there today
4) the weather is shitty and you don't want to go outside
5) car trouble
....and on and on and on...

...you should seriously consider getting some basic equipment that you can use at home. The less hassle it is, the more you will do it. I work out in the jeans and t-shirt I'm wearing half the time because if I start looking around for clean shorts and shit, I'll get sidetracked or annoyed if i can't find any. I'm never more than 10 feet away from a kettlebell most of the day, which makes it really easy to just pick it up and start doing something at any point of the day I happen to be free. A 10 min workout for me lasts for 10 minutes, not 10s mins plus 2hrs of looking for clothes, getting changed, fucking around with equipment, driving to the gym and back, picking a playlist blah blah blah. I even save time on showering - just wait 'til I'm going to shower anyway, then start on the kettlebells.

A good gym is great of course...if you actually use it for stuff that you can't do elsewhere, like heavy squatting maybe. Otherwise, they're mostly just time-sinks. (although it can be nice to get some private time for a few hours of course, if you don't have other options for that)

I have basically free membership at a bunch of gyms all over the city via work, but barely ever use 'em now. Soooo much time has been freed up as a result.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3971 on:** April 04, 2012, 12:47:32 AM »

Aside from having locker rooms that are dirty as fuck in most locations, 24 hr fitness is really convenient. They have tons of locations all over the country and even internationally. Since last year, check-in has been with fingerprinting and it works everywhere.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3972 on:** April 04, 2012, 01:55:44 AM »

Forgo to mention that going to the gym is good when you want to lift heavy. At a certain point, you're gonna plateau without going heavier. Most people in the gym are cool enough to spot for a set or two even if they don't know you. Also, if your form is really shit, often someone nice would come up to tell you how to do the lift without hurting yourself.

Groogrux · « **Reply #3973 on:** April 04, 2012, 07:35:34 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on April 04, 2012, 01:55:44 AM

Forgo to mention that going to the gym is good when you want to lift heavy. At a certain point, you're gonna plateau without going heavier. Most people in the gym are cool enough to spot for a set or two even if they don't know you. Also, if your form is really shit, often someone nice would come up to tell you how to do the lift without hurting yourself.

This is one thing that I really like about my gym that I'm at now. Lots of cool people willing to help others out!

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #3974 on:** April 04, 2012, 07:56:44 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on April 03, 2012, 10:44:02 PM

I'm increasingly anti-gym just because it's another damn barrier/excuse-factory.

I hear that and have used some of those excuses before. But, I like a separate space for my workout to avoid distractions. If I was working out at home I'd imagine that I would too easily stop to go check on the laundry etc...

In fact when I'm on my bike trainer at home I've been known to stop early because I could. If I was out on a ride, I wouldn't be able to do that.

One thing that really helped me stop making excuses was to do my workouts in the morning. It's a great way to wakeup and you feel like a million bucks all day.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3975 on:** April 04, 2012, 08:54:37 AM »

Thats my biggest fear tbh. The "why drive a half hour to the gym when I can just do this shit at home" so

Beezy · « **Reply #3976 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:10:57 PM »

I remember a couple months back people were talking about foam rollers and how they help fix your postures. Can someone give me a link to one that they've bought? I wanna try it.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3977 on:** April 05, 2012, 05:32:18 PM »

When you guys moved to lifitng and weight trianing did you just drop the simple fit all together or was this in addition to? I like simplefit alot bcause it's fukkin easy (although I somehow mentally didn't read the step that says to do each exercise three times a week, i had been doing one a day) and goal orientated, but wasn't sure if one should be sacrificed for the other.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3978 on:** April 05, 2012, 09:03:15 PM »

Found this fascinating. Probably does more good for these guys than any doctor.

http://valleyofthesuns.com/2012/04/05/secret-behind-phoenix-suns-elite-training-staff/

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3979 on:** April 05, 2012, 09:58:12 PM »

That was a great read especially after this

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/justin-verlander-proves-not-liar-downs-taco-bell-171811206.html

Beezy · « **Reply #3980 on:** April 05, 2012, 10:20:21 PM »

My question. Answer it. Please?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3981 on:** April 05, 2012, 10:24:30 PM »

Beezy · « **Reply #3982 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:01:00 AM »

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3983 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:08:13 AM »

I guess no-one knows what the ultimate foam roller is. On the plus side, it's hard to imagine a company being incompetent enough to fuck up putting some foam inside some plastic so I daresay you can pick up more or less any one you find and be ok.

Beezy · « **Reply #3984 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:10:02 AM »

So no one here has actually tried this? I guess it was the other place where I originally heard about it.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3985 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:25:24 AM »

Stronglifts guy recommends this,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007CHP6I?ie=UTF8&tag=stronglcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0007CHP6I

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3986 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:31:07 AM »

I've tried it but I always just use whatever is in the gym. Never found any one to be better than anything else, really. It's like asking what brand of weight plates is best or something - i'm sure there are people that care about that issue passionately but i'm like, does it weigh what it says it does? does it fit on the bar? ok

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3987 on:** April 06, 2012, 12:41:52 AM »

I think quality does matter a bit. There are two different types of foam rollers at 24. One is almost always too soft and has multiple dead spots while the other is completely stiff no matter how old it looks.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #3988 on:** April 06, 2012, 09:58:28 AM »

Been really good about being around 1500 calories a day all week. I lost 7 pounds, and thats on top of drinking a shit ton of water. My goal is to lose another 13 pounds by my Ironman.

It feels really good to get back in the pool and swim again.

Skidmark · « **Reply #3989 on:** April 06, 2012, 01:03:13 PM »

Just thought i would drop by and say that I am back to the gym. I am back to 77 kg naturally, no gym and protein shakes, almost the same weight I was at when I ended Gomad a year ago. I lost most of it shortly after summer but now I got it back again. I just really good breakfasts these days.

Anyway, I have been smoke free for 5 months and I did my first squats in a couple of months yesterday and I almost forgot how it feels like to have a good workout.
I also walk an hour everyday, to the workshop and back, it is my favorite hour, just listen to music, walk and just think about stuff, you kind of relax and plan things during those walks.

I also remember reading somewhere here an article about running, saying that it is not the best kind of exercise or something like that. I was discussing it the other day with a friend but it was a long time ago that i probably do not remember it correctly. Anybody know what I am talking about?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #3990 on:** April 09, 2012, 12:51:00 AM »

worked out for the first time in two weeks. feels good man.

Fifstar · « **Reply #3991 on:** April 09, 2012, 09:12:58 AM »

So what's a good way to loose some weight (or more precisely loose fat, as I don't want really want to loose weight) while gaining or at least keeping strength&muscle mass?

I don't way too much (71 ks at 1.78m) but I have a bit of belly fat that I want to get rid of. I've started going to the gym half a year ago, being a total weakling before and slowly but steadly built some strength and muscle mass. My belly has largely stayed the same tho which I guess is due to a) eating a bit more then before and b) I assume that the body doesn't like to get rid of his last fat reserves.

Now, what would be the best way to still make some gains in the gym and burning some of that fat away? I'm afraid if I don't eat I'm not strong enough to do exercises. Would it be the best to concentrate on loosing fat for a month (consuming only like 1300 calories a day) and then going back to eating more end do more exercises. Or to do a moderate decrease in calories (let's say about 1600 - 1800) and keep going to the gym?

Food wise, I'm probably eating to much noodles and bread, I'm trying to reduce that. Otherwise I think I'm doing good. Lots of fat and lean fish, vegetables, red and white meat meat. I also eat barely sweets or ready made meals/processed foods.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3992 on:** April 09, 2012, 10:56:02 AM »

i'm not a expert but

http://www.simplefit.com

has helped me quite a bit even within this month.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3993 on:** April 09, 2012, 03:26:22 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on April 09, 2012, 09:12:58 AM

So what's a good way to loose some weight (or more precisely loose fat, as I don't want really want to loose weight) while gaining or at least keeping strength&muscle mass?

I don't way too much (71 ks at 1.78m) but I have a bit of belly fat that I want to get rid of. I've started going to the gym half a year ago, being a total weakling before and slowly but steadly built some strength and muscle mass. My belly has largely stayed the same tho which I guess is due to a) eating a bit more then before and b) I assume that the body doesn't like to get rid of his last fat reserves.

Now, what would be the best way to still make some gains in the gym and burning some of that fat away? I'm afraid if I don't eat I'm not strong enough to do exercises. Would it be the best to concentrate on loosing fat for a month (consuming only like 1300 calories a day) and then going back to eating more end do more exercises. Or to do a moderate decrease in calories (let's say about 1600 - 1800) and keep going to the gym?

Food wise, I'm probably eating to much noodles and bread, I'm trying to reduce that. Otherwise I think I'm doing good. Lots of fat and lean fish, vegetables, red and white meat meat. I also eat barely sweets or ready made meals/processed foods.

http://www.leangains.com/search?q=Tanner+Maluchnik

This guy's experiences might be able to help you.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3994 on:** April 10, 2012, 10:02:52 AM »

trying to do a diet with family members who are too far down the conventional wisdom whole is fucking annoying. they're all bitching about how tired of meat and salad and how they jsut want grains and how the other diets work better. bs. i tell them "are you eating for fun or eating for energy" their answer "eating for taste" piss off wankers

can't wait till work starts again so i can buy my own shit. i caught one of them trying to cook dinner with vegetable oil

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3995 on:** April 10, 2012, 10:03:11 AM »

sry i needed to vent

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3996 on:** April 10, 2012, 11:16:47 PM »

Anyone here do the barbell snatch? I think it's my new favorite lift. It requires so much explosiveness and strength. I've definitely seen my athleticism gone up ever since I incorporated it into my workouts.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #3997 on:** April 11, 2012, 09:19:51 AM »

I snatch at crossfit, I like it a lot too. Add some overhead squats in there too, feels good.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3998 on:** April 11, 2012, 11:28:31 AM »

i finished a acheivemet on fitocracy and got like 300 props and like 20 new followers uguu~

Beezy · « **Reply #3999 on:** April 11, 2012, 05:02:19 PM »

I watched the Food Inc. documentary a few weeks ago and they briefly mentioned that farm raised fish are being taught to eat corn. Cormac, you know anything about this? Are they considered just as bad for you as the beef we generally get in the US today?

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #4000 on:** April 11, 2012, 05:38:09 PM »

I just know that wild fish have much higher levels of Omega 3 than farmed fish.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4001 on:** April 12, 2012, 11:12:41 AM »

Question about Leangains-

Should I start this now or after I do my Ironman? I really want to start it now, but I'm not sure if I should really be focused on just eating healthy and training. I'm working out more than 1 time a day most days of the week, so I'm not sure if that makes a difference or not.

I'm eating calorie deficit (usually about 1,800 a day), but my weight loss has really slowed down. I really really want to lose the last little bit of my gut.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4002 on:** April 12, 2012, 06:09:19 PM »

i finished the first week of couch to 5k. i got so pumped i started fist bumping. but then i ate pizza for dinner :'(

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4003 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:20:11 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on April 12, 2012, 06:09:19 PM

i finished the first week of couch to 5k. i got so pumped i started fist bumping. but then i ate pizza for dinner :'(

Nice dude! When is the 5k?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4004 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:20:57 PM »

dunno i'ma do one this summer the problem is I don't know what my days off will be yet so.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4005 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:23:26 PM »

I would recommend signing up right now before you lose motivation. Also, summer seems pretty far off.

I had a blast at my first run.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4006 on:** April 12, 2012, 07:27:14 PM »

ya i'll prob sign up early next month. ive never had weekends off so i gotta try to get sundays off this year before i commit to n e thin

lordmaji · « **Reply #4007 on:** April 16, 2012, 12:24:55 PM »

I generally work out at the YMCA 4 to 5 days a week for about an hour or 2, depending on the work out. I've also started eating a bit more healthy and specifically for muscle mass building. I'll be happy with about 10 more lbs of muscle.

It's nice to be fit again... Bama had me depressed as hell.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #4008 on:** April 16, 2012, 11:03:07 PM »

FUCK I just found a pic I took the night before I quit my old job (in December). On the right is me as of now. I want to build a time machine so I can go back in time and kick my own ass for looking so doughy:

Beezy · « **Reply #4009 on:** April 17, 2012, 01:49:38 AM »

SHO NUFF

Plz don't bring back that haircut in the left pic. Makes you look extremely young.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #4010 on:** April 17, 2012, 02:33:37 AM »

Blech, that's my fucking high widows peak that I've been cursed with since age 21 (am 34 now). Not sure WTF to do with my hair, but now that I can see my abs for the first time in my life thanks to BJJ and kettlebells I'll shift my priorities to it

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4011 on:** April 17, 2012, 11:02:20 AM »

u went from looking like a nerf herder to a pussy herder

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4012 on:** April 17, 2012, 04:45:40 PM »

i caught cellulitis three days ago and my doctor said not to exercise i feel like a fat pig uguu

Eric P · « **Reply #4013 on:** April 19, 2012, 07:24:20 AM »

went clothes shopping last night and am down to my goal pants size

8 months in and I lost 12" off my waist size.

that shit cray.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #4014 on:** April 19, 2012, 08:39:22 AM »

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #4015 on:** April 19, 2012, 08:57:52 AM »

Nice what pant size? I just got some size 33s. I was at 42 at one point.

Eric P · « **Reply #4016 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:32:09 AM »

38s now.
before. This was taken June of 2010. It's the only photo I have that doesn't have me covering up my face or body. I really wish I had taken a "day one" photo so I could be more accurate.

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eat clean and move around every so often.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #4017 on:** April 19, 2012, 09:59:16 AM »

in b4 demi asks "did your peepee get any bigger"

Beezy · « **Reply #4018 on:** April 19, 2012, 10:13:04 AM »

Eric P

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #4019 on:** April 19, 2012, 07:32:42 PM »

FUCK YEAH Eric P

As Cormac told me, THROW AWAY YOUR OLD FAT PERSON CLOTHES IMMEDIATELY

Unfortunately my old expensive skinny jeans = fatty jeans

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