Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 941140 times)

Mupepe · « **Reply #5760 on:** July 08, 2013, 09:16:48 AM »

Good lord! I did my first session of 5/3/1 BBB today. Usually I have 4-5 assistance exercises with my 5/3/1 lift, but BBB calls for only your 5/3/1 lift like regular, then the same lift 5x10 and then one assistance exercise 5x10. I thought I would be adventurous and add another assistance exercise but my quads were dead. I did 8 sets of squats total and then 5 sets of leg curls and I got to my 2nd set of leg extensions before my legs gave out. That's also 50 lbs (25%) less than what I usually do as well. It was ridiculous. It will be nice to have a much shorter workout though.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #5761 on:** July 08, 2013, 10:30:45 AM »

Quote from: Oblivion on July 08, 2013, 12:58:41 AM

What?

Keep at it, but just remember that progress is measured in months and years, not days.

Also, GOMAD is meant for people that are serious about weightlifting. Building muscle. IIRC, you are someone that doesn't have access to weights. So, you are just going to get fat and bloated on GOMAD.

'Skinnyfat' is not a good look to shoot for.

Oblivion · « **Reply #5762 on:** July 08, 2013, 11:03:37 AM »

Quote from: ToxicAdam on July 08, 2013, 10:30:45 AM

Quote from: Oblivion on July 08, 2013, 12:58:41 AM
What?

Keep at it, but just remember that progress is measured in months and years, not days.

Also, GOMAD is meant for people that are serious about weightlifting. Building muscle. IIRC, you are someone that doesn't have access to weights. So, you are just going to get fat and bloated on GOMAD.

'Skinnyfat' is not a good look to shoot for.

Yeah, I plan on buying some weights in the next few days. But just out of curiosity, would doing body weight exercises prevent being fat?

Mupepe · « **Reply #5763 on:** July 08, 2013, 11:19:19 AM »

Too many variables with that question. It'll do more to prevent you from being fat than nothing? But it depends on what your diet is (biggest factor), how often you're doing this exercises and what kind of intensity you're going for. In short, it's better than nothing.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #5764 on:** July 08, 2013, 11:33:13 AM »

Yea, it's better than nothing, but some kind of weighted training is more efficient.

Ever think about investing in a weighted vest? It could really compliment your goals and apprehension to free weight training.

Oblivion · « **Reply #5765 on:** July 08, 2013, 01:45:03 PM »

Curious, assuming I don't work out, where is all this fat supposed to build up? Does it go straight to your stomach or does it get distributed evenly throughout your body?

Quote from: ToxicAdam on July 08, 2013, 11:33:13 AM

Ever think about investing in a weighted vest? It could really compliment your goals and apprehension to free weight training.

Sounds interesting. Where do you get such a thing?

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #5766 on:** July 08, 2013, 01:56:59 PM »

In males, our extra fat goes mostly to our midsection. Some into our face and jowls. Some dudes get fat asses/hips too ... depends on your genetics/hormones.

Weighted vests you can buy anywhere they sell fitness equipment (even department stores like target and walmart). Don't be afraid to look on Craigslist and save a bunch of money, unless you are phobic about wearing material people have sweat in.

cool breeze · « **Reply #5767 on:** July 08, 2013, 03:38:34 PM »

does he take it off before fights to raise his power level?

Mupepe · « **Reply #5768 on:** July 08, 2013, 06:33:08 PM »

The first place I gain weight is my chest and thighs. I'm a fucking woman.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #5769 on:** July 08, 2013, 09:45:26 PM »

just hit 200lbs lost in 1.3 years

prob unhealthy

but my life is way better

and i feelbetter

all thanks to u guys

i love u all

dat me now on the left im still a fat shite but atleast its not too bad no more. im at like 255 now, my first goal was 250. i cant wait to hit it

o ya i went from a 4xl shirt to XL / L if im lucky and like a 56 waist to 42 which is the worst part i still have that fat bottom stomache it suxxxxx

Mupepe · « **Reply #5770 on:** July 08, 2013, 10:02:26 PM »

Goddamn dude. That's amazing! Congratulations!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #5771 on:** July 08, 2013, 10:06:55 PM »

ty man u were a inspiration 2

Eric P · « **Reply #5772 on:** July 08, 2013, 10:39:57 PM »

Boogie · « **Reply #5773 on:** July 09, 2013, 07:22:01 AM »

Still a pasty white dude, but looking good man!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #5774 on:** July 09, 2013, 07:30:43 AM »

thanks guys

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #5775 on:** July 09, 2013, 08:43:41 PM »

Signed up for another half marathon in October. My "one a year" rule is being flung to the side.

Quote from: Steve Contra on June 27, 2013, 03:05:39 PM

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on June 25, 2013, 08:17:56 PM
Quote from: Mupepe on June 24, 2013, 10:48:52 PM
Damn dude. I'm either awful at running (probably) or that time is damn fast. After an hour at 6mph I am fucking dead. Good job!

I'm very happy with it, but it's really not that fast compared to hardcore runners. I average about 9 minute miles.
Totally doable. Are you doing speedwork?

I've been trying to, but nothing serious. I need to be able to push myself hard near the end of a race. My old pattern was totally pumped at the beginning, run full speed for 5 miles and then hit a wall. I'm doing really well at the consistent 9 minute miles, but then near mile 11 I'm toast and cannot find the energy to step it up at the end.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #5776 on:** July 11, 2013, 07:31:46 PM »

I did a half marathon in 06, my time was 1:59

Now a couple flights of stairs can wind me if I take them fast $:-\$

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #5777 on:** July 11, 2013, 07:32:39 PM »

Just saw Methodis' post FFUUUUUUUUUUUU

Polari · « **Reply #5778 on:** July 12, 2013, 05:39:01 PM »

Um, so I decided I'd start running. Bought some shoes, shorts etc. Went yesterday for the first time, did about 1500m over about 15 minutes (lol right).

Anyway, then today happened. My fucking muscles are killing me. What do FitnessBore?

Mupepe · « **Reply #5779 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:04:25 PM »

Rest a couple of days and then do it again. The intensity of the muscle soreness will become less extreme if you keep up with it. Even if you're still sore in a few days then do it. It will actually help to make you feel better. At least this is my experience with weights. I'm not much of a runner so if I'm out of my element then one of the Walters (runners) in here can correct me.

Fifstar · « **Reply #5780 on:** July 12, 2013, 06:46:44 PM »

Should be the same for cardio. Soreness might take a couple of days to go away, but the soreness will be much less after you go running the next time and after a couple of weeks you probably won't feel sore anymore at all (unless you greatly increase your pensum.

ALso, I don't want to sound like an ass but 1,5 km in 15 minutes? That's basically moderately quick walking (although quick walking seems to be actually more healthy than actually running).

Polari · « **Reply #5781 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:00:00 PM »

Quote from: Fifstar on July 12, 2013, 06:46:44 PM

Should be the same for cardio. Soreness might take a couple of days to go away, but the soreness will be much less after you go running the next time and after a couple of weeks you probably won't feel sore anymore at all (unless you greatly increase your pensum.

ALso, I don't want to sound like an ass but 1,5 km in 15 minutes? That's basically moderately quick walking (although quick walking seems to be actually more healthy than actually running).

Well, 1.6km according to this route mapping site I just found. I was running at a decent pace the whole time, apart from a couple of 20 second or so breaks. I am pretty fucking unfit though and couldn't have gone further without a few minutes break. It might have been less time too, I didn't actually keep track or anything. I don't even know how long people tend to run for.

Thanks dudes.

Polari · « **Reply #5782 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:01:20 PM »

It also made me wonder how fat people run. Surely all the shit wobbling around must slow you down.

Fifstar · « **Reply #5783 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:19:15 PM »

If you're unfit I'd try to start with about 20 minutes at a steady pace, run a bit slower if you need to take breaks. In the mid term, something around the 45 minute mark should be your goal, as you only really increase your stamina if you run for longer than 30 minutes.

Polari · « **Reply #5784 on:** July 12, 2013, 07:27:15 PM »

OK I'll try. I've smoked too much for too long so my lungs are pretty shot and it might take a while. I do walk on average at least an hour each day (don't own a car) as well as do a short weights routine but I haven't really done any intense cardio since my teenage years playing football. Thanks again.

Eric P · « **Reply #5785 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:24:21 AM »

Quote from: Polari on July 12, 2013, 07:01:20 PM

It also made me wonder how fat people run. Surely all the shit wobbling around must slow you down.

it's physically uncomfortable, I'll tell you that much.

man titties flappin in the wind ain't that good a feelin

Eric P · « **Reply #5786 on:** July 13, 2013, 10:25:07 AM »

Quote from: Fifstar on July 12, 2013, 07:19:15 PM

If you're unfit I'd try to start with about 20 minutes at a steady pace, run a bit slower if you need to take breaks. In the mid term, something around the 45 minute mark should be your goal, as you only really increase your stamina if you run for longer than 30 minutes.

I used the Couch to 5K program when i started off and it was really helpful

Oblivion · « **Reply #5787 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:19:58 PM »

Woo! Gained another two pounds. That makes 5 lbs. in two weeks. I've never had gains like that in my life.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5788 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:37:22 PM »

Good job, man. What are you doing with the weight gain though? Weights? Or you're just looking to pack on a few pounds? Just curious.

Oblivion · « **Reply #5789 on:** July 13, 2013, 06:44:53 PM »

Thanks, Mups. Right now I'm just trying to fill up. Not looking to be a body builder or anything, but just enough so that I don't have the frame of a 15 yr. old girl anymore.. I'm 5"11 and at the moment 125 lbs, and I'm trying to achieve 140.

Also, I bought some weights the other day as well, so that should help.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5790 on:** July 13, 2013, 07:54:17 PM »

Holy shit. Yeah that's small. I kinda wish I had that problem. Haha. What routine are you following to put on size?

Oblivion · « **Reply #5791 on:** July 13, 2013, 08:04:44 PM »

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Holy shit. Yeah that's small.

Yup! Now you see why I'm resorting to extreme measures.

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What routine are you following to put on size?

You mean as far as my diet? As I mentioned, I've been doing half a gomad, with lots of chicken and eggs, mostly.

As far as exercise? Pushups, sit ups, and mainly dumb bell workouts.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5792 on:** July 13, 2013, 08:11:12 PM »

Try to work in some leg exercises like squats (can be done with dumbbells) and back exercises. Both will work to make your torso look bigger.

Oblivion · « **Reply #5793 on:** July 13, 2013, 08:18:30 PM »

Oh yeah, definitely. I've been doing squats with my dumb bells. And they wound up destroying my legs for like 3 days.

But in a GOOD way!

Mupepe · « **Reply #5794 on:** July 15, 2013, 12:29:22 PM »

Nice! Be sure to add some deadlifts and rows.

chronovore · « **Reply #5795 on:** July 16, 2013, 11:25:57 AM »

Good job, Methodis. That's dramatic!

chronovore · « **Reply #5796 on:** July 18, 2013, 12:42:56 AM »

I'm down to 92.7 kg again. I apparently was down to 92.6 a couple weeks ago, but I'm working out harder lately, bulking up just a bit more, and was probably even more dehydrated a couple weeks ago.

Yeah, I know I shouldn't do post-workout/dehydrated measurements, but it's a consistent point at which to measure.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5797 on:** July 18, 2013, 10:13:35 AM »

Good job, man! I always weigh myself after a workout. It doesn't matter when as long as the conditions are consistent. For example, I weigh myself after exercising and always after I've had one liter of water in the morning and one cup of coffee.

Oblivion · « **Reply #5798 on:** July 19, 2013, 04:16:11 PM »

Guess how much weight I gained this week?

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-2 lbs.

Was sick all week. Goddamn it. :'(

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Your Stalker · « **Reply #5799 on:** July 19, 2013, 07:51:58 PM »

Oblivion · « **Reply #5800 on:** July 20, 2013, 01:37:35 PM »

Just to clarify, I LOST 2 lbs. this week.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5801 on:** July 20, 2013, 01:49:55 PM »

Down to 163. Weighed in at 185 in January. Best thing is this low carb diet is actually sustainable. I have no urge to eat a big sandwich or other carb heavy meals during the day. I stopped back loading for a bit and am doing low carb to ultra liw carb with refeeds.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #5802 on:** July 20, 2013, 02:45:43 PM »

are you doing carb nights?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #5803 on:** July 20, 2013, 03:08:13 PM »

I want to transition into carb nights, I actually bought the pdf a couple of days ago. Currently I've just been eating high fat high protein until I read up on the details.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5804 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:13:55 AM »

Damn dude that is some really good progress! Good job!

I recently switched from carb nite to carb backloading. Apparently I did the switch too quickly. I developed gastroparesis from the massive change in blood sugar levels. Since Friday morning I was alternating between constipation, diarrhea and vomiting. It was pretty awful. I was only able to eat about 1000 calories or less for the last few days. This my third week for 5/3/1 so hopefully I haven't lost too much

hampster · « **Reply #5805 on:** July 22, 2013, 11:15:09 AM »

AWESOM-O and Methodis, you both did a great job. Congrats to both of you

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #5806 on:** July 22, 2013, 07:32:11 PM »

thanks. and congrats to you tooo~~~~!!!

Steve Contra · « **Reply #5807 on:** July 26, 2013, 03:48:58 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on July 09, 2013, 08:43:41 PM

Signed up for another half marathon in October. My "one a year" rule is being flung to the side.

Quote from: Steve Contra on June 27, 2013, 03:05:39 PM
Quote from: Mr. Gundam on June 25, 2013, 08:17:56 PM
Quote from: Mupepe on June 24, 2013, 10:48:52 PM
Damn dude. I'm either awful at running (probably) or that time is damn fast. After an hour at 6mph I am fucking dead. Good job!

I'm very happy with it, but it's really not that fast compared to hardcore runners. I average about 9 minute miles.
Totally doable. Are you doing speedwork?

I've been trying to, but nothing serious. I need to be able to push myself hard near the end of a race. My old pattern was totally pumped at the beginning, run full speed for 5 miles and then hit a wall. I'm doing really well at the consistent 9 minute miles, but then near mile 11 I'm toast and cannot find the energy to step it up at the end.

Yup, you need some speed work. And hill work. And a better running plan.

Oblivion · « **Reply #5808 on:** July 27, 2013, 01:49:43 AM »

I worked out two days ago and my body is still slightly sore. Not sore enough that it would prevent me from lifting, but is it okay to continue, or should I rest until I'm at 100%?

Mupepe · « **Reply #5809 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:09:02 AM »

Quote from: Oblivion on July 27, 2013, 01:49:43 AM

I worked out two days ago and my body is still slightly sore. Not sore enough that it would prevent me from lifting, but is it okay to continue, or should I rest until I'm at 100%?

workout some different body parts. Are you following a written routine? If so, just follow the routine.

Oblivion · « **Reply #5810 on:** July 27, 2013, 02:17:30 AM »

Quote from: Mupepe on July 27, 2013, 02:09:02 AM

Quote from: Oblivion on July 27, 2013, 01:49:43 AM
I worked out two days ago and my body is still slightly sore. Not sore enough that it would prevent me from lifting, but is it okay to continue, or should I rest until I'm at 100%?
workout some different body parts. Are you following a written routine? If so, just follow the routine.

My routine includes doing arms and legs at the same time. So, go ahead with it?

Mupepe · « **Reply #5811 on:** July 27, 2013, 10:25:40 AM »

I would

Oblivion · « **Reply #5812 on:** July 27, 2013, 01:48:58 PM »

Cool beans.

Also, good news. I made up all the weight I lost last week from being sick plus 1 lb.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5813 on:** July 27, 2013, 10:06:39 PM »

Nice! It was probably water weight. Its really hard to lose so much mass so quickly. But it still sucks when it happens.

I'm in full on weight gain mode... Except I can't stop losing weight instead. I know the answer is to eat more, and I keep doing but yeah its actually difficult. I never had this problem before. It used to be that if I varied at all from my strict diet I would gain weight so damn quick. Its weird.

Groogrux · « **Reply #5814 on:** July 28, 2013, 09:36:52 AM »

I was just reading through a post from DH Kiefer about Vibrams. Looked through the comments and one of the first posts was from Cormac. He's still out there, fighting the good fight.

Mupepe · « **Reply #5815 on:** July 31, 2013, 02:18:41 PM »

My company is doing an "Olympics" event on October 12th. I plan on competing in the weightlifting portion. TIME TO FUCKING EAT!

chronovore · « **Reply #5816 on:** August 02, 2013, 04:26:29 AM »

Down to 92.0 kg, even though I couldn't go to the gym for five days. I did go or an impromptu run, just to get out and move. I think it helped.

Quote from: Groogrux on July 28, 2013, 09:36:52 AM

I was just reading through a post from DH Kiefer about Vibrams. Looked through the comments and one of the first posts was from Cormac. He's still out there, fighting the good fight.

FIGHTING THE PRIMAL BATTLE ON THE STREETS OF TOKYO!

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Boogie · « **Reply #5817 on:** August 02, 2013, 07:16:31 AM »

I've gotten myself down to a sustained 193lbs, even hitting 191lbs a few times post-workout. (I had been stuck at about 202 lbs for a while, as recently as a month and a half ago.)

This is pretty much an ideal weight for me if I want to do some tournaments in the fall, because the weight limit for the med-heavy division is 195lbs, with the gi on.

Of course, now I'm going on vacation for two weeks, so I'm probably going to add most of that weight back on and have to work back to this point again.

...... $:-\$

chronovore · « **Reply #5818 on:** August 02, 2013, 07:43:56 AM »

I find that I'm just as happy if I eat half as much. How are your eating patterns?

Mupepe · « **Reply #5819 on:** August 02, 2013, 07:44:49 AM »

Boreans

doin' thangs!

I've started supplementing my evenings with ice cream, cake and shit like tacos to try to gain weight.

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