Bodybuilding/Workout/Diet thread

rjs246 · April 23, 2010, 01:41:43 PM

Oh yeah and I'm wearing an Eagles knit cap in the pictures. You know. Representin and whatnot.

Zanshin · April 23, 2010, 02:23:13 PM

That's great. The Eagles look like that all the time.

SD · April 30, 2010, 09:01:19 AM

I have a ton of energy lately, today will mark my 14th day in a row at the gym. I'm having slight issues with my lower back but aside from that I feel as good as I ever have. I wanted to slim down a little for summer, so I cut out the bad carbs. Two weeks and 14 days later I'm down 7 lbs. It's good because my waist is down to 34 but my muscles don't have a full look.

Zanshin · April 30, 2010, 09:30:16 AM

That's great. I feel a ton better, too. Switching up the routine really, really helped. I did end up jumping on the 5x5 powerlifting routine. Totally different that the splits I've been doing for years, but I really like it and it's a total departure for my body, which is a good thing. Squats 3 days a week is a whore, but the results are solid.

rjs246 · April 30, 2010, 09:35:21 AM

As soon as I stopped running every day I gained 5 pounds and have stayed exactly at that weight for about a month. While I was running I was exactly at the same weight for like 2 and a half months. I think my body has found its equilibrium. I keep thinking about taking a few weeks off from drinking just to see if it gets rid of the mushiness in my stomach, but then I think farg that, I love you beer and I'm sorry for even thinking about breaking up with you, please forgive me.

SD · April 30, 2010, 11:08:24 AM

Quote from: Zanshin on April 30, 2010, 09:30:16 AM
That's great. I feel a ton better, too. Switching up the routine really, really helped. I did end up jumping on the 5x5 powerlifting routine. Totally different that the splits I've been doing for years, but I really like it and it's a total departure for my body, which is a good thing. Squats 3 days a week is a whore, but the results are solid.

I can't do squats (with weights) because of issues with my lower back, but 3x a week sounds brutal.

Quote from: rjs246 on April 30, 2010, 09:35:21 AM
As soon as I stopped running every day I gained 5 pounds and have stayed exactly at that weight for about a month. While I was running I was exactly at the same weight for like 2 and a half months. I think my body has found its equilibrium. I keep thinking about taking a few weeks off from drinking just to see if it gets rid of the mushiness in my stomach, but then I think farg that, I love you beer and I'm sorry for even thinking about breaking up with you, please forgive me.

I hate to admit this but I cut beer completely out of my diet. It hasn't been as hard to deal with as I thought, primarily because I have so much going on right now. My break date is May 23rd (MMRbq). With that being said a few beers was never the problem, it was one lead to ten which lead to ordering a cheesesteak.

Zanshin · April 30, 2010, 12:29:15 PM

Yeah, that's my problem too. Moderation isn't my strong suit.

rjs246 · April 30, 2010, 12:30:20 PM

Moderation is for the weak.

mpmcgraw · May 02, 2010, 06:37:59 PM

I'm doing a variation of a 5x5 and its bangin.

I do hack squats. Seems to be easier on the knees and it still gets the job done. Especially when you are doing 10 sets of squats a week.

SD · May 03, 2010, 12:47:34 AM

Hack squats are more concentrated on your quadriceps whereas regular squats work you entire legs (more). That being said Hack squats are the shtein.

mpmcgraw · May 03, 2010, 02:28:46 PM

Yeah I do leg extensions and calf raises too. I also alternate leg presses in and out. Being able to do 600 pounds of anything is always nice for the ego.

shorebird · May 03, 2010, 06:16:31 PM

I do calf and hip raises, and then anus flexing.

rjs246 · May 03, 2010, 06:17:47 PM

I read somewhere that working out your legs is for women only and that men who do it enjoy licking the tip. I don't remember where I saw that, but I'm pretty sure it's scientifically proven.

Sgt PSN · May 03, 2010, 06:21:31 PM

Nothing makes a workout complete more than some anal flexing.

Zanshin · May 03, 2010, 07:32:08 PM

Quote from: rjs246 on May 03, 2010, 06:17:47 PM
I read somewhere that working out your legs is for women only and that men who do it enjoy licking the tip. I don't remember where I saw that, but I'm pretty sure it's scientifically proven.

I'd counter that it's far more girly to work on the glamor muscles. I don't think any dude is working legs primarily for looks. Working legs is hard work but there's nothing that produces more natural HGH, which means bigger strength gains everywhere....and more muscle mass means more calories burned even at rest, which means more beer without looking like a fatty. Working legs is the way to go.