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If I was going to faceplant it would have happened here:
That's impressive as hell.
If I was going to faceplant it would have happened here:
This might sound weird, but has anyone had experience making progress by working out less? Due to a new job/travel/other factors, I've only been able to hit the gym once, maybe twice a week for about the past 2 months. Some weeks I haven't gone at all. But somehow I've noticed that I've been able to lift more. My arms got bigger too. Am I crazy for thinking I should have regressed?
I always do some variation of core/shoulders/pec/tri work on these but ive been battling a nasty shoulder injury that basically shrugged off hundreds of pounds off my bench, im staying away from any works thats too streneous.. i even stopped my handstand work.
About 3-4 times per week, although I wouldn't usually work out the same muscles more than once a week. I feel you on the not being a morning person thing though. But if you start waking up regularly at 6:30, it'll just be routine and eventually it'll become easy for you. Starting the process is the hardest part though.How often were you going before that? Like 5 times a week? Maybe you just weren't giving your body time to rest between workouts, stopping you from really going full out the next time. I really have no idea though.
As for me, I am moving up the ladder at work, but that means going from a job where I am on my feet 3/4 of the day to a full on desk job. I don't start the new job for 2-3 weeks, but this morning I got up half an hour early and went for a 2km walk around my neighborhood. I'm hoping I can make this a daily habit to make up for the lost steps/movement that the new job will result in. We'll see how long it lasts, but I am impressed I was able to drag my ass out of bad at 6:30am, I am not really a morning person, I get every last minute of sleep I can before I have to get up in the morning for work.
That's probably it. Even though my max was 4 days a week, the increased rest is probably still beneficial.It's certainly possible that you were overtraining before and your body is responding better to the increased rest. People don't need to do 4 different bench press exercises, 5 different bicep curl exercises and to lift 6 days/week. There isn't much opportunity for the body to rebuild/repair in that scenario.
Allmax aminocuts. Cheap, tastes good, effective.Anyone have any recommendations for a good, reasonably priced pre-workout supplement? Looking for something to give an energy boost to get through a tough workout and make the best of my time in the gym, don't care much about the "pump" that many of them seem to focus on.
Anyone have any recommendations for a good, reasonably priced pre-workout supplement? Looking for something to give an energy boost to get through a tough workout and make the best of my time in the gym, don't care much about the "pump" that many of them seem to focus on.
Do you like Keto diets? If not, then don't bother. Its all calories in vs calories out. Of course you don't want to eat all carbs either. Typically people eat 40% Carbs 40 protein and 20% fat... depending on preference and physical activity.Weighed in at 209 this morning, trying to get back to 175. Little background, I’ve been having issues with lifting and stuff lately, went to the doctor, my testosterone dropped to 223 (I’m 37). So I was put on TRT, my last visit was 507 (1cc a week). So now I am moved up to 1.5cc a week and starting to tell the difference in how I feel, and how I am sleeping.
I did drop weight when I was doing Keto for a couple of months (long story about my wife’s health and stuff knocked me off my training and eating). So I am going to hit back with Ketosis and light gym work and try to rebuild my strength.
Do you like Keto diets? If not, then don't bother. Its all calories in vs calories out. Of course you don't want to eat all carbs either. Typically people eat 40% Carbs 40 protein and 20% fat... depending on preference and physical activity.
I've never been a fan of low/no carb diets. Not very sustainable long term especially if not strong willed.
I would disagree with this in general, for myself at least. I did low carb for about a year, with rigorous tracking. Now I an simply living my life and it comes natural to focus on high protein, moderate fats and low carbs. Not saying I never each bread or pasta, but it has become pretty easy to not cook high carb foods like bread, pasta, rice, ect... at home and minimize them within reason while out, and avoiding highly processed and high sugar foods.I've never been a fan of low/no carb diets. Not very sustainable long term especially if not strong willed.
I've been doing Keto diet for the last week and i've lost 5 pounds. Im not having any issues with cravings at the moment...except for beer. Even that you can make it fit in your macros if you don't over do it...but alcohol can stall your weight loss which sucks.
Im doing 20g of carbs max aiming for 5% carbs, 80% fat and 15% protein. 1500 cals is my goal for the day.
I may switch to doing IF 16/8 since i have no problem skipping breakfast but by lunch i will be hungry again.
Im trying to lose another 45 pounds in 5 months, hope i can stick with it. Can't really work out at the moment as im 6 weeks post ACL/MCL/Meniscus surgery...doing PT 3 times a week but nothing really intensive.
I.E. is good. Again, if you can resist the urge to eat. I myself don't eat anything big until about noon. I don't follow the 16/8 windows, but I do like the idea of saving calories for later in the day.I’m doing intermittent fasting, and it’s working along with my work outs. Keto is hard to do when I am the only one in the family doing it. So I’ve been doing the research on intermittent fasting, and can tell a difference. Down to 204 now.
I’m only eating in a 6 hour time period and drinking only water outside of that, but keeping my caloric intake the same.
People like you are not found very often. In general, people have a hard time being consistent with dieting, let alone changing their lifestyle. Especially with a spouse, kids etc.I would disagree with this in general, for myself at least. I did low carb for about a year, with rigorous tracking. Now I an simply living my life and it comes natural to focus on high protein, moderate fats and low carbs. Not saying I never each bread or pasta, but it has become pretty easy to not cook high carb foods like bread, pasta, rice, ect... at home and minimize them within reason while out, and avoiding highly processed and high sugar foods.
That is great progress. Good job. And you can certainly reach your goal. Stay consistent.I've been doing Keto diet for the last week and i've lost 5 pounds. Im not having any issues with cravings at the moment...except for beer. Even that you can make it fit in your macros if you don't over do it...but alcohol can stall your weight loss which sucks.
Im doing 20g of carbs max aiming for 5% carbs, 80% fat and 15% protein. 1500 cals is my goal for the day.
I may switch to doing IF 16/8 since i have no problem skipping breakfast but by lunch i will be hungry again.
Im trying to lose another 45 pounds in 5 months, hope i can stick with it. Can't really work out at the moment as im 6 weeks post ACL/MCL/Meniscus surgery...doing PT 3 times a week but nothing really intensive.
I.E. is good. Again, if you can resist the urge to eat. I myself don't eat anything big until about noon. I don't follow the 16/8 windows, but I do like the idea of saving calories for later in the day.
I strongly tell people that they need to find what works best for them, but ultimately it comes down to calories in calories out as the foundation. Its crucial. to lose weight, be in deficit and to gain weight you need to be in surplus.
I love fitness/nutrition and did not know this sub forum existed -_-
Such imbalance being fixed I'm sure makes a massive difference.I could almost go OMAD (one meal a day)
From what I’ve been reading / watching, with IF, doing workouts fasted increase the production of HGH by 2000% and increase fat burning by 3x.
I’m just looking to cut down 4”, my weight is not what I am concerned about. I did find about my hormonal imbalance due to my T production stopping, but with that fixed, I’ve noticed my muscles are toning up and I am recovering from workouts.