lol, no it wasn’t sarcasm, I really do appreciate your help.
OK, I need some advice, here’s what I’m trying to do:
I already have a good frame, but what I want to do is build some more muscle and lose the fat that’s around my stomach, waist, and thighs.
Here’s the situation though:
> I currently live in the Desert, the weather, in the morning, and at night time is always too warm/humid for me to do any sort of jogging outside, plus there’s dust flying all over the place in the summer.
> I have access to a gym that is located on the camp grounds here with some good equipment (even though about 7 out of the 8 cardio machiens are almost always broken), plus they have a boxing bag too, so that’s cool.
> I work in an office job for 10 hours of the day where I’m planted in a seat…I know that won’t help the cause but any advice on what I can do here in the office to keep myself energetic would be appreciated. I know this alone probably constitutes for the problem I am trying to address.
> I have access everyday to 3 meals a day from an open buffet.
What I want to do is what I mentioned above, and I also want a way to keep my energy levels high. I am already going on a routine, but I am open to suggestions and will be more than glad to integrate them into my routine.
Alot of times these things tend to change because of the lack of scientific data, or unsophistication of, to begin with.
You’ve heard of studies…or actually seen them?? Cuz people talk out of their ass ALL the time…some even sound right.
Out of “The New Rules of Lifting”
“Red wine has a lot of resveratol, an antioxidant that’s also found in peanuts and grapes. Moderate alcohol consumption-two or fewer drinks per day- has been linked to lower risk of corornary calcification, the deposit of arter-clogging plaque on blood vessels. Red wine in particular has been linked to lower cancer rates; one proposed reason is that the resveratol causes cancer cells to self-destruct.”
See until I READ something myself from what I would consider a better source. I’m not really going to listen to what most other people say. I know this may sound like me being stubborn, but I live in alabama…nobody hear really knows SHIT, so I have to ignore a LOT of stuff. I don’t even allow people to critique my form at gyms…heh…I read about form and watch videos of proffessionals. heh.
Very important, please answer.
You ever hear of a show called 20/20? I got it off of that. They seem credible, so I tend to believe what they say.
sucks taht foods like chicken and steak which i love are so freaking expensive. unless its like breaded to hell chicken, which even then isn’t as filling or as tasty.
i haevnt searched the thread ,have good brands of skinless/boneless chicken been recommended?
it is very expensive. I just go for the luncheon meats. Most of the time it is on sale.
Look for weekly sales at grocery stores, that’s what I do.
aight guys, I’m in a sitaution here. as some of you may know. I had jaw surgery last week, so I can’t really eat and I had to eat through a syringe. So I was at 133 lbs, 5’5, had a nice decent cut body, now I’m about 118 lbs. So lost a little over 10% of my body weight since last monday. Yea I know, wtf. My body has really high metabolism and my weight is usually consistent if I eat, but if I don’t work out, I lose alot. So this is like my first break from the gym, since I started out last year in April. I’m thinking of hitting the gym as early as Sunday, So I need some pro-tips on where to start again. Of course I’m gonna light, what should I drink and so on.
Ever hear of the french paradox??
The media is hardly credible. In fact they get sued all the time. I’m sure off the top of your head you can think of a couple stories you’ve seen run that you totally disagreed with.
Anyway, don’t ask for advice and offer a smart remark in the same post…that’s not how you get answers…lol…
Periodization has been proven to offer greater results in shorter periods of time…It may take weeks to realize you’re beating your head against a wall, so why wait until you are absolutely certain that you are wasting your time when you are already completely aware of more effective (not to mention more interesting/fun) methods of training? At first you can see gains doing just about anything, especially if you are eating enough, but sooner or later you are going to have to get your shit together. Or start using drugs…heh.
When you ask what you should be drinking?? Are you referring to protein shakes?? If so I would definitely recommend some high calorie shakes mixed in milk…you need a ton of cals to get some meat back on those bones.
IDS makes a good shake mix called “smart gainer.” Cytogainer is also a good choice…mix both with 2 cups of milk and ur looking at almost 1000 cals a shake. Hell, I would even go whole milk for even more fat and cals.
I would do at least a week or two of full body routines 3x a week, for one, to make sure you don’t leave a movement out (miss a day or don’t feel good, oops I just missed my legs) and to get your entire body working together efficiently, quickly. When you feel strong again, change splits…keep doin what ur doin…or go back to what you did.
This may be a good opportunity for you to start fresh with a much better program than before.
Peanut butter.
2 tablespoons is good enough for extra calories, fat, carbs, and a bit of protein; mix it into a shake or make it a midday snack. If you can’t eat solid foods, lots of milk then. 10 oz. every 3 hrs. goes a long way if you total it up.
yea, i was thinking of starting a new routine, cuz I just had hit my plateau about 3 months ago, so having a good 2 weeks off will be good for my body. I think the first day I’m just gonna do a little of everything to get my body used to it, light weight of course, nothing to heavy until my 2nd week i’m back. peanut butter, i completely forgot about that. I’m going out tomorow, so it’ll be a good opportunity for me to go shopping also.
No disrespect at all, man. I’m the only one of my friends that watches the news. I forget that other people can watch shows like 20/20, too.
Anyway, thanks for the info. I ask just cause it feels weird to be doing ‘light’ sets. All I care about is growth, so fuck the rest.
Okay…that sounds like a wise-ass remark, too.
Once more: Whenever I try to mention current events to friends, they stop me mid-sentence and tell me they have no clue what I’m talking about.
It’s become a habit for me to double-check before proceeding.
There’s tons of ways to periodize without what you might call a “light” week. I don’t really consider 8-10 rep sets “light”…but if you do, then that week only rest for 30-45 seconds…I assure you this will guarantee an intense workout session. Remember that rest intervals are also a variable that can be manipulated when periodizing your program, it’s a great way of increasing the work without actually increasing the volume. Or you could periodize in a different fashion altogether
Week 1: Wave Load
Week 2: 4x4
Week 3: 5x5
Week 4: unload
Repeat.
Never thought about this, but should I get lifting gloves if I’m getting calluses on my palms?
^^ edit: Calluses are normal for lifters, but if you want to use gloves, that’s perfectly fine also. It’s up to you.
A basic food list:
Cottage cheese
Natural peanut butter
Tuna/Salmon/other oily fish
Oatmeal
Milk (probably skim for most of you)
Chicken Breasts
Ground Turkey/Ground Beef (you can wash fat out of cooked ground beef)
Any lean cuts of meat really
Leafy Greens/most vegetables
Avocados
Brown Rice
Whole Grain Bread (be careful with this one…most “whole grain” breads in stores aren’t whole grain at all)
Eggs (or egg whites if you’re overly concerned)
Whole grain pasta…but same caveat as whole grain bread here.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Ice Cream (really for those bulking)
Yogurt is something to be careful about. Most contain way too much sugar.
Nuts (peanuts/almonds/cashews/etc)
Beans (not something I can recommend personally, but whatever)
Some fruit - particularly things like blueberries
You can actually get away with some cheeses. Parmiggiano Reggiano is actually quite healthy for you. Feta, and a couple others. I don’t recall the rest since I don’t really eat cheese.
Watch the sugar intake. There are foods high in sugar/calories like ketchup of which people are unaware.
Stay away from most cream/butter/cheese based sauces. Tomato/vinegar/curry/pesto type sauces are better.
If you guys can think of anything to add. Go for it.
http://www.guidoandluigi.com/index.php?date=2006-03-20 (I got linked to this comic strip in another forum)
Nicole Kidman joined my gym recently here in Nashville 
give her a dry hump for me :encore:
What are some effective Whey protein powders you guys have tried?