On July 01 2011 17:23 whiteLotus wrote: ok guys help me,i dont know why but i cant lose weight anymore, i was 103kg before, now im 97(sometimes 98) so i am working out 4 times a week in a gym, 3 times a week im running and skiping rope. My breakfast is usualy 2 boiled eggs, then i go to the gym, after gym i eat something light like yogurt, then sometimes i go running or skiping rope, for dinner i usualy eat chicken breast with white rice(i cant eat brown i tried, not for me.) with lots of vegies, cucumber,tomatoes etc. In the evening if i still want to eat something i take banana or something.
I go to sleep at 22-23pm waking up at 9-10am so im geting good sleep. And i dont think im even eating more than 2000k, and its a second week when my weight hasnt moved.. whyyy
What are you doing for workouts? What are you doing for running?
There is a such thing as doing too much, but you didn't describe your workouts so I can't actually tell if you're doing too much.
Also, scale does not mean much because your body can be adding muscle and losing fat and your weight stays the same. The mirror and how your clothes fit is a much better representation of improving body composition in general.
If anything, lift heavy weights and cut out running. Also, you probably need to eat more protein as well
whats wrong with running? i cant realy tell what im doing there since i dont know all those terms, but its a program made by profesional trainer in the gym so i doubt its bad.
its probably quite bad then personal trainers at fitness centers are only interested in one thing: how to get you to come to their gym again.
On July 01 2011 21:09 whiteLotus wrote: How to get more protein? should i try buying protein supplements?
eat dead animals.
On July 01 2011 21:09 whiteLotus wrote: about the mirror, i havent noticed ANY difference between me at 103 and now lol, but seems like i am able to fit into smaller pants.
On July 01 2011 17:23 whiteLotus wrote: ok guys help me,i dont know why but i cant lose weight anymore, i was 103kg before, now im 97(sometimes 98) so i am working out 4 times a week in a gym, 3 times a week im running and skiping rope. My breakfast is usualy 2 boiled eggs, then i go to the gym, after gym i eat something light like yogurt, then sometimes i go running or skiping rope, for dinner i usualy eat chicken breast with white rice(i cant eat brown i tried, not for me.) with lots of vegies, cucumber,tomatoes etc. In the evening if i still want to eat something i take banana or something.
I go to sleep at 22-23pm waking up at 9-10am so im geting good sleep. And i dont think im even eating more than 2000k, and its a second week when my weight hasnt moved.. whyyy
What are you doing for workouts? What are you doing for running?
There is a such thing as doing too much, but you didn't describe your workouts so I can't actually tell if you're doing too much.
Also, scale does not mean much because your body can be adding muscle and losing fat and your weight stays the same. The mirror and how your clothes fit is a much better representation of improving body composition in general.
If anything, lift heavy weights and cut out running. Also, you probably need to eat more protein as well
whats wrong with running? i cant realy tell what im doing there since i dont know all those terms, but its a program made by profesional trainer in the gym so i doubt its bad. How to get more protein? should i try buying protein supplements?
about the mirror, i havent noticed ANY difference between me at 103 and now lol, but seems like i am able to fit into smaller pants.
1. There's nothing wrong with running itself. But there is such a thing as doing too much where the body is overloaded with stresses so it hangs onto fat because fat is a good supply of energy.
It's just like when people try to starve themselves they start to get skinny-fat.
2. Also, professional trainers vary with their quality so I would not necessarily say your program is good.
We can't really help you if you're not gonna post what you eat and what your programs are though so that's all there is to it.
3. If you are getting results with mirror/clothes then you're likely doing fine. Scale isn't very good indicator anyway so ditch it
personal trainers at fitness centers are only interested in one thing: how to get you to come to their gym again.
I really disagree with you Zafrumi, most instructors really aren't that evil. By your logic Rippetoe would only be interested in selling as many books as possible and makig as much money as possible, seeing as he is a gym owner himself.
BATTLE REPORT TIME
So I arived at the gym where Epic Squat Girl was wearing the kind of dress that turns mens heads and makes the elderly out of shape women tut and shake their head in jealously. Anyways, we walk to the pool together, at the start she gave me one of those 'jesus you're cute' kind of smiles where the girl tilts her head and her eyes shoot sparkly stars at you, so I put my arm around her within 2 minutes. I get rewarded with another smile. Score!
So we arive at the pool, I pay for the tickets, I put down the back and she's already ditched the dress and heels somehow. Oh yeah, it was like 30 degrees downhill to the pool for 2 miles and she puts on high heels. Superdrool. Anyways, her boobs really are as fantastically fake as I thought, and she looks stunning. She coyishly waves the suncream around and asks me if I can manage to rub some on her back, "because I squad like a 5 year old girl". She speaks really accented english like in a b-grade european porn movie, by the way. Anyways, I respond by pushing her in the pool.
When she gets back, I immediatly go on my knees and beg for forgiveness like a man. She tells me I better come up with something good with a flirty smile. I get back up, see that my monkey grin gets positive response and kiss her gently. 'Tu baises mieux' (you kiss better [than you squat]
The next two hours is obviously just grind grind grind BLAALAAALAAA kind of making out, little else to say there. We're going out for drinks tonight :D Won't say I'm in love because I barely know her and she is just drool inducingly mindblowingly attractive, so I doubt this isn't just biology at work. I will say that her bum is so firm it made me giggle haha. Thanks for the support bro's!
personal trainers at fitness centers are only interested in one thing: how to get you to come to their gym again.
I really disagree with you Zafrumi, most instructors really aren't that evil. By your logic Rippetoe would only be interested in selling as many books as possible and makig as much money as possible, seeing as he is a gym owner himself.
BATTLE REPORT TIME
So I arived at the gym where Epic Squat Girl was wearing the kind of dress that turns mens heads and makes the elderly out of shape women tut and shake their head in jealously. Anyways, we walk to the pool together, at the start she gave me one of those 'jesus you're cute' kind of smiles where the girl tilts her head and her eyes shoot sparkly stars at you, so I put my arm around her within 2 minutes. I get rewarded with another smile. Score!
So we arive at the pool, I pay for the tickets, I put down the back and she's already ditched the dress and heels somehow. Oh yeah, it was like 30 degrees downhill to the pool for 2 miles and she puts on high heels. Superdrool. Anyways, her boobs really are as fantastically fake as I thought, and she looks stunning. She coyishly waves the suncream around and asks me if I can manage to rub some on her back, "because I squad like a 5 year old girl". She speaks really accented english like in a b-grade european porn movie, by the way. Anyways, I respond by pushing her in the pool.
When she gets back, I immediatly go on my knees and beg for forgiveness like a man. She tells me I better come up with something good with a flirty smile. I get back up, see that my monkey grin gets positive response and kiss her gently. 'Tu baises mieux' (you kiss better [than you squat]
The next two hours is obviously just grind grind grind BLAALAAALAAA kind of making out, little else to say there. We're going out for drinks tonight :D Won't say I'm in love because I barely know her and she is just drool inducingly mindblowingly attractive, so I doubt this isn't just biology at work. I will say that her bum is so firm it made me giggle haha. Thanks for the support bro's!
yeah I meant like the trainers at big commercial gyms not coaches like rippetoe
On July 01 2011 22:14 Zafrumi wrote: yeah I meant like the trainers at big commercial gyms not coaches like rippetoe
good job on your date man sounds like a keeper!
Well thats why i said i doubt its bad, its simple gym in the middle of nowhere most people dont know it, and the owner of the gym was european bodybuilding champion twice, back in the day. He writes personal programs for guys who wants it, so i thought it would be kinda good.
On July 01 2011 22:14 Zafrumi wrote: yeah I meant like the trainers at big commercial gyms not coaches like rippetoe
good job on your date man sounds like a keeper!
Well thats why i said i doubt its bad, its simple gym in the middle of nowhere most people dont know it, and the owner of the gym was european bodybuilding champion twice, back in the day. He writes personal programs for guys who wants it, so i thought it would be kinda good.
Can't you book him for an hour or two? Do the workout with him, show him your nutrition. For me TLHF was all I needed to get in shape and I feel like a lot of people are very knowledgable on health and fitness here, but can't really compete with actual professionals. Give it a shot? And post what you're doing, haha.
@ Bou.bou HOLY SHIT that battle report was AMAZING. She sounds like a dream dude!!!
Son, I am appoint.
from now on your girlfriend is called ESG for epic squat girl LOL. My grin doesn't fit on my face, and my face is fucking massive :D:D <---- what my face looks like.
On July 01 2011 22:14 Zafrumi wrote: yeah I meant like the trainers at big commercial gyms not coaches like rippetoe
good job on your date man sounds like a keeper!
Well thats why i said i doubt its bad, its simple gym in the middle of nowhere most people dont know it, and the owner of the gym was european bodybuilding champion twice, back in the day. He writes personal programs for guys who wants it, so i thought it would be kinda good.
Can't you book him for an hour or two? Do the workout with him, show him your nutrition. For me TLHF was all I needed to get in shape and I feel like a lot of people are very knowledgable on health and fitness here, but can't really compete with actual professionals. Give it a shot? And post what you're doing, haha.
@ Bou.bou HOLY SHIT that battle report was AMAZING. She sounds like a dream dude!!!
Son, I am appoint.
from now on your girlfriend is called ESG for epic squat girl LOL. My grin doesn't fit on my face, and my face is fucking massive :D:D <---- what my face looks like.
Awesome!.
Yesterday was AWESOMEEEE.
Front Squat(80kg PR!!!), Bench Press(70kg not PR, but felt awesome) and Deadlift(120kg, not PR either but wanted to take it easy)!
3 girls, I say this to you 3 girls, Hitting on me, giving me flirty smiles on the gym, one of them asked me to do a "power clean" (easy shit 60kg, cake cake cake) and the end she was like "wow..you're so strong.."
EPIC SHIT IS EPIC. let's do this MOTHEEEEEEER.
Awesome, awesome stuff BouBou, good luck bro. Be sure to get your shirt that says "I'm a product of TL H&F Initiative! :D
On July 01 2011 23:49 funkie wrote: 3 girls, I say this to you 3 girls, Hitting on me, giving me flirty smiles on the gym, one of them asked me to do a "power clean" (easy shit 60kg, cake cake cake) and the end she was like "wow..you're so strong.."
haha, what is this thread TL Beauty Contest haha??? Sweet funkie, have you got a dem girlfriend or are you a single latino bro? Feelsgoodman to be complimented by girls!!!!
On July 01 2011 23:49 funkie wrote: 3 girls, I say this to you 3 girls, Hitting on me, giving me flirty smiles on the gym, one of them asked me to do a "power clean" (easy shit 60kg, cake cake cake) and the end she was like "wow..you're so strong.."
haha, what is this thread TL Beauty Contest haha??? Sweet funkie, have you got a dem girlfriend or are you a single latino bro? Feelsgoodman to be complimented by girls!!!!
been single for the past month or so? Feels completely natural to me, and sincerely, I don't want a relationship right now. I just wanna enjoy the little and heavy things in life :D
Edit: In contrast to above-post's video, I for myself, am grateful that I have internet, that I came to TL.net, and that someone decided to do the TL H&F Initiative in 2010. That thread completely changed my life in the spawn of 10 months. I had to take my ego, throw it out, and start reading and taking advice from such awesome people as eshlow (who's the greatest mthrfkcr ever, he helped me recover from my abductors and I'm better than ever now, thx!), decaf, sJarl, dimsum, shallow, Rosa and a bunch others who already know stuff, but still strive for more.
I am thankful, very very thankful that internet was there, to be my "engine starter". and Here I am, 10 months later, in the best shape of my life, lifting as heavy as I can, and feeling healthier and happier than ever.
so, loaded up for my workload set of deadlifts today, 127.5kg.. did 2 reps and couldnt understand why it was so fucking hard, math fail inc i had 137.5 kg LOL
On July 02 2011 02:17 Snapplecakes wrote: so, loaded up for my workload set of deadlifts today, 127.5kg.. did 2 reps and couldnt understand why it was so fucking hard, math fail inc i had 137.5 kg LOL
On July 01 2011 15:40 Endymion wrote: I haven't posted in this thread, but I just got some advice and I would like to know if it's correct. I'm trying to work on my core and lower back (remnants of love handles), and my personal trainer buddy highly recommended that I start doing "planks" and side planks, on top of my usual 120 situps/work out. I've started doing them, and I'm getting great results, which leads me to believe my arsenal of abs and core workouts is less than it should be. Anyone have any other techniques that would hit this target area?
Getting rid of love handles is completely a matter of losing weight and not a matter of strengthening your core.
Sit-Ups are useless.
Planks, and when those start to get easy put a weight on your but, and do them that way. ~4 sets of ~30 seconds should do it. In addition to planks, there's L-sits and leg raises, and once in a while I'll do a medecine ball twist with a wall instead of a partner, or push crunches. You can look all of these up on exrx.com
Have probably a week left of working on this damn cross country course. Wow this is miserable - especially after yesterday, I can barely pick my legs up right now. Feels good though, I'm liking the push/pull split.
Finally got one of my "nutrition major" friends to start accepting that saturated fat isn't bad. Now he's asking me for some of the studies I'd pulled up while we were living together... But I've lost them =/. Time to go searching through the depths of pubmed!
About to head out to the gym. Todays smolov workout is 7x5@265. gonna be ezpz now that I have been able to sleep and rest yesterday on my day off. lets do it
Guys thank you so much for all the advice. I feel like I'm getting so much closer to doing this right.
My story so far is me coming up with a terrible diet that just does nothing but starve me, you guys fixed that up, I was still doing exercises that were very inadequate for building muscle and burning calories, you guys told me about HIIT and barbels.
I just did a bit of HIIT for the first time in years and it feels just "right". I did that sprinting thing where you would go all out for 30 sec, jog for a min and sprint again for 5 sets (just shy of 8 =[ ) before I couldn't go any further. When I had that feeling of not being able to walk properly I knew that I hit the jackpot cause after my routine of running for 30 min for months eventually I didn't feel like that helped me at all, but doing HIIT stuff really feels like the real deal.
I read over some more advice and it seems like I just have no option but to invest in a barbel, bodyweight training seems like it'll take way too long before I get any great results. Plus those exercises with barbels look so much simpler and quicker to do.
So I am now eating the right way, burning calories the right way, and after I buy that barbel I'll be building muscle the right way. Anything else I'm missing?
How many calories should i eat a day? My goal is to lose weight and i currently weigh 137lbs. I'm currently getting around 1000 calories a day. i'm plenty fat so i'm not too worried about large calorie deficits.
EPT
personal trainers at fitness centers are only interested in one thing: how to get you to come to their gym again.
