Dustin Parsons/ Durthu/BulkyBoy Age: 28 || Height: 5'11"|| Weight: 380lbs Starting Date: -6/10/2010- || Goal Date: 12/31/2010 Weight goals -- less than 300lbs Nutrition goals -- more whole grains more home cooking Misc goals -- Have my weight down and cardio up so next year I can start grappling tournies again along with a good start to the beginning of 2011 turning over a new life style.
I don't post on here much, but I read all the threads almost every day. I keep up with alot of stuff going on this site quietly. TL.net is such a tight knit group of people just like me with the same interests as me. I don't have a huge support system where I live, even though I am near family, no one holds me accountable for my lifestyle choices and obviously I have had a hard time doing so myself. Since so many people on here are back each other up and keeping up with this, I am going to give his a legit shot and want to be able to report back with great success. I am now settled into my home and have nothing to do but school, game and get healthy. In high school I could bench 350 and I am still very strong, but the weight is take a toll on my knees and back. It is time to get leaner and have better cardio. Since I am a chronic asthmatic, hitting goals for weight loss and cardio can only help my chances of getting rid of some of the meds i have to take. Gonna hit the ground running (well swimming) tomorrow and see how it goes.
welcome aboard durthu. you might want to try stationary bikes if you have access to those. they are very knee friendly as long as the resistance is low.
my lower back has been giving me problems for quite some time now. duno if it's weakness or tightness or whatever. i just can't seem to sit down without it bugging me. what are good lower back exercises? i can't do DLs unfortunately. i was leaning towards back extensions + weights on the roman chair so what would be a good set x reps scheme for those?
On June 11 2010 01:11 unknown.sam wrote: welcome aboard durthu. you might want to try stationary bikes if you have access to those. they are very knee friendly as long as the resistance is low.
my lower back has been giving me problems for quite some time now. duno if it's weakness or tightness or whatever. i just can't seem to sit down without it bugging me. what are good lower back exercises? i can't do DLs unfortunately. i was leaning towards back extensions + weights on the roman chair so what would be a good set x reps scheme for those?
I have lower back problems too. It is usually because your hamstrings are tight. Do some dynamic stretching. I also do static stretching of my hips and hamstrings afterwards.
Hey guys, just stopping in here to say that I'm available for help if anyone wants it. I've been weight training for about a year and a half and have made great progress and even more knowledge. I probably know more than most of the personal trainers you'll have access to unless you are lucky enough to actually find a trainer who knows what they are doing. I guess some other things to back up my claims are my actual numbers. Max deadlift: 340, squat: 315, bench: 205. Not too great of numbers but at a bodyweight of 160 it's not terrible.
My goal is to become a pro natural bodybuilder and I know I can do it if I've accomplished as much as I have in the last year and a half. Above all, I want to help people accomplish their goals and share my knowledge with the world. Feel absolutely free to PM me with whatever you want to know. I'll help you with diet, training, mental aspects of working out, etc.
On June 11 2010 11:31 Uhh Negative wrote: Hey guys, just stopping in here to say that I'm available for help if anyone wants it. I've been weight training for about a year and a half and have made great progress and even more knowledge. I probably know more than most of the personal trainers you'll have access to unless you are lucky enough to actually find a trainer who knows what they are doing. I guess some other things to back up my claims are my actual numbers. Max deadlift: 340, squat: 315, bench: 205. Not too great of numbers but at a bodyweight of 160 it's not terrible.
My goal is to become a pro natural bodybuilder and I know I can do it if I've accomplished as much as I have in the last year and a half. Above all, I want to help people accomplish their goals and share my knowledge with the world. Feel absolutely free to PM me with whatever you want to know. I'll help you with diet, training, mental aspects of working out, etc.
I didnt know there was pro natural bodybuilding. I heard from someone that you cant go pro unless you take steroids.
o btw i hit 105kg snatch balance pr today :DDDDDDDDDDDDD
John Age: 24 || Height: 5'9" || Weight: 150 lbs Starting Date: 3-4 Months ago || Goal Date: No Goal date/Keep consistent "forever and ever..." Weight goals -- 160-170 Training goals -- Be stronger than yesterday in everything Nutrition goals -- Higher Protein intake/Keep consistent with supplements/Balance out/Keep up with my diet. Misc goals -- Bulk up in general.
tl;dr - answer my questions, and we'll be coooooool
Hello fellow members of TL Fitness! I just ran into this today, and never knew a Starcraft forum would have a thread like this! I think its great to have this thread, because I would feel shy to actually post in a real workout forum and see people that are 20x better than me in everything. It won't be so bad for me to use this thread as my workout diary to you guys, so I can keep myself on my toes. Just finished working out and don't feel like looking through 54 pages of this thread, so I'll ask a few questions to get a feel for everyones work out regime.
- Anyone using supplements, if so what? I think this is important to share, so we can find out where to get the good stuff at for a good price together! - Do you go to your local gym or do you follow a workout program such as P90X/Beachbody? (ah...that Tony Horton...I'd love to punch him and hug him at the same time) - Anything specific in your diet that is helping you out? - What is your schedule with your workout? Morning, afternoon. or evening? - What keeps you motivated to keep going? - Do you listen to any music while working out? If so, what?
I could ask more but I can't think of anymore at the moment. However, I'll answer my own questions so you guys know where I am coming from.
- Yes, I do use supplements, and I am not shy about it whatsoever. Currently I am taking Whey protein, Argenine-5000, Liquid Protein, Creatine Monohydrate, some sort of GNC multivitamin, and on some occasions Jack3d to get that blood flow going.
- I actually go to both a gym AND do some of the beachbody programs. The gym I go to is no generic gym, its like a bootcamp, but I'll leave it there. I do P90X and Insanity on some occasions. I personally think P90X and Insanity are both great programs, and you guys should consider them if you guys are thinking about it!
- My diet is not as great as I would like it to be, but I am trying to intake more beef, chicken, and vegies as I go. Suggestions on dieting to bulk up is much appreciated.
- I workout in the afternoon at 5 3 times a week. Mondays - Legs Tuesdays - Upper body (Chest/Back) Thursdays - Arms Friday - Cardio, if I am up for it.
Once again, I think this thread is a cool thing. Sorry, if these questions have already been answered by some of you, but I am not fond of looking through 50+ pages. I'll update you guys on my progress when I can...
On June 11 2010 14:11 JohnUCrazy wrote: John Age: 24 || Height: 5'9" || Weight: 150 lbs Starting Date: 3-4 Months ago || Goal Date: No Goal date/Keep consistent "forever and ever..." Weight goals -- 160-170
- I workout in the afternoon at 5 3 times a week. Mondays - Legs Tuesdays - Upper body (Chest/Back) Thursdays - Arms Friday - Cardio, if I am up for it.
That routine won't put 20lb of muscle on you. This will. Even if you like split programs, there is absolutely no reason to devote a full day to arms, it is just a waste of time. I don't know much about P90x, but the people who do it and post here seem to be pretty satisfied.
You should at least read the OP before asking all your questions. but anyway:
I take whey proteine but I don't think it is that big a deal. Especially in the beginning supplements won't do much, you will enhance your performance 10x more if you learn to work out correctly and eat good (and enough) food. I usually listen to music but not always and I work out in the evening, which is not optimal, but I believe my body has adapted to this after all those years. My gym is not good, but I have a bench, a squat rack, DBs and a pull-up bar which is all I (anyone) ever need. A platform would be nice though.
- Anyone using supplements, if so what? I think this is important to share, so we can find out where to get the good stuff at for a good price together! - Do you go to your local gym or do you follow a workout program such as P90X/Beachbody? (ah...that Tony Horton...I'd love to punch him and hug him at the same time) - Anything specific in your diet that is helping you out? - What is your schedule with your workout? Morning, afternoon. or evening? - What keeps you motivated to keep going? - Do you listen to any music while working out? If so, what?
-Just whey protein and glutamine -I go to the gym...i have p90x but i feel like its more for getting into shape then the serious strength, power, and size i'm looking to get -Eating mostly natural food -mon/wed/fri afternoon after i get out of work, usually go for ~60-90 minutes -Rugby mostly. Always trying to get bigger stronger faster so i can be the best i can be. Also i enjoy weight lifting just because its fun to me to get super amped up and throw down 400 pounds. Being healthy and looking good are benefits as well -Yes, all the time. Without music i find it a lot harder to get in the zone into rage mode. Mostly Trance with some hip hop tracks that get me pumped up.
And i would definitely switch up your routine, legs/chest+back/arms doesnt seem very efficient.
JohnUCrazy, it's my opinion that the "insanity" videos are absolutely fantastic cardio training.
ohhh, hay, would u look at that so im fairly well rested, and i was just doing some yoga and wrist exercizes and some rope climbing out in the sun
and i was like "hmm i'll try a v-sit"
I did it! i totally did a good v-sit, i raised my legs so high. however i almost freaking killed myself falling backwards off of the barrels i was doing it on. but still, i did a v-sit and it was amazing. ty flexibility, ty pike compressions
On June 13 2010 00:59 travis wrote: ohhh, hay, would u look at that so im fairly well rested, and i was just doing some yoga and wrist exercizes and some rope climbing out in the sun
and i was like "hmm i'll try a v-sit"
I did it! i totally did a good v-sit, i raised my legs so high. however i almost freaking killed myself falling backwards off of the barrels i was doing it on. but still, i did a v-sit and it was amazing. ty flexibility, ty pike compressions
Nice dude congrats. Let's see some vids :D
Yeah, all that pike compression work SUCKS but it really does help if you keep at it.
- Anyone using supplements, if so what? I think this is important to share, so we can find out where to get the good stuff at for a good price together! - Do you go to your local gym or do you follow a workout program such as P90X/Beachbody? (ah...that Tony Horton...I'd love to punch him and hug him at the same time) - Anything specific in your diet that is helping you out? - What is your schedule with your workout? Morning, afternoon. or evening? - What keeps you motivated to keep going? - Do you listen to any music while working out? If so, what?
~Supplements -- the only supplements you need health wise are fish oil and vitamin D likely....
For growth creatine is a good one, and either BCAAs or whey assuming you don't drink a crapton of milk or get at least 1g/lbs protein bodyweight. The rest are variable...
~I do my own thing with bodyweight strength work.
~Diet is "Plants (vegetables, fruits, seeds and herbs) and animals (meat, fish, fowl, and eggs) should represent the entire composition of your diet."
~ Evening... depends when you have time to workout though so gonna be different for everyone
~Used to be fun... now it's habit.
~No. But a lot of people I know HAVE to use music.
- I actually go to both a gym AND do some of the beachbody programs. The gym I go to is no generic gym, its like a bootcamp, but I'll leave it there. I do P90X and Insanity on some occasions. I personally think P90X and Insanity are both great programs, and you guys should consider them if you guys are thinking about it!
- My diet is not as great as I would like it to be, but I am trying to intake more beef, chicken, and vegies as I go. Suggestions on dieting to bulk up is much appreciated.
- I workout in the afternoon at 5 3 times a week. Mondays - Legs Tuesdays - Upper body (Chest/Back) Thursdays - Arms Friday - Cardio, if I am up for it.
You should definitely do Starting Strengh as already mentioned. See the OP or the link above.
Squatted 4x370 for my sixth set yesterday...thought i was passing a kidney stone jesus lol. 3 more till i'm supposed to throw up 1x430. Also started working on my incline bench because its like 50 pounds behind my normal bench. Played in a interteam game with the detroit mens rugby team, score three times...feels good to be running with a lot of power even if two of those scores were mostly finesse, i was definitely able feel my strength going into them.
Hopefully i'll start conditioning again soon, shin splints are gay
I figured I would give this a go. My biggest problem has been finding motivation to keep training at the level I want. Most people would call me an "All in" kinnda guy, if I am not going to do something properly I might as well not.
Stian Hoel Bergseth / Thyem Age: 24 || Height: 188 cm || Weight: 160kg Starting Date: 13/06/10 || Goal Date: 01/05/11 Weight goals -- 130kg Training goals -- To be able to run/jog 3 km in under 20 minutes. Nutrition goals -- My diet is pretty healthy most of the time, my biggest problem is portion control and overeating. Misc goals -- Be happy with the way my body feels and handles.
My biggest hope is to be able to do some kind of martial art, I just can't decide on what to choose. My musclemass is off the explosive type, and even if Ive allways been "big" I had some of the fastest running times over short distances in my school. I can't say that I enjoy long runs, but cardio on a spinning bike is fun. I do enjoy pushing weights and competetive sports like soccer.
Matt / Brazen[six] Age: 27 || Height: 6'0 || Weight: 150lbs Starting Date: 13/06/10 || Goal Date: 16/10/10 Weight goals -- 160+lbs Training goals -- Myself and some co-workers are participating in Men's Health Urbanathalon this year, and while I'm not out of shape, I want to improve my cardio and overall strength for this event. I've been doing Crossfit for about 1.5years and love it. I've also been doing the 300 workout the odd time. I get bored very easily with the typical gym routines which i did prior to being introduced to Crossfit. Nutrition goals -- My doctor has told me that I have a malabsorption 'issue' which is why I have a hard time putting weight on. Metabolism and thyroid tested as normal. Yes, I'm skinny as a rail and the type that could eat McDonald's everyday and see no extra pounds added. Some call that a blessing, but it more often than not frustrates me and causes me to lose motivation. Regardless, my nutrition just needs to be streamlined and while I could eat very unhealthy, I don't because of its obvious effects. Sometimes I find I have a lack of energy, so upping carb intake is another minor goal. Misc goals -- Stay focused and motivated and keep working out and improving over time. I keep track of crossfit workouts in a book, but will post the main workouts here as well for myself and other fellow crossfitters.
Quick check in to say I started dieting again after a couple of months spent in some silly relapse in to bad habits.
Former weight = 83.6kg. Current weight = 73.5kg. Height = 5'11" Jeans sizes gone down = 2 (35-33.)
I'm cutting down portion sizes, snacking healthily, doing some running, walking home the long way from work every day, using some stretches and 1kg hand weights (I can't afford to injure my wrists cos of photography.) not eating after 7:30pm, and only eating healthy foods. Mum insisted I have one unhealthy meal a week to reward myself - so I've instituted the following plan;
+ Saturday lunch only. + Only if I've eaten healthily from Sunday-Friday. + Light dinner afterwards. + Last week of every month it's swapped to Thursday due to something at work meaning free pizza.
I'm looking to go down to about 60-65kg since any lower probably isn't a good idea considering my height.
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