the GAINS thread

[America]

I'm going to start dating women for a while and see how that goes. Could be a gain. Tex daddy, does it draw me closer to the elect?

[Cecily]

1:1 coffee to milk *narrows eyes*

[ScaringChildren]

Black coffee is the only way.

[ScaringChildren]

Tex daddy, does it draw me closer to the elect?

Your name is "America", you're already close to the elect.

We don't care who you fuck.

Just don't fuck the US.

[misterbonkers]

1:1 coffee to milk *narrows eyes*

it's cuban coffee. they give you tiny plastic shot cups because of how strong it is even with it being 50% milk. it doesn't fuck around.

[Sonderbeast]

it's cuban coffee. they give you tiny plastic shot cups because of how strong it is even with it being 50% milk. it doesn't fuck around.

I wish that was how coffee worked.

[Ahldagor]

Cubans know coffee. Damn, I want that now.

[ScaringChildren]

Cafe con Leche is just a latte without foam and a little less milk.

[Patriam1066]

Cafe con Leche is just a latte without foam and a little less milk.

I thought it was a cappuccino? I’m asking I honestly don’t know what either is since I take my coffee black or with barely any cream

[ScaringChildren]

I thought it was a cappuccino? I’m asking I honestly don’t know what either is since I take my coffee black or with barely any cream

A cappuccino is espresso with half steamed milk and foam.

[America]

I'm supposed to not be drinking coffee but y'all just forced my hand

[maskedmelon]

I've started drinking coffee with ginseng. good stuff, feeling great ^^

[Jimjam]

Sorry you didn't get grindz.

[bigjeff100]

finally cutting soda for good. been weaning myself off for the past few weeks and it's time to just take the plunge. was up to half a dozen cans a day at my highest. past few weeks been 1-2 cans a day. today was the first full day with nothing. probably going to suck worse in the coming days.

my life's miserable and being overweight doesn't help. part of me counted on being dead by now and it hasn't happened, so why not go for something extreme anyways. once I'm okay with just water, gonna limit myself to just nothing but baked whole potatoes for two weeks a la Penn jillette. probably a terrible idea but we'll see. here's to weight loss... gains(?)

We gotchu here man! Gainz is a pretty positive place. This thread is for the most part, the safest place to be on these forums haha. Start little man, the unhealthier and bigger you are the easier it's gonna be for you to lose weight right out the gate.. Cut little things like soda out, and take in some H20 and watch pounds drop, then choose something else to cut out. Always start with your diet, then get into some physical activities! But you working towards soda will be enough to take one at once, so don't overdue it! We gotchu bud!! You made me smile this morning with making some changes!

[Mead]

4th night in a row. One more to go and then I'm off for 5. Pretty excited to go ham for 5 days straight.

Sustaining my weight and getting a little "rest" period while I work. Even though it's long hours, I'm not destroying my body in the gym. I'm up to 156.6, with a goal of 160 for now. I guess I'll work on 170 next. I'm sustaining weight as eating becomes easier.

I obtained a right wrist injury a couple of weeks ago. I started taping it and laying off some of the few exercises that tweak it. It's definitely feeling a lot better. The leg is still acting up, and in some cases worse than before. I'm trying to be patient with it. We'll have to see how that plays out.

Aside from the minor injuries, gains are coming along nicely. I'm the strongest I've ever been. Labs and vitals are good. Things are going well.

[bigjeff100]

4th night in a row. One more to go and then I'm off for 5. Pretty excited to go ham for 5 days straight.

Sustaining my weight and getting a little "rest" period while I work. Even though it's long hours, I'm not destroying my body in the gym. I'm up to 156.6, with a goal of 160 for now. I guess I'll work on 170 next. I'm sustaining weight as eating becomes easier.

I obtained a right wrist injury a couple of weeks ago. I started taping it and laying off some of the few exercises that tweak it. It's definitely feeling a lot better. The leg is still acting up, and in some cases worse than before. I'm trying to be patient with it. We'll have to see how that plays out.

Aside from the minor injuries, gains are coming along nicely. I'm the strongest I've ever been. Labs and vitals are good. Things are going well.

Mornin my man. Does the whole leg injury affect your leg days pretty hard? Have you had to adjust workouts at all to keep the bottom half of your body from lagging behind the top half? With you not being able to go as HAM on leg days?

[Mead]

Mornin my man. Does the whole leg injury affect your leg days pretty hard? Have you had to adjust workouts at all to keep the bottom half of your body from lagging behind the top half? With you not being able to go as HAM on leg days?

Hey bud. Only leg extensions, leg press, and squats. I push through most of the pain. But the answer is yes. I can't go as hard as I would like to on those exercises. Most calves, glutes, or hamstring workouts are fine. I can bike without any issues as well.

[bigjeff100]

Leg extensions don't rough up your knees? Dude, i been really diggin glute exercises lately... Feel like a total wuss, but i really do love targeting glutes haha...

[Mead]

Leg extensions don't rough up your knees? Dude, i been really diggin glute exercises lately... Feel like a total wuss, but i really do love targeting glutes haha...

Leg extensions, leg press, and squats are the most painful is what I meant. Sorry, that was a little confusing. I shouldn't even be up right now.

Yea, glutes are great. Don't ever feel embarrassed doing any muscle groups, especially ones guys shy away from because they believe it's a female workout. Self-confidence and assertiveness are more attractive than trying to be the cool guy. And caring about others negativity will inhibit your progress.

[bigjeff100]

Leg extensions, leg press, and squats are the most painful is what I meant. Sorry, that was a little confusing. I shouldn't even be up right now.

Yea, glutes are great. Don't ever feel embarrassed doing any muscle groups, especially ones guys shy away from because they believe it's a female workout. Self-confidence and assertiveness are more attractive than trying to be the cool guy. And caring about others negativity will inhibit your progress.

Amen brotha! Leg extensions i definitely steer clear of. Most leg exercises are definitely the riskiest when working out, haha probably why i like the glutes these days, injury seems quite minimal..

[Asteria]

Amen brotha! Leg extensions i definitely steer clear of. Most leg exercises are definitely the riskiest when working out, haha probably why i like the glutes these days, injury seems quite minimal..

Good to know, thank you young man! :):cool:

[bigjeff100]

Good to know, thank you young man! :):cool:

Haha but wait, don't skip leg day!!!! Just, you know... Be careful!!! :)

[JurisDictum]

Yea, glutes are great. Don't ever feel embarrassed doing any muscle groups, especially ones guys shy away from because they believe it's a female workout.

Not true,

there are also all those guys that take in the ass that do glute work outs.

[bigjeff100]

Not true,

there are also all those guys that take in the ass that do glute work outs.

I'm a 0 judgment kinda guy. Fat, skinny, gay, straight, both, all, none, other.... All humans to me, nothing but love for'em all!

[JurisDictum]

I'm a 0 judgment kinda guy. Fat, skinny, gay, straight, both, all, none, other.... All humans to me, nothing but love for'em all!

Yep. Zero judgement for them and their gay workouts.

[Mead]

Not true,

there are also all those guys that take in the ass that do glute work outs.


Yep. Zero judgement for them and their gay workouts.

Sorry about your security issues. Maybe start a thread about it.

[JurisDictum]

That joke would have worked in the 90s.

[Mead]

That joke would have worked in the 90s.

I wasn't joking with you.

[JurisDictum]

Everyone knows there is no such thing as a gay workout.

And everyone should also know if there was, it would be that weighted glute bridge -- but there isn't. So we should all be nice and secure.

Edit: I hear straight women actually like guys with butts. And its obviously worth working out the glutes from a athletic standpoint as well. So lots of guys do it now.

[Mead]

Everyone knows there is no such thing as a gay workout.

And everyone should also know if there was, it would be that weighted glute bridge -- but there isn't. So we should all be nice and secure.

Edit: I hear straight women actually like guys with butts. And its obviously worth working out the glutes from a athletic standpoint as well.

I'm guessing you were joking, but there is a real stigma associated with certain exercises. They do more than just make you look appealing. A lot of the exercises that females tend to do more help with stability and support of your lower extremity, along with your core.

[Patriam1066]

Haha I do glute bridges at home because I don’t want to look like a queer @ the gym

One way I’ve successfully stayed monogamous is by mentally taking account of the number of times attractive blonde and Hispanic women give me the wry smile that is universal parlance for “you could get it.” It’s a confidence boost in middle age. I can’t be certain, but I think doing glute bridges would decrease those smiles

[maskedmelon]

i really liek working my posterior chain/back. feels liberating. we spend a lot of time clinging to things and there is (for me) tremendous release in spreading one's wings.

Also, i did not check forums after 1:00 yesterday.


gainz

[bigjeff100]

Happy Monday Gainers! Hope nobody blew diets over the weekend!! Quick update, this morning i weighed in at 148!!! As you all know, guilt destroyed my gains diet, but i didn't let off the throttle! Still gained weight this month! Here is my last weeks fitbit report. Pretty standard, nothing out of the ordinary! I am quite proud of my 54 Resting BPM though! How'd everybody else hold up?

https://i.imgur.com/LaJBjiY.jpg

[Asteria]

Nicely done, BigJeff! :)

Is that a phone app or a special device you bought to track your walking and such?

[bigjeff100]

Nicely done, BigJeff! :)

Is that a phone app or a special device you bought to track your walking and such?

I have a fitbit ionic watch! And the app is what goes with it!!

[Ivah]

If you ignore the glutes then your probably a bitchman.

[bigjeff100]

Made these to snack on this week after my pumpkin carvings.. Chalk full of good stuff Fats/Prots/Carbs/Vitamins!!
https://i.imgur.com/40HCosl.jpg

Hit'em with this rub/seasoning.. If you got a Trader Joes around you, and you haven't tried this stuff.. Pick it up!!
https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/bbq-seasoning-with-coffee-garlic

Fiber: 1.7 grams
Carbs: 5 grams
Protein: 7 grams
Fat: 13 grams (6 of which are omega-6s)
Vitamin K: 18% of the RDI
Phosphorus: 33% of the RDI
Manganese: 42% of the RDI
Magnesium: 37% of the RDI
Iron: 23% of the RDI
Zinc: 14% of the RDI
Copper: 19% of the RDI

[JurisDictum]

The big thing with Pumpkin seeds is the zinc. A lot of guys don't get enough zinc.

[bigjeff100]

I take ZMA's every night to help with sleep, and everything else good that comes with Zinc, Magnessium and B6! But yeah i hear ya, Zinc for sure guys don't get enough of.

[AzzarTheGod]

I take ZMA's every night to help with sleep, and everything else good that comes with Zinc, Magnessium and B6! But yeah i hear ya, Zinc for sure guys don't get enough of.

watch the B6 kid. American supplements have no limit and EU does.

Its neurotoxic longterm when taken at a sustained dose every day for around 1.5 to 2 years (this is the average length it takes to manifest symptoms of B6 toxicity). a few MG shouldn't be a problem but some people dont excrete B6. I just take Zinc and Magnesium separately.

B6 is supposed to be a trace vitamin. Try to keep it that way.

I could link you studies on B6 in animals that would shake your tree kid. You have no idea.

[Jimjam]

Zinc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1iCZpFMYd0

[AzzarTheGod]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1iCZpFMYd0

clicked

lol'd

[Wonkie]

https://i.imgur.com/xp7JxUx.jpg

[ScaringChildren]

Dude is ripped, what does he curl pipe bombs all day long?

[America]

not White

[Patriam1066]

not White

[clevergirl]

Just ran 2.2 miles. Not really "running" at an 11:00min pace, kept heart rate up though. I swear I could walk that faster. But trying to retrain muscles.

No advice needed.

[ScaringChildren]

Just ran 2.2 miles. Not really "running" at an 11:00min pace, kept heart rate up though. I swear I could walk that faster. But trying to retrain muscles.

No advice needed.

good

[clevergirl]

good

Thanks! :)

[Patriam1066]

Shoulder day

GAINs

[clevergirl]

Legs randomly bruised on posterior thigh after run. I know foam rolling.

Got a folic acid supplement. Could be iron / anemia. And psyche med thins blood.

2 miles is easy now though!

[bigjeff100]

Shoulder day

GAINs

My turn! Shoulder day!

[Cecily]

Miles I’ve walked this week so far. I’m gonna miss this job.

S: 10.1
M: 5.1
T: 8.3
W: 6.3
T: 2.4

[Patriam1066]

My turn! Shoulder day!

My man


I’m doing chest and tris tonight. GAINZ.

[bigjeff100]

Miles I’ve walked this week so far. I’m gonna miss this job.

S: 10.1
M: 5.1
T: 8.3
W: 6.3
T: 2.4

When's the new gig Cecily?

[clevergirl]

Miles I’ve walked this week so far. I’m gonna miss this job.

S: 10.1
M: 5.1
T: 8.3
W: 6.3
T: 2.4

Supposedly walking distance is better for weightloss calorie burning.

I want cardio and butt gains though. Working on bridges. I still overuse calves, quads, and hammies.

Nice work Cecily. You're pretty active, and that's best overall.

[bigjeff100]

My man


I’m doing chest and tris tonight. GAINZ.

Easily my favorite day!! Go'get it boss!

[Patriam1066]

Miles I’ve walked this week so far. I’m gonna miss this job.

S: 10.1
M: 5.1
T: 8.3
W: 6.3
T: 2.4

That’s good bud. Try to keep it up, being outside is good for the soul

[America]

arms seem good enough that i start withdrawal #688 tomorrow. i'll be cold sweating while i get my brain mri'd. should be a blast.

gains

[Gilder]

Big 3 today. Feels so good to be back to stuffing face and lifting. I sat on ass for like 3 weeks between travel, getting sick, kid getting sick. I don't know how people do it.

[AzzarTheGod]

Just ran 2.2 miles. Not really "running" at an 11:00min pace, kept heart rate up though. I swear I could walk that faster. But trying to retrain muscles.

No advice needed.

huge cringe at jogging or running of any kind. terrible for the joints and hips

im elyptical only.

[America]

huge cringe at jogging or running of any kind. terrible for the joints and hips

im elyptical only.

wke as shit.

running and jogging are okay if you make the effort to do it over varied terrain (ie, hiking). they don't really have that east of the rockies. and people voluntarily live there lol

in swamp it's bike and ellipt

[Jimjam]

Fucked my knee up this year. In my excitement I cycled too hard back home from work to take my lil boy to his first day of school. Almost 2 months later and it still isn't right. I think the saddle sank too low so I lost the correct ride height. le sigh.

Something to keep in mind if you are bike curious.

[America]

1600cal of ego waffle and ??? in butter for breakfast

i miss my daddy

[JurisDictum]

I hear that not running or jogging actually lowers your bone density. At the same time it is possible to over do it. The line depends on the person / specific types of runs. Some might be good at 2 runs a week and others might be fine with 6 days a week until they're 90 years old.

[Mead]

Weighed in at 159.5. Half a pound from my goal and 34 pounds heavier than after I broke my leg. I'm the strongest I've ever been and feel great. Once I see 160 I'll try for 170.

Gainz

[Cecily]

203 weigh in this morning. +10 lbs since started job. ~2 weeks off E. Think body is trying to get back all the muscle I lost: ravenous.

Job ends tomorrow. 15 hours left of walking in torrential rain trying to keep a clip board of paper dry between today’s double shift and tomorrow’s single on Election Day.

I think I hate politics more than I did, but I worked hard and I’m proud of it. Today is going to be 10 hours of varying levels of this. Wish me luck lol.

https://i.imgur.com/tFP78QI.jpg

[Jimjam]

203 weigh in this morning. +10 lbs since started job. ~2 weeks off E. Think body is trying to get back all the muscle I lost: ravenous.

Job ends tomorrow. 15 hours left of walking in torrential rain trying to keep a clip board of paper dry between today’s double shift and tomorrow’s single on Election Day.

I think I hate politics more than I did, but I worked hard and I’m proud of it. Today is going to be 10 hours of varying levels of this. Wish me luck lol.

https://i.imgur.com/tFP78QI.jpg

Looks like a standard Autumnal midday in England (besides the diagonal parking).

Great job weathering the storm of the job; have you made any provisions for what you will do next?

[America]

whats up with the E cecily? *nudges you strongly*

[ScaringChildren]

I bought one of those calorie counting watches over the weekend.

Binged on some porn and it thinks I ran a marathon.

[bigjeff100]

I bought one of those calorie counting watches over the weekend.

Binged on some porn and it thinks I ran a marathon.

What watch?!?! I love my fitness watch :)

[Gilder]

Just 2 weeks back into the Big3 and I already look and feel bigger. On the other hand, I forgot how much I don't enjoy stuffing my face constantly. Eating every 2-3 hours and feeling ravenous gets old (so many damn dishes!)

Finally got a 1 plate OHP. I've had some shoulder injuries before so I took it super slow and the baby 35 plates for a long time. It was so easy, I probably could have done it months ago. But again, you tear that labrum or rotator cuff and your fugged.

EDIT: how many of you guys do two a days? It's so tough getting in some extra work on a lunch powerhour workout.

[bigjeff100]

Gilder- My man, well done!!

[Patriam1066]

I feel ya bud. I hate eating, and I also won’t push past one plate OHP. I could, but I won’t

[bigjeff100]

You guys using a machine or just a bar?

[Wonkie]

how's the veggies and produce in your guys areas? ive never had a problem with it in paradise, but having visited the midwest i guess they get soviet style trash for their dinners. like brown broccoli man can you even? lol

[America]

how's the veggies and produce in your guys areas? ive never had a problem with it in paradise, but having visited the midwest i guess they get soviet style trash for their dinners. like brown broccoli man can you even? lol

Yeah dude it's gnarly. Even Las Vegas has edible produce and fish. You really get into Kansas or Indiana and those general stores man there's a reason half the rack space is filled with Chef Boyardee

[Gilder]

You guys using a machine or just a bar?

Just the olympic bar. Standing. Dunno if I could do a 1 plate OHP sitting. It'd be nice to have the extra back support, but taking away the feet/plant makes me think I might have to work up to it. I'll report back.

[bigjeff100]

Better to stand anyways!

[Patriam1066]

I do it sitting

PS: we have produce in Houston

[America]

mega pixel gains coming again today. i can feel it.

physical gains are a problem tho. rolled my ankle hard 2 months ago now, foot turned black and blue, and after swelling went down my big toe inexplicably shoots lightning nerve sensation. doesn't seem to be getting better or worse, so i'll probably start up my 10 mile a day on it soon.

between this, stress, drugs, and calorie loading to speed arm heal, have gained a significant amount of weight and lost quite a bit of my zippy racecar feel -_-

butt gained tiddy :D think i finally have credible boobs

[bigjeff100]

America- I usually don't understand half the things you say, but i promise i always put forth a quality effort!! That being said- Proud of you, take it easy on that toe and ankle. And get goin on gettin thta zippyness back!! zippiness? Anyways, get it back!!! And congrats on healthy gains goin to the right areas!

[Jimjam]

Possible trapped nerve.

[Gilder]

Rolled my ankle a year ago jumping off a shallow dock (miracle it didn't fracture) It still hurts a year later. Then again, I never rested and rode my motorcycle around plenty.

Sounds like you've done some nerve damage. Be careful man. Do an ice bucket. Leave your foot in there 20 minutes at a time. Elevate it during breaks. This helped mine a lot.

[bigjeff100]

Skateboarder since the 90's here! Rolling ankles was a common occurrence. I rolled it for the last time about 2 years ago.. That was the end for me, that was a rolling that never healed back up right.. If i attempt to kickflip now, my ankle is super stiff. If i ignore the stiffness, and flick it like i normally would, it creates this strange little darting pain in a specific spot, and then it itches instantly after.. That's my ankle story...

[Mead]

Fucking around I put up 275 flat bench yesterday after a bunch of sets. That's a PR for me. 300 has always been my life goal. Looks like I'm going to be able to destroy that soon. My biggest issue is a spotter since I workout alone. I might have to start working out with my brother so he can spot me.

[Gilder]

Yeah you gotta spot that kinda weight for sure. Should go for the 1/2/3/4 plate challenge! 1 OHP, 2 bench, 3 squat, 4 dead!

[Cecily]

Skateboarder since the 90's here! Rolling ankles was a common occurrence. I rolled it for the last time about 2 years ago.. That was the end for me, that was a rolling that never healed back up right.. If i attempt to kickflip now, my ankle is super stiff. If i ignore the stiffness, and flick it like i normally would, it creates this strange little darting pain in a specific spot, and then it itches instantly after.. That's my ankle story...

I jumped off a ledge at a local waterfall, about 10 ft drop, right after my birthday last year and my body reminded me I’m over 30 when I landed square on my right heel. Didn’t have health insurance, so I have no idea whether I fractured anything. Limped for a few weeks. Perfectly fine most of the time but still aches when I get really active. I want to do AT / PCT and hope this doesn’t stop me.

[bigjeff100]

Fucking around I put up 275 flat bench yesterday after a bunch of sets. That's a PR for me. 300 has always been my life goal. Looks like I'm going to be able to destroy that soon. My biggest issue is a spotter since I workout alone. I might have to start working out with my brother so he can spot me.

My man! Well done! You basically benched 2 bigjeff100's. Grats! I'm in the same boat, i work out alone.. G.F ditched me in the gym game a while back! But I've always wanted to check my max reps for things like a squat or a press.. Darn all of you for living in florida!

[bigjeff100]

That's amazing, Mead. Proud to see some new and returning elves here. Physical health and mental health often go hand in hand, so keep it up.

I have been making slow and steady progress. Not bulking hard because I need to keep a trim body to seal a new relationship with a Patriam approved woman (thanks p99dad, hope you're doing well). Kendo is very good for me. Taking an econ class in addition 50 hr workweek, kendo, gym, I'll have to cut back after this semester to make relationship time.

I check the forums every few days during particularly long shits and am always glad to see ppl doing their GAINS.

PS I'm training my brother again.

OK. Pray for me. Cya in a month or two

Always good to hear from ya Skarlorn! Glad to hear gains are being made outside the gym over there! Congrats on the new lady friend!! Go get'her tiger!

[ScaringChildren]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiX_QTWbFMQ

[America]

pretty sure i made a nosejob today, not that i intend to pay for mine

ill keep u updated :)

[ScaringChildren]

pretty sure i made a nosejob today, not that i intend to pay for mine

ill keep u updated :)

I'll give you a nosejob, and I ain't talkin' about surgery

[Wonkie]

I'll give you a nosejob, and I ain't talkin' about surgery

i've seen japanese porn of this, it's really gross when they slurp the boogers out

[Mead]

Just met Larry Wheels in the airport. Dude is enormous. Makes me look like a little bitch. I thanked him for the motivation.

Booked a last minute flight to SFO going to Yosemite for a couple of days. Pretty stoked.

[choppedandglued]

Fucking around I put up 275 flat bench yesterday after a bunch of sets. That's a PR for me. 300 has always been my life goal. Looks like I'm going to be able to destroy that soon. My biggest issue is a spotter since I workout alone. I might have to start working out with my brother so he can spot me.

I like to call a bro over to help me lift way more than my max. After they struggle to help me get it up I jump off the bench and go yeah bitch! new record. then I go to give them 5 and just before their hand reaches mine I pull it away and stroke my hair and go too slow. After that I go to the bathroom and smoke a victory cigarette.

When people ask me to spot them I pretend like i'm helping them pull it up even when they don't ask for it yet, but really im pushing down on it. I make sure it gets back down to their chest, and call over some cute chicks to help us try to pull it off the poor sap. After me and the hot chicks get it off him I go to give them 5, but I pull my hand back right before they hit it and grab my dick and go honk honk. That normally gets me laid.

[Mead]

I like to call a bro over to help me lift way more than my max. After they struggle to help me get it up I jump off the bench and go yeah bitch! new record. then I go to give them 5 and just before their hand reaches mine I pull it away and stroke my hair and go too slow. After that I go to the bathroom and smoke a victory cigarette.

When people ask me to spot them I pretend like i'm helping them pull it up even when they don't ask for it yet, but really im pushing down on it. I make sure it gets back down to their chest, and call over some cute chicks to help us try to pull it off the poor sap. After me and the hot chicks get it off him I go to give them 5, but I pull my hand back right before they hit it and grab my dick and go honk honk. That normally gets me laid.

Coming from the guy trying to use his vet card for more e-experience in 20 yo elf sim. I’m going to go ahead and guess you aren’t getting many PRs these days.

Hope this helps.

[choppedandglued]

Coming from the guy trying to use his vet card for more e-experience in 20 yo elf sim. I’m going to go ahead and guess you aren’t getting many PRs these days.

Hope this helps.

I just benched 1001 my old record was 1000 1/2, what are you talking about.

[America]

been bulking like pig since august and still in a 2 :o

up cups :D

[Wonkie]

ate romaine earlier, hope i don't die!!

[Cecily]

I’d suggest chain smoking two or three camels to help get the anti-oxidants out. Call your doctor if it gets worse. Thinking of you.

[America]

ima beeeeeeeeee cuuuuuuupppppp and i have money so finally buying big girl bras =]]]]]]]

[AzzarTheGod]

ima beeeeeeeeee cuuuuuuupppppp and i have money so finally buying big girl bras =]]]]]]]

*adjusts periscope angle*

[Cecily]

ima beeeeeeeeee cuuuuuuupppppp and i have money so finally buying big girl bras =]]]]]]]

Do some home work and get some nice ones.

[America]

Do some home work and get some nice ones.

i'm doing intermediate. pal in the area says its ez to get a tiddy job covered by my current insur, so thinking to act sooner than planned on that procedure (while i still have it). i'll jump to high end later when more economical.

[Tricket]

Not impressed with lack of progress pics on this forum :( I like seeing the result of will power and dedication.
I've recently decided to try and gain some LBs. Always been an issue for me since I've been lean a high-cardio exerciser for some time.
Anyone done P90X before? Its my go-to regime and works great for aesthetics, but now im looking to deviate from that for fear of muscle plateau. Looking for a new routine, any suggestions?
I don't like machines TBH - always prefer body weight (i know i know, how to gain mass if no big weights. . . idk does it exist?)
Pref 45m-1h15m routines with reasonable breaks (1m-1:30s)
Must maintain aesthetic focus. I hate bulk, but I dig muscle definition.
thoughts?

[Ivah]

i'm doing intermediate. pal in the area says its ez to get a tiddy job covered by my current insur, so thinking to act sooner than planned on that procedure (while i still have it). i'll jump to high end later when more economical.

Can I test out those new tits

[Jimjam]

Not impressed with lack of progress pics on this forum :( I like seeing the result of will power and dedication.
I've recently decided to try and gain some LBs. Always been an issue for me since I've been lean a high-cardio exerciser for some time.
Anyone done P90X before? Its my go-to regime and works great for aesthetics, but now im looking to deviate from that for fear of muscle plateau. Looking for a new routine, any suggestions?
I don't like machines TBH - always prefer body weight (i know i know, how to gain mass if no big weights. . . idk does it exist?)
Pref 45m-1h15m routines with reasonable breaks (1m-1:30s)
Must maintain aesthetic focus. I hate bulk, but I dig muscle definition.
thoughts?

My other half refers to over bulked, swollen gainers as 'balloon baboons'.

[Mead]

My other half refers to over bulked, swollen gainers as 'balloon baboons'.

Tell him I need a sandwich made stat

[Ivah]

Not impressed with lack of progress pics on this forum :( I like seeing the result of will power and dedication.
I've recently decided to try and gain some LBs. Always been an issue for me since I've been lean a high-cardio exerciser for some time.
Anyone done P90X before? Its my go-to regime and works great for aesthetics, but now im looking to deviate from that for fear of muscle plateau. Looking for a new routine, any suggestions?
I don't like machines TBH - always prefer body weight (i know i know, how to gain mass if no big weights. . . idk does it exist?)
Pref 45m-1h15m routines with reasonable breaks (1m-1:30s)
Must maintain aesthetic focus. I hate bulk, but I dig muscle definition.
thoughts?

Athlean X

[JurisDictum]

I like 5/3/1 by Jim Wendler (https://www.t-nation.com/workouts/531-how-to-build-pure-strength) for gaining strength on core lifts like bench, deadlift, squats. I've been doing this shortly before Crossfit WoDs. Basically you never plateau doing this from what I can tell. Progress is slow and steady.

[Irulan]

Getting way better at random yoga posing and totally got faster run w a lil more distance. Bigger butt. Biiiiig glute GAINZ.

[ScaringChildren]

https://youtu.be/VMASqoKX5rA

[Irulan]

https://youtu.be/VMASqoKX5rA

Hilarious.

But he's a jackass1

Watched several of his videos and laughed any way.

[America]

solicited a date with famous domme who last saw me Saturday (which was the day where i pulled the prettiest i have ever presented in my life). Got the date. This validates that my opinion re: my appearance is not delusion, imo.

I have made tremendous, severe gains.

PS she's a lesbian. get validated nerd

[ScaringChildren]

PS she's a lesbian. get validated nerd

Why is she with you?

She's looking for a hole, not a pole.

[America]

she's prolly borderline ace like meinself if my armchair anal-ysis is on.

[Irulan]

Accidentally did 6.14 miles. Not even paying attention.

2.83 of it running. 1.45 uphill. I also hit my best pace uphill. My ass is amazing.

I'm a fucking badass again. ��

[America]

Accidentally did 6.14 miles. Not even paying attention.

2.83 of it running. 1.45 uphill. I also hit my best pace uphill. My ass is amazing.

I'm a fucking badass again. ��

i gotta get out of funk and hit the streets again. no exercise for long time! residuals of my earlier efforts are enough to live on, but...

i am detoxing from drugs today.

[Irulan]

i gotta get out of funk and hit the streets again. no exercise for long time! residuals of my earlier efforts are enough to live on, but...

i am detoxing from drugs today.

Yeah i want this to be be like weekly or twice week +muscle training days. I like endurance.

I was really relaxed after today. I could have probably run 5 miles straight. But i am forcing myself to ramp up slowly. It was so nice to be able to really enjoy it today.

I used to enjoy random 4 mile milk runs at a comfy pace. Which was faster than the newbies.

If I nail an 8 minute long distance endurance pace ill be in heaven.

[Irulan]

Just got done with light cardio n pushups. Planks. Going to see how things are tmrw if good im start back up on ass routine during fast days to see if itll stick.

[Gilder]

Do you guys workout when sick? I feel like I got hit by a truck. Body weak all over. No fever, but my throat kinda feels sore.

Business trip this week and I hate that I always get derailed on weeks like these. Hotel gyms are the worst.

[Irulan]

Working out with fever is kinda dangerous for me. Cuz all the meds === instant irreversible organ failure.

Back in army tho. No sick days lol.

If it's not like fluvomitron coldsweats ur probably fine to do stuff.

I don't like taking days off n breaking routine.

You're probably fine unless coffing n runny nose for public consumption.

[bigjeff100]

Not impressed with lack of progress pics on this forum :( I like seeing the result of will power and dedication.
I've recently decided to try and gain some LBs. Always been an issue for me since I've been lean a high-cardio exerciser for some time.
Anyone done P90X before? Its my go-to regime and works great for aesthetics, but now im looking to deviate from that for fear of muscle plateau. Looking for a new routine, any suggestions?
I don't like machines TBH - always prefer body weight (i know i know, how to gain mass if no big weights. . . idk does it exist?)
Pref 45m-1h15m routines with reasonable breaks (1m-1:30s)
Must maintain aesthetic focus. I hate bulk, but I dig muscle definition.
thoughts?

Hahaha, there is only like 3 or 4 folks that have posted their photos here that i've seen.. Mead, myself, and Skarlorn... I'm still maintaining mid 140's in weight, so not much change on my end, but i'll take a photo this evening to prove pumpkin pie hasn't gotten the best of me yet!!!

[Gilder]

Yeah I couldn't do it today. The chills are uncontrollable. No fever, but good Lord.

[bigjeff100]

Usually working out sick is one of those things... After getting warmed up and getting going, i feel better during the entire duration of the workout.. Nose is clear, everything seems ok.. But then after.. AFTER..... You feel worse x2 haha... Good choice this morning Gilder.

[Irulan]

Yeah exactly ^^

[Irulan]

Supposedly we retain something like 60% of our ability for a few weeks and retraining is very much easier. Regular exercise is more feel good however.

[Irulan]

Well I need coffee for once grindr is going to destroy me. It's like starting into infinity. I have yet to get out of bed Jesus.

[Gilder]

Yeah, I've definitely fallen victim to the workout sick, feel great during, worse after. I think you guys were right. Just gonna have to hope I fight it off today and settle for a hotel workout later in the week.

[bigjeff100]

That's the spirit Gilder!

[Sonderbeast]

Gayns

[Jimjam]

doktor proved my nerve isn't actually broke loose and basically i just need to chill for up to 2 years with my 1 arm. i'm taking it as good news, no cuts and sling i been wearing is pointless ^^

gainz

Congrats on your right to bare arms.

[Irulan]

Leg day again. Getting easier and easier. Plus a brisk low effort run with some light intervals. I beat my last time. Recovery is good now.

Also my spandex yoga pants will end up around my knees soon.

[bigjeff100]

Leg day again. Getting easier and easier. Plus a brisk low effort run with some light intervals. I beat my last time. Recovery is good now.

Also my spandex yoga pants will end up around my knees soon.

I'm finding that I am addicted to buying leggings.. I'm that guy who wears leggings under his shorts :) And i sure do love all the awesome designs and colors!!! I see why women like these things haha.

[misterbonkers]

I'm finding that I am addicted to buying leggings.. I'm that guy who wears leggings under his shorts :) And i sure do love all the awesome designs and colors!!! I see why women like these things haha.

are you talking about like underarmor type shirts but for your legs? i have a compression shirt that i absolutely love wearing but the thought never occurred to me to find pants that are similar

one of my biggest problems with doing any real workout is usually the thigh rub i get as a big boy, i wonder if these would help

[ScaringChildren]

Also my spandex yoga pants will end up around my knees soon.

https://imgur.com/6AC2c9N.gif

[bigjeff100]

are you talking about like underarmor type shirts but for your legs? i have a compression shirt that i absolutely love wearing but the thought never occurred to me to find pants that are similar

one of my biggest problems with doing any real workout is usually the thigh rub i get as a big boy, i wonder if these would help

Haha yea sorry, I just call them leggings. But yeah compression clothing is what i meant! I have a compression shirt but i don't wear it often. I religiously sport my compression undies, and compression pants tho!

That thigh rub sounds like a nightmare brotha. I can almost guarantee they would! Just make sure you get a material that will help with that. I have a few different types and 1 or 2 would promote rubbing, but a few are thinner and smoother, and I can see them definitely helping! Just a heads up- Gettin outta them thangs after a sweaty workout will make you want to punch a hole in the wall.

[kaizersoze]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWPvVsVj_rU

[kaizersoze]

Do you guys workout when sick? I feel like I got hit by a truck. Body weak all over. No fever, but my throat kinda feels sore.

Business trip this week and I hate that I always get derailed on weeks like these. Hotel gyms are the worst.

Also yes. This is biological warfare. You get everyone else sick and then you have more time to get bigger than them while they take it easy.

[ScaringChildren]

https://imgur.com/gallery/bTniMkA

[Irulan]

10:38 pace now. Getting through legs + runs without too much soreness. Working upper in.

[Irulan]

I'm finding that I am addicted to buying leggings.. I'm that guy who wears leggings under his shorts :) And i sure do love all the awesome designs and colors!!! I see why women like these things haha.

They feel good. Compression is amazing. It's like antigravity. I don't see why anyone wouldn't want that: )

[bigjeff100]

They feel good. Compression is amazing. It's like antigravity. I don't see why anyone wouldn't want that: )

Keeps everything where it's supposed to be too :)

[Irulan]

Did another booty day today. I think I am going to stick with this program but pick the next level up.

Im having to restrain myself. I overtrained last week and felt it a bit. Really easy to do with me not getting proper rest and food. I wish i had a proper workout room to.

[bigjeff100]

Did another booty day today. I think I am going to stick with this program but pick the next level up.

Im having to restrain myself. I overtrained last week and felt it a bit. Really easy to do with me not getting proper rest and food. I wish i had a proper workout room to.

What were the effects of overtraining that you felt?

[Irulan]

What were the effects of overtraining that you felt?

Super sore like the flu and I had a hard time like even stretching and holding my arms out. And it was a little harder when I went to exercise Tuesday. Like I was sleepy and depressed.

[misterbonkers]

decided to start doing prepared meals, at least for dinner. weight loss gains hopefully. first up was Jamaican curry chicken breast, white rice, and madras lentils. I have no idea how much I should be portioning for, so I made what I would normally eat, just 7 times over. came out super tasty, could easily be a staple meal if I don't get tired of it

[Irulan]

Nice. I am probably going to start shakes and break the 36hrs fasts since my physical activity is way up.

I still want to juice on some days. Keep my metabolism going with serious mineral fuel. No longer getting headaches at all lately so I am doing something right.

[JurisDictum]

What were the effects of overtraining that you felt?

Overtraining is sometimes used to talk about serious medical cases of overwork that require mild hospitalization, time off etc.

But a lot of times I call it "Overtraining" if I didn't recover enough before trying to exercise again -- thereby getting diminished results.

I think others tend to use it this way too.

[bluntfang]

help i have lots of free time due to being laid off from work and i want to GAIN. show me workout programs to help.

[Irulan]

i did take an extra day off and when I got back on the track i cut nearly a minute off my pace. increased distance and maintained a good consistency. seems like running on leg day is rough. im torn between cardio and butt muscles. doing both simultaneously is tricky. im enjoying getting faster.

if i get a 6 minute pace ill be meglomaniac. aiming for 5

[Irulan]

biiigggg booty gain, i'm starting to be really impressed with my strength and endurance. quite possible i will have the best brazilian booty on the forums soon

[Mead]

https://i.imgur.com/VdxrYFb.jpg

Pic from today. Back and shoulders are coming along nicely. I also might need a bra soon. Next week I attempt 4 plates with the dip belt. So far I've only been doing sets of 3x45 plates. 4x would make 180 lbs.

[LulzSe©t]

https://i.imgur.com/9Ro15Ap.jpg

[Irulan]

https://i.imgur.com/VdxrYFb.jpg

Pic from today. Back and shoulders are coming along nicely. I also might need a bra soon. Next week I attempt 4 plates with the dip belt. So far I've only been doing sets of 3x45 plates. 4x would make 180 lbs.
Very sexy boobs and masculine nipple placement. :)

[bigjeff100]

https://i.imgur.com/VdxrYFb.jpg

Pic from today. Back and shoulders are coming along nicely. I also might need a bra soon. Next week I attempt 4 plates with the dip belt. So far I've only been doing sets of 3x45 plates. 4x would make 180 lbs.

Fuck yeah Mead!!!!

[Patriam1066]

https://i.imgur.com/VdxrYFb.jpg

Pic from today. Back and shoulders are coming along nicely. I also might need a bra soon. Next week I attempt 4 plates with the dip belt. So far I've only been doing sets of 3x45 plates. 4x would make 180 lbs.

Nice bud. Arms lookin swole for sure

[bigjeff100]

Yeah man, your forearms look the same size as your upper arms.. 1 thing i've noticed as a hard gainer- Is there a relation between big hands/forearms and big muscles? I feel like those folks blessed with generous lower arm size kill the gym game.. I often feel limited by my lower arms.. Wrists/forearms/hands.. But can't do much to increase strength there..

I have been very interested in all this grip strength stuff going around. Anybody ever get involved with grip strength?

[Ahldagor]

Yeah man, your forearms look the same size as your upper arms.. 1 thing i've noticed as a hard gainer- Is there a relation between big hands/forearms and big muscles? I feel like those folks blessed with generous lower arm size kill the gym game.. I often feel limited by my lower arms.. Wrists/forearms/hands.. But can't do much to increase strength there..

I have been very interested in all this grip strength stuff going around. Anybody ever get involved with grip strength?

Just grip oddly shaped objects instead of rounded with a low weight. Smaller muslces in the hands, so don't over stress them.

[Irulan]

My grip strength got beastly when I was doing pullups. Chinups. And deadhangs just to outdo my bros.

[ScaringChildren]

I'm a firm believer in the only fitness my woman should worry about is how she gonna fitness dick in her mouth.

[Mead]

beautiful

are u wearing dog tags?

real ones :)

[Mead]

Yeah man, your forearms look the same size as your upper arms.. 1 thing i've noticed as a hard gainer- Is there a relation between big hands/forearms and big muscles? I feel like those folks blessed with generous lower arm size kill the gym game.. I often feel limited by my lower arms.. Wrists/forearms/hands.. But can't do much to increase strength there..

I have been very interested in all this grip strength stuff going around. Anybody ever get involved with grip strength?

A better grip will help you pull more weight. It's one of my biggest challenges, but I've worked at my forearms for a while now, and they're getting stronger because of the weight I'm pulling as well.

I started to use hand chalk which has helped me immensely. I also have straps for when I'm really pulling some shit I can barely hold onto.

I would have little bitch arms if I didn't work on them. Work on your forearms bro. They will grow. I'm living proof.

[bigjeff100]

A better grip will help you pull more weight. It's one of my biggest challenges, but I've worked at my forearms for a while now, and they're getting stronger because of the weight I'm pulling as well.

I started to use hand chalk which has helped me immensely. I also have straps for when I'm really pulling some shit I can barely hold onto.

I would have little bitch arms if I didn't work on them. Work on your forearms bro. They will grow. I'm living proof.

I have been starting that! Over the last month since i've kinda pinned some of my issues on my lower arms/hands. I've removed the gloves from my workouts, And I only use my straps for similar situations- Deadlifts, and trap workouts especially. Guess we'll start there?

Hella jealous of that chest man. You have developed the bottom chest to a perfection! My upper chest seems to build build build, but lower im still trying to pin point. Just ordered a dip belt today :) Sick of dangling dumbells between my legs. Following the Mead way!

[Ahldagor]

I'm a firm believer in the only fitness my woman should worry about is how she gonna fitness dick in her mouth.

Lol.

[Patriam1066]

Arms day. Going for the mead guns

GAINS

[Throndor]

Yeah. Mead's veen at it awhile to get that level of contour on the underside of his muscle groups. That tends to be the last part to go, kinda like trying to excavate the last two of the 6pack below the navel

[Throndor]

Mead, what do you think of drop sets? Do you follow a standard progressive load regiment like SL 5x5 or do you advocate progressive and regressive pyramid sets once youve established a solid bedrock with a simple program like sl 5x5?

[JurisDictum]

There's been a rise in anxiety baking (https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2018/12/baking-anxiety-millennials/578404/)

Last winter, a recipe for salted chocolate-chunk shortbread cookies spread through my social circle like a carbohydrate epidemic. One of my friends kept seeing the cookies pop up on Instagram and, relenting to digital peer pressure, eventually made them. She brought half the batch to a dinner party, and then it was off to the races. For months, it felt as if every time I showed up to a party, someone else was pulling a Tupperware container out of a tote bag, full of what was eventually known among us as just The Cookies.

Just remember,

Baking might be mentally healthy -- but it produces a lot of unhealthy food you shouldn't eat. If you can figure out how to make ancient style bread -- I'd give it the thumbs up.

Otherwise, there's nothing like fresh homemade sourdough all the time to put on the pounds.

[bigjeff100]

Happy New Year my gainers!! How'd everybody hold up during the holidays? I definitely blew diet, but gym routine stayed the same, consistent, and really i only blew diet on dinners... Not a single pound gained, not a single pound lost.. Ridiculous.. However i have increased weight on all big compound exercises, so that's gotta mean something.. Here i am blowing diet on my anniversary last weekend :) all you can eat brunch at Salty's.. A.maaazing.. Happy 2019 yall, go get it!

https://i.imgur.com/FNMgUtb.jpg

[d3r14k]

I love how perplexed and fascinated you appear to be by that dish. I am not even sure what it is, but I'd eat it.

[Irulan]

Happy New Year my gainers!! How'd everybody hold up during the holidays? I definitely blew diet, but gym routine stayed the same, consistent, and really i only blew diet on dinners... Not a single pound gained, not a single pound lost.. Ridiculous.. However i have increased weight on all big compound exercises, so that's gotta mean something.. Here i am blowing diet on my anniversary last weekend :) all you can eat brunch at Salty's.. A.maaazing.. Happy 2019 yall, go get it!

https://i.imgur.com/FNMgUtb.jpg

*Pushes a piece of lettuce around and swipes right*

[bigjeff100]

I love how perplexed and fascinated you appear to be by that dish. I am not even sure what it is, but I'd eat it.

Haha this restaurant is known for having the best brunch buffet in washington! We had finished all main courses, it was time for sweets!!!

[bigjeff100]

I love how perplexed and fascinated you appear to be by that dish. I am not even sure what it is, but I'd eat it.

Also- This thread is by far the healthiest thread on this forum. And i don't mean muscle gains and fat loss. I mean it's a safe place to go with normal comments, probably the most positive thread you can find here haha. Thanks Derek for contributing to that :)

[Wonkie]

brunch is bitchmade

[ScaringChildren]

brunch is bitchmade

no children around - is that why you don't like it?

[bigjeff100]

brunch is bitchmade

I dont even know what that means man...

[ScaringChildren]

I dont even know what that means man...

he's calling you girly for liking to eat food during mid-morning hours

[Wonkie]

I dont even know what that means man...

you shouldn't wear hats inside it's uncouth

[Irulan]

Cakes n sweets r kinda gurly

[ScaringChildren]

you shouldn't wear hats inside it's uncouth

stop moralfegging

[ScaringChildren]

Wonkie is making some progress in the gym:

https://i.imgur.com/oDjGBlB.png

[maskedmelon]

thought wonkie quit recently? either way, it's a undertaking, so may the force be with ye wonks.

[bigjeff100]

you shouldn't wear hats inside it's uncouth

I'm from Seattle. We don't follow those old people rules here. It's winter, i'm by the ocean, and i'm bald... Why would i choose to wear a sweatshirt and pants to cover all exposed body parts, but leave my head naked for heat to escape? Sounds counter productive to me. I'm cold, i'm bald, i'm gonna wear a hat....

[maskedmelon]

solid point on Seattle. people wear socks with sandles here and you will be hard pressed to find a necktie outside retail/service/finance.

[bigjeff100]

solid point on Seattle. people wear socks with sandles here and you will be hard pressed to find a necktie outside retail/service/finance.

True that!! Pemco commercials pointed out many special washingtonians. Socks and sandals guy, 4 way stop you go, no you go, no you go guy, and let's not forget about blue tarp camper guy!!!

[ScaringChildren]

updress in PNW does mark you out as a buster

but hats indoors ARE uncouth.

Everyone (except Jeff) in the PNW is trapped in the 90s

https://youtu.be/U4hShMEk1Ew

[Irulan]

How do u even wear sox with sandles

[Irulan]

U would think seahawks hat would be a free pass

[Wonkie]

he's on the Vape Escape. he's accepted my affection, so i get to make fun of him until he's clean and sober and gives up caffeine too.

i might be allergic to the juice :(

[bigjeff100]

How do u even wear sox with sandles

Hahaha.. The image to put in your head is like socks and those old tevas you know you all had.. However 2019 socks and sandals is just socks and nike slides...

[maskedmelon]

i don't disagree about the point about hats indoors. i always take mine off, but I'm gay liek that about manners and tradition. won't fault jeff though for not knowing or caring given his environment and bald head.

[bigjeff100]

i still own a pair of tevas the sole is dank

Common over here to the N.W and you'll be the hottest thing in town!

[bigjeff100]

Twilight Struggle?!?!?!

[Vheran]

Wife got me a home heavy bag and I smoked myself on it yesterday. Got something to work on outside of my muay Thai gym. Anyone else box/kickbox/etc?

[Irulan]

https://i.imgur.com/2GNDFoF.jpg

[bigjeff100]

ZMA's!!!!!!!!! Jym has the best whey for baking!!! Just a little tip :) Soo Irulen! Did you try yet, or just picked up?

[Irulan]

ZMA's!!!!!!!!! Jym has the best whey for baking!!! Just a little tip :) Soo Irulen! Did you try yet, or just picked up?

Just got, taking two tonight for muscle recovery after 3 mile run.

[Irulan]

How can magnesium and zinc be vegetarian when they are metals.

Plants are full of metals btw.

Also they are vegetarian pills so the stuff it's mixed with for absorbtion is vegetarian durrr.

Animals weren't tortured in the making of this product.

[Patriam1066]

Doing 155 standing shoulder press

GAINZ. Still no chesticles like mead though. But god damn do I have that shoulder / lat / Waist taper

Got down to 185 before my wife got back. Through the holidays I went Obeast mode (obese/beast) and am now at 203 due to gratuitous homemade pecan pies and khoresh bademjan. In the new year I’ve rededicated myself to getting to 185 and have sworn off beer and switched to scotch exclusively

[bigjeff100]

Doing 155 standing shoulder press

GAINZ. Still no chesticles like mead though. But god damn do I have that shoulder / lat / Waist taper

Got down to 185 before my wife got back. Through the holidays I went Obeast mode (obese/beast) and am now at 203 due to gratuitous homemade pecan pies and khoresh bademjan. In the new year I’ve rededicated myself to getting to 185 and have sworn off beer and switched to scotch exclusively

Hahaha I have to think we're all in the same boat here. Once you open those flood gates to cheat foods.. Boy does the flood rush in haha...

[Irulan]

I stayed around 157 through the holidays, my waist did measure smaller though. I am cutting back on carbs and limiting workouts. I was upto 5 days a week but I was eating a scary amount of food that didn't feel comfortable. And was bloaty.

[JurisDictum]

The best for carb loading (which is good for things like sprinting, spartan running, and meta cons) is Sweet Potatos, Brown Rice, and Qinoa IMO. Bread is never ideal. Stuff like Corn, white rice and potateos aren't that bad...but they aren't that great either its pretty easy to overdo it.

If you just do vegitables all the time keto style -- I think the body does adjust eventually...but the glycogen might be a little slower to restore at first i'm guessing. Most vegetables are not considered "complex carbs" which are bad when overdone but ideal for this specific thing.

They are also cheap and fill you up if you are food insecure.

Edit: this is a response to something on PS thread.

[Irulan]

The best for carb loading (which is good for things like sprinting, spartan running, and meta cons) is Sweet Potatos, Brown Rice, and Qinoa IMO. Bread is never ideal. Stuff like Corn, white rice and potateos aren't that bad...but they aren't that great either its pretty easy to overdo it.

If you just do vegitables all the time keto style -- I think the body does adjust eventually...but the glycogen might be a little slower to restore at first i'm guessing. Most vegetables are not considered "complex carbs" which are bad when overdone but ideal for this specific thing.

They are also cheap and fill you up if you are food insecure.

Edit: this is a response to something on PS thread.

^^

[Irulan]

you are right on the cusp of weighing less than me, Irulan ^^

i weigh in at 157 with clothes on rn. more like 154 straight out of bed. of course i believe i have a foot on you - so i will never acquiesce to your being skinnier than me no matter the weight.

I have a much smaller frame though. Like 15%

😈

[Irulan]

So proportionally I am a fatass.

[Irulan]

Are not whole beans and legumes sufficient sources of carbs? Don't they eventually contribute once broken down? I find them very filling.

[Irulan]

I guess what I am getting at is that if I absolutely had to pick a carb it'd be hummus, lentils, or like
the generic white /red/black beans and just measure my portions so as to consume no more than 200 calories of them. So a small amount. As a supplement.

[Irulan]

I bonded with my large neighbor over rice today. He's been giving me eyes for weeks now. Today, I was going into the front door with rice over my shoulder. The neighbor, smoking, goes "RICE, huh?" from about 30 feet away. I turned and said "No, RICE." He said "that's what I said." very matter of factly and I replied "Oh, I thought you said 'ICE'." Having displayed vulnerability thru fallibility, I seemed to have boosted the man's comfort level with me significantly, and we had a few more exchanges with him in a position of superiority before he dismissed me. I said "you have a good day too" very cutely because I was turned on by the 30 second interlude. Is that normal?
You'll grow out of it. It's annoying. After a fact. Unless the other person is more attractive.

[Patriam1066]

I guess what I am getting at is that if I absolutely had to pick a carb it'd be hummus, lentils, or like
the generic white /red/black beans and just measure my portions so as to consume no more than 200 calories of them. So a small amount. As a supplement.

You just described persian carbs. That’s like 50% of our staple foods. Lentils delenda est

[Irulan]

You just described persian carbs. That’s like 50% of our staple foods. Lentils delenda est

Ya lentils and chick peas are at the top of my desirability list bean wise.

[ScaringChildren]

You just described persian carbs. That’s like 50% of our staple foods. Lentils delenda est

You should try Lybian carbs...er, what am I supposed to be again? Armenian? Lybian? Sybian?

[Irulan]

You should try Lybian carbs...er, what am I supposed to be again? Armenian? Lybian? Sybian?

Take me out to dinner and we can talk about it :p

[Irulan]

https://i.imgur.com/4UMlUZZ.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/4KREn7t.jpg

[Wonkie]

You should try Lybian carbs...er, what am I supposed to be again? Armenian? Lybian? Sybian?

you're far too dark and hairy to be Celtic

[Irulan]

my pubes are gold-red; very aesthetic

Same

[Patriam1066]

you're far too dark and hairy to be Celtic

Yep. Mail man situation

[Cecily]

After my medication ran out and sent me into chemical menopause, I gained about 25lbs from October to halfway through December, 190-215. Since I got back on them mid-Dec, I’m back down to 203 and feeling human shaped again. Feeling better about appearance is making me want to push harder — I’ve been walking a ton this week, think at least 20 miles over three days, trying to do rough calorie counts for what I eat (1500-2000 target), and really trying to cut out liquid calories.

Back on HRT now for.. roughly the next year or so. I’m not going to run out as long as I keep this insurance and that’s a hugeee weight off my mind. Got computer testing supporting my adhd diagnosis and been on Adderall for the past few days.. I think it’s helping me be immensely more productive. Feels like a deal with the devil, but for now, things in 2019 are going extremely well!

[misterbonkers]

After my medication ran out and sent me into chemical menopause, I gained about 25lbs from October to halfway through December, 190-215. Since I got back on them mid-Dec, I’m back down to 203 and feeling human shaped again. Feeling better about appearance is making me want to push harder — I’ve been walking a ton this week, think at least 20 miles over three days, trying to do rough calorie counts for what I eat (1500-2000 target), and really trying to cut out liquid calories.

Back on HRT now for.. roughly the next year or so. I’m not going to run out as long as I keep this insurance and that’s a hugeee weight off my mind. Got computer testing supporting my adhd diagnosis and been on Adderall for the past few days.. I think it’s helping me be immensely more productive. Feels like a deal with the devil, but for now, things in 2019 are going extremely well!

genuinely glad to hear things are lookin up for you, pal

[Cecily]

Thank you <3

[Irulan]

Yay Cecily. Feeling / able to feel sexy and womanly is a major motivation for me to work out and be healthy as well.

I feel like also if we look good, take care of ourselves, and are healthy, we like literally create our own ability to thrive. Thriving is what life is about.

Really glad to hear that the hrt is helping you towards that goal.

[bigjeff100]

Happy Wednesday Gainers!!! How's everybody holding up in 2019. Question for the day- Has anybody dabbled with smelling salts in their workouts? I just ordered a small 10 pack of salts just to be on the same level as Jujimufu and Larry Wheels. But really- Was just interested in people's opinions on them? 1,2,3 go!

[Cecily]

I had a pack of them from my dad's old army gear my friends and I abused each other with. Huffing ammonia good for gains?
Reading a bit about it. I don't feel good about anyone habitually inhaling strong chemical irritants.



Chronic ammonia inhalation and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis: a case report and review of the literature.

Brautbar N (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Brautbar%20N%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=15369278)1, Wu MP (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Wu%20MP%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=15369278), Richter ED (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Richter%20ED%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=15369278).
Author information (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15369278#)


Abstract

Ammonia is an irritant gas with a characteristic pungent odor, which is widely used in industry. Inasmuch as ammonia is highly soluble in water and, upon inhalation, is deposited in the upper airways, occupational exposures to ammonia have commonly been associated with sinusitis, upper airway irritation, and eye irritation. Acute exposures to high levels of ammonia have also been associated with diseases of the lower airways and interstitial lung. In this study, the authors report on a patient with long-term, repetitive occupational exposure to ammonia at levels at or above odor recognition who developed interstitial lung disease. The scientific literature on inhaled ammonia exposure is reviewed and discussed. The authors conclude that the taking of a careful occupational exposure history for patients presenting with shortness of breath associated with ammonia exposure may assist with an early diagnosis, thus allowing for treatment early in the disease process and prevention of further exposure.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15369278

[bigjeff100]

I had a pack of them from my dad's old army gear my friends and I abused each other with. Huffing ammonia good for gains?

Hahaha Cecily! That sounds like an awful time. Like taking turns rubbing wasabi in each others faces! Smelling salts are used by a lot of lifters to get a big rush of energy before a big lift... I don't lift like that, and i'm not a body builder, but I am always very curious about it. So.. i'm gonna try it once! Then go for a PR!

[Wonkie]

poppers?

[bigjeff100]

poppers?

I think poppers are on a whole nother level haha...

[bigjeff100]

poppers?

Btw is your avatar your pup? Cause he's friggin cute man.

[Cecily]

Please read the case study I quoted in my previous post if you missed it. I don't feel good about you doing a 10-pack over a short period time.
I don't like the idea at all.


In this study, the authors report on a patient with long-term, repetitive occupational exposure to ammonia at levels at or above odor recognition who developed interstitial lung disease.

[Wonkie]

Btw is your avatar your pup? Cause he's friggin cute man.

no

Laika, a stray mongrel from the streets of Moscow, was selected to be the occupant of the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 2 that was launched into outer space on 3 November 1957

she's a good girl

[ScaringChildren]

she's a good girl

and a communist

[Wonkie]

and a communist

right a good girl

[ScaringChildren]

right a good girl

https://imgur.com/Y7UMLNF.gif

[Mead]

I had a pack of them from my dad's old army gear my friends and I abused each other with. Huffing ammonia good for gains?
Reading a bit about it. I don't feel good about anyone habitually inhaling strong chemical irritants.


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15369278

While I wouldn't do it myself, the study is for long term exposure to high concentrations of ammonia gas. There is no evidence to suggest that using the low levels of ammonia during training causes any adverse long term health effects. But there's always a risk for irritation for any substance foreign to the lungs.

[bigjeff100]

While I wouldn't do it myself, the study is for long term exposure to high concentrations of ammonia gas. There is no evidence to suggest that using the low levels of ammonia during training causes any adverse long term health effects. But there's always a risk for irritation for any substance foreign to the lungs.

There's the man i was lookin to hear from. Whatup Mead, thanks for comin thru on this.. So you've never tried huh? I am expecting a slight burn for sure, from what i've read. I don't really have addictive qualities, nor am i a power lifter, so i can't see me going anywhere with these. Just kinda wanted to make sure it's safe for me to try, and give 1 a shot...

[Mead]

There's the man i was lookin to hear from. Whatup Mead, thanks for comin thru on this.. So you've never tried huh? I am expecting a slight burn for sure, from what i've read. I don't really have addictive qualities, nor am i a power lifter, so i can't see me going anywhere with these. Just kinda wanted to make sure it's safe for me to try, and give 1 a shot...

I've smelled them before. They're often used on patients in an attempt to bring them back to consciousness. It smells like ammonia. Really terrible. I've never had a problem with motivation and concentration for a lift, so I wouldn't bother putting myself through that. But try it out if you want.

[Mead]

I actually met Larry Wheels in November when he flew into Miami. The videos and photos don't do him justice. He's enormous, and a super nice dude.

[Irulan]

https://recipes.mercola.com/bone-broth-recipe.aspx

[bigjeff100]

I actually met Larry Wheels in November when he flew into Miami. The videos and photos don't do him justice. He's enormous, and a super nice dude.

Haha i'll do it for science then!! But yeah the thought of smelling piss capsules is a turn off for sure. Just figured i'd try.. what the hell?!

In other news. Larry Wheels.. Been watchin him train with Thor for his first strongman event , i'm super excited for him! Can't be easy to do what he does, come from where he came from, and then completely do a 180 and train for Strongman.. I hope he slays at the comp. Been watchin my man Brian Shaw ramp up his training too!

[Patriam1066]

Anyone have an idea on macros for muscle maintenance / gain while cutting fat? I’m doing minimal cardio these days. I get in 7-8000 steps per day and lift 4 days a week. 201 lbs, 5’10”, turn 54 super bowl weekend. Keto works for me for weight loss but not for muscle building. Thanks in advance. god bless

[Irulan]

Anyone have an idea on macros for muscle maintenance / gain while cutting fat? I’m doing minimal cardio these days. I get in 7-8000 steps per day and lift 4 days a week. 201 lbs, 5’10”, turn 54 super bowl weekend. Keto works for me for weight loss but not for muscle building. Thanks in advance. god bless

https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/ask-the-ripped-dude-magical-macronutrient-ratio-for-fat-loss.html

Set calories below whatever your BMR is. Win.

[Throndor]

Anyone have an idea on macros for muscle maintenance / gain while cutting fat? I’m doing minimal cardio these days. I get in 7-8000 steps per day and lift 4 days a week. 201 lbs, 5’10”, turn 54 super bowl weekend. Keto works for me for weight loss but not for muscle building. Thanks in advance. god bless

How many g protein/day you doing on keto?

Remeber that 30% of protein calories are consumed in processing so while they calculate 5 lcal/g proteins its truly only 3.5kcal/g. This is why they say to keto at x grams where x = 80% of your bodyweight in pounds. At a target weight of 185 to 190 that would be about 150g protein (18oz chicken breast) with about 1200kcal to spare. Fats ring in at 9kcal/gram and carbs 5kcal/gram, but youll want to focus on minimizing carbs aside from the innate carbs in your vegetables. I like to do a lot of zucchini and brocolli. Last night i did tacos with almond flour + egg +unsweetened almond milk whipped up to a batter and fried to make crepe-like tortillas.

[Patriam1066]

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll try for 150g of protein and no calories of anything else. Almond milk delenda eat

ARMS DAY. GAINZ. I'm cutting back on chest since I'm starting to look like a giant pectoral with biceps that don't match

[Patriam1066]

I actually met Larry Wheels in November when he flew into Miami. The videos and photos don't do him justice. He's enormous, and a super nice dude.

are you trying to get that jacked? he looks dumb dude. He went too far

[maskedmelon]

Anyone have an idea on macros for muscle maintenance / gain while cutting fat? I’m doing minimal cardio these days. I get in 7-8000 steps per day and lift 4 days a week. 201 lbs, 5’10”, turn 54 super bowl weekend. Keto works for me for weight loss but not for muscle building. Thanks in advance. god bless

maybe give intermittent fasting a go while in keto. minimizing insulin should lower your metabolic target weight and if you are in keto, then you shouldn't see significant losses to lean body mass. You are potentially missing out on some of the anabolic effects of insulin, but you still realize them around your meal(s), which should occur following lifts anyway. Also, intermittent fasting stimulates autophagy, which offers the added bonus of cleaning up unnecessary/harmful tissues like plaques. Google all this stuff, could be complete bullshit, but all seems plausible.

[Cecily]

I want to start up intermittent fasting again. I had it going for about 2 weeks last year and then I ate outside window once and could never get back into it. Worked really well for me because it was easy to spread my target calories over two moderately sized meals than spread over the whole day.

Right now I’m just eating less without tracking it and it’s working ok. ~2.8/week

Since December, 213 to 199 today. 39 to go.

[maskedmelon]

very cool. I've been at it for a while now and I've found it is actually a lot easier for me in keto because I just don't get hungry and when I do it, I don't get hit with a post-meal fog. I take calories once a day around 1:00 and then just water/coffee/tea (no sweetener/malk/etc) the rest of the time. I was surprised by the amount of visceral fat I've lost.

[Asteria]

Is turning our diets or daily exercise routines into a strict computer algorithm or scientific formula for "peak efficiency" really going to accomplish something wonderful? I can appreciate the goals and the general idea of healthy habits & practices....but some seem to be treating or talking about their eating and exercise lifestyles to an exact science like it's some kinda engineering project?

IDK this just bores the heck out of me personally....is boredom or tedium really worth the extra "gains"?

Besides feeling "better" and looking "hot", are we trying to sex up robots eventually? This sounds like robot talk to me! :confused::confused::(

Are we preparing for life, dating, & sex with robots? Can't we wait 100 years more for this? :p

[Mead]

are you trying to get that jacked? he looks dumb dude. He went too far

Not at all. And I doubt I ever will because I don't take anabolic steroids. So unless I really leaned out, which isn't going to happen, I won't ever look like that. I like my very natural look when I'm not pumped up.

He does a lot of good stuff and is a genuinely nice dude, so he gets cut some slack for looking like a freak. But it's hard to do what he does and not.

[maskedmelon]

Is turning our diets or daily exercise routines into a strict computer algorithm or scientific formula for "peak efficiency" really going to accomplish something wonderful? I can appreciate the goals and the general idea of healthy habits & practices....but some seem to be treating or talking about their eating and exercise lifestyles to an exact science like it's some kinda engineering project?

IDK this just bores the heck out of me personally....is boredom or tedium really worth the extra "gains"?



i just do it because I feel better, physically and mentally. it helps me maintain balance, which is what enables me to do more ^^