the GAINS thread - Page 5

Cecily · #1 01-30-2018, 02:26 AM

Room mate, old friend... dot dot dot, kicked me out when he found out I was starting up again. Losing job in a month too.
Unhealthy life choices worked out for me till I saw a picture of myself in September lol. That's what motivated me to make some changes.

Lhancelot · #2 01-30-2018, 02:32 AM

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Room mate, old friend... dot dot dot, kicked me out when he found out I was starting up again. Losing job in a month too.
Unhealthy life choices worked out for me till I saw a picture of myself in September lol. That's what motivated me to make some changes.

Yes, lots of things thrown at you at once.

It's amazing how different we can feel we look when we compare that feeling to an actual photo. That has served as my biggest motivator to make change personally.

That always has bothered me though, it makes me feel like a shallow fuck because what matters most is what's on the inside, right? [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Cecily · #3 01-30-2018, 02:44 AM

Naw. Your externals are a reflection of the inside in a big way. I saw a sad, angry, sullen fuck in that picture and that was 100% accurate. 3 months in and I'm already WAY happier with who I see in the mirror. I'm motivated this time and I think it's going to work out... somehow. Goal is to be full time by 35. Gives me ~15 months. Fingers crossed I end up sorta pretty in a couple years.

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Lhancelot · #4 01-30-2018, 03:07 AM

That's great Cecily! Another reason to really focus now is it won't get easier as you get older. I know it's redundant saying this, but now is really the time to stay the course.

I am not shitting you, I always heard people talk about age this age that, and prior to 40 I really believed it was bullshit, that age was just a number... But when I hit 40 considerable changes occurred physically speaking haha.

Once I hit 40, recovering from injuries was noticeably harder, MORE injuries occured when I carelessly exercised, and losing extra weight became way harder as my metabolism REALLY slowed.

These are good reasons to stay focused and make it happen now and not procrastinate, besides the fact you will feel better AND look better sooner than later!

Mead · #5 01-30-2018, 04:15 AM

I ran across a solid deadlift program for people looking to increase their deadlift gains

https://www.t-nation.com/training/si...adlift-program

Lhancelot · #6 01-30-2018, 04:27 AM

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I ran across a solid deadlift program for people looking to increase their deadlift gains

https://www.t-nation.com/training/si...adlift-program

This is a serious powerlifting guide to incorporate deadlifts. Low rep heavy weight.

I never did this type of routine and even now prefer calisthenics over weights more than ever.

I do have weights at home but only barbell/Dumbbells for curls and shoulder exercises which I have been slacking on all winter and not doing. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What exercises do you do for core strength, anything without weights?

Mead · #7 01-30-2018, 04:41 AM

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This is a serious powerlifting guide to incorporate deadlifts. Low rep heavy weight.

I never did this type of routine and even now prefer calisthenics over weights more than ever.

I do have weights at home but only barbell/Dumbbells for curls and shoulder exercises which I have been slacking on all winter and not doing. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

What exercises do you do for core strength, anything without weights?

I completely agree. I was just posting for someone looking for these types of goals.

One of the simplest things you can do for core that doesn't take a lot of time is the p99 ab ripper x video. 16 minutes of your time minus pre stretch. You can find it free or just download it and play it from pc or laptop.

https://www.vidivodo.com/p90x-ab-ripper-x

I agree with their recommendation of only doing it 3 times a week max.

Cecily · #8 01-30-2018, 09:47 AM

Alright so serious questions. Why are you a kombucha mushroom person? What it's supposed to do? What are you getting out of it that you've noticed besides it tasting bad?

Ahldagor · #9 01-30-2018, 09:52 AM

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Alright so serious questions. Why are you a kombucha mushroom person? What it's supposed to do? What are you getting out of it that you've noticed besides it tasting bad?

Fads are a thing. Just a marketing thing, latest diet trend. J

Do a diabetic's diet and work out. Your body will reach equilibrium.

Mead · #10 01-30-2018, 10:00 AM

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Fads are a thing. Just a marketing thing, latest diet trend. J

Do a diabetic's diet and work out. Your body will reach equilibrium.

I'm not going to turn this thread into a RnF, but this is a very ignorant post, and not helping anyone here. And by ignorant I mean uneducated / unintelligent.