At 2500cals per day, I loose 3-4lbs per week I started weight lifting at like 160-170lbs and my body was very happy there.. but now at who knows what (225? 230? 235? who knows I need a scale). I really need to focus on eating. It makes me poor because I like good foods. I'm not that tall either, so @ ~230lbs my body goes "FU$@ you! loose weight!!!" lol.
Well that would rock for me, but that's got to suck for you......
I was trying to be relatively "clean" in my approach but that's an awful lot of food for me.
Of course now that I've cut back to 2000 again, I'm having fun adjusting back the other way.
Sometimes I don't think you win either way.
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people who diet always think that people who bulk have it easy, but in reality, it sucks. This coming from someone who has managed to gain 75lbs since high school. There's nothing worse than having to eat/drink more calories when you really don't feel like it. I would much rather have a growling stomach, and eat 3 times a day then eat tons of calories in 3 meals, or 5-6 smaller ones.
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people who diet always think that people who bulk have it easy, but in reality, it sucks. This coming from someone who has managed to gain 75lbs since high school. There's nothing worse than having to eat/drink more calories when you really don't feel like it. I would much rather have a growling stomach, and eat 3 times a day then eat tons of calories in 3 meals, or 5-6 smaller ones.
Your body doesnt want to do either.
Dieting is a easy compared to gaining large amount of muscle for most people, sure anyone can gain 15-20lbs of muscle in a few years, but how many can gain 50? 70lbs? not many people are dedicated enough, or they loose dedication over time when progress seems to stop (happens all the damn time too )
Whole different game that what most people are used to. But hey, I love it.. or I wouldn't be doing it! Very satisfying for me to gain 5lbs of muscle, or squat 10lbs more then last week.. Makes pain of workouts, hard to follow diet, and the whole lifestyle associated with it, worth it. Never plan on stopping.. Cant wait to see where I am at in 5 years... 10 years... 20 years etc..
people who diet always think that people who bulk have it easy, but in reality, it sucks. This coming from someone who has managed to gain 75lbs since high school. There's nothing worse than having to eat/drink more calories when you really don't feel like it. I would much rather have a growling stomach, and eat 3 times a day then eat tons of calories in 3 meals, or 5-6 smaller ones.
The joint pain is it from a lack of flexibility or just overwork? You may want to add a day of dynamic stretching to stay mobile...once you get to my age you'll appreciate it.
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The joint pain is it from a lack of flexibility or just overwork? You may want to add a day of dynamic stretching to stay mobile...once you get to my age you'll appreciate it.
Pretty sure its just from overwork.. i put on like 30lbs to my bench press in like 2 weeks.. body didnt really like that is my guess.
I am pretty happy with it, but I saw it coming. I had gotten alot stronger with DB's and rack lockouts lately so it was just a matter of time before it carried over
Speed deads
315 x 2
x 2
x 2
x 2
405 x 10 (beltless PR I think)
Front Squats
140 x 5
285 x 5
230 x 5
260 x 5
300 x 5 (HUGE PR) like 30-40lbs PR i think.
Shoulder Circut.. wide grip upright rows / side laterals
Leg extensions
stack x 10
x 10
x 10
not sure whats going on with the front squats but I wont complain.. last time I tried 300lbs for ONE i failed.. I was going for 1-2 reps but the reps just kept comming, I was really pushing myself on them. My GF and I should fight more often, then id be a pretty good lifter LOL.
I am sore today.. quads are tired.. this is rare for me!
sooo happy with those front squats now. I want to get to 405 by christmas. I think that would be a pretty decent front squat. Probably have 330 or so in me now
hahaha still sore owwwwww. Probally going to pull some 3's in the deadlift tomorrow I think hopefully around 500 x 3 but not to sure. GF frustration is gone, no more frustration workouts Maybe I should tell her shes fat!... maybe not.
I am looking surprisingly lean these days considering my weight I decided.. im not to sure where this new weight went.
ive gained 80lbs in 19 months (when I started lifting seriously), while getting (a little) leaner. A bit more then a lb of muscle a week ? Ill take it. I must be doing something right.
Rack deadlifts (3-4 inches off ground)
135 x 5
225 x 5
315 x 3
405 x 3
455 x 3
495 x 3 545 x 3 BIG PR.
DB Rows
70e x 10e
115e x 8e
140e x 8e (PR)
140 x 6e
GHR
bw x 6
bw + 20 x 6
bw + 30 x 6
bw + 40 x 6 (PR)
Reverse Cable flys
heavy x 12
x 12
x 12
Good workout.. In the past my rack pull from this height has actually been a little lower then my actual deadlift.. I guess well see what happens with that
the rack deadlift was halrious.. this group of guys I kind of know come up and start counting how much I have on the bar.. and come to the conclusion that there is more weight on the bar then the three of them of them combined hahahaa I l laughed so hard.
Also, my GF hit a big regular deadlift PR today with 230 or 240 x 3 I think it was. She is going to have double bw in no time.
Tommorrow if joints are feeling OK it will be a somewhat heavy upperbody day.. woohoo looking forward to some more PRS.. They are not going to stop. If I keep eating like I am, strength will keep going up.. and its winter so I can hide myself im hoodies hahaha. School starts next wednesday for me, hopefully the gym doesnt get to busy.. although it probally will
The knes classes will be in there.. so ill have some great bosu ball stories haha.
Somedays you just have a workout where everything just clicks. I get to the gym, its busy.. powerlifters everywhere today. 600, 700+ lbs deadlifts going up, big benches, and a lot of big guys. My shoulders/joints are feeling excellent today too. woohooo. Got some great bench press tips too
BB Bench
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 2
250 x 2
275 x 1
285 x 1
295 x 1 (PR) Light as hell. 10lb PR
305 x 1 (big ass PR) Speed work. 20lb PR 315 x 1 (HUGE PR) easy. 30lb PR 225 x 15 (BIG PR)
*three plates -wooohooooo
Underhand Rows
135 x 8
225 x 8
250 x 8 (PR i think)
250 x 8
250 x 6
DB Bench
100e x 10
x 7
x 4
d1Pushdowns
heavy x 10
x 10
x 10
d2Neutral Grip Pulldowns
heavy x 10
x 10
x 10
Fantastic workout. 315 was easy. Turns out all I needed was a little rest from the bench press. Ill have to keep that in mind for the future. My setup is a bit better now (Still pretty much flat back though, i am not made to arch well haha). I was touching a bit to low on most reps. In the next week or two I want to put another 10-15lbs on my bench. I am on the road to the 400lbs club now.. might be a long road, I hope not!
I am just way to damn happy right now after that workout.
__________________ It all starts with the mind, but the thoughts, the intention aren't enough. Action needs to come next. Dream it, believe it, plan it, execute it, celebrate it. - Wendy
I started weight lifting at like 160-170lbs and my body was very happy there.. but now at who knows what (225? 230? 235? who knows I need a scale). I really need to focus on eating. It makes me poor because I like good foods. I'm not that tall either, so @ ~230lbs my body goes "FU$@ you! loose weight!!!" lol.
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