DamianSolo Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I just had to admire myself in the mirror this morning. This workout regimen I've been on looks good on me. I'm going to be doubling down on it, adding more cardio to my workouts. I'm still curious to see how these amino acids help with my progress.
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted January 1, 2024 ATRL Moderator Posted January 1, 2024 Make sure to take progress photos. Mentally, I feel like I look the exact same I did three years ago even though I am 30lbs heavier than that. If it wasn't for photos, I'd have a harder time digesting the change I've made. 1
Kern Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 1 minute ago, khalyan said: Make sure to take progress photos. Mentally, I feel like I look the exact same I did three years ago even though I am 30lbs heavier than that. If it wasn't for photos, I'd have a harder time digesting the change I've made. Literally this. I was shocked when I put on smaller size and it fit, I was like yooooo I'm actually NOT fat anymore so this works 1
Goaty Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 (edited) Creatine does not have any effect your hair. IDK where this myth started but there's no truth to it. Here is a great article that goes through common creatine misconceptions. Edited January 1, 2024 by Goaty 3
Cesar Posted January 3, 2024 Author Posted January 3, 2024 how did you guys figure how ur stretching routine before workouts? do you do the same one every single time, or do you change it up depending on the muscle your working out that day?
Goaty Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 On 1/2/2024 at 8:09 PM, Caesar said: how did you guys figure how ur stretching routine before workouts? do you do the same one every single time, or do you change it up depending on the muscle your working out that day? I have stretches for upper body and stretches for lower body - I do one or the other (or both) depending on which groups I'm targeting that day. Honestly I doubt my stretching is optimal but so far it's prevented injury and the days I've rushed through them (or skipped them entirely) are the days I've injured myself.
Kern Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 On 1/3/2024 at 4:09 AM, Caesar said: how did you guys figure how ur stretching routine before workouts? do you do the same one every single time, or do you change it up depending on the muscle your working out that day? upper body: stretching arms with a stick (idk how's it called) cobra and dog pose dynamic stretching plank first excersise from my workout but with lighter weight lower body: bascially all the same but with air squats 1
Ms. Togekiss Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 What are some supplements someone on a weight loss journey should take? I’ve read tons of articles and IG thotties’ posts () and they claim taking collagen (which makes sense for loose skin) and creatine is good. I’d taking creatine a good idea if I’m not bulking up? And what are the side effects of it? I’m scared of taking any sort of supplements bc I don’t want to mess up my liver and /or kidneys. Also, is losing 30 pounds in 6 months doable? I want to get down to the lightest I’ve been since Covid hit and I gained all that weight. I just want to have a realistic goal to aim for and once I reach that I’ll set another goal
Relampago. Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 I’m just reposting here since it’s applicable: I’ve been finally feeling really comfortable with my body and feel like I reached a place where now I can just workout my hardest/follow a meal plan and still be happy with wherever I’m at currently. My goal is to improve but I don’t have a specific goal anymore and it feels kinda nice. 2
Relampago. Posted January 4, 2024 Posted January 4, 2024 3 hours ago, Ms. Togekiss said: What are some supplements someone on a weight loss journey should take? I’ve read tons of articles and IG thotties’ posts () and they claim taking collagen (which makes sense for loose skin) and creatine is good. I’d taking creatine a good idea if I’m not bulking up? And what are the side effects of it? I’m scared of taking any sort of supplements bc I don’t want to mess up my liver and /or kidneys. Also, is losing 30 pounds in 6 months doable? I want to get down to the lightest I’ve been since Covid hit and I gained all that weight. I just want to have a realistic goal to aim for and once I reach that I’ll set another goal I don’t think there are really any supplements that’ll help with weight loss to my knowledge. Fat burners are a scam and can mess with blood pressure, without any solid proof that those things actually work. There’s energy drinks like Celsius that claim to enhance metabolism but I’m skeptical of those too. Cutting carbs (Keto) is a quick way to lose weight fast and it genuinely works. The issue with it is that it’s not really sustainable over a long period of time, but it can work in the short term. Fasted cardio is something else that can help burn fat quickly as well. Creatine will help with size and endurance at the gym but won’t burn fat or contribute to weight loss/gain outside of retaining water in the muscles and gaining muscle from training harder. It can certainly help with doing high volume workouts (more helpful for burning fat than heavy weight) since creatine can help with muscular endurance for the larger amount of reps. Overall, as long as you’re doing cardio/working out 4-6 times a week (depending on what works for you and your body!), eating a low carb diet with a calorie deficit for your size, you’ll lose the weight. I would say losing 30 pounds in 6 months is certainly possible if you’re consistent and serious about it, but I would stress that it’s far more important to keep yourself going to the gym and going with the intent of doing your best, whatever that may be that day, and sticking with it. That will get you results no matter what, and even if you don’t get to 30 pounds of weight loss in 6 months, you’ll still be super happy that you lost 25 or 15 just cause you know you’re working hard at it.
ATRL Moderator khalyan Posted January 5, 2024 ATRL Moderator Posted January 5, 2024 17 hours ago, Relampago. said: I’m just reposting here since it’s applicable: I’ve been finally feeling really comfortable with my body and feel like I reached a place where now I can just workout my hardest/follow a meal plan and still be happy with wherever I’m at currently. My goal is to improve but I don’t have a specific goal anymore and it feels kinda nice. I- You’ve achieved my ultimate goal body tbh What helped you make it down to around single digit body fat? I usually hover around 18-15% body fat and can cut down to around 12% before I can’t mentally take the cut anymore and give up on it.
Relampago. Posted January 5, 2024 Posted January 5, 2024 3 hours ago, khalyan said: I- You’ve achieved my ultimate goal body tbh What helped you make it down to around single digit body fat? I usually hover around 18-15% body fat and can cut down to around 12% before I can’t mentally take the cut anymore and give up on it. Thank you sis! I honestly focus on doing a lean bulk rather than trying to keep a cut going for a long time. I typically sit around 10-14% body fat doing that, because like you said, cuts are just way too taxing and honestly unsustainable. I look to the rule of 1 gram of protein per pound and follow that pretty regularly. Depending on whether I’m cutting or lean bulking, I’ll adjust my fats and carbs. If I’m cutting I’ll do about 75% of my protein intake for fats and cut carbs all the way down to around 20-30% of my protein goal. Sometimes if I want faster results I cut carbs down to 0 or as low as possible for only a month and that gets me lean very quickly. During a lean bulk, I stick with my protein goal but up the carbs to about 125% of my protein intake but adjust based on my energy levels vs. how much I want to bulk. Cardio wise I just go on walks every day and do my MMA classes but that’s really it. I’m not huge on cardio just cause I don’t like it but the amounts that I do works for me as long as I adjust my nutrition towards the goals I want to hit. I almost always do a mix of heavy vs high volume workouts, 2 weeks on volume, 2 weeks on heavy, but during a more intense cut I’ll only do high volume. Hope that helps at least a bit! 1
coney island Posted January 6, 2024 Posted January 6, 2024 I picked up pendlay rows again last night, which I haven't done for about 3 years. They are my favorite back exercise. But I feel a pinge in my back today. I am so paranoid and worried that I herniated a disc again. This would be my third herniation if that's the case, and each herniation I have had has made me more and more hesitant to push myself in the gym since they always require surgery and take me out of the gym or at least focusing on anything upper body for 4-8 months at a time. 3 hours ago, Relampago. said: I honestly focus on doing a lean bulk rather than trying to keep a cut going for a long time. I typically sit around 10-14% body fat doing that, because like you said, cuts are just way too taxing and honestly unsustainable. You are looking great in those pics! My only successful cut was during COVID when everything was closed. I only ate crockpot chicken noodle soup, but I also got to my absolute leanest as I could. Since then I've been lean bulking, but it's been about 4 years now (with an aforementioned herniated disc happening halfway through) and I'm pushing into uncomfortable body fat percentage and I have been debating on whether it would be worth cutting, but I feel like I am finally back to putting on some size. I am so indecisive about it. I hate cutting. 1
Kern Posted January 6, 2024 Posted January 6, 2024 Oh my god I went to the gym today and had to go back home 💀 Never seen this much people and they kept on coming 💀 very young boys mostly. I mean good for them tbh, I hope they sustain their New Year’s resolution. But I need to be careful now what time am I going. Also I finally found a gym buddy and it’s a bi guy
coney island Posted January 6, 2024 Posted January 6, 2024 8 minutes ago, stupidjock said: Oh my god I went to the gym today and had to go back home 💀 Never seen this much people and they kept on coming 💀 very young boys mostly. I mean good for them tbh, I hope they sustain their New Year’s resolution. But I need to be careful now what time am I going. Also I finally found a gym buddy and it’s a bi guy Crowded gyms are the actual worst. I rotate between 4 locations depending on how crowded the others are. Unfortunately the gym that is usually almost always empty is the furthest away from me and the most crowded at any given time is the one closest.
idkwiam Posted January 6, 2024 Posted January 6, 2024 I hope you guys are spamming the gym song of the millennium on gym like I do every time I go to the gym.
John Slayne Posted January 9, 2024 Posted January 9, 2024 On 1/6/2024 at 4:12 PM, stupidjock said: Oh my god I went to the gym today and had to go back home 💀 Never seen this much people and they kept on coming 💀 very young boys mostly. I mean good for them tbh, I hope they sustain their New Year’s resolution. But I need to be careful now what time am I going. Also I finally found a gym buddy and it’s a bi guy I'm dreading going to the gym tomorrow because of this. all the new year's resolution people combined with uni students coming back from the break i go to a budget gym so it's usually busy anyway but it's going to be mental tomorrow evening, i can feel it
Whis Posted January 9, 2024 Posted January 9, 2024 Has anyone here ever used roids? I’ve been going to the gym for over a year but have barely seen any progress the past months. Idgaf about being healthy I just want to look hot.
Goaty Posted January 10, 2024 Posted January 10, 2024 13 hours ago, Whis said: Has anyone here ever used roids? I’ve been going to the gym for over a year but have barely seen any progress the past months. Idgaf about being healthy I just want to look hot. Yes. I'm on them now. They come with some serious risks and I personally don't recommend them unless you're really into lifting and have plateaued in progress despite doing everything you're supposed to (working hard at the gym, getting enough rest, counting your macros, etc.)
Rotunda Posted January 10, 2024 Posted January 10, 2024 Started working with a trainer a few months ago after my job gave me a wellness stipend. He says it’s time to start bulking and while I know he’s right, my brain keeps telling me not to. I think I’m just anxious about what it’ll do to my face.
PokiTails Posted January 10, 2024 Posted January 10, 2024 OK I actually feel better now, I don't crave the junk food anymore and I already lost 2 pounds. Last 8 months was quite the food / beer detour for me and I won't miss it lol.
Kern Posted January 11, 2024 Posted January 11, 2024 Took my first progress pic (well not first ever but first in my new cycle) Comparing to almost 2 months earlier the progress is noticebale but I think I can do better than that in 2 months. I'm more lean but I hope to see more muscle next
glitch Posted January 11, 2024 Posted January 11, 2024 14 hours ago, Rotunda said: Started working with a trainer a few months ago after my job gave me a wellness stipend. He says it’s time to start bulking and while I know he’s right, my brain keeps telling me not to. I think I’m just anxious about what it’ll do to my face. I think you'll be fine as long as you only eat a small amount of excess calories (like 500 over your maintenance). That way the fat gain should be minimal
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