BG Fitness Fanatics II: We Work Out

[Squah]

Before I got my gym membership for summers, I would take the summers off and lift while I was at school where it was free. I'd be squatting 3 times a week and feel totally fine every day.

But the first day coming back to the gym after summer break? do 70% of my previous weight for 3 or 5 sets of 5 and I'd be fucked for a full week. After 2 weeks of getting back into the old pattern it went right back to the way it was.

[Onaruto]

I have just started with training. I'm planning to lose some weight do you have some advice?

[Hushigoshi]

I have just started with training. I'm planning to lose some weight do you have some advice?

Lift weights, do cardio, use myfitnesspal.

Generic question gets generic advice.

[Ragns]

Ding! Now officially down 40 lbs since I started lurking this thread (18 months). In pants size I went from 40" to 34". That's pretty scary now that I think about it.

Been training with a cheap dumbbell since Osede told me to exactly 1 year ago. No hardcore or strict training, only lifting stuff while waiting on Duty Finder in XIV or cardio while watching animes.

I recently moved near a "chick gym" by that I mean some of these places where 75% of the space is covered with cardio machines and the guys are hidden in a shady corner with their free weights. Should I even bother to join that kind of place? I'm feeling the need for heavier equipment.

I suppose I could lose maybe another 20-30 lbs of fat to go back to my scrawny college self while getting fit so I don't end up like a flan.

Edit: Oh yeah and I'm gonna murder the next person that tell me I'm so "lucky" to have lost all this weight recently.

[Vandalhart]

pfft lucky? It's not like you woke up one morning and it was all gone. Jesus people.

[Astylla]

pfft lucky? It's not like you woke up one morning and it was all gone. Jesus people.

I fucking hate that shit too.. I got it myself when losing before and now again. No I wasn't fucking lucky I worked my ass off but thanks.

Anyway to the previous poster great work I hope you find a gym that works out for you.

[Guitarman]

Ding! Now officially down 40 lbs since I started lurking this thread (18 months). In pants size I went from 40" to 34". That's pretty scary now that I think about it.

Been training with a cheap dumbbell since Osede told me to exactly 1 year ago. No hardcore or strict training, only lifting stuff while waiting on Duty Finder in XIV or cardio while watching animes.

I recently moved near a "chick gym" by that I mean some of these places where 75% of the space is covered with cardio machines and the guys are hidden in a shady corner with their free weights. Should I even bother to join that kind of place? I'm feeling the need for heavier equipment.

I suppose I could lose maybe another 20-30 lbs of fat to go back to my scrawny college self while getting fit so I don't end up like a flan.

Edit: Oh yeah and I'm gonna murder the next person that tell me I'm so "lucky" to have lost all this weight recently.

If it's got a bar you can use to squat and the free weights? yes. Plus all the eye candy is great motivation.

Grats on the 40. I lost 35 and it was a fucking challenge. I still want to lost another 40 and it's going to be a nasty road.

[FNH]

In pants size I went from 40" to 34".

That is an annoyance when losing weight. Dropped from a 40-42 down to 38 after 50~ lbs, now at 65lbs I need a size 36 or lower. My 38s only lasted a few weeks. Oh well, I'll take it.

[Patriarch]

Been a relatively skinny guy my entire life, always fit and athletic but never a real big guy.

Ramped up the determination this year to change things. Six months in now, and I can tell a difference. I hit the gym around 5am before work (on days I don't have my daughter) and after work around 4:30. I've went through a small mountain of protein as well. I'm no "workout guru" I just stick a routine of chest/arms 3 days a week, core/legs 2 days a week.

Gone from 155 to 175 lbs, and I feel great. Still work to be done, but it feels good to be able to see the results. /endcoolstry

[Botosi]

Fuck man I'm jealous, you did exactly what I've been unable to do. Ive been 155 aiming for 175 for months now with barely any progress (due to diet) Great work you look awesome. Are you trying to get heavier or maintain around 175?

[Patriarch]

Fuck man I'm jealous, you did exactly what I've been unable to do. Ive been 155 aiming for 175 for months now with barely any progress (due to diet) Great work you look awesome. Are you trying to get heavier or maintain around 175?

I'd like to hover at 180ish, but I am really stoked about where I'm at.

I know your pain though, I had one hell of a time getting my diet in check. My metabolism is absurdly high, so weight gain was tough. I've been eating around 4,500 calories a day, and somewhere in the range of 250g protein. I still splurge plenty, but I've been eating pretty healthy compared to what I used to eat

[Moss]

I'd like to hover at 180ish, but I am really stoked about where I'm at.

I know your pain though, I had one hell of a time getting my diet in check. My metabolism is absurdly high, so weight gain was tough. I've been eating around 4,500 calories a day, and somewhere in the range of 250g protein. I still splurge plenty, but I've been eating pretty healthy compared to what I used to eat

Great job man. How tall are you?

I fell off the wagon a little bit and am back hovering around 162 from 170 at 6'1". Would like to be 180 eventually.

[Milkster]

I'd like to hover at 180ish, but I am really stoked about where I'm at.

I know your pain though, I had one hell of a time getting my diet in check. My metabolism is absurdly high, so weight gain was tough. I've been eating around 4,500 calories a day, and somewhere in the range of 250g protein. I still splurge plenty, but I've been eating pretty healthy compared to what I used to eat

If you tracked every single thing you ate, properly, and had a hard time gaining weight at 4500 calories a day, then you have thyroid or other medical issues. Your metabolism is not that much higher than average unless you're running gear. You probably guestimated every day and thought you were eating that much. I'm 6'4" and 242 and it takes me 4k+ calories a day to bulk.

[Patriarch]

Great job man. How tall are you?

I fell off the wagon a little bit and am back hovering around 162 from 170 at 6'1". Would like to be 180 eventually.

I'm 6'1 as well

If you tracked every single thing you ate, properly, and had a hard time gaining weight at 4500 calories a day, then you have thyroid or other medical issues. Your metabolism is not that much higher than average unless you're running gear. You probably guestimated every day and thought you were eating that much. I'm 6'4" and 242 and it takes me 4k+ calories a day to bulk.

It is a guestimation. I would say close to that number though. As far as I know I don't have any medical issues (that I am aware of). I had a full check up about 4 months ago, and then a colonoscopy (tmi?) about 6 months ago (come from diabetic family, like to be sure) and nothing was mentioned. Who knows though. I've always ate A LOT though, and never had weight to show for it.

[Milkster]

I'm 6'1 as well



It is a guestimation. I would say close to that number though. As far as I know I don't have any medical issues (that I am aware of). I had a full check up about 4 months ago, and then a colonoscopy (tmi?) about 6 months ago (come from diabetic family, like to be sure) and nothing was mentioned. Who knows though. I've always ate A LOT though, and never had weight to show for it.

Just because you eat a lot does not mean you're eating calorie dense foods, eating above your BMR/TDEE or doing it consistently enough to gain weight.

[Cream Soda]

There's a lady on youtube that eats 10 lbs of romaine lettuce daily


and her caloric intake comes out to a cunt-hair over 2,000

[Guitarman]

Ungh...just a small salad and I'll have the hershey squirts for hours. That much romaine I'd turn into another Bane.

[Milkster]

There's a lady on youtube that eats 10 lbs of romaine lettuce daily


and her caloric intake comes out to a cunt-hair over 2,000

That was one day... Not her daily intake. That's gross too.

[Cream Soda]

Was just going based off of what she said in the first 10 seconds "I got a lot of requests to show what I eat on a typical day"

[Hushigoshi]

Bitches be cray cray.