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Kind of what I figured. My plan was to use one of the trainers at the gym as a guide/progress monitor, and maybe use one of the programs as a daily/weekly template between trainer sessions, if that makes sense. My goal this year was to build some muscle, particularly in my back/shoulders, but my primary goal is to increase my functional strength, so I can continue to do things like row driftboats, hike in and out of canyons with 40-lb. packs, do some rock climbing when necessary (the biggest fish/bucks are always the hardest to get to), etc. So just in one example, I know that being able to do pull-ups greatly increases my capabilities rock-climbing and canyoneering, and my goal is to be able to do 6-8 at a minimum. I can now do 4, most of the time. So I've made some progress, but still a ways to go. But when I took a guy fishing on the Rim a couple weeks ago getting in and out of the canyon was easier than the time before, and climbing the falls with both of our packs was difficult, but it wasn't a struggle. So I know I'm on the right track. Just remembered, I'm trying to have kind of a wrestler's physique; not WWE, but traditional wrestler, instead of bodybuilder.
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That’s something I will need to work on, personally, because I am extremely active for about 2 hours out of the day but the rest of the time I’m pretty sedentary.. though I will say I’m not a lazy bitch. Anytime I go out I will take the stairs over the elevator and park in the back of the parking lot. Also, oddly enough straight leg deadlifts have been a staple for me for a while. I usually choose those over traditional. Love that good stretch. A big part of me is starting to think the issue is a lack of strength in my hammies. It’s like when I’m at 80% wanting to give it more juice, I’m like “OK, explode off of the ground with each step. Drive through the ground as hard as you can and launch yourself forward.” And when I get to top speed I can feel I’m about to pull a hammy. Even when doing leg curls, I don’t feel like I’m very strong. So I want to work on that, first and foremost. Quote:
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05-06-2024, 02:10 PM | #498 | |
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Generally fewer reps with extended rest time so easy on the joints unless going for really heavy weight. |
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05-06-2024, 02:16 PM | #499 |
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Mother**** it's hard to eat 1g of Protein per lb.
Anyone wanna list some of their favorite protein rich meals?
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05-06-2024, 02:27 PM | #501 |
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Dude im so ****ing sick of Chicken right now. Every night.
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05-06-2024, 02:30 PM | #502 |
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Steak, pork, fish etc...
I mix it up week to week. I don't worry about it being super lean or not. 1 week of chicken heavy 1 week of beef 1 week of pork For breakfast I eat 1 cup Greek yogurt with a scoop of Naked Whey Protein, Naked PB powder, and a tablespoon of cocoa in it. And buy some 30g protein drinks to throw in there between meals. |
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05-06-2024, 02:33 PM | #503 | |
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05-06-2024, 02:54 PM | #504 | |
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I do plant protein shakes (no cholesterol) and also Costco PB2. Costco/Kirkland yogurt is better than most in terms of protein with less sugar. Cottage cheese. A lot of fish.. salmon, ahi tuna. I've been eating tempeh lately... soy based, can easily be flavored. https://shop.sprouts.com/product/140...tailerid%3D279 Edamame pasta has a ton of protein... and again, can be easily flavored and isn't overpowering (those are 6 pack links, but you can buy individual boxes on Amazon or possibly Sprouts). https://explorecuisine.com/products/...mame-spaghetti https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Cuisi.../dp/B01H4LBIVC
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05-06-2024, 02:57 PM | #505 | |
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Steak. The thing is you need to make the protein portion your priority. Always eat your meat first. Then, if you have room, you can eat fluffy carby sides. But meat first, always, and eat all of it. Add 1 scoop of whey at every meal you eat. Just mix with 8 oz water and slam it down. You'll get there easily.
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05-06-2024, 03:03 PM | #506 |
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It sucks. First time I eat a new chicken recipe it's like the heavens open, but get sick as **** of it within the week.
I forgot all about pork. Ham is great for protein, and you don't get a lot of calories with it. Turkey also. |
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- Workout 3 times per week. Check, have been weightlifting consistently 3 times/week and some added cardio on rest days.
- Get a little better each week. Check.. not perfect of course, but always pushing to make a little progress, even if it's just one more rep than last time. - Don't die. This is going well so far, but ultimately day-to-day. - Look better than lewdog shirtless. I didn't want to show up lewdog the other day, so we'll just say this is still in progress for now.
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In some ways I've gone full circle, as I did a lot of compound exercises for ~18-24 months, followed by isolation workouts, and then I've started shifting focus on some things I hadn't really done in the past (such as side delt work that used to really aggravate a tennis elbow)... but now find myself substituting in some compound stuff so I'm not at the gym for 2 hours. And as a side note, I worked with a guy who swore by farmer's walk... I should throw them in somewhere.
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2-3 days at the gym and 1-2 days working out at home, and typically another 1-2 days of basketball at the park. So basically 4 days of lifting and 1-2 days of sports. Typically on Saturdays i'll play Basketball in the morning and then hit the gym in the afternoon. This weekend for example; hit the gym Friday night and did chest and shoulder and a little bit of bicep. Shot hoops Saturday morning. Shot hoops and ran around on the football field Sunday morning, and then hit the gym and did legs and back Sunday afternoon. No real goals other than to stay active so i don't embarass myself when i hit the beach. Never really gave a shit about a diet or anything like that, but felt like this year i should at least start trying to hit protein goals.
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Im usually getting about 30-40g's for lunch. And another 30-40g's for dinner, + 30g's from a protein powder everyday. I take it like you said, just mix it with water and chug. I prefer that. My wife OTOH makes a whole ****ing meal shake out of hers. Blending it with fruits and peanut butter and almond milk etc. I just stir my shit up with water, idgaf Just getting sick and tired of chicken. I try to mix steak in there more often lately but still.... My failure seems to be at breakfast. I have a real hard time staying disciplined when it comes to breakfast so im losing there and that's what's causing me to not reach my daily protein goal. I just have ZERO appetite in the mornings and usually dont even start my first meal till lunch time.
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