The exercise/weight loss thread

[Stradling]

So I guess shoulder injuries are common. About 18 months ago I hurt my shoulder trying to bench too much and I lifted with my arms/shoulders instead of my chest. It took a full year to heal but I still haven't tried to max out on bench. I think the most I've done since is about 145 lbs. but I'd rather lift more reps than more lbs, especially if it reduces my chance for injury.

I've really been watching what I've been eating and drinking lately and I'm down about 17lbs from my high point about 8 weeks ago. I'll keep plugging away.

[arch stanton]

I'm with you, Strad. I turn 50 in a few weeks and I really don't have the desire to bust my ass in the gym so I'm buying an elitical to ride while I watch the games. No number goal. Just a routine change

[NrM]

Was really stalling with stronglifts 5x5, so I just recently switched to a more intermediate program. Doing Madcow 5x5. Hopefully I see big gainz.

Was struggling with my squat so I bought these bad boys 

http://www.adidas.com/us/product/mens-training-powerlift-20-shoes/AU517?cid=Q33821&breadcrumb=1z13071Z1z11zrfZsvZu2Z1z13nzz

 

Seems to be helping a lot thus far

Edited April 23, 2014 by Poozy

[Brandon]

You need to get some gloves for power lift gains.

[Adam]

You really can't expect to make consistent gains if you don't wear a headband 

[Adam]

I've been eating nothing but egg whites and swallowing laxatives by the handful. 

[Adam]

I saw the program on Oprah. 

[halobob]

I didn't know you were pro-ana

Everyone knows Adam is pro-anal

[Adam]

I saw that program on Oprah too

[Angels_Make_Me_Drink]

I've dropped 12 lbs in the last 4 weeks just by eating healthier, cutting down on sugars,etc. Haven't lost too much on my lifts, either. Down to 208, would like to get to 200. 

[Brandon]

Good job dude.

[Adam]

I've been yo-yoing up and down 20 LBs or so since the holidays last year. Setting some SMART goals today through the end of summer. 

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

That's what I need to do.  I still exercise regularly but sitting in front of a computer for 40+ hours a week kills my metabolism and my diet could use some work.  I set a weight goal by year-end but quite frankly I've made no progress on it and need to buckle down.  

[CaliAngel]

Been hitting the gym 5 days a week for the past 2 months. 1 hour stretch/lifting weights, 30 mins cardio (stairstepper, treadmill, elliptical, swimming), protein shake afterwards.

 

Eat bananas, watermelon, vegetables, chicken and turkey slices, drink lots of water. No soda, just vitamin water. Lost 20 pounds so far, and never thought I'd be under 200 lbs again.

 

I can also fit into some size 32's I bought 8 years ago and never thought I'd fit into them again. All my new clothes are now too big.

[arch stanton]

I just turned 50 and need to lose 50. As soon as I return from my 3 weeks in the Philippines. My bro-in-law is dropping the pig in the pit Saturday.

Edited May 13, 2014 by arch stanton

[vlad27]

Starting exercising half hour a day and eating less food it sucks but it's working - I've lost 10 pounds in 5 weeks - went from 195 to 185 . Then I had a delusional moment I looked at the angels players and some are my height 5,9 and I think it was Cowgill that was 180 and I'm like " yeah 5 more pounds and I'm good!" Then I remembered that I'm not a professional athlete and a musician that spends all day sitting and or standing playing guitar like me should really weigh 170 or less - dammit

[NrM]

So I decided to build my own home gym. I like to think the main thing that has always held me back is the terrible gym going experience. I'm sure we all know about all the bullshit that goes on in public gyms. Some can handle it better than others.

 

In total it ran me around 1k.

Powerrack

olympic barbell + weights 

heavy duty matts

Dips bar attatchment

Bench

 

Bought everything new on amazon and overspent a little on the barbell + weights. 

Could've probably spent around half that if I looked on craigslist.

 

 

Currently doing stronglifts 5x5 again after taking almost a year off and losing all my strength.

 

workout A

squat 5x5

bench 5x5

rows 5x5

weighted dips 3x5

 

workout B

squat 5x5

ohp 5x5

deadlift 1x5

weighted chinups 3x5

Edited January 24, 2015 by Poozy

[Spencer]

I'd be curious to see your progress, Poozy. Also how easy/hard it is to maintain the stronglift routine.

I've lost 50 pounds since July. 205 to 155, and at 5'10" I'm definitely on the trim side now. Weightlifting is the next logical step for me.

[GoodTimesGoneBad]

What kind of bullshit goes on in public gyms?

[Blarg]

What kind of bullshit goes on in public gyms?

 

[GoodTimesGoneBad]

That's what he gets for not going atg.

[Adam]

Home gyms are too close to the home couches, home televisions, home refrigerators and home beers

[NrM]

Home gyms are too close to the home couches, home televisions, home refrigerators and home beers

 

which is perfect for me since I don't have to drive to a crowded ass gym fighting over the one damn power rack to go along with worrying about hogging equipment, people judging you and all the annoying "bros" ext.

 

going to a 24 hour fitness from like 6-10 am and 3-9 pm is crazy busy. It's hard to focus on what I need to do when it feels like I'm at an amusement park on a weekend.

 

**** man.. I guess I just hate people.  

 

Cardio is never an issue, but powerlifting is always frustrating because most gyms have been getting rid of all the powerlifting equipment in favor of machines.

 

But yea.. nothing better than being able to blast my stereo and just focus on what I need to take care of.

Edited January 25, 2015 by Poozy

[NrM]

I'd be curious to see your progress, Poozy. Also how easy/hard it is to maintain the stronglift routine.

I've lost 50 pounds since July. 205 to 155, and at 5'10" I'm definitely on the trim side now. Weightlifting is the next logical step for me.

 

I'll post an update when I'm one month into the program. My issue has always been on the diet side of things since you need to eat a lot to get stronger.

[CaliAngel]

What kind of bullshit goes on in public gyms?

 

Most of it is all stupid highschool toughguy crap. The rest of it just seems like people enjoy getting in the way of you getting your pump on.

 

-Can't find one specific dumbell anywhere because they're dispersed randomly around the entire gym

 

-Find a 20 pound dumbbell but some asshole swears he's using both (even though he hasn't touched them in 15 minutes)

 

-Asshole sits on the ab cruncher browsing his music/texts/tinder/facebook for 20 mins even though you just wanna finish up your workout and use it for 5

 

-Go up to a tricep workout that hasn't been touched for 10 minutes "Hey bro, I'm still finishing my set with that."

 

-Good luck with those 2 cable machines, those 5 guys are using them, meanwhile ones broken, and someone hops on after they're done

 

-Old nasty asian guys walking around the locker room naked with no f**ks given

 

-Gross women with tight leggings who shouldn't be wearing those

 

-Guys and girls who just go to socialize and talk loud about sh** nobody gives a f*** about

 

I don't do the public gym thing anymore. I'm not gonna pay to deal with that sh**.