* The 2013 Gym Rats Thread *

MoNkeE · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:39

Stop giving people bad advice! 0.2kg is too slow. That's 200g. That's less than half a pint of water. In two weeks.

Syla5 · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:45

Lol I poop more then 200g, more fail pleas openth. I would be shocked if your following a reasonably structured diet and being strict with your portioning!

mrthingyx · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:48

His diet (as posted) was quite structured, and he received feedback saying it looked too heavy on the calorie side...

That was when I gave up.

Syla5 · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:54

I question the fact that what he posted up (well structured reasonable looking diet) and what he has actually been doing are not the same thing, based on posting history etc

I must say mrthingyx when it comes to Openth, you sir have the patience of a saint! god knows why you keep giving top notch advise to someone who clearly doesnt listen

opethdisciple · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:55

It's fine. As long as I am dropping weight I'm content.

After a full month, if I feel I want to accelarate things along I will drop another 100 calories from diet.

The mirror shows progress tho, so thats good.

Delvis · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:56

Out of interest do you have anything picture wise for progress?

don't know why I'm asking as you won't please people even if you do post them up

opethdisciple · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:57

Syla5 said:
I question the fact that what he posted up (well structured reasonable looking diet) and what he has actually been doing are not the same thing, based on posting history etc

I must say mrthingyx when it comes to Openth, you sir have the patience of a saint! god knows why you keep giving top notch advise to someone who clearly doesnt listen

This is not neccasary! I won't say anymore.

Do you want me to stop posting entirely in this thread?

opethdisciple · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:57

Delvis said:
Out of interest do you have anything picture wise for progress?

don't know why I'm asking as you won't please people even if you do post them up

I can do pictures. (Obviously not now! :rolleyes:

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mrthingyx · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:59

Syla5 said:
I question the fact that what he posted up (well structured reasonable looking diet) and what he has actually been doing are not the same thing, based on posting history etc

I must say mrthingyx when it comes to Openth, you sir have the patience of a saint! god knows why you keep giving top notch advise to someone who clearly doesnt listen

Mmmm... patience might be one word.

I suppose - at the end of all things - I'd rather not discourage somebody from making any effort whatsoever as that is bad. If they're in the gym working out and slowly firming up/trimming down, then it's a better start than not at all. Short sighted? Perhaps.

Opeth has had lots of advice (not just from me) and - as you point out - I don't know if he's sticking to it, but there we go. He will do as he sees fit.

MoNkeE · 31 Jan 2013 at 11:59

Yeah keep going, after a full month you'd have dropped 0.4kg, a whole lb! You'll really notice that in the mirror

Delvis · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:02

Well no, But I meant from when you started to now. Just take them every month, it's handy for progress.

ie myself February last year: http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd435/ctdelves/Gym/February 2012/DSCN3877.jpg
To October last year: http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd435/ctdelves/Gym/October 2012/frontdouble1.jpg

Granted, could have been done quicker, but my training was all over the place at the start along with my diet. It does however show progress well (for me)

opethdisciple · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:09

MoNkeE said:
Yeah keep going, after a full month you'd have dropped 0.4kg, a whole lb! You'll really notice that in the mirror

Is this sarcasm?

Delvis · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:10

I think I'm contagious

opethdisciple · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:17

The only niggly little things I need to improve is the amount of hours I spend sleeping.

I'm only getting a max of 7 hours during the week.

Delvis · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:19

Easy. Go to bed earlier.

I've just switched to morning training, so it's a bit of a grind to remember to go to bed earlier than I have been for the last three years

Skillmister · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:22

I sleep for less than 7 hours every night, normally closer to 6. All kinds of gains.

LiE · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:32

Skillmister said:
I sleep for less than 7 hours every night, normally closer to 6. All kinds of gains.

Goodbye sweet growth hormone.

Begbie · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:38

I only have 6-7 hours a night. Still gaining.

Sleep is important, but then so is your social life, eating and having fun especially if it's only a hobby

LiE · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:40

Begbie said:
I only have 6-7 hours a night. Still gaining.

Sleep is important, but then so is your social life, eating and having fun especially if it's only a hobby

Brah you'll never make gains with that attitude. Ditch social life, acquire gainz.

Skillmister · 31 Jan 2013 at 12:45

LiE said:
Goodbye sweet growth hormone.

RIP

Good job i'm taking creatine. I physically can't sleep longer though. I slept 8 hours one night last week but that was after 2 nights of <5 hours and i ended up feeling worse for it.

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