*** The 2012 Gym Rats Thread ***

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icecold said:
Your second paragraph doesn't sound anything like Stronglifts 5x5.

With SL 5x5 you just do the workout you're given for the day, there's no room for pushing yourself harder.
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It did confuse me when h said he was doing 6 reps on stronglifts 5x5 :p
 
Think I figured out the diet, was quite simple really. Drop 1 scoop whey and replace with 1 scoop oats. Macros look good and I get the convenience of the meals I already have.

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Now just going to fine tune the timings.
 
LiE said:
Think I figured out the diet, was quite simple really. Drop 1 scoop whey and replace with 1 scoop oats. Macros look good and I get the convenience of the meals I already have.

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Now just going to fine tune the timings.
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how you get by with little carbs? You cutting? Or very sensitive to them?

I'm at 500 carbs on training days!
 
I don't feel any different if I take another 100g carbs... well actually I get a lot more bloated from all the rice and pasta.
 
RobSmith said:
Yeah apologies for the confusion, that was pre stronglifts. I've only done two sessions of SL so far but still feel the same, up the weights slightly? or do I add an extra rep?
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No, then you wouldn't be doing Stronglifts.

What are your goals? Do you understand the purpose of Stronglifts?
 
LiE said:
Think I figured out the diet, was quite simple really. Drop 1 scoop whey and replace with 1 scoop oats. Macros look good and I get the convenience of the meals I already have.

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Now just going to fine tune the timings.
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Far too much protein and far too little carbs :(
 
Don't be mean Steedie :p
Are you saying I would notice a difference in my training/body composition if I was taking say 200g protien and 250g+ carbs?
 
icecold said:
No, then you wouldn't be doing Stronglifts.

What are your goals? Do you understand the purpose of Stronglifts?
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I am sticking to 5x5 and definitely feel muscle fatigue, I was simply asking whether or not DOMS was something I should go through after a good session, is it something you all experience? If not then that's fine, I was just concerned that i was potentially not doing something right.

Goal is currently to drop some fat and improve my strength. I'm using SL as a starting point into weightlifting and a guide on prefecting form/technique.

Hope I'm not annoying anyone with my comments :confused:
 
Not being mean matey, just surprised that's all. You'd see a massive difference. I know you said you get bloated if you eat more carbs, but if you ate them from good sources you wouldn't suffer with that at all.

You'd look fuller, have more energy. For a guy that lifts like you do and has the sort of mass you do, I'd be on 400g carbs, about 200g protein absolute max, probably more 180-190, the rest fats.

And if you're cutting, maybe 350g carbs, 200g protein and rest fats
 
LiE said:
Sounds good. I like the idea of having a tub of sweet potato mash in the fridge ready to go. What serving size do you normally go with ? 100g?
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I have 250g in a serving mate, but there's no reason you couldn't have less to fit your macros :)
 
Steedie said:
Not being mean matey, just surprised that's all. You'd see a massive difference. I know you said you get bloated if you eat more carbs, but if you ate them from good sources you wouldn't suffer with that at all.

You'd look fuller, have more energy. For a guy that lifts like you do and has the sort of mass you do, I'd be on 400g carbs, about 200g protein absolute max, probably more 180-190, the rest fats.

And if you're cutting, maybe 350g carbs, 200g protein and rest fats
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Appreciate the feedback. What's the science behind more carbs less protein? I always like to know stuff rather than just dive right in, never learn anything that way.
 
RobSmith said:
I am sticking to 5x5 and definitely feel muscle fatigue, I was simply asking whether or not DOMS was something I should go through after a good session, is it something you all experience? If not then that's fine, I was just concerned that i was potentially not doing something right.

Goal is currently to drop some fat and improve my strength. I'm using SL as a starting point into weightlifting and a guide on prefecting form/technique.

Hope I'm not annoying anyone with my comments :confused:
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Not annoying at all mate! :)

I just wanted to make sure you were doing the right routine for your goals. You will find yourself getting far less DOMS with SL 5x5 than a bodybuilding routine. It's because you're doing far less volume (the total amount of reps) when you do a basic strength routine.
Steedie said:
Not being mean matey, just surprised that's all. You'd see a massive difference. I know you said you get bloated if you eat more carbs, but if you ate them from good sources you wouldn't suffer with that at all.

You'd look fuller, have more energy. For a guy that lifts like you do and has the sort of mass you do, I'd be on 400g carbs, about 200g protein absolute max, probably more 180-190, the rest fats.

And if you're cutting, maybe 350g carbs, 200g protein and rest fats
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Are those the only reasons? My diet is very similar to LiE's and I don't have energy problems and I don't really care about looking fuller.
 
Well, and there's many studies that suggest testosterone levels are lower in those that eat a diet with fewer carbs than protein, but I don't want to bring those into the argument as I'm sure there's contradicting studies and the whole broscience label

But also protein just shouldn't be that high really, you're just not utilising it all as much as you would energy from carbs. You might not feel like you're lacking on energy, but at the same time, I'm willing to bet you'd feel better for eating more carbs, you guys are ridiculously strong as it is, I guarantee you'd be stronger still with a decent and consistent supply of energy throughout the day
 
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