*** The 2012 Gym Rats Thread ***

[Dark_Angel]

I'm fairly happy with my progress. Did a 80KG bench solo yesterday, fairly easily. Managed 110 four days or so ago, but had a spotter so was willing to take a risk

Only issue though - my favorite jeans no longer fit

 

[kai]

On a side note i have just found i won 2nd prize on the Facebook Page for PhD Nutrition.

2nd Prize, A tub of Synergy iso-7, creatine and a shaker goes to - Me

Link

 

[Delvis]

On a side note i have just found i won 2nd prize on the Facebook Page for PhD Nutrition.

2nd Prize, A tub of Synergy iso-7, creatine and a shaker goes to - Me

Link

Congrats dude

 

[icecold]

Really appreciate that ice, cheers mate. You're bang on about the knee wobble, have yet to get round to trying any of those stretches you've linked to previously, but I shall soon

No worries.

Those stretches will definitely help. Also, think about bracing your core harder, and really engaging your glutes on the way up. Some times consciously activating on the concentric causes better passive control on the eccentric.

Your elbows are high enough, but make sure they stay there as the weights progress.


Edit: Congrats Kai

 

[Skillmister]

Guys, how dangerous would say it is to get around 3% b.f for a short period of time (circa 1month) if I can get down to that level at all?

For a month? Not good. I'm sure there's a reason pros don't sit at that level for more than a couple of days.

edit: 185.4lbs this morning. feelsbad seeing the scale dropping

 

[Skillmister]

Time to stock up on onions!

http://www.ergo-log.com/onionjuice.html

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Eugh. I hate onions.

 

[Delvis]

I probably need that

 

[MoNkeE]

I love onions. Definitely wouldn't be drinking 1g per 1kg of weight though :|

/waits for captain Francais to turn up saying he's been drinking this for years

 

[Delvis]

/waits for captain Francais to turn up saying he's been drinking this for years

 

[Delvis]

Current Macros before Dinner:

Cals:2437 Fat:113.6g Carbs:175.3g Protein:178.2g

Now, i'm gaining fat, most certainly, so shall I change anything up? Rather keep fat gain low...I can guarantee I have a fair whack of carbs for dinner.

I also need to add in the oats I put in my shakes (about 20g I believe)

 

[MoNkeE]

I personally would strive to have more fat than carbs

 

[Delvis]

I personally would strive to have more fat than carbs

My macros aren't calculated, it's just 'how they are' at the moment due to the increase in food I've been eating due to trying to bulk, even though I hate the idea as you know.

Can you elaborate why I would want to switch fat for carbs? Just so I understand

 

[Skillmister]

I personally would strive to have more fat than carbs

More fat than carbs That's impossible

 

[LiE]

Better start eating those nuts..

 

[MoNkeE]

It's all related to the carbs > insuline response theory, meaning the more carbs and insulin in your system, the more your body will store energy as fat.

Someone's welcome to correct me on that

Chris, why d'ya say that's impossible? :O

 

[Delvis]

Better start eating those nuts..

Woops, forgot about those, I have a good 50g a day in salted penuts.

Heh, salted, its all I can afford atm.

Cals for those would be (Kcals/Prot/Carb/fat): 300/13.2/6.8/22

EDIT:
So, with the nuts added totals are:

Cals:2737 Fat:135.6g Carbs:182.1g Protein:191.4g

It's all related to the carbs > insuline response theory, meaning the more carbs and insulin in your system, the more your body will store energy as fat.

Someone's welcome to correct me on that

Chris, why d'ya say that's impossible? :O

Thanks

Also read that article as well now, so thank you

 

[Skillmister]

Chris, why d'ya say that's impossible? :O

Dunno, just the way my diet is i always get around 1.5-2x more carbs than fats. I'll see how my weight changes over the next week or 2 and think about switching it around. Dropped a few lbs this week

 

[Chris1712]

It's all related to the carbs > insuline response theory, meaning the more carbs and insulin in your system, the more your body will store energy as fat.

Someone's welcome to correct me on that

Chris, why d'ya say that's impossible? :O

Yeah well don't forget insulin also causes triggers muscles to store blood sugar as glycogen which you need for exercise . The human body is one big balancing act.

 

[MoNkeE]

Oh totally agree, but this is why I'd plan to take my carbs post-workout to restore the glycogen stores, and attempt to taper them off in the evening (low/no carb in the eve). This way you get your recovery in but still maintain a decent fat:carb ratio.