*** The 2019 Gym Rats Thread ***

Avenged7Fold said:
If it isn't sustainable, don't bother with it.

Diets really far under maintenance do lead to weight loss but usually a lot of that weight is not weight you want to lose. I found that the best and most sustainable results came from a nutritional plan that didn't feel like a diet and so was easy to maintain. The first time i lost weight, i did it too quickly and though i ended up much, much lighter than i am now, i cannot say i looked any better than when i started - just smaller and skinny fat i suppose. The next time was gradual and consistent weight loss through a manageable calorie deficit and exercise and though i weighed probably about 10kg more than the first time - i looked much better and it was far easier with my appetite getting use to the new lifestyle.

What are your aims?

I would recommend recording EVERYTHING you eat through an app like MyFitnessPal. Sometimes something like this is enough to make people notice the excessive amount of calories they take when they don't need to from big binge dinners or over snacking. You may have to take the reigns on cooking in the evening if you think the dinners are what is defeating your diet. Figure out roughly what you think your maintenance calories are and then eat a bit under that amount consistently and results will come in no time.
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I'm not in a dire situation weight wise, I weigh just over 13 and half stone at 5ft 10.. I'm carrying abit of timber all over. Long term goal is to get down to a comfortable waist size 34 and around 12 stone in weight... suppose just a slim build with some muscle definition.

I've no issue with cooking but sometimes it's not an option with my work as I can walk in a little late, so diet wise I'm looking for something my wife and daughter are happy to eat but could tweak myself so it ticks my boxes.. it's why I'm considering a low carb diet as I think a Keto diet may push me too far.
I've used MyFitnessPal before but I'll be honest I'm useless at logging what I have, I'll give it a serious go though.

Really do appreciate your advice.
 
Syla5 said:
From strength shop??

I am looking at getting one as well as I have the same problem Hips and Ribs RIP.
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Yeah strength shop one. Prompted me to look at my emails though to see receipt and I don't have one so may be order didn't go through. Checking now.

edit: looks like order didn't go through and now size is out...bummer
 
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New suit bought, a little large around the waist, but at least my legs are accommodated now without feeling that they are going to pop out. I guess I will need tailored suits soon. Still feeling a little tired, but managed 130kg Tbar rows for a few reps which I was pleased with. Gym was wonderfully quiet this morning. Last mid morning/quiet gym session tomorrow. Next week, back to the daily grind!
 
mrthingyx said:
Dude: what happened? I am assuming you are just as handsome/ok...!
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Still full handsome bro, nothing compared to @Fireskull standards just bruised, cracked a rib and snapped some bits off the bike. Bike's good as new ribs are still a bit tender though and really don't like front squats :eek:
 
tom_e said:
Still full handsome bro, nothing compared to @Fireskull standards just bruised, cracked a rib and snapped some bits off the bike. Bike's good as new ribs are still a bit tender though and really don't like front squats :eek:
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Yowzer... Sorry to hear it. That guy Fireskull was crazy, however: those blue tracksuit bottoms just attracted driver violence. :eek:
 
Skidder said:
Yeah strength shop one. Prompted me to look at my emails though to see receipt and I don't have one so may be order didn't go through. Checking now.

edit: looks like order didn't go through and now size is out...bummer
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Well that's a shame :(
 
Skidder said:
Yeah strength shop one. Prompted me to look at my emails though to see receipt and I don't have one so may be order didn't go through. Checking now.

edit: looks like order didn't go through and now size is out...bummer
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Any on amazon? I have seen a few stocked on there in the past?
 
Only one I can see is strength shop's too but same sizes listed. Dropped SS a line last night to see when they can get new stock. If a while there are some others around but they seem to jump to £100 mark or thereabouts which seems punchy. My 4 inch belt which seems great was only £30.
 
tom_e said:
Still full handsome bro, nothing compared to @Fireskull standards just bruised, cracked a rib and snapped some bits off the bike. Bike's good as new ribs are still a bit tender though and really don't like front squats :eek:
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Fuark bro didn't realise you cracked a rib!

mrthingyx said:
Yowzer... Sorry to hear it. That guy Fireskull was crazy, however: those blue tracksuit bottoms just attracted driver violence. :eek:
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Ha! I found those in a bag the other day, still covered in the glue from stone lifts!

After a handful of workouts in 2018 I am determined to get back into some lifting this year!
 
Fireskull said:
Fuark bro didn't realise you cracked a rib!

Ha! I found those in a bag the other day, still covered in the glue from stone lifts!

After a handful of workouts in 2018 I am determined to get back into some lifting this year!
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I still see those bottoms in my dreams so jooicy, much hnnnng.
 
Thus concludes the week of 1RMs.

Managed a 170 squat. Really surprised how much strength I have considering my lack of strength training.

That puts me at 130 bench, 180 deadlift and 170 squat. Not a bad place to start the year, lets see how far we can go.

Still at 78kg bodyweight.

 
Great place to start year from - who the heck was groaning in background - u train in a brothel? haha
just wondering LiE what is your height for that bw?
 
spluff said:
Great place to start year from - who the heck was groaning in background - u train in a brothel? haha
just wondering LiE what is your height for that bw?
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I dunno who it was but it sounded like someone was performing sex acts.

I'm 181cm. Prior to my injuries I was 83kg, more or less the same level of leaness. Previous PBs were 165 bench / 255 deadlift / 220 squat.
 
I'm getting a sense of nostalgia with all the old faces appearing in here, where's the crying emoji?
 
tom_e said:
I'm getting a sense of nostalgia with all the old faces appearing in here, where's the crying emoji?
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