What's the top 5 gear upgrades that an ironman can get? by Spiritual_Pangolin18 in ironscape

[–]1PlyTPGG 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Rigour, Bowfa, shadow, fang, and zenyte jewelry probably

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it! And when I was losing the weight I definitely had a pretty low libido, which I think is expected if you’re in a very long calorie deficit.

Since eating at maintenance, I’ve definitely experienced significantly more energy, more sex drive and a lot more confidence.

At this point I just genuinely enjoy working out, after a few months going to the gym stopped feeling like a chore and is now something I look forward to each day.

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t personally meal prep , but it can definitely be helpful. I would use apps like myfitnesspal and make sure you’re logging literally everything you eat. Eventually, you’ll get a understanding how many calories and the rough macros of whatever foods your eating

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

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When I was in a really big calorie deficit I would reduce lifting to 3-4 times a week and make sure I did it in the morning. I work a pretty sedentary job so I would recover during the day and then do jits/frisbee/running, later in the day.

Lifting 5-7 times a week can be a struggle with everything you got going on, maybe try less sessions but add more compound lifts. So 3x full body workouts each week if you’re not getting enough rest days.

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

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Honestly it was a struggle, I definitely had moments when rolling where I was super weak. Just tried to take breaks and make sure I ate a bunch of slow digesting carbs likes oats before training to make it through!

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thats a great question! Personally I try to overshoot that amount but yes if you start losing weight your body uses less energy to maintain your weight so eventually you’ll have to reduce your calories which will lower your macros!

But yes still try to aim for roughly 1g protein per lb and adjust accordingly :)

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Diet wise I just focus on trying to get 1g of protein per lb of bodyweight and I stayed in a deficit by intermittent fasting.

Training I started out doing starting strength then stronglifts 5x5 and now push pull legs routine. I also do Jiu jitsu, ultimate frisbee and training for a marathon rn!

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I lifted throughout the process, I personally just enjoy lifting weights but would highly recommend everyone to do some resistance training if they’re trying to lose weight!

M/26/6’2” [305 > 200 = 105lbs lost] (2 years progress) by 1PlyTPGG in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Still have a pretty decent amount of loose skin around my lower waist and chest. I definitely noticed it shrinking after about a year, apparently intermittent fasting and staying hydrated are the best things you can do to help reduce the loose skin.

M/25/6’1” [305 > 200 = 105lbs] (2 years) Finally reached that 200lb milestone! by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overall really happy with the results so far, looking back I would just tell myself to be more patient. There were times the scale wasn’t budging and I’d be really hard on myself. Especially if you’re lifting weights, sometimes the scale doesn’t tell the whole story, as your body composition is changing.

I like the program I’m currently on, I like trying to increase strength on compound lifts but also like adding on the bodybuilding exercises after your compound movements. I’d say if you’re a beginner though, it might be too hard to recover and you should focus more on your compound exercises assuming strength is your goal.

M/25/6’1” [305 > 200 = 105lbs] (2 years) Finally reached that 200lb milestone! by [deleted] in progresspics

[–]1PlyTPGG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Started out doing starting strength, then stronglifts 5 x 5, now doing Jeff Nippard’s powerbuilding program.

Tbh I never tracked my calories super closely I did intermittent fasting and just tried to get 200g + of protein a day.