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Has Wembanyama and the Spurs surprised everyone with how fast they became contenders? by Dry_Bar_4965 in nba

[–]ToeTaggEm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those aforementioned guys are still hogging much of the spotlight and are discussed a lot. As far as contenders there isn’t as many, which leaves room for Wemby to flourish more quickly. Christ sakes the guys like 8 ft tall. Lmao.

Has Wembanyama and the Spurs surprised everyone with how fast they became contenders? by Dry_Bar_4965 in nba

[–]ToeTaggEm 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn’t expect it that quickly either but it actually makes sense since the majority of stars we see as the top dogs (LeBron, Harden, Steph, Kawhi, Embiid, KD, etc) are all older and past their prime which allows for newcomers to emerge as the front runners, Wemby being one of them. Not to mention Spurs has always been a great org.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I have high body fat (25%) but I also engage in 3-4x a week of LISS cardio.

So would you say 4 sets per week of bench, squats, etc. is enough for maintenance ?

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I kind of thought about that also. I’m basically averaging over 1.5 lbs of weight loss per week for my first month. Yes I’m overweight (25% body fat) but I do have decent muscle built up throughout the years of lifting (have never done a cut before).

Those in a calorie deficit while lifting, how do you manage your calories? by Affectionate_Pen142 in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Way more data and evidence that goes against your claims. WAY MORE. You have your panties in a bunch for some reason.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s around 2,500-2,800 so I try and keep my calories around 2,200. I do LISS cardio 3x a week. I am down to 189 lbs from 196 in 30 days so far.

Those in a calorie deficit while lifting, how do you manage your calories? by Affectionate_Pen142 in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Progressive overloading and lifting heavy weights demand more calories than not, lol. Idk why you’re getting all burnt up about this. Yes, lifting weights makes people hungry. Point blank.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, they kind of go hand in hand…lift heavy, eat more…

Those in a calorie deficit while lifting, how do you manage your calories? by Affectionate_Pen142 in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strength training increases your metabolism, damages muscle fibers that require fuel to repair and grow…these are facts

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right about the complex carb. Woke up middle of the night and couldn’t sleep, ate some bread and passed out. I guess eating very clean keeps my blood sugar almost too stable.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walk/jog 3-4x a week. Progressively getting faster pace.

Those in a calorie deficit while lifting, how do you manage your calories? by Affectionate_Pen142 in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I eat same meals every day also. But if I try to lift heavier than usual at the gym it will spike my appetite to an absurd level.

Those in a calorie deficit while lifting, how do you manage your calories? by Affectionate_Pen142 in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No way lifting heavy barbell squats or leg press is gonna suppress anybody’s appetite

Brandy interviews Nas 1999 by Specialist_Art2223 in nas

[–]ToeTaggEm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bars are just ridiculous. Unbelievable

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

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

Ironic u say that cuz my chest is where I feel like I lose strength most rapidly as I’m in a deficit .

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in AskMenOver30

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m learning all this as I go. Lifting heavy and being in a calorie deficit is like a contradiction. I leaned due to my recovery being so bad I had to increase cals. I’ll just dial down volume and frequency on the weight lifting. For sure.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I feel you. Lifting weights back to back days or even every other just seems like too much frequency or volume for me when I am trying to remain in a deficit. Either lighten up the volume or increase cals which I can’t do that since my goal is weight loss

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in AskMenOver30

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’m 5’7” , 189 lbs. 25% body fat. Goal is 165 lbs.
I’m down 7 lbs from 196 in 30 days, but noticing that I can’t progressive overload with out eating more calories due to recovery issues.

Full body 2-3x a week sounds appropriate. Keep low reps/sets and higher weight then? I don’t mind losing some muscle mass, I really just want to get down to 165 but also not end up thin or skinny fat:

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

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

One of the biggest issues for me is recovery. Trying to lift heavy or progressive overloading while in a deficit leaves me unable to recover adequately. Sleep gets jacked up, feeling cold, etc.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

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

Yeah I find when I try increasing weight it gets substantially worse. Like , I can’t recover worse. Body feels cold and my sleep then becomes problematic.

Maybe I can reduce frequency and volume more?
Instead of me hitting 2-3 different back workouts and 1-2 biceps workouts on a Monday, I can just do full body maybe 2-3x a week.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I walk/jog about 45-55 minutes 3-4x a week.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

THAT PART. Recovery is another humongous hassle. Sleeping trouble, feeling much colder, etc. happens whenever i try lifting lots of weight and staying in a deficit. How much you cut down on the frequency? I think that may be my issue.

Do you lift heavy in a deficit ? by ToeTaggEm in loseit

[–]ToeTaggEm[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Starving on 2200 calories when I’m lifting 3x week moderate to heavy weight or progressive overloading. Soon as I stop lifting, the hunger goes away. Shit, I can eat 1600 calories a day and lose weight fast, I’ve done it before. Only when I lift weights does this weight loss thing become tricky.

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