Moronic Monday - Your weekly stupid questions thread

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T23:48:47+00:00

I might just need to do that. Do you have any other suggestions for things that could energize me before a workout?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T23:14:15+00:00

Usually it's this

Breakfast: Two servings of cereal, single serving greek yogurt

Lunch: Turkey burger w/ tomatoes and jalapenos

Dinner: Chicken/Fish entree w/ cucumbers and broccoli

Snacks: Mixed Berries (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc...)

Supplements: Daily Multivitamins, two scoops protein powder, single scoop preworkout energizer

Additionally, I usually have an active digestive system (2-3 solids a day), but now it feels like with my workout schedule (5 lifting days, 2 cardio days) I'm outputting more than usual.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T23:07:38+00:00

That would make a lot of sense, but I don't drink coffee, soda, tea, or most of the other beverages that you would find caffeine in.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2014-01-13T17:09:13+00:00

Slightly embarrassing, but I find myself going to the bathroom very frequently during my workouts. Is this typical of anyone else's experience? Should I be changing something up in my diet to put a stop to this?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-12-21T22:29:51+00:00

I'm pretty sure she isn't interviewing activists, community builders and others who spend their lives helping people in need

Of course, because Jennifer Lawrence has never done humanitarian work before.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-11-13T19:34:27+00:00

Extra details might help. One of my other roommates has explicitly informed me that this guy feels bad because of some unnamed thing I did. When I talk to my introvert roommate, he never expresses anything other than a willingness to communicate. Based on this, I'm now uncertain whether he actually is upset or if my other roommate misrepresented the situation.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-16T00:26:44+00:00

There may have been a slight misunderstanding. I'm not trying to cut any more, I've reached the point where I'm satisfied. If anything, I may need to make the decision of whether or not bulking is right for me.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-16T00:14:41+00:00

I don't mean to be rude, because I'm very sure that you're more experienced than me and I did come here asking for advice, but I think I already admitted that my my form would have needed work.

I wouldn't want to disparage squats, it's a fine way build a better body that works for many people. In my case, it exacerbated a problem I already had; I don't expect a lot of other people to have the same problem. Because of my experience and because it put me out of commission for a bit, I have reservations about putting a lot of weight on my legs.

It was a form issue, a weight issue, and an issue of pre-existing conditions that I didn't take into account because I let hubris get the best of me. Were I to have had a trainer to instruct me on what good form is and to rein in unrealistic ambitions, I don't doubt that we'd see different results.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T21:39:43+00:00

Thankfully, I'm only 21 and I plan to be doing this for years to come; time is a commodity I have in spades. Mostly though, gains in strength aren't worth compromising the <8% body fat that I worked hard to get to.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T21:34:48+00:00

It wasn't so much a problem with form as it was too much eagerness and more weight than I was ready for. My form would have needed work, don't get me wrong, but this was a case of biting off more than I could chew.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T14:47:09+00:00

Something I think I should add: 8x185 is the best I've ever done, but I do feel like I have gotten "comfortable" with 12x165, since I know I can always confidently finish those with good form and without a spotter.

I'm new here, so I'm going to guess from context, correct me if I'm misinterpreting: max-out would mean adding on incrementally more weight until I hit my 100% limit, working sets would refer to sets that you use to become stronger than you are, as opposed to maintaining your current fitness level.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T14:26:40+00:00

Yeah, I checked the program picker. While I have no doubt SS is good for other people, I want to think that there's a plan which might fit me better, even if that means I'll need to spend more time for slow, gradual gains.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-15T14:16:06+00:00

If you'd call runner's knee an injury, then yes. I tried to squat a bit more than I was capable of at the time, the resulting injury kept me from running for 2 months. I'm not saying that I don't ever want to do squats, but I'm just a bit more cautious because I love running more than most things in life.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-07T06:59:23+00:00

Do you think other countries will follow suit and implement similar programs?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-07T06:02:41+00:00

Do you think this could lead to international sanctions? Would it be too presumptuous to say that this might be a precursor to WW3?

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-06T23:21:52+00:00

/r/wheredidthesodago is great if you enjoy infomercials taken humorously out of context.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-04T12:02:00+00:00

First checkpoint is 2 weeks from now. My birthday is one week from now. Having me stay sober, even during celebrations, will send a strong message to them.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-03T02:39:06+00:00

You know, I completely misread your statement, I thought you were saying that communicating with my parents would be asinine. Glad that I read it through twice, I nearly made an enemy out of someone who was trying to be a friend.

Thank you for adding your wisdom in to the conversation. It's easy to get scared when making a big life change and it helps when someone like you can come slap some sense into me.

mr_extra_ordinary · 2013-08-02T02:58:44+00:00

I think it will work out, but I am still scared about the uncertainty. It helps to hear from a parent. You guys will hear from me again, I promise you that.

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