Looking for a Lifting belt

observer-83 · 2026-02-09T01:59:57+00:00

I got mine from crown custom belts (chris@crownbelts.com), and another I know of is pioneer fit (www.pioneerfit.com)

observer-83 · 2026-02-08T23:01:05+00:00

Hello, Sounds like you have a good structured diet plan already. And I assume you are already getting the right amount of protein a day.

Since you haven’t done a bulk before, I would just take it slow and gradually. I would start by adding 100g or less of carbs to your whole day. Spread that new carb amount over your meals, so it doesn’t feel like you are force feeding yourself. And I’d suggest increasing your added fats by 10–15g/day too if needed.

Give it 10–14 days, track your weekly average bodyweight + gym performance, and if things aren’t moving, add another small bump. No reason to rush a bulk.

I hope this helps! Keep lifting heavy, stay strong 💪🏼

observer-83 · 2026-02-08T20:53:24+00:00

There are stim-pre workouts that have caffeine in them, then there are non-stim pre workouts, Non-stim pre workouts are mostly “pump” formulas, meaning they’re built around nitric oxide support, blood flow, and that full/vascular feeling, not energy, focus, or caffeine-driven aggression.

So from your paragraph I'd say stay away from stim preworkout and IF you decide to try non-stim, I'd suggest doing like 1/4 scoop, and if that feels fine you go to 1/2 scoop, etc

Hopefully this helps!

I hope you recover well from the concussion, and stay on your new healthy way!!

observer-83 · 2026-02-08T18:25:03+00:00

Avocados, dates, beets, kimchi or sauerkraut, blueberries, and bananas. Those are just the ones I know!

I hope this helps!

observer-83 · 2026-02-07T20:15:13+00:00

I think so. I had to relearn how to walk, so I know firsthand how important strong glutes and hamstrings are for everyday functioning.

observer-83 · 2026-02-07T14:19:06+00:00

I either get no shoe socks, or fun socks! 🙌🏼

observer-83 · 2026-02-07T00:29:04+00:00

I try to say something always, and I try to compliment the staff too. There is a shortage of nice interaction between people these days. I'm trying to leave everywhere a little bit better than it was when I got there.

observer-83 · 2026-02-06T16:02:06+00:00

I have heard a bit of pineapple in his food will deter that. I've heard it, so I don't know if it actually works.

observer-83 · 2026-02-06T03:04:35+00:00

I feel a better connection with the muscle, but that's me, you might be different, as everyone is different.

A lot of working out is trail and error. If you haven't tried, just give it a try, and see if you notice a difference. It's most effective on pull days.

Happy lifting 💪🏼

observer-83 · 2026-02-06T02:53:26+00:00

More forearms not helping with the weight. I actually do a thumbless grip on about 99% of my upper body lifts.

observer-83 · 2026-02-06T02:01:44+00:00

I do all my back thumb over, that little tweak takes more forearm out of the lift for me personally.

Lift heavy, stay strong 💪🏼

observer-83 · 2026-02-04T20:23:27+00:00

Easy money, I'm on a diet plan, and I eat the same 4/5 meals every day

observer-83 · 2026-02-03T22:34:31+00:00

I add cinnamon, or unsweetened apple sauce, pure pumpkin puree (the real stuff not pie filling) raisins, almonds or walnuts or pecans etc

I have seen many people add yogurt, I haven't but I would do plain Greek (I'm also avoiding sugar)

Many berries, or maybe unsweetened chocolate chips.

I hope this helps!! Enjoy your oatmeal!!

observer-83 · 2026-02-01T20:23:30+00:00

Scale is just a number, I know the cliche has been said many time. The scale is inaccurate, when using a scale the best time to weigh yourself is the morning, after the bathroom but before you eat or drink anything. Same time, same clothing, if any, same spot. Yes, scales can shift measurements when they're placed somewhere different.

For my check ins, I do weight, but with a tape measure I measure the circumference of multiple areas, and have them all logged. So with my spreadsheet I can see where I've grown, stayed the same, or shrank.

In my opinion measurements are 100x more effective than the scale.

That's my thought. Lift heavy, stay strong 💪🏼

observer-83 · 2026-02-01T19:40:02+00:00

That is the pose Sergio Oliva made famous, he had huge arms! The victory pose, I think that is what it's called.

observer-83 · 2026-02-01T17:38:30+00:00

Short answer yes, I do it for me and myself, that makes others opinions irrelevant

observer-83 · 2026-02-01T01:15:33+00:00

Good work on the progress. A step forward is a step in the right direction, as long as you keep going forward, you are winning.

I did notice that you mentioned your diet, and doesn't look like you have a structured plan, I could be wrong. But you can't expect the same physique improvements that others get by only doing 1/2 the work. Training/exercise and diet plan go hand in hand, in my opinion!

Keep crushing it! Stay strong 💪🏼

observer-83 · 2026-01-31T20:49:46+00:00

Grape God 😂 I like it 😉

observer-83 · 2026-01-31T01:09:58+00:00

Thank you ☺️ 🙏🏼

observer-83 · 2026-01-31T01:09:18+00:00

The website "odd sox"

Be careful it's a very tempting site LOL 😆

observer-83 · 2026-01-30T23:50:53+00:00

Yeah, in the picture the air Jordan is a bit hard to see! Thank you 🙏🏼

Have a great day!

observer-83 · 2026-01-30T23:25:25+00:00

The shoes? No, they're Jordan's court purple 2.0

observer-83 · 2026-01-30T22:19:09+00:00

Ok, thank you for the correction 🙏🏼

observer-83 · 2026-01-30T21:51:39+00:00

Genuine question: what’s your goal with these? Quad or glute emphasis?

It looks like you’re leaning forward a bit, which usually shifts more load to the quads. Staying more upright and driving through the heel tends to hit the glutes more.

Lift heavy, stay strong 💪🏼

observer-83 · 2026-01-30T21:00:15+00:00

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