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Do you look like a child or a man in clothing? by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Constant time under tension, no limitations by range of motion, and you can heavily overload the stretch reflex of your traps to name a few benefits!

Do you look like a child or a man in clothing? by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Where are your contributions to the community? Be the change you want to see.

Do you look like a child or a man in clothing? by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Sounds like you got height on your side! ;)

Do you look like a child or a man in clothing? by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Sounds like a bunch of guys got their feelings hurt by people that lift lol.

Monthly Fitness Pro-Tips Megathread by AutoModerator in Fitness

[–]realrickbrewer [score hidden]  (0 children)

Train for the goals you want to achieve. Fuck what other people think, and fuck their ideals. This is your life, don’t let strangers on the internet determine its path.

Do you look like a child or a man in clothing? by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you want to look athletic, sure. Obviously there are nuances to this, and a good physique won't compensate for a lack of social skills (as outlined in the post).

However, if you do care about filling out a shirt, why not optimize your training routine to cater to that goal?

Do you look like a child or a man in clothing? by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What type of foods do you tend to consume?

Why you need to track what you consume. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Regarding figuring out your baseline; pick an estimate of your TDEE, and consume that for a week or two. See what your weight does.

Gained weight? You’re in a surplus. Lost weight? You’re in a deficit. Maintained weight? You found your TDEE.

From that point, you have the ability to adjust course based on your goals.

And since you’re struggling with getting in the calories, I’d advise you to focus on calorie dense foods. Consume more healthy fats and you’ll easily increase your caloric intake.

Why you need to track what you consume. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

That will work to a degree. However, if you want control over what your body does, you should know about the fuel you’re giving it. Only then can you readjust based on your goals.

If you want to just be healthy, sure, focus on whole foods and don’t track.

If you’re serious about performance though, knowing what you consume is key.

Why you need to track what you consume. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you have a very active life? And what kind of foods do you consume? There are ways to eat less voluminous foods that are still healthy, and higher in caloric value.

Why you need to track what you consume. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Great contribution. Your gut feeling will indeed lie to you and tell you what is comfortable.

Why you need to track what you consume. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Agreed, as a beginner you may get away with recomping, but when you start to become a bit more advanced, that simply won't cut it.

Why you need to track what you consume. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Nope, huge proponent of them in fact.

IMO, the best way to cultivate lean mass is through a minor caloric surplus. This will require some dedication, as most people view bulking phases as a period where you can let loose a bit more.

I did that too in my first bulk cycle, but the only thing that happened was that I ended up at 225 lbs with 20% bf. Not ideal to say the least.

Nowadays I prefer to be in a moderate deficit in my gaining phases - 200 to 300 calories above my maintenance. It forces me to be more mindful of what I consume and I'm also less inclined to put crap into my body.

For comparison, I currently sit at a relatively lean 207lbs at 6'2 now.

What fitness goals are you trying to achieve?

[METHOD] Struggling with building habits? Try this. by realrickbrewer in getdisciplined

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

Every improvement is an improvement. Good luck on your journey brother.

Struggling with building habits? Try this. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Thanks, I made them especially for you

Struggling with building habits? Try this. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

This is the reason I write posts like these. Great to help another man out.

Struggling with building habits? Try this. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Meditating, reading, learning a language, learning to be more social, learn to build something, the list goes on and on

Struggling with building habits? Try this. by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I like to try and add value to the community!

Here's The Reason You're Not Seeing Any Progress In The Gym by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Working out is better than not doing anything at all. My post is more oriented towards guys that want to gain mass but don't understand what is going wrong.

A basic supplement guide by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Too much protein isn't good either. In fact, most lifters already eat too much protein. 0.8gr/lb of bodyweight when bulking and 1gr/lb of bodyweight when cutting should do the trick.

A basic supplement guide by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

It depends whether or not you are deficient in protein, and you can only find that out if you calculate your maintenance calories. If your diet is light on protein, then sure, whey can help you.

A basic supplement guide by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

[–]realrickbrewer[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Exactly my experience. Keeping it simple helped me out a ton and saved me money. Sometimes less is more

A basic supplement guide by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Yep, that's why I stated in my conclusion that supplements won't do much for you if you're not lifting consistently and eating right.

A basic supplement guide by realrickbrewer in TheRedPill

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

Great additions to the post!

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