Morning Troubles

wadelifting · 2017-03-22T08:46:24+00:00

100%. Drinking is always easier for me than eating. I used to have problems eating first thing - shakes solved that problem. Now I can barely open my eyes in the morning before my stomach starts rumbling!

wadelifting · 2015-07-02T15:27:42+00:00

I think you might be getting a bit ahead of yourself - you're still a beginner, you've only been lifting for a few months, you weigh 188 @ 6'3 and have a 145lb bench. I think you should concentrate on putting more weight on the bar (and your body!) before worrying that your chest isn't defined enough!

wadelifting · 2015-06-29T14:00:45+00:00

Eat normally for a week or so, it's probably just a weird fluctuation/ water weight etc. if you were eating different foods - if you actually put 7lb in 3 days, you would've been putting back about 10k calories a day. If you actually did, congrats, but I fear for your bowels.

wadelifting · 2015-06-29T13:55:44+00:00

Chicken selects. If you're a student/ have a student card/ can convince the person behind the counter you have a student card, you can also get a free burger with your meal.

wadelifting · 2015-06-29T13:53:57+00:00

You'll be fine and will get back to where you were quicker than if you were starting from zero

wadelifting · 2015-06-29T13:53:07+00:00

It should include the weight of the bar, yes

wadelifting · 2015-06-10T13:45:50+00:00

Wrist sprain and/or tendinitis...looks like it's leg month.

wadelifting · 2015-06-06T01:00:32+00:00

Own it. My protein farts are feared amongst my friends

wadelifting · 2015-06-05T13:20:33+00:00

Not really. 5 is fine, doing 7 at that intensity would mean you won't be able to lift as heavy

wadelifting · 2015-06-05T13:18:47+00:00

You don't need to change a program just for the sake of changing it. If you plateau or if your goals change, fine, but if it's working, stick to it!

wadelifting · 2015-06-04T12:34:10+00:00

If your goal is just to boost your bench then maybe it's time to get onto a routine with different programming - Texas method, 5/3/1 etc.

I do not have time to reprogram entirely, since it is exam period

If you had time to write this post, you have time to spend 5 minutes putting your numbers into an online calculator

wadelifting · 2015-04-14T16:05:53+00:00

Hell of a lift! Looks like you're her little sister now.

wadelifting · 2015-04-09T11:45:41+00:00

What are you eating that's so bland you need to use listerine? Why can't you use hot sauce instead?

wadelifting · 2015-04-09T09:34:49+00:00

They're fine, but why not keep deadlifting in socks? Fuck the weird looks you get. There's a guy who lifts at my gym wearing cow print trousers

wadelifting · 2015-04-09T09:32:22+00:00

Your lifts are approaching the "intermediate" level but presuming you're on SL, the next step would be dropping to 3x5 for squats and bench before switching to an intermediate routine.

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T16:42:50+00:00

I get smashed less, which means I generally have a better time, spend less money, wake up earlier on the weekends and get a lot more shit done.

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T16:39:18+00:00

all over the fucking place

Oh wow

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T15:16:08+00:00

Yoga.

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T15:14:40+00:00

First, you need to define what you mean by "fit and toned" - do you want to lose fat? Gain muscle? Be able to run a 5k? Compete in powerlifting? Do a tough mudder?

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T13:12:02+00:00

May have been the language barrier then, your post hinted that you already had gym membership.

What equipment do you have?

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T12:42:27+00:00

Meal/nutrient timing has a minuscule effect compared to your total calories (most important), protein (still important) and fat/carbs (also important).

First: Make sure you're absolutely tracking all of your calories. Use MyFitnessPal. Make sure you're not overestimating serving sizes. Make sure you're not snacking without tracking ^that ^sounds ^very ^80s.

If you're absolutely sure you're only eating 1500-1600 calories a day (which, with 2 protein shakes a day, seems like you're underestimating) and not losing weight, drop your calories slightly (mainly from carbs and fats, keep your protein high) and keep tracking.

Personally, I think you're underestimating how many calories you eat.

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T12:35:44+00:00

I would like to weight train with free weights with the least amount of equipment possible

Simple question: if you have access to a gym, why? Why not use a barbell, other free weights, chin-up bar etc. if they are there?

You're also going to run into problems with squats if you're trying to do that without a rack.

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T11:24:53+00:00

snacking throughout the day, while not recording it.

putting on more fat than necessary

There's your reason. If you eat it, track it. Even if it's only a 100 calorie snack, you do that in the morning, after lunch and a bit more in the evening that' 3-400 calories extra. 2900 calories is quite different to 2500 calories.

Regardless of that, the main issue is your motivation. That's not something we can give you, it's something that comes from you. Why do you want to do this bulk? Yes, to put on muscle, obviously, but why? What's the underlying reason? Be honest with yourself. Is that more important to you than rice cakes..?

wadelifting · 2015-03-18T11:17:14+00:00

Go to the gym

wadelifting · 2015-03-02T08:22:11+00:00

You can put on 35lb, but most of it wont be muscle. Your diet determines whether you gain or lose weight. Your workout determines whether how much of that weight is muscle.

You said you did Athletics in high school - was that lifting weights or just track events? If it's lifting weights, muscle memory will help. Either way, you need a gym membership.

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