Your Workout Today

[RFKFREAK]

Lots of things can effect weight, how much water you drank, how much sodium or carbs you consumed, workout, bathroom schedule. Like @Slice of Life said, after a cheat meal the scale can go up 3-5lbs but then it quickly goes away after getting back to your normal diet. To actually gain 3-5lbs you would need to take in 17,500 calories above maintenance (3,500 x 5).

Good video.

I'm glad to see that weighing myself daily in the morning is what they suggest so I know I'm doing something correctly, haha.

Hadn't thought about doing an average weekly weight, though,  I like that idea.

[mvmac]

Clean/snatch drills

5x5 each arm KB clean and press 24k

5x5 double KB squat 24s

X2

Crazy 8's

10 overhead presses 95lbs

5 pull-ups

[RFKFREAK]

Clean/snatch drills 5x5 each arm KB clean and press 24k 5x5 double KB squat 24s X2 Crazy 8's 10 overhead presses 95lbs 5 pull-ups

I don't think I've ever done a pull up in my life, or, at the very least, certainly not as an adult. Nice job, Mike!

[Slice of Life]

I don't think I've ever done a pull up in my life, or, at the very least, certainly not as an adult.

Nice job, Mike!

You'll get there man...just keep at it. I used to struggle big time to do pullups. Just keep dropping weight and building strength and you'll be there in no time.

[RFKFREAK]

You'll get there man...just keep at it. I used to struggle big time to do pullups. Just keep dropping weight and building strength and you'll be there in no time.

Today was very enlightening. I'm certainly going to try and include more protein shakes in my diet rather than soda. I figure the protein shakes will fill me up more anyway and help me get to my daily protein goal. Thanks again for the help.

[Slice of Life]

Today was very enlightening.

I'm certainly going to try and include more protein shakes in my diet rather than soda. I figure the protein shakes will fill me up more anyway and help me get to my daily protein goal.

Thanks again for the help.

No prob man. I took the day off (workout, not nutrition)...and the rest was well needed. Chest day tomorrow. Or maybe arms...I dunno, we'll see how I feel.

[RFKFREAK]

No prob man. I took the day off (workout, not nutrition)...and the rest was well needed. Chest day tomorrow. Or maybe arms...I dunno, we'll see how I feel.

Yah, I got legs tomorrow (blah). Would much rather do chest. Haha. And ofc, cardio, too, tomorrow

[mvmac]

I don't think I've ever done a pull up in my life, or, at the very least, certainly not as an adult.

Nice job, Mike!

Thanks, like @Slice of Life said you just gotta work your way up and keep at it. September 2013 I couldn't do a pull-up, took me a good couple months.

I figure the protein shakes will fill me up more anyway and help me get to my daily protein goal.

They tend to fill me up. For whatever reason I was really hungry today, had a decent sized lunch and a big dinner and was still hungry. So I had a protein shake and I'm kinda full now lol. Still eating above my maintenance calories but didn't want to go crazy.

[boogielicious]

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Originally Posted by RFKFREAK

I don't think I've ever done a pull up in my life, or, at the very least, certainly not as an adult.

Nice job, Mike!

Thanks, like @Slice of Life said you just gotta work your way up and keep at it. September 2013 I couldn't do a pull-up, took me a good couple months.

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Originally Posted by RFKFREAK

I figure the protein shakes will fill me up more anyway and help me get to my daily protein goal.

They tend to fill me up. For whatever reason I was really hungry today, had a decent sized lunch and a big dinner and was still hungry. So I had a protein shake and I'm kinda full now lol. Still eating above my maintenance calories but didn't want to go crazy.

@mvmac ,

What protein shake do you use?  A lot of them have stuff in them that seems sketchy.  I'd like to have one for after workouts.

[AbsoluteTruths]

My workout yesterday was helping my friend move 4 300 lb tower bases. We loaded them on a trailer and then unloaded them

at the new storage location.  Lots of squats and deadlifts.

Made me think about why we need to stay strong as we get older. This past week I carried three 40lb bags of salt to

my water softener, lifted two heavy batteries into my truck, as well as help my friend.

Many benefits to staying strong.

[CarlSpackler]

I hit the gym twice yesterday. 1st trip was to blast my legs at lunch and went back in the evening for some cardio.

[mvmac]

@mvmac,

What protein shake do you use?  A lot of them have stuff in them that seems sketchy.  I'd like to have one for after workouts.

Bio Trust Chocolate . I buy it in bulk and get a little deal through my gym.

Many benefits to staying strong.

Yep, well said.

[Slice of Life]

Bio Trust Chocolate. I buy it in bulk and get a little deal through my gym.

I like that it has 4g of fiber in it. Tough to meet the daily recommendations sometimes...

[mvmac]

I like that it has 4g of fiber in it. Tough to meet the daily recommendations sometimes...

I like Quest bars so that makes it a lot easier.

[Slice of Life]

I like Quest bars so that makes it a lot easier.

Woah...I may have to add some of those to the arsenal.

[saevel25]

I like that it has 4g of fiber in it. Tough to meet the daily recommendations sometimes...

Just a bit on Fiber,

Fiber is a bit overrated. Especially people who think just eating grains with high fiber. All insoluble fiber does is help clean out your digestive system.

If a person is concerned about helping cholesterol they need to eat more leafy greens (ex. Spinach). These have soluble fiber and help with maintaining good cholesterol balance.

I wouldn't put too much into daily recommendations, well if you are talking about FDA. Especially when they are solely base 2000 calorie intake. I mean, what if you eat 3000 calories a day, or 1500 calories a day. I really don't want to have to recalculate all my daily requirements based on how many calories I eat.

I think if people just eat healthier (add way more veggies) they will do just fine on their Fiber.

[Slice of Life]

Just a bit on Fiber,

All insoluble fiber does is help clean out your digestive system.

You hit on exactly why I want to keep my fiber up.

[boogielicious]

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Originally Posted by boogielicious

@mvmac,

What protein shake do you use?  A lot of them have stuff in them that seems sketchy.  I'd like to have one for after workouts.

Bio Trust Chocolate. I buy it in bulk and get a little deal through my gym.

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Originally Posted by AbsoluteTruths

Many benefits to staying strong.

Yep, well said.

Thanks Mike.