
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 7, 2013 2:04pm
I haven't used coconut oil in my tea in a while. Generally I stir in a spoonful of raw honey. Fucking delicious.
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Sonofanump
Mar 7, 2013 2:05pm
OK, I don't know because my thing of oil does not say unrefined or virgin on it. Do I have the wrong stuff?Azubuike24;1402095 wrote:The best place to buy coconut oil is Trader Joe's. 16 oz of unrefined, virgin coconut oil for $5.99. The easiest way to know the difference is it should taste and smell like coconut. The unrefined stuff does not.

like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 7, 2013 2:05pm
Ok, then I won't be doing it lol.BR1986FB;1402116 wrote:If you're putting it in tea during your fast, yes. Coconut oil doesn't skimp on the calories and it will technically break your fast.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 7, 2013 2:07pm
That's the crap they sold at Walmart before they got the good stuff. The good stuff is in a glass jar. That's different "Louana" packaging than the one I saw but I think that is hydrogenated(?)Sonofanump;1402118 wrote:OK, I don't know because my thing of oil does not say unrefined or virgin on it. Do I have the wrong stuff?
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Sonofanump
Mar 7, 2013 2:08pm
The label does not indicate one way or anotherBR1986FB;1402120 wrote:That's the crap they sold at Walmart before they got the good stuff. The good stuff is in a glass jar. That's different "Louana" packaging than the one I saw but I think that is hydrogenated(?)

Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 7, 2013 2:14pm
In regards to adding coconut oil coffee. I've heard of this, it's called "bullet proof" coffee. Look it up.
I don't know much about it, but after a quick glance it doesn't appear to be anything I plan on trying.
I don't know much about it, but after a quick glance it doesn't appear to be anything I plan on trying.

Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 7, 2013 2:18pm
If it tastes/smells like coconut, it's unrefined.
The "good stuff" will usually advertise on the label "unrefined" and "virgin" and will be more expensive than the Louana type.
The "good stuff" will usually advertise on the label "unrefined" and "virgin" and will be more expensive than the Louana type.

justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 7, 2013 2:22pm
I dunno, this sounds pretty awesome.Automatik;1402125 wrote:In regards to adding coconut oil coffee. I've heard of this, it's called "bullet proof" coffee. Look it up.
I don't know much about it, but after a quick glance it doesn't appear to be anything I plan on trying.
Recipe (from Bulletproof Executive)
- Start with a cup of of black coffee brewed with mold-free beans (important).
- Add 1-2 Tbs of UNSALTED grass-fed butter
- Add 30 grams of Medium Chain Tryglcyeride Oil (MCT Oil) for max energy, weight loss and brain function (optional).
- Blend with a pre-heated hand blender, Magic Bullet, or (best) counter top blender until there is a creamy head of foam. (It doesn’t work well if you mix it with a spoon).

Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 8, 2013 3:32pm
Just picked this up.

$16 for 16oz.
I really dislike giving my money to GNC.

$16 for 16oz.
I really dislike giving my money to GNC.

Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 12, 2013 11:11pm
I'm bumping this because I'm bored.
Anyone else still throwin in the reverse pyramid?
I don't apply it to accessory stuff, but so far I'm really liking it. Kinda weird going to this after increasing weight set after set my entire life.
Anyone else still throwin in the reverse pyramid?
I don't apply it to accessory stuff, but so far I'm really liking it. Kinda weird going to this after increasing weight set after set my entire life.

Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Mar 13, 2013 8:44am
Yeah I've been doing it with benching, deadlifts, squats, and shoulder press. I really like it. My legs are done after doing 30 reps of squats in 3 sets.Automatik;1404853 wrote:I'm bumping this because I'm bored.
Anyone else still throwin in the reverse pyramid?
I don't apply it to accessory stuff, but so far I'm really liking it. Kinda weird going to this after increasing weight set after set my entire life.
Also - is this considered paleo? http://gawker.com/5990216/the-breadless-bacon-double-cheeseburger-does-away-with-buns-replaces-them-with-more-cheese

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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Mar 13, 2013 9:09am
I do RPT with 4 mentioned above along with chin and pull ups. Love it. Most lifters make the mistake of jumping into high weight/high volume too soon. Only after about 2-3 years of dedicated weight lifting should you jump into that stuff, and even then only for short cycles. Plus with RPT you can vary it up with shorter or longer resting periods depending on what you are working for.Raw Dawgin' it;1404905 wrote:Yeah I've been doing it with benching, deadlifts, squats, and shoulder press. I really like it. My legs are done after doing 30 reps of squats in 3 sets.
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ashleygriff
Posts: 1
Mar 19, 2013 1:40am
Try Doritos Locos from Taco Bell. It doesn't just give people food but also help in our economy. The term “job creators” does get flung around, doesn't it? Usually, silver-spoon executives with fake tans claim to be them, but anything can be one - like a taco. Not kidding on that one, as Taco Bell had to hire 15,000 additional people because of the Doritos Locos line of tacos. Article Source: Doritos Locos tacos: Job creators!

Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Mar 19, 2013 6:30am
agreed. Not only is Taco Bell a cheap source of "food", it also helps you maintain/lose your weight by giving you the shits every time you eat it.ashleygriff;1408905 wrote:Try Doritos Locos from Taco Bell. It doesn't just give people food but also help in our economy. The term “job creators” does get flung around, doesn't it? Usually, silver-spoon executives with fake tans claim to be them, but anything can be one - like a taco. Not kidding on that one, as Taco Bell had to hire 15,000 additional people because of the Doritos Locos line of tacos. Article Source: Doritos Locos tacos: Job creators!

hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Mar 19, 2013 11:49am
Welcome to the Chatter! Hope to see you join in the discussion elsewhere. We have many "What are you having for [lunch/dinner] threads" that you might like.ashleygriff;1408905 wrote:Try Doritos Locos from Taco Bell. It doesn't just give people food but also help in our economy. The term “job creators” does get flung around, doesn't it? Usually, silver-spoon executives with fake tans claim to be them, but anything can be one - like a taco. Not kidding on that one, as Taco Bell had to hire 15,000 additional people because of the Doritos Locos line of tacos. Article Source: Doritos Locos tacos: Job creators!

like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 19, 2013 1:11pm
Best post on this thread.ashleygriff;1408905 wrote:Try Doritos Locos from Taco Bell. It doesn't just give people food but also help in our economy. The term “job creators” does get flung around, doesn't it? Usually, silver-spoon executives with fake tans claim to be them, but anything can be one - like a taco. Not kidding on that one, as Taco Bell had to hire 15,000 additional people because of the Doritos Locos line of tacos. Article Source: Doritos Locos tacos: Job creators!

hasbeen
Posts: 6,504
Mar 19, 2013 1:16pm
You're only saying that because she's a girl:like_that;1409181 wrote:Best post on this thread.
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Sonofanump
Mar 23, 2013 7:34pm
Had a Doritos locos tonight. Below average: 3/10.
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Sonofanump
Mar 23, 2013 7:34pm

Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Apr 3, 2013 10:43am
Does anyone here use a hex bar for deadlifts over an oly bar? I used the hex bar last night since all the squat racks were taken and there wasn't any free space to do oly dead lifts since it was so crowded.
It felt more like a squat dead lift hybrid. I really liked and felt like it used more muscles in my upper back while still working my lower back. I'm not sure how much I lifted since I don't know how much the hex bar weighs, but I liked it better than the oly dead lifts, mostly because i had less strain on my back but could still move heavy weight.
It felt more like a squat dead lift hybrid. I really liked and felt like it used more muscles in my upper back while still working my lower back. I'm not sure how much I lifted since I don't know how much the hex bar weighs, but I liked it better than the oly dead lifts, mostly because i had less strain on my back but could still move heavy weight.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 3, 2013 11:14am
I own a hex bar and use it exclusively for deadlifts. Since I don't compete, I don't give a rats on how the weight gets hoisted as long as it goes up. With the hex you can use more legs & ass since you can get lower in your stance than doing deads conventionally. When I did deads conventionally it was in a sumo style since I have long legs & monkey arms.Raw Dawgin' it;1418988 wrote:Does anyone here use a hex bar for deadlifts over an oly bar? I used the hex bar last night since all the squat racks were taken and there wasn't any free space to do oly dead lifts since it was so crowded.
It felt more like a squat dead lift hybrid. I really liked and felt like it used more muscles in my upper back while still working my lower back. I'm not sure how much I lifted since I don't know how much the hex bar weighs, but I liked it better than the oly dead lifts, mostly because i had less strain on my back but could still move heavy weight.

Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Apr 3, 2013 11:44am
It was different at first since the weight is distributed differently. I for sure felt it more in my legs and a lot more in my upper/middle back than i normally do. I'll probably use it for a few weeks.BR1986FB;1419011 wrote:I own a hex bar and use it exclusively for deadlifts. Since I don't compete, I don't give a rats on how the weight gets hoisted as long as it goes up. With the hex you can use more legs & ass since you can get lower in your stance than doing deads conventionally. When I did deads conventionally it was in a sumo style since I have long legs & monkey arms.
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birddog23
Posts: 1,086
Apr 5, 2013 11:41am
I'm gonna give the trap bar deadlift a go today. Been reading a lot of good stuff on it lately, and these posts here just reinforce it. Although I am sure it will be a lot different for me since the past 16 months I've been doing standard olympic barbell deads but if it will help prevent injury and continue to make me stronger I am all for it!
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 5, 2013 12:16pm
It's a much easier lift and it will keep your shins from getting bloody.birddog23;1420183 wrote:I'm gonna give the trap bar deadlift a go today. Been reading a lot of good stuff on it lately, and these posts here just reinforce it. Although I am sure it will be a lot different for me since the past 16 months I've been doing standard olympic barbell deads but if it will help prevent injury and continue to make me stronger I am all for it!

Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Apr 5, 2013 12:21pm
I care about myself, so I tend to avoid places like Taco Bell.ashleygriff;1408905 wrote:Try Doritos Locos from Taco Bell. It doesn't just give people food but also help in our economy. The term “job creators” does get flung around, doesn't it? Usually, silver-spoon executives with fake tans claim to be them, but anything can be one - like a taco. Not kidding on that one, as Taco Bell had to hire 15,000 additional people because of the Doritos Locos line of tacos. Article Source: Doritos Locos tacos: Job creators!
Hope this helps, helpful spambot!