Ironman92;1710665 wrote:Neighbor at one house yesterday was having a hell of a time with his snow blower....is there a certain amount of snow that bogs them down?

Yeah, and depending on the snowblower itself. In the 'no good deed goes unpunished' category. Last sunday I thought it would be nice to snowblow the whole block on sunday since it was nice out. I have one neighbor whom I usually dont do because they have a HS aged kid but decided to do their's. They hadnt gotten rid of the previous snow that had piled up, got all crusty/icey from the snow plow pushing it onto the sidewalk.
Well......all that extra ice/crust made mine work too hard and the damned belt broke so it became a snow pusher! Will fix it this summer.


As for the ARnold...dont think I am gonna make it. Always wanted to but just never get that way.

You're too late regarding the Arnold.

Years ago it was great, now it's just a crowded clusterfuck and you get less free shit. I swore it off 2 year ago. It's still awesome for people watching though.

Automatik;1710759 wrote:You're too late regarding the Arnold.

Years ago it was great, now it's just a crowded clusterfuck and you get less free shit. I swore it off 2 year ago. It's still awesome for people watching though.

Buddy of mine always goes and last year posted a pic on facebook. It looked like a black dude.....but it was in reality a white woman..........

Mom worked the Arnold for 6 years....one year she was assigned to the Russian Olympic gold medal gymnast.

Anyone here use a weighted vest?


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like_that;1710972 wrote:Anyone here use a weighted vest?


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Yes. I have a 20 lber and a 60 lber.

BR1986FB;1710982 wrote:Yes. I have a 20 lber and a 60 lber.

Do you find it beneficial? What do you use it for?

like_that;1710983 wrote:Do you find it beneficial? What do you use it for?

Yes. Pushups. pullups, dips, running sprints (20lbs), walking for distance. Worth the investment, for instance, if you've pretty much gotten into high reps (50+) on pushups and are looking to add size. You can also use chains for this though.

BR1986FB;1710984 wrote:Yes. Pushups. pullups, dips, running sprints (20lbs), walking for distance. Worth the investment, for instance, if you've pretty much gotten into high reps (50+) on pushups and are looking to add size. You can also use chains for this though.

Ever out a weighted plate on your back?

Sonofanump;1710991 wrote:Ever out a weighted plate on your back?

A long time ago.

https://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/3-tricks-for-faster-fat-loss

BR, is there any benefit to dumbbells vs a regular lifting bar?
Monday was supposed to be a scheduled off running day as I work it hard on Sat/Sun but I just couldnt pass up the warm weather! Have to 'learn' to run in the daylight again. So used to running in the dark and was easier to know when cars were coming because of the headlights!

DB's will give you a different range of motion than a barbell. You can build muscle with either.

After reading about 1,000 different things on the web I figured I would come here to get an opinion....

First a little back story.... Last spring I realized I was very fat and out of shape. I started working out, walking the golf course, playing basketball, and counting calories to lose the weight. Well, it has worked. Almost 11 months later I am down 72 pounds (276 to 204 - I am 5'10'').

So this morning I went and had my body fat tested. It came in as "average" (19%- I have 165 pounds of "lean weight"). Needless to say I want that number down closer to 10-12%. So I know I need to lose a little over 15lbs of fat (also know that most of this is around my midsection) without losing (While hopefully gaining) lean muscle.

On Sunday I was reading and came to the conclusion that I really need to pay attention to my macros. So I started on Monday back to logging everything into the Lose It app for the sole purpose of tracking the macros.

I gather that I think I need to focus on cutting carbs drastically. But I basically have no clue (I have read what seems like 50 different opinions) what is the ideal macro ratio for accelerated fat loss and muscle building/retention.

Right now I am lifting 5 days a week. Working one muscle group at a time (Back and legs together) and normally 5-6 lifts at 3 sets per. My cardio is 20 minutes on the stair stepper alternating EMOM of faster and a touch slower. This gets me to just about 110 floors in the 20 minutes. Then about every 3rd day I will run 5k alternating between 30 second sprints (9.0 MPH), 60 second jogs (6.0) and 60 second walks (3.5).

So based on that limited information, what ratio would you guys that know about this stuff recommend? So far this week my app looks like this:

Monday 185g (P) - 82g (F) - 8g (C) (49-49-2)
Tuesday 222g (P) - 91g (F) -59g (C) (46-42-12)
Wednesday (So far) 114g (P) - 28g (F) - 44 g (C) (52-28-20)

Thanks for any input.

slcoach;1712014 wrote:After reading about 1,000 different things on the web I figured I would come here to get an opinion....

First a little back story.... Last spring I realized I was very fat and out of shape. I started working out, walking the golf course, playing basketball, and counting calories to lose the weight. Well, it has worked. Almost 11 months later I am down 72 pounds (276 to 204 - I am 5'10'').

So this morning I went and had my body fat tested. It came in as "average" (19%- I have 165 pounds of "lean weight"). Needless to say I want that number down closer to 10-12%. So I know I need to lose a little over 15lbs of fat (also know that most of this is around my midsection) without losing (While hopefully gaining) lean muscle.

On Sunday I was reading and came to the conclusion that I really need to pay attention to my macros. So I started on Monday back to logging everything into the Lose It app for the sole purpose of tracking the macros.

I gather that I think I need to focus on cutting carbs drastically. But I basically have no clue (I have read what seems like 50 different opinions) what is the ideal macro ratio for accelerated fat loss and muscle building/retention.

Right now I am lifting 5 days a week. Working one muscle group at a time (Back and legs together) and normally 5-6 lifts at 3 sets per. My cardio is 20 minutes on the stair stepper alternating EMOM of faster and a touch slower. This gets me to just about 110 floors in the 20 minutes. Then about every 3rd day I will run 5k alternating between 30 second sprints (9.0 MPH), 60 second jogs (6.0) and 60 second walks (3.5).

So based on that limited information, what ratio would you guys that know about this stuff recommend? So far this week my app looks like this:

Monday 185g (P) - 82g (F) - 8g (C) (49-49-2)
Tuesday 222g (P) - 91g (F) -59g (C) (46-42-12)
Wednesday (So far) 114g (P) - 28g (F) - 44 g (C) (52-28-20)

Thanks for any input.

Try this calculator. http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

Stepped on the scale the other day. I'm a lot closer to 200 lbs. that I thought (losing). Motivation kicked in. Want to get under 2 bills and stay there.

slcoach;1712014 wrote:After reading about 1,000 different things on the web I figured I would come here to get an opinion....

First a little back story.... Last spring I realized I was very fat and out of shape. I started working out, walking the golf course, playing basketball, and counting calories to lose the weight. Well, it has worked. Almost 11 months later I am down 72 pounds (276 to 204 - I am 5'10'').

So this morning I went and had my body fat tested. It came in as "average" (19%- I have 165 pounds of "lean weight"). Needless to say I want that number down closer to 10-12%. So I know I need to lose a little over 15lbs of fat (also know that most of this is around my midsection) without losing (While hopefully gaining) lean muscle.

On Sunday I was reading and came to the conclusion that I really need to pay attention to my macros. So I started on Monday back to logging everything into the Lose It app for the sole purpose of tracking the macros.

I gather that I think I need to focus on cutting carbs drastically. But I basically have no clue (I have read what seems like 50 different opinions) what is the ideal macro ratio for accelerated fat loss and muscle building/retention.

Right now I am lifting 5 days a week. Working one muscle group at a time (Back and legs together) and normally 5-6 lifts at 3 sets per. My cardio is 20 minutes on the stair stepper alternating EMOM of faster and a touch slower. This gets me to just about 110 floors in the 20 minutes. Then about every 3rd day I will run 5k alternating between 30 second sprints (9.0 MPH), 60 second jogs (6.0) and 60 second walks (3.5).

So based on that limited information, what ratio would you guys that know about this stuff recommend? So far this week my app looks like this:

Monday 185g (P) - 82g (F) - 8g (C) (49-49-2)
Tuesday 222g (P) - 91g (F) -59g (C) (46-42-12)
Wednesday (So far) 114g (P) - 28g (F) - 44 g (C) (52-28-20)

Thanks for any input.

If you want to tighten it up, limit your cardio to either a) sprints,b) walking for distance, c) carrying heavy shit for a decent distance or d) push a Prowler...none of that "jogging" on the treadmill or outside crap. Cut your carbs to the peri-workout "window" and limit carbs at other meals to leafy greens or vegetables. Keep fruits to a minimum. Berries will give you the best bang for your nutritional "buck" without spiking carbs. You do need some carbs around that workout period or your muscles will look "flat." Plus the added muscle will help you burn that excess fat.

slcoach;1712014 wrote:After reading about 1,000 different things on the web I figured I would come here to get an opinion....

First a little back story.... Last spring I realized I was very fat and out of shape. I started working out, walking the golf course, playing basketball, and counting calories to lose the weight. Well, it has worked. Almost 11 months later I am down 72 pounds (276 to 204 - I am 5'10'').

So this morning I went and had my body fat tested. It came in as "average" (19%- I have 165 pounds of "lean weight"). Needless to say I want that number down closer to 10-12%. So I know I need to lose a little over 15lbs of fat (also know that most of this is around my midsection) without losing (While hopefully gaining) lean muscle.

On Sunday I was reading and came to the conclusion that I really need to pay attention to my macros. So I started on Monday back to logging everything into the Lose It app for the sole purpose of tracking the macros.

I gather that I think I need to focus on cutting carbs drastically. But I basically have no clue (I have read what seems like 50 different opinions) what is the ideal macro ratio for accelerated fat loss and muscle building/retention.

Right now I am lifting 5 days a week. Working one muscle group at a time (Back and legs together) and normally 5-6 lifts at 3 sets per. My cardio is 20 minutes on the stair stepper alternating EMOM of faster and a touch slower. This gets me to just about 110 floors in the 20 minutes. Then about every 3rd day I will run 5k alternating between 30 second sprints (9.0 MPH), 60 second jogs (6.0) and 60 second walks (3.5).

So based on that limited information, what ratio would you guys that know about this stuff recommend? So far this week my app looks like this:

Monday 185g (P) - 82g (F) - 8g (C) (49-49-2)
Tuesday 222g (P) - 91g (F) -59g (C) (46-42-12)
Wednesday (So far) 114g (P) - 28g (F) - 44 g (C) (52-28-20)

Thanks for any input.

I don't know much about this diet stuff, so I won't comment on that. But congratulations on the weight loss and muscle gain. That is a year of hard work and a remarkable transformation. You have taken on a new lifestyle and I wish you well with it.

like_that;1712016 wrote:Try this calculator. http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

Absolutely perfect...Thanks like_that.

BR1986FB;1712083 wrote:If you want to tighten it up, limit your cardio to either a) sprints,b) walking for distance, c) carrying heavy shit for a decent distance or d) push a Prowler...none of that "jogging" on the treadmill or outside crap. Cut your carbs to the peri-workout "window" and limit carbs at other meals to leafy greens or vegetables. Keep fruits to a minimum. Berries will give you the best bang for your nutritional "buck" without spiking carbs. You do need some carbs around that workout period or your muscles will look "flat." Plus the added muscle will help you burn that excess fat.

Thanks for the input... I guess I feel like I am using the stair climber in an "Explosive manner" by going EMOM. I do sprint on the treadmill and I am going to start running stadium steps when the weather breaks. I do feel like I am avoiding the lengthy cardio as nothing I do passes 1/2 hour.

Dr Winston O'Boogie;1712140 wrote:I don't know much about this diet stuff, so I won't comment on that. But congratulations on the weight loss and muscle gain. That is a year of hard work and a remarkable transformation. You have taken on a new lifestyle and I wish you well with it.

Thanks so much. I has been life changing and I will never go "back there".

slcoach;1712276 wrote:Thanks for the input... I guess I feel like I am using the stair climber in an "Explosive manner" by going EMOM. I do sprint on the treadmill and I am going to start running stadium steps when the weather breaks. I do feel like I am avoiding the lengthy cardio as nothing I do passes 1/2 hour.

Sounds like you're doing the right things to burn fat.

like_that;1712016 wrote:Try this calculator. http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/

The calculator is nice, but that might be the absolute worst site ever when it comes to advertisements and pop ups all over the place when you are just running the mouse over words.

That was like one step up from a porn site in the "will my PC get a virus" rating...

jmog;1712287 wrote:The calculator is nice, but that might be the absolute worst site ever when it comes to advertisements and pop ups all over the place when you are just running the mouse over words.

That was like one step up from a porn site in the "will my PC get a virus" rating...

Hard to argue with that. LOL

Any thoughts on this for a Monday-Friday lifting routine? I only use dumbbells because that's what's available.

Monday's Workout
Power Circuit
Reps: 10 of each exercise
Sets: 3

Clean and Press
Weighted Knee Raise
Weighted Stepups
Pullup
Incline Pushup
Triceps Dips


Tuesday's Workout
Chest and Back
Reps: 10 of each exercise
Sets: 4

Incline Bench Press
Pullup
Incline Pushup
Incline Pec Flys


Wednesday's WorkoutLegs
Reps: 10 of each exercise
Sets: 4

Squat
Straight-Leg Deadlift
Hamstring Curl
Weighted Lunge


Thursday's WorkoutShoulders and Arms
Reps: 10 of each exercise
Sets: 4

Incline Biceps Curls
Triceps Dips
Lateral Raises
Shoulder Press


Friday's Workout
Power Circuit
Reps: 10 of each exercise
Sets: 3

Clean and Press

Weighted Knee Raise
Weighted Stepups
Pullup
Incline Pushup
Triceps Dips