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Apr 23, 2012 1:30 PM
Sonofanump;1150749 wrote:Stay away from the biscuits and potatoes/rice and you should be fine.
I had a 1/4 of a biscuit. I just had to, but oh well, thats not gonna kill me, But I picked the croutons out of my salad, and had the ultimate feast with more grilled shrimp instead of fried and broccoli. Shit was delicious.
Apr 23, 2012 1:30pm
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Apr 23, 2012 1:40 PM
LJ;1150754 wrote:I had a 1/4 of a biscuit. I just had to, but oh well, thats not gonna kill me, But I picked the croutons out of my salad, and had the ultimate feast with more grilled shrimp instead of fried and broccoli. Shit was delicious.
That's been my take on a lot.

#1, I'm watching what I'm eating, even if it isn't the healthiest. I do drink some beers on occasion, and by some, I mean plenty.
#2, I'm not trying to get super ripped, or get a six pack. I just want to drop a few pounds, and get in better shape.
#3, This workout is like nothing I've ever done, and was not like my normal every day habits... of doing nothing.

Even if I was eating shitty like I was before, I'd still have the workout added in, which was absent. Me eating healthier is just a plus.
Apr 23, 2012 1:40pm
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Apr 23, 2012 1:45 PM
ernest_t_bass;1150768 wrote:That's been my take on a lot.

#1, I'm watching what I'm eating, even if it isn't the healthiest. I do drink some beers on occasion, and by some, I mean plenty.
#2, I'm not trying to get super ripped, or get a six pack. I just want to drop a few pounds, and get in better shape.
#3, This workout is like nothing I've ever done, and was not like my normal every day habits... of doing nothing.

Even if I was eating shitty like I was before, I'd still have the workout added in, which was absent. Me eating healthier is just a plus.
If you completely deprive yourself of any and all cravings, you are just eventually gonna fall off of the wagon and binge and probably not go back to the diet. I know where the candy is is in the house and sometimes I will just grab 1 starburst jelly bean because I need something sweet.

We are going to make tortilla pizzas tonight. Everyone says they are really fucking good, so we will see. I will report back.

Also, don't forget, on a lot of food, you can subtract the fiber from the carbs!
Apr 23, 2012 1:45pm
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Apr 24, 2012 7:55 AM
Fuck you, plyometrics. Fuck you.

Hydroxycut... it is good or bad?
Apr 24, 2012 7:55am
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Apr 24, 2012 7:58 AM
ernest_t_bass;1151311 wrote:Fuck you, plyometrics. Fuck you.

Hydroxycut... it is good or bad?
diet and protein shakes
Apr 24, 2012 7:58am
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Apr 24, 2012 8:01 AM
I'm doing plyo tonight. I already have the understanding that I am gonna die and most likely have this happen to me tomorrow morning


Chest and back felt good. Nice little soreness this morning. Love it.
Apr 24, 2012 8:01am
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Sonofanump

Apr 24, 2012 8:01 AM
ernest_t_bass;1151311 wrote:Hydroxycut... it is good or bad?
Really fucking bad.
Apr 24, 2012 8:01am
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Sonofanump

Apr 24, 2012 8:02 AM
Plyo is not that bad. You get to rest between the 30 second reps.
Apr 24, 2012 8:02am
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Apr 24, 2012 8:18 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1151312 wrote:diet and protein shakes
Sonofanump;1151317 wrote:Really fucking bad.
Well... alrighty then! :)
Apr 24, 2012 8:18am
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Apr 24, 2012 8:20 AM
Sonofanump;1151318 wrote:Plyo is not that bad. You get to rest between the 30 second reps.
I'm not worried about the cardio portion, my legs and flexibility are not the greatest.
Apr 24, 2012 8:20am
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Apr 24, 2012 8:22 AM
Sonofanump;1151318 wrote:Plyo is not that bad. You get to rest between the 30 second reps.
LJ;1151330 wrote:I'm not worried about the cardio portion, my legs and flexibility are not the greatest.
My body just wasn't ready for it today. Last week, (week #4) I didn't do X-Stretch and skipped a day of yoga. Oh, and I drank about 20 beers this weekend. I feel good, now that it's over, but I had little energy this morning.
Apr 24, 2012 8:22am
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Apr 24, 2012 8:23 AM
ernest_t_bass;1151329 wrote:Well... alrighty then! :)
i tried it once and i had terrible headaches and stomach pain - I take a metabolism booster vitamins and eat/drink protein. I dropped 9lbs with that doing insanity and that was without heavy dieting (i can't give up beer)
Apr 24, 2012 8:23am
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Apr 24, 2012 9:29 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1151333 wrote:i tried it once and i had terrible headaches and stomach pain - I take a metabolism booster vitamins and eat/drink protein. I dropped 9lbs with that doing insanity and that was without heavy dieting (i can't give up beer)
What is your metabolism booster?
Apr 24, 2012 9:29am
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Apr 24, 2012 10:55 AM
ernest_t_bass;1151376 wrote:What is your metabolism booster?
Just run you lazy prick.
Apr 24, 2012 10:55am
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Apr 24, 2012 10:59 AM
dlazz;1151489 wrote:Just run you lazy prick.
lol go troll another thread
Apr 24, 2012 10:59am
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MontyBrunswick

Apr 24, 2012 11:00 AM
Nothing "increases your metabolism". Your body just winds down and burns less energy when you get older.

#realtalk #nottrolling

If you want to lose weight you adjust your diet and/or burn more calories by exercising.

Taking pills/supplements isn't going to help you lose (measurable) weight.

edit: can't spell
Apr 24, 2012 11:00am
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Apr 24, 2012 11:05 AM
dlazz;1151495 wrote:Nothing "increases your metabolism". Your body just winds down and burns less energy when you get older.

#realtalk #nottrolling

If you want to lose weight you adjust your diet and/or burn more calories by exercising.

Taking pills/supplements isn't going to help you lose (measurable) weight.

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it's pretty much just a multivitamin - and yes supplements work. If i don't have enough protein in the day i supplement that with a protein shake. You're such a troll.
Apr 24, 2012 11:05am
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Apr 24, 2012 11:07 AM
Apr 24, 2012 11:07am
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MontyBrunswick

Apr 24, 2012 11:08 AM
I guess that nutrtition class I took in college was a sham. Maybe the professor with a PhD didn't know what he was talking about.
Apr 24, 2012 11:08am
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Apr 24, 2012 1:29 PM
dlazz;1151502 wrote:I guess that nutrtition class I took in college was a sham. Maybe the professor with a PhD didn't know what he was talking about.
There are so many theories and ideas out there for nutrition, diet, and exercise that no "one way" is right particularly right or wrong. Everyone's body is different and will react in different ways to certain supplements, diets, and exercise.
Apr 24, 2012 1:29pm
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Apr 24, 2012 1:33 PM
dlazz;1151502 wrote:I guess that nutrtition class I took in college was a sham. Maybe the professor with a PhD didn't know what he was talking about.
lol no one gives a fuck about your input on this thread - just gtfo.
Apr 24, 2012 1:33pm
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Apr 24, 2012 1:34 PM
The only supplements that are actually worth a damn IMO...

Protein
Creatine
BCAAs
Fish oil
Fat burners or pre-workout supps such as Redline, Jack3d, n0xplod.

I don't even buy into multivitamins. A lot of the the foods we eat are vitamin enriched anyway, but to each their own.

Also, you can most definitely lose weight and burn fat while taking supplements, but diet and exercise is key.


We should have a fitness stickied thread or possibly a fitness forum? Anyone agree?
Apr 24, 2012 1:34pm
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Sonofanump

Apr 24, 2012 1:47 PM
Automatik;1151689 wrote:We should have a fitness stickied thread or possibly a fitness forum? Anyone agree?
No need for a forum. This thread is the 5th most popular and the Paleo thread is the 8th most popular.
Apr 24, 2012 1:47pm
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MontyBrunswick

Apr 24, 2012 1:49 PM
birddog23;1151681 wrote:There are so many theories and ideas out there for nutrition, diet, and exercise that no "one way" is right particularly right or wrong. Everyone's body is different and will react in different ways to certain supplements, diets, and exercise.
I agree...but when people start saying "take X to boost your metabolism" they clearly have no idea what they're talking about.

Eat right and exercise and you'll be OK.
Apr 24, 2012 1:49pm