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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Anyone else into the healthy lifestyle? Feel free to post questions if you're looking for advice. New routines, foods and exercises would be appreciated (especially for legs... because we all love them  ). Currently training 4-5 times a week, roughly 70kg of lean muscle. Hopefully not just a thread for the fellas, I know we've got some fitness ladies out there too |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I'm a personal trainer.
You beat me on the muscle mass OP, but not by much "
I'm sure you'd show me up with squats . Maybe you can help, I seem to be at a plateau. I'm adding noticeable definition but can't gain mass for the life of me. My metabolism plus training seems to just burn through the calories like a light snack. Currently intaking 3250 cals a day. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I play squash twice a week & dunk loads of custard creams into my tea. That's healthy right ? "
As long as you repeat the dunking motion 10 times for 3 sets  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm a personal trainer.
You beat me on the muscle mass OP, but not by much
I'm sure you'd show me up with squats . Maybe you can help, I seem to be at a plateau. I'm adding noticeable definition but can't gain mass for the life of me. My metabolism plus training seems to just burn through the calories like a light snack. Currently intaking 3250 cals a day. "
Eat more, 3250 a day isn't a lot if you're training 4-5 times a week.
I'm 110kg, 90kg lean mass and eating 5000 calories a day |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm a personal trainer.
You beat me on the muscle mass OP, but not by much
I'm sure you'd show me up with squats . Maybe you can help, I seem to be at a plateau. I'm adding noticeable definition but can't gain mass for the life of me. My metabolism plus training seems to just burn through the calories like a light snack. Currently intaking 3250 cals a day. "
Peanut butter. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'm a personal trainer.
You beat me on the muscle mass OP, but not by much
I'm sure you'd show me up with squats . Maybe you can help, I seem to be at a plateau. I'm adding noticeable definition but can't gain mass for the life of me. My metabolism plus training seems to just burn through the calories like a light snack. Currently intaking 3250 cals a day. "
I can relate to this, i would ideally like to put on around a stone to 20 pounds so i can bulk out but I’ve tried super smoothies frequent meals. The lot, but to no avail. |
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"I'm a personal trainer.
You beat me on the muscle mass OP, but not by much
I'm sure you'd show me up with squats . Maybe you can help, I seem to be at a plateau. I'm adding noticeable definition but can't gain mass for the life of me. My metabolism plus training seems to just burn through the calories like a light snack. Currently intaking 3250 cals a day. "
Squats.. My favourite, deadlifts 2nd!
It's not all about calories, are you getting the right balance 30/30/40 in food groups, plus check your macro/micro nutrients?
If you're looking to build mass, are you taking protein/pre/post workout supplements?
And mix up your workouts, your body, muscle groups will become efficient if you stick to the same excercises.
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By (user no longer on site)
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I've just gone back to playing ice hockey and could do with adding abit of muscle to myself any advice on good workouts and diets would be greatly appreciated send in a message if you can thanks in advance  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you're not gaining weight you're simply not eating enough.
The majority of people over estimate the amount of calories they consume.
Liquid calories are a good way of doing it, I use them as 5000 cals of solid food is too much.
Full fat milk, oats, peanut butter, banana, whey protein. You can easily get 800 calories plus out of them. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I don't think living a routine is healthy for the mind "
Depends I guess, personally I work for extended periods of time in front of a screen (10+ hours, which isn't healthy anyway) so getting out and exercising gives me a release. It also focuses my mind, after a workout I can usually come home and fire off 50 emails without thinking about it |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I’ve just started back after nearly 2 years out. I was kickboxing and training five times a week. Getting back into the swing of things is so difficult! I don’t know how I did it before haha! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've just gone back to playing ice hockey and could do with adding abit of muscle to myself any advice on good workouts and diets would be greatly appreciated send in a message if you can thanks in advance "
Have a look at stronglifts 5x5, good for strength and adding a bit of size. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've just gone back to playing ice hockey and could do with adding abit of muscle to myself any advice on good workouts and diets would be greatly appreciated send in a message if you can thanks in advance
Have a look at stronglifts 5x5, good for strength and adding a bit of size."
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't think living a routine is healthy for the mind
Depends I guess, personally I work for extended periods of time in front of a screen (10+ hours, which isn't healthy anyway) so getting out and exercising gives me a release. It also focuses my mind, after a workout I can usually come home and fire off 50 emails without thinking about it "
You need to invest in a vibrating cushion  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"If you're not gaining weight you're simply not eating enough.
The majority of people over estimate the amount of calories they consume.
Liquid calories are a good way of doing it, I use them as 5000 cals of solid food is too much.
Full fat milk, oats, peanut butter, banana, whey protein. You can easily get 800 calories plus out of them. "
I've been tracking calories on myfitnesspal which has been super helpful, but never accurate like you say. It's more to do with apetite than anything for me. Before I started I was always underweight, right now I'm just fighting against my metabolism. Trying to keep on top of 2 mass gainer shakes plus oats in the morning and 3 other meals throughout the day. Bit uncomfortable to be full constantly though  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I don't think living a routine is healthy for the mind
Depends I guess, personally I work for extended periods of time in front of a screen (10+ hours, which isn't healthy anyway) so getting out and exercising gives me a release. It also focuses my mind, after a workout I can usually come home and fire off 50 emails without thinking about it "
These 50 emails? Are they all Fancy a Fuck? ones on here?  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I don't think living a routine is healthy for the mind
Depends I guess, personally I work for extended periods of time in front of a screen (10+ hours, which isn't healthy anyway) so getting out and exercising gives me a release. It also focuses my mind, after a workout I can usually come home and fire off 50 emails without thinking about it
These 50 emails? Are they all Fancy a Fuck? ones on here? "
How did you know? No, unfortunately not. I've got an ecommerce buisiness and the customer service gets a bit hectic at peak hours. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're not gaining weight you're simply not eating enough.
The majority of people over estimate the amount of calories they consume.
Liquid calories are a good way of doing it, I use them as 5000 cals of solid food is too much.
Full fat milk, oats, peanut butter, banana, whey protein. You can easily get 800 calories plus out of them.
I've been tracking calories on myfitnesspal which has been super helpful, but never accurate like you say. It's more to do with apetite than anything for me. Before I started I was always underweight, right now I'm just fighting against my metabolism. Trying to keep on top of 2 mass gainer shakes plus oats in the morning and 3 other meals throughout the day. Bit uncomfortable to be full constantly though "
You need to change what you eat then. Eat more calorie dense foods. Scrap the oats and eat something with higher G.I. Pasta, rice e.t.c. You basically want to spike your insulin response as often as you can so eat frequently. Add in nuts and olive oil for easy calories. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're not gaining weight you're simply not eating enough.
The majority of people over estimate the amount of calories they consume.
Liquid calories are a good way of doing it, I use them as 5000 cals of solid food is too much.
Full fat milk, oats, peanut butter, banana, whey protein. You can easily get 800 calories plus out of them.
I've been tracking calories on myfitnesspal which has been super helpful, but never accurate like you say. It's more to do with apetite than anything for me. Before I started I was always underweight, right now I'm just fighting against my metabolism. Trying to keep on top of 2 mass gainer shakes plus oats in the morning and 3 other meals throughout the day. Bit uncomfortable to be full constantly though
You need to change what you eat then. Eat more calorie dense foods. Scrap the oats and eat something with higher G.I. Pasta, rice e.t.c. You basically want to spike your insulin response as often as you can so eat frequently. Add in nuts and olive oil for easy calories. "
This,graze on 50g of almonds in the day, easy ~300 calories and not filling. 10ml of olive in a shake is 90 calories. Do that twice a day and with the nuts that's the best part of 500 calories and you'll notice no change in how full you feel. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're not gaining weight you're simply not eating enough.
The majority of people over estimate the amount of calories they consume.
Liquid calories are a good way of doing it, I use them as 5000 cals of solid food is too much.
Full fat milk, oats, peanut butter, banana, whey protein. You can easily get 800 calories plus out of them. "
Surely given the obesity crisis we're faced with shouldn't that be 'most people underestimate the amount of calories they consume'. |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
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I cycle a few times a week and also swim so cardio is covered. Currently training for a charity ride London to Paris next year.
So Im pushing myself outside my comfort zone. Starting training next week with a pro body building women 3 times a week plus diet plan. My objective will be to compete in July next year....now that scares me as Ive never been a gym girl. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"If you're not gaining weight you're simply not eating enough.
The majority of people over estimate the amount of calories they consume.
Liquid calories are a good way of doing it, I use them as 5000 cals of solid food is too much.
Full fat milk, oats, peanut butter, banana, whey protein. You can easily get 800 calories plus out of them.
Surely given the obesity crisis we're faced with shouldn't that be 'most people underestimate the amount of calories they consume'."
I was referring to the majority of those who train and want to get bigger, not the general population as a whole |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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2 x PT sessions
2 x spin classes
1 x body pump
And usually either a hike or cycle.
Arthritis in my foot is starting to limit some of my movement.
Love my grub too much to care what I weigh. I'm fitter and stronger than most women my age. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My advice, sweet and simple.
Low fat diet, 1.5 hours of cardio weekly, 3-5 gym visits/workouts.
Try to eat five small meals throughout the day.
If you want to gain weight still try to avoid fats, just have an uptake in calories. High protein, less reps.
If you want to lose weight, avoid stodgy foods: bread, pasta... Going against the grain, but fight against the hunger a little. Your appetite will decrease accordingly and its harder than you think to get it back.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am a runner and am pretty slim but find my face begins to look hollow cheeked if I am in peak fitness. Not sure if there is any way round that."
What mileage do you do, I've just stepped up from 60-75 a wk, avoiding the crete like the plague but still feeling niggles |
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"I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs "
Haribos don’t count |
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More training more food simple as that
I go 5 mornings 5-30 till 6ish then 2 hours at the weekend over Saturday and Sunday mainly weights and core stuff I was 12and a half stone but have virtually cut out pasta and bread now I’m 11 and a half and feel great |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro |
"I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs
Haribos don’t count "
No really...  |
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"I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs
Haribos don’t count
No really... "
No |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro |
"I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs
Haribos don’t count
No really...
No "
No more haribo eggs for me..  |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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I started back at gym this week - 2.25km in 15 mins not great but not so bad - then done 8km on bike T level 4 for 20 mins followed by .5km on cross trainer and 0.9 km row
I find rowing and running helps me loose belly |
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I know some will think oh shallapp,but i don't care lol. I go to the gym 3 times a week and play football twice. I have pizza hut after a really good session and the chippy if it's been s@#t. Healthy eating? . Whays that. I don't eat bread or drink beer though. It's the devil's food and drink haha |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs
Haribos don’t count
No really...
No
No more haribo eggs for me.. "
It is ok if it fits in your macros, have few haribos mmmmm |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro |
"I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs
Haribos don’t count
No really...
No
No more haribo eggs for me.. It is ok if it fits in your macros, have few haribos mmmmm "
What the hell will replace them |
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"I am living the fitness lifestyle and I like the results I am getting. I have been lifting weights since I was 18 years. I go to the gym 4 times a week and I do cardio 50min everyday and I eat every 2hrs
Haribos don’t count
No really...
No
No more haribo eggs for me.. It is ok if it fits in your macros, have few haribos mmmmm
What the hell will replace them "
Almonds |
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Mrs is fully qualified Zumba instructor.
Me I’m well into fitness. Fitness pizza in my mouth. Oh and that burger. Where’s the fries!!!
In seriousness though.
After playing football and American football for many years. I have stepped back from the fitness thing. Just now trying to get back into the grind again though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am a runner and am pretty slim but find my face begins to look hollow cheeked if I am in peak fitness. Not sure if there is any way round that.
What mileage do you do, I've just stepped up from 60-75 a wk, avoiding the crete like the plague but still feeling niggles"
Nowhere near that but what I do is very hilly and little in way of tarmac. Bad for the knees. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm a personal trainer.
You beat me on the muscle mass OP, but not by much
Ooh, train me, train me .... 
Can you afford me? "
I'm not sure my body can. My last trainer gave me a sports massage that beat the shit out of me. My back and thighs were bruised for weeks! |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
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"I'm a personal trainer.
You beat me on the muscle mass OP, but not by much
Ooh, train me, train me ....
Can you afford me?
I'm not sure my body can. My last trainer gave me a sports massage that beat the shit out of me. My back and thighs were bruised for weeks!"
I was sick on the pavenent outside after my last one |
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