STAY/GET BACK IN SHAPE VOL 3.0 -- A New Niketalk = A New Thread

Taking a day off today from the gym...tomorrow will be another day.

^ realtalk.

I haven't updated the (old) thread in awhile. I started in Jan, now it's July, body has taken a big difference in look. Much more tone, lost 15lbs, finally got a chest, lol. I love it. Still got more work to do, but im very happy with my results and pace.

can somebody post the "macro calculator" in this thread i cant find it in the older one

read. tylermcpeak.com

cinco.. loading and updating your first post with common Q and A would be awesome... and links to places like fitclick that show you each individual exercise etc, and maybe even a link that shows/explains different supplements?

I dunno, just an idea...

Hit they gym last night after about a week layoff. Been doing starting strength for a few months now with a couple friends. Considering purchasing a belt when the poundage starts to get heavy. Anyone have any experience using them or recommendations on some brands?

Im lookiing to get Personal Training.. Any advice on getting personal training?? What should i ask before paying for it?


Where the cheapest place to get Isopure RTD??

This ad is the lockscreen on my phone, i love it.

Anyways, 435x6 on squats today at the gym

nice i could never keep up with the old thread but ima definitely be frequently lurking and posting in this thread

Starting a 4 day rutine tomorrow, torso/leg/pull/push with an aerobic class for 2 days a week plus bball training on saturdays... Let's get that final 5kg down!

Just got back to the gym after having to take 6 weeks off with a fractured wrist.



Gotta get back to making some gainz now

Trying to get down to 190, so far only lost 7lbs since the summer started since I was busy with school (done now).

 

Consistency is key, I keep telling myself that. I lost a pound since last Friday, but I feel I can do better. I had a cheat day yesterday, which wasnt that bad, just an extra plate of rotisserie chicken and rice, but I need to stop those. Im cutting rice completely out of my diet til I reach my goal. I just hope I dont gain it all back once I get down to 190.

 

On another note...damn shoulder pull. I havent done shoulders/chest in almost 2 weeks because I messed up my front shoulder. Feels batman.

you aren't kidding about consistency. I lost about 25lbs from January to March by keeping to a strict low carb diet. Felt like crap at first, but after like 3 weeks it was ok. You think of trying Keto?

Whats up NT... Im finally off my training and now I have a set schedule. Working 12 hours but going to start my day at the gym.

Now the real question is the diet. I haven't been good during my training phase of work, but now that I am off training no excuses time to diet right. Anyone have good recipes ?

Good move on the new thread, need to get on my grind heavy. Working out isn't hard, eating right is...

Trying to get to 160 to lose this beer belly.. I've los about 20 lbs in 2 months.. so doing well, just not losing as much on the belly.. I know it's the last to go.. but I want results there dammit! Overall, I'm feeling so much better since I decided to be active.. feelsgoodman.

Good call on the new thread

I need to start watching what I eat again

A new day!!
A new NT!!
A new thread!!

Looks good.

Is there a way to add this thread into Google Reader?

damn, I was happy to be a solid contributor to the longevity of the previous thread.

I've got a bunch of good articles saved i'll get around to adding tomorrow for the potential newbs to fitness/the thread.

This. Consistency is definitely the ingredient to any kind of progress.

Feels good to be back. I was on crutches for a while and when I went back to the gym, I lost all my strength and confidence. But after going consistently, I've been making great progress and it feels awesome. Been going 4 days a week, but added Wednesday and made it solely for abs and some cardio. Been going strong for a few weeks now. I hope to see some drastic changes by the end of 12 weeks.

Anyway, how do y'all prepare your lunches? This is my problem since I don't have a lot of time to prepare. Been getting pre-made sliced chicken in Walmart which is 2 for $5, 8oz each, with white rice and veggies but I need some new stuff. Care to share how y'all handle your food? I need to eat plenty, especially lunch cuz it's my after-gym meal.

LeanBodyLifestyle got plenty of good, easy, and cheap recipes but I use his recipes mostly for dinner.

A question for you guys.

Does taking protein (bars/shakes) actually make difference in terms of building muscle? I wanna get more cut rather than looking more bulky. How do you get more cut instead of adding on more muscle? Thanks.

alright, i'm gonna get into a regular routine in a few months when i get my place and i'm able to free up some money...a couple of questions...

-crossfit...i've heard good and negative things...i'm trying to bulk up so do you guys think this would be for me??? i have a place right by my crib which is why i'm asking...

-money...about how much are you spending on supplements and groceries each month??? hopefully i can get on my EBT-swag, but if not, i wan't to start budgeting for that...

Cardio, preferably, high intensity interval training or HIIT. And of course, proper diet.

I assume you want to get rid of the excess fat. In order to do this, you must burn more than what you consume.

HIIT or any interval training works because it keeps burning calories even when you're done with your workout and well-throughout the day. The difference is, compared to long endurance exercises like marathon running which can break down muscle as well, HIIT takes short intervals of high intensity exercise to target mostly your body fat.

Anyway, I'm no expert. This is just basic stuff I know from it. Here are a couple articles if you're interested:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-ripped-dude-hiit.html

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-ripped-dude-whats-the-best-form-of-hiit.html