Weightlifting/ Workout

[Torres]

you guys are pretty damn knowledgeable, orion and jay. so ima ask...i've been doing p90x a while and i feel it's working. i've gained like 10-15 pounds, which is a lot considering i've weighed almost the exact same for YEARS lol. question is, what's the best way when working out to get more cut? i want to bulk up and build some, but i wanna get more cut/defined most importantly. i've heard a couple different things, but rather ask you guys

[OrionStang]

Jays the one to ask about cutting up. I know calorie deficit is the main component, burn more than you consume, but you have to be careful to not lose too quick, or you will burn up muscle, too. I'm sure Jay will chime in if he see's this.

[Superjay]

to cut you need a cutting agent...look for something with REAL ephedra in it. this is going to kill your appetite, so you'll have to force yourself to eat, but it will also change your metabolism to burn more fat...

as for your diet, you'll need to go on a modified Atkins type plan...3 weeks of about 15G of carbs a day. and they MUST come from foundation vegetables...no nuts, no milk, no pasta or bread no sugar...this will cut about 15 pounds of fat from you quickly, and reteach your body to get energy from fat and protein (eat WAY more fat and protein). you're going to be tired the first few days...skip the gym these days or you'll hurt yourself. 1 week into this and my wife has lost 9 pounds.

as for the Gaspari question...I trust anything from Gaspari

[Winn]

I eat to damn much

What kills your appetite where you dont feel like eating much? so my fat ass can lose some weight

[Superjay]

carbs cause hunger. fat makes you feel full longer. zone or atkins diets work. you'll hate life for a few weeks but once you're used to it you'll feel better.

and if you're looking for a magic pill BLACK DIAMOND is amazing

[GiAnT4LYFE]

I have the Strawberry Myofusion and I enjoy it.

A lil quick success story from my workout yesterday. When I started the year lifting, I could only work up to 70 lb dumbells on flat bench (sad, I know). Yesterday I warmed up with 75x12, then did 100x12, 110x9, and 120x6. I was so fucking pumped to get a good 3rd set in with the 120's. It wasn't until I went home that I realized my 3rd set in January finished at 70 lbs, and how much I've gone up since then.

Congrats man, I love when you get so pumped that you crushed an old PR that you feel like you could go all day.

That's exactly how I felt. I'm really hoping for 130's on the last set in 4 weeks. And I set a goal of 300 on flat barbell for the Friday before Memorial day. My max was 285 in the middle of April, so we shall see.

[Winn]

go on about the diet so basically i eat fat? huh?

or should i get the black diamond and where would i purchase this?

[OrionStang]

You eat fat, but not a shitload of fries and burgers. A little saturated fat is ok. Eggs, fish, avocado(moderation) and olive oil are good sources of the fats you should be consuming. No processed foods.

[Superjay]

ZERO processed foods. no fried foods. no potatoes, no starch at all.

www.atkins.com

look at phase 1. instead of 2 weeks do it for 3. you can add the black diamond to it. you should be able to order it online or find it at a non-chain supplement store.

[Superjay]

http://www.atkins.com/Program/Phase1/HowtoDoInductionRight.aspx

Many people see remarkably fast weight loss on Induction. Others find it slow going. Whatever your pace, you’ll need to follow the rules precisely to achieve success. This applies equally to those of you who are working on improving blood sugar and insulin levels or lipids. Otherwise, you could become frustrated before you’ve had a chance to see what Atkins can really do for you. Abide by the following guidelines and you’ll soon be well on the way to successful results:

Eat either three regular-size meals a day or four or five smaller meals. Don’t skip meals or go more than six waking hours without eating.

At each meal—including breakfast—eat at least 4 to 6 ounces of protein foods, including poultry, beef, lamb, pork, veal, fish and shellfish, eggs, cheese and a variety of vegetable proteins. Up to 8 ounces is fine if you’re a tall guy. There’s no need to trim the fat from meat or the skin from poultry, but do so if you prefer. Just add a splash of olive oil or a pat of butter to your vegetables to replace the fat.

Enjoy butter, olive oil, high-oleic safflower oil, canola oil, and seed and nut oils and mayonnaise (made from olive, canola, or high-oleic safflower oils). Aim for 1 tablespoon of oil on a salad or other vegetables, or a pat of butter. Cook foods in just enough oil to ensure that they don’t burn. Or spritz the pan with a mist of olive oil.

Eat no more than 20 grams a day of Net Carbs, 12 to 15 grams of them as foundation vegetables. This means you can eat approximately six loosely packed cups of salad and two cups of cooked vegetables per day. Remember, carb counts of various vegetables vary, so be sure to check them.

Eat only the foods on the Acceptable Foods List for Phase 1.

In a typical day, you can have up to 4 ounces of most cheese (but not cottage cheese or ricotta), 10 black or 20 green olives, half a Haas avocado (the kind with a blackish pebbly skin), an ounce of sour cream or 2–3 tablespoons of cream, and up to 3 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice. The carbs in these foods must be counted in your 20 grams of Net Carbs.

Acceptable sweeteners include sucralose (Splenda), saccharine (Sweet’N Low), stevia (SweetLeaf or Truvia) or xylitol. Have no more than three packets a day, and count each one as 1 gram of carbs. This is because, while these sweeteners contain no carbs, they are packaged with fillers that do contain a little carbohydrate to keep them from clumping.

To satisfy your sweet tooth, you can have sugar-free gelatin desserts and up to two Atkins shakes or bars coded for Induction.

Each day, drink at least eight 8-ounce portions of approved beverages: water, club soda, herb teas, or moderation—caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee and tea. This will prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. In this count, you may include two cups of broth (not low sodium), one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Take a daily iron-free multivitamin/multimineral combo and an omega-3 fatty-acid supplement.

Learn to distinguish hunger from habit and adjust the quantity you eat to suit your appetite as it decreases. When you’re hungry, eat until you feel satisfied but not stuffed. If you’re not sure that you’re full, wait ten minutes, have a glass of water, and eat more only if you’re still unsatisfied. If you’re not hungry at mealtime, eat a small low-carb snack.

Don’t starve yourself, and don’t skimp on fats.

Don’t assume that any food is low in carbs. Read the labels on packaged whole foods to discover unacceptable ingredients; and check their carb counts (subtract grams of fiber from total grams). Also use a carbohydrate gram counter.

When dining out, be on guard for hidden carbs. Gravy is usually made with flour or cornstarch, both no-nos. Sugar is often found in salad dressing and may even appear in coleslaw and other deli salads. Avoid any deep-fried or breaded food.