[fitspo]

Originally posted by Tricky

GOOD LORD


Great progression!
How old were you when you started working out?

I started with 18 now I'm 22. If you have any doubt ask me

[seaɴ.]

I'm too insecure to be muscular. What if girls start to be interested in me? I'm sooo not comfortable with that. I know it sounds narcissist, but its how I feel.

[Sir Galahad]

Originally posted by fitspo

It's always hard at the beginning! But the most important thing is that you have to be willing to put all the effort that is required to achieve your goals.

First thing you got to do is changing the way you live now. That means, if you want to grow you got to eat but you have to know what to eat. Let me put an example of an incredible good routine for begginers and some diets you should follow. If you have answers just ask me.

Routine for begginers:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/randy29.htm

Diet for begginers:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/matt88.htm

!!! If it was easy everyone would be doing it.

What worked best for me over the years was focusing on progression. I'm not sure I'd say it gets easier or only hard at the beginning, but the harder you work in the weight room and dedication you put into your diet - you will go far.

@fitspo Are you aware about AllPro's beginners routine? I began with SS all those years back, but I've heard good stuff about it and it may be a good first routine for newbies. I probably would have given it a go if I knew about it back then.

In case you haven't and for anyone else who wants a look:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=160947761

[fitspo]

Originally posted by Sir Galahad

!!! If it was easy everyone would be doing it.

What worked best for me over the years was focusing on progression. I'm not sure I'd say it gets easier or only hard at the beginning, but the harder you work in the weight room and dedication you put into your diet - you will go far.

@fitspo Are you aware about AllPro's beginners routine? I began with SS all those years back, but I've heard good stuff about it and it may be a good first routine for newbies. I probably would have given it a go if I knew about it back then.

In case you haven't and for anyone else who wants a look:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=160947761

Glad to see others into fitness here man!! I've seen it before but I prefer if I have to give an advice to post single routine/ diet posts 'cause people get lost easly in those forums haha

[Sir Galahad]

Originally posted by fitspo

Glad to see others into fitness here man!! I've seen it before but I prefer if I have to give an advice to post single routine/ diet posts 'cause people get lost easly in those forums haha

And in ATRL of all places!

True, true. It kinda is the kind of thing where you'd take a quick look at it and be like "Forget this!" and move on. I sometimes avoid them myself until I can find a couple of hours to properly go over it and stuff, but I may look into the Power Block Periodization program sometime next year. I've seen people like Cohn Wolfe do it for a while and it looks like a cool new way to mix things up.

[fitspo]

Originally posted by Sir Galahad

And in ATRL of all places!

True, true. It kinda is the kind of thing where you'd take a quick look at it and be like "Forget this!" and move on. I sometimes avoid them myself until I can find a couple of hours to properly go over it and stuff, but I may look into the Power Block Periodization program sometime next year. I've seen people like Cohn Wolfe do it for a while and it looks like a cool new way to mix things up.

I've heard about it! focuses on progressive overload in the heavy compound movements as well as a varying rep ranges and loads to provide continued progress. I might try it as well but first I have to be fully recovered from a shoulder injury I had. Cohn Wolfe is a beast bro!

[Sir Galahad]

Originally posted by fitspo

I've heard about it! focuses on progressive overload in the heavy compound movements as well as a varying rep ranges and loads to provide continued progress. I might try it as well but first I have to be fully recovered from a shoulder injury I had. Cohn Wolfe is a beast bro!

Yeah, that's the one. Those powerlifting days look like they're going to be deadly, but I think I'm going to love it.

Cohn's such a chilli guy (with a cool name too). Probably one of my favorite YouTube bodybuilders.

How long have you had your injury? Had any problems working around it?

[fitspo]

Originally posted by Sir Galahad

Yeah, that's the one. Those powerlifting days look like they're going to be deadly, but I think I'm going to love it.

Cohn's such a chilli guy (with a cool name too). Probably one of my favorite YouTube bodybuilders.

How long have you had your injury? Had any problems working around it?

I play rugby and I've had a supraspinatus tendinitis for 4 months. Now I'm almost recovered but this kind of injuries are really hard to heal so I will have to be careful for a long time bro

[Sir Galahad]

That damn rotator cuff! Well, at least it wasn't your back. Imagine how much worse that'd be.

What kind of rules do you play rugby with, league or union?

[■YoungCalifornia■]

Originally posted by Gazing Ball

20mins of cardio burning off a donut and a big cup of ice-cream?

Reported!!! Enjoy your WP's for laughing at me







I'm just gonna make myself vomit after every meal and THEN do 40mins cardio

I was at Subway and ordered 2 footlong Subway sandwiches. The cashier thought it was to take home and I was like "Oh no, it'll be for here "

She then questioned me "You're gonna eat all that? "

I just stood there like "Yes.... "

Are they allowed to question us like that? Like mind your own business I ate it all too and now I feel like throwing up. I really need to get motivated!!

[Taste of Honey]

Hopefully I can get back in the gym and start bulking up again. I've gone from a lean 150, to a skinny as **** 115, to a bloated and fat 154, to about 145 where I am now in the course of a year.

[Golden]

You should just make this the general health thread tbh. I've been trying to eat only healthy stuff for a week now and it's so hard to stay away from my guilty pleasures aka chips & cookies. I've cut off my daily dosis of one can (250 ml) of Red Bull and I've only been drinking water. I do feel better and less tired but I don't know if it's worth giving up on those guilty pleasures It's so hard y'all omg.

I'm skinny as hell I'm only trying to feel better in my skin but I also want to work on my body more even tho I have a nice body as it is. Does anyone have tips for a beginner? I take runs like 3 times a week, but isn't that considered cardio? Do y'all think I should start working on my muscles and what not?? I don't really feel like getting a gym subscription though

[fitspo]

Originally posted by Golden

You should just make this the general health thread tbh. I've been trying to eat only healthy stuff for a week now and it's so hard to stay away from my guilty pleasures aka chips & cookies. I've cut off my daily dosis of one can (250 ml) of Red Bull and I've only been drinking water. I do feel better and less tired but I don't know if it's worth giving up on those guilty pleasures It's so hard y'all omg.

I'm skinny as hell I'm only trying to feel better in my skin but I also want to work on my body more even tho I have a nice body as it is. Does anyone have tips for a beginner? I take runs like 3 times a week, but isn't that considered cardio? Do y'all think I should start working on my muscles and what not?? I don't really feel like getting a gym subscription though

Hey, you don't need to cut off all your "cheat meals" forever. I always have like two cheat meals per week but they are really intense so the need to cheat more just disappears.

About working on your muscles, I would highly recommend you to do it not only to gain strength but to prevent future injuries when you get older. I posted in the previous page routines for beginners. If you have any doubt leave your questions here!

[chris1991]

Originally posted by fitspo

I was going to create a new thread but I saw this and I would like to help if anyone has doubts about fitness/ bodybuilding. I've been lifting for 4 years and I started being really skinny and now I'm on my way to get the body I want to have.

Here's my evolution:


If someone needs advice I will be glad to help you out

Nice gains dude. It took 4 years to look like that? I'm losing hope lol granted i'm not as skinny as you were.

How much cardio would you suggest for a semi-bigginer? I've been lifting for a couple months now. However i've always been pretty active i'm a cardio kinda guy.

[Swim]

Today was cardio/abs/legs day and I absolutely killed it. Feels great

[Golden]

Originally posted by fitspo

Hey, you don't need to cut off all your "cheat meals" forever. I always have like two cheat meals per week but they are really intense so the need to cheat more just disappears.

About working on your muscles, I would highly recommend you to do it not only to gain strength but to prevent future injuries when you get older. I posted in the previous page routines for beginners. If you have any doubt leave your questions here!

How intense do your cheat meals get?

[BILLIONAIRE✘BOY]

I just started my diet three days ago

[Bulldog]

Started a month ago I don't care what my body really looks like I just need to get in better shape for track/basketball

[Phoenixx]

I need a really good workout programme to get buff!

[Phoenetic]

Already started running a week ago, but probably going to do fitness too. And... I'll stop eating so much icecream. It's bad for my health and my wallet

I've always been fairly skinny though. I just don't get enough physical exercise and eat too much junk to actually feel healthy