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Forum: Weight Loss Support 01-06-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,494
Posted By rockstar87
As far as weight loss shows go this is really...

As far as weight loss shows go this is really well done I think. I've only seen the first episode so far, but that girl kicked ***. She was extremely dedicated, lost weight the healthy way and got...
Forum: Exercise! 12-08-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,924
Posted By rockstar87
I always used 5s and then 8s for some of the...

I always used 5s and then 8s for some of the exercises when I got stronger. 8 is just too much for my shoulders after a lot of pushups.
Forum: Exercise! 12-08-2010, 12:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Posted By rockstar87
Level 1 has a lot of static movements, Push ups,...

Level 1 has a lot of static movements, Push ups, squats, etc. Level 2 has more dynamic movements like pendulum lunges and walking pushups as well as more intense cardio moves. Level three uses...
Forum: Exercise! 12-07-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,589
Posted By rockstar87
It's very intense. I started at level 2 because I...

It's very intense. I started at level 2 because I was already fairly fit and it's a very good workout. The idea is you do 3 circuits that incorporate strength, cardio and ab work. It takes about 30...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 12-05-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,063
Posted By rockstar87
Definitely! A mix of both is great, I just...

Definitely! A mix of both is great, I just wouldn't stick entirely to isolated movements.

I found personally that I got significantly stronger a lot faster when I was using body weight exercises...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 12-05-2010, 03:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,063
Posted By rockstar87
The nice thing about body weight training...

The nice thing about body weight training (whether on it's own or combined with the type of training you're doing) is that it's functional training. That's how you see results faster and that's how...
Forum: Weight Loss Support 12-03-2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,580
Posted By rockstar87
Obesity is when you're supposed to start having...

Obesity is when you're supposed to start having "health problems". You're not obese, you're overweight. Yeah, in the long run a bit of extra belly fat isn't good for your health, but at this point...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-29-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,063
Posted By rockstar87
It's a very personal thing, how much you lift. I...

It's a very personal thing, how much you lift. I heard something years ago that always kind of stuck in the back of my mind when I was doing free weights...

If you're working the muscle to failure...
Forum: General Diet Plans and Questions 11-25-2010, 08:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,257
Posted By rockstar87
Just to add my two cents... Set a weight...

Just to add my two cents...

Set a weight goal, but expect it to change. My initial goal was 140...then 135...now I'm weight training a lot and I'd be happy at 145-150 if my body was a solid size 6...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-24-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 979
Posted By rockstar87
Update: I've added a protein shake (100% whey...

Update: I've added a protein shake (100% whey protein isolate, BCAAs, no aspartame or sucralose; sweetened with stevia) and swapped it out for my usual breakfast. I'm averaging about 100gs of protein...
Forum: Exercise! 11-23-2010, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,025
Posted By rockstar87
It definitely can't hurt you. BL doooooes have so...

It definitely can't hurt you. BL doooooes have so many commercials. I would do something with a cardio and strength component like jump squats or lunges or pushups and do it for the entire length of...
Forum: Exercise! 11-23-2010, 04:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By rockstar87
Stretching sounds great. Be sure to hold your...

Stretching sounds great. Be sure to hold your stretches for at least 20 seconds (it takes that long for the stretch receptors to engage) and no longer than 2 minutes (there's no point beyond that)....
Forum: Exercise! 11-23-2010, 04:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,143
Posted By rockstar87
My sister and I ran a half marathon together and...

My sister and I ran a half marathon together and she was having horrendous knee pain a few minutes in to most of her runs. She went to a doctor and they said she might have a stress fracture and may...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-22-2010, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,843
Posted By rockstar87
Another suggestion might be to take a strength...

Another suggestion might be to take a strength training class (like a bootcamp or something) where you're likely to encounter a lot of women and you can get some instruction. I loved my bootcamp...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-22-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,843
Posted By rockstar87
My suggestion was to pay for a trainer once or...

My suggestion was to pay for a trainer once or twice as well. That way you at least know you're doing the exercises right and won't feel as intimidated. I did all my workouts in a college gym too and...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-22-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 979
Posted By rockstar87
@Lydia - I have the exact same problem with...

@Lydia - I have the exact same problem with breakfast. I hate eating a huge breakfast and grew up in a house where you had a piece of toast and tea every morning. That's mostly what I'd be using the...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-22-2010, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 979
Posted By rockstar87
Thanks for all the input guys. I've started...

Thanks for all the input guys. I've started tracking my calories (more religiously) than I have been and I'm planning on looking for a good whey protein isolate powder today or tomorrow (anyone have...
Forum: Weight and Resistance Training 11-22-2010, 01:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 979
Posted By rockstar87
Thanks guys. I think my biggest problem...

Thanks guys.

I think my biggest problem right now is incorporating more protein into my diet. My calories average between 1500 and 1700 (I use the dailyplate to count). I eat a lot of natural,...
Forum: Featherweights 11-22-2010, 01:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By rockstar87
I have changed up my exercise in the last month...

I have changed up my exercise in the last month actually. I was weight lifting all along (even when I was training for my run) and am now doing Crossfit (with a bit of running in between). I think I...
Forum: Featherweights 11-19-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 834
Posted By rockstar87
These last 15lbs are driving me nuts.

I'm getting really frustrated right now. I ran my first half marathon in October and didn't lose a pound all summer while I was training. Now I'm off running (to that extent, anyway) and I've started...
Forum: PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support 11-17-2010, 11:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,595
Posted By rockstar87
That's awesome, Ray89. How'd you do it?

That's awesome, Ray89. How'd you do it?
Forum: PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support 11-12-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,595
Posted By rockstar87
4lbs is awesome!

4lbs is awesome!
Forum: PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support 11-11-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,595
Posted By rockstar87
That's great! It could if you shock your...

That's great!

It could if you shock your system enough with clean eating/exercise. Some of it could be water weight from before too.

I weigh myself three times on the same scale and I only...
Forum: PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support 11-11-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,595
Posted By rockstar87
Pshhh. Eat the damn pepproni. Haha. Just don't go...

Pshhh. Eat the damn pepproni. Haha. Just don't go nuts on it. This is your indulgence but you don't want to blow a hundred calories on a pizza topping. Proscuito's really good too. I crisp it up in a...
Forum: PCOS/Insulin Resistance Support 11-11-2010, 01:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,595
Posted By rockstar87
Pizza's my weakness too. I have it once a week,...

Pizza's my weakness too. I have it once a week, but I kinda do pizza "my way". It satisfies the craving, it's waaaay more filling and you can work it into your calories no problem.

Instead of...
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