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Step up the weight again and see if it has solved your issue...

Thanks brah. Had been way too long since this thread last saw my junk.

Hahaha all good mate I lol'd. You should see my new business card

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Ants, I know what you're saying bruv. My point was more that old mate said he can't wait until his metabolism slows down so he can gain weight...but it will be he wrong kind of weight. He can put on muscle instead and look a hundred times better and not be a 50kg rake. Similarly to Dan, when I left school I was 62kg at 188cm, which is probably about as skinny as ZRBE is at his height. Now at 80kg, no one calls me skinny anymore and I didn't put on any fat to get there ZRBE, compound movements are exercises that work more than one muscle/joint at the same time. The big three powerlifting movements, squats/deadlifts/bench are compounds. As are rows and pull-ups etc. But those big three will put on more muscle mass and build strength quicker than any other exercise particularly for a beginner. Do those properly and you will have no problem gaining weight or eating more.

Deadlifts are my favourite. Nothing beats the feeling of locking out a heavy weight and standing there in lock out, triumphant over it. It also amazes me how much someone can lift with it, over and above their own weight, off the ground - especially when I was raised with the mantra "don't lift with your back". They also fixed my back problems, so will always have a special place in my...lower back Bench is a close second, just because the feeling of getting a weight up after struggling with it is close to the feeling of a deadlift lockout. I'd be interested to know what the favourite of a lot of powerlifters is. I'm gonna guess the squat, because a lot of people have big deads and bench, but squat always seems to need the most improvement. Yet a lot of top powerlifters have a slightly bigger squat than they can deadlift.

You're a cutie, have a pic

Scary can work. I'd probably give you your $18 back...but not Simon...he's a cuddly koala.

Try proving it though, or spending $35 to take them to VCAT over $20. If they have invoices showing that they normally charge that for the service, you're fresh out of luck. They also have the right to hold your vehicle until payment is made. Sucks, but yeah. Always have to get written quotes these days...even on cheap shit lol

Pay $40 there is nothing he can do

Why wait for your metabolism to slow down? Why do you want to gain fat? You will look worse than you do now. Start lifting compound movements and eat high protein foods to support them. The muscle will add weight to you and being thin you won't have to worry about "cutting".

Downside: though the last 8 months of shoulder injury has allowed me to focus on legs more, neglecting upper body movements has cost me half an inch in arm size

So a while back, specifically late May, we were discussing Robert Forstemann's (pro cyclist) immensely sized quads. We then proceeded to measure our own so we could all okay.jpg I measured 22" at the time, and out of curiosity gave it another go today. I'm now at 23", for a growth of 1" in the last 4-5 months. Haven't noticed a change in body fat, so here's hoping it's muscle! Regardless, I am looking more in proportion than ever, as far as legs vs upper body goes (which was my goal when I started leg hypertrophy training to counter years of neglected legs), so am quite happy Now hopefully I don't do the reverse and end up with thunder thighs on a small upper, which at least looks less ridiculous than chicken legs on a huge upper.

Yeah they know the law too well!

I think you passed up opportunity for a running joke

Just jack up the car at each corner and swap each wheel one at a time. Will take 10 minutes tops...better than a car place doing it. Have a wheel brace if you need it.

Tyres do harden in the weather and tyres on cars are through heat cycles that help to keep them from hardening. The latter part may be total shit, but it made sense when I made it up. Regardless, distributors note year of manufacture and sell older stock for cheap for a reason.

I wouldn't call my diet awesome, but I do think I get a fair amount of protein with it.

On a supplement note, I have not been using whey protein for a month now. Just a little experiment. So far, no noticeable difference. Technically I've gained a little strength, if you consider my return to benching and progress with that. Possible that my diet supplies me with all the protein I need already?

Yeah but the whole neighborhood knows him and they'll expose him...

What are you having for breakfast? Have you only just started this diet? Have heard that protein is best consumed straight after a workout...probably be better off having one an hour before and one straight after workout. How do you know when you've lost muscle mass? Are you judging by a lack of strength, visual body size or DEXA scans etc.? As long as you are lifting the same weights or more in the gym, you shouldn't drop much in the way of muscle mass whilst cutting. If you are losing strength then you may be on too severe a calorie deficit. What does your exercise routine look like?

As for fat burning cardio: Sprinting up hills (HIIT) Basketball But you don't need cardio to get to low body fat. If you are lifting weights properly at the gym, you will only need to modify your diet. Whey protein is also a good supplement to have while on a deficit. Contributes the most protein for the least calories due to little carbs or fat.

Some simple, protein rich foods I love: Tuna and cheese toasted sandwiches Omelettes full of chicken and ham Milk Chicken fillets Pasta with lots of meat Cheese and Vegemite on toast Practically live off those. They do have fat in them, but much more carbs and protein.

I know you don't want broad replies, but it really is a pretty simple equation of calories in and calories out. Eat clean, train harder. Fat is a product of excess calories and your body can't store fat if you're burning through more calories than you're getting. Hence anorexics do no exercise and look like a bag of bones; their caloric intake is at a deficit to movements in daily life. Where some people go wrong with this principle, is thinking that they can live off fatty foods and sugary shit, as long as they are on a calorie deficit. Why this doesn't work: they spend their deficit calories on foods that don't support strength and muscle maintenance / growth. They will feel like shit and be unable to burn the same calories in the gym like they were previously, meaning they have to be on even more of a deficit to lose weight - vicious cycle. People also forget to count their regular Saturday night drinking session as a reason why they have an extra 3kg of body fat. A mate of mine stopped drinking on Friday and Saturday nights, lost ~7-8kg from that alone over several weeks. The best way to diet, IMO, is with consistency. It may be boring, but if you eat the same foods everyday, you will be able to monitor your body much easier and you don't even have to count calories. Many aren't prepared to do this or don't have a lifestyle that can support it, but you are removing the food variable from the equation, so you will notice what changes to your exercise routine impact your body; what cardio does for your body fat. I eat basically the same foods everyday and my weight is never outside of a 1kg range...usually coming down to variance in water intake. It's not really even a diet, it is now just part of my daily routine and I love it. Doing this, I can have a whole day of eating fast food and not see a kg of it go to my stomach, because as soon as I return to my routine, the calories stabilise again.

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