One of the best things I ever learned - Page 2

fredpo · 11-30-2005, 04:20 PM

The single most important thing I"ve learned is how important diet is. When I first started lifting (the first 2 years), I took in my 3 meals a day and a protein shake or two. I read articles that talked about calorie intake and how important getting sufficient calories, fats, proteins, and other vitamins and minerals are when lifting. Since the evolution of my diet, I've seen more gains then ever and I eat whenever I don't feel stuffed. I'm young and can do this now without putting on too much fat (especially if I eat clean which a lot of the time I'm not since I prettty much try to bulk all year round) but I know in the future I will have to change my diet routine to a more clean diet as my metabolism tells me to do so.

Fred

LaggingBiceps · 12-02-2005, 01:45 AM

Repetition is the mother of Success.

The Booger · 12-02-2005, 01:47 AM

1-2g of protein per pound.

Either give it 100% or quit. There is nothing in between.

LaggingBiceps · 12-02-2005, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by The Booger

1-2g of protein per pound.

I only eat 60 grams a day because that's what the FDA recommends.

**DJSTARER** · 12-04-2005, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by LaggingBiceps

I only eat 60 grams a day because that's what the FDA recommends.

I almost bust-a-cap in yo ass.... but then i saw the rolleyes smiley

Drew1200 · 12-04-2005, 11:28 PM

Squats = Growth.

People that complain about small forearms should stop using wraps so much.

Learning to listen to your body takes time, but is one of the most valuable things I've learned to do in bodybuilding.

Muscle magazines are generally worthless, and full of bad information. Thank you Joe Weider.

**MASSIVE** · 12-05-2005, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Drew1200

Squats = Growth.

People that complain about small forearms should stop using wraps so much.

Learning to listen to your body takes time, but is one of the most valuable things I've learned to do in bodybuilding.

Muscle magazines are generally worthless, and full of bad information. Thank you Joe Weider.

Agree :nosthumbs

**DJSTARER** · 12-06-2005, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Drew1200

Muscle magazines are generally worthless, and full of bad information.

True... but entertaining as hell.

**NYCmitch25** · 12-06-2005, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Peaked_18

If I write down everything I learned to be the best, I would have to write it in 20-paragraphs. I have learned so many new things and they're all great and some of the best information ever. My suggestion is to do what I did to find it out and read!

can i get a copy? lol
seriously though I would have to say DONT BE LAZY - do your own research. Its ok to pick up tips but you will learn much more doing your own reaseach.... dont rely on others to do the work for you. :nosthumbs

marlon · 12-06-2005, 04:27 AM

Oats are good.
Calories make you grow.
Trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time is stupid.
1-2g Protein per Pound.
Squats/deadlifts are good.
8 Hours of sleep is important.
Training 2 hours everday will not make you grow.
Water is good.
Supplements aren't everything, but muti's are nice.
Nutrition and Rest are underated.

**MASSIVE** · 12-06-2005, 04:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlon

Oats are good.
Calories make you grow.
Trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time is stupid.
1-2g Protein per Pound.
Squats/deadlifts are good.
8 Hours of sleep is important.
Training 2 hours everday will not make you grow.
Water is good.
Supplements aren't everything, but muti's are nice.
Nutrition and Rest are underated.

Yep, all good!

**Ikaika** · 12-06-2005, 05:07 AM

rofl @ water is good...truer words have never been spoken. It makes such a huge difference.

pammiejoe6 · 12-06-2005, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marlon

Oats are good.
Calories make you grow.
Trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time is stupid.
1-2g Protein per Pound.
Squats/deadlifts are good.
8 Hours of sleep is important.
Training 2 hours everday will not make you grow.
Water is good.
Supplements aren't everything, but muti's are nice.
Nutrition and Rest are underated.

AMEN!

Vegeto · 12-19-2005, 06:15 AM

1. Training/lifting technique is a more complex game than dieters give credit to it, not only that, but that game can yeild quit impressive results. The impression that I get is that most lifters put the ceiling for lifting technique quite low by declaring proper bar/body movement angles , 'mind muscle connection', and 'controled' rep speed to be 'perfect form'. If a person puts his/her focus inside the body and studies the more sutble movements, a whole new 'technique game' level can be realized.

2. Diet, however, when applied to exercise (reguardless of technique level) is what will grow muslce or loose fat. The exercises and exercise technique expertise level can make diet more efficient for muslce growth/fat loss, but diet is the linking component that makes exercise work for tissue development.

3. The mind is a very difficult potential to tapp into. I haven't experienced the potential of the mind for myself either, but I think many lifters don't tapp into the mind's potential because they don't connect the mind and the body at a functional level for lifting. Surely the potential of the spirit can be tapped into for lifting if only the mind and body are one whole working unit. And so the above is not a lesson learned yet, but the lesson is that striving towards goals like the above can achieve interesting results. Start by doing what is possible now, then continue until the impossible becomes possible. Perhaps one day the spirit will be my strength, if I have learned that lesson I just stated.

4. When all that crap frustrates me too much, a good remedy is to remember the fun side of lifting heavy things, and remember how lucky I am to be blessed by God with this body, this mind, access to all the food I need, and a warm bed to sleep in. I'm glad I am not too poor, too disabled or too mentaly handicapped to be able to lift.

5. Me love you long time.

**powerman2000** · 12-21-2005, 05:23 PM

Periodize

Periodize

Periodize

DarkFalcon · 12-22-2005, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by powerman2000

Periodize

Periodize

Periodize

You should add that to all your posts.

Don't forget to Periodize :bigthumbu

Richo · 12-22-2005, 10:19 PM

i learnt its all in the mind. you are only tiring when u think u r. u r only going to quit if u think u r.

if you can snag another rep, do it. if you sprint the last 2minutes on ur cardio workout, do it. do not take things easy

STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT SQUARE

**powerman2000** · 12-22-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkFalcon

You should add that to all your posts.

Don't forget to Periodize :bigthumbu

:umm: Okay

11-30-2005, 04:20 PM	#31
fredpo Amateur Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 93 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	The single most important thing I"ve learned is how important diet is. When I first started lifting (the first 2 years), I took in my 3 meals a day and a protein shake or two. I read articles that talked about calorie intake and how important getting sufficient calories, fats, proteins, and other vitamins and minerals are when lifting. Since the evolution of my diet, I've seen more gains then ever and I eat whenever I don't feel stuffed. I'm young and can do this now without putting on too much fat (especially if I eat clean which a lot of the time I'm not since I prettty much try to bulk all year round) but I know in the future I will have to change my diet routine to a more clean diet as my metabolism tells me to do so. Fred __________________ "Obessesed is a word the lasy use to describe the dedicated." Stats: height= 5'10'' weight= 220 bf= 11-12% (currently bulking) PR= bench-270x9 or 285x6 squat-365 x12 (parallel, good form) deadlift=460x4 **No, I am not an AX rep, I just like their products!!!

12-06-2005, 05:07 AM	#42
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,932 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 222	rofl @ water is good...truer words have never been spoken. It makes such a huge difference. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

12-19-2005, 06:15 AM	#44
Vegeto blameless sinner Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 803 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 15	Get out your old Colin Powel pics... 1. Training/lifting technique is a more complex game than dieters give credit to it, not only that, but that game can yeild quit impressive results. The impression that I get is that most lifters put the ceiling for lifting technique quite low by declaring proper bar/body movement angles , 'mind muscle connection', and 'controled' rep speed to be 'perfect form'. If a person puts his/her focus inside the body and studies the more sutble movements, a whole new 'technique game' level can be realized. 2. Diet, however, when applied to exercise (reguardless of technique level) is what will grow muslce or loose fat. The exercises and exercise technique expertise level can make diet more efficient for muslce growth/fat loss, but diet is the linking component that makes exercise work for tissue development. 3. The mind is a very difficult potential to tapp into. I haven't experienced the potential of the mind for myself either, but I think many lifters don't tapp into the mind's potential because they don't connect the mind and the body at a functional level for lifting. Surely the potential of the spirit can be tapped into for lifting if only the mind and body are one whole working unit. And so the above is not a lesson learned yet, but the lesson is that striving towards goals like the above can achieve interesting results. Start by doing what is possible now, then continue until the impossible becomes possible. Perhaps one day the spirit will be my strength, if I have learned that lesson I just stated. 4. When all that crap frustrates me too much, a good remedy is to remember the fun side of lifting heavy things, and remember how lucky I am to be blessed by God with this body, this mind, access to all the food I need, and a warm bed to sleep in. I'm glad I am not too poor, too disabled or too mentaly handicapped to be able to lift. 5. Me love you long time. __________________ ______________ ________________ ......Busy Training...... __________________ ________________ __________________

12-21-2005, 05:23 PM	#45
powerman2000 The Old Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,285 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 203	Periodize Periodize Periodize __________________ Don't forget to periodize Best BP 507 lbs competitive Best Squat 705 lbs competitive Best DL 650 lbs competitive Guns don't kill people, men who come home early do. My workout log http://www.ironmass.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6247

12-22-2005, 10:19 PM	#47
Richo IMPC Contestant Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 491 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	i learnt its all in the mind. you are only tiring when u think u r. u r only going to quit if u think u r. if you can snag another rep, do it. if you sprint the last 2minutes on ur cardio workout, do it. do not take things easy STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT SQUARE __________________ Richo's Road to Track & Field Journal Thread http://www.ironmass.com/forums/worko...ack-field.html ----------------------------------------------------- Stats Age - 18 Weight - 50kg 1RM Benchpress - 42.25kg 1RM Barbell Row - 45kg 50m Time - 8secs Standing Long Jump - 2.20m -----------------------------------------------------

12-02-2005, 01:45 AM	#32
LaggingBiceps Pro Stature Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 246 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Repetition is the mother of Success.

12-02-2005, 01:47 AM	#33
The Booger Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Look left. Posts: 664 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 12	1-2g of protein per pound. Either give it 100% or quit. There is nothing in between.

12-04-2005, 11:28 PM	#36
Drew1200 Perma-Bulk to 280 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 781 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 74	Squats = Growth. People that complain about small forearms should stop using wraps so much. Learning to listen to your body takes time, but is one of the most valuable things I've learned to do in bodybuilding. Muscle magazines are generally worthless, and full of bad information. Thank you Joe Weider.

12-06-2005, 04:27 AM	#40
marlon Pink Members Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 381 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 7	Oats are good. Calories make you grow. Trying to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time is stupid. 1-2g Protein per Pound. Squats/deadlifts are good. 8 Hours of sleep is important. Training 2 hours everday will not make you grow. Water is good. Supplements aren't everything, but muti's are nice. Nutrition and Rest are underated.