GLSP 1 + 50 Conditioning Workouts :

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Looking for Version 2 of both of these.

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As everyone else said, willpower. Or drink lots of water so you feel full and don't have the urge to eat. I know a lot of people tend to eat simply because they're bored, or do it when watching TV or on the PC, simply because they need a "filler" activity per se, kinda like how some smokers light up while waiting at a traffic light out of boredom. So find something to occupy yourself. Also, tell whoever is purchasing that they could save a lot of money by not buying that shit, in addition to reminding them that if they wanna look fit, then they have to avoid those foods.

I avoid the temptation by not eating when I'm not home (as an example, today I went to class at 10 and came back at 18, didn't eat a single thing but chewing gum in the whole time) and by not buying crap, so there's nothing home to get temptated with.
Try to prevent everything you're gonna eat by buying and cooking just what you need. When you're done eating, brush your teeth; then you can come back to the table, but you won't be able for more food.
I think that's all the advice I can give; there are no magic tricks, just willpower.

>>10099
You could try to get something second-hand. You wouldn't be the first to get something off of craigslist. As long as they haven't been left out in the rain, bars, plates and dumbbells don't really deteriorate. Just make sure barbells aren't bent too much.

>>9930
I have this, as well as dumbell bars protruding from the main barbell holding more bricks. I'm running out of places to put bricks.
I'm thinking bungie cords, but I'm also thinking about the safety of my feet

>>10257

What about chains?

Whether your abs show, has a lot to do with body fat, and not that much with the actual size of your abs. You're going to have to lower your body fat if you want to see them. Then again, if you're in the army, you might not want to do that. If you ever get stuck out somewhere without food, those extra calories you're carrying around on your gut could save you. But I'm no army expert, so meh.

Also, "Usher dips"? I'm assuming this is what you're talking about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo%27s_belt . That's a combination of your bone structure, fat percentage and obliques size.

>>10268
There's no such thing as 'toning'.

>>10268
Leg raises and sit ups are always better than crunches, because they focus in the same muscle groups but include several others (psoas, intercostals, transversus, and even serratus), when crunches basically just work the rectus abdominis.

Aside from loss of bodyfat,Perhaps some heavy crunches might work. I'm talking hugging a 45lb plate across the chest.The range of motion will suffer but you don't need to go as far with this much resistance anyway.I usually exhale while reaching the completed "up" position.Even if you only get your shoulders up a few inches it will still get the job done.

>>10272
>Saturated and mono-unsaturated fats raise testosterone, which could also help.
Really? I ain't heard that one before and I'm interested in more information on the subject if you have any source you could share. It seems strange, because testosterone is synthesized from cholesterol, not from FFAs. Anyway, if you remember where did you got that from, I would like to know.

>>10274
http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/nutrition/article/hormones/part_two.htm
> More impressively, the Penn State researchers showed that the effect of dietary fat on testosterone levels depended on the kind of fat consumed. Specifically, they found that monounsaturated and saturated fat raise testosterone levels, but polyunsaturated fat does not (Faigin, pp. 329-330, emphasis in original).

>>10276
Thank you very much.

>>10261

I also do stronglift 5X5 I don't know any good yoga DVDs but what are your off days and what's your diet like?

actually my diet has been really shitty. like some days its really good, but others its really bad. i have atleast 2 10oz coffees a day. some days i eat really well, but other days i could eat pizza the family ordered. i've seen a big change, like i can fit in pants i haven't before. so my goal soon is to fix my diet and then see more changes.

and by off days i mean the days i dont lift. i go monday, wed, and friday, then go on my airdyne for hiit on days between. i'd like to throw some yoga in there and something for weekends to keep active all 7 days, just not too intense.

>>10123

I think that's a lie. That's like saying muscle gain in one area is impossible the only way you can gain muscle is by working the whole body.

>>10136
Well, you're an idiot. This is not a "what I think" issue, it's based on science and experience; if you come for advice on something you don't know, don't be so arrogant and listen to what others say.
Bodyfat is like the water of a lake; if you wanna see the bottom, you can't dig a hole on it, you gotta dredge the whole thing. The reason why your legs and arms don't have as much fat as your torso it's because that's the way bodyfat distributes on males, not because there's spot fat on an area you aren't working enough.
You can perform leg raises or sit-ups to gain tone on your middle section, but if you want to lose the fat on it, you gotta reduce your total bodyfat too. I always suggest cardio and low carbohydrate diet for that, because it's simple and works miracles, but there are several ways in wich you can lose weight. As said, read the fucking FAQ http://7chan.org/fit/res/2038.html . If you still have any questions then, I/we'll be glad to help you.

OP needs to read the FAQ.

I mean you could make it this as simple as you want.

4 x week
Burpees for 30 sec (intensity is key)
Jump rope for 60 sec (active rest)
Rest 60 sec (decrease with time)
Repeat 5 times (Increase to gradually to 10-12 over time)

Just doing that and going for 45 min walks every day will get you through the first 3-4 months. I can guarantee it won't be fun being as heavy as you are. But you can change your body just doing that and getting your diet in order.

>>10227
Although you shouldn't push what isn't possible. You don't have to start doing this for 45 minutes straight. You can build into it. Just start somewhere, see how far you get. If you're done, you're done, but be honest with yourself. Aim to do a little more each time.

Personally I recommend doing Starting Strength and maybe cardio on the side once a week. The change from sedentary to strength training will still make you more muscular. Other than that though, fat loss is 80% diet.

>>10199
okay, at least u have started to exercise. That's good. I started at 108kg and now weighted 85kg. Kinda like ideal build for me. Took me 1.5 years. Hell, some people could achieve that less than a year. Here's how you should workout: Minimum of 5 workout/gym session per week, start with 30 minutes cardio and then 15-30minutes weight training. Cardio- walking, running, elevated walking or hiking is the best exercise in my experience. Repeatedly do it and you could vary/change routines once a week, this is important. Cycling is good too. Go for rpm class if you're able.
As one of poster above said, burpees also good. And the most important training is squats. Pls learn the hindu squats technique. Do it avg 30 per day n gradually increase it by week. Trust me, this will benefit you in the long run.
Weight- push up is a must, dumbbell training oriented, and etc. 15-30minutes per workout.

And cut on carbs. Eat more vegetables n protein. Drink a LOT of water.

>>10246
Yeah, the tree was totally rough and hurtful for my hands, but the finger issue just showed now. I'll try to hang more from my palms next time and see what happens.
I forgot to mention that I had carpal tunnel a few years ago, and got surgery because of that. It may not be the direct cause, but maybe I have nerve issues that the common person don't.

>>10247
>>carpal tunnel
No expert, but that may be it. Carpal tunnel is a nerve affliction right? May be that your tight grip + heavy strain as you pull to failure is causing the finger problems as your nerves have been weakened by the carpal tunnel experience.

Again, no expert. I apologize if my speculation is absolute BS.

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With 'hang on' I mean that I just sort of hook my fingers around the bar. That's where I grip the bar during deadlifts as well. It's to prevent callus formation.

Rippetoe explains it here: http://vimeo.com/22631714. Skip to 2:37.