Thread: Diet, Exercise, Supplements thread

Originally Posted by Davii

Like Gem said, Vans are great. Converse are good as well. The idea, for lifting, is to get things that are flat soles so you’re neutral (not leaning forward like running shoes).

There are plenty of gym specific shoes, look at anything from Nobull or even the cross trainers from Nike, Reebok, etc but no need to spend that money, get some cheap Vans or Converse and lift heavy things

What about wrestling shoes?

Originally Posted by Davii

Like Gem said, Vans are great. Converse are good as well. The idea, for lifting, is to get things that are flat soles so you’re neutral (not leaning forward like running shoes).

There are plenty of gym specific shoes, look at anything from Nobull or even the cross trainers from Nike, Reebok, etc but no need to spend that money, get some cheap Vans or Converse and lift heavy things

Yeah I love my Vans for lifting. I got them at Goodwill for like $6.

It's all about bringing intensity imo, and that comes from within.

Originally Posted by GEM

Well....just hit 100 lost over the weekend. Back down to near high school weight. Just bought jeans that are smaller than anything I have worn in 25+ years. Got my bloodwork done again just to see and my numbers are fantastic! I'm on the other end of the spectrum now...my blood pressure needs to be monitored for being low.

Just eating right, walking and weight training. No surgery.

Awesome! I still have a bit to go to high school weight, well below high school weight is really my goal, and have temporarily stalled at 105 lost. I'm sure I'll push past soon.

I went from taking a couple blood pressure meds, to not only stopping those meds, but having to drink propel or salt water (LMNT) to keep my good pressure from being too low.

Keep up the good work and updates. You are an inspiration and help motivate us to keep going.

Originally Posted by chazoe60

What about wrestling shoes?

Yes sir, wrestling shoes are good for lifting. They’re zero drop, heel to toe, so give the neutral, flat, stable stance needed for heavy lifting

Found a pretty cool app for tracking workouts. This is from last night.





Then moved over to the treadmill. 10% grade, 3.1 mph, 65 min.


Sore as hell this morning!

How hard was it to cut suragy, and what did you replace it with?

Originally Posted by Hawgdriver

How hard was it to cut suragy, and what did you replace it with?

Sugar?

I replaced it with healthier sugars in fruit. Plus some small tootsie rolls or miniature rolos when the urge arose.

I think I’m going to start ordering my meals from Factor 75 meal prep. Good pricing, tons of options including Keto, and it just looks good to me

Last nights leg night. Got done at the gym and did 4 miles around my neighborhood.

My legs are jelly today.

What's the app called?

Originally Posted by Tned

What's the app called?

Strong

It's pretty good, enjoy using it.

Killed it today. 1 hr 10 min @gym, leg night. 1 hour walk around the neighborhood.
936 cal burn today.

So for the first time in my life, I bought a size 4 jeans! This is friggen nuts. In high school, I wore a size 7.

This was last night, pretty light workout, but I got into the gym late last night.

Originally Posted by GEM

So for the first time in my life, I bought a size 4 jeans! This is friggen nuts. In high school, I wore a size 7.

This was last night, pretty light workout, but I got into the gym late last night.

You're a rockstar Gem!

Progress!