Exercise and bodybuilding thread V2. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger

[Sadie]

Evey, as far as I'm aware there must have been a time delay with Sprout and I trying to merge the threads. Something got fucked up along the way. I know I only ticked the two boxes. Shit happens what can I say.....

I'm sorry for this mess and Jules has been amazing at taking so much time out of her day to sort it out. Blame me if anyone. I was on the phone to Sprout and just went ahead and did it when he was already on the case. Sometimes there are just glitches rather than human error but I'll take the hit for this one.

 

[Josh]

No my healthy living thread is nothing to do with the pain thread - they're completely different topics. My thread is about exercise n leading a healthier lifestyle with exercise (like Josh has been doing) n about eating healthily, stuff like that.
Evey

I'm happy to put my running and exercise posts in here with the bodybuilders, maybe we should start a new healthy living thread for non-exercise related health posts, diet, sleep etc. though? I'm working hard to improve my sleeping patterns at the moment, which is neither exercise or pain related, so posts about that could use a home of their own.

I had a couple of responses from Sadie and Josh in the Healthy living thread I would like to acknowlege if/when it's sorted.

They're in the pain thread which is back in action here:

www.bluelight.org/vb/threads/719623...-Thread-ver-Pain-of-the-Wrist-amp-Cock/page14

Perhaps that thread needs to lose the "health" title and just be purely sickness and pain though?

 

[Sprout]

Everything Sadie-Lou says may be true, though it's more likely that the nearly blind Mod on drugs clicking a single wrong box without noticing before ignoring one of the most basic rules to check when merging, as it's probably the most damaging if a mistake is made, stands as the reason.

 

[Eveleivibe]

Right thanks heaps. Do no expect me to make another thread as its clearly a waste my of time.

I worked hard on that thread but hahyo mods have made a mistake so to hell with it eh.

Thanks.

Josh do what you like I'm past caring

Im out seeya.

Evey

 

[SmokingAces]

Well, don't spend any money on getting exercise! Chances are, you are already spending money on not getting exercise somewhere (for example, driving instead of walking); so if you can save some of that money and get the exercise instead, then it's effectively coming in cheaper than free!

If your trying to put on a bit of muscle, walking will do absolutely nothing to help that. It's cardio. In sprouts case if he's feeling a bit skinny after his recent stim binging which is where I imagine this thread stemmed from, I would weight resistance training, not cardio.

 

[MUSHET]

You all sound so healthy and into exercise - I do fuck all. Started playing basketball awhile back, but these things always start with good intentions and fall away by the wayside. I find time to do shit a struggle too.

Maybe I should start pumping iron or something like some of the suggestions above - eat raw eggs and full chickens and drink protein shakes.

 

[Josh]

Right thanks heaps. Do no expect me to make another thread as its clearly a waste my of time.

I worked hard on that thread but hahyo mods have made a mistake so to hell with it eh.

Thanks.

Josh do what you like I'm past caring

Im out seeya.

Evey

It was an accident? That's not a very forgiving attitude to have is it?

With regards to protein shakes, what is everyone's preference? Whey protein doesn't work well with my stoma so I use some kind of pea derivative one, mixed in with almond milk and frozen fruit in a blender. I tried hemp protein and it made me vomit instantly!

 

[MUSHET]

It was an accident? That's not a very forgiving attitude to have is it?

With regards to protein shakes, what is everyone's preference? Whey protein doesn't work well with my stoma so I use some kind of pea derivative one, mixed in with almond milk and frozen fruit in a blender. I tried hemp protein and it made me vomit instantly!

Do you just blend high protein foods into a sludge and down it? Like nuts and meats.

 

[SmokingAces]

Does certainly help I've felt pretty low since I haven't worked out in a week.

 

[MUSHET]

Does certainly help I've felt pretty low since I haven't worked out in a week.

Do you feel it helps with low moods/anxiety/depression etc significantly?

 

[Josh]

Do you just blend high protein foods into a sludge and down it? Like nuts and meats.

Nah, I just buy big buckets of protein powder off amazon

I do try to eat a load of nuts and pulses generally though, since I'm mostly vegan (but I'm not a dick about it, so if a friend invites me over or we go out for dinner I'll eat what I'm given) and don't get much protein from meat or dairy.

Do you feel it helps with low moods/anxiety/depression etc significantly?

For me, absolutely yes. My mood is much more stable now I exercise regularly, better than ever before in my life. I also find that just going for a run can be a good short term fix for a bad mood too.

 

[MUSHET]

For me, absolutely yes. My mood is much more stable now I exercise regularly, better than ever before in my life. I also find that just going for a run can be a good short term fix for a bad mood too.

I'm such a lazy bastard as well though, motivation to do anything can be a chore. Maybe I should just plunge right in and do something, people often say what you say, that their overall mood is lifted and they notice when they don't exercise how low they get.

 

[SmokingAces]

For sure mate the only thing is when you hit a low it becomes much harder to do any exercise. You don't seem that low I would give it a try mate, what's to loose?

Since I hit a rough spell the other day I tried to do some weights and couldn't do 3 reps at 30% less weight than I usually start with. Shows how powerful a factor the mind is when it comes to exercise.

 

[Jackal]

You all sound so healthy and into exercise - I do fuck all. Started playing basketball awhile back, but these things always start with good intentions and fall away by the wayside. I find time to do shit a struggle too.

Maybe I should start pumping iron or something like some of the suggestions above - eat raw eggs and full chickens and drink protein shakes.

I'm kind of the same. I find it difficult to stick to the list of basic exercises I posted earlier, but always feel better once I've begun to do them. That's why I never buy weights or join gym's - I know I'll either not go or let them gather dust.

Right now I'm not exercising daily as it's a very, very physical month at work and I don't need to exercise past what I do twelve hours a day on site. I actually need to eat more as I've taken my belt in a notch this week and I was only a 32 waist to begin with!

 

[MUSHET]

For sure mate the only thing is when you hit a low it becomes much harder to do any exercise. You don't seem that low I would give it a try mate, what's to loose?

Since I hit a rough spell the other day I tried to do some weights and couldn't do 3 reps at 30% less weight than I usually start with. Shows how powerful a factor the mind is when it comes to exercise.

I have my moments mate due to personal circumstances, just like everyone. Anxiety is more of an issue with me, although that seems curbed by medication just now which I rather be off to be honest. Anxiety is 1000 times worse due to drug and alcohol abuse over the years, worst part of a hangover/comedown/WD is the brutality of the dread in the pit of my stomach.

I'm kind of the same. I find it difficult to stick to the list of basic exercises I posted earlier, but always feel better once I've begun to do them. That's why I never buy weights or join gym's - I know I'll either not go or let them gather dust.

Right now I'm not exercising daily as it's a very, very physical month at work and I don't need to exercise past what I do twelve hours a day on site. I actually need to eat more as I've taken my belt in a notch this week and I was only a 32 waist to begin with!

Jesus. I was like that at uni 15 years ago, I partied hard and ate fuck all, plus I'm 6'2 and back then insisted on wearing really baggy skater jeans. I look back at photos and think 'oh fucking dear'. I had my head shaved number 1 as well, I looked like a POW during WW2, the gaunt look. I was having a ball though and thought I looked cool as fuck at the time! %)

 

[SmokingAces]

I have my moments mate due to personal circumstances, just like everyone. Anxiety is more of an issue with me, although that seems curbed by medication just now which I rather be off to be honest. Anxiety is 1000 times worse due to drug and alcohol abuse over the years, worst part of a hangover/comedown/WD is the brutality of the dread in the pit of my stomach.




Jesus. I was like that at uni 15 years ago, I partied hard and ate fuck all, plus I'm 6'2 and back then insisted on wearing really baggy skater jeans. I look back at photos and think 'oh fucking dear'. I had my head shaved number 1 as well, I looked like a POW during WW2, the gaunt look. I was having a ball though and thought I looked cool as fuck at the time! %)

Which medication are you on? I'm currently waiting a call from the doctor so I can tell them I want to taper off from seroquel not increase the dose, as I've informed myself enough to realise long term this is no solution. If anxiety is your problem though mate exercise is definitely a good thing to get into

 

[MUSHET]

Sertraline 50 mg that I take daily and I have Propranolol too that I pop infrequently. I was on 100mg but I had some unwanted side effects, so lowered the dose. It's been well over a year that I've been on it now.

I want to be become one of those annoying people that seem full of energy and drink smoothies and shit. The kind of person that springs out of bed whistling and goes power walking before work then eats bran flakes with dried fruit sprinkled over. That's my goal.

 

[SmokingAces]

I want to be become one of those annoying people that seem full of energy and drink smoothies and shit. The kind of person that springs out of bed whistling and goes power walking before work then eats bran flakes with dried fruit sprinkled over. That's my goal.

Learn to meth.

Seriously though I know what you mean, but to get to this stage I've come to realise routine is the answer. Your body clock seems a powerful thing. I remember when things were going really well for me it was because I finished work late, went to bed at the same time every night, worked the same pattern, gym at the same time most days. The body is a finely tuned machine which doesn't like mixed messages. The only thing with being a drug user is this is not always so practical.

 

[MUSHET]

My sleeping habits are a lot better than they used to be even 5 years ago - I no longer stay up to past 6am and beyond most weekends, those days are long gone. Getting to bed at a reasonable hour does make Monday/Tuesdays far more bearable than I remember.

 

[Raasyvibe]

I'm working hard to improve my sleeping patterns at the moment, which is neither exercise or pain related,

They are very exercise and pain related.

You all sound so healthy and into exercise -

Are you taking the piss?

With regards to protein shakes, what is everyone's preference? Whey protein doesn't work well with my stoma so I use some kind of pea derivative one, mixed in with almond milk and frozen fruit in a blender. I tried hemp protein and it made me vomit instantly!

lol, pea derivative. I'm sure that will work well. Do peas even have protein?

I'm guessing you've tried a soy based powder? If you're stomach can't handle soya, you're gonna have a hard time building muscle mass...

Nah, I just buy big buckets of protein powder off amazon

I do try to eat a load of nuts and pulses generally though, since I'm mostly vegan (but I'm not a dick about it, so if a friend invites me over or we go out for dinner I'll eat what I'm given) and don't get much protein from meat or dairy.

Is this diet because you have problems with your stomach, or a personal choice?

Seriously though I know what you mean, but to get to this stage I've come to realise routine is the answer. Your body clock seems a powerful thing. I remember when things were going really well for me it was because I finished work late, went to bed at the same time every night, worked the same pattern, gym at the same time most days. The body is a finely tuned machine which doesn't like mixed messages. The only thing with being a drug user is this is not always so practical.

Think the above is a great truth to reinforce. The same can be applied to drug addictions, doing homework, staying sober etc... It's all about routine. A lazy person doesn't become diligent overnight, as a hard working person doesn't become lazy so easily.