Message from @The Good Goy

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2018-02-10 01:00:57 UTC  

No prob hope it works!

2018-02-10 01:01:55 UTC  

I'll write an update later!

2018-02-10 01:02:16 UTC  

Feel better. Please do.

2018-02-10 01:15:59 UTC  

Thanks again @Olivia M @CJ-NJ/NY I can pretty confidently say it was a spasming muscle now. I put some tiger balm (muscle relaxer on it) and it relaxed right away. I'd say the immediate problem is solved, I'll look up what I can do to prevent muscle strain in the future.
I wonder, do lifting belts help with this particular issue? I'm still fairly new and haven't been using one. I just ordered one since I've been meaning to get one anyway. And lifting shoes (been working in my socks)

2018-02-10 01:26:25 UTC  

Have never focused on PRs but hit 3x3 at 300 lbs on deadlift today and it was pretty ez. Just never attempted that much weight before. Feels good

2018-02-10 01:26:38 UTC  

Do you take supplements? Bcaas or anything like that? @ThisIsChris

2018-02-10 01:27:39 UTC  

@Olivia M nothing except whey protein powder. Do you suggest anything?

2018-02-10 01:28:49 UTC  

If you want to go more natural I’d say supplement you potassium via coconut water. A lot of time muscle pain is d/t electrolyte imbalance

2018-02-10 01:29:46 UTC  

General muscle pain I should say. Specific or targeted muscle pain is a different story

2018-02-10 01:33:35 UTC  

Good to know, thanks @Olivia M bananas are readily available so unless there is something specific about coconut water then I will probably start eating more bananas (for the potassium)

2018-02-10 01:39:42 UTC  

If you watch your macros, bananas are loaded w carbs I’m sure you know. Potassium can be so difficult to get without screwing with your macros but things like “lite salt” and cream of tarter are nice little secrets for supplementation

2018-02-10 01:40:21 UTC  

Hey guys I started working out last October right around when I joined IE, and I’ve been eating healthy for the most part, no fast food or soda but I don’t think I’m making the gains I could be. Should I use protein powder if any kind or just go natural? Also any diets would be helpful. ( I weigh 148 pounds and I am 5’11.)

2018-02-10 01:40:33 UTC  

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2018-02-10 01:40:34 UTC  

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2018-02-10 01:40:39 UTC  

Pic related.

2018-02-10 01:41:02 UTC  

Thank you very much for the pointers @Olivia M !

2018-02-10 01:49:20 UTC  

@The Good Goy do you track Marcos?

2018-02-10 02:38:22 UTC  

you don't look bad goy, but u gotta eat big if u wanna get big, nigga

2018-02-10 02:38:50 UTC  

Caloric surplus, plenty of protein (and carbs imo) + heavy compound lifts.

2018-02-10 02:48:20 UTC  

Alright thanks @Deleted User and @Olivia M I don’t know what that is?

2018-02-10 02:48:55 UTC  

@Deleted User BTW how much is a lot like eat till I’m full or eat past that?

2018-02-10 02:49:59 UTC  

past that, usually

2018-02-10 02:50:05 UTC  

it's easier for some people

2018-02-10 02:50:23 UTC  

you have to track your macros if you want to be serious/very efficient about it

2018-02-10 02:50:36 UTC  
2018-02-10 03:03:50 UTC  

@The Good Goy it’s the ratio of carbs, protein, and fat that you get from your calories

2018-02-10 03:07:22 UTC  

Depending on your fitness goals, you can customize where you want to get the bulk of your calories from. For example if you want to bulk, you may want to consider increasing carb intake pre-workout and overall increasing the amount of healthy fats you consume.

2018-02-10 03:41:22 UTC  

Oh alright thanks @Olivia M#0852 and @Deleted User

2018-02-10 03:59:29 UTC  

@The Good Goy#1759 thanks for asking. I’ve got nearly the same build as you and started right around October as well.

I’ve been trying to eat as much protein as I can, but I was avoiding carbs somewhat, so I guess I’ll stop doing that.

2018-02-10 04:01:17 UTC  

I recently discovered that I might be lactose intolerant, so that has been fairly problematic.

2018-02-10 04:57:03 UTC  

You can certainly do paleo/keto/avoid carbs and avoid muscle but it's not recommended. Definitely not for a beginner's bulk

2018-02-10 12:32:22 UTC  

@ThisIsChris watch out for ventricular hernia.

2018-02-10 22:29:19 UTC  

apparently people at the local YMCA don't know how to put weights back

2018-02-10 22:29:26 UTC  

it's so annoying

2018-02-10 22:29:39 UTC  

there was a dude taking up a squat rack to do stretches

2018-02-11 15:47:57 UTC  

yea YMCA's are usually filled with knuckle heads

2018-02-11 17:00:29 UTC  

yeah same thing for my university gym. Even the workers do it wrong at the end of the day

2018-02-11 17:54:51 UTC  

Check out this bodyweight workout I came up with: 25 push ups, 10 pull ups, 10 dips, 10 chin ups, 1 min plank. Perform all those then rest 2-3 min, repeat as many times as you can.

2018-02-11 18:57:38 UTC  

I used to do something similar to that every night before I re joined a gym. I think it helps but I don't get gains from it like I do the heavy lifts.

2018-02-11 18:58:02 UTC  

I'm no expert though so maybe I just wasn't doing enough.