maybenot Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 (edited) Diary:So, today couldn't hit the gym as I was deeply tired and sored. This is the last day, so I'm now happy that everything goes back to normal =) I started the day with a green smoothie inspired by PoPe`s comments. I made it using oranges, bananas, some flavorless protein powder( I don't know if this was a good idea nutrition wise) and four kale leaves. It tasted good, the oranges were mighty sweet. Then I ate some more fruits and after lunch some oats with banana and cinnamon. I took a walk during the day to stretch up a little bit and get some sun. By night we had a vegan sushi party here, I made some protein vegan sushis using tofu and soy. sushi! That`s sums up my day, tomorrow without any effect from medication I will lift those weights =) Thanks for the tips, more fruits really add something to the day. Edited April 11, 2013 by maybenot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 that sushi looks awesome! smoothie also sounds good..............one of my faves is a whole pineapple some water and a big handful of fresh spinach leaves, tastes and looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted January 29, 2013 Author Share Posted January 29, 2013 I`ll try that Hulk, my friend! The sushi was great, lots of tofu and TVP to boost proteins =)That algae is also a good source of proteins, every 6g of this algae contains 2g carbs and 2g proteins. Diary:I'm not updating as often and as accurately as I wanted, but I'm trying to improve here as much as I'm trying to improve my diet and training. =)I'm hitting my diet goals everyday and improving with the comments I'm receiving. Today's highlight was a delicious asian pear I had during breakfast. PoPes right, fruits are that cool. I will try to log my meals and exercises accurately, including weights. Thanks for everyone! Exercises:A: chest, shoulders, triceps, abs Biometrics:65.3kg (143.96lbs ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 Not updating so much but I`m trying hard here guys =)I`m still a noob, but as soon as I have some improvement I will let you guys know. My week was the same as the previous, nothing special. The only thing that I`m changing is introducing more fruits on my diet as suggested and I`m no longer going to the gym 5 times a week. I read that going Monday/Tuesday, skipping Wednesday and going Thursday/Friday is a better idea. Sundays I`m doing some cardio but really light, just to keep myself motivated for monday =) Biometrics:65.8kg (145.0lbs ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst8 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Try papaya too! It has a very mild flavor and does wonders for the body. It also works well in smoothies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Try papaya too! It has a very mild flavor and does wonders for the body. It also works well in smoothies.I love papaya in my orange juices. Papaya or kale, can`t put both =) Well, a little update =D Diary:Feeling pretty energized, lots of energy, which helps me during my workouts =)Guess the food is helping a lot, I`m eating lots of fruits now, still eating lots of greens and also still taking some soy protein isolate. Macros are the same, I`m pretty much hitting near them everyday, my weight is going up about 200g(.5lbs) every week since I started training, so I think I`m not putting on lots of fat. One thing that I`m also doing is chewing raw ginger after my meals, because I was feeling need to chew something, and there are no vegan chewing gums here in Brazil. That's it, keep coming the good comments, they certainly motivate me =)I'm not putting pictures of me and not even how much I`m lifting because I'm only starting, after a few months I'll try to put everything in one post =) And to finish it up, here`s a pic of my last meal of the day, it`s not the pretty food picture everyone posts, but is a godzilla-kind of meal200g of kale with rice and beans.And yes, I eat with a spoon and I don`t use a plate during dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted February 14, 2013 Author Share Posted February 14, 2013 Quick update =) Today is the 30 day mark of my start. Feeling great overall, sticking to the training and to the diet. My weight is going up(as planned), and so is my progress at the gym. Soon I'll give a better update, thanks for all the help so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 looks like my kinda meal! glad your progressing well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ty mrbear =)I'm not into decorating my meals, I just like them hot.Another quick update: I`m still consistent with the training, haven't skipped not even one single day. Every week I''m training 4 days and resting 3. Still the same training, upper body/lower body split with almost no compound movements. Mostly isolation exercises. I'll stick to this program since is the default in my gym. Then, by June probably, I want to start some program to train full body 3 times a week with compound movements. That's my plan. My diet is consistent also, everyday eating about 2600kcal. I think I'm doing everything right, eating a lot and healthy, training properly and resting. No secrets there =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Ty mrbear =)I'm not into decorating my meals, I just like them hot.Another quick update: I`m still consistent with the training, haven't skipped not even one single day. Every week I''m training 4 days and resting 3. Still the same training, upper body/lower body split with almost no compound movements. Mostly isolation exercises. I'll stick to this program since is the default in my gym. Then, by June probably, I want to start some program to train full body 3 times a week with compound movements. That's my plan. My diet is consistent also, everyday eating about 2600kcal. I think I'm doing everything right, eating a lot and healthy, training properly and resting. No secrets there =) how do u find doing isolation instead of compound movements? frank zane says to do isolation exercises rather than compounds, and he has arguably one the best physiques ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted February 20, 2013 Author Share Posted February 20, 2013 Well, I've never done compound movements with weights, I'm starting off now.Isolation exercises seem to be working, I'm building some strength and gaining weight(most probably lean mass, since I haven't noticed more fat on my body). Started with 64.25 kg (141.64lbs) in 14-jan and today I weighted myself 66.6kg(146.82lbs). By October I'll have something to say about compound vs isolation on the body of a noob, after some months into it =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 Training is consistent, still 4 times a week, still upper/lower body split. I'm really enjoying training! Yesterday I started taking SunWarrior, what a tasty protein =)Thats Sunwarrior classic protein - Vanilla flavor, with cocoa and banana(real ripe ones) and some guacamole with whole wheat bread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugen Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 Well, I've never done compound movements with weights, I'm starting off now.Isolation exercises seem to be working, I'm building some strength and gaining weight(most probably lean mass, since I haven't noticed more fat on my body). Started with 64.25 kg (141.64lbs) in 14-jan and today I weighted myself 66.6kg(146.82lbs). By October I'll have something to say about compound vs isolation on the body of a noob, after some months into it =) I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this! I've switched from weights to mostly body-weight training for strength. So it's all compound movements for the most part. Keep up the good work bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted March 4, 2013 Author Share Posted March 4, 2013 I'd be curious to hear your thoughts on this! I've switched from weights to mostly body-weight training for strength. So it's all compound movements for the most part. Keep up the good work bro!I'll be sure posting as soon as I start my experiments.Bear in mind that I was extremely sedentary for more than two years and now I'm gaining muscles easier than an active person would.When I was active I used to do almost only body-weight training as well, I used to train wing chun kung fu. Push ups, pull ups and bodyweight squats were a heavy part of my routine, punch training and kick training as well. I read your log, training krav maga like you do will make you a walking weapon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Just checking in to tell that I'm still consistent with my training, today is my 2 month mark since I started training.Not one single session skipped, didn't miss one single meal and slept like a rock every night at least 7 hours, most of the nights a little over 8 hours.I've been reading a lot of the logs kept here and also been researching a lot on youtube to improve even more. Keeping on the hard work =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted March 15, 2013 Share Posted March 15, 2013 good job mate, are you pleased with your results so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted March 15, 2013 Author Share Posted March 15, 2013 Pretty much pleased.Considering that 2 months is a pretty short period, I noticed a big difference in strenght and size. I'm going to get my measures on monday, but my weight jumped from 64.5kg (142lbs) to 69kg(152lbs) and I haven't noticed fat increase in my body ( I take pictures to see my progress ).As soon as I get big results I'll post my pics so you can see my progress =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 It`s been a while since my last post. I've been consistent with my training, 4 times a week every week. No excuses. 2 months of training Progress:weight: 69.5kg(153lbs) - from 64.25kg(141.64lbs) - I always weigh myself first thing in the morningbiceps: 32cm(12.6 inches) - from 30 cm ( 11.81 inches ) - cold and relaxed, flexed 90º degreechest: 100cm(39.3 inches) - from 96 cm ( 37.8 inches ) - cold and relaxedtigh: 51cm(20 inches) - from 51cm - cold and relaxed Vegan diet, taking some Sunwarrior with my breakfast and before going to bed. As I said before I added compound movements in my training routine, started with squats and benching. Started doing some light power training(8 reps sets, but squats remained 12 reps)Unfortunatelly I managed somehow to screw up my knee with these 8 rep sets . . .No leg training for a while. Little depressed, leg day was the day I enjoyed most, gotta take care now and take the time for my knee to heal. I`ll try to post more often and more detailed, but I have one full time job and one part time job, the gym and a wife =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 The last lions never give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 sorry to hear about your knee mate! theres nothing worse than an injury especially when you love training! hope it heals quick for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 ty for the support.I'm taking care of the injury, as soon as I'm healed I'm back with full strength. Just like the lions in the song, I never give up =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 2, 2013 Author Share Posted May 2, 2013 Still recovering from my knee injury, but still haven`t skipped one single day of training. It doesn`t matter if I`m tired, if I don`t feel like it, I just go and try my best. Injuries suck hard Does anyone know if I can do any tipe of leg training with a really bad knee? I`ll try to write down my training sessions so I can receive some input =) Here' s a pic to show some of my progress ( not confident enough to post whole body pics )Top - The day before my first postBottom - Today before supper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 good job pal, thats a huge difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 good job pal, thats a huge difference! 100 days, soon I'll look like a bad m****cker like you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted July 5, 2013 Author Share Posted July 5, 2013 (edited) Just dropping by to say that I'm alive and lifiting hard.Gotta remake this training log and start writing my training sessions =) Posting my '150 days progress' picture ( 30 days old already ) so this post has something interesting =)( from top to bottom, 0 days, 100 days and 150 lifiting ) Edited July 5, 2013 by maybenot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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