Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.
Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:
If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point. [Reply]
Originally Posted by lewdog:
Well after Silock talked about having higher protein intake while dieting, I decided to track my macros to the point. I definitely wasn't getting as much protein as I thought, which was already on the low side.
Bumped my protein to 200-220g per day for the past few weeks. Strength much improved from where it's been and down 15lbs so far in a few month. Deadlifted 2x bodyweight for 3 sets of 2 reps today. My strength usually plummets fairly heavily when I start cutting calories. Been getting between 1700-2000 calories a day and added cardio. Best my hips have felt on squats and deads in the past few months. Maybe the added protein IS helping me recovery better.
Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay:
What/who are some good fitness/nutrition Instagrams to follow?
I don't do instagram, but these are my social media follows:
T-Nation, Suppversity, Alan Aragon, Brad Schoenfeld, Eric Cressey, Guru Performance
T-Nation has some broscience-y stuff, and they always push their supplements in their recipes, but you can easily just sub those out for the supplement of your choice. They have some great exercise ideas/variations and some really, really good exercise plans. All the rest are science-based reviews on exercise and nutrition.
For instance, I've recently found these articles pretty helpful:
I'm not in terrible shape, but I'm not in fantastic shape either. I've noticed when I'm exercising outside in the heat (90+ degrees), I end up feeling weak and shaky when I'm finished. I also feel extremely hungry, and seem to crave sugar.
Anyone know what the cause of this is, or how to avoid it? I sometimes think I'm pushing myself a little too hard.
Not sure if this matters but I'm around 5'7, 165 pounds. [Reply]
Originally Posted by scho63:
I'm down 31 pounds since March 25th.
Started at 272.6 pounds at 53 1/2 years old after gaining 100 pounds in the last 15-16 years
Weighed in at 241.4 at the gym
I start on the Lifestyle elliptical for 7.2-7.6 miles completed in 60 minutes plus the 3 minutes of cool down
I stretch for 20 minutes
I then lift for about 20-30 minutes, mostly higher reps with things like the curved curling bar at 45-60 lbs, pec deck for flies maybe around 110 lbs, shoulder presses around 80 lbs and some tricep presses with around 45 lbs.
I feel great and will get down to 165 lbs by December 1st for a total loss of 107 pounds
Originally Posted by Silock:
I don't do instagram, but these are my social media follows:
T-Nation, Suppversity, Alan Aragon, Brad Schoenfeld, Eric Cressey, Guru Performance
T-Nation has some broscience-y stuff, and they always push their supplements in their recipes, but you can easily just sub those out for the supplement of your choice. They have some great exercise ideas/variations and some really, really good exercise plans. All the rest are science-based reviews on exercise and nutrition.
For instance, I've recently found these articles pretty helpful:
