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Post by ECM on Dec 2, 2011 13:27:41 GMT -5
OK, so, I've done some thinking and since most of you have shown absolutely no intention of getting in shape, I've decided to make an offer: I will train you for the Jan-->March period of 2012--that should be plenty of time to get you in the best shape of your life--from there, it's on you.
What this entails on my end:
1. Setting up a workout(s).
2. Setting up a diet(s).
3. Tracking your progress.
4. Keeping you on target<--really important.
What is required of you:
1. A willingness to work at getting in shape.
2. Listening to me.
3. A gym membership. (IF you have access to weights, power rack, and chinning bar, you can prolly get away w/o the gym, but I'm betting none of you have ready access to this sort of equipment.)
4. Before/Mid/After photos that I may/may not use in the future. (I can Photoshop out faces, but I'm guessing that once you see the results, you'll want to keep your heads on.)
That's it.
If you're interested, PM/email/FB me and we can work something out.
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Post by elchevalier on Dec 2, 2011 14:25:59 GMT -5
I've been listening to you, and i am working out D:
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Post by ECM on Dec 2, 2011 14:29:21 GMT -5
I didn't say you weren't listening to me  I put in the "listening to me" part because most people don't. Then they get lousy results. (Plus, I really, really hate spending time working on things like this when the people involved turn around and ignore me or give up 10% of the way through because they don't turn into Adonis overnight.) |
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Post by ECM on Dec 2, 2011 15:20:59 GMT -5
Some suggestions/rough goals before you agree to this then come to regret it days before we start:
1. Making your body into a precision instrument: this just means that you want to weigh as little as possible while being as strong as possible (this is basically antithetical to man monsters like CHI, but it's how I roll). A FB 'friend' suggested the analogy of turning your physique into an Italian sports care a la Ferrari, which I think works. (CHI would be an American M1A1 Tank. Or Galactus.)
This also has the handy side-effect of making it so I don't have to hear the "I don't want to get too big" excuse which is an asinine concern because you're not going to wake up in 3 months (or 3 years) and be CHI.
That said, if you want to reach inhuman sizes, we can do that, too.
2. Get used to being hungry. Not starving, just hungry. We can mitigate this w/ diet in large part, but you might not like hte dietary options that offer the greatest sense of satiation. (Frankly, you should get used to being a little hungry, period...forever.)
3. Don't expect results overnight, even for those of you that have never lifted a weight in your life--it doesn't (necessarily) work like that.
4. DO expect a lot of muscle pain for the first several weeks--invest in Alleve. Or morphine.
5. DON'T QUIT until you've given it a full twelve weeks.
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Post by ECM on Dec 3, 2011 9:29:56 GMT -5
So, nobody is interested??
To quote our favorite Mexican son: I AM DISAPPOINT!
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Post by Millar Time on Dec 3, 2011 12:01:56 GMT -5
They're building a new gym across the street from where I live now. Once that's open, I will definitely take you up on your offer (if you're still willing) because I know your fitness strategies guarantee results.
On a similar note I lost 30+ pounds this past year just by cutting out caffeine and milk out of my diet.
The caffeine was the primary cause of my insomnia and the milk was causing my sleep apnea. Also, caffeine was stimulating my appetite causing me to eat far more.
Now I eat far smaller portions and I get better sleep. And just like that, 30+lbs disappeared!
I still have another 25lbs to lose before I'm at my ideal weight for my height. When the time is right, I know the ECM Fitness Regime will be the key to accomplishing this.
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Post by ECM on Dec 3, 2011 13:24:48 GMT -5
I will absolutely lend a hand when the time comes  (And great job on the weight loss!) |
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Post by Millar Time on Dec 4, 2011 20:42:45 GMT -5
If you've got time, could you give a brief outline what the 12 weeks would look like? Such things as:
- Food to eat and not to eat?
- How many times a week to work out? Does it matter in the morning or at night?
- Supplements required? Protein powder?
- Days on and days off (if any)?
- Predicted results if one follows the plan?
- Anything else you think is relevant
I also recall you talking about some plan where you gorge yourself with calorically dense food for a short time and then eat healthy again (releases some sort of hormone?)
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Post by ECM on Dec 4, 2011 21:12:02 GMT -5
- Food to eat and not to eat? This would be diet dependent, so it really comes down to what you're most comfortable with, whether it be generic calorie restriction, cyclic keto, intermittent fasting, etc. - How many times a week to work out? Does it matter in the morning or at night? In my experience, it doesn't really matter, but I would definitely pick *one* time and always workout in and around that time on every workout day. As far as # of workouts, 3-5 depending on goals, current shape, past lifting experience, etc. - Supplements required? Protein powder? I'd take protein for sure, because it can be hard to get sufficient amounts dietary-wise. And, yeah, creatine is certainly the best bang-for-buck supp on the market. The only other thing that would be a really good idea is a BCAA supplement. Beyond that, you can spend a fortune on supps (and I have!) but these are the 'musts'. (Using a thermogenic might be a good idea, for example.) - Days on and days off (if any)? Any day that isn't a workout day - Predicted results if one follows the plan? I won't toss around hard #s (bad idea for a number of reasons) BUT if you follow the workout plan AND the diet plan, you will get impressive results in 12 weeks--it's basically impossible not to. - Anything else you think is relevant Yeah, you'll get out what you put in - I also recall you talking about some plan where you gorge yourself with calorically dense food for a short time and then eat healthy again (releases some sort of hormone?) You're probably talking about cyclic keto which is five days of low carb eating followed by 2 days of chowing down. |
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Post by CHI on Dec 5, 2011 15:11:18 GMT -5
I'm actually working on getting my weight under 200 for the first time in... well, a very, very long time. As I'm focusing on running, it will be much easier to haul my ass quickly over long distances if there's much less of my ass to haul. Considering that I loathe running, anything that will make it easier is highly sought after.
I'm sure ECM will still make tons of comments about me no matter what.
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Post by ECM on Dec 5, 2011 23:48:56 GMT -5
I think that you're probably right.
Hell, I've been waiting for you to get ripped for...15 years?
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Post by Justin on Dec 14, 2011 10:57:45 GMT -5
So, nobody is interested?? To quote our favorite Mexican son: I AM DISAPPOINT!Sorry man, this is the first time I've seen this thread. I would love to jump on this with you, but I really have no time. Perhaps during the summer months. |
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Post by arcadehero on Dec 27, 2011 14:58:31 GMT -5
I am interested although I would likely need to invest in some equipment of my own. Time at the gym just isn't going to work on my schedule. Of course I guess that's always the problem with working out - making the time for it
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Post by ECM on Dec 27, 2011 17:14:55 GMT -5
Without a gym membership, you'd need the following to do this properly:
*Olympic weights
*Bench
*Pull-Up Bar
*Squat Rack
All of those can be had on Craig's List, typically, for far under full retail price. I've seen Olympic weights going for less than .50/lb, for example--sometimes you'll even see insane deals like 300lbs. for $100.
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