*.* NEW- 2014 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

I guess we filled up the old one... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=280149

Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

No one else started it so here it is!

**From the 2013 Thread**

If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs

If you have questions about the SS programs, look here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ

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:

http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

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.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Ok - shit. I'm rusty here - I need to go back to the books - I try to memorize to much shit. Thanks - How often do YOU carb load would you say - and what cal count do you intake when you do, please?

To properly carb load, you have to go low-carb for a week or so beforehand and deplete your muscles. Then, you carb load with simple carbs, like bread, simple sugars (not fruit), starches, and a minimum amount of fiber and fat. It can be anything you want within those parameters. And you do it over a 24-36 hour period, about 100g of carbs per hour.

There's no need to do this unless you're prepping for a race or something, or have a specific dietary approach that calls for it, like Ultimate Diet.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

I don't eat beans. I just don't like them very much. I'd rather eat other stuff. But if I ever do eat beans, I'll try some.

That's very kind of you - your tastes may change after 40 - mine definitely have and did. Ha... But yeah, I never liked them - but I love that variety - just would love to have corn bread with them - but I can't allow that much.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

To properly carb load, you have to go low-carb for a week or so beforehand and deplete your muscles. Then, you carb load with simple carbs, like bread, simple sugars (not fruit), starches, and a minimum amount of fiber and fat. It can be anything you want within those parameters. And you do it over a 24-36 hour period, about 100g of carbs per hour.

There's no need to do this unless you're prepping for a race or something, or have a specific dietary approach that calls for it, like Ultimate Diet.

Very informative - I appreciate that.

[Simply Red]

One other food question then I'm booging out - but yeah - what are you all doing with eggs these days? I guess I'll make a crustless quiche tomorrow again - any other creative ideas? - I do like eggs - I just think they're fairly boring.

[Hammock Parties]

I scramble my eggs with bacon fat and salsa. Finish with chives.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Numbah One

I scramble my eggs with bacon fat and salsa. Finish with chives.

Disgusting fatbody.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

One other food question then I'm booging out - but yeah - what are you all doing with eggs these days? I guess I'll make a crustless quiche tomorrow again - any other creative ideas? - I do like eggs - I just think they're fairly boring.

Not "crustless quiche."

Frittata.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

Disgusting fatbody.

Three of those ingredients are extremely healthy. A tablespoon of bacon fat in no way makes me a disgusting fatbody. Please step off.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by Numbah One

Three of those ingredients are extremely healthy. A tablespoon of bacon fat in no way makes me a disgusting fatbody. Please step off.

Your tits do.

[ThaVirus]

I'm totes kidding. I have no clue what you look like nakey.

[Titty Meat]

Nothing wrong with a lil bacon

[Simply Red]

Usually I'll go heavy mushrooms in the quiche. I can make it really freaking good - I need to get some new spices at the farmers market - hell even their seasoned salt is awesome in bulk - i'm entirely out right now. Their dry spices are not only awesome tasting - they're cheap too.

[NewChief]

Beans and greens are the way to go. Loom up Mark Bittman's techniques. Suggests ideal been/green pairings as well.

As for eggs: all poached all the time. I have high cholesterol developing (Doc said my genetic clock has kicked in and diet may not help) so I may have to lay off the egg yolks even though that's my favorite part.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

One other food question then I'm booging out - but yeah - what are you all doing with eggs these days? I guess I'll make a crustless quiche tomorrow again - any other creative ideas? - I do like eggs - I just think they're fairly boring.

3 eggs over easy. Just about daily. No added fats. Just in an earth pan. Salt and pepper to taste.

Delicious.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

3 eggs over easy. Just about daily. No added fats. Just in an earth pan. Salt and pepper to taste.

Delicious.

May I make a suggestion? Try using a little coconut oil for them - pepper them well of course - but you only need a very little bit - and it works well for manageability alone, ease of cooking - you can't taste it either - I think coconut oil is supposed to be pretty decent for you.