# Pittspeed Fitness & Nutrition thread update: **URL:** \ **Category:** PittSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 2, 2006, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728 "2006-03-02T22:40:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Sinner6.0L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sinner6.0l/32/6016_2.png) [@Sinner6.0L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Sinner6.0L)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/41 "2006-03-03T15:48:39Z")
no shame in resting I’d rather be hurting than stuck on a fucking plateau (like now) ---
**Author:** ![taco](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@taco](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taco)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 5:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/42 "2006-03-03T17:56:14Z")
Get into bicycling, nothing drops weight faster than bicycling and it’s a whole lot more fun than real exercise ---
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/43 "2006-03-03T18:26:01Z")
wow. a thread i can finally comment on knowing that my opinion will mean something! darkstar i want to give you all the props in the world for doing what you did! most people dont realize the time, commitment and will power it takes. im very very impressed! if you guys have any nutrition, trainning or general fitness question feel free to ask me. my credentials 🙂 ISSA Certified since 08/06, i trained at the greentree sportsplex i also did 2 years at GNC in the mall@ robinson Jimmy ---
**Author:** ![04liquidS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/04liquids/32/6002_2.png) [@04liquidS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/04liquidS)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/44 "2006-03-03T18:33:47Z")
I’m on week 4 with [ediets.com](http://ediets.com) now, and I’ve lost about ten lbs. I’m on 12-1300 calories a day, low sodium, low fat. It’s working out really well for me, they give me menus and a shopping list, so all I have to do is cook. I wouldn’t know what to eat otherwise. I had a membership at the ymca, but I’m unable to go since I moved. However, I did buy a total gym a few days ago. So I’ll see how that works out. I’ve been taking thryin atc as well. ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 7:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/45 "2006-03-03T19:40:34Z")
> [@01GPGT](#): > > when you lift your breaking your muscles down, protein builds them back stronger afterwards, rest is critical to gaining mass > > also protein is good if you need energy, it doesn’t get you going like carbs but it doesn’t let you down as fast. When your trying to burn fat and gain muscle protein is the most important part of your diet. Not just whey though, you need meat too. > > I’ve heard of people taking as much as 1g per pound of body weight daily to sustain muscle mass. yeah I’ve been injesting mass amounts of protein. the OT F&N forum guru’s suggest between 1g and 1.5g per pound. ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/46 "2006-03-03T19:42:35Z")
> [@MagicalMarge](#): > > I’m on week 4 with [ediets.com](http://ediets.com) now, and I’ve lost about ten lbs. I’m on 12-1300 calories a day, low sodium, low fat. It’s working out really well for me, they give me menus and a shopping list, so all I have to do is cook. I wouldn’t know what to eat otherwise. I had a membership at the ymca, but I’m unable to go since I moved. However, I did buy a total gym a few days ago. So I’ll see how that works out. I’ve been taking thryin atc as well. that sounds a little low. if you eat too little your metabolism will go into crisis mode and start conserving. or so i’ve read. I dont think i’ve ever experienced that problem. :o ---
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 8:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/47 "2006-03-03T20:47:09Z")
> [@Darkstar](#): > > that sounds a little low. if you eat too little your metabolism will go into crisis mode and start conserving. or so i’ve read. I dont think i’ve ever experienced that problem. :o your daily caloric intake while dieting depends on your baseline metabolism 🙂 your average males baseline is about 2100-2300 depending on some factor while your average womens is 1700-1900 ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 9:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/48 "2006-03-03T21:06:02Z")
> [@TwoFortySX](#): > > your daily caloric intake while dieting depends on your baseline metabolism 🙂 > > your average males baseline is about 2100-2300 depending on some factor while your average womens is 1700-1900 :doh: ---
**Author:** ![SloWhite\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slowhite_z/32/5969_2.png) [@SloWhite\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SloWhite_Z)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/49 "2006-03-03T21:22:04Z")
My girl is on the South Beach Diet and she lost 8 lbs. in two weeks but she also exercises and eats very healthy on that diet ---
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 10:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/50 "2006-03-03T22:07:31Z")
> [@SloWhite\_Z](#): > > My girl is on the South Beach Diet and she lost 8 lbs. in two weeks but she also exercises and eats very healthy on that diet that diet and healthy do not belong in the same sentence… ---
**Author:** ![JackdUp](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jackdup/32/6015_2.png) [@JackdUp](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JackdUp)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 11:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/51 "2006-03-03T23:42:43Z")
Good job everyone. I apparently lost 15 pounds this week (215 down to 200). Didn’t realize it at all. A co-worker pointed out that I looked a lot better this week. I jumped on the scale and was like HOLY SHIT, how’d that happen?!?! Winter hibernation must be over 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![TwoFortySX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twofortysx/32/6014_2.png) [@TwoFortySX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TwoFortySX)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2006, 11:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/52 "2006-03-03T23:48:01Z")
> [@JackdUp](#): > > Good job everyone. > > I apparently lost 15 pounds this week (215 down to 200). Didn’t realize it at all. A co-worker pointed out that I looked a lot better this week. I jumped on the scale and was like HOLY SHIT, how’d that happen?!?! > > Winter hibernation must be over 🙂 dehydration 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/53 "2006-03-04T04:38:47Z")
> [@Darkstar](#): > > yeah I’ve been injesting mass amounts of protein. . :bj:'s??? ---
**Author:** ![Pewter](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pewter/32/5936_2.png) [@Pewter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Pewter)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 4:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/54 "2006-03-04T04:39:36Z")
> [@TwoFortySX](#): > > wow. a thread i can finally comment on knowing that my opinion will mean something! > > darkstar i want to give you all the props in the world for doing what you did! most people dont realize the time, commitment and will power it takes. im very very impressed! > > if you guys have any nutrition, trainning or general fitness question feel free to ask me. > > my credentials 🙂 > ISSA Certified since 08/06, i trained at the greentree sportsplex > i also did 2 years at GNC in the mall@ robinson > > Jimmy pm me some tips on a good deit!or post’em! ---
**Author:** ![Blackbelt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blackbelt/32/5998_2.png) [@Blackbelt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blackbelt)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/55 "2006-03-04T05:35:38Z")
> [@Darkstar](#): > > diet alone = minimal gains > > exercise alone =minimal gains > > exercise + diet = excellent gains > > exercise burns calories, but its real bonus is raising your metabolism. Then you’ll be burning a lot more calories ALL the time, even when you’re not exercising. Also, eating a lot of smaller meals throughout the day \> eating one or two big meals. Agreed. Doing my Hyungs is a pretty good workout. Plus i either walk or ride a bike. I have free weights and a bench in my basement, but dont use them much. I do enjoy working out on the heavy bag. ---
**Author:** ![Blackbelt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blackbelt/32/5998_2.png) [@Blackbelt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blackbelt)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/56 "2006-03-04T05:37:41Z")
> [@Jeff95TA](#): > > I’ve noticed that the past couple of years also. Then I realized that I was over 30. Lot of joint cracking on the warmup sets too. 😃 I know all about joint cracking during warmups. I sound like popcorn. 😃😃 ---
**Author:** ![EXTtoG35](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/67e7ee/32.png) [@EXTtoG35](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/EXTtoG35)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 5:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/57 "2006-03-04T05:56:50Z")
> [@Blackbelt](#): > > I do enjoy working out on the heavy bag. x2 ---
**Author:** ![04liquidS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/04liquids/32/6002_2.png) [@04liquidS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/04liquidS)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 10:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/58 "2006-03-04T10:53:07Z")
I was on 14-1500 calories, but I didnt lose any weight that week. So it dropped me back down to 12-1300. I don’t feel hungry or anything, so it seems ok. ---
**Author:** ![Darkstar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@Darkstar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darkstar)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2006, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/59 "2006-03-04T21:37:53Z")
> [@MagicalMarge](#): > > I was on 14-1500 calories, but I didnt lose any weight that week. So it dropped me back down to 12-1300. I don’t feel hungry or anything, so it seems ok. 🆒 let us know how it goes. ---
**Author:** ![tjZ28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@tjZ28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tjZ28)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2006, 1:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728/60 "2006-03-05T01:13:42Z")
Great work Mikey, frickin’ awesome. I have to admit I’ve been on steady downward spiral for around 2 years… and made a lot of talk about getting back in line for the last few months but haven’t done jack or shit to actually do it. So I really respect you for doing it man! I had one of those nights last night where I just realized I gotta clean up my fuckin’ act! I’m thinking it’s about time to put down the bottle and go back to pickin’ up the weights. -TJ [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/pittspeed-fitness-nutrition-thread-update/180728.md?page=4)