Online Training Journals & Blogs
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This thread is um, pretty much what the title says. I know there are some strong, hard working guys & girls here so post up what you were happy with from your workout
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Hey everyone, Please feel free to add an avatar photo to your profile so we can see who you are! Not everyone uses a personal photo, you'll see some cartoon images, or nature photos, etc. but it is great to put a face to the screen name. Thanks! For instructions on how to create an avatar, read the following post by our moderator Richard: Hey, I hear that some people are having problems with this. Hopefully you can find all the information you'd like here. It is pretty simple so don't worry. If you're really stuck and don't know how to do it, don't worry, just e-mail me at [email protected] and I'll sort it out for you. Avatars At the moment, you …
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How to create and update a Training Journal: Create an account on http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum (free and takes two minutes). Login and find the Training Journals Section under the category of Bodybuilding & Fitness, which is the 2nd category down from the top. Click on the Online Training Journals and Blogs section. Then look near the top left where it says, "New Topic" and click there. Create a name for your Training Journal and put it in the Subject area and then proceed to write about your training and nutrition information in the Message Body. Click Submit and your first journal entry is complete! Then simply return to the Training Journals se…
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I'm back! We switched servers for the past 15 months, and the forum disappeared. I thought it was gone forever, but we had it restored and it appears to be back in action. I've trained 8 of the past 10 days, and I figure I can start to log my workouts here like I did in the old days. Our first forum was created in 2003, and this version of the forum came along in 2005, nearly 15 years ago! Wow! Time sure flies. It's good to be back. I'll update this soon.......
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Heavygan: Because there shouldn't be a pause between the words "heavy" and "vegan" when you think about lifting weights. For the last year, I've continuously kept some form of a training log going - either with handwritten notes compiled into a binder or, more recently, in the form of a tumblr-log that complements my actual blog, Vegan Atlas (they're both linked in my signature if anybody's interested). However, since tumblr doesn't really make discussion and feedback super easy, I've decided to cross post my log on this forum and in my tumblr-log. Anyway. While I don't want to just jump into logging, and I wrote a really long and involved "introduction" to my tumblr…
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I'm finally taking the time to digitize my workouts thanks to Marcella's shining example. I'm now 5 WEEKS OUT from my first contest so this record will come in handy in the future . I've just loaded all my routines onto my smartphone app and will begin posting them soon! I'm a show off by nature so hopefully this will keep me honest and get me some great gains!
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Had shoes professionally fit today, then jogged 1 ml. on a cinder track in aprox 14 minutes. Haven't run since 6 weeks ago, when I hurt my shin, causing a limp, which hurt my knee. I recovered using accupuncture, a Chinese herbal formula, chiropractic and RICE (Rest Ice Compression Elevation) I'd been running for 2 weeks after many years of not running. I'm over 5'10", over 210# and over 45" at my waist's relaxed equator! My ayurvedic constitution is Kapha-pita (123) I do a lot of heavy lifting during warehouse work for the charity I founded. Today I ate ww bread w/margarine, strong black tea with fresh ginger, rice milk and unsweetened soy milk. Later, after running, …
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Yesterday FULL BODY WORKOUT ( NOT CIRCUIT ) 1. Shrimp Squat (0-15) 2. Muscle Up - (0-12) 3. Handstand - (0-15) 4. Weighted Dips - (0-20) 5. Leg Raises - (0-12) Sets: 5 Rest: 15 seconds between sets
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I workout at my apartment buildings gym using dumbbells and Hoist V1-Select Gym, don't have the extra seated leg press unit shown in some images on their website but wish it did. I combine the machine with my dumbbell workout with an adjustable Hoist bench. The push press bar can be set back for pulling when you turn and face the seat back, which can be adjust forward or back so to brace against when pulling. https://www.hoistfitness.com/consumer/equipment/v1-select_gym https://www.hoistfitness.com/content/videos/MOB_VSELECT.MP4 https://www.hoistfitness.com/content/images/equipment/v1-select.jpg https://www.hoistfitness.com/content/files/exercisechart/v1-ex-poster…
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Hey, So this is my first attempt at a journal, I'll try to keep up as best possible. As I mentioned in my introduction, in October 2011, I weighed 248lbs, 40% body fat, chest size probably around 48", hips probably around 38" - I was fat as hell. After about 18 months, I've come a long way... Maybe some measurements are in order? Height: 5' 7" Weight: 164lbs Body Fat%: 18% (going for 10%) Chest: 39" Waist: 31" Hips: 33" Arms: 13" Thigh: 16" Calves: 13" My only goal right now is to train my body fat down to 10% or less. I would like to keep/add muscle, but I would prefer my overall frame to stay the same (I'm tired of buying new clothes all the time). Hopefull…
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Hi there. I joined this forum way back in 2015. I posted a bit of detail in my introduction topic. Then I didn't use the forum. I'm still floundering with consistency and proper diet but I do consider that exercise is now an ongoing part of my life. A vegan goes without saying. I've belonged to Jetts Northcote for a number of years and I really enjoy the community feel of the place. My workout plans include HIIT training (such as MetaFIt) and weights training. Now, I want to work on my consistency so I'm turning back to this forum. This post is to see if there is anyone in Melbourne interested in meeting up for training? A training partner, exercise buddy, group w…
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Hey everyone, first off, big apology from me for being completely off the radar for so long! Have missed chatting to everyone here with a few in particular! I've made some huge changes to my life recently and I'm hoping I'll still be welcome here and have your support... Fairly recently I started reacting really badly to soy and other legumes, even a can of baked beans was uh... Let's just say not going through me properly... Lol.. I had to make the really difficult decision to go back to eating dairy and eggs, at least for now. I don't expect anyone to accept this but please understand that it was a decision that I may for myself. Not just through dietary needs but a…
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Hi all, After conversing with some of the gents here, ive decided to start / keep a training log here...firstly because it will let me look back at my training, and secondly, i hope it will be spark some new idea's for others. Ive been training for some 20 years now, over the last 5 years i have been intensely researching exercise physiology, nutrition, bio-mechanics and evolution / paleontology (i've learned more about the body through that field of study than any other). I use logic and reason as my guide, i am a critical thinker, and believe that any opinion without scientific base is worthless - there is no room for the arbitrary in science (as Mike Mentzer would…
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thought id make a log because i find everyone elses so interesting so here goes - wednesday legs - 5mins cycling to warm up a bit squats 1 set bar 20 reps 1 set 40kg 20 reps 1 set 60kg 20 reps 1 set 80kg 17 reps droppped to 40kg straight away and did 14 reps 5mins hard cycling to finish 121 crunches goals are just to get fitter/stronger really no set goals as i just love to exercise whether its light weights, heavy weights or cycling. todays food - 12 weetabix, 1l almond milk loaf of wholemeal brown bread 1/2 jar jam 7 satsumas 5 apples large bowl of pasta 2 tins black eyed beans 1 pint banana coconut and pineapple sm…
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gender: female age:47 body type: obese goals: lose weight, maintain muscle mass, heal from back injury, eat mindfully obstacles: food addiction, psoriatic arthritis, low back pain, various and sundry fears I injured my back during a max deadlift last October. I continued lifting as I was able and by February, when my back was no better, I took a complete rest from lifting and re-evaluated my needs and desires. One month of complete rest and still no better, I finally (!) went to the doctor, got x-rays, and will begin Physical Therapy starting this Thursday. While resting, I started reading more and one of the books I read was Buddhism Without Beliefs. I realized t…
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Hello! Super excited to start my first online journal for diet and exercise. Hoping to create some accountability and get some tips along the way as I'm a total newbie to the whole cutting/bulking party! My situation: Over the past 10 months or so I've been lifting and doing HIIT sessions around 5 x a week, just playing around with different things in the gym and seeing what I enjoy. I've not been tracking cals/macros up until this point and have been simply doing my best to eat mostly whole foods and give myself enough fuel without over-eating. So my shape and weight have been changing thanks to the hard work in the gym, but quite slowly due to not being very org…
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Hi there. I´ve been out for some time... Some issues I had to resolve now everything is fine. So, is Spring time here in the South Hemisphere and we are looking for Summer. I never was a Summer person but I live in a very hot country and I got to confess that I am excited for this year Summer. I don´t know why, but I am. Had a great Sunday yesterday and har time at the gym: 45 minutes of cardio + chest and tris. I´ll write down my routines here. Hope to make new friends. Cheers from Brazil.
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I started lifting back in November 2016, so I'm definitely a noob! Today's session Squat 190 x 5, 190 x 5, 190 x 5 Bench 137.5 x 5, 137.5 x 5, 137.5 Got all my reps! Chinup 3 sets of 8 In other news I got a new water filter today after reading about xenoestrogens on another site Crazy stuff. I got the berkey countertop water filter from http://justaddcleanwater.com which had a pretty good review of it. Hopefully pure water will = bigger gains and better testosterone. Time to rest and eat!
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Hello everyone! I'm Elena, I'm from Greece and I'm heading to 26 years old. I have been lifting for about 4 years now with ups and downs, following a "traditional" animal protein diet with meals such as eggs and oats for breakfast and stuff like chicken and rice etc. I once cut off meat from my diet for about 8 months, I always wanted to do it due to ethical reasons. I had no idea about vegetarianism, I didn't even know there was such a thing as veganism! You see, in Greece we are so far behind from stuff like that. Greeks are huge meat and dairy eaters. I "had" to go back to eating meat since my pathologist advised me to, since my blood test were bad back then, although…
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Hey Guys, My names Lou, 20 y.o and turned vegan just over 2 months ago. Since then I've not looked back once. I'm currently 13 WEEKS away from my first bodybuilding competition! BTW i call protein propro because why not. In this thread I'll be talking about the strengths and weaknesses I face over the next 13 weeks. I'll also be tracking my NUTRITION and my progress. My coach is fully supportive of my veganism which is good. I've made a strict diet which is low (ish) in carbs, high in propro and a good level of fats. I'll be posting more values as we go. Because i need foods with all the essential amino acids my main food i eat everyday are Edamame beans (reall…
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I just completed ph3 phase 1 using really really light weight, after not having lifted in over a year. After about a month to get my muscles adapted and mind back in the game, I am going to repeat phase 1 with my real maxes and see what kind of gains I am able to make. I am also working with the wonderful and talented Katie Coles to find macros that work for my body and allow me to drop weight. I have not been around or lower than 15% BF since I was a pre-teen. I hope to attain that over time. This will be a log of my journey... February 15, 2015 I used this day to figure out my current maxes for the ph3 program. The following lifts were done: Bench 95 x 6 135 x 3 1…
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I've struggled with binge eating for most of my life. I've been sidelined with an injury for awhile and my weight has been creeping up. I'm 8 lbs away from being obese. That is horrifying. This is my attempt at replacing negative habits with good ones.
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http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab28/koraraving/Headers/756967d2-46a0-475c-8a3d-f1b5a8f1d8bf_zpsd6183e7a.jpg Hi I'm Kora and this my training journal. I'm not here to motivate or teach anyone anything . I'm not interested in getting into the fitness industry, or to coach to train or give advice and I don't even want to write articles. I just need a training log and a nice little place to store information I might easily find at a later date. That's it. So I strongly advise that anyone taking, anything I write as advice on training or how to live a healthier, happier life.. seek professional (psychiatric) help or counseling first and I strongly advise having health i…
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