Nicholas_Weir

Okay, thank's ForwardConcern

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Today, Legs & Abs:

Barbell Back Squats: (with a 60-90 second rest between each set)

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

35.0 x 10

(No rest between last set of squats and first set of calf raises).

Standing Calf Raises: (with a 30 second rest between each set)

35.0 x 15

35.0 x 15

35.0 x 15

35.0 x 15

(No rest between calf raises and hanging knee raises)

Hanging Knee Raises: (30 second rest between each set)

Bodyweight x 20

Bodyweight x 20

(No rest between last set of hanging knee raises and decline sit-ups)

Decline Sit-ups: (30 second rest between each set)

Bodyweight x 20

Bodyweight x 20

Total Sets: 20

In addition today I did 1 hour of sweeping, I cleaned a pool, and also did some other maintenance work, (brb eating like crazy now!) Oh, and before I forget, today was the first day I had a pre workout meal and I noticed that my workout energy sky rocketed through the roof! I found that I can put a lot more effort into my workouts if I eat before them!

Nice last bench set Chewy! I am jealous.

Hey everyone.

I was wondering, are there any other vegans on this forum that live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia?

Wow. Great bulking progress!!!

Sorry, My bad!

Today:

Chest and Back:

Incline Bench:

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

Flat Bench:

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

Bent over Barbell Rows:

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

40.0 x 10

I had 60 second rests between sets and exercises, and the tempo used was: 4, 0, 2 (4 seconds down, 0 second pause, 2 seconds up).

Still waiting for bulgarians...

Hahaha, somehow I knew you were going to say something about that!

Yesterday:

Off Day, and a 40min cycle

Today:

Did something different; a little circuit:

Back Squat: 30.0kg x 10

Stiff Legged Deadlifts: 30.0kg x 10

Incline Bench: 30.0kg x 10

(No rest in between the three exercises and this was completed a total of 5 times without any rest between each completion either).

Hey Aussie Scott, welcome! I hope to drop by one of these days as I live I australia!

Your place looks wonderful by the way!

I found that when I used to be vegetarian dairy protein made me a deadly 'Gas Bag' simply put.

When I stopped with the dairy it instantly went away. I think it has something to do with the lactose in the milk as well as the actual proteins (casein and whey).

Nice workout imo!

Since she is so sure eggs and dairy will make you healthy, have her watch "Forks Over Knives" and/ or read "The China Study." These show the negative health effects of a non-plant-based diet, esp one including dairy. It's a powerful doc. She will understand your health reasons for not consuming animal products.

You can take flax seed oil and DHA capsules. You guys can research vegan supplements together.

 

Also, get substitutes for eggs, butter, milk. Vegweb.com has thousands of vegan recipes and about every substitution imaginable. Cook with her some nights-- show her how easy it is to veganize many dishes-- esp apple pie! Find lots of great vegan recipes, fix them with her for Vegan Night for the family. Wash your own dishes.

 

Your veganism can help you two bond-- then your mother will view your food choices in a positive light. Now, she is seeing them as separating you from the family and making you unhealthy. Change the way she views them and change her attitude about them.

Thanks. Yeah I already have egg substitutes etc, but my mother just doesn't like the fact I am vegan. She has heard more bad about soy products etc throughout her life than good and my sister showing her research stating soy letchin attacks the brain didn't help either. Howwever, i will try to get her to watch forkss over knives as i own it but my mother is pretty set in heer beliefs and I am not 1005 sure eit will convince her of my decisions. It is definately worth an attempt though!

Thanks again

I am actually interested in what you have eaten in the last 5 months?

Mee too!

By the way while i am here, I have been meaning to ask you vege, How are your traps going?

Congrats on finishing the 12 week plan!

Today:

Shoulders Triceps & Biceps:

Barbell Shoulder Press (60 second rest between each set)

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 12

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 10

30.0 x 12

Rest 60 seconds

Barbell Bicep Curl:

30.0 x 12

Close Grip Bench:

30.0 x 14

Rest 60 seconds

Barbell Bicep Curl:

30.0 x 12

Close Grip Bench:

30.0 x 14

Rest 60 seconds

Dumbbell Shoulder Press:

18.0’s (36.0) x 6

I faltered on the last rep!

Tonight my mother, sister and I ordereed Nepali/Indian for dinner. I had Yellow Dal Fry (ordered Extre Extra Hot), I actually told the chef to go crazy with chilli

I just have a quick question;

is it bad that I am sort of turning my routine into German Volume training?

One more question;

I am thinking of upping my oatmeal in the morningg from 100g (measured dry) to 150 or 200g, is this too much in your opinion?

Other posters have given great advice so I'll just add a tip I use. Sometimes I just don't want to tell people why I don't eat meat, dairy, eggs, honey etc. so I just tell them I don't like some flavor or non-vegan item in it. If its a cranberry granola bar with honey in it I'll tell them I'm not a fan of cranberries, if its potato salad I tell them I don't like onions. People accept that and I get to eat my veggies, beans or whatever in peace.

 

Good luck!

Cool thanks, good idea!

Yesterday: Back:

Deadlift:

60.0 x 12

60.0 x 12

Pullups:

BW x 11

BW x 8

BW x 7

V Bar Pulldowns:

40.0 x 12

50.0 x 8

Bent Over Barbell Rows:

45.0 x 12

50.0 x 10

Close Grip EZ Bar Curls:

30.0 x 14 (super slow)

Today: Legs:

Barbell Back Squats: (60 second rest between each set)

50.0 x 14

50.0 x 14

50.0 x 14

50.0 x 14

50.0 x 14

Stiff Legged Deadlifts: (60 second rest between each set)

50.0 x 14

70.0 x 12

75.0 x 10

50.0 x 14

Calf Raises: (20 second rest between each set)

12.0’s x 20

12.0’s x 18

18.0’s x 15

Leg Curls: (cool down)

20.0 x 30

20.0 x 14

20.0 x 6

I tripped going up the stairs and fell down them (20 meters) after todays workout. (I guess this means I hit them hard enough for the day).

Today I also did 4 hours of sweeping, mopping etc so I think that this burned quite a few calories I'm definately going to eat a lot tonight

Mabye try sprouted mung beans, they seemed to work for Giacomo Marchese!

other things like soaked almonds etc, healthy fats boost your testosterone and in turn boost muscle gains.

Nice Work!

Today: Chest/ a bit of triceps

(In Kilograms)

Barbell Bench Press: 50.0 x 12, 55.0 x 9, 60.0 X 11, 65.0 x 5

Barbell Incline Press: 50.0 x 12, 50.0 x 5, 55.0 x 7

Dips: 10.0 x 14

Bent Arm Dumbbell Pullovers: 18.0 x 12, 18.0 x 12

Note: I Should have done another set of incline Press as it was a pretty pathetic lifting-weight for a person of my height.

 

Aim was to go deep on squats. Leaving shit stains on the platform!

 

 

If you're going to have processed soy the best form of it is Tempeh; as when the soy is fermented all the toxins are deactivated in the product making it extremely safe to eat. Hence why all of the asians used to ferment it for thousands of years.

But processed foods arent overly bad 'on occasion'.

Just stick to "Everything in moderation" and you will be fine!

For cheap priced weight plates and sets etc. places like Big W, K-Mart will do the job!

Or even on Ebay, however be careful as there are some scammers online and also they will try and sting you with the shipping/postage costs.