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Forum: Training 04-26-2009, 09:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 699
Posted By betterstronger
Exercises that Target the Glutes

I've been doing squats and lunges every Wednesday for at least a couple months now. What I have been noticing is that my quads fatigue before my glutes do, and hence they have also been growing much...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 04-11-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By betterstronger
Well I think you are looking pretty awesome! ...

Well I think you are looking pretty awesome!

But now that you mention LISS, I'm a little confused.. when are the right times to use HIIT? Because you seemed a little shocked that I was doing HIIT...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 04-09-2009, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By betterstronger
Awesome.. just did a 30 minute session on the...

Awesome.. just did a 30 minute session on the elliptical. Can't wait to see results! And why does your profile say "skinny fat chick?" hmm? :)
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 04-09-2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By betterstronger
Thanks freebird and ozigal.. I do also take in...

Thanks freebird and ozigal.. I do also take in fats in the form of avocados, almonds, etc.. forgot to list it! If one of you wouldn't mind, what would a sample day be like exercise-wise? I want to...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 04-08-2009, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 573
Posted By betterstronger
Five-Week Cutting Phase

Hi everyone,
I have been lifting consistently for almost three months now. I have put on a solid 5 pounds on my 5' frame during this slow bulk and can bench press 2X what I started, do pull-ups,...
Forum: Training 02-25-2009, 10:29 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By betterstronger
Of course! I definitely had to alter my eating...

Of course! I definitely had to alter my eating habits, but I found a nice balance and only eat carbs in the form of whole grains (brown rice, 100% whole wheat, etc)
-Oatmeal (150)
-omelette with...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-25-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,180
Posted By betterstronger
ditto... the pictures look completely amazing......

ditto... the pictures look completely amazing... definitely put mine to shame!
Forum: Training 02-25-2009, 02:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By betterstronger
None taken at all! I wrote the question because...

None taken at all! I wrote the question because I am new to this and am learning every day. I love hearing about other people's experiences and suggestions.



Thanks for sharing.. if you don't...
Forum: Training 02-24-2009, 07:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By betterstronger
Wow, very informative.. it had never occurred to...

Wow, very informative.. it had never occurred to me that HIIT and strength training conflicted. Thanks a lot for your suggestion to be at a slight deficit. It seems like a great idea -- while...
Forum: Training 02-24-2009, 06:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By betterstronger
Haha, thanks.. I used to do LISS every day but...

Haha, thanks.. I used to do LISS every day but after reading on this site (and doing some of my own research), HIIT seems like a better method to reach my goal of increasing endurance and also fat...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-24-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 211
Posted By betterstronger
Agreed! Food is a big component of Italian...

Agreed! Food is a big component of Italian culture and you don't want to come back feeling like you missed out. Plus, it seems like you will be active with the bike tours and walking! You may lose...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-24-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 418
Posted By betterstronger
I also enjoy eating them separately.. I eat a...

I also enjoy eating them separately.. I eat a bowl of oatmeal and cook an egg with fat free mozzarella. You can also make protein pancakes:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=114187451
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-24-2009, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 275
Posted By betterstronger
Interesting article.. I think any gains I am...

Interesting article.. I think any gains I am making can definitely be attributed to adhering to a much better diet.

I had also read an article regarding losing fat and gaining muscle...
Forum: Training 02-24-2009, 05:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,110
Posted By betterstronger
Hi, My HIIT alternates 30 seconds at 9mph with...

Hi,
My HIIT alternates 30 seconds at 9mph with 40 seconds at 4mph. This week I am doing 10 reps.
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-24-2009, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 275
Posted By betterstronger
During this phase, I was hoping to lose about a...

During this phase, I was hoping to lose about a pound of fat. I made it only 13 days since it is my first time cutting, but ideally I would like to continue through the end of March for a full six...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-24-2009, 03:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 275
Posted By betterstronger
I just started eating 1200 calories today.. up...

I just started eating 1200 calories today.. up until now, I was eating 1500 per day :)

My HIIT sessions are very brief. They are 11 minutes and 40 seconds, and I have a five minute warm up and a...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-24-2009, 03:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 275
Posted By betterstronger
Thanks soleuvanathlete.. also for other people...

Thanks soleuvanathlete.. also for other people reading this, I am eating:

-oatmeal (150)
-almonds (170)
-whey&soy milk shake (170)
-Wasa crackers (90)
-fat free cottage cheese (80)
-fat free...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-24-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 275
Posted By betterstronger
Cutting While Lifting Heavy?

I am 5' and 108 pounds. I am in midst of a brief cutting phase (13 days). After talking with a friend, it seems that I was in fact not cutting, but simply eating clean (1500 cals per day).
...
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-23-2009, 10:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,180
Posted By betterstronger
Awesome! So glad you found them to be useful :) ...

Awesome! So glad you found them to be useful :) I am thinking about buying liquid vanilla stevia to add in them :)
Forum: Nutrition and Dieting 02-22-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,180
Posted By betterstronger
Thanks for trying them! Some other users have...

Thanks for trying them! Some other users have suggested blending in the cottage cheese for a better texture, but if the taste is the issue, leaving it out altogether seems like a good alternative :)
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