dwass325 gets back in shape

Originally Posted by dwass325

1. Just something I don't like (failing down to the rails).
2. This half rack is the lowest one I've used. I don't trust that the height is sufficient to not hurt myself.

Fair enough. Yeah, tough to tell how low it is from the pic.

I have gone through every cabinet in my house and have come to a conclusion: there is no candy in my apartment.

Was that back squat?

Originally Posted by dwass325

I have gone through every cabinet in my house and have come to a conclusion: there is no candy in my apartment.

Originally Posted by BMW_Matt

Was that back squat?

Yes. Heaviest I've ever front squatted was, I believe, 245lbs.

Originally Posted by DME46

It was a rough time in my life.

Originally Posted by dwass325

It was a rough time in my life.

Its probably better that way... whenever I see candy I start salivating and it takes a lot to not stuff my face.

What do your cheat meals and snacks consist of?

Any healthy candies you can recommend? I heard dark chocolate is actually really good for you. Dark chocolate covered cranberries?

Originally Posted by Glight

I never understood the need for a spotter when you're in a half rack. Not much a spotter can do with 405lbs anyway.

I fail all the time in my garage with no spotter. Just ride it down to the bottom and drop it on the rails.

I think the half rack is more dangerous as you can fall backwards and the stopping point is much lower on a fall. My gym has precor half racks and one squat rack and I always opt for the full rack.

Originally Posted by DME46

Its probably better that way... whenever I see candy I start salivating and it takes a lot to not stuff my face.

What do your cheat meals and snacks consist of?

Any healthy candies you can recommend? I heard dark chocolate is actually really good for you. Dark chocolate covered cranberries?

I think this post needs special attention. I want to know, too!

Originally Posted by DME46

Its probably better that way... whenever I see candy I start salivating and it takes a lot to not stuff my face.

What do your cheat meals and snacks consist of?

Any healthy candies you can recommend? I heard dark chocolate is actually really good for you. Dark chocolate covered cranberries?

Originally Posted by 'busa

I think this post needs special attention. I want to know, too!

well, real dark chocolate is good for you but people rarely eat it. the higher the cacao the better. Hersheys dark is garbage.

For me, blueberries are the closest thing to candy I eat. I love them.

Originally Posted by dwass325

Yes. Heaviest I've ever front squatted was, I believe, 245lbs.




It was a rough time in my life.

Ahhh. Gotcha man.

Originally Posted by DME46

Its probably better that way... whenever I see candy I start salivating and it takes a lot to not stuff my face.

What do your cheat meals and snacks consist of?

Any healthy candies you can recommend? I heard dark chocolate is actually really good for you. Dark chocolate covered cranberries?

Cheat meals are usually pizza or bacon cheeseburgers (I often crave the sodium).

See below - dark chocolate + fruit is a good snack, IMO.

Originally Posted by 'busa

I think this post needs special attention. I want to know, too!

Originally Posted by DylloS

well, real dark chocolate is good for you but people rarely eat it. the higher the cacao the better. Hersheys dark is garbage.

For me, blueberries are the closest thing to candy I eat. I love them.

This. I don't consider Hershey's Dark to be real dark chocolate. I'll sometimes keep some true dark chocolate in the house (like 70%+ cacao) and I'm never tempted to eat the whole bar.

I think fruit is the best option. While I've spoken out against fruit before, if we're talking about a cheat snack, I think it's better than an equivalent calorie/carb value of candy.

Originally Posted by dwass325

pics

Originally Posted by dwass325

Been a while since I did this. Did eight reps (well below parallel) without much strain. Didn't want to go heavier without a trustworthy spot though.

Devil's advocate.....point of the belt with that weight? Shouldn't your core be strong enough to handle it?

Originally Posted by BMW_Matt

Devil's advocate.....point of the belt with that weight? Shouldn't your core be strong enough to handle it?

If I go above 225, I wear a belt. Can I handle it? Probably. But there's no glory in thinking, "dang my core should've been strong enough for that," when you're getting your hernia fixed.

Also, regarding the argument about strengthening the core, I do specific movements for that and they're a LOT less dangerous.

This morning. Not sure what I weigh. Feel pretty good though.

Twenty-one days till the cruise. I think, when possible, I'm going to treat this a lot like contest prep. I say "when possible" because I have a lot of work obligations in the next three weeks that will require travel and/or entertaining.

There's no reason for me to be doing this other than personal goals, but it feels good to push myself again. Will be interesting to see where I wind up.

Damn!

great improvement in definition..dat dere celltech?

also, mirin your Lavender handwash

dave what's a typical day look like for your diet?

Originally Posted by Ghostie

great improvement in definition..dat dere celltech?

also, mirin your Lavender handwash

No celltech

Love the fruity soaps

Originally Posted by DylloS

dave what's a typical day look like for your diet?

Wake up: serving of Redline, 30 min cardio.

Meal 1: 2 scoops casein, 2 TBSP almond butter, half grapefruit.

Meal 2: burritow bowl (brown rice, black beans, chicken, cheese)

Meal 3: varies - bar, shake, wrap (wheat tortilla, cheese, turkey)

Meal 4 (post-wo): turkey burger (two patties, cheese, spices, wheat bun)

Meal 5: 2 scoops casein, 2 TBSP almond butter