This is especially true for those of us who love lifting, bodybuilding or, really, any other sport.
Among the questions that abound in every gym's weight room, typically between two bros, are lifechanging gems such as these: Are almonds or peanuts better for you? 6 meals or 3? Are oats or bread a better post-workout carb? Coconut oil or olive oil? Protein 30 minutes after a workout or 10?
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| This is a bro, for those of you who are wondering |
1. Train properly and consistently. (Read: lift heavy, with corrrect form, in the correct rep range -- no more than 12, ever, people! I don't care if you want to do 50 crunches. Abs should be worked the same as any other body part.)
2. Eat enough good food most of the time. (Read: find what works for you and eat it!)
3. Rest. (Read: 48 hours between working on the same body part, at least 1 full day off -- no cardio! -- per week.)
So now feel free to debate peanuts versus almonds, but make sure you remember where your focus should be.
I'll leave you with this fabulous view that greeted me this morning. This is for you, people bragging about warm weather on Facebook...
Almonds. Peanuts make my stomach feel weird. but I still eat them.
ReplyDeleteSweetie! Head over to my blog ASAP!! I have a pressie for ya! :-) xx
ReplyDeleteAs a nut, almonds. As a butter, peanut. (But I like almond butter, too.)
ReplyDeleteIt snowed here yesterday. You are not alone.
great post! haha i hope the protein after working out doesn't matter because i don't have time to eat a real breakfast until i get to work at 9 and i work out at 5:30!
ReplyDeleteYou know, I think you're onto something. I will say I think I like almonds better though ;-)
ReplyDeleteI don't know why, but I thought this entry was absolutely adorable. I think we all have our own priorities and methodologies in regards to training but the fact is: everyone's different and we all respond differently to little details. Who cares whether you eat almonds or peanuts? Personally, I prefer the butter form of each ;)
ReplyDeleteREST is big for me! I rest for sure! I take 2 or 3 day rest a week! ha!
ReplyDeleteI love almonds best! Cinnamon Sugar ones are to die for!!!!
yup, still snowing here too! We're just heartier! :-)
ReplyDeleteI choose almonds as actual nuts, but I like pb more than almond butter. Not sure why :)
ReplyDeleteI use to think the more reps I do the better, but after reading this and a few other bloggers that lift I realize how wrong I was.
ReplyDeleteI also take a day off once a week from everything and since copying your workout I have been working the right body parts each day. I did add and take away as needed since I am at home and don't have machines. I added a ton of ab work too.
Love your posts!
I think rep range & how you lift depends on your goals & what you want to look like. Personally, I don't think saying a one size fits all is always right & this is just form my own personal experience. I have changed rep range & weights & lots of other things along the way. I could get very big when I was younger & still can for some body parts so lifting heavy & low reps is just not right for me for me & when I was younger, definitely not if I did not want to get super big. Some women can get big.
ReplyDeleteI think we all have to try & see what works for us. For some, circuit training with moderate weights & higher reps work & that is what I do & get good results.
If you are just starting out & want to build up some muscle, I do agree working up to lifting some decent weight is good & then modify & change as you bod sees fit...
hehe I love the bro picture, broseph.
ReplyDeleteJulie -- I really don't think it's a big deal! I work out on base (hubby is in the AF) and several times there have been crimes committed so they blocked off the gates which has caused me to wait up to and over 1.5-2 hours to eat and I've been just fine. Grumpy, but fine.
ReplyDeleteJoob -- probably because the 'silly' in the title makes me sound like the 12 year old I really am ;-)
Peanuts ftw! :) I like almonds raw, but almonnd butter just can't stand up to the lord of all nut butters heehee. Hope it warms up for you! I'll try to send some Texas heat up there!
ReplyDeleteI like peanut butter more than almond butter. But, I am really loving raw, unsalted cashew butter! AMAZINGGG! you have to try it.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I think EVERYONE is different. And, it's all trial and error. The "bro" thing cracked me up. :D
Ooo I am a peanut butter lover...for sure! I don't think I could ever give it up- so I'm definitely going with peanuts ;)
ReplyDeleteAs for the gym- not going to lie...I pretty much stick with the 'don't do more than 12 reps'..I don't know why it's so ingrained in my head- too much reading! haha :)
I agree with all 3!! Just need to nail them down more often. Ithink the hardest is actually getting enough calories, quality calories. ALMONDS might help that, haha.
ReplyDeletealmonds AND peanuts - like with Joob, in butter form please!
ReplyDeleteA big second to CONSISTENCY - that applies to working out, eating, and rest. I'm good with the first two, I'm working on "rest" that's the toughie for me.
OMG I was just writing up a VERY similar post for later! REST is SO important. Geez. I am that do-too-mucher who trains like crazy and then it completely baffled when I can't seem to gain strength. Duh.
ReplyDeleteI've been trying out a 5 day split with more rest in between workouts and sets. Guess what...? My lifts have made HUGE improvements! I'm lifting way more. It's incredible. So, yeah, all of your 3 factors are right on!
Details can be overwhelming but it seriously does come down to those 3 things. :)
You're so awesome. Happy Thursday.
hahahahah oh my gosh... the bro part of this post cracked me up.
ReplyDeletei think your list is the perfect balance.