Thanks for digging up that article. I was hammered yesterday with customer calls and didn’t get back to the logs until later.
Confession: I had to read this twice.
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UPDATE:
Morning Weight (lbs)
05-Dec 214.2
24hr Fast
06-Dec 211
07-Dec 211.2
08-Dec 213.2
09-Dec No Weigh-in
19hr Fast
10-Dec 211.8
Pre-bed snack
11-Dec 212.4
Pre-bed snack
12-Dec 213.8
No pre-bed snack
13-Dec 212.8
Pre-bed snack = 1 scoop protein powder, 1/2cup granola, almond milk.
Cals 293, C24, F8, P33
So my scale weight doesn’t seem to be moving in a big way, but I would say that I’m looking a little less ‘fluffy’ than I was on Dec 5.
But thinking back to the T-ransformation 2017, I only lost 9lbs on the scale, yet made some very noticeable body comp improvements.
Obviously, I wasn’t looking to be shredded in 3 weeks for vacation (especially for putting in very minimal effort), but a 2-3lbs on the scale for me seems to make a decent enough visual difference for me to be satisfied.
Just under 2 weeks left to drop another couple lbs. I haven’t really changed ANYTHING other than throwing in those two fasts and not purposefully overeating. I could be more diligent at removing my pre-bed snack…
It’s not bad as far as a pre-bed snack could go, but it’s still an additional 300cals right before hitting the sack, and there does seem to be a trend with snacking late and scale weight in the morning (huh, go figure!).
Sleep has been sporadic at best, so that is one area I could also clean up to make things a little easier on myself.
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Saw in another thread you’re kicking around the idea of getting some heeled, squat specific shoes. I’ve been kicking that idea around as well, I don’t feel like emptying my wallet, but wouldn’t mind a decent pair of…something…I’ve seen some decent reviews on the Reebok lifter PRs (~$90) and then adidas is having a sale on their powerlifts.3.1 (~$65). The reviews look good, but I don’t know anyone who has tried either out, or how to even begin to compare them to the romaleos or the adidas adipower
You look like Ryan gosling. A very muscular Ryan gosling.
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@Despade - Yep, I’m cheap and indecisive. A terrible combination for making these types of purchases. @khangles provided a good breakdown HERE.
What I will likely do, is buy the cheapest pair of heeled lifting shoes I can get my hands on. Then try them out for awhile, and if I can see any sort of benefit from using a heeled shoe for my squatting then eventually I might bite the bullet and buy a nice pair (Romaleos or the like). Buy nice or buy twice! I typically buy twice…
@planetcybertron - Haha, thanks! (I think? - I’m just going to assume he is a hotty to all women, lol)
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Yep, I feel ya on the indecisiveness, I hate dropping 100s of dollars on anything, and I’m really good at talking myself out of “unnecessary” items (“I’m squatting just fine without a 3/4” heel, you whiner.")
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Have you guys ever tried elevating heels on plates? Or ultra old school, Heels on a 2 x 4?
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I have, I liked it, but was too cautious to go very heavy with them as I felt it would be unstable.
@littlesleeper pulling the trigger on a pair of adipowers, my wife and I decided we would consult each other prior to big christmas presents this year, and that is going to be mine ($190 on amazon) and if your size is in they are only $150 off adidas’ website.
My justification is as follows: I will be lifting for as long as possible, I squat 1-2 times a week so they will last for years and years (should last), and this is one of my few hobbies that cost any money at this point…also @lord_humongous just challenged me to some stupid ass squat/deadlift challenge, so I need all the help I can get haha
Once I get them I’ll squat for a few days in them and try to give you some insight. The heel on these are just a touch under 1", while the powerlift.3.1 are .75". But maybe I can give you an idea on a direction.
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I have for front squats to help pound the quads a little harder, but not for back squats. Do you feel this would give me a fair idea of how squat shoes would feel?
Awesome man! Yea, you’ll definitely have to give me a review once you put some time on them.
I’m too chicken to order shoes online without trying on the exact shoe for sizing. My running shoes are size 12, my knock-off chucks are size 10 and my work boots are size 10.5 so I have no frickin’ clue what size I’d order.
So I may need to cruise around town one day and try on some different shoes for feel/sizing…then likely buy online for those deals. Unless I can get one of the local giants to price match.
I’m not really sure about the “feel transfer” between plates and oly shoes. The height seems right, but I could see plates sliding around under you. The 2 x 4 seems like it would stay put better, but be too high.
Super unhelpful! I agonize over footwear too. Y’alls discussion gave me anxiety flashbacks of reading pages of possibly fake Amazon reviews and driving all over trying on 100 pairs of boots.
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I’ll show my bad language here. I hope you guys understand it.
You could make or buy a piece of plywood in a wedge shape.
That might give you an idea, and more staple than plates.
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Try your pre bed snack with only protein powder. No carbs, no fat, only protein.
That way you get some protein, and it might burn a little extra calories.
Your English is great man, no need to be shy around here!
Fortunately, I do workout on those rubber horse stall mats, so I don’t think I’ll have much issue with the plates sliding around or anything.
To be honest, doing the just protein powder and almond milk was my standard snack, but then my wife bought some delicious granola…
But I agree, it would be better to just drop the granola 
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The snack affects the scale but does it matter? If your numbers are on point then you’re just not as dehydrated and empty when you weigh in. I have a hard time believing it’s actually causing weight gain. I view it more like weighing before or after breakfast. Did you really gain three pounds in one sitting? No.
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@Despade @littlesleeper may be a bit late with this…
For sizing obvious best thing to do is try the shoes on. Second best maybe try takedown models e.g. adidas powerlifts if looking at what sizing for adipowers or other shoes from the same brand tho this can be unreliable.
Some reviews also compare sizing of shoes they already own or have owned to whichever they are reviewing. e.g. I go a half size down in Romaleos 2 compared to runners but I like it snug.
As for takedown models of lifting shoes e.g. adidas powerlifts vs the top end models I’ve used both and would say that the take down models are very good shoes (am speaking in generalities here tho) hell there have been many world record set in them.
TLDR I regret spending $100+ dollars on a takedown model myself before going big with a top end lifting shoe. There’s almost certainly a jump in quality in many areas between them (maybe not worth the $$$) but if I could go back I’d just go big right off the bat.
That being said between the two price points I noticed a small increase in quality, performance and sexiness lel. Probably not enough to truly justify the difference in price but if you want the best… e.g. the heel of the adidas takedown I used to own was a very dense/hard foam material. It did not compress much but it still bugged me.
The romaleos 2, Adidas Adipowers and other high end models have a heel made from a plastic which has no give at all. Probably could throw 1000lbs on and it wouldn’t budge.
Lots of other shit too e.g. fit, support, durability, custom insoles (Romaleos come with comfort and competition insoles), metatarsal straps etc.
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Have used the Adidas Drehkaft and Nike Romaleos 2 both size 7 US. The Romaleos are a smidge tighter tho that results in a perfect fit. Like khangles said there’s a bit of difference between the two but I really like the Romaleos more even if it costs much more. Hope that helps some
EDIT: My feet are guinea pig size but my dicks size 13 lol
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13mm tho
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This would require tracking cals to know this haha So lets just assume that those 300cals are always over my budget. I’m never physically hungry, but I just crave food 24/7.
Thanks Khang and Piggy for the input. When life settles down a touch I’ll have to do some shoe shopping (never thought I’d be saying that…).
I said “fuck it and skipped this workout”, twice. Fortunately/unfortunately my gym is in my basement so I had the entire evening to convince myself to go do the workout…so I did. I hate losing internal battles to myself.
ME UPPER
CGBP
135 x 5
185 x 5
225 x 3
275 x 1
315 x 1
335 x 1
345 x 1
225 x 10
YATES ROWS
225 x 12
245 x 10
245 x 10
245 x 10
That’s all for today. Running on fumes, both figuratively and literally since I’ve been up to 11pm painting for the last 2 nights and the foreseeable future.
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I’m hungry and crave food 24/7. I do best by intermittent fasting (Unofficially). For me, this means I put off eating as long as possible in the morning so I start “behind” on my daily calories. I usually make this up very easily, especially after training.
Today I had a banana, protein shake and serving of powerade as my pre-workout/breakfast. Once I got home I had scrambled eggs wrapped in a tortilla for lunch (two of them). 90 minutes later I was eating pot roast, carrots, and hummus. I had 1100 calories left for dinner and wasted it on an orange, higher calorie protein shake, and a serving of Veggie Straws. My 1100 calories turned into 600 and change this dinner…which was pasta. I’ve been hungry all night and I’m out of calories.
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