Is it ok I cook in a regular skillet or will I definitely need a cast iron skillet. I know @anna_5588 mentioned the cast iron skillet.
I know you aimed it at @boilerman but it boils down to what youāre wanting to get out of it. Iāve pan fried plenty of steaks when I was in a bind. You will have a healthy cooked meal at the end.
Cast Iron adds an awesome level of deliciousness, but in terms of getting in nutrients and growing, youāre good.
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It is not absolutely necessary. You can cook in whatever you have available, itāll just take some time to get used to cooking it in that way. Cast makes it easier due to the ability to hold heat well.
You might benefit from reverse searing if you donāt have access to a cast iron pan, just to ensure the meat is cooked enoughā¦ Definitely.not a make or break thing, though.
Just experiment with how long to let steaks cook in order to have them hot enough to be ādoneā. The goal is the get the food in your stomach, not to become a chef!
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Just my opinion, but learning how to cook well isnāt mutually exclusive from all the other things you are doing and helps with compliance a ton. So I would recommend not being afraid to try different recipes and see what works for you, of course keeping in mind that they makes sense for what you are trying to achieve and fit within the dietary restrictions you have set for yourself.
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Get your roomies to throw in on a grill. You donāt stink up your place. And nothing beats having a few beers with your bros after class, while you grill something up.
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Unfortunately Flats, weāre not allowed any kind of grills 
They donāt even allow rice cookers(not like I planned on eating rice) or toasters
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Man I feel awesome today. I met two new people. (See large blocks of text) This feels great
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ahhā¦ my freshman dorm was like that too. āfire hazardā
Deep Water Intermediate
Week 4
Day 16 (Yesterday)
Bench
190 lbs x 10
190 lbs x 10
190 lbs x 10
Close Grip
140 lbs x 10
140 lbs x 10
140 lbs x 10
Incline
135 lbs x 10
135 lbs x 8 or something (Roll of shame)
Dips
1x5
1x4
1x3
60 second plank - 20 situps 3 sets no rest
I wasted so much energy figuring out the correct rack height so I could unrack the bench. All in the end, I ended using the one I set it to in the beginning and somehow I was able to unrack the bar for all three sets of 190 lbs.
Unfortunately I kinda failed my incline sets. I didnāt do the last set cause I was in a rush to get out of the gym. I had 13 assignments due at 11:59 pm on this day. Iāll take note of that. I did the roll of shame like a badass tho.
I am very close to benching 200-205 lbs for 3 x 10
Man itās like the strength gains are infinite. I am definitely set for the last two weeks of intermediate. All this steak is gonna go bye bye.
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I should consider learning how to cook poultry as well for moderation purposes.
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Bench is moving up.
How do you feel your body composition has changed over deep water? Do you think you have put on a good bit of muscle?
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Oh definitely man. I been putting on muscle everywhere. My chest got bigger, so did my arms,shoulders,and legs.
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As far as the body composition thing goes. I would like to have less fat on me but I donāt look fatter than I was before. I look more muscular.
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You know how much weight you have actually put on? That is awesome to hear man.
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I donāt have a scale with me so I actually donāt know man.
I guess I could just buy one.
Unless youāre trying to make weight for some specific purpose - which youāre not - fuck a scale.
This is the only thing that matters. And when you want to lean down a bit, just spend more time being hungry while still getting adequate protein and the mirror will tell you when thatās working too.
Donāt get me wrong - im not anti-having a scale, and I have one - I just mean if things are going well, donāt add an extra factor to consider.
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Deep Water Intermediate
Week 5
Day 17
Deadlift 3 min of rest between each sets
325 lbs x 18
325 lbs x 12
325 lbs x 10
325 lbs x 10
325 lbs x 10
325 lbs x 11
325 lbs x 10
325 lbs x 10
325 lbs x 10
This was all I could squeeze in at the gym. I finished strong. Shouldāve went for 20 but the pain got to my head. @boilerman @T3hPwnisher
Iām really frustrated with this student org thing. I have not done everything in my power to get more participation but, once that list is checked off and there is no participationā¦.
Edit: Removed statement cause it was messed up
I hope students show up to the event tomorrow. I contacted every professor in my major to maybe make an incentive. I told my executive board to spread the word in any cmgt class group chat. I even got someone to email a flyer and a zoom link out to every cmgt student.
Whoa dude back up a second and think about what you just said. That kind of elitist mentality is dangerous. We live in a world full of over 7 billion people and in any category you are nowhere near the best. Does this mean you donāt deserve a job? No. Just stay in your own lane and stick to what you can do for yourself and others. Donāt worry about what they do with it. Just my 2 cents. I do get the frustration though trust me.
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By the way killer deadlifts man. Keep up the hard work at school and in the gym