Today's 5 x 5 workout and some fun facts

[Tom Treutlein]

Try blending in 2 tbsp (1 serving) of ANPB per shake. Do that for two shakes and you hit 420 extra calories.

I use 16 oz. milk, 2 scoops ON 100% Whey protein, and 1 cup (2 servings) of oats in my shakes. I have three a day, plus three solid meals. Puts me close to the 4000 calorie mark, if not over it.

If you can, try to have a tuna sandwich. Tuna, 2 tbsp mayo, and 2 slices of whole wheat potato bread (my personal favorite). If you don't want to deal with the mayo, since some are critical of it, you could try relish or mixing it into a salad.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Try blending in 2 tbsp (1 serving) of ANPB per shake. Do that for two shakes and you hit 420 extra calories.

I use 16 oz. milk, 2 scoops ON 100% Whey protein, and 1 cup (2 servings) of oats in my shakes. I have three a day, plus three solid meals. Puts me close to the 4000 calorie mark, if not over it.

If you can, try to have a tuna sandwich. Tuna, 2 tbsp mayo, and 2 slices of whole wheat potato bread (my personal favorite). If you don't want to deal with the mayo, since some are critical of it, you could try relish or mixing it into a salad.

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll definitely add those in some form.

The good thing about tuna and ground beef is I can make a bunch at beginning of the week and dip into it each day.

And ANPB is all natural peanut butter?

 

[Tom Treutlein]

Yep, that's exactly what it is. I recommend either the Trader Joe's brand, or Skippy's new natural peanut butter. It doesn't need to be mixed, the oil stays in the peanut butter. The only thing is, they use a bit of sugar and palm oil as an emulsifier. I don't think that's too harmful, though, and it tastes damn good!

 

[blut wump]

Bench and BB row:

240 x 1 x 3

All in all pretty good workout. The only concern I have is that I may be approaching my 1/3 x 3 max too soon. I guess my 3 rep max isn't much higher than my 5 rep max from the volume phase; let's just say I'm getting to know the 2.5lb plates very well

I was the same in weeks 6,7 and 8. I just added 1.25Kg each side of the bar each week and felt very pleased to make the three reps. It seemed almost silly to be adding those little weights but they add up as the weeks pass and I didn't think I'd make the lifts if I added more.

 

[Jim Ouini]

what a disturbing story. Every part, but especially the end with fat guy water run-off. I can't wait to see the movie with Johnnie Depp. K for ya.

It was just one of those strange days at the gym. Makes it interesting I suppose

Yep, that's exactly what it is. I recommend either the Trader Joe's brand, or Skippy's new natural peanut butter. It doesn't need to be mixed, the oil stays in the peanut butter. The only thing is, they use a bit of sugar and palm oil as an emulsifier. I don't think that's too harmful, though, and it tastes damn good!

Headed to Costco and TJ today, in fact. Will check it out.

I was the same in weeks 6,7 and 8. I just added 1.25Kg each side of the bar each week and felt very pleased to make the three reps. It seemed almost silly to be adding those little weights but they add up as the weeks pass and I didn't think I'd make the lifts if I added more.

Yep I used to laugh at the 2.5's before this program. But now I'm learning what the Japanese mean by 'Kaizen'.

 

[Madcow2]

They also have smaller weight increments that can be attached. When you have a program that relies on percents, this really helps you make the jumps correctly. Percents are without doubt the best way to train - I do not include them in the 5x5 simply because of the wide breadth of people implementing the program. It's better for them to go by feel because a percentage scheme would have everyone following it to the letter and for some it wouldn't be enough and for others it would bury them.

 

[d3track]

Headed to Costco and TJ today, in fact. Will check it out.

QUOTE]

costco is my fav store!

10# sirlion
10# chicken breast
8# turkey burger
24 pack of kirkland sport drink (cheap gatorade)
2 12pack of tuna
case of ramen
case of tomato soup
and the 3# bags of salad mix

 

[Jim Ouini]

They also have smaller weight increments that can be attached. When you have a program that relies on percents, this really helps you make the jumps correctly. Percents are without doubt the best way to train - I do not include them in the 5x5 simply because of the wide breadth of people implementing the program. It's better for them to go by feel because a percentage scheme would have everyone following it to the letter and for some it wouldn't be enough and for others it would bury them.

Those magenetic Platemates? Hmm, since I'm planning on continuing this type of program, maybe I'll invest in some.

costco is my fav store!

10# sirlion
10# chicken breast
8# turkey burger
24 pack of kirkland sport drink (cheap gatorade)
2 12pack of tuna
case of ramen
case of tomato soup
and the 3# bags of salad mix

Our staples there are frozen berries, the individually frozen chicken breasts and frozen ground beef chubs (9% fat). Very handy.

Oh and the 48 pack of toilet paper

 

[Madcow2]

Has anyone tried Costco's pork chops (boneless and huge)? They are really cheap - almost ground beef price and super quality. They sell them in a large flat pack. We love them.

 

[Jim Ouini]

Has anyone tried Costco's pork chops (boneless and huge)? They are really cheap - almost ground beef price and super quality. They sell them in a large flat pack. We love them.

Never tried 'em. We usually get frozen meat there since it's only my wife and I.

We do enjoy their fresh meat for family get togethers, like their NY strip

Funny story, my sister lives in the Bay Area and a few years back she saw a basketball player who played for the NBA team at Costco. He'd just joined the team from the Soviet Union and she said he had a cart loaded with nothing but meat, just loaded to the brim.

I guess in America we take it for granted we can get meat anytime anywhere.