Best free weight exercises? (Feedback on my routine?)

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Saint Nick

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Elitism? Bash him and tell him not to work out...that'll help his health and fitness. Can't disagree more with your latest statements' intent.
I'm not trying to be a jerk -- I'm just speaking (typing?) my mind. How you interpret that is up to you.

He needs to eat, plain and simple. I can't imagine doing a lift when I haven't eaten all day, and then not eating after I lift. I don't think my body would be able to recover at all, and I would only feel worse.
 

tedrodai

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I'm not trying to be a jerk -- I'm just speaking (typing?) my mind. How you interpret that is up to you.

He needs to eat, plain and simple. I can't imagine doing a lift when I haven't eaten all day, and then not eating after I lift. I don't think my body would be able to recover at all, and I would only feel worse.

Apologies then. Maybe he'll find a way to get over his eating problem someday, maybe not. I'd say to work out, though, unless it's definitely proving unhealthy for him; such as dropping weight in an unhealthy manner or causing injuries.
 

Saint Nick

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Apologies then. Maybe he'll find a way to get over his eating problem someday, maybe not. I'd say to work out, though, unless it's definitely proving unhealthy for him; such as dropping weight in an unhealthy manner or causing injuries.
Precisely -- if you are continually overloading your muscles and they cannot repair due to no readily available nutrients, you are setting yourself up for an injury.

I'm not sure how to address the whole "eating food makes me feel sick" thing. I feel that should take extreme precedence over training. Get your diet in line first, then pick up the weights. Something can't be right here. I know TridenT has mentioned this issue in the past so it's gone on for a long time.

Here's where I might cross the line into being a jerk. I don't think TridenT will get that issue figured out first as he seems to be pretty thick-headed. I don't doubt he is a good dude but he is very stubborn. In numerous threads about this forum he has asked for advice but almost shuts everyone down when they give it. If food made me sick when I ate, I'd get it checked out immediately.

I know that medical tests and visits are costly so that could be a factor here. But, even my g/f who has been broke for months managed to find a place that does MRIs and X-Rays for like $50, and just to talk to the doc was dirt cheap. Granted you have to go through the motions of proving you are broke, but really it's worth it. Life isn't worth living if you just feel crappy all the time.

Anyways, I do hope TridenT gets his stuff figured out. Lifting and living a healthy lifestyle is so great in so many ways. I really do feel that if he could get his food issue figured out, and started lifting, he would be a completely different, and better, person. Maybe even a little more optimistic...
 
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Malfeas

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I would hazard a guess that his eating problems are entirely psychosomatic.

Hopefully his increased physical activity will elicit an increase in his appetite. Then if he starts to eat more, and with a better diet than PB&J sandwhiches, his general feeling of malaise will be ameliorated.

I know that there are several members of AT that live in Seattle and lift weights, I wonder if TridenT would seek their help?
 

Saint Nick

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I would hazard a guess that his eating problems are entirely psychosomatic.

Hopefully his increased physical activity will elicit an increase in his appetite. Then if he starts to eat more, and with a better diet than PB&J sandwhiches, his general feeling of malaise will be ameliorated.

I know that there are several members of AT that live in Seattle and lift weights, I wonder if TridenT would seek their help?
I guess it could be. I know sometimes i feel full still five or so hours after eating. I need to force myself to eat occasionally and it doesn't feel the best but I know my body needs it.
 

TridenT

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I would hazard a guess that his eating problems are entirely psychosomatic.

Hopefully his increased physical activity will elicit an increase in his appetite. Then if he starts to eat more, and with a better diet than PB&J sandwhiches, his general feeling of malaise will be ameliorated.

I know that there are several members of AT that live in Seattle and lift weights, I wonder if TridenT would seek their help?

It isn't in my head. If it was, then I still wouldn't gain weight when I am on the drug I am right now. But I did...

I'm still sore. I didn't work out yesterday. I won't be today or tomorrow. I can't walk anywhere without limping. Barely can get out of chairs. I'm out of town anyway for the rest of the weekend.

My insomnia is at an all time high for the past month. Muscle soreness doesn't help. I'm going to have to get stronger medications. :/
 

tedrodai

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I'm still sore. I didn't work out yesterday. I won't be today or tomorrow. I can't walk anywhere without limping. Barely can get out of chairs.

Ouch. Soreness is to be expected when doing weights for the first time in ages, but that much soreness means you pushed it too far. Give your muscles time to get used to lifting again before pushing for muscle failure. Though I'd recommend not going for failure at all.