Comments on: The Greatest Muscle Building Article Of All Time http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/ Diet, Nutrition, Healthy Eating & Exercise Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:39:43 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: Jason http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-10554 Jason Sat, 13 Feb 2010 21:50:14 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-10554 Thanks so much for your no nonsense advice, it's so helpful. I have been one of those idiots in the gym thinking that I have been doing the right things, but I'm going to implement your advice and I'm sure I will see results. Thanks so much for your no nonsense advice, it’s so helpful. I have been one of those idiots in the gym thinking that I have been doing the right things, but I’m going to implement your advice and I’m sure I will see results.

]]> By: Jon http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-10539 Jon Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:51:34 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-10539 A nice presentation of all the factors you need to take into account while weight training. I especially appreciate the section emphasizing the importance of recording what you do. It's good record keeping that I credit most to helping me in my own weight management. I'm 6'2", and at my peak in high school was 270 lbs. Never exercised unless I was forced to. It took me about a year of reduced calories and (light) exercise to lose 105 lbs. and I hit my lowest adult weight (admittedly unhealthy) of 165 lbs. It's been a couple years now, and except for a short burst up to 190 and back (when I stopped paying attention), I've maintained ~170 lbs. For record keeping, I've written down my weight daily for the entire time (missing maybe 15% of each year), and because of that I can watch my average calorie intake, graph my progress, and overall not get discouraged when I see a daily variance (water weight, big meal, etc) which I can filter out. The spreadsheet I created is free and available for use at http://jon.thysell.us/software/hackersdiet/ Now I might have to look into making a new spreadsheet for tracking my new weight training resolution. Up until now I've just been marking the days cause I was following a DVD, but now I'm just doing the exercises myself, and I think now I need to ramp things up (not enough progress overload in my routine). Either way, what's important (I think) is that people realize that reshaping your body is a war of attrition, and that it takes a long time. It took months to get out of shape, it'll take months to get it back. You've got a new reader! /jon A nice presentation of all the factors you need to take into account while weight training.

I especially appreciate the section emphasizing the importance of recording what you do. It’s good record keeping that I credit most to helping me in my own weight management.

I’m 6′2″, and at my peak in high school was 270 lbs. Never exercised unless I was forced to. It took me about a year of reduced calories and (light) exercise to lose 105 lbs. and I hit my lowest adult weight (admittedly unhealthy) of 165 lbs.

It’s been a couple years now, and except for a short burst up to 190 and back (when I stopped paying attention), I’ve maintained ~170 lbs.

For record keeping, I’ve written down my weight daily for the entire time (missing maybe 15% of each year), and because of that I can watch my average calorie intake, graph my progress, and overall not get discouraged when I see a daily variance (water weight, big meal, etc) which I can filter out.

The spreadsheet I created is free and available for use at http://jon.thysell.us/software/hackersdiet/

Now I might have to look into making a new spreadsheet for tracking my new weight training resolution. Up until now I’ve just been marking the days cause I was following a DVD, but now I’m just doing the exercises myself, and I think now I need to ramp things up (not enough progress overload in my routine).

Either way, what’s important (I think) is that people realize that reshaping your body is a war of attrition, and that it takes a long time. It took months to get out of shape, it’ll take months to get it back.

You’ve got a new reader!

/jon

]]> By: Ryan http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-8405 Ryan Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:07:57 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-8405 Very Comprehensive guide well done! Very Comprehensive guide well done!

]]> By: Rev http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-8372 Rev Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:54:47 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-8372 Hi, this is one amazing guide and I will be spreading it around definitely. Thank you so much! Just one quick question, would it be OK to workout like this: Mon: Lower Body #1 Tue: Upper Body #2 Thu: Lower Body #2 Fri: Upper Body #1 Thanks in advance! Hi,

this is one amazing guide and I will be spreading it around definitely. Thank you so much!

Just one quick question, would it be OK to workout like this:

Mon: Lower Body #1
Tue: Upper Body #2
Thu: Lower Body #2
Fri: Upper Body #1

Thanks in advance!

]]> By: nick http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-8311 nick Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:42:06 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-8311 that was the most useful piece of information i have ever read regaurding weight training. you are the man. that was the most useful piece of information i have ever read regaurding weight training. you are the man.

]]> By: Mick http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-5249 Mick Tue, 05 May 2009 04:40:01 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-5249 Very well-written and authoritative article. Read the whole darn thing in one sitting...and yes, I even bought some protein powder from one of the links. I'm 46 now, have worked out for about a year but was looking for a more practical routine. This was a pretty good fit. Thanks! Very well-written and authoritative article. Read the whole darn thing in one sitting…and yes, I even bought some protein powder from one of the links. I’m 46 now, have worked out for about a year but was looking for a more practical routine. This was a pretty good fit. Thanks!

]]> By: Adam Diemert http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-4574 Adam Diemert Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:23:18 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-4574 Thanks to the Author, This article really did sum up the countless articles and info on the internet. It's also pretty refreshing not having a million product offers, or "one-time membership fee". After reading your article, I look forward to correcting some of the mistakes iv been making. Over all well done! Thanks to the Author,
This article really did sum up the countless articles and info on the internet. It’s also pretty refreshing not having a million product offers, or “one-time membership fee”. After reading your article, I look forward to correcting some of the mistakes iv been making. Over all well done!

]]> By: Didier http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-3808 Didier Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:07:28 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-3808 I have a question on the sample workout routine you provided. I've noticed that my muscles are coming in nice and even except for my lower pecs. I've since included decline benching in my Thursday workout but it seems to no be working. I've been following that workout plan for almost six months now and would appreciate your input on this. I have a question on the sample workout routine you provided. I’ve noticed that my muscles are coming in nice and even except for my lower pecs. I’ve since included decline benching in my Thursday workout but it seems to no be working. I’ve been following that workout plan for almost six months now and would appreciate your input on this.

]]> By: floda http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-3242 floda Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:33:39 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-3242 This is an extremely clear and well written article/guide. Thanks for writing it! This is an extremely clear and well written article/guide. Thanks for writing it!

]]> By: Sam http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-3096 Sam Sun, 04 Jan 2009 02:54:14 +0000 http://www.acaloriecounter.com/blog/2008/03/25/the-greatest-muscle-building-article-of-all-time/#comment-3096 One of the best articles with common questions actually answered in the article. One of the most common sense, well written, rich with info articles that I've ever read. Thank you. One of the best articles with common questions actually answered in the article. One of the most common sense, well written, rich with info articles that I’ve ever read.

Thank you.

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