The Do You Work Out Zone

[Linus]

Originally Posted by EnderD_503

Ah yeah, I see what you mean. I'm not entirely sure you'd get away from that taste completely with a plain flavour/flavourless option, though.

I'm not sure about how it is with vegan protein supplements since I'm not vegan and haven't really explored them, but I bought a tub of plain/flavourless whey powder (Isoflex) in the past and it was absolutely horrible. That funky taste was there, but much stronger even when mixed with fruits/berries. I think that is just the nature of protein powder, tbh. Could very well be different with the vegan options, though.

LOL ya. I've found over the years a lot of the whey products were less than great tasting. It's not as bad as that but it was there.

Originally Posted by shadows papa

Hey Linus here is a link for you for a very well thought of vegan protein powder. It gets a lot of good reviews on vegan weight training sites. I've never been completely vegan but was a vegetarian for almost five years and I used some rice protein powders during that time. They seemed to mix a lot easier and not have that serious "whang" after taste. I think very highly of Chris Carmichael's cycling plans too. They are doable for whatever level you want to train to achieve. How cool would it be if members of the Planet that love to cycle all trained and did a century TOGETHER??? Here's the link,hope it helps!http://www.trueprotein.com/Product_D...id=22&pid=6816

I'd be game for a century. Where are you again?

I'm going to finish the vega for now and maybe try the plain version. The reason why is that it's the only raw vegan product out there that I know and it includes a whole whack of nutrients in it, like B12, that I can use. I'm trying to stick to less processed foods and more whole foods where possible.

[EnderD_503]

Knee continues to improve as far as the weight it can handle without feeling like the side of my knee is going to tear open and spurt firey lava lol. Did leg day yesterday instead of Wednesday since Wednesday was crazy and could only fit in a quick grip/forearm workout.

Managed 10 reps at 175 lbs on the leg extension(plan to hit 190/205 next week if the acursed knee continues to improve) with only slight discomfort (weird few seconds post-workout when I was walking and suddenly had an intense shooting pain on the inside of my knee, but it quickly disappeared...don't know what that was about), 390 on the leg press with little discomfort (wide stance to try to hit the inner quad more), 210 deadlift with no discomfort (but the right quad around the knee seemed to fatigue very quickly) and can definitely safely increase that one a fair bit next week.

Jumping lunges were a no-go past 6 reps since had sudden feeling of having hyperextended the right knee, which did not feel fun. However, I did do my lunges fairly late in the workout (I usually do them first or second), so probably due to the right leg being easily fatigued in comparison to the left. Did backward lunges instead. Finished off with calf raises at 290. I feel like my numbers are all out of wack because of this, and I can't wait for them to get back into balance. Hip/hamstring flexibility still = fail.

Either way, this week really continued to increase my confidence that I'll be able to return to full lower body strength by X-mas, therefore, Ender = a happy boy Thus ends the shitty knee report lol

[shadows papa]

"I'd be game for a century. Where are you again?"

Hey Linus, I just now saw your reply, I haven't been in this thread for a while. I'm in Tennessee. I'd be all for doing a century mid to late spring of 2011. If we can't do it together you can pick one there,I'll pick one here and we can keep each other apprised of our training progress. I don't do serious structured training, I just follow the training plan of the great Eddy Merckx..."RIDE LOTS". I so miss doing a lot of road cycling and would love to have a reason to do more, especially when the weather turns warmer again. Right now I am just riding when I can (usually on my mountain bike) and I did my first cyclocross race and will do another in two weeks...so that helps!

[lipstixgal]

I have a gym membership but don't go. I should go and work on the machines but don't no motivation whatsoever!! I need help..

[EnderD_503]

Sometimes the routine is the only thing that saves you from lack of motivation. Put together a routine for yourself and follow it. If you need extra motivation in dragging yourself to the gym it'd be a good idea to talk to a friend who's an avid gym-goer and ask them to be your workout buddy. That way they can hold you accountable if you are tempted to fall off the wagon. Or if you've got the resources, get yourself a personal trainer. With set appointments/routine it's harder to to give in to the lack of motivation.

Personally I find that motivational quotes, videos etc. really help me get past the occasional lag in motivation. Find something that motivates you and go with it.

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

I have a gym membership but don't go. I should go and work on the machines but don't no motivation whatsoever!! I need help..

[SelfMadeMan]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

I have a gym membership but don't go. I should go and work on the machines but don't no motivation whatsoever!! I need help..

I agree with Ender, see if you have a friend or possibly family member who would be your workout partner... check into your club's personal training options. Load the MP3 player of your choice with music you love that gets you pumped up - that always helps me get motivated. Also, if you picture yourself looking the way you want to at whatever your goal is, and keep that mental image in your mind as you work out, it will feel good knowing you are on the road to your goal. And if all else fails, I'm sure plenty of us here would be happy to be your cheerleader! You can do it!

[lipstixgal]

Yes I do workout now water aerobics to start until I lose some of this weight then onto the machines and weights next thanks for all your support those with encouragement. I really like the way I feel so far..

[SelfMadeMan]

Originally Posted by lipstixgal

Yes I do workout now water aerobics to start until I lose some of this weight then onto the machines and weights next thanks for all your support those with encouragement. I really like the way I feel so far..

Awesome! Kudos to you! Sounds like you found your motivation, and once you start noticing the weight loss you're working so hard to achieve, THAT will be all the motivation you need :-)