Fitness and Nutrition: Archive

Fitness and Nutrition

January 2011

140 posts

Anonymous asked: You are awesome!! As sweet inspitarion to my daily tumblr readings.

Keep up the general awesomeness!! Make today YOUR day!!!!!!

- a secret tumblr friend :)

strictlyrecreational-deactivate asked: "food matters" the documentary? of course i did :)

i think i'll try to cleanse my body of the toxins it's accumulated and drink a large quantity of water first thing after getting out of bed as the documentary suggested - accompanied by healthy meal choices throughout the day of course. i'm curious to see how much of a difference i'll feel after 2weeks...

Steps towards your goals are the steps you should...

When people first start out, what they want is most likely different from what they need to do to get results; wanting the cake instead of the chicken and broccoli. Which is why these individuals need to work on switching the way they see their situation. What they should be wanting are the things that need to be done for results. That tells me they need to make a better connection with seeing...

mollierunsherbunsoff asked: I did! I had fallen into the "I don't want to get huge" trap and was lifting low weights for high reps for years and was getting nowhere. Recently I switched to higher weights and medium reps and I've noticed I'm getting stronger. Would you still recommend even higher weights and lower reps?

We all hear so many opinions on rep ranges- high (15+) vs. medium (8-12) vs. low (1-5) rep ranges, and which each range has to offer. Old school thinking tells us that low rep ranges are great for increasing strength, medium rep ranges are great for promoting hypertrophy (muscular growth), and high rep ranges tap into endurance. Is this proven though? Does science support the idea that high rep...

Upcoming post for today (possibly this evening) will be on high reps vs. low reps, and what benefits different rep ranges offer. Thoughts (something worth reading)?

randamity asked: I just wanted to tell you that I loved your post on being a victim. People ask me how I lost more than 100 pounds. When I tell them "eating right, working out and treating my body with respect" I hear some crazy excuses as to why they can't do it. I hear this a lot: "Well, you're lucky. You don't have kids or a husband." no, but I have a very full-time job,...

life-one--step-at-a--time asked: Your post about pain was motivating! Seriously! When I wanted to stop on 30DS, I imagined a voice in my head saying that the pain is me getting stronger, that it's breaking muscle down and rebuilding it into something stronger and healthier. You rock! Thanks for sharing things like that and motivating people! It really means a lot. :)

The victim role is a HUGE mistake

One of the biggest mistakes we can make is assume the “victim” role. None of us are victims to anyone else or actions taken, unless we accept it. Working with people over the years has shown me that MANY people will use life itself as an excuse as to why they cannot take care of themselves. Additionally, many people act as though they are victims to their specific situations, and...

One the biggest mistakes...

is thinking we are victims. Look out for an upcoming post tonight (on this subject, of course).

I find strength in pain.

I find strength in my pain. I search inside and I take myself to a dark place when it’s time to push my body to the limits. I’m not friendly, I’m not talkative, and most people don’t want to be around me. I let my emotion spill to the point that my hair stands up on my arms and I FEEL the adrenaline rush through me. I get angry at the weight, pissed off that it would even...

life-one--step-at-a--time asked: Hello again!

I had a question about protein, and figured you would be the one to ask :) I am currently looking into getting a supplement because no matter how hard I try, I can never get in enough from food (probably because I don't eat meat). Even though I upped my caloric intake, I still have nights where my workout is not as good as it should be, and where I'm so...

livefitboy-deactivated20110704 asked: Hey Mr. Lamb, I have some questions for you. I've lost weight primarily through a carb restricted diet, which meant a lot of eggs for breakfast, salads for lunch and grilled protein with vegetables for dinner. I never shied away from full fat things, so I would have ranch dressing, some cheese, peanuts and almonds. Now that I'm lifting weights, I understand that I'm going to have to...

STOP UNFOLLOWING PEOPLE WITHOUT MY PERSMISSION….thanks.

Success is defined by us.

Success is defined within us. A trophy, a certain weight, a time on a run, a specific amount of weight being lifted, etc. it doesn’t matter, we ourselves define what success will be. Isn’t that amazing to think about? While certain situations in life make us believe our success is defined through the goals others set (think, school, your boss at work) it ultimately comes down to us....

neverb3satisfied-deactivated201 asked: Hey david! Another question i have been pondering for awhile... it has taken me years to try to get a nice set of abs. I still haven't gotten them but i know its all about nutrition and putting in the workouts, but i have heard various thoughts on if i should work my abs with a specific only abs/core routine or some resistance/endurance training already works the abs so it is not needed. What...

rippedfuel asked: Hey David,
This is Lani at my other blog (imagine that! hehe). I just wanted to say that I also find you incredibly motivating and inspirational. Not only for my own health and fitness (of which I have taken on and saw vast improvements in being able to not only handle my diet but I even lost what I had gained) but also as a trainer. As a martial arts Instructor and a personal about to...

pgthept-deactivated20110217 asked: Sorry to keep bombarding you with questions, but I've two more for you. How do you keep coming up with new way's to paraphrase how people should reach their goals and find motivation?! Because it truly is fantastic, everyone can appreciate them in some ways! My second question my tumblr naivety and perhaps a stupid question, but how do you build up your tumblr community? Simply if...

cheapzen asked: Impressive progress sir! Thanks for the follow back, I look forward to learning from you and your posts.

What is motivation?

What is motivation? Where does it come from, what stimulates it, and how do you create more of it? Motivation is relative. What I can tell you is that it already exists in each and every one of us. People who say they have no motivation to make strides towards their goals simply have not located it. Those of you who moved forward each day with enough motivation for yourself and your training...

tribander asked: Seriously, you are an old soul! How'd you get so smart?

;)

Make the choice to win

You only win when you make the decision that you will win. Even if you win something materialistic, you must feel accomplishment from within to fully appreciate it. This explains why you are a winner despite what you face or what anyone else says about you. You choose to win. No one makes the choice for you. Learn to appreciate yourself for who you are and what you are willing to face. Dwell on...

Protein synthesis

It’s an intense debate at times, how much protein the body can actually use at once. Ive heard everything from 10 grams at once all the way up to 100 grams. I recently had a gentleman get angry with me because he insisted the body can only use 35 grams at one time. And while I didn’t respond to his first statement, his persistence and need to be heard eventually led me to notify him...

I can't help but wonder...

Will Tumblr EVER fix the directory!? It is so annoying! I’m constantly checking out other blogs to see what everyone is up to and who I can follow, but because the directory pages will not load, I haven’t been as productive in that area. I even emailed Tumblr and they said their technicians are aware of the issue and it should be fixed soon. It’s been over a week Tumblr! Anyone...

1000thoughtsasecond asked: Hi David!

I've always wondering whether I should be trying to stay in the fat burning mode when I'm exercising. Lately I've been trying to do interval training but I'm almost never in it my fat burning zone. My zone is between 125-140 and I feel like I'm barely moving at all to stay there. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks!
Audrey

Decided to make this message a post

So I received this message and decided it would be a good post, hope you all enjoy! [pgthept asked:Just about to start into Day Two of the Insanity programme. Your a beacon of positivity man, any words of encouragement?] Well here is what I will say. I am not going to sit here and say you will not face challenges. You will in fact face challenges; at times you may even want to give up. But the...

the-heroine-ofthestory asked: Thank you so much for your answer. I had talked to my previous dietitian who basically told me that my metabolism would be permanently damaged and I may never be able to drop body fat. It definitely did my head in. I had hoped that that would be an outdated view on eating disorder recovery.

I was trying to cycle between ketogenic and moderate to super low carbs but I was unsure...

itsyourlovethathaschangedme-dea asked: Hey,
So I need some advice in losing weight. A few years ago, I lost about 50 pounds in a summer.. and I gained it all back and then some. I can't seem to lose ANYTHING now.. no matter how much I exercise, or how much water I drink. What should I be doing?

When I lost the weight, I was eating a LOT.. like, really healthy, all the time.. and it seemed to just fall off and...

the-heroine-ofthestory asked: Hey david, I dont know if you remember me but I was laniasrx.

I'm having a few issues with nutrition and I needed a different opinion. I 'went paleo' and gained weight, I lost some weight fast when I went ketogenic but I dont feel that its sustainable as a long term solution and I feel that if i was ketogenic a few days a week it would negate the point of it.

strictlyrecreational-deactivate asked: In a previous post you wrote "Seeing the comments of everyone and the positivity you all display is an amazing thing to witness." you contribute to this, David. You're always so positive and motivating that it's contagious. Every time I read your posts I feel like it's the extra push I needed that day to work harder. Thank you :)

courtneyloveslife asked: :D Really....your posts are soooo motivating! At one point all I wanted to do is just walk the rest. But I totally thought about one of your posts about being a winner, and it totally made me start back up running again!!

So yep, you are pretty much amazing! <333

xoxo

healthyandhappyme asked: I just wanted to say that you have such an awesome and inspiring blog!
It's so great that you're helping everyone with thier health & fitness questions. I love reading your past posts and find your answers very interesting and helpful!

My fitness question is about body shapes. I'm pear shaped and thus tend to have the majority of my fat deposited around my...

evalve asked: You are AWESOME! The End.

~Val

life-one--step-at-a--time asked: So I've been wondering something for the longest time:

1) Is it better to take multivitamins/ Calcium supplements by themselves or with food? I always felt that if my body was too busy absorbing food, then it might not absorb all that's within the Vitamin and I would lose the benefits. I usually take the vitamin 1st thing in the morning (so I could have the vitamins...

Thank you, everyone

I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone here. Seeing the comments of everyone and the positivity you all display is an amazing thing to witness. I would be here all day if I attempted to tell each and every one of you how much you rock, and that still wouldn’t be enough time! So as a group message, ROCK ON! Yours truly, David “Big D” Lamb

uh-oh-janellio asked: David, your progress pics are great! Truly inspirational but I wouldn't expect anything less! :) Thanks for the inspiration and kudos to you for the progress!

breathingpeace asked: Hey David! I'm almost done with my third week of working out and about a week ago, I weighed myself for the first time and lost my first 4 pounds (I've probably lost more since then). Things have been going really well and I just have a couple questions for you.

1) Is it normal I find myself caughing excessively when I'm finished working out (doing cardio)? I...

tiffuthetofu asked: Dear David,

You're awesome. Just thought I'd say so :D Love you, buddy!

P.S.
I miss Trixie...

life-one--step-at-a--time asked: I have to say, I LOVED the progress photos. They are inspiring and remind me that results come with time, and lots of patience. I know you worked hard for it, so kudos to you! You should feel proud!

karengetsgoing asked: OMGeeeee! :) Can I just tell you how buggy my eyes got and how excited I was to get a message from THE David Lamb?! You just made my day. Thank you!!!

isantaaaa-deactivated20111110-d asked: I've been great, thanks! I'm seeing lots of results from my hard work and clean eating. I've put on a couple of pounds of lean mass!
Thank you so much for you quick response. Whenever I have a question, you're the guy I go to!

I have a protein Isolate with my breakfast (usually Allmax IsoFlex that has BCAA's in it) and a scoop of glutamine and a...

When I walk into the gym, people know I’m there. I have a presence that demands to be noticed. Funny thing about is, I don’t care to be noticed. I’m doing this for me. This is dedicated to all of you hard training, focused, determined individuals who fight day in and day out. We are soldiers in our own right. We have fought battles that some would NEVER understand. We have been...

yougotmyonlyheart-deactivated20 asked: Hey David! I was wondering about "plateauing". I am currently around 144 lbs. (starting weight: 167, highest: 177) and I have been seeing the same number on the scale for the past couple of weeks and I was wondering if you have any advice on how to get over this plateau so I can reach my goals! Your blog is fantastic and you should be proud of your accomplishments!

isantaaaa-deactivated20111110-d asked: Hey David!

What are your thoughts on Creatine?

Anonymous asked: Does having foods with high liquid content for breakfast such as fruit or yogurt actually break your fast? What impact does it have on our metabolism?

jessicablossoming asked: I rock? You rock. Your posts are incredible at helping me stay motivated and allowing me to believe in myself. But, really, thank you for the message. I got it in an email to my phone during my run and it helped me finish strong(er than I already would have ;) )

jessicablossoming asked: I rock? You rock. Your posts are incredible at helping me stay motivated and allowing me to believe in myself. But, really, thank you for the message. I got it in an email to my phone during my run and it helped me finish strong(er than I already would have ;) )

March forward today, for yesterday was yesterday. Your past is your past. The only impact you have is on your current situation, and your future. So why dwell on something you have no control over? Dwell on right now, and tomorrow. The actions you can take to improve your situation and those around you. The positivity and beauty that surrounds us ALL. There are no exceptions. Beauty...

engyg-deactivated20110709 asked: Hi again David :)
So I've been away from the gym because it's at my work place and currently am home studying for university exams, so I decided I will do the 30 days shred video of Jillian Michaels everyday.
I think you know it, it's 3 levels, each level is 20 mins circuits of cardio, strength and abs.
It was okay the first 2 or 3 days, bas as of yesterday I...