How Serious are you?

[cjrmack]

Most people on these Boards seem pretty serious about Diet and thier workout routines but I know there are people of all different levels that read and respond to these Boards. I though I would do a poll as to how serious folks are regarding thier Diets as it relates to bodybuilding. I realize there are probably some categories I will miss but just choose the one that fits you the most. I am doing this because I was very strict about my diet at first, then went off the deep end during the holidays and now am settling somewhere about in the middle which i feel will be most comfortable for me. All responses and comments are appreciated.

 

[HoldDaMayo]

I feel a cheat every couple of weeks keeps me happy... but I'd say i range between the serious and somewhat serious

 

[PreMier]

Im where Mayo is. I am trying to get a bit better though.

 

[NeedMuscleMass]

Originally posted by HoldDaMayo
I feel a cheat every couple of weeks keeps me happy... but I'd say i range between the serious and somewhat serious

Me 2..

Its tough working in a kitchen and not eating a lot of food..

 

[HoldDaMayo]

Originally posted by PreMier
Im where Mayo is. I am trying to get a bit better though.

what, are you trying to say I'm not good enough for you?

FINE!

BE THAT WAY!

jk bro... I'm also trying to get a bit better

 

[PreMier]

Man Mayo, your starting to look pretty shredded!

 

[Arthur2004]

i cheat my diet alot more then my workout....i very rarely cheat my workout

 

[HoldDaMayo]

Originally posted by PreMier
Man Mayo, your starting to look pretty shredded!

haha, thx bro... I'm working real hard... I got LOTS and LOTS of chest work to do ahead of me...

 

[P-funk]

I am an extremist when it comes to dieting.......when I diet I really diet!!

 

[derekisdman]

Yeah i'm very strict too. I'm in the process of bulking so right now i'm more just serious and not extremely serious.

 

[MeLo]

bulking? isnt that where you start to choke down more food than you can handle? isnt that when you can cheat more?

 

[donescobar2000]

Originally posted by P-funk
I am an extremist when it comes to dieting.......when I diet I really diet!!

Im with you on this one. If I bulk I cheat every week. And I can probably go up 2000 cals over maintenence on that day.

 

[hardasnails1973]

I eat super clean becuase i believe you are only cheating your self if you don;t

 

[donescobar2000]

I gotta have my cheesecake every once in a while. I'd hate to eat clean all year around. For one it does'nt make me happy and 2 I still love shit food.

 

[derekisdman]

Originally posted by MeLo
bulking? isnt that where you start to choke down more food than you can handle? isnt that when you can cheat more?

Yes, you choke down more food than you can handle. You CAN cheat more, but then the chances of extra fat being added why you bulk is greatly risen. I just choke down more oatmeal, chicken, venison etc. etc. instead of piling up the calories with junk.

 

[Premo55]

^^ Yup. Typically when I have a 'cheat meal', it's just more clean food than I usually eat...this happens on the weekends...if Im' supposed to have a cup of oatmeal, I'll have a cup and a half to two cups, or if I'm supposed to have 5 ounces of steak, I'll have 8-10 instead...I love my healthy food, I can truly say that cinnamon, cocoa and Splenda flavoured oatmeal is my favourite food on the damn planet...the furthest I go with 'cheats' is adding fruit or dried fruit to my grains, other than that true cheat meals are saved for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other such special occassions.

Peace.

 

[NeedMuscleMass]

O/T:

premo: you rap?

 

[Premo55]

Yes, I do.

Peace.

 

[donescobar2000]

Hmm someting in common. I rap and make beats and DJ as well.

 

[sentricyphen]

Originally posted by hardasnails1973
I eat super clean becuase i believe you are only cheating your self if you don;t

same.

 

[donescobar2000]

liar!

 

[Premo55]

My life is hip-hop...I spend my whole life appreciating, promoting, reading about, speaking about, learning about, thinking about, listening to hip-hop in all its forms and mediums. Training is just something I do on the side to look good while doing it, haha.

Peace.

 

[sentricyphen]

Originally posted by donescobar2000
liar!

come on now, cheese-cake-factory-boy

 

[Flex]

at school i shop for myself, so i eat 90% clean.

but at home, i gotta eat whatever's there, so i cant eat as well.

 

[donescobar2000]

Originally posted by Premo55
My life is hip-hop...I spend my whole life appreciating, promoting, reading about, speaking about, learning about, thinking about, listening to hip-hop in all its forms and mediums. Training is just something I do on the side to look good while doing it, haha.

Peace.

Damn dude I eat hip hop also. LOL. I live for it.

 

[arkitech]

Originally posted by donescobar2000
Damn dude I eat hip hop also. LOL. I live for it.

Who do you guys listen to? I'm primarily a underground hiphop fan, I love people like Common, The Roots, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Hieroglyphics, Pharoah Monch, Aesop Rock, etc. But on occasion I listen to some mainstream acts like Nas, Mobb Deep, Jay Z, etc.

I'm debating whether or not I should attempt at trying to get into hiphop on a professional level. I've been a fan on the music for so long that I'd like to contribute something to it.

 

[donescobar2000]

Ditto.

 

[M.J.H.]

Gotta' agree there, somewhat serious for me. Cheat here and there, although generally try to eat clean.

 

[Rixmon]

I do not Cheat, I will do everything and anything in my power to keep my diet stable, no matter what outside factors come in.

On that note, I get results.

 

[donescobar2000]

Originally posted by trailrix
I do not Cheat, I will do everything and anything in my power to keep my diet stable, no matter what outside factors come in.

On that note, I get results.

I understand that you have goals but you may want to treat yourself at least once a week. You may go insane doing that.