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Much better :)

Looks like carbs could be a wee bit high - but with the amount of cardio you're doing that might not be a bad thing.

For exercise names, try here, here or here, not to mention Bodybuilding.com, they can help.

Also, I'm sure the PTIs would be happy to talk you through the names of stuff if you asked.

Try not to miss breakfast if you can - better to have a good brekkie.

And finally, if you can tolerate it, a lean protein shake right before sleep. You're going nearly 12 hours between meals, that's not so good.

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Just a couple of questions to make your body type a little clearer:

What is your history body fat-wise? you look pretty lean at the mo, have you always been that way, ie do you find it hard to gain weight of any kind fat or muscle?

How different is your current diet from what you whould usually eat?

I know that if I followed what those army boys are feeding you with such big gaps between meals Id get as big as a house in no time... unfortunately the bad house made of pure fat :(

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Much better :)

Looks like carbs could be a wee bit high - but with the amount of cardio you're doing that might not be a bad thing.

For exercise names, try here, here or here, not to mention Bodybuilding.com, they can help.

Also, I'm sure the PTIs would be happy to talk you through the names of stuff if you asked.

Try not to miss breakfast if you can - better to have a good brekkie.

And finally, if you can tolerate it, a lean protein shake right before sleep. You're going nearly 12 hours between meals, that's not so good.

Thanks for those links :D

And yeh I do find it hard sometimes to miss 30mins of sleep and get up and go to breakfast :pfft:

I will try going to sleep earlier.

Will try the protien shake before bed too.

Thanks!

Just a couple of questions to make your body type a little clearer:

What is your history body fat-wise? you look pretty lean at the mo, have you always been that way, ie do you find it hard to gain weight of any kind fat or muscle?

How different is your current diet from what you whould usually eat?

I know that if I followed what those army boys are feeding you with such big gaps between meals Id get as big as a house in no time... unfortunately the bad house made of pure fat :(

I have always been skinny and found it hard to put on fat/muscle.

I used to just eat anything I felt like without any adverse effects in terms of body fat.

I have noticed recently though that I have been slowly gaining weight and body fat around the middle area.

Since I changed my diet to the one above (Less junk food and more large, healthier meals) I am sure I can see a reduction in body fat around my middle already.

To give you an idea of the change I will tell you what would have been a common but not every day occurance before:

No food until lunch

12:00pm Lunch: Pie, chicken sandwhich with salad, orange juice

5:30pm Dinner: Wedges with cheese and bacon

Very low water intake as well, less then 1L.

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Yep, going to sleep earlier would be a bonus. Having spent my fair share of time in Waiberia I can't say its the easiest place to get yourself sorted. I am assuming with your age you have only recently joined?

If you are allowed too (from memory I think they like you to spend 2 years in barracks first) you should see if you can rent a house in the housing area with some like minded mates. There are alwasy heaps of empty ones around.

From a diet point of view it would be a lot easier for you to get yourslef sorted than relying on mess food. With your age and all the cardio you will need to eat heaps to grow.

All the best :).

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Cheers

I have been in for about a year and a half.

But good news, it is highly likely that I am getting posted to Trentham (about 15mins drive from Wellington) in November.

The food is way better.

The barracks I will be in are only a year old, really flash and large.

The gym is bigger, has better equipment and better hours.

Not to mention being closer to civilisation :pfft:

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A good rule of thumb to live by is try and stick something in your gob at least every 2 hours no more than 3 hours between food durring the day this makes sure theres a steady supply of energy and nutrients to your muscles whenever they want giving you the maximum opportunity to grow.

Maybe grab a bag of oats/porridge and have a couple of serves a day in between meals I make make mine with milk (or even protein powder) so you get a little protein with your carbs and whammo an easy meal to keep your blood nutrient levels balanced and ready to build sweet sweet muscles.

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Cheers

I have been in for about a year and a half.

But good news, it is highly likely that I am getting posted to Trentham (about 15mins drive from Wellington) in November.

The food is way better.

The barracks I will be in are only a year old, really flash and large.

The gym is bigger, has better equipment and better hours.

Not to mention being closer to civilisation :pfft:

Sweet, I spent my last 3 years in Trentham. Nice camp. Just watch out for the Tote ;)

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Haha yeh, a lot of people from camp go there.

A small update. Started using SuperPump250 and PVL Whey MAXX.

Had crazy effects the first time I used the SuperPump250, I was amped up for a few hours and then was not able to sleep 6 hours later :pfft:

I have Increased my water intake to 2.5L+

And also got a heap of Chop chop chicken, tuna, single packs of pasta, baked beans, those instant bags of rice, nut bars, one square meals and rolled oats etc. :D

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Ok so it has been about three weeks now.

I have noticed a huge improvement in general fitness.

(I was up the front during the last P.T session which was hill sprints)

I have noticed a strength increase.

My 1 Rep max bench press is +10kg (60kg to 70kg)

My weight is sitting at about 77kg at the moment. (That is +2.2kg)

My daily log will be posted soon.

:D

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Ok I'm setting some goals.

1. Army RFL

2.4km in under 10mins

40+ Press-ups

130 Crunches

2. Bench Press 80kg

3. +5kg on Dumbells

4. 50+ Press-ups

5. 40+ Diamond Press-ups

6. 20+ Overhand grip Pull-ups

7. 20+ Underhand grip Pull-ups

I want to achieve all of these before the 9th of October.

Also I will have new pictures at the 2 month point.

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Ok I'm setting some goals.

1. Army RFL

2.4km in under 10mins

40+ Press-ups

130 Crunches

2. Bench Press 80kg

3. +5kg on Dumbells

4. 50+ Press-ups

5. 40+ Diamond Press-ups

6. 20+ Overhand grip Pull-ups

7. 20+ Underhand grip Pull-ups

I want to achieve all of these before the 9th of October.

Also I will have new pictures at the 2 month point.

the 2.4k under 10min..in full kit or gym gear? :shock:

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Trentham sucks...too many PUTs there who think they are the fucking shit and need a rocket under there arse.

And if you take the train - trentham is like an hour away from wellies.

On that note - all army camps suck ass.

Theres a couple hot chicks working in the cafeteria on base itself at the moment :shock: :nod:

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Yeah so what...there are thousands of hot chicks out on civi street...who if you told that you were a soldier would shun you in a second.

True...I was just suprised as hell when I went out there to find 2 hot chicks at Trentham Army Camp :shock:...most of the time the camp looks empty :-s I think a lot of the young solo mothers like their soldiers out there... :pfft:

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Ok I'm setting some goals.

1. Army RFL

2.4km in under 10mins

40+ Press-ups

130 Crunches

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Wow...shouldnt you be doing that already? You need under ten to get an R1...

What corp are you with.

You mean G1 and G2 grades...

And no I am not doing that already...

I have been a bit lazy for the last year and let my fitness get away on me.

I can do 42 press-ups and the 130 crunches...

Just need to work on my run.

I feel with the work I have been doing in the last month I will run under 10mins this time.

Logistics :pfft:

Also is someone able to answer my question:

"Because I have already have an Army P.T schedule I am finding it hard to set out an additional weights training schedule that fits in with it. Is it going to be effective just going to the gym and working on muscles that are not fatigued?"

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Ok I'm setting some goals.

1. Army RFL

2.4km in under 10mins

40+ Press-ups

130 Crunches

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Wow...shouldnt you be doing that already? You need under ten to get an R1...

What corp are you with.

You mean G1 and G2 grades...

And no I am not doing that already...

I have been a bit lazy for the last year and let my fitness get away on me.

I can do 42 press-ups and the 130 crunches...

Just need to work on my run.

I feel with the work I have been doing in the last month I will run under 10mins this time.

Logistics :pfft:

Yeah sorry thats what i meant...G's lol.

Pogue huh...lol.

Good luck with the RFL...I dont think they should let any one join the army who cant get a G1 but hey...imo.

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1. Army RFL

2.4km in under 10mins

40+ Press-ups

130 Crunches

Holy hell, thats quick :shock:

Because I have already have an Army P.T schedule I am finding it hard to set out an additional weights training schedule that fits in with it. Is it going to be effective just going to the gym and working on muscles that are not fatigued?

Thats a tough one. Provided you're getting enough calories in, you could still do your usual training split, but pick exercises that give you more bang for buck - like compound stuff, keeping reps low and heavy.

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