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What's your approach to nutrition when trying to achieve fitness goals?

What's your approach to nutrition when trying to achieve fitness goals?- Grapevine

Picture: After 4 months of DUP, my progress.

Alright, so I used DUP—Daily Undulating Periodization. DUP is all about varying the intensity and volume of your workouts throughout the week, not only to avoid plateaus but also to boost muscle growth and strength. 

I tweaked my strength training days so I was hitting different rep ranges and intensities. Let's break it down.

Weekly Schedule with DUP:

Monday: Upper Body Strength Training (Heavy)
- Warm-Up: 10 minutes (dynamic stretching, light cardio)
- Bench Press: 4 sets of 4-6 reps (Heavy Weight)
- Bent Over Rows: 4 sets of 4-6 reps (Heavy Weight)
- Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 6-8 reps
- Pull-Ups/Assisted Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 4-6 reps (Weighted if possible)
- Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Tricep Dips: 3 sets of 8-10 reps (Weighted if possible)
- Cool-Down: 10 minutes (static stretching)
Tuesday: Cardio/HIIT
- No change here. The plan is solid for burning fat and improving endurance.

Wednesday: Lower Body Strength Training (Moderate)
- Warm-Up: 10 minutes (dynamic stretching, light cardio)
- Squats: 4 sets of 8-10 reps (Moderate Weight)
- Deadlifts: 4 sets of 8-10 reps (Moderate Weight)
- Lunges: 3 sets of 12-15 reps per leg
- Leg Press: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
- Hamstring Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Calf Raises: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
- Cool-Down: 10 minutes (static stretching)
Thursday: Active Recovery (Yoga/Stretching)
- 30 minutes focusing on flexibility and relaxation. Crucial for recovery and mobility.

Friday: Full Body Strength Training (Light)
- Warm-Up: 10 minutes (dynamic stretching, light cardio)
- Clean and Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps (Light Weight)
- Deadlifts: 3 sets of 12-15 reps (Light Weight)
- Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 8-10 reps (Assisted if needed)
- Squats: 3 sets of 12-15 reps (Light Weight)
- Push-Ups: 3 sets to failure
- Plank: 3 sets of 60 seconds
- Cool-Down: 10 minutes (static stretching)

Saturday: Cardio/HIIT
- Same as Tuesday. Keep the heart rate up and metabolism fired.

Sunday: Rest/Active Recovery (Light Walk)
- Perfect for shaking off any residual fatigue and resetting for the upcoming week.

Nutrition Plan:
- No changes here. Balanced, nutrient-rich diet.
Tracking Progress and Tips for Success:
- Follow the same method for tracking progress and stay consistent with your workouts and nutrition.
- Rest and recover. The varied intensity will be demanding, so take recovery seriously.
- Form and technique are non-negotiable. Stick to proper forms to prevent injuries.
- Keep the right mindset. Stay positive and trust the process.

This variation with DUP will keep your body guessing and change your physique.

From Malnourished Skinny guy to Getting Jacked 💪🏻

Product Manager

I'm a fitness chaser who can't control what I eat. So I do okay. I want to restart my fitness journey but a bit structured this time. So what's your fitness regime that I can jump into?

Also what's your opinion on fitness tracker? I have my eye on Garmin watches but worried about their support.

Mildly fit people in GV, what's your fitness regime?

35M 
  
 Pretty fit and the last body checkup showed everything is within range 
  
 1) gym 4 days a week. Not messing around here, I’ve been working out with the same trainer for 5 years 
  
 2) 1.5 scoops of protein shake post workout 
  
 3) no meditation/yoga/pranayam because I find it immensely boring  
  
 4) no sugar with tea/coffee. Skip breakfast. 2 rotis and chicken for lunch. 2 rotis dal and chicken for dinner. I’m a south Indian so rice once in a while is a must  
  
 5) full day fast once a month  
  
 Now I have a decent body and super proud of it  
  
 Good luck homie

Generalist

Software Engineer

I'm 24 years old(M) and I have a little bit of belly fat. I have recently joined a gym. What should be my diet plan?

Healthy Diet Plan

Personally, I think the underlying factor for me has been being strict with myself. I try to work out 6x a week on a regular basis. Using my finances wisely with healthy meals. I mean, a burger from Louis Burger or a Pizza from Pizza Bakery is baller but in the long run that's a real killer. Finally, I have been trying to prioritize sleep which means don't scroll reels/social media for 30 minutes before bed if it is 1am already. 

What about you?

How do you manage your lifestyle for a healthy way of living?

And here I am eating junk food everyday and barely exercising 🙂 
 This gave me some motivation

I'm a software engineer in my late 20s. I've been actively going to the gym for the past 6 months, with my aim being to bulk up.
When I started, I chose to not opt for any diet supplements, since I still had much to improve in my natural diet and was willing to be patient for results to be seen; and I did see some mild results.
Lately though, the realisation that my age is closer to 30 than to 20, is making me want to accelerate my fitness journey to some extent.
I am convinced that my protein intake from natural diet doesn't work up to the required numbers and I've been actively considering the usage of protein supplement.
I wanted to know how difficult it tends to be to manage your protein intake *without* a supplement (since that's what I was hoping to do for as long as I could)? And will adding a protein supplement make my fitness journey any easier?

How to manage adequate protein intake?

I joined a gym to gain weight. I took measurements initially and also today. 1.5 kg weight gain and lost a little tummy fat other than that no noticeable other changes. 


I discussed my diet with one of the gym trainers, He says it is good. 

But now all my motivation is gone.

Joined a gym two months ago, No progress so far.

"had a baby 4 months ago, he's not even walking yet"

Senior Software Engineer

I'm struggling to consistently hit my daily protein goals, which should be around 150 grams given my body weight. How do you all manage to consistently achieve this? Apart from chicken, eggs, whey protein, paneer, milk, and peas, what are some other good sources of protein? Are protein bars a reliable option? I'm concerned about the preservatives and sugar content in them. Any insights or details would be appreciated.

How do you consistently hit your daily protein goals?

Currently at 125kgs and 26M.

Working in Bangalore. 2 hours goes in travelling (both ways included) and 9 hours in office everyday(Mon-Fri). 

Please share some tips/transformation stories which can help me in loosing weight. My target is to reach 85kgs.

Looking for weight loss tips

Has anyone tried the programs at Fittr or cult transform to lose weight and for body building? Please share your feedback

Fittr vs cult fit transform

New to gymming
Im following the athlean X 3 month beginner workout.
Any guidance or tips on gymming is appreciated

Gym guidance

So I've been working out for a while, I do understand that spot reductions do not work. I lift 5-6x per week and also average 9k-10k step a day. 

I've lost a lot of fat overall I'd say especially from my arms and legs however I don't feel I'm losing a lot of fat from my abdominal area(belly+side). I do feel healthier and much better though and have put on decent muscles.

As for diet, it's not horrible. Negligible sugar intake and eating out/junk is not very common as well. I'd say I order in once in 10 days on average. Usually I'm able to get in 90gm+ protein. 

Should I be doing something differently?

Losing abdomen fat

Finance Consultant

I hit gym regularly but my gains have stagnated a bit. My gym instructor told me yesterday my gains would be much better if I improve my diet.
Can any vegetarian/eggitarian share their diet plans here?
As of now I just eat whatever I feel like cooking on that day and supplements like protein shake and glutamine. 

Any help would be appreciated. 👏

🥗Diet for Vegetarian/Eggitarian

What are some resources that help you learn about healthy food and how to be healthy in general?

I really want to learn about the following:
1. What all food gives you enough nutrients.
2. Which food gives which kind of vitamins, proteins, fats, etc
3. How many calories you should take per day based on your age, gender, height, and other parameters.
4. What do u mean by fried, non-fried food.

Like I'm literally a beginner as you can see.

What's your approach to nutrition when trying to achieve fitness goals?

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