[TheRockIsCookin]

Hey guys, I was looking at the Bowflex selectech dumbells, would they be a good investment? I really want to try to stay in shape, as I am starting to gain a bit of weight.

[bruteshot74]

Originally Posted by TheRockIsCookin

Hey guys, I was looking at the Bowflex selectech dumbells, would they be a good investment? I really want to try to stay in shape, as I am starting to gain a bit of weight.

Awesome investment. I do not have the Bowflex brand ones but I do own the exact same thing made by Nautilus. The save a bunch of room because you have from 5 pounds to 52.5 all on one dumb bell instead of having 15 different sets or whatever. Can do so much stuff with dumb bells to, definitely something you want to have if you are working out.

[TheRockIsCookin]

Yeah, you barely need any space at all. I am probably going to end up getting these, they are really cool.

[El Conquistador]

I'd go with a bench set if you don't already have that. Olympic barbell, weights, and an actual bench would do you good with an adjustable rack. That way you can get in all of your main compound lifts (OHP, Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift, Powerclean). Much more versatile to go with this, you can do just about anything with it.

That's assuming you don't have that already though. If you do, I'd say they're worth the investment. You'll easily be able to OHP, DB Row, and Bench Press way more than 52.5 lbs or w/e but you could still do bi's and tri's with that weight. It'd be worth the edition I guess.

[austinrockera]

Originally Posted by ThatzNotCool

Let me explain some things before asking my question.

Me and my family are doing a weight loss challenge. Each week, we weigh in, and whoever loses the most weight, percentage-wise, wins $25. I won the first three weeks. I started at 214, went down to 211, to 208, to 204. And in reality, I wasn't even trying. I just ate less on the weigh-in day, and took a hot bath to sweat off a few pounds.

Well, last Sunday, I jumped back up to 211 (I pigged out with popcorn and Mexican food for a friend's birthday.) So my mom and dad got mad when I tried to explain that I just had an off week. However, my dad made me a bet today. If I'm able to drop under 200 by Sunday, he'll pay me $100. Of course, I accepted immediately.

So, as of right now, I'm 208 pounds. What do I need to do to drop 8 pounds in four days? I'm willing to work for it. I do realize, dropping that much weight in such a short period of time isn't the best for you, but I do need that hundred bucks. Suggestions?

Only way to lose weight that fast is to lose water weight. Sauna will help, but if you don't know what you are doing, it can be dangerous. Assuming you have 4 days left, this might work. The cutting water process is best done in 7 days, but this might work. Drink 2 gallons of water for day 1 and 2. Then drink 1/2 gallon on day 3 during the first 1/2 of the day. Then just drink a little water when needed (less than 20oz) between finishing that 1/2gal and your weigh in. Sauna CAREFULLY in that last 12hours will help, or any other walking/running that will make you sweat.

[R-Truth]

went to the Gym at around about 7pm it was good had not been all this week i realy needed it should also go Firday.

[Rajah]

Originally Posted by TheRockIsCookin

Hey guys, I was looking at the Bowflex selectech dumbells, would they be a good investment? I really want to try to stay in shape, as I am starting to gain a bit of weight.

I have a pair and they are the best thing I have bought.

You can see my home gym in this post, with the dumbbells - http://www.wrestlingforum.com/6908713-post110.html

I bought mine off eBay for about Aus$300. They retail for about $600 here.

[brian8448]

Tried Somnidren the last couple nights, and it's quality stuff. Didnt want to get up either morning but when I did I felt very refreshed and physically well rested. We'll see how this continues but as of now this is looking like the best legal sleep aid I've ever taken by far.

So what are the updates on brute and MW? If I remember correctly you guys were getting back into it seriously.

[El Conquistador]

Originally Posted by brian8448

Tried Somnidren the last couple nights, and it's quality stuff. Didnt want to get up either morning but when I did I felt very refreshed and physically well rested. We'll see how this continues but as of now this is looking like the best legal sleep aid I've ever taken by far.

So what are the updates on brute and MW? If I remember correctly you guys were getting back into it seriously.

I'm straight. Just bulking and putting on mass right now. Studying nutrition and exercise science at the university in Chicago. Got three more years until I get my degree so I can personal train clients so it'll be awhile.

Plan on building as much mass and strength as possible for the next long while and then possibly competing at some point down the line. Weigh 184 lbs @ 5'8 right now, 10% body fat. Just bulking...

[bruteshot74]

Originally Posted by brian8448

Tried Somnidren the last couple nights, and it's quality stuff. Didnt want to get up either morning but when I did I felt very refreshed and physically well rested. We'll see how this continues but as of now this is looking like the best legal sleep aid I've ever taken by far.

So what are the updates on brute and MW? If I remember correctly you guys were getting back into it seriously.

I am in same boat as Mitch, just bulking right now. This is first time I really ever done something like this but seems to be going good so far. I been taking the creatine for three days now and gained like a pound and a half which might not seem like much but is the first time I have actually seen some strides bulking. My goal right now is to have put on about 3 pounds in 7 days and I think that should be very possible. I am feeling good though