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JonahDatHeifer
| Favorite team: | USA  |
| Location: | Just Outside Nineveh |
| Biography: | Not a fan of fish anymore to be honest. Or boats. Or people in general. |
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| Occupation: | Not sailing or fishing. I can tell you that much. |
| Number of Posts: | 87 |
| Registered on: | 5/3/2024 |
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re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 10/14/24 at 3:15 pm to lsu777
Finished up SuperSet this weekend. Enjoyed it very much.
I decided to go with Filling Out the Hoodie next.
So I'll do FOTH the next 4 weeks
Take a deload week
And them run oaktree for the final 6 weeks of the year.
First Program:
Grasshopper:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Current Program:
Filling out the Hoodie
Deadlift: 210
Back Squat: 185
Bench: 135
I decided to go with Filling Out the Hoodie next.
So I'll do FOTH the next 4 weeks
Take a deload week
And them run oaktree for the final 6 weeks of the year.
First Program:
Grasshopper:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Current Program:
Filling out the Hoodie
Deadlift: 210
Back Squat: 185
Bench: 135
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re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 10/10/24 at 2:35 pm to lsu777
quote:
whats the goal?
Foundational all around balanced strength and lean gains. I really enjoy squats and deads. I dont know if I am not doing benchpress correctly or i just need to work on it more, but i do not enjoy that lift. It doesnt hurt or anything, it just seems much less satisfying to me than squats and deadlifts.
It's not a training max issue either. On the higher end days i have to push to complete the last set, there's just something about them that dont fit me.
So i'd prefer programs that incorporate or lean heavily on squats and dead vs bench. That's why i was looking at Big Back Billy.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 10/10/24 at 10:09 am to lsu777
777, your thoughts on Big Back Billie and Oak Tree?
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 10/9/24 at 4:48 pm to Ag_16
I liked grasshopper alot. Here's what i did when I started:
Ran the first 4 weeks of Grasshopper: Just the Bar for all
Ran full 8 weeks of Grasshopper using 100lbs for all
Re-ran Grasshopper using the below training Maxes:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Currently running Super set:
Deadlift: 205
Back Squat: 180
Bench: 135
I will most likely re-run the last 4 weeks of Grasshopper next.
I was always a runner. Never lifted weights, so i am taking it slow so i can learn the forms correctly and not hurt myself. Grasshopper and SuperSet dont have any complicate or advanced lifts so they're fun for me.
Ran the first 4 weeks of Grasshopper: Just the Bar for all
Ran full 8 weeks of Grasshopper using 100lbs for all
Re-ran Grasshopper using the below training Maxes:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Currently running Super set:
Deadlift: 205
Back Squat: 180
Bench: 135
I will most likely re-run the last 4 weeks of Grasshopper next.
I was always a runner. Never lifted weights, so i am taking it slow so i can learn the forms correctly and not hurt myself. Grasshopper and SuperSet dont have any complicate or advanced lifts so they're fun for me.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 10/9/24 at 3:29 pm to Ag_16
I'm not. I ran Grasshopper 2.5 times and am about to finish my first run-through of Superset. Trying to decide what my next 4 weeks will be. I'm either going to choose a program or just run the second half of Grasshopper again. It's 4 days per week.
I have completely sold myself to strength training though. I can't get enough. I definitely like Squats and Deads way more than bench.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 10/9/24 at 3:17 pm to Ag_16
I'm currently trying to decide between Filling Out The Hoodie or Arm Farm.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/26/24 at 10:05 am to Tiger_n_Texas
I am loving SuperSet. My Rogue bands came in for the facepulls, tricep pushdowns and pullup support. Way better than the cable attachment I had from Fringe. I feel great after these workouts.
Also my first workouts with Kettlebells. Swings and goblet squats are fun.
Also my first workouts with Kettlebells. Swings and goblet squats are fun.
re: What’s your go-to athleisure brand?
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/23/24 at 9:19 am to King of New Orleans
TASC. Local New Orleans based company.
re: What’s your go-to athleisure brand?
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/23/24 at 9:16 am to King of New Orleans
TASC by far.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/20/24 at 11:48 am to b_w
quote:
However I kind of bastardized the program
I do this sometimes. When I am running out of gym time I'll cut the "cardio" portion, etc
quote:
P.S. I did 9 sets of 11 reps of squats for 9/11 and that pretty much convinced me not to attempt Squatober this year, guess I'm a softie
Squats are definitely my weak spot and least favorite of the " big 3" lifts. I'd be more down for Deadcember than Squatober. re: Best lifting shoes for bench press?
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/18/24 at 2:55 pm to The Silverback
High Top flat sole Chuck Taylors all day everyday
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/18/24 at 2:53 pm to JL
Decided to start Super Set yesterday. I am glad I did as I absolutely loved it. Very much looking forward to this plan. My current schedule to the end of the year is this 4 weeks of Super Set followed by either the last 4 weeks of Grasshopper or FOTH then a deload week and then OakTree for 6 weeks.
Training Max tracking:
First Plan - Grasshopper
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Current Plan - Super Set
Deadlift: 205
Back Squat: 180
Bench: 135
Training Max tracking:
First Plan - Grasshopper
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Current Plan - Super Set
Deadlift: 205
Back Squat: 180
Bench: 135
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/4/24 at 2:23 pm to lsu777
quote:
i was doing indoor snow tubing when i hurt it.
Well I dont think i have to worry about that at all
quote:
so dont be worried about the programs hurting you, quite the opposite
When i was first starting i had my max too high on bench and tried to push a final 2 reps at 85% and the last rep my form was so bad i felt a tweak in my shoulder. I took 4 days off and it went away, but it scared me. So I take it slower now.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/4/24 at 10:25 am to lsu777
Man i hope you get it figured out. One of my biggest fears as i start these programs is injury.
I am very cognizant as i lift of maintaining proper form. If i feel i wont be able to do the next rep, I will stop the set and make a note so i know to lower the max or rep count for the next time. I realize i am slowly building a lifelong habit, not sprinting wildly to a goal, so I am not worried if i have to re-evaluate as I learn.
I am also up to 199.6 this morning (270/199.6/185), but it will all be gone by next week.
Went to a celebratory dinner with my family Sunday and despite my plan to be good when we walked through the doors, i ordered and demolished an entire fried shrimp/oyster platter with hushpuppies and fries. My first actual large cheat meal in over 7 weeks. Absolutely delicious. Because of that, I spent the entire day Monday eating gas station pizza and kolaches and the little roller taquitos and potato chips. I woke up Tuesday feeling awful after a binge bender and put my nose back to the grindstone. I set up 5 days worth of meal prep last night and will be back to my routine and out of my cravings within a week.
As many of you know however, giving into that "cheat meal" triggers a binge cycle that's hell to break. I will just zone out and dream about Cooler Ranch doritos and fried carbs for the next 3 days. I'll push through it though.
I am very cognizant as i lift of maintaining proper form. If i feel i wont be able to do the next rep, I will stop the set and make a note so i know to lower the max or rep count for the next time. I realize i am slowly building a lifelong habit, not sprinting wildly to a goal, so I am not worried if i have to re-evaluate as I learn.
I am also up to 199.6 this morning (270/199.6/185), but it will all be gone by next week.
Went to a celebratory dinner with my family Sunday and despite my plan to be good when we walked through the doors, i ordered and demolished an entire fried shrimp/oyster platter with hushpuppies and fries. My first actual large cheat meal in over 7 weeks. Absolutely delicious. Because of that, I spent the entire day Monday eating gas station pizza and kolaches and the little roller taquitos and potato chips. I woke up Tuesday feeling awful after a binge bender and put my nose back to the grindstone. I set up 5 days worth of meal prep last night and will be back to my routine and out of my cravings within a week.
As many of you know however, giving into that "cheat meal" triggers a binge cycle that's hell to break. I will just zone out and dream about Cooler Ranch doritos and fried carbs for the next 3 days. I'll push through it though.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 9/4/24 at 10:14 am to lsu777
I am going to give SuperSet a try next month. But I really enjoy the pace and lifts in Grasshopper. I like the way it is set up with dedicated dead and squat days with bench added in. I like the progression and sets. I like that it doesnt switch up exercises or force you to jump around too much. There are some supersets, but they are very doable. It also requires minimal space and equipment changes.
I am going to give SuperSet a try but i suspect after that 4 weeks, I will want to stick with plans more like Grasshopper. I see SuperSet adds some pulldowns and things (i bought a pull down attachment for my rack and a farmer carry handle). We'll see how it goes.
I am going to give SuperSet a try but i suspect after that 4 weeks, I will want to stick with plans more like Grasshopper. I see SuperSet adds some pulldowns and things (i bought a pull down attachment for my rack and a farmer carry handle). We'll see how it goes.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/29/24 at 4:01 pm to Uncle JackD
It's kind of gross when you think about it
I might do a hardcore weight cut and see if i can get down to 170 just to say i did it.
I might do a hardcore weight cut and see if i can get down to 170 just to say i did it.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/29/24 at 3:29 pm to Uncle JackD
270 / 193.6 / 185
Being officially down 75lbs is cool.
Being officially down 75lbs is cool.
re: Love this forum
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/28/24 at 1:34 pm to DrDenim
quote:
Bumpin' this thread to once again express my gratitude that the TD H&F board exists and is so awesome.
This board has been an amazing resource.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/28/24 at 1:23 pm to DrDenim
quote:
Had my eggs within an hour of waking up, no screwing around today. I have to keep feeding myself to keep the appetite under control. It works!
Yep. Weekly meal prep has helped me stop binging. I have each meal planned out in advance and lunch and a snack packed with me at work. So i never have a reason to binge. Sundays I will allow myself a window in the evening to eat whatever i want within reason at supper as a reward.
quote:
Walking around and seeing this stuff makes me happy, I
Nature is awesome. Screens are a poor substitute for outdoors.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/28/24 at 12:55 pm to NfamousPanda
quote:
since I’ve had kids I’ve really ballooned up. 36 YO, 275, 5’10”
Kids are hell on routine and health. I was 34 and 270. Now 36 and under 200. You can do it
Do not get discouraged by dates or the time it takes. As long as you are making progress you should be happy. Whether its a pound a week or a pound a month, steady progress is steady progress.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/28/24 at 12:52 pm to Confetti_Cake
quote:
Confetti_Cake
Welcome
Good luck with the journey. Cant help but laugh at the name 270/196/185
Holding steady under 200lbs since May. Made it through all the summer vacations and nonsense without gaining more than 5 lbs which I am proud of.
Time to buckle down and get the last bit of lumpy fat off my body. Based on the pictures yall post i must be just under 20% BF by now. I can see veins in my legs and arms. I can see the outlines of muscles in my chest and shoulders and slightly in the sides of my stomach. Still have some lingering boob fat I am tired of looking at. Going to spend Sept doing PPSA SuperSet. M-F I plan to be at or just under maintenance calories with Macros at 220g of protein and less than 30g of carbs. The weekends 200g of protein with increased carbs coming from sweet potatoes, fruit, and squash. No alcohol.
re: Middle age sucks -- need help
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/27/24 at 9:03 am to el Gaucho
quote:
el Gaucho
I realize you love posting almost believable easily trolling responses on tOT, but this is not tOT. Sometimes people come here looking for legitimate advice, and someone may read one of your stupid posts and take it seriously and it negatively impact their life. And while I'm sure that won't bother you, it should.
As for the OP:
I started with Grasshopper as a complete novice to lifting and weight training. Ran the first 4 weeks using just the bar to get used to the lifts and watched multiple youtube videos about perfect form and advice for each lift before during and after while learning the basics to each set. then re-ran the first 4 weeks using 100lbs as my training max. Then ran the second 4 weeks slowly increasing the weights by 5s each day until i found a very challenging but doable training max.
Most of what I've read shows you hurt yourself when you try to push that last rep of too much weight and your form suffers and you tweak something. I'd rather slowly build strength and form than egotistcially go too hard and jurt myself.
I am currently in week 7 of Grasshopper with my figured out training maxes and plan to do SuperSet after.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/26/24 at 4:07 pm to Hulkklogan
quote:
but with the aid of the drugs, it really feels like
I have spent my entire life fighting this exact phrase within myself.
I am not going to shite on yall's decisions, this is a supportive thread, and I will respect yall and I truly hope you can get healthy in whatever way that happens for you.
But there is nothing better for your life or your health both mentally and physically than developing the mental fortitude necessary to overcome your physical desires.
I will acknowledge and understand the feeling that you may need some form of medication to kickstart the process but with the caveat that the goal should be to eventually get off the meds but maintain the goal.
Drug addiction/ Sobriety
Obesity/ Healthy weight
Laziness/ exercising
Binge purge deficit cycle/ normal clean diet
The above are choices. Whichever side you fall on, it is because of a choice you make in your own mind every single day. More often than not, those of us who fall in the bad categories are either running from a past trauma or refusing to acknowledge a present situation. Confronting the negative and overcoming it will always be better for you in the long run than burying it with pharmaceuticals.
Everyone is different. Everyone's experiences are different.
But I want to make sure someone tells you that you absolutely can overcome your demons and grow stronger in the process. You can do it. Every day you make the effort to make progress towards that goal is a day you grow stronger. You will stumble and you will fall but getting up and trying again is the best thing you can do.
I know religion is frowned upon or often dismissed, but God is very real. As are His enemies. Ask Him for help. Deny yourself in favor of Him and He will respond to you.
Good luck.
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/23/24 at 10:52 am to b_w
As a very self-aware and introspective hyper addictive manic personality in recovery from obesity, I gotta tell you that lifting has improved every single aspect of my life these last 3 months.
Wrapping up Week 6 of Grasshopper.
Have a good weekend
Wrapping up Week 6 of Grasshopper.
Have a good weekend
re: Pen and Paper Strength App
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/15/24 at 11:14 am to Tiger_n_Texas
Again, big thanks to everyone for the suggestions and help. I am enjoying lifting and these programs. I thought it would be fun to track my training max as i go through these programs similar to tracking my weight in the PTFD thread:
Previous:
First ever strength training program: Grass hopper - 8 weeks
First 4 weeks: Training Max: Just the Bar for all
Second 4 weeks: 100lbs for all
Current:
Grasshopper - 8 weeks - Training Maxes:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Next Program:
SuperSet Remastered - 4 weeks
Previous:
First ever strength training program: Grass hopper - 8 weeks
First 4 weeks: Training Max: Just the Bar for all
Second 4 weeks: 100lbs for all
Current:
Grasshopper - 8 weeks - Training Maxes:
Deadlift: 200
Back Squat: 175
Bench: 130
Next Program:
SuperSet Remastered - 4 weeks
re: Coke-ZERO Sugar
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/15/24 at 10:46 am to BRbornandraised
quote:
I have been sober since April
Congrats. Sobriety is amazing. 4 years for me. Never felt better.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 8/15/24 at 10:44 am to JonahDatHeifer
quote:
270/194/185
270/197/185
Stupid Summer vacations. School is back in session finally and routine can return to my life. Hooray.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 7/19/24 at 3:48 pm to King Crab
double post
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 7/19/24 at 3:48 pm to King Crab
Honest question for those of yall on things like semaglutides and ozempic, etc... I know nothing about these drugs, so please dont take this the wrong way. I'm genuinely curious:
What is the long term plan?
Do you just take those forever?
Is it something you cycle?
Do you develop a tolerance and have to continually increase dosage?
What are the side effects?
Did you doctor discuss the above with you?
What happens when you get off it?
How long did you try actively try to change your diet before starting those drugs?
What happens if you binge eat anyway while on it?
Once on it, are you eating healthier foods or just eating less of the same diet of junk foods, desserts, fried foods, etc?
What is the long term plan?
Do you just take those forever?
Is it something you cycle?
Do you develop a tolerance and have to continually increase dosage?
What are the side effects?
Did you doctor discuss the above with you?
What happens when you get off it?
How long did you try actively try to change your diet before starting those drugs?
What happens if you binge eat anyway while on it?
Once on it, are you eating healthier foods or just eating less of the same diet of junk foods, desserts, fried foods, etc?
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 7/19/24 at 12:29 pm to LaLadyinTx
270/193.4/185
Down another half a pound. Still not eating carbs until tomorrow night and then vacation for a week. I am going to have quite the mental test on keeping myself from gorging, binging, and overeating, but I will indulge in a meal or two. Mental strength is every bit as important as physical strength. Denying your primal urges because you can makes you stronger. It's why fasting is so important to me.
Amen to this. I knew if i tried to lift in a commercial gym, I would never do it. So, I invested in a complete home gym and it has changed my life. It's definitely a monetary investment and a slow initial burn, but if you dedicate 6 weeks or so to progressive load resistance training and proper diet, the results themselves will keep you motivated. I'm not one to post pictures to the public, but it's noticeable lol.
I was never a weightlifter. Always more running and spin bike cardio. I am now addicted to lifting. Not trying to get jacked like Arnold, just trying to lean out and get cut up. I have a vacation coming up and i am legitimately sad i wont have my home gym for a week. I'll be going to Planet Fitness, which i am not excited about for a plethora of reasons, but itll do for a week,.
For those of you lifting with lean gains in mind, do you just always feel full?
I went from 17hr intermittent fasting to eating every 2-3 hours during the day. I am paying attention to my macros and calories, so I am eating what i am supposed to, but i just feel constantly full. I am used to feeling light and sort of hungry not heavy and full.
7am - protien shake
9am- eggs and bacon
noon - lunch (lean meat, veggies)
2pm - protien shake
6pm- dinner (lean meat and veggies)
1800calories, 200g protien, 90g fat, 30g carbs.
Down another half a pound. Still not eating carbs until tomorrow night and then vacation for a week. I am going to have quite the mental test on keeping myself from gorging, binging, and overeating, but I will indulge in a meal or two. Mental strength is every bit as important as physical strength. Denying your primal urges because you can makes you stronger. It's why fasting is so important to me.
quote:
The gym was never ever enjoyable to me. Ever. I would go occasionally but it was like a penance. Now, it’s literally the highlight of my day and my day doesn’t seem right unless I go.
Amen to this. I knew if i tried to lift in a commercial gym, I would never do it. So, I invested in a complete home gym and it has changed my life. It's definitely a monetary investment and a slow initial burn, but if you dedicate 6 weeks or so to progressive load resistance training and proper diet, the results themselves will keep you motivated. I'm not one to post pictures to the public, but it's noticeable lol.
I was never a weightlifter. Always more running and spin bike cardio. I am now addicted to lifting. Not trying to get jacked like Arnold, just trying to lean out and get cut up. I have a vacation coming up and i am legitimately sad i wont have my home gym for a week. I'll be going to Planet Fitness, which i am not excited about for a plethora of reasons, but itll do for a week,.
For those of you lifting with lean gains in mind, do you just always feel full?
I went from 17hr intermittent fasting to eating every 2-3 hours during the day. I am paying attention to my macros and calories, so I am eating what i am supposed to, but i just feel constantly full. I am used to feeling light and sort of hungry not heavy and full.
7am - protien shake
9am- eggs and bacon
noon - lunch (lean meat, veggies)
2pm - protien shake
6pm- dinner (lean meat and veggies)
1800calories, 200g protien, 90g fat, 30g carbs.
re: PUTTHEFORKDOWN V. 2025- Weight Loss Support & Advice thread!
Posted by JonahDatHeifer on 7/17/24 at 8:37 am to Uncle JackD
270/194/185
A pound down this morning.
5 full days staying under 30g of carbs and over 200g of protein a day. 2 more to go.
A pound down this morning.
5 full days staying under 30g of carbs and over 200g of protein a day. 2 more to go.
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