The Jimbo Slice memorial thread, feat Nate Dogg - The new Off Topic thread

Cake Man

Literally every weight loss type thread on this and the Nutriyion & Diet forum:

Poster: "Trying to lose X stone by X timeframe, how do I do it?"
Forum: "what's a days eating generally look like? Do you weigh your food and count your calories?"
Poster: "yeah I eat healthy enough and I do a bit of walking/exercise a few times a week as well..."
Forum: "That's great but do you track everything you eat? Weight loss will be defined by your diet and not so much the exercise you do."
*poster never heard from again*

MightyMandarin

Cake Man wrote: »

Literally every weight loss type thread on this and the Nutriyion & Diet forum:

Poster: "Trying to lose X stone by X timeframe, how do I do it?"
Forum: "what's a days eating generally look like? Do you weigh your food and count your calories?"
Poster: "yeah I eat healthy enough and I do a bit of walking/exercise a few times a week as well..."
Forum: "That's great but do you track everything you eat? Weight loss will be defined by your diet and not so much the exercise you do."
*poster never heard from again*

I usually just skip over the posts but if people were told to look at the stickies it might stop the barrage.

Having said that, it might be good to update the stickies, especially when it comes to people on the forum just wanting to look better and lead a healthier lifestyle.

I'd definitely recommend putting in ex-poster-whose-name-shall-not-be named's 60sec video on basic nutritional info as a start. His program being stickied would be a great idea aswell.

whippet

Matt Wenning and Ed Coan were in drogheda this evening for the opening of a new gym .. old school lads !

Alf Veedersane

whippet wrote: »

Matt Wenning and Ed Coan were in drogheda this evening for the opening of a new gym .. old school lads !

No more IPF for you!

IvoryTower

Another gym in drogheda!

whippet

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

No more IPF for you!

Anyone who was in the north east yesterday is also banned ... its contagious!

laoch na mona

made **** of my ankle (the top/side of my foot more than my ankle) at the weekend. Not in pain but the bruising and swelling will have me out of action for the week.

now I have no excuse to not do valentines day stuff with the other half

Alf Veedersane

laoch na mona wrote: »

now I have no excuse to not do valentines day stuff with the other half

Except for it being International Bench Day.

Caliden

Isn't every day International Bench day?

I'm hoping the gym is extra quiet this evening

Brian?

Caliden wrote: »

Isn't every day International Bench day?

I thought it was just every Monday.

Alf Veedersane

Brian? wrote: »

I thought it was just every Monday.

It is, technically.

bluewolf

bluewolf wrote: »

I'm hoping the gym is extra quiet this evening

Nope...

MightyMandarin

https://barbend.com/clarence-kennedy-powerlifting-weightlifting/

Looks like we'll never see Clarence compete in weightlifting again, it'll be awesome to see how he does in powerlifting.

He doesn't give any reasons but if you read between the lines it's easy to see what his motives for doing so are.

Alf Veedersane

MightyMandarin wrote: »

He doesn't give any reasons but if you read between the lines it's easy to see what his motives for doing so are.

Yep. He can't get a proper rack position because too many arm gains.

MightyMandarin

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Yep. He can't get a proper rack position because too many arm gains.

Well I was going to say he just can't get a chest pump from snatches or cleans like he does from benchin' but whatever.

Alf Veedersane

MightyMandarin wrote: »

Well I was going to say he just can't get a chest pump from snatches or cleans like he does from benchin' but whatever.

Summer + tank tops >>> weightlifting

Dtp1979

How do his powerlifting numbers compare to top guys in this country at similar weight?

MightyMandarin

Dtp1979 wrote: »

How do his powerlifting numbers compare to top guys in this country at similar weight?

Well in the 105's he beats all the IPF records obviously, but I highly doubt he'll do a meet with them. IPO's website seems to be down at the moment.

I think in general he could do really well in powerlifting given his genetics and work ethic, and the fact he's already strong as ****. I just don't know why he insists on avoiding belts and sleeves considering he's just giving up kilos which others can take full advantage of.

Alf Veedersane

His numbers suggest he'd win at 105 across the feds. They're not done under the same conditions as a comp but I'd guess he'd do 800+ in a comp.

Unless he had to take off his watch. Then all bets are off.

WHIP IT!

Anyone know a decent gym in Dundalk that has a day pass or pay as you go option, please and thank ya?

Actually, anywhere between Dundalk and Swords is fine.

Not sure what'd constitute as Decent, but the Aura centres (Drogheda and Dundalk) have pay as you go.

Could be wrong but think it's €5 or €7 depending what time you go (think €5 is for off peak which is, again could be wrong, 9am-4pm).

Brian?

WHIP IT! wrote: »

Anyone know a decent gym in Dundalk that has a day pass or pay as you go option, please and thank ya?

Actually, anywhere between Dundalk and Swords is fine.

Platinum gym in Balbriggan. It used to be savage, hopefully it still is.

WHIP IT!

Thanks Lads

Visaquestion

Can anyone recommend some knee-sleeves? I've never used them before.

whippet

Visaquestion wrote: »

Can anyone recommend some knee-sleeves? I've never used them before.

SDB really are the only ones worth spending the few bob on ... not cheap but streets a head of the most of the rest

Alf Veedersane

Visaquestion wrote: »

Can anyone recommend some knee-sleeves? I've never used them before.

Rehband. You can get them in D8 Fitness on Cork St in Dublin or buy them online through the D8 fitness site or strengthshop.ie

One of them sells the sleeves singly - they'll cost about 55-60 for the pair.

That said, I got those cos I thought I needed IPF approved at the time. There may be other less expensive options that are good enough.

Zillah

Saw a charming fellow today who left a wet patch behind his head on a bench so bad I could actually see drops running down it like condensation on a can. Walked away without so much as a glance back

How, if you sweat that much, can you not religiously bring a towel with you and clean everything? Like, everything must be wet to the touch.

Visaquestion

whippet wrote: »

SDB really are the only ones worth spending the few bob on ... not cheap but streets a head of the most of the rest

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Rehband. You can get them in D8 Fitness on Cork St in Dublin or buy them online through the D8 fitness site or strengthshop.ie

One of them sells the sleeves singly - they'll cost about 55-60 for the pair.

That said, I got those cos I thought I needed IPF approved at the time. There may be other less expensive options that are good enough.

thanks lads. another question, is there a particular thickness you'd recommend? I see 7mm and 5mm ones

Alf Veedersane

Visaquestion wrote: »

thanks lads. another question, is there a particular thickness you'd recommend? I see 7mm and 5mm ones

7mm