Blue Jays sign Ronald Belisario and Ramon Santiago

[glory]

Rogers realized he would cost $1.7M if he made the team and pulled the plug.

 

Wait unil they find out Santiago's salary if he makes the team.

[spats]

All the addiction talk scared him away.

[glory]

I am sensing Dustin McGowan on a minor league deal is going to happen soon.

[Shaker]

I would be happy with McGowan on a minor league deal.

[reedjohnsonfan]

I am sensing Dustin McGowan on a minor league deal is going to happen soon.

 

Minor league deal is ok. But please do not give him a bullpen spot. Time to cut ties.

[jaysfan2014]

Mike Wilner ‏

#Bluejays won't be signing Ronald Belisario - sides got very close, but deal has fallen through. The reliever remains a free agent. #Jays

 

Something with him must've been a red flag for Toronto..

[Sammy225]

Possible there was something in his physical that threw up a red flag or was not right.

[Captain Adama]

Seriously though, don't cut out carbs. One of the biggest myths in the weight loss industry today.

 

Complex carbs vs simple carbs. Whole grain pastas, quinoa, sweet potatos, some breads, etc.

 

Also, if you're serious about losing weight, beginning a resistance training program is probably a good idea. Increasing muscle mass = increasing BMR.

 

Yup, also want to add that cardio is extremely important. Good to get that endurance up a bit and lower risk of CVS disease. Plus there's the afterburner effect which burns more weight.

[TDotttt2005]

........and yes, Belisario deserves an +14 pages thread.

 

Dude, looks like its 14 pages for Ramon Santiago only now.

[L54]

Does anyone here work in any type of health/fitness/athletic training setting?

 

I'm finishing up a degree in Exercise Science and am hoping to go to graduate school afterwards.

[bendera3]

Yup, also want to add that cardio is extremely important. Good to get that endurance up a bit and lower risk of CVS disease. Plus there's the afterburner effect which burns more weight.

 

Very true. I think a lot of guys misunderstand that cardio is absolutely needed to lose weight and be healthy. I don't know how many times I see my little brother, who lifts all the time, struggling for breath after running just half a mile with me.

[L54]

Yup, also want to add that cardio is extremely important. Good to get that endurance up a bit and lower risk of CVS disease. Plus there's the afterburner effect which burns more weight.

 

Agreed, but for some populations cardio is nearly impossible. For the general overweight person though yes, I agree.

[HERPDERP]

Seriously though, don't cut out carbs. One of the biggest myths in the weight loss industry today.

 

Complex carbs vs simple carbs. Whole grain pastas, quinoa, sweet potatos, some breads, etc.

 

Also, if you're serious about losing weight, beginning a resistance training program is probably a good idea. Increasing muscle mass = increasing BMR.

 

lol how did we end up here.

 

anyway, I'm too lazy to google this so since I'm here..

 

what if I want to lose fat but gain/maintain muscle at the same time?

 

I've been working out for 2 years now, and it's obvious I've gained muscle, but I can't seem to get rid of that belly fat that is hiding all my abs. I've recently started running the eliptical, burning about 600 calories per week ( I can do more) but I feel like I'm going nowhere. Perhaps my diet is the culprit

[BTS]

lol how did we end up here.

 

anyway, I'm too lazy to google this so since I'm here..

 

what if I want to lose fat but gain/maintain muscle at the same time?

 

I've been working out for 2 years now, and it's obvious I've gained muscle, but I can't seem to get rid of that belly fat that is hiding all my abs. I've recently started running the eliptical, burning about 600 calories per week ( I can do more) but I feel like I'm going nowhere. Perhaps my diet is the culprit

 

You're building muscle with resistance training, but not running a caloric deficit so the fat isn't leaving. Eat less food.

[Pulk_Pull]

Huh, and I thought we had an Off-Topic forum here...

[HERPDERP]

You're building muscle with resistance training, but not running a caloric deficit so the fat isn't leaving. Eat less food.

 

but if I eat less food, how will I be able to supply the nutrients to build muscle?

 

Or should I just focus on consuming the appropriate protein amount for me to build muscle while trying to make sure the total calorie intake is less than what I should have in a day (3500 I think?)

[Terminator]

lol how did we end up here.

 

anyway, I'm too lazy to google this so since I'm here..

 

what if I want to lose fat but gain/maintain muscle at the same time?

 

I've been working out for 2 years now, and it's obvious I've gained muscle, but I can't seem to get rid of that belly fat that is hiding all my abs. I've recently started running the eliptical, burning about 600 calories per week ( I can do more) but I feel like I'm going nowhere. Perhaps my diet is the culprit

 

If you want abs you have to take it to a whole different level. Glory's post above is on the right track. Bulking and cutting is basically what he's getting at.

[Angrioter]

Best way to lose pounds

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[Terminator]

but if I eat less food, how will I be able to supply the nutrients to build muscle?

 

Or should I just focus on consuming the appropriate protein amount for me to build muscle while trying to make sure the total calorie intake is less than what I should have in a day (3500 I think?)

 

You need to bulk up (which sounds like that's what you've already done).

 

That's why bodybuilders will eat like s*** for weeks at a time by scarfing cheeseburgers and eating ice cream. Then they "cut" and quit eating so much and lose the fat. I don't know all the details on this but there are plenty of resources on the web that you should look in to.

[HERPDERP]

If you want abs you have to take it to a whole different level. Glory's post above is on the right track. Bulking and cutting is basically what he's getting at.

 

is bulking/cutting a seasonal thing ? Eating a ton in the winter and losing weight in the spring to look great in the summer?

 

My big worry is that when I start losing weight, I'll lose a bunch of fat and all my muscle gains. But I guess thats unavoidable?

[flafson]

Looks like deal with Belisario fell through, bummer.

[Candy Maldonado]

lol how did we end up here.

 

anyway, I'm too lazy to google this so since I'm here..

 

what if I want to lose fat but gain/maintain muscle at the same time?

 

I've been working out for 2 years now, and it's obvious I've gained muscle, but I can't seem to get rid of that belly fat that is hiding all my abs. I've recently started running the eliptical, burning about 600 calories per week ( I can do more) but I feel like I'm going nowhere. Perhaps my diet is the culprit

 

It's not possible to gain muscle and lose fat at the same time. You need a caloric surplus to gain muscle and you need a caloric deficit to lose fat. 600 calories per week is nothing that would equate to like 1/6th of a pound loss if you are eating maintenance. To lose about a pound a week you would have to reduce calories by 500 per day. Use an app like myfitnesspal to track calories. I even use it to gain weight to make sure I'm not eating too much to limit fat gain.

[Angrioter]

Looks like deal with Belisario fell through, bummer.

 

Wrong thread amigo. This thread is about fat, gay, food, and ********.

[KingKat]

Looks like deal with Belisario fell through, bummer.

 

I suppose but there are still penty of other guys out there and similar guys already on the roster. Even though he generated far less discussion, Santiago was probably the more important signing and his deal worked out.

[KingKat]

Also I have to admit that I didn't understand the experession "fell through" until now. I thought that meant the deal was good. Apparently it means the opposite.

[Sorrow]

is bulking/cutting a seasonal thing ? Eating a ton in the winter and losing weight in the spring to look great in the summer?

 

My big worry is that when I start losing weight, I'll lose a bunch of fat and all my muscle gains. But I guess thats unavoidable?

 

That's typically what happens.

 

I try and put on about 40lbs from where my ideal weight is (230ish) and then come the end of February when I'm about 270 I cut and by about July I'm in a comfortable 230ish range. I don't stop power lifting, and I don't add cardio. I just change my diet. When bulking I eat whatever I want whenever I want, today I ate 6 tacos for breakfast, for lunch I had a salad, and 6 more tacos. For dinner I'll probably do a 6 egg omelette loaded with veg and some bacon. I also work as a heavy equipment tech, I lift heavy s*** all day and I power lift. My BMR last summer was something around 3250 calories a day, to maintain my weight. When I cut I'm at about 2600 and when I bulk I push 4000.

 

My cut is keto for two months and then paleo for 4-6 depending on how I feel. This is the first year that I've bulked with a heavy carb load and I feel like crap, generally I just eat more meat, dairy and saturated fats with something around 50g of carbs a day.

 

Before people come on saying "eat healthier" my blood pressure is great, my cholesterol is great and I have no major health issues other than I'm a heavy guy and chairs can break.

[Sammy225]

You're building muscle with resistance training, but not running a caloric deficit so the fat isn't leaving. Eat less food.

 

You will remember this. Who was it on the old board who posted a picture of himself as this big bulky redhead?

[Zaun of the Dead]

lol this deal didn't even happen wtf

 

I'm down though Belisario is awful

[Terminator]

is bulking/cutting a seasonal thing ? Eating a ton in the winter and losing weight in the spring to look great in the summer?

 

My big worry is that when I start losing weight, I'll lose a bunch of fat and all my muscle gains. But I guess thats unavoidable?

 

That's a good question.

 

If you cut your calories you'll lose your fat first. And if you eat the right things (even when cutting) it will help you maintain muscle. Once you get where you want then you eat in a way to maintain.

 

I'm just starting all of this myself so I don't have the greatest knowledge but I think if you do some research on bulking/cutting/maintaining you'll find all sorts of good info.

[Captain Adama]

You will remember this. Who was it on the old board who posted a picture of himself as this big bulky redhead?

 

Leemarvin aka Jarvis.

 

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