HGH #79 - How to Assess Your Own Physique

In this weeks episode, Paul and Stoph start the episode talking about the challenges of breathing while posing in bodybuilding competitions. The conversation shifts to discussing a person who recently went pro in bodybuilding and the benefits of training at a gym with experienced individuals. This episode delves some more into the topic of diets, specifically the carnivore and vegan diets. The importance of a balanced diet that includes both meat and plants is the key takeaway. They criticize the marketing tactics of the plant-based movement and highlight the drawbacks of processed vegan alternatives. Organic food and gluten intolerance is also typically part of this discussion in societ. They also explore how to look at one's physique in an unbiased manner and identify areas for improvement. They emphasize the importance of taking progress photos, comparing muscle groups, and detaching oneself from the subjective view. This includes the significance of weekly weigh-ins and the gradual progress that comes with fitness journeys. Check us out on YouTube! -https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazdzRk4wMGU4Tmt0QWpwS3lTZGdPUHlja2RiZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsMHBFWko3dGlXa1Rwb3JLcXhjSk1STERuR04zbENmZEhMMll6Wk9TUU1LcFVBdEpORm8tT1ZqaDRmR2pYYzg4aUk2RGhHLTJONWhrWF9BSTFKdzlmSENRZ09NNS1WMXJVZzYyWmpRMFdPTjg1ZTQ0dw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fhallofgainsandhyper..&v=etXEXsl4uY0https://www.youtube.com/@hghcast Check us out on Apple Podcasts! -https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUd4NnZrWV96RXlQQVdENklsLUd3ellqNXNxQXxBQ3Jtc0tuOVlDM1pZdVBuNFVhMTFMMlUxNnB4NXQ4c3F2QmZLYmJHaFBacjR5Mk5OSmZKSnJmNnY5RFJqTFhRSkJBRERYSlE5Nm5RVk96RGRoMEdqMHUzenJocEdrbGNVeFZwc3NjNThLWmRQYUIxZUpsRlROdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodcasts.apple.com%2Fus%2Fpodcast..&v=etXEXsl4uY0https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hall-of-gains-and-hypertrophy/id1647922366 Check us out on Spotify! -https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmNnZDlSaEZuLWdudEk1Z3ZDZ1o1elpUT2Q1QXxBQ3Jtc0ttOEhaV0w4N25VRmJuejBJUGltbllVQnZDd21BQ0kzUGVKNE91SVUyYnFINkt0MVBoaF9Ldk5yRWNsbndCTnN4WGxfa28yNHM2bHY5ODdzV1h5cng2ZW5nY3FwX1ZCLW5PdEtsNFJrVEc3ek1TUDJITQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fopen.spotify.com%2Fshow%2F1Ioyrfp..&v=etXEXsl4uY0https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ioyrfp4u2leiPFGzCfD2g 00:00 Introduction 02:04 Discussion about someone Going Pro 06:20 The Journey to the Pro Level in Bodybuilding 10:19 Limited Opportunities for Pro Bodybuilders in Massachusetts 14:12 Debate about Veganism and Natural Instincts 21:29 The Truth about Organic Food and Gluten Intolerance 48:25 Assessing Your Physique Unbiasedly 53:43 Comparing Muscle Groups for Strengths and Weaknesses 56:38 The Significance of Weekly Weigh-Ins 01:02:47 Patience and Long-Term Progress in Fitness Journeys