{"id":4495,"date":"2022-02-03T19:20:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-04T02:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress-556875-3996516.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=4495"},"modified":"2023-10-25T12:39:47","modified_gmt":"2023-10-25T18:39:47","slug":"swolemates-day-win-your-valentine-date-with-bucked-up-gainz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/blog\/2022\/02\/03\/swolemates-day-win-your-valentine-date-with-bucked-up-gainz\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentines: Win your swole-mates heart with this Protein Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In this article, I will teach you how to master everything that\u2019s critical for making your beloved swole mate swoon. Alternatively, if you haven\u2019t won your date over into swole mate status yet, my aim is to help you make the case that you are, in fact, swole mate material. I do this because I care about your well-being. Specifically, your aesthetic well-being.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every tip in this article might seem like a dating tip, but since I\u2019m anything but a dating expert, I\u2019ll just go ahead and tell you now that in all actuality, these tips are to help the wellbeing of your gainz. After all, I think we can all agree that gainz come before swole mates.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Provided directly below is a brief breakdown of the steps we will go over to ensure you maximize Valentine\u2019s Day (somewhat in terms of swole mate swoons but mostly in terms of keeping up your fitness).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to begin the date: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hint, it\u2019s not the ice skating rink<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The ideal macros for making V-Day great: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">because, well, macros duh<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">My personal favorite dinner options to keep the (fitness) fire ablaze<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The single most macro-friendly dessert you will both love: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">so will your gainz<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The perfect bouquet to gift your swole mate: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">it doesn\u2019t include anything Hallmark<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read on, seekers of swolemates, and may the buck be with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-best-begin-your-fitness-friendly-valentine-s-day-date\">How to Best Begin Your Fitness-Friendly Valentine&#8217;s Day Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I already mentioned this, but it bears repeating. Don\u2019t go ice skating. That\u2019s what Hallmark wants you to do, and that\u2019s fine for the average couple but not for swole mates of your caliber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nope.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your unforgettable Valentine\u2019s Day night of love and passion begins with, of course, GAINZ. Specifically, legs day gainz. That\u2019s right. The gym, a place you both feel at peace in, will serve as the origin for your Nicholas Sparks (author of <em>The Notebook<\/em>) romance story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>(Forewarning: you will notice that the following section is directed almost entirely at hetrosexual cisgender males. This was not an oversight so much as it was that I don\u2019t presume to know the flaws commonly present in other genders, orientations, etc. That would just be arrogant and rude.)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of you fellows might already find yourselves terrified by the part where I mentioned legs day. If you are a dude reading this, that is to be expected\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Story time: Once upon a time I thought the whole \u201cDudes don\u2019t hit legs\u201d trope was a myth, but the more guys I talk to (outside of hardcore bodybuilders, and other such <em>real men<\/em>) the more I find that this stereotype is a sad, sad truth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, by starting out your date with a legs day session, it communicates to your hopeful swole mate that you are, in fact, not one of <em>those guys. <\/em>Now, if you\u2019re currently sweating the idea that she will discover your squat PR is less than impressive, fear not\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legs day routine I offer shall masterfully hide your lackluster commitment to training legs (one of the single most important muscle groups to hit). Just be sure to wear baggy pants. Otherwise we\u2019ll both be found out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now presenting, a heartwarming tale of epic quad pumps, striated hamstrings, and glorious glutes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-lower-body-training-for-valentine-s-day-gainz\"><strong>Lower Body Training for Valentine\u2019s Day GAINZ<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Rest times: 45-60 seconds<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seated Calf Raises: 4 x 20-30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg Extensions: 4 x 20-30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leg Press: 4 x 20-30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seated Leg Curls: 4 x 20-30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Machine Hip Thrusts: 4 x 20-30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barbell Squats: 4 x 20-30<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, you may have noticed that we began this particular workout with calf raises. This is for your benefit. Since you have most likely failed to train calves in <em>forever <\/em>you can now say you always try to prioritize them by hitting them before other muscle groups but it\u2019s just genetics. Your partner will of course probably see through this, but at least it shows you\u2019re trying\u2026kind of.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After calves, you will hit leg extensions. Undoubtedly you are familiar with this exercise\u2014it\u2019s the one you start your chest and biceps day with. But, where this routine differs is that, well\u2026you will actually continue hitting legs after you finish said leg extensions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, because I care about you, I put squats at the end. If asked, say the reason is because you\u2019re attempting to shock your legs into growth using the technique commonly (perhaps esoterically) known as <em>Isolation:overload.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pro tip for those who don\u2019t train legs: I suggest trying this routine out three days prior to Valentine\u2019s Day. That way you know exactly what to expect, and, more importantly, when she shows you up (highly probable) you can use the excuse, \u201cI did legs earlier this week, so I\u2019m just really sore\u201d. Such an excuse will simultaneously get you out of feeling totally and utterly emasculated as well as, more importantly, make it appear as though you aren\u2019t the typical \u201cbro\u201d. You\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last (bio)hack I will offer in this particular section\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any leg gainz at all, then you need to equip yourself with the all-powerful, alpha and omega of legs day <em>pump. <\/em>Obviously I am referring to the single greatest pump enhancing supplement in the multiverse, <em>PUMP-OCALYPSE <\/em>by us, Bucked Up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/bucked-up-pump-ocalypse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PUMP-OCALYPSE<\/a> <\/strong>might not be a miracle supplement, it won\u2019t bestow you with leg gainz. Only changing your ways can do that. But I can say, from first hand experience, that PUMP-OCALYPSE provides an absurd aesthetic augmentation, especially when it comes to the beautiful sensation of bodacious, crippling quad gainz. PUMP-OCALYPSE accomplishes this epic feat through the following mechanisms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cellular Hydration*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Braggadocious blood flow*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strength gainz over time*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ideal-macros-for-making-valentines-day-great\">Ideal Macros for making Valentines Day Great<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of people believe they need to either be totally strict and stick 100% to their diet on holidays. Just as many, however, think it\u2019s totally fine to go hard and eat literally every sweet in sight. Including the stuff that gets put into clearance labeled shopping carts post-Valentine\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t recommend either way. Speaking from personal experience, avoiding treats on holidays often leads to an unhealthy relationship with food.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I learned my lesson the hard way, ditching quality time with loved ones because that romantic Thai restaurant wouldn\u2019t weigh my white rice out for&#8230;wait?! \u201cYou only serve white rice?! Ugh! Let\u2019s get out of here&#8230;oh, never mind I\u2019m eating alone because my dietary OCD doesn\u2019t allow for socializing.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019ve come around though. Unhealthy relationships with food have no place in my life. That space is already filled by my exes, thank you very much.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the flip side, do you really want to set yourself back to where you were in January? Let\u2019s be honest here, most of us are barely getting back on track after the three month long binge &#8212; Halloween, Thanksgiving, literally all of December.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That all being said, I suggest selecting the ideal macros according to your own personal goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, if necessary, practice some intermittent fasting during the earlier hours of your Valentine\u2019s Day (wake until date).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-my-personal-favorite-dinner-options-to-keep-the-fitness-fire-ablaze\">My personal favorite dinner options to keep the (fitness) fire ablaze<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we have dispelled the all-too-common myths and misconceptions propagated by influencers with way too much money at stake to tell you the truth about the trending diets they try selling as nutritional gospel, you are (hopefully) keenly aware that, when it comes to advancing in fitness, prioritizing protein is of primary importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Carbs and fats can be adjusted to fit your needs. This is great for nailing Valentine\u2019s Day as the following recipe I will show is packed with muscle-building protein, and, even better, it\u2019s one of the easiest dinner options around. Beyond that, this dinner recommendation is also quite delectable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simple, straight to the point, and worthy of salivation\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Allow me to introduce to you a staple of both shredz and gainz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-ridiculously-easy-gainz-friendly-and-delicious-ribeye-steak-combo\">The Ridiculously Easy, GAINZ-friendly, and Delicious Ribeye Steak Combo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I don\u2019t care if you typically abstain from fatty steaks. And frankly, if you are amongst the psychos who somehow think New York Steak tastes better than the marbled goodness of a damn fine ribeye, well\u2026get outta here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This dinner dish packs protein. And on the side we\u2019ll be whipping up a sensationally simple serving of some healthy greens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recipe calls for enough ribeye steak to fit your macros, as well as your swole mates. For cooking fats, you will need some grass-fed butter and organic olive oil. And to complete our core ingredients, you will also want to pick up some asparagus and avocado.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As far as seasoning goes, I would suggest acquiring Buck Seasoning (in my opinion, Butter Herb works best for the steak, and I am particularly keen on the Asiago Jalapeno for the asparagus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-recipe-itself\"><strong>The Recipe Itself<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entree Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ribeye steak (two portions anywhere from a total of 24-30 ounces)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-4 tbsp organic olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp grass fed butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Butter Herb Buck Season (heart\u2019s content)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-steps\"><strong>RECIPE STEPS<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Night Before:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mix together your organic olive oil and Butter Herb Buck Season in a bowl.\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Don\u2019t be frugal, roll the steak around in the delicious season blend<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stick seaoning_olive oil in tupperware then place in fridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Let deliciousness settle in and store in fridge overnight\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This enhances the flavor, I swear<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>V-Day SwoleMate Cooking Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn on stove to medium high (closer to <em>high <\/em>than <em>medium)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set frying pan on there, warm for 3-5 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throw marinated-in-delicious-Buck Seasoning Ribeye steaks on pan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sear both sides until the marble (fatty goodness) is a pleasant gold<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once searing is complete, place in oven (preheated to 350\u00b0) for 2-4 minutes, or until it meets your desired temperature.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Side Dish Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As much asparagus as you want<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shredded Parmesan Cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 avocados&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Side Dish Cooking Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preheat oven to 375\u00b0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lather asparagus in olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Place in casserole dish or baking dish<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservatively sprinkle salt and pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throw shredded parmesan cheese over top<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slice avocados and set to the side (<em>optional<\/em>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-best-part-of-swolemate-s-day-dessert-with-buck-feed-protein-cake-mix\">The Best Part of SwoleMate&#8217;s Day: DESSERT&#8230;with BUCK FEED Protein Cake Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep it real, and keep the shredz\/gainz coming with<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/protein-cake-mix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Buck Feed Protein Cake Mix<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buck Feed Protein Cake Mix tastes like a guilty pleasure, but fits the macros of any fitness enthusiast (i.e. you and your beloved SwoleMate). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each serving loaded with a workout recovery accelerating <strong>28g of whey protein isolate<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Waistline slimming and low-carb friendly with only <strong>9g of net carbs<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Macro-friendly profile serving up V-Day tapering pf <strong>2g total fat<\/strong>   <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year try something new&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy your Valentine&#8217;s Day without regret. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because when you stay true to your macros, you stay true to your <em>fitness goals<\/em>, and when you stay true to <em>those<\/em>, you prove you&#8217;re capable of building something truly beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/product\/protein-cake-mix\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buck Feed Protein Cakes<\/a><\/strong>&#8230;because Valentine&#8217;s Day with your swolemate should be both friendly <em>and<\/em> macro-friendly.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-perfect-bouquet-to-gift-your-swolemate\">The Perfect Bouquet to Gift Your SwoleMate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sure, you could give your present swolemate some roses, but if you want that present swolemate to also be your future swole mate then shouldn\u2019t you gift them something they actually love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, GAINZ. Any swole mate worth their squat rack adores gainz.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So this year forego the hallmark BS and jewelry store overcompensation, and give your love a gift they\u2019ll really appreciate.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give that precious swole mate a bouquet of epic gainz.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, get them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buckedup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bucked Up<\/a>.&nbsp;Click here to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress-556875-3996516.cloudwaysapps.com\/nutrition\/intermittent-fasting-enchiridion-build-muscle-burn-fat-age-well\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #808080\">* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.<\/span><br><span style=\"color: #808080\">This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I already mentioned this, but it bears repeating. Don\u2019t go ice skating. 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