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Is it really true that working in finance would fuck up my physique? I am a 1st year 6'1 180lbs lean and my physique gives me so much goddamn confidence I cant imagine loosing it for an extra 50k per year.
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don't eat takeout, meal prep to the best of your ability, train 3 - 4x a week an hour a time, don't drink. Totally manageable
This is the way. On my second year now, and while it's hard, you've got to avoid using the dinner stipend. It's going to feel like "leaving the money on the table", but when you can prep dinner at ~$5-10 per night, it's essentially paying an additional $150-$300 per month to maintain your fitness. Pairing this with going to the gym 1-2 times per week and both weekend days (for a total of 3-4 times per week), staying in shape, or at least close to the shape you are currently in, really doesn't require too much. The key is just trying to maintain some semblance of consistently, especially during the lighter weeks. Best of luck my man.
To you too. Tbh, if you're actually jacked, you've already developed some degree of muscle maturity, and a lot of muscle memory. We who are just entering the industry are below 23 ~, so we don't have the muscle maturity to the level of Cbum, but still decently enough. That's why the goal should be to maintain what we have at least for the banking years, which honestly isn't difficult.
rather than ditching the stipend, why not eat something "healthier"-ish?
completely dependent on the individual. if that is priority, you will maintain it.
as long as you're intentional with your habits, it is manageable. I'd argue that those who work out, drink water, and eat healthy are able to be top performers/survive the industry as opposed to others who eat out, drink like... bankers.
Create a set of habits that work for you. Find out when you can meal prep, when you can work out and fit in your habits.
“loosing” lol ok
Contrary to popular belief, IB isn't a death sentence to fitness and physique. I was a PT before starting in IB and the best advice I can give is be in shape before you start so you can simply maintain. Barring that, focusing on full-body workouts comprised of compound lifts, proper nutrition, and sleep will allow you to get in shape while in IB.
Fitness: Full-body workouts are your best friend. 1-2 of these per week will be sufficient for maintenance. I usually aim to get 3, plus some light cardio or sports on the off days. This should be manageable most of the time (minus live deal weeks).
Diet: No easy way around this, if you don't have the discipline to make healthy choices with your dinner stipend, then meal prep is going to be your friend. Bulk prep some meat on a Sunday and then mix that with a carb source (potatoes, rice, pasta), fat source (olive oil, avocado, nuts), and some veggies for a complete meal.
Lifestyle: Walk as much as possible. Take the stairs when you can. Try your best to get as much sleep as possible (might be the most important thing here). Don't waste your precious free time sitting on the couch watching TV
If you use your free time to make fitness a priority, then you will be able to maintain/build a solid physique in IB. If fitness comes second to partying, gaming, watching TV, etc, then you might be shit out of luck.
Regarding dinner stipend, can you order food and just put it in the fridge until the next day?
Couple tidbits that have helped me
Monday: 30 minute circuit w bike, pull-ups, push ups and dumbbell shoulder press
Tuesday: 20 mins of treadmill sprints, then5 sets of pull ups, push ups and dips
Wednesday: 20 mins of bike (rotate between 1 min hard 1 min easy) then barbell shoulder press
Thursday: 25 mins of stairmaster, then dumbbell circuit of curls, shoulder raises, and chest press
Friday: 25 min running clock of dumbbell shoulder press, dumbbell squats, push-ups
Saturday: same as Tuesday workout
Sunday: long run outside + pull-ups push-ups and dips at my park
I’m obviously into running a lot but I’ve found the best is throwing in high intensity cardio and some strength together. It avoids soreness and you feel great after these workouts.
Obviously, not going to be looking like Arnold Schwarzenegger after these workouts but will be super fit for minimal time in the gym.
I’m typically working 60-70 hours a week (I’m not in IB). The biggest thing for me is getting the workout FIRST thing in the morning…. Once I get that out of the way I can spend the rest of my energy on work
Pm me if you want more details or any other questions
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