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SenselessChiefsFan · 11-28-2009, 07:40 PM

Okay, so there are a ton of guys in here that are working out, trying to work out, or 'thinking' about working out.

So, I figured I would start a thread. I am all about making myself accountable. The more people that I tell about working out, the more people I would let down by not going.

If you go to the gym.... then post here when you get back. If you do P90X, post here when you get done. If you ride the excercise bike.... post it here.

Anything you do to get in shape.... share with the board. I know I have gotten some great advice and feedback.

Also, post what you eat. If you post everything you eat, and you know others will be critical, you may think twice before you grab a Twinkie.

Okay, so, I went to the gym. I did five minutes on the cross climber to warm up. I stretched for about three minutes.

Then, I did three sets of squats with just 135. I did back extensions and hanging leg lifts. Three sets each. I did leg curls, calf extensions, abductor and adductor excercises as well.

On my leg day, I do very light chest exercises to work on my explosive power. I do three sets of six pushups as explosively as I can. I throw the excercise ball up like a chest pass while laying on the bench.

Then, I finished off my workout with 30 minutes on the eliptical.

As far as my diet.

Breakfast two pieces of peanut butter whole wheat toast, protein shake, and banana.

I have had another banana, two yogurts, and a handful of cashews as snacks.

I didn't have a 'lunch' per se.

Kids had sloppy joes with lean beef (as if that makes it great).... I took a baked potato, and put a serving of sloppy joe over it, with jalapenos and 2 oz's of lowfat cheddar cheese.

I have also had shotgun with water, and synthesize with water.

I won't eat again before bed.

Okay, I know putting everything down here will open me up to criticism. I know some will think that I am doing things all wrong. I appreciate any advice, but I have done a lot of reading and talking to trainers.... so, I have an idea of what I am doing.... or at least what I think I am doing.

The point of this thread, isn't to get into pissing matches about how to do things.... but rather to give ourselves a gold star for making an effort.

Try not to beat anyone down on this thread, because this is about encouragement.

**luv** · 05-12-2010, 04:44 PM

I decided to start going to the batting cages to exercise my arms. It's fun, cheap, gets me outside.... I have a friend who is loaning me a bat.

Good exercise for my arms? Does it work anything else?

Hammock Parties · 05-12-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I decided to start going to the batting cages to exercise my arms. It's fun, cheap, gets me outside.... I have a friend who is loaning me a bat.

Good exercise for my arms? Does it work anything else?

Kind of weaksauce. Your time would be better spent LIFTING ****ING WEIGHTS LIKE I KEEP TELLING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

**luv** · 05-12-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Kind of weaksauce. Your time would be better spent LIFTING ****ING WEIGHTS LIKE I KEEP TELLING YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

You know, I haven't ignored that. I'll get some when I can afford it. In the mean time, if I find something that I like doing, it gets me out of the apartment, etc, then I'm more likely to keep up with it.

LetsSignRussell · 05-12-2010, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

I decided to start going to the batting cages to exercise my arms. It's fun, cheap, gets me outside.... I have a friend who is loaning me a bat.

Good exercise for my arms? Does it work anything else?

Simply Red · 05-12-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

You know, I haven't ignored that. I'll get some when I can afford it. In the mean time, if I find something that I like doing, it gets me out of the apartment, etc, then I'm more likely to keep up with it.

I'd like to recommend you walk, make 2-miles a day your 'par' or umm, quota.

**luv** · 05-12-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'd like to recommend you walk, make 2-miles a day your 'par' or umm, quota.

I already walk. Not everyday, and I average 3 miles when I do.

**The Franchise** · 05-12-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

You know, I haven't ignored that. I'll get some when I can afford it. In the mean time, if I find something that I like doing, it gets me out of the apartment, etc, then I'm more likely to keep up with it.

You don't have to have weights. Google exercises that you can do using your own body weights. Lunges....squats.....dips.....etc.

**luv** · 05-12-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

You don't have to have weights. Google exercises that you can do using your own body weights. Lunges....squats.....dips.....etc.

Notice where I said I'd like to find something FUN to do as well.

Yes, I can do and have done all of the things (minus weights) that you guys are suggesting. I just want to find something fun also. If I don't "feel" like working out, I can still go do something that doesn't seem like a workout. I go through phases where working out is easy, and times where I hate it. While I do care about my weight loss, I just want to find activities that I can do so I'll be less likely to say screw it and give up.

**Buck** · 05-12-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

I decided to start going to the batting cages to exercise my arms. It's fun, cheap, gets me outside.... I have a friend who is loaning me a bat.

Good exercise for my arms? Does it work anything else?

Don't listen to these ****s.

If it involves using your muscles and sweating and being active, its good for you. Maybe not as good as other stuff, but just add it on to what you are already doing.

PS, swinging a bat will strengthen your Deltoids, Traps, Pecs, and Triceps.

**The Franchise** · 05-12-2010, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

Notice where I said I'd like to find something FUN to do as well.

Yes, I can do and have done all of the things (minus weights) that you guys are suggesting. I just want to find something fun also. If I don't "feel" like working out, I can still go do something that doesn't seem like a workout. I go through phases where working out is easy, and times where I hate it. While I do care about my weight loss, I just want to find activities that I can do so I'll be less likely to say screw it and give up.

Golf....and don't ride in a pussy golf cart. Carry your clubs and walk 9 holes.

**Saulbadguy** · 05-12-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

Notice where I said I'd like to find something FUN to do as well.

Yes, I can do and have done all of the things (minus weights) that you guys are suggesting. I just want to find something fun also. If I don't "feel" like working out, I can still go do something that doesn't seem like a workout. I go through phases where working out is easy, and times where I hate it. While I do care about my weight loss, I just want to find activities that I can do so I'll be less likely to say screw it and give up.

Buy a Wii + Wii Fit.

**luv** · 05-12-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Buy a Wii + Wii Fit.

I would so love that. Unfortunately, I can't afford it.

**Buck** · 05-12-2010, 05:11 PM

If someone could answer this, that'd be awesome.

I'm trying to get my protein to fat ratio up, but with the foods I'm eating, I'm usually around a 60-40 ratio. I want to the ketosis to kick in. Is there any kind of protein powders that aren't just for after you work out? I've read there is. Also it has to be carb-free, or very low carb.

A simple google search really hasn't helped me.

Silock · 05-12-2010, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

Don't listen to these ****s.

If it involves using your muscles and sweating and being active, its good for you. Maybe not as good as other stuff, but just add it on to what you are already doing.

PS, swinging a bat will strengthen your Deltoids, Traps, Pecs, and Triceps.

LOL not by any appreciable amount. Enough to swing a bat, which weighs what, 28 oz?

Silock · 05-12-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

If someone could answer this, that'd be awesome.

I'm trying to get my protein to fat ratio up, but with the foods I'm eating, I'm usually around a 60-40 ratio. I want to the ketosis to kick in. Is there any kind of protein powders that aren't just for after you work out? I've read there is. Also it has to be carb-free, or very low carb.

A simple google search really hasn't helped me.

Most protein powders are low-carb... because they're all protein.

11-28-2009, 07:40 PM
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	The "I just got back from the gym" and this is what I have eaten thread. Okay, so there are a ton of guys in here that are working out, trying to work out, or 'thinking' about working out. So, I figured I would start a thread. I am all about making myself accountable. The more people that I tell about working out, the more people I would let down by not going. If you go to the gym.... then post here when you get back. If you do P90X, post here when you get done. If you ride the excercise bike.... post it here. Anything you do to get in shape.... share with the board. I know I have gotten some great advice and feedback. Also, post what you eat. If you post everything you eat, and you know others will be critical, you may think twice before you grab a Twinkie. Okay, so, I went to the gym. I did five minutes on the cross climber to warm up. I stretched for about three minutes. Then, I did three sets of squats with just 135. I did back extensions and hanging leg lifts. Three sets each. I did leg curls, calf extensions, abductor and adductor excercises as well. On my leg day, I do very light chest exercises to work on my explosive power. I do three sets of six pushups as explosively as I can. I throw the excercise ball up like a chest pass while laying on the bench. Then, I finished off my workout with 30 minutes on the eliptical. As far as my diet. Breakfast two pieces of peanut butter whole wheat toast, protein shake, and banana. I have had another banana, two yogurts, and a handful of cashews as snacks. I didn't have a 'lunch' per se. Kids had sloppy joes with lean beef (as if that makes it great).... I took a baked potato, and put a serving of sloppy joe over it, with jalapenos and 2 oz's of lowfat cheddar cheese. I have also had shotgun with water, and synthesize with water. I won't eat again before bed. Okay, I know putting everything down here will open me up to criticism. I know some will think that I am doing things all wrong. I appreciate any advice, but I have done a lot of reading and talking to trainers.... so, I have an idea of what I am doing.... or at least what I think I am doing. The point of this thread, isn't to get into pissing matches about how to do things.... but rather to give ourselves a gold star for making an effort. Try not to beat anyone down on this thread, because this is about encouragement.
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Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $8199900	If someone could answer this, that'd be awesome. I'm trying to get my protein to fat ratio up, but with the foods I'm eating, I'm usually around a 60-40 ratio. I want to the ketosis to kick in. Is there any kind of protein powders that aren't just for after you work out? I've read there is. Also it has to be carb-free, or very low carb. A simple google search really hasn't helped me.
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