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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.

NewChief · 06-11-2010, 11:01 AM

The contradictory reports on soy are a great example of the nutritional pendulum that Pollan talks about in his books.

Silock · 06-11-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NewPhin

The contradictory reports on soy are a great example of the nutritional pendulum that Pollan talks about in his books.

Again, devil in the dosage. Some is fine, too much is bad.

NewChief · 06-11-2010, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Again, devil in the dosage. Some is fine, too much is bad.

Exactly, which is pretty much Bittman's whole philosophy on everything.

The taking any new nutritional study/information to the extreme is the cause of the swings of the pendulum.

Omaha · 06-11-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

That's still twice the recommended maximum number. Max recommended is usually 1-2 cans.

Alternatively, you can eat as much canned salmon as you like, as it's mercury-free.

Is that 1-2 cans per week? I've been eating 3-4 per week. Maybe I should cool it...

Also, I read that albacore tuna has more mercury than chunk light.

Omaha · 06-11-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewPhin

I'd taken about 3 months off from bench press while really focusing on my kettle bells. With my bench press before the break, I'd always had bad form. I could "press" 185 for working weight, but I never actually touched the bar to my chest, instead stopping 4 inches or so above my chest before pushing the bar back up. This is probably because I have really long arms, so going down all the way to my chest never felt natural.

Anyway, I restarted bench press a couple of weeks back, and I decided I was going to relearn the exercise with actual decent form. As such, I've been pressing really low weights and feeling like a weakling as I retrained my body to actually press correctly.

Today I got back to working weight of 185. This time, though, I'm actually doing a correct bench press instead of the bastardized version I did before.

Sweet.

Nice!

SenselessChiefsFan · 06-11-2010, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Again, devil in the dosage. Some is fine, too much is bad.

Same with LSD. Some is fine, actually fantastic. Too much though, and you are jumping through a two story plate glass window with nothing on but a Superman cape.....err.... so I've been told.

Omaha · 06-11-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewPhin

Exactly, which is pretty much Bittman's whole philosophy on everything.

The taking any new nutritional study/information to the extreme is the cause of the swings of the pendulum.

You must achieve balance, my son....

Silock · 06-11-2010, 01:55 PM

Silock · 06-11-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omaha

Is that 1-2 cans per week? I've been eating 3-4 per week. Maybe I should cool it...

Also, I read that albacore tuna has more mercury than chunk light.

Albacore has like 3:1 ratio more, iirc.

SenselessChiefsFan · 06-11-2010, 04:42 PM

Tried new bench press form today. Seemed to put more pressure on my shoulder and made it hurt worse... and I went way lighter than normal.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 06-11-2010, 06:13 PM

I renewed my license at the end of April and fudged on my weight by almost 20lbs. I'm under my licensed weight now.

Low side of the 270's, and if I work hard I'll get into the 260's next week. It's so ****ing awesome wearing 2XL shirts that are getting too big for me. It's crazy.

Hammock Parties · 06-11-2010, 06:22 PM

Mr. Hardnuts.

Hammock Parties · 06-11-2010, 07:18 PM

Anything wrong with boiling my water before adding the protein powder? I want a little faux hot chocolate.

-King- · 06-11-2010, 07:22 PM

Good workout today, 23 hrs into my fast. Can't wait for 9:00 though, I'm going to eat a nice small bowl of spaghetti.

OT: There was a guy at the gym today working out in cargo shorts, button up shirt, and loafers. Instead of water, he was drinking pepsi. Really, WTF. How do you drink pepsi at the gym?
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**DaKCMan AP** · 06-11-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KcChiefsKing

Good workout today, 23 hrs into my fast. Can't wait for 9:00 though, I'm going to eat a nice small bowl of spaghetti.

OT: There was a guy at the gym today working out in cargo shorts, button up shirt, and loafers. Instead of water, he was drinking pepsi. Really, WTF. How do you drink pepsi at the gym?
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How do you drink Pepsi anywhere? That stuff is shit. Coke too.

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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