The "I just got back from the gym" and this is what I have eaten thread.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

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.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Oh I meant, "cock 'push-ups' " ... sorry bout that.

Some people do 12 ounce curls, you do 12 mm pushups.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by NewPhin

I wouldn't play. It played 55 seconds.

It played finally. Thanks NewPhin, that's a beautiful clip. Great looking excerises. That one was close to my windmill excersise I do. LOL Gotta be careful with some of this stuff though. I've never had a back injury where I really couldn't play golf or caused by golf. The big mistake would be to do to much and end up with a real injury that prohibits golf. Still good stuff and thanks again!


PhilFree

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Silock

Here's the deal: It makes you strong in a certain range. You get really good at doing pushups and pullups. That's strength endurance and not so much pure strength. That's not for me, but it's great if you don't have any specific goals, and just want to be leaner and not sit on the couch all day.

I really don't want to argue about this, as I've expressed my thoughts on it a lot before. For me, it's useless. None of those workouts are close to being as challenging as what I do right now, nor would they benefit my goals at all on a day-to-day basis. Would I use them if I were on vacation or something and had no alternative? Sure. But it's hardly something to base a program around for me. If it works for you... awesome. I applaud you.

Of course you want to argue.... we all do, otherwise.... why are we here?

I will say that I applaud anyone who does it. The reality is that many, many guys get great results from it. Now, your workout is probably more intense, but the people who start it aren't doing any HIIT right now. And, to me, the principles are largely the same. When I can bench 300lbs, I am going to do it....if I am not completely leaned out by then.

I need to work more HIIT into my daily schedule. I lift at night and I don't like to try to do HIIT before or after my weight training. I have been trying to go in the mornings... but I am swamped with work.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Of course you want to argue

Not about that. I'm tired of P90X discussions.

I will say that I applaud anyone who does it. The reality is that many, many guys get great results from it.

Going from nothing to P90X is a huge change. Of course they're going to get results.

Now, your workout is probably more intense, but the people who start it aren't doing any HIIT right now.

Exactly. It's cardio with some light weight training thrown in. There's nothing *wrong* with that.

And, to me, the principles are largely the same. When I can bench 300lbs, I am going to do it....if I am not completely leaned out by then.

For what purpose? Just to say you did?

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by philfree

I follow this thread and make a few posts. Some are just being silly however I've been inspired and I'm going to actually count my calories for a week and see if I can maximize some weight loss. Today I'm at 350 so far.

I had a bowl of oatmeal at 160 claories and some sunny D at 90 calories for breakfast and then a small sandwich with one piece of sara lee whole wheat bread and 3 thin slices of peppered turkey breast combined it's 95 calories but I'll call it and even hundred. I don't know what's for diner yet but I'm going to try and keep it light.

I'm 6' 215 so how many calories a day should I consume while trying to lose weight?

I want to weigh 199.


PhilFree

Who you calling silly?

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Silock

Not about that. I'm tired of P90X discussions.



Going from nothing to P90X is a huge change. Of course they're going to get results.



Exactly. It's cardio with some light weight training thrown in. There's nothing *wrong* with that.



For what purpose? Just to say you did?

Well, if I am not lean, I think it would be the kind of cardio I would enjoy.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Who you calling silly?

Me.


I suppose you want to argue about that too. LOL


P90X? I've only seen the commercials and it looks cool and all but it's probably not for me. Maybe at a different time perhaps but not right now.


PhilFree

[Omaha]

Originally Posted by philfree

Me.


I suppose you want to argue about that too. LOL


P90X? I've only seen the commercials and it looks cool and all but it's probably not for me. Maybe at a different time perhaps but not right now.


PhilFree

I'm not trying to argue about it, but I love it. I didn't go from doing nothing to P90X. I'm a competetive racquetball player & I also lift weights.

I started doing P90X during the tournament season so I was also playing a lot at the time & I got excellent results. I leaned up & I got A LOT faster on the court.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about it if you're curious..

[Buck]

Man Keep shitting water (with a little brown) sorry thats gross, but my stomach feels like shit.

I don't think I'm going to eat again tonight.

[keg in kc]

Apparently the sensitive tooth wasn't enough. I've now developed a canker sore on the other side of my mouth.

It's like my mouth is saying "hey, fatso, bring me some bacon and the pain will stop."

[MoreLemonPledge]

Originally Posted by Buck

Man Keep shitting water (with a little brown) sorry thats gross, but my stomach feels like shit.

I don't think I'm going to eat again tonight.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Omaha

I'm not trying to argue about it, but I love it. I didn't go from doing nothing to P90X. I'm a competetive racquetball player & I also lift weights.

I started doing P90X during the tournament season so I was also playing a lot at the time & I got excellent results. I leaned up & I got A LOT faster on the court.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you have about it if you're curious..

Oh no, no, no! I meant just for me. It looks cool so just do it, man!


PhilFree

[MoreLemonPledge]

So I'm two days in to Silock's routine that he currently uses. My wife has been doing it with me, and we're both sore as shit. I haven't been this sore in a while, so I'm assuming that it's working the muscles differently than what I've been doing, which is a good thing.

Tomorrow is leg day. Bulgarian Split Squats, here I come...

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by MoreLemonPledge

So I'm two days in to Silock's routine that he currently uses. My wife has been doing it with me, and we're both sore as shit. I haven't been this sore in a while, so I'm assuming that it's working the muscles differently than what I've been doing, which is a good thing.

Tomorrow is leg day. Bulgarian Split Squats, here I come...

I was going to make a joke about your wife just doing those with me, but I'm having a difficult time envisioning Bulgarian Split Squats as a sexual position.

Damnit.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by MoreLemonPledge

So I'm two days in to Silock's routine that he currently uses. My wife has been doing it with me, and we're both sore as shit. I haven't been this sore in a while, so I'm assuming that it's working the muscles differently than what I've been doing, which is a good thing.

Tomorrow is leg day. Bulgarian Split Squats, here I come...

Sounds good, man.

Just be careful about the BSS. A friend of mine tried them yesterday and crashed into the safety bars because he lacked the balance necessary to pull them off. Up the weight really slowly until you have a good feel for what it's like.

Especially on the first rep, lower yourself very slowly. You'll know pretty quickly if you've got the correct foot positioning that way and if you can handle the load. After that, you can do a normal tempo.

Just some tips.