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.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by luv

Let's see. Who's in here?

GoChiefs
Pestilence
NewPhin
Simply Red
ArrowheadHawk
keg in kc
philfree
Saulbadguy
Sensible
Luv

That's quite an accomplishment!

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

Your body is adjusting.

funny, i had an outbreak w/ pimples, it's the processed bs foods working their way out. HA! or something like that.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

honestly, I think it's your passion, that earns our trust.

I think everyone in this thread is passionate about it.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

are you doing protein drinks yet?! I wish you'd look into EAS AdvantEdge's - DAMMIT! Those are only 100 cals. per pop. Damned tasty and GREAT to swig if you're having a craving attack.

Thanks!

I don't really get cravings. I tend to eat when I'm bored, whether I'm hungry or not. I also have a tendency to eat for emotional reasons; i.e. not feeling great so **** it have a burger. That and being too lazy to cook are the real challenges to me.

What I'm doing that seems to be working relatively well for me so far is making sure that I always have the right things on hand. So if I'm bored and start munching, I do it on berries or grapes or carrots rather than chips or chex or m&ms. In other words, if I don't have chips or candy, I don't really have a choice...

I do still have some work to do, though. I'm going on like 5 days straight with some kind of candy (since the movie...). But I've also had salad for 12 days in a row, and eaten significantly more fruit than I ever have, so I'm making some progress. I didn't keep track before, so I can't really say for sure, but I think my calories/day are way down (like cut in half...). Either way I'm not eating fried food twice a day now (and not even thinking about fast food anymore, I just realized). So I'm doing okay, but need to keep working on doing even better.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Silock

Metabolism:

http://johnbarban.com/danger-metabolism-slowing-ahead/

You're going to have to drastically lower your calorie intake. Average 1400 calories per day for 6 weeks and you'll probably get close, but you'll have to up the exercise, too.

I do work out regular and have a cross training program. It's geared toward my golf game at this point.

I also take some green tea fat burners and for energy take some liquid b-12 or 5 hr energys. It's sweet combo for me.


PhilFree

[keg in kc]

I've been making Lipton mixed berry green tea in my iced tea maker, and that shit's awesome.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by philfree

I do work out regular and have a cross training program. It's geared toward my golf game at this point.

I also take some green tea fat burners and for energy take some liquid b-12 or 5 hr energys. It's sweet combo for me.


PhilFree

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by luv

Let's see. Who's in here?

GoChiefs
Pestilence
NewPhin
Simply Red
ArrowheadHawk
keg in kc
philfree
Saulbadguy
Sensible
Luv

That's quite an accomplishment!

Would've been me as well but Silock doesn't like fatty's.

1132 calories today. 2 turkey sandwiches for lunch. 498 calories. A beef and bean burrito for dinner 634 calories.

Nice little 4 mile huffer this morning before work.

[Hammock Parties]

Wow, must have been some epic turkey sandwiches. What was it, two whole turkeys?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Wow, must have been some epic turkey sandwiches. What was it, two whole turkeys?

LOL Already edited.

[Silock]

Glad to see the new job hasn't made you revert back to bad habits, Mr. Flopnuts!

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Buck

Not sure if it's the amount of water I'm drinking but my last 4 bms (1 yesterday 3 today) have all been completely water and the last one had lettuce floating around in it.

That is ****ing weird.

I've never shat water.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Nice little 4 mile huffer this morning before work.

What was his name and did he make you swallow?

Damn, you're ambitious. Trying for a promotion already.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Silock

HIIT on an indoor stationary bike. The bikes aren't like the regular bikes in the gym, though. They have the SPD clips like a real bike, and spin way faster, with an analog adjustment knob for resistance.

That's one thing I don't have. I'm working out of my home so I have to go with what I have available. Which is alot really. What I need is to get my pool fixed and opened so I can swim laps.

I have the tools I just need to get it right.

PhilFree

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

Glad to see the new job hasn't made you revert back to bad habits, Mr. Flopnuts!

No. That's not going to happen. I'm glad to know that already because I was thinking a lot about it. I haven't brought myself to fast yet, but I'm still planning on it at least once a week at work.