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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.

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-02-2010, 05:00 PM

So, like a moran, I forgot today was Saturday. My gym closes at six on Saturday. I just realized it. Today is core/legs, so I am going to do some stuff at the house, but it still isn't the same.

As for what I have eaten.... peanut butter toast, fresh pineapple, protein shake, and potato soup. Under 1500 calories for the day. I will probably have some turkey and cheese to up my protein for the day.

I did go out and ride my bike for a couple hours with the kids and played air hockey for an hour. Oddly, the air hockey kicked my butt because I did rotator cuff exercises yesterday and my shoulders are always sore afterwards.

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-02-2010, 05:38 PM

Okay, well I signed up for a contest today. It's the Men's Health Spartacus body transformation challenge. It is a longshot, but basically the contest started on December 21st and ends in March. I took my before picture. I stuck out my gut a little, hoping to make my transformation more impressive.

The winner gets to go to the set and may get a walk on part.

In reality, I don't think I have a shot in hell.... but, it is another way to gain motivation. Getting the body I want will be enough of a prize.

Silock · 01-02-2010, 05:49 PM

Damn. Good luck, sir!

Did spinning this morning. I'm ****ing digging my preworkout shake. Definitely not a placebo.

10g BCAAs
10g Creatine
10g Glutamine
3g Citrulline Malate
1.5g Beta Alanine
1 package sugar-free Kool-Aid

Shit is the bomb, son. Although, it makes you tingle which is kinda annoying.

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-02-2010, 07:41 PM

Okay, wish I hadn't missed the gym. I decided to do the Spartacus workout. Basically, there are ten exercises.

#1) Goblet Squat
#2) Mountain Climber
#3) Single-arm dumbell swing
#4) T-Pushup
#5) Split Jump- Tears rolling down my face while I pushed through... okay, it was sweat, but I only held back the tears because my wife was there.
#6) Dumbell row
#7) Dumbell side lunge and touch
#8) Pushup-position row
#9) Dumbbell lunge and rotation
#10) Dumbbell push press.

Okay, so you do each exercise for a full minute (as many reps as you can), then 15 seconds rest, then the next. After the circuit, you rest for two minutes and then do it again. You go three times.

Okay, I know for someone like Silock, this is nothing. For me, this is as hard as I have had to push myself in a long time. The weights weren't that heavy, but going at any excercise for a full minute is so freaking hard.

Anyways, this is the workout for the contest, so I am going to do this at least three times a weak with my other workouts.

I finished up with some hip raises and planks. I am spent. I am going to take an ice cold bath to hopefully, reduce some of the soreness I will have tomorrow.

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-02-2010, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Damn. Good luck, sir!

Did spinning this morning. I'm ****ing digging my preworkout shake. Definitely not a placebo.

10g BCAAs
10g Creatine
10g Glutamine
3g Citrulline Malate
1.5g Beta Alanine
1 package sugar-free Kool-Aid

Shit is the bomb, son. Although, it makes you tingle which is kinda annoying.

Okay, so are these 'powders' that you can order? And, how much water do you mix with it?

Silock · 01-02-2010, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Okay, wish I hadn't missed the gym. I decided to do the Spartacus workout. Basically, there are ten exercises.

#1) Goblet Squat
#2) Mountain Climber
#3) Single-arm dumbell swing
#4) T-Pushup
#5) Split Jump- Tears rolling down my face while I pushed through... okay, it was sweat, but I only held back the tears because my wife was there.
#6) Dumbell row
#7) Dumbell side lunge and touch
#8) Pushup-position row
#9) Dumbbell lunge and rotation
#10) Dumbbell push press.

Okay, so you do each exercise for a full minute (as many reps as you can), then 15 seconds rest, then the next. After the circuit, you rest for two minutes and then do it again. You go three times.

Okay, I know for someone like Silock, this is nothing. For me, this is as hard as I have had to push myself in a long time. The weights weren't that heavy, but going at any excercise for a full minute is so freaking hard.

Anyways, this is the workout for the contest, so I am going to do this at least three times a weak with my other workouts.

I finished up with some hip raises and planks. I am spent. I am going to take an ice cold bath to hopefully, reduce some of the soreness I will have tomorrow.

That's a good workout. Definitely one of those resistance/cardio circuits that we've talked about in other threads. Should melt the fat off of anyone fairly quickly, provided the diet is in order.

Silock · 01-02-2010, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Okay, so are these 'powders' that you can order? And, how much water do you mix with it?

Yeah, I just order the powders. It's much more cost efficient. Cost about $100 up front, but lasts for 6-8 months, depending on how often you use it (I use it 3 times per week before soccer games or spinning classes). Scivation's Xtend supplement has all of those things in it, except for the Beta Alanine, and costs $90 and only lasts about 2 months.

I mix 30 oz of water with it, because that's as much as my shakers will hold. The entire package of Kool-Aid is supposed to make 2 quarts of liquid, but this ends up being much, much stronger than that. And it has to be. Pure BCAA powder is ****ing disgusting. I've never really felt like puking after drinking workout supplements, but the first time I tried pure BCAA powder, I about lost it. Absolutely disgusting. So, you really need all that powder to cover up the taste. It works, though, because you can't taste anything except really strong Kool-Aid, which is much preferred to the alternative, believe me lol

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-02-2010, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

That's a good workout. Definitely one of those resistance/cardio circuits that we've talked about in other threads. Should melt the fat off of anyone fairly quickly, provided the diet is in order.

BTW: I meant to give you props. I read at least an article a day about diet or exercise. Anyways, I am reading more and more that weight training, or resistance training is better at burning fat than cardio. Just want to give you the nod about being right.

Since you are the resident expert..... I normally do chest/tris on Mon/Thurs. I do back/bi's on Tues/Friday. And I do legs on Weds/Saturday.

I have been doing 30 minutes of cardio every day. (other than the last two weeks due to scheduling)

Can I do the Spartacus workout as my cardio? Or do you think I will suffer from overtraining?

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-02-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah, I just order the powders. It's much more cost efficient. Cost about $100 up front, but lasts for 6-8 months, depending on how often you use it (I use it 3 times per week before soccer games or spinning classes). Scivation's Xtend supplement has all of those things in it, except for the Beta Alanine, and costs $90 and only lasts about 2 months.

I mix 30 oz of water with it, because that's as much as my shakers will hold. The entire package of Kool-Aid is supposed to make 2 quarts of liquid, but this ends up being much, much stronger than that. And it has to be. Pure BCAA powder is ****ing disgusting. I've never really felt like puking after drinking workout supplements, but the first time I tried pure BCAA powder, I about lost it. Absolutely disgusting. So, you really need all that powder to cover up the taste. It works, though, because you can't taste anything except really strong Kool-Aid, which is much preferred to the alternative, believe me lol

Where do you order this from?

Silock · 01-02-2010, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

BTW: I meant to give you props. I read at least an article a day about diet or exercise. Anyways, I am reading more and more that weight training, or resistance training is better at burning fat than cardio. Just want to give you the nod about being right.

Since you are the resident expert.....

Thanks, but I'm no expert. I just share what I learn. This is just a hobby that sucks up the majority of my free time lol

Quote:

I normally do chest/tris on Mon/Thurs. I do back/bi's on Tues/Friday. And I do legs on Weds/Saturday.

I have been doing 30 minutes of cardio every day. (other than the last two weeks due to scheduling)

Can I do the Spartacus workout as my cardio? Or do you think I will suffer from overtraining?

You might. It depends on how much weight you use during the Spartacus workout. Try it, but if you see your lifting performance starting to suffer, then you'll know you're overdoing it.

Silock · 01-02-2010, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Where do you order this from?

DPSNutrition or Bodybuilding.com

Both are great sites. Which one I use depends entirely upon how many coupons they send me.

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-03-2010, 01:18 PM

I had a rought night last night. I had to finish up my bible study lesson. (I was filling in teaching the men's Sunday School class)

After my workout, I was starving. I had almonds, and then I had turkey and cheese. Finally, I had a bowl of cereal. I was actually just over 2000 calories for the day, but I was under 1500 for the day up to that point.

I don't lock myself down as much on Sundays. I had 10 Buffalo wings for lunch. No fries. Had peanut butter toast for breakfast.

I just have to make sure to go to bed on time tonight.

Silock · 01-05-2010, 02:28 AM

Had to stay home all day to wait for the UPS man. Finally made it to the gym around 3, and it was great for a while. About 5, the new New Year's crowd started to trickle in, and that sucked. Lots of people just milling about generally not having a ****ing clue what they were doing.

Didn't eat that cleanly today. Had a friend over to help me build a new computer, and we ordered pizza. I ate 5 slices, I think. That's all I've had today, though, so I'm still good on my caloric intake. Not hungry at all now and won't eat again.

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-05-2010, 08:35 AM

Got to the gym last night. Tri's and Chest. Woke up this morning, and my scale was at a new low (since I started working out). I am down to 188. I am 5'10".

I got to bed late last night, so I am tired. Had a cup of coffee so far this morning. No sugar, but cream. Looking to get amped up to do the Spartacus workout for my cardio.

Tonight is Back and Biceps. Last night the gym was crowded. I told my daughter that we would have to deal with it for the next six weeks. (I am estimating that most will have fallent off the wagon by then.) The good news, is that most are just riding the elipticals, stationary bikes, cross climbers and stair climbers. So, they don't really get in the way over in the free weights.

Logging every thing I eat and counting every calorie is really helping. Even at 2K per day, I am seeing quicker weight loss. Now, I am sure I could drop to 1500 a day and really shred up.... but, I am still more worried about adding muscle than losing fat.

I really think logging every calorie makes you think about everything you eat.

SenselessChiefsFan · 01-05-2010, 12:12 PM

Okay, did the Spartacus workout... circuit training feels like it will kill you.... a good feeling.... once you realize you are dying.

I have had a protein shake, and a bowl of potato soup.

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.
Posts: 5,540

01-02-2010, 05:00 PM	#196
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	So, like a moran, I forgot today was Saturday. My gym closes at six on Saturday. I just realized it. Today is core/legs, so I am going to do some stuff at the house, but it still isn't the same. As for what I have eaten.... peanut butter toast, fresh pineapple, protein shake, and potato soup. Under 1500 calories for the day. I will probably have some turkey and cheese to up my protein for the day. I did go out and ride my bike for a couple hours with the kids and played air hockey for an hour. Oddly, the air hockey kicked my butt because I did rotator cuff exercises yesterday and my shoulders are always sore afterwards.
Posts: 5,540

01-02-2010, 05:38 PM	#197
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Okay, well I signed up for a contest today. It's the Men's Health Spartacus body transformation challenge. It is a longshot, but basically the contest started on December 21st and ends in March. I took my before picture. I stuck out my gut a little, hoping to make my transformation more impressive. The winner gets to go to the set and may get a walk on part. In reality, I don't think I have a shot in hell.... but, it is another way to gain motivation. Getting the body I want will be enough of a prize.
Posts: 5,540

01-02-2010, 05:49 PM	#198
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Damn. Good luck, sir! Did spinning this morning. I'm ****ing digging my preworkout shake. Definitely not a placebo. 10g BCAAs 10g Creatine 10g Glutamine 3g Citrulline Malate 1.5g Beta Alanine 1 package sugar-free Kool-Aid Shit is the bomb, son. Although, it makes you tingle which is kinda annoying.
Posts: 19,908

01-02-2010, 07:41 PM	#199
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Okay, wish I hadn't missed the gym. I decided to do the Spartacus workout. Basically, there are ten exercises. #1) Goblet Squat #2) Mountain Climber #3) Single-arm dumbell swing #4) T-Pushup #5) Split Jump- Tears rolling down my face while I pushed through... okay, it was sweat, but I only held back the tears because my wife was there. #6) Dumbell row #7) Dumbell side lunge and touch #8) Pushup-position row #9) Dumbbell lunge and rotation #10) Dumbbell push press. Okay, so you do each exercise for a full minute (as many reps as you can), then 15 seconds rest, then the next. After the circuit, you rest for two minutes and then do it again. You go three times. Okay, I know for someone like Silock, this is nothing. For me, this is as hard as I have had to push myself in a long time. The weights weren't that heavy, but going at any excercise for a full minute is so freaking hard. Anyways, this is the workout for the contest, so I am going to do this at least three times a weak with my other workouts. I finished up with some hip raises and planks. I am spent. I am going to take an ice cold bath to hopefully, reduce some of the soreness I will have tomorrow.
Posts: 5,540

01-03-2010, 01:18 PM	#207
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	I had a rought night last night. I had to finish up my bible study lesson. (I was filling in teaching the men's Sunday School class) After my workout, I was starving. I had almonds, and then I had turkey and cheese. Finally, I had a bowl of cereal. I was actually just over 2000 calories for the day, but I was under 1500 for the day up to that point. I don't lock myself down as much on Sundays. I had 10 Buffalo wings for lunch. No fries. Had peanut butter toast for breakfast. I just have to make sure to go to bed on time tonight.
Posts: 5,540

01-05-2010, 02:28 AM	#208
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Had to stay home all day to wait for the UPS man. Finally made it to the gym around 3, and it was great for a while. About 5, the new New Year's crowd started to trickle in, and that sucked. Lots of people just milling about generally not having a ****ing clue what they were doing. Didn't eat that cleanly today. Had a friend over to help me build a new computer, and we ordered pizza. I ate 5 slices, I think. That's all I've had today, though, so I'm still good on my caloric intake. Not hungry at all now and won't eat again.
Posts: 19,908

01-05-2010, 08:35 AM	#209
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Got to the gym last night. Tri's and Chest. Woke up this morning, and my scale was at a new low (since I started working out). I am down to 188. I am 5'10". I got to bed late last night, so I am tired. Had a cup of coffee so far this morning. No sugar, but cream. Looking to get amped up to do the Spartacus workout for my cardio. Tonight is Back and Biceps. Last night the gym was crowded. I told my daughter that we would have to deal with it for the next six weeks. (I am estimating that most will have fallent off the wagon by then.) The good news, is that most are just riding the elipticals, stationary bikes, cross climbers and stair climbers. So, they don't really get in the way over in the free weights. Logging every thing I eat and counting every calorie is really helping. Even at 2K per day, I am seeing quicker weight loss. Now, I am sure I could drop to 1500 a day and really shred up.... but, I am still more worried about adding muscle than losing fat. I really think logging every calorie makes you think about everything you eat.
Posts: 5,540

01-05-2010, 12:12 PM	#210
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Okay, did the Spartacus workout... circuit training feels like it will kill you.... a good feeling.... once you realize you are dying. I have had a protein shake, and a bowl of potato soup.
Posts: 5,540