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.

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I had lost 10lbs in 2 weeks then 4 days later it said I gained 4lbs. I don't believe that, but that's why I was asking.

Weight can fluctuate more in the short run because of factors not really associated with how muscular/fat you are. On that note, muscle weighs more than fat so I wouldn't take weight as the absolute measure of success. Maybe you are weighing yourself too often?

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'll have to go buy a scale, which isn't a problem. I'm going to try and go low carb too, but that will take some work. I don't even know what to eat that doesn't have any carbs.

You don't have to eat NO carb to eat low carb. Olive oil with meats with a side of steamed veggies works well. Vegetable carbs are, for the most part, good low-carb foods. Especially if they're green. This is because vegetables are full of water. They'll keep you full, but they don't contain a lot of calories. And a lot of the carbs they have are fibers or indigestible material. Any vegetable that's not green likely won't work (cauliflower being an obvious exception that comes to mind). Carrots and tomatoes have sugars, so you'll have to keep them REALLY low if you eat them.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by el borracho

Weight can fluctuate more in the short run because of factors not really associated with how muscular/fat you are. On that note, muscle weighs more than fat so I wouldn't take weight as the absolute measure of success. Maybe you are weighing yourself too often?

This is true, but he's not weight training. There's no reason for him to gain that much muscle mass in a short period of time.

[-King-]

Ok, today is the first day I've really been drinking water like I'm supposed to. As a result, I've been peeing like a 80 year old man. Is my bladder eventually going to get used to it or am I going to be stuck on racehorse mode?

[Silock]

Racehorse.

[BigOlChiefsfan]

FWIW, the only time my weight was fluctuating wildly my glucose was all out of wack, diabetes can make your weight go haywire. If you're seeing rapid drops/gains, please test your blood sugars (Walmart has 'relion' kits that are affordable even if you don't have insurance).

Re: Lowcarb - I get a lot of info at this Forum. One of my favorite dishes from there is 'crack slaw' - addictive as crack. It's a simplified thai recipe, per one commenter. This is my current version:

1 bag broccoli slaw or cabbage & carrot 'rainbow' slaw
1 lb hamburger
1/2lb to 1 lb hot pork sausage
1 small chopped onion
Minced ginger
3 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tbsp sesame oil + more to taste
Dash soy sauce
Sriracha chile/garlic paste or your favorite hot sauce*

Brown hambuger & sausage with onion/garlic powders and set aside in a colander to drain the fat. Stirfry onion then the slaw until tender crisp with the sesame oil, add the ginger, then the garlic for ~ 1 minute. Toss the hamburger and slaw together and season to taste with soy sauce and some more sesame oil, add chili/garlic paste* to taste. Recipe is easy to double.

[-King-]

Originally Posted by Silock

Racehorse.

Oh great, Im going to end up like this guy: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=120921191

[Silock]

Originally Posted by KcChiefsKing

Oh great, Im going to end up like this guy: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=120921191

LOL That's about the most fake post I've seen over there in a long time. People on that forum always make up the craziest stories.

[Simply Red]

started back lightly tonight, two miles, 100 crunches, 100 reverse leg-lifts.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

So far, had a protein shake, bannana, yogurt, turkey sandwich and 1oz of baked lays.

Getting amped up for my evening workout. I am creating a spreadsheet this afternoon to keep better track of what I am lifting. I am a little too scattershot in the gym. I am going to set a specific amount... so I am not swayed by nights that I am not 'feeling it'.

Apparently, the problem with the Chiefs' offseason is that I don't check into Chiefsplanet enough.... so, I am not reading this thread as often.

So, I need to work on that.

[Silock]

Tweaked the routine a bit today toward the strength side instead of the size side. Felt good.

I've had 4 oz low fat cheese, 1 scoop of protein powder, 2 cups of strawberries, a bunch of celery and 2 cookies. The celery and cookies were from a Border War party we went to at some friends' house. Just finished 5 oz of chicken and a handful of pecans.

[Silock]

:yawn:

Gotta take another week off of lifting. I've developed tendinitis in my forearm.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Silock

:yawn:

Gotta take another week off of lifting. I've developed tendinitis in my forearm.

Here's to a quick recovery.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Mon/Tues were good days. Really pushed myself and I am really sore. The Spartacus workout as my cardio was clearly hurting my actual weight training. So, I have shelved it for now. I am still using parts of it in my routine, but it isn't an overall routine that will get me to be as strong as I want.

My goal is to lose four pounds a month for the next three months. I will have lost a total of 25lbs. I know that isn't a ton of weight, but right now, I am 5'10" 187. If I drop 12 more lbs, I will be down to 175. That will be really, really lean.

I am considering the velocity diet. My wife does not think it is good for me. And, it would elminate any semblance of a family meal at dinner time.

Anyways, hurts to type.....Bye

[Hammock Parties]

Ignore your wife.