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.

[Simply Red]

also, I can't endorse Ensure for light meal enhancements, it's a great product, though, I try to buy the light, but the regular has 250 calories per can, but is just loaded w/ good shit.

[Silock]

Yuck.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

Yuck.

I know, on a budget combined w/ time restraints, makes it tough to get too creative. What's even more sad, I'm a chef by trade.

[Silock]

The Yuck was directed at the Ensure, not the other. I'd rather just drink protein smoothies than Ensure. Blehlkshdg.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

The Yuck was directed at the Ensure, not the other. I'd rather just drink protein smoothies than Ensure. Blehlkshdg.

well yeah, i have those too.

But umm, what about these? I really like them... do you ever go w/ 'em?

[Silock]

No, I buy bulk powder. WAY cheaper.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

well yeah, i have those too.

But umm, what about these? I really like them... do you ever go w/ 'em?

Those are bullshit.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Those are bullshit.

they're priced right though, only 5.99 a 4-pack, that's hard to argue w/.

[Demonpenz]

i am getting used to going on a diet again, the first week sucked balls. I already took in my cals for the day 1200 or so. Now it's just like pace until I go to bed.

[philfree]

Morning:
200 plus crunches
60 windmill style toe touches(thinking this movement will help prepare me for some golfing and also work the waist line)
30 step ups on each leg (it's a pretty high step and this is great for balance as well as leg strength and I try to work on my insteps as another golf thing)

Lunch:
3 sets of 15 reps squats
3 sets of 12 reps quad raises
3 sets of 10 reps hamys

Of course I did some stretching and some light tricep work with a golf club. Hold the golf club above and behind your head and then straighten one arm and then the other back and forth or side to side(whatever). Do about 50 or so and see if you get something. You can reverse it and push back and forth to do your biceps.


Had a bowl oatmeal for breakfast. Also took two gtreen tea fat burning supplements and one of another bout an hour later.
One bite of left over philly chilly Spagetti for lunch.
One bite of the same and one bite of turkey for an after work snack.
Just took a sip of red wine.
sniffled and wiped my nose.
cracked my neck.
and posted this.

PhilFree
~wants to lose two pounds today~

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

they're priced right though, only 5.99 a 4-pack, that's hard to argue w/.

Not really. You can buy a 5 lbs tub of whey powder with 26g of protein per scoop for $38. That will last you, literally, months. Way more cost effective.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by philfree

Morning:
200 plus crunches
60 windmill style toe touches(thinking this movement will help prepare me for some golfing and also work the waist line)

You need to focus on stabilization, not movement. Crunches are useless as far as training your core to do what it is designed to do. Your core is the only thing that keeps you from falling over. Its job is to stabilize the body.

You need to work planks, side planks, supermans, birddogs, and MAYBE some reverse crunches. I guarantee you that those exercises will do WAY more to help you than crunches and toe touches.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

You don't need to "time it" unless you're hungry. Just eat/drink the shake whenever you feel like it.

You definitely need the protein, but you don't need to go overboard with. Don't become protein obsessed. As long as you get some in every day, you'll be fine.

I thought you were supposed to consume whey within 8 minutes of finishing weight lifting. IIRC, you told me that back in 08. I apologize if I'm wrong and it was someone else. The only thing I'm "obsessing" over is calories.

I've been a little over the top, I admit. I kind of require that starting out. Then I get a little scared of letting go some because I fear falling off. Eventually though I even out and just do my thing. I'm getting close.

I fully admit that I'm an overthinker and don't really know how to stop.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

My bod is getting HOT, I'm going to wait another couple of weeks and pose nude for everyone, getch yer popcorn.

I live just north of Atlanta, let me know if you need someone to take the pics. Yum.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

I wish I could see SR's face when he reads the post above.