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.

[wildcat09]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

What are you doing, working out in hotels or something?

Yes.....I also bring along my P90X dvds and play them on my laptop

[wildcat09]

Originally Posted by Silock

Pure Protein.

BTW, you can buy individual powder packets of protein mixes. Just add water.

I like the pure protein bars.......except the chocolate deluxe flavor.......its terrible

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by wildcat09

Yes.....I also bring along my P90X dvds and play them on my laptop

That's pretty dedicated, dude.

I can see why it would be tough to bring along protein powder. Though me, personally, I'd just put some in a ziplock. Easier than running to the store. Just mix it up right there in your room.

[Marcellus]

Originally Posted by Silock

I'm sure you do. I'm sure it tastes good. But it's really all about the marketing. It's a brilliant name, but the end product is completely lackluster.

Just a comparison:

1 serving of Muscle Milk:
300 calories, 32g protein, 16g carbs, 12g fat (19% of the RDA)

1 serving of Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey:
130 calories, 24g protein, 4g carbs, 1.5g of fat

You could double up on ON Whey and still come out ahead of Muscle Milk in protein, carb, fat and calorie content.

LOL. We actually make MM in bottles and cartons at work. I know what is in it and it is pretty good stuff.

As far as a mix I am sure the pure protein is better as far as calories etc...go.. For RTD (REadt to Drink) MM has the best products in my opinion and we make them for most everybody. We are getting ready to start producing GNC's brand of RTD Protein shakes as well the Syntha 6.

You cant make a high protein 100% whey protein RTD shake and it stay stable, it will turn to pudding, many have tried to do it. That's one advantage to the powders over RTD.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I had a Monster Milk for breakfast today. It was like 330 calories, but it was 20oz. and had 42g of protein. It was a great trade off for me being out and about today. Very, very convenient.

I haven't eaten anything else yet today outside of a couple slices of roasted chicken breast. I look at it as a convenient trade off at times.

[NewChief]

I'm off on spring break for the week, and my diet has gone to shit. Cooking (and eating) like a mad man, because I'm around the house just hanging out so much. Oh well, I'm just going to enjoy it for the week, and then get back on it hard when I go back to work.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I had a Monster Milk for breakfast today. It was like 330 calories, but it was 20oz. and had 42g of protein. It was a great trade off for me being out and about today. Very, very convenient.

I haven't eaten anything else yet today outside of a couple slices of roasted chicken breast. I look at it as a convenient trade off at times.

Heh, that protein shake was after a full body workout. I don't drink them unless I'm coming off a weight lifting session.

[Titty Meat]

After running outside tonight i'm not sure if it was asthma because i've gotten so fat or just outdoor allergies but my chest was built up with phlegm and I kept coughing it sucked.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

LOL. We actually make MM in bottles and cartons at work. I know what is in it and it is pretty good stuff.

As far as a mix I am sure the pure protein is better as far as calories etc...go.. For RTD (REadt to Drink) MM has the best products in my opinion and we make them for most everybody. We are getting ready to start producing GNC's brand of RTD Protein shakes as well the Syntha 6.

You cant make a high protein 100% whey protein RTD shake and it stay stable, it will turn to pudding, many have tried to do it. That's one advantage to the powders over RTD.

Pure Protein does it with casein.

The problem I have with mixing whey and fat is that the whole point of whey is the quick absorption, but fat slows down absorption. Plus, it's got unnecessary calories. I'd rather eat those calories with actual food, instead of needlessly putting fat into a protein shake.

[Titty Meat]

Oh then I ate whole grain cereal with strawberries.

[SenselessChiefsFan]

Originally Posted by Silock

1) Abs are made by staying out of the kitchen, not with crunches.

2) I would focus more on stabilization exercises. They're not as "fun," but they're far more effective for training your core to do what it was designed to do: stabilize your body during other movements. Abs are mostly fast-twitch fibers, so if you're doing reps in excess of about 15, you're undermining the effectiveness of the exercise.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ss3.htm

Great article on it.

FYP

[RedThat]

Originally Posted by Silock

Lackluster workout today. Did terrible on my pullups. Only got 42 (total through all sets). That sucks. Did good on the rest of my lifts. Just wasn't feeling it today for some reason.

It's not always gonna be perfect.

But hey, at least you did the work?

And that's what matters because every little piece of effort counts.

*I like to use Tony Horton's words of wisdom as a way of motivating myself.

He'd say, "It's not always going to be pretty, but just do your best and don't worry about the rest."

[Mr. Flopnuts]

I had an awesome workout today. Bumped the weight up some on my back, and on my shoulders. How often do you guys bump up the weight? I've been lifting for a month and haven't increased my weight in my legs at all.

[-King-]

When you guys say "levels" on the incline, what do you mean? Because the ones in 24hr fitness go up by resistance or incline, not by levels.
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[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by KcChiefsKing

When you guys say "levels" on the incline, what do you mean? Because the ones in 24hr fitness go up by resistance or incline, not by levels.
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For me, when I say level, I'm referring to resistance on the elliptical machine.