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 chiefsplanet21

Add muscle and weight. I apoligize for not being specific on amounts ect

Looks okay to me. I wouldn't spend the money on Universal Torrent, because it's cheaper to make on your own (per serving, that is). That being said, it's not a bad product. Just expensive for what you get.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

You could take it before your workout if you wanted to. The key point is that taking more than 5g of monohydrate or 1.5g of Kre-Alkalyn is unnecessary.

Sweet. The bottle will last a helluva lot longer that way.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

That's another thing I'm wondering about. The bottle and all the reviews are from people who say they take 2 every morning and then an additional after their workout. I just want to confirm that is unnecessary and 1 1500mg capsule a day is plenty.

Oh, and from the looks of it, the serving size for 1.5g is 2 capsules, so take 2 every day.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

Oh, and from the looks of it, the serving size for 1.5g is 2 capsules, so take 2 every day.

You're right. Some deceptive marketing there IMO. The label implies that each capsule is 1500 mg.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

Before GoChiefs deleted his post... I was going to agree. But, it's not going to hurt anything. And creatine mono is cheap as shit. Just one tub will last you months and costs maybe $40.

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I deleted it because clearly he was a victim of exercise industry marketing. At 5g a day if he's not gonna suffer from extra calories, yeah, why not?

I totally missed this. What was the deal? Is creatine not as advertised? If there's not a decided advantage, I'm not really interested in it at all. I'm ONLY taking this because my impression is that there will be a definite benefit.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I totally missed this. What was the deal? Is creatine not as advertised? If there's not a decided advantage, I'm not really interested in it at all. I'm ONLY taking this because my impression is that there will be a definite benefit.

There is a definite benefit. Absolutely. It's been proven over and over and over again to work. That being said, it's not a deal-breaker. You don't HAVE to use it. I'm not currently using it. I looked like I had about 3-4 lbs more muscle when I was on it. So, those pics that I posted a few days ago are my non-Creatine, small pics.

I think the marketing thing GoChiefs was referring to was in reference to needing all the other crap that they put in the other creatine supplement.

[LetsSignRussell]

flopnuts. any before/after photos? those are always fun.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

There is a definite benefit. Absolutely. It's been proven over and over and over again to work. That being said, it's not a deal-breaker. You don't HAVE to use it.

If I can get more, faster, then I'm all about it. Even if it's minor, I work hard enough that I'm willing to jump on any safe advantage I can come by. I just don't want to intake any calories if I don't have too. Believe me, the protein pisses me off all by itself.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by chiefsplanet21

flopnuts. any before/after photos? those are always fun.

I posted some in the biggest loser thread. The difference isn't huge, I'm down about 35-40lbs so far this year. I have one picture from when I was ginormous, but I haven't scanned and posted it yet.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

As always, thanks Silock. I appreciate you not making me google this shit myself.

It's not just laziness. I wouldn't know who to listen to, and who not too.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If I can get more, faster, then I'm all about it. Even if it's minor, I work hard enough that I'm willing to jump on any safe advantage I can come by. I just don't want to intake any calories if I don't have too. Believe me, the protein pisses me off all by itself.

Yeah, that's why I mentioned just getting pure creatine, because it has no calories at all. BTW, I edited that post a little bit for more clarification.

What do you mean the protein pisses you off?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

Yeah, that's why I mentioned just getting pure creatine, because it has no calories at all. BTW, I edited that post a little bit for more clarification.

What do you mean the protein pisses you off?

The calories in it. It's necessary, and probably a better use of those calories than any other form I'd get, but it's irritating because I'm already cutting. That just makes it a little more difficult.

Honestly, I've been eating like shit for the last couple of weeks. My calories haven't been, but the food I'm eating is. I need to tighten it up.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Well, money has been tight but I absolutely had to replace my old Fila running shoes. Buying a hundred dollar plus pair was just not an option, so I got these. They were comfortable as shit in the store, but the real test will come when I run 2.5 miles in the morning. Anyone have New Balance? Did I **** up or do alright?

I wish you would've went for last yrs. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9's, but yeah, those look nice. When we talked on this i had forgotten to mention that they substatially mark down last yrs. version/model. Oh well, I'll take the blame on that one. LOL

But those look nice, how do they feel?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I wish you would've went for last yrs. Brooks Adrenaline GTS 9's, but yeah, those look nice. When we talked on this i had forgotten to mention that they substatially mark down last yrs. version/model. Oh well, I'll take the blame on that one. LOL

But those look nice, how do they feel?

I changed my routine up today. I'm lifting M-W-F now and running T-Th-Sa. I did run a half mile in them though to get warmed up for my lifting. There were probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever ran in.

I do think I'm going to hit one of the pro shops though and have my stride analyzed so I know what's best for my feet. Hopefully these will be the right type and I can just keep them.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I changed my routine up today. I'm lifting M-W-F now and running T-Th-Sa. I did run a half mile in them though to get warmed up for my lifting. There were probably the most comfortable shoes I've ever ran in.

I do think I'm going to hit one of the pro shops though and have my stride analyzed so I know what's best for my feet. Hopefully these will be the right type and I can just keep them.

I was a runner before I got into the lifting so much. I love New Balance. That being said, you do need to find out about your stride and foot strike in order to get the right shoe. New Balance is a fine brand, though.