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.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

Gym was ****ing crowded tonight. Ruined my flow a little bit until the crowds thinned out. Still got a decent workout.

My gym has thinned out from New Year's but not as much as the last couple of years. More people in my area are sticking to those New Year's resolutions.

[Silock]

The New Year's crowd already left my gym... it's just like a constant influx of new people. I don't think I've seen the same new people twice. Very odd.

[Mecca]

I weigh 183lbs now, you guys should bow to me.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Mecca

I weigh 183lbs now, you guys should bow to me.

Holy shit dude, very awesome. Give us some before/afters.

[Pablo]

I'm actually going to start running again and I need to buy some new shoes. I have fairly narrow, longish feet(size 11 1/2) with a high arch.

Is there one particular brand or style that is better than another? I don't really feel like going to the store and trying on 10 different brands and dropping $100 on a pair of shoes that don't run as well as they feel in the store.

If anyone has a similar foot-build or insight, your help is appreciated.

(Posted while eating an enchilada because I'm a revolting blob of a human being)

[Mecca]

Ok I'll attach some pics...

I'll do 2 befores and 2 afters...

[Hammock Parties]

Goth ladies going nuts.

[Mecca]

GoChiefs just has it in his head what type of chicks I date, it's quite amusing.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by PostRockPablo

I'm actually going to start running again and I need to buy some new shoes. I have fairly narrow, longish feet(size 11 1/2) with a high arch.

Is there one particular brand or style that is better than another? I don't really feel like going to the store and trying on 10 different brands and dropping $100 on a pair of shoes that don't run as well as they feel in the store.

If anyone has a similar foot-build or insight, your help is appreciated.

(Posted while eating an enchilada because I'm a revolting blob of a human being)

Find a specialized running shoe store and find out what kind of shoes you need. You don't have to buy the shoes there, or even the model they recommend. But you need to know if you need motion control shoes or something like them so you'll know what to buy.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Mecca

GoChiefs just has it in his head what type of chicks I date, it's quite amusing.

Wait, you date chicks? I thought we had another Ricky Martin situation going on here.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by Silock

Wait, you date chicks? I thought we had another Ricky Martin situation going on here.

Very funny...but frankly I don't just get goth girls although if I just limited myself to that I could likely have the pick of the liter.

[LetsSignRussell]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Ok I'll attach some pics...

I'll do 2 befores and 2 afters...

If I seen you in a dark alley, I would run and run and just keep running.

[Mecca]

Originally Posted by chiefsplanet21

If I seen you in a dark alley, I would run and run and just keep running.

What are you trying to say?

[LetsSignRussell]

Originally Posted by Mecca

What are you trying to say?

you motivate me to exercise

[Mecca]

Do you find me intimidating...