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.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

Detoxing:

both Walmart & Kroger carry this==>

I was using this for awhile. It tastes like shit. Switched to Silock's product.

[LetsSignRussell]

Heres what I've gone with in the past http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html. Vanilla Ice Cream. Tasted great with milk. If you plan on mixing something with water don't get chocolate.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by chiefsplanet21

Heres what I've gone with in the past http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html. Vanilla Ice Cream. Tasted great with milk. If you plan on mixing something with water don't get chocolate.

That makes sense. My vanilla powder I had went well with water.

[LetsSignRussell]

1 day after eating the baseball swelling is way down. Going to ice the lips more tonight. Healing great!

[Silock]

Originally Posted by chiefsplanet21

Heres what I've gone with in the past http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html. Vanilla Ice Cream. Tasted great with milk. If you plan on mixing something with water don't get chocolate.

I think ON Extreme Milk Chocolate tastes great with water. Gaspari Myofusion Chocolate tastes great with water, too (but it's about 30 cals more per scoop than Optimum Nutrition's whey due to fat).

[NewChief]

Alright, bitches. Here it is.

2/29/2010
6'2"
186 lbs.
37 years old.

I'm real close to my ideal weight, but I've got some moving mass around to do. My midsection is still way, way, way too thick. I also need to get my chest a little bigger. I'm pretty happy with my overall size, though.

[ArrowheadHawk]

I've got a couple of questions for you guys.

What is the difference between skim milk and fat free plus milk? They both have the same calories.

Is there a good place online to get a workout regimen that I can do at my gym. I don't want to pay for a personal trainer but after purchasing a membership at a 24 hour gym I have access to all the equipment.

I'm just trying to lose weight. I could care less about muscle tone or strength. Should I do strength training anyway?

[LetsSignRussell]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

I've got a couple of questions for you guys.

What is the difference between skim milk and fat free plus milk? They both have the same calories.

Is there a good place online to get a workout regimen that I can do at my gym. I don't want to pay for a personal trainer but after purchasing a membership at a 24 hour gym I have access to all the equipment.

I'm just trying to lose weight. I could care less about muscle tone or strength. Should I do strength training anyway?

i've heard skim milk has a bunch of sugar in it. i may be full of shit. just wait for silock to come along

[Hammock Parties]

Yes. Lifting weights is the best way to lose weight, plus calorie restriction.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by NewPhin

Alright, bitches. Here it is.

2/29/2010
6'2"
186 lbs.
37 years old.

I'm real close to my ideal weight, but I've got some moving mass around to do. My midsection is still way, way, way too thick. I also need to get my chest a little bigger. I'm pretty happy with my overall size, though.

That's not bad at all, man. Sure, you've got some body fat to spare, but really... that's pretty good shape. I bet you're in the 95% percentile for people your age. Good work!

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

I've got a couple of questions for you guys.

What is the difference between skim milk and fat free plus milk? They both have the same calories.

Is there a good place online to get a workout regimen that I can do at my gym. I don't want to pay for a personal trainer but after purchasing a membership at a 24 hour gym I have access to all the equipment.

I'm just trying to lose weight. I could care less about muscle tone or strength. Should I do strength training anyway?

If you want to lose weight, lift weight.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

I've got a couple of questions for you guys.

What is the difference between skim milk and fat free plus milk? They both have the same calories.

Is there a good place online to get a workout regimen that I can do at my gym. I don't want to pay for a personal trainer but after purchasing a membership at a 24 hour gym I have access to all the equipment.

I'm just trying to lose weight. I could care less about muscle tone or strength. Should I do strength training anyway?

Where did you end up signing up at? I didn't even know we had a 24 hour gym. Pinnacle?

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Oh, and check this site out for lifting regimens.

www.exrx.net

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

If you want to lose weight, lift weight.

This seems confusing to me. Does lifting weights burn more calories than cardio?

[Silock]

Originally Posted by ArrowheadHawk

I've got a couple of questions for you guys.

What is the difference between skim milk and fat free plus milk? They both have the same calories.

Is there a good place online to get a workout regimen that I can do at my gym. I don't want to pay for a personal trainer but after purchasing a membership at a 24 hour gym I have access to all the equipment.

I'm just trying to lose weight. I could care less about muscle tone or strength. Should I do strength training anyway?

See sig.

Yes, you should strength train. It's better for losing weight than doing cardio, and it's not even a contest. Of course, calorie restriction is still the #1. Strength training is #2.