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]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

I saw your picture stud boy. If you're fasting now in addition to whatever you're doing, you're going to look like a fitness model in no time.

PS - send me pics of your girl

she's toast, she got back w/ her 'ex' - sucks for me, i mean, sucks for her.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

she's toast, she got back w/ her 'ex' - sucks for me, i mean, sucks for her.

Yahoo me, we should pimp your new hot body out on dating sites.

/nohomo

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by GoChiefs

Yahoo me, we should pimp your new hot body out on dating sites.

/nohomo

[keg in kc]

Think this may be the first day my gastrointestinal tract is wondering wtf is going on?!!? Not gassy or anything, just feel a little off. Like my innards are about ready to rebel against the lack of fries. I actually expected to feel a little sick a bit sooner than this.

Today will mark my fifth day with a salad in a row. I may not have eaten five salads in 2010 prior to the last week.

[ArrowheadHawk]

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

Sorry, but it is easy. It isn't hard, it just takes doing it.

I don't know what world you live in. With the way all garbage food and beverages are marketed and the cost of healthy food. I now get less than half as many groceries of healthy food than I did before. So take that easy and shove it. Plus going to the gym takes a strong will.

[Silock]

IMO, it only takes will for a little while. Then it becomes routine.

I agree that it's difficult to eat well all the time. That's why IF is so handy.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by luv

Say you're a fat chick wanting to do some strength training as well as cardio. What free weights would you buy, and how heavy?

Someone help leann out.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

IMO, it only takes will for a little while. Then it becomes routine.

I agree that it's difficult to eat well all the time. That's why IF is so handy.

And I have first hand experience that backs this theory up.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Day off. Again. 3rd one this week. That tendon is stretched out and sore. I have some chest congestion. Could I go? Absolutely. Should I go? I don't think so. Feel free to tell me if you think I should.

I'm a 6 day a week guy, and I'm hardcore about it. I feel guilty not getting off of my fat ass and going. I think this is the best for now. I'm at a point that I'm no longer concerned I'll just give it up all together, so my rationale is to take care of my body and let it rest.

[Silock]

I skipped leg day today due to my hamstring. Went to a restorative yoga class instead. Meh.

Lots of stretching, which was good.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

I skipped leg day today due to my hamstring. Went to a restorative yoga class instead. Meh.

Lots of stretching, which was good.

I'm spending a lot of time stretching my achilles out. Would it help if I taped it while working out?

[Silock]

Probably not.

[Hammock Parties]

Floppy, just remind yourself that as long as you're eating at a deficit, you shouldn't feel guilty about sitting on your ass.

[Mr. Flopnuts]

Originally Posted by Silock

Probably not.

Alright, I won't bother. I've never used tape, but I was hoping the compression would enable me to run. Any idea how long these things usually last? Provided I take care of it that is.

[Silock]

I mean, it *might*, but there's no reason to push it.