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.

[philfree]

Does spending alot of time in the hot tub have a positive or negative effect on muscle building? I jsut did a set of ketlebell swings and I guess in a few hours I'm gonna have a back spasm. I love my hot tub! I need my hot tub!


PhilFree

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

me either, just like my women.

You think it's hot when you first get your hands on one but after you sit with it for a few minutes it turns out to be cold and bitter?

[luv]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

You think it's hot when you first get your hands on one but after you sit with it for a few minutes it turns out to be cold and bitter?

This says so much about you.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

You think it's hot when you first get your hands on one but after you sit with it for a few minutes it turns out to be cold and bitter?

I was trying to give it to you, again - but, it's saying i must spread some around, first.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by luv

This says so much about you.

Indeed. It says I like to make jokes.

[keg in kc]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I was trying to give it to you, again - but, it's saying i must spread some around, first.

That probably didn't come out the way you thought it would when you first ran it through your mind.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by philfree

Does spending alot of time in the hot tub have a positive or negative effect on muscle building? I jsut did a set of ketlebell swings and I guess in a few hours I'm gonna have a back spasm. I love my hot tub! I need my hot tub!


PhilFree

aside from hydro-therapy, nothing much, just relax 'em.

[luv]

Originally Posted by keg in kc

That probably didn't come out the way you thought it would when you first ran it through your mind.

I'm glad I'm not the only person whose mind goes to the gutter.

[philfree]

So I've got butterfly pork chops laid out for diner. Looks like 190 calories per 4oz serving. These are 6-7 oz chops probably. Approx. 330 calories a chop.

I need to figure out the rest of the meal so I can calculate the calories.

I need to klnow how many calories I should consume. From reading this thread 1500 to 2000 a day for a guy my size to lose weight?

I just found this site http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/co...Calculator.asp and it said I need 4007 calories a day to maintain my current weight. Does that sound right? Sounds high to me.


PhilFree

[ArrowheadHawk]

Originally Posted by philfree

So I've got butterfly pork chops laid out for diner. Looks like 190 calories per 4oz serving. These are 6-7 oz chops probably. Approx. 330 calories a chop.

I need to figure out the rest of the meal so I can calculate the calories.

I need to klnow how many calories I should consume. From reading this thread 1500 to 2000 a day for a guy my size to lose weight?

I just found this site http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/co...Calculator.asp and it said I need 4007 calories a day to maintain my current weight. Does that sound right? Sounds high to me.


PhilFree

try www.sparkpeople.com It will have you set a goal and then it will tell you what your calorie intake should be.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by philfree

I just found this site http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/co...Calculator.asp and it said I need 4007 calories a day to maintain my current weight. Does that sound right? Sounds high to me.


PhilFree

What did you put for your activity? I put moderate activity and it says 4200 calories. I'm going to call bullshit. If I ate 4200 calories a day....I'd be gaining weight....not maintaining weight.

[philfree]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

What did you put for your activity? I put moderate activity and it says 4200 calories. I'm going to call bullshit. If I ate 4200 calories a day....I'd be gaining weight....not maintaining weight.

Moderate

Here's another site that ask for more info. http://www.revolutionhealth.com/calc...se/?msc=A62819

Say's I need 3058 a day.

PhilFree

[Omaha]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

What did you put for your activity? I put moderate activity and it says 4200 calories. I'm going to call bullshit. If I ate 4200 calories a day....I'd be gaining weight....not maintaining weight.

Try Livestrong.com. It has a similar format, but gives me a WAY different answer. It also gives you the option to enter sedentary lifestyle and then add the actual exercises & activities to give you a more accurate calculation.

[Buck]

Whew!

Just got back from the Gym.

Spent about 40 minutes on a stationary bike and sweated my ass off. I decided to do some light weightlifting, but just on the machines, not free weights. I remember an old personal trainer from like 10 years ago saying that if you did faster reps at a lower weight it helps your cardio and helps weight loss. Not sure if thats true, but thats what I did.

2 reps of 10 @ 50 lbs on the seated chest press
1 rep of 10 @ 65 lbs on the same machine

Then I did 3 reps of the inclined chest press (10, 10, 8) @ 30 lbs. That was difficult for me even at the low weight.

Then I did 3 reps of 10 @ 40 lbs on the arm curl machine. Easy peezy lemon squeezy.

Anyways I feel good, but also feel lackadaisical. I'm fairly certain thats my lack of carbs lately.

[Hammock Parties]

Just broke a 41-hour fast with a post-workout protein shake. I guess technically I won't make it the three days but I'm gonna fast the rest of today and tomorrow, too. Pretty close.