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SenselessChiefsFan · 11-28-2009, 07:40 PM

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.

SenselessChiefsFan · 05-17-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Men's Health recommends striving to do 2 things as a rule of thumb. Always try to eat more protein & more fiber & that will take care of the rest. Do this with 5 small meals per day.

Calories - the theory is that the small portions keep calories down & the protein & fiber keep you feeling full.

Carbs - If you fill your diet with foods that are high in fiber, you'll be eating whole grains & veggies (in lieu of processed grains and sugars) for your carbs + the protein.

I realize this is extremely simple & most of you will flip out & hate it, but I thought it was a pretty good rule of thumb for those who hate the idea of counting calories or trying to track ratios. This little rule is actually how I got started.

I don't think anyone would fault this logic. I don't think Silock has anything against eating this way, his point is that it is still all calories in/calories out.

Now, these things help to eat healthier and limit calories. They are rules to help you cut your calories without counting them.

SenselessChiefsFan · 05-17-2010, 04:49 PM

Tonight is back/biceps.....

Fun night. As I can do more pullups, this day gets MORE fun....lol.

It wasn't as much fun when I was struggling to get a single pull up.

Silock · 05-17-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

My dad always told me that carbs turn into fat if you don't use them. I'm guessing this isn't true.

All extra energy that isn't used turns to fat, whether it's carbs or protein (or alcohol -- but that's really a different subject, as it's hard for the body to convert alcohol to fat, and most of it is used right away for energy which causes you to burn less of other fuels).

**Buck** · 05-17-2010, 04:53 PM

By the way I weighed in at 298.0 today. Down from 310.6 exactly 1 week ago.

Simply Red · 05-17-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

By the way I weighed in at 298.0 today. Down from 310.6 exactly 1 week ago.

w00t

SenselessChiefsFan · 05-17-2010, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

By the way I weighed in at 298.0 today. Down from 310.6 exactly 1 week ago.

That's fantastic.

**Buck** · 05-17-2010, 06:40 PM

Just got back from the Gym. Was going to do a 30 minute cardio sesh but once 30 minutes was up I was feeling so good I went for 10 more minutes. I think I'm getting my lungs back. Too much smoking.

**Saulbadguy** · 05-17-2010, 07:05 PM

Hour 23 of the fast. I'll probably just go ahead and wait until morning to eat.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 05-17-2010, 07:26 PM

I ended up eating lunch today at work. Stupid. I totally could've made it until 7pm tonight. Tomorrow I'm lifting so I'll be having a protein shake in the morning. Wednesday to Thursday will be my next opportunity. I just wrapped one up last night, so I'm half way there. 500 calories today, and I'll eat around 600-700 for dinner max. I'm weighing everything this week because I want to see some pounds off of the scale. No excuses this week.

**Buck** · 05-17-2010, 07:38 PM

Just had the 2 most delicious skinless chicken thighs ever.

Not sure if they were great or if I was just starving and wanting protein bad.

So far today I am at 308 calories, my workout burned 658 (supposedly) and my BMR is 2699.

Thats a total loss of 3049 calories today.

**** Year

**Buck** · 05-17-2010, 07:41 PM

Also, I'm no longer Morbidly Obese.

I am now Obese Class 2.

**Saulbadguy** · 05-17-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck

Also, I'm no longer Morbidly Obese.

I am now Obese Class 2.

Link? All i've ever seen is "obese".

I'm about 10 lbs away from "overweight"!

SenselessChiefsFan · 05-17-2010, 09:08 PM

I am getting mad respect at the gym..... Seriously, I guess everyone is impressed that a scrawny white guy is willing to work so hard not to be scrawny.... kinda stuck being white though.

I finally feel like I am putting up enough weight not to be embarrassed.... so that's good.

SenselessChiefsFan · 05-17-2010, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

Link? All i've ever seen is "obese".

I'm about 10 lbs away from "overweight"!

I'm 10lbs away from being 'healthy'.

It is just funny, because if anyone meets me and they find out I am 'dieting'... they wonder why. No one I meet thinks I am 'overweight'.

Silock · 05-17-2010, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I am getting mad respect at the gym..... Seriously, I guess everyone is impressed that a scrawny white guy is willing to work so hard not to be scrawny.... kinda stuck being white though.

I finally feel like I am putting up enough weight not to be embarrassed.... so that's good.

Nice

Although, **** what other people think. **** them for judging just because you're not lifting as much weight as they are.

11-28-2009, 07:40 PM
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	The "I just got back from the gym" and this is what I have eaten thread. 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.
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05-17-2010, 04:49 PM	#4442
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Tonight is back/biceps..... Fun night. As I can do more pullups, this day gets MORE fun....lol. It wasn't as much fun when I was struggling to get a single pull up. __________________ A bad day at the gym is better than a good day on the Couch.
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05-17-2010, 04:53 PM	#4444
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5890295	By the way I weighed in at 298.0 today. Down from 310.6 exactly 1 week ago.
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05-17-2010, 06:40 PM	#4447
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5890295	Just got back from the Gym. Was going to do a 30 minute cardio sesh but once 30 minutes was up I was feeling so good I went for 10 more minutes. I think I'm getting my lungs back. Too much smoking.
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05-17-2010, 07:05 PM	#4448
Saulbadguy When a nightmare becomes real Join Date: Nov 2003 Casino cash: $736966	Hour 23 of the fast. I'll probably just go ahead and wait until morning to eat.
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05-17-2010, 07:38 PM	#4450
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5890295	Just had the 2 most delicious skinless chicken thighs ever. Not sure if they were great or if I was just starving and wanting protein bad. So far today I am at 308 calories, my workout burned 658 (supposedly) and my BMR is 2699. Thats a total loss of 3049 calories today. **** Year
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05-17-2010, 07:41 PM	#4451
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $5890295	Also, I'm no longer Morbidly Obese. I am now Obese Class 2.
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05-17-2010, 09:08 PM	#4453
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	I am getting mad respect at the gym..... Seriously, I guess everyone is impressed that a scrawny white guy is willing to work so hard not to be scrawny.... kinda stuck being white though. I finally feel like I am putting up enough weight not to be embarrassed.... so that's good. __________________ A bad day at the gym is better than a good day on the Couch.
Posts: 5,540