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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.

NewChief · 02-17-2010, 08:39 PM

The boy likes shrimp and tonight was his birthday. Made a Mediterranean shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta. Pretty good and seemed fairly healthy. Garlic, parsley, tomatoes, lemon juice, feta cheese and shrimp. Wife and I both made it through birthday cake without giving in.

HeadArrow · 02-17-2010, 11:16 PM

Thought I would jump in on this thread, and hopefully get some good advice.

Prior to two years ago, I had never been into "working out", but more into sports (basketball, baseball, etc..). Then, marriage, kids, career... quit doing much of anything and got "old and fat". 2 years ago, I started getting into Kickboxing. I was hooked, and now go at least 5 times a week (1 hour class). I also throw in basketball one night. Lost 30lbs, and now feel in pretty decent shape.

But, I've hit a wall where I can't seem to lose that small "gut" of fat around my waste. And, my arms have actually shrunk (they are lean, lost all the "fat mass" from boxing).

About a month ago, I started trying to eat differently. Started trying to eat every 2-3 hours, smaller meals, and attempting to eat healthy.

I eat a lot of fruit, veggies, eggs, lean meat (more fish), peanut butter (natural type), oatmeal, yogurt, etc.. Try and stay away from boxed stuff, and anything with too much sugar and/or fat. I think I'm on the right track, but am still struggling getting that "gut" to go away. Any suggestions, or am I on the right track?

Also, I'm wanting to increase my shoulder/arm "mass". Any suggestions to do before/after kickboxing that might help (15-20 minutes of something??).

Silock · 02-17-2010, 11:53 PM

Calories in vs. Calories out. Focus on that, and you'll lose weight. Cut your caloric intake and it will go away. It's easier to do low-carb, as it makes you feel fuller for longer on the same amount of calories.

But it still ALWAYS boils down to calories in vs. calories out. No exceptions.

Increasing your arm and shoulder mass is easy. Do 2 sets of 13 (60 seconds of rest in between) of the following, 3 days per week: Dips, Underhand Cable Flys (2 arms at once), Cable Lateral Raises.

SenselessChiefsFan · 02-18-2010, 05:58 AM

Well, tonight is Chest/Triceps. Favorite night. Starting to try to take my wife to the gym in the mornings. I take my daughter at night. My wife hates going to the gym alone. I am hoping to get here comfortable enough to start taking my daughter, and then I can go alone. Because having to go twice a day is rather pointless.....

Yesterday was an 'okay' day as far as total calories.... but I didn't get enough protein. I am working to correct that today.

Protein shake now.

Silock · 02-18-2010, 10:43 AM

You probably need far less protein than you're getting. How much did you get yesterday?

NewChief · 02-18-2010, 10:47 AM

Decided to fast today. I haven't had anything but water so far. I'm a little worried, because I'm planning on hitting it hard at the gym this afternoon. I can't decide if I should eat something before I work out or not. I'm worried I may bonk if I go to the gym without eating anything all day.

Silock · 02-18-2010, 10:50 AM

You won't. It's all in your head.

http://www.begin2dig.com/2010/01/fas...-workouts.html

NewChief · 02-18-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

You won't. It's all in your head.

http://www.begin2dig.com/2010/01/fas...-workouts.html

Alright, I'm going to go for it. Should be interesting.

Carlota69 · 02-18-2010, 12:24 PM

Yesterday, I did the P90X shoulders/arms workout plus the AbRipper X. the arms workout was decent, not as hard and exhausting as Im use to with my trainer, but I liked it. I need heavier weights at home tho. The AbRipper on the other hand was TOUGH. Granted, I have a hip flexor that is slightly peeved at running on concrete, so its sore, but JEEEZ! It was the toughest workout on P90X that Ive used so far.

For din din I had Turkey meatloaf and a salad...

I did Cardio X this morning...Then ate steel cut oats with almonds and fruit.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-18-2010, 12:48 PM

I am so ****ing sore today. I'm scheduled for a 2 mile run without stopping tomorrow, and yesterday was the first time in my life I've ever run 1 mile. I don't want to go to the gym today at all. I hurt.

Sigh. See you all in a couple of hours.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-18-2010, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I am so ****ing sore today. I'm scheduled for a 2 mile run without stopping tomorrow, and yesterday was the first time in my life I've ever run 1 mile. I don't want to go to the gym today at all. I hurt.

Sigh. See you all in a couple of hours.

Nope. Didn't happen. Way too sore today. I'm going to beat on my drums for a couple of hours. I have some doubt as to whether that's really good for 593 calories an hour, even at my size, but it'll have to do today.

NewChief · 02-18-2010, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewPhin

Alright, I'm going to go for it. Should be interesting.

I'm doing okay on the fast for the day. Feel a little lightheaded at times. No drop in energy at all, though. Don't really feel hungry.

**Bowser** · 02-18-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewPhin

I'm doing okay on the fast for the day. Feel a little lightheaded at times. No drop in energy at all, though. Don't really feel hungry.

Yeah, but your poopin' cycle is going to be all ****ed up. I hate it when that happens.

"A regular man is a happy man!" - some old quote that I heard somewhere, sometime

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-18-2010, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewPhin

I'm doing okay on the fast for the day. Feel a little lightheaded at times. No drop in energy at all, though. Don't really feel hungry.

It's interesting that I never wake up hungry except for days following a prolonged absence of eating.

I ate plenty last night. Pretty much ate my 1500 calories after 4pm, but nothing except an energy drink before. This morning I woke up famished and ate a bowl of cereal and I'm already hungry again.

NewChief · 02-18-2010, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bowser

Yeah, but your poopin' cycle is going to be all ****ed up. I hate it when that happens.

"A regular man is a happy man!" - some old quote that I heard somewhere, sometime

We'll see. Regular BMs have never been a problem for me.

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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02-17-2010, 08:39 PM	#721
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7090204	The boy likes shrimp and tonight was his birthday. Made a Mediterranean shrimp scampi with angel hair pasta. Pretty good and seemed fairly healthy. Garlic, parsley, tomatoes, lemon juice, feta cheese and shrimp. Wife and I both made it through birthday cake without giving in. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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02-17-2010, 11:16 PM	#722
HeadArrow Rookie Join Date: Apr 2001 Casino cash: $9994900	Thought I would jump in on this thread, and hopefully get some good advice. Prior to two years ago, I had never been into "working out", but more into sports (basketball, baseball, etc..). Then, marriage, kids, career... quit doing much of anything and got "old and fat". 2 years ago, I started getting into Kickboxing. I was hooked, and now go at least 5 times a week (1 hour class). I also throw in basketball one night. Lost 30lbs, and now feel in pretty decent shape. But, I've hit a wall where I can't seem to lose that small "gut" of fat around my waste. And, my arms have actually shrunk (they are lean, lost all the "fat mass" from boxing). About a month ago, I started trying to eat differently. Started trying to eat every 2-3 hours, smaller meals, and attempting to eat healthy. I eat a lot of fruit, veggies, eggs, lean meat (more fish), peanut butter (natural type), oatmeal, yogurt, etc.. Try and stay away from boxed stuff, and anything with too much sugar and/or fat. I think I'm on the right track, but am still struggling getting that "gut" to go away. Any suggestions, or am I on the right track? Also, I'm wanting to increase my shoulder/arm "mass". Any suggestions to do before/after kickboxing that might help (15-20 minutes of something??). __________________ It's the Defense stupid!
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02-17-2010, 11:53 PM	#723
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	Calories in vs. Calories out. Focus on that, and you'll lose weight. Cut your caloric intake and it will go away. It's easier to do low-carb, as it makes you feel fuller for longer on the same amount of calories. But it still ALWAYS boils down to calories in vs. calories out. No exceptions. Increasing your arm and shoulder mass is easy. Do 2 sets of 13 (60 seconds of rest in between) of the following, 3 days per week: Dips, Underhand Cable Flys (2 arms at once), Cable Lateral Raises.
Posts: 19,908

02-18-2010, 05:58 AM	#724
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Well, tonight is Chest/Triceps. Favorite night. Starting to try to take my wife to the gym in the mornings. I take my daughter at night. My wife hates going to the gym alone. I am hoping to get here comfortable enough to start taking my daughter, and then I can go alone. Because having to go twice a day is rather pointless..... Yesterday was an 'okay' day as far as total calories.... but I didn't get enough protein. I am working to correct that today. Protein shake now.
Posts: 5,540

02-18-2010, 10:43 AM	#725
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	You probably need far less protein than you're getting. How much did you get yesterday?
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02-18-2010, 10:47 AM	#726
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $7090204	Decided to fast today. I haven't had anything but water so far. I'm a little worried, because I'm planning on hitting it hard at the gym this afternoon. I can't decide if I should eat something before I work out or not. I'm worried I may bonk if I go to the gym without eating anything all day. __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
Posts: 21,845

02-18-2010, 10:50 AM	#727
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	You won't. It's all in your head. http://www.begin2dig.com/2010/01/fas...-workouts.html
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02-18-2010, 12:24 PM	#729
Carlota69 MVP Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Las Vegas Casino cash: $9925282	Yesterday, I did the P90X shoulders/arms workout plus the AbRipper X. the arms workout was decent, not as hard and exhausting as Im use to with my trainer, but I liked it. I need heavier weights at home tho. The AbRipper on the other hand was TOUGH. Granted, I have a hip flexor that is slightly peeved at running on concrete, so its sore, but JEEEZ! It was the toughest workout on P90X that Ive used so far. For din din I had Turkey meatloaf and a salad... I did Cardio X this morning...Then ate steel cut oats with almonds and fruit. __________________ Women want someone who can make them laugh and protect them. So basically a Clown Ninja.
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02-18-2010, 12:48 PM	#730
Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	I am so ****ing sore today. I'm scheduled for a 2 mile run without stopping tomorrow, and yesterday was the first time in my life I've ever run 1 mile. I don't want to go to the gym today at all. I hurt. Sigh. See you all in a couple of hours.
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