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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.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-24-2010, 12:14 AM

I'm pretty happy. I drank that thing 3 hours ago and my belly is still full. I could've just as easily eaten a chicken breast or something but I wanted to try it out.

SenselessChiefsFan · 02-24-2010, 06:36 AM

Well, as of this morning, I have officially hit 20lbs lost on the scale. I have been at 18.5lbs lost for about two weeks. It's nice to finally hit the 20lb mark. I am working out and have added visible size to my arms and shoulders, back and chest. It has been 6 months. So, I have probably lost at least 25lbs of fat.

Oh, and I got ten neutral grip pull-ups last night. Highest number yet. All in all, feeling pretty good about where I am at and where I am think I am going.

Today is an off day, but I think I am going to try to get some cardio in today. Maybe a run, or go to the gym for a little bit.

SenselessChiefsFan · 02-24-2010, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'm pretty happy. I drank that thing 3 hours ago and my belly is still full. I could've just as easily eaten a chicken breast or something but I wanted to try it out.

That is the brand that I use. I like it. It is much better than the Body Fortress that I was using. I do it in the morning. I usually take 8oz of skim milk, 1 scoop powder, 2oz of coffee, four ice cubes, put it all in the blender and I have a good morning drink.

NewChief · 02-24-2010, 07:45 AM

Got up this morning and had a nice workout. Spent a little more time doing bench and pullups, so I didn't have time to get my last set of the KB circuit in, which is a bummer. That's the set that really kills because it's got the most reps. I did increase my weight on TGUs and H2H swings (at a 16kg kb now), so I feel a little better about missing that set.

Came home and had two poached eggs on a bed of raw spinach with a bit of feta cheese sprinkled on top. Ready to rock out the day.

Pondering protein powders. I'm sort of ideologically opposed to the whole idea of protein powders and supplements, but I do wonder if I need them in order to meet my goals of being bigger, leaner, stronger.

Simply Red · 02-24-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SensibleChiefsfan

I live just north of Atlanta, let me know if you need someone to take the pics. Yum.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 02-24-2010, 11:11 AM

So I went to the doctor today to get some blood work done. I have a history of Diabetes in my family and have been battling some extreme fatigue for the last couple of months.

I went to the KU health center and the doctor I saw started asking me about my diet and I just told him in general I'm eating more whole foods and trying to cut calories(I said nothing about fasting or how much I was cutting, I have about 1500-1800/day except my fast day). He then went on a lecture about hibernation/survival mode and the slowing of your metabolism. That just struck me as odd since in Eat Stop Eat, he said that every MD he's talked to has agreed with him that your metabolism could not slow down by calorie restriction.

Carlota69 · 02-24-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

So I went to the doctor today to get some blood work done. I have a history of Diabetes in my family and have been battling some extreme fatigue for the last couple of months.

I went to the KU health center and the doctor I saw started asking me about my diet and I just told him in general I'm eating more whole foods and trying to cut calories(I said nothing about fasting or how much I was cutting, I have about 1500-1800/day except my fast day). He then went on a lecture about hibernation/survival mode and the slowing of your metabolism. That just struck me as odd since in Eat Stop Eat, he said that every MD he's talked to has agreed with him that your metabolism could not slow down by calorie restriction.

I just had a shit-ton of blood work done--Hypoglycemia is what they came up with....My doc went on a tangent about not eating processed foods and all that. The problem is, I spent an hour with him just before that describing my very whole food, organic, salt-free diet.

he didnt hear a word obvioulsy.

The frustrating part for me is that I have many of the thyroid issues, brittle nails, fatigue, memory loss, mental confusion, hard time losing weight etc...my thyroids were in range, but t4 and T3 were riding the low line and they just blow it off. "You're fine".

So I continue on with the battle...

Yesterday I did chest, back and some legs. The first half of my workout was pretty tolerable...the second half was rough! Lots of crabcrawls, squats with 25 lb plates and pulling 35 lbs on the cables (at the same time), jumping push-ups, mtn climbers...I burned over almost 700 calories in 65 mins...

I ate pork tenderloins medallions with lots of good spices (no salt) and blanched veggies with carrots, summer squash, sun-dried tomatoes and asparagus...yum.

I did have soy ice cream--about 1/2 cup (200 cals). Im a chick, and sometimes chicks need sweets

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-24-2010, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by NewPhin

Did great on my fast all day, but went a little nuts tonight at dinner when breaking it. Took the boys' about for BBQ. I cleaned my plate and helped my kids out with theirs more than I should have. Oh well. I don't get out to eat BBQ often.

You've been busting your ass with this. You earned it and I hope it was as delicious as my pizza was last Sunday.

NewChief · 02-24-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

You've been busting your ass with this. You earned it and I hope it was as delicious as my pizza was last Sunday.

Thanks, man. I figure I still came in well below my calories for the day due to fasting the rest of the day. Having a light eating day today as well.

Simply Red · 02-24-2010, 01:27 PM

I'm turning into a fine sculpted piece of art, thank you Jesus & thank you Silock.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-24-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by NewPhin

Thanks, man. I figure I still came in well below my calories for the day due to fasting the rest of the day. Having a light eating day today as well.

What started out as me just trying to show some discipline in eating has turned into a pretty permanent reduction of daily calories by 300-400. I'm down from the 1600-1700 range to 1200-1400.

Right now I'm trying to work something light in every couple of hours just to keep my metabolism working for me. I've found that to be much more difficult and I'm not sure why.

NewChief · 02-24-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'm turning into a fine sculpted piece of art, thank you Jesus & thank you Silock.

We should start putting together the photoshoot for the calendar "The men and women of the thread 218990."

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-24-2010, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by NewPhin

We should start putting together the photoshoot for the calendar "The men and women of the thread 218990."

I'll be January, and then we can have the most fit person be December.

Simply Red · 02-24-2010, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

I'll be January, and then we can have the most fit person be December.

might as well make me Mr. DECEMBER!!!

-boog out!

SPATCH · 02-24-2010, 02:15 PM

I've always been a slimmer guy, I normally weigh ~160 lbs. The biggest I've ever been was when I was a Junior/Senior in high school and I weighed 170 lbs (I was working out 5 times a week).

Although I've stayed in decent shape in my four years since, I recently decided to start to take my health a bit more seriously. At the same time, I decided to go ahead and increase my "sexiness" and pack on some lean muscle while I was at it.

Here's the the workout regiment:

Workouts 3 days a week-- chest/back on one day, legs the next, and bi's/tri's/shoulders the next.

Here's the diet:

I eat as much as I can (I'm trying to gain weight). I'll have a cereal with a full banana for breakfast and a pasta for lunch. After a workout I typically eat a steak, spinach salad, and a full tomato. In between meals I try eat as much as possible (normally nuts, yogurt, small pizzas, etc.)

**** Gearing up for spring break (lawl), I've decided to add an EAS Myoplex protein shake to my after-workout routine. Lastly, I've started using SuperPump as a pre-workout supplement. This shit is pretty awesome... you feel like you can work out all day.

The results have been pretty damn good

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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02-24-2010, 12:14 AM	#871
Mr. Flopnuts FINALLY! The wait is over. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Future Is Now!!! Casino cash: $19947565	I'm pretty happy. I drank that thing 3 hours ago and my belly is still full. I could've just as easily eaten a chicken breast or something but I wanted to try it out.
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02-24-2010, 06:36 AM	#872
SenselessChiefsFan MVP Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10005450	Well, as of this morning, I have officially hit 20lbs lost on the scale. I have been at 18.5lbs lost for about two weeks. It's nice to finally hit the 20lb mark. I am working out and have added visible size to my arms and shoulders, back and chest. It has been 6 months. So, I have probably lost at least 25lbs of fat. Oh, and I got ten neutral grip pull-ups last night. Highest number yet. All in all, feeling pretty good about where I am at and where I am think I am going. Today is an off day, but I think I am going to try to get some cardio in today. Maybe a run, or go to the gym for a little bit.
Posts: 5,540

02-24-2010, 07:45 AM	#874
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02-24-2010, 11:11 AM	#876
Kyle DeLexus Opie and Anthony XM 105 Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10002400	So I went to the doctor today to get some blood work done. I have a history of Diabetes in my family and have been battling some extreme fatigue for the last couple of months. I went to the KU health center and the doctor I saw started asking me about my diet and I just told him in general I'm eating more whole foods and trying to cut calories(I said nothing about fasting or how much I was cutting, I have about 1500-1800/day except my fast day). He then went on a lecture about hibernation/survival mode and the slowing of your metabolism. That just struck me as odd since in Eat Stop Eat, he said that every MD he's talked to has agreed with him that your metabolism could not slow down by calorie restriction.
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02-24-2010, 02:15 PM	#885
SPATCH birth of spatch Join Date: May 2008 Casino cash: $10006207	I've always been a slimmer guy, I normally weigh ~160 lbs. The biggest I've ever been was when I was a Junior/Senior in high school and I weighed 170 lbs (I was working out 5 times a week). Although I've stayed in decent shape in my four years since, I recently decided to start to take my health a bit more seriously. At the same time, I decided to go ahead and increase my "sexiness" and pack on some lean muscle while I was at it. Here's the the workout regiment: Workouts 3 days a week-- chest/back on one day, legs the next, and bi's/tri's/shoulders the next. Here's the diet: I eat as much as I can (I'm trying to gain weight). I'll have a cereal with a full banana for breakfast and a pasta for lunch. After a workout I typically eat a steak, spinach salad, and a full tomato. In between meals I try eat as much as possible (normally nuts, yogurt, small pizzas, etc.) **** Gearing up for spring break (lawl), I've decided to add an EAS Myoplex protein shake to my after-workout routine. Lastly, I've started using SuperPump as a pre-workout supplement. This shit is pretty awesome... you feel like you can work out all day. The results have been pretty damn good
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