The '2008 is my year to lose weight!' thread

ok, so i'm looking into getting some essential amino acids.

and i've looked on the internet and i have no idea what to get. i'd like to get the most in one serving (not taking 10 different pills, powders).

any recommendations? i went into gnc tonight, and the chick was clueless. she got out some big book and stared flipping through it. that was my cue to leave.
 
Good whey protein should have most amino acids in it.

I was looking at the 6 star whey protein at walmart and it has a bunch of different amino acids, plus creatine, L-arginine which is used in nitrous oxide supplements to dilate the blood vessels, and more.

I dont see why more people dont use these, they're $14 per jug of powder.
 
I don't know, I'm actually getting away from using protein. In nutrition class they recently pounded it into our heads that there's no point in taking them if you just eat a balanced diet with some added protein.
 
Since we're talking about whey I'll share my favorite whey concoction. Optimum Nutrition is my brand of choice. I mix a scoop of orange cream flavor with 8 oz water and a half scoop of vanilla cream flavor with 4 oz skim milk in two separate shakers. Then pour them both in a glass. Its an absolute treat to creamsicle lovers. Its only 225 cals. About 40 grams of protein. If I feel like cleaning the blender out I include ice and a banana.

Also here's the shakers I use. 8 oz so its perfect since most drink mixes use that much. They're cheap too so you won't feel bad if you toss them out. Shakers can stink really bad after awhile.
http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2543526
 
[quote name='GTzerO']Started at 264 and I'm down to around 250-251. Think I'm doing well so far.[/quote]

I am now at 242.

Hopefully I don't plateau soon.

EDIT: Woah, looking at the dates, that's actually kinda unhealthy.
 
I use the Optimum Nutrition double Chocolate protein. I have a shaker that I use in my bar that works perfect, some days I use skim milk and 1 scoop, it tastes pretty damn good. Usually have one right after the gym.

Other days (if I had too many calories in the day) I'll mix it with water, its not nearly as good, but its still nearly as bad as others I've tried.
 
Woah, finally got to the gym today. :applause:

Can someone recommend me a good Abs DVD? Something that's 10-12 mins or less. I really can't do an Ab workout for 20+ minutes. I just can not do it. I can, however, do something like 10-12 mins a day for 5-6x a week.

I know you can find workouts online, but I like DVDs a bit better. If you have any suggestions.. (I'll even take suggestions on a good website that shows a good Ab plan).. please lemme know!
 
Well, I've gone from 183 up to 188 and now down to 178. I attribute the weight gain to being a lazy bum who likes good food and the weight loss to my recent appendectomy. Stupid surgery.
 
[quote name='pacifickarma']Well, I've gone from 183 up to 188 and now down to 178. I attribute the weight gain to being a lazy bum who likes good food and the weight loss to my recent appendectomy. Stupid surgery.[/QUOTE]

:rofl: I agree. It's the most inconvenient surgery ever. It just.. happens. Ugh. Enjoy your pain killers though :bouncy: It was a good week for me! :lol:
 
I've got to do something, I'm so unhealthy. It never used to bother me but now it does. Every year I just get fatter & fatter. I think "OMG, I can't possibly get fatter than this" and then next year I am fatter than before.

My problem is I have no willpower. I eat like a horse and just won't stop. It's gotten to the point where I'm trying not to keep food in the house LOL.
 
[quote name='lilboo']Woah, finally got to the gym today. :applause:

Can someone recommend me a good Abs DVD? Something that's 10-12 mins or less. I really can't do an Ab workout for 20+ minutes. I just can not do it. I can, however, do something like 10-12 mins a day for 5-6x a week.

I know you can find workouts online, but I like DVDs a bit better. If you have any suggestions.. (I'll even take suggestions on a good website that shows a good Ab plan).. please lemme know![/QUOTE]



I wouldn't recommend any abs DVD at all to tell you the truth, they are all a waste of money to me.



You have perfect abs already, everybody does. It's just hidden behind your body fat %. Do cardio, and eat a healthy diet and your abs will start to show on their own.


I also would DEFINITELY not recommend doing abs workouts 5-6 times a week, no matter what those infomercial people claim. They are a major muscle group just like any other and they need a good recovery period.


Plus, as you said, you are going to the gym. MANY essential excercises work your core, like squats, deadlifts, pull ups, etc. Your abs are getting worked a lot already if you are doing this excercises (which you should be, they are essential).



Just do this for abs, it's what I do and am having my friend Steve do now, I'm already seeing the results on him.



Upper abs- Crunches, weighted crunches if not challenging enough for you. If you're just starting out your body weight alone will be a challenge.
Obliques- Side bends (use a light dumbbell)
Lower abs- Leg raises


He does his abs three days a week, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday. You only really need to do abs focused workouts 2-3 times a week, and not 100-300 reps either. Do it just like your other muscle group reps/sets.
 
[quote name='Flyersfan']
Just do this for abs, it's what I do and am having my friend Steve do now, I'm already seeing the results on him.
[/QUOTE]

Pics or it didn't happen. :nottalking:
(Hey if you guys can do it, so can I! :lol:)

Anyway, thanks for that tip. I do see what you're saying. My main source of cardio is the elliptical and I can feel that shit everywhere.

I'm goin to Florida in 3 months, so I'm gonna be a bit insane about all this. I want some serious results (again lose 10-15lbs, and get a bit toned. Not having huge expectations)

I have my schedule all (sorta) planned.
I'm gonna be working out 6x a week, with Sundays off.

I'll be doing 30 mins of cardio each morning before work. (I did 30 mins the other day and burned 311 calories!) When I come home, eat dinner, I go back down and I do 15 mins cardio, followed up by 3 different focused strength training workouts, then finish it up with 15 mins of cardio again.

I'm working each body part 3x a week with what I have. This way there's a day or 2 in between each time. Each exercise is also consisting of 3 sets of 12-15 reps (depending on the exercise and how much I can handle, LOL)

Doing this, what kind of results should I expect to see? My diet is overall pretty good. I'd say I would get a good amount of protein in my diet (I have lean meat every nite for dinner. Chicken, or usually ground turkey). Been eating tuna for lunch (on wheat bread). I get fruits, and I get veggies and I try to do my best for the fiber----also get my 8 glasses of water.

Now that some of you know this, tell me, what kind of results should I see? Is it possible to look decent when I go to Florida in three months? I'm not heavy. I weighed myself today..I'm 166.7. Back in January I was 186 (vomits). I want to be 145-150, but have decent lookin arms, chest, back, ETC!

Sorry for this wall of text :bouncy:
 
[quote name='lilboo']Pics or it didn't happen. :nottalking:
(Hey if you guys can do it, so can I! :lol:)

Anyway, thanks for that tip. I do see what you're saying. My main source of cardio is the elliptical and I can feel that shit everywhere.

I'm goin to Florida in 3 months, so I'm gonna be a bit insane about all this. I want some serious results (again lose 10-15lbs, and get a bit toned. Not having huge expectations)

I have my schedule all (sorta) planned.
I'm gonna be working out 6x a week, with Sundays off.

I'll be doing 30 mins of cardio each morning before work. (I did 30 mins the other day and burned 311 calories!) When I come home, eat dinner, I go back down and I do 15 mins cardio, followed up by 3 different focused strength training workouts, then finish it up with 15 mins of cardio again.

I'm working each body part 3x a week with what I have. This way there's a day or 2 in between each time. Each exercise is also consisting of 3 sets of 12-15 reps (depending on the exercise and how much I can handle, LOL)

Doing this, what kind of results should I expect to see? My diet is overall pretty good. I'd say I would get a good amount of protein in my diet (I have lean meat every nite for dinner. Chicken, or usually ground turkey). Been eating tuna for lunch (on wheat bread). I get fruits, and I get veggies and I try to do my best for the fiber----also get my 8 glasses of water.

Now that some of you know this, tell me, what kind of results should I see? Is it possible to look decent when I go to Florida in three months? I'm not heavy. I weighed myself today..I'm 166.7. Back in January I was 186 (vomits). I want to be 145-150, but have decent lookin arms, chest, back, ETC!

Sorry for this wall of text :bouncy:[/QUOTE]





Have you ever worked out before? I only ask because it's going to kill you going 6X a week if you're just starting to lift. Doing 3 day splits gives you a chance to recover, which is when results start to show.


Here's what I did when I started, I just looked at my chart and it helped me lose 27 pounds in 3 months. Granted I was in horrible shape before that so maybe newbie gains. How tall are you if you dont mind me asking?


3 day full body
3 day HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training - optimal for burning fat)


So X=gym Y=HIIT (outdoors, I hate running in gyms, I usually do it around 6-630 AM)

MxTyWxThyFxSySuoff

Easier way to read, that was just to copy:


Monday- Gym full body
Tuesday- HIIT
Wednesday- Gym full body
Thursday - HIIT
Friday- Gym Full Body
Saturday- HIIT
Sunday- off


If you follow that I guarantee you'll lose at least 15 pounds in 3 months, making sure you follow a good diet.
 
Few years ago I was in pretty good shape. I never did a routine or anything.. just did push ups here and there. Did cardio here and there. But I had a nice build (sorta). So I'm not entirely new to this.

I've been working out everyday so far and I'm pretty good. I don't feel run down, anything that hurts..it's that good hurt.
For the workout I have plan, I'm not doin the same workout 6x a week. Meaning I'm not doing biceps 6x a week. All those body parts are being done 3x a week. There's time in between those.
And anything I'm lifting, I'm not putting a TON of stress on my muscles. I'm not walking in their and picking up 75 lb weights LOL, I figured if I were to do them often but not as intense (but gradually improve as I get stronger) it would be easier on my muscles.

The thing with me, and here's my personality unfortunately, if I don't obsess over it I'm afraid I might slip. If I were to go to the gym 3x a week, I think I'll get lazy. I rather do 6 casual days then 3 hardcore days :lol:

Also, I am 5'6 *cries*. I want to get back in the same weight I was like 4 years ago. (145). But this time with some tone.
 
Wow... the elliptical machines do very little for me... its gotten to the point where I have to run outdoors to really feel it. Im trying to adjust to the upcoming sweltering heat in this area. Sometimes I dont handle it well

As for today, 8k race in pouring rain but it was cool at least (a first for me, about 1 mile into it you could hear thunder, but it never got any worse than that or the race might have been called)

Funny thing about the run was my finishing time 33:25 which was the exact time I ran this race in 2--3 (the only other time Ive ran it). After pushing myself too hard at a 10k a couple weeks back, I ran a more cautious race, it was a very easy run for me. If Id have pushed it I probably couldve broken 33... but I am happy finishing 3rd in my division, although I didnt want to stick around for awards presentation (all they were giving out was coffee mugs)
 
[quote name='lilboo']Few years ago I was in pretty good shape. I never did a routine or anything.. just did push ups here and there. Did cardio here and there. But I had a nice build (sorta). So I'm not entirely new to this.

I've been working out everyday so far and I'm pretty good. I don't feel run down, anything that hurts..it's that good hurt.
For the workout I have plan, I'm not doin the same workout 6x a week. Meaning I'm not doing biceps 6x a week. All those body parts are being done 3x a week. There's time in between those.
And anything I'm lifting, I'm not putting a TON of stress on my muscles. I'm not walking in their and picking up 75 lb weights LOL, I figured if I were to do them often but not as intense (but gradually improve as I get stronger) it would be easier on my muscles.

The thing with me, and here's my personality unfortunately, if I don't obsess over it I'm afraid I might slip. If I were to go to the gym 3x a week, I think I'll get lazy. I rather do 6 casual days then 3 hardcore days :lol:

Also, I am 5'6 *cries*. I want to get back in the same weight I was like 4 years ago. (145). But this time with some tone.[/QUOTE]

Your six days a week seems fine to me. You don't have to lift every day, in fact I would recommend maybe doing like 2 days of lifting, then a day of cardio, repeat ( or even better, upper body, lower body, cardio, upper body, etc). If you are doing full body workout six days a week, your muscles are never going to recover so your gains won't be the best they could, and it might lead to over training, which has negative effects. If you go to the gym 6x a week, doing cardio and weightlifting, stay motivated, and MUST stick to a good diet, there is no way you wont lose your 15lbs in 3 months. Keep up the hard work now, because once you see the changes in the mirror, you will become addicted and resisting the temptations will be that much easier.
 
[quote name='afedock']Your six days a week seems fine to me. You don't have to lift every day, in fact I would recommend maybe doing like 2 days of lifting, then a day of cardio, repeat ( or even better, upper body, lower body, cardio, upper body, etc). If you are doing full body workout six days a week, your muscles are never going to recover so your gains won't be the best they could, and it might lead to over training, which has negative effects. If you go to the gym 6x a week, doing cardio and weightlifting, stay motivated, and MUST stick to a good diet, there is no way you wont lose your 15lbs in 3 months. Keep up the hard work now, because once you see the changes in the mirror, you will become addicted and resisting the temptations will be that much easier.[/QUOTE]

I'm not doing a full body 6x a week. In 6 days of a week, I will have worked each muscle group 3x.
This is my rough draft, I'm not 100% sure on this.

Monday – AM - Cardio
PM – Biceps, Triceps, Chest, Abs

Tuesday - AM – Cardio
PM – Legs, Calves, Back

Wednesday - AM - Cardio
PM – Biceps, Triceps, Chest, Abs

Thursday - AM – Cardio
PM – Back, Chest, Legs,

Friday - AM - Cardio
PM – Back, Calves, Biceps, Abs

Saturday – AM - Cardio
PM – Legs, Calves, Triceps, Abs

Sunday - Nothing :)
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Basically all I did (very unorganized, :lol:) was write down each group that I can work out at my gym. It's a fitness center in my apt complex, so it doesn't offer that much..but I think it offers just enough. Anyway, I wrote down each group then I just tried to spread them out through the week.

Would it be better (smarter) to say...Monday PM Upper body, Tuesday PM lower body, Wednesday PM Upper Body..etc.? I guess I never thought about it like that. I'll still get the workout 3x a week..(for each part)

Now what about reps. I was always under the impression, that doing 3 sets of 12-15 (for all strength training exercises) is fine. Is this true?
 
anyone here tried MuscleMilk? It looks interesting, but I'm reading up on it..and 350 calories a serving turns me off. Especially if you take it before and after a workout..then before bed. :whistle2:/
 
[quote name='lilboo']I'm not doing a full body 6x a week. In 6 days of a week, I will have worked each muscle group 3x.
This is my rough draft, I'm not 100% sure on this.



Basically all I did (very unorganized, :lol:) was write down each group that I can work out at my gym. It's a fitness center in my apt complex, so it doesn't offer that much..but I think it offers just enough. Anyway, I wrote down each group then I just tried to spread them out through the week.

Would it be better (smarter) to say...Monday PM Upper body, Tuesday PM lower body, Wednesday PM Upper Body..etc.? I guess I never thought about it like that. I'll still get the workout 3x a week..(for each part)

Now what about reps. I was always under the impression, that doing 3 sets of 12-15 (for all strength training exercises) is fine. Is this true?[/QUOTE]

i prefer to do opposing muscle groups on the same day...

Monday: Chest / back
Tuesday: biceps / triceps / forearms
Wednesday: Legs / Shoulders / abs
Thursday: Chest / back
Friday: Biceps / triceps / forearms
Weekends off.

All muscles are covered, and given 2 days to recover.

For sets if you're tryin to get tone u do low sets high reps, for bulking do high sets low reps.

I do 4 sets of 8-10 for bulking, 2 sets of 15 for toning.

and i hear taking muscle milk can make you fat.
 
[quote name='lilboo']anyone here tried MuscleMilk? It looks interesting, but I'm reading up on it..and 350 calories a serving turns me off. Especially if you take it before and after a workout..then before bed. :whistle2:/[/QUOTE]

Good for bulking, not so much for losing weight. You can get your protein in leaner varieties.

*Waits for someone to make semen joke but hopes they don't*
 
Anyone looking to lose weight, take a protein shake everyday. Preferably a slow digesting protein. That way you'll eat a lot less.

2008 though is my year to gain some more body mass. Currently weighing 145 lbs at 5'8". Need to lose about 10 lbs of the fat that I have on and gain about 15 in muscle...
 
[quote name='DarkRider23']Anyone looking to lose weight, take a protein shake everyday. Preferably a slow digesting protein. That way you'll eat a lot less.

2008 though is my year to gain some more body mass. Currently weighing 145 lbs at 5'8". Need to lose about 10 lbs of the fat that I have on and gain about 15 in muscle...[/QUOTE]

Eating smaller portions is a good thing, but if by eating less you mean eat 3 or fewer times per day- terrible idea for losing weight.

Protein is always good, though.
 
Well I've been pretty overweight for years now, and I've finally gotten the iniative to start exercising and eating better. In the last week, I lost 7 pounds, which I guess is a start, considering I haven't worked out at all in like, forever, until now.
 
[quote name='Jesus_S_Preston']Well I've been pretty overweight for years now, and I've finally gotten the iniative to start exercising and eating better. In the last week, I lost 7 pounds, which I guess is a start, considering I haven't worked out at all in like, forever, until now.[/QUOTE]

That 7 pounds is mostly water weight, but good job nonetheless. The amount you lose epr week will decrease steadily, but don't get discouraged. It's natural.
 
I went grocery shopping & decided to start dieting again. The past two days I've been eating:

Breakfast:

EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control shake (110 calories)
Clif Bar (240 calories - varies slightly on flavor)
One A Day Mens vitamin (with Prostate care!)
Hydroxycut x2
water

Lunch:

I don't eat lunch. Maybe baby carrots. I know it's wrong, I just drink tons of water & cry
Hydroxycut x2

Dinner:

Lean Cuisine (usually around 300-350 calories)
Hydroxycut x2
water

And at night when I would just sit and eat and eat and eat while watching tv/playing games I just drink tons of water to fill up, and snack on baby carrots.

So I'm taking in about 700-750 calories a day right now. I am always hungry but just ignore it. I asked one of my customers (certified trainer) and he seemed startled. He said I need more for someone my size.

I know I have to exercise, too. I'm going to start walking to start.
 
700-750 calories a day is not enough. You should at LEAST double that. 1500 is a good zone to be in. A little bit less (like 1300) won't kill ya, but you DO need at LEAST to hit over 1000 calories a day.

You should eat lunch. You need to eat several times a day.
 
[quote name='Haggar']I went grocery shopping & decided to start dieting again. The past two days I've been eating:

Breakfast:

EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control shake (110 calories)
Clif Bar (240 calories - varies slightly on flavor)
One A Day Mens vitamin (with Prostate care!)
Hydroxycut x2
water

Lunch:

I don't eat lunch. Maybe baby carrots. I know it's wrong, I just drink tons of water & cry
Hydroxycut x2

Dinner:

Lean Cuisine (usually around 300-350 calories)
Hydroxycut x2
water

And at night when I would just sit and eat and eat and eat while watching tv/playing games I just drink tons of water to fill up, and snack on baby carrots.

So I'm taking in about 700-750 calories a day right now. I am always hungry but just ignore it. I asked one of my customers (certified trainer) and he seemed startled. He said I need more for someone my size.

I know I have to exercise, too. I'm going to start walking to start.[/quote]

This is not a good way to mess w/ your body. I don't know how far back you've read the thread but if you noticed, no one's advocating 'dieting' or cutting calories. You've got to do a lifestyle change not 'diet'. Diet implies it's only a short-term solution. Lifestyle says that it's gonna stick w/ you forever and it's supposed to.

Your customer is right, you do need more than that amount of calories but it'll only address the symptom instead of helping fix the solution. The reason why you're constantly eating at night is that your body feels that you didn't get enough nutrition from your meals. You need to also distribute those calories in a top heavy manner. The most calories should be taken during the morning and diminishes all throughout. Your dinner should be the lightest. And 6 small meals are better than your standard 3. If you want to think about it another way, have 3 main (but still small calorie-wise) meals and 3 'interval' meals in between. Protein shakes are meals in of themselves so you can use them for the intervals (though I prefer just eating tuna packed in water (a can has 50 calories and it's all natural protein)). Also, your last meal should, for the most part, never be beyond 7pm as your body is starting to wind down and break down food matter. If you eat, you're just adding more matter for it to digest and unfortunately, digesting doesn't burn enough calories so it'll get packed away as fat. This way, your body digests food in small amounts as well as start tapping into your stored fat reserves. And yes, drink plenty of water. Sometimes when you think you feel hunger, that might just be thirst as thirst is a weaker body urge than eating so drink up!

If you can, eat no more than 1500 calories a day total split amongst 6 meals. Something like:

6am
Breakfast: 450

9am
Mid-morning interval: 100

12pm
Lunch: 400

3pm
Mid-afternoon interval: 100

6pm
Dinner: 350

7pm
Early evening interval: 100

And walking, while commendable, is not gonna burn enough for it to make much of a difference. It really requires a lot of energy to burn off fat so you need to do more energetic work. Of course if you've got a heart condition, then walking might be an alternative but otherwise try something more exerting like swimming or running. My mom, who used to be overweight, couldn't run, use a bike or jump rope due to her bad knees but she could swim and it helped her out so you might consider that as an alternative. Swim every day if you can. And start lifting weights. Muscles burn more calories than fat do so the sooner you develop muscles, the faster you'll burn fat. Hope that helps, good luck.
 
[quote name='Haggar']I went grocery shopping & decided to start dieting again. The past two days I've been eating:

Breakfast:

EAS AdvantEDGE Carb Control shake (110 calories)
Clif Bar (240 calories - varies slightly on flavor)
One A Day Mens vitamin (with Prostate care!)
Hydroxycut x2
water

Lunch:

I don't eat lunch. Maybe baby carrots. I know it's wrong, I just drink tons of water & cry
Hydroxycut x2

Dinner:

Lean Cuisine (usually around 300-350 calories)
Hydroxycut x2
water

And at night when I would just sit and eat and eat and eat while watching tv/playing games I just drink tons of water to fill up, and snack on baby carrots.

So I'm taking in about 700-750 calories a day right now. I am always hungry but just ignore it. I asked one of my customers (certified trainer) and he seemed startled. He said I need more for someone my size.

I know I have to exercise, too. I'm going to start walking to start.[/quote]

I know people have said it already.. but i have to mention it again.

Way to little calories to even sustain anything.. your metabolism will slow down to a crawl and you will feel like crap..

you won't be able to survive forever like that and when you start eating normally you would immediately gain a lot of weight back.

I havent looked through the entire thread, but it really depends on your current weight on how many calories you eat.. also on how active you are.

For me... when I work out every day, etc. I try to eat right about 3000 calories a day to mantain where I am.

I'm trying to bulk right now so I've been doing like 3500 a day.

When I cut I usually go down to around 2250 or so.

I'm roughly 6 ft and 200 pounds. Bulking up I'm more, cutting I get down to 190.

I'm not competing (judo, brazillian jiu jitsu, or wrestling) any time soon in anything so I don't have to work about cutting down to 178 for hopefully a very long time.

My plan is bulk til end of May and then cut straight through June before I go away travelling for the month of July.
 
I appreciate everyone's input. I haven't really had a chance to talk to my customer (the personal trainer) I just sent him a quick text message. I'll be able to see him face to face this week and discuss it further.

I understand the difference between "diet" & lifestyle change, I guess I misspoke. I am hoping this will be a permanent change for me. Being fat never really bothered me, but now it does. I'm tired of it.

thanks again, and good luck to everyone!
 
[quote name='CouRageouS']Just keep doing spinning lariats and you'll be fit in no time. Forget the personal trainer![/QUOTE]

LOL, well, ever since I left the ring to sit behind the mayor's desk I've been packing on the pounds.
 
Although I am happy at my current weight , I would also like to improve my cardio and muscle strength beyond what I can already do. The biggest problem with me working out / getting in some exercise , is that I have a very flexible schedule , and that somedays I'm working mornings and others working closings. You think it would be a better idea to try to make my schedule of cardio/weight lifting/whatever based on what time I go in each day or should I just stick to a normal daily schedule?

And since somebody else brought it up in the thread , I'm also looking for advice on better eating on the cheap. I often feel that a lot of my money each week is wasted on meals for lunch at work. I want to start trying to bring my lunch to work (as well as start getting some breakfast in the morning) but it always seems like figuring out lunch would end up costing more , or mean eating sandwiches everyday.:lol:

Any advice on cheap ass meal plan suggestions (including breakfast , lunch and snacks , dinner I can take care of so I don't need suggestions there) that are good and good for you?

Willing to answer any questions that anyone might have. To return the favor , I'm knowledgable about groceries (specifically produce) and I'm willing to (try) and answer any questions anyone might want to ask me.
 
My eating schedule (I pick up groceries every monday before I head into work)

Breakfast, generally either Oatmeal or Cereal
Snacks throughout the day: Protein bars, beef jerky, protein shakes, bananas, cashews... I generally switch these around although I always eat bananas as they are good for my running
Drink: Water, OJ, Soy milk... i always pick up an 8 pack of gatorade for about 5 bucks and take one of those each day at the gym
Lunch: Sandwiches consisting of various turkey and ham cold cuts, cheese, lettuce, wheat bread

My cost for breakfasts, snacks, lunches , and drinks for the gym generally runs me about 25-30 bucks which is pretty good as I am constantly eating... have to when I burn through 1300 calories like I did this afternoon at the gym in a 10 mile jog on the treadmill
 
Just got back from my first TRUE workout!!!!! \:D//
As usual, this morning I did 30 mins cardio (well 35; 30 + 5 mins cool down)

Just now, I did 15 mins cardio THEN my upper body. This is where I have a question and I hope someone can answer ASAP. (FYI, I'm a bit obsessive right now, so I apologize). I worked my biceps, triceps, chest, and back. I did 1 exercise for each part. I did 3 sets of 12 reps for each (slowly) at the max weight I could handle for each exercise. Is this basically all I have to do? I'm doing lower body tomorrow.. so I assume tomorrow I'm gonna hurt like hell?

I just wanna make sure that's basically all I have to do. Again, I have the cardio down perfectly. My diet is working for me really well. This is the only part I'm not too sure of. :)
 
[quote name='CouRageouS']Just keep doing spinning lariats and you'll be fit in no time. Forget the personal trainer![/quote]
[quote name='Haggar']LOL, well, ever since I left the ring to sit behind the mayor's desk I've been packing on the pounds.[/quote]
:rofl:LOL NICE!
 
Asked a few pages back but no response...any advice on Amino Acids? I've looked but have no idea if I should get them individually or get them all in one pill/powder.

Gracias.
 
[quote name='Haggar']LOL, well, ever since I left the ring to sit behind the mayor's desk I've been packing on the pounds.[/QUOTE]
We here at Mad Gear are going to kidnap your daughter, its just the motivation you need.
 
Well I've finally decided to join the club to shed a few pounds.

I am usually fairly active and maintained my weight fairly well throughout college (was very close to 140 all four years). However, due to being hit by a car back in November and the surgeries following, I've managed to gain a few more pounds due to inactivity.

I'm not quite overweight (153 lbs., 5' 7"), but I have noticed how much harder it is to do more cardio type activities. What would be a good place for me to start?
 
[quote name='Cracka']i prefer to do opposing muscle groups on the same day...

Monday: Chest / back
Tuesday: biceps / triceps / forearms
Wednesday: Legs / Shoulders / abs
Thursday: Chest / back
Friday: Biceps / triceps / forearms
Weekends off.

All muscles are covered, and given 2 days to recover.

For sets if you're tryin to get tone u do low sets high reps, for bulking do high sets low reps.

I do 4 sets of 8-10 for bulking, 2 sets of 15 for toning.

and i hear taking muscle milk can make you fat.[/quote]

I do something similar except I have a 3 day rotation so nothing gets neglected. In your scenario you are doing legs, shoulders and abs 1/2 as much as everything else. Here's my schedule (briefly - I hit other areas on each day but the bulk of my workout is what is listed):

Day 1: Chest, Triceps
Day 2: Biceps, Back
Day 3: Legs, Shoulders
Weekends off.

I do about an hour of cardio each day AFTER I'm done lifting.

I'm in pretty good shape but I need to work out my diet as that is the killer for me - working out isn't the problem.
 
[quote name='specialk']Asked a few pages back but no response...any advice on Amino Acids? I've looked but have no idea if I should get them individually or get them all in one pill/powder.

Gracias.[/QUOTE]

amino acid pills usually are just protein powder pressed into a pill form, so you get the exact same thing except alot less than you would if you just used the powder.

i personally use protein powder, it has protein, 18 amino acids, creatine monohydrate, taurine, L-glutamine, leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The creatine and glutamine and other extra stuff helps to speed up recovery time.

I use Body Fortress whey, 26g protein per scoop. It's only $13 and is just as good as the others.
 
[quote name='javeryh']I do something similar except I have a 3 day rotation so nothing gets neglected. In your scenario you are doing legs, shoulders and abs 1/2 as much as everything else. Here's my schedule (briefly - I hit other areas on each day but the bulk of my workout is what is listed):

Day 1: Chest, Triceps
Day 2: Biceps, Back
Day 3: Legs, Shoulders
Weekends off.

I do about an hour of cardio each day AFTER I'm done lifting.

I'm in pretty good shape but I need to work out my diet as that is the killer for me - working out isn't the problem.[/QUOTE]

yea the main reason why i only do legs once a week is because thats the one part of my body that stays sore for 3-4 days, mainly because they're the most under worked part of my body. Also i go home on fridays so i cant go to the gym during the weekend.

I'll probably try to start doin squats and leg curls / extensions on saturdays in order to even it out.
 
[quote name='lilboo']Just got back from my first TRUE workout!!!!! \:D//
As usual, this morning I did 30 mins cardio (well 35; 30 + 5 mins cool down)

Just now, I did 15 mins cardio THEN my upper body. This is where I have a question and I hope someone can answer ASAP. (FYI, I'm a bit obsessive right now, so I apologize). I worked my biceps, triceps, chest, and back. I did 1 exercise for each part. I did 3 sets of 12 reps for each (slowly) at the max weight I could handle for each exercise. Is this basically all I have to do? I'm doing lower body tomorrow.. so I assume tomorrow I'm gonna hurt like hell?

I just wanna make sure that's basically all I have to do. Again, I have the cardio down perfectly. My diet is working for me really well. This is the only part I'm not too sure of. :)[/QUOTE]


Did you do those in that order?
 
[quote name='lilboo']Just got back from my first TRUE workout!!!!! \:D//
As usual, this morning I did 30 mins cardio (well 35; 30 + 5 mins cool down)

Just now, I did 15 mins cardio THEN my upper body. This is where I have a question and I hope someone can answer ASAP. (FYI, I'm a bit obsessive right now, so I apologize). I worked my biceps, triceps, chest, and back. I did 1 exercise for each part. I did 3 sets of 12 reps for each (slowly) at the max weight I could handle for each exercise. Is this basically all I have to do? I'm doing lower body tomorrow.. so I assume tomorrow I'm gonna hurt like hell?

I just wanna make sure that's basically all I have to do. Again, I have the cardio down perfectly. My diet is working for me really well. This is the only part I'm not too sure of. :)[/QUOTE]

Well, I'm sure there are more experienced people in this tread than I, but I typically do 2-6 exercises for a muscle group (depending on the group)

when we do chest and Tri's (mondays usually) we do flat bench, incline bench, decline bench, and then the fly machine (arms at a 45 degree angle, and pull them in toward your chest) after that we do 2 exercises for tri's (as most of the bench work has worked your tri's a good amount already)

for back I'll do a row, upper pull down, and a benching the neck pulldown, as well as lowerback machine. and then 2 bi exercises right after.

legs I'll do squats, presses, leglifts and a calf machine

shoulders I'll do a shoulder press, upward row's arm extensions and shrugs.


so as you can see, it depends on what muscle group your working, chest and back require more because it is a bigger group, but bi's and tri's only take a few because its a much smaller group. This is whats been working for me anyone, someone may have a completly different opinion
 
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